- I stayed home from our trip to help Lindsay with Nolan. The past few days have been tough on the both of us. Everything is fine, it's just not easy being a parent...we've figured that out firsthand.
- Churros are awesome. If you disagree, you're wrong.
- Costco brings out the gluttony in everyone. People were crashing into me left and right - to get to the free sample. Listen, you tubs of shit, it's a wholesale store that sells in bulk. Don't pretend you need to taste the guacamole right now before the free samples need to be refilled. You've had it before, I'm sure of it, so be civil.
- Old(er) lady with the yogurt dripping down her shirt (from the free sample) - relax, they'll give you as many free samples as you want, you don't need to chug the yogurt.
- Overweight lady with the spandex and hooker boots on - you're not impressing a single person with that outfit. Oh, and holding the hand of your fat, 70-something sugar daddy doesn't make you more appealing. You're a wreck.
- Every news channel - I apologize for the lack of news here in the states. It isn't like there were devastating tornadoes all over the southeast recently. The Royal Wedding coverage is definitely more important, because it affects us how? Cover sports, weather, and shit that pertains to the people of this country.
- Robinson Cano is an absolute beast. This guy hits whatever you throw up there. Two home runs in basically the same place, and both took roughly 3.1 seconds to leave the yard. A-Rod's GIDP on the first pitch with one out and the bases packed didn't help and they lost 5-3 to Blue Jays.
I am going to try to get some shut eye, but Nolan probably has other ideas. I hope it gets easier. He's a cool little dude but he's stubborn. He get it from his momma.
G'night.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Sightings (and Listening's?); WWTBAM; Costco
We went over to the Cross County Shopping Center to get me a pair of decent basketball sneakers since I'm a baller now (pause for laughter) and stopped in Applebee's for a quick dinner (pause for a quick gasp). Here's a photo of the kicks (and I shot the ball a whole lot better today with the new sneaks - it's gotta be the shoes!):
At Applebee's, Lucy was our waitress, or was it Lisa - me and Lindsay had conflicting opinions since the girl mumbled so neither of us could comprehend. Her name came to us via the receipt - Lucirene. Not sure what that name means and I doubt I ever will since I can't even find an answer on the internet.
Listening's
A table away, a perky male waiter was asking two ladies what they wanted. He proceeded to call them ladies at the end of every sentence, in case they themselves had forgotten who they were. Then he floated on over to another table he was helping and called a woman "mami" - as in the spanish slang for sexy baby. That must have earned him a killer tip. He's lucky the guy she was with (who looked flamboyant) wasn't dating her, or he woulda got TKO'd.
Sightings
I got home the other day and our building was getting a UPS delivery. Day in, day out I see these (along with FedEx, PeaPod, and the ever present Kosher.com trucks) getting tickets courtesy of the NYPD traffic cops in their dark blue cars. It pisses me off to no end that they help meet their quota by ticketing these trucks - it's NYC dingleberries, where the fuck is a giant brown truck going to find a parking space?
I know the driver isn't paying, but poor UPS gets bent over day after day. What are their drivers supposed to do, drive around for hours waiting for someone to pull out of a parking space?
Give me a break, so get the people who roll through stop signs or speed down the road behind our building - the same one people walk across with their kids, dogs, or old family members.
WWTBAM
Who Wants to be a Millionaire is on right now, and I'd like to think that if I was lucky enough to get on that show, I'd make some pretty good money - and then immediately get smooshed by the government because I'd take myself to a whole new tax bracket.
I really commend them for changing the game play - random categories and random prize amounts until the final four questions. Brilliant.
Costco
Going to head up to wholesale giant Costco in a few to get some food in bulk so that when I'm away, Lindsay can eat normal meals (instead of cereal and Easter candy). After all, she needs to nourish our little boy.
We don't really have a shopping list, but she is good at curbing me from buying shit we don't need.
OK, time to take Nathan out and head to the store.
At Applebee's, Lucy was our waitress, or was it Lisa - me and Lindsay had conflicting opinions since the girl mumbled so neither of us could comprehend. Her name came to us via the receipt - Lucirene. Not sure what that name means and I doubt I ever will since I can't even find an answer on the internet.
Listening's
A table away, a perky male waiter was asking two ladies what they wanted. He proceeded to call them ladies at the end of every sentence, in case they themselves had forgotten who they were. Then he floated on over to another table he was helping and called a woman "mami" - as in the spanish slang for sexy baby. That must have earned him a killer tip. He's lucky the guy she was with (who looked flamboyant) wasn't dating her, or he woulda got TKO'd.
Sightings
I got home the other day and our building was getting a UPS delivery. Day in, day out I see these (along with FedEx, PeaPod, and the ever present Kosher.com trucks) getting tickets courtesy of the NYPD traffic cops in their dark blue cars. It pisses me off to no end that they help meet their quota by ticketing these trucks - it's NYC dingleberries, where the fuck is a giant brown truck going to find a parking space?
I know the driver isn't paying, but poor UPS gets bent over day after day. What are their drivers supposed to do, drive around for hours waiting for someone to pull out of a parking space?
Give me a break, so get the people who roll through stop signs or speed down the road behind our building - the same one people walk across with their kids, dogs, or old family members.
WWTBAM
Who Wants to be a Millionaire is on right now, and I'd like to think that if I was lucky enough to get on that show, I'd make some pretty good money - and then immediately get smooshed by the government because I'd take myself to a whole new tax bracket.
I really commend them for changing the game play - random categories and random prize amounts until the final four questions. Brilliant.
Costco
Going to head up to wholesale giant Costco in a few to get some food in bulk so that when I'm away, Lindsay can eat normal meals (instead of cereal and Easter candy). After all, she needs to nourish our little boy.
We don't really have a shopping list, but she is good at curbing me from buying shit we don't need.
OK, time to take Nathan out and head to the store.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
What the ****?
Hans - great deli but horrid with their spelling.
Long Islan? Where's that? Or better yet, what is that? A long hero sandwich?
Sanwiches? At least opt for "samwich". I guess they get their point across in ebonics
Coles law? Is that a bill passed by Congress? I certainly don't want no paper on my sanwich!
On a lighter note, the thunderstorms held off and I was able to shoot around this morning. If you wanna call it that - I made roughly 12% of the 300+ shots I took. But a wise man once told me "all great shooters keep shooting" (or I might have made that up). The wind was gusting but that's no excuse.
I worked up a sweat which was my goal.
Nice!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Ball til I Fall
Shot hoops at 7:00 to 7:45 this morning. By myself. Felt good.
The final stretch I told myself I needed to hit three of five shots. I hit the first three so I took ten shots...hitting eight. All mid-range jumpers.
Felt pretty good about my game. Tell you what, chasing down your own rebounds for 45 minutes is a great workout.
It's supposed to t-storm tomorrow so I hope I'm able to get out there and shoot.
Time to head home to take Nathan out.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Longest Game Ever
We won 20-10. We had 25 hits. And it still feels like we lost.
The game only lasted three hours but man did it seem longer.
We'll probably hit a shit ton of traffic on the way home too. Which means ... I probably won't be able to ball out back. My plan is to start playing hoops early in the morning, like 6:45am, for like 30-45 minutes. It'll be a good workout I think. Playing solo and chasing the rebounds around. Sounds good to me.
I may peruse the internerd a little to get some ideas on how to maximize the cardio workout by drilling by myself.
I'd bring Nathan with me but I'm not sure he'd enjoy being tied to the fence.
Anyway, we're not on the parkway yet but I can only imagine what a disaster it'll be.
I want dinner but am not sure what I want. I hope Lindsay ate already because I probably won't be home til 8:30. Son of a bitch.
This damn bus driver is gross, he's been hocking loogies for like the past 15 minutes. Lucky me gets to sit behind him the entire way.
FUCK!!! Traffic on the shitty LIE is moving at a snails pace. F this ride. Oops, right over into the Jay-Z (HOV) lane. It's moving for now but I think there's traffic because of the sun setting.
My head hurts. Gonna have to cut this short, sorry. Enjoy the rest of the day.
I'm on a Bus; Random Thoughts
I'm on a Bus
It feels like I'm experiencing deja vu all over again as we head out to NY Tech on Long Island for a 3:30pm game today.
We just crossed over the beautiful Throgs Neck Bridge and are officially in Queens. What a drive.
Random Thoughts
I saw a lady earlier smoking on a cancer stick while walking her baby. Seems like a good idea no? Oh wait, not at all.
I brought my sunblock, yes! Score one for Mr. Forgetful over here. The sun is out in full force, so to prevent my ears from frying I'll break out the SPF30.
Ginger Ale and Sierra Mist are my two favorite carbonated beverages. (& Boylan's Birch Beer).
Shots are awful (except the Patron shots we stopped off for after our wedding ceremony).
I read UsWeekly - so what. It's right on the line of material that's interesting and easy to read (for a slow reader like myself).
People who drive with their blinker on for more than 2 miles should get a ticket. There should be a number you can call and have them busted.
Almost at the field, so I'll bid you farewell.
Nolan, Nathan, & Lindsay are enjoying this glorious day without me. I'll see them later (after I pick up PB and English Muffins for Lindsay).
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Happy Easter; Ballin'; NHL Playoffs
Happy Easter
Happy Easter to all who celebrate! So far, we've gotten roughly four baskets (mostly because of Nolan) but that's cool. We (Lindsay and I) are pretty much self-diagnosed candy junkies. The surprising part is I only have one cavity. Yep, 29+ years on this Earth and only one cavity.
Nolan is a handful - albeit an awesome, handsome, cool handful. (Knock on wood) he's been sleeping pretty well. Around 3 hours at a clip overnight - last night he slept from 2:30am all the way to 6:25pm. Almost four full hours! Thatta boy, Nolan! Nathan gets up every time Nolan does too, probably because of the crying. Nathan gets up and whimpers because he thinks something is wrong - he's a pretty solid big bro.
Overall, things are going rather smooth(ly?) since we've been home. Here's to things continuing to go well. One thing is for certain - Nolan and Nathan are awesome together. A killer combo.
Ballin'
Maybe it was the lights out shooting performance I pulled off yesterday while waiting for lunch in the gym (15-30 from the 3-point line), but I suddenly have the urge to go to Target and get a basketball to use outside at the courts behind our building.
I figure it'd be good for everyone - we could get Nolan outside with Lindsay, Nathan, and I and also it'd be a good workout for my fat ass. It's a win-win.
Nathan just threw up. Looks like a puke and rally, he's back in action.
NHL Playoffs
I know I'm not the only one who is totally engulfed by the NHL Playoffs. It is pretty damn addicting, I cannot get enough. Honestly, I didn't watch a single minute of a single game during the regular season but have not stopped watching these playoffs.
The Capitals (and Alexander Ovechkin) dismantled the Rangers, 4-1 (although that was no shocker since the Rangers lack a top flight scorer).
My Flyers need a road win in Buffalo to avoid being upset by the Sabres.
The 2010 Stanley Cup champs Blackhawks are the #8 seed and trail the Canucks three games to two.
The Bruins/Canadiens series is awesome too - I feel as if I've seen every one of those games and every one is great.
Sid the Kid and the Pens lead the Lightning 3-2. but after an 8-2 ass-whooping, the 'Ning might have some steam. Watch this series.
There's only three games today, all have elimination implications - Flyers, Blackhawks, and Ducks all trail 3-2 (only the Hawks play at home).
Time to clean a bit before my parents get here. Nolan is assed out, but when he wakes up he'll get changed, and a bath. First one, I'm sure he'll love it. Ha!
Happy Easter to all who celebrate! So far, we've gotten roughly four baskets (mostly because of Nolan) but that's cool. We (Lindsay and I) are pretty much self-diagnosed candy junkies. The surprising part is I only have one cavity. Yep, 29+ years on this Earth and only one cavity.
Nolan is a handful - albeit an awesome, handsome, cool handful. (Knock on wood) he's been sleeping pretty well. Around 3 hours at a clip overnight - last night he slept from 2:30am all the way to 6:25pm. Almost four full hours! Thatta boy, Nolan! Nathan gets up every time Nolan does too, probably because of the crying. Nathan gets up and whimpers because he thinks something is wrong - he's a pretty solid big bro.
