Hey all - I know this might be a long shot, but in the world of home selling, sometimes long shots prove to work out quite nicely. My wife's folks have been desperately trying to sell their home for nearly a year-and-a-half now, as they are preparing to move to Oklahoma where my father-in-law is now employed. As it stands now, he is flying down for two weeks of work, then back home for two weeks, etc. This arrangement is taking its toll on both of them, as you can imagine. They have an amazing acreage south of Lincoln, but the current housing market has made it very difficult to sell. They have had some potential buyers, but for various reasons, it has not worked out. I have included a link below to the website on which their house is listed. If you know of anyone who might be interested or looking at buying an acreage near Lincoln, please have them check this out and make an appointment with them. Here's the link:
http://www.frontierrealty.helpusell.com
Under the "find a property" heading, there's an option to enter an mls number. That number is 10064066. Enter the number, then click search now, and enjoy the pictures. And thank you for any sending this on to whoever you might know!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
And So It Begins.....Again
As we begin to put the finishing touches on what has been a very fast-paced and busy summer, I must admit I am glad to be getting back into more of a regular routine. I love summer, what with all the grilling, fishing, camping, swimming, and spending time with friends outdoors and enjoying the warm weather and sunshine. And, I can't really complain too much about summer of '08, except that I didn't do nearly as much of the aforementioned list of activities and I would have liked. But, I don't suppose I ever would get to do as much as I'd like. I'm sure there's a reason for that, one which only God knows.
One regret I do have, however, is that I really fell hard out of my workout routine. Much of this was due to working third shift, as I often went in to work earlier in the evening to rake in the overtime hours and ultimately pay the bills. I had tried at one point to come home from work and go for an early morning run, but most often the kids were up and at 'em too soon, so that didn't work so well. Mandi's routine was such that she slept until nine or so in the morning, which I felt I owed her since she was often at home in the evening by herself with baths and other such parenting duties. Heck, the least I could do was let her wake up on her own accord, without the assistance of an alarm clock, right? By the time I got to bed, it was usually around ten o' clock and I wouldn't get up until supper time, around sixish. By the time I'd either go to work early or take care of a few to-do's, well, you get the picture. Where in the world is the time for a workout??
So it felt particularly good to get a good workout in this afternoon with Mandi. We went through one of our workout videos, which is equivalent to walking/running four miles. It was a little tougher than I remember, but I suppose that's par-for-the-course since I had fallen out of a routine. While we never stopped eating properly, the lack of exercise has taken it's toll on my energy level, and I've put on about ten pounds over the summer. Well, I'm back at it and I aim to reverse the gain, and keep on going to erase this belly of mine. My goal is two-fold - as I've mentioned in the past, I would dearly love to be in shape enough to run the Lincoln Marathon next May, and I would also love to reveal the coveted six-pack hidden within the confines of my abdomen. Now, I realize such a revelation will take some extra work outside of merely running, and I am prepared to accept such work. Bring it on!
I'll keep ya posted on the progress as the weeks press on.
One regret I do have, however, is that I really fell hard out of my workout routine. Much of this was due to working third shift, as I often went in to work earlier in the evening to rake in the overtime hours and ultimately pay the bills. I had tried at one point to come home from work and go for an early morning run, but most often the kids were up and at 'em too soon, so that didn't work so well. Mandi's routine was such that she slept until nine or so in the morning, which I felt I owed her since she was often at home in the evening by herself with baths and other such parenting duties. Heck, the least I could do was let her wake up on her own accord, without the assistance of an alarm clock, right? By the time I got to bed, it was usually around ten o' clock and I wouldn't get up until supper time, around sixish. By the time I'd either go to work early or take care of a few to-do's, well, you get the picture. Where in the world is the time for a workout??
So it felt particularly good to get a good workout in this afternoon with Mandi. We went through one of our workout videos, which is equivalent to walking/running four miles. It was a little tougher than I remember, but I suppose that's par-for-the-course since I had fallen out of a routine. While we never stopped eating properly, the lack of exercise has taken it's toll on my energy level, and I've put on about ten pounds over the summer. Well, I'm back at it and I aim to reverse the gain, and keep on going to erase this belly of mine. My goal is two-fold - as I've mentioned in the past, I would dearly love to be in shape enough to run the Lincoln Marathon next May, and I would also love to reveal the coveted six-pack hidden within the confines of my abdomen. Now, I realize such a revelation will take some extra work outside of merely running, and I am prepared to accept such work. Bring it on!
