Saturday was the much anticipated Southwest Michigan Classic at Allegan. The chart for the 125 pound weight class was shaping up to have the top 3 placers from Division 2 119 lbs State Finals from March. Steve started out his first match pinning his oppenent in 1:32. Steve’s second match was a mirror of the first, with Steve pinning his opponent. The semi-final match was the same as the first 2, with Steve pinning his opponent.

The championship match was a re-match of the State finals, between #3 ranked (D3) Steve, and #2 ranked (D2) Andrew Stepanovich from Forest Hills Northern. Steve came through and beat Andrew. The final score was 6-3.

However, every morning when I can wake up and see the view out back, it makes it worth it. Yesterday, I woke up to 6 inches of new snow, and by the time it was done today, we had 11 inches of snow. Most of it melted throughout the day today, but it’s not over by a long shot. Not to worry, since they are calling for significant snow for Thursday and Friday.

Where I live it’s not uncommon to get a foot or more of snow at one time. We are close enough to the lake to experience “Lake Effect” snow. Lake effect snow is when cold winds blow over the lake picking up moisture, and then depositing it inland. We average about 100 inches of snow a year.

I’ll see the yard in the spring….