D-League

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning D-League. Back in the office. Not optimum but not torture so far. We even got a free lunch yesterday. And no mask madness inside the building, though I have to carry one to half-wear on the subway.

I note another TV journalist - this one with Fox - killed in the Ukraine yesterday. Getting 'fluid' over there, as my Croatian driver used to say driving around Bosnia. I didn't know either of the two killed so far, but heard from a buddy who was a print journalist for USA Today, then became a producer for CBS, who knew them both, and considered them solid guys.

That friend is still dealing with the aftermath of being with Marines on patrol in Iraq in 2007 when an IED went off. A couple Marines killed, and my buddy has nearly 100 percent hearing loss still, and has never regained his balance totally from inner ear damage. So wish those guys well over there. I can tell you most of them -- even the ones working for news organizations that at the top are totally biased -- are just guys who love the job and are pursuing it where it takes them.

Its the eve of the tournament. Way past the moment when I can look at things objectively. But I do feel the Cats will recapture their shooting touch and get on a little roll this week. We'll see.

 

[warrior-cat]

The ONLY thing I liked about the masks was when waiters and waitresses wore them. Sure did make me feel better about eating the food the way some of them carried on talking over my food when it was served. jmusao

Yeah, and it made the ugly ones look better too.

 

[warrior-cat]

I always loved watching Fred and Esther go at it. Another complication that will have you rolling are the Al Bundy insults

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I practically watch Al Bundy clips daily. Roll around YouTube to find them. My favorite of that one is when Peg comes in the door and says: "Did you miss me Al" his response: "With every shot so far". I have a similar response when people ask me that. I usually say. " I wouldn't miss you, I'm a good shot. Just have not had the opportunity."

 

[BBUK]

Yeah, and it made the ugly ones look better too.

That too, man, you are just too round-about when typing. Geez, type what you mean for once!!!

😅

 

[vhcat70]

Senate passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent in 2023. If it becomes law, we would not change clocks twice a year.

www.usatoday.com

I really don't like the idea of the sun not coming up till 9 a.m. Nov-Jan. Bad for kids imo.

 

[bertfan31]

Sounds like you are channeling you innermost Happy Gilmore... Watch out for Bob...

I'll give Bob his distance, he's a mean ole dude if you get him riled up.

Good morning! I thought I might play golf today but it's not looking like it right now. No worries, the season is young.

I filled out 2 brackets last night and will do 2 more today. The first one is my favorite. I have 4 SEC teams in the final 4 with UK winning it all.

Need to get the oil changed in my truck. Today would be a good day for that. Need to go ahead and put Spring air in my tires too. Most of the air in them now is Fall air from last year.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Exactly 30 years ago today - March 1992. I had gone back to Iraq to report on the situation one year AFTER Desert Storm. This beautiful golden-domed mosque, the Al-Askiri Mosque in Samarra, was more than a thousand years old. In 2006, during the latter Iraq War, insurgents blew it to rubble.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

I really don't like the idea of the sun not coming up till 9 a.m. Nov-Jan. Bad for kids imo.

Now what is really bad is I finally got a clock by my bed that has the button on it that you hit it and it switches between the two. Now my investment is shot!

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

I'll give Bob his distance, he's a mean ole dude if you get him riled up.

Good morning! I thought I might play golf today but it's not looking like it right now. No worries, the season is young.

I filled out 2 brackets last night and will do 2 more today. The first one is my favorite. I have 4 SEC teams in the final 4 with UK winning it all.

Need to get the oil changed in my truck. Today would be a good day for that. Need to go ahead and put Spring air in my tires too. Most of the air in them now is Fall air from last year.

See you soon.

You stop doing the other chores. We have meat to cook!

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Exactly 30 years ago today - March 1992. I had gone back to Iraq to report on the situation one year AFTER Desert Storm. This beautiful golden-domed mosque, the Al-Askiri Mosque in Samarra, was more than a thousand years old. In 2006, during the latter Iraq War, insurgents blew it to rubble.

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The fight between sects of Islam is intense.

Mo's grandkids had major disagreements.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

The fight between sects of Islam is intense.

Mo's grandkids had major disagreements.

Yeah, that was the great miscalculation by the Bush administration -- that with Iran pouring weapons into the hands of the majority Shia who'd been kept under Saddam's thumb using incredible brutality -- and with the Sunni facing the loss of generations of status as the minority sect who, under Saddam, dominated political, social and cultural life - and with the groups absolutely hating each other, America had any chance to keep that place from becoming a bloodbath for nearly a decade.

