I've got a lot of blogging to do - such as detailing my recent experiences with two Presidents and talking about the election and the "bailout" package that people suddenly say "it's not enough"....
but I wanted to put out something publicly that may spur me to action.
The baby and everything else going on has caused me to really neglect my health. I've now set record highs for weight - and it needs to be fixed. Now.
So - I am publicly committing to lose 15 pounds by Vegas.
(as you can see, I'm notstupid enough to put my actual weight here on the blog).
15 pounds lost in 5 months. 3 pounds a month.
It can be done, I think, with simple lifestlye changes.
1) Get more sleep. OK - scratch that. Maybe in January.
2) Eat a little better. The snacking off the kids' plate has got to stop. "Freddie? Are you going to finish that meatball? No? Well, don't mind if I do!"
3) Exercise more. Jog 3 times a week vs. the current 1-2 times a month.
Little changes - and I mean little, not these crash diet things, like " I'll eat only salads for a month!" - should be enough to lose 3 pounds a month.
We'll see how I do. If you see updates on the progress here, great! If not, that must mean I'm off the wagon.
(Maybe if I promise to run 5 miles every time the Browns lose.....that would get me to lose 30 pounds by the end of the season!)
Oct 9, 2008
Oct 4, 2008
Gus Johnson
There is one thing to listen to Gus Johnson announce March Madness or the NFL, but its another to listen to him announce MMA fighting on CBS. I really hope I wasn't the only one to hear this since it was classic. The main fight was between Kimbo Slice, the heavy heavy favorite against a nobody. Well the nobody knocked out Kimbo Slice and Gus went bezerk. I mean Gus announcing the Ohio State game two years ago Bezerk. I was so excited that I was running around the living in pure glee just listening to Gus. I ended up Tivo'ing it so I could replay for Eric tomorrow morning. Anyone who wants to hear, just give me a call.
Update: I found the Link. Enjoy the excitement of Gus Johnson.
Update: I found the Link. Enjoy the excitement of Gus Johnson.
NFL Week 5: Ron Winter
It's the Browns' bye week, so this Sunday/Monday will be a relaxing NFL weekend where all I ask is for decent games at 1, 4 and for the primetime games. No need for matinee matchups, but just a solid slate of games that I can enjoy throughout the afternoon.
Ron Winter, as an NFL referree, fits that description perfectly. He is a no-nonsense referree with no flash - he looks like an accountant - but does a solid job all around. He never seems to get the good games - in fact, I think he's done about 94 Browns game since the return in 1999 - but he always turns in a solid job. Just want I want this weekend - a solid slate of games.
(By the way, I may have to retract my hatred of Jerome Boger - in week 4, I wrote my preview regarding him, and he ended up having the Browns' game. He called the Bengals for offsides in a critical 3rd quarter Browns' possession; on that play, Derek threw an interception that was nullified. Jerome may have saved his career - but may have prolonged this purgatory we are in).
GB 24, Atl 10. I will continue to state that Atlanta can't play outdoors on the road.
Chi 20, Det 17. Yes, I can see an upset here, but this wil go down to the wire.
Ind 28, Hou 24. Houston will win one of these games soon. They play the Bengals and Browns later this year....
Car 24, KC 13. The Chiefs will revert back to normal this week.
Mia 23, SD 20, OT. Are you really going to trust Norv and the Chargers on the road?
NYG 28, Sea 24. Something just tells me this will be close.
Bal 19, Ten 16. Tennessee seems to be the automatic pick here - but how will they move the ball? You don't rush on the Ravens. And you really thinkn Kerry Collins will solve the Ravens' D? In Baltimore? God, I hate picking the Ravens.
Phi 27, Was 17. Philly has to be pissed over last week.
Den 31, TB 20. The key here? It's at Mile High.
Buf 27, Arz 20. I give up trying to figure this Cardinals team out.
Dal 31, Cin 13. Is a comment needed? Boy, SW Ohio is already hating on the Bengals - and we aren't even at Halloween.
