Soccer Dudes Dad

Interestingly, you almost never hear of a pro soccer player who "didnt pick up the game" of soccer until he was 15-16. That athletic trait does seem to flow that way very often. Maybe because the eye to foot trait has to be learned from an early age? And before you get all get pissed for "derailing" the thread, I'm doing my part to get us to a 1000.

8 fricking days for me. I have a small generator and a window unit so that saved me, but the five of us (wife, MIL, myself and two teenage boys) and my two dogs in the master bedroom for eight days... I was seriously contemplating a drano cocktail.

Holy shit. That dude died? Man, he was a lunatic poster that perfectly embodied every stereotype of Aggy. Sux the he's dead but man, he was "off the charts" insane with his rants...

My dad almost killed me when I said I was going into the oilfield. He was a Drilling Fluids guy for 42 years.

Churros are proof that God exists and he loves us...

Pics 1, 2, and 3 are the cathedral of Segovia. Pics 4, 5, and 6 are the Castle Manzanares el Real. Pic 7 is Catherdral of Segovia. Pic 8 is Castle Manzanares. Pic 9 is a dish called Iberico Secreto at La Mi Venta restaurant in Madrid. Pics 10 and 11 are wide city views close to the Cathedral of Madrid. If you go to Segovia, it's definitely amazing but make sure to drive to Castle de Manzanares. Old castle, semi restored, beautiful museum and amazing views from the turrets... https://www.spain.info/en/places-of-interest/manzanares-el-real-castle/ The drive to La Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. Mountain views, probably still snow at the summit, and widlife... https://www.spain.info/en/nature/sierra-guadarrama-national-park/ Also, after leaving the park, and on the way to Segovia, visit the Royal Palace of La Granja of San Ildefonso. Its a beautiful palace and chapel with some amazingly landscaped grounds...and the small city has many shops and restaurants on cobblestone streets... https://www.spain.info/en/places-of-interest/royal-palace-granja-san-ildefonso/ Segovia speaks for itself. https://www.spain.info/en/destination/segovia/ This could be done in a day, but it would be a looong day. I suggest at least two-three days. All of this is within an hour and a half, by car, from Madrid. HAVE FUN and post pics of the trip...

Hahahaha. Not hardly.

It was really cool. Especially considering that, because I never played soccer (just American sports), he tends to completely disregard anything I might say about soccer that is any way tactical...😒

Thanks. I mentioned to him at breakfast, to play close attention to the goalies line. I was flabbergasted that he actually listened to me and caught this one playing up too high...

Many thanks!

Update. Madrid and surrounding area was great. Didnt get to venture out as much as I wanted because of the non-stop soccer itinerary. But it was a blast. Got to see Real Madrid vs Celta de Vigo and also Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid. And yes, I am a shameless dad and posted a video of my son (IDGAF)... Goal was first of four he scored vs Rayo Vallecano... c605f086c2d543499cd4843fc5bc668b.mp4

Wow. looks like Toledo, El Escorial and Segovia are on the docket...

Definitely going to see this... thx!

LOL. He is talented but I'm not sure about all that. I just want college paid for. Anything above that is gravy... great ideas! Thx!!

Will be there for the next 18 days while my sons have soccer tryouts. Since I am not allowed into the facilities with him, my days are open. Besides the local sites, I'd like to travel around during the day. I'll have a car... Looking for day trip recommendations. I am very fond of mountain scenery... Surly help and advice is greatly appreciated.