Sept. Update, etc.

Hello there, its finally here. September, which means 3 things. Fall, Football and Fishing!
Yes, its my favorite time of year, for the reasons listed. Fall is not quite here, as we are still having some triple digit temps. But Football is back, and I am excited. Now, being a 49ers fan, I have not had alot to cheer for the last several years. The team has not been good, to say the least. But maybe this will be the year when they make the playoffs, or win a Super Bowl. I am not holding my breath, but that is what is nice about a new season every year, hope is reborn. Unless of course you are a Raiders fan. Then your purgatory continues. Lets face it, Al Davis is 117 years old and seems to think the guys on his team wear leather helmets. Let somebody else run the team already, or at least hire a coach who is older than the cheerleaders.
Another thing that makes the season exciting is Fantasy Football. That is where you get together with guys who draft teams of NFL players, and live and die with how well they re players do each week. Of course there is wagering going on so it makes it even more "interesting". I have been playing for 15 years, and with the same group of guys for the last seven. We just had our draft, and besides the camaraderie, we all make fun of each other for things said or done at the draft for the last seven years. These guys have memories like elephants: I mis-pronounced a players name 5 years ago, and they still ask me if I am going to draft Borighter. Real name, Borictor. Or reminding a guy that his original Team name was Fire and Desire, which sounds like a duo of gay strippers. There are many other examples, but I have the last laugh on names. My team is the Fabulous Flatulent Freaks. It seems fitting. I guess Ballbusters and Man Beasts are OK names too. Anyway, it is alot of fun, especially when you draft the guy who ran for 220 yards and 2 td's, in the first week, like I did. (insert puffed out chest here)
The twins are doing well in 7th grade. They are attending the same Jr. High where my brother Darren and I went. Luckily, all the teachers and administration have died or retired, or the Buckman name would have made things difficult for them. Let's just say that by the time I left the school, they were considering new by-laws prohibiting any more Buckmans. Maybe time does heal all hurts.....
Alicia is the top of the food chain (6th grade) at her school this year, and is doing great. She plays soccer for the Citrus Heights Fury, and scored 5 goals in two games a few weekends ago. She plays left forward and makes her family proud.
My job is going OK. Through a divine intervention, I am a full time supervisor again, after a 3 month "reassignment". I am 4 miles from home and have some good bosses. Retail is still stressful, but I find ways to have fun and keep things interesting. That will never change!
I also bought a Coffee Distributorship: RB Royal Gourmet Coffee. I have displays in mostly liquor and cigarette stores. I also am doing fundraisers for Teams, Groups, Schools etc. I can help them get 50% profit from every sale, while at the same time making a little money for our family. If you know of any such groups that need to raise funds, please contact me at rbroyalgourmetcoffee@yahoo.com. It really is a great product and program.
Kathies job cut back her hours, but she stays busy with her online book sales, and the "shuttle service" for the girls. Drop her a line at k_buckwoman@hotmail.com. Make sure you mention what a great husband she has, or something like that. I can get you a good discount of coffee....
On a final note, I created a sign for our front door after repeated violations of our No Soliciting sign. Here is what it reads:
Since many seem confused by what
NO SOLICITING
means, here is a list of who we mean:

v Jehovah’s Witnesses
v Mormons
v Dianetics Kooks
v “Free” Offers of any kind
v Home improvement of any kind
v Yard service of any kind.
v Food Products of any kind
v Pool service of any kind
v Magazine or Book sales
v Prostitution
v Illegal Gambling
v Legal Gambling
v Miracle Potions
v Alien Abductions
v Hugs
v Your Mom’s secret recipes
v Any other offer or service we have not listed above

This means you, and we believe in the 2nd Amendment.

Blessings to you and Yours!
RB~