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Canes’ valiant effort falls painfully short Manatee played their hearts out but, but it was not meant to be. We can all look at different things that happened, bad calls etc. But in the end it was Plant who took command in the first half and did not give way till the end. A second half effort by Manatee fell short as they lose 21- 14. Twice in the red zone and we came out with zero points. A 4th and inch in the closing of the game was the final stab wound to our hearts. The Jumbtron and 5 thousand Manatee fans saw what was a first down, with room to spare. But once again the Manatee game was decided by referees. Are we surprised ? "Don't think so as I just continue to think about our luck in Lee county". Well there will be another time, my heart goes out to the Seniors who have dreamed a dreamed only to see it fade. Congrats to all the kids, coaches and fans. Thanks for a great year and get ready for next season it will be here sooner than you think. Have a Bless day ...

OOH-RAH! Marines overseas salute Canes Marines serving in Iraq and Afghanistan salute their Canes This just how strong the tradition at Manatee High School. It never changes it goes from generation to generation. Manatee plays Plant High School tonight in the Citrus Bowl for the State 5A Championship. Talk about tradration, Manatee has been playing Plant for years. Back in the 50's Manatee was the smallest high school in the Western Conference. That conference included the like of Plant, Jeffereson, St. Pete and Hillsbourgh. We use to beat them like a drum, it will not change tonight. Manatee will have its 5th state championship, "Go Canes"! “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago),” ( Luke 1:68-70 )

“Tis” the season to be busy, I think! Seems the days are flying by and I am getting slack on my Blog. Last night Pat and I went to the Marvin’s church and watched the grandkids in a Christmas play. Tyler was a reader and Luke was a Sheppard. They both did a great job and it was enjoyed by everyone. Today was the annual Christmas luncheon for the class of 1957 (my class). It was at Tara Country club and it was very nice. Seems as though we are all getting a little bit older, “duh”. I did get some news that startled me a little. George Henderson who was the best running back on our football team shared this. He said that he was in the band, and I never knew that. The outside painting of our home started today. It is really going to look nice and I hope that is the last time. The final inspection on the room was done today. Now the only thing we have left is to carpet it and put it back together. Be Blessed today and be a Blessing to someone. “ But after he had considered thi...

Sorry I have not Blogged for a few days but I have been busy doing nothing important. Last night Pat and I went to Manatee High School’s football game. They were playing a semi final against St Thomas Aquinas from Ft Lauderdale. That team was ranked number 1 in the Nation with 37 straight wins. Manatee won 28 – 20 and now will play Plant High School for the 5A state championship. The game will be played in Orlando at the Citrus Bowl next Friday night. Someone called me after the game and ask me this question. If you had your choice between Manatee’s game and last week’s Gator game. Which one would you take the win for and you cannot pick both. No contest Manatee wanted to win and played to win, so I go for Manatee as my choice. This morning Pat and I worked in the room. Pat did some cleaning and I put up the blinds. It took much longer than I had planned so I will have to finish painting next week. Monday the painters that will be painting the outside will start. So, it seems we are g...

Well we are getting to the final touches on the room. Today the stucco as competed and the baseboards were done yesterday. I have to paint the baseboards and clean up the windows. The electrical guy will finish up on Thursday. The next step will be to put up blinds and have carpet installed. The entire house will be repainted and that will start on Monday. As I stated yesterday we were in the middle of a cat fight for stadium lights at BCS. I was right, but we got through it ok as the council approved it 4-1. Some happy folks and some unhappy folks. In the morning Pat will have some minor surgery so I will take the day off from Blogging. Take care and be a Blessing to someone and be Blessed yourself. The Lord said “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. This is to my Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” ( John 15:5,8 )

Today was a “get nothing done day”. I was at City Hall about 7:15 AM and went over the upcoming agenda. Looks like we are going to have a cat fight over a decision on stadium lights at BCS. Some neighbors do not want them and some do, that puts us right in the middle. I picked up my son-laws car and took it to a friend of mine for work. After several hours I had Pat come and get me as he had to order part. I will pick it up some time this afternoon. I came home did some cleaning in the room and measured the windows. Pat has picked out blinds and I needed to be sure of the width. I guess I am going to hang them soon. (I feel like Popeye) As the old saying goes “I will get it done Newt”! I picked up our tickets for Friday nights High school football game. Manatee is playing the number 1 team in the nation, St. Thomas. I have a good feeling about the game, our kids are ready. Tonight we will go the Beef’s and hear our coach talk about the game. Be a Blessing to someone today and be Bless...

Wow what another great weekend for the Gallos. Pat and I went to Atlanta to see our beloved Gator’s get taken to the wood shed by Alabama. It seems that Florida decided not to show up for the game and it showed. If they are not carful at the Sugar Bowl it will happened again. Our Manatee Hurricanes did show up and won another playoff game. They now will now play St Thomas this Friday night at Hawkins Stadium. This game is the semi finals to the State Championship game. Darenda and Doug will be seeing the Nat’l Championship game in the Rose Bowl. Pat will be staying at their house with the kids while they are gone. That is not the way we had planned it, but I am very happy for them. I know that Darenda is very excited to go as she is an Alabama Alumni. I hope to get the painting all done in the room today. Then all that will be left inside will be carpet, blinds and baseboards. “Man”, I cannot wait until it is all finished. Well it is the afternoon now and I just finished up the paintin...