HEYO! Mission Accomplished

Time flies when you're having fun - and winning games.

We went undefeated!

I have returned to the States for the summer now, but will be updating the blog throughout these few months now for my European friends as I travel to Hawaii, Alaska, Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana!

I am so proud of our team, and so grateful for our entire club family: coaches, administration, supporters, and sponsors. You have welcomed me with open arms and together we created a spring season we will always remember!

Most time right now is spent packing and being with great friends. Last night the students threw me a welcome back party, and the rest of this week we are pawning off as much "stuff" as we can. It's amazing how much we have and don't need....

I'll have a more conclusion-like blog in the following weeks.* Until then - au revoir!


*Author's Note: the recap blog appears here - four years later.

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Escape to the North Sea

I will do this trip every spring. Keukenhof is only open the last week of March through the third week of May every year. If you want to come to the Bollenstreek (bulb region) with me next year, we can start planning now. Next spring I plan to spend at least 4 days in mid-to-late April, biking, exploring, beachcombing, and flying kites. 

The Flying Pig Beach Hostel in Noordwijk is a classic beach shack right next to the shoreline, shopping, bus stop, and four ice cream stands. If you like colorful flowers, stroop waffles, sandy shores with seashells, and beach bumming with the locals, then mark Noordwijk down as your next spring break. 

The video highlights are on my YouTube: Escape to the North Sea.

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TV Spot #2

Nothing in English this time, so enjoy this very fine French documentary.

(The link expired! Sorry!)

VCOF vs. Aubel on April 2, 2011. VCOF won 25-12, 25-23, 25-10.

The first man interviewed is my coach, the second is my manager.

Remind me to tell you a story about the people you see at 12:29 on the video clip. They are really rad people, but if you want the back story, it's more of a doesn't-belong-in-the-blog type and much better in person.

And as a note toward the next posting, today on my tour in Amsterdam, a fellow American tourist was so stunned to amazement by my comment, "Cool people always act like old friends," that he literally pulled out his notebook and wrote it down right then and there.

This quote is a verified fact. Just come to NBC Camps for proof.

(Jes & Kia - I think subconsciously those words were the expression of the friendship I have with each of YOU, and now consciously recognized because I have never spent more than 6 consecutive days with either of you and count you both as best friends. Thanks for your greatness, Skype is epic because of you.)

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