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- Friday Pin – Candy Apple Pie
- Rain and Rainbows
- Music Wall Video!
- Apple Cider in an Apple Cup – of Course!
- Chickens: Then and Now
- Orchard Photo Shoot – Michelle Cross Photography
- 2011 Savor and Sample – TODAY – at Thunder Valley ...
- Hwy 51 – Under Construction
- Hazen – A New Variety to the Orchard
- Why are Apples Sweet?
- A Raspberry Update
- Friday Pin – brussel sprouts, bacon and apples…
- Special Signs
- Mac 'n' Tosh – our Emu Pals
- Bring your 'Play Group' to the Orchard
- Check Out the New Jugs!
- Madison Quilt Expo - 2011
- First Day of School
- Orchard Photo Shoot – Funky Monkey
- Friday Pin – Apple Sandwich Treat
- Raspberry Season
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Informative Blog Posts
Sauce-Sational: An Experiment in Applesacue
- Akane
- Arlet (Swiss Gourmet)
- Baker's Mix - August
- Baker's Mix - October
- Bella
- Bonnie's Best
- Braeburn
- Cameo
- Chenango Strawberry
- Cortland
- Cox Orange Pippin
- Crimson Crisp
- Crimson Gold
- Dandee Red
- Duchess
- Empire
- Fireside
- Frostbite
- Fuji
- Gala
- Ginger Gold
- Golden Delicious
- Golden Supreme
- Granny Smith
- Haralson
- Hazen
- Honey Gold
- Honeycrisp
- Idared
- Jonagold
- Jonamac
- Jonathan
- Jumbo
- Keepsake
- MacIntosh
- Macoun
- Melrose
- Northern Spy
- NW Greening
- Overall Summary
- Paulared
- Red Gravenstein
- Regent
- Sansa
- Scarlet
- Shizuka
- Silken
- Smokehouse
- Smoothee
- Sno (Famuese)
- Snow Sweet
- Spartan
- Sweet 16
- Tolman Sweet
- Valstar
- Wealthy
- William's Pride
- Wolf River
- Zestar!
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Friday Pin – Candy Apple Pie
Source: tastykitchen.com via Kim on Pinterest
This candy apple pie looks so mouth watering delicious I just had to share it with you!
Rain and Rainbows
The crazy rainy/windy weather we had today reminded me that I had snapped these rainbow pictures the other night from the shop… just thought I'd share them with you…
Music Wall Video!
One of the newest additions to the orchard fun is the Music Wall thanks to Diane's ingenuity. Here's a great video one of our customers made of her kids enjoying the fun!
Apple Cider in an Apple Cup – of Course!
I saw this pin on pinterest while I was glancing through my feed the other day. Since I had a little bit of down time when I took an over-tired, cold stricken, melt-down mode Cedi in the house a little before closing, I decided I would try making some special apple mugs for dinner that night. I chose some large Cortland's because they aren't suppose to brown when cutting them…if you look at the picture this doesn't seem to be the case.
I sliced just the top off the apple and then I used a melon-baller to hollow out the inside of the apple. Just for fun, I sprinkled a little cinnamon into the apple before filling our 'cups' with our very own unpastuerized cider. Even Jared thought this was sort of fun! I have to say I'm super amazed that we didn't have any spills. The bottoms of the apples just aren't quite as flat as real cups…
PS> I never actually clicked on the pinterest link to see how these are actually supposed to be made…maybe they have some tricks to getting them to look 'prettier'…
Chickens: Then and Now
Remember those baby chicks you visited during Apple Blossom Days this year in May? Well, they're grown up now and are starting to lay eggs. We're trying to train them to lay in the mornings in their coop but if you are at the orchard and you hear a lot of 'bawck-ing' check around for an egg…you just may find one nearby…
Orchard Photo Shoot – Michelle Cross Photography
The orchard truly is a beautiful place to have family photo's taken. I'm beyond happy that so many fabulous photographers are using it to take some pictures that families will enjoy for a lifetime. The next featured photographer that uses our orchard is Michelle Cross Photography. The first time I officially met Michelle was just a few weeks after I had Persimoni. She came with the Walsh family to Apple Blossom Days to take these fabulous family photo's sans any blossoms (of course, we all know that the apple blossoms were late this year…) I had however heard about her many times before as she is the daughter of a fantastic Poynette Teacher that often frequents the orchard. Michelle lived up to her reputation. She is just a sweetheart and I a person can just feel her joy, passion and ambition for photography when you're near her. I love how Michelle used so many of the great photo ops in the orchard to capture some truly beautiful shots.
To see some shots that Michelle took of her niece playing at the orchard on Labor Day. Michelle definitely knows the 'spots' to take you to and is sure to capture some fun and joyous moments.
Check out Mchelle's website: http://michellecrossphotography.blogspot.com/
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Schedule your shoot at the orchard:
call: 608.338.3144
2011 Savor and Sample – TODAY – at Thunder Valley Inn near Wisconsin Dells
I'm sure many of our fabulous customers remember the spectacular 'Savor and Sample' event that Columbia County Extension Local Food Groups put on at our orchard last year.
We had beautiful weather for our event last year but unfortunately it's not looking quite as nice today. FORTUNATELY many of the activities will be taking place under cover so you won't have to worry about standing around in the rain. Pack up your family and head on up to the Dells for a fun day at Savor and Sample.
A great preview article was written up in the Portage Daily Register a few days ago – read it HERE.
If you go to the Third Annual Columbia County Savor and Sample Fest:
What: Third annual Columbia County Savor and Sample Fest.
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. (Attendees may come as early as 8:30 a.m. for a local-foods brunch.)
Where: Thunder Valley Inn and Farms, W15344 Waubeek Road, one mile north of downtown Wisconsin Dells.
How to get there: From Portage, the easiest way to get there is to travel west on Highway 16. At the intersection with Highway 23 near Wisconsin Dells, proceed on Highway 13 north for about one mile, then follow the sign directing traffic over a narrow bridge. Travelers also may use Interstate 90/94 and exit at Exit 87, travel through Wisconsin Dells and turn left on Highway 13 at the intersection.
Cost: Admission to the event is free, but some activities (such as the beer, cheese and chocolate tasting) have a fee, and food will be offered for sale.
This year's event includes several new features:
• A farm tour, in which visitors can ride Wisconsin Dells' famous amphibious "ducks" for a visit to a working milking parlor.
• An appearance by the reigning Alice in Dairyland, Katie Wirkus.
• A chocolate, beer and cheese tasting. This requires advance registration, by calling Sarah Lloyd at 920/210-7335, or emailing Lloyd at firstname.lastname@example.com.
• Informational sessions on raising chickens in rural or urban settings. (Local ordinances vary.)
• Workshops on topics such as foraging for local food, or preserving foods.
Back is a farmers market, featuring foods grown in Columbia County and cooking demonstrations throughout the event.
I hope you all can go to learn about and support the local farmer's.
Hwy 51 – Under Construction
**UPDATE 10/18/11*** Jared and I just drove on a smooth, newly paved Hwy 51 that construction is COMPLETE! Feel free to take whichever route you want to visit our orchard!
On Wednesday, they started repairs for Hwy 51. This may cause some delays for some of you to get up to the orchard. So, I put together a little 'detour map' of an easy way to get around the construction and still get your delicious apples, caramel apples, cider and Saturday donuts.
Go North on Hwy 51. Take a right (east) on Hwy V – this should be right before construction starts. Go east for about 2 miles and you'll take a left on a road called Helmke. Helmke road turns into Kroncke so if you just stay going straight (North) you'll run right into our orchard – N1959 Kroncke Road.
Hope this helps! See you at the orchard!
Hazen – A New Variety to the Orchard
The pickers (Frank and Jared) just brought a new variety in from the orchard – the Hazen. We planted our Hazen trees in 2006 and this is the first we've been able to try them.
Hazens are greenish yellow, medium firm, juicy, very sweet flesh; mildly subacid flavor. Pleasant for eating, good dessert and cooking apple. They have a short storage life.
Stop by the orchard soon to try this 'new to us' apple!
Why are Apples Sweet?
