Tremendous baseball right here... Along with a story...
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Reminds me of a Yogi story. Yogi and Joe Garagiola grew up as neighbours in St Louis and played baseball together all the time. Both were Cardinal fans. I forget the amounts, but the Cards offered Joe a couple of hundred bucks more than Yogi. Yogi knew he was better than Joe and he told the Cardinals that he had to have equal money to Joe. The Cards said no, so he signed with the Yankees. The Cardinal powerhouse teams of the forties featured HOF players Stan Musial and Country Slaughter. For a few hundred dollars they failed to add Yogi Berra.
Kind of reminds me of D shift on the 366 SPS in Turkey. We had one guy who mostly worked law enforcement. He had a chart in his locker with all the offenses he could write someone up on and all the ranks. He was trying to fill in all the boxes. Some of us were sitting in the barracks drinking a few beers. Ever once in a while, he would hit his right leg as hard as he could. He said his left leg hurt and he was just trying to even out the pain. His goal was to be a civilian policeman after his discharge.
Good morning from ATX. Currently 72°F and clear. Today's high expected around 94°F.
Watched lots of football over the weekend. Wow. Good games.
Monday, Monday.... Wishing y'all a great start to your week.
Watched lots of football over the weekend. Wow. Good games.
Monday, Monday.... Wishing y'all a great start to your week.
Good morning all...
Working from home today. Hope your day(s) work well for you. (I am lurking...)
Working from home today. Hope your day(s) work well for you. (I am lurking...)
Played coed softball yesterday and was playing against a team that had the son of a man I played with many years ago. He and I played on the same team for over 10 years together winning a few state titles along the way. I was pitching and he (the son) hit a line drive that was low and right at me. It took me off of my feet, but I got my glove on it and made the catch for the out. As I was getting up, he ran out to me apologizing as he did not mean to hit it at me. I knew he did not mean to and told him I was alright. We won the game anyway so...
Not long after the game, his father came in from the parking lot saying, "Hey old man, are you OK?" I told him "Yes, why do you ask?" He told me that his wife was at the game and called him (he was golfing) and told him his son hit at me and knocked me off of the mound. He said he was there to get on to his son for hitting at me. I told him "No need, I am part of the field and that his son apologized anyway and said he did not try to do it." He said, "Yeah, but he should know better than to hit at you Mac."
We stayed out there after my 2 games were over and watched his son play in their second game which was after mine and just caught up on a lot of stuff. Enjoyed the day.
Not long after the game, his father came in from the parking lot saying, "Hey old man, are you OK?" I told him "Yes, why do you ask?" He told me that his wife was at the game and called him (he was golfing) and told him his son hit at me and knocked me off of the mound. He said he was there to get on to his son for hitting at me. I told him "No need, I am part of the field and that his son apologized anyway and said he did not try to do it." He said, "Yeah, but he should know better than to hit at you Mac."
We stayed out there after my 2 games were over and watched his son play in their second game which was after mine and just caught up on a lot of stuff. Enjoyed the day.
Boy what that predicted 42°F was off. It is 55.0°F now and The Weather Channel says it is supposed to top out at 72°F.
Could not go back to sleep after 4:00am this morning. I hate that, But @AustinTXCat @BBUK and @warrior-cat have already beaten me with posts.
Old habits and all waking up early.
Some pictures from yesterday...
Place was loaded down for the service. (We have three services plus a Spanish service normally. Only one service this day.) They took the dunking okay had two different waves baptized. Seemed to be about twenty people.
The BB almost in the center of the upper pic. He's a good boy. Him and Papa had nearly matching shirts and pants.
Place was loaded down for the service. (We have three services plus a Spanish service normally. Only one service this day.) They took the dunking okay had two different waves baptized. Seemed to be about twenty people.
The BB almost in the center of the upper pic. He's a good boy. Him and Papa had nearly matching shirts and pants.
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Good morning folks. Back in DC area after my weekend in Kentucky. Dad is still struggling emotionally but I hope it brought him some comfort for me to be there.
It was a grueling drive back yesterday. On what must be one of the busiest stretches of road in American - I-70 heading for DC and Baltimore and the intersection with I-79 to Pittsburgh -- the interstate was shut down for some emergency repairs, with many lanes squeezed into one. Traveling four miles took me almost three hours. And a trip I routinely make in a fewer than eight hours took nearly eleven.
But it is sunny and cool in the east. Got in a long run this morning, and feel good. I hope it is a good day for all of you.
