So far, so good

After the first day of high school football predictions, I’d have to say I’m doing pretty good. If you don’t remember, these were my predictions from I’m just sayin... yesterday:

Ashley Ridge at Cane Bay (Prediction: Ashley Ridge by 14... Result: Ashley Ridge won 14-0)

James Island at St. John’s (Prediction: James Island by 43... Result: JI won 43-0)

Conway at Summerville (Prediction: Summerville by 24... Result: Summerville got Coach McKissick’s 150th season started with a 50-26 win... Little known fact: Coach McKissick has coached about 12 generations of Summerville men over the years and has actually had a few fathers and sons on the team at the same time)

Stratford at Berkeley (Prediction: Berkeley by 26... Result: Berkeley won 40-14)

Even if you do remember my real predictions, you’ll note that all the teams I picked to win, won (I just thought the scores would be a little closer).

We are in need of a new air mattress. As you know, Friday nights are "MR and Daddy Campout in the Den" nights (which includes us sleeping on an air mattress). Things started out fine last night but I woke up around 2:30 AM and noticed that I was a lot lower than where I started. That, and Mary Ruth kept rolling into me. I was scared that I’d roll over in my sleep and crush her... so I had to make a move to the sofa. It was still a good, fun night. My Psych Season 4 DVDs came in yesterday, so we watched a few of those episodes and then ended the night with a few ThunderCats episodes.

I don’t know why, but I’ve got a feeling Charleston Southern is going to win the Big South football championship this season. After they do, remember you heard it here first. In fact, remember this is the only place you heard it.

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Sergeant William Alchesay (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions in the Winter of 1872-1873 during the Indian War Campaigns. His citation reads:

Gallant conduct during campaigns and engagements with Apaches.

Corporal Abner P. Allen (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on April 2, 1865 at Petersburg, Virginia. His citation reads:

Gallantry in the charge of the "volunteer storming party."

Boatswain’s Mate First Class Edward Allen (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions in June 1900 during the Boxer Rebellion. His citation reads:

Fighting with the relief expedition of the Allied forces on 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900, Allen distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.