Artie’s 2009 AAHPERD Convention Pics

(Tampa, FL) – Day 2 – “How does this thing work?” I thought to myself. “Can’t be that hard. Just point and shoot? Hmmm… ”

Everyday I Learn Something new about myself. Some people learn by reading, others by doing.  Apparently, I’m a doer. I was thinking it might be a good thing to take a few pictures of the convention and post them in this blog.  However, not having the patience (or the inclination) to read instruction manuals, I often make a few mistakes along the way  (“Thumb” and “A Bit Fuzzy” are two typical examples of my learning style).

“Thumb” was the very first picture with the cool-looking Olympus camera my wife (Elizabeth) got me several weeks ago. “Read the manual,” she said. “Waste of time,” I thought to myself, but I nodded “yes” in affirmation. “He won’t read the manual,” her Eyes said back to Nod.  After 32 years of marriage, she knows better…

Okay, so I’m a PE teacher.  I learn by doing and making mistakes. Like starting new projects and stopping whenever it turns out not to be “that great of an idea after all.”

“Here’s a great book, I already have several of these.” the PE Teacher said to his colleague. “Hmm.. happy customers. Smile!” as I created another masterpiece, “A Bit Fuzzy.” Here’s the rest of my portfolio:

New Jersey Boys:  If you ever get the chance, you should go to the “Lake Conference” and meet the “Jersey Boys” – Jim Ross, Chip Candy, Gregg Montgomery, John Smith, et. al.  At least that’s what John G says, but you’ll need to find out for