The hits....literally...

The last session of the current Saline Rec Dodgeball season has ended for our team, the Above Average Jo's. I was intrigued with the zany movie "Dodgeball" and watched it 3 times in the last few months. How fun! I thought. So did a few others: Judy Stone Nutrition Magician & David Ames Ames Video Services. It was the most painful team experience ever. But not because of staff from Saline Rec Center. They were great! Sunshine Lambert has hosted the league for some time. The teams are comprised mostly of young men high school to 20 somethings. A few, well 2, other young women also played and held their own.

There's something about the image of a few 6'+ 200+/- guys going after a high school kid that weighs maybe 110. The fact that I was older than their parents was a bit disheartening. Was it my imagination, or did the rec staff at the desk smile, chuckle and shake their heads every time I arrived? Jeff Wellmeier and Dave Marshall were true team players showing up for every game without complaint. The rest of us, well you can guess what we were thinking. Thanks also to Manny, Scott, Doug, Jordan, and Garret for making the team what it was--especially our last night!

Team number one, the "Cobras" includes Steve from Steve's Custom Signs and his teammates, oozed good sportmanship! We were envious of their new gladiator uni's. All in all, an interesting life experience. Know of any young adults that have energy to burn? Send 'em to Dodgeball.

Truthfully, a rude awakening that I'm not as young as I used to be. What will I take from this experience? If you can duck a wrench, you can duck a dodgeball!