“That’s $50 million bucks on the field.’

 Oh hi boys!

Well, as you know, I had a second interview for that job on Monday. I thought I did pretty well, but when I woke up to go to the bathroom on Tuesday night, the rejection email was in my inbox. Boys, a little dad advice, never, under any circumstances, check your email if you want to go back to sleep. Oh well, I felt I did the best I could and that company seemed professional, so no harm done. I do have the subtle fear that I met with four professional people with a giant bugger hanging out of my nose. It felt that way when I discovered it in the car after the interview. Well, on to the next thing.

I was reasonably busy with freelance this week, I keep miraculously picking up projects. I am so grateful for that. Last weekend I worked a deadline for one of my clients going to a trade show. Here’s his testimonial:  “Thank you, George, it has turned out great. All compliments. I couldn't have done it without you.” I must say, that was gratifying to receive, it was rare when you’d get feedback like that at my last job. I’m literally thinking of doing a little social media campaign with some of those testimonials to see if I can get a few more clients. 

Otherwise, the week was quite. I felt like I was on the verge of coming down with a cold so I put off doing grandmas deck until next week. We did go by Friday night to check her Pathfinder. The check engine light was on. I scanned it and it was the evap system. That means there’s an air leak in the emissions system. Generally, it’s the gas cap or a hose somewhere. I checked the gas cap and it was loose. I worry that she might be getting forgetful. She did the same thing on here Sentra a couple of months ago.

I guess the big news was the game. Fox Big Friday came. Jake decided to go so he invited Dallin to stay over the night before so they could get up early. They left at 3. It seemed fun. Mom and I were given tickets by Artie, we were excited. Mom and I grabbed McDonald’s and headed out. As for the game, I must say that the offense was a big disappointment. Dampier looked just as lost as Wilson did last year. Then, at the end, the defense seemed to just quit. Jake wanted to leave so mom and I got up to go and were heading up the stairs, there was a guy at the end of a row who heard me complaining to mom and he said, “You know, that’s $50 million bucks down there on that field.” Referring to the NIL payments for the Texas Tech team. That may or may not be true, but win or lose, I hoped for more from this team.

Jacob has been pretty grumpy about it ever since, I guess I understand, but it does make me a little tired. I think he takes it out on this because he misses you guys. He’s kind of in no man’s land without you. He’ll be ready for your return Joe.

It’s been an all together too quiet weekend because of it. Today mom was sustained in her new calling as primary president. She is very popular in our ward. When the bishop announced it, he was caught off guard with a little emotion. I found it very sweet on his part. Hayden Poulsen gave his homecoming talk. Now, I always liked Hayden, but he was the biggest spaz of that group of boys. But his talk was about the people he taught and the influence of the Spirit on them. I thought he did so well, I felt the Spirit. I needed to feel the Spirit today. We stayed after church for mom’s setting apart. She had a bit of a victory lap with all the fancy sisters in the ward after. By that time, I was beyond invisible so I came home.

Next week I have several projects to work on. I might start grandmas deck, but I’m going camping with uncle Aaron, so I may wait yet another week. Aaron and I were planning on going to those places we went near vernal two years ago before Joe left on his mission. But now Doug can’t go so I’m think of doing the Rimrocker trail that goes from Montrose Colorado to Moab. I don’t think it’s a technical trail, but it should be pretty this time of year.

Tuesday I’m also talking to a finance guy about the franchise. I have to say, I’m uncomfortably indecisive about that. I think that potential job was a distraction from the decision. I’ll figure it out, but I would love any questions or thoughts that you have.

Well, chat tomorrow.

Love

Pops