Never Give Up...
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Triheart7
GT Owner
Great picture. Love to see kids involved in cool things like this!!!! Cool that Dad is proud, too.
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
"Never give up" is right. You never know when some/most/all of your competition is gunna fall on their face.
'Karting is something I always wanted to get into and never did. 'Guess I just must not have wanted to do it that BAD.:shrug
'Karting is something I always wanted to get into and never did. 'Guess I just must not have wanted to do it that BAD.:shrug
Never give in.
Gentlemen,
What a great photo! An uplifting image and a great way to start my day. Youth sports are of such great value because they are a microcosm of our children's lives to come. Lessons learned on any field of contest may be of greater value than those learned in the classroom. These are also moments to cherish for those young athletes parents as they are fleeting. From the age of four my son has been involved in competitive sports. In less than two years he will graduate from high school and I won't ever get to see him on the field again. :frown
Here's a quote you might enjoy from Winston Churchill as he spoke to a group of young schoolboys at Harrow School, which he attended himself.
".......this is the lesson:
Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never--in nothing, great or small, large or petty--never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.
We stood all alone a year ago, and to many countries it seemed that our account was closed, we were finished. All this tradition of ours, our songs, our School history, this part of the history of this country, were gone and finished and liquidated.
Very different is the mood today. Britain, other nations thought, had drawn a sponge across her slate. But instead our country stood in the gap. There was no flinching and no thought of giving in; and by what seemed almost a miracle to those outside these Islands, though we ourselves never doubted it, we now find ourselves in a position where I say that we can be sure that we have only to persevere to conquer."
Chip
Gentlemen,
What a great photo! An uplifting image and a great way to start my day. Youth sports are of such great value because they are a microcosm of our children's lives to come. Lessons learned on any field of contest may be of greater value than those learned in the classroom. These are also moments to cherish for those young athletes parents as they are fleeting. From the age of four my son has been involved in competitive sports. In less than two years he will graduate from high school and I won't ever get to see him on the field again. :frown
Here's a quote you might enjoy from Winston Churchill as he spoke to a group of young schoolboys at Harrow School, which he attended himself.
".......this is the lesson:
Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never--in nothing, great or small, large or petty--never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.
We stood all alone a year ago, and to many countries it seemed that our account was closed, we were finished. All this tradition of ours, our songs, our School history, this part of the history of this country, were gone and finished and liquidated.
Very different is the mood today. Britain, other nations thought, had drawn a sponge across her slate. But instead our country stood in the gap. There was no flinching and no thought of giving in; and by what seemed almost a miracle to those outside these Islands, though we ourselves never doubted it, we now find ourselves in a position where I say that we can be sure that we have only to persevere to conquer."
Chip
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Triheart7
GT Owner
Hi Chip,
I just read your post about only having two more years to see your Son in sports. My Son just graduated from High school(Saturday). He had a 4.1 GPA. Started all 4 years offensive line, thrower in track and field. Captain on both teams, great kid. He even got recruited by a lot of smaller private schools, but decided he wants to focus on school. I think I am more concerned now about what I am going to do with my extra time now that these events are over.
I flew home from Las Vegas Rally to see a game last Fall. I know it was crazy at the time, but glad that I did it!:thumbsup
I just read your post about only having two more years to see your Son in sports. My Son just graduated from High school(Saturday). He had a 4.1 GPA. Started all 4 years offensive line, thrower in track and field. Captain on both teams, great kid. He even got recruited by a lot of smaller private schools, but decided he wants to focus on school. I think I am more concerned now about what I am going to do with my extra time now that these events are over.
I flew home from Las Vegas Rally to see a game last Fall. I know it was crazy at the time, but glad that I did it!:thumbsup
Triheart7
GT Owner
One more thing Chip,
I am a huge Churchill fan, so I guess in my book quoting him will make you an OK moderator!
I am a huge Churchill fan, so I guess in my book quoting him will make you an OK moderator!
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
You haven't seen anything yet in that department, sir. Wait until one of them hands you your grandchild for the first time. THEN the time that's past will really hit you.
(And for reasons not DIRECTLY related to that, you'll also discover for some strange reason your vision will be blurry for a couple minutes...:wink Been there. Done that. Twice, praise God.:thumbsup)
Triheart7
GT Owner
Whats that vision thing all about. I have not gotten there yet, but I also heard that it comes with a lump in the throat, but it is quite a wonderful moment. :thumbsup
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
Stef
GT Owner
You Guys are AWESOME!
There were not kidding when I signed up on this forum,
WELCOME TO THE BEST GROUP ON THE WEB!
:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup:cheers:cheers:cheers :biggrin
Post Script:
I am using your post today, to inspire my 9 year old son, he need's it very much.
