Lookly What I Received!!

I have been truly honored by The Egel's Nest for Blog Eggcellence. Now, you ask. How in the world did this guy get this? You know what....I asked myself the same thing.

Bradley at The Egel's Nest, one of the premier bloggers, in multiple categories, had a weak moment and decided to support a novice blogger. Please don't let the last comment reflect on the other fine people who have received his valuable and prestigious award. Bradley has been very supportive of my blogging and has provided valuable comments on days when my sarcasm might have been contained. But oh no!

My thanks to The Egel's Nest and all of his peeps that have come to visit.
I appreciate the comments, The fuel of bloggers. I'm very honored.

Thanks,

Coaches on the Move

This has been a busy week in the College Football business. The CEO's of the teams have been on the move. Just ask Arkansas or Old Miss. In the words of the Mounds Candy Bar. "Sometimes you feel like a Nutt, Sometimes you don't."

Nebraska, Texas A&M, Old Miss, Georgia Tech, Michigan, LSU(possibly), just to name a few. Tommy Tuberville has had his name mentioned in a number of possible openings. This would not hurt my feelings.

Keeping track of all of the changes has made it fun. I'm sure after this weekend there will be a few more.

A New Season Begins

Look at the shooting form. With all of the basketball coaches in my family it was only natural that the Minister of Plain would be interested in the sport. Whenever he gets a chance he is outside shooting the ball in the basket.

The team name and colors have yet to be selected. Stay tuned for the weekly updates. This Saturday is the first basketball game.

The Game that United and Divides A Family

My seven year old has become an Auburn fan. A friend of mine, a fellow Alabama fan asked why I would allow my son to root for "that" team. Feeling somewhat stepped on by the comment I was looking for a reply. Then it dawned on me. In my son's lifetime Auburn has won six of the seven games. You know, I said, I guess my son likes a winner. That other team will have to win 10 straight to get the series record of consecutive wins set by my team.
In the above picture there are only three Alabama fans. The rest are for the other team. We did have an excellent time seeing friends and family around the state. We may make this a family tradition. Except next time more planning and get some tickets.

Alabama Vs. Auburn

This is it. Today is the big day. Alabama versus Auburn from the loveliest village on the Plain. The big game is this evening. This gives the fans the ability to talk smack to the other team for 365 days. Records don't matter. It is all about who wins. Go Bama....Roll Tide.

The Amazing Race

I absolutely love the Amazing Race. Lieber and I talk about trying to enter the contest all the time. Wouldn't it be great to race around the globe. It looks like fun.

On the other hand. There could be a few challenges:
1. Asking directions. I am lucky my spouse has a geography minor. She can read a map with the best of the land navigators. This keeps the getting lost and having to ask directions to a minimum.

2. Language barrier. I have a hard enough time mastering the English language. (Evidenced in this blog.) It cracks me up to watch people, Americans, try to communicate with people who speak a language foreign to our own. You know...a little slower and a little louder, until they understand.

3. Separation from Sweet Tea. You see it every week. The participants get sent to some exotic land that doesn't have the basics of food, American food. Sweet tea is an example. I have lived overseas so I will try the local fair. But, in my more advanced age I have begun to appreciate the fine things. Sweet Tea is my favorite drink and you just can't get the good stuff everywhere.

4. Wife wanted to know who would be her partner.....this is a potential area of conflict.

5. Decision Making method.. How do the team members not decide in advance to use a decision making method? You know, the potato method, one-potato, two-potato. Flip a coin, or pick a number. It just cracks me up to see the what do you think, now, what do you think while the other teams are shooting by.

We continue to consider trying to get on the program. Please leave comments about what you see the greatest challenges would be for you to join or once on the Amazing Race.

Blog Award - You Make Me Smile!

Thank you for this wonderful award. (reaching into my pocket for the not prepared, well semi-prepared speech.) I appreciate the support of my editors, family, friends, agent, the cast and crew of Busy Dad Mumbles, and the true life actors that make up the daily stories. (Dabbing away tears!)

As I accept this award this evening in my Old Navy Fleece, Target pajamas pants, and Land's End Slippers (since I'm sure the fashion press will want to know as I walk back down the red carper) It is with great humility and restrained sarcasm as I sit before you this evening in Blog World.

Seriously, my thanks to Nap Warden for the "You Make Me Smile Award." I really appreciate the kind recognition and encouragement from a fellow blogger. Nap Warden provided recognition to a novice blogger and I appreciate her kind comments.

In honor of this auspicious occasion I would like to recognize fellow bloggers that I believe, in my humble, opinion are outstanding providers of the Smile.

All about Benjamin...

Chris in Oxford

On Frozen Blog

Wilson Six

Pass on the smiles.

The Cookies are Coming, the Cookies are Coming!!

There are 12 days of cookies on the way. That is a dozen, dozens of cookies! I share this post with one and all to encourage the baking of cookies. My only selfless request would be that I would have the opportunity in my house to sample just a few of the delectable’s.

So, bloggers of the world. Pass on the link. There will be a new cookie recipe each day over a 12 day span. Think fresh, fun cookies. I do this only for the benefit of others. (Well, kind of...)

To All the Veteran’s in My Family - Thank You

Thank you, for your service, your leadership, and for answering the call of your country. Your service ranges prior to World War I to the Global War on Terror in the branches of United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force.

Your family appreciates you. Happy Veteran’s Day. We will never forget your service.

Walter K. Wilson (1880-1954) – US Army -World War I and World War II- Major General
Walter K. Wilson, Jr. – (1906 – 1985) – US Army - World War II, Korea, Vietnam - Lieutenant General, Chief of Army Engineers
Walter K. Wilson, III (Retired) – US Army - Vietnam
Colonel, Corps of Engineers
Fredrick Wilson (Retired) – US Army - Vietnam
Lieutenant Colonel, Armor

Fredrick Wilson, Jr. - Coast Guard - Global War on Terror

Delores Garcia Wilson (Retired) – US Navy -
Global War on Terror

Everett Coyt Dimick – US Army – World War II and Korea- Major
Charles Davidson Orrison - US Air Force- World War II, Korea, and Vietnam
Colonel

John Newton Wilson – US Army - World War II -Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army American Cemetery in Normandy France. He died during the battle of Saint Lo in July 1944.

Hayden Amidon - US Navy

Terrence Edward Amidon – US Army

Steve Bevis- U.S. Marine Corps- Korean War

General Phillip Sheridan - US Army - Civil War

Jason Tengan - Commander, US Army, Air Force and Coast Guard - GWOT

Ben Aton - US Navy - Global War on Terror

Again we thank each of you for your service. To the families of the known and unknown, who made the ultimate sacrifice, you are also in our thoughts and prayers. Thanks to all Veteran’s everyday.

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