well believe it or not, i do know a piece sports news. The Royals won, and that never happens!

Seems if they play all season, might as well have a play off. Otherwise, there is no “goal” to reach.
Do you mean like state tournaments? nixing them? nahhh thats seems silly at this point.

Ive already said what i think of what sports players get paid. No human ability is worth those dollars. (Sorry Adam) Thats why I stick to school sports and very few. I enjoy track and field, still go to the high school’s track meets here once in a great while. I actually carried a few school records when i was in jr high. (about 100 yrs ago!)

@Patty

“The Royals won, and that never happens!” — heh, an exaggeration, but a meaningful one. The Major Leagues had a party for Mother’s Day, too … pink bats, anyone?

I actually looked around the sports shows for once ‘tonight’ (US times tonight) and saw a bit about the MLB games, saw Tony Parker getting it done for the Spurs in the NBA, and such. Was a fun little memory trip.

For Hockey fans… Penguins got it done again today vs. the Phlyers, now up 2-0 in the series.

And my special note for Max… How about Man U taking the Premier League… by winning on a penalty? Bet that is all the news in the dailys, for and against.

Also, what do you think of the playoffs in the NBA or NHL, or the beginning of baseball season so far?
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It keeps Ken entertained while I blog away! LOL

Yes– LDG– Ken watched the game– I told him he has an email to answer- I just got on here after my four hour nap! LOL He will be answering you personally!

Adam–

did my order go through? I am worried about the order not going through and if so, I will order again– I want to throw in one more bottle in for my brothers order– so it is four bottles instead of three- make it even-

Hmmm…..not too many sports fans hanging around here, I see. So I’m checking in as the resident Tigers fan (not trying to annoy you, Adam) - still a fan, despite their less than impressive performance so far! Sort of painful! But fun at the same time… (don’t understand why people say baseball is boring!)

ldg..off subject question…
curiosity more than anything since one of my jobs is dealing with household hazardous waste.
i read the article about suicides in japan by mixing household cleaners (do people not realize how deadly that is?)…they called it a “suicide pact”… my question….why? is this some sort of “fad” (for lack of a better word to use)? estimated 50 people in april alone? that is a serious problem. It just seems really odd to me that would be their “weapon” of choice.

The Presidents of which colleges?

And not having a clear winner takes away the fun from from most sports.

Patty: if that survey of sexualy active teens in florida was anything to go by maybe those who drank the cleaners thought it’d prevent aids.

Max…*L* your “quick” this moring!

I too am surprised any college president would say that. lots of funds pumped into sports by endowments, scholarships, paid seats etc. my guess is… that in any over all college, that is where most of the $$’s are given.

Patty: thanks. I’m still in shock from when i heard about that survey a few months ago

@Patty

Not a fun topic, but here’s your answer as briefly as I can give it to you. Suicide is a *huge* problem in Japan, for a lot of reasons. Weapons being basically unavailable to the average person, and same average person being adverse to pain, suicide by inhaling deadly gas is the current favorite. Sealing up a room or car and lighting a charcoal stove to get killed with monoxide poisoning was a fashion, but someone pointed out that half of all monoxide-based attempts result in major damage but not death…

…so someone pointed out that a mixture of Sulfur bath salts and a certain household cleanser would generate hydrogen sulfide, which is much more likely to kill someone outright…

…and posted the idea all over the (many) internet sites that provide “how-to-kill-yourself” information, and offer to introduce groups who want to die together.

Yes, there is an legal effort underway to both ban the publication of such things, and make site providers criminally liable for assisting any death, and moreover criminalize the introduction of group suicides.

There is also a popular backlash against this (*finally!*) because hydrogen sulfide is both nasty stuff and very hard to contain, so if someone gasses themselves in an Apartment Building, bets are they leak the stuff all through the building, sickening dozens of neighbors and innocents.

ok, enough on that. Hope that helped, Patty.

@Max

re: yours of 11:24am — further evidence that the defining difference between genius and stupidity is…

…genius has its limits.

EDIT *10:24am

I posted a trivia question on the more subs blog post.

ya, thanks ldg. it makes sense, even though it is terribly sad and senseless. i was just really curious.

Back to sports!
Play ball!

@Max

Good question, too. Thank you for posting it!

@Patty

Here’s a Sports sort-of-trivia for you and any baseball fans (I think there are several who wander by):

You mentioned the Kansas City Royals earlier. So do you know who their manager is this season, and where he managed last season?

LDG..i had to go back and look, i knew i had posted something about their manager befor.

Comment by Patty
April 8th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
….“How special is today’s home opener, Trey Hillman’s first game in Kansas City as the new Royals manager?
It’s huge for the rookie manager, a man who spent five seasons coaching in Japan before making his American big-league managerial debut last week with an opening day win in Detroit that jump-started a 4-2 first week on the road.

@Patty

Yes, that’s him. Two time Japan Series Champion manager of the Fighters. So it is fair to say there are a bunch of fans here who wish him and the Royals all the best for this season.

@All

A busy day starts early tomorrow. Have fun, and I’ll see you on the next go-round.