NE 30, SF 20. Would you believe that in my fantasy league for church, my only quarterback on my roster is...Matt Cassel? The bye week will help him.
Jax 27, Pit 16. The Jaguars can move the ball through the air. Pittsburgh has no running backs, so they will have to throw (and the Jags are vulnerable). I see more scoring here than most.
NO 27, Min 20. This should be a great game. Can Adrian please score twice again?
Best bets: Last week: 8-7. Overall: 38-24-1.
GB -3.5
Atl/GB under 40.5
Chi/Det under 45.5
Mia +6
Sea +7
Sea/NYG over 43.5
Bal +2
Phi -6.5
Den -3
Buf + 1.5
NE -3
NE/SF over 41
Jax -5.5
Pit/Jax over 36
NO -3
6 favorites, 4 underdogs, 3 overs, 2 unders.
About two nights ago.
So I've been meaning to add my thoughts about the VP debate but got sidetracked by a crab bite. Last Tuesday while on vacation in Florida, I got bit by a blue crab. Nothing too major, but it was on my heal and it was pretty deep. It bled for a while but after enough salt water and beer, I thought that it had healed properly.
So one week later while at work, my foot started to hurt. It hurt so much that I could barely walk on it. When I finally got home that day, I took off my shoe and realized that my ankle had swelled to the size of a golf ball and my entire foot was giving off enough heat to make an omelet. Hmmm, that's not good. I must be having a reaction to the detergent? Well once the smart one (Carol) got home, she made the decision to go to the hospital.
You would think that doctors and nurses at a hospital has seen everything, but everyone was amazed that my foot got infected by a crab bite. We must of had 3-4 different nurses come into our room and act like they were there for a reason other than to just stare at the foot. Anyway, they gave me some heavy antibiotics and told me to go to my doctors the next morning.
Well that night and the next morning, the redness, heat, and swelling was slowly moving up from my foot and into my leg. When my doctor saw me the next day he was a little more concerned that this would turn into a staph infection. He ordered for me to have two freaking shots immediately. So the nurse comes in and we have this conversation.
Nurse: OK hun, I have two shots for you. Are you ready.
Derek: Sure, no problem. I had a tetanus shot last night. I should be OK.
Nurse: Oh...yeah, this is going to be a little more painful than that.
Derek: OK. Can you at least use my left arm since the right is still a little sore.
Nurse: Oh...yeah, this isn't going into your arm. These are going into both of your cheeks.
Derek: Um..OK.
So I stand up from the bed and I start to un-button my shorts and just lowered them slightly. I will never assume how far they want the pants down due to prior embarrassment of me dropping my shorts and them telling me that I should keep them up. Nothing more embarrassing than that. So this resulted in the nurse pulling down my pants a little with this conversation:
Derek: Is this low enough.
Nurse: No, but I will take care of it.
Derek: Ow...mmmm (while the nurse caught her ring on my butt hair)
Nurse: I'm sorry about that. I'll try not to pull any more of your hair.
Derek: Yeah there s a lot of it. That's OK.
Nurse: No. Its not bad. You should see my husband.....Wow, I probably shouldn't of said that. Very inappropriate. I'm sorry.
Derek: Its OK. Just get this over with.
So for the next several days I was going into the doctor's office getting shots in my butt. I have left the band aids on my ass so they know not to stick me in the same place. Last night was so uncomfortable just sitting on the couch.
But things are feeling better today and the infection is going down.
So my opinion on the VP debate:
1. I absolutely hate how they judge the performances based on expectations. Shouldn't it be measured on equal footing? "Palin did very well since she didn't make any mistakes." Um, really? Shouldn't that be expected? Haven't we learned our lesson on lower expectations during debates? I put more weight into these debates because I think this reflects the candidates ability to communicate with the public and persuade the public on what they want to do in the future. Part of the problem with the financial crisis is that nobody can get in front of the public and persuade everyone to calm down and that this $700 billion bill is the right thing.
2a. Looks- Did Biden get botox in his forehead? Whenever he raised his eyebrows, nothing would move on his forehead, but the edges would. Very annoying.