By 9/11 I'd been to Iraq a half dozen times, and had gotten to know a lot of people there. I felt in my bones what was going to happen when we toppled Saddam. But no one was listening to the likes of me .

 

[berniecarbo]

Exactly 30 years ago today - March 1992. I had gone back to Iraq to report on the situation one year AFTER Desert Storm. This beautiful golden-domed mosque, the Al-Askiri Mosque in Samarra, was more than a thousand years old. In 2006, during the latter Iraq War, insurgents blew it to rubble.

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The street scene reminds me of Izmir, Turkey almost 60 years ago, except it was mostly horse and buggy with a few cars. I also noticed the 7UP sign. We went way up into the Taurus mountains. One village we went through had no electricity, but they had a Coca Cola sign.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

The street scene reminds me of Izmir, Turkey almost 60 years ago, except it was mostly horse and buggy with a few cars. I also noticed the 7UP sign. We went way up into the Taurus mountains. One village we went through had no electricity, but they had a Coca Cola sign.

That's a good eye for detail Bernie. It seems everyone likes Coke and especially 7-Up. Look next to my driver in Port Au Prince, Haiti - this was in the fall of 1994 just before the US military incursion there.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Is Payne going to Louisville?

Louisville Officially Hires Kenny Payne as Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Payne was a four year player for the Cardinals who helped win the 1986 championship, and made a name for himself as one of the top assistants in college basketball at Kentucky.

www.si.com

 

[bertfan31]

See you soon.

You stop doing the other chores. We have meat to cook!

The meat is cooking! I'll take it off around 1730 and let it cool to a respectable temperature to start slicing it. I made the mayo first and then concocted the russian dressing. Tastes pretty good but it will be better when we mix in some meat, cheese, kraut, and rye bread.

Once again, I forgot to hit send when I wrote that. Since then I've been to have my oil changed in the truck and to the car wash. $127 for an oil change. That won't happen again. I'll change it myself.

@Bert Higginbotha hey, gonna let that meat go until 1800. Temp is only at 177° right now and I'd like to see it at least 190°. I'm gonna have to cut it in half to be able to slice it. I don't have a commercial slicer, just a home style. It's not big enough to handle this monster.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Is Payne going to Louisville?

Louisville Officially Hires Kenny Payne as Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Payne was a four year player for the Cardinals who helped win the 1986 championship, and made a name for himself as one of the top assistants in college basketball at Kentucky.

www.si.com

That is the word I heard.

 

[bertfan31]

Just read about it on KSR. Say he will be announced on Friday. Now that they know, that we know, they may let us know sooner.

 

[UK_fan_41102]

That is the word I heard.

He'll definitely be a step up from last two coaches.

 

[bertfan31]

I cooked some baby backs last night in the instantPot. I poured about half a cup of some kind of bbq sauce in the pot and added water. All I put on the ribs was salt and pepper. 35 minutes and it was under the broiler, nearly touching the broiler, for 5 minutes. Take em out and put on some Baby Ray's and back under the broiler for another 5 minutes.

This was a very meaty rack. Got it for half price at 10 bucks. Might just be the best ribs I've ever had. I've had a lot of ribs.

 

[starchief5]

Yeah, that was the great miscalculation by the Bush administration -- that with Iran pouring weapons into the hands of the majority Shia who'd been kept under Saddam's thumb using incredible brutality -- and with the Sunni facing the loss of generations of status as the minority sect who, under Saddam, dominated political, social and cultural life - and with the groups absolutely hating each other, America had any chance to keep that place from becoming a bloodbath for nearly a decade.

By 9/11 I'd been to Iraq a half dozen times, and had gotten to know a lot of people there. I felt in my bones what was going to happen when we toppled Saddam. But no one was listening to the likes of me .

When I got up and heard that we had invaded Iraq I told my wife, "big mistake."

 

[_Rooster]

Gizzards aren't the answer to anything Sir!

I thought the same thing. Thunderbird. When I was in college you could buy a bottle of Thunderbird for less than a dollar. It made many a good boy CRAZY

For a bottle apoat "white port", Thirsty the wino would bootleg what ever we wanted to the tracks next door.

Good morning

Boones Farm. I'm cheap.

I really don't like the idea of the sun not coming up till 9 a.m. Nov-Jan. Bad for kids imo.

Now that I'm retired I'm organic. It's sunrise.

 

[_Rooster]

 

[bertfan31]

Now that's a train!

