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Saluting Mr. Robinson
It will be everywhere tonight, so let's all remember why. The word "legend" gets thrown around a lot, but few truly embody that term like Jack Roosevelt Robinson.
Among those wearing #42 tonight will be this lineup:
Furcal, SS
Kemp, CF
Ethier, RF
Manny, LF
Loney, 1B
Blake, 3B
Martin, C
Carroll, 2B
Kuroda, P
237 Comments
I have so much admiration and respect for #42. Jackie was truly a man among boys. I am so prroud that he is honored on this special day.
Now, let's get down to business and win this game!
The answer to Life, the Universe and Everything:
"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives." – Jack Roosevelt Robinson.
Happy Jackie Robinson Day!
Hi Everybody
Yes they are celebrating Jackie Robinson Day today, all over the baseball world but never forget this great man played for this very team team we will all be rooting for tonight.
According to the Twitter feed running during the At-Bat app, Dodger fans booed Frank McCourt during the festivities today.
While I can't fault the feeling, I wish they had chosen a different occasion to voice their displeasure. Jackie Robinson and what we're celebrating is bigger than Frank McCourt. With the baseball world watching Jackie's team tonight, silence would've been much more golden. There's 78 more home games, you know 😉
?The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference.? – Elie Wiesel
Time to get this team started. Lets go Dodgers
Dodgers are continuing their spring training ways. Losing.
It's the real thing now guys.
And the beat goes on.
Wait you mean this isn't spring training anymore?
Pitching and defense wins championships & we are lacking in both areas. Raffy should of swallowed the throw & the run wouldn't of scored.
I will say that I love what Jackie Robinson did for baseball & this country. I hope to see others in my lifetime that can stand up and make a difference. Thank you Jackie.
Make em pay Kuroda
I forgot pitching, defense and timely hitting. We lack in all 3. Runners and 2nd & 3rd & no outs & they can't score. 2 K's — really futile.
We look like s***. Way to get those runs back. Giants coming in and we'll lose 2 of 3 to them. Not won a series as yet.
Probably coulda gotta run there.
Good Evening Everyone………….
Love the quote, North!
Well at least Kuroda's eating up innings, saving the pen.
He might even pitch a Gem tonight.
Good Evening ITD Readers and Writers!!! Happy Jackie Robinson Day!!
No shutout, at least, thanks to Blake.
ARGH!!! So sick or errors and misplayed balls! We are losing tonight because of bad defense not necessarily bad pitching.
Kuroda pitched pitched a 7 inning gem.
Well, unless we put up 9 runs this inning, get ready for the train wreck :))
Kuroda did pitch well once he got settled in.
Nelly, I've been having better success getting my comments through by keeping ITD down while I'm watching the game.
KEMP were back in it YAAAAY
Yeah Matthew!!!!! Matthew Kemp that is!!!!!!!!
Oldbrooklynfan – I just logged in before trying to post. My computer hadn't even been on all day, and ITD is the first place I log onto most of the time.
Greetings all!
From up at the top:
"According to the Twitter feed running during the At-Bat app, Dodger fans booed Frank McCourt during the festivities today……While I can't fault the feeling, I wish they had chosen a different occasion to voice their displeasure. Jackie Robinson and what we're celebrating is bigger than Frank McCourt. With the baseball world watching Jackie's team tonight, silence would've been much more golden."
By northstateblues on April 15, 2010 8:06 PM
I was watching the ceremony, and while there were a couple of boos, that's all there really was. I was thinking the same thing as you wrote as it was happening. But you basically got your moment of silence, north.
C'mon JAMES!
OK, eventually I'll get this into the Warp and it can be read.
Greetings all!
From up at the top:
"According to the Twitter feed running during the At-Bat app, Dodger fans booed Frank McCourt during the festivities today……While I can't fault the feeling, I wish they had chosen a different occasion to voice their displeasure. Jackie Robinson and what we're celebrating is bigger than Frank McCourt. With the baseball world watching Jackie's team tonight, silence would've been much more golden."
By northstateblues on April 15, 2010 8:06 PM
I was watching the ceremony, and while there were a couple of boos, that's all there really was. I was thinking the same thing as you wrote as it was happening. But you basically got your moment of silence, north.
C'mon JAMES!
By dodgereric on April 15, 2010 10:27 PM
I was watching a Little League game recently that was better played than this thing. On both sides.
OK, eventually I'll get this into the Warp and it can be read.
Greetings all!
From up at the top:
"According to the Twitter feed running during the At-Bat app, Dodger fans booed Frank McCourt during the festivities today……While I can't fault the feeling, I wish they had chosen a different occasion to voice their displeasure. Jackie Robinson and what we're celebrating is bigger than Frank McCourt. With the baseball world watching Jackie's team tonight, silence would've been much more golden."
By northstateblues on April 15, 2010 8:06 PM
I was watching the ceremony, and while there were a couple of boos, that's all there really was. I was thinking the same thing as you wrote as it was happening. But you basically got your moment of silence, north.
C'mon JAMES!
By dodgereric on April 15, 2010 10:27 PM
By dodgereric on April 15, 2010 10:29 PM
Hey OBF, how do you handle the submission error thing?
Nelly, OBF and others – why put up with this crappy site? We could all just go over to http://www.truebluela.com/2010/4/15/1424368/jackie-robinson-night-game-chat
and enjoy a nice chat site where the time is always right and the new messages appear automatically. No having to refresh and then scroll down to see if there is anything new.
According to Josh, this site was not designed to be used for real time chatting, just to respond to his commercials for the team.
I keep ITD off and only go back on to make a comment and then come off again, until I'm ready to make another one.
32, how do YOU handle it?
And can you comment right away on TBLA?
Last night, it was taking forever for the comments to go through. I had to click Submit a couple of times since I was not sure if it took it the first time.
The only problem with the True Blue LA site is that it takes 24 hours after you sign up until you are allow to post a comment.
I like our 'pen so far. What do you think, vl?
This bullpen just plain stinks so far this season!
Train wreck meet the Dodgers bullpen (Brox excluded for now)
Nelly, please introduce our bullpen to the train wreck.
Crap, too slow that time.
Junie, continue this sentence: This was a great site to talk ……..
…….but we used to post thousands of comments before they tried to make it better only for it to get worse. I read TrueblueLA all the time as well as Dodger Thoughts, but I have always thought of ITD as home, as far as blogging is concerned.
Come on Guys, you don't have to deal with Haren anymore.
Junie, what did Vinny just say?
Vinny is talking about our bullpen being spent. This is not the time for the bullpen to be spent with the Gnats coming to town (which have one of the best pitching staffs in the league IMO).
Thanks Junie!
Hey 32, is she right about the site being better before they tried to fix it?
You are right Nelly. This site was a heck of a lot faster last year. I don't remember the times being so out of whack either. This ITD site IS a nice community with a lot of nice folks and the pace of comments here is more like baseball… We are not overwhelmed by the sheer number of posts flying by like on DT or TBLA.
tru, ask Junie if we should have spent money on our pen please!
