Author Archives: RLW3
I’ve got to make a decision
Big A keeps making progress. He is finally under 170. He has 6 more pounds to lose in the three days. In the meantime, I have to decide if I am going to go. The tournament is in Cleveland, Ohio. … Continue reading
This is so much better
The more I think about it, the better I feel about the FILA tournament. First and most obvious, he will be wrestling against guys his own age. Second, he doesn’t have to weigh in until Saturday afternoon. He would have … Continue reading
Back from the dead
Last Thursday afternoon, back when we were planning to have Big A wrestle in a national tournament, I left messages with two men on the USA Wrestling board. Since Big A red-shirted this year and didn’t win any big tournaments, I wanted … Continue reading
At the same exact place eight hours later
Yesterday, I spent about 8 hours looking at houses. Do you know what I concluded in the end… I really like the house that we placed a bid on! I have to figure out a way to make this happen.
That’s not what I planned
Big A called me today. We both went online and he registered to get his USA Wrestling card. During the process, we got some bad news… He cannot compete in the Junior division. It seems that there is an additional … Continue reading
Same situation, different year
The longer I thought about it, the less satisfied I was with my discussion with the Drexel wrestling coach. Last year, he said that had had no more money left in his recruiting budget for incoming high school seniors. Since … Continue reading
I quit!
That’s it… I’m done! This will be the last year that I prepare my own taxes. Last year, I was stuck in the middle of a fight between Kansas and California over who was going to take my money. This … Continue reading
I can’t really say that I am surprised
If yesterday’s news regarding the house wasn’t challenging enough, my son called me from Philadelphia. He talked with the wrestling coach… It doesn’t look like he is going to be awarded a wrestling scholarship! That might be a problem…Drexel is a very … Continue reading
Second?…Really?
Last night, just before I fell asleep, our realtor called… The bank chose to go with an all cash offer. The listing agent might said that she is keeping our offer in reserve in case they pull out. I wonder … Continue reading
Good news…but…
I began the day with great anticipation… The bank is going to make their decision regarding the house. At about 9:00, I received an e-mail from our realtor… She still had not received the approval letter from the vendor!?!?!? I … Continue reading
