PEAK NOTES

Rockies

This week, I've had several people come up to me and comfort me in my mourning over the Rockies' World Series experience.  No it wasn't pretty, but honestly, I'm not that bothered.  Why?  Because my life isn't tied to the Rockies.  They are my favorite team and my entire family follows them (We even take our vacation to spring training).  But baseball isn't what it is about. 

The reason we follow the Rockies isn't baseball, it's because it something that really gives our family relational time together--especially with my sons.  There is nothing like sitting back and watching a baseball game.  Baseball is exciting enough that if you know what to watch for you understand the strategy and importance of every pitch.  Yet, it is relaxed enough that there is plenty of time to sit back an talk--not on a surface level, but to really spend time communicating. 

So, am I sad that the Rockies lost the World Series?  Yes.  But am I devastated?  Not even close.  It just means we're less than five months from my favorite time of the entire season--Spring Training! 

Jordan

In case you missed Jordan on Fox 21 News this morning, they are going to replay his interview tonight on the news after the World Series (same station). 

Meaghan Collier, from Fox 21, came over to our house with a film crew and filmed a tour of Jordan's room.  It was awesome!  This morning she invited Jordan to come and be interviewed live at Sky Sox stadium!!  That was even more cool!! 

Check out the full story tonight after the game! 

Game 1

Okay, so the Rockies lost 13-1 in game one of the World Series.  Well, I have my own theory.  It wasn't the nine day lay off.  It wasn't the fact that the umpire had a completely different strike zone for the Red Sox than for the Rockies pitchers.  It wasn't that it was raining and cold.  Last night was God's justice. 

God's justice?  Yes, God's justice.  God was punishing the Rockies organization for the World Series ticket fiasco of this past week.  God tried to get tickets, but every time he logged in the website timed out.  So, God punished the Rockies by handing them the biggest game 1 loss in World Series history. 

Now, that punishment is through.  The Rockies have repented, and now God's hand of blessing is once again upon them.  Watch out Red Sox! 

Fox21

Jordan was interviewed tonight on Fox 21 News for Southern Colorado's biggest Rockies fan contest.  They interviewed him tonight and it will be shown some time during the morning news tomorrow's (Thursday) morning news from 6am-9am.  They also said they might show clips during tonight's news after Game 1 (same channel), and they might re-play the story after tomorrow night's Game 2 for the 10pm news. 

Also, they invited him to be interviewed live at Sky Sox stadium tomorrow morning at 6:45am on the same Chanel (Fox is Chanel 3 on Comcast cable). 

Technology

Technology stinks.  Can I write that again on this technological computer?  Technology stinks.  First of all, you are all witness to this if you are subscribed to this blog.  In TypePad, the blogging service that hosts my blog, has been sending updates from months ago constantly over the past week.  Why?  Because blogging is technology and technology stinks. 

Now to the bigger reason that technology stinks--Colorado Rockies World Series tickets.  What an absolute joke.  Monday is my day off.  On my day off I came into the office and used 8 computers to try and get World Series tickets.  After 3 hours we find out that their servers crashed.  Why?  Because technology stinks. 

Then comes yesterday.  I was an idiot and tried to go on during lunch and buy tickets.  What's the definition of insanity?  Doing the same thing over and over and expecting the same results.  Well, while trying to get ministry done for 3 hours and checking whether or not I made it in to the ticket sales.  After 3 hours?  Nothing.  Why?  Because technology stinks. 

There's no point to this blog entry.  I guess I'm just bitter. 

By the way, I guess technology has one good use.  Tonight, a Fox 21 news crew is coming over to our house to interview Jordan, my 10 year-old-son.  He's been chosen as one of the biggest Rockies fans in Southern Colorado!   Their going to interview him in his room which is the ultimate Colorado Rockies room.  They said the story will air on Thursday! 

Wow!

Okay, I know I'm a blog idiot.  It's only been about three years since I last updated, but it was worth the wait!  Check this video out.  This kid can sing.