Just a brief blog post for this- too much to do.
Game pics are here.
FotoFink is here.
Enjoy!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
How Long?
Just a brief blog post for this- too much to do.
Game pics are here.
FotoFink is here.
Enjoy!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Birthday
On the other hand, Wednesday was the one year anniversary (Birthday) of this blog becoming part of the FotoFink stable, so therein lies a topic. Prior to the blog, my comments were blissfully brief, and on the same page with all of the pictures. Any thoughts on individual shots were buried in the galleries, seen only by a few careful readers. The blog has provided a bigger platform for my rants, and some of you have actually told me that you enjoy reading it. There is, as they say, no accounting for taste.
Anyway- good or bad, I now get to be (have to be) more wordy in my intros. If my thoughts bore you, the links are always at the bottom of the post to take you away- or you can go to the site directly to experience the visual goodness. Some of you seem happy about the blog birthday though- let's have a look at how you all celebrated-
Jake says I'm number one. I'll agree.
The team got so excited that they lifted Jordan up so he could see over the crowd. Reminded me of this-
(That was a little.... Offside. Hopefully taken as it was meant- all in good fun)
Tim heard the news, and first go so excited that he kneed Jordan. Then he started channeling Michael Jackson.
Later in the game, Jake changed his mind, and decided we were number 2. Or maybe he's just saying- "I can't wait to celebrate your 2nd birthday" That must be it.
Jordan (again- this kid gets more face-time than Barack) and Brian shared a tender moment in front of the port-o-potties.
Clearly everyone celebrated in their own ways. Here at the cozy mountain retreat, it was a quiet evening on the sofa.
Thanks, as always, for the support you folks have shown through the season. Believe me when I say that there is far too much time and effort involved in this for it to be about the money that is involved. The truth is, I like doing this, and I get a charge out of thinking that you enjoy the results. Remember, we are still lining up teams for the winter and spring seasons, Coughlin Volleyball already has a spot.
One more time-
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Time To Go Home
I'm really not happy with that link, but it was the best I could find. Time To Go Home is a track from Don't Stop the Carnival, an album by Jimmy Buffett which is actually the score to a musical created that was based on the Herman Wouk novel. I prefer the Buffett version, but was unable to find it anywhere. At this point in the story, the main character, Norman Paperman (great name) has given up his mid-life crisis dream of running an island resort hotel and is returning home to NYC. On Tuesday, the Royals saw their dream of a championship fade, and now that the season is over, it's time for us to go home.
A few quick thoughts-
I have little experience with this sport, or these teams. I don't think I am going too far out on a limb to say, however, that this was round one. These teams, these girls, will be playing each other for the next several years- Give Crestwood their due for winning this year, but it is far too early to crown a true champion. Stay tuned.
Speaking of island resorts, how about these glasses? Looks like she is ready for the beach.
When you play this hard, losing is not easy.
Another thank you to all who have bought some photos. Your support is truly heartwarming. Remember, I am still taking suggestions for some winter sports teams to shoot. Contact me at sfinkernagel@hotmail.com if you have any suggestions.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Tusk
Tusk was the title track of one of Fleetwood Mac's more interesting efforts. After the phenomenal success of Rumors, Tusk was released to great expectations, and for many it didn't live up. For me, Tusk was good, but too long. If you took all the weird stuff off, and released just a single album instead of the two album set, it would have been stronger. What does this have to do with anything? Little really, other than the fact that Fleetwood Mac used the USC marching band to record the track, and this post is going to be about another marching band, Greater Nanticoke Area.
First, a disclaimer. I don't have the talent to play an instrument. Humming and whistling are a challenge for me, and my family usually requests that I get out of the car once I start either. I also lack the self confidence to perform in front of a group. As a result, I have tremendous respect for these young men and women who choose to do both of those things every weekend. I think it is great that a school, or football game, provides a venue for them to showcase their talents, even though it is not my particular "thing". I am about to have some fun at their expense, but my comments are meant to be nothing more than humorous observations about their Halloween show, and should not reflect poorly on them or the members of any band, any where. If you are easily offended, do us both a favor- click here and don't look back.
