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[Mr.Pack]

My condolences to fish, tecumseh and SLB.

Sorry SLB, I must have missed the post.

I am sorry for all of your losses.

 

[Frostillicus]

For Frosty

Oh my

 

[Frostillicus]

Is Minnesota really cool in July? We have about a week off in the middle of July and want to take a bit of a break from the Texas heat. Wife suggested Minnesota, saying she went on a family trip to the Miss. River headwaters and it was cool in the evenings. Since several of you here are from Mn, I thought I'd get a reality check.

I'd like a lake or river cabin where I could chill for a week. I would need internet access so I could watch baseball. Scenic crap and good fishing would be expected. I would prefer need somewhere not overrun with other people, esp. kids.

Edit to add- would it be better to just keep driving north another day into Canada?

It can get pretty hot in July, but then again I'm talking Minnesota hot not Texas hot. Expect 80 during the day and probably 65 or so in the evenings.

 

[Bogart]

Long drive between funeral home and cemetery, so I give you my random funeral thoughts during the actual funeral:

1. Police escorts are pretty impressive. The way they weave in and out, work the traffic, it's an art form. The salute at the end is pretty awesome.

2. The family car fits seven. You will piss off the 8th, 9th and 10th place finishers in the "Who Rides In The Family Car Olympics". They will get over it.

3. Drama queens who dominate funerals, regardless of relationship annoy me to no end. I almost punched one today.

4. For those planning on having a funeral someday, paying for it and having plots picked out is not enough. Have your music picked out! Those three songs are the toughest choices your family is going to make if you don't help them.

5. When you pick your songs, make sure they sound good with a soloist and organ player I would not recommend guitar solos.

6. My song will have a guitar solo, with instructions for the soloist to sing it.

7. Be prepared to hear a sermon, even if you ask for there not to be one.

More thoughts on the way back...

 

[urbanhack]

Is Minnesota really cool in July? We have about a week off in the middle of July and want to take a bit of a break from the Texas heat. Wife suggested Minnesota, saying she went on a family trip to the Miss. River headwaters and it was cool in the evenings. Since several of you here are from Mn, I thought I'd get a reality check.

I'd like a lake or river cabin where I could chill for a week. I would need internet access so I could watch baseball. Scenic crap and good fishing would be expected. I would prefer need somewhere not overrun with other people, esp. kids.

Edit to add- would it be better to just keep driving north another day into Canada?

Ely, MN

 

[Tecumseh]

As long as folks are in a thopra kind of mood... one of my best friends from HS is married to Olympic gold medalist Mark Lenzi. Mark had had some health issues lately, and apparently was admitted to the hospital after suffering fainting spells. He is now in ICU, and not expected to pull through. Positive vibes would be greatly appreciated.http://blogs.fredericksburg.com/newsdesk/2012/03/28/former-olympic-diving-champion-mark-lenzi-hospitalized/

Mark passed away some time last night.I never met him, but his wife is a wonderful person, so I figure by extension he had to have been a good guy. Very, very sad for her...

Thoprowishes GB. :(

Thanks, GB. To you and Bogart as well. A whole lot of suck in this thread lately.

 

[Disco Stu]

Is Minnesota really cool in July? We have about a week off in the middle of July and want to take a bit of a break from the Texas heat. Wife suggested Minnesota, saying she went on a family trip to the Miss. River headwaters and it was cool in the evenings. Since several of you here are from Mn, I thought I'd get a reality check.

I'd like a lake or river cabin where I could chill for a week. I would need internet access so I could watch baseball. Scenic crap and good fishing would be expected. I would prefer need somewhere not overrun with other people, esp. kids.

Edit to add- would it be better to just keep driving north another day into Canada?

If you want really good fishing and more isolation, yes. Internet access may be the rub. That said, the North Shore has nice scenery, good weather, and maybe good enough fishing.