2b. Looks- I want cleavage. Just the top maybe. Something? And was she wearing square glasses?
2c. I'm setting the over/under on Obama's lead at 15 points before seeing Palin appearing in a spring dress.
3. Things that pissed me off: Biden- blaming the economy solely on the last 8 years of Bush. Give me a break. Everyone in both parties had their hand in the cookie jar and deserves full blame. Palin- Maverick, Maverick, Maverick, Hockey Moms, Joe Sick Pack, Maverick, Maverick. Please just stop. PLEASE!!!! And you could tell when she was talking about her personal experiences compared to when she was holding the party line. It got old quickly.
4. Avoiding the questions. This happened in the Presidential debate and it happened again with the VPs. The only person who is not avoiding the questions seem to be McCain.
5. In the end I thought both Biden and Palin both came off very well. One of the more enjoyable debates I've ever watched.
So one week later while at work, my foot started to hurt. It hurt so much that I could barely walk on it. When I finally got home that day, I took off my shoe and realized that my ankle had swelled to the size of a golf ball and my entire foot was giving off enough heat to make an omelet. Hmmm, that's not good. I must be having a reaction to the detergent? Well once the smart one (Carol) got home, she made the decision to go to the hospital.
You would think that doctors and nurses at a hospital has seen everything, but everyone was amazed that my foot got infected by a crab bite. We must of had 3-4 different nurses come into our room and act like they were there for a reason other than to just stare at the foot. Anyway, they gave me some heavy antibiotics and told me to go to my doctors the next morning.
Well that night and the next morning, the redness, heat, and swelling was slowly moving up from my foot and into my leg. When my doctor saw me the next day he was a little more concerned that this would turn into a staph infection. He ordered for me to have two freaking shots immediately. So the nurse comes in and we have this conversation.
Nurse: OK hun, I have two shots for you. Are you ready.
Derek: Sure, no problem. I had a tetanus shot last night. I should be OK.
Nurse: Oh...yeah, this is going to be a little more painful than that.
Derek: OK. Can you at least use my left arm since the right is still a little sore.
Nurse: Oh...yeah, this isn't going into your arm. These are going into both of your cheeks.
Derek: Um..OK.
So I stand up from the bed and I start to un-button my shorts and just lowered them slightly. I will never assume how far they want the pants down due to prior embarrassment of me dropping my shorts and them telling me that I should keep them up. Nothing more embarrassing than that. So this resulted in the nurse pulling down my pants a little with this conversation:
Derek: Is this low enough.
Nurse: No, but I will take care of it.
Derek: Ow...mmmm (while the nurse caught her ring on my butt hair)
Nurse: I'm sorry about that. I'll try not to pull any more of your hair.
Derek: Yeah there s a lot of it. That's OK.
Nurse: No. Its not bad. You should see my husband.....Wow, I probably shouldn't of said that. Very inappropriate. I'm sorry.
Derek: Its OK. Just get this over with.
So for the next several days I was going into the doctor's office getting shots in my butt. I have left the band aids on my ass so they know not to stick me in the same place. Last night was so uncomfortable just sitting on the couch.
But things are feeling better today and the infection is going down.
So my opinion on the VP debate:
1. I absolutely hate how they judge the performances based on expectations. Shouldn't it be measured on equal footing? "Palin did very well since she didn't make any mistakes." Um, really? Shouldn't that be expected? Haven't we learned our lesson on lower expectations during debates? I put more weight into these debates because I think this reflects the candidates ability to communicate with the public and persuade the public on what they want to do in the future. Part of the problem with the financial crisis is that nobody can get in front of the public and persuade everyone to calm down and that this $700 billion bill is the right thing.
2a. Looks- Did Biden get botox in his forehead? Whenever he raised his eyebrows, nothing would move on his forehead, but the edges would. Very annoying.
2b. Looks- I want cleavage. Just the top maybe. Something? And was she wearing square glasses?
2c. I'm setting the over/under on Obama's lead at 15 points before seeing Palin appearing in a spring dress.
