It really something to see

More fog and I think a little warmer with a bit of humidity. Still better that what we would normally expect this time of year.

Jess had a volleyball tournament last night. They won the tournament and played well most of the matches. They didn't drop a game until the championship match. They should have swept the other team in two but we just played poorly and it went to a third game. We won that one, hands down.

Jess played well and if they keep setting her, we will do well. If they don't we will lose. It really is as simple as that. I wish you guys could see he play, it really is pretty cool. She is getting to be as head and shoulders above the girls on other teams as she is in track.

The Iowa State track coach came to the volleyball match last night. He sat up in the stands with me and we talked and watched the first few matches. It was nice of him to come and he re-emphasized that he really wants her to run at Iowa State. He is a very nice guy. It also looks like he is bringing in some good talent to move up in the Big 12 rankings. She takes her official visit the weekend of October 16th.

Drew is still having pain in his knee. He said it really bothered him yesterday. He has a game tonight so we will see how it holds up.

Work is still really busy but we keep moving forward.

It is the weekend of the Iowa/Iowa State football game. Everyone is wearing their team colors today and the big game is tomorrow. Drew is going up to take tickets and check bags at the game. They get free admission when they are done so he thought it would be a way to get to see some of the game. There are a bunch of kids and a teacher from Perry going up to work the game.

Looking forward to the weekend. Time is really going fast these days.

Off to start.

Life in the...actually, I am not sure what lane I am in

I think the weather is going to be good. Low 80's and partly cloudy.

Last night I earned my money teaching. It was a lot of material, and it was challenging for the students. One of the students stayed after and was frustrated that he wasn't picking it up like the rest of class. He said he had a learning disability and gets violent when he gets frustrated. (Whoa..slow down big fella)

I think I made him feel better and there wasn't any violence so all is well. I did stay until 10:00 though and by the time I got home it was a late night.

Tonight Jess has a volleyball tournament here in Perry. I am not sure what teams are going to be here but it should be fun.

The K-State track coach called last night and want Jess to come for a visit. I haven't talked to her much about it yet but we will probably go take a look.

We got word from Nebraska they want her to be part of the team but as a walk-on. Whatever, we have Big 10 and Big 12 schools offering scholarships and Nebraska wants her to walk on and pay out of state tuition. Whatever.

Drew plays Friday night here in Perry. I am part of the "Chain Gang" for the Freshman games so I will have one of the best seats in the house.

Trash day so the ladies will be out and about.

It is good to have my classes done for the week. I need to take a little 5 hour energy and get through the day without nodding off.

Ok, off to start.

If you can't trust the president to talk to our kids, maybe it is time for you to look for another country to live in.

Mid week already and we just started...Woo-hooo!

The weather has been cool but a little humid. Not too bad at all I guess for September.

The elementary school had a water main break yesterday and they let them go home at 10:30. They also canceled classes in that building for today as well. I think they had to do bacteria testing on the water to make sure it was safe after the repair and it takes 24 hours for the result. The high school and middle school students are jealous.

Jess had a volleyball match against Adel last night. They won in 5 games. This is the first time in a long time that we have beaten Adel and it was a very good match. Jess played absolutely awesome in the last two games. It was really fun to watch.

I teach class tonight. Tomorrow the girls have a volleyball tournament in Perry and Friday Drew has his first home football game.

His knee was bothering him last night so he stayed home from the volleyball match. He needs to take care of it a little better. Ice and ibuprofen are necessary but he doesn't do it like he should.

Work is busy like usual. It is good to have the short week.

School board elections were yesterday and the incumbents won. I guess it really doesn't matter.

Ok, off to start.

Waiting for the other shoe to fall

The weather is still wonderful. I haven't had that much of a chance to enjoy it but this weekend is supposed to be nice as well so I will make sure I spend some time outside.

Class went really well last night. It was really, really hot in the classroom. I think the thermostat said 82. Everyone in the room was fanning themselves and I was dying.

Even though the temp was bad, the class went well. I had everyone's attention and everyone was engaged in the classroom discussion. Most times, I have one or two people ask questions or contribute to a discussion point. Last night, I think everyone participated.

For all the things that could have made last night hell - Everyone tired from a long days work prior to class, hot as can be in the room, 4 hours of class, and some of the material is a bit dry - it went very well. I am happy with that class.

So I went to Casey's General Store yesterday for lunch and my gas gauge said full, which was weird because I hadn't filled it up in awhile. I just assumed that Dawn had filled it up when she used my car the other day.

