Ahh...memories.

I was on YouTube and came across this new PBS documentary series about what life is like on a nuclear aircraft carrier (USS Nimitz). Watching this brought back a lot of memories. It's funny, at the time I was in I couldn't wait to get out of the navy, but it has a strange way of getting into your blood. Maybe it has to do with the fact that I'm third generation to serve in the navy. My time in service has definitely molded me into the person I am today. There were a ton of good times and some bad, but in the end I wouldn't trade that time for anything in the world. Here is the video clip that got me reminiscing, hope you like it as much as I do.

Going off of what the officer said in the video is that team work is vital. If you are working as part of an aircraft carrier or part of any other team, if there is a breakdown in one area it will have consequences (a ripple effect) that can lead to failure.

Even though I served on the USS Abraham Lincoln, the two ships are nearly the same. Check out the link to the PBS page to get more information and don't forget to check out the documentary airing later on from April 27 to May 1, 2008.

GO NAVY!!!

Secret for third project revealed...

Well, an unexpected leak has occurred from the depths of our top secret lab at Metro State. It is with great displeasure, that our secret weapon is revealed.
Sorry Beaker and Dr. Bunson.

Man, what a good time!

So, last night the 5280 Closers enjoyed our reward for Project #2. We were treated to the Colorado Avalanche game against the Vancouver Canucks. Not only did we have tickets to the Key Bank Suite, but we were given a behind the scenes tour of the Pepsi Center.



On top of that we were able to bring a guest to the game, Gini Mennenga hooked us up with passes after the game to get autographs, and it was the debut of Peter Forsberg returning to the ice for the Avalanche.

I had a blast. This was a night of firsts not only for me, but I believe my entire team and all our guests. I had never been to an Avalanche game before, nor have I been in a suite at a game of any kind. Getting the chance to see what happens behind the scenes during a televised sporting event was another first, and to top it all off we had the chance to see the players up front and personal.

Special thanks to Gini and her connections, and the Avalanche's Defenseman, Kurt Sauer, for the passes after the game and taking a little time to chat with us and take a couple of pics. Erin, I want a copy of those pics. PLEASE! All the Avalanche players that took time to sign autographs for us, including the head coach were really cool!

I know some of that was redundant, but I can't help it right now. I felt like a little kid. Thanks to everyone involved with this great reward in one way or another. It was AWESOME!!!

Well deserved break.

Our second project, working with the Disability Center for Independent Living, came to an end on Friday, February 29. This week my team, the 5280 Closers, are enjoying a much needed break before we begin our third project which will begin this Friday, March 7.

I can tell you this much, I wish I could be on some warm tropical island sipping on a refreshing beverage with salt around the rim, (or some other delicious beverage), joined by good friends, and listening to some good music, (I'm thinkin' Jack Johnson right now)...but back to reality. Time to wake up.