3. Things that pissed me off: Biden- blaming the economy solely on the last 8 years of Bush. Give me a break. Everyone in both parties had their hand in the cookie jar and deserves full blame. Palin- Maverick, Maverick, Maverick, Hockey Moms, Joe Sick Pack, Maverick, Maverick. Please just stop. PLEASE!!!! And you could tell when she was talking about her personal experiences compared to when she was holding the party line. It got old quickly.
4. Avoiding the questions. This happened in the Presidential debate and it happened again with the VPs. The only person who is not avoiding the questions seem to be McCain.
5. In the end I thought both Biden and Palin both came off very well. One of the more enjoyable debates I've ever watched.
Oct 3, 2008
Random note
Any Chinese restaurant that serves Moo Shu Pork already wrapped in the pancakes should just shut their doors. Immediately.
I don't like the pancakes; I don't like that damn plum sauce. Just give me the meat and cabbage, please. I'm not at Taco Bell.
I don't like the pancakes; I don't like that damn plum sauce. Just give me the meat and cabbage, please. I'm not at Taco Bell.
Oct 2, 2008
Gimme a break
So the original bailout of $700 Billion - with a B - did not pass. So what do our lawmakers do to pass this urgent, critical bill that will save Western Civiliazation?
Add $100 Billion of additional pork to the bill.
Again, I'd like to be convinced of the urgent need for this legislation - and Micah's post and a phone call from my brother-in-law is helping - but it is so hard to take it seriously when the government treats this like any other omnibus pork project.
Add $100 Billion of additional pork to the bill.
Again, I'd like to be convinced of the urgent need for this legislation - and Micah's post and a phone call from my brother-in-law is helping - but it is so hard to take it seriously when the government treats this like any other omnibus pork project.
Sep 30, 2008
Sep 29, 2008
Um....everyone needs to calm down.
So the House takes the feedback from Flotsam and Jetsam and downs the bailout bill. Good, I thought. Until I watched the market plummet. And plummet some more. And plummet once again. And now the blame game starts...which makes me sick.
I need to make up some money, since I'm still going to Vegas and I need to enough money to play the $5 tables at the Wynn. Shit, if everyone isn't back down to $5 tables in this economy, then I'm fucked. So I'm setting the betting line for the lowest point for the Dow at 8,955.36. I will be accepting all wagers.
I need to make up some money, since I'm still going to Vegas and I need to enough money to play the $5 tables at the Wynn. Shit, if everyone isn't back down to $5 tables in this economy, then I'm fucked. So I'm setting the betting line for the lowest point for the Dow at 8,955.36. I will be accepting all wagers.
Sep 27, 2008
NFL Week 4: Jerome Boger
Argh. The Cleveland Browns. The team is 0-3, and you hope for something good to come out from teh team on Sunday....but deep down in your heart, you know you are going to be disappointed.
It's like when one of the league's worst refs comes out of the tunnel for the game. You cross your fingers and hope he won't affect the game, but in the end, it's usually one critical call (that's questionable) that will get you.
Last year, it was the pushout of Kellen Winslow in Arizona. With no time left and the Browns down 6, Winslow caught the ball in the end zone but was (clearly?) pushed out by the defensive backs. Boger's crew made no call, and the game ended as a Browns loss.
Don't ask me if it was a pushout, I'm biased. Ask a Viking fan.
Not a lot of attractive games this week, huh?
Ten 23, Min 13. Minnesota really only scored 13 offensive points at home vs Carolina - a good but not great defense. I have Peterson on my fantasy team, and am not expecting a good week.
GB 27, TB 24. Tampa shot their wad last week, and I think Green Bay will pull this one out with 600 yards passing between the teams.
Az 20, NYJ 16. Am I crazy for picking the Cards on the road?
NO 31, SF 17. Boy, did NO get hosed. Really, how good are the 9ers? They lost to the Cards and beat Seattle (eh) and the Lions (ugh).
Den 27, KC 10. Something here smells fishy.....
Jax 27, Hou 13. Houston has to get off the schnide sometime, right? Is this a trap game for the Jaguars? If so, I'm falling in the trap too.
