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Lazy Aussie
Date: November 26th, 2002 |
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When I heard that the Ducks had an Aussie on their team this year, I was pretty stoked. Just an extra reason for me to support them. But after last night’s display, I’m almost ashamed.
Not only did he not hustle down the floor after losing possession, but Ridnour (who threw him the no-so-perfect pass in [...]
Cal State Northridge and Ian Crosswhite
Date: November 26th, 2002 | 2 comments
Chris and I went to the game last night.
Recap | Boxscore
The Ducks ended up winning this close one – but I want to talk about one player on the Ducks and one moment.
Ian Crosswhite
This guy is an Aussie like Chris, 6 ft 11 and talented in the game of Basketball. The night [...]
Grambling State
Date: November 24th, 2002 | No Comments
We have season tickets to the University of Oregon Men’s Basketball this year – so I figured I’d make a blog about it.
Nick and I went tonight and you can read about the blowout here and see the boxscore.
Tonight, I just sat back with Nick and enjoyed the match. We both were not cheering [...]
Party
Date: November 24th, 2002 | No Comments
We had a pretty good party last night at the McMenamins Northbank here in Eugene. Close friends colleagues attended including Phyllis (Jay’s mom), Barbara & Jeffrey Skolnick and a selection of people from our business group. With a pint of great local beer in your hand it’s hard not to have a good [...]
[read more]The morning after Nick’s Party
Date: November 24th, 2002 | No Comments
I am sitting here in a half daze with Chris filing through some e-mail etc. The party was a lot of fun and it was great to hear a few Nick stories here and there. We have some pictures and should post ‘em later today or something. I got to bed around [...]
[read more]Last day working at the DAC
Date: November 23rd, 2002 | No Comments
Today was a momentous event for me. After working for 6 years at the Downtown Athletic Club (DAC) here in Eugene I put in my last ever shift. Over the years I’ve sweated and stained for many hours on this place’s behalf doing a variety of mundane tasks. On of those [...]
[read more]Aftermath of Afterhours
Date: November 21st, 2002 | 2 comments
Nick, Chris and I just got back from the afterhours. It was fun and we met some interesting folks. One in particular, was the Director of Finance for the Springfield school district. It was interesting to listen to him as he deals with budget cuts etc.
Afterwards, Nick, Chris, Ant and [...]
Afterhours – Civil War
Date: November 21st, 2002 | No Comments
It’s time for another Chamber After Hours party and the theme for this one is: Civil War Tailgate. The civil war pits the football teams of U of O vs Oregon State this Saturday and the whole town gets pretty up in arms about it. King Estate Winery will be there, so we [...]
[read more]Fall Sunshine
Date: November 19th, 2002 | No Comments
Its 4pm here on a Tuesday afternoon. The guys are at the gym…yes Ant too!!!
I looked outside and it was a marvelous Fall afternoon.
Street outside our house
Last week at the Athletic Club
Date: November 18th, 2002 | 3 comments
I got a call from my part time job this afternoon. The woman who does our schedule is very sharp and called to ask me when I was quitting. I was hesitating quitting so I could work out right up until the end and actually told her today to make my last ever [...]
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