Huge get by the basketball staff. Going up against Oscar in practice everyday and having him as a mentor, will only make him that much better.
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Very happy to see this kid on board. 7'1" uber-athletic former soccer player. I hope Cal swiftly clarifies that he's playing this year, and that he gets minutes as a rim protector and shot blocker.
Could be a Nerlens Noel type disrupter to complement Oscar in the paint for ten minutes a game.
Good Evening all, the day had some twists and turns, that's life. Had a wiry day at work, that's par.
The rest of this week looks to be in need of and will require some concentration. Got an opportunity for a three day boot camp starting Wednesday but I have to complete several items tomorrow for those three days to free-up... (Won't go into what the boot-camp consists of but it seems to be an intense three days looking at the syllabus...) Why I am doing this, I do not know only to state, I am not ready for retirement mode...........yet.
Have a restful and peaceful evening...
The rest of this week looks to be in need of and will require some concentration. Got an opportunity for a three day boot camp starting Wednesday but I have to complete several items tomorrow for those three days to free-up... (Won't go into what the boot-camp consists of but it seems to be an intense three days looking at the syllabus...) Why I am doing this, I do not know only to state, I am not ready for retirement mode...........yet.
Have a restful and peaceful evening...
Good morning from ATX. Currently 79°F and clear. Today's high expected ~ 103°F. Yesterday was day 51 of triple digit days so far this summer. No end in sight.
Nice pick up with Kingsley. What's the old saying? "You can't teach 7'0".
Watched "A Star is Born" (1954) with Judy Garland and James Mason last night. It was the restored version. Great flick.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
Nice pick up with Kingsley. What's the old saying? "You can't teach 7'0".
Watched "A Star is Born" (1954) with Judy Garland and James Mason last night. It was the restored version. Great flick.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
Good Morning D
Waking up to a pleasant morning with a current temperature of 74° and a high expected of 88°. We should have plenty of sunshine with our normal chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
Yesterday I visited with my county commissioner who also owns a nice gun store. I wanted to get with him about the primary that will be in a couple of weeks, in particular the people running for the school board. There are some new names on the ballot and these people are flooding my mail box and expensive billboards are popping up all over the county endorsing them.
I think local elections are very important, especially school board members and want to know who I am voting for. As I expected several of them are receiving big money from out of state from LBGQRSTFJB groups who have a goal of taking over the school boards. This is in retaliation to our new Parental Rights Law which forbids teachers in K-3rd grade from teaching and promoting transgender and grooming of the kids. They deny they do it yet fight every attempt to make it illegal in our schools. It is a big struggle down here because of the Feds. The Biden administration is at war with our state, over this nonsense. My advice is to make sure you understand the people on your ballot and what they stand for. Many are not what they claim to be. Enough of that.
I trust all have a great day.
Waking up to a pleasant morning with a current temperature of 74° and a high expected of 88°. We should have plenty of sunshine with our normal chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
Yesterday I visited with my county commissioner who also owns a nice gun store. I wanted to get with him about the primary that will be in a couple of weeks, in particular the people running for the school board. There are some new names on the ballot and these people are flooding my mail box and expensive billboards are popping up all over the county endorsing them.
I think local elections are very important, especially school board members and want to know who I am voting for. As I expected several of them are receiving big money from out of state from LBGQRSTFJB groups who have a goal of taking over the school boards. This is in retaliation to our new Parental Rights Law which forbids teachers in K-3rd grade from teaching and promoting transgender and grooming of the kids. They deny they do it yet fight every attempt to make it illegal in our schools. It is a big struggle down here because of the Feds. The Biden administration is at war with our state, over this nonsense. My advice is to make sure you understand the people on your ballot and what they stand for. Many are not what they claim to be. Enough of that.
I trust all have a great day.
Morning legionnaires!
High today around 101°.
Headed out this morning at about 0830 for the second doctor's appointment since going off post. The first was just a quick look to see where we needed to go. This one will be more in depth after she looks at my blood test results. Long way to go still as I will be doing a few of these over the next few months trying to determine my overall health status.
