James and I need some new material on the blog.....
Fil, Where are the proud papa pictures?
Boner, Are you still alive?
Jeremy, How about a duck-n-chick update?
Henley, Tell us how last semester went, and are you chopping trees this summer?
Chandler, What sick sporting event are you participating in this summer?
Ryan, What triathlon are you doing next?
Charlie, I feel like we are growing apart. Where have you been lately? Have you left on your Alaska trip yet?
Kevin, Have you figured out how to post a message yet? You can download any live show in the world but you can't post to a simple blog...
Hope everyone is having a good summer.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
US National Team Game in Nashville
I was there. It looked pretty bad.
Morocco's strategy was pack it in and try for a counter attack goal. They definitely were playing not to let us score. They play 5 across the back most of the game. We got stuck in the mud in the attacking third. Here are a few observations:
Reyna is key to the midfield. We do not have anyone else that can fill his role. Donovan is good but has a habit of getting lost during most of the game. He is not a strong presence in the midfield. John OBrien just doesn't have his game speed or touch yet. I think he has the creativity and the know how, he is just way to fragile and out of shape at the moment. Masteroni was gassed and just would not show himself in the back midfield to the sides to switch fields or to just let the play flow through the midfield. Beasley couldn't use his speed since they were so packed in and we played on their half most of the game. No where for him to run. I liked the late play from Convey.
The attacking was bad. We really only had about 3 real threats on their goal. They should know how to break down a team that packs it in. McBride and Wofl couldn't get any goods serves and couldn't do much when they got the ball. Eddie Johnson needs to find his form again. He had a nice wank about 12 yards in front of the net in the second half. He should have buried it. Overall, I'm not really impressed with our strikers - no creativity, no threats.
The defense was solid. Gouch, Pope, and Gibbs are fast. Gouch can physically control just about anyone he will face. Three in the back is good for the US.
Keeping, good aas usual. Late 1 on 1 was Cherundolo's fault. Easy clear out of bounds would have prevented the goal.
I really don't care that they scored. I would have been just as unimpressed if it was Nil-nil. The attacking third was pretty pathetic. This world cup is going to be difficult for us (aka France) if we don't get our act together. Hopefully the next two tune ups against really inferrior talent will get the team focussed.
Morocco's strategy was pack it in and try for a counter attack goal. They definitely were playing not to let us score. They play 5 across the back most of the game. We got stuck in the mud in the attacking third. Here are a few observations:
Reyna is key to the midfield. We do not have anyone else that can fill his role. Donovan is good but has a habit of getting lost during most of the game. He is not a strong presence in the midfield. John OBrien just doesn't have his game speed or touch yet. I think he has the creativity and the know how, he is just way to fragile and out of shape at the moment. Masteroni was gassed and just would not show himself in the back midfield to the sides to switch fields or to just let the play flow through the midfield. Beasley couldn't use his speed since they were so packed in and we played on their half most of the game. No where for him to run. I liked the late play from Convey.
The attacking was bad. We really only had about 3 real threats on their goal. They should know how to break down a team that packs it in. McBride and Wofl couldn't get any goods serves and couldn't do much when they got the ball. Eddie Johnson needs to find his form again. He had a nice wank about 12 yards in front of the net in the second half. He should have buried it. Overall, I'm not really impressed with our strikers - no creativity, no threats.
The defense was solid. Gouch, Pope, and Gibbs are fast. Gouch can physically control just about anyone he will face. Three in the back is good for the US.
Keeping, good aas usual. Late 1 on 1 was Cherundolo's fault. Easy clear out of bounds would have prevented the goal.
I really don't care that they scored. I would have been just as unimpressed if it was Nil-nil. The attacking third was pretty pathetic. This world cup is going to be difficult for us (aka France) if we don't get our act together. Hopefully the next two tune ups against really inferrior talent will get the team focussed.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
A few things
First, Phil and Amanda are the proud parents of a 7 lb 3 oz, 22 in baby boy named Pierson Young Moyer. Mom and dad are doing well and should be heading home on Friday. Congrats Phil and Amanda. I can't wait to see Phil in action as a dad. It's going to be amazing.
Second, I have to read on Matt and Cece's blog to find out that Kevin and Angela are pregnant?? What is going on here?
Third, I just heard through the cellular grapevine that the Banks have added to the family!! A chicken (later determined to be a rooster) and a duck. Why are there not pictures on this blog with many, many stories?? Jeremy, this is an outrage.
Hope all is well.
Second, I have to read on Matt and Cece's blog to find out that Kevin and Angela are pregnant?? What is going on here?
Third, I just heard through the cellular grapevine that the Banks have added to the family!! A chicken (later determined to be a rooster) and a duck. Why are there not pictures on this blog with many, many stories?? Jeremy, this is an outrage.
Hope all is well.
Recipe
Ingredients:
Beer, rum (straight), beer, vodka (with orange juice), beer
Mix well in Matt's stomach then serve with dinner (spicy shrimp soup) in a toilet bowl about 4:00 am.
