surprise for Donovan

So while we were in the ER this past Friday, Donovan missed a party at school. It was also where they were going to announce the raffle winners for a fundraiser he worked really hard for. He was able to raise over $150 and thought he wouldn’t be able to win anything since he didn’t go. He was in tears when I told him he had to miss it.

Lastnight, Janet came home with a gift basket and free tickets for six flags Vallejo! Donovan went through the roof when he found out he won something!

He’s pretty much been running the show here while I’ve been laid up so I’m really glad he was able to see some reward!

Congrats Donovan and thanks for helpping your brother, sister and me!

watch yourself

Just got this email from our IT folks. .

domlives

was going to get my daily dose of domlives and pulled the trigger a little too early. I was pleasantly surprised to see the suggested results for domlives…HA!

FATLACE vs. PACQUIAO

Pacquiao Nike Quickstrikes! Props to the FTLC crew for getting these. According to Mark, 200 made, Manny is getting the first half for family & friends and the last 100 is split between Fatlace, UNDFTD & Niketowns SF/LV.

Pretty safe to say, I will not have a chance at these! Godspeed to those on the hunt!

american graffiti & peggy sue

Two local events I’ve always wanted to check out are coming up.

American Graffiti Salute.Petaluma
May 14 through 16

Peggy Sue Cruise.Santa Rosa
June 11 through 14

From what I’ve been told the Santa Rosa event is the bigger of the two, bringing in cars & spectators from the East. If you happen to come out, give me a call…

Showoff Forever

Registration for Nisei Showoff has opened. Word out is that August 15th could be the last Showoff. If it is or isn’t, come pay respect to the original and come hang with some ENTHUSIASTS!

REGISTER HERE

I am immensely bummed that I don’t have the means to finish the 240 for this event.

Hit up sekretcrush for a good read.

WBC – Good luck Japan!

The other night Donovan and I had this conversation:

Don: Dad, am I able to play for Team Japan when I get older?
Me: Probably not, I’m pretty sure you have to be Japanese.
Don: What about Team Philippines?
Me: Well, if you’re old enough to play in the WBC, maybe you can get onto the Philippines Little League team *chuckle*
Don: Huh?
Me: Oh nothing…

you can read the story here if you don’t know what I’m talking about…

SF vs YG vs FTLC

Going to have some vinyl made for Donovan’s batting helmet this year. Anyone care to vote?

SF GIANTS

YOMURI GIANTS

FATLACE SF

I think he’s leaning towards Yomuri or Fatlace for originality points.

tiffany blues

made a lunch run to fatlace to pick up some of the new gear. I’ve always been a fan of the tiffany blue so had to get these.

you never know when mark will be in store but he and robby were both there. always nice to chat with those guys.

keep your eye to fatlace, they got some things cooking…COOKING!!!

since we’re on the subject of tiffany blue, here’s a pic of one of my favorite ruckus‘. Bowls ownes the ruckus game…

WTB…

With my department move to Fairfield coming in April, I am all systems go hunting for a commuter. I’ve pretty much narrowed it down to an EF Sedan or Wagon BUT if I can find a killer deal on an eg civic or 240 coupe, I may be swayed. I went out to the new office last week in the LX and I used over a quarter tank round trip…at $45+ a tank it definitely raised the urgency.

If you have any leads, it’d be appreciated =)