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Photo Friday… Kicking It @ Hockey Camp

Friday, 10 June 2011 08:11
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Random Thoughts and Images from Hockey Camp...

G in the Line-Up...

Yes, I am a “Hockey Dad”. My 7 year old son has been playing hockey since 2008 (and yes, that means he started at age 4).  This is his 3rd year skating in the Come And Get It Hockey Camp (we call it CAGI Hockey).  He gets a week at the beginning of June and another in July.  I don’t know there is ANYTHING he looks forward to as much as hockey camp with Coach Sully.  This is his 3rd summer skating in the CAGI Hockey Camp.

Gwinnett Gladiator Danny Taylor Working with G on Goalie Techniques

Today is the last day for the June camp.  July’s camp will run from July 11th-15th.  And let me tell you… if you have a youth hockey player that can make it here for the camp… GET THEM HERE.  They will love it.  If you like hockey, whether you have a youth player or not, come over to the Duluth Ice Forum and watch some kids pour their heart into being better players.  These kids range in age from 4 years old to high school.  This afternoon (June 10th, 2011) the kids will be scrimmaging from 3:30-4:30. (I imagine that the timing will be similar for the July camp… but check back.)

I have been there for most of the ice sessions… there are 3 each day.  And the kids are amazing to watch.  Some of these kids surprise the Atlanta Thrashers that pop in during the day to watch.  There are some kids with SERIOUS skills.  Other players are more casual, but for camp, they push themselves pretty hard.

And the kid in the pics is mine… from the 2010 Camps.

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Photo Friday… Almost Time to Get Muddy…

Friday, 29 April 2011 08:39
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Mud4BloodIt is coming…  Mud4Blood8 will be held on May 28th, 2011 at the Hooters in Kennesaw, GA.

Each year, the GBR4WD club hosts this event, which brings together auto and 4wd enthusiasts from all over the Atlanta area.  The reason for the gathering is a blood collection for LifeSouth.

But that isn’t the only thing going on… there is a GIANT car and truck show with everything from big 4x4s to low-riders.  There are customs and restos.  There are also vendor booths for all types of auto enthusiast needs… and food.  Last, but certainly not least, there is a HUGE raffle with food and parts.  Did I mention that it’s HUGE?  And the only way to get a ticket for the raffle is to make a blood donation attempt.

Come out all day, or just squeeze over for a few minutes to donate a pint, get a juice pouch and some Nutter Butters.

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Let’s take a break from Market Reports in Gwinnett County, GA

Monday, 18 April 2011 08:43
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And we can talk about cars…  Don’t worry, I have a couple more Gwinnett County, GA, Market Reports coming out starting tomorrow.

I was thinking about project cars (as if I didn’t already have an all-consuming project in the garage currently).  And I got started thinking about what one could do on a modest budget… maybe $5000… or less.  And that led me to eBay, looking at potential projects with “Buy-It-Now” prices between $2000 and $2500.  There were some interesting cars.  These cars are currently available (as I post this) and located near Atlanta, GA.

  • 1958 Chevy Belair 4dr.  Looks interesting, but does have some rust.  Excellent patina, though.
  • 1959 Edsel Ranger.  Seller says it doesn’t have any rust… and it looks reasonably straight in the 3 pictures on eBay.
  • 1985 Chevy K10 4×4.  Lifted on 35″ tires… classic mud truck.  Love the short beds.
  • 1957 Willys CJ-5.  I like it.  I had a 55 M38A1 (the military version of the same Jeep).  Looks reasonable, but EVERYTHING is available for these things.
  • 1971 Dodge D-100.  BIG engine.  Gotta love the 440.  Florida isn’t THAT far, is it?

All of these bad boys need a little work… but they all have the capacity for coolness that separates them from the pack of boring cars that most people buy.

If you get one, let me know how it works out for you.

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Photo Friday… Cooler than Cool…

Friday, 18 February 2011 08:10
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Coach Krystal with little J

I LIKE scooting across the ice... it's slippery!

Everyone should take a shot at ice skating. It is the coolest thing you can do on a hot day. And it’s fun.

Those of you that are regular readers know that my older son (in the black helmet in the pic) plays ice hockey. Well, my younger son has been all about learning to skate like Big Brother… so, he’s there in the white helmet. We have to give him some props, he isn’t even 3 years old, yet.

Coach Krystal volunteered to help get him started. She has coached Garrett since he was 4 years old. She has even coached him at hockey camp.

She got him out there, and he has been talking about how much he liked skating… just like his big brother. Mostly what he wanted to do was scoot across the ice.

Krystal gave us some pointers on how to get Jackson to be more confident in his skates, and so he gets to walk around the house sometimes in ice skates (with blade guards on). It helps him with his balance. The best part is that Coach Krystal really likes working with the kids. Mine both love her, and look forward to skating with her. At the same time, she can push them to try a little harder.

We’ll let the little one practice at home for a while before we put him back out on the ice.

C’mon… you don’t want to be out-skated by a three year old, do you? Call Krystal for some lessons and get out there. She coaches at the Duluth Ice Forum. It’s really cool.

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Here is a Resolution…

Saturday, 01 January 2011 08:56
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Cub Scout Fire Station Visit
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The new year is always a time we make resolutions.  They are all but inevitable…

  • Lose weight
  • Quit smoking
  • Eat better
  • Spend more time with the kids
  • Get a better job
  • Finally go on a vacation

You get the idea…  But those are all introverted.

What about doing something completely different… volunteer!

There are a LOT of kids that need great role models.  Junior Achievement, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church Youth Groups… again, you get the idea.  Give a little money and a lot of time.  It isn’t tough, and you can bet that the kids will really appreciate it.  YOU have experiences that they would love to learn about…

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