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Spring Track, is proud papa time for me...and I missed it for my job.

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., NHRE# 02863

 

Spring Track…is proud papa time for me.

On Saturday (of the Memorial Day weekend) the Class I championship was held at Coe Brown Academy. I was unable to attend this year due to real estate obligations, but if it was anything like last year I’m sure there was a huge turn out. My son Conor was scheduled for three events: the Triple jump, 4 x 400 meter relay and the individual 400 meter events. In the triple he had a best first jump of 41 feet, but the coaches pulled him from the last two attempts to save him for the running events…the winning distance was 44 feet leaving Conor in 6th without chance to improve.

 

One for the team…the 400 relay. 

P.S. the Cornrow hair thing was to appease the team…many of the boys went with Mohawks hair cuts…but they couldn’t get Conor to cut those curly locks.

 

Conor was the third guy to touch the baton, and made up much of the time the team had fallen back (posting the fastest time on the track, of all the split times of the day)…our boys managed to hold on to forth overall and a trip to the Meet of Champions next week. Which are all schools regardless of size or classification.

 

The individual 400 meter…the one he came for.

In Conor’s heat, he was to compete with this year’s record holder and senior with more experience. My son has admitted to me it takes him an hour after one big event to be ready to run the next challenge and be at his best. None the less the state championship doesn’t wait for a breather. He was nudged out at the finish to place second and secure a trip to the meet of champions next week. For the records if you are looking for me next Saturday I will not be in the office.

 

 

My wife took a picture of the results…

A second place finish for Conor, with a time that would have won the state championship last year (see 2009 winners results) and the opportunity to run his best event next week without prior distractions.

No Wagering on the 11 year old record...but my High school Junior, has this year and next to break it.

 Working weekends in real estate is often a must for me...but not next weekend, Good Luck Conor.

...Sorry I missed this one, but 26 years as a Realtor has caused me to miss a few important events...luckily not all of them!!

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Comments (10)

Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

If any college recruiters are reading this post, Conor was invited and will be attending a advanced studies college program for 6 weeks this summer as a Bio-chemistry major, and had to pass on another invite in his other passion playing the Jazz guitar. Conor is in the top 1% in his class and takes all honors level classes and advanced placement classes when the subject offers advanced options. Help me wish him luck in next weeks state meet...Thanks all

May 30, 2010 04:41 AM
Gerry Michaels
Glasswork Media Arts - Gettysburg, PA
GettysburgGerry Social Meida

I know how it works, sometimes this job makes us miss some family events. We do what we have to, have a great time next weekend...

May 30, 2010 04:43 AM
Leesa Finley
RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC
RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate

Don't you dare let him cut his hair - I would die for that hair!  Super impressive stats and you have got to be so incredibly proud of him.  (I know you are)  TONS of luck for Conor next weekend - have fun!!!

Wake Forest NC House Chick

May 30, 2010 05:20 AM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Thanks Leesa, You are a good friend and I appreciate your genuine well wishes...I'll pass them along to the blonde- boy.

May 30, 2010 05:39 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Steve- Tell Conor he has best wishes for his success next weekend from down south.  I know he'll make you proud and those customers will just have to wait until another day.  Some days we just gotta be there for our kids and people understand that.

May 30, 2010 08:35 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

You take next weekend to be the proud papa and cheer on your champion son.  There are times when even real estate has to take a back seat!

May 30, 2010 12:53 PM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
Steve I have missed some of those funtions before. It's good your wife was able to take pictures
May 30, 2010 01:01 PM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Tammy... I will let him know there are people cheering for him all over.

Sharon...You know I will, nothing will stop me from these appointed rounds.

Bill, She is the best and called me all day with up-dates , so thankful someone was in the cheering section.

May 30, 2010 01:58 PM
Lynn911.com ~ Dallas Real Estate Agent Top Team
Dallas Houses for Rent Dallas Apartment Rentals Lynn911.com - Dallas, TX

Steve, PROUD DAD ... congrat's to your son ! ... My daughter stop running track IS FOCUSED on "head cheerleader" for her High School, every girl dream... LOL... Mother's nightmare.. LOL

I hope you are having a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend.

May 30, 2010 06:04 PM
Steve Loynd
Alpine Lakes Real Estate Inc., - Lincoln, NH
800-926-5653, White Mountains NH

Thanks Lynn, Memorial Day is a work day for me, I'm in the resort / Second home development business...and holidays are required for success.

May 31, 2010 01:27 AM