School tours at the orchard started today. We had two great groups and with those groups came some great questions from the kids. As Lisa, my tour guide, shares these great questions with me I'll try to shed some light on the answers with you all.
Why are Apples Sweet?
All fruits contain natural sugars, especially fructose. This makes them taste sweet.
You can read more about the amount of sugar in an apple HERE. Something interesting I read was:
The Ohio Apple Grower's Association notes that the natural sugar in apples is slowly released into the bloodstream due to the high fiber content of the fruit.This relates to the fact that apples have a low glycemic index number of 38. Because of this low number they will generally make your blood sugar rise more gradually, which gives your body time to signal for a smaller and more gradual increase in insulin production.
Research has shown that consumption of low GI foods leads to:
-improved blood sugar (glucose) control and lipid levels in individuals with diabetes
-better weight control because these foods reduce the appetite and delay hunger
-reduction of insulin levels and fewer spikes of insulin
-a lower incidence of heart disease
-a lower risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
If you have an 'apple' question just leave a comment and I'd be happy to try and find your answer!
A Raspberry Update
Photo taken by Friends in Photography
With the recent cold nights our raspberry's have slowed down drastically in ripening. If you're looking to pick large quantities, I'm sorry to say it most likely won't be happening in the near future.
Photo by Friends in Photography
Also – our high tunnel was supposed to extend the life of the raspberry season as well but from the looks of it – it hasn't worked… Again, we'll know more in a few days. The raspberries didn't freeze but it seems as if they aren't pollinating anymore. This entire tunnel is a learning experience for not just us but researchers as well so as more berry season go by we'll know more about what we should be doing. Thanks for understanding!
Only time and the weather will tell what's really going to happen but I just wanted to keep you all posted.
Friday Pin – brussel sprouts, bacon and apples…
Special Signs
Our two older girls – Cedi and Capri – have taken to writing and helping us make the signs around the orchard. Be sure to look around and you'll see beautiful signs they've made like this 'EMUSANDGOATS' one with the people in the garden. Capri just drew a picture for her sign…love it! Capri picked the cherry tomatoes, Cedi put them in containers and made the sign. Now..the sign above might be a little more difficult to interpret but if you flip it over…
Cedi was somehow trying to copy the Jalapeno sign…
Mac 'n' Tosh – our Emu Pals
photo courtesy of Friends in Photography
Mac and Tosh – our two emus, have been a part of our family since 2006. You can visit them and wave to them when you visit our orchard. They are one of the first stops on our 'orchard walk.' They're not the friendliest creatures but they are really neat to look at. In the spring they also lay some really beautiful eggs that we have blown out in the store for sale - or you can by a painted one.
Fun facts about emus:
- Largest bird native to Australia
- It is the second largest bird in the world (the ostrich beats them out in this department)
- Emus have two sets of eyelids – one for blinking and one to keep the dust out
- Emu feet are long, with three toes. One toe on each foot has a long talon, for fighting.
- Emu feathers are soft and light-brown with dark tips. Each feather has a double shaft.
- Emus can grow to between 5 to 6.5 feet.
- They weight up to 130 pounds – females tend to be slightly larger than males.
- Males (Mac) make a grunting sound like a pig and females (Tosh) make a loud booming sound.
- The emu belongs to a family of flightless birds called Ratites. Most Ratites are now extinct, and only the emu, ostrich, cassowary, kiwi and rhea are alive today.
- Emus are fast and can sprint at 30 miles per hour.
- Emus can swim and if they have to, but they prefer to just play in the water.
- Emus feed on grains, flowers, berries, soft shoots, insects, grubs and whatever else they can find.
Bring your 'Play Group' to the Orchard
Have you been trying to think of a fun place to go with your play group this fall? How about the orchard!
There are TONS of fun and free things to do here with your little ones. Why not make a morning or afternoon of it with some other friends too? Start your day by going on our orchard walk and try your hand at our photo scavenger hunt. On your way you'll visit the goats, emus, chickens and kitties! Play hide and seek in our sunflower field, pick a few raspberries, and play in our tires. We even have a music wall that your kiddo's can bang away at and be as loud as they want. Take a break in our picnic area and enjoy your lunch with your kiddo's. Your kids can play on the equipment while you chat with other mom's and catch up on things.
So – get your group together (or just you and your family) and come on over and enjoy our orchard. Don't forget your camera!
Check Out the New Jugs!
Quart jugs of cider that is…Yup! We now offer four options for your cider purchase – gallon, 1/2 gallon, quart, or pint. It's added a bit more work to the jugging side of the cider but our customers have seemed to be really happy about more choices. Don't forget – if you get cider and don't think you're going to drink it all within that week or so – freeze it! Remove some of the liquid to allow for expansion and stick it in the freezer. When you want to thaw it to drink it just make sure you thaw it completely and shake – still just as good as it was before freezing!
A fresh batch of gallons, 1/2 gallons, quarts, and pints are already in the cooler for tomorrow ready for you and our 9am opening.
Madison Quilt Expo - 2011
Tomorrow is the big day. The Madison Quilt Expo opens tomorrow. The next three days will included 144 informational lectures, 54 stage presentations, 30 sit & sew workshops, 12 hands-on workshops, and a 10 category quilt context and exhibit…let's not forget about all the fabulous vendors that will also be set up and selling their wares at the show. While you're enjoying all of the fun things I talked about (including taking a class from my aunt-in-law, Barb Raisbeck of QuiltsbyBarb, on "Long Arm Quilting – What's Not in the Manual) be sure to look for my quilt, "Spring Convergence" that was accepted into the contest and exhibit!
I created this piece for the 'Large Scale Print' Challenge of Project QUILTING's second season. (and yes, those are mirrors in the middle of the yo-yo's) To read more about how I came up with this piece feel free to check out THIS.
I am absolutely ecstatic to even have one of my quilts hanging in this show! AND, to top it all off – I have NEVER been to the Quilt Expo before since it always happens during apple season. BUT this year, I get to leave the farm early to get a peak at my quilt before the show ends. Yeah!
First Day of School
Many of you have already met Cedi at the apple store but if you haven't she's the one pictured above. Cedi had her very first day of school on Tuesday (4K) and it all went really well (only a few 'Proud Mama' tears from me). If you're by the store in the afternoons you'll probably see our little helper as well.
The biggest change in our lives with school is that there has to be more of a schedule. We need to get Cedi to her own bed before it gets too late and try not to interrupt things as much.
When we make our apple cider the girls go to Frank and Diane's for the night. Grinding the apples into a pulp for pressing is really loud – too loud for little girls ears. On top of that, our monitors do not reach tot he cider making room so it's impossible for both of us to be working out there after the kids go to bed.
Mali, Tank, and a Princess wait with Cedi
Making cider on Thursday nights works out well since the girls can have a sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa's without a schedule to worry about (no school on Friday's for 4K). With that said, in the past if we ran low on cider we would sometimes press it on Wednesday nights. We can't do that anymore. Our kids need some stability, even during apple season, so there may be some weeks that our cider supply is low on Wednesdays and Thursdays – like this week. All I can do is guarantee that we will be making more on Thursday nights and we will do our very best to predict how much we will sell in the week so we don't run out before the next pressing.
Thanks so much for your understanding and support as we continue to work at making our orchard a great experience for you and your family.
Cedi boarded the bus without a glance back. I'm so proud of her but can't believe how big she's getting!
Orchard Photo Shoot – Funky Monkey
My next 'Featured Photographer' for the orchard is Justyna from Funky Monkey: photography with a tale. I met Justyna at the DeForest Farmer's Market last year and later when she requested to use my orchard for photo shoots I was happy to oblige. When Justyna heard that I had a newborn she came over and did a gorgeous photo shoot of Pip with her sisters right in my house! Check that out HERE. The pictures you see here are from a shoot she did just over a week ago. She recently acquired this crazy fun table and chairs and wanted the girls to have a 'tea party in the orchard' (and of course they had to wear the dresses I made them using ZoZoBugBaby's pattern.) I think these photo's perfectly fit in with her slogan - 'photography with a tale' – I couldn't have said it better… At last Sunday's Craft-Apple-Ar, Justyna was there doing mini photo shoots! She has a few 'sneak peaks' posted on Facebook but rumor has it more will be up at some point on Sunday (9/4)! I can't wait to see more of the fun that was had at our event!
