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A Fun Fall Day

I woke up Saturday morning early as always with a full day planned already.  I started a fire in the wood burner and woke JJ up.  He had to be at the high school by 7:40am.  Got breakfast going and I got him to the school.  The Marching Band was heading to Central Michigan University for Band Day.  This was an all day event for them culminating with the band performing on the field with the CMU band at halftime of the game.

I got back home and Michelle and I did some work and then we bundled up Brendan and I took him out on the tandem for our last ride together before Iceman.  Iceman is Saturday, November 3.  It looks like 4 of the top 5 tandems will be returning to the Slush Cup.  Should be a good race.

After the ride one of Brendan's friends invited him over for the afternoon.  Michelle dropped him off and then we headed for CMU.  We arrived at the stadium got parked and headed in.  We rented stadium seats (best $5 you can spend) and settled in.

 
 
The bands on the field.
 
A little girl was chosen from the tailgaters present to retrieve the CMU kickers tee after each kick off.  They do this at every home game.  Had to be really fun for her.  She did a great job.
 
Getting the kickers tee.
 
JJ having fun!
 
 
The Birch Run Band.
 
My beautiful wife!
 
 
JJ really had a good time.  He was going to ride home with us but decided to take the bus back.  This was a great experience for the kids.  Thank you to CMU for doing this for them.
 
 
We have a busy week ahead in preparation for Iceman.  Check back for updates leading up to the weekend.
 


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