I want to thank every single person that walked through our
doors today except for that guy from next door towing everyone’s car. Everyone
else though it was a very cool way to spend my Saturday. Every year for the
last 5 years we have held the Ice Bowl from small beginnings to what we had
yesterday. It was not a job done by one but by a couple great leaders and a
pack of workers. Amy Zynda. Not really sure what to say about your performance
besides the fact that it was amazing. I saw an issue come up with the weights
and you guys attacked it and killed it. You guys were in and out like ninja. Well
done Amy and her Oompah Loompah’s!
Thank you to Hillary,Larry & Jenna delivering the amazing as usual food and
serving the coffee provided by Luna Cafe. You 3 were on post all day keeping
coffees in our hands, food in our bellies and amazing conversation with Larry!
Well done Jenna, being so new it’s pretty cool to see you fitting right in and
taking pride in CFGB! Happy to have you. Hil, thanks for taking care of my
small coffee procrastination and keeping everyone smiling. Larry we go way
back. You have been my quietest friend for the last 5 years. Thank you for
being you and putting up with me always talking!
Betsy, Lisa and their crew. We threw a ton of shit at you today, I apologize. I
made sure not to bug you too much as I seem to get you all riled up when I’m
around. You two as a team are one scary force. Betsy, thank you so much for
dealing with this scatter brain of mine. Dealing with it all without yelling at
me……much. Lisa, well thanks for keeping everything calm under pressure. Not
sure what it is but when you turn your as I call it “Lisa” face
people for some reason go quiet and listen to you. You and your family are
pretty awesome. Well done girls. 
Head Judge Bill Binsfeld. You are the man. Seriously, I’ve never seen you crack
and you kept up that image today. You are a great mentor and friend and that
showed with your leadership of the CFGB Judge Crew. Doing your best to keep
count while maintaining standards of movement of your athlete is the job of a
judge. A thankless job on occasion but you all maintain smiles and friendliness
like other judges I’ve seen all while no repping the crap out of bad movement. 
Jake Roberts, you my friend have a voice that entertains us like were watching
Sportscenter. You talk to the crowd like they’re personal friends and your love
for the competition is beyond evident. No matter what the contest there is no one I’d
rather have running the festivities. 
Justin. I mentioned ninja’s earlier and I think you are the 10 of ninjas. You
get shit done without anyone seeing, very similar to the way you handle your
workouts. You have helped me grow this thing from scattered last minute
planning to a well thought out organized plan of attack. When Ashley went in to
labor just a few days before the Ice Bowl I can honestly say I was the least
nervous. I knew you had it all set up and all I had to do was make sure it
happened. You even put some of my songs on the playlist. Thank you Justin, for
keeping this event moving forward. And thank you to Emerson & Caleesi for
lending us your daddy’s for the day.
There are many I missed and I didn’t forget about you, I’m tired. I will thank
you personally if I haven’t already. Thank you to all the local boxes that sent
their athletes as well as the athletes from as far away as Minnesota. Thank you
to the athletes for putting their ego’s aside and competing. Ok, I’m going to
bed I’ll say some more tomorrow. Thanks again all and have a great Sunday!