Check out Justyna's website: http://www.funkymonkeyphoto.com/
Like her on 'facebook': http://www.facebook.com/funkymonkeyphoto
Schedule your shoot at the orchard:
call: (608)-512-9005
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Friday Pin – Apple Sandwich Treat
Source: beccacc.tumblr.com via Kim on Pinterest
I think this apple sandwich with peanut butter, granola, and chocolate chips would work fabulously with the Ginger Golds and later in the season with the Cortlands or Cameos since those varieties don't tend to brown when they're cut.
Raspberry Season
Sam Brown (6) enjoying a raspberry, photo by Friends in Photography
One of the 'extra's' we offer at our orchard for fun are pick your own raspberries. You can either pick in 'Raspberry Fields Forever' or on 'Raspberry Row'. Whatever you choose is sure to bring great results. Raspberry Fields Forever can be found just north of our store near the Little Tyke Playground equipment. Part of the raspberry bushes can be found under the tunnel which theoretically extend their season past the first frost – hopefully we'll see that it works this year. There are also some more berries not under the tunnel just west of the tunnel.
Becky Markgraf and Kenzie (3) in Raspberry Fields Forever, photo by Friends in Photography
Here the bushes are quite tall as they've been living there for a few years now.
Kenzie (3) 'lost' in berry picking, photo by Friends in Photography
I've heard from a lot of parents that they like to pick here because the kids can play on the equipment while they fill their containers.
photo by Friends in Photography
New in 2011 is our Raspberry Row which can be found behind the Goat and Emu area. here we have some very long rows of berry plants that are quite a bit shorter than the Field berries. These are the plants that we transplanted this season from the old location.
Pickers in Raspberry Row, photo by Friends in Photography
They're not as tall as the other berries but are still fun to pick.
Jen Brown and Clayton (10) fill their tray of berries, photo by Friends in Photography
Some people wonder how we have fall bearing raspberry plants – well, here's the story:
The raspberries we grow are primocanes, producing fruit only in the fall. They
fit well with our "season" when apples are ripening and can be managed with very
limited hand pruning. Because primocanes produce fruit in the fall from canes
grown the same year, we prune by cutting all canes at ground level in late winter.
If we wanted a summer crop, we would prune only the top part of each cane that
bore fruit in the fall. The rest of the cane would produce fruit the following
summer. After that it would be cut at ground level. Every cane would need to be
cut individually TWICE every year. Instead we can use a mower or brush cutter
and cut the entire patch very quickly.
Becky Markgraf and Kenzie (3) "sampling" the raspberries, photo by Friends in Photography
When you come to pick berries – don't forget – we strongly encourage sampling when your out in the field. It's all just part of the fun!
Stop by the orchard between 9-6 Mon – Saturday and 10-5 on Sunday's to fill your pint (or two, or three…)!


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A historic day
Our team historian Mark Langill just pointed out to me that this could be the only time in our lives that we see a Dodger ballpark open. For those who weren't alive when the team opened Ebbets Field, Holman Stadium or Dodger Stadium, this is going to be one that we'll all remember for a long time to come.
Also pretty memorable was Vin Scully's first day at Camelback Ranch, which was yesterday. I had the honor of taking him around and giving him a tour with Billy DeLury, two of the team's lone "holdovers" from Brooklyn. He seemed sufficiently impressed with the campus, as has just about everyone that I've come across. I hope the same holds true for all of you. I even saw a few ITDers at the ballpark walk-through event yesterday, so we know you're out here!
For those who have been longing to watch a game or hear Vin's voice, KCAL will bring it to you today starting at noon PT/1 p.m. here in Arizona. Over on radio, Rick and Charley will be there on KABC and Jaime, Pepe and Fernando will do the same in Spanish on KHJ.
Here's the lineup for today's opener:
Furcal, SS
Hudson, 2B
Kemp, CF
Loney, 1B
Loretta, DH
DeWitt, 3B
M. Jones, RF
Ausmus, C
Pierre, LF
Kuroda, P
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Thanks Josh!! your are the bestest 🙂 .
Greeting from Camelback! I am so excited!!
Oh boy, here we go again. Pierre plays again and Either doesn't. Just like last year.
wheresz Manny??
He's gonna play LF for the Yanks.
And, now batting 8th………….#9.
Are Andre & Casey still hurt? Or, is this the same old crap?
I didn't know about Either being hurt. I'm actually surprised to see all the starters playing, I understand Hudson/Furcal. I thought I'd see more of all the rookies getting a shot. I guess they're trying to get the attendance up in AZ.
I would also like to see Repko get a decent shot at starting in the outfield. If that were to happen, he would be better off in center or right, as he is the best outfielder of the three. The bell is a good idea, too.
I'm hoping the more JP plays, they will see he is useless to the team and bench him permanently.
Josh – Thanks for the lineup and the updates. Is it possible to give us an update on Andre and Casey. We haven't seen them in the lineup, and we haven't had an update on their injuries. Last we heard Andre was fine, but he still hasn't been in the lineup.
Thanks – concerned fan and Ethieraholic 🙂
Back to Volleyball 🙂
Back to Volleyball?
I just hope I don't have to shovel snow.
LOL! ~ sorry, I am at my daughter's volleyball tournament and was just checking for a line up for the game today. I didn't mean to confuse you 🙂 I am hoping you don't have to shovel snow either – yuck!!
Tru- You're sounding more like Torre, I'm still not convinced that JP can't play LF. Haha.
Good Morning ITD and Dodgerfaithful
Thanks for the update and line up Josh. I hope you get to enjoy the game as well.
Vin is in attendance. It is could to see you Mr. Scully.
Dodgerbaseball…….the love of L.A.!!!
Lets go out and put a BIG DODGERWIN in the record books!!!
Sorry ~ It is good to see you Mr. Scully 🙂
Vin Scully is in attendance????
I know before they said Ethier had an issue with his heel. Not sure if thats still the reason. I don't think they gave him a contract to let him sit the bench, when he is ready to play he will. Remember last years spring training Pierre played himself out of the rotation. Repko had a better spring than Pierre. Now that Torre saw what he can and can't do I think they are letting him show what he has for a trade or to say we gave you a shot…
Or so I hope… If Paul keeps killing the ball maybe he should start in JP's spot.
Is Matting still on the staff? How's his kid doing. I'd rather see them showcase some of these kids and possibly make a trade for future good pitcher.
Vin is calling the action….:-)
I agree. I think the starters will only get a couple of at-bats because its the opening of the stadium, then they will let the youngins play.
Here's a link as to what has been going on 🙂
It looks awesome, I hope I can make it next year.
McCourt confirmed what I expected. No Manny news today. With the stadium opening I figured every Dodger employee would be at the game.
I think Furcal has a 3yr contract, are there any others besides JP? I believe Kemp, Either, Loney and Martin are stuck here for a while (Haha). And now they have all these new kids on the block. Do you start thinking about trading some of the old kids or the new kids to improve this team.
And there's always a need for good pitching.
"I'm hoping the more JP plays, they will see he is useless to the team and bench him permanently." – Tru
I'd like to think that also Tru, but the truth is it'll never happen. Last spring, Pierre batted a buck something if memory serves. Other than a benching opening day, Joe had him in there as a regular most of the time. Pierre had a typical Pierre season – no OBP, no throw, and JoJo still gave him 406 PAs which would've been SUBSTANTIALLY more except he was too busy wasting those on Andruw Jones.
NOTHING says that JoJo won't do the same thing this year no matter how poorly JP does. Only two things will keep him out of the line-up – injury or Manny, and even that's iffy if Kemp or Ethier starts out slowly. Forget about Repko, DY and Paul – they don't exist.
Enchanted ~ If what you say is true, and it probably is, I am praying for a season ending injury!!
I sometimes think Torre has a brain freeze on JP. Maybe someone in the grounds crew can put divots in LF and pray.
gpruseck ~ I'll volunteer to do it for free! lol
Pierre batting 8th, behind Ausmus and ahead of the pitcher, in a meaningless spring training game says it all. It's also not exactly the best way to show case him for a possible trade. And everyone stop with the speculation in March, if we don;t get Manny Pierre will start until we can trade a few young kids away for a replacement. Or what enchanted said.