Overall, things are going rather smooth(ly?) since we've been home. Here's to things continuing to go well. One thing is for certain - Nolan and Nathan are awesome together. A killer combo.
Ballin'
Maybe it was the lights out shooting performance I pulled off yesterday while waiting for lunch in the gym (15-30 from the 3-point line), but I suddenly have the urge to go to Target and get a basketball to use outside at the courts behind our building.
I figure it'd be good for everyone - we could get Nolan outside with Lindsay, Nathan, and I and also it'd be a good workout for my fat ass. It's a win-win.
Nathan just threw up. Looks like a puke and rally, he's back in action.
NHL Playoffs
I know I'm not the only one who is totally engulfed by the NHL Playoffs. It is pretty damn addicting, I cannot get enough. Honestly, I didn't watch a single minute of a single game during the regular season but have not stopped watching these playoffs.
The Capitals (and Alexander Ovechkin) dismantled the Rangers, 4-1 (although that was no shocker since the Rangers lack a top flight scorer).
My Flyers need a road win in Buffalo to avoid being upset by the Sabres.
The 2010 Stanley Cup champs Blackhawks are the #8 seed and trail the Canucks three games to two.
The Bruins/Canadiens series is awesome too - I feel as if I've seen every one of those games and every one is great.
Sid the Kid and the Pens lead the Lightning 3-2. but after an 8-2 ass-whooping, the 'Ning might have some steam. Watch this series.
There's only three games today, all have elimination implications - Flyers, Blackhawks, and Ducks all trail 3-2 (only the Hawks play at home).
Time to clean a bit before my parents get here. Nolan is assed out, but when he wakes up he'll get changed, and a bath. First one, I'm sure he'll love it. Ha!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Random Thoughts: Caught and Published
This post is going to be about random thoughts I have while walking home.
- What the fuck is this guy wearing?!?
- Who eats a bagel at 6 o'clock at night?
- Damn it feels good to be a gangster.
- How do Asian people understand what they're saying? They talk so fast.
- Maybe I'll get Nathan a gift at Popcorn Pawz for being a great, protective big brother.
- Pigeons sure are fearless.
- I wonder what's for dinner.
- People probably think I'm crazy talking into my phone. They'd be right. I am.
- Can't wait to see Lindsay, Nolan, and Nathan.
- This sun sure is shining bright.
- I haven't looked up in like 10 minutes. I guess I've mastered this walk.
- Sorry kid, didn't see you there.
OK, time to keep my eyes up and finish my trek.
Stopped at Metate, new Mexican restaurant. Picked up a takeout menu. Damn I love their cuisine.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Day One in the BX; Sightings
Day One in the BX
And there was little sleep to be had. It seemed that every hour (as opposed to every two-and-a-half to three in the hospital) Nolan wanted to cry bloody murder and eat. Kind of weird, but what the hell do I know - I've never gone through this before, so I'm not sure of the protocol.
We got home around 1-ish and it was pretty smooth sailing. Jesse and Julia came over and brought us some food - we wound up eating the food they made with them last night.
Today I came in to work. My main man Milos did me a huge solid by restacking the little bleachers. I asked Ruiz (the other assistant baseball coach) if they were still out (for the Coaches Clinic in the gym on Saturday) and he didn't even know. Derf! So thanks Milos, you're the man.
Everyone is wishing me congratulations, and I thank them all. Lindsay is home with Nolan and I'll be back there around 11:15 to take Nathan out and then head to the doctor for Nolan.
I'm sitting in sports info with Joe Brackets listening to music and posting. We got practice at 3:15 this afternoon and Lindsay's aunt is coming down this afternoon with her two daughters (Julia loves Nathan) to see Momma D and Nolan.
I am going to get something to eat before I pass out. I totally forgot to eat this morning, but at least I got to shower.
Sightings
Not sure how this one slipped through the cracks in my last "Sightings" post, but it bears mentioning.
- As I was walking out the front doors of our building on Sunday afternoon to head back to the hospital, who did I see? A clown standing out front, smoking a cigarette. It covered every weird/scary/creepy clown stereotype and it was hilarious. I offered him a pound, but he didn't reciprocate. What a dick! I hope his show bombs and word spreads that this clown's a douche.
Later clowns!
And there was little sleep to be had. It seemed that every hour (as opposed to every two-and-a-half to three in the hospital) Nolan wanted to cry bloody murder and eat. Kind of weird, but what the hell do I know - I've never gone through this before, so I'm not sure of the protocol.
We got home around 1-ish and it was pretty smooth sailing. Jesse and Julia came over and brought us some food - we wound up eating the food they made with them last night.
Today I came in to work. My main man Milos did me a huge solid by restacking the little bleachers. I asked Ruiz (the other assistant baseball coach) if they were still out (for the Coaches Clinic in the gym on Saturday) and he didn't even know. Derf! So thanks Milos, you're the man.
Everyone is wishing me congratulations, and I thank them all. Lindsay is home with Nolan and I'll be back there around 11:15 to take Nathan out and then head to the doctor for Nolan.
I'm sitting in sports info with Joe Brackets listening to music and posting. We got practice at 3:15 this afternoon and Lindsay's aunt is coming down this afternoon with her two daughters (Julia loves Nathan) to see Momma D and Nolan.
I am going to get something to eat before I pass out. I totally forgot to eat this morning, but at least I got to shower.
Sightings
Not sure how this one slipped through the cracks in my last "Sightings" post, but it bears mentioning.
- As I was walking out the front doors of our building on Sunday afternoon to head back to the hospital, who did I see? A clown standing out front, smoking a cigarette. It covered every weird/scary/creepy clown stereotype and it was hilarious. I offered him a pound, but he didn't reciprocate. What a dick! I hope his show bombs and word spreads that this clown's a douche.
Later clowns!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Break Out
Today's the day we finally get to break out of this place, although it is nice how we can bring Nolan to the nursery twice a day for a few hours at a time. Don't get me wrong, the little dude is awesome, but it gives me a chance to shower, for Lindsay to shower, and for someone else to change them diapers.
The stay has been great, nothing to complain about at all. The nurses are all super friendly and helpful, and 98% of the people here are smiling. I guess it's hard not to when you got a bunch of babies rolling around in carts like it's bumper carts.
My one gripe is the cart we use to tote Nolan around is the squeakiest cart in the entire hospital. You can here that shit coming from around the corner, but at least we know who's on the way.
Lindsay is in the discharge class so we know the procedures to get outta here. The weather outside seems OK from where I'm sitting, but who knows.
Gonna get this room straightened up so we aren't rushed. See ya.
(and there was no Tracy Morgan sighting last night)
The stay has been great, nothing to complain about at all. The nurses are all super friendly and helpful, and 98% of the people here are smiling. I guess it's hard not to when you got a bunch of babies rolling around in carts like it's bumper carts.
My one gripe is the cart we use to tote Nolan around is the squeakiest cart in the entire hospital. You can here that shit coming from around the corner, but at least we know who's on the way.
Lindsay is in the discharge class so we know the procedures to get outta here. The weather outside seems OK from where I'm sitting, but who knows.
Gonna get this room straightened up so we aren't rushed. See ya.
(and there was no Tracy Morgan sighting last night)
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Sightings
- Jane Krakowski a few rooms down toting around her newborn baby girl, with boyfriend designer Robert Godley. She's an actress on 30 Rock, in case you lived under a rock. I just want to see Tracy Morgan come visit.
- A nursery filled with tons of boys. Serious, there's got to be a 4:1 boy:girl ratio. Good thing Nolan is the handsome-est out of the whole lot. Maybe Jane's daughter will take a liking to Nolan.
- Some sketchy looking dude lurking around the halls. He's dressed to impress, but I am not sure on his role at this hospital.
- Wristbands. I've got two one - a green one on the left for entrance to the hospital whenever I want and a white one that matches Nolan's so that they know he's mine (ours).
- Pictures. Some lady came in and took photos for a website if people wanna buy them. I'll display some more of my own:
Yeah, he sleeps a lot. And he's bad-ass in a frog hat.
Time for periods of sleep, he's coming back from the nursery. Tomorrow we get to go home, after final evals of Nolan and Lindsay. Sounds like it should be a breeze and then Nolan gets to meet his big brother, Nathan. We've got to be sure to show Nate-Dog lots of love as well. I hope he's fine with Nolan around.
Fingers crossed.
- A nursery filled with tons of boys. Serious, there's got to be a 4:1 boy:girl ratio. Good thing Nolan is the handsome-est out of the whole lot. Maybe Jane's daughter will take a liking to Nolan.
- Some sketchy looking dude lurking around the halls. He's dressed to impress, but I am not sure on his role at this hospital.
- Wristbands. I've got two one - a green one on the left for entrance to the hospital whenever I want and a white one that matches Nolan's so that they know he's mine (ours).
- Pictures. Some lady came in and took photos for a website if people wanna buy them. I'll display some more of my own:
Yeah, he sleeps a lot. And he's bad-ass in a frog hat.
Time for periods of sleep, he's coming back from the nursery. Tomorrow we get to go home, after final evals of Nolan and Lindsay. Sounds like it should be a breeze and then Nolan gets to meet his big brother, Nathan. We've got to be sure to show Nate-Dog lots of love as well. I hope he's fine with Nolan around.
Fingers crossed.
Location:Lenox Hill Hospital
Thanks
To my throng of friends who've congratulated us on our baby boy, Nolan Oliver Darcy - thanks!
And to those who haven't, it's cool.
Mom and baby are doing great still. Hopefully later today we'll get outta here and head home. We'll see how it goes.
I just changed the first diaper at 7:55am. He fed at 4:30am so I'm assuming that's what led to the black tar present in the diaper. Slept for three hours after he fed, woulda been more but the nurses came in and woke us up. Now he's feeding again.
Nurse that just walked in was a wretched bitch.
Be back later on. Going to miss the last two games versus Marist today. I hope we win the series. It'll start on the mound, as it usually does.
Later!
And to those who haven't, it's cool.
Mom and baby are doing great still. Hopefully later today we'll get outta here and head home. We'll see how it goes.
I just changed the first diaper at 7:55am. He fed at 4:30am so I'm assuming that's what led to the black tar present in the diaper. Slept for three hours after he fed, woulda been more but the nurses came in and woke us up. Now he's feeding again.
Nurse that just walked in was a wretched bitch.
Be back later on. Going to miss the last two games versus Marist today. I hope we win the series. It'll start on the mound, as it usually does.
Later!
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Nolan Oliver
Nolan Oliver
7 lb. 7.8 oz.
Born at 6:36am
Lindsay and Nolan doing awesome. Me, I'm alright too. Pretty awesome feeling.
7 lb. 7.8 oz.
Born at 6:36am
Lindsay and Nolan doing awesome. Me, I'm alright too. Pretty awesome feeling.
Location:Labor & Delivery
Friday, April 15, 2011
It's Go Time
It's officially "go time" as they say in the biz.
I was at the field for our game today and got the call from Lindsay that her contractions were getting a little more steady and painful. I packed my shit and left, got home and took Nathan out, put the poor guy in his crate (he whined...sad leaving our little buddy) and took to the streets.
Got down here, checked in the hospital, and we've been here since. She's toughing it out so far - the pain is getting worse but she wants to keep moving forward (an epidural is gonna happen, just waiting for the pain to get unbearable).
We've been playing WordsWithFriends a bit to pass the time. Got some good words:
Chode - always funny to hear and to say. If you don't know what it means, I'm sorry.
Shit - this one has always been in my vernacular and apparently it's recognized as a real word in this game (and 32 points):
I won one game, she won one. It's a draw so far.
Here's a few other pictures from the day so far:
From our window, looking down on E77 St. with a white vignette:
Here's one of the building next to the hospital. Edited it into sepia and black vignette. Pretty cool balcony (if that's what it is):
Finally one of the buildings to the northeast of our window. With a black and purple effect:
No pictures of Lindsay. She'd kill me (and just told me I better not put any of her on the blog) so I'll adhere to her wishes. She is the pregnant one.
