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Once it’s gone, it’s gone
While updating my phone it crashed and I lost all of my information. Initially, I didn't think it was such a big deal. I couldn't have been more wrong as I ended up spending most of the day trying to recover all of my lost information. It's really quite scary how much information can be lost in a matter of seconds. On my boat I have ...
Letting go of precious memories
When I was a kid, I used to dig through the family couch for loose change. It's kind of silly now, but that was the fastest way to land cash for me at the time. All that money I came across went straight to the local baseball card store.
A not so fond farewell
Just imagine the dark orange color that comes from a burning basketball jersey, one lit up by brokenhearted sports fans. LeBron James can't.
Whatever happened to roughing it?
A close relative of mine mentioned to me that he was going camping for two days at one of the local lakes. As he began to go through his packing list, he couldn't help to add a few things here and there. Before he knew it, his truck was completely full. He couldn't believe how much stuff he needed for just a few days of camping.
The importance of Brock Lesnar
About a year ago around this time, I wrote about the importance of Brock Lesnar, the UFC heavyweight champion that had the mouth to go along with his pit bull physique. He was a different kind of MMA fighter.
We’re all crazed fans
I've been thinking about this whole NBA free agency thingy. You know, the one that boasts the greatest free agency class in NBA history. There's the possibility of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh coming together to build a superstar team, and load of other big-time hoop stars that can alter any team into a good one. I've also been thinking about the whole "Twilight" madness and how it relates ...
The perfect family getaway
This past weekend I received a hot tip on a camping location located slightly above Sonora. Being that it was going to be almost 20 degrees cooler up there than in the Manteca, I was open to the idea of spending the day someplace cooler. With my wife and son open to the idea of going for a little trip, we loaded the car with some essentials and off ...
Sharing the World Cup experience with strangers
Inside a downtown Modesto bar, while the customers were indulging in the FIFA World Cup, there was a problem. A major one.
June 23, a day to remember
For me, June 23 commenced shortly after 6 a.m. I was up for soccer. I thought that was all, since I had planned to watch the U.S. men's final attempt to make soccer important with fellow Americans before heading back to sleep. But that wasn't all: June 23, 2010, became one of the most awesomely shocking days in sports history - for the most part. There was also that marathon of ...
Losing sleep for soccer? Not a big deal
It's not natural to wake up around the same time as the sun to watch sports, even for the most diehard fans. To me, sports seem to be more of an after-work affair, an opportunity to share a good time with family and friends either in the living room or at a sports bar, or something like that.
Some of the best sports moments of this past spring season
During the spring, there are seven sports that encompass the lives of many of the area high school students. That means plenty of stories, late-game heroics and heartbreak moments happen during this time. So what I'm about to do won't be easy. Actually, it'll be extremely tough.
Mendonca’s return creates local buzz
Tommy Mendonca will be back in town. Well, sort of. The former Turlock High and Fresno State standout will make another set of appearances near his hometown next week, as the Bakersfield Blaze third baseman - of the Class A Advanced affiliate of the Texas Rangers - will start a three-game series against the Modesto Nuts at John Thurman Field in Modesto starting on Monday. Monday's game starts at 7:05 p.m., with the following games ...
It’s just not fair
What if Gordon Hayward's shot went in? If you were one of the millions who watched Monday night's NCAA Tournament Championship in Indianapolis, you know that Butler's best player was close to achieving immorality if his last-second halfcourt fling didn't bounce off the backboard at the Lucas Oil Stadium and then the rim before landing on the floor. It resulted in another celebration for Duke, a walking national championship trophy. It also resulted in perhaps ...
A look back at local prep sports
Sometimes I like to repeat myself, and I'm going to do just that here: High school sports are the purest form of sports. It really captures what sports are all about -- the passion, the endless hours of practice, the small-town glory. And sometimes the athletes get to showcase their hard work in front of thousands of people or just a few dozen, mostly parents and peers. The effort is all the same.
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When best guesses go wrong
When I was a kid I used to think about being a weather man. A weather man does his best to predict the weather but is often wrong. His viewers or readers know that predicting the weather is tricky, so his job must be pretty stress free. What about when the weather man has to predict the weather for his own planned activities? It must be pretty humbling when his family's plans are ...