 

[Bogart]

Long drive between funeral home and cemetery, so I give you my random funeral thoughts during the actual funeral:1. Police escorts are pretty impressive. The way they weave in and out, work the traffic, it's an art form. The salute at the end is pretty awesome. 2. The family car fits seven. You will piss off the 8th, 9th and 10th place finishers in the "Who Rides In The Family Car Olympics". They will get over it. 3. Drama queens who dominate funerals, regardless of relationship annoy me to no end. I almost punched one today. 4. For those planning on having a funeral someday, paying for it and having plots picked out is not enough. Have your music picked out! Those three songs are the toughest choices your family is going to make if you don't help them. 5. When you pick your songs, make sure they sound good with a soloist and organ player I would not recommend guitar solos. 6. My song will have a guitar solo, with instructions for the soloist to sing it. 7. Be prepared to hear a sermon, even if you ask for there not to be one. More thoughts on the way back...

8. Taps is tough to listen to, but you could really tell who at the funeral served in the military, they all had to fight back tears the most. 9. I was super nervous for the two servicewomen who folded and presented the flag. Super slow and super precise, but it looked like they were going to fumble it at any moment. 10. I didn't speak at the funeral today, because I didn't think I could get through it without breaking down. I already regret this decision. 11. I didn't have either of my kids attend. At 7 and 3, I'm pretty happy with this decision. 12. Funeral homes get a bad rap for taking advantage of those in their worst times, but a major shout out to Greenwood, they are a finely oiled machine that did a beautiful job and covers every possible change or issue, right up to the last minute. 13. Why do people feed grief? I've gained 10 pounds this week and driving back to a cafeteria sitting in my moms kitchen. 14. Funeral etiquette is an interesting topic to me, too bad most of my white trash family does not agree. I'm prepared to kick someone out of my moms house, and after everyone is gone, have a stiff drink alone. My Dad would expect nothing less.

 

[Guster]

Long drive between funeral home and cemetery, so I give you my random funeral thoughts during the actual funeral:1. Police escorts are pretty impressive. The way they weave in and out, work the traffic, it's an art form. The salute at the end is pretty awesome. 2. The family car fits seven. You will piss off the 8th, 9th and 10th place finishers in the "Who Rides In The Family Car Olympics". They will get over it. 3. Drama queens who dominate funerals, regardless of relationship annoy me to no end. I almost punched one today. 4. For those planning on having a funeral someday, paying for it and having plots picked out is not enough. Have your music picked out! Those three songs are the toughest choices your family is going to make if you don't help them. 5. When you pick your songs, make sure they sound good with a soloist and organ player I would not recommend guitar solos. 6. My song will have a guitar solo, with instructions for the soloist to sing it. 7. Be prepared to hear a sermon, even if you ask for there not to be one. More thoughts on the way back...

8. Taps is tough to listen to, but you could really tell who at the funeral served in the military, they all had to fight back tears the most. 9. I was super nervous for the two servicewomen who folded and presented the flag. Super slow and super precise, but it looked like they were going to fumble it at any moment. 10. I didn't speak at the funeral today, because I didn't think I could get through it without breaking down. I already regret this decision. 11. I didn't have either of my kids attend. At 7 and 3, I'm pretty happy with this decision. 12. Funeral homes get a bad rap for taking advantage of those in their worst times, but a major shout out to Greenwood, they are a finely oiled machine that did a beautiful job and covers every possible change or issue, right up to the last minute. 13. Why do people feed grief? I've gained 10 pounds this week and driving back to a cafeteria sitting in my moms kitchen. 14. Funeral etiquette is an interesting topic to me, too bad most of my white trash family does not agree. I'm prepared to kick someone out of my moms house, and after everyone is gone, have a stiff drink alone. My Dad would expect nothing less.

sounds like a really tough day. i'll have a drink in your (and your dad's) honor tonight and yes, some people suck, but don't let them get the best of you. good luck!

 

[General Malaise]

Long drive between funeral home and cemetery, so I give you my random funeral thoughts during the actual funeral:1. Police escorts are pretty impressive. The way they weave in and out, work the traffic, it's an art form. The salute at the end is pretty awesome. 2. The family car fits seven. You will piss off the 8th, 9th and 10th place finishers in the "Who Rides In The Family Car Olympics". They will get over it. 3. Drama queens who dominate funerals, regardless of relationship annoy me to no end. I almost punched one today. 4. For those planning on having a funeral someday, paying for it and having plots picked out is not enough. Have your music picked out! Those three songs are the toughest choices your family is going to make if you don't help them. 5. When you pick your songs, make sure they sound good with a soloist and organ player I would not recommend guitar solos. 6. My song will have a guitar solo, with instructions for the soloist to sing it. 7. Be prepared to hear a sermon, even if you ask for there not to be one. More thoughts on the way back...

