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Got into a discussion with some other not-young men at work about the MLB game next summer on the 'Field of Dreams" in Iowa between the Yankees and White Sox. Who wouldn't love to be there for that?
The movie, of course, has the classic ending scene. Every guy in our conversation admitted to at least some degree of choking up during it, me included. Can't say why exactly, aside from that universal and complicated relationship between father and son that begins with love, generally includes conflict and some form of estrangement in adolescence, then eventually reconciliation if you are lucky. Anyway, a shamelessly manipulative but effective piece of movie making...
The movie, of course, has the classic ending scene. Every guy in our conversation admitted to at least some degree of choking up during it, me included. Can't say why exactly, aside from that universal and complicated relationship between father and son that begins with love, generally includes conflict and some form of estrangement in adolescence, then eventually reconciliation if you are lucky. Anyway, a shamelessly manipulative but effective piece of movie making...
Great movie. We were naming our top 10 baseball movies the other day, and everyone had FOD in their list. I also love Major League, and Sandlot. Guess my favorite may be Moneyball, but not by much of a margin. I could be persuaded to another. Lots to choose from.
I bet everyone here knew the music to sing that song to.
I have no idea what our electricity bill is unless it's extremely low for some reason. She writes the check for that kind of stuff and I would like to say that I'm interested, but I'm not. It's 68° in here right now and I'm not going to question how it got there.
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That's not me . . . she's why I drove into that water hazard.
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Way down yonder.
Pyramid of cans in the pale moonlight.
This movie was a staple for midnight movies across the country. All the rituals were fun, i.e. throwing rice. Great music too!
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Hey to all. Got a text from railroad's wife today and Monday he came through the second part of back surgery. She said he did well and would stay a few days for some rehab. FCC.
Wonderful news! The RR family must be so relieved.
Speaking of midnight movie staples, this one was so bad that it was good.
Good morning from ATX. Currently 78°F. Streak is over. Austin may not see triple digits today. Some beautiful rain fell late yesterday afternoon.
Flight leaves at 9:30 am this morning.
We'll check back later. Behave.
Flight leaves at 9:30 am this morning.
We'll check back later. Behave.
Good Morning D
Thanks for the heads up. Tell her that we're all pulling for him to get back as soon as possible.
I'm a goin to the state fair today! Good friend has tickets for us to get in and a parking pass as well. I'm saying that "free" is a fair fair fare.
It was my idea to go on opening day. I told him that the food would be freshest that day and that the people wouldn't be pissed off like they'll be after this weekend. Most kids will be in school where they belong.
Dad and I went last year on senior citizens day and he was the first to say that we wouldn't do that again. Of course, he turned out to be right but not for the right reason. Senior day might be the busiest day of all and we had a hard time getting around.
It was my idea to go on opening day. I told him that the food would be freshest that day and that the people wouldn't be pissed off like they'll be after this weekend. Most kids will be in school where they belong.
Dad and I went last year on senior citizens day and he was the first to say that we wouldn't do that again. Of course, he turned out to be right but not for the right reason. Senior day might be the busiest day of all and we had a hard time getting around.
Morning D. Salutations from the shanty.
More coffee....................................................................
More coffee....................................................................
Safe travels Austin.Good morning from ATX. Currently 78°F. Streak is over. Austin may not see triple digits today. Some beautiful rain fell late yesterday afternoon.
Flight leaves at 9:30 am this morning.
We'll check back later. Behave.
It is 67.6°F and sunny. The guys got half of my fence painted yesterday. Hopefully the second half today. It looks a lot better.
It is good to see that things went well for railroad cat. Someone needs to take him a lap top and let him type.
That criminal in Philadelphia is a lucky man.
Good morning D-League
Our temperature is 77° and the high will be 83° with a 60% chance of rain. Looking out of the window we will get a little now. The area is still on flood watch. That will stir up the gators and snakes.
So thankful for the good news on railroad cat and Austin fly safe. Trust all have a good, productive day or just get some rest.
Our temperature is 77° and the high will be 83° with a 60% chance of rain. Looking out of the window we will get a little now. The area is still on flood watch. That will stir up the gators and snakes.
So thankful for the good news on railroad cat and Austin fly safe. Trust all have a good, productive day or just get some rest.
Hey there D-Leaguers,
It's been a while since I've been on here, but as football season approaches, I hope to visit and check in more often.
