Well as the Scottish proverb says "The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry."
This happened twice on Thursday.
I started out Thursday by playing a little NASCAR Heat 3. Finished a couple of races and then it was time for me to leave the house for the day.
First stop was the chiropractor. Been going to him since May of last year when I tweaked my back. Things were aligned and so it was a quick visit. Then I made my way over to Jenny Craig Pavilion to work the men's basketball game against Gonzaga.
Tip for the game was 6:00, but I got to my parking space for the night before 4:00. So, instead of going in very very early, I sat in the car. I'm glad I did as my sister (who is going after her bachelor's degree at UNLV) called me for some computer help. We talked about her classes for a little bit and then got to her problem. No biggie, just needed some help uploading a file to share with one of her classmates. Got that all knocked out and then she had to go to get ready for her next class.
I went in around 4:45'ish, just as Gonzaga was arriving to the arena.
The plan was for me to go in and do a video for my YouTube channel on how I run the scoreboard as that was the position that I was working. But by the time I got in, I didn't think the sound would be good as the music was already playing. So, when I work the game on Saturday, I'll take my lapel microphones and hook them up and knock it out that way. Look for that video and the one I'm going to do at the game tonight (Friday, Jan. 29) next week on the above mentioned YT channel.
As for the game....
The Toreros came out of the gate HOT! But all streaks come to an end. Just 2:30 into the game, USD was up five points. The Blue and White held the lead throughout the game for a total of 7:28. The top team went on a 15 point scoring run in the first half over a course of 5:46 seconds. At the break they were up 40-29. The second half was more of the same as the Bulldogs would win 90-62. For those "Guys in the Desert" the Zags did not cover by just two points.
Once the game was over, I checked my phone to see what messages I missed (unlike others that I know, I don't look at my phone during the game). It was at this point that I found out an acquaintance of mine had passed away on Tuesday. He couldn't have been more than 30 years old #RIPSeth
I don't really like to end things on a downer like that, so I'll leave you with this joke. Where do cows go on Friday nights? They go to the moo-vies!
Be safe everyone and remember to love each other!
