COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Attending an NCAA Division 1, college football game is an interesting and fun experience. On September 8, I attended the Washington State University's Cougars face-off against the San Diego State Aztecs, at Quest Field in Seattle. It was a warm day and the stands were filled with people wearing their Cougar colors everywhere. Even though no alcohol was allowed in the stadium, it was obviously not being enforced. The atmosphere was charged when the teams took to the field before the game, but as the game progressed into a blowout, the excitement gradually died.

Observations:

Watching a football game is a relational experience...everyone sitting around you, becomes your new friend (if you're cheering for the same team).

Football is a major alumni gathering point in the Fall

There's a ton of hoopla that goes hand-in-hand with major college football

For many, alcohol is a big part of the experience.

Men tend to be more into the game, while women seem more interested in building a relationship with the people seated next to them.

One hour after the game, many people probably couldn't remember the final store, but most of them would say they had a great time.

SOX SOCK TIGERS

How low can these guys go? Was last year a one year wonder? Are my expectations too high? The Tigers lost another game tonight, this time to the lowly, hurting White Sox. One run is all we could manage. If it's this frustrating for me, what's it like if you're on the team? C'mon Tigers!

Fun Downunder

Miss Teen USA South Carolina 2007 with Subtitles

New prom dress for beauty pageant...$800
New hairdo and makeover...$250
Making mom and dad and my high school teachers proud...Priceless

SHOOTING THE TUBE

A few decades ago, I was introduced to small under-the-road calvert somewhere near Lake Ann in Northern Michigan. The river that ran through the calvert was wide and created a real push when it moved through the tube to the other side. We would simply move into a position in front of the "tube" where the river entered and then simply let go, and let the force of the water move you quickly through the tube. We called it shooting the tube.

Well, the tube has gotten bigger, the river narrower, and the force of the water moving through the tube has quieted down substantially which necessitates the use of inner tubes. We still make it a priority as a family, once a year, to shoot the tube.

Shooting tubes in tubes....