8. Taps is tough to listen to, but you could really tell who at the funeral served in the military, they all had to fight back tears the most. 9. I was super nervous for the two servicewomen who folded and presented the flag. Super slow and super precise, but it looked like they were going to fumble it at any moment. 10. I didn't speak at the funeral today, because I didn't think I could get through it without breaking down. I already regret this decision. 11. I didn't have either of my kids attend. At 7 and 3, I'm pretty happy with this decision. 12. Funeral homes get a bad rap for taking advantage of those in their worst times, but a major shout out to Greenwood, they are a finely oiled machine that did a beautiful job and covers every possible change or issue, right up to the last minute. 13. Why do people feed grief? I've gained 10 pounds this week and driving back to a cafeteria sitting in my moms kitchen. 14. Funeral etiquette is an interesting topic to me, too bad most of my white trash family does not agree. I'm prepared to kick someone out of my moms house, and after everyone is gone, have a stiff drink alone. My Dad would expect nothing less.

sounds like a really tough day. i'll have a drink in your (and your dad's) honor tonight and yes, some people suck, but don't let them get the best of you. good luck!

Good thoughts, Bogart. Sorry you are having to go through this.On a lighter note, we spent the long weekend on the coast of Oregon with my in-laws, sharing the same hotel room. At one point, I asked my youngest son to look through the drawers and find the generic hotel book binder with a list of all the amendities, local restaurants, pool hours, etc. Right in front of my uber Catholic MIL, he pulls out Gideons Bible. He picks it up, looks at it and says "The Holy....Bibble? (rhymes with quibble). What the heck is a bibble?". MIL knows we aren't religious, but my god Cooper...could you have possibly fudged that up any more?

 

[Hawks64]

Long drive between funeral home and cemetery, so I give you my random funeral thoughts during the actual funeral:

1. Police escorts are pretty impressive. The way they weave in and out, work the traffic, it's an art form. The salute at the end is pretty awesome.

2. The family car fits seven. You will piss off the 8th, 9th and 10th place finishers in the "Who Rides In The Family Car Olympics". They will get over it.

3. Drama queens who dominate funerals, regardless of relationship annoy me to no end. I almost punched one today.

4. For those planning on having a funeral someday, paying for it and having plots picked out is not enough. Have your music picked out! Those three songs are the toughest choices your family is going to make if you don't help them.

5. When you pick your songs, make sure they sound good with a soloist and organ player I would not recommend guitar solos.

6. My song will have a guitar solo, with instructions for the soloist to sing it.

7. Be prepared to hear a sermon, even if you ask for there not to be one.

More thoughts on the way back...

8. Taps is tough to listen to, but you could really tell who at the funeral served in the military, they all had to fight back tears the most. 9. I was super nervous for the two servicewomen who folded and presented the flag. Super slow and super precise, but it looked like they were going to fumble it at any moment.

10. I didn't speak at the funeral today, because I didn't think I could get through it without breaking down. I already regret this decision.

11. I didn't have either of my kids attend. At 7 and 3, I'm pretty happy with this decision.

12. Funeral homes get a bad rap for taking advantage of those in their worst times, but a major shout out to Greenwood, they are a finely oiled machine that did a beautiful job and covers every possible change or issue, right up to the last minute.

13. Why do people feed grief? I've gained 10 pounds this week and driving back to a cafeteria sitting in my moms kitchen.

14. Funeral etiquette is an interesting topic to me, too bad most of my white trash family does not agree. I'm prepared to kick someone out of my moms house, and after everyone is gone, have a stiff drink alone. My Dad would expect nothing less.

sounds like a really tough day. i'll have a drink in your (and your dad's) honor tonight



and yes, some people suck, but don't let them get the best of you.

good luck!

Good thoughts, Bogart. Sorry you are having to go through this.

On a lighter note, we spent the long weekend on the coast of Oregon with my in-laws, sharing the same hotel room. At one point, I asked my youngest son to look through the drawers and find the generic hotel book binder with a list of all the amendities, local restaurants, pool hours, etc. Right in front of my uber Catholic MIL, he pulls out Gideons Bible. He picks it up, looks at it and says "The Holy....Bibble? (rhymes with quibble). What the heck is a bibble?".