My parents are in the waiting area. Her mom is coming down tomorrow. Jesse and Julia are tending to Nathan. Pretty cool times though.
Very exciting time in both our lives. Kinda crazy at the same time. Everything is going to change, but in a good way.
Going to tend to wifester. Check back later.
I was at the field for our game today and got the call from Lindsay that her contractions were getting a little more steady and painful. I packed my shit and left, got home and took Nathan out, put the poor guy in his crate (he whined...sad leaving our little buddy) and took to the streets.
Got down here, checked in the hospital, and we've been here since. She's toughing it out so far - the pain is getting worse but she wants to keep moving forward (an epidural is gonna happen, just waiting for the pain to get unbearable).
We've been playing WordsWithFriends a bit to pass the time. Got some good words:
Chode - always funny to hear and to say. If you don't know what it means, I'm sorry.
Shit - this one has always been in my vernacular and apparently it's recognized as a real word in this game (and 32 points):
I won one game, she won one. It's a draw so far.
Here's a few other pictures from the day so far:
From our window, looking down on E77 St. with a white vignette:
Here's one of the building next to the hospital. Edited it into sepia and black vignette. Pretty cool balcony (if that's what it is):
Finally one of the buildings to the northeast of our window. With a black and purple effect:
No pictures of Lindsay. She'd kill me (and just told me I better not put any of her on the blog) so I'll adhere to her wishes. She is the pregnant one.
My parents are in the waiting area. Her mom is coming down tomorrow. Jesse and Julia are tending to Nathan. Pretty cool times though.
Very exciting time in both our lives. Kinda crazy at the same time. Everything is going to change, but in a good way.
Going to tend to wifester. Check back later.
Location:Lenox Hill Hospital
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Due Date; Library; Sigh-tings; Work
Due Date
Today is the official due date for Baby D, except this baby will not come out. I had my money on yesterday, April 13th, but that didn't pan out either. Lindsay has another doctor's appointment Monday, so we'll see how it goes from there.
The doctor told her she isn't going to go past a week after today, so by the 21st (hopefully not the 20th, that's Hitler's birthday) we should have a baby, I think.
Library
I walked in to work today seeing that it's shaping up to be an awesome day out there, and my first stop was the library. Yes, the school library. The one I hadn't been to in over three years (since I was completing my Master's degree).
The sole purpose was to print stuff out. You see, my grandmother got me a jack-of-all-trades, bomb-ass printer for Christmas, but... ah nevermind. Long story short, my computer shit out, I took it to the school tech guy who installed some bullshit OS on it and it isn't compatible. Not enough time to go back and sit with this guy for three hours so he can uninstall this OS. I gotta get on this, ASAP.
I had to print out tax return stuff - what a dent that is - and some stuff for the hospital.
Sigh-tings
- A 60-year-old man wearing an Ed Hardy sweatshirt. And slip-on shoes. And a t-shirt underneath. Maybe it was Ed himself. If not, this old bugger must not have anyone who cares about what he dresses like in public.
- A guy (maybe mid-20's) wearing a mesh Corona trucker hat. Since when is the Bronx a spring break destination? And didn't those novelty mesh hats go out a few years back? I have a TB Rays one and Lindsay a Phillies one, but Corona? Come on man, what are you auditioning for the Jersey Shore?
Work
Alright, it's about that time to head to work - actually, I'm there, just in a different area than normal. I hope you enjoyed the photo of our team taking the 1 Train to Columbia for yesterday's game. We wound up losing because of a few bad pitches and a costly error. But hey, that's baseball. 6-5 was the final. Our nation-long 10-game win streak is by the wayside as is our 6-game road win streak. The important games are this weekend versus Marist, at home.
Conference games are what counts - they all count, but we'll never get an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament, so midweek losses are water under the bridge. Learn from the mistakes and move on.
Me, I'm moving on, from this tired library. These kids are robots, pecking at the keys looking half in the bag. Good for them.
Today is the official due date for Baby D, except this baby will not come out. I had my money on yesterday, April 13th, but that didn't pan out either. Lindsay has another doctor's appointment Monday, so we'll see how it goes from there.
The doctor told her she isn't going to go past a week after today, so by the 21st (hopefully not the 20th, that's Hitler's birthday) we should have a baby, I think.
Library
I walked in to work today seeing that it's shaping up to be an awesome day out there, and my first stop was the library. Yes, the school library. The one I hadn't been to in over three years (since I was completing my Master's degree).
The sole purpose was to print stuff out. You see, my grandmother got me a jack-of-all-trades, bomb-ass printer for Christmas, but... ah nevermind. Long story short, my computer shit out, I took it to the school tech guy who installed some bullshit OS on it and it isn't compatible. Not enough time to go back and sit with this guy for three hours so he can uninstall this OS. I gotta get on this, ASAP.
I had to print out tax return stuff - what a dent that is - and some stuff for the hospital.
Sigh-tings
- A 60-year-old man wearing an Ed Hardy sweatshirt. And slip-on shoes. And a t-shirt underneath. Maybe it was Ed himself. If not, this old bugger must not have anyone who cares about what he dresses like in public.
- A guy (maybe mid-20's) wearing a mesh Corona trucker hat. Since when is the Bronx a spring break destination? And didn't those novelty mesh hats go out a few years back? I have a TB Rays one and Lindsay a Phillies one, but Corona? Come on man, what are you auditioning for the Jersey Shore?
Work
Alright, it's about that time to head to work - actually, I'm there, just in a different area than normal. I hope you enjoyed the photo of our team taking the 1 Train to Columbia for yesterday's game. We wound up losing because of a few bad pitches and a costly error. But hey, that's baseball. 6-5 was the final. Our nation-long 10-game win streak is by the wayside as is our 6-game road win streak. The important games are this weekend versus Marist, at home.
Conference games are what counts - they all count, but we'll never get an at-large bid into the NCAA Tournament, so midweek losses are water under the bridge. Learn from the mistakes and move on.
Me, I'm moving on, from this tired library. These kids are robots, pecking at the keys looking half in the bag. Good for them.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Cry Me A River
READ THIS!!! You might, might feel sorry for these "cash-strapped NFL players" seeking high-risk loans.
CRY ME A F*****G RIVER!!
I've got a better idea - don't live your life three steps ahead. A $310,000 salary is now under the "cash-strapped" category? I would kill (OK, maybe just injure or threaten) to make $310,000 and would certainly be able to live within my means. If that means no million-dollar home, so be it.
Don't these guys have financial advisors? How much do those idiots make? Don't spend all your money on pleasure items - food, housing, clothes. That's all you need.
Don't go to the clubs and get $400 bottles of "Cristal":
I don't need a Maserati - I'll take my Honda CR-V. I don't need a Range Rover (although I'd really love to own one):
Do you need a house like this? Reggie Bush does (but he had boosters in college):
Grow up and live within your means. And fire that advisor, he's killing you.
CRY ME A F*****G RIVER!!
I've got a better idea - don't live your life three steps ahead. A $310,000 salary is now under the "cash-strapped" category? I would kill (OK, maybe just injure or threaten) to make $310,000 and would certainly be able to live within my means. If that means no million-dollar home, so be it.
Don't these guys have financial advisors? How much do those idiots make? Don't spend all your money on pleasure items - food, housing, clothes. That's all you need.
Don't go to the clubs and get $400 bottles of "Cristal":
Grow up and live within your means. And fire that advisor, he's killing you.
Wednesday-ness
Lindsay has a little afternoon to herself - well, I guess she does everyday now that she's on maternity leave. She took Nathan to get groomed at PetSmart and went to see a matinee. She said she's the only person seeing this particular movie - kinda weird, kinda cool.
I wouldn't mind that I don't think. She went because Carrie Underwood is in the movie. Not sure how good the movie is, but she can care less, she just wants to see Carrie act. Just got a text - some dude just walked into the theater by himself - I told her to be careful, he's probably a perv.
There's a press conference today in the gym to announce the new men's basketball coach - a guy who was an assistant here years ago, then moved on to Tulane, then most recently an assistant under Rick Pitino at Louisville. We've got the honor of setting up 110 chairs and staging for this "meet and greet", but unfortunately we can't stay because we head on down to 218th St. to take on Columbia.
They're hitting the ball well and pitching pretty well too. And the best part is we're taking the subway down there - four stops. I went down to the station to get 30 MetroCards at $4.50 each, so I better God damn get reimbursed.
The weather is an issue, it's misting a little but they have turf so I'm hoping it's not an issue.
Full slate on the baseball tip tonight - 15 games. We'll see how it goes tonight when I get home - if we win, I'll probably want to take in a little more baseball. If we lose, I shut baseball down for the day.
Have a great day and I hope the rain doesn't damper your spirits.
I wouldn't mind that I don't think. She went because Carrie Underwood is in the movie. Not sure how good the movie is, but she can care less, she just wants to see Carrie act. Just got a text - some dude just walked into the theater by himself - I told her to be careful, he's probably a perv.
There's a press conference today in the gym to announce the new men's basketball coach - a guy who was an assistant here years ago, then moved on to Tulane, then most recently an assistant under Rick Pitino at Louisville. We've got the honor of setting up 110 chairs and staging for this "meet and greet", but unfortunately we can't stay because we head on down to 218th St. to take on Columbia.
They're hitting the ball well and pitching pretty well too. And the best part is we're taking the subway down there - four stops. I went down to the station to get 30 MetroCards at $4.50 each, so I better God damn get reimbursed.
The weather is an issue, it's misting a little but they have turf so I'm hoping it's not an issue.
Full slate on the baseball tip tonight - 15 games. We'll see how it goes tonight when I get home - if we win, I'll probably want to take in a little more baseball. If we lose, I shut baseball down for the day.
Have a great day and I hope the rain doesn't damper your spirits.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Day 'n Night
Drove down to dinner but there was killer traffic on the West Side Highway, so I improvised and got us there is plenty of time. Dinner was great - Lindsay had the phyllo-wrapped asparagus to start, the sea bass entree, and apple beignet for dessert. I opted for the risotto with prosciutto, roasted duck, and their take on a pistachio gremolata on top of a brownie with hot fudge dumped on top. Awesome!
Now to the photos, nothing too exciting, so temper your expectations:
Just a cool building on the corner there in the middle of the photo---
Shaftway, hahaha, just some juvenile humor---
Here's another pretty neat looking building right on 9th Ave.---
And a shot of the exterior of our destination---
Some Ivy League banter by way of graffiti sticker---
Brownstones along 21st St. at night---
A view of the New Yorker building and a very partial view of the Empire State Building (just the bright white light above the building on the right hand side)---
Overall, it was a very nice night out. Lindsay drove back since I had an Abita and a glass of Pinot Noir.
Off to work in a bit. We are supposed to play today but the forecast doesn't look so good. We'll see what happens.
Now to the photos, nothing too exciting, so temper your expectations:
Just a cool building on the corner there in the middle of the photo---
Shaftway, hahaha, just some juvenile humor---
Here's another pretty neat looking building right on 9th Ave.---
And a shot of the exterior of our destination---
Some Ivy League banter by way of graffiti sticker---
Brownstones along 21st St. at night---
A view of the New Yorker building and a very partial view of the Empire State Building (just the bright white light above the building on the right hand side)---
Overall, it was a very nice night out. Lindsay drove back since I had an Abita and a glass of Pinot Noir.
Off to work in a bit. We are supposed to play today but the forecast doesn't look so good. We'll see what happens.
Location:Chelsea, NYC
Monday, April 11, 2011
Heat is Here; Sightings; Red Cat
Heat is Here
For the moment anyway. I wore a lightweight jacket to work this morning - I walked in, way back at 8:40 am when it was a mere forty-eight degrees. It's at about seventy or so right now, and per usual, feels much, much hotter.
It looks like it's a one and done though, as the temperatures are supposed to get back into the 50's and 60's the rest of the week and into the weekend.
But hey, I'm not always a pessimist - I'm glad we got one nice day this year.
Lindsay and Nathan were hanging out on the terrace taking in some sun.
