School ended for us last Friday, so today is The First Day of Summer. In keeping with our annual tradition, here are the 90210 First Day of Summer videos. Pure Gold. They never get old. Never.
Monday, June 25, 2018
First day of Summer. . .
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Monday, June 20, 2016
First Day of Summer :-)
School ended for us this past Friday. So today is literally and figuratively The First Day of Summer. In keeping with our annual tradition, here are the 90210 First Day of Summer videos:
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Christmas Present #25
This is a reprint from
December 1,
2009
As we do
every year, we will be posting a present to give/ask for every day between now
and Christmas. Many are things you can actually go out and buy. Some are
realistic in price. Alas, a few are financially unrealistic. (Last year an
$8,000 Viking oven made the list.) This time of year truly is the best part of
the calendar. People seem to be just a tad nicer. And if you have kids, how can
you not relish the looks on their faces as they open presents in the early
morning hours of December 25?!?
But we figured we would start this season off not with a gift that can be placed under the Christmas tree. Rather, we want to begin with something that all of us can give as well as receive. And it doesn't cost a penny.
It's called ... wait for it ... A Better Attitude.
And 99 percent of us can use one.
To bitch and moan is to be human. And we're not asking you stop bitching and moaning. Instead, we just ask that as a present to yourself, you bitch and moan less.
Think about it. A majority of us don't have much to truly bitch about. Feel tired and overworked?!? Tell that to someone who is terminally ill. Hate your boss?!? Tell that to someone on welfare. Think your house pales in comparison to others?!? We're guessing the father of a homeless family would love to call your house his own.
The Playmaker's Sister spent last Saturday night with her grandparents and aunt. When she came home from the sleepover, she did so with a new pair of UGGS -- complete with a price tag of $110. Unfortunately, she discovered a scuff mark on them. No worries, as her mom exchanged them the next day. This time, however, we discovered there was a small rip in one of the UGGS. The boots would be exchanged for flawless ones. But not until this coming weekend. Our daughter was devastated. She so wanted to wear the new kicks to school and was despondent that she would now have to wait a week. Later that same day, we took her to the grocery store to get some grub. In the front of the store was a Christmas tree that had angels on it that you could "adopt" for Christmas. The angels were local needy boys and girls. Adopting one means you give the gifts that are lifted on the angel card. We adopted a 15 year old girl and an 8 year old boy. (The girl wants a Target gift card. She will get one from us, plus a gift card to Aeropostale. The boy wants a gift card to GameStop. He will get that, plus one to the Gap.)
On the way home, we ripped into The Playmaker's Sister for being selfish and spoiled. We asked her if she thought anyone on that angel Christmas tree could afford UGGS. She, of course, knew the answer and where the conversation was headed. We told her just what we wrote above. That everyone complains -- even her father. But that none of us really have much to gripe about. It clearly resonated with her -- because within a minute or two she was back to her normal, cheerful self. And the UGGS have not been brought up since.
So we share that story not to thump our chest as father of the year. Instead, it's a simple lesson that most of us really, truly have nothing to bitch about. Let's all shut our mouths and improve our attitudes. (And if possible, try to help someone or some people who truly need it.)
And in the process, we will be giving ourselves and those around us a wonderful gift. And we will enjoy the Christmas season more than ever.
But we figured we would start this season off not with a gift that can be placed under the Christmas tree. Rather, we want to begin with something that all of us can give as well as receive. And it doesn't cost a penny.
It's called ... wait for it ... A Better Attitude.
And 99 percent of us can use one.
To bitch and moan is to be human. And we're not asking you stop bitching and moaning. Instead, we just ask that as a present to yourself, you bitch and moan less.
Think about it. A majority of us don't have much to truly bitch about. Feel tired and overworked?!? Tell that to someone who is terminally ill. Hate your boss?!? Tell that to someone on welfare. Think your house pales in comparison to others?!? We're guessing the father of a homeless family would love to call your house his own.
The Playmaker's Sister spent last Saturday night with her grandparents and aunt. When she came home from the sleepover, she did so with a new pair of UGGS -- complete with a price tag of $110. Unfortunately, she discovered a scuff mark on them. No worries, as her mom exchanged them the next day. This time, however, we discovered there was a small rip in one of the UGGS. The boots would be exchanged for flawless ones. But not until this coming weekend. Our daughter was devastated. She so wanted to wear the new kicks to school and was despondent that she would now have to wait a week. Later that same day, we took her to the grocery store to get some grub. In the front of the store was a Christmas tree that had angels on it that you could "adopt" for Christmas. The angels were local needy boys and girls. Adopting one means you give the gifts that are lifted on the angel card. We adopted a 15 year old girl and an 8 year old boy. (The girl wants a Target gift card. She will get one from us, plus a gift card to Aeropostale. The boy wants a gift card to GameStop. He will get that, plus one to the Gap.)
