Drill Thrill
After an extended break from blogging (don't tell me you didn't notice), I can't think of a better "first post" than to call your attention to this article in today's Midland Reporter Telegram which profiles The Nephew's involvement in Texas A&M's Fish Drill Team (something I reported on here, a while back).
I don't know that most people – including many current students – would necessarily agree that the FDT is "famed," but in the niche of precision military drill teams the adjective certainly applies. It's great to see some recognition extend beyond that niche, and we appreciate MRT's managing editor, Stewart Doreen, for picking up on the story and producing a well-written article.
And to The Nephew we say, "way to go...we're proud of you...now, HIT THE BOOKS!" ;-)
And, by the way, if you have trouble finding printed copies of today's MRT, it's simply because his mom has bought them all.
Congratulations to the ... Uncle
Thanks. Whatever pain and stress the kid had to go through was well worth it for me to receive this great honor. ;-)
Posted by: Eric at March 6, 2008 02:42 PMCongrats to all involved. I know mom is proud. We can tell uncle and aunt are. Tell him to bring the rifle to the reunion.
Posted by: Danny at March 6, 2008 06:18 PMI read it first at our house and then pointed it out to the rest of the fam as they came in for breakfast yesterday morning. COOL!! Adam is such a great guy! I thought the article was well done.
Posted by: Phyllis at March 7, 2008 02:07 PMGreat article! I know y'all are proud of Adam!
Posted by: Janie at March 7, 2008 10:06 PMI can't help it. Every time I read the title of this post, I get a mental image of Ron Popeil prepping for an infomercial.
"Veg-o-matic... check. Pocket fisherman... check. Mr. Microphone... check. Cordless Fish Drill. Check."
<o cat="question" type="rhetorical">Is there something wrong with me?<o>
Posted by: Foo at March 12, 2008 06:54 AMWhew! Impressive. I'll bet the nephew is in top physical shape. I got tired, winded, and have a stitch in my side just from reading the article. We are all extremely proud of that little fella.
Posted by: Becky at March 12, 2008 08:10 PMBecky, that "little fella" is now a lot taller than you. Of course, that applies to 90% of the earth's population, but, still... ;-)
Posted by: Eric at March 12, 2008 08:20 PMIs there something wrong with me?
Of course there is. That's what we like about you!
Posted by: Eric at March 12, 2008 08:20 PMAre you ever gonna blog again?
Posted by: Phyllis at March 13, 2008 03:05 PMFunny you should ask. I'm getting close to almost thinking about considering the possibility of preparing to see about maybe starting to...um...what was the question again?
Posted by: Eric at March 13, 2008 03:16 PMI noticed! Glad to see you back.
Posted by: Stephen at March 13, 2008 04:46 PMTalked to your Mom today and we agreed it is time for you to get back to writing.
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Posted by: Gregg at March 6, 2008 09:36 AMB) Contratulations to the Nephew and to the Uncle. Quite an accomplishment.