50 Yards

The ball at the very top of this photo traveled 50 yards and split the uprights. Dylan should kick for the Vikings if they used a rugby ball.

Dylan and I ran the flag team on Saturday while Sam played basketball. I think it's the only time I will need to step in and help coach the team. It's exhausting. 8 and 9 year olds are crazy. We were able to get them focused enough to beat the chiefs 40-18.

Dylan and I then went out and kicked for a while since there was no rugby practice this weekend. He's getting really good at the kicking part of that sport and he's committed to getting better.

Training

Sports Saturday

Dylan had rugby practice and was giddy afterwards because he's so engaged in his new sport and team. Sam played his first basketball game since May and felt great getting back in on the court. They then both coached their 3rd/4th grade flag football team to another win. The little Bills are 2-0 with a dominate 28-6 win over the Chargers.

I was able to walk 7 miles on the track during rugby practice and Nicole ran a half dozen miles at 5am. She has a 22 mile run tomorrow. We are all sitting or lying some where in the house now.

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Belated Birthday

Here's me at 54. Feel pretty good and loving the fact that Florence the hurricane went south and is not toppling trees in my yard.

Thanks for all the calls and gifts last week.

Rainy Start

The boys flag team got a win in the first game of the season. Coach Dylan and Sam did a nice job against a good team.

New Season

Preliminary workouts for the 18-19 rugby season have begun.

Sophomores

Summer vacation seemed kinda short.

Eagle Football

Neither boy is playing this year but we went to see their friends scrimmage Mount Vernon last night. Dylan switched to Rugby over the summer and Sam is still recovering from an ankle injury last spring. Sam missed the action, Dylan has found something he enjoys more. I'm sure Sam will see the field next season.

Last Days of Summer

The house repairs are progressing with the kitchen floor basically done and the hall bathroom getting close with some hiccups. They determined they have to move the plumbing a bit to make the new cabinet work. Could be done today. In the mean time, the boys and I went to top golf to hit some balls and have lunch. Perfect late summer cool air made it a great afternoon.

It’s a Kick

Kicking is part of rugby and Dylan loves to kick.

South Station

Been in Boston the last couple days. Spent a bunch of time in hotel meeting rooms but got out and walked to Chinatown for dinner tonight. It's a crisp 65 degrees and feeling like fall. I'm looking forward to fires back home.

Sam Cheeks

Sam in similar shape after the surgery. He was a little goofy after waking up from the anesthetic. Dylan was a lot more thankful. He must have thanked the dentist and nurse 3 times each.

Ice Cheeks

Dylan is recovering well from his wisdom teeth extraction. They seem to have gotten pretty lucky so far. Not too much pain.

Runnin the Woods

Ragnar was a big success last weekend. No one was eaten by a bear. The ladies had fun too.

Ragnar

Nicole is in the West Virginia wilderness sleeping in this tent and taking turns running 7-8 miles every few hours. Her team of four has to run 150 miles over 24-30 hours or so. That means in the middle of the night on trails. Sounds like fun, right. The boys and I are cheering from home.

Hangin Around

Adam was in town with the band on wednesday and the Lorenger's John Ned us for the show. (Ava too). Good night but I was tired yesterday.

Santa Fe 2018

He's a link to all the Flickr photos from last weeks trip. Having a quiet weekend. 

https://flickr.com/photos/76997459@N00/sets/72157693656728890

Smart Appliances

My dehumidifier has an app and can be controlled by my Alexa and by Echo devices.  It also sends me an email when the bucket if full.  How cool is that?

Dear Customer,

Your Water Bucket is full. Please empty the bucket.

Appliance Name: Dehumidifier
Serial: KN81710831
Model: FGAC7044U100

Thank you!

Frigidaire Support Team
email: smarthelp.us@frigidaire.com
phone: +1-800-311-4667

Training

The boys are not playing any heavy sports this fall so they are working with trainers at our gym to become beasts. I bought a years worth of sessions to get them in a place where they are stronger and understand how to workout for a lifetime of fitness.

Sam isn't playing football because of a nagging ankle problem but needs to work hard to get in shape for basketball in November and football in 2019. He's bummed about football this year but understands he needs to concentrate of Healing right now.

Dylan isn't playing football because he discovered that rugby is more fun and inclusive. The rugby season starts in January but they start training in October. He also needs to get in shape for basketball in November.

This was day one but they already seem to like it. It made me smile to see them getting expert direction on how to get better.

Familiar Spot

We took a picture in the same spot outside a restaurant we ate at when we were in New Mexico back in 2010. The boys are much older now. Grandpa and I are the same.