It was a grueling drive back yesterday. On what must be one of the busiest stretches of road in American - I-70 heading for DC and Baltimore and the intersection with I-79 to Pittsburgh -- the interstate was shut down for some emergency repairs, with many lanes squeezed into one. Traveling four miles took me almost three hours. And a trip I routinely make in a fewer than eight hours took nearly eleven.
But it is sunny and cool in the east. Got in a long run this morning, and feel good. I hope it is a good day for all of you.
Not sure if this will play or not...
Yes it does.
Not sure if this will play or not...
BB on the front row but strategically placed behind someone???
Not sure if this will play or not...
It played fine.
Not sure if this will play or not...
That is wonderful.
Yeah, he plays soccer with the boy in front of him and goes to the same school as well. they found out they go to the same church too. (The BB's "Ama" had him in front but due to his height...someone moved him back.)
Thanks everyone.... I AM thankful...
The BB DO know how to have fun and tease....
But, that is Papa's baby...
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Good evening D, we have one our own D-Leaguers in the bulls eye of the hurricane, keep him in your prayers!!!!
God Bless you Sir! My son and his family and four of my grandbabies are in Newberry Florida just outside Gainesville. God Bless and protect brother Sawnee Cat and his family as well.
My daughter lives pretty close to Sawnee, just a little northeast of him. They are trying to decide if they should leave or not.
Good morning from ATX. Currently 70°F. Expecting another high in the mid-90s.
Hurricane Milton: I've a brother living in Orlando, another residing in Plant City, between Lakeland and Tampa. Several cousins down that way in Orlando area. Gassy and his wife also in Sarasota area. Couple Army buddies scattered about local vicinity. Concerned and worried for all. Praying.
Wishing y'all a good day.
Hurricane Milton: I've a brother living in Orlando, another residing in Plant City, between Lakeland and Tampa. Several cousins down that way in Orlando area. Gassy and his wife also in Sarasota area. Couple Army buddies scattered about local vicinity. Concerned and worried for all. Praying.
Wishing y'all a good day.
Good morning folks.
Chilly and clear in the east. Lots of stars out as I finish my walk.
Some fun baseball last night. Loved seeing the Tigers get a clutch homer. Yankees are struggling. This second tier of series may go the distance.
Hearing two Barred Owls hooting back and forth in the moonless darkness. What a sound for October.
Have a good day folks.
Chilly and clear in the east. Lots of stars out as I finish my walk.
Some fun baseball last night. Loved seeing the Tigers get a clutch homer. Yankees are struggling. This second tier of series may go the distance.
Hearing two Barred Owls hooting back and forth in the moonless darkness. What a sound for October.
Have a good day folks.
Good morning everyone.
I got to watch the Pro Day yesterday and I think we will be fine. There seems to be a real emphasis on defense. One thing that I noticed and won't be talked about much is that the freshman from Harlan...Noah seemed to be very confident that he belonged at UK. Also, the older players seemed to know that too.
Going to pick up litter as soon as it gets light enough to see (and be seen).
I hope everyone has a great day.
I got to watch the Pro Day yesterday and I think we will be fine. There seems to be a real emphasis on defense. One thing that I noticed and won't be talked about much is that the freshman from Harlan...Noah seemed to be very confident that he belonged at UK. Also, the older players seemed to know that too.
Going to pick up litter as soon as it gets light enough to see (and be seen).
I hope everyone has a great day.
Morning Legionnaires!
60° this morning with the high in the low 90's expected.
On Milton, my wife's father, mother, brother, one sister, and 2 nieces are in the path as well. They live just outside of Ft. Myers which is right in the middle as the projections go right now. Hope is that it slows down before it hits landfall there. Prayers to all there. With the lack of a competent response from the federal government on Helene, it will all be on Desantis and his government to take care of those in Florida on this one.
Going out this morning looking for a new phone for the one that got wet on Saturday as I was fishing. It went belly up and is kaput. Insult to injury is that I got no bites either as I was there at the lake in my town for at least 2 hours before I waded out too far for my waders. Thing is, I normally (every time in fact) leave my phone in the truck except for this time and have never waded beyond my waders before this. Fate/supposed to happen?
Well, you guys enjoy your day and be safe.
God Bless.
Edited: Wife just informed me that her family lives in Cape Corral Florida which is right next to and closer to the beach than Ft. Myers. Not really much of a change locally.
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Furnace kicked on this a.m. for first time - partly because I didn't turn it on till last night. Temp in upper 40s. Probably another two mornings like this before weekend warm up.
I have cousins in the Ocala area and my sister has a place on Sanibel Island that is getting close to being repaired from the big hurricane a couple of years ago.
