will lead to poor performance.
Couldn't really get it into gear last night. I focused on some different shots and played a slowly methodical game of 9-ball, but couldn't really get a lot of focused practice in. Maybe tonight will be better. A short two weeks until league play, and maybe one more stop at the Big Dog 9-ball tournament before the season gets underway.
May all your banks be true, snkr147
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Holy Cow!
Has it been a while or what?
I don't think the workload has slowed down any. It seems that my inability to let a good thing pass will probably be the death of me. I spent most of last night tossing and turning with my mind racing 100 mph. Thoughts of school, pool, some to do lists ---- I'm surprised I sleep at all sometimes.
The IAAE Presidency is going well, although I don't have a great frame of reference. So ignorance is bliss, I guess. Linkin Park is currently pushing my mood as I sit here getting ready for the Iowa FFA Foundation meeting. The third week of the month is designated for meetings, I swear. County Fairboard last night (caught up on all the good rural news), Foundation tonight, plus a few I am forgetting.
Pool is in the air! I think tonight was the league organizational meeting that our "Pocket This" team captain is at. With some luck, I will be able to stop in tonight to see what the word is.
I feel woefully inadequately prepared for the start of league. I have played well, probably the best I ever have lately in competition, but I am not sure how it will transfer to league play. Sometimes I can't believe the difference between gambling (Not much experience), league, tournament and just 'fun' play. Mental, I'm sure, but different all the same.
I think that I will cronicle my year as the IAAE president more, but definately keep the pool log running as well. I want the ability to look back and see if there was any improvement as I continue on this journy.
See you on the tables, or at the meeting; LOL
I don't think the workload has slowed down any. It seems that my inability to let a good thing pass will probably be the death of me. I spent most of last night tossing and turning with my mind racing 100 mph. Thoughts of school, pool, some to do lists ---- I'm surprised I sleep at all sometimes.
The IAAE Presidency is going well, although I don't have a great frame of reference. So ignorance is bliss, I guess. Linkin Park is currently pushing my mood as I sit here getting ready for the Iowa FFA Foundation meeting. The third week of the month is designated for meetings, I swear. County Fairboard last night (caught up on all the good rural news), Foundation tonight, plus a few I am forgetting.
Pool is in the air! I think tonight was the league organizational meeting that our "Pocket This" team captain is at. With some luck, I will be able to stop in tonight to see what the word is.
I feel woefully inadequately prepared for the start of league. I have played well, probably the best I ever have lately in competition, but I am not sure how it will transfer to league play. Sometimes I can't believe the difference between gambling (Not much experience), league, tournament and just 'fun' play. Mental, I'm sure, but different all the same.
I think that I will cronicle my year as the IAAE president more, but definately keep the pool log running as well. I want the ability to look back and see if there was any improvement as I continue on this journy.
See you on the tables, or at the meeting; LOL
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Horse Results
Thought I would post an update. The team finished 4th in the state at the horse judging contest. One of the girls was the fourth ranked individual and the others came in somewhere in the top 50. There were 33 teams and over 120 kids judging.
So needless to say, a good showing, but the potential is still there for them to improve for next year. Lots of pink ribbons (4th place).
So needless to say, a good showing, but the potential is still there for them to improve for next year. Lots of pink ribbons (4th place).
Rolling stone...
gather no moss. Or at least from what I hear. I haven't much experience in the stone rolling department.
I do seem, however, busy from day to day. Guess that's just a hazard of the job.
Big Dogs is holding an handicapped 8-ball tournament on Saturday that I would like to play in. I need to work on some stroke issues and really get some good practice in this week. I am anxious to see if the recent success(for me) in 9ball will translate.
League will be starting in a couple weeks and I hope to make a good transition to 8ball with the hopes of a good performance in the ISPA state tournament in April.
At the FFA Horse judging contest today and had a minute before the results room gets busy. My team has all the potential in the world and we will see if the summers' practice with Angie will pay off for them. I would guess top ten, maybe a top five if were lucky. We would have to have a stellar day to be in the hunt for the top spot.
Greenday is soothing right now....
I do seem, however, busy from day to day. Guess that's just a hazard of the job.
Big Dogs is holding an handicapped 8-ball tournament on Saturday that I would like to play in. I need to work on some stroke issues and really get some good practice in this week. I am anxious to see if the recent success(for me) in 9ball will translate.
League will be starting in a couple weeks and I hope to make a good transition to 8ball with the hopes of a good performance in the ISPA state tournament in April.
At the FFA Horse judging contest today and had a minute before the results room gets busy. My team has all the potential in the world and we will see if the summers' practice with Angie will pay off for them. I would guess top ten, maybe a top five if were lucky. We would have to have a stellar day to be in the hunt for the top spot.
Greenday is soothing right now....