Sightings
I know it's nice out, but nice enough to bare it all (except for shorts) and get a tan? Not for this guy. I'll have my "baseball tan" going on until the season is over - yeah, that tan. The hard line that the sun draws on my arms about 2" above my elbow - that's my tan line. From that line on to my fingertips is tan, as is my neck and face. As for the rest, well, I am a white guy.
There's two guys about two feet from one another on the patio deck on the first floor of our building with their shorts tucked neatly into their crotches - because you never know who's gonna see your inner thigh - gotta make sure it's tan.
Vanity is at an all-time high today.
Red Cat
Lindsay and I are having what might possibly be our last supper out before Baby D gets here. We're headed downtown to Red Cat for a nice dinner together. Nathan walked around for a good hour today when Linds came to meet me around lunch time, so he should pass right out. He's asleep on the tiles in the kitchen as I type, I think because the tiles are cooler than the sun.
Smart dog he is.
Florence & the Machine is playing on the Bose deck, and we're just relaxing until whenever we decide to get motivated enough to get ready for dinner. 6:45 reservation so we'll be home reasonably early. I will try to snap some photos while we're down there to share with everyone. Down in Chelsea is a pretty neat area, lots of trendy shit going on that I a totally clueless about.
For the moment anyway. I wore a lightweight jacket to work this morning - I walked in, way back at 8:40 am when it was a mere forty-eight degrees. It's at about seventy or so right now, and per usual, feels much, much hotter.
It looks like it's a one and done though, as the temperatures are supposed to get back into the 50's and 60's the rest of the week and into the weekend.
But hey, I'm not always a pessimist - I'm glad we got one nice day this year.
Lindsay and Nathan were hanging out on the terrace taking in some sun.
Sightings
I know it's nice out, but nice enough to bare it all (except for shorts) and get a tan? Not for this guy. I'll have my "baseball tan" going on until the season is over - yeah, that tan. The hard line that the sun draws on my arms about 2" above my elbow - that's my tan line. From that line on to my fingertips is tan, as is my neck and face. As for the rest, well, I am a white guy.
There's two guys about two feet from one another on the patio deck on the first floor of our building with their shorts tucked neatly into their crotches - because you never know who's gonna see your inner thigh - gotta make sure it's tan.
Vanity is at an all-time high today.
Red Cat
Lindsay and I are having what might possibly be our last supper out before Baby D gets here. We're headed downtown to Red Cat for a nice dinner together. Nathan walked around for a good hour today when Linds came to meet me around lunch time, so he should pass right out. He's asleep on the tiles in the kitchen as I type, I think because the tiles are cooler than the sun.
Smart dog he is.
Florence & the Machine is playing on the Bose deck, and we're just relaxing until whenever we decide to get motivated enough to get ready for dinner. 6:45 reservation so we'll be home reasonably early. I will try to snap some photos while we're down there to share with everyone. Down in Chelsea is a pretty neat area, lots of trendy shit going on that I a totally clueless about.
Location:Basking in Sunshine
What Weather?; PPV
What Weather?
Where is this eighty degree weather everyone was saying is headed our way? The clouds have not dissipated, and the sun has yet to come out - and it's almost noon. And then we got rain coming tonight? This might be the worst winter-into-spring I've ever experienced. The weatherman are clearly liars with no soul.
I changed the basketball rim, still need to put a net on it, but one thing at a time.
Heading to the field to tarp it - no, not the whole thing. If we had a full-field tarp, the thing would get ruined bu the dirtbags that run around the Bronx. Guaranteed. We've got a mound tarp and a plate tarp that have chains sewn in to the edges to add weight so the wind doesn't blow it onto the Major Deegan Expressway.
PPV
Mom's Baking Brownies - I don't think this one is on the Food Network.
Hot Wet N Stranded - I wonder where they are stuck? Gilligan's Island perhaps?
Bounce My Jugs 2 - Like basketballs? The playoffs are coming though.
Strap On Club - A truly exclusive club. First rule of Strap On Club is don't talk about Strap On Club.
AZN All-Star - Sound it out. It's not about white or black women.
Where is this eighty degree weather everyone was saying is headed our way? The clouds have not dissipated, and the sun has yet to come out - and it's almost noon. And then we got rain coming tonight? This might be the worst winter-into-spring I've ever experienced. The weatherman are clearly liars with no soul.
I changed the basketball rim, still need to put a net on it, but one thing at a time.
Heading to the field to tarp it - no, not the whole thing. If we had a full-field tarp, the thing would get ruined bu the dirtbags that run around the Bronx. Guaranteed. We've got a mound tarp and a plate tarp that have chains sewn in to the edges to add weight so the wind doesn't blow it onto the Major Deegan Expressway.
PPV
Mom's Baking Brownies - I don't think this one is on the Food Network.
Hot Wet N Stranded - I wonder where they are stuck? Gilligan's Island perhaps?
Bounce My Jugs 2 - Like basketballs? The playoffs are coming though.
Strap On Club - A truly exclusive club. First rule of Strap On Club is don't talk about Strap On Club.
AZN All-Star - Sound it out. It's not about white or black women.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Sightings: Giants, Softball, Russians, Dogs, NBA?, Gloves
Sightings
- I was walking Nathan before we went over to River City for dinner and saw a game on the main field behind our building. Lo and behold it was softball, and it was the Giants. Yes, the same youngsters I mentioned last Sunday. They were taking on the Nationals - who apparently are one of the other two teams in this league besides the Giants. The "coaches" didn't seem to have their suits on though which I found odd since they wore them for practice.
- Seven twenty-somethings playing softball on the other field. They were able-bodied humans, but had no idea how to do any of the baseball/softball basics. They struggles catching routine pop-ups. The guy couldn't get the hang of arcing it in there over the plate for his counterparts to hit. And when a guy did hit one, I heard him say, in his nasally voice, "Owww, that one hurt. It hit right off the knob!" Something tells me that's not the only knob that guy holds on to.
- A left-hander teaching a Russian-looking woman how to field ground balls. Funny thing was, she looked more athletic and better at the fielding part than the douche teaching her. I hope she wasn't paying him for a lesson.
- A lady teaching her dog to shit on a newspaper, on the grass, in the park. Odd.
- Two people walked into River City and asked for something to be put on the television. I took three guesses, Lindsay one. She was right - the NBA. I've never seen someone actually want to watch an NBA game. If it's on when I get there, fine. But never have I heard someone ask to watch that misery.
- Three guys walk into River City. To watch The Masters and cheer for Tiger Woods (he choked). One kid was cheering so hard for Tiger that after he missed an easy tap-in for Eagle, his baseball glove fell on the ground. Why the hell did he bring his baseball glove? His two friends didn't have any gloves with them. We all know who the tool is.
- AFV on Channel 7 in seven minutes. Quite possibly one of the best shows (and longest running) on television. Wipeout, Modern Family, The Middle, Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Rules of Engagement are all above AFV, but who doesn't like to laugh at other peoples expense? If you think it's you, you're lying to yourself.
That's where I will be for the next hour of my life - watching Tom Bergeron and his corny-ass commentary. I just hope they don't pull that bullshit segment where they put his face on all the people and say it chronicles his life or whatever. Just show people wiping out, old people taking headers at weddings, or dogs doing funny stuff. We don't watch to see TB.
Goodnight all, and enjoy the rest of your Sunday. Tomorrow I have to change a rim in the gym - exciting, I know. Eighty degrees outside and I'll be cooped up in a gym changing a freaking basketball rim that'll probably get ruined over the summer when the gym turns into an open house for the entire Five Boroughs.
Too-da-loo mother truckers!
- I was walking Nathan before we went over to River City for dinner and saw a game on the main field behind our building. Lo and behold it was softball, and it was the Giants. Yes, the same youngsters I mentioned last Sunday. They were taking on the Nationals - who apparently are one of the other two teams in this league besides the Giants. The "coaches" didn't seem to have their suits on though which I found odd since they wore them for practice.
- Seven twenty-somethings playing softball on the other field. They were able-bodied humans, but had no idea how to do any of the baseball/softball basics. They struggles catching routine pop-ups. The guy couldn't get the hang of arcing it in there over the plate for his counterparts to hit. And when a guy did hit one, I heard him say, in his nasally voice, "Owww, that one hurt. It hit right off the knob!" Something tells me that's not the only knob that guy holds on to.
- A left-hander teaching a Russian-looking woman how to field ground balls. Funny thing was, she looked more athletic and better at the fielding part than the douche teaching her. I hope she wasn't paying him for a lesson.
- A lady teaching her dog to shit on a newspaper, on the grass, in the park. Odd.
- Two people walked into River City and asked for something to be put on the television. I took three guesses, Lindsay one. She was right - the NBA. I've never seen someone actually want to watch an NBA game. If it's on when I get there, fine. But never have I heard someone ask to watch that misery.
- Three guys walk into River City. To watch The Masters and cheer for Tiger Woods (he choked). One kid was cheering so hard for Tiger that after he missed an easy tap-in for Eagle, his baseball glove fell on the ground. Why the hell did he bring his baseball glove? His two friends didn't have any gloves with them. We all know who the tool is.
- AFV on Channel 7 in seven minutes. Quite possibly one of the best shows (and longest running) on television. Wipeout, Modern Family, The Middle, Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Rules of Engagement are all above AFV, but who doesn't like to laugh at other peoples expense? If you think it's you, you're lying to yourself.
That's where I will be for the next hour of my life - watching Tom Bergeron and his corny-ass commentary. I just hope they don't pull that bullshit segment where they put his face on all the people and say it chronicles his life or whatever. Just show people wiping out, old people taking headers at weddings, or dogs doing funny stuff. We don't watch to see TB.
Goodnight all, and enjoy the rest of your Sunday. Tomorrow I have to change a rim in the gym - exciting, I know. Eighty degrees outside and I'll be cooped up in a gym changing a freaking basketball rim that'll probably get ruined over the summer when the gym turns into an open house for the entire Five Boroughs.
Too-da-loo mother truckers!
Location:The terrace overlooking the sunset
Good Start
It's always nice to start off well, but it's all about how you finish. Got more good pitching and a timely hit to take game three 3-1. A crisp two hours and nine minute game, excellent.
Almost home, on the GWB now. May head to our favorite Sunday spot for food. But only if the "Bros n White Racks" marathon is over. It's her call, haha.
I am starving. All I had was a half bag of sunflower seeds throughout the game and an egg sandwich this morning.
After food I'll probably blog again from our terrace. With beer. And music. And Nathan running in and out. While wifester relaxes.
Nice little Sunday Funday. Or what's left of it.
Sunday Funday
Headed out to Jersey City again for game three of our series with the Peacocks.
Forecast says cloudy the entire day, so that's some good news for my neck, which has a very, very nice brown complexion, similar to cooked bacon. I brought sunblock today so that my neck doesn't crisp up too bad, and I think I'll apply the Banana Boat SPF 30 anyway.
Our assistant coach is more concerned with what his uniform pants look like than anything else this morning. As if he might get a pinch hit at-bat - oh wait, he won't. At least he'll look good - coaching first!
There's some little kids day-care like basketball bullshit going on here in the gym, and I got here at 8:00 and was immediately bombarded with questions regarding this event. I was never told what needed to be done for the event, but everyone assumed I did. Way to start my day - bitterness is running high right now.
Anyways, time to get on the bus. A few first inning runs will make my bitterness go away, I hope. as long as we shut it down and take the third game.
Forecast says cloudy the entire day, so that's some good news for my neck, which has a very, very nice brown complexion, similar to cooked bacon. I brought sunblock today so that my neck doesn't crisp up too bad, and I think I'll apply the Banana Boat SPF 30 anyway.
Our assistant coach is more concerned with what his uniform pants look like than anything else this morning. As if he might get a pinch hit at-bat - oh wait, he won't. At least he'll look good - coaching first!
There's some little kids day-care like basketball bullshit going on here in the gym, and I got here at 8:00 and was immediately bombarded with questions regarding this event. I was never told what needed to be done for the event, but everyone assumed I did. Way to start my day - bitterness is running high right now.
