New Thread: A's Down 6-3
by 67MARQUEZ on Jul 23, 2009 9:16 PM PDT
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PrintTwo innings left; let's see if the A's can't pull this out.
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C'mon A's, show some life
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Hmm opened up in the same window again for me.
What’s going on?
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
(i usually command-click to open in a new tab but just testing)
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Last one opened in a new tab for me; this one didn't.
Go figure.
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 23, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Why haven't we heard from any of the ANers at this game?
Don’t they know they can comment on Athletics Nation from their phones or PDAs?
Maybe they got mugged
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
I think you're confusing "this game" with "the Oakland Athletics"
This game is barreling ahead to its disappointing conclusion.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 23, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
When we were up 3-0 and Mazzaro was dealing
This game seemed quite promising
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
Key word- SEEMED
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
It's because pam made me stop posting Gilmore Girls pics.
by LoneStranger on Jul 23, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you ready
for Golden Girls pics?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
not THOSE ladies
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jul 23, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Come on
We need some base runners!
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
Our little team seems to be getting some regular ink in the NYT these days
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/24/sports/baseball/24oakland.html
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Why is that a team that scored 16 runs a day ago
instills zero confidence today?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:21 PM PDT reply actions
Hey.
Game still going??
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Yes unfortunately
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't worry
Crosby gets to bat again.
Runs are on the way (thumbs up).
Is this the real life-
Is this just fantasy-
Caught in a landslide-
No escape from reality-
score?
Is it worse than the 6-3 in the headline?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Only in the sense that we have fewer outs...
…to make up the deficit.
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 23, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
How many times has Mariano
blown a 3 run lead?
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
vs. anyone but Boston?
Not too often
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
What was the score for Scutaro's walk-off?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Heck, three runs is nothing.
We can still win this.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
{ups dosage}
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
talk to Rated-R
he is soooo street
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought his parents didn't let him out of the house after dark?
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
He's "internet" street
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
unnerving.
seriously.
i have tried to be optimistic tonight, especially in your absence. Can’t do it.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
I am the wind beneath your wings.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I was optimistic about this game for 3.5 innings
After that…not so much…
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
Why can't Luis Sojo be playing 2nd tonight?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions
Chuck Knoblauch
My favorite team is a fucking embarrassment to all true A's fans and they make me sick to my stomach on an almost daily fucking basis. But being a true fan, I will ride this pathetic bunch of losers out and hope that they get better in 2010
i hated that guy too
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jul 23, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
for us or them?
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jul 23, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Ellis never tripped over his dick
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Jairo Jairo
…it’s off to work he go.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 23, 2009 9:26 PM PDT reply actions
Why doesn't Rajai Davis get more playing...
Oh!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 23, 2009 9:28 PM PDT reply actions
yeah all that hitting was giving me amnesia
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jul 23, 2009 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Did we trade Matt Holliday yet?
I thought I saw a fanshot about that.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
one of them is probably getting it from the other.
by LoneStranger on Jul 23, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish the trade deadline was tommorow
I want to see some fresh faces on this team. By the way, if we get Wallace, do you guys think he will get an immediate call up? Or will Beane be more cautious and instead keep in AAA the rest of the year?
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
Marsellus?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Get out the ball gags
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
The gimp is sleepin'
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I guess you're gonna have to go wake him up now, won't you?
by LoneStranger on Jul 23, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Grace parked out front?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
You lost your L.A. privileges
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Oooo-ooo
dream weaver
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe we can reach the morning light.
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 23, 2009 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
hot-link owned
Surprised this hasn’t happened to me
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
No kidding
REO Speedwagon was kinda old people music even when it was new.
What an awful band!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 23, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sorry, Spanky
I have to live my own life
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Wasn't he drafted just last year?
I don’t know much about him, but that sounds pretty fast.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Take away the "s" in the description
And yeah, that’s what he is
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
Drafted in 2008.
Yea, I’d probably keep in in AAA for the rest of the year, unless they trade Nomar or somehow end up with an empty slot at 3B.
by LoneStranger on Jul 23, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
wouldn't it be a Hamm sandwich?
I don't always blog. But when I do, I prefer AN. Stay thirsty my friends.
I think he meant Mia.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
yup, and she can be the cheese
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no sense bringing him now i think
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jul 23, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Keep wishing for strickouts, OAH!
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 23, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
hi all....just got back. Seems like this game's been up an down.
Most recently down
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by BERRYJO on Jul 23, 2009 9:31 PM PDT reply actions
Who's our rally tonight?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Sure, who do you like?
(besides Travis)
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
hey you never told us about those dreams OAH
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jul 23, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
And Pam never told us her DiGiorno limerick.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
ZigFan told me it wasn't really all that dirty.
And then there was too much hype, so it would have never lived up to expectations anyway.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Speaking of ZigFan, has she returned from her softball game?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 23, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
and i'm collecting. pay up!
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jul 23, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Hughes still in the game?
Let’s at least get some runners on so they are forced to bring in Mariano
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
Yes, good plan.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Rally Matthew?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
We'll see.....
hope for the bestest rally ever!
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by BERRYJO on Jul 23, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooh, big fail by me.
I thought he’d be your type.
I still have much to learn.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Pshhhh. Talk about a himbo.