On the way home, we ripped into The Playmaker's Sister for being selfish and spoiled. We asked her if she thought anyone on that angel Christmas tree could afford UGGS. She, of course, knew the answer and where the conversation was headed. We told her just what we wrote above. That everyone complains -- even her father. But that none of us really have much to gripe about. It clearly resonated with her -- because within a minute or two she was back to her normal, cheerful self. And the UGGS have not been brought up since.
So we share that story not to thump our chest as father of the year. Instead, it's a simple lesson that most of us really, truly have nothing to bitch about. Let's all shut our mouths and improve our attitudes. (And if possible, try to help someone or some people who truly need it.)
And in the process, we will be giving ourselves and those around us a wonderful gift. And we will enjoy the Christmas season more than ever.
@ThePitMaster
Saturday, August 1, 2015
Friday, July 3, 2015
First R-E-A-L day of Summer...
Yes, we are back. Been busy with life. Teaching ended last Wednesday, then it was straight into basketball camp -- which finished up yesterday. So now we get to slow down and enjoy some relaxation. As is our annual tradition on this day, here are some 90210 first day of summer videos. Enjoy!
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Happy New Year
Quick hitters on the first day of the new year:
1. Big New Year's Eve Plans? Giggle. Around 5 PM we cemented Father of the Year honors when we took #ThePlayMaker'sSister to look for a 12/31 new outfit. Back home, we made chicken quesadillas for dinner. That was followed by intense foosball games with @ThePlayMaker12 and #TheWife, now known as #TheLima. We watched yet another SEC team go down in flames (well done, Georgia Tech) while enjoying The Messiah, Our Guy Brent, on the telecast. At 11:45 we herded @Beeks_the_Dog into #TheVolvo and drove to pick up #ThePlayMaker'sSister (and two friends) from a party. Safely back home at 12:15, we closed out the night with our annual tradition: finishing A Christmas Carol while sitting by the Christmas tree listening to Johnny Mathis Christmas on #The Bose.
2. There's no such thing as a bad college football bowl game. However, today's New Year's Day games prior to the playoff games are utterly anticlimactic. Missouri and Minnesota? ZZZZZ. Baylor and State? Who cares? Auburn and Wisconsin is the only game remotely worth watching. Gus Malzahn versus Barry Alvarez (hello, old friend) is theatrical.
3. Playoff Predictions! We loathe FSU and their fat, idiotic, criminal quarterback. But we think they will sneak past the Ducks, 28-27. In the other semi-final, it's too hard to believe Ohio State can win with a third string quarterback. Tide will roll, 21-17.
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@ThePitMaster
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Christmas Present #24
ION Tape Express Portable Analog To Digital Cassette Converter
Anyway, one year Our Dad came up with a brilliant idea. "Let's tape a couple of hours of the Christmas music on cassette and save it to enjoy next year." The following year, when we were probably 15 or 16, we decided to be a rebel and record our own Christmas tape! The next year we unsheathed it on December 1 and listened to it on our Walkman and in the car. By pure luck, 99% of the songs are absolutely timeless classics performed spectacularly. The tape became an annual Christmas thing. There were a couple of years when we had a car sans a tape deck. No problem. We just brought our boom box in the car with us (loaded with D batteries) and played the tape. For 30 years we've listened to that tape every December. No lie. No exaggeration. Now, the tradition is we listen to it in the car on December weekends.
For the past five years or so, we've worried that one of these advents the tape is going to get eaten by the cassette player we still have and/or the cassette player our 2005 Camry sports. (Sadly, The Wife's 2012 Volvo doesn't even have a tape deck.) So after procrastinating for years, we finally did some research last December and found the above model was rated as the best in the land. Of course, it was sold out. So yesterday we found it on Amazon and immediately clicked. Through the beauty of Amazon Prime, it will be here on Thursday. And we will transfer the cherished tape to an MP3 file, thus preserving it forever, as well as burn it into a CD. (More about the tape another day, as it will undoubtedly appear on the Christmas present list here.)
