Luis's Comments

Luis do you still have spot for the fantasy football league my son is interested in joining. let me know thanks

I joined - team name bulldogs.

I finally got the ID# and password to work. I don't know why it didn't. Anyway, my team name is "Tennessee Thunder."

OK Luis. I got past the join a league part. I was clicking the wrong league. Told you I needed a coach. Now it says the password in the email is wrong. It is "GoNavy" right?

I tried to sign up. I must be doing something wrong. It rejects the ID#. I think I need a coach. :(

Luis I'm not much on fantasy football but I'll see if josh would like to join.

Sure but I don't know to much about fantasy football. I think my son plays.

Luis,

You may need those tissues it is a very proud moment. Having lived in Holywood FL for 8 years I can tell you to buy some ice skates for the pool and you may want to rent a snowmobile instead of a car at the airport. Chicago is like Alaska in the winter.

I was going to try to fly down to Miami for the Patriots Dolphins game this year and try to meet my son there but the game is over the holiday (thankgiving) so they jacked the airline prices up.
You can't get near a ticket up here for a Pats game. I actually used to like it when they were'nt so good because you could actually get tickets for the games.

As you are a Dolphins fan you can apprecaite that I was at the game at the Orange Bowl when they beat the Bears the same years the Bears anihilated the Pats in the superbowl.

Hey my son just graduated on Friday. It was a great ceremony.
He said it was not easy so that makes me even prouder that he made the grade. He will be flying out today (Tuesday) for Virginia Beach. He is going to A school for NAVY Intel.

He got to play cymbals in the band that performed at the ceremony. It was impressinve that the sailors put on such a good show expecially considering the time constraints they are under.

I stayed at the NAVY lodge which was actually a pretty nice Motel. They have a Microwave and fridge in each room and the staff was very helpful with directions (where can I get a six pack) etc. They could use a pool though.

Lake Michegan was very nice, you can go to the State Beach and swim or just take pictures.
Just thought I would pass this info along for all those whose sons or daughters have graduations coming up. The rates at the NAVY lodge were good also at $62 with not taxes.

Oh a fan of the King too~ Geez we are twins seperateda at birth!

Hi Luis
Love the rush picture, today was his 20th anniversary!
you guys have done a great job on this site!

Love the hat Luis. My younger son , Ethan is in Destin right now with the NJROTC unit. He's the C.O. and they are there having their yearly staff retreat and planning meetings. It's a rough life to fly to one of Florida's most beautiful beaches just to plan the school year.

Gotta love the patriotic hat! Thanks also for the pics at Pearl, those battleships are impressive. I had my retirement ceremony on the after deck of the USS Wisconsin. How's "Trouble" doing?

Do I get to ask how to play when you let me know!

No Luis, that is not my house. That is a museum at Cumberland Mtn. State Park in Crossville, Tn. We were there the week before Andy left for BC. Andy is doing well. He has been in GL for 3 weeks. He was on Wk 1 Day 3 on July 10th. I am also a Gator Hater. My favorite team is the Vols and any team playing Florida, except maybe for Al. If Fla. and Al. play I hope it ends in a 0-0 tie.

Hey Luis, got a letter from Andy today. It was a great letter. He talks about the good and bad. His first letter had me just a little nervous, but today, he's doing fine. The first two weeks are over and the routine has settled in. Tell your son to get ready, but it's worth it. Andy said, "I hate this place, but I'll love the results." He said the food was good and he's getting stronger and healthier.

Yeah, I can relate to your frustration with youthful foolishness. It sounds like he's a smart kid (maybe too smart for his own good?), but you're correct in figuring that the USN will apply a little "leadership" to his life. I have a strong background in Aviation, so if you or your son have any questions please consider me a resource. Some things may have changed since 2004, but probably not too much.

That's showing a lot of initiative, joining these groups even before he goes off to GL. Is your son currently on DEP? What rating is he contracted for? My son was really interested in SEALS, then SWCC, now in GL he has changed his mind and said something about Seabees...who knows, as long as they challenge his youthful energy and keep him focused. We're praying for the Lord to really show Himself strong in Luke's life.

As for sports, I was raised in Baltimore, so I'm an old Orioles fan and I don't really follow football since the Colts left town. Mom sent me a Ravens shirt when they won the championship several years ago, but I haven't even watched 1 game.

Hi Luis, Thanks for inviting me to be your friend. Sounds like we have similar interests (apart from the 'Canes and Dolphins).

I look forward to hearing more about your family, especially Mr. Trouble :-)

Blessings, Kevin