And also Blake got a 3 year deal..
OK, just get this whole ITD crew to go out into LF and play golf for awhile.
LOL, gp!
I go along with Jungar. I think we will be NL Western Champs.
No Manny ='s Cigar Ring
Dodgers have a good team, but….
Looks like a world series offense to me. If this offense can't produce 6 runs a game, I will be disappointed. The Yankees lineup is not as good as this one. LOL
Scurtis, I hate to say this, but I think you should pinch yourself.
Nah, I did enough pinching last night at the club lol
Alright!!! Good For You!!
Sweet, I get to see this game on Comcast here in Chicago. Ugh, not listening to Hawk and Steve Stone.
He DNelly, trublu and everyone else. I think Andre is just being held out to make sure his heel is okay. He took batting practice yesterday. It wouldn't be worth injuring it again in a preseason game. As much as I wish he was in there, I want him healthy for the regular season.
From the new Dylan Hernandez article:
"McCourt said the Dodgers would restart their negotiations with Ramirez on Monday at the earliest. He intimated that his next offer would be for less money by noting the economy was worsening, but wouldn't say definitively if that would be the case.
"McCourt admitted to being bothered that he had to answer questions about his negotiations with Ramirez, saying he told Boras that he wanted to have the all-star outfielder signed by Friday to ensure a celebratory atmosphere today at the debut of the team's new spring training facility. That was why he decided to end this phase of negotiations, he said, when Boras made a counteroffer on Thursday instead of simply accepting or declining his proposal."
Hi, bluecrew ~ I think you are probably right about Dre.
Jungar ~ if it is for less money, we can count on no Manny!
Wohooooooooooooooooo I get to watch this game on Kcal with Vinny. That suck they talking about the Wolf brother that he can't work the plate but seriously do they actually check that lol.
Mitch Jones just keep on getting hit.
They should keep Mitch and put JP out to pasture!
Yah, maybe a cow will eat him up.
I'm sorry, I don't care if we have Manny or not, or whether 'Dre plays or not, wishing for ANYBODY in a Dodgers' uniform to get injured is bad form. Not to mention bad karma, as we remember the bad karma when some wished for Nomar's injury for LaRoche's sake… only to see LaRoche get hurt in the same game. With 'Dre having problems at the beggining of spring, that's playing with fire.
Maybe it's just me, but the personal attacks against people in Dodger uniforms (that haven't come out against the fans) is starting to be a bit of a turn off.
It's all fun and games sitting behind a keyboard and criticizing, that's what blogging's all about. But there's no need to get personal. Hell, players do a good job shooting themselves in the foot with their performances, the numbers speak for themselves.
It was ugly last year when at least 20,000 people booed Princess Druw (who DID come out against all fans, hence his nickname), and it would be ugly if they booed Pierre this year (if he's in a Dodgers' uniform). We don't need to act like Yankees' fans.
I wish we'd save the venom for other teams. It was REALLY sad last year when I went to a Dodgers-Giants game (pre-Manny), and a guy in a Dodgers uniform got booed louder than all in black and orange combined.
If you want to boo anyone, boo McCheap. Please. Boo Wincecum, Matt "looks like the kid from Two and a Half Men got locked in the bakery for a week" Cain, Albert PooHoles… someone in another uniform.
And from what I've read of Dodgers' history, if you ever want to criticize people in Dodgers uniforms, "Bum" will do just fine 🙂
As for #9, that horse has died, been beaten into glue, and the glue has broken down and seeped into the ground, and the ground is a gaping sinkhole with a few busted water and sewer pipes mixed in.
Everyone wants THE BEST TEAM on the field, and I agree with that. And Pierre isn't looking like the best OFer right now… quite the opposite. He doesn't need our help to look terrible at this point.
nsblues ~ I do agree we need the best team on the field. I'm just having some fun right now……..I really don't want anybody to get injured. When the season begins I will be cheering loudly, no matter who is playing.
North well said, you seem a little angry though.
OK, I hope the cow doesn't eat him up!!
JP just got on because of a Betemit error and on the 1st pitch was thrown out by a mile trying to steal.
Damn Pierre had a good jump and how the hell did Miller make that throw?
Damn Cow!
I was having a hard time deciding whether to listen to the game on the computer or watch Nascar on TV. I cant deposit quarters in order to recieve my signal at the moment. Bad economy and all and Nascar has provided me with an alternative so……….this was an easy choice….Hooray for the fan loving boy's of Nascar.
Hey northstate, how are you doing? Long time no see. I would never wish anyone injury or harm, but I must admit I do care who plays. I have my favorites and I want to see them in there, though the most important thing is that the Dodgers win.
These dumb White Sox announcers keep calling De Jesus, Furcal. No clue and they just showed the last name on his jersey 2 times.
Dodger4life, I know what you mean. I've been switching back and forth between the Dodger game and the Lakers.
scurtis ~ I noticed that too!
I disagree North. If I'd have been at a game or games last year and had to watch Druw, I'd have booed myself happily [dead]horse.
Fans can show their support for the team being at he game, but they can be singular in their displeasure for one player by booing – its the only way they have to express it, especially towards such a one who disrespected his team, profession and fans by taking an exhorbitant amount of money, then coming to work completely out of shape, playing the most pathetic ball of anyone that ever put on a Dodger uniform, then dissing the fans with his comments. Just remaining sillent wouldn't have shown support for the team without giving approval to the player, IMO it would've acquiesced approval or at least tolerance of what he was doing and how he was performing.
As for JP, he's just one dead horse that won't stay dead by virtue of Ned and Joe. Affronts on JP are also unspoken affronts on Ned for signing him and Joe for playing him. I would never wish a player injured, nor would I boo Pierre at a game because he at least plays to the best of his ability. Its just that that ability is below at least a half a dozen better alternatives, and I'm sick of seeing the team be dragged down because of it.
Mota look good out there.
Enchanted ~ when Nellyjune and i went to the Dodger series against Arizona, they booed Andruw every tie he struck out…….they also booed Sweeney when he'd come to pinch hit…….I figure, they paid the price for the ticket and it's their choice whether to cheer or boo.
Here's a way to make a ton of $$$ this year gambling. If Manny is not on this team, take the under every game!
Pierre strikes out. Does he even have a hit yet this year or a walk?
They booed Jones at most of the games I went to as well trublu and I agree with enchanted about him. If he had come in shape and tried his best, it would be a different story. As for Pierre, I don't think he should be starting as do a lot of other fans, but I've never heard him booed at a game. I think everyone knows he's trying his best and didn't ask to be in the situation he is.
Bluecrewgirl ~ we didn't boo Juan out loud but, under our breath we sure did…….we thought all along, Andre should have been playing.
I believe the answer to your question scurtis would be, "No."
I missed Andre in the game today, trublu. I hope he is back in the lineup soon. I just want the real season to start!
Me, too, Bluecrewgirl!
We blew that 9th inning lead. Nice job Strickland. 3-2 Sox going to the bot of 9.
Final ~ Sox 3 Dodgers 2
northstate's point is very well taken. Just how long can you beat that horse anyway? He may not be what we want but none-the-less, he's ours and we ought to support him.
McRanch looked very interesting today…a little empty in the premium seats (did they run out of scented towels?), but it looked nice. I'm glad some of you who have never been to Vero finally were able to catch some ST. I was fortunate enought to get to Vero, and while McRanch definitely looks nice, it looks more like a really nice AA or AAA stadium rather than a ST site. Part of the charm of Vero (and part of the reason Frank couldn't make more money there too) was the smallish ballpark, the lack of dugouts and the fact that there were only 16-20 rows of seats (not exactly sure on the exact amount). It was what it was and, while Frank has always been creative with what he does with Dodger Stadium to find new revenue streams, I just don't think he wanted to put the time into finding new revenue streams in Florida. Oh well, what's done is done, and even though I'm in a small minority, I will not be going to ST anymore to see the Dodgers because of this move. I will now just do what the majority of you have done while they were in Vero: watch on TV.
Manny speaks out and is willing to compromise to sign with the Dodgers!