Car 23, Atl 13. Can Matt Ryan play on the road?
Buf 30, StL 20. I'm not sure why I think the Rams will score 20 at home - maybe the new quarterback (Green) will help them.
SD 28, Oak 13. Did the real Chargers finally show up last Monday? Boy, I'm scared of this pick now.
SD 28, Oak 13. Did the real Chargers finally show up last Monday? Boy, I'm scared of this pick now.
Dal 31, Was 17. Dallas looks unstoppable. And Washington may actually be a good team !
Chi 20, Phi 17. Just a hunch - Chicago pulls out the home win on a punt return.
Pit 24, Bal 17. Atleast 14 of these points will be from turnovers - one side or another.
Best bets this week: 15 of them. Last week: 9-6. Overall: 30-17-1.
Ten -3
GB +1.5
GB/ TB over 42.5
Az +1
Az/NYJ under 44.5
NO -4
Den -9.5
Den/KC under 47
Jax -7
Car -6.5
Buf/Stl Over 43.5
SD -7.5
Dal -10.5
Chi +3
Bal/Pit over 33.5
7 favorites to 3 underdogs. I don't feel very good about that.
Terrible
Just a quick comment from last night's debate. I thought that the question of "What are you going to cut from your wish list due to the financial question" was probably the best question I have ever heard in a debate. And both candidates sucked it up on that one. Obama side stepped the question, not once, no twice, but thrice, and McCain kept on going back to ear marks? This tells me that Obama will just say whatever is needed to get into the White House (like his nuclear comment), and McCain really doesn't know what to do and will turn it over to his advisers to handle.
And one last annoying comment. Both guys totally butchered so many names and words during the debate. Um...what is the Tollybon? And Paukistun?
As Eric and I discussed, I really didn't learn anything. How does that happen?
And one last annoying comment. Both guys totally butchered so many names and words during the debate. Um...what is the Tollybon? And Paukistun?
As Eric and I discussed, I really didn't learn anything. How does that happen?
Sep 25, 2008
Sep 24, 2008
Quick Political/Economics Thoughts
I want to be honest on this blog....
1) McCain's idea to suspend his campaign and push for a postponement of the debate is a bad idea. It seems like a stunt in itself. I don't want to accuse McCain of ducking Obama, but....
I understand the concept. The nation is in crisis! We must provide leadership! However....
a) When did this become a crisis? Why now? Why is it immediate?
b) I would like to think that if it is truly a crisis, then all politicians on both sides of the aisle would act that way. I don't even see half the Republicans acting in crisis mode, let alone Pelosi & co.
2) McCain could certainly make a good commercial out of this - and a good point. Where is the Democratic Congressional leadership on this? You have Harry Reid out there last week saying "We don't know what to do". Great...these are the people currently in charge.
3) And hell if I know what to do. The bailout, to me, just seems wrong. If P&G made a bad decision and our stcok plummeted (like, say, IN 2000!) - no one would ever bail us out. Why these banks? Why should I care? I pay my bills, I have a responsible mortgage - part of me says screw them - let them fail.
I can see Wiz blowing his top here.......so make the case. Why should $700 Billion of taxpayer money go to saving some banks?
As long as FDIC doesn't go under - which, from all indications, it won't - then why should I care?
You can probably guess I didn't take an economics class in college....
1) McCain's idea to suspend his campaign and push for a postponement of the debate is a bad idea. It seems like a stunt in itself. I don't want to accuse McCain of ducking Obama, but....
I understand the concept. The nation is in crisis! We must provide leadership! However....
a) When did this become a crisis? Why now? Why is it immediate?
b) I would like to think that if it is truly a crisis, then all politicians on both sides of the aisle would act that way. I don't even see half the Republicans acting in crisis mode, let alone Pelosi & co.
2) McCain could certainly make a good commercial out of this - and a good point. Where is the Democratic Congressional leadership on this? You have Harry Reid out there last week saying "We don't know what to do". Great...these are the people currently in charge.