@ThePitMaster
Monday, December 1, 2014
Christmas Present #25
This is a reprint from
December 1,
2009
As we do
every year, we will be posting a present to give/ask for every day between now
and Christmas. Many are things you can actually go out and buy. Some are
realistic in price. Alas, a few are financially unrealistic. (Last year an
$8,000 Viking oven made the list.) This time of year truly is the best part of
the calendar. People seem to be just a tad nicer. And if you have kids, how can
you not relish the looks on their faces as they open presents in the early
morning hours of December 25?!?
But we figured we would start this season off not with a gift that can be placed under the Christmas tree. Rather, we want to begin with something that all of us can give as well as receive. And it doesn't cost a penny.
It's called ... wait for it ... A Better Attitude.
And 99 percent of us can use one.
To bitch and moan is to be human. And we're not asking you stop bitching and moaning. Instead, we just ask that as a present to yourself, you bitch and moan less.
Think about it. A majority of us don't have much to truly bitch about. Feel tired and overworked?!? Tell that to someone who is terminally ill. Hate your boss?!? Tell that to someone on welfare. Think your house pales in comparison to others?!? We're guessing the father of a homeless family would love to call your house his own.
The Playmaker's Sister spent last Saturday night with her grandparents and aunt. When she came home from the sleepover, she did so with a new pair of UGGS -- complete with a price tag of $110. Unfortunately, she discovered a scuff mark on them. No worries, as her mom exchanged them the next day. This time, however, we discovered there was a small rip in one of the UGGS. The boots would be exchanged for flawless ones. But not until this coming weekend. Our daughter was devastated. She so wanted to wear the new kicks to school and was despondent that she would now have to wait a week. Later that same day, we took her to the grocery store to get some grub. In the front of the store was a Christmas tree that had angels on it that you could "adopt" for Christmas. The angels were local needy boys and girls. Adopting one means you give the gifts that are lifted on the angel card. We adopted a 15 year old girl and an 8 year old boy. (The girl wants a Target gift card. She will get one from us, plus a gift card to Aeropostale. The boy wants a gift card to GameStop. He will get that, plus one to the Gap.)
On the way home, we ripped into The Playmaker's Sister for being selfish and spoiled. We asked her if she thought anyone on that angel Christmas tree could afford UGGS. She, of course, knew the answer and where the conversation was headed. We told her just what we wrote above. That everyone complains -- even her father. But that none of us really have much to gripe about. It clearly resonated with her -- because within a minute or two she was back to her normal, cheerful self. And the UGGS have not been brought up since.
So we share that story not to thump our chest as father of the year. Instead, it's a simple lesson that most of us really, truly have nothing to bitch about. Let's all shut our mouths and improve our attitudes. (And if possible, try to help someone or some people who truly need it.)
And in the process, we will be giving ourselves and those around us a wonderful gift. And we will enjoy the Christmas season more than ever.
But we figured we would start this season off not with a gift that can be placed under the Christmas tree. Rather, we want to begin with something that all of us can give as well as receive. And it doesn't cost a penny.
It's called ... wait for it ... A Better Attitude.
And 99 percent of us can use one.
To bitch and moan is to be human. And we're not asking you stop bitching and moaning. Instead, we just ask that as a present to yourself, you bitch and moan less.
Think about it. A majority of us don't have much to truly bitch about. Feel tired and overworked?!? Tell that to someone who is terminally ill. Hate your boss?!? Tell that to someone on welfare. Think your house pales in comparison to others?!? We're guessing the father of a homeless family would love to call your house his own.
The Playmaker's Sister spent last Saturday night with her grandparents and aunt. When she came home from the sleepover, she did so with a new pair of UGGS -- complete with a price tag of $110. Unfortunately, she discovered a scuff mark on them. No worries, as her mom exchanged them the next day. This time, however, we discovered there was a small rip in one of the UGGS. The boots would be exchanged for flawless ones. But not until this coming weekend. Our daughter was devastated. She so wanted to wear the new kicks to school and was despondent that she would now have to wait a week. Later that same day, we took her to the grocery store to get some grub. In the front of the store was a Christmas tree that had angels on it that you could "adopt" for Christmas. The angels were local needy boys and girls. Adopting one means you give the gifts that are lifted on the angel card. We adopted a 15 year old girl and an 8 year old boy. (The girl wants a Target gift card. She will get one from us, plus a gift card to Aeropostale. The boy wants a gift card to GameStop. He will get that, plus one to the Gap.)
