The Day After Surgery ::

Attractive, no? For a lot of years my eyelids have been sagging affecting my peripheral vision, especially in the afternoon and evening when I was tired. I tried to get insurance to cover this about 10 or 11 years ago and they wouldn't, but the condition had gotten worse in the past couple of years so I finally went back to the plastic surgeon and the insurance covered it this time. The photograph is from the day after the surgery which was on September 14. Actually I looked much worse the next day after I shot this self portrait.



I have always healed easily and well and this was no exception. As it turns out this was the only surgery I've ever had other than having my tonsils out when I was 4 or 5. I really wish I could have had this done much sooner because I can really tell a difference in my vision! Let me also say that I had absolutely no pain at any time which has surprised everyone. I even expected that having the stitches out would be painful, but other than some mile stinging there was no pain. I generally experience more pain when I give blood than I ever did during or after this surgery.

Another Football Game Event ::

From Johnny Deal:

CHS Alumni:

This is the 115th year of Camden Football. To celebrate this milestone, the Camden Bulldog Club invites all former players and cheerleaders to join the current team in their "Walk of Champions" at Zemp Stadium on this Friday night, October 2, before the game. The Walk of Champions takes place after the pre-game warm ups. Former players and cheerleaders need to be at the field and in front of the concession stand by 6:45.

Camden plays Crestwood High on Friday night in an important region game. Please plan to attend and show your support by participating in the Walk of Champions as a former player/cheerleader and/or attending the game as a loyal supporter of Camden football. Kickoff is at 7:30.

For more information go to www.camdenbulldogs.com


GO DOGS!

I wish I could make it, but I'll probably be in Camden a couple of weeks after this sometime around the middle of October.

Bulldogs Win Again ::

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Andrew Jackson-23

Bulldogs Fall ::

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Lugoff-Elgin-24

Ouch!

Camden High Football News ::

I got this from Johnny Deal this morning and it looks like it would be an interesting event:

“TAILGATE TIME” at HOMECOMING GAME



The Bulldog Club will host “Tailgate Time” again this year on Friday, September 25th

at the Homecoming Game when the Bulldogs play Andrew Jackson.



Music by DJs David Brown and Jerry Taylor will begin at 6:00 in the reserved parking area. Fans who do not have reserved parking should park in the general parking area and walk over to the reserved area.



“ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL”



This is the 115th year of Camden Football. To celebrate this milestone, the Camden Bulldog Club invites all former players and cheerleaders to join the current team on the field in their “walk of champions” at the October 2nd game vs. Crestwood. Former players and cheerleaders will be recognized by decades.



The “Walk of Champions” takes place after the pre-game warm-ups so arrive early and join your teammates at the end zone near the concessions stand by 6:45 pm. Kickoff is at 7:30.



PS. This is the Camden/L-E football game week. Don’t forget about the United “Weigh” campaign. Proceeds from all fundraising this week will be donated to the United Way of Kershaw County.

Bulldog Football ::

Sept. 11 was an off night so no score to report this morning. Next Friday night vs Lugoff-Elgin.

Clemson vs. Ga Tech ::

Getting ready to start. Let's see how the Tigers manage to throw this one away! They continually disappoint me in the big games.

ISS And Space Shuttle Sighting Opportunity ::

The best sighting opportunity for Camden and Columbia will be Monday, Sept 7, at 8:50 pm and the sighting will last for 5 minutes. This should be especially bright since the shuttle is docked with the space station.

They will approach from 10 degrees above the West Southwest horizon and reach a maximum elevation of 42 degrees so they will pass almost directly overhead. They will depart to 10 degrees over the North Northeast horizon.

Those in other parts of the country can check the schedule in your area at NASA's Human Spaceflight web site.

Here in Huntsville they will pass almost directly overhead. I'm glad I double checked the information because I had almost posted the information for Huntsville.

Looking at the schedule once again I see another good opportunity for Camden and Columbia Sunday evening, the 6th, at 8:25pm. Once again a 5 minute duration with a maximum elevation of 36 degrees. ISS and Discovery will approach from 11 degrees above the South Southwest horizon and depart at 13 degrees above the East Northeast horizon.

Bulldogs On A Roll? ::

Friday night score:

Camden High 16
West Florence 7