3) And hell if I know what to do. The bailout, to me, just seems wrong. If P&G made a bad decision and our stcok plummeted (like, say, IN 2000!) - no one would ever bail us out. Why these banks? Why should I care? I pay my bills, I have a responsible mortgage - part of me says screw them - let them fail.
I can see Wiz blowing his top here.......so make the case. Why should $700 Billion of taxpayer money go to saving some banks?
As long as FDIC doesn't go under - which, from all indications, it won't - then why should I care?
You can probably guess I didn't take an economics class in college....
Sep 21, 2008
Caption Contest?
Found on the Browns board tonight: This picture.Caption:
"This man needs a real job."
Please - I agree. When is Romeo going to be released? What a disaster today. 0-3, with more tough games coming soon.
(oh, we are an early 4-point underdog to Cincinnati coming up. Oh joy).
I can't believe this season has gone down the toilet so fast.
NFL Week 3: Carl Cheffers
Well, with the electricity (and Internet) outage here in Cincinnati, combined with my Ryder Cup hangover - up at 4:30 am, home at midnight - I'm too tired to put any thought into these NFL picks. So - I'll use up my last freebie and introduce you to the other new NFL referree this season, Carl Cheffers. Coming soon to a NFL game near you! Prediction: He'll be doing the Detroit - San Francisco barnburner today.
Today's games:
Was 20, Az 17. Layup and I were talking - doesn't every Redskin-Cardinals game come down to a 54 yard field goal at the gun?
Min 24, Car 17. Gus Frerotte is an improvement. How does that sound, Redksins fans?
NYG 31, Cin 16. This is the suicide pick for the week.
Ten 21, Hou 20. I think the Texans are better than people think - they are the NFL's forgotten team right now.
Atl 20, KC 17. There is no reason why Atlanta should be favroed by 6.5 over any one!
NE 24, Mia 13. I'm very interested to see how Cassel progress this week and the next. If any one can get a read on him, now is the time to make money on the Patriots before Vegas catches on.
Buf 27, Oak 19. This game would scare me, if I was a Buffalo fan.
TB 20, Chi 13. Remember last week when I said Chicago was for real? Can I take that back?
SF 31, Det 23. Why don't I have J T O'Sullivan on my roster yet?
NO 31, Den 27. Upset of the week. Psssst - I don't think Denver is that good.
Sea 24, StL 20. The Rams will stay close. I think people are still overvaluing the seahawks.
Ind 20, Jax 17. Feels like a Vinatieri FG game at the end, no?
Phi 27, Pit 23. I have no idea what could happen here.
Dal 23, GB 20. Green Bay should try to keep the ball on the ground and the clock moving.
SD 27, NYJ 17. How can you top last week's MNF? By having a Favre-a-palloza.
Cle 24, Bal 13. This week, CNN Si had a list of the top 10 coaches that cold be fired at the end of the season. Romeo was not on it. IF the Browns lose here, he could be gone for Janice's birthday, Oct 6th. Then I won't have to get her a present.
Best bets: 15 picks this week: Last week: 10-5-1; overall; 21-11-1.
Az/Was under 43
Min -3
Car/Min over 37
Cin/NYG over 41.5
Hou +5
KC +6.5
Oak/Buf over 36.5
TB +3
SF -4.5
Det/SF over 46.5
NO +5.5
NO/Den over 51
StL + 9.5
Pit/Phi over 44
Dal/GB Under 51.5
2 bonus Ryder Cup picks:
Ben Curtis +130 over Lee Westwood
JB Holmes -110 over Soren Hansen
Sep 13, 2008
Week 2: Jeff Triplette
Well, this has been a strange NFL week, hasn't it? The fantasy fans out there had no idea what was going to happen with the Bal-Hou game until the last minute - and then once they made an annoucement, we're all left scrambling to figure out how to adjust our plans.
Kind of like a Jeff Triplette-officiated game! I consider him to be one of the worse officials out there. I may be biased, however - he was the official who threw the flag into Orlando Brown's eye in 1999 and knocked out our offensive lineman for the year.
