*Rallying the troops
*Crushin' a ball
*Another Cinque Terre Pic.
Hey guys. I'm glad you had fun with the last pic...Did you assholes even read the post? Bah...anywho, I'm glad I still have y'alls attention. Thanks for commenting. I love you guys and miss you. You might be tired of hearing that...but it is so very true.
Since my last post I have had a lot of time just to sit and take some things in. Where I am at, what means most to me, and how fortunate I am.
I am so grateful to be playing the game I love.
You guys mean the world to me.
I thank God every night for the the strength he has shown me through your support.
Without your words of encouragement, I wouldn't make it very far. Sorry if this is coming out sappy but it is what I feel. If you gotta problem with it, go read someone else's blog. :P <-- (Mom, that's a little smiley sticking his tongue out)
This week's weather has been absolutely beautiful. About 75-80 F and clear skies. The past couple days I have taken my book and walked into the forest. I pick out a secluded spot amidst the trees and plop myself down. Before I crack open my book, I take a second and just let the breeze and warmth welcome me. It is a warm embrace that seems to tell me,
"Tony, you are with friends...now get lost in your novel."
Again...this is just what I feel.
I cannot express the feeling when you are in the middle of a good book. When the world is throwing you obstacles and strife, a book is a retreat. I am glad that you, Ian, stole this book from Critter to allow me this recess. It's not the best book I have read but it definitely lets me retreat. To all of those who are wanting to know the name of the book...it is called, "Acacia." A fantasy novel...not going to get into it because it's nerdy fantasy stuff.
So after I take a couple hours of reading, I head back home...and either get ready to conduct baseball practice or my night's meal. Chris and I have hung out some of the nights. Chris usually preparing dinner with Anne, while I entertain the kids. I am their "Uncle Tony." I KNOW, I KNOW. I am only Uncle Tony to Joey, Olivia, Claire, and Zach but I see their smiles through Chris's children. I miss you kids so very much. Alex, tell your kids Hi for me. Ian, you do the same.
Well I am going fishing tomorrow on the English Channel with Jean Luc. I hope I bag a lunker. I have never fished deep water before...it should be interesting. I will take pictures and let you know how it goes. I miss and love you all. Au Revoir.
9 comments:
Anthony,
can't believe there are no comments; I understand the peaceful feeling of reading in the woods. You know me and water - be careful in the channel. Love, Phyl
bonjour mon ami. hope you caught lots of fish!! that forest looks amazing and I wish there was one around here since I have nothing to do all day long. Ha. GOTTA get a job.. lol talk to you later gater
i really like the post.joey sends you a kiss and likes the pic.instead of reading you should take all the pics youve taken and write your own book!!and i posted befoe ian ha ha ha
Good lord what a bunch of sappy crap - love, peace, happiness, joy - what is this shit? - Give me angst and worry - hell I am just happy that there are females in Europe (as evidenced by your last blog) - next time you are in the woods reading and a slight breeze hits your face - that's just me telling you to get off your ass and get a job - Love you and be careful - AL
PS - I need to check my bible references but I think Phyl being first is one of the seven signs - off to clean out the grocery store of bottled water, little debbie snacks (probably leave the oatmeal circles - too healthy) and cheetos -
If this post had a soundtrack, it would be:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTdCzIduUb4
It is crazy that you have been over there almost four months. It is even crazier that you are turning 24 next week. Jesus. I will send you something. Maybe a Catch-It (if your lucky). OR I have a red destin frisbee, or maybe a pair of black and red air jordans from the 1980's. Or how about some nice black shorts with a yellow t-shirt with a black stripe across the middle? (mom's going to get on my case for that).
Thanks for the Friday post. Thanks for the pic of Joey--He'll get a kick out of seeing it i am sure.
Write back and tell us what you caught (fish, not diseases). ---me
P.S.--to Emily--I read the blog before you did, I just didn't comment.--Al--Funny shit, but I don't think we have to worry about the end of the world until dad puts in central air.---toodles.
Loved the pics - it's good to see No. 3's swing again, Mom and I are missing that.
I won't try to say anything funny in light of your brothers' ascerbic comments - just can't top them.
The pic of the woods made me think you were in the middle of Fangorn Forest. Absolutely beautiful.
I enjoy the off-handed way you say "I'll be going fishing in the channel tomorrow." I don't like to fish but I'd like to be there with you.
Love, Dad.
Alright... Im finally gonna get a fishing story!! Have a blast and don't fall over board ;-) It was a pretty sappy post, but I guess we can allow for one of those every now and then. Good luck with the games this weekend!! Can't wait to hear all about them!
Man im getting really bas about this... the last post was from Karly! :-)
Looks like Karly started drinking around noon again - al
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