DAMN another clouth, this time by GA almost got over the wall..
Nellyjune ~ we should have $pent on our BP! lol
Interesting, that one went right between 32 and OBF. Hmmm….
Hey tru, now I want you to ask how many runs "Wild Thing" Sherrill will give up. OK?
Yea ANDRE!!!!
Wonder how many runs "Wild Thing" Sherrill will give up?
The beat goes on but the hitting stopped.
If this was last year,or even last night, I'd have more faith, they'd come back in this game
Another 3:30AM bedtime for me?
OBF, I don't know how you do it each night! These games are getting longer and longer.
Why can't these Ortiz pitch great in 2 straight game? Send Sherill to DL now.
now this game I hope is a turning point, didn't give up, and fought the good fight. With Dre's finish its like last year. Get ready for the gnats
Vinny just said it but I have to say it too: a lot of pitches in the dirt these days that get by the catcher.
Walk off number one for Andre this season. Thanks to the D'backs for the chance to win this game and thanks to Andre for ending it so I can go to bed. Good night all.
Thank You Jackie.
Thank you Dre!!!
Looks like a 2:15AM bedtime for you OBF.
Good Night lbirken and Oldbrooklynfan!!!
The beat seems to be going on, doesn't it OBF?
Hey! I'm back in the Warp! FINALLY! LOL! That's the longest time that I've posted in real time in a long time!
Hey Dodgereric!!! You are stuck out of the time warp I see :)))
Nevermind – you are back in it again – LOL!!!!
And that ladies & gentleman is why we call him Every Day Dre!!!
Nice win and don't worry Wifey didn't "Bump The Chandelier"!
OK, now that I'm 52 minutes ahead like everyone else, maybe someone will read this:
From up at the top:
"According to the Twitter feed running during the At-Bat app, Dodger fans booed Frank McCourt during the festivities today……While I can't fault the feeling, I wish they had chosen a different occasion to voice their displeasure. Jackie Robinson and what we're celebrating is bigger than Frank McCourt. With the baseball world watching Jackie's team tonight, silence would've been much more golden."
By northstateblues on April 15, 2010 8:06 PM
I was watching the ceremony, and while there were a couple of boos, that's all there really was. I was thinking the same thing as you wrote as it was happening. But you basically got your moment of silence, north.
That is very good to know Collie!!!
Over 1100 pitches this series – crazy!!!
Oh YEAH, NOW I'M IN "SUBMISSION HELL"!!!!?!?!!?!?! OF COURSE! WHAT COULD BE MORE PERFECT!?!?!! LMAO!!!!! I'll just keep trying to post this:
From up at the top:
"According to the Twitter feed running during the At-Bat app, Dodger fans booed Frank McCourt during the festivities today……While I can't fault the feeling, I wish they had chosen a different occasion to voice their displeasure. Jackie Robinson and what we're celebrating is bigger than Frank McCourt. With the baseball world watching Jackie's team tonight, silence would've been much more golden."
By northstateblues on April 15, 2010 8:06 PM
I was watching the ceremony, and while there were a couple of boos, that's all there really was. I was thinking the same thing as you wrote as it was happening. But you basically got your moment of silence, north.
Dodgereric – It seems like you have had the best of all the ITD time issues – LMAO!!!! Add a double post to your list!!!
I can't quite figure out if I'm coming or going now. First I'm having a great time in real time with everyone's posts, then I finally make it into the Warp only to get Submissioned, and then it enters my post regardless! LMAO!!
OK, now that I've responded to north's lament up at the top, let me get this off my chest.
I guess McCourt has suckered everyone he could sucker with the Yankee tickets and sold all of the 14-game plans that he could. Because now they're advertising a "New 7-game Plan" that will allow you to see the Bombers in LA. Once more, for shame. You really don't have a soul, do you McCourt? Imagine how you'd feel if you'd bitten the bullet and succummed to buying tickets to 14 games only to see this.
I am kind of tired of seeing those commercials Dodgereric. So, if you are a Dodger fan who does not even live in California, then you have no chance of seeing a Yankee/Dodger game unless you buy a package. And let's say you do live in California and buy a package and get tickets, and then at some point they open it up for single tickets, wouldn't you be a little pisssed that you were forced to buy a package in order to buy a Yankee/Dodger ticket only to see them open up a month later to anyone else. Both scenarios kind of suck!!! Also, what if you are a Yankee fan? How does it work for them?
Geez how did I ended up on the wrong thread? Let's me repeat that again. I'm going to say this again shift both of those Ortiz to Japan
I planned to make a few Inland Empire 66er games this year. I noticed that Kyle Russell, Aaron Miller and Ethan Martin are there and I'd like to see them play locally. But I'd better hurry because Russell is hitting well and might be off to AA – Chattanooga soon.
Russell's hitting .394 .459 .667 1.126 with 2 HRs and 8 RBIs in 8 games so far. Miller and Martin have also both started out well.
That sounds kind of fun!! You will definitely get your money's worth I would imagine. You are saying that as I am filling out bookmarks for my students to get tickets to see the Grizzlies play. Too bad we didn't have a Dodger franchise closer.
shad, I'm thinking that you're going to get at least one of your wishes soon. I saw on the IE's site that Kuo went 5 innings for them tonight. If he can go 5 without pain, he shouldn't be too far away.
Junie, all minor league ball is cool. It's just cooler to watch them come up when they're in your system……. at least until July when Ned trades them for a 2-month rental on some washed up vet.
I gotta get to bed. I'm on 2 hours of sleep last night and could stand to catch up a little.
Good night and God Bless to all of my ITD buddies!
LOL!!! very true. You know in tonight's game and even last night's game, I was hoping Reed Johnson would have hit the walk-off. He had that opportunity on both nights. Vinny had mentioned last night that he lives in Temecula.
Eric, that's good to hear, the way the guy made it sound on Twitter, it could've been Andruw Jones all over again.
I thought the same thing about the new 7-game plan for Yankees tickets deal. "'tis but a flesh wound… come on then…".
I hate to rag on ownership all the time, but $5 for 12 oz (or even 20 oz) of water is too much… after seeing that a couple of weeks ago, I wondered if he went and ripped out all the water fountains. If they even sold them for $2.50, I'd bet they'd sell 3 bottles of water for $7.50 to someone who wouldn't buy one for $5. And to see my cousin paid $11 for a little cup of beer when $12 got you a large beer last season (and $9.99 will at least get you a 12 pack at any store in California).
And then he wants to add a bike race to the L.A. Marathon… but won't add a pitcher to the Dodgers.
This didn't make sense to me… until I saw McCourt's big picture. I'll get that in a minute, granted I'm not Submissioned out. Just wanted to say hi to everyone after that killer win-that-shouldn't-have-been-a-win, a night after that loss-that-shouldn't-have-been-a-loss.
Good Night Dodgereric!!! Take Care and God Bless to you and your family :))
Wow talking about pushing him to 5 innings.
