More Soccer Pics & Schedule

Christopher had his second game of the season.  The temperature dropped to 39 degrees.  Christopher's team, Marion Soccer Inc (Light Blue) beat the Marion Soccer (Royal Blue...which was supposed to be Purple) 14-0 with Christopher scoring 10 goals.  Because of poor attendance due to weather, they decided to make it a 3 on 3 game.  Christopher did pass the ball a little more as there was more field available and each of his other teammates tallied 2 goals each.  His coach was astonished at his skill level.  In future season, he may be advanced to older levels to meet is skill set.  Noah was a little grumpy that day but never fails to cheer on his "Bubby."  

For anyone interested in coming to a game, his schedule is:

Date	Day	Time	Field	Opponent
3/16	Saturday	10:30am	12A	Graphic Impressions
3/23	Saturday	10:30am	12B	Marion Soccer (Purple)
3/26	Tuesday	5:30pm	12A	Pit Road Racing
3/30	Saturday	10:30am	12B	Adam B. Lawler Law
4/2	Tuesday	5:30pm	12B	Graphic Impressions
4/6	Saturday	9:00am	12B	Marion Lions Club
4/9	Tuesday	5:30pm	12B	Sergios Mexican Restaurant
4/13	Saturday	9:00am	12A	IMS
4/15	Monday	5:30pm	12A	Marion Lions Club
4/16	Tuesday	5:30pm	12A	Aisin

Location:  FOR GPS USERS:  109 VALENTINE, MARION IL 62959

The Marion Soccer Complex is 3.2 miles from the Interstate 57 exchange. From Interstate 57 (Main Street Exit - 53), go east toward the town of Marion at the Interstate 57 - Main Street intersection. You will be heading East on West Main Street, which will eventually change into East Main Street. Continue to drive past the town's square, which you will have to veer right (half way around the square). You will continue to drive in the same direction as you have been driving, after you pass this town's square. Continue straight or east on E. Main Street. After 3.2 miles from the Interstate 57 exchange, you will see the Marion Soccer Complex on the right hand or south side of East Main Street. You will have to turn right on Valentine Lane, and again right on George Sims Road, which will take you to the parking lot of the Marion Soccer Complex.

Ride to Masonic Childrens Home

Bobbie and I went on our first ride as members of the Raised & Riding Chapter of the Widows Sons.  The Widows Sons is a Masonic Motorcycle Riding Association.  After near 70 degree temps the day before, the day plummeted to the 40s on the ride.  Buuuurrr!  We had a ball though.  Great time was had by all.  We delivered Easter baskets to the children living at the Masonic Children's Home in Murphysboro and then had lunch at Golden Corral.

Christophers First Game for Marion Soccer Inc

Marion Soccer has unleashed the beast!  Christopher...Ole No. 1 had his first soccer game for the spring.  He is on the Marion Soccer Inc. Team.  They one 11-2 against Graphic Impressions.  Christopher scored 9 out of the 11 goals for his team.  Chris hustled after the ball and dominated play.  Goal #8 was through a three kid screen.  We talked with him about passing and how he shouldn't try to keep the ball.  He said, "All they do is kick it to the other team."  He has a valid argument!  I will be glad when they work on passing and it is more of a team effort.  As it stands for now, he is a force to be reckoned with!

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Out for a Real Ride

I went on a ride through Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and took the bike through the back roads to my godparents house in Carbondale.  We are looking forward to warmer weather to go even further.  More importantly, I am ready for Bobbie to go with me.

Our First Ride

Buuurrrr!  It was chilly but we went on our first ride yesterday.  We went to lunch downtown and then went to visit an old friend and former Goldwing tourer.  We then came home and suited Christopher up to go.  He squealed with excitement as I sped up and on the road.  He absolutely loved it.  We can't wait for warm weather to really give it a whirl! 

Easy Rider!

Well, a funny thing happened on the way to buying my lower-priced, used, two wheel motorcycle...  I was ready to make a deal on a 05 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe when I took Bobbie with me to look at some others.  They had a Goldwing Trike on the showroom floor.  After she sat on that, my search for anything other than a Goldwing was essentially over :-)  That trike was not going to do as it had some mechanical and electrical problems.  We began an extensive search and found "Ole Blue."  This is my...excuse me..."our" new motorcycle.  It is a 2007 Honda Goldwing GL1800.  It has 24K miles on it.  I will be the third owner, after the first owner lost it in a divorce and the second wants a brand-spankin-new one.  The prior owner owns several car washes in the area so the bike was well kept.  We are now waiting for warm weather to go on our first ride.  Today we will be making our first trip up to Niehaus Cycle in Litchfield, IL to buy helmets and such.