Be well and safe.
((departs))

I don’t really care about the college football stuff. My view of college football players has been tainted I guess since my son lived in a dorm with mainly football players this year.

They eat chicken wings and through the bones on the floors in the hallways, the roll bottles of body fluids down the stairs in hopes that it breaks open, they leave the bathrooms a filthy mess of you name it, they are loud and obnoxious with no consideration of others in the dorms. Did someone say party? And in class, well, there seems to be an academic achievement factor missing.

I know you may say these things I’ve listed are true for other students too. But based on his exerience I would say the percentage of them verus others on his campus with this behavior is off the scale.
I think they feel they are superior just for the reason some of you state - if it weren’t for them and the money they bring in, the school wouldn’t be much.
It’s a four year free ride, until they move on to something else.
So…. should there be a championship game? Sure, why not……keep the sports fans happy; but please make all the football players live together.

I have to agree with you on that one Jen. Even though our sons went to technical college, therefor sports wasnt a large factor. But even outside of dorms, that is the impression I always had. It is definitly that way in high school here, the athletic depts seem to have a different set of standards, better than thou.

College Revenue for non-football/basketball sports is not getting any better for many schools. A simple college football bowl game can provide millions of extra dollars in revenue for schools that could use that extra money to pay off building debt, improve facilities (for all student-athletes), or provide scholarships to deserving students.

The sports world is already infiltrated by corporate marketing dollars…and many fans question the authenticity of the teams playing for the nat’l title. Why not have some type of playoff…perhaps the top 4 teams? That would provide fans with a undisputed king and those schools with additional revenue streams.

Adam, by the way, your picture at the top with your new banner makes you look tough and mean! LOL

LDG: i just saw your note. I don’t follow soccer. I watched it a couple of times, but it was too slow, not much happens for most of the time.

Hi Chuck D–

Good post! goes with the subject Adam posted! I will have to check out the picture of Adam’s which makes him look tough and mean! I see him only as always looking kind — LOL

adam– grrr! I am on a hunt– I went to the winery site to see if there is a number to call to check up on my order– No number– but while I was there, I read the Newsletter– May 17 anf 18 big days for you guys– April was a busy month as well– I just want to make sure my orders went through- as to my urgency of getting the orders, none here–

Aaron Mosley- wine maker- under grad degree in Enology and Chemistry– Wow!

Max–

I will check out the trivia question when I get back– thanks!

oops-

never mind– Adam and I were posting together– relief– you got the order– thank you! LOL

Chuck D–

Adam must have had Hugo on his mind that day the picture was taken!

Go PENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing that in a time when gas prices are up and the economy is in a suposed slump, all playoff games here in the Burgh are sold out. When the Pens play out of town, they do have a Jumbotron screen outside the arena where fans can watch and cheer them on.

Adam…chuck…susan….
tough? ya, ok, i’ll go with that one.
mean? eeerrrrr, i dont think so!

Goody I love sports! Okay Astros are not playing as well as I would like perhaps it the McGwire baggage they carry? Texas lost!

So I have burning to ask a baseball question. My son’s friend is this amazing pitcher he has a record of 62 strike outs in high school. Is that good in a small team town? None of my brothers were pitchers, so I just don’t know. He is going to a junior college with a great team, then he will decide about the pros.

Patty - The Detroit Tigers are coming your way tomorrow nite! Their records are almost identical…in other words, not so great! I’ll be watching on TV!

Adam - Ouch! But I’m not giving up on those Tigers (even though pitching - or lack thereof - is really a disappointment).

speaking of sports– I see Greta is interviewing OJ’s sports manager of 20 years and he is going to be talking about - how he helped OJ get away with murder– should I just watch out of curiousity? LOL

Or is he promoting his book? LOL

Susan…watch baseball! *L*

Joann…i can turn the tv on and wave at you, but then hubby would know i’ve lost my mind! ha ha

@Michele in Pittsburgh

It is wonderful, isn’t it? All those years where there were worries about keeping the Penguini’s in town and the fans just show such loyalty. And the Pens have the *best* radio voice in all of Hockey, Mike Lange (see a note below).

@All

A great big *attaboy* to Armed Forces Network (US military overseas Radio and Television) for airing the Cup games, which means an equally big *attaboy* to the NHL for making the games available.

IF you are outside the U.S., not able to get AFN, and not in some way hooked up to get game feeds, the bar-none best hockey experience available is to catch the games is the Internet re-transmission of the local radio broadcast (actually, any NHL game is available this way, regular season or playoffs).

So even where I am living, I can catch Mike Lange and Bourquie calling the game, even though I am a world away from Western PA… happy times for me.

@Adam Housley

re: Sharks fans now supporting the East — Funny thing, but there is nothing like looking at the remaining choice of Dallas or Detroit to make most all my friends who are Sharks fans into temporary Eastern Conference supporters. ((grin))

oh, and about Trey Hillman at the Royals — Just a curiousity as the age difference isn’t too great: did you cross over with him during your Baseball days? I know he went straight into coaching from his early career, but I actually don’t know where all he (or you, actually) were well enough to guess if you might have been in the same place at the same time.

