Oh, and here's out latest Red Sox addition, a new grill cover!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Sox
Forgot to post about the Sox last night. Great game... another good outing from Buchholz. Ahead of Texas by 3 in the AL Wild Card.
Oh, and here's out latest Red Sox addition, a new grill cover!
Oh, and here's out latest Red Sox addition, a new grill cover!
Patio Project Progress
Here are a few pics of the patio so far... I think it should be done today or tomorrow morning:
All the stones we bought and had delivered:
About 2/3 of the way done:
I'll post more pictures after it's finished!
All the stones we bought and had delivered:
About 2/3 of the way done:
I'll post more pictures after it's finished!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Quick post
Good rehearsal last night with EP. Kids continue to work really hard. First performance on Friday.
Sox beat the Rays 8-4 last night. Great outing by Lester, Billy Wagner continues to dominate in relief, 6-out save by Papelbon. Youk, Drew, Bay all homered. Moment of the Game:
Amazing catch by Ellsbury with the bases loaded. Saved the win.
Working on the patio tonight, maybe leaving work early tomorrow to hopefully get all of the stones down. Anybody wanna help??
Sox beat the Rays 8-4 last night. Great outing by Lester, Billy Wagner continues to dominate in relief, 6-out save by Papelbon. Youk, Drew, Bay all homered. Moment of the Game:
Amazing catch by Ellsbury with the bases loaded. Saved the win.Working on the patio tonight, maybe leaving work early tomorrow to hopefully get all of the stones down. Anybody wanna help??
Monday, August 31, 2009
Been awhile...
I haven't updated this blog nearly as much as I originally intended, but hopefully I'll get into the habit of blogging more frequently. Anyway, an update on things...
1. PATIO PROJECT
Most recently, Jo and I finally decided to do the backyard paver stone patio project ourselves, and we started it this past weekend. Unfortunately we picked a rainy weekend. I was off work Friday to get started, so in between rain showers in the afternoon I was able to get most of the sod pulled up. Saturday I finished the sod and tamped the dirt down between (more) rain showers. Finally a nice day on Sunday, where Jo, Sam, and I were able to get a few inches of gravel base put down, as well as the leveling sand. Hopefully I'll get to put the paver stones down this week. Also, we planted a garden this year which had mixed results. Plants grew like crazy, but the tomato plants got some sort of blight before we got much off them. We did, however, get TONS of cucumbers, zucchini, squash, green beans, lettuce, and green peppers. Let us know if you need any.
2. ANNIVERSARY
Jo and I celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary last weekend. Went out to dinner at Devon Seafood Grille in Hershey on Friday; had a band rehearsal, donated blood, and had dinner with Andy and Alison on Saturday; had brunch with Sam and Mike on Sunday, then dinner (more like a feast) at Jo's parents house Sunday evening. Great weekend all around. Oh, and our gift to each other - a new grill!
3. RED SOX
We've had a pretty good stretch lately. Won 10 of the last 14 games, including sweeping the Blue Jays twice, and taking 3 or 4 from the White Sox, despite losing 2 of 3 to the Yankees. Even though we're 6 games behind New York, we are now 3-1/2 games ahead of Texas in the AL Wild Card race. Next series: @ Tampa Bay.
4. NEW CAR
I got a new 2009 Jeep Patriot. The Explorer died, was revived with a used junkyard transmission, limped onto the dealer lot for a $4500 Cash-For-Clunkers rebate, plus another $3500 rebate from Chrysler. Pictures:
5. SUMMER TRIPS
No big summer vacations this year, in saving up for next year's Italy/Greece trip. We did get to Sea Isle City for a weekend for the now-famous (or infamous) George Family Beach Extravaganza, and went out to Pittsburgh for Papa and Dad's birthdays. Next trip, probably to the beach the first weekend in October (after we can take Sydney on the beaches).
I'll post pictures of the patio once we're done.
1. PATIO PROJECT
Most recently, Jo and I finally decided to do the backyard paver stone patio project ourselves, and we started it this past weekend. Unfortunately we picked a rainy weekend. I was off work Friday to get started, so in between rain showers in the afternoon I was able to get most of the sod pulled up. Saturday I finished the sod and tamped the dirt down between (more) rain showers. Finally a nice day on Sunday, where Jo, Sam, and I were able to get a few inches of gravel base put down, as well as the leveling sand. Hopefully I'll get to put the paver stones down this week. Also, we planted a garden this year which had mixed results. Plants grew like crazy, but the tomato plants got some sort of blight before we got much off them. We did, however, get TONS of cucumbers, zucchini, squash, green beans, lettuce, and green peppers. Let us know if you need any.
