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Happy Birthday Mike!

Happy Birthday Brad!

MVP in the NFL is virtually meaningless. It's Super Bowl MVP which counts.

Hey, I know about this stuff! Bledsoe was ready to play by the last few games of that season, but Belichick declined to put him in. He spelled Brady (and did a good job) for part of the playoff victory over the Steelers, but again Belichick chose to start the unproven Brady in the Super Bowl against the Rams. Bledsoe swallowed hard over the decision, but had no choice. There's a book about that season and the following two written by a Boston sportswriter. I cannot remember the title, but he quotes Belichick as stating that Bledsoe had too many liabilities. The best evidence is this: NE traded him to a division rival (Buffalo.) They were well aware of Drew's weaknesses and weren't scared of him. You don't normally trade "good" quarterbacks to division rivals. There were other teams which showed interest in obtaining Drew at that time. Bledsoe, in my opinion, had hurt the NE Patriots many times while serving as the starter. I was happy to see him go. He has a few good games in a row then stinks up the joint for several other games. Otherwise, he's a friendly and cooperative player.

Three-way tie going into Monday, Edward also went 12-1 (missed only on GB). Aw Heck! I'm sorry Edward. I thought you missed your picks. You've got "week 04" listed above your picks. Yes, three way tie going into Monday.

San Diego game is winding down and I'm assuming a Charger victory here. It's allblues and me with only one loss going into Monday. We've both picked Denver to win, so it will come down to points.

They can tell you in Buffalo! Goes back farther than that. Belichick recognized the guy was a dud and replaced him with a green Tom Brady. Yeah, we know Brady is one of the best qbs in the league, but he wasn't one back then. Bledsoe is simply awful. He's capable of good games, but he has always been maddeningly inconsistent.

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Heading out to the sports bar to watch the Pats-Dolphins game. Phins always give us a hard time, but we should win this one at home. I'll be thinking of you, Bright Moments!

PM returned to etherbord. List updated as well. Prices reduced on a couple.

No problem. I'm not a retired doctor who sells shit then forgets about them for 50+ days afterwards. (Apologies in advance in case he has kicked the bucket.)

Didn't make today's mail for Ljazz, but I got HolyStitt's out on time!

PM sent re: George Coleman: I Could Write a Book. My paypal address is: pdmagin@accesstoledo.com I can still make today's mail if you're quick enough. Send address through paypal or just post it here.

OK, everything cleared up. Maybe I can still get it out in today's mail...

You got mine back, right? There was a little confusion on my part regarding the pm exchange. I got two versions of the same pm from you.

Send PM relating what others you want. I discount for more than one cd.

dude - its just a little saturday a.m. diversion! Does that mean that come Saturday night, the King of Beers will pull ahead? Damn! Forgot about that one. Bud Select!

I need to clear up some bread. Prices are postage paid to US. Oliver Nelson, "Screamin' the Blues" Prestige RVG w/cut out marking $8 XXXSOLDXXX George Coleman, "I Could Write a Book:the Music of Richard Rodgers" $8 XXXSOLDXXX George Coleman, "Playing Changes: live at Ronnie Scott's Club $8 John Hicks, "Something to Live For: a Billy Strayhorn Songbook" $8 XXXSOLDXXX Bobby Watson, "Appointment in Milano" Red label $9 Joe Bonner, "A New Life" Steeplechase label $9 Discounts for multiple orders. Paypal preferred.

Need allblues picks.

plus "or some other royal King" is too extensive. Too many to choose from.

MLK for me. He was one of the greatest Americans of the 20th century. None of those others come close. What a silly poll....

Thanks Al!

Happy Birthday, Marcus!

I'll take that off you...

That kind of wait is bullshit. Is the guy senile, or just uncaring? Maybe he's used to keeping people waiting in his office... ...well that was a low blow. I guess I get pissed when I hear these stories.