D-League

[warrior-cat]

MORNING LEGIONNAIRES!

62° this morning with light winds. Had a lot of rain last few days so we may not play ball tonight. City will assess later today to let us know.

Wife has a function tonight at a local restaurant for the contract director of the company she works for at Ft. Sill. Director is retiring at the end of May so...wife wants me to go because she does not like to go to these things alone (it is a plus one function). Told her I may have games. The function starts at 17:30 and my first game is at 19:30 so, if the games are a go, we will drive separately, and I will leave early (if it goes too long) and go to the fields and change to play.

My karate instructor/best friend called yesterday to ask if he could come over today and me help him renew his passport since I used to be a passport agent at Ft. Sill. He said his old girlfriend who is now in OKC working because they split up over a year ago is going to Mexico (has an appointment already) to get liposuction (she has gotten big) and did not have anyone to go with her. When she calls, it usually means she does not have enough money to cover whatever it is she is doing. Last time was a Vegas trip for her birthday (she had never been there) and he went with her and paid for it. Tried to talk him out of it but, she has a hold on him and he can't tell her no.

Well, so much for all of that, you folks have a great day and God Bless.

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Sunny and 76.3°F here. We are supposed to have thunder storms this afternoon.

Good seeing you @Ben101er

 

[BBUK]

"How much wood would a woodchuck chuck
if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
He would chuck, he would, as much as he could,
and chuck as much wood as a woodchuck would
if a woodchuck could chuck wood."

 

[vhcat70]

I think I moved to TX. Local news story from northern Cincy burb where 3-4 longhorns got out of who knows where and three guys on horseback rounding them up to load onto trailer/truck. Pretty funny. Where do you see cowboys on a cul-de-sac of $500K homes?

 

[BBUK]

MAN,

You can hear a PIN drop in this thread...What? You "people" have a life or what? Geez, Just criminal to slow the D down to this crawl!!!! I Blame Cal!!!


😁

 

[cordmaker]

Surgery went good today for my friends grandson, thank you for your prayers!

 

[Ben101er]

Good evening D, all is well in the Berg. I need the D to say a special prayer for one of my best friends. Tuesday morning his grandson will be having surgery on his heart, he is less than a year old, he was born with just two valves in his heart. I ask him what they were going to do, he wasn't sure but told me to look up the Glenn Procedure, going to look it up in a few. Glass business is doing good right now, I said I didn't want a job, but it looks like I have one. If you want to take a look at some of my work, look up Apple House Mercantile in Central City, KY.

Glad to see you still doing the glass work. You have a God-given talent that would be a shame to see you waste. I was going to try to come to Central City to put flowers on my Grandparent's grave for Memorial Day, but my wife is not in condition to ride that far so I called the Flower Barn Florists and had them do it.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Surgery went good today for my friends grandson, thank you for your prayers!

Happy to hear. Glad everything worked out.

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 67°F and clear. Could see a few clouds today. Today's high expected around 87°F.

2nd cousin keeping her butt up near DFW-area for now. She was supposed to call at noon yesterday. Finally heard from her after 1 pm. Still have not responded. Not interested in helping a 40-something who can't keep her word. Modern problems. Could change any minute.

Looks like Daniel Cameron won KY GOP primary. Good for him.

Happy Hump Day, y'all.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning folks.

Heading in early today to take part in the Capitol Classic 5-K. Been doing this since the mid—1980s but not quite sure I can run today. Since my hip surgery that has gone well but my left knee -which will be the next surgery -has deteriorated.

Nice, cool day in the east. Hope you all have a good one.

 

[warrior-cat]

MORNING LEGIONNAIRES!

57° this morning with light winds. High to be around 80° with plenty of sunshine. Have to cut grass today so...

Played 2 games list night and we won both for a change. Had a full team for the first time in the last 3 weeks. I went 1-3 with a walk first game and 2-4 in the second. We were down in the second 9-4 going into the bottom of the last inning with me to start the inning at bat. Got a hit up the middle and it started a rally which continued until a sacrifice fly was hit to put us ahead for the win 10-9. Had to try and block the vision of the SS on the third hit that inning as the third batter up hit a grounder right at the SS and I was on second. I ran in front of him to shield the ball and it took a bounce. I had to dodge the ball and wound up hitting the ground after with a rib injury/side of face plant. A little sore this morning but it did the job as the SS could not see the ball and it got passed him. Had my team laughing saying it looked like something off of an episode of Ridiculousness.

