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Softball Team Update

Some of you read a blog several months ago where I commented on the state of my softball team. I wanted to give a quick update. We have slightly improved this year. Last year we had a 0-14 record and this year we went 2-12. I know it still stinks but it is improvement. We were only blown out in two of those games. We lost most games by less then 5 runs which isn't bad in mens industrial league softball. As I predicted I did have one player end up in jail (I don't even know why, I quit asking those questions). This is also an improvement as I had two go last year. This continues to be a ministry for me. After our last game I got to spend some time talking with some of the guys about PBC and what I do that week that I miss. If you have at all, please continue to pray for these men and me as I try and lead them in the right direction. We have such a long way to go but have come far in the past few years. The tournament will start in a week or so, last year we got third and a trophy for our sponsor (not bad for an 0-14 team), we hope to improve on that this year. Most of all I am proud of my teams attitude though, these guys have improved so much, a lot less cursing, nobody has been ejected from a game, willingness to move around the field without crying about it and just supporting one another. If I can get one of these guys turned to Christ then the past few years have been worth it. It's hard to explain to the guys on the church team why I don't play for the church, and I have my reasons, but now I have to stick with my current group of guys, couldn't leave them for any team (even if we hardly ever win). I would be negligent in my blogging if I failed to mention the cheering section for our team. We are sponsored by Beef O'Brady's Family Sports Pub, and we have the best fans in the world. The O'Brady's Ladies! These girls are made up of mostly wives and girlfriends of the players as well as my mom. My mom doesn't miss one of our softball games for anything. You would think Ben and I are 9 yrs old again, but it's great. We may have the worst record but we bring out the most fans. Thank you ladies!

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Weight Loss

So about a week before camp I told Heidi that I wanted to start exercising more and watching what I eat. No more extra helpings or super sizing anything. It an attempt to remain accountable to people I know I thought I might update my progress. At the start of camp I weighed 245lbs which is not all that out of line when you consider my genetic background. If you take my dad, all his brothers, my brother and I, we could be the starting line for an arena football team. That being said, the genetics excuse only goes so far. Since camp I have acquired a bike, continued to play softball and I haven't had any fast food for almost three weeks. This has resulted in significant weight loss. I am down to 232 lbs. I know camp had a lot to do with this since you walk everywhere for a week, but hey, its a start. The real challenge is keeping it off and continuing the exercise. Anyway, that's where I stand, time to go mow the grass before it gets to be 90 degrees.

Well, it's all over now.

All the planning, all the emails and all the phone calls paid off. It was a fantastic week of camp. The weather was great, the campers were great and the staff were all hard working servants of God. They are all truly God's camp people.

I have never been so honored as I was Friday night when Curt gave me the lanyard made by Ernest Thigpen with the gold plated whistle. I was told to be prepared to be blown away. Curt once again went above the call of duty and emotionally knocked me over. Wow.

I wanted to take a moment and personally thank a few specific people as well.

David Kelly, without you I would be in trouble. You are the man. Word!

Tommy Brown, If you weren't at camp I would cancel it. Word!

Becky Brown, the unofficial Office Manager at camp. For those of you who have never got to work with Becky, you have no idea how much works she actually does for camp.

Stephen Mynier, one word describes you. Dedication.

Larry Salley, you did a fantastic job with the education program. Your an all-star!

Mike Darling, Thanks for stepping up, I am looking forward to several years of working with you man

Mike Polutta (or is it Michale?) Thanks for the years of service. You truly have the spirit for worship.

Curt Harbuck, the internet couldn't hold all the info I could type about you. Thanks for all you have done over the years.

Thanks to all the staff who participated in Superweek! Because you were there God was able to do all he wanted to do. You are all very special to me. There are already some ideas floating around for next year. If you have one, send it to me. With this staff we can accomplish anything.

In Him,

Danny

P.S. I forgot to thank Lauren Schimizze who has a veritable shopping list full of interesting sayings. Congratulations on becoming a Senior Camper. :)

Paris Hilton goes to jail!

As many of you probably know since it has been a dominating although ridiculous story, Paris Hilton is going to jail. My question is, why is this a big story? Who are the people that care and can someone please give them a book to read or find them a friend? Once again the media focuses on the most insignificant of happenings.

Been to busy to update

Wow, it's been really busy the past few weeks, with family in town, camp planning and record breaking sales at work I haven't had time to update my blog. (Priorities) So in order not to get yelled at for not updating here is a lame list.

My top 10 favorite TV Shows.

1. The West Wing
2. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
3. M.A.S.H
4. The Office
5. Scrubs
6. Seinfeld
7. Lost
8. Coach
9. Ren & Stimpy
10.GI Joe

Sorry for the filler blog, more to come as time permits.