tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4503200786618224208.post4508002476034991255..comments2023-10-11T07:07:16.153-08:00Comments on Just a Mom in Unalaska: Friday and Saturday in "Funalaska"Cookie Doughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16932693412521784418noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4503200786618224208.post-76956007352701826052009-04-23T09:04:00.000-08:002009-04-23T09:04:00.000-08:00It's different now on the pool deck as opposed to ...It's different now on the pool deck as opposed to when the kids were younger. OK, let me explain - when your kid first gets into swimming and decides to stick with it, they (the team) got you hooked (no pun intended). So, you start to volunteer, like my husband became an official. I worked on the swim team committee and did some timing, when they needed timers at our local meets. When you're away, you don't have to "volunteer" as much. Although, we have traveled all over the state of FL and my husband did officiate for about 3 years. Then there comes a point when you start to turn things over to the younger swimmers parents and you are somewhat releaved of duties - yeah, right. Now, they become teenagers and they don't want you on the deck. But if you must stay, then by all means, bring a book, computer, text or whatever. It appears you're inside - try being on the pool deck in 95 degrees and 100% humidity for all those years. It really isn't fun, but I do have to say, the less I go now, the more I realize I'm going to miss it. I just go now for her "big" events since she's a distance swimmer. Off to Miami this weekend for her 5K. I pray it doesn't rain and that dare fire is put out in the Everglades!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971675930192275190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4503200786618224208.post-25978047190245891302009-04-20T19:41:00.000-08:002009-04-20T19:41:00.000-08:00Ohh Lori how do you survive all those hours on a p...Ohh Lori how do you survive all those hours on a pool deck??? I was dying after 3! And I've only been to about 6 meets in 2 years LOL..<br />She's only in 5th grade and her brother will be in 8th, doing JR High swim team...I'm doomed for a few years, but hopefully we'll be here! I need to bring a phone and text, I did read half a magazine, but felt pretty guilty.Cookie Doughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16932693412521784418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4503200786618224208.post-19869537606788703722009-04-20T03:49:00.000-08:002009-04-20T03:49:00.000-08:00Thanks for sharing all those wonderful pics of the...Thanks for sharing all those wonderful pics of the wine tasting event. I enjoy seeing pics of the bloggers - LOL!~ Enjoyed hearing about your daughter and glad she did well this past weekend. Mine too had a swim meet and did well, made all Senior champs cuts and very close to sectional cuts. Oh, you just wait - it's coming........I was talking to another mom on Friday night and said, "do you realize how long we've been standing on this pool deck?" She thought I literally meant this one particular pool, no I said, "it's been 10 years and we've still got two more to go before they're off to college". So, let's talk about "long". My best to your daughter - tell her to keep it up - it's a great sport.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15971675930192275190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4503200786618224208.post-87778333795367241862009-04-20T01:56:00.000-08:002009-04-20T01:56:00.000-08:00CD hee hee I agree with you about the Halo those w...CD hee hee I agree with you about the Halo those who play it seem to get very into the game, I just don't get it myself. Sorry your Sweet Potato Fries did turn out well. They do look nice in the picture. You look like you had tons of fun at the wine tasting. I do like champagne hee hee probably wouldn't have left your table. Glad your daughter did well in swimming. Get some rest and have a great week.Margritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03089120244611885772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4503200786618224208.post-12357766918550682262009-04-19T21:12:00.000-08:002009-04-19T21:12:00.000-08:00That sounds much better than Halo, which I don't "...That sounds much better than Halo, which I don't "get". Just looking at the TV screen divided into 4 different scenes makes me seasick!Cookie Doughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16932693412521784418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4503200786618224208.post-62674260286695773132009-04-19T18:45:00.000-08:002009-04-19T18:45:00.000-08:00Trust me, Once you see a few episodes of Torchwood...Trust me, Once you see a few episodes of Torchwood and Get one of my Manicures, HALO will be the furthest thing from your mind!!!Carlisleboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946443702898587022noreply@blogger.com