Here's McCourt's big picture, courtesy of DodgerDivorce.com :
When we think the Los Angeles Dodgers aren't the McCourts' number one priority, we're not just being paranoid. The Dodgers are lucky if they're #5 on that chart.
And all my paranoia about McCourt potentially keeping the 300 acres of L.A. after selling the team is plausable, seeing as the "RealCo Holding" of Dodger Stadium land is seperate from the "TeamCo Holding" that the Ballclub falls under.
Maybe we can make flowcharts showing the McCourts where they lie as priorities to us as Dodger Fans. Just a thought.
$5 for a bottle of water. I am guessing you don't get a scented towel with it either. Note to self – bring my own water 🙂
Well, doesn't that make us feel important to the whole scheme of things. Nothing like being pretty much at the bottom of a flow chart to make your players feel like they are important.
One more post before I go to bed…..
6 out of our 8 position players are batting over .300. That is something to stay postive about. On a similar note, JP's batting average is climbing. It's up to a significant .194 :)))
Good Night ITD!! You are the best!! My first of many dreaded series is this weekend. Wish me luck as we not only battle our rival Gnats, but it's a battle with rival family members too :))
Yeah I know but still can't believe this happen.
Good Morning Everyone………..
Thank You, Jackie……….
Way To Go, Boy's………
It's A Beautiful Day…..
Enjoy your Friday all and enjoy the game!!
335 58 106 27 2 9 52 40 57 11 3 .316 .385 .490 .875
League Rank T8 3 1 3 T11 T19 4 10 T7 T2 T21 1 3 T3 2
We're 3rd in runs scored, 1st in hits, 3rd in doubles, 4th in SB, 1st in batting average, 3rd in obp, T3rd in slg and 2nd in ops.
Totals 4 5 0 2 1 0 0 81.2 83 52 48 10 48 78 5.29 1.60 .261
League Rank T16 T15 T28 T7 T26 T3 T13 18 16 23 T23 T17 29 5 25 28 17
Ouch those last 3 numbers suck.
7 2 3 1 3 0 2 85.0 66 29 26 5 28 75 2.75 1.11 .210
League Rank T1 T1 T8 T18 T19 T3 1 T10 1 T1 T2 2 4 9 2 1 1
There is a team that needs to come back down to earth lol.
Ouch LA 48 ER's on 83 hits in 81 2/3 innings. The Giants 26 ER's on 66 hits in 85 innings.
GOOD MORNING ITD….what a wonderful game with a HAPPY ENDING.
DRE' the GREAT did it again. KEEP DOING IT!
KEMP Mr. HR. A homerun per day…I can live with that…so KEEP DOING IT or whatever Rhiana is doing KEEP DOING IT :0)
WOW SELLTHETM….I have been noticing toooooo many errors all around, NOT just the Dodgers. But GREAT that their batting avg. is great. PITCHING…well we need a miracle there. We have pitchers with great hearts and love to give runs away, and give games away. Didn't the Dodgers received an award for being so Charitable…LOL
We have a tough series….C'MON DODGERS be smart when playing the freaken GAG-ints! This is where our hitters really need to think about when to swing their bats!
I haven't even bother checking the Fpct and Errors yet and thanks for reminding me lol.
I haven't even bother checking the Fpct and Errors yet and thanks for reminding me lol.
Urgh didn't think the 1st one went throught the server try to log me out.
Eric did he really goes 5th are is a typo? Some people on TBLA think it's a typo. I even check for myself and his stats got credited with 5th innings and a win.
The homeruns total need to go up and we're tied for 19th with 9 homeruns suck.
Shad – thanks for researching all those stats!
They are very telling! That is what is so frustrating with the last 2 offseasons. The moves to become better just didn't happen. I was and am ok with the banch moves but I felt& still feel that we needed a top starter to be the leader for the young staff.
The good news is the bully will hopefully be improved when we get Kuo & Belly back. Then we can be rid of the Otiz brothers.
But I think expecting Bills or Kersh to be the #1 is a bit to much for them at this point in their young careers.
Nelly – good luck this weekend with the family & friends. I have low expectations so I'm hoping that it'll make things less painfull. But I know I'll be getting it everyday at work.
Eric – Great job with the time warp last time. You are way too funny. That was an alltime ITDFST classic!
Collie ~ I wish you the best this weekend too. I see my fair share of gnat fnas, but you actually live in the Bay Area and just by location see alot more gnat fans. The funny thing is I have been saying all off-season around the house that our pitching isn't going to get it done. The difference between Dodger fans and Gnat fans, we can admit when are team isn't doing so great. The Gnat fans (most) will still insist their team is better than yours even if they are dead last in the standings. Funny – I got to school this morning, hanging out in the office, and one of our custodians (the Gnat fan) comes in and says……."So, how did you do it last night? I thought for sure you lost that game and I went to bed" I replied ……….."Andre Ethier of course!! " Last night proved how much of a threat Matt, Andre and Manny really are in the lineup. As an opposing manager, that would have been a really hard choice to make……..which of the three you think we be the next to ruin your day.
Hey Crash!!! It's good to see you back.
shad, last night's boxscore showing Kuo with 5 innings was a typo. Here's the real one:
Inland Empire
Player IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Kuo 1.0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.00
Martin, E (W, 2-0) 4.0 3 3 1 2 4 0 1.00
Mann 1.0 2 1 1 2 2 0 6.00
Jansen 2.0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0.00
Sanfler 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 11.25
Last night's didn't have Ethan Martin in there at all. It just had Kuo starting, going 5 and getting the win. I gotta admit it looked weird, why in God's name would you have a guy like Kuo going 5? But that's the only reason I brought it up in the first place. Anyway, both he and Martin look pretty good. We might see Martin making the jump to AA pretty quick with stats like that. It's good to see a #1 pick progress quickly.
Hey, Nelly! Good to be back. I've been reading all along, just haven't had much to say that wasn't already being said. One thing does bear repeating – we need more pitching.
On another note: A belated happy sixtieth anniversary to Tommy and Jo Lasorda!
I don't think "we need more pitching" can be repeated enough. We have been saying it for two seasons now (including Torre), and we haven't really got what we were hoping for.
Not that this needs being said, but just as a clarification – We don't need more pitchers. We don't need more Miltons, Bombkos and Ortizii. We need more pitchers that can get the job done.
My assessment of the rest so far:
Kershaw – I can be patient with him, he'll be fine.
Billingsley – I don't know where his head is at, neither does he.
Padilla – Not so sure if he'll last past July 31.
Haeger – An interesting surprise – let him keep going.
Troncoso – doing just fine.
Weaver – not terrible.
The rest of the 'pen – terrible.
LOL!!! That is a very good point Crash!! I would like to add Brox to the good side. He has done more than his share, especially in situations they shouldn't have had to use him.
Nelly – I agree. My comment kept getting wiped out, so I lost part of my train of thought. What I meant to say was "We need more pitchers that can get the job done, like Kuroda and Broxton".