Sato takes Long Beach; next stop: Indy
Takuma Sato was already a well known icon in Japan from his years in Formula One and near victory in last year's Indy 500, when he slammed into the outside wall after making contact with winner Dario Franchitti on the final lap of the race. But his celebrity status reached new heights in his homeland after his dominating victory in last weekend's 39th Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach for the IZOD IndyCar Series. ...
Fishing memory lane
Sometimes no matter how a place may change over the years, the memories you have of it always seem to remain the same. This week I was able to fish Lake Amador with my son. I pretty much learned to fish on Lake Amador and have so many memories of family camping trips, fishing through the night, swimming in the lake with cousins, or just walking the bank in search of lost treasures. <p ...
Stockton 99 takes on the dirt in 2013
With the rebirth of the New Stockton 99 Speedway now successfully entering its fifth year, promoters Tony and Carol Noceti are also taking it to the dirt in 2013 with a new three-eighths dirt oval, located inside of the horse racing track, at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. To christen the new facility with a bang, the track will be hosting the STP World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series as its inaugural ...
Central Catholic fans cross the line
The purpose of this column is to not condemn Central Catholic High School's entire student body. But I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't shed some light on the deplorable behavior exhibited by several Raiders fans during a recent varsity boys basketball game at Central Valley High in Ceres. Darryl Dickson, head coach of the Hawks, was targeted because of the color of his skin. Dickson is black. "Let ...
Patience a virtue, but coffee helps
The first fishing advice I ever received was to be patient. I'm not sure if I even understood the word back then, I just knew that I was expected to wait for the fish to come to me. This time of year, I'm constantly reminded of that advice as the bites are usually harder to come by. There are a couple of things that I do to keep motivated when the fishing ...
The golden Kap card
I pulled the Holy Grail of Colin Kaepernick rookie cards a year ago. Only one copy exists. I beat 1-in-699,600 odds. Jeff Hoekstra, manager of Krier's Cards and Comics in Modesto, sold my 2011 Topps Chrome Football autographed superfractor card, for $6,000 this past week. What makes this story more interesting is I've been a lifelong San Francisco 49ers fan. I also covered some of Kaepernick's football, baseball and basketball ...
Sage advice: Plenty of fish in the …
January is an interesting month for fishing. It seems like some fish are waiting for the first signs of spring, while others seem to be enjoying the cold weather. I used to stick to fishing for one species only. It didn't matter what time of year it was, I was going to fish for bass. Not anymore. Since I've been doing this column, I've discovered that there's a lot more ...
The compounding costs of fishing
Another Christmas has passed, and this year I got my annual fishing license as a gift from my parents. I was reminded of when I was 12 years old; it seemed like yesterday when I didn't have to worry about a fishing license. The only thing I worried about back then was getting a ride to my favorite fishing spot. Fast forward to my 16th birthday, I was actually excited about having my ...
Turlock sports: Year in Review
In only a few days noise makers, confetti, and kisses will usher in the New Year; marking the end of 2012 and signaling the beginning of 2013. But before the celebrations and doomed resolutions consume our lives, it's important to look back on the year that was and the events that helped shape it.
'Tis the season to stay warm
I can't say I've ever been fishing on Christmas Day, although I went out on Christmas Eve once. I remember it being extremely cold. I did end up catching my first 20-pound striped bass, but it still wasn't enough to make me want to go out in freezing temperatures again. I guess over the years I've either gotten softer or smarter. I used to take pride in being the only guy at ...
'Keep things simple' in tackle box
I've learned over the years that a person could drive themselves crazy worrying about every little detail when it came to fishing.
Expect the unexpected
I can't remember how many times over the past year that I've emphasized being prepared for the unexpected while out fishing.
Whatever floats your boat
Often I overhear fishermen talking about the perfect boat; of course the brand of their boat is the best!
Take a kid fishing
I received an e-mail this week asking me to remind everyone to "take a kid fishing." With all the distractions kids have today, very few have ever gone fishing. Some have fished more from their couch while playing a fishing video game, than actually fishing. Growing up there were very few things to do at home and if I stood around long enough I'd almost surely be put to work. At the time I lived ...
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