I'll keep ya posted on the progress as the weeks press on.
All Huskers, All Weekend
It was a big weekend for Husker athletics, as the season opened for both the football team and the volleyball team. I normally begin these recaps with the football team, as I am a much bigger fan of football than volleyball. However, I'm feeling some serious love for the Lady Huskers this weekend, so I shall begin with them. As mentioned in my last post, the Ladies opened their season at the Qwest Center in Omaha and the Runza/AVCA Showcase tournament. Second-ranked Stanford was the Huskers first opponent, and it was all Nebraska as they dispatched the Cardinal in three games on Friday night. Nobody would have predicted such an amazing feat. The Huskers looked confident and energized, and appeared to be having the time of their lives! Next came the fourth-ranked Trojans of USC on Sunday for the tournament title. No problems there, either, as the Huskers won that match three games to one. It was quite the showcase, as the tournament name suggested, and it was all Huskers! Oh, and by the way, they returned home on Monday at the Coliseum to host Oral Roberts University. If anyone was concerned about a letdown, worry no more. The Huskers easily prevailed three-games-to-none, and remain undefeated as they vaulted to the #2 ranking in the nation. Nice work, Ladies!
As for the football team on Saturday, they defeated Western Michigan 47-24. The game was about what I expected for opening day. Not super pretty, but the Huskers definitely showed glimpses of brilliance on both sides of the ball. That intensity I discussed in my previous post was there, which was what I most wanted to see on Saturday. The defense came up with four sacks, after totaling thirteen all of last season. Hard tackling, flying to the football, and knocking people around was a beautiful thing to witness after the debacle from last year. The second-half was a bit less intense, though I suspect that was due to some miscommunication, as well as some intelligent coaching on the Western Michigan side.
There are some who have griped about the Husker's lack of a running game on Saturday, but I'm not so quick to complain. The Broncos were stacking the box and challenging quarterback Joe Ganz to test their secondary, which he did to the tune of 4 touchdowns and some 350 yards passing. Ganz did throw a couple of interceptions, one of which wasn't really his fault as it bounced off a player's hands. At any rate, with the successes of the passing game, we didn't need to necessarily run the ball. Our offense took what their defense was giving us, and we won the ball game handily. I suspect we'll see plenty of rushing in the weeks to come, especially with some talented running backs carrying the football. (I'm still not sold on starter Marlon Lucky, but we'll see how he responds to the new coaching staff.)
And so we move on to preparations for game #2. The Spartans of San Jose State come calling this Saturday, and I believe we'll see even more intensity this week. More predictions coming on Friday, and until then....
GO BIG RED!!!
As for the football team on Saturday, they defeated Western Michigan 47-24. The game was about what I expected for opening day. Not super pretty, but the Huskers definitely showed glimpses of brilliance on both sides of the ball. That intensity I discussed in my previous post was there, which was what I most wanted to see on Saturday. The defense came up with four sacks, after totaling thirteen all of last season. Hard tackling, flying to the football, and knocking people around was a beautiful thing to witness after the debacle from last year. The second-half was a bit less intense, though I suspect that was due to some miscommunication, as well as some intelligent coaching on the Western Michigan side.
There are some who have griped about the Husker's lack of a running game on Saturday, but I'm not so quick to complain. The Broncos were stacking the box and challenging quarterback Joe Ganz to test their secondary, which he did to the tune of 4 touchdowns and some 350 yards passing. Ganz did throw a couple of interceptions, one of which wasn't really his fault as it bounced off a player's hands. At any rate, with the successes of the passing game, we didn't need to necessarily run the ball. Our offense took what their defense was giving us, and we won the ball game handily. I suspect we'll see plenty of rushing in the weeks to come, especially with some talented running backs carrying the football. (I'm still not sold on starter Marlon Lucky, but we'll see how he responds to the new coaching staff.)
