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Put a tent over this place…
It's a circus! We just got finished with the 40-plus media outlets that jammed into our dugout to talk to Joe Torre about his return to New York. I certainly understand why it's a big story, but it certainly tells you how much this man was beloved here.
Of course, for all of us, the four World Championships and 12 straight playoff appearances are not something that comfort anyone while we're losing. That was as frustrating a series as I can remember and I know that everyone knows we have to play better. I think we just have to feel fortunate that we didn't lose any ground in the standings.
Meanwhile, despite arriving at 4:30 a.m., we popped over to Yankee Stadium today for a tour of the old and new stadiums and both are pretty cool for different reasons. Hard to believe that after this year, Dodger Stadium will be the third-oldest in baseball. As for Shea Stadium, barring a postseason return, this is our final series here and safe to say, I don't know many who will miss this joint.
On the bright side, Jeff Kent is expected to play tonight so let's hope he's back on track with his three-hit game on Monday. Here's the lineup:
Pierre, LF
Ethier, RF
Martin, C
Kent, 2B
Loney, 1B
Kemp, CF
DeWitt, 3B
Maza, SS
Penny, P
208 Comments
Responding to DNel from last thread:
I could go on for pages. Suffice it to say I couldn't handle the Nedliness of the bureaucracy which is especially acute in the low-income neighborhoods I preferred to teach in.
I feel a big game from Mr Brad Penny tonight.
when raffy is ready to return, Hu needs to go back to AAA so he can play everyday and learn to hit again.. staying up here isn't doing anything for his confidence..
Evaluating today's lineup:
Seen better, seen worse. If you flipped 1 thru 8 UPSIDE DOWN it would be just as good. I don't know if that speaks more to the quality of our young hitters up and down the lineup or JoJo's incompetence.
Let's go Dodgers!
Let's go Dodgers!
MLK – That is the sadest part of this job – it's really is government that is screwing us up. If they would just let us teach, these kids would be so much better off then this insisting on testing with the standard that they all have to be 80% or higher in order to be considered successful. What a waste of some good artistic kids who will never stand a chance because they haven't quite gotten how to read a chapter book or write a 3 paragraph essay by the time they are 7. That's why I have tried to get so much fun into this classroom when the testing is over – it's the experiences they will remember (baseball and Beatles), not that I taught them how to read, write and do math.
Okay. I'll blog you all later. It's time to get some actual studying done!
Let me be the first to complain about the leadoff spot. To be fair, his glove has been better than last year, even good most of the time. Just drop him in the lineup if you're going to play him. Even put him in the two hole. That's where he's done virtually all of his best work with the lumber.
Couldn't have summed it up better.
OK, I didn't make first.
This lineup just isn't going to cut it. There is just no life and no excitement. We are in big trouble this weekend. This could be just what the Mets need to get back on track.
This is the trouble with JoJo in a nutshell. Because he's fast and can steal bases that makes JPs a leadoff man. Because Kent's a veteran and used to have some pop, that makes him a clean-up hitter. Because Sweeney's high on the list of all time PHers, that makes him the primary PH. You're never going to get JoJo to think outside his own world despite what statistics (and his own eyes) show. He truely is the wrong manager for this young team.
Why don't they use Manny Mota to pinch hit? He's high on the list and I'll bet he can do better than .098.
We will keep losing until Raffy gets back I'm afraid. Jp has had a couple good games this year, but overall he's the same ol' Slappy Mc Groundout.
Wecome back to New York
I just hope we're going through the last stages of the Dodgers untimely hitting, or to be more precise untimely outs.
I'd give some credit to the effective opposing pitching, which even better teams face.
I think it's caused more by inexperience than by lack of knowhow. They know how but they need more experience at the major league level.
It's anybody's guess how long this period of ineptness will last.
With the anticipated return of Furcal, a slumpless Andruw and a seemingly aging but still productive Kent, there is some hope that this period will end sooner rather than later, but it is the present young talent in the lineup that are expected to pick up the torch.
I feel it's going to be another rough 4 days with the Mets, who we usually find very hard to beat.
GO DODGERS(don't embarrass me)!!!!!!!!
the dodgers need mattingly to help the hitting ,they all look lost ..,at least some are getting higher into the count .But Sweeny looks the worst .someone has to figure that he is through ,the old (soldiers never die) and the old ball players never quit .it must be the money as they don't have any pride ..
I was worried about Sweeney ruining Franklin Stubbs' #…
Did you get my post from previous thread? We got your pictures.
Scott& Eric – you'll be happy to know Sweeney changed his # to 21 since loaiza is gone. Kershaw now has 22.
Ive enjoyed reading you guys I readit everyday hilarious.
Hey dnelson you said your from the bay area right? Where do you teach? My son goes to Washington high in Fremont & there's a teacher there her name is Dana nelson..weird
Great number for Kershaw!
Sweeney's new uni number and batting average may soon meet.
Need a good Penny tonight.
Let's Go Dodgers!!!
Who called .100 the Sweeney line? – that was funny.
Bravo Jhall! I was beginning to do the "Imagine" song but yours is much better.! Thanks!
Pierre: Are you going to the games? I hope you will catch Kershaw on Friday.
Pierre is losing a little speed, too – his only weapon. The mets announcers even mentioned it. He needs to join "the party" – lol!!
Your very welcome CRZ. Keep working on it. Its fun.
Nellie – and it'll only get worse next year, and the year after and in 2011 when we still have him out in left.
kemploney – I'm from central valley (Merced – home of Brian Fuentes – Rox closer), and I teach first grade. However, I do know where Washington High is – been to Fremont a few times with my son's baseball travel team. We used to live in Pleasanton when I first married.
Yep, Furter better get rid of Phew now while he is still living off his reputation. In a year or two he will be truly worthless.
here we go again
That's great news about the 22, although I thought the 54 Kershaw was wearing fit nicely between Drysdale's 53 and Hershiser's (and Martin's) 55.
dnel, I saw your note. I'm glad they got there in good shape, I've had some of them for over 40 years. As a father, thanks for everything that you're doing. Here's another one from Billy Joel. It's so obvious, I should have done this one yesterday:
It's nine o' clock on a Saturday
The regular crowd shuffles in
There's an old man sitting next to me
Makin' love to his tonic and gin.
He says, "Son can you take out some veterans?
I don't really care who they are.
But I'm sick and I'm tired of these fools Ned acquired.
Can you do it while I stay in this bar?"
Da da da da de de daDa da de de da da
Help out the team, you're the Piano Man,
Help out the Dodgers tonight.
Well, we're all in the mood for a DFA.
The team's getting younger, all right.
So I tug on my block and tackle rope
And I haul the piano on up
And I wait for Estaban Lo-a-i-za
To spill latte from his Starbucks cup
He says "Ned, I believe that my back is sore,"
As a smile ran away from his face.
"Well I'm sure that you'll start feeling better
Once that Kershaw kid can take your place."
Da da …
Help out the team, you're the Piano Man,
Help out the Dodgers tonight.
Well, we're all in the mood for a roster change.
The team's getting younger, all right.
Now Bennett's a steroid abuser,
Who's not had a decent career.
Now he can't throw a lick and he's making me sick
So that piano is between his ears.
And Nomar is stealing his salary
While he sits and his bones hurt like hell
I've lined him up while he films bits with his wife
Now he's also on the 60 DL
Help out the team, you're the Piano Man,
Help out the Dodgers tonight.
Well we're all in the mood to cut Andruw Jones.
The team's getting younger, all right.
It's a pretty good crowd for a Saturday,
And the manager gives me a smile.
'Cause he knows that it's me who's been helping the team
So the youngsters can play for a while.
And the piano is rising back up again
And is really straining the rope.
It's waiting for Sweeney, that really big weenie
Man, it's time they got rid of that dope!
Da da ..
Sing us a song, you're the Piano Man
Sing us a song tonight
That man's crapping all over the 22
Have him clean out his locker, all right……
I liked the last line too much to remove it.
Go Dodgers!!!
Torre seems to have found a line-up that he likes. The strange thing about it is that it's not hitting very well. I don't get it.
Seriously, does anyone really think that it was just coincidence that when the Dodgers went on their winning streak that Matt Kemp was hitting third? Admittedly, everyone needs to get hitting, wherevery they are in the line-up, but it seems it could be done better.
Good news is that with 4 excellent starts in a row by our starters, that seems to be improving. Hopefully, the Jeff Kent that is back in today's line-up is the one that we had in 2005 (and '06 & '07, when healthy), and who is going to the HoF. Otherwise, find a piano and call up LaRoche.
And get Furcal healthy.
Have fun at the games Pierreseastmeetswest.