In case you missed it, Nanticoke provided the halftime entertainment at last weekend's football game. Since it was Halloween, they spiced up their show by performing in costume, which, for me anyway, was a stroke of genius. I thought the show was for more interesting this way, and took lots more pictures of it than I would have otherwise. Some costumes were great, others were less so. I was so moved that I wanted to devote some space on the blog to provide my thoughts and opinions on many of the outfits. I'll grade each one, feel free to leave some comments below to add your ideas as well-
Pumpkin Boy- Remember when you were a kid, trick-or-treating? At some point, your friends stopped buying the costumes in the boxes with the plastic masks and started making their own, and suddenly everyone was a bum for Halloween. Except there was always one kid who didn't quite keep up with the trend. He came out wearing the properly flame-retardant Aqua-man costume, along with the mask with the rubber string stapled to it. He grew up a lot that night, and vowed to pay more attention in the future. This costume reminds me of that. It's well executed, but just seems a little "pre-fab" compared to the others. I'll give it a C.
Bee Girl- This is one of my favorites.This brought back memories of this video, and perhaps even better, this skit from back in the glory days of SNL. I remember funnier bits with the bees, but that's the only one I could find online. I lost a few minutes of my life exploring the other links on that page too. Anyway, Bee Girl is simple, effective, brings back fond memories. It's perhaps slightly impractical to be sleeveless this time of year, but she toughed it out for the show. For me, this is an A.
NYFD- I'm not sure about this one. It looks to me like she pulled on last night's clothes, then donned the headgear to call it a costume. It's practical, since she can dress for the weather, but I am not sure I am sold. I think I need something else on the bottom- the fireman's trenchcoat maybe. As is, I have to give it a C.
Fishnet Flapper- I have very little to be sad about in my life, but one thing that bothers me every year at this time is a trend in costumes that started too late for my benefit. Somewhere in the last few decades, Halloween became an excuse for girls to wear much more provocative outfits than they usually do. This girl looks nice, mind you, there is nothing scandalous here- but fishnet stockings and a short, off-the-shoulder dress all kind of lean in that direction. Surf around facebook for the pictures from Halloween parties to see what I mean. Back in my day (I hate saying that), girls didn't get quite so "into the spirit". For obvious, but non-lecherous reasons, this gets an A.
Raggedy Ann- I like this one. It's cute and very clear as far as what she is supposed to be. It could have been even better if they had talked one of the guys into being Raggedy Andy, but I wouldn't have done it, so I can't really fault anyone for that. The track shoes kind of ruin it, but then again, so does the clarinet. A nice effort, I'll give it a B.
Pirate?- The biggest problem I have with this one is that I am not quite sure what it is. she looks kind of pirate-y, with the puffy shirt (Seinfeld reference) and the tattered dress. Apparently, she's keelhauled Waldo and used his famous shirt as a sash, and while I like the stockings, I am not sure they are in keeping with the costume. I have to go with a C, just because of the uncertainty.
Army Guy- Not much wrong with this one. Simple, effective, weather appropriate. If I look very carefully, I am not sure that the tops match the bottoms, but maybe that's part of camouflage that is lost on me. I can't tell your rank, and I don't know if it is protocol, but I salute you with an A. I may be grading these too easily, but I think there are harsher ones coming.
Poodle Skirt/Sock Hop Girl- Outstanding. Brings back memories of Laverne and Shirley, and in fact had me looking for the "L" sewn on the shirt. This was an era that was actually before my time, but it this outfit looks authentic to me, without being "out of a box". The glasses seem kind of modern, but a girl has to see after all. Another A.
Marilyn- I have to give this girl high marks just for trying this, but for me, it misses. Again, this was before my time, but from what I've seen, there was a lot more to Marilyn Monroe than a dress that gets blown up by a passing subway train. Most women on the planet can't do justice to this particular icon, so in my mind we are all better off not even trying. Hard to grade this one, because expectations are so high- I'll give it a B, awarding extra points for the difficulty of the task.
Little Drummer Ghoul- There is a basic problem here that has little to do with the costume. It has to be hard to look cool when you are wearing that chest brace/drum set thing that looks more like some sort of adaptive posture corrector. Beyond that, however, there really isn't much to the costume. There are kids with more scary outfits hanging around the food court entrance to the mall every weekend. This one misses- I say D.
Geisha- I know they can't all be favorites, but wow- this one is good! Something about her just "looks the part" in this costume- I'll guess that it's the extras besides the robe- Her dark hair, the little sticks in her head (Ben Stiller in Meet the Parents) all add a little something that makes this convincing. Clearly an A.
