Let's see -
First, the hummingbird has finally (hopefully) migrated away. It hasn't been around for the last week so I'm hopeful it's headed to Mexico.
Work is good - way too busy and too much on my plate but that is certainly better than not enough work.
On the home front, learning to use the new range with the glass top that heats up instantly. I like it. Still, would have rather not had to spend the $.
And the truck is in the shop, car needs tires and I need to get some roof repairs, or possibly even a completely new roof. Sometimes it's never ending.
State Football
We've lost 4 in a row. Two we expected to lose (Clemson and Florida State) and two we should have won (Wake Forest and Syracuse). We are riddled with injuries but some players are starting to return.
Next Saturday UNC-Cheats comes over to our place. If we can beat them, that would help a LOT.
Q - What do you call a UNC-CH athlete in a three piece suit?
A - The defendant.
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Last Week - Wake Forest. This Week - Syracuse.
The question, Alex, is - Games NC State should have won.
Week off - then at Florida State.
We'll be lucky to go 6 and 6.
Sigh . . . . . . .
Week off - then at Florida State.
We'll be lucky to go 6 and 6.
Sigh . . . . . . .
Friday, October 11, 2013
Confused Hummingbird
I had about 4 hummingbirds this summer. They have left to migrate south for the winter. Except for one small one - a male I think. He didn't get the memo it was time to leave. I've seen him every morning and evening by himself for the last couple of weeks.
If he doesn't leave soon - he'll be stuck here for the winter.
I'll keep the hummingbird feeder full for as long as he's around. But I seriously doubt he can survive the winter here. Maybe if we were at the coast where it seldom gets below freezing - but here - I just don't think he'll be able to get past January and February.
I hope he takes off. Really soon.
Range
Had to buy a new range.
The computer control board in my original range malfunctioned - and Whirlpool quit making the replacement boards in 2011. So, I was forced to fork out about $1,500 for a new stove.
I went for the glass top one. So far, I really like it. Much easier to clean and the elements (small dots instead of coils) heat up instantly.
Nice range - but the older one was fine and I wish it had been repairable.
If he doesn't leave soon - he'll be stuck here for the winter.
I'll keep the hummingbird feeder full for as long as he's around. But I seriously doubt he can survive the winter here. Maybe if we were at the coast where it seldom gets below freezing - but here - I just don't think he'll be able to get past January and February.
I hope he takes off. Really soon.
Range
Had to buy a new range.
The computer control board in my original range malfunctioned - and Whirlpool quit making the replacement boards in 2011. So, I was forced to fork out about $1,500 for a new stove.
I went for the glass top one. So far, I really like it. Much easier to clean and the elements (small dots instead of coils) heat up instantly.
Nice range - but the older one was fine and I wish it had been repairable.
Sunday, October 06, 2013
Wake Forest - Again
Work
Work has been real busy. It's fairly common for busy people to say they don't have enough time to get all their work done - it's a slight embellishment to emphasize how busy they are. But in my case - it's true.
I really am overloaded. It is making me late on some projects. And I do not like being late, or under undue pressure.
I'll just have to keep slogging on and one day I'll be caught up.
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
Home
Visited the Space Aliens this week for an Anal Probe.
Had my first colonoscopy. Everything is fine. Did not like going through the preparation. Who does?
Football
This week I was looking at the odds maker Danny Sheridan predictions. State was favored over Wake Forest by 8 points. I was thinking - no way WF will be able to keep it that close.
There's a reason Danny Sheridan is the odds maker and not me.
Lost to Wake Forest at Wake Forest. Again.
I think we've lost to WF at Winston-Salem every time for the last 50 years. Well, maybe not - but it sure seems that way.
The real frustration is that we should have, could have won. WF played the perfect game to win. And we played with just enough lack of intensity and execution - to allow WF to win.
A couple of dropped passes and some really dumb ass penalties (at very inopportune times). Formation penalties and late unsportsmanlike penalties - just no excuse.
Defense allowed too much pressure on our QB. And speaking of our QB - well - let's just say - I'm looking forward to when Brandon Mitchell gets back into the game.
Work has been real busy. It's fairly common for busy people to say they don't have enough time to get all their work done - it's a slight embellishment to emphasize how busy they are. But in my case - it's true.
I really am overloaded. It is making me late on some projects. And I do not like being late, or under undue pressure.
I'll just have to keep slogging on and one day I'll be caught up.
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
Home
Visited the Space Aliens this week for an Anal Probe.
Had my first colonoscopy. Everything is fine. Did not like going through the preparation. Who does?
Football
This week I was looking at the odds maker Danny Sheridan predictions. State was favored over Wake Forest by 8 points. I was thinking - no way WF will be able to keep it that close.
There's a reason Danny Sheridan is the odds maker and not me.
Lost to Wake Forest at Wake Forest. Again.
I think we've lost to WF at Winston-Salem every time for the last 50 years. Well, maybe not - but it sure seems that way.
The real frustration is that we should have, could have won. WF played the perfect game to win. And we played with just enough lack of intensity and execution - to allow WF to win.
A couple of dropped passes and some really dumb ass penalties (at very inopportune times). Formation penalties and late unsportsmanlike penalties - just no excuse.
Defense allowed too much pressure on our QB. And speaking of our QB - well - let's just say - I'm looking forward to when Brandon Mitchell gets back into the game.