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Back in the Saddle again
Well, the first day of school has come and gone and I can't say that I have missed it much. :-) I also should tender the fact that it came the next day after our marathon 15 run at the Iowa State Fair. Tired is something I have become used to. Managing fatigue is probably key to any Ag teacher. LOL
It always baffles me how some kids are with it, some are clueless and many are in between; yet in the end they all mostly turn out fine. Maybe it just comes with age, maybe it has something to do with the educational process. I would like to think that we play a small yet tangible role in that process somehow.
I think it will be another year of interesting twists and turns.
Meats and Livestock judging is on Saturday and my birthday is on Sunday. I think all that I want for my birthday is a nap.
FWIW - ME
It always baffles me how some kids are with it, some are clueless and many are in between; yet in the end they all mostly turn out fine. Maybe it just comes with age, maybe it has something to do with the educational process. I would like to think that we play a small yet tangible role in that process somehow.
I think it will be another year of interesting twists and turns.
Meats and Livestock judging is on Saturday and my birthday is on Sunday. I think all that I want for my birthday is a nap.
FWIW - ME
Saturday, August 9, 2008
State Fair
"U gotta Love it" :-
Were in day 3 of the fair. While it has it's perks, it has it's grinds. My chapter students are helping at the Animal Learning center. They love it. The students get to assist in all kinds of animal husbandry practices that many of them, unfortunately, miss out on. It also gives those students with notions of becoming an animal practitioner some hands on experience and interaction with some real vets and vet students. Such a great experience. It is settling down now as well and the students are into their routines and are my two student supervisors are exceptionally talented this year, so things are going smoothly.
Ran three out Thursday night for a 30-0 start in league night. They were gracious enough to hold up the show until I was able to free myself up from my responsibilities. (Most of pool is contrary to a responsible life.) And ended up with a 69 point night. (possible 90) One more night and a positioning round and we should be able to pull off the top team award. As long as no one trailing me makes a nine on the break, I will still hold the lead at '4'. I have been breaking well lately, but no nine balls in league lately.
Brad brought up an option for adding a strong player to our '5' for the state tournament. While I would like to play all the time, I also think that a strong "6th" would be an asset to cracking the top echelon of the tournament. Something that just occurred to me, but I am not sure we would want to break up the team if we ended up winning the entire tournament, nor am I sure we want to start playing in the Master Team level either. I will ponder this more for a while before I get my final thoughts together for Brad. Always something.
More from the fair in the future.
Were in day 3 of the fair. While it has it's perks, it has it's grinds. My chapter students are helping at the Animal Learning center. They love it. The students get to assist in all kinds of animal husbandry practices that many of them, unfortunately, miss out on. It also gives those students with notions of becoming an animal practitioner some hands on experience and interaction with some real vets and vet students. Such a great experience. It is settling down now as well and the students are into their routines and are my two student supervisors are exceptionally talented this year, so things are going smoothly.
Ran three out Thursday night for a 30-0 start in league night. They were gracious enough to hold up the show until I was able to free myself up from my responsibilities. (Most of pool is contrary to a responsible life.) And ended up with a 69 point night. (possible 90) One more night and a positioning round and we should be able to pull off the top team award. As long as no one trailing me makes a nine on the break, I will still hold the lead at '4'. I have been breaking well lately, but no nine balls in league lately.
Brad brought up an option for adding a strong player to our '5' for the state tournament. While I would like to play all the time, I also think that a strong "6th" would be an asset to cracking the top echelon of the tournament. Something that just occurred to me, but I am not sure we would want to break up the team if we ended up winning the entire tournament, nor am I sure we want to start playing in the Master Team level either. I will ponder this more for a while before I get my final thoughts together for Brad. Always something.
More from the fair in the future.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Banquet
Well, everyone was impressed with my 'man-bag'. In fact, I had many compliments.
The second day of the conference went well. The formal banquet was tonight and went fine. I was very nervous as the MC and made several mistakes. Most I think were just because of nerves and hopefully no one cares. Now that I have done it once, I would be able to do it better next time.
The President's reception was fun and the leather furniture in the suite was comfy. Next year, I look forward to this perk.
I watched the finals of "Farmer Wants a Wife" and the girl that I picked on day one, WON! I don't think I win anything, but it was nice to pick the winner.
One of the sales reps wants to play some pool in the future, so that might be a fun event.
Everyone headed out too Karaoke tonight at the local watering hole. Since I am feeling tired and run down, I decided to stay in and go to bed early after some online poker. The responsibility of it all is nauseating.
Later
The second day of the conference went well. The formal banquet was tonight and went fine. I was very nervous as the MC and made several mistakes. Most I think were just because of nerves and hopefully no one cares. Now that I have done it once, I would be able to do it better next time.
The President's reception was fun and the leather furniture in the suite was comfy. Next year, I look forward to this perk.
I watched the finals of "Farmer Wants a Wife" and the girl that I picked on day one, WON! I don't think I win anything, but it was nice to pick the winner.
One of the sales reps wants to play some pool in the future, so that might be a fun event.
Everyone headed out too Karaoke tonight at the local watering hole. Since I am feeling tired and run down, I decided to stay in and go to bed early after some online poker. The responsibility of it all is nauseating.
Later
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