A nice post-it affixed to the Squares check.
"Kevin - In loving memory of Barb - I miss her more as time goes by."
I know that feeling.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
My Favorite Niner: Woody Peoples
I loved football as a kid. I knew all the players and I had a ton of football cards. I had like six copies of this guy Rockne Freitas from the Lions, and I was always trying to pawn him off on my friends in trades, but nobody else wanted multiple copies of Rockne Freitas either.
In the early 70s, the Niners had a good identity. John Brodie was a top QB. They had two Washingtons (Vic and Gene, not to be confused with the other Gene Washington from the Vikings), and an electric kick returner named Bruce Taylor (a BU grad no less). But my favorite guy, based solely on his name, was a lineman named Woody Peoples. Even now his name makes me smile. Not sure why. It's just fantastic. Woody Peoples.
Nice Note from Super Squares Player
Got this nice note and thought I'd share it.
"Dude - We are so glad to be part of this great cause. It is the only Super Bowl thing we participate in! Next month marks 10 years since we lost my dad to lung cancer.
If this effort helps even one kid avoid the loss we feel every day - that's awesome! - The Dudes"
"Dude - We are so glad to be part of this great cause. It is the only Super Bowl thing we participate in! Next month marks 10 years since we lost my dad to lung cancer.
If this effort helps even one kid avoid the loss we feel every day - that's awesome! - The Dudes"
Thursday, January 24, 2013
First Grid Full - John Brodie
Our first grid is complete! Named in honor of the great 49er QB John Brodie. Good luck, players, and spread the word!Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Super Squares 2013 - Niners/Ravens!
Please join me in fighting lung cancer, which claimed my mom's life in 2008,
through the supremely fun "Super Squares" effort. Since 2008 we've raised close to $10,000!
If you're new to Super Squares, it goes like this: you can win prize $$ depending on the Super Bowl score after each of the game's four quarters.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
To play, it's $20 for one square, three for $50, seven for $100. Free bonus square for using paypal when you participate at $50 and $100.
HOW DO YOU WIN MONEY?
Each square on the grid gives you ownership of a possible game score. Prizes are awarded at the end of every quarter. So at halftime if it's San Francisco Niners 27, Baltimore Ravens 16, the squareholder with SF 7 Bal 6 wins prize money.
Payouts are $150 for three quarters, and $250 for the final score. Your numbers will be generated at random. The grids will be posted here at the blog as they fill up. I use the website random.org to generate the numbers.
You get fresh numbers every quarter, too - so if your first quarter numbers are terrible (9,9), fear not because you get a fresh set for Q2 and Q3 and Q4. The grid shows it all.
No matter the score, you'll always have a chance to win with "blitz prizes" -- $10 awards that will be drawn on the spot when unusual events unfold during the game. We'll draw a winner when:
- there's an interception or a lost fumble, a two-point conversion, a missed extra point or a safety:
- a coach throws his "Challenge" flag;
- Lennay Kekua gets mentioned;
- there's a new commercial featuring a talking baby (thank you, Betsy); or
- any other loopy thing we think up between now and gametime - suggestions welcome!
HOW DO YOU PAY?
Please use paypal if you can because it makes things so much easier. Players at $50 and $100 even get a FREE BONUS SQUARE by using paypal. If you pay by check, please write the check to me (notate ALA in the subject line) and send it to me at 2513 Key West Way, Sacramento, CA, 95826.
When you log in to paypal, use the Send Money tab then select "Famly and Friends" and "Gift." That way paypal will not charge any fee on the transaction. Yay! The paypal destination email is ksmithfagan@gmail.com.
HOW DOES YOUR MONEY SUPPORT THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION?
Every penny from Super Squares goes to the cause (after paying the prize winners). I deliver the Super Squares funds to the ALA/Chicago branch.
Thanks for playing! And thank you for fighting lung cancer in my mom's memory.
Kevin
If you're new to Super Squares, it goes like this: you can win prize $$ depending on the Super Bowl score after each of the game's four quarters.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
To play, it's $20 for one square, three for $50, seven for $100. Free bonus square for using paypal when you participate at $50 and $100.
HOW DO YOU WIN MONEY?
Each square on the grid gives you ownership of a possible game score. Prizes are awarded at the end of every quarter. So at halftime if it's San Francisco Niners 27, Baltimore Ravens 16, the squareholder with SF 7 Bal 6 wins prize money.
Payouts are $150 for three quarters, and $250 for the final score. Your numbers will be generated at random. The grids will be posted here at the blog as they fill up. I use the website random.org to generate the numbers.
You get fresh numbers every quarter, too - so if your first quarter numbers are terrible (9,9), fear not because you get a fresh set for Q2 and Q3 and Q4. The grid shows it all.
No matter the score, you'll always have a chance to win with "blitz prizes" -- $10 awards that will be drawn on the spot when unusual events unfold during the game. We'll draw a winner when:
- there's an interception or a lost fumble, a two-point conversion, a missed extra point or a safety:
- a coach throws his "Challenge" flag;
- Lennay Kekua gets mentioned;
- there's a new commercial featuring a talking baby (thank you, Betsy); or
- any other loopy thing we think up between now and gametime - suggestions welcome!
HOW DO YOU PAY?
Please use paypal if you can because it makes things so much easier. Players at $50 and $100 even get a FREE BONUS SQUARE by using paypal. If you pay by check, please write the check to me (notate ALA in the subject line) and send it to me at 2513 Key West Way, Sacramento, CA, 95826.
When you log in to paypal, use the Send Money tab then select "Famly and Friends" and "Gift." That way paypal will not charge any fee on the transaction. Yay! The paypal destination email is ksmithfagan@gmail.com.
HOW DOES YOUR MONEY SUPPORT THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION?
Every penny from Super Squares goes to the cause (after paying the prize winners). I deliver the Super Squares funds to the ALA/Chicago branch.
Thanks for playing! And thank you for fighting lung cancer in my mom's memory.
Kevin
Friday, August 17, 2012
Being Married to Me
In honor of our 21st anniversary today, I am presenting Nancy this list of great things about being married to me. This list itself is so great, it probably ought to be on the list. But I need to save something for next year.
10 Great Things About Being Married to Me
1. Steady supply of $3 DVDs from Big Lots, each one a classic like "Spies Like Us"
2. Yard plants trimmed by hacksaw
3. Helpful critiques on boiling pasta water
4. Vigorous discourse on talent level of Laura Linney
5. Broad exposure to boxing movies
6. Disciplined recycling, including paper sleeves from restaurant straws
7. Spicing up Jane Austen movies by randomly interjecting "Willoughby! Willoughby!"
8. Translating closing hymn into Spanish with good volume
9. Flushing while still peeing to see "if I can time it right"
10. Daily diet of original song stylings.
As you can see, my love for her, which is pretty much boundless, is manifested in many special ways. Love you, Nancy.
P.S. It's a scientific fact. Just put a lid on the pot. It's faster. But first some salt. More.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Super Effort
Great game. Great success for Super Squares, netting over $2,800 for ALA. Thanks to all those who played for helping to support the fight against lung cancer.
Here's a photo of Eamon and his buddy Johnny watching the game. As the jerseys indicate, they were conflicted about which team to root against. One opted for the Pats as the lesser evil, the other for the Giants.
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