Alumni Basketball - Lone Redskin

While my mission playing in the alumni basketball game today at MHS was to not land in the hospital (mission accomplished), I didn't realize I would be the lone Redskin of the bunch. A little background is needed for that statement. Playing time at the alumni game is assigned based on graduate year; oldest goes first. Kind of like the Masters golf tournament when Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead would trot out there first and the youngsters would say, "who is that?" Well, today I was the one trotting out first as nobody was older than the class of '85. Heck, most of my teammates today weren't even born when I was getting chewed out by Coach Palmer back in the day.

Then it hit me. Milford changed their name from Redskins to Mavericks in the early 2000's. I was a lone Redskin in a sea of Mavericks. Bummer for them.

A fun time it was though. The alumni side even threw down a few dunks. I didn't score but thankfully my shots hit iron at least.  

Trail Head

 

that is me in the red ready to foul someone

 

Church of Tim - Festivus Miracle!

A festivus miracle it was today as my nephew Jackson and I pedaled Island Lake. I would call it about 3/4 ride-able trail and about 1/4 slop but its December so no complaints. A gold star to Jackson and his fat ass tires for respecting his elders and waiting for Uncle Tim to eventually catch up on the loops.

Trail Head

 

Jackson

 

Chippewa Tribal Celebration

The former tenants of Merrill, Carey, Wheeler, University, Main, Western Islands, Chippewa Village, Huntington, The Blue House (address unknown), and various other locations and closets throughout Mt. Pleasant converged upon the Crouse chalet last night to celebrate another year of life and all the wackiness that accompanies it. A shout out to Slick for capturing the group photo below...on one take! Nobody has their eyes closed or are scratching a booger; amazing. I'm glad ESPN could also photo bomb in on the action.

Happy Holidays to all!

Trail Head