Wanderings...
I went to a tournament this weekend and, well... I had a good time. Now don't get the wrong idea. It was more the company than the actual tournament. It's always good to get out of my little hole in the wall office and get out and socialize. The side trip to the Bass Pro Shop didn't hurt either.
A problem I have that perplexes me is my inability to put names and faces together. All weekend I heard, "Hey Mick," and "How ya doin Mick," or "What's up Mick?" In all but a few occasions all I was able to offer was a blank look and a feeble "Hi".
It's no wonder some people think I'm mean and grumpy.
Part of what aggravates the situation is our use of nick names and screen names. I follow some of the Arkansas Forums and half the time I have no idea who is responding to who (whom). On top of that paintball teams are very fluid. Players come and go and change teams and change lives on a daily basis so trying to tag a name to a face and a team is, for my cell damaged brain, a special challenge.
Blame it on old age, senility, ADD, a general deficiency of ginko biloba - whatever. Just give the old man a break. When we cross paths assume I know you but would like to know you better. I do enjoy being in the company of the paintball community.
Peace. Out.