I can't be with him all the time and I want him to suceed more than anything.
Thank's Stef
There were not kidding when I signed up on this forum,
WELCOME TO THE BEST GROUP ON THE WEB!
:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup:cheers:cheers:cheers :biggrin
Post Script:
I am using your post today, to inspire my 9 year old son, he need's it very much.
I can't be with him all the time and I want him to suceed more than anything.
Thank's Stef
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Chip, you, RV and the others really hit home with me today with regards to sons (and daughters) growing up. :eek
My boys are now 24 and 21, and the days of high school sports are long gone. :frown
However, my younger boy is coming home from another field, the battlefield in Iraq, this weekend for his two week leave. He's been there with a whole different kind of team since October, and needless to say we are all longing to see his face and hug him tight.
Indeed sports can provide a tremendous taste of the real world for when they grow into adults. My son also played football, and his defensive coordinator was a 17 year NFL veteran linebacker, Clay Mathews. I remember my boy saying how much Coach Mathews taught him and helped him be mentally tough, and how that especially helped him during boot camp. :thumbsup
My boys are now 24 and 21, and the days of high school sports are long gone. :frown
However, my younger boy is coming home from another field, the battlefield in Iraq, this weekend for his two week leave. He's been there with a whole different kind of team since October, and needless to say we are all longing to see his face and hug him tight.
Indeed sports can provide a tremendous taste of the real world for when they grow into adults. My son also played football, and his defensive coordinator was a 17 year NFL veteran linebacker, Clay Mathews. I remember my boy saying how much Coach Mathews taught him and helped him be mentally tough, and how that especially helped him during boot camp. :thumbsup
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
FrankBarba
Permanent Vacation
I will have to wait for my grand children to participate in sports, until then i will settle for watching my son sing & play bass guitar.
Thugboat
GT Owner
I am with my 16 yr old at the second largest junior golf tournament in the country caddying for him for 3 days. We are in Waco Texas and leave here tomorrow night and drive to Dallas for the 36 hole U.S. jr. Am. Qualifying. I am too old to carry his bag for 36 holes in 98 degree heat so I have enlisted his high school coach for that. We spend the next 2 months all over the country and mexico playing golf. We are having a ball. I was too young and too broke to do this with my older children so am catching up.
Chip, my biggest fear is 2 years from now when he graduates (national honor society) and we are empty nesters with nothing to do.:willy Well except follow him in college.:cheers
Guess the GT will get plenty of use.:banana
Here is a picture from today. He is playing Boys Championship Flight as a 16 yr old is in 12th place of 94. One day to go!!!!
Larry Boatner
Chip, my biggest fear is 2 years from now when he graduates (national honor society) and we are empty nesters with nothing to do.:willy Well except follow him in college.:cheers
Guess the GT will get plenty of use.:banana
Here is a picture from today. He is playing Boys Championship Flight as a 16 yr old is in 12th place of 94. One day to go!!!!
Larry Boatner
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Neilda
GT Owner
KJ, that brings it home..... you must be proud and anxious in equal measure. My son is too young for the current conflict and your post made me stop in my tracks to think about how I'd handle the stress. A big cheers to you and your family.... :cheers and the countless others....
Heritage Club
GT Owner
- Mar 31, 2008
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KJ,
Please tell your son thanks from Westlake Village. Did he ever have Andrus as a coach? As for Waco, I was in Texas (Killeen) last weekend attending my sons Rock Climbing Champioships in 100 degree heat. At least I didn't have to caddie (thank goodness).
Kids are the best experience in the world!!!!!
Please tell your son thanks from Westlake Village. Did he ever have Andrus as a coach? As for Waco, I was in Texas (Killeen) last weekend attending my sons Rock Climbing Champioships in 100 degree heat. At least I didn't have to caddie (thank goodness).
Kids are the best experience in the world!!!!!
Passionate.
Gentlemen,
These are wonderful stories and photos. Please keep them coming. This has turned into a GREAT thread.
Chip
Gentlemen,
These are wonderful stories and photos. Please keep them coming. This has turned into a GREAT thread.
Chip
Neilda
GT Owner
My son, Harry - pictured above and nearly 8 years old - was asked by some lunch guests at home if he could hit a golf ball. Before we knew it, golf clubs were out on the lawn and a ball tee'd up for him. I didn't mention that he'd been having lessons - so he hit this ball 80 yards straight into the side of our guests 5 Series. Doink! Left a nice dent. We applauded and the guests were happy that his swing was looking so good. Sort of. :lol
This is Holly - eleven years old and going on to break hearts I reckon...
This is Holly - eleven years old and going on to break hearts I reckon...