No matter how well Penny pitches, we have to score runs.
Thank you Leefink I will.
I'll be there over the weekend.
This series is truly a colossal struggle between two underachieving teams. May the worst team lose. Mets have homefield advantage, but Dodgers have manager advantage, as in manager-least-hated-by-fan-base-and-front-office.
Eric – best part of the was the break for INSTRUMENTAL – caught me off guard. LOL
Don't know if the statistics will bear me out, but it seems Kent sees a lot more pitches this year. Unfortunately, I don't think its as much new found patience at the plate as it is he can't get around on a fastball anymore.
I notice Loney & Kemp taking a lot of pitches.
It always seems like the pitcher knows it and throws strikes.
Bravo Eric!!! LOL. Another masterpiece.
Have a great game everybody – I hope we win one so I can be a true Dodger fan and not have wish the Giants to win. Have fun at the games PierreEW. I will try to work on some more songs tonight – this is really addictive!!
Blog you in the morning!!
Have a great evening Nelly.
The Dodgers are taking a lot of pitches but unfortunately they're mostly strikes.
Guess they have to learn how to take pitches before they can learn to be selective. Baby steps…
Well Crap!! You could see that coming.
Fear Luis Castillo to get to David Wright
You know, Penny's throwing hard, so its nothing physical, yet he's wild in and out of the strike zone. That would seem to indicate that a slight tweak somewhere would totally straighten him back out. Why can't Honeycutt fix it?
Don't want to say that that was the ballgame, but is this line-up capable of scoring three runs?
penny wont last 5 tonight
damn.. if the 1-run offense continues tonight too, we've already lost this game =[
Amazing Penny is up around 70 pitches and not even through 3 innings. Really frustrating.
scott, I forgot that Stubbs wore 22! LOL!
E, I'll take credit for The Sweeney Line™. Another moment for the Rain Man.
C'mon, Penny! Shut this down now!
Gotta go, I'll try and catch up before the end of the game.
two quick outs, then this
Wright's 2 run HR might mean the game.
Always seem to always follow walks.
Does anyone remember who hit the last HR for the Dodgers?
luis maza, on clayton kershaw's debut
Brett Butler wore #22 also. Good ballplayer.
good call
Great, now our rallies consist of 3 ball no strike counts.
c'mon this is claudio vargas not nolan ryan
Oh that'd right, thanks xuniquexjyz
Time to warm up Park. I want to see him pitch to Tatis.
Enchanted, who could forget Tatis and his two grand salamis in one inning! I for one would certainly like to but just seeing his name reminds me.
Time for Penny to come unglued again.
The absolute ineptness of this lineup is seriously becoming scary. When was the last time we had a legit power hitter? Shawn Green?
I do know one thing… and that is Frank Mcourt has not shown any patience with not winning…. Does anyone think that he will order something EXTREME soon?
Well THAT we know is the ballgame.
Totally unbelievable. Our offense sucks. Our defense sucks. Some of our pitching sucks. We would be pressed to beat Las Vegas. Is this the same team that won 8 in a row!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
penny wtf!?
Might I make an observation?
Have we seen enough of Penny yet?
penny gets 2 outs, then the roof caves in. come on ACE
why did i start this bum in my fantasy league?
Good, I can watch all of the Laker game without distraction. I'm glad Wright put us out of our misery!
this team is offically pathetic.
Get the piano for Penny.
Two outs and OOOOH a catcher's interference call puts a guy on first. Those might be "unearned runs" but Penny coming unglued over it is beyond rediculous.
The best thing that could happen to this team is that they would continue to be this awful all year…It's our only hope to get rid of Ned….but maybe Frank wouldn't even get it then…I cannot watch this team anymore…It is so pathetic watching what we call offense….and now Penny is as awful as usual….game over in the 4th inning….everything snowballs in the wrong direction when you don't have a good team…..I am embarrassed….At least I have my Lakers…This is the first time in years where I cannot watch them….and I really can't stand Penny…he looks like he doesn't even care…hasn't improved on anything that he's been doing wrong…he goes from best to worst in one season……TOTALLY PATHETIC….no one can hit….but at least they resigned 40 year old Jeff Kent for 9 mill….we needed that…along with Sweeney….and Nomar….and Jason…and Andruw….a joke….a joke..
I'm with you Alex… the timing was perfect. WTF!!?!?!?!?!? wHEN DO WE SAY enough is enough!?!?!?
Would you believe I left the TV after the grounder to Maza and didn't know about the catcher's interference call.
I thought the inning was over. Boy was I suprised when I got back and the Mets were still batting.
I guess that how thing Are.
Yay for the HR but it's predictable we would score when we're down by six.
K_E_N_T passes Kiner with that HR.
Think Alex has the Wright idea!!!
Well, this games over. We can't come back from being down 1 run let alone 6. Well, at least the night is young and I can find something else to do yet this evening. Have a good night guys.
Go Kent.
Lazy a** doesn't even back up home. Penny is a baffoon!!!
the only team that finally gets a home run with no one on base….figures…that's what happens when you're going bad…Penny gives up 6….seems like lately it's 4-6 runs every outing…!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bad PENNY….bye bye
Claudio Vargas vs Dodgers > Sandy Koufax
Sean Gallagher vs Dodgers > Don Drysdale
Kyle Lohse vs Dodgers > Cy Young
oh my…DeWitt with a home run….HELP…..a 2 run home run….yikes…now only down 3…lol
6-3 don't throw in the towel yet Alex. Go Dewitt!
What do you want to bet that this will be the game where we finally get 4-5 runs?
ok we have a chance to come back. Take Penny out NOW!!!
Clawing back in this thing. Get Kuo ready now. Way to go Kemp and DeWitt.
If we had just one of those runs yesterday and 2 on Monday, we would have taken 2 of 3.
2 HRs in one inning?
Thanks to D_e_W_I_T_T
Kent 5 & Dewitt 5
Go team.
I always say no matter who pitches to the Dodgers, they make him look like Cy Young….could be the worst pitcher in the league and they usually look like a JV team..
Kuo in the pen! We may have a chance but I doubt it.
oh goody….Sweeney up…..for some excitement…..our best .112 hitter….and he's quickly out….
How different.
I see Torre wanted to get that inning over with. No other reason to put Sweeney out there unless Joe wanted to get an out.
Maybe JoJo's finally learning not to bat Sweeney in any meaningful situations.
Good, Panty Waste is outta there.
Yea, we see Sweeney again. Get rid of that SOB, please!!!
good—–sweeney cant PH and hurt us late
bad——-the dodgers always…and i mean ALWAYS give up a run or 2 right after they cut the lead
Now we're all sucked back in by the power explosion that is the Dodger offense these days. Hopefully, we can scratch out 3 more runs and turn this ship around
More of my Met fan friends know DeWitt than know who Martin is.
Guess we can't expect too much when we have Laurel & Hardy running the show.
We oughta get like a 3-4 run handicap when Penny pitches.
Can we just skipped Penny started against the Mets and have Kuo pitch instead?
Loney play looked better than Delgado's to me.
dodgerdude why did you even bother having him on your team?
Stop it with the CY crap and just get over it. The Mets probably saying the same thing with CY Kuo on the mound. Is just getting too old.
A nice 3 run homerun would be nice Kent. Let's go Kent
Bite me Delgado
Good to see Martin's speed help him get back to first.
It seems everytime a starter like Penny get's banged around our offense wakes up.
They're always going in different directions.
anyone else have their gameday stop working?
I completely agree when we face the Mets Kuo should pitch over Penny.
Gameday has stopped for me. What is happening?
Great Clutch hitting Loney.
That's the first hit by a lefty for the Dodgers against Feliciano that I can remember
My Loney has a name…its H i t t i n g.
ARGH!! Are we back in it!?!? I can't tell because gameday has stopped
Yahoo Gamechannel also seems to have stopped.
Good hitting by L_O_N_E_Y his 30th RBI leads team in that dept.
It's good to see some runs for our side……eh?
I'm able to see things on CBSSPORTSLINE…. maybe it's better luck that I watch it on there instead of Gameday anyway??? I'm willing to try ANYTHING!
foxsports.com has it too, thats how im watching it.
6-4 on a loney single
Furcal, Dewitt, Loney, & Kent all have 5HRs.
Because it looks like the league has "figured out" the young Dodger hitters, perhaps Ned should swing some under-the-radar deal for a journeyman NL relief pitcher so Dodgers can see the scouting reports from opposing teams…
WOW we're giving them a battle.
Looooking Good.
there is nobody on why not let kuo stay in
Gameday seems to be working now.
Dy must really be in Joe's doghouse
I was diappointed to see Tiffee, I was dieing to see Kuo bat.
