Wowie wow wow.
I was discussing today with the Sheriff (no, not actual law enforcement, though, with our crew, that is always a possibility), and he said strange things happen in watervolleyball.
That's because strange people play watervolleyball:
There are more things in 4 ft of water than are dreamed of in your philosophy, Horatio. Sorry, I'm on a Shakespeare kick, and since I'm pretty sure he never played ball, I thought I'd lend him a helping hand.
While we're on deep thoughts, I've heard it's been said if you travel the world long enough, you will meet yourself. Apparently this can be true if you play ball long enough in the same place as well.
Back at the Argosy, there was once an anti-Argosy team that lived there. They hated us Pandas, and would come out once or twice a year to lose. That team included a bald guy who called Navy "Baldy" Watervolleyball beatdown ensued.
Well, it appears out of the ingredients of pee and bad decisions, Riata has spawned Jess Jr. He's been around the last couple of weeks--super enthusiastic, way too drunk, and likely to jump all over you like a big dog. And they both speak "Blahpanese!" Albeit with slightly different dialects.
Haven't seen anything like it since Deto and Jim Back--mr peepers and papa peepers (You Tube video missing)
What a freaking day! Nary a scrub to be found, and thereby much great ball to be played. This taught me one thing--if we can get up there in force with sanction from residents (security has been pretty cool thus far), people won't screw with us. Better if good players are there in force, doing what we do, rather than one or two at a time.
Because, when we fight as a team, it answers the "How full of shit is Chief" question for the scrubs. I overheard several observers comment, "Wow, these guys are serious," and serious we were, for the most part.
Roll call included, but may not necessarily be limited to: yours truly, Jared, Ronin Steve, Wescott, Mikey, Jess, Jess Jr (tm), Wings, Misty, Alex, Dan, Ford, Attorney Scott, Tbone, Dwayne, and special guest stars FISH and LAWNMOWER. Welcome back to the NFL, gentlemen.
It's preseason, so here's how a lotta the games worked--the teams that gel first go up big. The goal is then to not let the other team get back in the game and figure things out, because they will make a run. So there were a good many games that would start like 10-2, and end 15-10.
Game play of note: Jesus and Mr. Tasty, the Resurrection. Early on me and Mikey put on a clinic. Especially in a 5 on 6 matchup where the 5 were me, Mikey, Wescott, Alex, and Ronin Steve.
Later on, I pulled a Silverback, and counted to 4--I've been criticized for taking the ball over on 2, and wanted to get Jess in the game, so I passed to him on 3--oops!
On one play, Fish decided to pull an (un)safety blitz, and dunked his teammate Ford when they were both going for a ball.
Dan blocked Scott, twice! Even though we know this is physically impossible, I think I saw Dan jump.
Even though we know this is also physically impossible, I'm pretty sure I jumped and blocked Dwayne.
An anonymous note to the league office--hard liquor should probably not be involved with watervolleyball to the extent that it has been of late. I learned this myself in a season known as the fall of Chief 2007.
At this stage of my career, I go all Bull Durham--I would like to thank the teams I was on today for giving me the opportunity to play. I try to work hard and contribute in a positive way, and am glad I can still be part of the sport. And then I come home all busted up and hope I can answer the bell tomorrow : )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omEjXFCtgrg
Probably can't beat y'all one on one anymore, but that's why it's a team sport!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVACVY4DBew
But that feeling is better than frustration. I saw moments of greatness today that were many. Thank you all for attending, so we could to BBGs, because fighting awkward fighters is awkward:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tEuEvEK2nQ
Better opponents = better games
Enough fun for one day.
With the video above in mind, I don't think I've ever seen Jess in a cowboy hat--might be a nice touch.
Ball is The Light, and the life, people. Still the most fun you can have with your short pants on! And little guys fight til their burger. So clear those murder holes, and I'll see you on the beach!
In honor of absent friends--a TJ favorite from Silverback/Preserve days (our first real road trip)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YxaaGgTQYM
And you wanna know what motivational song Mikey played when we rolled up there with Navy and Tony:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7ErpFBO7RI
Still relevant today!