My Last Week of Being 51 Old Ass Randos...
• Work has been kicking my ass. It's mental stress, not physical, but damn. It still takes a toll. I don't make enough real GYERO bucks to put up with this shit.
• A few upcoming kidless trips will help...
In a couple weeks, Buckeye Marge & I are going to spend an upcoming Friday-Sunday at a cabin in Hocking Hills, OH. Hot tub (no boat), hiking, wine, couples massage, a couple of nice dinners, no kids. Celebrating 15 years of marital bliss.
In October, doing a little London/Athens/Paris (not KY) jaunt. I've never been to London or Athens. The bulk of our time will be in Greece.
In November, the Texas roadie. My SIL is a diehard Longhorn fan, Austin born & raised. She also likes to drink and is ornery as hell. I think we are going to win this one and she is not going to take it well. Could be a fun flight home.
• Fall Sports are already in full swing for the kiddos. 12-yr old is on a stacked school volleyball team that won a big tourney last week and a decent premier club soccer team that has 3 friendlies this weekend. Nonstop practices and games and she does additional training on the side.
The 14-yr old is on a shitty new soccer club and they haven't even started practicing yet. Hasn't touched a soccer ball since the Spring season.
• Been working out with a trainer a couple mornings a week. Haven't lost much weight yet, but I've redistributed a bunch of it. Still have a fantastic beer belly. That shit gets harder to lose with each year. (and with each case of beer)
• Been doing a lot of volunteer stuff with the Knights of Columbus. Makes you feel good. Give back to the community, people.
• My 14yo & I just started season 4 of the Umbrella Academy. I know it's not for everybody, but I love it. Nice mix of action, drama and stupid humor.
• Heading up to Western Michigan to shoot a couple of car commercials in early September. Underrated area. Lake Michigan, Silver Lakes Dunes, Pentwater area.
• Injuries are decimating my FC Cincinnati futbol team. I don't think they did enough in the transfer window to make up for all of the injuries.
• I think Stoops & the boys are going to win 9 this year. 10 with the bowl game. A loss in Knoxville will keep us out of the playoffs.
7 or less and Mark might hit the bricks. Ain't gonna lie, I was pretty damn excited about Sumrall when we thought Stoops was heading to College Station.
But we are going to win 10 and Huber & Brady are going to take our NIL to the next level, so everyone except UKO will be happy.
• I don't know why *some* people are freaking out about Pope's recruiting. 5-star recruiting class heroes don't win ships. I really like the looks of this year's team, but have no idea if it will translate to Kentucky level results or not. We need postseason dubs.
• Have a good day, my friends.