Surly was here the other night and he gave me a ride to the end of the driveway so I could get the mail. He had Buck Owens cued up, so I heard a little bit of the song. The driveway is long, but not long enough to hear the whole song, even if it is only 2:29. On my bicycle trip on the Katy Trail years ago, my buddy and I spent the night in a bicycle hostel that was right next door to a little bar. We were urged by the management to do some karaoke, so I chose to do some Buck Owens on my one and only experience with karaoke. Nice thing about it was I'd never have to see any of those people again. A singer I'm not - maybe I'll go back for an encore performance when I learn to yodel. That'll impress 'em!
I finally got the head for the VW engine stand bolted up to the engine. I'm still not sure why it didn't fit initially, but it's a done deal now. I cleaned off a spot for the stand close to the trailer, so we won't have to move the engine more than a few steps. I'm going to pull the tailgate off the trailer, after blocking the wheels on the dolly, so it'll be ready to move when my help shows up.
I delivered the speed bag platform mount yesterday. Coach Jen and I walked three miles first, checked out the progress of her gym and then did lunch. Lunch conversation was all about her plans for the gym. She plans on opening up right after the first of the year. I don't know how much help I'm going to be with the eye surgery and teaching, but I plan on helping with the boxing as soon as I'm able.
She's waiting on a couple of contractors to finish their part and then she can clean things up and move the rest of the equipment in. It's going to be a nice place when it's all done.
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"Nice thing about it was I'd never have to see any of those people again", lol.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the Mike Tyson fight the other night.
Marshall: They were probably thinking the same thing.
Anon: I only saw clips from the fight and I knew nothing about his opponent. However, he fought Tyson like he should be fought using his reach, lots of jabs, good mix of punches, and he kept his right hand up where it should be defensively to protect himself from a hook from Tyson. I heard the commentators saying Tyson didn't have any legs, but I think it was more why chase him, he's coming to me. And for $20 million, just stay off the canvas and give the people a good show. It was after all, just entertainment. But I was impressed with Paul's performance. He's a rock solid boxer.
Just want to thank you for the Buck Owens song.
I've had it stuck in my head for a week now.
Ear worm.
Jim the trooper
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