Everyone told me that I was heading to Texas for vacation. Everyone said that I was going to get a tan. Everyone was jealous that I was leaving the great northwest of Iowa. The lakes were already beginning to freeze over when I left...I bought into the hype. I was excited to head home to Texas or some nice warm weather!
Then I arrived and realized what I already knew...it is cold in Texas too!
Now don't get me wrong, it doesn't get into single digits too often. But, the cold and the heat is all relative to the region you are in. Sure it was in the upper 40s and low 50s in Big D (Dallas, TX). But it really didn't feel much different than the 25 degree temperature that I left in Arnolds Park, Iowa. Fortunately, the wind wasn't as bad as normal...so, it was manageable. But, coats were definitely required.
Oh...I guess you are wondering why I was Texas? Recruiting as always.
Every year I attend the Sportsource Soccer Showcase in Dallas, Texas. It is a great opportunity to see a ton of really good players from all over the country. It is a very nice time. Charlie Kadupsky and the entire Sportsource crew do a great job of making all the college coaches have a very enjoyable weekend while watching a lot of talented players. The days get long, but they do a great job. It is also a great opportunity to catch up with fellow coaches accross the country.
AND for me...it is always a great opportunity to see Mom! She is doing great and the only negatives we experienced all weekend was the Cowboys losing in the last couple of minutes and the ONLY Steelers fan in the entire establishment standing in front of Mom for a little too long (fortunately she wasn't tall enough to block her view...or it would have gotten ugly ;-). Mom loves her Dallas Cowboys.
The travel home was a bit rough with all the bad weather along the way..but, I made it and was very glad to return home and see my new "family" here in northwest Iowa! Christmas will soon be here....make sure you all enjoy it and I will enter a new post in a couple of weeks.
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Thankful for you too Farley. You are one of my bestfriends. Don't know what I would do without you.
Perhaps if you finished your Masters... you would know how to spell my last name. Or was that done on purpose to protect the innocent.
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