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donaldtoo
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Continuing on with the morning of July 25th and Grand Cayman...!!! 
We had a morning excursion planned to the Cayman Turtle Centre!
The boat anchored offshore, so we had to take a tender to Grand Cayman. No problem, though, as those rides are always fun...!!!
Arriving on Grand Cayman...!
On the tour van to the Turtle Centre (first place we’ve ever been where they drive on the wrong side of the car and road @Mr Ferret 88
), and a shot from the tour van...!
Inside the Cayman Turtle Centre...!!!
One of the lizards that are all over the place there...!!!
We had a morning excursion planned to the Cayman Turtle Centre!
The boat anchored offshore, so we had to take a tender to Grand Cayman. No problem, though, as those rides are always fun...!!!
Arriving on Grand Cayman...!
On the tour van to the Turtle Centre (first place we’ve ever been where they drive on the wrong side of the car and road @Mr Ferret 88
), and a shot from the tour van...! Inside the Cayman Turtle Centre...!!!
One of the lizards that are all over the place there...!!!
donaldtoo
Well-Known Member
More Cayman Turtle Centre...!!!
Green sea turtles...!!!
Aunt Carol and DS holding baby turtles...!!!
(DWifey was holding DS hat for the pic )
We then decided to catch a small snack at the restaurant on premises, as we had skipped breakfast that morning...
Fried hearts of palm...it was very good...!!!
They also had a small water park there...!
Back to the boat...!
Green sea turtles...!!!
Aunt Carol and DS holding baby turtles...!!!
(DWifey was holding DS hat for the pic )We then decided to catch a small snack at the restaurant on premises, as we had skipped breakfast that morning...
Fried hearts of palm...it was very good...!!!
They also had a small water park there...!
Back to the boat...!
21stamps
Well-Known Member
Just got home from soccer (and dinner).
1st Game was delayed half an hour.. which means we only had 15 minutes before the 1st and second game!!!
T scored two goals in the first game, they won 5-0.. but the best part- both goals with right foot!!! (He’s left footed) He’s been working hard to get both feet equal, not there yet, but getting so much closer!
I unknowingly broke a rule here after the 1st game ended
He only took two bites then we threw it away.
Can you see how red his face is? The picture doesn’t give it justice whatsoever, it was bright red!
2nd game.. SO HOT and these poor boys were so pooped out. The fields were a sea of umbrellas blocking the sun.
They only had 15 minutes between the two, and it showed. They were soooo tired!! Gave it their all though, unfortunately lost 4-3.
T had one goal and assists on both of the other two (counting a corner kick)
My drenched in sweat, bright red faced boy comes up to me after that second game.
I tried to get a photo of him smiling, but he broke down in tears.
This tournament has trophies instead of medals.. he wants a first place trophy so badly. The only trophy he has is a second place from 2 years ago. T and two other boys on the team all talked about how they have medals but trophies are “epic” and they’re going to win this tourney to get one. (Some tourneys do medals some do trophies, just depends on which. They’re both the same imo, but apparently not to these kids lol)
We have to win by 5 goals tomorrow for that that to become a reality. Chances are slim.. but I’m so proud of these kids. I’m in complete awe over T!!!!
Taking the summer off from the club was the best thing we could have done. He played amazing.. after the first game he said
“Mom, I forgot how much I love to be on the pitch. There’s nothing else like it. “
This was so heartwarming to me!! He played with confidence, he was involved 100%., he played like he LOVES it.
I hope this season brings back my confident T, the boy who just wants to be with a soccer ball. I think this summer break may have brought him back.
I should probably add that I do need to give credit where it’s due.. T did work with a personal trainer this summer. Kiddo had some fancy moves on the field, and I know it’s because of those sessions.. I think working one on one really gave him confidence in his ball skills. I just can’t say enough how happy I am with the choice of the personal trainer over the group club training session., less rigid schedule, less pressure in a way.. truly felt live we’ve had a break for the past month... and the results spoke for themselves today.
1st Game was delayed half an hour.. which means we only had 15 minutes before the 1st and second game!!!
T scored two goals in the first game, they won 5-0.. but the best part- both goals with right foot!!! (He’s left footed) He’s been working hard to get both feet equal, not there yet, but getting so much closer!
I unknowingly broke a rule here after the 1st game ended
He only took two bites then we threw it away.Can you see how red his face is? The picture doesn’t give it justice whatsoever, it was bright red!
2nd game.. SO HOT and these poor boys were so pooped out. The fields were a sea of umbrellas blocking the sun.
They only had 15 minutes between the two, and it showed. They were soooo tired!! Gave it their all though, unfortunately lost 4-3.
T had one goal and assists on both of the other two (counting a corner kick)
My drenched in sweat, bright red faced boy comes up to me after that second game.
I tried to get a photo of him smiling, but he broke down in tears.
This tournament has trophies instead of medals.. he wants a first place trophy so badly. The only trophy he has is a second place from 2 years ago. T and two other boys on the team all talked about how they have medals but trophies are “epic” and they’re going to win this tourney to get one. (Some tourneys do medals some do trophies, just depends on which. They’re both the same imo, but apparently not to these kids lol)
We have to win by 5 goals tomorrow for that that to become a reality. Chances are slim.. but I’m so proud of these kids. I’m in complete awe over T!!!!
Taking the summer off from the club was the best thing we could have done. He played amazing.. after the first game he said
“Mom, I forgot how much I love to be on the pitch. There’s nothing else like it. “
This was so heartwarming to me!! He played with confidence, he was involved 100%., he played like he LOVES it.