"Manny Ramirez is speaking out, and he's willing to "compromise" and accept deferred payments in a contract to re-sign with the Dodgers, agent Scott Boras said in a statement Sunday."
Alex ~ that sounds promising. Maybe by Tuesday, Manny will be a Dodger, where he belongs.
Andre took a ball off his heel in BP earlier this week and it was bruised, nothing more. He should be fine. Same with Casey, who I believe had a tight hamstring or groin (forgive me, I can't remember which), and it just taking is slow for a day or two. No cause for alarm on either of them.
Thanks, lachat. That is a relief.
Good Evening ITD readers and writers!!!!
Thanks lachat for the udate and bluecrewgirl for the most part I know Andre is doing just fine. It's just the Ethieraholic in me that wants him out there. However, I rather have him 100% than to risk further injury. I, like you, just miss him out there.
I, for one, have never booed a Dodger at Dodger Stadium out loud. Yes, I admit the weekend Manny showed up and it was Manny, JP and Matt out there, with Andre sitting the bench the ENTIRE series, I can say I was a little miffed to put it mildly and like trublu said, we booed in our head, but that was more out of being angry because Andre wasn't playing rather than JP himself. I feel what happened to JP was actually worse than what happened to Andruw and Sweeney getting booed. He got nothing……………….no cheering and no booing……just basically silence. A few claps and cheers, but certainly not the roars you heard from the others whether it was booing or screaming. I understand that JP is doing his job, but his job just isn't required out there for this current Dodger team, and until Joe (or whoever is really in charge of lineups) understands and reacts to that, then yes, in my head, I am going to boo him, but like enchanted said, I am not necessarily booing at him, it's the people who put him there. If Ned or Frank were to take the field, I think it would be safe to say, they would hear a thunderous round of booing that would put Andruw's or Sweeney's booing to shame. And to be honest, I thought I would feel differently about it now that Andre is not the player that is getting screwed (yet) by JPs playing time. I thought at times my ethieraholicism was clouding my judgement, especially last season, but I am still feeling the same way. I really do wish him the best. I just rather wish him the best on another team.
Way to go, Nellyjune!
I wasn't born yet when Ebbet's field opened, I was 10 years old when Holman Stadium opened. I was working around Wall St. when the Dodgers opened at the Coliseum and in Hawaii on military leave when Dodger Stadium opened.
As a Dodger fan I failed to be at any of those events, either. but hopefully I'll be at Citi Field on opening day this year, I won a lottery for the right to purchase tickets, at least my daughter, a Met fan, will have a great moment.
As for myself I'll be thrilled to see the Jackie Robinson Rotunda.
Of course, my eyes will be on the scoreboard after the clock strikes 4:10PM ET.
I usually get home before the Dodger game ends.
joepierre – you always have the greatest stories. It will be historic for you and your daughter to be at Citi Field on Opening Day. That is an event for any baseball fan, whether you are a Mets fan or not. That will definitely be a story to tell 🙂
So according the article below, it's simply a matter of the Dodgers agreeing to one of two scenarios. Discuss.
Good Evening Itd, Dodgerfaithful
Joe Pierre I wish you much success in your ticket lottery. That would be something 🙂
obi ~ huh? That's my discussion – LOL!!!! I will let the financial experts discuss it 🙂
Obi ~ I kind of agree with Nellyjune. Isn't that the almost the same as before? If the money amount is the same, or pretty close, then why don't we tell Manny to sign on the dotte line?
I would rather let Manny's train remain at the yard, then get behind and push it out of the station at this point. I am tired, tired, tired of these disscusions. The only discussion I want is Manny remains a Dodger, and that is Manny's choice not mine. I do hope they can come to a comfortable agreement from both prospective's, soon however.
If I'm understanding that article correctly, the Dodger's 45 mil over 2 year offer had some of the money deferred and the counter offer by Boras was the same amount, but with none of the money being deferred. If that's the case, they should accept the counter offer and get the deal done. They dropped a ton of salary from last year, they can afford not to defer it, especially since they were able to defer some of what they still owe Jones.
…you would think it would be that simple bluecrewgirl, but like many of us have said, this organization doesn't make anything easy. That's why I am thinking there must be something I am missing or that we still aren't hearing the whole story.
Good evening ITD boys and girls!
It was so wonderful to watch Dodger baseball on TV today!!! And it was a great game – right up until that debacle of a 9th inning. Up until then, good pitching, good hitting. I was pleased. Again, right up until the 9th inning. Well, it was still good to actually see what some of them did today.
Well, my dreams of going to ST this year is going to be put on the back burner; for this year. Just can't go this year. But we are making a point of it to go next year!!! For those going this year, have fun!!! Camelback looks and sounds like a great place!!!
So how are my ITD friends this evening???
He CP! How are you?
DNelly, you must be right that there must be more to it. Otherwise it would seem silly not to get the deal done.
That should have said hey CP, not he.
Good Evening CP and Bluecrewgirl!!!! I don't know what to think anymore. Just sign the guy already if you want him and if he wants to be a Dodger.
I am doing good CP!! How are you?
Hey BCG/Nelly!!! (I decided to be lazy and type BCG instead of bluecrewgirl! Hope you don't mind!) I'm just sitting at the computer, revamping my resume to be more concise and to the point. Yeah, it's okay as it is, but I think it can be better. Careerbuilder had a thing to get a free review of my resume; I did that and some suggestions they had made sense. They were things that I didn't think of before. So what's going to happen with my job search after I use my new and improved resume? We'll see!
You girls notice that I didn't mention you-know-who. Everyone else here on ITD can talk about you-know-who all they want; I just won't. I am not going to utter a word about "you-know-who" when and if he is signed. And notice I didn't say signed with the Dodgers. At this point, if he signs elsewhere, well that's good for him. I could care less.
…if you say so CP – LOL!!!! You don't mention your "you know who" and I won't mention my "you know who" and we will call it good 🙂
BCG is fine CP, in fact my handle on another Dodger site is BCG60, lol. I'm excited for the season to start even if "you know who" isn't signed. Good luck with your resume update.
…or "you know who" isn't traded 🙂 It's still going to be a great season!!!
Ya know Nelly/BCG, I've gotta take something back that I said before. Before I said that I didn't care. Yes I do. But this whole shenanigan is getting me tired and I'm sick of it. I know both of you two are too. Hey, didn't I also say that I wasn't going to utter a word about "you know who"? And here I am doing just that!
Now Nelly, we will be dancing in the aisles if "you know who" IS traded!!! But I have a feeling that he won't be…
Oh, and BCG, thx on my resume update! Let's hope this'll get things moving!
I think I am going through Ethier withdrawls 🙂
OK…now I get it…the Dodgers offer $45 million with deferred money ($42 million actual dollars)…the Mannys want the $45 million with none deferred…so the Mannys counter with $45 million partly deferred (bringing the compromise total to $43.5 million at Manny's request to compromise)…so Frank says they're starting from scratch because Manny either accepts or refuses a contract, not counter-proposes…this after weeks of Ned and Frank saying they've never received a counter proposal and are thus bidding against themselves…but Frank's really peeved because Manny isn't there to open his shiny Camelback today…and Boras is really peeved so he issues a press release today stating his position…when $45 million in some form for two years with an opt out clause seems like a recession bargain when 3 months ago Manny wanted 5 years at $25/year…and Frank is still haggling…and I feel other teams ready to swoop in. There. Done.
I'll bet enchanted, OUR REAL GM, could have inked Manny two months ago, and I could have already started production of those delicious Flaming Hot Cheetos marketed under the Dodger banner as spicy "Manny Dreds."
And yes Nelly, it will be a great season!!! With or without our respective "you know who's"!!!
…no Ethier playing, no Ethier photosin the photo gallery, no Ethier anything….it's painful I tell you – LOL!!!!
Kahli – If I wasn't already confused, I sure am now 🙂 However, if it were enchanted, we wouldn't be confused. Most of us know exactly where he is coming from.
Yeah Nelly, I am also going through Ethier withdrawals.
Andre, just heal your heel and get back in the game!!! I know you're just itching to do that!!!
