The day I got laid off from my last job, I sprained my ankle chasing after one of my dogs trying to keep it from getting killed by another of them. I never needed crutches, but, over 3 months later, it's still grumpy; my right foot cants out about 15 degrees, making it difficult to squat deep or properly, and making running troublesome over long ( Read more... )

Saturday was the date for our first Cup matches for the Texas Rugby Union 2008-2009 season ( Read more... )

Thursday was our return to official 15s rugby practice. We had 40+ guys show up; a good start for the season. Warm-ups and initial drills went pretty well. I was shocked, but a bit proud that Coach had me working drills with the A side guys. My bum ankle and shoulder took their toll, though, and I had to bow out a tad early when we separated ( Read more... )

( wind-down, and off to the UK )

I was informed of this last night, having dinner out with friends at a fundraiser for the Texas Stampede wheelchair rugby team, who will be competing in the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in September ( Read more... )

still Sunday June 15

( Our final, and toughest, match )

Sunday June 15

( The last day -- what happened? )

Saturday June 14

( Our next matches, and an explicit goal was met )

Friday June 13

( Our first two matches went very well! Hooray! )

A continuation of our vacation overseas. This was the first installment.

Thursday June 12
( Where the World Barbarians get their first and only practice, or Everything I Know About Throw-ins I Learned From The Setanta Channel )