Now that is a another good day B.....Excellent stuff other than not water the lawn, but you were distracted....So you get a free pass on that one...
About the jobs....Honestly B, cold calling isn't much better than just emailing resumes. People looking for jobs face to face is much better. While I know that is a bit more difficult in your situation, it is a better solution. Think about it in DB sense....saying you are going to change is not as good as changing without telling anybody. If you show up face to face....The employer might not have a job, might turn you away, but they KNOW that you are hungry for work. I have gone on job interviews like that and got called from a different employer....because while the interviewer didn't have job, they noticed my hunger and knew somebody else who needed an employee.
An hour isn't bad....that is definitely commutable. As for the football, just make sure you are covered in case you get hurt. I love sports, but as long as you are covered if a real injury occurs (blown out knee etc). While I whole heartedly support your ambition on playing you are a dad and have to be aware that the responsibilities of daddyhood are more important.