I know, it was weird not to see him in the game today, but I would think he should be back for the next one since he took bp yesterday. He should be able to wear some type of protective equipment while he's at bat so he doesn't chance getting hit in the ankle again.
Kahliforni, I think we do need enchanted to step in and stop the madness, lol. They seem too close in figures not to get it done because of "to defer or not defer."
But Nelly/BCG, did you girls see that play by the O-Dog in the 1st inning? When it got past Kuroda, I thought it was going to be squib single, but then Hudson scooped it up and "threw" it to 1B using his glove!!! That was a great sight to see! I think I am going to thoroughly enjoy watch Hudson all year!!!
Oh, I forgot to say: Hi Kahli!!! How are ya!!!
Yes, I did see it. Great play. He was a great acquisition, but I do feel badly that Dewitt got squeezed out. I hope he is still a part of their future plans.
I did not see any of the game. My daughter had a volleyball tournament in Madera today. I was updated regularly though, but not the same.
Sorry you didn't see it Nelly. I think you'll LOVE watching Hudson play 2B just as much as I do!!!
BCG – I also feel kinda bad for DeWitt too, but you got to remember that he's still very young and Hudson's contract is only for 1 year. Now, perhaps he signs an extension later, but we'll deal with it if and when it happens. I just love it and it REALLY shows DeWitt's character to be so willing to learn other positions. He is making himself valuable!!! And nothing bad could come out of a young player making himself valuable to the team!!!
Yes, Dewitt does have a great attitude and I think his turn will come. DNelly, did you read about that Dodger Magazine that is supposed to have and interview with Andre in the first issue?
Yes, already subscribed to it – thanks for mentioning it though. It will definitely be something to look forward to.
Ya know BCG, I was wondering why we have so many infielders? I understood Loretta; he's strictly a backup and PH and maybe spot starts. And I love the acquisition of Orlando, but I wondered too what about DeWitt? Why did we resign Blake to 3 years? But the more I thought about it, remember, our projected starting 2B and SS both have medical issues. We will NEED that many infielders in case one or the other or perish the thought both are hurt. To me, this not only gives the Dodgers flexibility, but a MUCH DEEPER BENCH FROM LAST YEAR!!!
The worst thing about our bench last year was not ONLY Sweeney not being able to hit a lick, but he's useless as a defensive replacement. I mean, that was a roster spot that was not being used in the most productive way.
I ordered it too. Looking forward to reading it.
We are going to have one awesome bench, and that is one good thing I can say about "you know who" is that he is a definite step up to Sweeney from last year, plus you have whichever position player is not on the field that night as not only a PH, but a defensive replacement as well 🙂
"We're going to start from scratch, and that's why I said it on Thursday," McCourt said. "There's a lot going on in this world, and this world changes every day. Look at our ticket prices. Our original plan was to give season-ticket holders for '09 a shot at '08 prices. We didn't think we were going to keep '09 prices flat throughout the whole year. Our model all along assumed that we would raise ticket prices. We can't do that now. It isn't fair to our fans.
So Frank's plan all along was to raise ticket prices in '09 AGAIN. Not fair to the fans? The only reason he's not doing it is because he can't get away with it now. Otherwise it would've been full steam ahead.
Just open mouth and insert foot…
Poor guy will have to table his real estate plans for a few months now.
Good Evening enchanted!!! He could just sell a house or two you would think 🙂
Give me a break. It would have been fair to us to raise prices if not for the recession? I think prices are high enough regardless of the current economic conditions. You would think they'd cut prices, but that would never happen.
L.A. Marathon was a good investment eh?
Honestly I think fans should just boycott the games and bankrupt the… gentleman.
Good evening enchanted!!! Frank sounds like he thinks he's doing us a favor by not raising prices??? Is he on weed or something???
Enchanted – That sounds like a good plan; to boycott games. But unfortunately, too many fans will go there in droves – with or without "you-know-who"
…or playing "you know who" – LOL!!!!
Frank reminds me of my first wife. Everythings done with an ulterior motive, but tries to act like its all for yours or someone elses benefit. Then when you start doubting yourself in your assessment, the other shoe falls.
I think Frank's on the ragweed CP.
Ya know Nelly, I wonder if someone that is new to ITD would sign in right now. Would that person know who your "you-know-who" is and who my "you-know-who" is? 🙂
LOL Enchanted!!!
Ya know Nelly, it probably wouldn't take anyone too long to figure it out!!!
Guess I just blew my invite to ITD day at the stadium!!
CP – it's just a matter of filling in the blanks, and there are enough surrounding clues to fill in where needed. They could definitely figure out who they are 🙂
enchanted – your first wife must have been something else 🙂
enchanted – we will sneak you in if we have to 🙂
Live and learn Nells. Live and learn.
That's OK. I nominate messagebear to be my proxy.
Enchanted, maybe you can start up a First Husband's Club, lol.
Ya know enchanted, I think we all, at one time or another, have said something that Dodger management wouldn't like to read. I know I am normally a positive person, and I REALLY tried to keep it that way here on ITD, but I do have my moments! I wonder if this ITD tour will ever happen. I know Josh said once the season starts, but do you really think he (or others in Dodgers' management) really want to see us up close and personal after everything that we've said here on ITD???
CP, true we have all said our peace at times, but I think Josh knows what die hard fans we are and besides, it would be boring if things weren't stirred up from time to time. I don't think too many people would want to read ITD if it was like Pleasantville or Stepford Wives.
Oh, and a note to Nelly and Enchanted. Nelly, if you sneak Enchanted into ITD day, Enchanted, don't come wearing your brown paper bag!!!
BCG, you're right girl! We sure do have fun around here, don't we!!!
What? You ladies act like I'm outspoken or something.
Hey enchanted, maybe it's all the estrogen that's surround ITD tonight!!!
You just don't sugar coat things, which I think is a good thing. ):
Red pen: should be surrounding…
Mary Poppins I ain't !!
And you ain't no Bert either!!!
You ladies are crackin' me up tonight!!
Enchanted – Did I every say you make me laugh!!!
enchanted – we love your outspokeness (is that a word?) very much so 🙂
Oh, and enchanted, I'm just trying to keep up with you!!! I'm just surprised that I am!!! Usually I'm no quick wit, but tonight I sure am!!!
Nelly – You just missed it by one little, bitty "n"! It's outspokenness!!! 🙂
Aw shucks CP. Basically I'm just full of #%^!
Did you guys hear about the 2 NFL players that went fishing and are still missing at sea? I hope they find them alive.
We aim to please enchanted. It's just payback for all the times you make us laugh and we have a long way to catch up.
Enchanted, I don't know what you're full of, but whatever it is, keep it up!!!
Well my friends, it's been a lot of fun tonight!!! But I've got a lot to do tomorrow, and I've gotta hit the hay!!! Goodnight all!!! Nelly/BCG – Keep enchanted on his toes tonight!!!
No BCG – what players?
Note to self – surprise JP and Joe Torre with all expense paid deep sea fishing trip…
Nite CP!! Thanks for making me laugh!
bluecrewgirl – my husband just asked me if I had heard that information.
Corey Smith of the Lions and Marquis Cooper of the Raiders.
Here's a link to an article:
Night CP. Take care.
Guess I'd better hit it too. G'nite ladies – thanks for a fun evening.
Boy, been awhile since I've said that to a woman 😉
Frank if you don't deliver Manny due to your Ego or because you were never gonna get him in the first place and this has been a charade then this fan will not give you a dollar. Not one.
Good Night enchanted – Take care 🙂
Andre is still feeling discomfort when rounding the bases according to this article, but he will be the DH for tomorrow/today's game.
If you aren't tired of reading about CP's "what's his name", here's more……
Goodnight, enchanted. Thanks for the update on Andre, DNelly. I hope he is completely better soon. I'd better call it a night too. I really don't want to go to work tomorrow. Talk to you soon.
Good night bluecrewgirl – it was great seeing you on here today.
Good morning ITDland ~ another week closer to opening day and this Doder fan is praying that this entire Manny mess is put to rest……….either sign him now or get on with what we've got! I agree with what most of you were saying last night about bench strength…..not too bad at all.
Morning Tru.