Anyway, he did last monday night's game with the Packers-Vikes; I see that his crazy, flag-happy days aren't behind him yet! I believe there were 21 penalties called in the game.
Anyway, he did last monday night's game with the Packers-Vikes; I see that his crazy, flag-happy days aren't behind him yet! I believe there were 21 penalties called in the game.
On to the Week 2 picks:
Jax 24, Buf 13. Jacksonville is too good to fall to 0-2, aren't they?
Chi 19, Car 17. I now have a feeling that the Bears are for real.
GB 31, Det 20. Maybe I'm thinking this is like a 2002 NFC North shootout in the dome. However, Rodgers looked good against a good defense - how will he look vs the Lions?
Min 24, Ind 20. Indy looked off, and Minnesota showed they could play on offense in the 2nd half of the GB game.
Was 27, NO 23. The Saints are a terrible road team. That's the only reason why I'm picking the Skins.
NYG 23, Stl 13. I hope - for our suicide pool's sake - that the Giants lose.
KC 20, Oak 10. This may take the cake as the "Most Unwatchable Game" of 2008 - until the Bengals and Redskins play in Cincinnati later this year.
Ten 16, Cin 13, OT. This will be close, but Cincinnati will fall apart in overtime.
TB 31, Atl 13. Oh please, Mr Gruden, bring the kitchen sink against Ryan.
Sea 24, SF 16. I'm not so sure how good the Seahawks are anymore after last week's bomb.
Arz 27,Mia 17. Miami will lose a lot of games this year by 6-12 points (but not more).
NE 23, NYJ 20, OT. If Favre and the Jets pull this one out - hoo boy, look out for that Media Bandwagon.
Den 27, SD 24. I can easily see the Merriman-less Chargers falling to 0-2. When should we set the line for Norv's firing date? NOvember 9th?
Dal 24, Phi 23. This should be a classic.
Cle 27, Pit 24. I'm going through the motions in picking the Browns until they give me something to be fired up about.
Best bets: Last week: 11-6.
Jax -4.5
Chi +3
GB -3
Min +1.5
Was pick
NO/Was over 42
NYG/Stl under 42
KC -3
Oak/KC under 36
Ten +1
Ten/Cin under 37
TB -7
Atl/TB Over 37.5
Az -6.5
NE pick
Phi +6.5
Sunday and Saturday Mornings
Being married to a women who doesn't wake up early means one thing....I have a lot of free time in the morning to do whatever I want. Sometimes I work out early, but I tend to just hop on the computer, drink some coffee and watch TV. But since I hate the programming on ESPN on the weekend, I have come up with a pretty regular viewing schedule.
- I've become addicted to the English Premier League. I will watch whatever is on. This morning I was going to wager on Hall City over Newcastle, and I didn't pull the trigger. Then I just watched the crappy game anyway. I don't like soccer, but I absolutely love the announcers.
- F1 racing. This is if I can't sleep and wake up before 6:00am. This has now on my list of things to go see before I die. Those guys are going 200mph through these cities. Crazy.
- European golf- I think RRD and myself are the only two guys watching this on the golf channel.
- I heart the fine people on the Weather Channel. Always in shape and looking very sharp in their blue jackets and caps. I also enjoy their non weather programming.
- Fox Money programming- I have a secret crush on Steve Forbes and Ben Stein. If they told me to buy stock in the company that makes anal beads, I'm in.
- Looking for reruns of Veronica Mars. I love that show for some reason.
Obediah!
So I was listening to Mike and Mike yesterday morning driving to work (yeah, I know, some of you are already saying that's a mistake). They came back from a commerical break to the tune of "Build Me Up, Buttercup".
Both Mikes were singing along horribly to the tune, and so was I (all alone, in the car).
They then lamented the fact taht neither one of them could sing. Greenie then said "you know, I would bet that most people wished they could sing - I mean, sing on tune and sing well. I love to sing, and I know I am bad - I wish I could sing better".
I'd agree with that. I love to sing too, and I realize I am horrible.