But, before that, out to the shop for a workout. I am starting my New Year's resolution today. Well, new year for me since yesterday that is. Going to add a walk every day after my normal workout and start taking in less calories and shoot for the 200lb weight class before the holidays. Currently 220lbs.
Que Rocky music.
Morning legionnaires!
High today around 101°.
Headed out this morning at about 0830 for the second doctor's appointment since going off post. The first was just a quick look to see where we needed to go. This one will be more in depth after she looks at my blood test results. Long way to go still as I will be doing a few of these over the next few months trying to determine my overall health status.
But, before that, out to the shop for a workout. I am starting my New Year's resolution today. Well, new year for me since yesterday that is. Going to add a walk every day after my normal workout and start taking in less calories and shoot for the 200lb weight class before the holidays. Currently 220lbs.
Que Rocky music.
Sir, I am "wit ya". I re-re-made a commitment to get under 220 by the end of next week. I am at 224 this morning. I only have to cut back the meat and I should be good. I was at 205 for the longest time until this last holiday season (Thanksgiving and Christmas of 2021 and New Years.) I had multiple large cakes and pies provided free of charge and I indulged often and frequently. I have never recovered. Been fighting the bulge ever since.
I think if I can get under that 220 barrier I should be good to get to 205. Of course my "New Years" resolution is to never indulge sweets like that again. (I can do it!)
Good morning D-League. Rattling along on the subway heading to DC. A hot, humid day in the east.
Any of you folks watching the Hulu series “Old Man?” Jeff Bridges plays a 70-something CIA operative who went rogue years ago then hid out for decades.
I’ve only watched the first episode. Not quite ready to recommend it to anyone, but I will say A. They capture some of the foibles of getting older B. It’s fun as hell watching an old guy with a swollen prostate and gravel in his joints beat the hell out of younger guys, even if it is a fantasy.
I hope you folks have a good day.
Any of you folks watching the Hulu series “Old Man?” Jeff Bridges plays a 70-something CIA operative who went rogue years ago then hid out for decades.
I’ve only watched the first episode. Not quite ready to recommend it to anyone, but I will say A. They capture some of the foibles of getting older B. It’s fun as hell watching an old guy with a swollen prostate and gravel in his joints beat the hell out of younger guys, even if it is a fantasy.
I hope you folks have a good day.
Good morning D-League. It's currently 75° and partly cloudy here in Eastern Kentucky this morning. This afternoon will bring mostly cloudy skies and a high of 88°.
Looks like the Kentucky coalfields are going to get a much needed break from the rain the next few days. Prayers for the people in that hard hit area.
Everyone stay safe on this Tuesday.
Looks like the Kentucky coalfields are going to get a much needed break from the rain the next few days. Prayers for the people in that hard hit area.
Everyone stay safe on this Tuesday.
Ron DeSantis
@GovRonDeSantis
In response to the devastating floods in Kentucky, I've deployed @FLSERT to support response and recovery efforts in the most impacted areas through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
Florida stands ready to assist Kentucky.
@GovRonDeSantis
In response to the devastating floods in Kentucky, I've deployed @FLSERT to support response and recovery efforts in the most impacted areas through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
Florida stands ready to assist Kentucky.
Good morning member of the D-League. It is partly cloudy and 78.3°F. We are supposed to get to 90° today and 30% chance of rain. My man mowed my yard again yesterday, he does a good job. He did my neighbor's yard and mine in under an hour. The boy is fast and efficient.
Good to see UK get a tall one. That will help out a lot if Cal will play him.
Is the Cat Pause yearbook out yet? I would like to have it for the games next week, but I doubt if they have it yet.
I had a long talk with an old co-worker yesterday. I had not talked to him since about 1995 when he left CSX for the BNSF. We had a lot of catching up to do.
You all have a good day.
Good to see UK get a tall one. That will help out a lot if Cal will play him.
Is the Cat Pause yearbook out yet? I would like to have it for the games next week, but I doubt if they have it yet.
I had a long talk with an old co-worker yesterday. I had not talked to him since about 1995 when he left CSX for the BNSF. We had a lot of catching up to do.