Probably not against Schoenweis.
Written May 17 in the press Enterprise concerning Penny's stiff arm:
"Over Brad Penny's past two outings, Manager Joe Torre has hinted that his ace pitcher's arm lacked the life that it had earlier in the season.
'He felt some stiffness and it was nothing more than that so we gave him an extra day,' Torre said.
Penny allowed 10 runs on 10 hits in 4 2/3 innings in the worst game of his career May 7. On Wednesday, he allowed nine hits and five runs in six innings at Milwaukee and Torre said Penny did not look as good as he had earlier in the season."
That was two weeks ago. Anyone see any improvement? I think Penny's arm is in trouble.
kuo should still be in there. deffinately instead of proctor
So is La Roche working for time at 2nd base yet? We have our 3rd base set now.
are you serious
what is he thinkning.
there was no reason to take out kuo
See that AB by Beltran, one you hardly see from a young Dodger.
That's what the young guys got to learn.
horribly managed inning…HORRIBLE, bad, real BAD.
What in the world? Why didn't management leave Kuo on the mound? Was he injured?
oh joe. this inning is on joe completely. there was no reason not to let kuo keep going.
That was a lucky hit by Chavez.
Amazing what a catcher's interference and a check swing can do.
Torre sucks as a manager. What's his problem? Why isn't Laroche on his way to the Big club and get rid of the Wienie as a pinch hitter.
Let's hope Willie just made HIS bad move by taking out Schoenwies.
I was hoping for Heilman because he is due for a bad outing
but it's Joe Smith.
And Russell end it.
if a dodger had hit that steiner would have been screaming…that guy is so bad.
Nice inning by Wade.
Well, last shot coming up.
if the lakers dont come back its gonna be a tough morning tomorrow
3 teams that must love to play the Dodgers:
The Cardinals, The Angels & the Mets>>>>Maybe now we can add on Lou Piniella's Cubs.
Just got to keep playing that's the only way to go.
I can't get over that catcher's interference, I returned one batter before Wright's HR.
I was shocked until I found out what happened.
Well another game tomorrow.
Like Torre said try to keep the same addidtute winning or losing.
I'll here it from the Met fans.
"What's wrong with your team, Joe"
Have fun at the games this weekend PierreEW.
Have a hot dog and beer for me.
tomorrow should be good. lefties tend to dominate the mets. please kershaw, stop the bleeding!! we need wins!
This was an excellent game for Jeff Kent, but not for the Dodgers. I'm going to be in the stands tomorrow (I live in New York). I can hardly wait to see Clayton Kershaw on the mound! I'll be rooting for the better team out there – and it won't be the Mets.
Joe, START YOUNG!!! START YOUNG!!! START YOUNG!!! And CALL UP LAROCHE!!!
you know things aren't good when two of the players on your team make the "top ten guys who are not earning their paychecks" list..
Surprise, Surprise.. Andruw Jones is #1.. Brad Penny is #8..
here's the link if you want to see the whole article:
Thanks Sara. No, it isn't good. Schmidt should also be on the list.
Ha yeah thats a great article…If you look at the poll for "Biggest Goat of the Year" Andruw Jones is blowing away the rest of them with 49% of the vote!
Theme Song to "Blue Acres" …
El- Lay is the place for me.
Dodger baseball is the life for me
Promise spreadin' out so far and wide
Keep Joe Torre, just give me that True Blue Pride
San Francisco is where I come from
Stan Conte is my favorite bum
I just adore a basement view
Frank I love you but I'll win just one of two
…The future!
…The past
…No reason
I am GM
Screwed again
Mediocrity we are there
Oh, oh, we've opened the door to TV themes? I wonder if we can come up with some lyrics to "Get Smart"?
I just read that they still don't know when Furcal will come back. Like most people that have worked at really physical jobs, I've pulled upper and lower back muscles badly enough so that I couldn't get out of a chair for a couple of days. I was back to normal within 5-7 days every time.
I'm certainly no doctor, but this is getting very concerning for his future.
The long, lost lyrics to "Get Smart!"
Cut the vets……………Ned!
Cut the vets……………Ned!
Play the kids……………Joe!
Play the kids……………Joe!
Play the kids!
Cut the vets!
Play the kids!
Cut the vets!
Fire Ned……………Frank!
Fire Ned……………Frank!
Start with Sweeney, now!
Think we have to face facts that right now we're a AAAA team competing against mostly ML teams. There is reason for hope… there's a 9 game stretch coming up in JULY against the Rox, Nats and Gnats.
Not much Ned can do right now either. You want a slugger or a shortstop, say he goes out and Gets Dunn and/or someone. Say he used farm prospects and not anyone on the current roster. All that does is create a logjam of epic proportions when Ferk and Jones come off the DL. Be in a worse situation than we've got now.
We don't need any of this fixing on the fly. Say Ned does that and by some miracle the D's struggle and make the playoffs. Does anyone think they'd do anything when they got there?
We ought to accept this year for what its become – a rebuilding year. As usual, Ned's off season acquisitions have amounted to less than squat. Maybe that's a blessing in disguise – its forced the youth movement on him. Isn't it better in a down year that we find out Hu's not ready for the show rather than saying bye-bye to Ferk next season and handing Hu the job and find out then? Ned's to do list at the trade deadline ought to be unloading as many vets for as many prospects as he can get, including Lowe, Penny, Kent, Pierre (goodluck), and Ferk. Use the rest of the season to audition some of the newly acquired prospects and somemore of the homegrowns to see what you've got, then set out a comprehensive plan to fix the situation using FAs and dealing prospects. That includes using the rest of the season to see if Andruw improves when he comes back. If no, then you DFA his sorry butt.
All Ned needs to do is follow a tenable plan and stick to it. Of course that would be proactive and looking ahead. Unfortunately vision isn't one of his strong suits, but maybe we can hope this is one of the times he'll fall bassackwards in clover.
The Dodgers need a power hitting left fielder. For some reason they won't use DY, even he would be a left field upgrade. Also Kuo should take Pennys spot in the rotation. When Hendrickson is pitching better than Penny, Penny does not deserve to start. Let him go to the pen and work out his problems. Release Sweeney and call up Laroche. Put Dewitt at 2nd, LaRoche at 3rd, and Kent off of the bench, or start Kent and on his off days move Dewitt to 2nd and have Laroche at 3rd or off of the bench, or something like that. Either way it would be a team upgrade. Maza, Tiffee,and unfortunately Hu are just filler, not productive players to help the Ds win ball games, and JP is a pinch runner.
Tough game last night once again. I didn't get to watch anything past the 2nd inning, but other than the homeruns by Kent and DeWitt (great job BTW), and a double by my guy Andre (fabulous!) and the RBI by Loney (do you sing the song, I hope – I did when I heard he hit the RBI single – the song's ingrained in my head)
Boy, television theme songs – I was thinking about that last night when I watched an episode of the Sopranos, but I was too tired at the time to think of anything. However, before that, time I managed to come up with a couple more songs – this is too addictive, and I can only imagine what will happen when summer hits.
Andre is one (if not) my favorite ballplayer right now, and because of that reason I want a piano for Pierre before Andruw gets back. Horrible thinking, I know, but I know he will get screwed once again because Pierre will go running to his Mama.
Pierre's Song – STYX – "Renegade"
Oh mama, I'm in fear for my job from the left field I call home.
Dre – man has put an end to my running and I'm so far from my home.
Oh mama Joe can hear me a cryin', I'm so mad and all alone.
Dre – man is coming down with the throws and I don't have very long.
My jig is up, the news is out
Joe finally benched me
Andre, who had it made
was called over Juanpy
Never more to go and play
This'll be the end
of this outfield man
I totally lost train of thought about the game according to that post. What I meant to say is that I guess I didn't miss much other than Kent, DeWitt, Ethier and Loney. I also heard about he catcher interference call and and error by my favorite PVL – JP. I had to cheer on the gnats once again, which isn't too good around here. We need to be careful about how much we are rooting them on because before you know, if the Dodgers don't get their butts in gear, the gnats will be right behind us in the standings.
I think that this team can win and go far this year with the basically the talent we already have. It just has to be utilized properly. That means:
1) Play the best guys regardless of age
2) Put the best hitters at the top of the batting order regardless of age
3) Be consistent with that batting order so as not to screw with player's heads
I don't see why the following team, if left to develop, can't be playoff ready by September:
Everyday lineup:
Starting Rotation:
A decent backup catcher
Probably the biggest question mark above is the health of Furcal. With a healthy Furcal, this offense properly deployed has the IMMEDIATE potential to be extremely potent.