Gangster Drummer- First the good- I am so pleased that this young man thought gangster and went to the "Al Capone Prohibition" era instead of going to the "Snoop Dog Gansta" era. That's probably not a good reference, but I am not hip enough to know better. Just realize that in almost all cases, gangster > gangsta. Beyond that, however, there are some issues here. Again, the drum set makes him look like he is on his way to adaptive PE, and the Indiana Jones hat is a little off-theme. Give this a B.
Royal Trumpeter- Finkernagel's rule- If you have to explain what you are, it's not an effective costume. There's a crown, so we assume he is some sort of royalty. The purple tunic might also lead us down that path, but nylon sweats? Looks like we gave up too early while creating this one. D.
Friar Trumpet- I wish this picture was more crisp, because I like this costume. Again, it's the little things- he could have stopped with the robe, but add on the cross pendant and the caveman wig, and now you have it going on. Here's a well deserved A.
Goblin Girl- I have to be honest here- It was this outfit that got me thinking about writing this whole post. Let's look carefully at this. I assumed goblin, because really, who knows what a goblin looks like anyway? This could be it- but I am pretty sure we are in violation of Finkernagel's rule with this one. I'm confused- Is the red sweatshirt part of the outfit, or just for warmth? What's with the black one tied around the waist? The best part of this, for me anyway, is not so obvious. This girl was marching around, obviously with a place and purpose as the band performed. She was right in between the clarinets and the drums. Does anyone else see a problem here? How about the fact that her only instrument seems to be her hands making that farting noise when you squeeze them together? I'm so confused, but I'll give this a B since it provided so much inspiration.
Purple-Fringed Wicked Witch of the West- I am guessing again on this one. Good outfit in that she looks Halloweeny, but there is no clear message as to what she's supposed to be. The leggings remind me of the scene in the Wizard of Oz where the witch is crushed, so I went that route. Bottom line- I shouldn't have to work that hard to interpret a costume. This is a C.
Joe Cool Wig Guy- One of the best parts of this blog is that I don't have to explain myself to anyone. I know that this is breaking the aforementioned Finkernagel's rule, but I don't care. I like this one, I think because it actually seems to incorporate the instrument into the costume. I also used to have a chair that was upholstered in a similar fabric to that shirt. Whatever the reason, this is an A for me.
Queen Witch- Here's another that I can't quite define, but I like anyway. Black lace, red satin, bat(?) in her hair- I guess what helps here are the details- she is totally in costume. Feeling generous, this is another A.
????- "Mom- Did I forget to tell you that we need a costume for band today?" Grade- Incomplete. See me after class for some make-up work if you expect to pass.
Roller Derby Queen & Trenchcoat Guy- Huge violations of Finkernagel's rule, and I can't find anything that redeems these costumes. I'm giving her roller derby queen, because I just don't know where else to go with that, and trenchcoat guy isn't really a costume or character (remember Adam Sandler's "Crazy Spoon Head" bit?) but again- it seems like they have to be called something. A pair of D's.
Mohawk Green Grass Gaiter Guy- This one violates every rule I have- We have no clue who he's supposed to be, jeans and a dress shirt make it look incomplete, yellow mohawk and two different shades of green accessories make it look like this stuff was all he could find in the basement. I don't care. It's one of my favorites anyway, and it gets an A.
Italian Restaurant Tablecloth Girl- I know that it is almost November when this was taken, so it's a little chilly. In spite of that, some of your bandmates are out there in sleeveless dresses, bearing the cold for the sake of the performance. With the jacket on, I can't tell what this is supposed to be- maybe the single-mom waitress costume? Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz? We can't grade what we can't see- Incomplete.
Football/Rugby/Soccer Girl- Remember the disclaimer from earlier? Good. Here's more. I know and truly believe that all women are beautiful, and this girl is no exception. Judging from the fact that she is carrying 2 instruments, I am going to say that she has even more talent than most of the performers on the field. I would be proud to be able get to know this girl, as should any of us. OK? All that aside, this is not a flattering costume. This is not her fault in any way, in fact, I am going to go off the board here for a moment and place the blame on whoever supervises this event. Surely there is a director/moderator/parent or someone who approved all of these costumes (or else everyone would have used a sheet to become a ghost). They should have suggested an alternative before this got all the way out to the 50 yard line. I am giving her an A, because Mrs. FotoFink was a flautist in her day, and because I like Jethro Tull.
