Today was a busy day for us. Suzanne and I had talked about painting the foyer for while, so we ended up doing it today. I took the day off from work and spent the majority of the day painting. Suzanne had picked up some paint chips earlier in the week and we decided on Lunar Tide (very light green) by Valspar. Thursday evening, we went to Lowe's to pick it up with the supplies (Reia likes riding in the Jimmy Johnson 48 cart at Lowe's).

Shur Line's edging tool was a key to me getting the work done - especially high places. I was able to attach it to the roller extension bar and do the edging along the ceiling. Consider that our walls in the foyer go up about 25 feet, this was a necessary tool. It worked very well as long as I took my time. My extension ladder came in handy as well (thanks Dad) - definitely parts of the wall I couldn't reach without it.

We are now enjoying a freshly painted foyer! I will try to take a picture tomorrow during the day.

I know I haven't commented much in the sports section of my blog (especially surprising since the team I pull for won the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament), but I had to comment on this. Today, May, Felton and Williams announced they were going to the NBA. McCants had announced earlier that he was going. That's 4 underclassmen from one team going at the same time. I don't blame them, they went out on top.

I was more impressed with how Roy Williams handled the press conference. It is obvious that a major factor in Coach Williams' success is his personality. He forms strong relationships with his players and puts the right things forward at the right time. Today, it was all about doing what is best for the players. During the season, it was all about "the program". Same principles as a very successful program that I had the privilege of being involved with for a number of years.

Hopefully, I will follow up with more comments in this section since future teams will be players that Roy recruited to UNC.

If you get a chance, please visit this website:

http://robgrahamfoundation.net/

I met Rob when he became the assistant coach at Embry Riddle. He came in and was an easy fit into the position. Not only did he have the basketball knowledge, but he was a good person and definitely someone you want young influential men hanging around. When Rob moved on to become the head coach at Bishop Moore, I was not only happy for the next assistant coach, but I was happy for Rob. I knew he must have been excited about coaching at the high school he attended (who I competed against a number of times in high school).

Just remember to keep Rob in your thoughts and payers and checkout the website set up for Coach Graham (several who are former ERAU players and Bishop Moore alumni).

There is also some information here.

As I mentioned in an earlier post, we painted our foyer.




I am not sure if you can really see the difference in the new color, but it is there. Also, this week's Lowe's Home Improvement ad in our newspaper (possibly others) features the "Lunar Tide" color by Valspar. Hope that doesn't mean everyone is going to paint their foyers Lunar Tide.

A good friend of mine from Louisiana, who is in the Air Force, has been sent on a tour of duty (I hope that is the correct terminology). It makes me proud to have a friend serving our country. It is definitely something I am appreciative of and I just want to say thanks to all serving in the Armed Forces.

I will be checking up on his family while he is gone - even though I haven't stayed in touch like I should have before he left.