Much FanFare

Friday night I took Matthew down to the SEC FanFare. It was almost 7:45 when we got there, and we only stayed just past nine. Had a good time, filmed a video. Matthew threw a baseball 37 MPH, and I could only register a 42. He won a ChickFilA calendar, but he most prized a PEZ dispenser he won. Walked thru CNN and the park (tons of ice-skaters), then over to MARTA.

Saturday: Nice ACC win by Tech. I knew they had to play perfect on offense and special teams to win, and that’s what happened…no punts or turnovers. Tech scored every time they had the ball, except the one time they were stopped on 4th down. The two Clemson interceptions were the difference in the game.

I love Tebow, but the tears were a bit much. Not surprised that Spiller was not in the top five.

Strained a muscle in my back Sunday afternoon, lifting the Christmas tree box. Was pretty bad Monday, a little better today. Maybe I can exercise next week.

Our 23 year old furnace died Monday night, so we’re getting a new one put in today. My Christmas present.

Took off Tuesday afternoon to play chauffeur, taking Will to a meeting and get fitted for baseball, then Anna to ballet. Then took Will went to the big Flight Crown rivalry basketball game. Leading the varsity, DJ, Conner, and Danielle all played well. Spent lunchtime writing a recap.

Got to discuss the writing of the skit with Mrs. Switzer, the previous skit-writer, and a couple of seniors. Was invited to the senior leader’s retreat in late February, where the skit will be rehearsed. Don’t know if I can go, due to money and work, etc.

At the game I sat next to Becky Norman. Catherine is coming home from her Memphis teaching job for Christmas. In a meeting to discuss several teachers quitting, the principal commented that no one else could quit. Catherine thought to herself “We’ll see about that!”.

Lots of news…Soriano stays. Will be interesting to see when/if they trade him. Nice to have some bullpen insurance in case someone is hurt, or ineffective early. They’ll probably get as much production for less money by releasing Church. Sure would be nice to trade Lowe, though DOB warns we shouldn’t expect much in return…for him or Soriano, since we’re trying to dump their salary, which will free up money for OF & 1B. In the end, it makes the Francoeur trade for Soriano, which looks pretty good.

That Tiger strayed didn’t knock me over surprise-wise, but everything that’s coming out now does. Heard a radio caller say that his father often cheated.