I knew what you meant!! :))
Nelly – It's not so hard for us to be on the same page. So why is it so hard for Frank 'n' Ned to be on the same page as Torre? Joe has been asking for better pitchers for two years! But Frank says to Ned: "Go dumpster diving"!
Kersh and Billz need to watch everything that Kuroda does on the mound. He doesn't think every hitter is Babe Ruth reincarnated. He throws strikes.
So glad to see you back, Crash. Love your sense of humor. With our pitching woes, a sense of humor will be needed a lot.
Always a pleasure reading you, Dodgereric 🙂
Hi ITD!
By Friday I feel wiped out, but I am soon heading to the game. I can't miss games when the Jints are in town.
Hopefully Padilla( or the Hamburgler like they call him at the Big Blue Wrecking Crew forum) will get it together. If he doesn't I am dumping him from my Locos Azules.
Go Blue! Beat those Gnats!
Hi Everybody
Did I ever tell you that I hate the Jints?
Yeah, ever since Bobby Thomson…
Let's see if Padilla's got more than 4.1 innings up his sleeve.
Let's hope the offense can keep it going against Todd Wellemeyer
Yesterday and for some teams, today is Jackie Robinson day
IMO as far as the Dodgers are concern every day is J.R. Day.
I think of him every time I see the Dodger uniform.
Bring on them Gnats
Nice first inning by Padilla. Loved that 55 mph floater.
wassup yall… its time to beat down them pathetic halloween loving, pumpkin dressing, classless, losers from the north! GO DODGERS!!!!
You're welcome Crash. Yeah Eric I wouldn't mind if he really did pitch 5 innings and I guess Kuo didn't have 3 WP. The free swinging Giants are back lol.
Way to go Padilla. Looks like Bowker swung at ball 4. That's alright we'll take it.
lol Martin #1 in obp hahaha damn those ibb work.
Way to go Padilla. Looks like Bowker swung at ball 4. That's alright we'll take it.
Gosh I hate when Vinny mention about Robinson getting traded and what the heck is Ned Bday?
Career vs. SF 11 8 4 3 0 0 1 0 0 57.0 49 24 19 6 19 35 3.00 1.19 .237
If Padilla needs a win this is the team he's own.
I guess they heard me when I said 9 homeruns suck.
Thanks Bean for Ethier
I heard it was also Bruce Buchy bday.
Oh no time warp geez.
Well, I must admit, I went to bed early last night and gave up on my Dodgers. Sorry, they came back with a big win. I look for another tonight. We need a sweep of the losers from the north.
good start for padilla
Hey Dodge1612!! It's good to see you here!!!
Boblee – I don't think you were in the minority last night when you thought the game was over. I actually fell asleep in the chair and woke up to Andre being interviewed 🙂
Way to go, Matt!
KEMP HRering in 4 straight games. stupendous.
dear God that was a bomb… go kemp
Andre too!!!!!
Come on Padilla, just trowstrikes. Make them hit it.
I missed it. Why are the teams wearing 42 tonight??? I know they all did yesterday.
The Giants didn't play yesterday, so this is for them.
This is the way to cool off the Giants. I can't remember the last the the Dodgers started a season hitting so well.
I want that 2.75 ERA the Giants have over 4+
hahahahahha they hate Wellemeyer now. Oh man not in the time warp for now.
Happy Bday Colleti and Buchy yeah I said it way up there in the time warp. Damn Dewitt you have a better eye than chasing that pitch.
since jackie was a dodger… the gnats shouldnt be allowed to celebrate him… just a thought
I don't understand why Giants fan hate Vinny and didn't Vinny grow up as a Giants fan?
I was unable to comment when Andre hit the grand slam, my reaction was:
Am I dreaming?
why was manny taken out? anyone know? is it the lead or soemthing else?
Hey everyone! Long, long time no speak. I've missed all of my ITD friends. First career grand slam for Andre, baby! He, Matt and the entire offense are off to such a great start. I hope the pitching catches up with it soon. I was at the game they lost on Wed. They should have won that game. It was freaking cold and I was so exhausted the next day. Just my luck the next game extra innings again with a different result and Andre getting the game winning hit. That would have been worth being tired for.
Hey Bluecrewgirl!!! Welcome back!!! I am glad you got to enjoy a game already this year eventhough it wasn't a win.
Oh yeah when I was worry about Amy and Sara I knew I forgot someone us.
VIN SCULLY,, don't you ever leave.
Manny out of the game with a tight calf. Dang Wellmeyer settle in so far.
I'm reading Manny has an injured leg.
Manny tight right hamstring, I think.
What is up with the cheap hit to RF?
Padilla heading into uncharted waters (this year anyway) 4.1 innings at the moment.
Damn get the dp now.
CRAP! Here we go again!!!!!
Vinny is Aaron Rowand not Aaron Howard.
Great DP just, when we needed it.
Padilla finally makes it through the 5th.
But he didn't look to good.
Dang Johnson you just couldn't do that the past 2 night.
It's good to see you truebluewill!!!
Hey, Nelly! How are you doing? Yeah, we still had fun and I had a great view. We were in the right field All You Can Eat Pavilion right behind Andre ): Someone spilled a bear and it leaked inside my purse. Had to throw it out it smelled so bad, lol. Man, this blog is slooooow. Wasn't this bad last season. I'm glad to see Dewitt getting a chance. He's had some great plays with the glove and he'll get it going with the bat soon.
Sellthetm, must be Shad. You've had so many name changes, I can't keep up, lol. Good to see you.
Colleti 56th Bruce 55th I didn't think it was so close.
Martin and his dp are back lol
Yep you're so smart BCG what give it away?
So much for the shut down inning.
Bluecrewgirl – I have been in the Right Field Pavillion and it's fun out there. Are you going to Andre's Bobblehead Night in May? ITD is almost an hour ahead of PST. We don't know if that is causing all of our issues in terms of slowness, submission errors and redirects, but it is certainly playing some part in it IMO. And yes, I am glad DeWitt is getting a good solid chance this season. However, Carroll, Belliard and Johnson have been doing a good job in their role as well.
Padilla looked better after Sandoval's HR
Thanks Nelly. I'll be signing off now. I have to go to work tomorrow and get up in 4 1/2 hrs. I think we should win this one. They better!!!!!
Good Night truebluewill!! We will try to make sure they win it for you!!!
Urgh I hate oversliding on a stolen base.
They are now afraid to pitch to Matt and Andre :)))
Kemp has to learn not to overslide the base.
That should say spilled a beer. I guess I am still tired from Wed. ): Nelly, I hope to be able to go to his bobblehead night. Are you and trublu going?
Yep, I am pretty sure at this point we are going.
Nice to Padilla settle down and gemming through the 7th.
Giving the bullpen a well needed rest.
Can't wait to go for Dre's bobblehead night!
Well that didn't take look Chan Ho Park on the DL with a hamstring injury.