MIL knows we aren't religious, but my god Cooper...could you have possibly fudged that up any more?

 

[YSR]

Long drive between funeral home and cemetery, so I give you my random funeral thoughts during the actual funeral:

1. Police escorts are pretty impressive. The way they weave in and out, work the traffic, it's an art form. The salute at the end is pretty awesome.

2. The family car fits seven. You will piss off the 8th, 9th and 10th place finishers in the "Who Rides In The Family Car Olympics". They will get over it.

3. Drama queens who dominate funerals, regardless of relationship annoy me to no end. I almost punched one today.

4. For those planning on having a funeral someday, paying for it and having plots picked out is not enough. Have your music picked out! Those three songs are the toughest choices your family is going to make if you don't help them.

5. When you pick your songs, make sure they sound good with a soloist and organ player I would not recommend guitar solos.

6. My song will have a guitar solo, with instructions for the soloist to sing it.

7. Be prepared to hear a sermon, even if you ask for there not to be one.

More thoughts on the way back...

8. Taps is tough to listen to, but you could really tell who at the funeral served in the military, they all had to fight back tears the most. 9. I was super nervous for the two servicewomen who folded and presented the flag. Super slow and super precise, but it looked like they were going to fumble it at any moment.

10. I didn't speak at the funeral today, because I didn't think I could get through it without breaking down. I already regret this decision.

11. I didn't have either of my kids attend. At 7 and 3, I'm pretty happy with this decision.

12. Funeral homes get a bad rap for taking advantage of those in their worst times, but a major shout out to Greenwood, they are a finely oiled machine that did a beautiful job and covers every possible change or issue, right up to the last minute.

13. Why do people feed grief? I've gained 10 pounds this week and driving back to a cafeteria sitting in my moms kitchen.

14. Funeral etiquette is an interesting topic to me, too bad most of my white trash family does not agree. I'm prepared to kick someone out of my moms house, and after everyone is gone, have a stiff drink alone. My Dad would expect nothing less.

sounds like a really tough day. i'll have a drink in your (and your dad's) honor tonight



and yes, some people suck, but don't let them get the best of you.

good luck!

Good thoughts, Bogart. Sorry you are having to go through this.

On a lighter note, we spent the long weekend on the coast of Oregon with my in-laws, sharing the same hotel room. At one point, I asked my youngest son to look through the drawers and find the generic hotel book binder with a list of all the amendities, local restaurants, pool hours, etc. Right in front of my uber Catholic MIL, he pulls out Gideons Bible. He picks it up, looks at it and says "The Holy....Bibble? (rhymes with quibble). What the heck is a bibble?".

MIL knows we aren't religious, but my god Cooper...could you have possibly fudged that up any more?

This^500.

 

[mr. furley]

On a lighter note, we spent the long weekend on the coast of Oregon with my in-laws, sharing the same hotel room. At one point, I asked my youngest son to look through the drawers and find the generic hotel book binder with a list of all the amendities, local restaurants, pool hours, etc. Right in front of my uber Catholic MIL, he pulls out Gideons Bible. He picks it up, looks at it and says "The Holy....Bibble? (rhymes with quibble). What the heck is a bibble?".

MIL knows we aren't religious, but my god Cooper...could you have possibly fudged that up any more?

he's a big Yiddish radio fan?

 

[Jeff Vader]

And Yu Darvishes first five pitches have been all balls outside.

PHENOM.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Garrison Hearst was at the table next to me at lunch today.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

And Yu Darvishes first five pitches have been all balls outside. PHENOM.

Haterz gonna hate.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Seattle Inning Summary- C. Figgins walked- D. Ackley struck out swinging- I. Suzuki singled to shallow left, C. Figgins to second- J. Smoak singled to right, C. Figgins to third, I. Suzuki to second- K. Seager singled to center, C. Figgins and I. Suzuki scored, J. Smoak to third- K. Seager to second on wild pitch- M. Saunders walked- M. Olivo singled to shallow right, J. Smoak scored, K. Seager to third, M. Saunders to second- M. Kawasaki walked, K. Seager scored, M. Saunders to third, M. Olivo to second- B. Ryan struck out swinging- C. Figgins grounded out to third- End of Inning (4 Runs, 4 Hits, 0 Errors)

 

[Jeff Vader]

And Yu Darvishes first five pitches have been all balls outside. PHENOM.

