HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US (PART DEUX)

Through the years:


Us nearly on our 2nd anniversary in Maine.


















First anniversary trip to Hot Springs.














Newlyweds on their honeymoon in Michigan (this was a day trip to Canada).









I love you wife.

SPORTS CAN BE GOOD OFF THE FIELD

There is more about this to learn I am sure, but it sounds awesome. It makes me want to go to Redbirds games.

I AM STARTING TO UNDERSTAND

In the 90s as I was getting old enough to register sports information for trivia and meaningless discussions, my Dad seemed to be starting to grow weary of professional sports, specifically baseball. I only say that because I think I know where he is coming from. My good ol' days were what he found wrong about sports. I never knew a time when athletes weren't paid out the ying yang like he does, but I do remember a time when sports were more than a soap opera for men.

Face it fellow sports fans we get wrapped up in a reality show soap opera. The rumor mill and indictments are just as much a part of "sports" as pennant races and Super Bowls. ESPN saves more airtime for arguments about off the field issues than sports highlights. Who's "Now"? Who cares? I don't care how cool Derek Jeter is for dating some actress, I want to watch athletic competition. Since when did ESPN executives decide that people tuned in to ESPN for things other than sports? MLS has even gotten in on the act bringing over a glamorous soccer star for off-field attention.

But, if ESPN is going to have shows dedicated solely to football year-round they need something to talk about, unfortunately for sports fans it is legal scandal. The NFL is really messing up by having so much off-season coverage. The reason their sport is the most popular right now is because there is limited supply-fewer games. With all the coverage they are going to take the excitement of the weekly games away. They are also starting to rival the NBA in thug appeal, but still can't hang in mobster appeal.

So, what I am starting to understand is how pro sports can make you long for the good ol' days.

ONE STANDS OUT

Can you guess which apartment is ours?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WIFE

July 10th 2007.

The picture says it all.

IT'S RAINING, IT'S POURING...

Watch this video:




The motivation for the Phillies helping with the tarp is either for the fans or for the sake of enjoying playing the game. They were winning and it was through six innings, meaning the game would have been official. I thought it was really cool how the visiting team helped out with the home team's grounds crew in the hard wind and rain. I guess this shows professional ball players are not always completely self-absorbed. By the way, where were the Rockies players?

RACE CAR DRIVERS

On Friday Erin and I had the opportunity to drive go-cart race cars on a track in Collierville. A man that Erin works with at the Renaisance Group owns race cars and participates in real races. He was kind enough to let a few brave souls on the race track. The cars get up to 70ish MPH. Needless to say, I did not go that fast. It was fun and not as intimidating as it looked when I got out on the track. Here are a few pictures that chronicle our adventure:




Erin is about to hit the track.










That is Erin passing on the outside.












Saddle up. Kevin, the owner is the one on the left.













This is me flying down the home stretch.

GMAIL

I have had a MacBook for several months now. I have found it to be by far the most user friendly computer I have ever used. Except for one aspect, the mail. I have tried numerous times to have my email to be forwarded there; always to no avail. Last night however, I did it. I cracked the code. Not suprisingly, my hotmail address will not work. Probably due to it's affiliation with Microsoft. Gmail however, works like a charm. Therefore, my new email address is:

justinplewis@gmail.com