BCG I thought the bear took a leak.
We bettter get some more runs this inning….Russ Ortiz is warming in BP!
Giants suck chant and gosh Vinny why you have to say Russ in the bullpen? Nice head up Dewitt and let's get 2 Garett.
Oh Boy, Oh Boy, Russ Ortiz
After Padilla's Gem.
Urgh I hate this camera shot.
Pigs must be flying right now……………..Russ Ortiz had a 1,2,3 inning!!!
I think they should leave Russ Ortiz in there as long as possible.
It's worth a shot oldbrooklynfan. As long as you have a short leash on him, I would try and save as much of the bullpen as you can.
Gosh damn I flip the freaking channel for 1 min and he already in trouble.
I think they should've
Oldbrooklynfan – I think his shot is over – LOL!!
Well the Russ Ortiz that Baker took out in that game 6 WS vs the Angels in 2002?
The real Ortiz is showing up now!!!!! He really sucks!!!!!
Stop freaking around come on on Russ.
Please get him off our team!!!!!!!We deserve better!!!!!!
Dang I want to used the other f word but hate cussing.
That's all Russ wrote.
JINTS came close but NO CIGAR.
WAY TO GO DODGERS!!!! THANKS FOR TAKING THE FIRST GAME AGAINST THE GNATS!! I will sleep good tonight. Get your rest. You are going to need it against Timmy.
I thought you wrote something else Nelly, about Russ Ortiz.(lol)
You're right Trueblu4ever.
Thought we was going to get our team ERA down but it have to go up now thanks Russ.
ummm………….maybe Dodger fans aren't so bad after all….
Did anybody think that the chin music given to kemp was on purpose? Did anybody think padilla purposely threw at rowland? Because all over the KNBR and other SF media they are stating that it was a purpose knock on rowland and that the gnats should retaliate, inciting classless behavior of the dodgers and their fans.
I dont see why padilla would purposely load the bases in that situation by hitting him.
I don't believe that Padilla purposely hit Rowand. The situation didn't call for it. As you said, why load the bases even with a lead? That makes no sense at all. If the shave given to Kemp was given on purpose, then why didn't Andre get one as well? The days of Maglie, Drysdale, Gibson, et al, are over – the game is not played that way any more.
Fax – I live in the Bay Area and get to listen to those idiots. They moaned on the tv side the whole time about how Padilla was doing that to retailate for the high & tight to Kemp.
Now why would he do that when that would load the bases with their #2 & #3 bitters coming to bat an only 1 out in a 5 run game that was still early. They are classless instigators and I think are **ss poor at their job and show how classless they are. They also were making a big deal about Kemp stealing 2nd in a 6 run game. They obviously haven't been s outigg our bullpen!
NSB, Nelly, & I as well as a few others have had our fill of them. Part of my growing and extreme hatred towrads the Giants is from having to listen to those jokers for the last 10-15 years.
If he was going to bit someone it would of been at the beginning of the inning with the bases empty or after 2 outs in an inning when the bases were empty.
Nelly – thanks for the well wishes! And you statement about the difference between us & them is sooooooo well put! I need to copy that to use when needed.
Wow am I'm not surprise of those Phillies fan and I wonder what Phan have to say about this one?
Kemp need 1 more homerun to tied Green but Lincecum got Kemp numbers.
Most multi-HR games 2009-2010 Pujols 12
Ethier 7
Howard 6
Willingham 5
Morales 5
Kinsler 5
Fielder 5
This listed totally scare me. Well the Giants 2.75 went up to 3.48 but that not good enough. Well 5.29 went up 5.56 thanks Ortiz for not giving us 2 scoreless innings.Are team whip and baa going down .03 and .02 spots lol? The Giants started with those numbers 2.75, 1.11, .210 which ranked 2, 1, 1 and after one games 3.48 1.23 .224 which is ranked 5, 5, 1.
I blame it on that stupid Rowand batting strance that is so ugly.
Serviceable job from Padilla, and Ortiz is still trying his best to get back to New Mexico. Our best bet, obviously, is to get a healthy Kuo and Bellisario up to the bigs.
Tough match up today, but we've beaten him before.
Good morning Everyone………….Outstanding Game Boy's!!!
To prove to that Frank McCourt, knows the importance of a solid pitch. Russ Ortiz will not be the closer for the legal team
Collie – My hubby is very good about it regardless of if the Dodgers win or when the Giants win. He doesn't say a whole lot. Michael was not here during the game last night, but when he got home, he just walks in quietly, saying he is not feeling well. It was the perfect opportunity to say something about our win being related to his sudden illness, but I, being the kind person that I am, just let it go. In retrospect, I am glad I didn't. He really wasn't feeling well. Anyhow, I can guarantee if the tables reverse on either of these two games, he will be all over me like last night's game didn't even happen. It's okay, at least we found out they are a very beatable team, whether their fans want to think that or not. At game 162, I am confident we will have the final say.
Collie and Sparkle and ITD,
Yes the giant fans and their media want the rivalry, and yes it exists and always will. But I am really upset that the SF media are using the rowland bean and an excuse unleash their hostility, instead of keeping it civil. Jon Miller their announcer started off the evening announcing that this is the first time the dodgers have played the "first place" giants in 4 years, and wondering how new giants (LF or whatever) will react to the dodgers fans talking about his mother. Classless act on public forum.
I trust rowland is fine and back in the line up soon, because I think that velez guy is on roids. Ha! 2 homers already for a little guy. Um? Anyway Go Dodgers and I hope L-*** has an off day.
Rowand has a fractured cheek bone and a slight concussion. Today and tomorrow should be interesting to say the least. Who will get pegged and how they everyone on the bench will react?
Koufax – Jon Miller really should know better too seeing how he is the voice of the Sunday Night ESPN game. Like everyone was saying last night. It wouldn't be in Padilla's,and the Dodgers, best interest to do that to Rowand at that time. Vin, Rick and Charlie only spoke of the incidident in terms of hoping Rowand was okay. That was the extent of their discussion on the matter.
Nelly Lets hope for peace, on the field, don't want any roseboro/marichal stuff going down, and may your household remain joyful, even when the dodgers win today! Go Dodgers.
With the mentality of the Giants, Andre and Matt better be on the lookout…I have a feeling they will try to hit one of them. Just think, they held a grudge against Fielder after what they thought was a classless act at home plate last season…..then, waited until ST for Zito to bean him.
Go Dodgers….beat up on sickly Timmy!
Wow an ex Dodgers is batting lower than Pierre this early? Are good old friend JD Drew is like 4/31 batting average of .129.
Good morning ITD!
Beat Stinky!
Go Dodgers!
apologies for the bad singing here.
For those that don't get the "privilage" of listening to these fools you can listen to their postgame wrap on a podcast online. Just google knbr. It's somthing that will make you chuckle or get annoyed. It really makes you appreciate Vin and hope that the Dodgers can hire a qualified replacement who isn't a putz.
