LOOK AT ME!!!

Yesterday, my JV boys soccer team played their last game of the season. Going into the game, we had a record of 11-0-1. All 12 of our games were shutouts (as in, we had not been scored on the entire year). The game was against another region team that was also undefeated and had been scored on three times all year. One of the things I hate most about coaching JV is that there is no region tournament and thus, rarely a true region champ. However, this was one of those rare occasions when a legit champ could be named. The other team scored with about 25 minutes to go in the second half and ruined our string of shutouts for the season. However, I was really proud of our team, because we were able to answer and tie the game on a PK about ten minutes later. Unfortunately, the game ended in a tie because the refs would not allow it to go to overtime or PKs even though I and the other coach begged them to let us. Mr. O, you need to get on your collegues to let a game like that finish. There is nothing more frustrating than a tie. I would have rather lost the game in OT. So, I guess we are *gag* co-region champs. Anyways, I don't really expect you guys to care much about this, but I thought I'd share. LOOK AT ME!!!

"He Did What Had To Be Done."

Somewhere in there is the greatest race car driver of all-time, right Tidwell?

Canoe

As part of my drive to get out and experience life a little more, I am thinking about getting a canoe. There are a few that I have looked at and researched on the internet. I wanted to get some opinions, since I know little to nothing about canoes. This is a picture of one of the canoes I am interested in. It is made by Old Town, which is one of the more respected canoe companies. This model is the Guide. It is one of the most popular models. I am also looking at another model called the Saranac. It is a little narrower (36" VS 38" for the Guide). The Guide will be a little more stable, but my understanding is that narrower caneos are a little faster. I'm not sure about the length yet. I've been looking at somewhere between 14' and 16'. Do any of you guys canoe or kayak? What are your opinions? Any help or advice would be appreciated.