Anyways, time to get on the bus. A few first inning runs will make my bitterness go away, I hope. as long as we shut it down and take the third game.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Sunny Saturday; Ryan the Builder
Sunny Saturday
We took both games of the double header with St. Peter's this afternoon - 11-3 and 6-2. Both were much closer than the score indicated.
They has a scrappy team - a bunch of wise asses - but scrappy nonetheless.
The best part was when someone from their dugout - someone who clearly wasn't playing because he had on sweatpants - shouted "what's a Jasper anyway?" three seconds before Chad Salem crushed a hanging breaking ball well over the fence in left field. That's what a Jasper is mother f****r.
We have to finish it up tomorrow. Noon start for game three. Looking for another solid effort from our starting pitcher. It'd be nice to beat these chirpy bastards.
Ryan the Builder
Just finished putting together a swing for Baby D. I am officially finished putting things together until they decide to get here. Crib, check. Changing table, check. Cradle, check. Stroller, check. Swing, check.
Jesse is known as the handy Darcy brother, but I'm running right there in second place. Still a ways to go before I catch him. This guy builds living room tables for his apartment for shit's sake.
OK, time to get in the shower. I didn't sweat much today from physical activity but I was quite vocal in the dugout supporting our guys and trying to give them the kick in the ass they needed.
Good work but I hope we aren't complacent tomorrow. We need to have the same fire we had today, times ten.
Later. Tomorrow afternoon/evening will produce a better post from the terrace, with me having a beer in hand and music playing. Win, lose, or draw. Hopefully a W!
We took both games of the double header with St. Peter's this afternoon - 11-3 and 6-2. Both were much closer than the score indicated.
They has a scrappy team - a bunch of wise asses - but scrappy nonetheless.
The best part was when someone from their dugout - someone who clearly wasn't playing because he had on sweatpants - shouted "what's a Jasper anyway?" three seconds before Chad Salem crushed a hanging breaking ball well over the fence in left field. That's what a Jasper is mother f****r.
We have to finish it up tomorrow. Noon start for game three. Looking for another solid effort from our starting pitcher. It'd be nice to beat these chirpy bastards.
Ryan the Builder
Just finished putting together a swing for Baby D. I am officially finished putting things together until they decide to get here. Crib, check. Changing table, check. Cradle, check. Stroller, check. Swing, check.
Jesse is known as the handy Darcy brother, but I'm running right there in second place. Still a ways to go before I catch him. This guy builds living room tables for his apartment for shit's sake.
OK, time to get in the shower. I didn't sweat much today from physical activity but I was quite vocal in the dugout supporting our guys and trying to give them the kick in the ass they needed.
Good work but I hope we aren't complacent tomorrow. We need to have the same fire we had today, times ten.
Later. Tomorrow afternoon/evening will produce a better post from the terrace, with me having a beer in hand and music playing. Win, lose, or draw. Hopefully a W!
Location:The Top
Game Day
Just got in after a few stops - to get sunflower seeds and some Hot Tamales - and had some breakfast.
Now I've got to go get things ready for today's double dip with the St. Peter's Peacocks. They're a tough team who always seems to give us fits when we meet. They got the upper hand, since the game is in beautiful Jersey City - but let's not forget where we're from - the Bronx.
I've got tempered expectations for today, but I think we're a better team. We've just gotta show up, play hard, play smart, and pitch. I think we'll get our hits too, they just need to be timely and with men on base.
Tune back in later amigos and amigas!
Now I've got to go get things ready for today's double dip with the St. Peter's Peacocks. They're a tough team who always seems to give us fits when we meet. They got the upper hand, since the game is in beautiful Jersey City - but let's not forget where we're from - the Bronx.
I've got tempered expectations for today, but I think we're a better team. We've just gotta show up, play hard, play smart, and pitch. I think we'll get our hits too, they just need to be timely and with men on base.
Tune back in later amigos and amigas!
Friday, April 8, 2011
15 Minutes Is All I Needed
Just took Nathan to the dog park and I want to try, try, to describe the sights and sounds we witnessed. I am a pretty easy going person, and have a hard time holding back laughter - even if it is right in front of someone's face. What a worthwhile trip outside though. Here goes:
1st - There was a softball practice going on - not the Giants - but the girl batting was wearing a long denim skirt. Actually, there were several girls wearing denim skirts, I think it might be a Jewish thing or something like that. Or Amish? I'm not sure.
2nd - There's a kid who has something wrong with him - seriously - and walks his dog named Diesel. Only thing is, this kid yells the entire time - at his dog, at other dogs, and people. Kind of sad/funny at the same time. There was a baseball game going on on the field, and he randomly shouted out "Nice catch!" and then almost simultaneously shouted "DROP IT!" to a dog that was not his (he wanted someone else's dog to drop a ball that belonged to the dog). Then he asked me if I needed to know the time and shoved his watch in my face. I thanked him and we left.
3rd - I missed the photo op of a lifetime. I saw Jimmy Johnson walking on the sidewalk and just froze. Oh wait, it was a 70-something year old woman who had the exact same hair-do. Like I'm not even kidding - it was scary.
4th - We were walking down the ramp walkway to our building and out comes this seven-year-old girls announcing to everyone walking past "My big boobies!" as she held her hands next to her ribs. I laughed immediately without restraint. Her mom was a foreign-looking woman, who had on a lot of makeup, but was probably good looking - 10 years ago - prior to her enhancements. Maybe she was a mail-order type, who knows.
Gotta get ready to go to dinner. I told Jesse and Julia we'd pick them up at 6:30. Driving to dinner - Cilantro - Columbus and 83rd. Some southwestern cuisine - they got real good guacamole (almost as good as mine). I figure it'd be better to drive in case anything happens - like Baby D wanting to make an early appearance.
Shower time, to wash my big boobies!
1st - There was a softball practice going on - not the Giants - but the girl batting was wearing a long denim skirt. Actually, there were several girls wearing denim skirts, I think it might be a Jewish thing or something like that. Or Amish? I'm not sure.
2nd - There's a kid who has something wrong with him - seriously - and walks his dog named Diesel. Only thing is, this kid yells the entire time - at his dog, at other dogs, and people. Kind of sad/funny at the same time. There was a baseball game going on on the field, and he randomly shouted out "Nice catch!" and then almost simultaneously shouted "DROP IT!" to a dog that was not his (he wanted someone else's dog to drop a ball that belonged to the dog). Then he asked me if I needed to know the time and shoved his watch in my face. I thanked him and we left.
3rd - I missed the photo op of a lifetime. I saw Jimmy Johnson walking on the sidewalk and just froze. Oh wait, it was a 70-something year old woman who had the exact same hair-do. Like I'm not even kidding - it was scary.
4th - We were walking down the ramp walkway to our building and out comes this seven-year-old girls announcing to everyone walking past "My big boobies!" as she held her hands next to her ribs. I laughed immediately without restraint. Her mom was a foreign-looking woman, who had on a lot of makeup, but was probably good looking - 10 years ago - prior to her enhancements. Maybe she was a mail-order type, who knows.
Gotta get ready to go to dinner. I told Jesse and Julia we'd pick them up at 6:30. Driving to dinner - Cilantro - Columbus and 83rd. Some southwestern cuisine - they got real good guacamole (almost as good as mine). I figure it'd be better to drive in case anything happens - like Baby D wanting to make an early appearance.
Shower time, to wash my big boobies!
Weather; PPV; Russell Brand
Weather
With all the rain we've had lately, I am looking forward to a nice reprieve from the wet stuff. Today has been nothing but sunny thus far, but I just took a look on the "Hourly Graph" on weather.com and it says rain from 3:00 to 4:00 this afternoon - but only a 30% chance.
I like those odds, but in reality, most everything is 50/50 - it'll either happen or it won't. That's 50/50. Right now, there's a 50% chance of rain. There's also a 50% chance of no rain.
Think about it.
The five day forecast for the lovely Bronx goes something like this:
Today - High of 53 degrees, mostly cloudy, 20% chance of rain
Saturday - High of 60 degrees, mostly sunny, 20% chance of rain
Sunday - High of 58 degrees, few showers, 30% chance of rain
Monday - High of 66 degrees, cloudy, 20% chance of rain
Tuesday - High of 63 degrees, isolated t'storms, 30% chance of rain
PPV
As a treat to everyone who reads, here's the list of incredible titles for today's movie selection on Channel 95.
Big Black Jack 5 - I think this one's about the relative of the Jolly Green Giant. I think.
Chica Maneaters - I know this isn't a spinoff of Manhunters that was on A&E last night.
3:10 to Poon Town - I know Russell Crowe and Christian Bale were in the remake, but who's starring in this newest remake?
Big Bangjob Theory - I've got a funny feeling this isn't a bunch of geeky scientists who are very funny.
Russell Brand
This guy has got his life together. He's married to Katy Perry. He's hilariously funny - he was co-hosting "Regis & Kelly" this morning and I couldn't stop laughing. Oh yeah, and he's married to Katy Perry. Tough life. And "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" was funny as shit too.
Headed down to set up for women's lacrosse - pretty easy little setup - speakers, amp, scoreboard. Standard. We've got practice so I got my man Milos breaking it down. Hopefully the rain holds off so the electronics don't get zapped.
With all the rain we've had lately, I am looking forward to a nice reprieve from the wet stuff. Today has been nothing but sunny thus far, but I just took a look on the "Hourly Graph" on weather.com and it says rain from 3:00 to 4:00 this afternoon - but only a 30% chance.
I like those odds, but in reality, most everything is 50/50 - it'll either happen or it won't. That's 50/50. Right now, there's a 50% chance of rain. There's also a 50% chance of no rain.
Think about it.
The five day forecast for the lovely Bronx goes something like this:
Today - High of 53 degrees, mostly cloudy, 20% chance of rain
Saturday - High of 60 degrees, mostly sunny, 20% chance of rain
Sunday - High of 58 degrees, few showers, 30% chance of rain
Monday - High of 66 degrees, cloudy, 20% chance of rain
Tuesday - High of 63 degrees, isolated t'storms, 30% chance of rain
PPV
As a treat to everyone who reads, here's the list of incredible titles for today's movie selection on Channel 95.
Big Black Jack 5 - I think this one's about the relative of the Jolly Green Giant. I think.
Chica Maneaters - I know this isn't a spinoff of Manhunters that was on A&E last night.
3:10 to Poon Town - I know Russell Crowe and Christian Bale were in the remake, but who's starring in this newest remake?
Big Bangjob Theory - I've got a funny feeling this isn't a bunch of geeky scientists who are very funny.
Russell Brand
This guy has got his life together. He's married to Katy Perry. He's hilariously funny - he was co-hosting "Regis & Kelly" this morning and I couldn't stop laughing. Oh yeah, and he's married to Katy Perry. Tough life. And "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" was funny as shit too.
Headed down to set up for women's lacrosse - pretty easy little setup - speakers, amp, scoreboard. Standard. We've got practice so I got my man Milos breaking it down. Hopefully the rain holds off so the electronics don't get zapped.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Lunch Post
Just when I thought we'd get to practice outside, I was told otherwise. The light - but very steady - rain that fell last night has made our field more convenient for ducks to swim on than for us to practice on. Northeast weather at its finest.
So I sit here in Subway, reading the Daily News, trying to learn what's going on in the world (or NYC). Here's a few headlines I've come across so far.
"They're an Al-Bama Slamma!" - referring to Obama and Sharpton at National Action Network event in NYC. Not sure about any details of this meeting, I just loved the header.
"Granny gets 3 yrs. in voodoo kid-burn" - three years in prison for watching her six-year-old granddaughter get set on fire in a demon-casting ritual. Doesn't seem like enough to me.
"Rikers jailer busted in cocaine-for-freedom deal" - a corrections officer promised to spring an inmate for 3 kilos of coke. Good hire that was.
"Kin renew efforts for Big Pun Place" - relatives of the dead rapper want a Bronx street named in his honor. Crush-a-lot Ave. doesn't sound like a good street to live on.
"Mike & Yikes" - back page title referring to Mets starter Mike Pelfrey, who lasted two innings against the Phillies and saw his ERA go to 15.63 for the year. And I really like Mike & Ikes.