Collie ~ I have the displeasure of listening to those guys almost everyday. As you say, it makes me appreciate Vinny so much, too. Charlie on the other hand, I'm not crazy about. Monday is good and would be even better if Charlie would let him speak.
Matt Kemp hit his fifth home run as the Dodgers withstood a five-run San Francisco ninth for their second straight victory. Kemp became the first Dodger to homer in each of the team?s first four home games since the franchise moved from Brooklyn in 1958. Kemp, however, is 1 for 12 all-time versus Lincecum (2-0, 1.29 ERA). The reigning two-time NL Cy Young Award winner is 2-1 with a 3.49 ERA in six starts against Los Angeles, but 0-1 with a 5.06 ERA in three at Dodger Stadium.


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While I was attempting to transcribe this, there were too many names, and locations I just couldn't read. I decided to do a google search, using key words wild rose Wisconsin Yagler. I thought the Yagler family might have lived in Wild Rose, Wisconsin. It did, and up popped the obituary all typed (see below). Of course, I copied it, thus saving me at least an hour or more of trying to read the obit and figure out unfamiliar words. I guess that was a smart move, and it's my hint to you, constantly use google to help you. I just wish I could give credit, but here is the site: http://www.oocities.org/gail1668/ETTABRADFORD2.html (An old GeoCities site.) "This Page is an antiquarian - possibly outdated - usergenerated website brought to you by an archive. It was mirrored from Geocities in the end of october 2009. For any questions about this page contact the respective author. To report any mal content send URL to oocities[at]gmail[dot]com. For any questions concerning the archive visit our main page:OoCities.org."
Thanks to Linda, FedEx and google for all your help.
Dodge County, Wisconsin
Thursday, March 12, 1931
Robert James Westover, youngest son of Isaac and Susan Westover, was born in St. Catherine, Canada, October 15, 1855, and passed to his eternal reward Friday morning at 12:30 o'clock March 6, 1931. At the age of eleven years he moved to
Wisconsin with his parents and Settled in the town of Mackford, county. He was untied in marriage to Etta Bradford of Westford, February 22, 1878. To this union nine children were born, two of whom preceded the parents in death. Mrs. J. N. Derby who passed away in 1914 and Claudia, who died in infancy. Green Lake
Shortly after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Westover moved to
Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, where they lived for about thirteen years, after which they moved back to Wisconsin and have lived in the vicinity of Fox Lake and to the close of life. For the past thirty-two years Mr. Westover has lived in Randolph . His wife preceded him in death August 2, 1924 and since that time he has made his home with his daughters, Mrs. H. C. Smith and Mrs. O. J. Griffith. Randolph
Mr. Westover is survived by five daughters and two sons; Mrs. Herman Smith of Randolph, Mrs. Frank Yagler of Wild Rose, George of Markesan, Robert of Randolph, Mrs. Edward Maloney of Madison, Mrs. Sjouke Dykstra of Randolph and Mrs. O.J. Griffith of Randolph. His loss is also mourned by twenty-seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, and a host of more distance relatives and friends, including two nephews, Sumner and Bruce Rogers.
About five weeks ago Mr. Westover was taken seriously ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Maloney of
, and after a few days was moved to the hospital to receive the best medical treatment possible. He seemed to realize that his end was approaching and longed to get back to his home town of Madison . The children took an ambulance and moved him back to his home with his youngest daughter, Mrs. O.J. Grittith where loving hands did all that children could do for a parent, but after the short sickness death entered and removed the father to his Eternal Home. Randolph
During his long residence in Randolph Mr. Westover has made a host of friends who honored him for his honestly and upright moral life. He was always of a genial nature and cared for the duties of life in an industrious fashion. For the past sixteen years he been sexton of the
and has kept everything in fine condition and has been kind and efficient to the hundreds of sorrowing people with whom he been associated. It will be difficult to find efficient and obliging a sexton to succeed him. Among the men of town he was greeted in the very friendly fashion. "Good morning, Dad". He will be missed on our streets and at the cemetery as well as in his family. Randolph Cemetery
Now the laborer's task is o'er
Now the suffering all is past
Now upon the father where shore
Lands upon voyager at last
Father, in Thy precious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping.
Now the laborer's task is o'er
Now the suffering all is past
Now upon the father where shore
Lands upon voyager at last
Father, in Thy precious keeping Leave we now Thy servant sleeping.
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Congregational
served dinner in the parlors of the church Sunday noon to the family and relatives who were here for the funeral. Services were held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Grittith at 1:30 and at 2 o'clock from the Congregational church Sunday afternoon, Rev. Daniel Woodward officiating, with interment in the church of Randolph cemetery.. Grandsons were pallbearers. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Smith and Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Downes sang three very appropriate selections as a quartet, accompanied at the pipe organ by Miss Lulu Smith. The church was filled to its extreme capacity at the services. - D. Woodward, Pastor. Randolph
Obituary states he was the youngest son Isaac and Susan Westover. Also started in obituary, he is survived by two nephews, Bruce and Sumner Rogers. Robert came to
Wisconsin at the age of 11 with family and settled in town of Mackford, . Moved to Green Lake County Buffalo Lake, with wife and children. Margaret Croft, granddaughter had been told the move to MN was to help Robert's parents. They lived there from about 1881 to 1893. The family moved back to Fox Lake/Randolph, Rennville County, Minnesota to care for Etta's parents. According to Margaret the older children remembered coming back in a covered wagon with a cow walking behind. For a period of time they managed a hotel just north of Randolph, Bonnie Meade." Wisconsin
Robert James Westover was my 3rd cousin, 4 times removed.

