Coleman in action

October 19, 2019 - Monday morning

19 degrees/clear/calm 

North Waterboro, Maine

Again, I find myself short of time and long on ambition, mostly talking with Luke, sipping coffee, and together, solving the problems of the world. So far, no one seems to be listening to us. My life story.

Luke and King Snake, one of his many rabbits

Sunday was a good one. Josh and kidlings left Matt's mid morning bound for Connecticut.

 Andy headed the opposite direction into northern Maine. I kissed Jessica and Emerson goodbye prior to Matt and I leaving New Hampshire for southern Maine so we could watch Coleman play football and Matt and Luke could do a prisoner exchange.

It was cold at the game, plenty cold. I figure it's God's way of punishing the good people of southern Maine for actually having pee wee football games on the Sabbath. I guess in these parts of the country, football comes before church and Baby Jesus. If it weren't so sad, it would be funny.

Matt, Melinda, and Luke (all standing)

It was a close game where the Mustangs and Cubs from Gorham, Maine, played to a 0 to 0 tie. Coleman's team, the Mustangs, are 5-0-1 for the season. Coleman starts as right guard and isn't afraid to punish much larger defensive linemen using his intimidating 75 lbs of future Green Bay Packer bulk.

Coleman is #22

Oh yes, the Mustangs even have their own 3rd grade cheerleading squad.

We were all proud of Coleman and at the end of the game, he was happy to come home, turn back into a normal 3rd grade boy, and leave his warrior trappings on the field.

I followed Luke around as he did his rabbit and chicken chores last night.

Not unlike his father, he always has several projects going at one time. 

He recently built onto his chicken coop and rabbit hutches and sometime this week, we are going to move yet another chicken coop.

This little rabbit is only a couple of days old

Luke is also remodeling a spare bedroom and making it into a den. He applied the last coat of paint last night and we are getting ready to lay flooring today.

Before we know it, today will be over and Tuesday will be on the horizon. It's a busy and fun time in these parts of Maine; visiting, playing, doing projects, talking, and laughing. But then, are we surprised?

After all, a man's work is never done.

A very proud Grandpa

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