Haterz gonna hate.

The worst offensive team in baseball is lighting this guy up like a pinball machine. With 1 out in the 3rd inning, he's thrown 67 pitches, walked 3, surrendered 7 hits and given up 5 runs. Oh, and pitch 67 hit a guy.ETA: That said, he does have great stuff. His fastball is in the mid-90s with decent movement, and his offspeed stuff is pretty good. He just has no control. The guy is having an epic meltdown on the mound.

 

[proninja]

Seattle Inning Summary- C. Figgins walked- D. Ackley struck out swinging- I. Suzuki singled to shallow left, C. Figgins to second- J. Smoak singled to right, C. Figgins to third, I. Suzuki to second- K. Seager singled to center, C. Figgins and I. Suzuki scored, J. Smoak to third- K. Seager to second on wild pitch- M. Saunders walked- M. Olivo singled to shallow right, J. Smoak scored, K. Seager to third, M. Saunders to second- M. Kawasaki walked, K. Seager scored, M. Saunders to third, M. Olivo to second- B. Ryan struck out swinging- C. Figgins grounded out to third- End of Inning (4 Runs, 4 Hits, 0 Errors)

AMERICA, #### YEAH!

 

[Homer J Simpson]

Baseball.

 

[Marvin]

Box Score Chat?

 

[SofaKings]

Long drive between funeral home and cemetery, so I give you my random funeral thoughts during the actual funeral:1. Police escorts are pretty impressive. The way they weave in and out, work the traffic, it's an art form. The salute at the end is pretty awesome. 2. The family car fits seven. You will piss off the 8th, 9th and 10th place finishers in the "Who Rides In The Family Car Olympics". They will get over it. 3. Drama queens who dominate funerals, regardless of relationship annoy me to no end. I almost punched one today. 4. For those planning on having a funeral someday, paying for it and having plots picked out is not enough. Have your music picked out! Those three songs are the toughest choices your family is going to make if you don't help them. 5. When you pick your songs, make sure they sound good with a soloist and organ player I would not recommend guitar solos. 6. My song will have a guitar solo, with instructions for the soloist to sing it. 7. Be prepared to hear a sermon, even if you ask for there not to be one. More thoughts on the way back...

8. Taps is tough to listen to, but you could really tell who at the funeral served in the military, they all had to fight back tears the most. 9. I was super nervous for the two servicewomen who folded and presented the flag. Super slow and super precise, but it looked like they were going to fumble it at any moment. 10. I didn't speak at the funeral today, because I didn't think I could get through it without breaking down. I already regret this decision. 11. I didn't have either of my kids attend. At 7 and 3, I'm pretty happy with this decision. 12. Funeral homes get a bad rap for taking advantage of those in their worst times, but a major shout out to Greenwood, they are a finely oiled machine that did a beautiful job and covers every possible change or issue, right up to the last minute. 13. Why do people feed grief? I've gained 10 pounds this week and driving back to a cafeteria sitting in my moms kitchen. 14. Funeral etiquette is an interesting topic to me, too bad most of my white trash family does not agree. I'm prepared to kick someone out of my moms house, and after everyone is gone, have a stiff drink alone. My Dad would expect nothing less.

I've been to two military funerals. Cried like woz after a breakup during taps at both. Sunglasses are key.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

And Yu Darvishes first five pitches have been all balls outside. PHENOM.

Haterz gonna hate.

The worst offensive team in baseball is lighting this guy up like a pinball machine. With 1 out in the 3rd inning, he's thrown 67 pitches, walked 3, surrendered 7 hits and given up 5 runs. Oh, and pitch 67 hit a guy.ETA: That said, he does have great stuff. His fastball is in the mid-90s with decent movement, and his offspeed stuff is pretty good. He just has no control. The guy is having an epic meltdown on the mound.

Small sample size down?

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Box Score Chat?

Shall we?

 

[bentley]

And Yu Darvishes first five pitches have been all balls outside. PHENOM.

Haterz gonna hate.

