OK when it rains like this I put on the Osbornes. She's pouring now buddy and the Devil Quit Whipping His Wife. The sun is gone
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Good morning from ATX. Currently 54°F and sunny. Our high today may reach 89°F. Nice.
Misplaced our truck keys last week, either Tuesday or Wednesday. Thankfully, we've got a backup set. Probably hit up local Nissan dealer soon if we can't find 'em. I parked the Rogue on back carport yesterday before can run.
Jordan Spieth: He played on UTexas golf team his freshman year back in 2011. They won NCAA championship that season. He a golfer.
I've got a walk, chores and grocery shopping scheduled for later today. Start packing for KY trip.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
Misplaced our truck keys last week, either Tuesday or Wednesday. Thankfully, we've got a backup set. Probably hit up local Nissan dealer soon if we can't find 'em. I parked the Rogue on back carport yesterday before can run.
Jordan Spieth: He played on UTexas golf team his freshman year back in 2011. They won NCAA championship that season. He a golfer.
I've got a walk, chores and grocery shopping scheduled for later today. Start packing for KY trip.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
Dang, that is scary.Bom Dia,
I hope everyone has a great day.
- Belated Happy Birthday.
- Old man ailments and the like
- On Wednesday, my Arrhythmia (Afib and Aflutter) went Bat Crap Crazy in the evening. Heart rate shot to about 175-180 and stay high for almost three hours. Nothing new for me, but it has not hit like that in a while.
- I have a Loop Monitor in my chest, so I would say my electrophysiologist and cardiologist had a good read when they got in to work in the morning.
- The first time that it hurt in a while.
- It seems to be doing better now but still getting double beats a bit.
- It is just a pain in the butt. Well, a bit north of that. But you get the point. lol
- The condition does not scare me; it just takes the wind out of my sails for a bit.
- I got the yard mowed and cleaned up and laundry caught up, and I think once the rain starts, it will be a movie/computer day.
I think you are right on. I saw where he was going 85 miles an hour when he crashed which is probably 40 or 50 miles over the speed limit. He had to be on something. I wonder with all of his back issues if he did not get addicted to opioids.
Good morning D-League. I hope everyone is enjoying Sunday.
Beautiful sunny day here. Off the have lunch with my wife, and buy a basketball to surprise my son. He wears them out, and to his credit, between working, online UK classes and chasing young women hasn’t had time to replace his last one.
I want to encourage all his useful pursuits.
Beautiful sunny day here. Off the have lunch with my wife, and buy a basketball to surprise my son. He wears them out, and to his credit, between working, online UK classes and chasing young women hasn’t had time to replace his last one.
I want to encourage all his useful pursuits.
Attempts at quick starts can really hurt hammies. Be slow to react with the legs.
Morning Legionnaires!
Fishing report: 3rd day this year I was blanked. Unusually cooler so far this year (danged global warming) and I have only caught 3 bass so far. 2 on 1 day and 1 on another (First 2 days I fished). Since then, nothing. Went yesterday and fished 3 different ponds and ran in to an old retired Navy guy who looked a lot like the actor who played Danny Glover's father on Silverado. Talked a lot like him too. He was on his second pond for the day using live minnows for bass and I was using plastics. We discussed the lack of fish caught so far this year and attributed it to the weather. Said he had a 6 person boat he had to get rid of because it was just too much of a hassle at his age and he now only fishes the ponds of Sill. Wants to do some night fishing but does not want to do it alone (wild boar, snakes, Elk, etc...) and ask If someday in the future I would go with him so, I told him I would and we exchanged phone numbers and will go when it warms up a little more.
Going out later this afternoon (4-6pm) to practice with my softball team preparing for D Nationals in OKC on the 23rd-24 April. Going to see if I can at least jog around the bases at 63. Did not play last year because of Covid but played the year before and we won D state so, that qualified us for nationals for last year but, Covid stopped us so they are having those Nationals early this year. Haven't been on the field in 1 1/2 years. Here goes nothing.
What time?Bom dia,
- A gloomy ole day here, weather-wise.
- The daughter (Lexy) asked if she and her best friend from childhood could come and hang out on my back porch for the day. I think they both need to get away and spend the day together away from the distractions of life. They only get to see each other a couple of times a year now.
- I watched Mary grow up, and I have not seen her for several years. So, of course, I agreed.
- I plan to grill them Prime NY Strips, sweet potato, etc. Lexy wants to grill some peaches and have vanilla ice cream.
He's the best there is at getting out of trouble - because he puts himself in so much trouble. Sorta the new Michelson but northpaw.