The starting pitching is good, not great. We'll need Lowe to pitch up to his abilities, Billz to be more consistent, Kuroda to continue to pitch about as well as he has done so far, and Kershaw to pitch like the phenom he is most of the time. I'm not counting on Penny.
The REAL BIGGEST QUESTION is will Ned and JoJo have enough sense to do what almost everybody on this board knows is smart. Can I hope against hope?
I love it Nelly. You're a natural.
Good one Eric. You were up late creating, eh?
Nice one also ML. I like your starting rotation without Panty. We should trade him at or before the deadline. We could probably get some good prospects for him.
We're darn lucky the DB's are not playing well either. We could very well be 8-9 out but we're still in the hunt if we can get this thing turned around soon.
I agree with martinloneykemp.
It is to bad that we couldn't pencil in Kuo as on of the pitchers for this Mets series. He has done very well against the Mets.
There's an excellent chance this team will be under .500 in two days when June dawns. That's 1/3 of the season. Dodgers have had time to identify their needs…now it's time to address them.
1) The bench is weak. DFA Sweeney, send down Hu. Promote Repko and LaRoche.
2) When Furcal is activated cut back to 11 pitchers. Most likely to go…Proctor or Wade.
3) Trade Kent to an AL team where he can chase his ring. Try DeWitt at 2nd, LaRoche at 3rd.
4) Bench or trade Pierre, play Repko (see if he can hold up.)
That's at least a start. Stay with the kids, ride out the growing pains. 2008 will be a good year, but 2009 will be much better–if we stay the course. PLEASE!!!!! No panic trades at the deadline for an aging power hitter. Again, stay with the kids. This pitching staff is good enough to get where we want to go.
OK, a little ZZ Top:
New team, Blue Crew
I don't know what I am gonna do.
J P, Jeff Kent,
Played 'em both and then the season went.
Were all frustrated gettin' mad as we can
'Cuz no one is as crazy as the JoJo man.
Sweeney, Andruw,
But its Andre who I'm gonna screw.
And Penny, Procto
When they toss I watch they're ERAs grow.
Opposing runners come as fast as they can
'Cuz no one is as crazy as the JoJo man.
Can't score, can't bat,
No power hitter 'cuz Andrew's too fat.
Black days, no gloves,
Need some help to come from up above.
Wanna go home, but from New York I was banned
'Cuz no one is as crazy as the JoJo man.
Here's another somewhat "bash the kids" story:
Well, since we're doing TV themes, we've got to have Gilligan's Island. Only we have Ned's Quagmire©.
Just sit right back, and you'll hear a tale.
A tale of a fateful team.
That started in Brooklyn, New York.
To LA they did split.
(In 58 they split).
The manager's a revered baseball man.
The GM aloof and unsure.
The veterans he's signed to this day.
Have failed, that's for sure.
The NL West was getting tough.
Much young talent at low cost.
With the wisdom of our inept GM.
The playoffs would be lost.
(The playoffs would be lost).
The teams awash in the NL West.
Direction is unclear.
With JoJo the clown, and Ned the fool.
Frank McCort, and his wife.
Old man Kent, the Jelly Roll and the kids.
Here in Ned's Quagmire.
So this is the tale of our Beloved Blue.
No pennants in a long, long while.
They wrongly play the vets each day.
Washed up and in decline.
(Way past their prime).
The GM and his manager.
Don't play their very best.
To make the vet'rans comfortable.
They play and the kids rest.
No arm, No power, and No defense.
Not a single win from Schidt.
Like the Cow from Curacao, inept as can be.
(This logic we can't see).
So we stumble thru each game with vets.
Old has beens we revile.
Playing other team's castaways.
Here in Ned's Quagmire!!!
Interesting article Peru. Obviously, there is going to be a learning curve. Better to get it started now. The sooner we start the sooner the kids mature into great players and we have a perennial winner.
Good one E!!
Married with Children:
Ned and JoJo, Ned and JoJo
Play the vets because the kids they don't know
This I tell you brother
You can't can one without the other
Ned and JoJo, Ned and JoJo
It's an marriage made in hell cuz they blow
Ask the local bloggers
You can't score runs when you've got joggers
Try, try, try to educate them
They're in collusion
Try, try, try, and you will only come
To this conclusion
Ned and JoJo, Ned and JoJo
Don't have both oars in and so they can't row
Frank he just don't bother
But you can't can one without the other
Excellent E!!
MLK – In total agreement with you on all counts – why we, the fans, are the only ones that see this is beyond comprehension.
Thanks, jhall – I am trying to catch up!! I heard the song last night on my MP3 and kept thinking about Pierre's mom.
Here's another one I did last night
Van Halen's "Jamie's Cryin" – "Frankie's Cryin' "
Joe saw the look in his eyes
N he knew better
Ned wanted the vet to play
and it was whenever
They make the vets so glad
Oh whoa, whoa, Frankie's cryin'
Oh whoa, whoa, Frankie's cryin'
Fans want to send Ned a letter
Uh, just to try to make Joe play who's better
It said "JoJo (Why don't you give DY some time)
but he knows what that'll get him.
Oh, whoa, whoa, Frankie's cryin'
Oh, whoa, whoa, Frankie's cryin'
Feel free to add verses, and or change names (I was mixing Joe, Ned and Frank and it works regardless of where they are placed in the song, depending on who you think is pulling the strings to play the PVLs)
jhall and enchanted – In a class all by yourselves (I will put eric and Kahli in that class too) – Fantastic and hilarious!!
Bitchin' Nelly. When's your show. Today or tomorrow isn't it? Good luck. Hit a home run.
He did it again, of course, of course,
He got us free agents of much remorse
That is because the boss of course is the famous Mr. Ned.
Our bubble is burst cuz he's the worst
His PVLs keeping us out of first.
And his deals are always cursed.
Its the famous Mr. Ned.
Bloggers yakkity yak a streak to pass the time of day
But Mister Ned will never speak because he has nothing to say.
Our vets all have no upside just down,
And he'll never be leading us to the crown.
No we go 'round wearing frowns
Now here's the clown…
Thanks, jhall – I am learning from the best
Program is today at 2:00 – students are at recess right now. We had end of the month assemblies this morning. I will get pictures and try to get them sent somehow – the students are really doing a fabulous job!!
This is my first crack at a song. Sung to "The Brady Bunch"
Here's a story, of a man named Neddy,
Who insisted on some very old veterans,
They had gray hair, just like his mustache,
They couldn't hit at all.
Here's a story, of a man named JoJo,
Who had some favorite old guys of his own,
They were old guys, living all together,
In Dodger Stadium.
Til the one day when ol' Neddy met with JoJo,
And they knew that it was a very old bunch,
That this group, would all go on the DL,
That's the way they all became the DL Bunch.
The DL Bunch! The DL Bunch!
That's the way they became the DL Bunch!
enchanted – OMG!!! Is anybody keeping track of how many songs have been done? What songs have been done? At some point, we can actually call some of these classics and rerun them when needed, just like MLK and Leefink and their chants (i.e. "Imagine")
recess over – gotta go – blog you later!!! 🙂
Peru heads for the deep end!!
Nelly, Peru, Jhall – Good ones all !!!
Perhaps our absurdity will get noticed!!!
Thanks enchanted! You guys make my day, every day! I figured I would just try to contribute to the insanity. 🙂
Outstanding Peru!!!! I love it. The DL bunch. LOL
Another masterpiece E. I keep thinking, you're last line could be, I'm a horse's a**.
e & jhall, well done!! MLK really opened the door.
Regarding that Fox article that Peru posted – I don't have much problem about anything that they said. It's true that it's a young team and there's going to be a painful learning experience. It's what we all wanted, after all. Rebuilding. It's not all fun. When it all comes together, great, but if it doesn't it's miserable. Just ask any fan of the LA Kings. They've never really stuck to a plan over the years. They've alternated between youth movement and veteran leadership and can never get off the ground. Now they're trying the youth angle again and have a lot of good kids. We'll see.
If management can just hang in there, TRUST THE KIDS, not start trading the core away for the quick fix that never works, we can have something really good here in a relatively short time.
What bothers me about the Fox article is what it DOESN'T say: the vets are the ones who are letting us down. Whether it's injury or poor performance, there's not a one of them that is carrying his weight. I'm looking at the roster right now. Someone name me one Dodger veteran who is performing to expectations. One. I'll wait ………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Furcal doesn't count. He's been injured too long. Not his fault, but he's letting us down regardless. Pierre is the best of the vets, and even his admirer can't say that he's performing to expectations. (The TEAM'S expectations, not ours!) Among the pitchers, Park has exceeded expectations. Beimel is not too bad. That's about it.