As I headed to Des Moines for class, the gauge was less than a quarter tank...What the hell!!!

I filled it up and it indeed needed gas. I will have to pay attention. If the gauge is wrong, I could end up on the side of the road somewhere. Not good!

Jess has a volleyball tournament in Adel tonight. Her coach said she needed a picture of her yesterday for an All-State team. I am not sure what that is all about and Jess has no idea but maybe they have a pre-season All-State team? Anyway, time will let us know what that is all about.

She also got a call from the Iowa State track coach. He is coming to her volleyball match here in Perry on Tuesday. He also said he wanted to talk to her after the match.

Drew is still having heel problems so if he isn't any better after the three day weekend, we will have to get him into a specialist.

Today, my department is working in the computer lab to format the computers and get it working. Nancy started the process last night and she should easily get done today.

I have to go to the admin center for bit but should be able to help.

I think I am going to get the pay-per-view of the huskers this weekend. I like to watch the first game of the season.

Ok, trash day so I better get my stuff to the curb for the ladies to pick up. I wonder what color of sun dress they will be wearing today.

Off to start.

What was Microsoft thinking?

The weather is still very nice. Sunny and cool. I think the high is going to be 75 today. It really is nice to sit outside in the evenings.

Drew is still having trouble with his heel. He came home from practice last night and was limping pretty bad. I had him ice it and he needs to remember to take Aleve twice a day like the doctor told him to. He forgot in the morning.

I think the wrap is helping but it is still painful when he has to do a lot of running.

Work is hectic right now. We have some problems with our Vista computers and are going to have to format and bring back down to WindowsXP. The service pack 2 for Vista made the computers run like crap and they are all but unusable right now. All hands on deck in the department and I think it is going to take about a week.

Tonight I teach at DMACC. I have everything set and hope it goes well. I saw on my class list that I had a student add since the first night. I hate it when students add late because they miss so much. Missing just one class when it lasts four hours is a lot of time to miss.

This week is a busy one and there is so much to do. I tend to get tied up with meetings and trainings and other "non-tech" stuff. This puts a heavy burden on Nancy to get things done and she is busy enough as is. Getting the computers done will really help relieve the pressure.

Tomorrow Jess has her first official volleyball tournament of the season. It starts at 4:30 in Adel and goes until 9:30ish. Friday Drew has a football game in Norwalk.

I think the weather is going to be good this weekend and I am looking forward to the little break.

I hope everything is going well back in the Husker state.

Off to start.

Made it through

It is another cool day today. The sun is shining and the temp is in the 70's.

Class went well last night. It is a pretty good group but I do have one student that is going to struggle. She had trouble just logging. It will be interesting with her.

The rest of the class is pretty good. I think the material will be pretty easy for them but I think they will learn quite a bit as well.

Drew played in his game last night. They won 32-0 and he had a sack and caused a fumble and did a good job. His heel held up pretty well. I think the wrap is helping.

Little Mylee is a handful. She runs around and eats anything she can find. I think she must have a little shark in her because a normal dog wouldn't find some of the stuff she chews on tempting.

Nothing on the agenda today. The weeks are going to get busy so I need to appreciate tonight. Tomorrow I teach, Thursday Jess has a volleyball tournament in Adel and Friday, Drew plays in Norwalk.

I look forward to Saturday because it is the first weekend of college football.

Ok, off to start

It feels like late October

Monday and the weather has been very cool lately. As a matter of fact, I wore a sweatshirt yesterday in the house. It was a bit chilly.

We bought a new puppy this weekend. She is a little Yorkie-Poodle mix. Cute as a button. There is a picture to the right.

Molly has taken it pretty well. Last night they were playing together. The little pup would jump up and bite Molly's beard and then run away. It was very funny.

We named her Miley. She is a little stinker. Runs around, jumps and hops and is fearless.

The high school boys won their first football game on Friday, 28-0. The girls had a volleyball scrimmage and they did really well. Jess is really hitting well and I would not want to be on the other side when she gets a good set.

Work has been busy but bearable. My class on Wednesday went well. I have my Monday class tonight. Did I mention Jess was taking it? There are 14 people in this section. It should be a treat.

I think it will be a little strange teaching with her in the classroom. She better do well!

Drew went to the doctor to get his foot looked at and they think he has a pulled tendon. They have him in an ankle brace for a couple weeks but he can practice. The freshman boys have a game tonight. I teach so I will miss but he isn't playing anyway because he missed practice.

Not much else going on. Keeping busy and with a little puppy it gets even more so.

Ok, off to start.