It was the summer of my freshman year of high school and I was in Jackson, Michigan at a YMCA camp for Marching Band. I was a little nervous because you hear rumors of things that had been done in the past in terms of hazing and all, but none of that really was a problem in the end. What I remember best is the 2 flute staff sitting on the sideline during our field rehearsls. It was probably 90-95 degrees out and we were all sweating our butts off, and these 2 girls come out in next-to-nothing bikinis. One of them was representing the american flag making most guys in the band want to salute. Well, the reason I said probably 90-95 degrees out is because once they came out, I don't really remember much else about that camp.

Once I went a date with someone named Shannon. I told myself that I was going to be more bold than in previous dates. So, on the way into the movie theatre, I grabbed her hand.

I could tell that she didn't like it because she suggested instead that I give her a piggy back ride. So I did. Awkward.

Nothing ever came of that date. Thank God :)

I remember back when I was the first one to drive and I could drive to Dan and Dave's house by myself for the first time. We used to all be in my mom's 1991 Blazer which I called the Tijuana Taxi. One time we were driving down the road that Waterford Mott is on.

At the intersection where there is a gas station and an ice cream store we were stopped and someone wanted to turn right out of the gas station. I think I was blocking them or something.

Anyway, Kevin or Dave gave the driver the middle finger, unbeknownst to me. I turned right and got stopped at the next traffic light. I had the windows rolled down and I was off in my own world listening to Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass.

Just before I turned left there was much excitement in the car. They told me that the guy pulled up behind me and got out of his car. He walked up to my car and yelled at Dave and Kevin through the open window. Somehow, I was unaware of the whole thing!

One time I was biking past Kim and Lorne Deacon's house.  Lorne was in front of the house and he waved "Hi".  I waved back at him and then fell off my bike.

I got some good scrapes and a hefty chunk of embarrasement.

Lorne Deacon, Todd Bauer and I went on a bike ride to Waterford.  We were right next to the old movie theatre where Motor City Guitar is now.  We were on our way back when Lorne decided to pass Todd and then come around and pass me.  While passing me, he knocked my handle bars and I came tumbling down.

This accident was a bit more gory than "Noel's bike accident Part 1".  I also did a good deal of swearing.  My dad drove up to get me in the Suburban.  Lorne felt really bad about it.  I just think it is funny that Lorne was involved in both of my bike accidents.