Another season. Another gray day in February. Decades pass.

The game goes on.  And those of us privileged to step out on the field treasure these moments.  We know they don't go on forever.  
This past Saturday FC77 Old Nicks faced off for the first time ever against our brothers, FC77 Newcastle for an actual match.   The spirit was jolly.  The play was a little rusty it being the first game of Winter Season. But it was excellent. 
The end result was a loss for my boys, Old Nicks, on a last minute strike by Dean Jones,  talented striker that he is. Otherwise it was an even contest and a good reason to lift a few pints at the legendary mobile Bierstube de Fithian Barrett. We are blessed.  There are few men who get to experience these full moments so long in our lives.