Phoebe y Crawford

Los doce dias de octubre 2025

Here we go again with a whirlwind month of October. The constant for me in October is lots of soccer with interval miles on field turf. Then we add in the birthday of the Belle. Sprinkle in the end of boating season and river bonding during dock removal. Reflect our family impact on the fight against ALS. Finish it up with one last celebration of friends over some cider, wine and a fire.

Soccer season is in full swing- Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat, Eat, Sleep, Ref, Repeat. I’ve had the joy of running in games at the two of the three widest pitches in the WPIAL. As an independent contractor I’ve also departed district 7 a few times to get a broader picture of scholastic futbol. I’m learning the difference between running on slit film turf vs monofilament turf. While the rubber pellets may be contained better in the slit film turf. Personally I’ve noticed a little extra soreness in my legs the next day whether I wear turf or flat shoes.

View of a calm lake surrounded by lush, green hills under a partly cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a sports field with colorful markers indicating various positions, accompanied by the text 'Only in the commonwealth.'
Monofilament, good maintenance
A smiling person wearing a colorful soccer jersey with the logo of Columbus Crew, standing in a gym or fitness facility.
A top-down view of a sports field with various colored markers indicating positions on the referee map.
Sprint Turf Mono
A referee map displaying a soccer field with various markers indicating positions, overlaid on a satellite image of the area.
Slit Film Unknow manufacturer
Close-up of a soccer referee wearing a yellow jersey and glasses, smiling under stadium lights.
Aerial view of a sports field with colored markers indicating positions or activities, featuring green, yellow, red, and purple dots on a football field.
A referee map displayed on a mobile device showing a soccer field with color-coded markers indicating player positions and movements.
Widest Pitch in WPIAL – mono
A satellite view of a soccer field displaying a referee map with colored dots indicating player positions and movements during a game.
Astroturf Mono- not sure of maintenance
A digital map showing a soccer field with multiple markers indicating referee positions, with a satellite view.
A digital map of a sports field, labeled 'Armstrong', showing various green markers and layout details, viewed in satellite mode.
Astroturf Mono- some maint
Aerial view of a sports field displaying a referee map with colorful markers indicating various positions or actions, set against a background of a running track.
Mono, Astroturf- 2nd Widest Pitch- very cusioned- good maint- Broken Stadium Light Pole 2025
Map view of a soccer field displaying numerous colored markers indicating positions or actions on the field, with a mix of green, yellow, and red markers.
Brand new slit film turf. It was less than 30 days old. The game was played during the 2nd rain since installation.
Screenshot of a fitness tracking app showing daily summary, including flights climbed and various workouts such as outdoor runs and strength training.
A smiling person wearing a blue patterned shirt with an illustration on the chest, in a gym setting with workout equipment in the background.
Close-up of a rowing machine display showing workout metrics such as time, distance, and pace, with a reflection of a person in a mirror in a gym environment.
A printed schedule for soccer matches, displaying team names, match times, and scores for various games on October 8, 2025.

Family time is always a little bit of fun and a little bit stressful. It does reinforce that life is precious and we should soak up those moments. There was some unplanned family time in Morgantown. We had a little Arrigo family bonding. We also discussed the current American view on healthcare and public health. There was even a PSO- Pops Concert playing the music of the American big bands and songwriters.