Yum.
Beer, rum (straight), beer, vodka (with orange juice), beer
Mix well in Matt's stomach then serve with dinner (spicy shrimp soup) in a toilet bowl about 4:00 am.
Yum.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Seito's Passing
Kevin had to put Seito down Monday around noon. Seito lived an incredibly long life for a big Shepard. Many of you knew Seito and can appreciate the joy and sorrow Kevin and Angie feel after the loss. Joy- Kevin had the opportunity to have one dog-of-a-lifetime. Seito traveled everywhere with Kevin (even into the fraternity house for a year). Seito could probably tell some very interesting an bizarre stories from his perspective/observation of Kevin's life. Sorrow- Self explanatory. The dog was Kevin's shadow for the past 12 years. Its tough to loss someone that has shared in your development from child to adult.
Here's to Seito. I look forward to petting your head and your velvet ears once I see you again at the entry to the Pearly Gates...
Here's to Seito. I look forward to petting your head and your velvet ears once I see you again at the entry to the Pearly Gates...
Monday, May 15, 2006
New Mix CD
I have a new CD done. I will send it out to those of you that want a copy. Its pretty good. All new stuff.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
We want the real story
Boner,
I'm a little disappointed in your blogging efforts. You know its your duty to carry the blog. Poor James has been doing all he can to keep it live and real. We want to hear the real travel stories. Here are some questions I have for you.
1) What's up with the ambien? Dude your traveling the world. Why aren't you sleeping soundly at night? Anything your boys need to know about?
2) We are looking for stories like "The wackiest place to make love in China" or "What not to pack while traveling the world" or "The Strangest thing I have been offered while traveling in a third world country - Me Love You Love Time"
3) Did you eat any Vegamite while in Oz?
4) How much does it cost for you to go to an internet cafe? (This might be the reason why you haven't been posting since you are on a tight budget)
5) How is the budget working out for you. Are you over or under at this point? I will bet under until CC friend came to visit, now you are over budget.
6) Any good bands we need to know about?
7) Tell us your strangest hostel mate story.
8) Is Thailand really known as "Adult Disneyland"?
9) What is the weirdest thing you have eaten?
10) What is the international appearance of the US political leadership?
Just some ideas from your "starved for the real information" friends.
I'm a little disappointed in your blogging efforts. You know its your duty to carry the blog. Poor James has been doing all he can to keep it live and real. We want to hear the real travel stories. Here are some questions I have for you.
1) What's up with the ambien? Dude your traveling the world. Why aren't you sleeping soundly at night? Anything your boys need to know about?
2) We are looking for stories like "The wackiest place to make love in China" or "What not to pack while traveling the world" or "The Strangest thing I have been offered while traveling in a third world country - Me Love You Love Time"
3) Did you eat any Vegamite while in Oz?
4) How much does it cost for you to go to an internet cafe? (This might be the reason why you haven't been posting since you are on a tight budget)
5) How is the budget working out for you. Are you over or under at this point? I will bet under until CC friend came to visit, now you are over budget.
6) Any good bands we need to know about?
7) Tell us your strangest hostel mate story.
8) Is Thailand really known as "Adult Disneyland"?
9) What is the weirdest thing you have eaten?
10) What is the international appearance of the US political leadership?
Just some ideas from your "starved for the real information" friends.
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Smart Investment
Jen sent me this today. Makes complete sense to me.
If you had purchased $1000.00 of Nortel stock one year ago, it would now
be worth $49.00.
With Enron, you would have $16.50 left of the original $1,000.00.
With WorldCom, you would have less than $5.00 left.
But, if you had purchased $1,000.00 worth of beer one year ago, drank
all the beer, then turned in the cans for the aluminum recycling REFUND,
you would have $214.00.
Based on the above, my current investment advice is to drink heavily and
recycle.
It's called the 401 Keg Plan.
Well, I turned in my portfolio today for my teacher certification. Two years of work all condensed into one 3 ring binder. One more little presentation and hopefully I'll be official ok to stand in front of a bunch of teenagers and try and teach them about the wonders of math. Only 23 more days of school until summer...but who's counting??
If you had purchased $1000.00 of Nortel stock one year ago, it would now
be worth $49.00.
With Enron, you would have $16.50 left of the original $1,000.00.
With WorldCom, you would have less than $5.00 left.
But, if you had purchased $1,000.00 worth of beer one year ago, drank
all the beer, then turned in the cans for the aluminum recycling REFUND,
you would have $214.00.
Based on the above, my current investment advice is to drink heavily and
recycle.
It's called the 401 Keg Plan.
Well, I turned in my portfolio today for my teacher certification. Two years of work all condensed into one 3 ring binder. One more little presentation and hopefully I'll be official ok to stand in front of a bunch of teenagers and try and teach them about the wonders of math. Only 23 more days of school until summer...but who's counting??
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