Flapper/Pea Coat Girl- There's too much conflict here- The tiara and the fringe skirt all say flapper, but the pea coat says sailor. If the coat is for the cold, then again- Can't grade what we can't see. If it's part of the outfit, I'm lost. Not sure where to go with this one, call it a C.
Shoulder Pad Xylophone Girl- More confusion here, but in her defense, this is not a good angle for the picture and I didn't get a clear look at here at the game. Still, I have no ideas as to what this is- an alien? That spiderman villian with the bubble head? A C is a gift here.
Finally- I know we already saw this girl, but what is she doing now? It looks like she has one of those pool cleaning poles- this isn't clearing up the costume at all....
First, a disclaimer. I don't have the talent to play an instrument. Humming and whistling are a challenge for me, and my family usually requests that I get out of the car once I start either. I also lack the self confidence to perform in front of a group. As a result, I have tremendous respect for these young men and women who choose to do both of those things every weekend. I think it is great that a school, or football game, provides a venue for them to showcase their talents, even though it is not my particular "thing". I am about to have some fun at their expense, but my comments are meant to be nothing more than humorous observations about their Halloween show, and should not reflect poorly on them or the members of any band, any where. If you are easily offended, do us both a favor- click here and don't look back.
In case you missed it, Nanticoke provided the halftime entertainment at last weekend's football game. Since it was Halloween, they spiced up their show by performing in costume, which, for me anyway, was a stroke of genius. I thought the show was for more interesting this way, and took lots more pictures of it than I would have otherwise. Some costumes were great, others were less so. I was so moved that I wanted to devote some space on the blog to provide my thoughts and opinions on many of the outfits. I'll grade each one, feel free to leave some comments below to add your ideas as well-
Pumpkin Boy- Remember when you were a kid, trick-or-treating? At some point, your friends stopped buying the costumes in the boxes with the plastic masks and started making their own, and suddenly everyone was a bum for Halloween. Except there was always one kid who didn't quite keep up with the trend. He came out wearing the properly flame-retardant Aqua-man costume, along with the mask with the rubber string stapled to it. He grew up a lot that night, and vowed to pay more attention in the future. This costume reminds me of that. It's well executed, but just seems a little "pre-fab" compared to the others. I'll give it a C.
Bee Girl- This is one of my favorites.This brought back memories of this video, and perhaps even better, this skit from back in the glory days of SNL. I remember funnier bits with the bees, but that's the only one I could find online. I lost a few minutes of my life exploring the other links on that page too. Anyway, Bee Girl is simple, effective, brings back fond memories. It's perhaps slightly impractical to be sleeveless this time of year, but she toughed it out for the show. For me, this is an A.
NYFD- I'm not sure about this one. It looks to me like she pulled on last night's clothes, then donned the headgear to call it a costume. It's practical, since she can dress for the weather, but I am not sure I am sold. I think I need something else on the bottom- the fireman's trenchcoat maybe. As is, I have to give it a C.
Fishnet Flapper- I have very little to be sad about in my life, but one thing that bothers me every year at this time is a trend in costumes that started too late for my benefit. Somewhere in the last few decades, Halloween became an excuse for girls to wear much more provocative outfits than they usually do. This girl looks nice, mind you, there is nothing scandalous here- but fishnet stockings and a short, off-the-shoulder dress all kind of lean in that direction. Surf around facebook for the pictures from Halloween parties to see what I mean. Back in my day (I hate saying that), girls didn't get quite so "into the spirit". For obvious, but non-lecherous reasons, this gets an A.
Raggedy Ann- I like this one. It's cute and very clear as far as what she is supposed to be. It could have been even better if they had talked one of the guys into being Raggedy Andy, but I wouldn't have done it, so I can't really fault anyone for that. The track shoes kind of ruin it, but then again, so does the clarinet. A nice effort, I'll give it a B.
Pirate?- The biggest problem I have with this one is that I am not quite sure what it is. she looks kind of pirate-y, with the puffy shirt (Seinfeld reference) and the tattered dress. Apparently, she's keelhauled Waldo and used his famous shirt as a sash, and while I like the stockings, I am not sure they are in keeping with the costume. I have to go with a C, just because of the uncertainty.