You all have a good day.
Been watching it weekly and like it because of A and B above. I like the show.
That's good to hear Warrior, that the quality holds up.
I've always been a Jeff Bridges fan -- his "acting" is about as natural as anyone from his generation. The opening episode definitely raised questions that I am interested in seeing answered.
I have been meaning to start that show. Re-watched the movie Hell or High Water on Netflix the other day. Jeff Bridges is really good in that, like most of his movies.
Thank You Future POTUS!Ron DeSantis
@GovRonDeSantis
In response to the devastating floods in Kentucky, I've deployed @FLSERT to support response and recovery efforts in the most impacted areas through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
Florida stands ready to assist Kentucky.
Something significant needs to happen soon or there won't be a United States. I do not state this lightly.
Just finished an early supper. The wife made chicken n' dumplings. I asked her how she made her dumplings and she said she used pancake mix tonight. It was so good. Topped off with corn on the cob and some good ole green beans. Kentucky half runners and sliced tomatoes. And a bunch of hot banana peppers. Washed it down with a pitcher of sweet tea.
Life is good and the living is easy
Life is good and the living is easy
Just saw where the Reds traded Drury, Pham and Mahle in separate deals. It looks like they got some decent prospects back in the deals, but time will tell.
Some interesting basketball announcements tonight: a home-and-home series with Gonzaga with a November game there, and I like this: The Blue -White game will be played in Pikeville as a fundraiser for Kentucky’s flood victims.
Huge football + basketball weekend November 19-20
Nov 19: Georgia @ Kentucky in Lex
Nov 20: Kentucky @ Gonzaga in Spokane.
Don’t put a gun to my head and ask me which game I’d rather win if Kentucky was guaranteed to go 1-1 that weekend.
I know everyone else in D-League picks a football win over Georgia. A tougher call for me—my family has been a ‘basketball is king’ family since the 1940s…
Alex, I'll take a Nov 19 Win for $1000...
UK Basketball raised over $2.4 million for flood relief in their telethon. Garth Brooks and Tim Tebow made appearances via video as well. A huge shout out to all involved.
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Kentucky Basketball raises over $2.4 million for flood relief
The Kentucky Basketball team raised over $2.4 million for those impacted by the floods in Eastern Kentucky during Tuesday night’s telethon.
Good morning from ATX. Currently 79°F and partly cloudy. Today's high projected around 104°F. We may dip into double digit highs this coming weekend. Stay tuned.
Watched some open practice on WLEX last night. Great seeing everybody involved.
Wildfires happening in our county and counties near ATX. Fire in Travis County flared back up yesterday. Crews got it under control this time.
Cracked foundations becoming a problem due to this heat, according to a news report just now. Yikes!
Happy Hump Day.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
Watched some open practice on WLEX last night. Great seeing everybody involved.
Wildfires happening in our county and counties near ATX. Fire in Travis County flared back up yesterday. Crews got it under control this time.
Cracked foundations becoming a problem due to this heat, according to a news report just now. Yikes!
Happy Hump Day.
Wishing happiness and health for all our fellow D-League members.
Good morning D-League.
Good reports coming out on the basketball team after last nights practice. No less an expert than Goose Givens says the Cats are clearly more athletic at the 2-3-4. Of course, the 1-5 are the same as last year, but with a year’s experience, and one hopes a sense of purpose.
Apparently Antonio Reeves impressed. He wasn’t a highly rated transfer, but I found online virtually a full game video where his team took then-top ten ranked Wisconsin to the wire. And he got to the basket with ease against a highly regarded Badger defense So it puzzled me that he had been overlooked. Maybe the Cats got a steal.
We’ll know more after the Bahamas.
Hope everyone has a goood day.
Good reports coming out on the basketball team after last nights practice. No less an expert than Goose Givens says the Cats are clearly more athletic at the 2-3-4. Of course, the 1-5 are the same as last year, but with a year’s experience, and one hopes a sense of purpose.