I hope this season brings back my confident T, the boy who just wants to be with a soccer ball. I think this summer break may have brought him back. I should probably add that I do need to give credit where it’s due.. T did work with a personal trainer this summer. Kiddo had some fancy moves on the field, and I know it’s because of those sessions.. I think working one on one really gave him confidence in his ball skills. I just can’t say enough how happy I am with the choice of the personal trainer over the group club training session., less rigid schedule, less pressure in a way.. truly felt live we’ve had a break for the past month... and the results spoke for themselves today.
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MinnieM123
Premium Member
Hahaaa...!!!
It was actually only DS that was on the wrong cat! When we were leaving the restaurant we had to cross another cat to get to ours. He, apparently, didn’t get the memo and sat down on the first cat. We were just pulling away when we noticed he was on the wrong boat. The driver went back and we got him back on our cat...!!!
Side note:
When we were in Cozumel on our last cruise, we bought a bright red bush hat for him to wear on future excursions. He gets distracted easy and tends to wander off or not keep up with the group.
His bright red bush hat was easily visible on the other cat from ours...!!!
Whew! Glad all turned out well for him, despite the wrong boat. (Of course, I had just assumed it was you who picked the wrong boat.
)By the way, I loved the photo of him with the turtle. The look of wonder and joy on his face was so heartwarming.
Figgy1
Premium Member
As soon as I cash my big lottery check
Songbird76
Well-Known Member
Whew! I thought you were going to recommend a bird cage for me.
I'd have borrowed @Mr Ferret 88 's, but he kind of needs it himself.
Songbird76
Well-Known Member
I'm betting it will be more important to him that you're there than how you are dressed.I’m leaving work to go to T’s game!! It’s 50 minutes west of here.. my house is 25 minutes north of my work.. so I think I’m going to show up to a soccer game in a pencil skirt and heels
I usually have flip flops in the car but recently took them out. Oops!!
21stamps
Well-Known Member
Oh of course!.. he was thrilled.. I didn’t think I would be able to make the first game.
I was more worried about walking on gravel and soccer fields in heels, and sitting through two games in the hot sun while wearing a black pencil skirt and 3 quarter length sleeves shirt.
. I’m usually in shorts, a tank top, with Toms or flip flops on my feet lolWe’re at Starbucks now. Just lost the last game so didn’t make it to the finals. Coming up with a game plan for the rest of the day. We’re out by @dryerlintfan ’s fam. Far East farm lands
MySmallWorldof4
Well-Known Member
He should be proud about all the great skills he has gained. Sadly you cannot win them all.Just got home from soccer (and dinner).
1st Game was delayed half an hour.. which means we only had 15 minutes before the 1st and second game!!!
T scored two goals in the first game, they won 5-0.. but the best part- both goals with right foot!!! (He’s left footed) He’s been working hard to get both feet equal, not there yet, but getting so much closer!
I unknowingly broke a rule here after the 1st game ended
Can you see how red his face is? The picture doesn’t give it justice whatsoever, it was bright red!
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2nd game.. SO HOT and these poor boys were so pooped out. The fields were a sea of umbrellas blocking the sun.
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They only had 15 minutes between the two, and it showed. They were soooo tired!! Gave it their all though, unfortunately lost 4-3.
T had one goal and assists on both of the other two (counting a corner kick)
My drenched in sweat, bright red faced boy comes up to me after that second game.
View attachment 304692
I tried to get a photo of him smiling, but he broke down in tears.
View attachment 304691
This tournament has trophies instead of medals.. he wants a first place trophy so badly. The only trophy he has is a second place from 2 years ago. T and two other boys on the team all talked about how they have medals but trophies are “epic” and they’re going to win this tourney to get one. (Some tourneys do medals some do trophies, just depends on which. They’re both the same imo, but apparently not to these kids lol)
We have to win by 5 goals tomorrow for that that to become a reality. Chances are slim.. but I’m so proud of these kids. I’m in complete awe over T!!!!
Taking the summer off from the club was the best thing we could have done. He played amazing.. after the first game he said
“Mom, I forgot how much I love to be on the pitch. There’s nothing else like it. “
This was so heartwarming to me!! He played with confidence, he was involved 100%., he played like he LOVES it.
I should probably add that I do need to give credit where it’s due.. T did work with a personal trainer this summer. Kiddo had some fancy moves on the field, and I know it’s because of those sessions.. I think working one on one really gave him confidence in his ball skills. I just can’t say enough how happy I am with the choice of the personal trainer over the group club training session., less rigid schedule, less pressure in a way.. truly felt live we’ve had a break for the past month... and the results spoke for themselves today.
Figgy1
Premium Member
@dryerlintfan I saw this and thought of you https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddr...from-our-community/ar-BBM49Il?ocid=spartanntp. You and A are in my prayers that things are getting easier for you xoxo
Figgy1
Premium Member
Are you sitting down? I made steak brushed with brown mustard then browned. Then I added onions, garlic, mushrooms a bit of sherry and cooked it down. I also made corn and glazed carrots to go with it. I also made a batch of greens and beans that the boys say taste like hot dogs and veggie pasta with tomato sauce. I better not have to cook tomorrow but I'm sure I will
Figgy1
Premium Member
@ajrwdwgirl I'm hoping you and Brad are having fun with your niece. Can't wait to hear all about the fun you had this weekend
MySmallWorldof4
Well-Known Member
Those are some good tips actually!