And so we move on to preparations for game #2. The Spartans of San Jose State come calling this Saturday, and I believe we'll see even more intensity this week. More predictions coming on Friday, and until then....
GO BIG RED!!!
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Huskers vs. Broncos
The billboard coming into downtown Lincoln on I-180, past Memorial Stadium, reads, "The Journey Begins," with the Sears National Championship trophy in the background. And so the journey does begin today, when first-year head coach Bo Pelini and his staff leads the Huskers through the tunnel and onto the Memorial Stadium turf to take on the Broncos of Western Michigan University. The drama and sorrow of the Bill Callahan era is over, and the anticipation and hopes of Husker Nation rest with it's new leader. It all begins at the 6:00 p.m. kickoff today. Husker Football, 2008!
The Huskers won't come out looking particularly sharp today, what with a new coaching staff, new starters and personnel, and a new philosophy. There will be a few, maybe several, moments of sloppiness. Lots of first-game jitters and such. But I can tell you this - there will be some real moments of old-fashioned, smash-mouth, Husker Blackshirt-worthy defense. The Broncos will have a hard time getting on the board today. Oh make no mistake, they will score, but not often and not enough. The Husker offense will shake off the rust after the first quarter, and the Big Red train will find the end zone multiple times en route to a 38-13 opening day win. Bold prediction? Maybe. But based on what I've seen through spring ball and fall camp, this team has something the past four Husker teams have sorely lacked, and that's intensity. They may not be the best in the nation, yet, but they have intensity. Any player who calls Bo head coach and doesn't have intensity, won't be playing for long. Period.
See ya tomorrow for a recap.
GO BIG RED!
The Huskers won't come out looking particularly sharp today, what with a new coaching staff, new starters and personnel, and a new philosophy. There will be a few, maybe several, moments of sloppiness. Lots of first-game jitters and such. But I can tell you this - there will be some real moments of old-fashioned, smash-mouth, Husker Blackshirt-worthy defense. The Broncos will have a hard time getting on the board today. Oh make no mistake, they will score, but not often and not enough. The Husker offense will shake off the rust after the first quarter, and the Big Red train will find the end zone multiple times en route to a 38-13 opening day win. Bold prediction? Maybe. But based on what I've seen through spring ball and fall camp, this team has something the past four Husker teams have sorely lacked, and that's intensity. They may not be the best in the nation, yet, but they have intensity. Any player who calls Bo head coach and doesn't have intensity, won't be playing for long. Period.
See ya tomorrow for a recap.
GO BIG RED!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
In Huskers We Trust
I believe in Tom, the AD Almighty, the restorer of Pride and Respect, and in Bo Pelini, His prodigal coach,
Who was brought in by Frank Solich, born of the 2003 defensive swagger, suffered under Steve Pederson, was looked over, fired, and moved on.
He descended into Oklahoma. The third year with LSU, He won a National Championship.
He ascended back to Nebraska and sits at the right hand of Tom, the AD, whence He shall come to judge the offense and the defense.
I believe in the pinnacle of college football, the University of Nebraska, the Assistant Coaches, the Watson Coast Offense, the resurrection of the team, and national prominence everlasting!
Amen
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, kids of all ages, the time hath approached once again for another college football season! Opening Day is a mere three days away, and the anticipation is once again running high and mighty that we shall see a much-improved Nebraska football program. When I say much-improved, I don't know that will necessarily translate into wins as we adjust to yet another new coaching staff and philosophy. But, based on what we've seen, read, and heard thus far, it would appear that first-year head coach Bo Pelini has the attitude and swagger to bring back the smash-mouth kind of football which Big Red Land has become accustomed to in their proud history. We're going to knock a few people on their butts this season. That I can guarantee, and I suspect the Huskers will improve on last season's 5-7 mark. I also suspect the Huskers will be back in serious contention for a Big Twelve title by next season. Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if they scare a few folks into thinking they are good enough to compete for a title this year. But, I'm trying not to let my excitement cloud my good judgement.
As I did last year, I will plan on posting my prediction each week and post-game commentary, and I look forward to following the story of the 2008 season as we begin to write the next chapter of Cornhusker Football.