In Pierre's (0-9) defense, DY's 1 for 11 and Repko is 1 for 9. Guess they'd better sign Manny pronto.
So after a couple of outings apiece, who's your early favorite for 5th starter – Huggy Bear, Milton The Toaster or Schmidt? I think Estes and Stults already pitched themselves out of contention. Weaver's probably the swing man. With the status of Wade's arm up in the air, McDonald's probably a set-up man for now, and Troncoso needs to be at AAA getting in some innings as a starter.
Enchanted ~ I would say Schmidt if he appears healthy. I think that is who Joe wants……..which really doesn't mean much. lol I watched the game yesterday and wasn't impressed with the pitching at all. I know it is early but, a pitcher who throws a fastball straight (Huggy Bear) will give up a lot of homers. If Schmidt can come back healthy, who knows, maybe he will be our diamond in the rough.
Good Morning ITD readers and writers!!! Rainy day schedule was just announced. I am not a hater of rain, but we have had just too many of these days this year, and for whatever reason, it's always the problem kids that show up first thing in the morning. I wonder why that is? I certainly have my theories.
Anyhow, not much to add to the Dodger Drama other than this stupid stupid contract talk. How many different ways have they negotiated the same amount? It's just ridiculous at this point. I think it's the fact that Frank can't afford it, and really just needs to sell the team. He's not treating it like a baseball business at all. He's not thinking baseball…..he's thinking real estate.
Nellyjune ~ problem is, we all know he can afford Manny….he just wants us to think he can't because he thinks the fans are stupid.
Good Morning enchanted!!! ….I still wish they would consider McDonald, but if Schmidt is really ready, I think he deserves the shot. I want to see if some of the Dodger money has been restored.
Yeah Nells, Frank needs to stick with what he knows.
I just don't see Schmidt being a factor Tru. Not that he won't start a few times, but I'm just not convinced yet. Vargas' saving grace may be that he'd pitch half his games at DS but I agree, he doesn't seem to get much movement on his fb. Milton – situational lefty?
…..the brainwashing continues. They now come in saying "Where do I put my Dodger blue umbrella." Actually she called it an Andre umbrella first, but then she corrected herself and said well it doesn't have Andre on it, it's Dodger Blue.
Enchanted ~ maybe with all the money we will save by not signing Manny, we can go and get a pitcher. I'm sure there are several out there who would fit our needs and, for the right price, anyone can be had. Oh, I forgot, we have Frank as an owner!
Let's all relax and count backwards from 100…ah, doesn't that feel better:) It is extremely early in ST. While the pitching has looked average at best, that is really how it should look right now. Guys are stretching out and working on things. Obviously, some guys need to perform earlier than others, but in no way would any decision maker worth his salt exclude a guy from true competition based on the player's first ST outing. We should all just sit back, enjoy the fact that ST games are taking place, and just see what happens. I don't think anyone should really start to worry about how guys are really performing until the rosters are cut down a bit and everyone returns to their teams from the WBC. Man, it sure is nice to see the Dodgers back on the field:)
Okay………………….I counted, and I feel much better already – thanks 🙂
I know its early cy – just bored with the whole Manny-Frank thing and looking for something else to talk about.
New thread!

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2018---------As many of our friends and collectors know, we have been selling a majority of our very large collection of 1,000+ pieces over the past 4 years. We still have 100 major and rare pieces besides plates, cups, bowls and more common items. To learn what we have available, please contact us at 860-435-0088 or firstname.lastname@example.com OR simply look under "Museums Galleries" and find the "All Canton Forms Gallery" section. Then, click on the various forms that you are interested in and their availability will be shown. If you buy multiple pieces you will be entitled to a discount.
March-2014-----We took a trip to London in January and went to 5 museums. We found only one piece of Canton in the Victoria and Albert Museum and none at the British Museum though both have Chinese Export collections. Here is a picture of the Canton Ewer at the V&A (pardon the glass reflections):
We added a new Dresser Tray and a tiny Ginger Jar to the Museum. In the Fakes, Fantasies & Reproductions Gallery we added the following Fakes: square Tea Caddy, Cider Flagon, Bulbous Vase, and a pair of Bough Pots. Under Fantasy Items there is a Dish with 2 handle holes. In the Reproduction section there is a Bowl and Ginger Jar made circa 1980 marked "Old Canton Hand-Printed ©MANN" by Seymour Mann, Inc. a NYC company.
June-2013-----We are proud to announce today that the Canton China Virtual Museum is now open to the publiic. The purpose of the Museum is to promote the enjoyment and collection of Canton. Please feel free to browse all the beautiful galleries and the Museum Shop and enjoy yourself. All the Canton in the Museum is for sale. The preferred method for purchases is to contact us directly about what you might be interested in so we can explain the condition of items and their prices. There are a few categories in the Museum Shop that contain items for direct sale using a "shopping cart " system. Thank you for your interest!
April-2013-----We have just reached our 1st anniversary in creating this very large Canton website. To date, we have not promoted its existence but, a few people have seen it. We are nearing the point when we will announce this site; however, there will be some sections still "under construction". Please return frequently to see the curators' progress.
In the last 3 months we have completed these museum galleries:
All Canton Forms (220 forms with pictures and details)
Very Rare/Unique Canton Forms (42 forms)
Tops & Bottoms (18 pages)
Repaired Canton (3 pages)
Mixed Pattern (3 forms)
"Non Canton" Canton (6 forms)
Frankly, we have procrastinated for years hoping to do a book or waiting for others to do one. How things have changed in the last few decades! The computer, the internet, digital photography, self publishing, Wikopedia, ebooks, ipads, etc. A book published today will be out-of-date tomorrow. Would the younger generation even look for a book for Canton information in a bookstore or would libraries stock one? Because this site will be added to with additional knowledge we learn and from help from you the reader, this virtual museum will be a dynamic source for Canton knowledge.
Collectors love Canton for several reasons. Blue and white porcelain has always attracted people because of the colors. That attraction plus the large number of forms, many of which are still useful today in the home, and the plentifulness of Canton for purchase appeal to many. So, displayed on shelves and in cabinets or placed on the dining table, people marvel at Canton's beauty and usefulness.
Chinese porcelain was traded throughout the world for centuries as it was the only hard porcelain available until the 1800s, and Canton was the most readily available to Americans once the United States began to trade with China. Historically, it has been the most plentiful and easiest to collect.
Blue and White has long been a favorite color for decorating a home, and Canton is the epitome of the finest blue and white. There is a folkiness to the Canton design that is appealing to collectors as each piece is hand painted and different, and it compliments all decors whether formal or country. No matter where a cut corner bowl, or a scalloped bowl, is placed, it perks up the spot.
The many beautiful forms available make it easy to fill a cupboard or sideboard with an outstanding display, and adds to its appeal. Plates, platters and serving dishes provide a backdrop for the fuller forms of pitchers, teapots, cider jugs and brush pots in a cupboard.
Because Canton is plentiful and durable, many collectors feel comfortable using it for everyday kitchenware, or special occasions, thus it remains very utilitarian and desirable.
And many people collect Canton because it was used in early American homes along the East Coast, and is historically important. Unlike other Chinese Export porcelain, it was carried by ships as ballast so arrived on our shores in huge numbers, whereas special order porcelain was very limited in quantity.


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Australian Cadel Evans has avoided illness that has brought some key rivals down and will continue his hunt for the maglia rosa when the Giro d'Italia hits the high mountains for two days this weekend.
Inclement weather has animated the Giro thus far and contributed to viruses, colds and fevers that have swept through the peloton. Evans's BMC team has been hit with young team-mates in Adam Blythe and Taylor Phinney managing cold symptoms and an ill Klaas Lodewyck forced to abandon last week.
However, sports director Max Sciandri remains confident in his pink jersey contender, who after today's 13th stage to Cherasco, which sprinter Mark Cavendish (Omega Pharma-QuickStep) won, remains second overall and just 41 seconds behind current race leader Vincenzo Nibali (Astana).
Pre-race favourite Bradley Wiggins (Sky) and 2012 champion Ryder Hesjedal (Garmin-Sharp) both withdrew before today's stage.
"The team it's not the level of Sky and Astana but we have a good Cadel so that compensates," Sciandri told Cycling Weekly.