It would be nice for some of these butt-kissing sportswriters mention the veteran swandiving rather than focus on the kids shortcomings. The kids are the only ones doing anything. The tale of two lineups:
I'll wait for the kids. My opinion.
Hey Eric. I agree. Got to pick a direction and stick with it. None of this waivering back and forth. There are no quick fixes. Ned should have already learned that. He's not very quick on the uptake however.
peru lol!!- fantastic – welcome to the club of insanity with a purpose 🙂
eric – very well said
I agree Dodger Eric, the only thing I don't like is how the kids are never professionals, while the vets are always the epitome of perfection. We saw how Gonzo was a real professional complaining all the time. I think they need to give credit to a guy like Ethier who has been patient when he has been in and out of the lineup after winning the starting job.
Other than that issue, I totally agree we should stay the course and have a plan, even if it means a few tough years. We have had 20 tough years, what's a few more?
enchanted, a great Mr. Ned!!!
We all bash Ned in here, but in reality, his mistakes keep going away to the DL. He and Joe are forced to play the kids! I had no problem with the Fox article, either. So……..
"Before the Dodgers game today, Joe Torre was asked by the bloggers to state the most important thing he wished to accomplish tonight.
'Um…play all the vets?'
No, Joe.
'Make sure Pierre bats first?'
No, again.
'How about trying to win a game?' irate blogger jhall interjected, with an expletive thrown in for good measure…"
LOL!! Yep, UN-F-ING-ACCEPTABLE!!!™
Isn't that a fact, peru!!! Don't get me started on Andre!!! The various announcers have mentioned how Andre has become one of the better hitters as of late, but it's always mentioned with how much Andruw is missed. Once again – they obviously aren't listening to the fans, or for that matter, have watched any game Andruw has played.
I have done a lot of research on Andre (among others), and he won't settle to sit on the bench (and obviously he is not crying to his mom or anybody else). It will just push him that much harder to prove (through his work ethic) to Joe/Ned/whoever that he belongs out there. I guess only time will tell (in 4-6 weeks).
Hahahaha!!! Great stuff!
And in the background, Enchanted and the Sunsets are singing Imagine. LOL.
Lunch time 🙂
By the way, we've hit the mythical 2 month/8 week mark that Torre was talking about earlier. I noticed in that article that "a little more than a week ago, he said he was more than "three-quarters of the way home." "
Not exactly a quick study, is he?
Perumike I saw the article that and I am sure some of it is true, but why no mention of Andruw Jones, Brad Penny, Juan Pierre stinking up the place. Maybe Andre did answer wrong, but it is bush league to bring that story out. F… Larry Bowa and his attitude, he is fiery, but this is a conversation that should have been kept quiet. What stories do you have about Andruw and the conversations that you had with him absolutley looking like a 10 year little leaguer facing live pitching for the 1st time…
Bowa…Andruw what is the most important thing about today…
Andruw…the pregame buffet…I am really hungry…
Bowa…no lets trick the kids into saying something stupid!
The kids are that, kids and it is there job to teach them the importance of playing the game for the right reason…Do not ridicule them in public….Sweeney, your .098 batting average is not exactly inspiring to the team winning a game. I watch the games and the kids are playing with passion and competing…the same cannot be said for all the vets…
Maybe Joe you should have told Mr McCourt the following…
Joe…Frank what is the most important thing about ST?
Frank…Going to China and selling Dodger baseball to a billion Chinese!
Joe…No Frank it is developing a winning team and learning my players…
Bad performance starts at the top…Joe and Ned look in the mirror! You may not like what you see!!!
Go kids…Laroche, Dewitt, DY, Ethier, Kemp, Martin, Kershaw, Billz, Wade, Kuo….
Dump Kent, Sweeney, Nomar, Pierre, Schmidt (write it off it is a foreclosed home worth .20 cents on the dollar. I would rather lose with the kids and know the future is right around the corner, than watch overpaid, injured, Freaking vets whine and cry mommy my little brother is not playing fair…Shut the Freak up and hit over .240 and throw strikes and get people out!!!!
A very frustrated Dodger Fan for 44 years!!!!!
Amen Dodgerboy. Well said. I agree wholeheartedly.
I'm so sick of the dodgers. I wish i had the balls to break up with them.
You're on it, dodgerboy! If the writer of that article had any journalistic ethics, he would have asked, "Ethier said that, huh? Guess he was busy biting his tongue from getting benched for a week even though you told him that he's earned the job coming out of spring training and never, ever said a bad word or showed a bad attitude so he was probably nervous about saying the right thing because no matter what he said wasn't going to matter."
Or something like that………….
An article in the Sporting News on the impending trade season. At least Ned is saying the right thing here:
"Our approach on a deadline trade is the same," Colletti said. "If there's something out there that will make us strikingly better, we'll do it. But we can't strip one-quarter or one-third or one-half of our players that play every day. Our young players are now the team."
Full article:http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080530&content_id=2798240&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
jungar, what a novel thought, but as Neil Sedaka said, "breakin' up is hard to do…" By the way, where have you been lately????


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If seemingly imminent plans by Apple to buy a small online music specialist from California go ahead, it could signal the end of music downloading as we know it.
The apparently solid rumours that Jobs and co. are set to snap up Lala, a cloud-storage music website, suggests that Apple is either looking to add streaming music to iTunes or build something even more innovative.
No offline tracks
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The B.C. government took advantage of the Times of India Film Awards at BC Place on Saturday night – the first hosting outside India – to defend the ceremony's multi-million-dollar cost to B.C. voters and promote B.C. to the 400 million viewers expected to tune in from South Asia and around the globe.
B.C. Premier Christy Clark kicked off the event by reiterating how TOIFA could strengthen trade and cultural ties between the province and the subcontinent.
"Let's use this wonderful celebration of Indian film to continue to build more bridges between us. More trade opportunities, more tourism and definitely more of your movies right here in beautiful British Columbia," she told the crowd of more than 38,000.
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The B.C. government spent $11 million promoting and staging the spectacle, which included an opening photo montage depicting humbly dressed Indian families and transitioned into a panoramic shot of the Vancouver skyline on the BC Place jumbo screens.
Set to sentimental Hindi music, scenes of West coast road hockey, graduations and weddings followed short video clips of suburban families, young professionals and a turbaned man driving a John Deere tractor. A second video of a couple's journey from rural India to the Lower Mainland brought out the personal side of the India-Canada connection.
"This event is just part of what's going to inject millions into our economy," Clark said in January, when she announced Vancouver would host TOIFA.
Critics responded that the spectacle – which will not air in India for several weeks and in Canada in June – was a waste of taxpayer dollars and a calculated ploy to woo ethnic voters.
"They invented the whole new Bollywood awards show trademarked and sponsored solely by the B.C. government so they could hold the event in April," said NDP culture critic Spenser Chandra Herbert in a news release.
The criticism was especially stinging after the B.C. government's leaked "multicultural outreach" memo — outed last month — which raised the curtain on a strategy to garner ethnic votes in the Lower Mainland with "quick wins," like apologizing for historical injustices, using taxpayer funds.
B.C. Finance Minister Mike de Jong stepped to the microphone partway through the show and joked self-deprecatingly about a possible future career in acting, given his government's precarious pre-election position: "Well, you never know when you might be looking for work."
Despite a lacklustre showing at TOIFA's inaugural event Thursday night – a Bollywood music celebration at Pacific Coliseum attended by just 4,800 fans – the nearly 40,000 spectators at BC Place on Saturday exceeded expectations. They paid between $60 and $2,100 for the privilege, with tickets still available just hours before the show, according to Ticketmaster.
Hundreds of eager fans defied the rain to catch a glimpse of their favourite South Asian stars, who began to strut the red carpet shortly after 6 p.m.
Sangram Chaban and Abhonardan Mannarkor — both 29-year-old MBA students at the University of Canada West who arrived in Vancouver from Mumbai more than a year ago — waited on tiptoes for the arrival of megastars like Shahrukh Khan, performing the night's opening act.
"I can't wait to see this man. He's like a god in India. I feel like I've known him all my life," said Chaban, who has attended the TOIFAs once before, in Pune, India.
"This is the biggest event there is in India," Mannarkor chimed in, arguing the awards ceremony — Bollywood's answer to the Academy Awards — is bigger than the Oscars, given India's 1.3 billion people.
"People in India aren't too familiar with British Columbia," Chaban said. "This will be a big attraction. They know Toronto, Ontario, but B.C. is not as famous.
"Maybe it will be good for the economy and people will immigrate here," he said, adding that he hopes to stay in Vancouver after graduation.
Shawls and turbans speckled the crowd of several hundred gathered under a bouquet of umbrellas outside BC Place, where a broad red carpet bristled with cameras before the event's 9 p.m. start.
