Tuesday, July 29, 2008

USA-USA-USA-USA-USA-USA

In 1984, my parents took me to my first Olympics in Los Angeles. I remember the chant USA over and over in my head. I was hooked! It is where I saw my first real volleyball game and Karch Kiraly with his 42" vertical. We watched Carl Lewis run the 100 in the Coliseum. In 1996, I went back to Atlanta and watched the Dream Team. I remember pulling up to Centennial Park right after the bomb had gone off. Anyways- There are only 10 days left until the '08 Olympics start and I am stoked. Our sport always gets a big boost right after the olympics and I am expecting the same thing this year. You can buy Venice Volleyball gear off our website and the Wackos club will be sporting Neon green shirts this year in the stands as well. All proceeds go straight to the booster club. We finally pulled into Venice after nearly 3 weeks on the road. But we are heading back out for a few days at the end of the week to Paris!!!! Just kidding...... Actually Orlando. I bet you are wondering how the fishing trip ended up...... Day 2 and 3 was awesome. Lots of fish and no near death experiences. We had a blast camping, talking to the locals, and sitting in front of the local gas station debating life. I am reading a great book right now written by Chette Williams called Hard Fighting Soldier. (Yes I read books). He has been the Auburn football Chaplain for the last 8 years. It is basically the story of his life and how Tommy Tuberville was the 1st coach in America to hire a full time Chaplain. Have you heard Kidd Rock's new song with Sweet Home Alabama plaing in the background? Also, I know why Obama will not win the election in November because if you put a G in front of his name, it spells a really bad word........Hey, looking forward to the Alumni game on Monday night. I heard the Fran Valencic will be in the house!

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