Hey Now

Someone reminded me of the write up in the NMSU Research Mag. I have to learn how to take photos like that.

You have, or have had, a mother.  Today give her a break.  Maybe even do a little dance for her. And Grandma too. Sorry for the barely watchable, overexposed video. I’m a son, not a cinematographer.

…Saturday, for The Notorious H.P.D., as well as Numero Whatever for Dapper Dan! Today’s birthday schedule includes climbing camp, Scramblers vs Li’l Sting Rays, and the big bowling alley birthday bash at Ten Pin. Grandma/pa D in town too. If i’m not drinking by noon, something’s wrong.

Check the fancy #6 birthday gallery for photo updates of Mr. Fabulous throughout the day.

Update, 1:15 pm – Scramblers draw 7 – 7 with Li’l Sting Rays. A knock down drag-out, with Henry and Carlo doing some scoring. Skyler too.  Missed Mateo out there.  Assistant coach got hot about some Stingrays flying the elbows, but otherwise, a fun suspenseful game. Picked up some Kuhn Farms preserves at the Farmers Market for Grandma.

Update, 4:20 pm – Serious sensory over-stimulus at H’s bowling alley birthday party.   Wearing my chaco sandals while 5 year olds sling bowling balls in random directions was not smart.  Good white cake from Si.  Bad-piped in MOR rock from the sound system. I think Ursula was at the top of the scorecard. Got a bag of fresh red and purple radishes from Carlo’s organic garden. Henry second leg of gift opening starts now.

Update, 5:50 pm – For the last 90 minutes, Grandpa D is trying to put together a model airplane, the most complex part being a rubber band.  I Found some extra Fat Tire amber ale cans i had hidden in a cooler in the garage.

Scrambleritos drop a close one

SFC was all over The Scram early but Carlo started picking away at the lead with several strikes. H had a well-timed goal to tie it in the second half. In the end, SFC was a little too strong, and at the final whistle is was 5 – 4 SFC. A great game to watch, especially for the Pierards as they were in town to help get the celebration of H’s sixth birthday started. All the scramblers played really well and have learned the game in such a short time. Even H’s uniform is fitting him now.  This was originally scheduled as the last game of the season, so everyone went to Matteo’s after the game for a cook-out and water cannon battles in the pool. Stay tuned for birthday #6 and the last game against the Li’l Sting Rays.

Scramblers lost a close one to the Cubs, 8-7.  Cubs looked pretty good with only three players and no subs.  Scram came back to tie it twice, but the Cubs, like Duke, had too much scoring power.  Many of the scramblers had goalassos, and H sprinted way back to clear a ball off the line. I think he enjoys defending more than scoring.

Anyhow, more Scramlets pics in the Scramblers gallery. Cindy has taken over shooting responsibilities now, so blame her for all the blurry, underexposed, lopsided pics of the referee’s backside.

Scramblers come from behind, despite some questionable coaching

Scramblers took on the Canes in a battle of closely matched teams. El Scram fell behind, and played catch up for most of the game until the 4th period, when Hank “Gerd Müller” woke up and tied it at 2-2. Der Bomber then struck again on a breakaway, making it 3 -2. I think Carlo added another,   4 -2. Hurricanes battled back to 4 – 3, making it a nail biter until the final whistle.  This was a fun one to watch as everyone is getting a lot better and understanding the game.  It was our week for snacks, and i must have found the magic juice/fruit/snack bar combo, because i usually had to grab a cliff bar out of a little hand before putting a kid in.  Having a 12:15 game time might also have been a factor with the little scramblers sometimes being more focused on the buffet line than the ball.

Rick was out, so i was handed the head coach’s hat.  It’s hard not to get caught up in the score, especially when its close, because they really do play hard and are enjoying the games.  I hope i got all the kids their playing time. Bye next week, then the showdown with FC Diamondbacks. I hope to get pics up soon.

Big Saturday morning clash as Scram seeks to get above .500

I think Henry had a goal. I think the final score was something like 9-2 Scramblers. Everyone had fun. The most intriguing thing about this game was the Grizzlies’ taunting of trademark law by wearing an unlicensed likeness of the Chicago Bears bruin on their uniforms. I hope nobody calls George Halas. Next week, we take on the  Hurricanes.

Saturday’s matchup was a good one.  Hank opened up the scoring for an eventual 7 -2 win. Mckree also added her first goalasso, many more to come.