On the way home, we ripped into The Playmaker's Sister for being selfish and spoiled. We asked her if she thought anyone on that angel Christmas tree could afford UGGS. She, of course, knew the answer and where the conversation was headed. We told her just what we wrote above. That everyone complains -- even her father. But that none of us really have much to gripe about. It clearly resonated with her -- because within a minute or two she was back to her normal, cheerful self. And the UGGS have not been brought up since.
So we share that story not to thump our chest as father of the year. Instead, it's a simple lesson that most of us really, truly have nothing to bitch about. Let's all shut our mouths and improve our attitudes. (And if possible, try to help someone or some people who truly need it.)
And in the process, we will be giving ourselves and those around us a wonderful gift. And we will enjoy the Christmas season more than ever.
@ThePitMaster
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving. Probably our favorite day of the year (though the Day Before Thanksgiving is nearly its equal). A holiday all about food, football and tradition that leads us into the Christmas season. Truly wonderful.
On the menu today:
- 22 pound turkey smoked on the grill
- 18 pound turkey roasted in the oven (using Alton Brown's famous recipe)
- Cranberry Chutney (first time ever)
- Grilled asparagus (first time ever)
- Mashed potatoes & gravy
- Corn
- Cornbread stuffing with grilled sausage
- Regular stuffing
- Parker House Rolls
- Apps: kielbasa, chips & salsa, cheese & crackers, meatballs
- Desserts: apple pie, carrot cake, trifle
And yes, as is our tradition, we will be updating the blog, as well as our Twitter feed, with food pictures all day.
Happy Thanksgiving!
@ThePitMaster
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
First R E A L day of summer...
Yes, we are back. Been busy with life. Coaching, teaching, coaching some more. But school ended yesterday at noon. So now we get to slow down and enjoy some relaxation. As is our annual tradition on this day, here are some 90210 first day of summer videos. Enjoy!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Happy New Year!
Spent last night eating Chinese food, watching Johnny Heisman break Duke's spirit and banging out a record setting #76. At midnight we were finishing A Christmas Carol by the tree, listening to Johnny Mathis.
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Christmas Present #25
This is a reprint from
December 1,
2009
As we do
every year, we will be posting a present to give/ask for every day between now
and Christmas. Many are things you can actually go out and buy. Some are
realistic in price. Alas, a few are financially unrealistic. (Last year an
$8,000 Viking oven made the list.) This time of year truly is the best part of
the calendar. People seem to be just a tad nicer. And if you have kids, how can
you not relish the looks on their faces as they open presents in the early
morning hours of December 25?!?
But we figured we would start this season off not with a gift that can be placed under the Christmas tree. Rather, we want to begin with something that all of us can give as well as receive. And it doesn't cost a penny.
It's called ... wait for it ... A Better Attitude.
And 99 percent of us can use one.
To bitch and moan is to be human. And we're not asking you stop bitching and moaning. Instead, we just ask that as a present to yourself, you bitch and moan less.
Think about it. A majority of us don't have much to truly bitch about. Feel tired and overworked?!? Tell that to someone who is terminally ill. Hate your boss?!? Tell that to someone on welfare. Think your house pales in comparison to others?!? We're guessing the father of a homeless family would love to call your house his own.
The Playmaker's Sister spent last Saturday night with her grandparents and aunt. When she came home from the sleepover, she did so with a new pair of UGGS -- complete with a price tag of $110. Unfortunately, she discovered a scuff mark on them. No worries, as her mom exchanged them the next day. This time, however, we discovered there was a small rip in one of the UGGS. The boots would be exchanged for flawless ones. But not until this coming weekend. Our daughter was devastated. She so wanted to wear the new kicks to school and was despondent that she would now have to wait a week. Later that same day, we took her to the grocery store to get some grub. In the front of the store was a Christmas tree that had angels on it that you could "adopt" for Christmas. The angels were local needy boys and girls. Adopting one means you give the gifts that are lifted on the angel card. We adopted a 15 year old girl and an 8 year old boy. (The girl wants a Target gift card. She will get one from us, plus a gift card to Aeropostale. The boy wants a gift card to GameStop. He will get that, plus one to the Gap.)
On the way home, we ripped into The Playmaker's Sister for being selfish and spoiled. We asked her if she thought anyone on that angel Christmas tree could afford UGGS. She, of course, knew the answer and where the conversation was headed. We told her just what we wrote above. That everyone complains -- even her father. But that none of us really have much to gripe about. It clearly resonated with her -- because within a minute or two she was back to her normal, cheerful self. And the UGGS have not been brought up since.