No headline, but I saw Amar'e Stoudemire turn his ankle last night trying to get back on defense. Imagine that, the Knicks playing defense? Ha.
Headed over to the field, maybe it's not as bad as before and we can get outside for practice.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
PPD; PPV
PPD
After driving there, spending $35 to park, $17 on two hot dogs and a bottle of water, and $9.50 on the best garlic fries you'll ever eat, the game was declared a rainout and was postponed. Me and Linds made the best of it, scarfing down our garlic fries before we decided to leave.
Here's a picture of me outside the Stadium, prior to the rainout:
Here's a picture of the Garlic Fries line, which took 20 minutes to get to the front of, but we were not going to be denied:
There were people lingering around that were hammered drunk, stuffing their faces, and just chanting random shit while they walked around the Stadium. Profits tonight were probably pretty good given the circumstances. Gates opened at 5 pm and are still open as I sit here on my couch and blog. God bless the U.S. of A.
PPV
Oh why not throw in some more priceless porn titles, thanks to our friends in the adult entertainment industry, brought to us by TVGuide.com.
All Girl Naughty Playdates: Exposed - I've got a feeling these aren't the type for toddlers
Big Boob Easter Parade: Naked & Naughty - Not the Peter Cottontail variety Easter Day Parade, I'm sure
European Teens: Nude & Spread Eagle - Sounds American-ized to me, or maybe the eagle is not used in the proper context
Frisky Business - Tom Cruise is not in this one, but I'm sure there's plenty of underwear
After driving there, spending $35 to park, $17 on two hot dogs and a bottle of water, and $9.50 on the best garlic fries you'll ever eat, the game was declared a rainout and was postponed. Me and Linds made the best of it, scarfing down our garlic fries before we decided to leave.
Here's a picture of me outside the Stadium, prior to the rainout:
There were people lingering around that were hammered drunk, stuffing their faces, and just chanting random shit while they walked around the Stadium. Profits tonight were probably pretty good given the circumstances. Gates opened at 5 pm and are still open as I sit here on my couch and blog. God bless the U.S. of A.
PPV
Oh why not throw in some more priceless porn titles, thanks to our friends in the adult entertainment industry, brought to us by TVGuide.com.
All Girl Naughty Playdates: Exposed - I've got a feeling these aren't the type for toddlers
Big Boob Easter Parade: Naked & Naughty - Not the Peter Cottontail variety Easter Day Parade, I'm sure
European Teens: Nude & Spread Eagle - Sounds American-ized to me, or maybe the eagle is not used in the proper context
Frisky Business - Tom Cruise is not in this one, but I'm sure there's plenty of underwear
Yankee Stadium in the Light Rain
I hope this weather holds off and they can get this game in. Headed over there with Lindsay in a few minutes, so hopefully it won't get cancelled because I am not sure I'd get my parking money back - it's ridiculous.
Took a cab there a few times and trying to get back here is a joke too - all they have are car service drivers, so these douches want $45 to take me 5 miles - no shot.
Subway is not really an option, because the 4 (which takes you right to the Stadium) is on the other side of the Bronx and takes 20 minutes to get there. I'd have to find parking, get on the train ($2.50 times two, times two = $10) so I'd rather spring for an extra $15 and park a hundred feet from the ballpark.
The rain is coming down steadily at the moment, but the forecast is light rain and showers the entire night, so although it certainly won't be dry, it should be alright for a few hours at least.
Headed out now. Matt Tolbert, good luck brother. Last night he pinch ran for Jim Thome and scored in the ninth. He's only hitting .200, but he's a role player, which isn't a bad thing.
Freddy Garcia and Carl Pavano tonight - welcome to 6 years ago when these guys were guys. Oh well, maybe it'll be a good game.
The garlic fries are calling our name; so are the hot dogs.
Play Ball!!
Took a cab there a few times and trying to get back here is a joke too - all they have are car service drivers, so these douches want $45 to take me 5 miles - no shot.
Subway is not really an option, because the 4 (which takes you right to the Stadium) is on the other side of the Bronx and takes 20 minutes to get there. I'd have to find parking, get on the train ($2.50 times two, times two = $10) so I'd rather spring for an extra $15 and park a hundred feet from the ballpark.
The rain is coming down steadily at the moment, but the forecast is light rain and showers the entire night, so although it certainly won't be dry, it should be alright for a few hours at least.
Headed out now. Matt Tolbert, good luck brother. Last night he pinch ran for Jim Thome and scored in the ninth. He's only hitting .200, but he's a role player, which isn't a bad thing.
Freddy Garcia and Carl Pavano tonight - welcome to 6 years ago when these guys were guys. Oh well, maybe it'll be a good game.
The garlic fries are calling our name; so are the hot dogs.
Play Ball!!
PPV; Homeless Brigade; Bullpen Woes; Baby D (Poll)
PPV
Personally, I can't get enough of these titles. I am liking this segment more and more, and I have even found myself laughing at my comments on said titles. Here's a few more to tide you over:
Best of Catfights Unleashed Vol. 1 - I doubt this is the female version of Mike Vick's former vice
Naked & Funny: Dangerous Curves - Naked, funny and curvy? I wonder what's so funny here.
Naughty Girls of the Czech Republic - Must be some wild country over there with some bad girls.
Homeless Brigade
There are a myriad of homeless regulars here near the school and each one has a distinct call. The following is a brief description of each and how they go about their business.
- "Twisty Hair Lady" - Never seen without a cigarette in her mouth, she shouts at you hoping for you to roll over and give her some money. She sits at the base of the steps up to the 1 Train - most of the people going up there have MetroCards, not change. Needless to say, I don't think she does too well for herself.
- "Rock 'n Smoke" - This guy has been seen digging through the bushes in search of cigarette butts. Yeah, it's gross, but he is homeless. He stands outside Dorney's and rocks back and forth all day with a butt in his mouth and one in his hand. He's really passive as far as asking for money goes - he doesn't do it. He once startled me and muttered something about the coffee I was drinking. Oh well.
- "Kenny" - Yes, we've developed a relationship over the years - he's been around since I was a student here. "Can ya spurr some change murr!?" is his go-go line. Only problem is, he forgets everything. I walked in to the store with no change and walked out with no change, but you asked me both times - one time I yelled at him and actually asked him for change.
- "The Claw" - This dude's left hand is so deformed, probably from a machine accident, that it's basically a three-pronged claw. Pretty grotesque shit, but he makes it work. He's often seen brown-bagging a 40 oz. but never, ever smokes. He's got good hygiene and he dresses relatively well, and never asks for anything. He must be independently wealthy and choose to live on the mean streets of Riverdale.
Bullpen Woes
The Yankees became officially unwatchable last night, blowing an awesome start by CC. Take a guess at what started it (besides the bullpen). Walks. Rafael Soriano, the most expensive setup man in baseball, walked three guys and allowed a hit and only got two outs in the 8th before being lifted for David Robertson, who promptly allowed a bases-clearing double to tie the game. All the walks scored. And the Yankees went on to lose in 10 innings, 5-4.
Soriano is the setup man, so a 4-0 game was not the right spot to bring him in. Let Robertson or Logan or one of the other relievers start with a clean slate. There was no save situation for Mariano Rivera, so why use the setup man? He doesn't need to throw every day.
Skipper Joe Girardi is the one to blame for last night's embarrassing loss, plain and simple. Over-managing the game is what usually hurts him, and last night was no exception. Let's hope they bounce back tonight.
I am still waiting to hear from a friend of mine, Matt Tolbert, to see if he is able to leave me a ticket to the game. I played ball with him when we were Bourne Braves in the Cape Cod Baseball League. Awesome guy, hard worker, and I am glad to see he is back with the Twins.
Baby D (Poll)
Baby D is finally making some progress. He/she measured normally for the first time in a while - it's generally a little on the smaller side, but it looks like everything is normal.
April 14 is the due date. I am going with the 13th myself and I know there are several others with different days circled.
According to the poll I put up several weeks ago, 68% of you (22 votes) think we're having a baby boy while 32% (10 votes) think it's a little girl. We'll have to wait and see as me and Lindsay are waiting til the day to find out. I am going to post a new poll by date, so we'll see if my readers are prophets.
Good day to you!
Personally, I can't get enough of these titles. I am liking this segment more and more, and I have even found myself laughing at my comments on said titles. Here's a few more to tide you over:
Best of Catfights Unleashed Vol. 1 - I doubt this is the female version of Mike Vick's former vice
Naked & Funny: Dangerous Curves - Naked, funny and curvy? I wonder what's so funny here.
Naughty Girls of the Czech Republic - Must be some wild country over there with some bad girls.
Homeless Brigade
There are a myriad of homeless regulars here near the school and each one has a distinct call. The following is a brief description of each and how they go about their business.
- "Twisty Hair Lady" - Never seen without a cigarette in her mouth, she shouts at you hoping for you to roll over and give her some money. She sits at the base of the steps up to the 1 Train - most of the people going up there have MetroCards, not change. Needless to say, I don't think she does too well for herself.
- "Rock 'n Smoke" - This guy has been seen digging through the bushes in search of cigarette butts. Yeah, it's gross, but he is homeless. He stands outside Dorney's and rocks back and forth all day with a butt in his mouth and one in his hand. He's really passive as far as asking for money goes - he doesn't do it. He once startled me and muttered something about the coffee I was drinking. Oh well.
- "Kenny" - Yes, we've developed a relationship over the years - he's been around since I was a student here. "Can ya spurr some change murr!?" is his go-go line. Only problem is, he forgets everything. I walked in to the store with no change and walked out with no change, but you asked me both times - one time I yelled at him and actually asked him for change.
- "The Claw" - This dude's left hand is so deformed, probably from a machine accident, that it's basically a three-pronged claw. Pretty grotesque shit, but he makes it work. He's often seen brown-bagging a 40 oz. but never, ever smokes. He's got good hygiene and he dresses relatively well, and never asks for anything. He must be independently wealthy and choose to live on the mean streets of Riverdale.
Bullpen Woes
The Yankees became officially unwatchable last night, blowing an awesome start by CC. Take a guess at what started it (besides the bullpen). Walks. Rafael Soriano, the most expensive setup man in baseball, walked three guys and allowed a hit and only got two outs in the 8th before being lifted for David Robertson, who promptly allowed a bases-clearing double to tie the game. All the walks scored. And the Yankees went on to lose in 10 innings, 5-4.
Soriano is the setup man, so a 4-0 game was not the right spot to bring him in. Let Robertson or Logan or one of the other relievers start with a clean slate. There was no save situation for Mariano Rivera, so why use the setup man? He doesn't need to throw every day.
Skipper Joe Girardi is the one to blame for last night's embarrassing loss, plain and simple. Over-managing the game is what usually hurts him, and last night was no exception. Let's hope they bounce back tonight.
I am still waiting to hear from a friend of mine, Matt Tolbert, to see if he is able to leave me a ticket to the game. I played ball with him when we were Bourne Braves in the Cape Cod Baseball League. Awesome guy, hard worker, and I am glad to see he is back with the Twins.
Baby D (Poll)
Baby D is finally making some progress. He/she measured normally for the first time in a while - it's generally a little on the smaller side, but it looks like everything is normal.
April 14 is the due date. I am going with the 13th myself and I know there are several others with different days circled.
According to the poll I put up several weeks ago, 68% of you (22 votes) think we're having a baby boy while 32% (10 votes) think it's a little girl. We'll have to wait and see as me and Lindsay are waiting til the day to find out. I am going to post a new poll by date, so we'll see if my readers are prophets.
Good day to you!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
DJ BJ; PPV; Game Off; Snooki: WWE Star; Calhoun Speech?
DJ BJ
DJ Mister Cee, a Hot 97 deejay, was busted for having oral sex in his car - WITH A DUDE! He currently (I guess) hosts the "Throwback at Noon" and was on the air as recently as today. The radio station manager said the allegations against him are not true. Innocent until proven guilty? I say guilty until proven innocent.
