Everytime I encounter Ruffnutz and/or GR, I'm reminded of the "cool" guys I knew in school. They always seemed to get the hottest girls, be the most admired, have the most friends. And, mostly they were dickheads. I'm happy to state that neither GR nor Ruff are dickheads...but everything else is true. They really are two of the coolest guys at school.
I was never a cool guy in school, either running my mouth too much (a bad habit I'll probably never lose) or alternatively being quiet and withdrawn. It's funny... I'm 49 and still am learning, and these two good fellas are pretty impressive teachers.
These two M-Men are one for two in the longterm relationships department as of this writing, but their willingness to at least try an honest foreign affair is inspirational.
GR seems to be often too busy to approach when in CR, and I'm not sure I make his "cut" vis-a-vis friendship. Our mutual loss.
Ruff on the other hand has always made himself available, and despite his comparative youth has taught me much about partying, women and by extension, living.
Members of all ages will find something to admire, even envy in the writings of these two, and newbies would do well to follow their reports, musings and presentations of worldly wisdom. I know that I personally hang on every word. Kudos to both.
Ruffnutz, a second year in review should be on your word processor even as you read this, as I know that even though you're off the field, you're still coaching. I eagerly await your next revelation of your secret passion.