So we share that story not to thump our chest as father of the year. Instead, it's a simple lesson that most of us really, truly have nothing to bitch about. Let's all shut our mouths and improve our attitudes. (And if possible, try to help someone or some people who truly need it.)
And in the process, we will be giving ourselves and those around us a wonderful gift. And we will enjoy the Christmas season more than ever.
But we figured we would start this season off not with a gift that can be placed under the Christmas tree. Rather, we want to begin with something that all of us can give as well as receive. And it doesn't cost a penny.
It's called ... wait for it ... A Better Attitude.
And 99 percent of us can use one.
To bitch and moan is to be human. And we're not asking you stop bitching and moaning. Instead, we just ask that as a present to yourself, you bitch and moan less.
Think about it. A majority of us don't have much to truly bitch about. Feel tired and overworked?!? Tell that to someone who is terminally ill. Hate your boss?!? Tell that to someone on welfare. Think your house pales in comparison to others?!? We're guessing the father of a homeless family would love to call your house his own.
The Playmaker's Sister spent last Saturday night with her grandparents and aunt. When she came home from the sleepover, she did so with a new pair of UGGS -- complete with a price tag of $110. Unfortunately, she discovered a scuff mark on them. No worries, as her mom exchanged them the next day. This time, however, we discovered there was a small rip in one of the UGGS. The boots would be exchanged for flawless ones. But not until this coming weekend. Our daughter was devastated. She so wanted to wear the new kicks to school and was despondent that she would now have to wait a week. Later that same day, we took her to the grocery store to get some grub. In the front of the store was a Christmas tree that had angels on it that you could "adopt" for Christmas. The angels were local needy boys and girls. Adopting one means you give the gifts that are lifted on the angel card. We adopted a 15 year old girl and an 8 year old boy. (The girl wants a Target gift card. She will get one from us, plus a gift card to Aeropostale. The boy wants a gift card to GameStop. He will get that, plus one to the Gap.)
On the way home, we ripped into The Playmaker's Sister for being selfish and spoiled. We asked her if she thought anyone on that angel Christmas tree could afford UGGS. She, of course, knew the answer and where the conversation was headed. We told her just what we wrote above. That everyone complains -- even her father. But that none of us really have much to gripe about. It clearly resonated with her -- because within a minute or two she was back to her normal, cheerful self. And the UGGS have not been brought up since.
So we share that story not to thump our chest as father of the year. Instead, it's a simple lesson that most of us really, truly have nothing to bitch about. Let's all shut our mouths and improve our attitudes. (And if possible, try to help someone or some people who truly need it.)
And in the process, we will be giving ourselves and those around us a wonderful gift. And we will enjoy the Christmas season more than ever.
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Yes, we're back...
Nothing brings us out of hibernation like Thanksgiving. So, we will have P L E N T Y of posts over the next 36 hours. That, of course, will lead into the Christmas Season and our highly anticipated annual list of 25 gifts to give (a few of which are actually to receive). For now, get into the Thanksgiving spirit with this awesome Turkey sound-bite by Lester:
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Saturday's College Football Games:10 Things You Need to Know...
1. texASS beats Kansas State, 31-21! In the words of DC, Woop dee damn do! On second thought, Great Job!!! We speak for all of Sooner Nation when we say we NEVER want Mack Brown to leave texASS. Never.
2. Johnny Manziel! He's the most entertaining college player we can ever remember watching. Yes, that's what we said.
3. Typical Notre Dame bullsheeeeet! The in-the-Irish-pocket refs called something like 12 pass interference penalties on Michigan State. All seemingly came in the red zone. And the majority of them were total crap calls. Total crap that allowed the Irish to prevail, 17-13.
4. Paul Finebaum's radio show! If you don't like it, you're a communist. Nothing funnier than Charles trying to verbally punch Danny Sheridan in the face. Hey, Sheridan! I don't like what you said about Auburn! I oughtta give you a country boy ass whopping!
5. Michigan's not very good! Should have lost to Akron last week. Should have lost to UConn last night. Hold off on the Brady Hoke statue.
6. And if Michigan blows, what does that tell us about Notre Dame?!? Think about that.
7. Time to fire UMass coach Charlie Molnar! Undoubtedly The Worst coach in D-1.
8. Just wait! The Philadelphia Eagles will continue to lose. And Texas and Southern Cal will start sniffing around one Chip Kelly.