Yeah, I do more stretching than anyone on the team before practice and game time because I am by far the oldest. We have 2 others who are in their early 50's one in his 40's and the rest 30's or younger. My hitting is deliberate and punchy (unless the outfield moves in). I just get it out of the infield and jog to first. The league allows one pinch runner per inning and most of the time they sub for me.
I agree.
I have tried to think of a reasonable response, and below is the best I have.
Arrhythmia is a medical condition that needs ongoing treatment. I do not mean to diminish the concerns in any way.
For me, it is just something I live with and keep chugging.
I have dealt with this for so long, had many tests and procedures over the years. So, it does not really scare me anymore; I deal with it and complain.
After three cardiac ablations and probably at least one more in my future, I will probably never be shed of this issue.
It is annoying as hell and takes the wind-out-of-my-sails.
It scares anyone who is with me when it hits, which causes me some anxiety, which keeps it from calming down. I get stuck in a loop.
Did I mention that I complain about it? lol
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They were scheduled to arrive at 1 pm. That time has already shifted by at least a half-hour.
So to answer your question, sometime between now and next weekend.
I have faith in religion and in science. Many folks dismiss science without trying to rationalize that the bible was written thousands of years ago and has gone through several translations. On the other hand many people of science dismiss religion as an important cultural need.64°➫ 93° Sunny
It's been sad. I've lost interest in sports and last week when my grandson (12 yrs old) came over all fired up about sports, I could only relate to the past. I was a dud. He was confused and so was I. How do you enlighten without the alienation or depression? I've always told the truth as I see it. Period. I have faith, I have no conflict with science and no interested in further confusion of our youth with the shock and horror consequences of the lies. With no confidence in primate mob behavior based on fallacies to solve the problems at hand. Quite a family dilemma.
The societal pressures of today are stark and everchanging. We are witnessing the forced change in our culture. I will fight it every step of the way.
That is at least his 3rd time. One of them was very famous and the other he just fell asleep at a red light or stop sign. He's not who he pretends to be. Whore mongering drug addict who happens to be good at a game.
My last softball game was when I was 40. Pulled a hamstring.
Sometimes, I feel that way. Reality is that with me still practicing karate it helps keep me limber enough to play. On occasion the past few years I have still stretched a single into a double when the outfielders see that it is an old man who hit the ball and they leisurely track it down. I still have enough thrust to turn on a little speed and get there. I will jog to first as they go after a hit to the gap. If they take their time going after it I will turn the corner at first and hit the nitro (to make sure my heart doesn't fail) and head for second.
You are the Satchel Paige of Oklahoma softball. Back in the 50's we were living in Coconut Grove, FL and Satchel became a member of the minor league, Miami Marlins. This was before they became major league. The team had an easy chair for him next to the dugout and Ole Satch would sit in that thing like he was the King and he was. I enjoyed watching him and at that time in my life I did not know the significance of his presence.
Satchel had a saying "don't look back something might be gaining on you" And so we all press forward at full speed.
The first picture is of the 2015 D State Co-ed Champions in OK. I am on the far right as you look at the picture. The bottom is men's E-State Champions of the same year. I am far right again. The name of the team is Bunch of Ballplayers (BOB) I wanted to change it to "Bunch of Old Bastards" because there were 4 of us 50 or older there. I was 58 then. Don't know where the pictures are for our D state 2019. Try to find later.
Below is the team that placed 4th in C Nationals West out of about 100 teams. There were teams from every where east of the Mississippi there. 3 California teams took the first 3 places. Had a couple of good Hawaii teams in it too. I am far left this time.
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- Good Morning, D-Leagueanites and Lurkers.
- Everyone is preparing to watch the last Flight of the Masters. I hope than an American will pull it out.
- Tiger Woods was just driving too damned fast. Pretty easy to figure that out. Dumbassery on his part,
- 3 mugs of Dark Magic down the hatch. That is all for today for me.
- Lola by my side as always.
- She did her numbers right on cue this morning.
- Very nice day going. Not a cloud.
- Have not spotted any White Tails yet today.
- Sitting on my rearend as always.
- As you were.
- Carry on.
- Take care.
- Happy Birthdays and Anniversaries.
- Get well soon.
I guess I just have to accept the fact I live in an area invaded by deer or rather I invaded an area where deer live. They were probably here long before men built houses in their habitat. So what they do is what they do.
In any event there are certain things I can not do and live here. One I can not grow hibiscus plants. They ate my last one last night. It was a beauty. So I guess I will have to accept that fact and if I want a hibiscus I must plant it in a big pot and bring it inside the screened area. I would rather have it in the ground but to do so I have to build a fence. So forget that. I put every kind of repellent on the market around the plant to no avail.
When you live on a lake that backs up to a wildlife preserve you are going to get critters. At least the deer won't attack me. Some things out of that swamp will.