2. ANNIVERSARY
Jo and I celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary last weekend. Went out to dinner at Devon Seafood Grille in Hershey on Friday; had a band rehearsal, donated blood, and had dinner with Andy and Alison on Saturday; had brunch with Sam and Mike on Sunday, then dinner (more like a feast) at Jo's parents house Sunday evening. Great weekend all around. Oh, and our gift to each other - a new grill!
3. RED SOX
We've had a pretty good stretch lately. Won 10 of the last 14 games, including sweeping the Blue Jays twice, and taking 3 or 4 from the White Sox, despite losing 2 of 3 to the Yankees. Even though we're 6 games behind New York, we are now 3-1/2 games ahead of Texas in the AL Wild Card race. Next series: @ Tampa Bay.
4. NEW CAR
I got a new 2009 Jeep Patriot. The Explorer died, was revived with a used junkyard transmission, limped onto the dealer lot for a $4500 Cash-For-Clunkers rebate, plus another $3500 rebate from Chrysler. Pictures:
5. SUMMER TRIPS
No big summer vacations this year, in saving up for next year's Italy/Greece trip. We did get to Sea Isle City for a weekend for the now-famous (or infamous) George Family Beach Extravaganza, and went out to Pittsburgh for Papa and Dad's birthdays. Next trip, probably to the beach the first weekend in October (after we can take Sydney on the beaches).
I'll post pictures of the patio once we're done.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
People Are Dumb
You know what really annoys the hell out of me? People who encounter a little bit of frustration, then spend an hour talking about how frustrated they are. How about, instead of TALKING about your frustration, you WORK ON A GOD DAMN SOLUTION. Get over it and move on. People who dwell on stuff has to be up there on the list of top reasons for violence.
Belligerent Bill is in full force today.
Belligerent Bill is in full force today.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Summer Begins
Well, the Washburn Wedding went off without a hitch. Andy and I killed with our best man speech, there was not much dancing (which saved me from embarrassment), great food, all at a really nice place - The Stone Mill Inn. See Facebook for pictures.
Finally got to give the Stockards the Red Sox History kid book for their baby coming in August. Easily the best possible baby gift the world has ever seen.
I think after much debate, Jo and I have decided to put the paver stone patio in ourselves rather than pay thousands of dollars to have it done by someone else. We've done everything else ourselves so why stop now? Step 1: Demolishing the ancient "pavillion" in our backyard. Maybe I'll just push that damn thing over this weekend when Jolene is in Philly.
Finally got to give the Stockards the Red Sox History kid book for their baby coming in August. Easily the best possible baby gift the world has ever seen.
I think after much debate, Jo and I have decided to put the paver stone patio in ourselves rather than pay thousands of dollars to have it done by someone else. We've done everything else ourselves so why stop now? Step 1: Demolishing the ancient "pavillion" in our backyard. Maybe I'll just push that damn thing over this weekend when Jolene is in Philly.
Friday, May 8, 2009
R.I.P. Dominic Dimaggio
One of the four Teammates, Dominic Dimaggio, died last night while watching a replay of Thursday's Sox game, a game which we won 13-3 after the Sox scored 12 runs in one inning before recording one out. Always played in the shadow of Joe, but was a better fielder with a stronger arm; and a far better, kinder person. Of the 4, Bobby "The Silent Captain" Doerr and Johnny "Needlenose" Pesky are still with us. Ted "The Kid" Williams died in 2002.
A lifetime .298 hitter, Dimaggio was called "The Little Professor" for his small size and bespectacled eyes, at a time when eyeglasses were rarely worn by professional baseball players. He also holds the Red Sox hitting streak record at 34 games. During his playing years, center field bleacher fans would chant: "He's better than his brother Joe - Dominic Dimaggio." It became a popular phrase in Boston during the 50s. His prowess in the outfield was legendary, so much so that even Ted Williams would yell "You get it, Dom, you get it!" when fly balls were launched toward left-center field at Fenway Park. After retirement, as the years passed on, Williams lobbied fiercly for Dominic's acceptance into the Hall of Fame, without success. In his autobiography, Williams said it was one of the game's biggest tragedies.
A lifetime .298 hitter, Dimaggio was called "The Little Professor" for his small size and bespectacled eyes, at a time when eyeglasses were rarely worn by professional baseball players. He also holds the Red Sox hitting streak record at 34 games. During his playing years, center field bleacher fans would chant: "He's better than his brother Joe - Dominic Dimaggio." It became a popular phrase in Boston during the 50s. His prowess in the outfield was legendary, so much so that even Ted Williams would yell "You get it, Dom, you get it!" when fly balls were launched toward left-center field at Fenway Park. After retirement, as the years passed on, Williams lobbied fiercly for Dominic's acceptance into the Hall of Fame, without success. In his autobiography, Williams said it was one of the game's biggest tragedies.
Dominic Paul DiMaggio, 1917-2009
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