Three Cheers for Team Steamy

October 12, 2009 by alsboy

I will take with me the following memories of the 2009 East Bay Walk to Defeat ALS at the Berkeley Marina this past Sunday:

The frigid wind-chilled air blowing off of the bay wasn’t nearly enough of a deterrent to prevent us from completing our appointed rounds once around the track.
Too bad the course was supposed to be twice around the track.
In our defense, we did have two babies and a shivering cripple to look after.
Oh yeah, we almost got lapped, too.
Did I mention the babies? And me, the shiv crip?
Speaking of the baby, Emma saw her first seagull. So what if it happened to be feasting on the innards of a gutted fish in the parking lot. “Birda, birda.”
And speaking of me, I was recognized by a regional director of the ALSA organization. It was my first ever ALS Boy shout out. Awesome.
Even though our time together at the walk was short, it was definitely sweet. Thank you to Captain Steamy, Donna, Connor, Beusch, and the absent Hairy Matt Berry from Fehmeen, Emma, and me.
And Andy, sorry about that fantasy football beatdown.

Posted in Thank You | 5 Comments

on October 13, 2009 at 4:35 am | Reply Roseanne

‘Shiv crip’— Jason, you are hilarious! Congratulations on ALS Boy shout out. 🙂
on October 13, 2009 at 10:20 am | Reply Steamy

Jason,

You had another shout out while I was registering that I forgot to mention to you. When the woman asked who we were there to support I gave her your name and she immediately knew who you were and started referring to you as the “teacher blogger.”

It was great seeing you and the family and catching up. As for the beatdown, my team is strong like bull and we’ll see you later this season my friend 🙂

Steamy
on October 14, 2009 at 9:22 am | Reply Nicole

What a way to see your first Seagull! 😛

Love to you all!
Nicole
on October 16, 2009 at 7:00 pm | Reply jackie martinez

As my husband reads his latest novel by max lucado, I read your blogs….I prefer my choice!! Glad u had a great time!!! I’m here home bound to my mother at her side and mr.als I’m sure u know him, live because u can!!
on October 19, 2009 at 4:18 pm | Reply Mike Beusch

DUDE!

It was my pleasure. Please let me know when the next ALS Walk is and I’ll do my best to be there.

Great seeing you on Saturday. Let’s get together really soon!

Mike

P.S. Aaron Rowand SUCKS!!