Army Guy- Not much wrong with this one. Simple, effective, weather appropriate. If I look very carefully, I am not sure that the tops match the bottoms, but maybe that's part of camouflage that is lost on me. I can't tell your rank, and I don't know if it is protocol, but I salute you with an A. I may be grading these too easily, but I think there are harsher ones coming.
Poodle Skirt/Sock Hop Girl- Outstanding. Brings back memories of Laverne and Shirley, and in fact had me looking for the "L" sewn on the shirt. This was an era that was actually before my time, but it this outfit looks authentic to me, without being "out of a box". The glasses seem kind of modern, but a girl has to see after all. Another A.
Marilyn- I have to give this girl high marks just for trying this, but for me, it misses. Again, this was before my time, but from what I've seen, there was a lot more to Marilyn Monroe than a dress that gets blown up by a passing subway train. Most women on the planet can't do justice to this particular icon, so in my mind we are all better off not even trying. Hard to grade this one, because expectations are so high- I'll give it a B, awarding extra points for the difficulty of the task.
Little Drummer Ghoul- There is a basic problem here that has little to do with the costume. It has to be hard to look cool when you are wearing that chest brace/drum set thing that looks more like some sort of adaptive posture corrector. Beyond that, however, there really isn't much to the costume. There are kids with more scary outfits hanging around the food court entrance to the mall every weekend. This one misses- I say D.
Geisha- I know they can't all be favorites, but wow- this one is good! Something about her just "looks the part" in this costume- I'll guess that it's the extras besides the robe- Her dark hair, the little sticks in her head (Ben Stiller in Meet the Parents) all add a little something that makes this convincing. Clearly an A.
Gangster Drummer- First the good- I am so pleased that this young man thought gangster and went to the "Al Capone Prohibition" era instead of going to the "Snoop Dog Gansta" era. That's probably not a good reference, but I am not hip enough to know better. Just realize that in almost all cases, gangster > gangsta. Beyond that, however, there are some issues here. Again, the drum set makes him look like he is on his way to adaptive PE, and the Indiana Jones hat is a little off-theme. Give this a B.
Royal Trumpeter- Finkernagel's rule- If you have to explain what you are, it's not an effective costume. There's a crown, so we assume he is some sort of royalty. The purple tunic might also lead us down that path, but nylon sweats? Looks like we gave up too early while creating this one. D.
Friar Trumpet- I wish this picture was more crisp, because I like this costume. Again, it's the little things- he could have stopped with the robe, but add on the cross pendant and the caveman wig, and now you have it going on. Here's a well deserved A.
Goblin Girl- I have to be honest here- It was this outfit that got me thinking about writing this whole post. Let's look carefully at this. I assumed goblin, because really, who knows what a goblin looks like anyway? This could be it- but I am pretty sure we are in violation of Finkernagel's rule with this one. I'm confused- Is the red sweatshirt part of the outfit, or just for warmth? What's with the black one tied around the waist? The best part of this, for me anyway, is not so obvious. This girl was marching around, obviously with a place and purpose as the band performed. She was right in between the clarinets and the drums. Does anyone else see a problem here? How about the fact that her only instrument seems to be her hands making that farting noise when you squeeze them together? I'm so confused, but I'll give this a B since it provided so much inspiration.
Purple-Fringed Wicked Witch of the West- I am guessing again on this one. Good outfit in that she looks Halloweeny, but there is no clear message as to what she's supposed to be. The leggings remind me of the scene in the Wizard of Oz where the witch is crushed, so I went that route. Bottom line- I shouldn't have to work that hard to interpret a costume. This is a C.
Joe Cool Wig Guy- One of the best parts of this blog is that I don't have to explain myself to anyone. I know that this is breaking the aforementioned Finkernagel's rule, but I don't care. I like this one, I think because it actually seems to incorporate the instrument into the costume. I also used to have a chair that was upholstered in a similar fabric to that shirt. Whatever the reason, this is an A for me.
Queen Witch- Here's another that I can't quite define, but I like anyway. Black lace, red satin, bat(?) in her hair- I guess what helps here are the details- she is totally in costume. Feeling generous, this is another A.
????- "Mom- Did I forget to tell you that we need a costume for band today?" Grade- Incomplete. See me after class for some make-up work if you expect to pass.