As for the Lady Husker Volleyball Team, the biggest story this year is that they are beginning the season ranked #7 in the nation. This is a story because it's an unfamiliar place for them as they are normally pre-season ranked in the top five. But, with only a couple of returning seniors, the Huskers will look to develop a few top, yet young and inexperienced, recruits. Things won't be easy for them out of the gate, as they open the season on Friday against second-ranked Stanford, then battle fourth-ranked USC on Sunday. Good grief - no mercy, huh?
GO BIG RED!!!!
Who was brought in by Frank Solich, born of the 2003 defensive swagger, suffered under Steve Pederson, was looked over, fired, and moved on.
He descended into Oklahoma. The third year with LSU, He won a National Championship.
He ascended back to Nebraska and sits at the right hand of Tom, the AD, whence He shall come to judge the offense and the defense.
I believe in the pinnacle of college football, the University of Nebraska, the Assistant Coaches, the Watson Coast Offense, the resurrection of the team, and national prominence everlasting!
Amen
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, kids of all ages, the time hath approached once again for another college football season! Opening Day is a mere three days away, and the anticipation is once again running high and mighty that we shall see a much-improved Nebraska football program. When I say much-improved, I don't know that will necessarily translate into wins as we adjust to yet another new coaching staff and philosophy. But, based on what we've seen, read, and heard thus far, it would appear that first-year head coach Bo Pelini has the attitude and swagger to bring back the smash-mouth kind of football which Big Red Land has become accustomed to in their proud history. We're going to knock a few people on their butts this season. That I can guarantee, and I suspect the Huskers will improve on last season's 5-7 mark. I also suspect the Huskers will be back in serious contention for a Big Twelve title by next season. Frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if they scare a few folks into thinking they are good enough to compete for a title this year. But, I'm trying not to let my excitement cloud my good judgement.
As I did last year, I will plan on posting my prediction each week and post-game commentary, and I look forward to following the story of the 2008 season as we begin to write the next chapter of Cornhusker Football.
As for the Lady Husker Volleyball Team, the biggest story this year is that they are beginning the season ranked #7 in the nation. This is a story because it's an unfamiliar place for them as they are normally pre-season ranked in the top five. But, with only a couple of returning seniors, the Huskers will look to develop a few top, yet young and inexperienced, recruits. Things won't be easy for them out of the gate, as they open the season on Friday against second-ranked Stanford, then battle fourth-ranked USC on Sunday. Good grief - no mercy, huh?
GO BIG RED!!!!
Friday, August 22, 2008
Boycott Anheuser-Busch
Help me in boycotting Anheuser-Busch since they are sellouts (to In-Bev, a Belgium brewer).
Drop your beer off at my house & I will dispose of it.
We'll teach those bastards.
(Thanks to my brother for giving me this great idea for beer disposal.)
Drop your beer off at my house & I will dispose of it.
We'll teach those bastards.
(Thanks to my brother for giving me this great idea for beer disposal.)
Thursday, August 14, 2008
MonaVie
So, I had originally begun typing a rather lengthy post with the intention of recapping the last month in the life of the Campbell Clan, but when the post began to take on the image of an end-of-the-year Christmas letter, I trashed it. Suffice it to say it's been another crazy month, and I again apologize for my lack of writing. The desire is there, the time is not. Rather than a recap, allow me to just sort of tell you what's on my mind.
Work is killing me, people. Don't get me wrong - I love what I do for a living, but I despise the hours. Shift work is nothing short of hell on family life. Especially second shift, which is what I will be moving to next week. I am coming off of third shift, which is rough because of the about-face in sleeping patterns one has to overcome. Second shift leaves me with little opportunity to see my son, save for the weekends, and leaves my wife at home every evening to handle the kids and their activities by her lonesome. And because of my lack of seniority, second and third shift is all I will work for quite sometime. Whilst I love what I do, my enjoyment of the job isn't enough to overcome the not-so-great hours.