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Alex T Schulz-Mesoglea Cup Concept
At Design Interviews
Interview with Alex T Schulz : Frank Scott: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?. Alex T Schulz : This design was a part of a collection of objects, which also includes the other submission to the competition, the "Insect Wing Pen". They wered designed for an exhibition and I had chosen a common theme for them: " The formation of Life on Earth". "Mesoglea" deals with life in water. .Frank Scott: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?. Alex T Schulz : As the project is clearly derived from nature, I wanted to obtain a kind of resemblance to its natural inspiration, The Mesogleae creatures of the deep sea (which also includes the Medusae, Creatures that have a translucent body plan and travel by propulsion). But there should not only be a resemblance of looks, there should also a similarity of principle. The cap has this central piece inside, that holds a lemon e.g. like its pray, providing thus a better dissolution of the drinks components. Another focus was designing a cup that can not only be used in one position. It can stand upright in an conventional way, but also in an inclined position. This gives it a more dynamic appeal, seems like floating and also gives the user an insight into its intricate interior. .Frank Scott: What are your future plans for this award winning design?. Alex T Schulz : Being a Concept developed with 3d printing, it is always a challenge with materials and finish. I would like to see this project eventually gaining serial stage and of course I am looking for a manufacturer that may be interested in developing this project. .Frank Scott: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?. Alex T Schulz : The project took me circa half a year to develop, as it was done as a part of a collection of three. But there is also the time, someone creates things in their heads subconsciously, and that takes always takes place when finding an idea. .Frank Scott: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?. Alex T Schulz : The design was part of a collection created for a design exhibition. I gave the collection the title:" The Formation of Life on Earth". So there were no boundaries in the sense that it did not have be something for serial production at first sight. The emphasis was more on telling a story and creating a piece of art. Still it would be very interesting to see how this project could eventually make its way into serial stage. .Frank Scott: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?. Alex T Schulz : The project is not being produced by another company. If a company shows interest in the project and want to see how this design study can make its way to production stage, I am surely up for it. .Frank Scott: What made you design this particular type of work?. Alex T Schulz : When looking for a theme, I found the idea of creating objects, that in some ways function like life forms and could eventually establish a more symbiotic relationships to users, appealing. "Mesoglea" for example mixes drink while you are drinking. When you pour the lemon inside its central grip, it starts squeezing the lemon and initiates a chemical reaction. This way, the object interacts with its user, by also using a similar principle as its natural inspiration. Another thing that appealed to me when designing this, was the bioluminescence of deep sea creatures. While the cup is surely best suited for long-drinks in a bar atmosphere, I have created those carvings on its edges that can break the light and offer an reflectance reminiscent of its natural inspiration . .Frank Scott: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?. Alex T Schulz : Surely this design is inspired by bionic design and the numerous designers and projects that helped establish this design language. .Frank Scott: Who is the target customer for his design?. Alex T Schulz : I would say every customer of design items is someone who likes to have nice things fitting to their personalities. I cannot make up a specific group of customers, so I would say design oriented. I also could imagine that the cup looks also good in staged light situations like bars. .Frank Scott: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?. Alex T Schulz : This concept may stand out because of the story it tells. Mainly there are three ideas origin from the original concept. The central piece in the cavity, the inclination and the reflective cuts on the side. .Frank Scott: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?. Alex T Schulz : "Mesoglea" means by dictionary: "the noncellular, gelatinous material between the inner and outer body walls of a coelenterate or sponge".It describes the body plan of primordial sea creatures and and as it fit the story I was trying to tell with the design, I went with the title and called it the "Mesoglea Cup". .Frank Scott: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?. Alex T Schulz : I created the design with 3d software and its analysis tools. Then project was printed 3d in various stages of design to experiment its weight, look and feel. Afterwards the pieces were also edited hand, providing them the final look and abilities. .Frank Scott: What is the most unique aspect of your design?. Alex T Schulz : Hard to answer, maybe it is the combination of more than one aspect: the central piece that holds the lemon eg., visible to the user when the cup is inclined. All in all, the design is radical in means that it stays close to the story it is telling. .Frank Scott: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?. Alex T Schulz : I worked with a 3d Printing company who are also manufacturing other industrial parts and also have the skills of manual editing. .Frank Scott: What is the role of technology in this particular design?. Alex T Schulz : The role of the technology was very important in this design, as its intricate forms can surely be challenging in many ways, including the conception on a virtual computer desk as also then in reality afterwards. .Frank Scott: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?. Alex T Schulz : My designs are rather auctorial, this means they follow a certain idea, or are developed for a certain need, which any designer, architect or creative person can sense. The design that comes to life is alone possible answer to that problem. .Frank Scott: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?. Alex T Schulz : There were moments of despair, when e.g. the computer would say "no" or the 3d printer , because the material strength was not ok, some parts were to full of detail etc. It is always an evolving process, it never stops. .Frank Scott: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?. Alex T Schulz : I knew, as most of us, of the A`Design Award. This year I found the guts to apply, which I am very thankful for. I am also very thankful for this competition, as it gives us, "small" creatives, also a platform to present our work, which is a great thing. .Frank Scott: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?. Alex T Schulz : I have learned there is always I way, or at least it is what I prefer to think. .Frank Scott: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?. Alex T Schulz : The questions were very good, my mind is empty now ;-). .
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Hi, all. It's me, Fem, with another guest post for thetimman, who is too busy playing "Mario & Sonic: Olympic Games" to bother posting.
30 June 2012
Wherein I Hold a Q & A...
Hi, all. It's me, Fem, with another guest post for thetimman, who is too busy playing "Mario & Sonic: Olympic Games" to bother posting.
Anyway, big news! I'm a graduate! I received my high school diploma and official transcript in the mail last weekend. But I already miss it. My high school was great. Our football team was undefeated. There was no dress code. I was at the top -- and bottom -- of my class.
That's right. I was homsechooled.
Now before you say anything, let me warn you that I've heard pretty much every joke about homeschooling there is. You'd be surprised at the number of weird comments I get. You know how some mothers complain about people commenting on the size of their "carbon footprint"? Well, homeschooled kids get weird remarks about the things they can't experience because they don't study in a room with thirty other kids for eight hours a day.
When they discover I'm homeschooled, most people muster up a parting remark before backing away in horror. "You mean... you don't go to school?"
One memorable man asked, "So, do you live on a farm and, like, plow the fields every morning?"
Some people, right? I obviously have no time to plow the fields in the morning -- I'm busy making soap. Duh.
So before you ask that burning question about my education, here are a few I've heard many, many, MANY times before:
Q: Do you have any friends?
A: Amazingly enough, yes. Homeschoolers do go out in the "real world" and participate in activities. There are co-ops, clubs, sports, and volunteer groups homeschoolers can join. And there are other people you can talk to when this happens. Homeschoolers do have friends.
Take me, for example. My best friend's name is Invisible Reagan.
Q: Do you freak out when you have to talk to people?
A: There is one such occasion that causes homeschoolers panic: when someone knocks at the front door. There must be some urban homeschool legend about a monster who lurks outside front doors, trying to lure little homeschoolers to their doom.
This is just my speculation.
All I know is that whenever the doorbell rings, my siblings and I automatically dive for cover. You'd think the Gestapo was after us. "Do you think he's gone? I have to go to the bathroom!" "Are you crazy?! He might still be there!" "Pipe down! He'll hear you!" "Guys, SHHH!!!! You're gonna get us killed!"
When someone finally musters up the courage to peek oh-so-casually through the blinds ten minutes later, they announce, "All clear! It was just the UPS guy!" Then we emerge from underneath the couch and brush the dust bunnies off our clothes before finishing school.
Girl Scout cookie season is an especially stressful time for us.
Q: So, do you have homework?
A: Technically all the work I do is home-work. Very clever, Mr. Smarty-Pants.
Q: Do you have a prom?
A: I've seen prom pictures before. I've seen enough photos with big hair, goofy clothes, and acne-covered faces to realize that prom is overrated. Sure, it's fun to spend all night with your friends, but who wants to blow hundreds of dollars on a high school dance? Your kids will just make fun of your prom pictures anyway.
Q: Do you actually learn anything?
A: I'll admit, it is difficult to pry Mom away from "Days of Our Lives", but on the days she's lucid, we do manage to learn a thing or two.