In any event there are certain things I can not do and live here. One I can not grow hibiscus plants. They ate my last one last night. It was a beauty. So I guess I will have to accept that fact and if I want a hibiscus I must plant it in a big pot and bring it inside the screened area. I would rather have it in the ground but to do so I have to build a fence. So forget that. I put every kind of repellent on the market around the plant to no avail.
When you live on a lake that backs up to a wildlife preserve you are going to get critters. At least the deer won't attack me. Some things out of that swamp will.
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All you need is a ten foot fence around your darned hibiscus, I suggest chain link. Then the deer will not get it.
Each time I see where the deer ate some of my plants I think of THE YEARLING. Daddy warned it would happenAll you need is a ten foot fence around your darned hibiscus, I suggest chain link. Then the deer will not get it.
Very nice analogy. I love my Barbershop. The Mayor and Congressman were regular customers. An autographed photo of Floyd on the shelf.
I remember running/jogging..........those were the days........
One big dude, or is that dudette?
In high school I ran the 440 (back when it was yards instead of meters). I hated it; however, I was really good at it.
Rode the UP from Chicago to LA & back when I was three. What do I remember? The terminals.
FWIW, 440 yards = 402m - two steps longer. Me, I never could run.
Morning Legionnaires!
Fishing report: 3rd day this year I was blanked. Unusually cooler so far this year (danged global warming) and I have only caught 3 bass so far. 2 on 1 day and 1 on another (First 2 days I fished). Since then, nothing. Went yesterday and fished 3 different ponds and ran in to an old retired Navy guy who looked a lot like the actor who played Danny Glover's father on Silverado. Talked a lot like him too. He was on his second pond for the day using live minnows for bass and I was using plastics. We discussed the lack of fish caught so far this year and attributed it to the weather. Said he had a 6 person boat he had to get rid of because it was just too much of a hassle at his age and he now only fishes the ponds of Sill. Wants to do some night fishing but does not want to do it alone (wild boar, snakes, Elk, etc...) and ask If someday in the future I would go with him so, I told him I would and we exchanged phone numbers and will go when it warms up a little more.
Going out later this afternoon (4-6pm) to practice with my softball team preparing for D Nationals in OKC on the 23rd-24 April. Going to see if I can at least jog around the bases at 63. Did not play last year because of Covid but played the year before and we won D state so, that qualified us for nationals for last year but, Covid stopped us so they are having those Nationals early this year. Haven't been on the field in 1 1/2 years. Here goes nothing.
Sounds great! The last ball I played was for my church team. I coached it but put myself in the lineup for two games as we were playing a couple decent teams. Our players were willing but had no skills. I got in the best shape I could in a couple weeks practice. Still had my eye and reflexes but had no power. I wanted to temper the other teams "Big shots" and bust a couple for old times sake. No power at all, where I used to savage opposing teams. I was a shell of myself as far as ball goes. I went 9 for 9 the two games but in warming up I tried to up my swing to the old times and would have hurt something trying to take anything yard. Oh well, nine for nine was satisfying. Even legged out a couple doubles.
Had a great day today. The wife, Grandson, and I went to our church. We came home and the Grandson, me, and my wife took off walking. Came back home, the wife left us and me and Josh hit the road in his car. The Booger is steering some now but as long as I can keep in range I can take over with the remote. Just got back in about 30 minutes ago. Whew but it was fun.
My Darling is barbecuing some Mackerel.
Oh, may all your days have been as fruitful as mine has or more. God Bless you all.
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Would that be "Little shots" that keep on shooting?
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Been there, done that. Those are good but I pull out some of the worst ingredients so I can eat more...😏
This isn't far from where I may be. No faith in religion per se, but definitely in God. No faith in scientists per se, but understand science. I don't see science and God in conflict. How could the system created be at odds with the creator of the system?
These pressures are everpresent but have never met with a softer and more pliable generation, and yet a generation hardened against individual strength and purpose. If we as a generation survive, we have a fight on our hands
Most of the time. I saw a couple using their perceived "great" talent smacking around some pedestrian ball players. My intent was to widen their horizons. Some doing well quit at that point. I attempt bringing the greatness out if it is there. The spirit is willing but the old flesh was weak. I had enough left to be able to get some to keep pushing harder.
I will have to lead in other areas now...
And, it doesn't have to be that way is what is most saddening. All glory to God...
Anyone ever watch these aincestry dot com commercials and wonder if some snopes-like jokes are the ones sending back the results and drinking mad dog while laughing their assets off thinking about the people reading them?
I have seen quite of few of these boys around the house this spring. They are welcome but not as pets as some like to do with them. They keep the rodent population down around here so like I say, they are welcome.
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