Apparently Antonio Reeves impressed. He wasn’t a highly rated transfer, but I found online virtually a full game video where his team took then-top ten ranked Wisconsin to the wire. And he got to the basket with ease against a highly regarded Badger defense So it puzzled me that he had been overlooked. Maybe the Cats got a steal.
We’ll know more after the Bahamas.
Hope everyone has a goood day.
Good Morning all,
Go Cats!
At it hard today, tomorrow, and Friday. Have a great day!
Yesterday was no cake walk. Ole Dad was at it at three households and also worked a ten hour shift. I will work as hard as you can work these next three days and STILL sit in a chair.
Go Cats!
At it hard today, tomorrow, and Friday. Have a great day!
Yesterday was no cake walk. Ole Dad was at it at three households and also worked a ten hour shift. I will work as hard as you can work these next three days and STILL sit in a chair.
RIP Vin Scully.
A few years back, when he announced his retirement, I hired a friend to interview him. I still think we got an interesting read out of it. He even - for the first time - gave his opinion on Peter Rose and the Hall of Fame, so lots of news organizations quoted our story.
Here's a link, for our resident baseball fans...
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A few years back, when he announced his retirement, I hired a friend to interview him. I still think we got an interesting read out of it. He even - for the first time - gave his opinion on Peter Rose and the Hall of Fame, so lots of news organizations quoted our story.
Here's a link, for our resident baseball fans...
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Man I am sitting through this "Boot Camp".... what a farce! Just ridiculous what we have become. We are better than this!!!!! What a farce we have become... (I must stop...)
Edit: 4K for this crap....
Edit: 4K for this crap....
Good morning D-League. It's currently 76° and sunny here in Eastern Kentucky. This afternoon will bring more sunshine and a high of 93°.
Everyone stay safe on this hump day 🐪.
Everyone stay safe on this hump day 🐪.
I am thankful I grew up in an age of great sports announcers. He was in my all time Top 5. I put Cawood #1, Red Barber #2, Mel Allen #3 and Vince Scully #4. And that order can change except for #1. I also put Waite Hoyt in the best of the best because my dad was a lifelong huge Cincy Reds fan and gathered us around the radio to listen to him call the Reds games. It brings back sweet memories.RIP Vin Scully.
A few years back, when he announced his retirement, I hired a friend to interview him. I still think we got an interesting read out of it. He even - for the first time - gave his opinion on Peter Rose and the Hall of Fame, so lots of news organizations quoted our story.
Here's a link, for our resident baseball fans...
Celebrity News and Interviews
Keep up with the latest Hollywood news, celebrity profiles, in-depth interviews, rare photos of icons, community discussion and more at AARP.
Vin Scully is definitely one of the best announcers to ever work the booth. Scully knew when to stop talking and allow the crowd noise to tell the story. RIP Vin Scully.RIP Vin Scully.
A few years back, when he announced his retirement, I hired a friend to interview him. I still think we got an interesting read out of it. He even - for the first time - gave his opinion on Peter Rose and the Hall of Fame, so lots of news organizations quoted our story.
Here's a link, for our resident baseball fans...
Celebrity News and Interviews
Keep up with the latest Hollywood news, celebrity profiles, in-depth interviews, rare photos of icons, community discussion and more at AARP.
One of my favorite Scully clips:
That brings back good memories -- sitting with dad and maybe an uncle and a brother listening all summer to Waite Hoyt, Jim McIntyre, Frank McCormick and others call Reds games over the radio, and then the incomparable Cawood with the call on the Cats in the winter.
Good morning. Clear and 79.0°F on our way to a hot 92° and I bet we top that.
One more week and we get to watch the Cats.
One more week and we get to watch the Cats.
Hoyt was the best during rain delays. The Cincy local PBS station did a show with and about him after he retired. I've seen it a couple of times.
Claude Sullivan called their games for a couple of seasons right after Hoyt. I think his cancer stopped him.
Every dam Wednesday at noon the fire station siren goes off on & on. Hear it? I do. Loudly.
Peace - finally. Never knew it went so long till I measured it just now - 6 minutes. Wonder what they learn in last 4 that they don't learn in first 2? That it can go for 6 minutes?
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