9.30.2016

Aikido Thursday Night - 9/29/16 - Wasabi Dojo

Aikido players:

 John, Bao, Tabitha, Willie, Rodrigo, Sydnee, Brianna, and Irianna (two new students)

Ukemi:

Just the basic slaps, plus a few falls. Toward the end of class worked with Irianna and Brianna on how to do the basic slaps.

The Walk:

Twice.  Also did some introductory work with the new students.

Releases:

Worked with Bao briefly

Techniques:

Worked with the two new students on the basics of aikido: falling instead of stepping, hands in center, unbendable arm, etc.

Commentary:

None of note.

9.28.2016

Aikido Tuesday Night - 9/27/16 - Wasabi Dojo

Aikido players:

 John, Adam, Bao, Tabitha, Willie, Rodrigo, and sydnee (a new student)

Ukemi:

Just the basic slaps, plus a few falls.

The Walk:

Twice

Releases:

Not tonight for me

Techniques:

None for me.

Commentary:

Before class started, John, Adam and I were discussing Aikinage and whether it follows from the 2nd or the 6th release.  During one rep, John's hand popped off from my arm and slammed into the bridge of my nose.  No permanent damage, but 12 hours later I can still feel the impact.

I spent most of the class chatting with the father of two potential students on the sidelines.  I did get in and kibbutz from time to time, and I also got on the mat for the final bit of hand randori after Gabriel (the father) left.

9.27.2016

Weekend update

Friday:

Up in time to get to work around 6 a.m.
Leave work around 10 for Dallas
Arrive in Dallas at 3:15 p.m. after a rainy, traffic-filled drive
Check in to FenCon and the Art Show
Dinner with Laura at Hard 8 BBQ

Saturday:

Breakfast at Old West Cafe
ALAMO meeting
Art Show
Dinner in the Art Show while dealing with sales stuff  (Horrible hotel pizza)
Aggie football

Sunday:

Breakfast at Old West Cafe
Donuts from Kountry Donuts
Art Show
Leave Dallas around 2 p.m.
In Houston at 6:40 after a rainy, traffic-filled drive
Sunday night Football




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Sunday, September 25, 2016


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9.23.2016

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Wednesday, September 21, 2016


Tuesday, September 20, 2016

9.21.2016

Weekend update

Friday:

Attempt to get the truck inspected
Lunch at Habaneros with K.
Drop truck off at McRee

Saturday:

Blueberry muffins
Work on prepping pen blanks for turning on the lathe
Aggie football
Dinner with K at El Centinela
Sunday:

Work on getting the lathe wheels so that they turn cleanly
Football
Dinner with K and the in-laws at Joe's

9.19.2016

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Saturday, September 17, 2016


Friday, September 16, 2016

9.16.2016

Aikido Thursday Night - 9/15/16 - Wasabi Dojo

Aikido players:

Randy, John, Adam, Bao, and Rodrigo

Ukemi:

Just the basic slaps, plus a few falls.

The Walk:

Twice

Releases:

Not tonight

Techniques:

Worked with Adam on 3 step Ju Nana Hon Kata.

Commentary:

None of note.

9.15.2016

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016


Monday, September 12, 2016

9.14.2016

Volleyball, 0-3

A match against Cervaces, again.  We had a full team, but did not play well enough.  We were up 11-8 in the first game, but lost 21-13.

Last game of the season and it looks like we don't have enough players for a team for the next season.

Maybe I can be a sub for someone?

Aikido Thursday Night - 9/8/16 - Wasabi Dojo

Aikido players:

Randy, John, Adam, Bao, and Willie

Ukemi:

Just the basic slaps, plus a few falls. Tried to help Bao out with some of his slaps.

The Walk:

Twice

Releases:

Not tonight

Techniques:

Worked on knife exercises from Koryu Dai San.

Commentary:

None of note.

9.13.2016

Weekend update

Friday:

Lunch at Frenchies
Meeting with 401K guy

Saturday:

Drop K at work
Haircut
Grocery shopping
Work on box
Aggie football
Work on 4 variations of chocolate chip cookie recipe
Dinner with K at El Centinela

Sunday:

Football


Volleyball, 0-3

A match against Cervaces.  We had a full team, ut did not play well enough.  I think we lost the last game 14-16, but the others were not close.

9.11.2016

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Friday, September 09, 2016


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9.07.2016

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Monday, September 05, 2016


Sunday, September 04, 2016

9.06.2016

Weekend update

Friday:

Refreshed sourdough starter
Attempted to do some turning on the lathe, but the bandsaw "exploded" before I got to the lathe
Replacement part ordered for bandsaw
Judged Public Forum debate at Clear Brook.

Saturday:

More work on the starter
3.5 hours working on new, task-specific box
Aggie football
Dinner at El Centinela with K.
Picked up cupcakes at Rise cupcakes on the way home

Sunday:

Several hours painting new box, and then gluing it up
More football
Steaks grilled out by K's dad

Monday:

Napped a lot
Mowed a portion of the yard.  Will be glad when our riding mower is back in action.
Baked sourdough loaves

Volleyball, 0-3

We had a full team against Block Party, but did poorly.

9.03.2016

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Thursday, September 01, 2016


Wednesday, August 31, 2016