Thanksgiving--And Its Meaning To Us All

Our wish for you all is that you have a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday season filled with lots of food, family, and fellowship.  Here are some different thoughts on Thanksgiving and its meaning to all of us...

*  Thankful that I've finished all my certification requirements and don't have to do any more until next year.
*  Thankful that I don't have to do any junior tournaments until next year.
*  Thankful that we lived through all the UIL dual matches this year.  There were 65 of them in October alone!

 Some will take this holiday season to practice their line calling techniques.  This is probably a good thing for some of the turkeys among us...

 Most of us guys will take the holiday as a time to run to the football games.  This weekend holds special significance for Rick Gabel and his Ohio State Buckeyes--and a little glimmer of hope for Brighton McMinn and Jim Lawson and their Oklahoma Sooners.  Probably won't be a good holiday weekend for Charlie Strong down in Austin...

Many officials will be rejoicing this holiday season over the fact they have finally finished all their background checks, videos, exams, and everything else that has happened to us this year.  If you are lucky enough to have a Nucula account, then there is much cause for happiness.

Some will be worrying throughout the holidays that they may have forgotten something in the certification process and won't be certified in 2017.  Remember--worrying will accomplish nothing.

Not everyone faces the holidays with grace--some rise up in arms to defend themselves and go after those who would harm them.  More power to them!

Looks like a bunch of new officials getting ready to chair their first match wondering which one will be chosen to go first.

Through it all--we hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!