So, I'm working on getting the heck out of the job. How so, you ask? Through an amazing product called MonaVie. I discovered this product through my brother and sister-in-law, and while it took me awhile to become convinced (damn skeptics!) of it's benefits, I am head-over-heels crazy about it. MonaVie is a nutrional beverage containing nineteen of the nature's top super-fruits. The crown jewel of the juice is the Brazilian acai (prounounced ah-sigh-ee) berry.
This little berry has been around for centuries, and has been consumed by the natives to promote healing and overall good health. The western world, until recently, had not experienced the benefits of the berry because there did not exist a method of processing it before it would literally go bad. Monarch Health Sciences and MonaVie solved this problem through a flash-freezing process which retains about ninety-seven percent of the berry's nutrional value.
Thus, the birth of MonaVie. The health benefits my family has experienced since drinking this juice have been nothing short of amazing. No more aches and pains, much-improved sleeping, and prolonged energy. I can't say enough about the juice, and the fact that it's all-natural, healthy, and incredibly tasty makes it even better.
But beyond the health benefits, the company itself uses a large portion of its profits to benefit the Amazonian community. Through the M.O.R.E. Project, MonaVie is building housing, providing education, and helping to curb the orphan problem in the country of Brazil. The company is doing wonderful things with its resources, and I am proud to be a part of it.
Of course, there are the naysayers, and plenty of them. A quick Google search will reveal plenty of commentary against MonaVie, but I have found most of it to be arguable, and a lot of it just plain wrong. Regardless of the product, there are going to be those that have nothing good to say. My excitement comes from my personal experience with MonaVie, and I need nothing else.
And now the plug - if I've piqued your interest at all, leave me a comment or drop me a line at huskerkev@gmail.com, and I will be happy to discuss this with you more. I'm excited to be on the road to a healthier financial life, and in the process of leaving behind the shift work I have come to despise.
Peace.
Work is killing me, people. Don't get me wrong - I love what I do for a living, but I despise the hours. Shift work is nothing short of hell on family life. Especially second shift, which is what I will be moving to next week. I am coming off of third shift, which is rough because of the about-face in sleeping patterns one has to overcome. Second shift leaves me with little opportunity to see my son, save for the weekends, and leaves my wife at home every evening to handle the kids and their activities by her lonesome. And because of my lack of seniority, second and third shift is all I will work for quite sometime. Whilst I love what I do, my enjoyment of the job isn't enough to overcome the not-so-great hours.
So, I'm working on getting the heck out of the job. How so, you ask? Through an amazing product called MonaVie. I discovered this product through my brother and sister-in-law, and while it took me awhile to become convinced (damn skeptics!) of it's benefits, I am head-over-heels crazy about it. MonaVie is a nutrional beverage containing nineteen of the nature's top super-fruits. The crown jewel of the juice is the Brazilian acai (prounounced ah-sigh-ee) berry.
This little berry has been around for centuries, and has been consumed by the natives to promote healing and overall good health. The western world, until recently, had not experienced the benefits of the berry because there did not exist a method of processing it before it would literally go bad. Monarch Health Sciences and MonaVie solved this problem through a flash-freezing process which retains about ninety-seven percent of the berry's nutrional value.
Thus, the birth of MonaVie. The health benefits my family has experienced since drinking this juice have been nothing short of amazing. No more aches and pains, much-improved sleeping, and prolonged energy. I can't say enough about the juice, and the fact that it's all-natural, healthy, and incredibly tasty makes it even better.
But beyond the health benefits, the company itself uses a large portion of its profits to benefit the Amazonian community. Through the M.O.R.E. Project, MonaVie is building housing, providing education, and helping to curb the orphan problem in the country of Brazil. The company is doing wonderful things with its resources, and I am proud to be a part of it.
Of course, there are the naysayers, and plenty of them. A quick Google search will reveal plenty of commentary against MonaVie, but I have found most of it to be arguable, and a lot of it just plain wrong. Regardless of the product, there are going to be those that have nothing good to say. My excitement comes from my personal experience with MonaVie, and I need nothing else.
And now the plug - if I've piqued your interest at all, leave me a comment or drop me a line at huskerkev@gmail.com, and I will be happy to discuss this with you more. I'm excited to be on the road to a healthier financial life, and in the process of leaving behind the shift work I have come to despise.
Peace.
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