Monica Grewal, sporting a maroon scarf and a spangled sari embroidered in gold-coloured thread, waited near Expo Boulevard and Smithe Street for the arrival of stars like Priyanka Chopra and Anushka Sharma.
"I've seen their movies since childhood. I'm here for them," said the 35-year-old Surrey resident, who opted not to join
Despite its characterization as the Oscars of India, the ceremony was perhaps more akin to the People's Choice Awards, with colourfully dressed fans dancing in the aisles of the stadium, as opposed to tuxedoed industry insiders dining in a glitzy hotel auditorium.
Hosted mainly in Hindi by Bollywood heartthrobs Ranbir Kapoor and Anuskha Sharma, the spectacle kicked off with a classic Bollywood dance number by local performers in bejewelled saris and sherwanis.
The awards ceremony ran past midnight, with a cavalcade of celebrities from the Hindi film industry taking the stage to receive trophies and perform thumping bhangra routines in costumes that ranged from multi-coloured tunics to scanty, burlesque-like threads.
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Ever since I developed a personality and stopped living for approval, I manage to piss a lot of people off. I also have made some of the most loyal friends I've ever had.
In a way, that's a bad thing. Every time I get an angry message from someone, my heart sinks into my stomach and I feel a little sick. My life used to literally revolve around what people thought of me. Now that's not the case at all.
And mostly that's a really good thing. I haven't become a wild thing, doing whatever feels good or rebelling against the world. But if I would like to do something, like stand up for myself and my choices, I'm able to do so with relative ease.
This year has been extraordinary. For growth, discovery, and strength. A nonstop adventure. I've seriously not taken time to breathe until this week. From a new marriage, to boot camp and relocation to Florida. A realization of mistakes, a surge of confidence, a summer of too much love and a lot of pain. Graduation left me broken, missing some of the best people I'd ever known. A girl who challenged everything I believed and rekindled my love for music. A horrible illness ending In chemo treatments that left me drained. That's been my year.
Blogging is a funny thing. In order to think, I need to unload my brain completely. This is my place of relief. Perhaps to you readers, it sounds like I'm a bit more than totally obsessed with myself. But actually, this is my only venting ground. When I've logged out of here, I become the chill voice of reason that Holmes would admire. I guess everyone needs an out, and this is mine.
Next year shows a whole world of promise right now. Travel, family time, a place of my own, the best job in the nation, and a hundred new genres of music to listen to, a million new books to read and an a-list of movies to see. A new friendship that gives me hope, and of course my good old trustworthy trio of friends.
This year is almost ready to blink out. I don't regret a thing. I'm comfortable with the skin I'm in. I've learned to respect myself and my opinion. Next time I have reservations, I won't just jump into anything. Life is too good to spend missing the past.


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Ten years ago, in the blazing Riverside sun, I arrived for a photo shoot. In a matter of minutes, I struck a pose and proudly, "vogued." Not quite, but I did shine my brightest smile.
On the faithful day, I took my passport photo. Upon receiving my new photo, an eyebrow was raised in terror. "Oy, I look like Butthead from Beavis and Butthead fame," said I. Obtaining a new passport was one of the highlights of 2004: a suburban odyssey.
At the time, I was traveling to Spain for the Christmas holiday. When I touched down on Madrid, the excitement filled the drab customs hall. With one brave swoop, I had my first passport stamp (on the new passport).
My passport became my constant companion on visits to the Prado Museum and Barcelona's lively Las Ramblas (Street). When I returned to the States, I wondered, "will I have other stamps gracing the pages of my beloved passport?"
Time would answer my question with great vigor. Soon, my feet touchdown on Australia. I marveled at the grandeur of the Sydney Opera house, sky blue seawater and marvelous cliffs, which epitomized Aussie living.
Then I ate plenty of pizza in Rome, with the backdrop of ancient history and vespas. It made me feel just a little closer to the artistic eye of Federico Fellini. Excitedly, I made the impossible happen.
"Ladies and gentleman, welcome to Tokyo Narita," said the flight attendant upon arrival in Japan. It was a destination, I had always dreamed of visiting, but never thought I would actually make it to.
I fell madly love with Japanese quirk. Vending machines, Pachinko halls, Harajuku's street fashion and neon lights, it delighted me. I longed for another trip to Tokyo and returned, two years later.
The Tokyo metro, a fashionable tweed coat, admiring kitschy art, it was a dream come true, x 2. However, my adoration for travel didn't end in Japan. Paris eventually beckoned.
Coffee sipped from a porcelain cup, coupled with a dizzying array of experimental and enjoying live jazz at an underground bar, made Paris more inspirational than sitting through a Francois Truffaut and Jean Luc Godard film marathon.
As my Air France flew out of Paris, I shed a tear. "Oh, I think I am sick," said I. That's right, I didn't need WebMD to diagnose this condition. While sitting through the same Family Ties episode on the flight for hours, a diagnosis was reached. "Oy, I have the travel bug," said I.
It's that condition, which is medically untreatable. However, more stamps on the passport would help elevate any wanderlust symptoms. I trekked on. After listening to the Evita soundtrack, one too many times, I was inspired to head south of the equator.
Buenos Aires was elegant, even in the midst of deep humidity. I ate steak and more steak and even more (you guessed it) steak. I also found romance with a flan with dulce de leche, which melted from the afternoon sun. "Oy, I must eat vegetables, when I get home," proclaimed I.
On my return to the States, I didn't exactly become a vegetarian. I did marvel at my collection of stamps. One stamp was still elusive. On an icy, but sunny Tuesday in an island, which was also known as a kingdom. I ran around in a navy pea coat and proclaimed, "hello London."
I had a most magnificent time in old London. It was a place, which dazzled me as a teenager. As an adult, it still captivated my imagination.
While wondering around one of the capital's many spaces of green, I took a deep breath. "This has been amazing, all this travel. The ducks on the pond are charming. Look at those clouds above. Oh, that beer from the pub last night is my making my head chime like Big Ben. I am in London and feel like a real world traveler," said I.
After a quick trip to Amsterdam from London, I plotted my next trip. However, as time went on, the only jet setting my passport saw was moving from one New York apartment to the next. The traveling stopped as adulthood responsibilities took over.
During the Thanksgiving holiday, the passport and I finally took a voyage together. Did you take that fabulous trip to Rio, you ask?" Why, no, the next exotic destination was better known, as "Casa de Daddy," (dad's house) in Riverside, CA. I didn't receive a precious passport stamp for flying cross-country, but it was a treat to finally use it on plane travel.
After stuffing my face with my dad's famous turkey and stuffing, I was heading back home to New York. Like most voyages to Riverside, I had a lay over. As I rushed through Phoenix airport, I felt like a jet setter again. The plane was boarding. I was given the news, which most airline travelers dread.
"Folks, you have to check in your carry on, we're out of overhead space on this plane," said the (not at all) merry flight attendant. "Oy, what's the point of having a carry-on? Asked I.
The plane took off into the darkness of Arizona's rustic desert. "With the all this modern technology, how does this plane not have television sets behind the seats?" asked I with a strategic eye roll.
I checked my pocket, "oh no, my passport," said I. " Oh that's right, I stuffed it in my carry on luggage, I replied with ease. "Shit, I had to check it in. Dear travel Gods, please save my precious little passport. I promise to go to church. Actually, I promise not to say fuck so much on Sundays," said I.
The flight commenced and we finally landed in Jersey. I rushed to baggage claim. I waited with a bit of anxiety kicking in. The colorful array of suitcases made their way through the conveyor belt.
Hello, hint of olive green, that's my suitcase, I declared. I grabbed it and opened up the top zipper. Shining navy blue and bright was my passport. I skimmed through the pages. "Oh stamps, you are more colorful than any of those silly suitcases in the conveyor belt. With great relief, I made my way back to the city.
Whoever says New York doesn't sleep, hasn't stepped out of a train at a 6 AM on Sunday. Walking through a sleepy Manhattan to grab a coffee, my own backyard seemed more exotic, even after being away for only four days. "Hey I really like passport stamps and writing about my travels," said I, while reminiscing on my good ol' days of travel.
When I returned to my apartment. I put my passport away. Soon it will retire, since I have to renew my passport. I'll miss our many journeys together. Optimistically, I head to McNally Jackson's (bookstore) travel section.
It's the closest I get to the international travel. As I opened up books on countries, which I aspire to walk in, I proclaim, "don't worry new passport, you will be filled with precious and very colorful new stamps." I just need to strike a pose and vogue, for the next passport photo. Excuse me, while I practice my best cheesy smile.