Mike! Mike! Mike! What day is it!

 

[BBUK]

Good morning all,

What a day in store...another day in the life. Make a great memory today. I have a vision for one, let's see if it materializes....😏

 

[cordmaker]

Glad to see you still doing the glass work. You have a God-given talent that would be a shame to see you waste. I was going to try to come to Central City to put flowers on my Grandparent's grave for Memorial Day, but my wife is not in condition to ride that far so I called the Flower Barn Florists and had them do it.

Good people at the Flower Barn! Which cemetery are they at? Our parents and my brother are at Rose Hill.

 

[storm1507]

Good morning everyone

I've been looking forward to this day for awhile now. Nothing planned! My wife and I worked the election yesterday and everything went smoothly, but still a long day. Turnout was of course LOW.

I'm still waiting on the final offer on my truck (totaled) from the insurance agency. I dread shopping to replace it.

Wildlife Wednesday.... I had 2 bluebird boxes that had a nesting pair. One lost the female to a hawk and the male did not stay with the little ones. Sad. The other (eyesight of our entrance door) was successful. However, I suspect the little ones left the nest yesterday while we were at the election. I'll watch a couple of times this morning. Not my pic, but did get to watch this many times.

I hope everyone had a great day.

 

[cordmaker]

Good morning everyone

I've been looking forward to this day for awhile now. Nothing planned! My wife and I worked the election yesterday and everything went smoothly, but still a long day. Turnout was of course LOW.

I'm still waiting on the final offer on my truck (totaled) from the insurance agency. I dread shopping to replace it.

Wildlife Wednesday.... I had 2 bluebird boxes that had a nesting pair. One lost the female to a hawk and the male did not stay with the little ones. Sad. The other (eyesight of our entrance door) was successful. However, I suspect the little ones left the nest yesterday while we were at the election. I'll watch a couple of times this morning. Not my pic, but did get to watch this many times.

I hope everyone had a great day.

I built some Bluebird boxes, one is on a pole wherever can watch it from our deck, first hatching had 6 eggs, hope they all made it. I like watching them when a Sparrow comes around!

 

[cordmaker]

Glad to see you still doing the glass work. You have a God-given talent that would be a shame to see you waste. I was going to try to come to Central City to put flowers on my Grandparent's grave for Memorial Day, but my wife is not in condition to ride that far so I called the Flower Barn Florists and had them do it.

Funny thing yesterday, we went to vote and I left with 3 glass orders, 3 shields, two for Correction Officers (gray line) and a Thin Red Line. Wish y'all could see the necklaces I am making, I am taking some of the flint I am finding and tumbling it! Beautiful! One especially, when I took it out it had a small impression of a fossil shell!

 

[vhcat70]

Bert, this must be the biggest thing ever in Smith's Grove history:

Buc-ee's to break ground on 2nd Kentucky location next month

Kentucky is getting lucky again, with a second Buc-ee's coming to the Bluegrass State.

www.wlky.com

 

[Bert Higginbotha]

Bert, this must be the biggest thing ever in Smith's Grove history:

Buc-ee's to break ground on 2nd Kentucky location next month

Kentucky is getting lucky again, with a second Buc-ee's coming to the Bluegrass State.

www.wlky.com

Well other than the news that I was retiring to Smiths Grove!

It is a big deal; however, the traffic could get really bad. I hope that they add a bunch of lanes on the south side of I-65 to handle volume.

Leon Tarter, a relative of mine, had owned that property for 50 years and the politics kept him from developing it until a couple years ago. He finally sold it and then died. He survived D-Day and local politics!

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Okay, aging D-Leaguers: I stuck it out and finished the 5K Capital Challenge. My time was embarrassingly slow but it was the first 3-mile-plus run I've done since my hip surgery. I didn't beat Kyrstin Sinema, of Arizona. She's actually pretty fast and rather foxy in yoga tights. But I did stay ahead of Joe Manchin of West Virginia. Brett Kavanaugh pissed off liberals by winning first place among judges.

Plus -- my team name was picked as "Third Place - Worst Name." The Titanium Hipsters.