Friday, September 20, 2013
14 Point Momentum Change
Busy week.
Very busy at work the past few weeks and will continue till at least the end of the year.
Wednesday
Went to see Steely Dan with Boseman and Nuke. Good show. However, like us all, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker are aging. Voices aren't quite what they used to be.
The set selection was geared towards crowd pleasers. I was disappointed they didn't play The Royal Scam or Deacon Blues.
Thursday
Bose, Nuke and Chip went to the game last night.
There were two very questionable calls.
Actually one call was not questionable - it was blatantly wrong. A touchdown run was called out of bounds on the side line. Replay shows the State runner (Underwood) was clearly in bounds. Still, it was a big gain but State fumbled the ball 3 plays later. Clemson recovers and then scores. A 14 point turnaround and big momentum killer.
Frankly, I think Clemson still would have won. But it would have been a barn burner of a game.
Instead, the official (who was behind the play / run with a 'view' obstructed by two players between him and Underwood) blew the whistle.
The official should have let the play run out. Then - the touchdown would have been reviewed. If Underwood stepped out of bounds - touchdown goes away - bring the ball back. If Underwood did not step out of bounds (which is what happened) - then the touchdown stands. Blowing the whistle killed the play - with no review allowed.
Bad call twice - first, Underwood did not step out of bounds and second, the ref should not have blown the whistle anyway and let the play get reviewed. A dumb ass incompetent decision / call by the ref.
Make the right decision and you've got an exciting 1 point game in the 3rd quarter. Would have been a great game. Too bad the ref wasn't there to see it.
The other iffy call was when Clemson snaps the ball and throws an interception which State returns for a touchdown. Oh wait - nope. Somehow, Clemson not only snapped the ball and ran the play but magically and simultaneously calls a time out! Thus - negating the interception and State score.
Truly a poorly officiated game.
Our guys played great and all the way through to the end of the game. I didn't really believe the upset was possible. I wanted us to play a close, tough game. We did that and way more.
State has really upgraded the program with the new coaching staff. In 2 or 3 years - I firmly believe State can be a top 20 team and playing toe to toe with Clemson, Florida State, Louisville and any other team in the nation.
Miscellaneous
Nuke is up for the football and basketball seasons.
It will be good to have company around the house.
Very busy at work the past few weeks and will continue till at least the end of the year.
Wednesday
Went to see Steely Dan with Boseman and Nuke. Good show. However, like us all, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker are aging. Voices aren't quite what they used to be.
The set selection was geared towards crowd pleasers. I was disappointed they didn't play The Royal Scam or Deacon Blues.
Thursday
Bose, Nuke and Chip went to the game last night.
There were two very questionable calls.
Actually one call was not questionable - it was blatantly wrong. A touchdown run was called out of bounds on the side line. Replay shows the State runner (Underwood) was clearly in bounds. Still, it was a big gain but State fumbled the ball 3 plays later. Clemson recovers and then scores. A 14 point turnaround and big momentum killer.
Frankly, I think Clemson still would have won. But it would have been a barn burner of a game.
Instead, the official (who was behind the play / run with a 'view' obstructed by two players between him and Underwood) blew the whistle.
The official should have let the play run out. Then - the touchdown would have been reviewed. If Underwood stepped out of bounds - touchdown goes away - bring the ball back. If Underwood did not step out of bounds (which is what happened) - then the touchdown stands. Blowing the whistle killed the play - with no review allowed.
Bad call twice - first, Underwood did not step out of bounds and second, the ref should not have blown the whistle anyway and let the play get reviewed. A dumb ass incompetent decision / call by the ref.
Make the right decision and you've got an exciting 1 point game in the 3rd quarter. Would have been a great game. Too bad the ref wasn't there to see it.
The other iffy call was when Clemson snaps the ball and throws an interception which State returns for a touchdown. Oh wait - nope. Somehow, Clemson not only snapped the ball and ran the play but magically and simultaneously calls a time out! Thus - negating the interception and State score.
Truly a poorly officiated game.
Our guys played great and all the way through to the end of the game. I didn't really believe the upset was possible. I wanted us to play a close, tough game. We did that and way more.
State has really upgraded the program with the new coaching staff. In 2 or 3 years - I firmly believe State can be a top 20 team and playing toe to toe with Clemson, Florida State, Louisville and any other team in the nation.
Miscellaneous
Nuke is up for the football and basketball seasons.
It will be good to have company around the house.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Weekend Update - on a Monday
No game this weekend.
Next game is Clemson at NC State this Thursday.
Having watched Clemson - they look for real like the No. 2 or 3 team in the nation. I hope State plays well and keeps it respectable. I don't expect a win - just a good game. I DO expect to be competing with Clemson (and Florida State and Louisville) in the future. Here's hoping that Coach DD can take us to the next level.
Went to Southport again this weekend. Hung out with the puppy dogs. Had lunch again with Boze. Just like last weekend.
Next game is Clemson at NC State this Thursday.
Having watched Clemson - they look for real like the No. 2 or 3 team in the nation. I hope State plays well and keeps it respectable. I don't expect a win - just a good game. I DO expect to be competing with Clemson (and Florida State and Louisville) in the future. Here's hoping that Coach DD can take us to the next level.
Went to Southport again this weekend. Hung out with the puppy dogs. Had lunch again with Boze. Just like last weekend.
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