9. Please pick up your parting gifts: Boise State Frauds.
10. Three words! Dee Dee Bonner.
Monday, September 2, 2013
S.I., August 31, 1987
Every Labor Day we read an old Sports Illustrated article from 8/31/87 on Oklahoma QB Jamelle Holieway. The last two lines sum up the day -- the final one of summer.
"That said, J-Boe goes inside to start packing. Summer's over."
Thursday, August 29, 2013
We made it!!!
6:00 North Carolina @ South Carolina We love following SC because we love (love!) The Head Ball Coach. We love his visor. We love his shades. We love when he goes all "I don't give a sheet!" and takes his shirt off during practice on hot days. We love when he speaks into a microphone. And we love the fact he eats at ... wait for it ... Arby's. (If you don't know what we're referring to, you're NOT a college football fan.) And we love that The Cocks always seem to play in the first game of the year every August. SC 27 UNC 16
7:00 Tulsa @ Bowling Green Reason we'll flip here during commercials: A starting D-lineman for BG went to our high school. Tulsa is getting 4 points on the road. Kids from Oklahoma are tough -- tough enough to cover. BG 35 Tulsa 31
8:00 Utah State @ Utah Reason we'll miss skip this game: It's on Fox Sports 1. That means having to endure "analyst" (giggle) Eddie George on the pre-game show. Fox's college football coverage will NEVER be taken seriously as long as they employ stiffs like him. Reason you'll skip this game: You probably still haven't figured out what channel FS1 is on your box. The Utes will Win One for Majerus. Utah 42 Utah State 38
9:15 Ole Miss @ Vanderbilt This will actually be the best game of the night. Ole Miss needs an opening night W before it embarks on a killer schedule. Vandy needs to prove it's a top 25 team by closing the deal at home. Can't wait for this one. Vandy 21 Ole Miss 20
10:30 Rutgers @ Fresno State The Bulldogs are 10 point favorites. Hmm... Rutgers 24 The Fighting Chris Herrens 21
11:00 Southern Cal @ Hawaii We know one thing: @billpear will be watching, cold one in hand. The Sons of Lane Kiffin need to show some stones/maturity and pound the crap out of Hawaii. USC 49 Hawaii 24
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Different day, different sport
Yesterday, field hockey. Today, basketball. We put The Playmaker through a 45-minute shooting and ball-handling driveway workout today. Finished with a game of '21' -- we lost 21-17.
Monday, August 19, 2013
Field hockey?!?
Took The Playmaker's Sister to the local high school and rand two miles with her. After that, we ran three 100-yard gassers. Um, she beat us in all three. Ugh...
Field hockey tryouts start Thursday.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Oops...
Forgot to talk about yesterday's playoff game. We lost by 5. The playmaker had 6 points (3-8 shooting) and led the team with 3 assists.
Saturday, August 17, 2013
And we're back...
Left at 5 this morning. By 10:30 we were picking up The Dog. At 12:30 we were coaching The Playmaker's summer league team in its playoff game.
Friday, August 16, 2013
The Basement, 14.0
Heading up from The Basement tomorrow. Been a great 15 days. Two Phillies games. Just one day of rain. Tons of gear to hold us over the next 12 months. And a plethora of pictures, videos and tweets to preserve the memories.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
The Basement, 13.0
We talked about it last summer, how getting a MacBook Air would be suh-weeet to take into The Basement with us. We got a Great Deal at Best Buy during a Black Friday on-line sale. And we kept it locked away in our home office for 9(!) months. We surprised the kids with it the day before we left. And we absolutely love it.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
The Basement, 11.0
Swam all morning. Took The Family to The Boardwalk in the afternoon to go on rides and introduce the kids to pinball. Followed that up with pizza at Mack & Mancos Manco & Manco.
Monday, August 12, 2013
The Basement, 10.0
Davenport
The local business magazines estimated that he'd gotten out with around forty million dollars.
So he was smart and rich.
And the first batch of clips demonstrated that he was, without a doubt, a killer.
Somebody, she thought, that she might like.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
The Basement, 9.0
Had the biggest J U M B O shrimp we've ever seen for dinner tonight. Picked 'em up (1.5 pounds) from Avalon Seafood. $22 a pound -- totally worth it.
Saturday, August 10, 2013
The Basement, 8.0
After eight days, we finally caved and ...... wait for it ...... went to 96th Street for ice cream.
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