The worst offensive team in baseball is lighting this guy up like a pinball machine. With 1 out in the 3rd inning, he's thrown 67 pitches, walked 3, surrendered 7 hits and given up 5 runs. Oh, and pitch 67 hit a guy.ETA: That said, he does have great stuff. His fastball is in the mid-90s with decent movement, and his offspeed stuff is pretty good. He just has no control. The guy is having an epic meltdown on the mound.

YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU crank dat Soula BoyERA down to 11.25. He's going to pick up the W tonight.

 

[proninja]

This Mariners team in high scoring games confuses me, but Kyle Seager can stay a while

 

[proninja]

f'ing Texas

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Baseball.

Box Score Chat?

Gambling

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

And Yu Darvishes first five pitches have been all balls outside.

PHENOM.

Haterz gonna hate.

The worst offensive team in baseball is lighting this guy up like a pinball machine. With 1 out in the 3rd inning, he's thrown 67 pitches, walked 3, surrendered 7 hits and given up 5 runs. Oh, and pitch 67 hit a guy.

ETA: That said, he does have great stuff. His fastball is in the mid-90s with decent movement, and his offspeed stuff is pretty good. He just has no control. The guy is having an epic meltdown on the mound.

YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU crank dat Soula BoyERA down to 11.25. He's going to pick up the W tonight.

NEVER A DOUBT

 

[Marvin]

Box Score Chat?

Shall we?

We shant.

 

[bakes]

Long drive between funeral home and cemetery, so I give you my random funeral thoughts during the actual funeral:

1. Police escorts are pretty impressive. The way they weave in and out, work the traffic, it's an art form. The salute at the end is pretty awesome.

2. The family car fits seven. You will piss off the 8th, 9th and 10th place finishers in the "Who Rides In The Family Car Olympics". They will get over it.

3. Drama queens who dominate funerals, regardless of relationship annoy me to no end. I almost punched one today.

4. For those planning on having a funeral someday, paying for it and having plots picked out is not enough. Have your music picked out! Those three songs are the toughest choices your family is going to make if you don't help them.

5. When you pick your songs, make sure they sound good with a soloist and organ player I would not recommend guitar solos.

6. My song will have a guitar solo, with instructions for the soloist to sing it.

7. Be prepared to hear a sermon, even if you ask for there not to be one.

More thoughts on the way back...

8. Taps is tough to listen to, but you could really tell who at the funeral served in the military, they all had to fight back tears the most. 9. I was super nervous for the two servicewomen who folded and presented the flag. Super slow and super precise, but it looked like they were going to fumble it at any moment.

10. I didn't speak at the funeral today, because I didn't think I could get through it without breaking down. I already regret this decision.

11. I didn't have either of my kids attend. At 7 and 3, I'm pretty happy with this decision.

12. Funeral homes get a bad rap for taking advantage of those in their worst times, but a major shout out to Greenwood, they are a finely oiled machine that did a beautiful job and covers every possible change or issue, right up to the last minute.

13. Why do people feed grief? I've gained 10 pounds this week and driving back to a cafeteria sitting in my moms kitchen.

14. Funeral etiquette is an interesting topic to me, too bad most of my white trash family does not agree. I'm prepared to kick someone out of my moms house, and after everyone is gone, have a stiff drink alone. My Dad would expect nothing less.

I've been to two military funerals. Cried like woz after a breakup during taps at both. Sunglasses are key.

My dad had a military funeral and he left instructions that Taps not be played. He thought it was the loneliest song in the world. He never said exactly why, but I found out after he passed that his tank was hit in WWII during the battles in the Ardennes and he was the sole survivor. That explained why. My condolences Bogart.

 

[urbanhack]

Box Score Chat?

::BUNT::

 

[urbanhack]

This Mariners team in high scoring games confuses me, but Kyle Seager can stay a while

Is he going to get solid PT??

 

[shuke]

This Mariners team in high scoring games confuses me, but Kyle Seager can stay a while

Is he going to get solid PT??

When Figgins starts sucking again.

 

[urbanhack]

This Mariners team in high scoring games confuses me, but Kyle Seager can stay a while

Is he going to get solid PT??

When Figgins starts sucking again.

Figgins = SOD

 

[Frostillicus]

This Mariners team in high scoring games confuses me, but Kyle Seager can stay a while

Is he going to get solid PT??

When Figgins starts sucking again.

You're saying he wasn't worth $36M?

