The REAL football is about to start

Chelsea FC kicks off the season August 17th vs. Portsmouth FC at "The Bridge". They almost won the league last season...it went down to the final match! New season...new hopes! Go Blue!!!

As you can see, football (soccer) is my other great love in sports. Formula One racing ranks a close third.

Radio I like

I sometimes have one hell of a time finding music I like on the internet. Every once in a while, I get lucky. Here's one that, if you like the 80s' (NOT that 80s') you might like this. Radio Nigel http://www.radionigel.com/index.html

If that's not your cup of tea, here's another one that I'm always listening to. It's a great mix of just about anything you might like. It's Radio Caroline http://www.radiocaroline.co.uk/

Hopefully, you might like these and give them a listen. If not, oh well.

Sayonara!

The Go Date

I received my medical packet from the company today with the date of September 8th, 2008 being the "GO" date. I was hoping to maybe squeeze in one pre-season CBJ game, but nay.

I'm starting to wrap things up with the kidz. We road trip back to New York on Friday. It'll be good to see all the family & friends back there.

I have much to do in a short time, so forgive me if it's a while between posts.

the mid-July thingy...

The kidz have been here for three weeks, and what a three weeks it's been! We've done many things, including hockey, fireworks, mini-golf, etc. The zoo was a blast as always.

The kidz keep me hopping, as always. We are celebrating my sons' B-Day (10th) on Wednesday. Should be a blast.

I have to take a call from the Company on Monday and should (hopefully) have my departure date then. I'll keep everyone posted.

Stay safe out there!

Daddy Gets His Mind Blown

Do you know the songs "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star" and "The Alphabet Song" (You know, "Now I know my ABC's, next time won't you sing with me.")?

Do you realize that they are, in fact, the same song? Sing them back to back. It's the same melody. Forty years I've known those songs and never put two and two together.

Holy shitballs.

Whew !!!

Another draft day has come and gone. Our Blue Jackets drafted well (Filatov) and made a nice addition to the team with the trade for RJ Umberger. The official draft party was at Chammps (Easton) and much celebrating was done by all. LightTheLamp was there taking pictures. I believe there's even a picture of me & Stinger. I'll get them posted soon!

The time-frame for my journey to Iraq looks like it will happen sometime in mid-August. I have one more HazMat Operations class to take, so I should know my departure date mid-July at the latest. Once again, I'll keep you posted.

My kids will be here on Saturday for about a month. Then it's road-trip time to New York to see friends & family before the trip overseas.

I hope everyone is having a great week!

Ciao for now!

Time Flies...

NHL Draft Day is almost upon us. Friday will find me at Champs (Easton) for the official CBJ draft party. Go Jackets!!!

In other news, my kids will be here in 9 days. Hooray!!! It will be a fun filled month with them, I'm sure.