Roller Derby Queen & Trenchcoat Guy- Huge violations of Finkernagel's rule, and I can't find anything that redeems these costumes. I'm giving her roller derby queen, because I just don't know where else to go with that, and trenchcoat guy isn't really a costume or character (remember Adam Sandler's "Crazy Spoon Head" bit?) but again- it seems like they have to be called something. A pair of D's.
Mohawk Green Grass Gaiter Guy- This one violates every rule I have- We have no clue who he's supposed to be, jeans and a dress shirt make it look incomplete, yellow mohawk and two different shades of green accessories make it look like this stuff was all he could find in the basement. I don't care. It's one of my favorites anyway, and it gets an A.
Italian Restaurant Tablecloth Girl- I know that it is almost November when this was taken, so it's a little chilly. In spite of that, some of your bandmates are out there in sleeveless dresses, bearing the cold for the sake of the performance. With the jacket on, I can't tell what this is supposed to be- maybe the single-mom waitress costume? Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz? We can't grade what we can't see- Incomplete.
Football/Rugby/Soccer Girl- Remember the disclaimer from earlier? Good. Here's more. I know and truly believe that all women are beautiful, and this girl is no exception. Judging from the fact that she is carrying 2 instruments, I am going to say that she has even more talent than most of the performers on the field. I would be proud to be able get to know this girl, as should any of us. OK? All that aside, this is not a flattering costume. This is not her fault in any way, in fact, I am going to go off the board here for a moment and place the blame on whoever supervises this event. Surely there is a director/moderator/parent or someone who approved all of these costumes (or else everyone would have used a sheet to become a ghost). They should have suggested an alternative before this got all the way out to the 50 yard line. I am giving her an A, because Mrs. FotoFink was a flautist in her day, and because I like Jethro Tull.
Flapper/Pea Coat Girl- There's too much conflict here- The tiara and the fringe skirt all say flapper, but the pea coat says sailor. If the coat is for the cold, then again- Can't grade what we can't see. If it's part of the outfit, I'm lost. Not sure where to go with this one, call it a C.
Shoulder Pad Xylophone Girl- More confusion here, but in her defense, this is not a good angle for the picture and I didn't get a clear look at here at the game. Still, I have no ideas as to what this is- an alien? That spiderman villian with the bubble head? A C is a gift here.
Finally- I know we already saw this girl, but what is she doing now? It looks like she has one of those pool cleaning poles- this isn't clearing up the costume at all....Well there you have it- FotoFink's review of the halftime festivities. There is a gallery set up with all these pictures and more on the site. They are all right-clickable so they can be downloaded if you wish- they seemed too fun not to share. Remember that any negative comments were directed at the costumes, not the performers, and take note that everyone passed. In truth, the efforts of the band resulted in the most entertaining show I have seen this year, so thanks to all who participated. Please leave some thoughts of your own here on the blog. There's a link to click somewhere that lets you do that. Happy Halloween!
Something Fine
This post will be short, because there is a very slim chance that FotoFink could be completely caught up for a few hours if I can get back to some editing, so here are a few brief thoughts on the day-
First off, the halftime show was so intriguing, I am planning a separate post for those pictures and comments. Stay tuned for that, trust me.
I didn't really get good shots of the pre-game goings on- I actually expected more of that at halftime, so I was grossly late and out of position. I did what I could from the wrong side of the field. I did notice about 60 people with cameras in the stands for all of that, so I am sure those pictures are available somewhere.
He's still the coolest.
I don't know about anyone else, but every time I see this, I am reminded of this.
The paper talked about a play where Zach was "so wide open the closest people to him were two paramedics sitting on the rear bumper of an ambulance". I disagree. I was closer.
This picture requires a little explanation. While I was walking along the sidelines, I glanced down at these cards, and noticed what they were- Cue cards. For the Nanticoke cheerleaders. The top one said, in big letters.... "Let's Go Trojans". I am sure that there are lots of things about cheerleading that are hard, but is remembering that line really one of them?
Something interesting is going to happen as a result of that last paragraph. You may have noticed some ads on the side of the blog pages- google runs them, and they are supposed to send me some compensation based on traffic on the site. So far, I've qualified for a grand total of..... $0. That's about what I expected- this isn't Amazon.com after all. The funny thing is that the ads are generated based on the language used in the posts. Naming Nanticoke's mascot, (or North Pocono's) usually results in a rash of condom ads. Before the church comes after me with torches burning, I thought it best to explain.