My favorite place to vacation is on the Gulf Coast north of Tampa....Crystal River area. It was hit pretty hard by Helene.
Has anyone heard how Sawnee Cat faired during Helene?
My favorite place to vacation is on the Gulf Coast north of Tampa....Crystal River area. It was hit pretty hard by Helene.
Has anyone heard how Sawnee Cat faired during Helene?
I talked to him yesterday afternoon and they may ride it out. They closed the Tampa airport this morning and Orlando's tomorrow morning. They are expecting some bad stuff.
They were hit but little damage, just palm fronds scattered around the yard.
For you Reds fans, just saw they fired all 3 of their hitting coaches.
Good morning from ATX. Currently 65°F and clear. Nice. Today's high may reach 93°F. Cold front inbound early next week.
Hurricane Milton tracker states storm is 300 miles SW of Tampa. Wishing those folks all the best.
Happy Hump Day, y'all.
Hurricane Milton tracker states storm is 300 miles SW of Tampa. Wishing those folks all the best.
Happy Hump Day, y'all.
Good morning folks. Cold and clear in the east. Damn, I love this weather.
I saw that about the Reds coaching Bernie. Their hitting coaches should have been called the Mendoza Brothers because all their efforts produced a line up that collectively hovered around the Mendoza line.
Reds fans are excited about Terry Francona, not just because he’s been successful but because they believe he wouldn’t have taken the Reds job without specific, detailed promises to add the pieces to make them a contender. Why take on the hassle otherwise? We’ll see.
Pulling into the subway. Hope you all have a good day.
I saw that about the Reds coaching Bernie. Their hitting coaches should have been called the Mendoza Brothers because all their efforts produced a line up that collectively hovered around the Mendoza line.
Reds fans are excited about Terry Francona, not just because he’s been successful but because they believe he wouldn’t have taken the Reds job without specific, detailed promises to add the pieces to make them a contender. Why take on the hassle otherwise? We’ll see.
Pulling into the subway. Hope you all have a good day.
I was reading the Cards have about 1/4 the resources related to player development as most other teams and that is showing in the players they have brought up from the minors the last few years. They just aren't prepared. The "Cardinal Way" started it's decline when Geore Kissell died several years ago. The owner says he will cut payroll and dedicate more money to the minors. Not sure what that will mean. Lots of "talk".
Bernie, it is easier for a franchise to lose its way than fans want to admit, and harder to find the road back.
Reds fans believe a formula of healthy years for their talented pitchers (there was never a single round of the rotation all season where the pre-season projected starting pitchers took a turn. Some didn't pitch at all) better managing to address the incredible lack of intelligence on the base paths and sloppiness on defense, and one Big Bat signed via free agency who can take advantage of that cozy park and hang 40 HRs on the books will at least get them to the playoffs. Do I believe that? Sure. Why not? At least until April.
Warrior asked about stories whenever I felt like it. Something came up today that reminded me of one. I may have already told it. My memory is not the best. A pilot was buzzing a village up in the Turkish mountains near the Russian border. He was playing games and crashed all over a valley and four mountains. The biggest piece of him they found was a piece of his head still in his helmet. I found one of his dog tags. They sent some of us up there to guard the wreckage while they salvaged what they wanted. Sheepherders and their big dogs. Wolves and camel caravans. No Russians though. I'm a bit wimpy. I love AC and a nice soft bed. Camping out is not my thing. Guess I had it better than the pilot though.
Good morning from ATX. Currently 67°F and clear. Today's high could hit 96°F.
Wishing y'all a great day.
Wishing y'all a great day.
Morning folks. It is 49°F and we are to get to a sunny 77° this afternoon.
Prayers to those folks in Florida.
You all have a good Thursday.
Prayers to those folks in Florida.
You all have a good Thursday.
Good morning everyone.
I'm loving this early fall weather. @AustinTXCat 96F??? Ouch!
I spent yesterday getting a lot of the early fall work done and will do more of the same today until my discipleship group this evening. I should have everything done to be able to watch BB Madness and UK vs. Vandy this weekend. I haven't been excited about BBM for many years now and look forward to tomorrow night.
Hope all of your family & friends did OK down south. I believe mine are far enough north to not be bothered this time.
I'm loving this early fall weather. @AustinTXCat 96F??? Ouch!
I spent yesterday getting a lot of the early fall work done and will do more of the same today until my discipleship group this evening. I should have everything done to be able to watch BB Madness and UK vs. Vandy this weekend. I haven't been excited about BBM for many years now and look forward to tomorrow night.
Hope all of your family & friends did OK down south. I believe mine are far enough north to not be bothered this time.
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