 

[_Rooster]

But no one was listening to the likes of me .

Now that's a train!

You missed page 4449, among the most awesome of all locomotives.

 

[_Rooster]

Happy St. Patrick's D

 

[BBUK]

You missed page 4449, among the most awesome of all locomotives.

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[AustinTXCat]

 

[BBUK]

I'm wit ya...

 

[warrior-cat]

I never understood how they could be so popular for just being. No talent, just drama. Yeah, I know, drama seems to drive the money train these days.

 

[starchief5]

I never understood how they could be so popular for just being. No talent, just drama. Yeah, I know, drama seems to drive the money train these days.

As they used to say about Zsa Zsa Gabor (boy, am I revealing my age), famous for being famous.

Unless there was a fuss being made I would not recognize any of that outfit if I passed them on the street

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 54°F and clear. Expecting high around 81°F.

Game tonight, y'all. Advance and survive. Guess we'll find out if Saint Peter's is as good as advertised.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day. Plan on drinking some Guinness tonight.

Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Not a one at my house. I do not know the channel or time they come on.

Seriously I would not recognize any of them if they walked in the room.

 

[Sawnee Cat]

Good Happy St Patrick's Day morning

I am Scots-Irish (Ulster) so we do not celebrate St Pattie's Day but we do enjoy the festivities and I do enjoy a good corned beef and cabbage meal and the picture Austin threw up is mighty appetizing. This is exactly what's for supper tonight.

It should be a nice day with a temperature now at 61° as we travel up to 81° with plenty of sunshine. If you are getting up right now look out the window at that full moon reflecting in the lake and swimming pool. A beautiful clear sky to boot.

Trust all are well

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning folks.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

My wife’s family is pure Irish, to the point her father owned a property outside Dublin. We used to celebrate pretty large at one of DC’s many Irish pubs. It’ll probably be more low-key today.

Cats start their tourney run today. Let’s hope for some magic.

One other quick note, for those of us who grew up loving baseball, and specifically a small market team like the Reds: Dodgers win 106 games but lose to Braves in playoffs. So, sign Freddy Freeman for $128 million. That’s the bull-bleep that has killed the sport - and it happens the same week the Reds are in a fire sale because they can’t afford guys like Jesse Winker.

 

[_Rooster]

 

[warrior-cat]

Morning Legionnaires!

76° for a high today wind 20-25mph winds (normal).

Like others I too am Scotts/Irish. With a last name that starts with Mc it is pretty much a no brainer. As stated before, my father left when I was about 6 or 7 years old, so I never knew much about our history, but my brother went to one of these sites that claims to be able to research it for you including finding your coat-of-arms. I really don't trust these sites because they cost you a bit to find out. We (wife and I) did do a DNA test and most of mine is from that area. I don't celebrate St. Patricks' Day either, but my wife just put some corned beef in the cooker for tonight. 4lbs for $22.00. I told her it was not worth it but, she did it anyway.

OH, and BY THE WAY. IT'S GAME DAY!

 

[BBUK]

Good Morning all,

Irish/German decent here.. Nothing but thang..

Love some corned beef but all I may get today is the beef part. Have a great day one and all!

May give it another watch this fine evening. (Just after the game...)

 

[BBUK]

 

[Girthang]

Good morning D-League. Back in the office. Not optimum but not torture so far. We even got a free lunch yesterday. And no mask madness inside the building, though I have to carry one to half-wear on the subway.

I note another TV journalist - this one with Fox - killed in the Ukraine yesterday. Getting 'fluid' over there, as my Croatian driver used to say driving around Bosnia. I didn't know either of the two killed so far, but heard from a buddy who was a print journalist for USA Today, then became a producer for CBS, who knew them both, and considered them solid guys.

That friend is still dealing with the aftermath of being with Marines on patrol in Iraq in 2007 when an IED went off. A couple Marines killed, and my buddy has nearly 100 percent hearing loss still, and has never regained his balance totally from inner ear damage. So wish those guys well over there. I can tell you most of them -- even the ones working for news organizations that at the top are totally biased -- are just guys who love the job and are pursuing it where it takes them.

Its the eve of the tournament. Way past the moment when I can look at things objectively. But I do feel the Cats will recapture their shooting touch and get on a little roll this week. We'll see.

I thought of you when I heard the news. Sorry to hear about your friend and colleagues.

 

[bertfan31]

@Bert Higginbotha , I'm Southbound and down, loaded up and truckin!