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"Is it not cruel to let our city die by degrees, stripped of all her proud monuments, until there will be nothing left of all her history and beauty to inspire our children? . . . this is the time to take a stand, to reverse the tide, so that we won't all end up in a uniform world of steel and glass boxes." - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
New York Tours By Gary: Loew's Victoria on West 125th Street. A treasure w...
New York Tours By Gary: Loew's Victoria on West 125th Street. A treasure w...: 125th street was lined with theaters. Most of these houses where built for live entertainment. This is the Loews Victoria, built for va...
Loew's Victoria on West 125th Street. A treasure waiting for renewal.
125th street was lined with theaters. Most of these houses where built for live entertainment. This is the Loews Victoria, built for vaudeville and moving pictures. This theater opened in 1917 and it was designed by Thomas Lamb.
West 125th was not only the major commercial strip of the area it was also the border between white and black Harlem. The theaters along 125th catered to a white audience. In the early 20th century one never saw a person of color going into the Alhambra or the Harlem Opera House. 125th street was euphemistically referred to as "The Great White Way", "white" being the operative word. After some time, African Americans were admitted to the balconies. Very Jim Crow southern (not to mention reprehensible and out of step with the very nature of New York) in practice.
Eventually the neighborhood changed. The early 20th century saw some massive construction projects. The original 1904 subway line was being built and that sparked development were there had been not much before. A large number of speculatively built brownstones and apartment buildings went up all over the Upper West Side and Harlem. In addition to the subway, the late great Pennsylvania Station was under way. The loss of a middle class African American neighborhood that had been displaced by the construction of the old Pennsylvania Station and the blocks close to the subway lines that would open along Lenox Avenue being extensively developed helped turn the tides and shifted the population. Landlords could not fill the apartments or sell off the brownstones. A forward thinking African American real estate broker convinced the landlords of these big beautiful buildings, buildings that they could not fill as Harlem became over-built to a degree, to rent to African Americans. The landlords needed tenants, the displaced and newly arrived African Americans needed to be tenants.
This is the house left wall. These images were probably taken in the early 1990's. The theater was a single screen for most of it's life. In 1972 the house underwent a renovation and began to show first run films. In December of 1972 "Across 110th Street' starring Anthony Quinn and Yaphet Kotto opened at the Victoria. Other similar pictures followed. In 1977 the Death of Loews Victoria was reported in The Amsterdam News. Loews could no longer operate the Victoria profitably and put it up for sale. After a multi-million dollar plan to restore the Victoria fell apart in 1988, it was not until 1992 that the Victoria was used again.
Retired New York City police detective, and owner of the landmarked James Bailey house on Saint Nicholas Place, Warren Blake took over and after another "face lift" reopened the Victoria as The Harlem 5. Mr. Blake, sensitive to the historical and irreplaceable aspects of this theater, had partitions put in to create 5 auditoriums that would leave no scars and could be easily removed.
Detail of the house right mural. The white sections are areas where there is water damage.
The house right boxes. The Victoria was built with, in addition to vaudeville, motion pictures in mind so the boxes were designed to not interfere with the image on the screen. When wide screen pictures became the norm, the stage was wide enough to accommodate a wider screen. The situation was the same at Loew's 83rd, the boxes remained until the theater was turned into a "quad" ; then they were in the way and had to go.
The projection booth. Unlike the Hamilton, the booth in the Victoria was part of the original plan and does not stick out like sore thumb/projection booth. The Victoria was built 4 years later and during that time, people accepted motion pictures as an inevitability.
This is the dome over the auditorium of the Loew's Victoria. It is missing it's chandelier but it could have been removed much before this picture was taken. In 1972, a benefit performance was held at he newly refurbished Victoria for the Dance Theater of Harlem. In a New York Times article about this star studded celeb-filled, sold out event called "They Came To Harlem in Ermine And Pearls And Jeans" there is a reference to the chandelier lowered slightly to give the theater a more intimate feeling. The Victoria remained in the hands of Loew's until 1977.
This is a very recent photo of the inner lobby (the same space as the picture below. The marble floor is being preserved with a covering of carpet. Warren Blake was the man who did the last renovation on this space and he was sensitive to historic preservation. In the ceiling, on the left and right sides of the center dome, there are decorative panels, probably stain glass panels covering the recessed lighting fixtures that appear ever so faintly in the previous picture but are missing here. I am hoping that Mr. Blake removed them, along with the auditorium chandelier and put them somewhere safe. I vividly remember round stain glass panels used extensively in Thomas Lamb's Loew's 83rd, particularly under the balcony overhang in the orchestra section, casting a subtle amber glow during the Movie.
In the picture is New York State Assembly Member Keith Wright. There has been much talk over the past few years about what to do with the Victoria. There was an attempt to include the Victoria in the renovation of the Apollo. There have been rumblings of a high rise hotel going up on the site that would include, depending on which version one hears and believes, different things. In one scheme, the entire auditorium would be saved and the space turned over to one of a cornucopia of non-profit arts group in return for tax breaks and zoning rules waved. In another plan, part of the theater would be saved and used as part of the lobby of the new hotel (this would also include saving the facade). The last and worst idea is just to save the facade and incorporate it into the new structure.
The outer lobby with it's chandelier still there but not working. Harlem has seen a great deal of redevelopment over the past few years. However nice it is to have a Marshall's, Staples, an H & M and an Old Navy very close by, one must evaluate the cost. The price Harlem has paid is the loss of some historically important buildings, a loss to not only theater history but African American history as well. Always remember that "we will not be judged by what we have built, but by what we have destroyed".
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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's hotel operating corporation will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Tampa-based U.S. Bankruptcy Court's Middle District of Florida, according to Colony President and General Manager Katie Moulton.
In a press release issued late Monday, Moulton said the hotel corporation, Colony Beach & Tennis Club Ltd., would reorganize its limited partnership in bankruptcy court "to protect the long-term viability of the resort."
The resort, the press release states, is a condominium-hotel operated by a limited partnership and is dependent on the cooperation and funding of certain expenses of the condominium buildings and common areas by its condominium association.
Moulton blames the association's board of directors for "crippling operations of the resort" by not paying and funding certain expenses in an attempt to force the general partner to surrender the resort to the association.
In a released statement, Colony Chairman and owner Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber, who is also the general partner of the resort, explained his reasoning for the bankruptcy filing.
"This was an extremely difficult and challenging decision to make; however, with the compelling counsel from our experts we feel this step is essential in allowing The Colony to recover from the financial distress the association has forced upon the resort," Klauber said.
The news comes two weeks after The Colony, in its 40th year in business, closed the doors to its hotel operations until further notice.
The shuttering of the hotel was made two months after a federal bankruptcy judge ruled the association's board does not have to assess unit owners $14.1 million in resort repair costs. Moulton said the Colony is appealing the judge's rulings.
Foreclosure proceedings are also ongoing in Sarasota County against Klauber and seven of his resort corporations, alleging they have defaulted on three loans whose outstanding amounts total $8.02 million.
On Friday, Oct. 2, Klauber withdrew his appeal of the foreclosure proceedings.
For the complete story, including how Klauber's decision to file for bankruptcy affects the foreclosure proceedings, pick up a copy of the Thursday, Oct. 8 Longboat Observer.
Contact Kurt Schultheis at [email protected].
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's hotel operating corporation will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Tampa-based U.S. Bankruptcy Court's Middle District of Florida, according to Colony President and General Manager Katie Moulton.


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On Tuesday 26 November, The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge will jointly be in attendance for the "United for Wildlife" meeting at the Zoological Society of London.
Prince William by way of his charity has organised an exceptional partnership with seven of the top name groups in conversation along with the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry.
The partnership brings together Conservation International, Fauna & Flora International, International Union for Conservation of Nature, The Nature Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Society, WWF-UK, the Zoological Society of London and the Royal Foundation. This is an unparalleled group that will aim to fight banned wildlife trafficking.
In September at the Tusk Conservation Awards, William as president of the organisation announced the partnership and its name "United for Wildlife." He did not waste a moment to get the word out, also recording two public service announcements a few days after the Awards. The PSA's for the charity WildAid were to target illegal wildlife goods. One of the announcements William recorded with footballing friend, David Beckham and the other with retired basketball player, Yao Ming.
"The threats to our natural heritage are extensive, but I believe that this collaboration of the best minds in conservation will provide the impetus for a renewed commitment and action to protect endangered species and habitats for future generations," William comment on the United for Wildlife website.
This past May, father and son joined together for a conference at St. James's Palace to discuss the illegal wildlife trade. More....


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Found on the company dishwasher by Pete M….