Susan-

Thanks for the heads up on Greta’s show tonight. Now that is a sport I enjoy —
— OJ talk! LOL

speaking of sports…how about mushroom hunting?

yes, for those that don’t know, its a hunt, really more like hide and seek! *L*

anyone here ever gone, and eaten the wonderful delicacy?
http://www.thegreatmorel.com/

i have no idea how wide spread they are, just curious.
We love them!

oh, i see the techies adam are getting the old blog posts moved over.
Maybe you are right, the new “house” isn’t so bad!

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,355196,00.html

where’s john when we need him? *LOL*

He is ranked above the biggest schools around. We are hoping it will give him time to mature but not over work his arm. He is a good kid.

Patty that is more shocking than the pythons eating alligators!

Adam: thanks for checking out the question, it was one that didn’t need too much help from me since i knew i wouldn’t be on.
Next time i’ll do a more bizzar one

I like Adam’s new photo.

Ahhh Patty, that poor little seal must have thought he was on a beach in Maui
and had one too many umbrella drinks.
Global Warming - Climate Change = total chaos!

Susan: Adam is definitely not “Hugo’s boy”! LOL
Looks like our D’Backs are coming back down to earth a little bit…hopefully Webbie will continue to work his magic on opponents.

Adam: Is Fox projecting the newly redesigned site to get more hits? BTW, seems I’m working with Ms. Vogel next week!

Patty: Adam looks more like he’s sporting a 5 or 6 o’clock shadow and perhaps just put in a tough day in the field working hard for “the team”!

I kind of miss the old photo collage…especially I actually took one of them!

Patty - I wouldn’t think morel hunting is much of a sport, but I know people in Northern Michigan who really take it seriously. Used to spend a lot of time up there and had them a few times, lightly sauteed in butter, and they’re really tender adn tasty! But not easy to come by - takes a long time to gather a bunch. (go Tigers!)

Chuck D—

To be honest with you, I pay attention to the D/Backs but not as diligently as I should! Last game I paid attention to was a few days ago when they played the Cubs– Since then I haven’t really paid much attention– I have barely watched any television in the last three days– So thanks for the reminder!! time to become loyal to them again!

And– what is with everyone always talking about Adam when he doesn’t shave? Poor guy– he can’t go on vacation, skip a shave, take a picture to show us where he is at, without someone saying something about him not shaving. Leave him alone! Adam– grow a beard!

(tone I used: teasing everyone)

Chuck…you did? I would think that someone with Adam’s stature he would have a “professional” photographer!! he he he

btw: I like the shadow better than nothing!

oh, and ‘morning All!

JoAnne…it is around here. It’s funny to listen to people and how competitive they make it.
We just like a few to eat, i dont do the freeze thing and all that. Its a treat in the spring at our house. Something to look forward to
I deep fat fry ours, with egg and flour.

I never have had morel– I clicked on the link– it looks like a brain!

Sounds like a lot of work!

Chuck D–

How old are you?

Chuck D–

I ask because you watched Leave it to Beaver and you mentioned collage– so I am trying to place your era! Me– I will be 56 this August— yes– sad but true!

xxxx

Chuck D–

You don’t have to tell me– LOL

Adam– post a picture of Chuck D. and we can all play a game called Guess Chuck’s Age!

Susan, you’d like to go mushroom hunting. Just like taking a hike, ‘cept you gotta look down! *L*

Will the shrooms give me a buzz?

Susan: I have to say that I have NEVER linked the word “collage” with Leave It To Beaver! (I’m laughing!) I understand from Housley that you have led a very interesting life thus far…

As far as the age goes…born in the 60’s (when shrooms were making the world crazier)!

Patty: Thanks for the support! (I’m emoting sarcasm)!!!

Patty & Susan: Mushroom picking is like the national sport in Poland (and we’re back on topic!)

How bout letting us know what are the best GPS systems and Police scanners. Which are the best ones for locating and evading the law? Do they make them for your car also?

I’m KIDDING, I KIDD, I KIDD.

Oh this is the sports on sunday blog. I’ll post this anyway. Can someone copy and paste this to the correct tech blog?

Football Comment: Some people go to college to be lawyers and doctors. Some people go to college to become pro football players. Different educations and life styles for both of them. If football players want to be messy brute’s….MO power to them. It’s who they are, who cares. Look at what they do and their dedication to the sport is just as intense (and punishing), if not more, than for other students who are clean and orderly and study all the time.

Plus they provide entertainment and pride for the entire school which is HUGE-other students don’t have this type of pressure on them. So they cut loose, good for them.

Can’t wait for the college football season!! Woot Woot.

Why does it take so long for posts to post? Moderators? Or is it to prevent copying and pasting over and over in a quick manner so the new system is delaying posts by a day or so? What is going on here? Just curious…….

Susan…wrong shrooms! *L*

Chuck….any time you need a “ataboy” you know where to come! *LOL*
I hope you know I’m just razzing you!

Chuck D–

I had you in your 40’s–I have you in your early 40’s– like 41 or 42-

Adam’s thoughts about my interesting life– (I bet he meant to say- she has lived a crazy life so far thus)

Patty– dang it!

xxxxx

HWA….my posts go right through…nah nah nah nah!
….J’KIDDING!