 

[Frostillicus]

Figgins NO RUN is almost an autobet no matter who is pitching. Figgins NO RBI is an autobet.

:figginschat:

 

[krista4]

Tecumseh, very sorry to hear about Mark's passing.

Is charvik still posting around here at all? Seems like ages since he's been around.

 

[Marvin]

I may have to check out of here until after the World Series.

 

[krista4]

I may have to check out of here until after the World Series.

Please bring the funny and get us back on track. TIA.

 

[General Malaise]

sure could go for a shot of gin right about now.

 

[YSR]

sure could go for a shot of gin right about now.

Everything okay?Is it the baseball talk? It makes me want to end myself, your gin shot is a seemingly pleasant alternative.

 

[General Malaise]

sure could go for a shot of gin right about now.

Everything okay?Is it the baseball talk? It makes me want to end myself, your gin shot is a seemingly pleasant alternative.

Oh yeah, just been a long long week with a lot of activity and all of sudden, it's ground to a halt and I'm not sure what to do with this....free time. I'm bored, but also kind of tired. My FIL and I drank a heck ton of beer this past week, so I'm going to avoid beer for the next few days. Wife is already asleep. Pregnancy + week with her parents has sapped her energy. Kids with ex-wife. Guess I could finish reading Tuesdays with Morries or watch some TLC. Also, I had to liberally apply sun block all over my face and neck this weekend which is all well and good because I avoided sunburn at the beach, but now I have these gigantic red zit welts on my neck and hairline. Neat.

 

[proninja]

This Mariners team in high scoring games confuses me, but Kyle Seager can stay a while

Is he going to get solid PT??

I really hope so. He's hit the ball well at every stop in the minors, tore up AAA last year, and is off to a damn hot start this year. The issue is that Figgins is still owed a good bit of cash for this year, and if he keeps not sucking the Mariners might be able to dump him. The good news for Seager is that he can play 2nd, 3rd, and fill in at SS in a pinch. Saunders is the likely casualty when Guti comes back, and I've got no idea what's going to happen when Carp comes back. The Mariners seem to have an abundance of mediocre hitters, which is a HUGE upgrade from last year. In short, I've got no idea, but I've been starting him all year as a MI and have been very happy.

 

[proninja]

I may have to check out of here until after the World Series.

I'll get bored with talking about a 72 win team well before then

 

[kevzilla]

Also, I had to liberally apply sun block all over my face and neck this weekend which is all well and good because I avoided sunburn at the beach, but now I have these gigantic red zit welts on my neck and hairline. Neat.

Extremely white people's problems.

 

[Sarnoff]

Going over the new chick's house to "watch a movie".

WE WATCHED A F###ING MOVIE!!! OK, there was some action, but not nearly the level that I was looking forward to. Dating a woman with a kid kinda sucks.

Sorry GB.

Brought a new chick over to my place to "watch a movie" the other day. DVD went in the player, but we didn't even last long enough for the opening credits to start.

We outlasted the film and then looped it around again so we could continue

This chick is fun. Today I went to the store and bought a half-gallon carton of pineapple juice to drink to get ready for this weekend. Is that weird?

 

[Homer J Simpson]

Going over the new chick's house to "watch a movie".

WE WATCHED A F###ING MOVIE!!! OK, there was some action, but not nearly the level that I was looking forward to. Dating a woman with a kid kinda sucks.

Sorry GB.

Brought a new chick over to my place to "watch a movie" the other day. DVD went in the player, but we didn't even last long enough for the opening credits to start.

We outlasted the film and then looped it around again so we could continue

This chick is fun. Today I went to the store and bought a half-gallon carton of pineapple juice to drink to get ready for this weekend. Is that weird?

Nope, you're just being considerate.

 

[Guster]

Going over the new chick's house to "watch a movie".

WE WATCHED A F###ING MOVIE!!! OK, there was some action, but not nearly the level that I was looking forward to. Dating a woman with a kid kinda sucks.

Sorry GB.

Brought a new chick over to my place to "watch a movie" the other day. DVD went in the player, but we didn't even last long enough for the opening credits to start.

We outlasted the film and then looped it around again so we could continue

This chick is fun. Today I went to the store and bought a half-gallon carton of pineapple juice to drink to get ready for this weekend. Is that weird?

Nope, you're just being considerate.

 

[wadegarrett]