A man and a woman smiling at the camera while sitting at an outdoor table, with food and drinks in front of them, surrounded by a casual autumn atmosphere.
A cheerful group of three individuals, posing for a selfie outdoors with a scenic backdrop of trees and a clear blue sky.
Two people smiling on a balcony with a natural landscape in the background.
A smiling man in a pink hoodie, a woman in a dark shirt with a graphic design, and an older man with glasses, posing together outdoors with trees in the background.
A man and a woman standing together outdoors, with a scenic view of trees in the background. The man is wearing a pink hoodie with a soccer logo, while the woman is in a dark top with a colorful graphic and a long tie-dye skirt.
A young child in a black costume smiles and dances near a woman wearing a festive sweater with pumpkins, outside a building with decorations and pumpkins.
A golden retriever sitting by a calm lake, surrounded by trees in autumn colors.
A young child sitting in a small chair holding a stuffed animal, with a dog lying on the floor nearby in a cozy indoor setting.
View from inside a car showing the back of a white vehicle in front, with traffic lights and a sign for 'Allegheny' visible ahead.
View of a red brick building with multiple windows and a sign, featuring a person holding a sign that says 'LOVE!' by the roadside.
A family selfie featuring three individuals smiling outdoors, with trees and a building in the background.
A smiling group selfie of three people, with a backdrop of trees and a brick building, capturing a moment of family togetherness.
Three people smiling for a selfie outdoors, with a background of green trees and a brick building.
A scenic view of a river winding through hills, with mist hovering over the water and lush greenery on the banks.
A person wearing sunglasses stands in a parking lot with cars in the background and a stadium sign visible under a clear blue sky.
A view of Milan Puskar Stadium on a clear sunny day, with parked cars in the foreground and a blue sky.
A boy wearing a plaid shirt and hat kneels beside a dog, surrounded by playful puppies in an illustrated setting.
A golden retriever sleeping comfortably on a purple pillow on a green couch.
Two dogs standing together in a park area with green foliage in the background.
A group of people enjoying a boat ride on a calm lake, with green hills in the background. There are five adults and a child, some wearing sunglasses, and one person is taking a selfie.
Three people smiling together in a theater setting, sitting in red seats with a crowd in the background.
A group of three people smiling for a selfie in a theater setting, with red seats and a crowd in the background.
Interior view of a concert hall with purple lighting, featuring a stage set-up and empty orchestra seating.
Two dogs sitting on grassy shore, overlooking a calm river with a scenic landscape in the background.
A woman with curly hair and sunglasses holds a smiling toddler in a pink dress with colorful dots, outdoors under a wooden shelter with a blue sky and trees in the background.
A woman wearing sunglasses is holding a smiling little girl in a pink dress with colorful dots. They are outdoors with a blue sky and trees in the background.
A woman with curly hair and sunglasses holding a young girl in a polka-dotted dress, both gazing at each other under a clear blue sky.

Healthcare in the United States can be amazing–if you are insured and can navigate how it actually works. Boat rides in October are always an added bonus. So is going to C-bus for a birthday party. If only we had time for another brunch at Hangry City.

A soccer game in progress at night, with players on the field near the goalpost, showing action and excitement.

We had some video review and reflection for one of my games. Sometimes we can even wear black. https://fcarmstrong.blog/2025/10/01/ref-life-reflection-and-video-review-using-hudl/

A view of a street scene with a person holding a sign that says 'LOVE! I CAME YOU' on one side and vehicles passing by on the road.

The Street Corner Preacherman is back on the corner at the Citizens Bridge in Kittanning. This week he is daring the drivers to Love. If you know the movie history of this bridge, this seems to be another sign of the apocalypse. If you’ve not seen Richard Gere in Mothman Prophecies, go watch it. Then we can discuss what you think of this fill in for Point Pleasant, WV.

A serene landscape featuring a river reflecting a forested hillside adorned with autumn foliage and mist.
Scenic view of a calm river surrounded by autumn-colored hills and misty clouds in the sky.
A scenic view of a road lined with trees displaying autumn colors, including a vibrant red tree, with a calm body of water and mist in the background.
A scenic view of a calm lake surrounded by trees with autumn foliage and morning fog hovering over the water.
A dog on a leash walking along a quiet road surrounded by trees and a misty landscape.
A person walking a dog along a road lined with trees, with fog in the background.

Nothing beats a good Hooter’s birthday song.

Speaking of birthdays, guess who turned 4 this month.

A golden retriever sitting near a tranquil river, with colorful autumn foliage in the background.
A golden retriever mix dog sitting on grass by a tranquil river, with trees and a hill in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Two dogs in life jackets enjoying a sunlit boat ride on a river surrounded by greenery.

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Phoebe and Crawford are two Bridge to Home rescue dogs living their best life together in Aspinwall. They get out daily in nature, take their humans for walks and coffee. Peloton and Place is Crawford’s training game. When we are not sleeping on a couch, we are chasing squirrels and birds in our backyard.

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