"There's a great morale on the bus and I think a lot of teams don't have a great morale, so where we don't exceed in some points we exceed in others. I think it balances the team out."
Hesjedal dramatically faded in Italy after a strong start with his team today citing the Canadian was suffering from a virus.
Wiggins revealed on the rest day Monday that he was managing a chest infection, tendonitis, and was sore from a prior crash. The Tour de France champion said the combination was not affecting his performance but more wet and cold conditions, which he doesn't cope with well, and a worsening chest infection saw the 33-year-old bow out leaving Rigoberto Uran to lead the Sky team.
Evans confirmed in March that he would compete at the Giro. The late announcement has seen young emerging talent like Phinney on a racing for the maglia rosa crash course.
"He came into this Giro pretty late, he decided to do it pretty late, and the team was already set so we've had a lot to learn over the past nine days to try to figure out how to be a team that's going to try and win a Grand Tour," Phinney said Wednesday.
"…We're all still surviving and doing everything we can to help Cadel and try to be the support riders that he needs us to be."
The BMC squad competing at the Giro is a mix of youth and experience, which doesn't necessarily reflect the Tour de France group that is set to support Evans in another yellow jersey bid this July.
Should the former world champion be in pink after Brescia, he will, at 36, become the Giro's oldest overall winner.
Evans and Hesjedal both have ambitions at the Tour but what Wiggins targets next remains to be seen. Team boss David Brailsford confirmed Sky would back last year's runner-up Chris Froome this season. The announcement came after a public difference of opinion on leadership between the two Brits.
Cavendish has taken the points jersey from Evans's shoulders after two consecutive stage wins in Italy yesterday and today, and before tomorrow's 168km slog from Cervere to Bardonecchia. Evans won the points jersey in 2010.
"I think it's something pretty well back in his mind, maybe yes, maybe no but it's not an objective. Pink is the objective," Sciandri said.


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Only a few students were on campus at the time and they were close to the athletic center that was hardest hit, a college spokeswoman said.
"The blessing is that there was no loss of life or injury," Sister Diana Stano, president of the 1,500-student school about 13 miles east of Cleveland, said on its website.
No one answered the main number for the college Saturday evening but a recorded message said the campus was closed Saturday and Sunday to assess the damage.
The website said the storm caused an external wall of the school's O'Brien Athletic Center to collapse and destroyed part of the roof. It also damaged several other buildings, including the Dauby Science Center and the Ralph M. Besse Library. Many trees were uprooted or destroyed and other campus facilities had minor damage.
College spokeswoman Angela DelPrete said only about five students were on campus at the time and they were about 1,000 feet from the gymnasium. She described debris scattered around the campus and broken windows. Weather service photos showed roof tiles torn away on the gymnasium exposing splintered wood and metal beams.
Despite the damage, Comeaux said, "It's a beautiful area with lots of trees."
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3 people are arrested Friday and 2 officers injured, police say
"Violence is never an acceptable response" to disagreements, she says
Violent disorder broke out in Belfast after a vote on flying the Union flag
Northern Ireland is the last leg of the secretary of state's European tour
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton condemned recent outbreaks of violence in Northern Ireland and urged a continued commitment to peace during meetings Friday with political leaders in Belfast.
"There can be no place in Northern Ireland for any violence; the remnants of the past must be quickly condemned," she said.
She described the violence as "a sad reminder, unfortunately, that – despite how hardy the peace has been – there are still those who not only would test it, but try to destroy it."
Three people were arrested Friday, and two officers were injured, said Elsie Glendinning, a press officer for the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
Some cars were set afire, she said in a statement.
Twenty-one officers were injured during this week's disorder, said Assistant Chief Constable Will Kerr, who appealed for calm. "This behavior is simply not acceptable," he said. "These people are only wrecking their own communities and putting innocent people's lives at risk."
Friday's violence came a day after four men were arrested Thursday after police investigating "ongoing dissident Republican activity" found what they described as a homemade rocket that could have been used to attack an armored police vehicle when they stopped a car in the area of Londonderry.
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Police said they discovered an unexploded letter bomb in a mailbox in the village of Clough.
Violence broke out this week after a vote by Belfast city councilors to change the year-round policy of flying the British Union flag outside Belfast City Hall, restricting it to certain days.
Police have come under assault in incidents in Belfast, Ballymena and Carrickfergus.
Buildings linked to the cross-community Alliance Party, which backed the flag's removal, have also been targeted.
Read more: Reminders of Irish 'troubles' rise to surface
The party said that its sole lawmaker in the UK parliament at Westminster, Naomi Long, was told Thursday night to leave her home and was advised not to go to her constituency office in east Belfast on Friday after receiving a death threat.
Clinton spoke alongside First Minister Peter Robinson and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness at Stormont, the seat of Northern Ireland's power-sharing government, in east Belfast.
She recalled her first visit 17 years ago with then-President Bill Clinton, at a time when the first glimmers of peace were on the horizon. On that occasion, the couple turned on Belfast's Christmas lights.
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"Peace does take sacrifice and compromise and vigilance, day after day, and we have seen again this week that the work is not complete because we have seen violence break out again," she said.
"There will always be disagreements in democratic societies. We are experts in that in the United States … but violence is never an acceptable response to this."
Clinton joined Robinson and McGuinness in condemning the recent violence in the Belfast area and the threats against Long.
Read more: Police brace for trouble as thousands join Northern Ireland march
Robinson and McGuinness presented Clinton with an award recognizing her contribution to Northern Ireland's peace and economic progress. She then returned to Washington.
McGuinness, a former commander in the anti-British Irish Republican Army, shook hands last summer with Queen Elizabeth II – a gesture marking a step forward in the peace process relating to British rule of Northern Ireland.
Belfast was the last stop on Clinton's European tour, which began with visits to the Czech Republic and Belgium.
She was in Dublin on Thursday for an international security conference at which she met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and the U.N. special envoy to Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi.
The timing of her visit to Northern Ireland, which she has held up to other nations as an example of a divided community that has transitioned to peace, is seen by observers as unfortunate, given the unrest.
The vote on the Union flag followed a summer of heightened tensions between Northern Ireland's Catholic and Protestant communities. Riots in September left dozens of police officers injured.
Just more than a month ago, a prison officer was killed in a suspected dissident IRA attack, the first such attack in years. In recent days, a number of suspected dissident IRA members have been arrested.
On her first visit as secretary of state, in 2009, Clinton paid tribute to the efforts of Robinson, McGuinness and other political leaders in helping to secure more than a decade of peaceful progress for Northern Ireland.
The majority of the island gained independence in 1921, following two years of conflict. But six of the nine counties of the province of Ulster chose to stay in the United Kingdom, eventually becoming the country of Northern Ireland.
In the late 1960s, the conflict between mainly Protestant unionists, who want Northern Ireland to remain part of the United Kingdom, and largely Roman Catholic nationalists, who want it to be reunited with the rest of Ireland, exploded into a political and sectarian war, known as the Troubles.
The three decades of ensuing violence between loyalists and the IRA claimed more than 3,000 lives, most of them north of the border. While the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 effectively ended the conflict, distrust remains between Catholics and Protestants.
Under the terms of the accord, groups on both sides dumped their weapons, and members of Sinn Fein, the political affiliate of the IRA, now work with pro-British politicians in Northern Ireland's power-sharing government.
CNN's Laura Smith-Spark wrote from London and journalist Peter Taggart reported from Belfast. Nic Robertson contributed to this report.


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Shufflehacks continues its trek around the world. Reader Aleksandar sent his shuffledock mod all the way from Croatia.
Hi, I am Aleksandar Plavsic from Croatia, I googled for shuffle hacks and came to your blog, so I decided to make my own shuffle dock. I was inspired by Royal Baking Soda portuguese iPod dock. I used some old Nescaffe can, put some self-adhesive black glossy wallpaper on it, and that Apple sticker which was bundled with my shuffle :) This is 1.0 version, in 2.0 I plan to put some foam in it and make travel case of it, so it could be multi purpose dock :)) Sorry on my english :))
Keep up the great work Aleksandar and I can't wait for version 2.0!