(Just kidding, Mom!)
Homeschooling, especially through high school, gives students the opportunity to learn independently. I think it's prepared me really well for college. At the beginning of the year, you flip through the syllabus, plan your own school week, and get to work. If you finish your week early, you can work ahead or spend that time learning about something you're interested in. You can read Plutarch's Lives or The Story of a Soul. You can make up your own chemistry lab or learn why the Federalists were always arguing with the Anti-Federalists.
There is no teacher reminding you to turn in your papers, or to study for the big test next week. It's all up to the student to take a real interest in his education.
Q: Are you going to rebel once you go to college and do drugs and stuff?
A: I'm not making this up. I really do hear this one All. The. Time. Let me just say that I have no plans to do drugs at the moment. I'll let you know if I change my mind.
Well, that was fun! If you have any other questions you'd like me to answer, or if you're a homeschooler and want to share a funny remark you've received, leave a comment.
Meanwhile, you'll find me hiding in the closet. I think I just heard the doorbell.
-- Fem
5 comments:
- 30 June, 2012 14:01
- Jane Chantal said...
Fem, I react the same way when someone comes to the door, and -- sadly for me, I'm beginning to realize -- I wasn't even homeschooled!
All these years, I thought I was the only one. Now I feel...less feral. Congratulations on receiving your diploma, btw. I hope your dad will let you guest post on the blog more often :-)
- 30 June, 2012 17:33
How do you even know what "Days of Our Lives" is?! And is it even on anymore?
Maybe I should reconsider sending you out into the "real world" after all ...
Exhausted, non-daytime TV-watching homeschooling mom
- 30 June, 2012 18:22
Thanks, everyone!
Sharon, what can I say? I finished school early and had time to kill. :)
- 30 June, 2012 20:19
- Delena said...
Dear Fem,
I. like. your. style.
I'm looking forward to you starting a blog when you rebel in college.
- 30 June, 2012 21:35
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Rev. Al Sharpton launches Cincinnati chapter of civil rights organization
Sharpton spoke to Forest Park congregation
A Forest Park church welcomed a special visitor Sunday.
Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a message of change to the community. He asked young people to end gun violence and seek an education.
Sharpton spoke to the congregation of Word of Deliverance Church.
He was in town to help start Cincinnati's chapter of his civil rights organization, National Action Network.
"We expect this to be a great chapter that's (led) in Ohio. National politics is guided out of Ohio. Any civil rights organization in this salt, (it) needs to have their flag planted here and it's deeply planted here because of Bishop Hilton," Sharpton said.
Bishop Bobby Hilton is the chapter's president.
"We want to look into everything that is not fair or not being done correctly and just step (up) and make sure things are done fairly for all people," Hilton said
Members of Hilton's congregation said they know he is the right man for the job.
The National Action Network is looking for new members too. Meetings will be held every second Saturday of the month at The Word Family Life Center on Fresno Road in Forest Park beginning in February.


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Sliding Preds battle Caps in DC
(SportsNetwork.com) - The Nashville Predators will try to avoid a fifth consecutive loss when they visit the Washington Capitals for Saturday's battle at the Verizon Center.
The Predators have matched a season-worst losing streak with their current 0-3-1 funk, tying the club's 0-4-0 skid from Nov. 8-15. Another setback on Saturday would give Nashville its worst losing streak since dropping eight straight from April 4-19 of last season.
Nashville's last two losses came in regulation and Barry Trotz's club was handed a 5-2 defeat by visiting Carolina on Thursday. Jeff Skinner scored his first career hat trick to lift the Hurricanes to the lopsided win at Bridgestone Arena.
The Preds led the contest 2-1 in the early stages of the second period, but couldn't finish off Carolina. The Hurricanes scored four unanswered goals to end the game, including three in under 13 minutes in the second period after the Predators had taken the 2-1 lead with two goals in the first 2:41 of the frame.
"Their top guys were good tonight, and we didn't have a match for them," Trotz said. "Some of our top guys weren't on today. I think our core wasn't as strong."
Mike Fisher and Viktor Stalberg scored for the Predators. Marek Mazanec allowed four goals on 13 shots in the first two periods and Carter Hutton made nine saves in the third.
Nashville played its third straight game without star defenseman Shea Weber, who has been out with an eye injury since getting hit with a puck on Nov. 28. Weber returned to practice on Friday and is making the trip to D.C. He is expected to be a game-time decision tonight.
The Predators went winless during their recent four-game homestand, but they can extend a three-game road winning streak on Saturday. Nashville, which will complete a brief two-game swing with Tuesday's test against the New York Rangers, is 7-7-1 on the road this season.
Washington will try to get back on track Saturday after having a two-game winning streak halted with Tuesday's 4-1 loss against the Hurricanes. Skinner had two goals and an assist in the win for Carolina.
Mike Green scored the lone goal for the Capitals, who lost for the fifth time in seven games. It was the first goal of the season for Green, a defenseman who once scored 31 goals for Washington during the 2008-09 campaign.
"You know as a smaller subplot it's obviously good for him," Capitals coach Adam Oates said of Green's goal. "It's obviously been something that we've talked about a lot. Now the zero is gone, so hopefully it leads to more."
Braden Holtby turned aside 19-of-23 shots over two periods before being pulled in favor of Philipp Grubauer, who made nine saves in the third frame. Neither Holtby nor Grubauer has ever faced the Predators.
The Caps played their third straight game without forward Brooks Laich, who is dealing with a groin injury at the moment. He is expected to sit out a fourth consecutive tilt on Saturday.
Washington is playing on back-to-back days this weekend and will visit the Rangers on Sunday.
The Capitals have taken six of the past seven meetings with the Predators, although four of Washington's victories during that span have come after regulation.
Nashville is 2-4-2 in its eight all-time trips to D.C.


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Cannon Fodder 3 Latest Updates
Codemasters silently releases Cannon Fodder 3 for PC
Cannon Fodder 3 is now available to purchase from GamersGate, Codemasters has announced. It was previously thought that Cannon Fodder 3 would only be released in Russia, but this seems to have changed as suggested in perhaps the shortest press release in history.
Cannon Fodder 3's 'total destructibility is greatest improvement'
Oleg Lychaniy of Russian-based developer GFI says the "greatest improvement" in Cannon Fodder 3 is its "total destructibility" of level environments.
Well that as well as it's "co-op walkthrough option." GFI have got about 30 missions in Cannon Fodder 3, packed with "lots of action and humour."
Codemasters license Cannon Fodder IP to GFI, for Russia only
Russian-based GFI were granted a one-time use of the Cannon Fodder license by Codemasters they reveal, to release in Russia and CIS only.
The publisher notes that "GFI's plans" for distribution outside Russia and the CIS have "yet to be announced." Cannon Fodder creator Jon Hare not involved.
Cannon Fodder returns, coming to Xbox 360 and PC
Codemasters has announced that GFI will be developing a new Cannon Fodder game for the Xbox 360 and PC.
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