Ok- It's late, and the Phillies have gotten up off the mat and forced a game 6. Time to wrap this up.
Game pics are here.
FotoFink is here.
Enjoy!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Who'll Stop The Rain
It turned out that no one stopped the rain. The race went on in spite of the wet day, leading to an especially interesting day for pictures.
Cross country is a new sport here at FotoFink, and after witnessing a race, there is a new found respect for these athletes. A course of over three miles, up and down hills, through the poor weather- this was a brutal test of endurance for the competitors. The emotion and exhaustion at the finish line was incredibly raw- runners skidding and falling into the muddy mess, finishing without shoes, even losing their last meal as they crossed the finish. Not for the timid.
As a newbie to this event, I was anxious to learn more about the inner workings. Thankfully, I was able to pick up some technical terms during the day. Waiting near the finish line, I overheard the organizers searching for the "thingy" before the boys crossed. They never found it, but my curiosity was piqued- What was this coveted item? Thankfully, they found it for the girl's finish and all was well.
Our staff made a valiant effort to name all of the participants, but you will notice a few without tags in the gallery. Please accept apologies- If you can comment and leave some names, I'll try to add some keywords so that searching will work.
This picture is kind of interesting, but if you have any interest in purchasing it, you will need to contact me directly (sfinkernagel@hotmail.com). Smugmug doesn't have a good option for that size print, but I can find another lab that does. It's a composite of several shots, so it will look good up to some really large sizes- 36 inches & larger if you'd like.
Lastly, I only know a few of you who have athletes in this sport. Any way that you can spread the word to the people who will want to see these pictures will be appreciated.
I'll stop here, as this is the third blog entry on the day for me.
Event pictures are here.
FotoFink is here.
Enjoy!
Before The Deluge
Every win is important at this time of year, especially for this team- which should have lofty goals of at least district glory. Tuesday will provide the chance to take another step, with a semi-final match against Western Wayne. Eventually, you have to play the best teams to win the district, but Coughlin's hard work to get the number one seed is paying off here- that other side of the bracket looks nasty.
Regular readers will notice that things are a little backed up here in FF land, so the smart-assed comments will be kept to a minimum today-
I left a little extra room while cropping this shot, because of the beautiful car in the background. Who is lucky enough to drive such a wonderful vehicle? (note- It's mine. If anyone buys that picture, feel free to crop it out on your own)
Tim seems to be checking his shirt for freshness here. I know that's always important to me as well.
See- minimal comments. Here's the skinny-
Game pictures
FotoFink pictures
Enjoy!
Still Fighting It
Yes, there are some CD's mixed in to my "conversion to portable" music project, not all of the references will be three or four decades old. Just the good ones.
Back to the subject, the younger version of Royals Field Hockey showed great promise for the future of the program- not just on this day with a convincing win, but all season where they have been undefeated thus far. Rumor has it that their next outing is on Tuesday 11/3 at Scouten Lee Park (Just a quick stagger down the street from Cafe 99), I am sure all support is appreciated. I can only call this a rumor at this point, because someone has stopped updating their website....
The link to the gallery is below- but as always, I need to stretch things out with some thoughts on the process-
Providing rosters online has been a godsend here at FF. Usually by the end of a season, naming players in photos is ridiculously easy- Even without seeing faces or numbers, I know that Lauren B's cleats are gray, and Ashley's are black- so picking them, or most players, out of a crowd is simple. For this game, things were more complicated. First off- this was my first time seeing most of these girls, on the field or off- so there was no "instant recognition" of any of them. Mrs. FotoFink, who is usually a big help in that area, had the same handicap in this case, since none of these girls have been in her class yet either. At least I have the online roster. Except.... look carefully at that roster, and notice that there are two number 17's , and two number 18's. Someone needs to review the reasons we have numbers on jerseys.
Relax Mary- It's just a lollipop.
I'm new to this, but this may be the nicest save I have seen.
Now that it has been explained to me, I love the ball carry thing. Easily my favorite tradition of this sport so far.
It's a good sign when players can't get enough of their sport. I look forward to a time when these girls are on the field with some of the younger ones. Look out.
Here's what you came for-
Game pics
FotoFink
Enjoy!
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