Sunday, Jan. 16.
5 1/2 hrs to kickoff. The NFL games yesterday were pretty good. If the Bears win today, they play the Packers at home next week.
4 of us went to the All Canada fishing show yesterday. Talking to the outfitters shows they continue to be affected by the bad economy. Their bookings are way down. The premium on the US dollar vs. Canadian was a big thing for the Canadian outfitters. Now that both currencies are about even, that profit has dried up. No one is immune from tough times, I guess. I was thinking back on my own career - I earn less than I did 11 years ago. All those hard fought gains given up in this downturn. But at least I made up for it by losing 30% in my 401k over the past few years. You have to laugh, right?
When I picked up my son from basketball practice yesterday, he was still excited about a play he had made in a scrimmage. He made a play...That is usually the first sign that you can play the game - making a play. It's one thing to be on the field or on the court in a game, but another thing to make a play. so, hopefully, that will be the first of many plays that he makes. I have written many times of my eroded basketball skills - to put it simply, I just don't make plays anymore.....life's lessons - participate in activities where you can still make plays.
enjoy the games today.
4 of us went to the All Canada fishing show yesterday. Talking to the outfitters shows they continue to be affected by the bad economy. Their bookings are way down. The premium on the US dollar vs. Canadian was a big thing for the Canadian outfitters. Now that both currencies are about even, that profit has dried up. No one is immune from tough times, I guess. I was thinking back on my own career - I earn less than I did 11 years ago. All those hard fought gains given up in this downturn. But at least I made up for it by losing 30% in my 401k over the past few years. You have to laugh, right?
When I picked up my son from basketball practice yesterday, he was still excited about a play he had made in a scrimmage. He made a play...That is usually the first sign that you can play the game - making a play. It's one thing to be on the field or on the court in a game, but another thing to make a play. so, hopefully, that will be the first of many plays that he makes. I have written many times of my eroded basketball skills - to put it simply, I just don't make plays anymore.....life's lessons - participate in activities where you can still make plays.
enjoy the games today.
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