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Attempting to Drive from RI to Kansas in 24 hours today (1 Viewer)
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The Z Machine
Footballguy
Glad you guys made it back safely. Best of luck to Luke.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
BTW, I'm down here in Ft. Lauderdale and the older guy that is in the other half of the AirBnB duplex drove straight through from Vermont. He's probably 65 years old and has grandchildren. WTF? Why would you do that? Google maps says it's 21 hour from Manchester to Ft. Lauderdale. That's insane to me.
massraider
Footballguy
Here's why:
Regular 20 hour drives are not attractive, till you get to one of these ages. No idea why. I'll ask my mom, she's always up for a MA to FL road trip
PIK95
Footballguy
I slept like 14 hours I think. Still exhausted. Pouring rain today thank god. Lawn needs to be cut and I'm just not up for that.
massraider
Footballguy
it was the washing machine, wasn't it? Figured you'd dry stuff when you got home, and this is what happened.
TheAristocrat
Footballguy
I either lose all of my keys or none of them. Did you trade keys for burritos at Taco Bell?
mr. furley
Footballguy
do you just carry them loose, individually, in your pants pockets??
The Big Donkey
Footballguy
this does seem a little odd. if i recall it was the Acura you drove, why would you bring the keys for the Accord and Pilot with you?
PIK95
Footballguy
Exactly. But I did bring my key ring, I just can't remember/don't know where the two Honda keys went. My beach keys are gone also. Idk
Beef Ravioli Part 2
Footballguy
What are beach keys?
ChiefD
Footballguy
They are for the sand castle.
3C's
Footballguy
You got nothing on this guy...
news.yahoo.com
A dad drove 17 hours from New Jersey to Disney World when his family's flight was canceled — and he didn't even step inside the parks
After a family's flight to Orlando was canceled, the dad drove 1,000 miles to Disney. Then, he turned around and drove home for work the next day.
belljr
Footballguy
Made that drive a few times but definitely didn't turn right around and drive back lolYou got nothing on this guy...
A dad drove 17 hours from New Jersey to Disney World when his family's flight was canceled — and he didn't even step inside the parks
After a family's flight to Orlando was canceled, the dad drove 1,000 miles to Disney. Then, he turned around and drove home for work the next day.
3C's
Footballguy
Yeah, it's the turn around part that's impressive. Assuming he did the round trip w/o much more than stops for gas and bathroom that's more than I would attempt. And he went to work the next day.Made that drive a few times but definitely didn't turn right around and drive back lolYou got nothing on this guy...
A dad drove 17 hours from New Jersey to Disney World when his family's flight was canceled — and he didn't even step inside the parks
After a family's flight to Orlando was canceled, the dad drove 1,000 miles to Disney. Then, he turned around and drove home for work the next day.
PIK95
Footballguy
Keys to our beach cabana. I am going nuts trying to remember if I put these keys somewhere, or my son knocked them out of the car on the trip. It shouldn't be making me this crazy, lol.
Also haven't totally recovered from the drive. Cut the grass last night, and it was hot and humid. Grabbed a quick dot today and I almost fainted from the crazy head rush/migraine that came out of nowhere. I'm not sure if it was just from being worn down. I am having a bit of med withdrawal also. Gonna take it easy tonight, and think about keys.
PIK95
Footballguy
I would have to drive to Delaware or Philly to make that happen.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
There’s one in Bethlehem, PA that’s quite a bit north of those places.
PIK95
Footballguy
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Also a close call is that it is on PA state route 412. (PA 420 is near Philly).
The Z Machine
Footballguy
Update on the roster?
PIK95
Footballguy
Just saw this. They delayed the announcement, then said they were taking one mixed age group. It ended up being mostly 2006 and 2007 kids who all went last year. So he didn't get invited, nor did many of the other 2005 kids. They took twelve kids out of sixty or so, and not the best players.
Apparently it turned into a bit of a political shiz show behind the scenes. That's what I was told by my president and a couple of other state heads. Some states (including ours) are breaking off from the national affiliation now. Pay to play always turns into a huge mess.
On a personal note, I am kinda relieved we don't have to deal with it. I also was told they sent the people who were invited a bill for 6k. That would have been tough to come up with quickly. There was one kid out of the sixtyish who showed better than my son Luke during the tryouts. We were both pleased to see it, and many parents and coaches told us how they saw him as the best player there. That was pretty cool and the truth.
I'm not sure what comes next, but this may be a blessing in disguise. sorry if Ramblin, half asleep.
TheAristocrat
Footballguy
Bummer ending. But you spent quality time with your son and cheated on your wife's cooking with some sweet, sweet Taco Bell burritos. Seems like a win to me.
PIK95
Footballguy
Honestly we were not even bummed as we saw it all play out. Sounds silly, but he met alot of great players from around the country, made friends, and kicked their azzes. Everyone knew who the best players are. He is well positioned for the men's team next year. It's not affiliated with the youth group obviously, but has alot of coach overlap. There were like thirty coaches at this event.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
And the USA Futsal is not affiliated with USA Soccer Federation? I guess since it's not FIFA I guess it wouldn't be.
PIK95
Footballguy
The crazy thing is there are a few governing bodies for youth apparently. I didn't even realize that until I got there and my guys explained it. Soccer seems to view futsal as competition at times. I was already turned off about how youth soccer works in this country, so this wasn't a huge shock. So many people/organizations have big payrolls so it's mostly about getting paid. Kids are not just falling through the cracks, great players are just flat out ignored. Especially if they can't pay.
I'm hoping the men's futsal turns out a little different. I did my job getting a top shelf youth organization to the next level, and personally helping my son become a top player. Unfortunately after u14, most of the kids are just discarded and that's the end for them. I wish we stuck with baseball, lol.
The Z Machine
Footballguy
I should have you and / or your son come down and do clinics for my son.
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