Random thoughts and observations
I just measured Jim and Maggie for the first time in months. They will both have their fourth birthday on December 16. According to this reference, boys and girls should be about the same height at four years old. The median height for both sexes at four is 102cm (about 40 inches). James is 102cm [...]
I had a hit of cricket with Michael Jnr at the local school nets this morning. I know I’ll be sore tomorrow. I’ve always enjoyed cricket, but never achieved much in the sport. I regret that to some extent. If I was being immodest I’d say that I was a bully of bad bowling. A [...]
Young Michael is away in Perth this week to play Country Week soccer. The Goldfields under 12 team plays eight games in four days, then a final on Friday before getting home close to midnight. I just spoke to Michael and heard that he was named captain of the team. Today they drew one game [...]
This picture shows son Michael in action for Hannans Sharks. Michael’s team has gone undefeated through the past two seasons. Michael scored nine goals this year, mostly playing in the midfield. His team won the league championship and the knockout cup. Michael has been selected in the Goldfields Country Week side to play in Perth [...]
Michael scored a great goal at soccer today. He made a break from inside his own half, beat three opponents in a solo run and nailed it high into the net. Michael is a defensive midfielder who doesn’t score many goals, so I was very pleased for him. He’s an unselfish player who sets up [...]
