Sunday, 10/5/08
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It's nice to know that, after 100 years, some things never change. For the second year in a row, the Cubs won their division. For the second year in a row, they scored only six runs in their entire postseason run. And, for the second year in a row, they were swept in the first round. I've been a faithful, loyal Cubs fan for my entire life, as was my father. This is the last straw. I'm done. I stick by them loyally for all these years, defend them endlessly - and this is how my efforts are repaid? Screw them. My candidate for the DDOS award today is not the Cubs for being such losers, but myself - for sticking with them as long as I have.
I just bought myself not one, but TWO, Philadelphia Phillies t-shirts. It's time to throw my hat in with a team that can actually win a title during my lifetime. In fact, I might also buy a couple of Red Sox t-shirts to go with those Phillies t-shirts. My son decided, in the spring of '04, that he was a Red Sox fan; that fall, they ended their own incredibly long drought and won the World Series by coming from a 3-0 deficit in the second round to win the next EIGHT games (four to take the pennant and four to win the Series). Guess he was on to something.
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Sunday, October 5, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
OMG They Did It!!
Saturday, 9/20/08
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It is now official, the Chicago Cubs are the NL Central Division Champions!! It was a bit scary for a while there; they had been winning 5-0 but gave up 4 runs mid-game; but they held on, and Kerry Wood shut the Cards down in the ninth for the win! I bet the fans up in Chicago are STILL in the streets celebrating, I only wish I could be there with them!!
I have no material for the DDOS tonight. I didn't see anything extra-idiotic today while out and about. I will say that I am upset about all the posts on Craigs List from people who just "have" to re-home their so-called "beloved" pets, for whatever reason. Here's a couple of good ones:
"Need to find a great INDOOR home for 2 Guinea Pigs. Come with cage, water bottle, food dish, extra food and bedding. All for FREE. Just want to find them a good home where they can get more attention. Email if you have any questions. Thank you. " TRANSLATION: I recently discovered that I have a social life and no longer want to handle my responsibilities to my pets.
"I have a 4 year old pure bred yellow lab female who needs to find a home, she is spayed and utd on shots. She was trained by the number one dog trainer in Idaho and Canada, she ran field trial for a short while. She is a ball of energy and needs more attention then what she is getting, she is crate and house trained. Loves to swim in the water. Shes great with kids, and all sizes of other dogs, horses, cows, and goats. She is a very sweet and loving dog. The rehoming fee is $100.00 and if your interested please email or call xxx-xxx-xxxx and my name is Ashley." TRANSLATION: We are just too lazy to properly care for a dog that loves us so very much.
"I have 4 Guinea Pigs I am Needing to Rehome. There are 3 Females, and 1 Soild White Male with Red eyes. 2 of the Females may be Breeded. They Needed to go All Togther. I have a Small Cage, 3 Water Bottles, Vim-c for there Water, 3 ioglos house, Hay, and also whatever Food I have left. They are in a Cage and get alone very well with each other. I am asking $75.00!!! Please e-mail with Any Questions u may have are Call xxx-xxx-xxxx Thanks so Much for Viewing my Ad!!!" TRANSLATION: I'm a kid as you can see from my poor grammar and spelling; and since I was too stupid to separate the boy from the girls, my parents are making me get rid of them before the girls all have the babies that they are most likely already pregnant with."
Needless to say, we need more RESPONSIBLE pet owners who are INTELLIGENT enough to do the research on the animals BEFORE bringing them home and deciding that they are not going to work out. I've even seen people re-homing pets because they do not match the new furniture....talk about a lame excuse!!
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It is now official, the Chicago Cubs are the NL Central Division Champions!! It was a bit scary for a while there; they had been winning 5-0 but gave up 4 runs mid-game; but they held on, and Kerry Wood shut the Cards down in the ninth for the win! I bet the fans up in Chicago are STILL in the streets celebrating, I only wish I could be there with them!!