PPV
Since I've been getting some laughs out of some of you regarding the porn titles on PPV - or iN1 92 and iN1 93 - I will continue the trend. Here's some clever movie titles from some big named originals:
Add Momma to the Train - not about an actual locomotive
Saturday Night Beaver - I don't think Amy Poehler or Andy Samburg are featured in this one
Ass Ventura: Crack Detective - Einhorn is Finkle! Finkle is Einhorn! Einhorn is a man!
Game Off
Today's game has been cancelled on account of rain and not having a tarp. I don't think it's even raining out there now but the one hour of heavy rain did our field in. We have only a mound tarp and a plate tarp, and because all the local yokels play on our field when we're not out there and push around puddles to accomodate their games, our field has some low spots where the water just accumulates and pools up.
Sure, the plate is OK (a little mushy) and the mound is fine (the dirt polymer we built it out of just allows the water to bead up and run off). But the infield surface is shitty and soft.
Snooki: WWE Star
Check out this move in case you missed Wrestlemania on Sunday night. Pretty impressive for a little troll to get across the ring and look somewhat athletic.
Calhoun Speech?
This was the pre-game speech to a national championship game? There was no enthusiasm, no intensity, no nothing. The game was awful too - besides the fact that they turned it on a little bit in the second half. I heard the speech from the semifinal game, and it was uninspiring as well.
Take nothing away from what this guy does on the court during games and in practice - it obviously works. He's got three national championships to his credit, joining a short list of coaches with that accomplishment - John Wooden (10), Mike Krzyzewski and Adolph Rupp (4), and Bobby Knight (3). Pretty impressive.
DJ Mister Cee, a Hot 97 deejay, was busted for having oral sex in his car - WITH A DUDE! He currently (I guess) hosts the "Throwback at Noon" and was on the air as recently as today. The radio station manager said the allegations against him are not true. Innocent until proven guilty? I say guilty until proven innocent.
PPV
Since I've been getting some laughs out of some of you regarding the porn titles on PPV - or iN1 92 and iN1 93 - I will continue the trend. Here's some clever movie titles from some big named originals:
Add Momma to the Train - not about an actual locomotive
Saturday Night Beaver - I don't think Amy Poehler or Andy Samburg are featured in this one
Ass Ventura: Crack Detective - Einhorn is Finkle! Finkle is Einhorn! Einhorn is a man!
Game Off
Today's game has been cancelled on account of rain and not having a tarp. I don't think it's even raining out there now but the one hour of heavy rain did our field in. We have only a mound tarp and a plate tarp, and because all the local yokels play on our field when we're not out there and push around puddles to accomodate their games, our field has some low spots where the water just accumulates and pools up.
Sure, the plate is OK (a little mushy) and the mound is fine (the dirt polymer we built it out of just allows the water to bead up and run off). But the infield surface is shitty and soft.
Snooki: WWE Star
Check out this move in case you missed Wrestlemania on Sunday night. Pretty impressive for a little troll to get across the ring and look somewhat athletic.
Calhoun Speech?
This was the pre-game speech to a national championship game? There was no enthusiasm, no intensity, no nothing. The game was awful too - besides the fact that they turned it on a little bit in the second half. I heard the speech from the semifinal game, and it was uninspiring as well.
Take nothing away from what this guy does on the court during games and in practice - it obviously works. He's got three national championships to his credit, joining a short list of coaches with that accomplishment - John Wooden (10), Mike Krzyzewski and Adolph Rupp (4), and Bobby Knight (3). Pretty impressive.
Game Day
Headed down to the field to see what the damage is from last nights rain - if it rained.
I know I went outside this morning to walk Nathan and it was overcast but warm. Within 30 seconds, it started raining a little bit.
LIU heads over to our friendly, music-less confines for a 3:30pm game. I hope the sun keeps peeking out and gets rid of the rain.
Lindsay is at the doctor. Nathan is in his crate sleeping.
Oh, and last night for dinner, I had sweetbreads - the sweetbread of choice last night was calf brain. And I will tell you this, it was freaking delicious. A little soft as far as texture goes, but it was awesome - with crispy bacon and honeyed onions - oh man, I'd get them again.
Down to the field.
I know I went outside this morning to walk Nathan and it was overcast but warm. Within 30 seconds, it started raining a little bit.
LIU heads over to our friendly, music-less confines for a 3:30pm game. I hope the sun keeps peeking out and gets rid of the rain.
Lindsay is at the doctor. Nathan is in his crate sleeping.
Oh, and last night for dinner, I had sweetbreads - the sweetbread of choice last night was calf brain. And I will tell you this, it was freaking delicious. A little soft as far as texture goes, but it was awesome - with crispy bacon and honeyed onions - oh man, I'd get them again.
Down to the field.
Monday, April 4, 2011
15 Teams in 15 Sentiments (ver. AL)
Here's a thought of mine for each of the 30 MLB teams based on the opening weekend of games. The standings will dictate the order of the teams within their division.
AL East
Baltimore Orioles - It took them 19 games to get three wins a year ago.
Toronto Blue Jays - Jose Bautista picking up right where he left off in 2010 (2 HR in 1st 3 games)
New York Yankees - Red-hot Russell Martin? (and A-Rod, Teixeira, and Swisher - try pitching a little)
Tampa Bay Rays - Three runs against the O's...at home...with Manny and Johnny Damon? Oh boy!
Boston Red Sox - Keep serving them up.
AL Central
Kansas City Royals - 1st Place or Bust! (see me after the CHW series)
Chicago White Sox - Battle the Royals for 1st place in an always hostile (& empty) Kansas City
Minnesota Twins -.143 - no not I Love You, Joe Mauer's batting average - where's the offense?
Detroit Tigers - Cabrera's drunk and hitting for average and power - who needs rehab?
Cleveland Indians - Are we on the verge of another Major League movie? (please be yes, please be yes!)
AL West
Texas Rangers - 2010 AL Champion impressive after a sweep of the 2011 AL-favorite Red Sox
Seattle Mariners - Invest in some sunglasses for your outfielders - or practice fly balls (3 drops vs. Oakland)
Oakland Athletics - Pray the pitching gets better and pray they can score more than 4 runs at least 100 times!
Los Angeles Angels - They need the Rally Monkey back in Anaheim - or LA - wherever the team is.
Lindsay is done with jury duty - I'm out this bitch!
AL East
Baltimore Orioles - It took them 19 games to get three wins a year ago.
Toronto Blue Jays - Jose Bautista picking up right where he left off in 2010 (2 HR in 1st 3 games)
New York Yankees - Red-hot Russell Martin? (and A-Rod, Teixeira, and Swisher - try pitching a little)
Tampa Bay Rays - Three runs against the O's...at home...with Manny and Johnny Damon? Oh boy!
Boston Red Sox - Keep serving them up.
AL Central
Kansas City Royals - 1st Place or Bust! (see me after the CHW series)
Chicago White Sox - Battle the Royals for 1st place in an always hostile (& empty) Kansas City
Minnesota Twins -.143 - no not I Love You, Joe Mauer's batting average - where's the offense?
Detroit Tigers - Cabrera's drunk and hitting for average and power - who needs rehab?
Cleveland Indians - Are we on the verge of another Major League movie? (please be yes, please be yes!)
AL West
Texas Rangers - 2010 AL Champion impressive after a sweep of the 2011 AL-favorite Red Sox
Seattle Mariners - Invest in some sunglasses for your outfielders - or practice fly balls (3 drops vs. Oakland)
Oakland Athletics - Pray the pitching gets better and pray they can score more than 4 runs at least 100 times!
Los Angeles Angels - They need the Rally Monkey back in Anaheim - or LA - wherever the team is.
Lindsay is done with jury duty - I'm out this bitch!
Monday's Missing Links
- This guy made a "masterpiece" out of discarded MetroCards. I always try to refill my cards because there is always $0.40 left or $1.15 or some odd amount. A lot of people throw them out, but it's like throwing out money. This guy must have a lot of time on his hands - and this damn bench will probably fetch a few thousand bucks at an auction. Somewhere there's some shmuck who wants this piece of avant garde art.
- Here's a cool site helping keep people up to date with the happenings in their respective cities - well, NYC, the Hamptons, San Fran, DC, LA, and Chicago. There's also a link for national news, which is what the home page is, for those of you in lesser publicized cities.
- Last night's Academy of Country Music Awards were pretty good. Lindsay loves Carrie Underwood, so we watched her performance - with Steven Tyler. Pretty cool, especially since I have a new-found appreciation for his music. His voice is like no other, and it's awesome. Give it a listen if you didn't see it live. I was kind of looking forward to Rihanna's performance too, but it was too slow and boring for me to like. Like I've said before, my musical taste is very diverse.
- Butler vs. UConn tonight for the NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship. We're going to dinner at 6:30, so we should be home in time to catch a majority of the game. If we're able to stay up the entire time. I know, you're probably thinking we're wimps, but I've been told by many people many times that I'd better get my sleep in now because it'll all change shortly. I like UConn in this one, although I wouldn't be shocked if Butler wins.
- Oh yeah, before I forget, Chris Brown, what the hell is wrong with you man? Beating a woman up? Sorry, I know it was a while ago, but still, this is for you dipshit!
- And one more link about music, Florence and the Machine are awesome! I bought the album on iTunes and cannot get enough of it. It's relaxing, which is a nice change of pace when I can't listen to my metal. Give it a listen, you'll enjoy it. Plus, there's a remake of a classic, "Addicted to Love", by Robert Palmer. AWESOME-NESS!!
- Here's a cool site helping keep people up to date with the happenings in their respective cities - well, NYC, the Hamptons, San Fran, DC, LA, and Chicago. There's also a link for national news, which is what the home page is, for those of you in lesser publicized cities.
- Last night's Academy of Country Music Awards were pretty good. Lindsay loves Carrie Underwood, so we watched her performance - with Steven Tyler. Pretty cool, especially since I have a new-found appreciation for his music. His voice is like no other, and it's awesome. Give it a listen if you didn't see it live. I was kind of looking forward to Rihanna's performance too, but it was too slow and boring for me to like. Like I've said before, my musical taste is very diverse.
- Butler vs. UConn tonight for the NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship. We're going to dinner at 6:30, so we should be home in time to catch a majority of the game. If we're able to stay up the entire time. I know, you're probably thinking we're wimps, but I've been told by many people many times that I'd better get my sleep in now because it'll all change shortly. I like UConn in this one, although I wouldn't be shocked if Butler wins.
- Oh yeah, before I forget, Chris Brown, what the hell is wrong with you man? Beating a woman up? Sorry, I know it was a while ago, but still, this is for you dipshit!
- And one more link about music, Florence and the Machine are awesome! I bought the album on iTunes and cannot get enough of it. It's relaxing, which is a nice change of pace when I can't listen to my metal. Give it a listen, you'll enjoy it. Plus, there's a remake of a classic, "Addicted to Love", by Robert Palmer. AWESOME-NESS!!
Case of the Mondays; PPV Porn Titles; Birthdays
Case of the Mondays
Dropped Lindsay off at jury duty right around the block from Yankee Stadium, pretty shitty area, besides the Stadium.
Drove 6 miles in 34 minutes to get back to work, and I hate traffic. (along with the rest of the world)
I just got finished moving some bleachers, real fun.
I just got finished moving some metal barricades, awesome.
I'm gonna head down to the park in a little while to stand on some scaffolding and change light bulbs in the scoreboard, soooo looking forward to that.
PPV Porn Titles
These things crack me up, although sometimes they aren't all that funny. Last night, I re-read my post (yes, I'm a loser) and Lindsay and I were laughing so hard we were crying at the titles on television last night. I mean loosen your screws a little and just take in the genius that is involved with selecting porn titles.
I need a laugh, so I am going over to TVGuide.com to check out some more porn titles showing today on channels 92 and 93 (for a nominal fee):
The MILFY Way: Mom on Mom Sex - Has nothing to do with astronomy
Young Hot & Filthy Little Ho's - ???
High Class Urban Ho's: Ghetto Sexual - I am not sure how many caucasian ho's are in this one
Bi-Girls: Classy & Trashy Sexaholics - Classy and trashy? Killer combination.
The weather out here isn't so bad, I just wish the sun would come out. I have shorts on and a long sleeve shirt, but the wind out there on the scaffolding can be bone-chilling at times.
