We're here! And oh my, did we hit the jackpot on weather! It feels like Fall! 70 degrees, zero humidity, and just a hint of the fall colors in the trees. Beautiful!
The 3000 mile, 10 hour journey was as smooth as can be. We pulled out of the parking lot at school at 5:01 AM and were at Ontario by 6:00. The plane left on time, and gave us a smooth flight, save for the landing in Atlanta in which the descent brought some bumps and jumps and nervous oohs and ahs out of the teen section in the back of the 757. Clear skies, great weather, a quick layover and off to the forested Birmingham area. Our initial drive through brings one thought: This place is pretty!
We just got back from a run along a bike and runners path that cut through the forest along a creek which followed a road. Joggers and walkers abounded, and 32 teens and 4 coaches enjoyed a splendid five mile run thru the half-light of dusk, softly filtered through the elms and sycamores. Made one 42 year old coach very thankful to be alive.
It's off to dinner now, a diner on a bluff with "a view of the city" they tell us! Thanks parents for letting your kids be a part of this. One day in and not a frown in town!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Sweet Home Alabama!
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So glad everybody is safe and sound. The pictures are terrific, Coach; we hope you will keep us posted. Day 1 went well and so much of that is because of your careful planning and attention to detail. Thanks to you and all the coaches for that!
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