Currently, it's a more pleasant mid-70's headed for 90 later today. Still hot, but not as bad as this past Monday and Tuesday, when it hit 100 degrees here in the Chattanooga TN area, with the oppressive humidity, the index was up around 107-110. A cold front and some nasty, severe storms cooled us off a bit for today. The lightning during the storms Tuesday night was amazing.
Anyway, football must be around the corner, but I've been enjoying MLB baseball so much (especially the Atlanta Braves young superstars) that I haven't really been following the football happenings much. From what I've seen though, I believe that UK can have another good season, capped off with one of the Florida bowl games.
Have a good one.
It's been a while since I've been on here, but as football season approaches, I hope to visit and check in more often.
Currently, it's a more pleasant mid-70's headed for 90 later today. Still hot, but not as bad as this past Monday and Tuesday, when it hit 100 degrees here in the Chattanooga TN area, with the oppressive humidity, the index was up around 107-110. A cold front and some nasty, severe storms cooled us off a bit for today. The lightning during the storms Tuesday night was amazing.
Anyway, football must be around the corner, but I've been enjoying MLB baseball so much (especially the Atlanta Braves young superstars) that I haven't really been following the football happenings much. From what I've seen though, I believe that UK can have another good season, capped off with one of the Florida bowl games.
Have a good one.
I keep my thermostat on 74 and my AC unit still runs constantly; it will run from 10:00 through 10:00 PM without cycling on/off. Probably will be like this until early October. I tell my wife that she better not touch that thermostat or else I'll cut her fingers off. Thankfully, she obeys me. My AC unit would explode if we set it lower than 70 and my electric bill would send me over the edge.
I love the idea of having a game out there in Iowa at the movie location. Can't wait to see it!!
First day of school was yesterday. If those kids I saw standing at the bus stop were anything like me, then they were miserable. My least favorite day of the year. Maybe kids are different these days.
Welcome back. welcome back, welcome back, welcome back.
Good morning D.
I'm deep into a three-week run of productivity and fun, that alas, must end soon. Week One: Meddlesome boss on vacation. Week Two: I was on vacation. Week Three: Meddlesome boss in NYC for meetings.
I've gotten about double done during that span, even with a week off. But this morning the counter-productive micromanaging from up the food chain has re-commenced via emails, and Monday it'll be a full blown fluster-cuck.
How did a good guy as accomplished and capable as MD get in such a situation, you ask? I needed to make a move from a failing industry a few years back, just as my need for cash to put two kids through expensive colleges loomed large. So I took the best paying gig I could get, knowing I'd have to put up with a lot of nonsense. That compromise looked better on paper. But one kid has graduated and the other is halfway through UK at out-of-state rates.
Anyway, hail to all the retirees here. Looking forward to my turn.
I'm deep into a three-week run of productivity and fun, that alas, must end soon. Week One: Meddlesome boss on vacation. Week Two: I was on vacation. Week Three: Meddlesome boss in NYC for meetings.
I've gotten about double done during that span, even with a week off. But this morning the counter-productive micromanaging from up the food chain has re-commenced via emails, and Monday it'll be a full blown fluster-cuck.
How did a good guy as accomplished and capable as MD get in such a situation, you ask? I needed to make a move from a failing industry a few years back, just as my need for cash to put two kids through expensive colleges loomed large. So I took the best paying gig I could get, knowing I'd have to put up with a lot of nonsense. That compromise looked better on paper. But one kid has graduated and the other is halfway through UK at out-of-state rates.
Anyway, hail to all the retirees here. Looking forward to my turn.
Hello from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA). Flight delayed 40 minutes because of weather in Orlando. Depart at 10:15 AM CST.
Life is good.
Life is good.
My mother had one of these and my wife still sprinkles her ironing.
If you think about it, going to school ought to be the best, most fun part of your life. If you put the least effort into learning, the school work ought to be a piece of cake. Do they have study halls any more? I knocked my homework out in mere minutes in study hall and never ever took a school book home. You are surrounded by countless potential friends all day long. I coasted through my teen years without ary hint of drama. So did just about everyone else I knew. All you hear about today is kids with their drama.
Hehehe Chortle, chortle, chortle.
My mom slung water off of her fingertips.My mother had one of these and my wife still sprinkles her ironing.
That is about how I did it too. I didn't study hard. Ever.
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