Then Greenie went a step further with a confession.
"And you know what? If I had a professional singing voice - I can't believe I'm saying this - honestly? I'd rather sing songs on Broadway than be a rock star".
Golic made fun of him, of course, but you know what? I agree. I'm with Greenie here. If I had a choice, I'd choose the talent of singing Broadway than being belting out unintelligble rock lyrics.
And don't shake your heads out there....I know there's a least one frequent commenter of this blog that would agree with that - (Mr CardinalGlee Club, I'm looking at you).
Then he went one further.
"I mean, I would love to be able to play the role of Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls. That would be the ultimate role for me"
Wow.....I'm right with Greenie on this. I picture myself as more of a Nathan Detroit kind of guy, but I could do Sky Masterson as well. It's too bad I was driving alone and couldn't share my rendition of Sky during Scene 10 of Guys and Dolls. Strike up the band!
My time of day is the dark time
A couple of deals before dawn
Where the street belong to the cop
And the janitor with the mop
And the grocery clerks are all gone
And the smell of the rainwashed pavement
Comes up clean, and fresh, and cold
And the streetlamp light
Fills the gutter with gold
That's my time of day
My time of day
And you're the only doll I've ever wanted to share it with me
(speaking) Obediah!
[Sarah] Obediah? What's that?
[Sky] Obediah Masterson, that's my real name. You're the first person I've told that to.
I've never been in love before
Now all at once it's you
It's you forever more
I've never been in love before
I thought my heart was safe
I thought I knew the score
But this is wine, that's all too strange and strong
I'm full of foolish song
And out my song must pour
So please forgive this helpless haze I'm in
I've really never been
In love before........
Both Mikes were singing along horribly to the tune, and so was I (all alone, in the car).
They then lamented the fact taht neither one of them could sing. Greenie then said "you know, I would bet that most people wished they could sing - I mean, sing on tune and sing well. I love to sing, and I know I am bad - I wish I could sing better".
I'd agree with that. I love to sing too, and I realize I am horrible.
Then Greenie went a step further with a confession.
"And you know what? If I had a professional singing voice - I can't believe I'm saying this - honestly? I'd rather sing songs on Broadway than be a rock star".
Golic made fun of him, of course, but you know what? I agree. I'm with Greenie here. If I had a choice, I'd choose the talent of singing Broadway than being belting out unintelligble rock lyrics.
And don't shake your heads out there....I know there's a least one frequent commenter of this blog that would agree with that - (Mr CardinalGlee Club, I'm looking at you).
Then he went one further.
"I mean, I would love to be able to play the role of Sky Masterson in Guys and Dolls. That would be the ultimate role for me"
Wow.....I'm right with Greenie on this. I picture myself as more of a Nathan Detroit kind of guy, but I could do Sky Masterson as well. It's too bad I was driving alone and couldn't share my rendition of Sky during Scene 10 of Guys and Dolls. Strike up the band!
My time of day is the dark time
A couple of deals before dawn
Where the street belong to the cop
And the janitor with the mop
And the grocery clerks are all gone
And the smell of the rainwashed pavement
Comes up clean, and fresh, and cold
And the streetlamp light
Fills the gutter with gold
That's my time of day
My time of day
And you're the only doll I've ever wanted to share it with me
(speaking) Obediah!
[Sarah] Obediah? What's that?
[Sky] Obediah Masterson, that's my real name. You're the first person I've told that to.
I've never been in love before
Now all at once it's you
It's you forever more
I've never been in love before
I thought my heart was safe
I thought I knew the score
But this is wine, that's all too strange and strong
I'm full of foolish song
And out my song must pour
So please forgive this helpless haze I'm in
I've really never been
In love before........
Sep 10, 2008
Speak for yourself, Layup
I Like Ike!
Sorry, couldn't resist...this was the first thing that came to my mind.
We don't want IKE
Best case scenario, I get to spend two months down in Texas. Worst case scenario, I will be looking for a new job. This hurricane if it is a CAT 3 and hits Houston, would be just as bad as a severe earthquake to LA.
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