We've never used the turf in this kind of weather before, but I suppose that's why they got it. Not many teams are practicing today. This will help us out down the road.

It's a great bunch of kids with some great hearts. That's why I'm doing this. They've taught me so much. Sure they give me a few gray hairs and probably some heartburn, but they also keep me young inside.

I certainly want the kids to be the best they can, but if we don't win all the games, it's not that big of a deal any more. I'm equally concerned now with making sure these girls develop into wonderful members of the community.

Weather permitting, tomorrow the light will be turned on.

Take long walks in stormy weather or through deep snows in the fields andwoods, if you would keep your spirits up. Deal with brute nature. Be coldand hungry and weary.

There have been some down days (during which patrols were not conducted) because of weather and other reasons, but we are still patrolling the no-fly zones, particularly in the south, aggressively.