I have no material for the DDOS tonight. I didn't see anything extra-idiotic today while out and about. I will say that I am upset about all the posts on Craigs List from people who just "have" to re-home their so-called "beloved" pets, for whatever reason. Here's a couple of good ones:
"Need to find a great INDOOR home for 2 Guinea Pigs. Come with cage, water bottle, food dish, extra food and bedding. All for FREE. Just want to find them a good home where they can get more attention. Email if you have any questions. Thank you. " TRANSLATION: I recently discovered that I have a social life and no longer want to handle my responsibilities to my pets.
"I have a 4 year old pure bred yellow lab female who needs to find a home, she is spayed and utd on shots. She was trained by the number one dog trainer in Idaho and Canada, she ran field trial for a short while. She is a ball of energy and needs more attention then what she is getting, she is crate and house trained. Loves to swim in the water. Shes great with kids, and all sizes of other dogs, horses, cows, and goats. She is a very sweet and loving dog. The rehoming fee is $100.00 and if your interested please email or call xxx-xxx-xxxx and my name is Ashley." TRANSLATION: We are just too lazy to properly care for a dog that loves us so very much.
"I have 4 Guinea Pigs I am Needing to Rehome. There are 3 Females, and 1 Soild White Male with Red eyes. 2 of the Females may be Breeded. They Needed to go All Togther. I have a Small Cage, 3 Water Bottles, Vim-c for there Water, 3 ioglos house, Hay, and also whatever Food I have left. They are in a Cage and get alone very well with each other. I am asking $75.00!!! Please e-mail with Any Questions u may have are Call xxx-xxx-xxxx Thanks so Much for Viewing my Ad!!!" TRANSLATION: I'm a kid as you can see from my poor grammar and spelling; and since I was too stupid to separate the boy from the girls, my parents are making me get rid of them before the girls all have the babies that they are most likely already pregnant with."
Needless to say, we need more RESPONSIBLE pet owners who are INTELLIGENT enough to do the research on the animals BEFORE bringing them home and deciding that they are not going to work out. I've even seen people re-homing pets because they do not match the new furniture....talk about a lame excuse!!
Friday, September 19, 2008
The Closer They Get....
Friday, September 19, 2008
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Why is it that the closer the Cubs get to winning their division, the worse they play?? I mean, come on already. Zambrano's last start, he went out there and threw the team's FIRST no-hitter in over THIRTY years. Today, he hits the mound, and promptly gives up five runs - in the FIRST inning. They lost 12-6. So their magic number of two did not drop, thanks to their lack of playoff-caliber defense. At least they scored some runs. Even better, the second-place Brewers lost their game versus the Reds; so the Cubs' magic number is now ONE, thank you very much. Hopefully tomorrow they can actually WIN and just get it over with, so they can relax for the remainder of the season and concentrate on the first round of playoffs.
But that's the "Lovable Losers" for ya. It's inevitable that they will win the division; they have several games left and I can't see even THEM losing all of them (or the Brewers winning ALL of the games they have left). Whether or not they are a true World-Series-caliber team remains to be seen. I reserve judgment until after the playoffs begin.
On a side note, my first baby Rebecca turned 12 today. One more year until she's (***gasp***) a TEENAGER. Now THAT should be an experience to remember. LOL Happy birthday baby girl!!
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Why is it that the closer the Cubs get to winning their division, the worse they play?? I mean, come on already. Zambrano's last start, he went out there and threw the team's FIRST no-hitter in over THIRTY years. Today, he hits the mound, and promptly gives up five runs - in the FIRST inning. They lost 12-6. So their magic number of two did not drop, thanks to their lack of playoff-caliber defense. At least they scored some runs. Even better, the second-place Brewers lost their game versus the Reds; so the Cubs' magic number is now ONE, thank you very much. Hopefully tomorrow they can actually WIN and just get it over with, so they can relax for the remainder of the season and concentrate on the first round of playoffs.
But that's the "Lovable Losers" for ya. It's inevitable that they will win the division; they have several games left and I can't see even THEM losing all of them (or the Brewers winning ALL of the games they have left). Whether or not they are a true World-Series-caliber team remains to be seen. I reserve judgment until after the playoffs begin.
On a side note, my first baby Rebecca turned 12 today. One more year until she's (***gasp***) a TEENAGER. Now THAT should be an experience to remember. LOL Happy birthday baby girl!!
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