And you ragged on me for my David Beckham pic!
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Was that typo?
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by BERRYJO on Jul 23, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
< retreats in shame >
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Is he related to Mrs Nomar?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
i can live with that
mad men is awesome
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by cuppingmaster on Jul 23, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
That’s eight days before the first day of school.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 23, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, how cute.
I forgot he goes to school.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
i need to catch up on my season 2
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by cuppingmaster on Jul 23, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Who is that douche?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly. Who?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Is he trying desperately to be Robert Downey Jr.?
He doesn’t quite pull it off.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Because he's not cracked up and in jail?
(Seriously, I adore Downey as a performer, but man, that dude is seriously messed up.)
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
He actually seems to be doing better this last year or so. More acting - less drugging.
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by BERRYJO on Jul 23, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I was so bummed when he had to drop out of
Ally McBeal. He was bringing that show back to life. After that, it never quite recovered.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Oooh, Robert Downey Jr.
Note to self, for next round of rally pics.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Alas, too many mug shots coming up in the Google images search.
Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.
Maybe we need a bad boy for our rally mojo!?
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by BERRYJO on Jul 23, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
No, we need hot females, of course.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 23, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Only when we don't have hot males!!! LOL
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by BERRYJO on Jul 23, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
( O2B exits )
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Very dissapointing game
In the early going it seemed as though the A’s offense would pick up where it left off. Didn’t turn out that way…
Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust
No, I see a male in the picture.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 23, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
or with another chick
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
When she’s alone with me, yeah, she works.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 23, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I figured there were guys being posted. Might as well combine the two ideas.
Plus, Luke was awesome. He was a true Man’s Man.
by LoneStranger on Jul 23, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Honestly, besides the two hot girls,
Luke was a reason I watched the show. I always enjoy watching the guys who love a girl yet she has no clue. Like Big Bang Theory too.
It reminds me of life before I met my wife.
by LoneStranger on Jul 23, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
that disheartening
he might as well have a slegnA hat on
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jul 23, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Sad to say but Phil Hughes has been lights out since they put him in pen
Ya have to get to these bastards early and often or it is curtains.
My favorite team is a fucking embarrassment to all true A's fans and they make me sick to my stomach on an almost daily fucking basis. But being a true fan, I will ride this pathetic bunch of losers out and hope that they get better in 2010
How much is a Crystal 8 Ball?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Geren's face says
“Let’s just get out of here.”
Outman, fighter of the Hitman, champion of the K, he's a master of scoreless innings and friendship for everyone.
(like it matters)
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by cuppingmaster on Jul 23, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
They're saying Booooo-urns
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Much as I dislike Crosby
Good for him for at least having a real at bat.
Outman, fighter of the Hitman, champion of the K, he's a master of scoreless innings and friendship for everyone.
maybe the A's game would be more satisfying by comparison :)
I don't always blog. But when I do, I prefer AN. Stay thirsty my friends.
Your man is still out of town?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
in that case
satisfaction still possible, no?
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jul 23, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Have fun, Honey
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
have fun taking out your aggression over our loss on the bf
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by cuppingmaster on Jul 23, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
but now he’s talking about going away for the weekend with the guys to go fishing or camping or some outdoor thing, plus he travels all the time for work so it’s gets annoying, this has been going on for 3 months now…
Aw, that’s sad.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 23, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm soooo ready for 2010
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:43 PM PDT reply actions
If we trade for a decent bat in the middle of the lineup...
….and sign some undervalued veterans, this offense should pick up in no time!
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jul 23, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm very excited about our future pitching staff
Average hitting could win the division.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 23, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
hey and we’ll be healthy too!!
Roy Steele is the voice of God
by cuppingmaster on Jul 23, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
And Chavy is coming back, no? I hear he feels better than ever. 3B is settled!
by LoneStranger on Jul 23, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
he's a slower starter
but he’ll pick up when the weather warms up!
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by cuppingmaster on Jul 23, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
BBBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
I feel so "Rory" right now...
I don't always blog. But when I do, I prefer AN. Stay thirsty my friends.
I like that picture.
I never saw the show at all, though I was watching something on WB at the time, so I sometimes saw promos.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Nuck Yew Fork
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
And it all started out so well
C.C. gets the W vs the A’s in NYC
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jul 23, 2009 9:45 PM PDT reply actions
To be fair, the game is in the Bronx.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 23, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Booo
C.C. gets the W vs the A’s in the…B
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Jul 23, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Good night all
Hopefully tomorrow will be more satisfying
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
I just had a thought.... F.P. Santangelo doesn't have a contract, right?
We should totally sign him.
I missed Mazarro's performance....how did he do?
I only saw the highlight of the homer (that was definately not good).
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by BERRYJO on Jul 23, 2009 9:52 PM PDT reply actions
His first three innings were really good. He struck out six batters while allowing just a single hit. After that, though, it was all downhill.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 23, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
how far did he go into the game?
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by BERRYJO on Jul 23, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
He only went 4.1 innings.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jul 23, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Mmmmmm - thanks
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by BERRYJO on Jul 23, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I need to cook up some dinner now before it's ridiculously late
Peace out.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Cook well!
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by BERRYJO on Jul 23, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Lots of hugs and love.....get the rest you can!
If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry
by BERRYJO on Jul 23, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
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