Happenings summer 2008…
Where to begin? This summer has been quite a mixture of different experiences for me. I’ve been working a lot of overtime lately and been in charge of a couple of jobs this year which is somewhat different for me. I usually am just a member of the gang instead of being a foreman but this year I’ve experienced some added responsibility on the jobsite. I’ve also had the unfortunate experience of losing my dad on May 7th of this year. That is an experience that I don’t wish on anyone but it is one we all will have to face sometime in our lives. I’ve been blessed with great parents who always knew what was best for me even when I did not know or agree with their choices. My father taught me many things that I’ve taken with me into adulthood and I can only hope and pray that I’ve done half the job with my own kids that he did with me. Because of his death I’ve had to make two unexpected trips to Florida this year and my wife had to make a third in order to drive my mom back home. Anyone who truly knows me knows that I don’t like Florida at all and driving there under these conditions did not help me any in that department. I am determined to visit my mom as often as finances and time allows Jean and I to do so though, maybe in conjunction with another cruise in a couple of years. Who knows what may happen by then.
One of the few benefits of going to Florida (besides seeing my mom, sister and my little brother and his lovely wife) was being able to take some time on the return trip of the 2nd visit to look up some of our UFP brethren. We stopped by to see Cujo (Scott) and his family which we had been wanting to do for on numerous occasions. We also was able to stop in West Virginia and visit with Bodybag (Kevin) for a few days. Both of these were wonderful times and I have pictures here somewhere to post about it.
I have a new poll up concerning the annual UFP Fantasy Football League. This is primarily for UFP members but others are welcome in order to fill the slots (we’ll expand if needed). Please vote on the poll and either leave your contact information in the comment section of the poll or in a comment here so we can send out an invite. Until the next time I get to sit and write, take care and God bless….
