vajerzy

Nope, doesn't happen- no such thing steroids in baseball, let alone in sports...... Watch ESPN classic for the World series games from years past and see how small the players look. Heck the 1993 WS with the Phils/Jays was on and then the players looked small compared to the ones from today (except for Dykstra- he was juiced).

This is a cool topic- I'll have to scan a picture....

Thank you BERIGAN- you summed up my points better than I did.

That's the beauty of opinions because....they're opinions! Grady took a chance and believed in Pedro- sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't- oh well. Being a former pitcher in college, I've been in Pedro's situation many times. My manager comes to the mound and asks me how I feel- do I want to get this next batter? Most times I've answered truthfully- I can get him out, or no, I'm out of gas. I make a terrible pitch and the batter pops it up. Or I paint the low outside corner and the batter throws his bat at the ball and it just goes over the outstretched glove of the SS. I believe that Grady Little went with his ace and would sink or swim with him rather than someone out of the bullpen. Grady lost this time. Maybe he'll win next time. But that's baseball. And lets not overlook the job he did this year, compared to previous Red Sox teams and their final standings. I think the Red Sox did well and they should be proud of their season. They'll be back.

I don't think it's Grady Little's fault.....Martinez hasn't gone past the 7th all year- he begs out of more games when he could give his team a chance by going one or two more.......this time he wants to stay in and Little allowed it- he's their best pitcher and hoping he would rise to the occasion, take care of the inning. Do you actually want Alan Embree pitching instead of Martinez?? Not me....Embree is a 1 to 2 batter pitcher.....and it's not like the Yankees were hitting tracers off Martinez....that ball that took the funny hop to Millar, that broken bat flair that Posada hit.....that's baseball. To clarify- I intensely don't like the Yankees ("hate" is a bad word) and was rooting for the Sox all the way. I won't watch the World Series because the Yankees are in it again and I'm tired of seeing them. That said- I hope the Marlins sweep them and beat them bad to boot.

Well I was disappointed that the Cubs lost......and it's not the kid's fault either......look at the error by Gonzalez in that 8 run inning, or how Farnsworth got lit up in the latter part of the Series, or how the Cubs' bats went south. Give credit where credit is due: the Marlins won the series and were the better team. I'll be rooting for them in the World Series against the Yankees- 'cause I dislike the Yankees alot, or I'll root for the Red Sox grudgingly since I hate head hunting Martinez and Ramirez is a wuss- Clemens should have hit him so he would have something real to complain about when he walked towards Clemens.... Anyway- give it up for the Marlins- they deserve it.

I still have my Bill the Cat shirt- doesn't fit me anymore (!!!) I had every one of the Bloom County books but gave them away to charity.... Great strip though!!

Just found this thread.... vajerzy- my wife is from Virginia and I'm from New Jersey.... Last name is Kelly- my great-grandfather is from Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland- arrived in the States around 1890 or so....we visited Miltown Malbay in October, 2000 and met people who knew my great-grandfather's relatives and descendents in various forms- saw the house where he was born, and where his mother (McNamara) grew up. The family history thing is a work in progress.... Very interesting reading about different people- isn't it amazing that people from all over the world come to this one place??

That's so RUDE!!!

The Sinatras are right with the Mosaics If anything happens they go with me, my family and the dogs! On my short list is to check the closet where the Mosaic boxes are stored- it's in a converted attic that's climate controlled and not much seperates them from the roof! The house has a tin roof and is in good shape- no leaks during the fiercest of t-storms from this summer. This will be a good test!

I'd like to be there right now! Thanks for the best wishes......going to be an interesting Thursday, especially in the evening.......

Assuming you're in the path....... Latest track has it making landfall at Ocracoke Island, Outer Banks NC and tracking north-northwest......into Virginia and right over my house... We have bottled water in case the electricity goes out (we have a deep well) and enough flashlights, batteries radios, etc. Going to move the cars away from trees into the field in case large branches come down- the trees are large oaks and hickorys- at least 100 years old. Hope they live to be 101.....they've survived this long from previous hurricanes/tornadoes!

I like this one better than the Capitol set-

Sad news..... When I first watched his new show last year- I always thought that John looked older than his years and he moved slow and deliberate- I thought he looked sick and something was wrong with him. Sorry to hear this-

Same here- Uncle Skid- I responded to your PM....

Same here- Uncle Skid- I responded to your PM....

My newest purchase is a 1967 Ford F-100 pickup, 352ci, cruise-o-matic. 75k actual miles....bought off Ebay- great deals to be had there....came with a parts truck, also a 1967......moving some items from one to the other- then I'll sell the parts truck or part it out- not sure yet......weekend driving- registered as an antique. I live in the "country".....you need a truck in the country for hauling trash, etc..... Prices here in VA are through the roof for used trucks- unbelievable... Regular wheels is a 1995 Mazda 626 with 134k miles....wife drive a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan- great ride- bought it used - I'll never buy a new car again...

Excellent! There's nothing quite like a little one looking at you and calling you Daddy! I missed the infant stage (because we adopted) but the toddler stage is wonderful- watching Annie grow and learn new things every day. Buy a video camera because you won't believe how fast they grow up. Keep a diary to record significant events. Better get your touring out of the way because you won't have time once the baby is born and besides, you won't want to be away!!

Still researching this- I have Frontpage 98 and started to make a web page with it- it's so overwhelming with all the domain registration and web hosting companies out there-

Ah wel........maybe next time...... The seller will probably do well with the ones that have bids- just have to wait a little while longer.....

As a followup- ICDSoft will install invision power board....... They sound like what I'm looking for- thanks Uncle Skid and B-3er for all the responses!

Thanks Mark- I have another domain I'd like to register- I emailed them a few questions and they responded back in 10 minutes...quite impressive! The new domain will be registered in my name, correct? And I can move it whenever I wish? I saw that register.com does charge $35.00/year to register They said they don't not have a forum but will install one upon request. I'll look into different ones.

Indeed sad- I had the pleasure to see him numerous times, starting in 1979 up to 1992 or so....saw him with the band that appeared on "Stand In The Fire", at my college with about 100 people on the outside lawn, with a band called "The Odds" as a backup band, and a solo outing accompanied only bu Timothy Schmidt (of Eagles fame) and other times......he was a unique individual. The show with David Letterman last October was great- I hope they replay it again sometime-

B3-er- thanks for the info- Still researching this info- I like the site Uncle Skid mentioned- it got a nice review in various computer mags. I want to register another name- Uncle Skid and B-3er, did you use your web hosting companies, or move them from somewhere else (like register or godaddy?) Thanks for your info!

What was the BIN for the Larry Young?? Always wanted this one.....