Mike Edwards
Mike Edwards
came closer family jim neat nice reason situation tracy
Obviously, Jim Tracy is a big reason why I came here. But I also thought it would be nice to get closer to home. I thought it would be pretty neat if I could get in a situation where my family and friends could come and see me play.
bench coming definitely earlier happened happy playing role sure whatever
It happened a little earlier than I expected. I'm definitely happy to be back. I'm sure I'll be used in the same role as before, coming off the bench and playing the infield and outfield, whatever they need.
attempting landscape nice projects
Landscape projects are expensiveespecially if you'd like to do a nice landscape like they are attempting to do all over campus.
aware believe disposal facility filing iowa lawsuit left met open reason state talking tried vehicle willing within
We had to try to do something to get their (BNSF's) attention, ... Filing a lawsuit was about the only vehicle left at our disposal to utilize. We tried talking and met with them and (had) Gov. Vilsack here, and I believe they were well aware that the state of Iowa was willing to do anything within reason to try to keep that facility (West Burlington shops) open and operating. It was to no avail.
body hit knee leg moved pulling tried weight
My body moved around with all my weight and my whole leg to the knee was actually under the train. I tried pulling it out, all I could really get our before it hit was up to my toes.
adequate amount box generate local luxury revenue tool
Local governments don't have the luxury to take a significant revenue tool out of their tool box without adequate subsidies to generate the same amount of local dollars.
difficult entrance fences instead students using walk
There are inconveniences with the fences up. Things will be difficult and students will have to walk around to the entrance instead of using the shortcut.
severe
We've dodged a bullet. It's not as severe as it has been in the past.
growth patent property steady
We have also experienced steady growth in intellectual property and patent activities.
functions slide sorts student
We do functions for all sorts of student organizations because of the slide and sunning patio.
ask emergency federal fema management state
We've also requested that the state ask FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) to participate as well.
bleeding harm hopefully
Hopefully the state's done bleeding us, ... There's still some things out there that can potentially harm us.
chris kids member
Chris is a member of our family, and my kids know him as their uncle.
almost build final forward happy hopefully move performance qualified ran rounds since three
Going rounds is what it takes. It's been almost three years since we went to a final round. We ran good, qualified good, we're just happy about everything. Hopefully we can build on our performance and move forward from here.