​

 

[berniecarbo]

Cards back up catcher Andrew Knizner set an MLB record the other night. He is the only man in MLB history to come in the game as a pinch runner and then hit a grand slam. It happened in the Cards 10 run inning in a 18-1 win over the Brewers.

 

[vhcat70]

My question is who would ever put a catcher in as a pinch runner? Oxymoron. LOL.

 

[berniecarbo]

My question is who would ever put a catcher in as a pinch runner? Oxymoron. LOL.

As I recall. it was in a blow out win. They probably wanted to give a starter a rest and with a huge lead it didn't matter about speed.

 

[55wildcat]

 

[BBUK]

Okay, aging D-Leaguers: I stuck it out and finished the 5K Capital Challenge. My time was embarrassingly slow but it was the first 3-mile-plus run I've done since my hip surgery. I didn't beat Kyrstin Sinema, of Arizona. She's actually pretty fast and rather foxy in yoga tights. But I did stay ahead of Joe Manchin of West Virginia. Brett Kavanaugh pissed off liberals by winning first place among judges.

Plus -- my team name was picked as "Third Place - Worst Name." The Titanium Hipsters.

​

I guess it must be the hip that reminds of the six million dollar man but I keep going back to the thought of the "one-eye" vision Ole Steve had...maybe you got that too when you had your hip work done. Am glad all went well though! 😁

 

[vhcat70]

6' rat snake in yard today. Kinda pretty dark brown with cream underside & rings.

 

[BBUK]

 

[Ben101er]

Okay, aging D-Leaguers: I stuck it out and finished the 5K Capital Challenge. My time was embarrassingly slow but it was the first 3-mile-plus run I've done since my hip surgery. I didn't beat Kyrstin Sinema, of Arizona. She's actually pretty fast and rather foxy in yoga tights. But I did stay ahead of Joe Manchin of West Virginia. Brett Kavanaugh pissed off liberals by winning first place among judges.

Plus -- my team name was picked as "Third Place - Worst Name." The Titanium Hipsters.

​

Manchin shouldn’t have been running. He has had a knee replacement. His surgeon did both of mine.

 

[Ben101er]

Good morning everyone

I've been looking forward to this day for awhile now. Nothing planned! My wife and I worked the election yesterday and everything went smoothly, but still a long day. Turnout was of course LOW.

I'm still waiting on the final offer on my truck (totaled) from the insurance agency. I dread shopping to replace it.

Wildlife Wednesday.... I had 2 bluebird boxes that had a nesting pair. One lost the female to a hawk and the male did not stay with the little ones. Sad. The other (eyesight of our entrance door) was successful. However, I suspect the little ones left the nest yesterday while we were at the election. I'll watch a couple of times this morning. Not my pic, but did get to watch this many times.

I hope everyone had a great day.

At our club, we have a Bluebird count and we have 7 boxes that have eggs.

 

[berniecarbo]

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[MdWIldcat55]

Manchin shouldn’t have been running. He has had a knee replacement. His surgeon did both of mine.

Well, I had a recent hip replacement and need a knee replacement, so it was a fair contest.

 

[cordmaker]

I said something about Blue birds and Sparrows, I was on the deck this morning, Mr.Sparrow was on top of the box, I hadn't seen the Blue birds in a few days, but they were back this morning and the fight was on they went to the ground, then daddy Bluebird got in the mix as well. This has gone on all day, I think the Blue birds are winning!!

 

[BBUK]

Me supper... Beef, vegetables, and rice...

 

[AustinTXCat]

Good morning from ATX. Currently 65°F and clear. Calm. Today's high predicted around 91°F. We went from rain expected every day to huge dry spell for next week. Crazy.

@MdWIldcat55 : outstanding job on that run. I'm envious.

Wishing all a fine day.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

Good morning folks.

Thanks for those kind words Austin. You wouldn’t envy me this morning —Boris Karloff’s 1930s Frankenstein had a more fluid walk than I do today. But I’m glad to know a future of jogging is still possible if I work myself into it.

Cloudy and cool in the east. Heading in early. This might be the last long day of this stretch if things go well on the job today.

Hope you all have a good one.

 

[storm1507]

Good morning everyone.

Great run Md, especially after your surgery. I ran track/cross country way back in HS, but I'm more of a powerlifter in a long distance runner's body. lol

@Ben101er @cordmaker And anyone else interested I have 4 bluebird boxes and had 2 nests w/ bluebirds and the other 2 had chickadees. Also, had a wren's just outside the patio, red shouldered hawks nest just up the hill (3rd time). Somewhere close are cardinals and robins nesting. Love it. I'll try to edit this post and show the biggest reason.

