Despite the New Year,potential for fresh blogging content and the overwhelming feeling of rejuvenation which includes a strong desire to return to my blogging ways at a more frequent pace I have concluded in a short time that some things may never change. Let me explain:
As I bobbed and weaved through post holiday traffic thinking of all the little things to turn into bigger things in this very blog post I was completely convinced that I could in fact write a blog minus the brutal attacks on Shaun's self esteem. Then it happened - I walk into the office yesterday to see Shaun minus his club issued apparel which is generally black for obvious slimming functionality to see him wearing what was either a terrible Christmas Gift, Shaun deciding to shop for himself or worse Shaun bidding on items at the Michael Jackson auction! You can decide for your self as I have taken the liberty to post a photo of his new jacket:
Oh and it gets better some several hours letter after dropping a pen on the floor I was horrified with when my glance under the desk produced Shaun's matching Zipper Boots!
Truth be told I do feel somewhat responsible as I have been guilty of poking fun of Shaun's previous jacket which I refer to as his Paddington Coat - Shaun rarely gets defensive but I have not seen him wear his Paddington coat since I last pointed out the similarities between him, his coat and the bear:
Okay at the risk of digressing I will move along - A confession of sorts. Grandma and Grandpa graciously bought the Flannery Clan a Nintendo Wii for Christmas including a Wii Fit program. The short of it is when setting up the Wii Fit it asks you to stand on a platform which is a balance board/scale to my understanding. The computer than proceeds to sketch your likeness in a cartoon like character on screen. Despite my lovely albeit petite brides tears after seeing her apparent likeness on screen I decided to step on the scale and allow the Wii to give a go at my portrait. Two things - I am neither WEE nor FIT. Subsequently I purchased a new office chair - actually two - one each for Shaun and I:
Okay on a serious note and yes it is possible. A special thank you to Shaun and Cindy for a fantastic job on the Christmas Futsal events and congratulations to all whom participated in some first futsal exhibitions. I firmly believe that these types of events are the kinds of things that can set our club apart from others.
Shaun has already sent a note to our members briefly highlighting the year that was past so I will instead look ahead. We have several teams in contention for Provincial and Inter City births, plans for significant tournament travel club wide including an Outdoor preseason training trip to Arizona that Duanne Wilson has so kindly spearheaded for the club. Not failing to mention the three teams Celtic 99, Celitc 98 and Celtic 96 who will head to Bolton on tour this Spring. Whoops it's actually Rangers 96 - I could go back and change that but it's more fun if I don't. Who's top of the SPL table? Whoopsie. All in all some exciting times on the Horizon as we continue to grow our culture and community within the club.
Finally at the risk of offending anyone whom I fail to mention I wish to point out a couple of our coaches/club volunteers whom go above and beyond in making this club what it is. Coaches Stephanne Demers, Duanne Wilson, Dennis Steele and Leo Visser are truly irreplaceable club guys and I am so proud that they choose to wear our club colors. Whenever we are short, in need of coverage or require a set of eyes for neglected spots within the club these guys are there putting in the time and putting on a brave face for the club. They have been staples through seasons of transition and possess loyalty which is sadly rare in the culture that exists within the sport in this country. Thanks Guys as you don't hear it enough. Finally I would like to recognise Tammy Little outstanding contributions to the club perhaps in bias as she does manage a team in which I coach but her work with NSD through Bingo's, Casino's, Managing a team and playing a significant role in planning the trip to the UK as well as housing the Bolton Staff when they are here is unrivavled. Thanks Tammy.
Now I know there are other's - many other's whom play such roles in this club so here is the challenge - remain patient - they will be recognised.
Cheers, to the coming year and good luck to all on and off the floor.
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