Birthdays
Doris Day turns 88 today. "Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnnie Ray,South Pacific, Walter Winchell, Joe DiMaggio..." to quote the great Billy Joel song "We Didn't Start the Fire".
Nathan turned two today. Our little dog is growing up (I know, I sound like a crazy old cat lady) but he's a good shit. He still only knows how to sit when he gets a treat, but that's good enough for us. He has the occasional accident in the house (mainly on his bed, for some odd reason) but otherwise he's well-trained and well-behaved. He barks only when we bark at him (yes, we bark at him) and everyone in the building knows his name. Only issue is, they don't know Lindsay's name or mine. Oh well, it's a dog community. Woof woof!
Grandma Coiro (maternal grandmother) is celebrating another birthday today. We sent a card out this morning, so it'll be a little late, but it's better than nothing, right? I plan on calling her after I am done changing light bulbs. We haven't seen her in a while, since she lives down in Florida, but I'm guessing she'll fly up once Baby D comes around. She enjoys wine spritzers and hanging with the Red Hat Ladies at the clubhouse. She's a social butterfly.
OK, that's enough from me, I better get to work. I don't wanna get fired 10 days before the baby is due, that wouldn't be smart. Off to the park, screwdriver and lightbulbs in tow.
Dropped Lindsay off at jury duty right around the block from Yankee Stadium, pretty shitty area, besides the Stadium.
Drove 6 miles in 34 minutes to get back to work, and I hate traffic. (along with the rest of the world)
I just got finished moving some bleachers, real fun.
I just got finished moving some metal barricades, awesome.
I'm gonna head down to the park in a little while to stand on some scaffolding and change light bulbs in the scoreboard, soooo looking forward to that.
PPV Porn Titles
These things crack me up, although sometimes they aren't all that funny. Last night, I re-read my post (yes, I'm a loser) and Lindsay and I were laughing so hard we were crying at the titles on television last night. I mean loosen your screws a little and just take in the genius that is involved with selecting porn titles.
I need a laugh, so I am going over to TVGuide.com to check out some more porn titles showing today on channels 92 and 93 (for a nominal fee):
The MILFY Way: Mom on Mom Sex - Has nothing to do with astronomy
Young Hot & Filthy Little Ho's - ???
High Class Urban Ho's: Ghetto Sexual - I am not sure how many caucasian ho's are in this one
Bi-Girls: Classy & Trashy Sexaholics - Classy and trashy? Killer combination.
The weather out here isn't so bad, I just wish the sun would come out. I have shorts on and a long sleeve shirt, but the wind out there on the scaffolding can be bone-chilling at times.
Birthdays
Doris Day turns 88 today. "Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnnie Ray,South Pacific, Walter Winchell, Joe DiMaggio..." to quote the great Billy Joel song "We Didn't Start the Fire".
Nathan turned two today. Our little dog is growing up (I know, I sound like a crazy old cat lady) but he's a good shit. He still only knows how to sit when he gets a treat, but that's good enough for us. He has the occasional accident in the house (mainly on his bed, for some odd reason) but otherwise he's well-trained and well-behaved. He barks only when we bark at him (yes, we bark at him) and everyone in the building knows his name. Only issue is, they don't know Lindsay's name or mine. Oh well, it's a dog community. Woof woof!
Grandma Coiro (maternal grandmother) is celebrating another birthday today. We sent a card out this morning, so it'll be a little late, but it's better than nothing, right? I plan on calling her after I am done changing light bulbs. We haven't seen her in a while, since she lives down in Florida, but I'm guessing she'll fly up once Baby D comes around. She enjoys wine spritzers and hanging with the Red Hat Ladies at the clubhouse. She's a social butterfly.
OK, that's enough from me, I better get to work. I don't wanna get fired 10 days before the baby is due, that wouldn't be smart. Off to the park, screwdriver and lightbulbs in tow.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Sweep; MLB; Socks & Flip-flops?; Softball at 12?; PPV Porn
Sitting out here enjoying this lovely afternoon (or what's left of it) and figured it'd be a good time for a post. Nathan is out here on his bed getting after some rawhide, Lindsay is watching some television inside, and I'm out here with an Amstel Light and the iPad. It seems like forever since I've posted anything worthwhile, so I'm gonna sound off a little and keep my loyal throng of followers keyed in.
Sweep
Fairfield came to town this weekend and got swept right back out. Three games, three wins for the Jaspers.
We play a nine inning game and a seven inning game on Saturday and then a single nine inning game Sunday, that's how MAAC baseball schedule works. Twenty-six innings. We got twenty-five from our starters and one from a reliever (who got the save today). Pretty good work.
We played a flawless three games in the field (0 errors) and had a few timely hits that scored us some runs. 6-2 in game one, 6-1 in game two, and a 3-1 win this afternoon.
We are now 6-0 in conference - obviously it's nice to start out well rather than having to make up ground at the end wondering 'what if?' later in the year.
Next up we host LIU on Tuesday at home then head to Jersey City to take on St. Peter's Saturday and Sunday.
MLB
Early on in the MLB season and already there's some surprises.
The Red Sox are 0-3 after being sweet by the Rangers.
The Royals are tied for 1st place.
The Orioles are in 1st place.
The Phillies are in 1st place (OK this is no surprise).
The Mets won a series on the road against the Marlins.
The Yankees found out early what the rest of us already know - fat, old pitchers are not the answer (see: Bartolo Colon).
Socks & Flip-flops
Has this look ever been in style? I don't think so, but I continue to see people trying to pull it off. News flash - it's horrendous.
Not only do you look like a total douche, but how in the hell is that even comfortable? Your socks are wedged between your toes thanks to the toe thong thing. I've done it one time, to see what the big deal was with this sock and flip-flop craze, and let me tell you, it sucks.
I wear flip-flops a) at the beach or b) in my apartment - never in public. You're a grown ass man - wear grownup footwear (sneakers, boots, even sandals) but not flip-flops. Grow up!
Softball at 12?
We took Nathan over to the dog park earlier and there was a practice going on. It was the Giants - a group of 11- and 12-year-old boys. Playing softball. The coaches (2 of the 4) were wearing suits and looked like they'd never done an athletic thing in their lives.
My issue is not, however, with the coaches garments, but rather with the concept.
When I was 12, I played baseball. I wasn't always the best, but I played baseball. Not underhand, slow-pitch, beer league softball - I've yet to reach that era of greatness. Unless we have a girl, my son will not play arc softball until he's 35+. Sorry.
Needless to say, the Giants practice was boring as shit.
While I'm on the topic of youth boys slow-pitch softball, there's a game going on across the street in the park. The Giants must have a bye week in their three team boys arc softball league.
Not sure why, but this is really chapping my ass. They're throwing the ball all over (which is fine) but they don't even know where to run - I literally just saw a kid run to third.........from home!
Game over, they're shaking it up after what I'd imagine was a tie, because kids are taught now that it's OK to tie. Ties are for soccer, not baseball. Also, kids get trophies now for participation. Are you serious? You don't even need to earn a trophy anymore, just show up and pick your nose. Parents tell them what a great job they did going 4-4 even though the team lost 10-1. Yeah, good parenting. Pats on the ass are free nowadays.
PPV Porn
Relax, relax, I'm not into ordering movies on PPV, but rather the titles of said movies. They are absolutely hilarious to see when you're flipping through the channels. Here's a few examples:
Horny Slutinas 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Big Fat Racks 3
4 Slutinas Por Favor
Do Me Harder Playa
Sistas vs Whitezilla
Cameltoe Girls: Up Close
I mean are you for real with these titles? I think they're pretty damn funny. And I know you're laughing too!
OK, I'm gonna go inside, it's getting a little chilly.
Enjoy what's left of the weekend. Lindsay has jury duty tomorrow and I got it Wednesday. Both places are near Yankee Stadium, so depending on when I get done I may try to catch the Yankees game - or so I'll tell myself now. Tomorrow is Nathan's 2nd Birthday! Coolest dog ever. He'll get a post dedicated solely to him at some point this week. We're going out to dinner with Paul and Jenny tomorrow night for a few hours. Gotta try to do as much as possible before Baby D joins us.
Very much looking forward to that day though, whenever it is.
Sweep
Fairfield came to town this weekend and got swept right back out. Three games, three wins for the Jaspers.
We play a nine inning game and a seven inning game on Saturday and then a single nine inning game Sunday, that's how MAAC baseball schedule works. Twenty-six innings. We got twenty-five from our starters and one from a reliever (who got the save today). Pretty good work.
We played a flawless three games in the field (0 errors) and had a few timely hits that scored us some runs. 6-2 in game one, 6-1 in game two, and a 3-1 win this afternoon.
We are now 6-0 in conference - obviously it's nice to start out well rather than having to make up ground at the end wondering 'what if?' later in the year.
Next up we host LIU on Tuesday at home then head to Jersey City to take on St. Peter's Saturday and Sunday.
MLB
Early on in the MLB season and already there's some surprises.
The Red Sox are 0-3 after being sweet by the Rangers.
The Royals are tied for 1st place.
The Orioles are in 1st place.
The Phillies are in 1st place (OK this is no surprise).
The Mets won a series on the road against the Marlins.
The Yankees found out early what the rest of us already know - fat, old pitchers are not the answer (see: Bartolo Colon).
Socks & Flip-flops
Has this look ever been in style? I don't think so, but I continue to see people trying to pull it off. News flash - it's horrendous.
Not only do you look like a total douche, but how in the hell is that even comfortable? Your socks are wedged between your toes thanks to the toe thong thing. I've done it one time, to see what the big deal was with this sock and flip-flop craze, and let me tell you, it sucks.
I wear flip-flops a) at the beach or b) in my apartment - never in public. You're a grown ass man - wear grownup footwear (sneakers, boots, even sandals) but not flip-flops. Grow up!
Softball at 12?
We took Nathan over to the dog park earlier and there was a practice going on. It was the Giants - a group of 11- and 12-year-old boys. Playing softball. The coaches (2 of the 4) were wearing suits and looked like they'd never done an athletic thing in their lives.
My issue is not, however, with the coaches garments, but rather with the concept.
When I was 12, I played baseball. I wasn't always the best, but I played baseball. Not underhand, slow-pitch, beer league softball - I've yet to reach that era of greatness. Unless we have a girl, my son will not play arc softball until he's 35+. Sorry.
Needless to say, the Giants practice was boring as shit.
While I'm on the topic of youth boys slow-pitch softball, there's a game going on across the street in the park. The Giants must have a bye week in their three team boys arc softball league.
Not sure why, but this is really chapping my ass. They're throwing the ball all over (which is fine) but they don't even know where to run - I literally just saw a kid run to third.........from home!
Game over, they're shaking it up after what I'd imagine was a tie, because kids are taught now that it's OK to tie. Ties are for soccer, not baseball. Also, kids get trophies now for participation. Are you serious? You don't even need to earn a trophy anymore, just show up and pick your nose. Parents tell them what a great job they did going 4-4 even though the team lost 10-1. Yeah, good parenting. Pats on the ass are free nowadays.
PPV Porn
Relax, relax, I'm not into ordering movies on PPV, but rather the titles of said movies. They are absolutely hilarious to see when you're flipping through the channels. Here's a few examples:
Horny Slutinas 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Big Fat Racks 3
4 Slutinas Por Favor
Do Me Harder Playa
Sistas vs Whitezilla
Cameltoe Girls: Up Close
I mean are you for real with these titles? I think they're pretty damn funny. And I know you're laughing too!
OK, I'm gonna go inside, it's getting a little chilly.
Enjoy what's left of the weekend. Lindsay has jury duty tomorrow and I got it Wednesday. Both places are near Yankee Stadium, so depending on when I get done I may try to catch the Yankees game - or so I'll tell myself now. Tomorrow is Nathan's 2nd Birthday! Coolest dog ever. He'll get a post dedicated solely to him at some point this week. We're going out to dinner with Paul and Jenny tomorrow night for a few hours. Gotta try to do as much as possible before Baby D joins us.
Very much looking forward to that day though, whenever it is.
Location:The terrace.
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