Off to another group hike (ages 50-almost 90) this morning at a place I've never hiked. It won't push my wife and me physically, but is great being with this crowd.

I pray everyone is still doing good while I haven't been able to keep up as much. Have a great day!

 

[storm1507]

I'll just add this here. Our love of birds really took off after my wife picked up this little girl (way before this pic was taken) when she fell out of the nest early. I had told her to leave it as it was too young and no way it would make it. For three days I knew I was right. After 3 days she made a remarkable recovery. It's a robin. We kept her for a little over a month in the house and she would fly back and forth to us. Working for the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife and both of us traveling we finally turned her out. She hung around close for the day and then off on her own. A year later we had a 3 oz. most spoiled critter (Daisy-cockatiel) I've ever seen and she has changed our lives. lol

 

[warrior-cat]

I guess it must be the hip that reminds of the six million dollar man but I keep going back to the thought of the "one-eye" vision Ole Steve had...maybe you got that too when you had your hip work done. Am glad all went well though! 😁

Beat me to it. As soon as I read his post the series theme song popped into my head as I imagined @MdWIldcat55 was holding back so as not to embarrass the rest of them.

 

[warrior-cat]

6' rat snake in yard today. Kinda pretty dark brown with cream underside & rings.

How tall are you again?

 

[warrior-cat]

MORNING LEGIONNAIRES!

59° this morning with light rain. High to be in the mid 70's with possible thunderstorms throughout the day.

Still sore from the bout with the ground during Tuesday night's games. Could not work out yesterday and probably will not today. Hate missing days but...

My old friend came back over yesterday for me to redo his passport paperwork because he gave me some incorrect information the day before. While here his radiator was leaking, and I ask him when this started. He said about 3 weeks ago, but it is now worse. I told him to go to a radiator shop in Lawton (15 miles from where I live) because we don't have one here and get it looked at. We do have a NAPA store here so I got him some stopleak and filled his radiator back up and sent him on his way. He is the same guy who when he had battery problems in OKC and needed a jump, called me to help him out. OKC is about 60 miles from me, so I told him just flag someone down and get some help. He did and got back to Lawton and bought a battery.

He recently had a flat in Lawton at a local gym and left his truck there and called me the next morning because he did not know how to change the tire, nor did he have the equipment for it. He actually did have the equipment and had no clue as to where it was. I showed him and helped him change the tire. He is 64 years old and has no skills in this area at all. Says friends and family have always helped him out. I showed him and made him do it (tire) and gave him jumper cables (for the next time) and showed him how to do that. Maybe next time...

It's Friday Eve folks! Enjoy your day and God Bless.

 

[berniecarbo]

MORNING LEGIONNAIRES!

59° this morning with light rain. High to be in the mid 70's with possible thunderstorms throughout the day.

Still sore from the bout with the ground during Tuesday night's games. Could not work out yesterday and probably will not today. Hate missing days but...

My old friend came back over yesterday for me to redo his passport paperwork because he gave me some incorrect information the day before. While here his radiator was leaking, and I ask him when this started. He said about 3 weeks ago, but it is now worse. I told him to go to a radiator shop in Lawton (15 miles from where I live) because we don't have one here and get it looked at. We do have a NAPA store here so I got him some stopleak and filled his radiator back up and sent him on his way. He is the same guy who when he had battery problems in OKC and needed a jump, called me to help him out. OKC is about 60 miles from me, so I told him just flag someone down and get some help. He did and got back to Lawton and bought a battery.

He recently had a flat in Lawton at a local gym and left his truck there and called me the next morning because he did not know how to change the tire, nor did he have the equipment for it. He actually did have the equipment and had no clue as to where it was. I showed him and helped him change the tire. He is 64 years old and has no skills in this area at all. Says friends and family have always helped him out. I showed him and made him do it (tire) and gave him jumper cables (for the next time) and showed him how to do that. Maybe next time...

It's Friday Eve folks! Enjoy your day and God Bless.

I'm pretty dumb in those areas, but I did put on a new battery last week. Dad always let me concentrate on baseball, but that future in baseball didn't quite work out. LOL!