The text at the bottom reads: "If you would like a lesson in telling the difference between the machine being on or not, please see reception." ) Now that's a Power Point presentation I'd love to see.
related: The needy little dishwasher


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I have a Post servlet which will inform user that the information is captured.
After the form is submitted, my browser is all blank. It is supposed to give me a message.
The data was captured in my database though.
PrintWriter out = response.getWriter(); ps.executeUpdate(); out.println("Successful registration. Member account has been created");
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I thought I have put in the printwriter stuff and it should be working fine.
Then, I went on to add on these lines to see if it works but it didn't (
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Cameron, during his bedtime prayers:
"....and Jesus, please let Ethan's leg get better. Help it get healed. I don't know how that works, but please let it be all fixed and better really soon. Yes.....help him get his cast off soon--so that I can tackle him in the yard again when we're playing football."
{Not. Good.}
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Noooooooo! No no no no no no no. NO.
Cameron, during his bedtime prayers:
6 comments:
- Unknown said...
HAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! oh sorry, that probably isn't a funny thing huh? sorry, I just cracked up!
- September 22, 2010 at 10:51 PM
- Jenny said...
Too CUTE!!! Boys!
- September 23, 2010 at 6:00 AM
- Nancy said...
That's funny! Well, sort of. :) Leave it to boys to be right back at it....
- September 23, 2010 at 6:57 AM
- Lisa said...
Bless his sweeet heart!
- September 23, 2010 at 7:53 AM
- Kara said...
sounds like something I might here around here!
How is E doing? We are still praying for him! My boys are waiting for someone here to break his leg!?!?! Seriously :)
Wish we could get away from all the madness, soon right?
- September 23, 2010 at 9:20 AM
- Leanne said...
I'm with Aim....
I'm sorry!! SORRY!! I really didn't MEAN to laugh.....
*chuckle chuckle*
- September 23, 2010 at 10:23 PM


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One of my favorite things about summer is all the bouquets of cut flowers I bring into the house to enjoy! Here's a peak at a few I've enjoyed the last couple of week, and a few shots the flowers.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
One of my favorite things about summer is all the bouquets of cut flowers I bring into the house to enjoy! Here's a peak at a few I've enjoyed the last couple of week, and a few shots the flowers.
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Barn Addition
No, not another animal addition....instead a DOOR INSTALLATION PROJECT. When we bought the house we noticed that this barn didn't have an entry door...so is was one of the projects we added to our priority list to accomplish this Spring/Summer. Here is a picture of the before....
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Labels: Remodel Project
Monday, July 25, 2011
Swine Show 2011
Lance took two pigs this just (the same as last year). He enjoys taking care of them...I really could skip the whole pig thing, but they are an easy 4-H project for the kids. Before the fair started Lance made a poster to put above his pen to thank the buyers of his 2010 pigs!
It was a hot fair, but that didn't stop us from making some great memories! Caleb will join the 4-H mix next year (he is by far the animal LOVER in our family). They are both making a LONG list of animals and projects they'd like to do next year.......I better start preparing now!
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Labels: 4-H fair
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Woodworking Project 2011
Our 2011 4-H fair has come to a close, and we had such a fun and memorable time. Lance took two projects this year woodworking and swine. The woodworking judging is just not my favorite...really the waiting is what seems the most challenging with 3 other little people to keep busy.
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Labels: 4-H fair
Monday, July 18, 2011
Hauling Hogs....
Last Friday morning was check-in time for our hogs at the fair. The weather was absolutely gorgeous the Thursday night before hand and we decided to load up the pigs then and have them ready to haul in the morning. If you've ever loaded pigs before you understand that it can be quite an event. If you have never loaded pigs....well lucky you!
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Labels: 4-H fair
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Motocross Mania...
Last year at the country fair we watched all the dirt bikes and 4-wheelers whizzing by course which much excitement. It wasn't three weeks later that I had 3 dirt bikes sitting in our garage...kinda funny how that happens. So this year my boys were all "amped up" about riding in the event themselves. But anyone who is anyone knows you can't your bikes or 4-wheelers to the country fair unless they are all shined up. (Well at least that's what my hubby says.)
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Labels: 4-H fair
Thursday, July 14, 2011
It's County Fair Time Again!
We officially begin hauling in our pigs to the fair tomorrow morning! I'm very excited that my hubby has taken the whole fair off work this year!! (Selfishly this makes my life so much easier this week, but really I'm most excited for us just to get to hang out together....YIPEE!!) This past week we have been getting things in order to take our animals and we had woodworking judged on Tuesday. Then there was the poster "Thank You" to hang above our pen, and the last minute purchase of a new belt and show shirt. I have spent the past 24 hours preparing little snack bags to take along with us throughout the week. I'm hoping it not only helps to ease the damage done to our pocketbook , but also helps to ease grouchy, whining children (mine are always perfectly pleasant of course) who never seem to have enough food to eat! I have cleaned my house and tried to finish up the laundry, although somehow more always seems to appear. I
thought know my house will be a total pit by the end of fair but at least is will start off looking all nice and tidy. Prayer for a safe week, and lots of fun as we share in the great fun of 4-H would be much appreciated! Also the boys are in a little open mini motocross event on Friday night...so extra prayers then, please and thank you! I'll be sure to share all our fun with you next week sometime after the storm has calmed once again.
I have also spent my week planning for the new school year (I got a new planner and organizing our year is a highlight of mine.....NERD....I know, but I LOVE it. I think we are starting August 2nd, and doing a Tues., Wed., Thursday schedule for the first month. With Friday's being field trip days. I wanted to ease into our year like we have the past several years. I really want to start off year in fun fashion and I am hoping field trip Friday is just the trick. Any suggestions of fun field trips you have been on would be great! So far I am thinking a pottery studio for painting fun and Science Central for science fun! We already did the zoo a few weeks ago before our membership expired. I'm considering the place in Shipshewana that talks about Amish living (can't remember the name of it).
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Labels: Everyday Living
Friday, July 8, 2011
A few more farm additions....
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Labels: Farm Friends
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Summer Fun Part 4
Here are a few more things that have been keeping us very busy this summer.......
NEXT: We head to the zoo last week so squeeze one more trip in before our membership expired July 1st.....ohhhh what fun we had!
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Average age of a Tesla Model S owner?
Average age of a Tesla Model S owner?
My average age is 65 :) but enjoying my second childhood.
I heard of a 20-something on here! I am 36
I'm 56... But I feel like 36!
just about the perfect time for a midlife crisis :-)
42...42!!! I can't be 42? Where's my CAR!
Ill be 28 by the time I get mine. Birthday is in December
53. Time for a mid-life crisis...
Hoping for a birthday present for # 42. December.
52. Already had my MLC, and she likes the car as well.
Now kids, maybe I should get your car. I'll be 72 in December and am p7214! I got cause to "hurry up" my car. I want it so bad... saw a Sig coming down Santa Cruz Ave in Menlo Park and I wanted to flip a "U'y" and follow it! Obsessed...yup.
53 "currently" 54 when delivery "hopefully" occurs
33. :)
36 here ! ;-)
I'll be 52; delivery estimate is March.
My 12yo daughter said her friend's dad had a midlife crisis and got divorced then asked if I would have one. I said Yeah...At 42 I got a Tattoo and ordered a Tesla!!
49, That's 7 in cattledog years. Ruf said.
Hoping for a birthday present for # 42. December.
35, but was 32 when I made the reservation...
I feel very average here! I am 42 - still no serious MLC, but depending on how fast the European deliveries take off, the Model S may come in handy.
35. Hope to have many more future Tesla models down the road
Will be 55 on the 29th
#6927. 48
I'll be 72 when I get my Model S.
I am 57.
Average age going up!
I am 33, but probably 34 by time it arrives...
44 but will be 45 by the time I take delivery p7498 :(
Thank you, DickB; I am #2 at 59. Delivery of SSL#40 scheduled for 8/28!
54 - had my MLC at 40 when I got my Mercedes. More excited about this car
Ok, you will be 72 when you get your S way before I get mine (P7214). I already have S envy. Are you in the Bay area? You can show your S off to me.I won't mind. I am hoping somehow that my car shows up for my birthday in December.
47 when I get mine (P5653)
I'd better get mine before I'm 73. I'm 71 now.
39 by the time I get mine.
I think the Tesla Club site may have done a poll already. I can't locate it right now. Nonetheless, I'll be 67 by Dec. when I hope to get p3807.
P6997 I am 44
I'm 70 years young....and hoping for delivery by my next birthday (P9001).
Canada P157....I shall be 64 next January 21st.
I live in Massachusetts, about 20 miles north of Boston. Will be 72 this August the 25 and the Model S to be delivered 11/2012.
I turned 59 yesterday.