Texsox

QUOTE(qwerty @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 05:28 PM) I am back.

I could not allow an almost 200 post SL&P thread happen without one single post of mine. I have nothing say and dammit, that has never stopped me before, and it won't stop me now. BTW, my biggest customer, the one that currently represents almost 75% of my receivables, is headquartered out of New Orleans. Those that have been following my life this past week, know how this just fits right in.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 09:50 AM) Cheer up, Heads. If my family gets displaced this season I'll thoughtfully consider all that Iowa has to offer me as a prospective refugee (which shouldn't take very long). The best part of Iowa is the view of Chicago from atop your pickup truck.

QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 08:15 AM) Yeah, and I understand that. Unfortunately my friends (or most) are half a country away. And while I really enjoy volunteering hanging out with people twice (or more) my age doesn't really quell my missing my friends and the bonds I have with them. Or should I volunteer with people my age they aren't necessarily the nicest--but often the ones that are trying to jack up an application or a resume. I volunteered more in college than I went to class, and it was far more fulfilling then. I don't know if it was because I was doing work nearer to my heart (possible) OR if I enjoyed it more because I had a better support system that allowed me to give really fully of myself (probably). Sorry to really harp on this, but it's really, really, really irritating to be single, far away from loved ones and be told by people who are still surrounded by spouses, children, old friends that a little volunteering will make everything all happy-happy. Because to be hoenst, it doesn't. I've volunteered my whole life and, through that, have been given experiences I would never trade for anything. But those emotional fulfillments I get from volunteering are ENTIRELY different from the feeling of being surrounded by people who really know me, love me, and appreciate me for more than the 3 hours a week I volunteer. . . They are two different things no doubt. And nothing can substitute for the feeling of being surrounded by loved ones who know you and despite that, still love you.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 03:44 PM) Thanks. Maybe that explains the viagra-like effects? QUOTE(Texsox @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 07:17 AM) Everytime he sneezes he gets a hard on? QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 09:38 AM) LMAO! His wife sent him

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 08:30 AM) Iowa doing it's part. Awesome. The results are in and refugees agree, anyplace in Texas, even the Astrodome, is prefered to Iowa.

QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 07:31 AM) No offense, but there's something really different about volunteering and being with people who genuinely care about you. I volunteer, and I enjoy it, but there's no deep personal bond there--I know the people I help are grateful for it. But it's no substitute for being surrounded by people who honestly love you and know you really well. Volunteering can help you out of a blue funk, but it really can't compare to being with friends/family when you're lonely. . . I agree 100%. But to go from the lonely funk to nirvana takes some baby steps along the way. You meet the nicest people while volunteering. People with big hearts who also volunteer. If you hang around nice people, you begin to have nice friends. Nice friends become those that deep personal bonds are possible and lasting. Better than hanging around people who are more likely to be takers and just using you.

Sorry, I must have used up all the green over in SL&P

He played his heart out while here. A fan favorite. I know whenever I visited former employers, I never expected to here boos, I wonder why in sports it is so different? Vienna seems like a good call for the surgery. I know if I had the resources to go anywhere in the world, I wouldn't stop at surgeons in the US. The team would not have the choice on where he has surgery. This is America and people do have controls over their bodies. Since everyone agreed he could not play for the remainder of the contract, why would the Sox want any input? If it works great, they potentially would have been helping an opponent, if it fails, would he have grounds for suing since they recommended a guy who ended Maggs career? So many players have come through here that did not live up to expectations. We had Maggs when he was getting paid less than other players for the same stats. Remember Frank moving out of the #3 spot for Maggs? Far better than the guys we paid free agent dollars to and didn't live up to expectations. The Tigers are basically paying for all the RBIs, HRs, and average he hit with us. BTW, do the Sox have a player with a .300 average? With the White Sox payroll, we will have more guys like Maggs who become All-Stars here, while getting paid below market, and then getting their big dollars down the road. I'm not going to waste negative energy on them.

One trip through the NL and thanks for playing in the US, hope you had a nice time. We have a couple million parting gifts for you to take back home. His smile after his first save is a Sox highlight I will not forget. I'm glad he had a season with us as strong as that. I'm waiting to see who will carry on the E-Lo - Zero tradition of one season wonders.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 03:44 PM) Thanks. Maybe that explains the viagra-like effects? Everytime he sneezes he gets a hard on?

QUOTE(winodj @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 10:42 PM) Why do my friends decide to only call me when I'm extremely lonely and talk about all the friends that they hang out with that I don't know and never will? How can you be extremely lonely when you have all of us to keep you company? Peace buddy. Go volunteer somewhere. Find some people worse off than you and help them.

QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 11:44 PM) And your point is? The President can do anything necessary to run this country from anywhere. The Oval Office does not give him special powers that he can't use elsewhere. I've been saying that for a week, then thought, wait a minute, I could run my company from a cell phone and a laptop, but I am far more productive from my office. All the resources are there in Washington. There is no way the White House set up is duplicated on the run from the Crawford Ranch. It's about effeciency. He would have been more efficient from Washington and hasn't effeciency been the biggest problem in this cluster f***? This is one way he shows how important he thinks the problem is. The President sets the tone for the nation. When he thinks so casually of the problem, he heads west to a fund raiser, how are the people suppose to feel? A strong leader takes charge, the buck stops here.

We're #1!! Hidalgo County Texas. My home county. This doesn't tell the full story. Our wealthiest residents report their incomes south of the border and live here on the weekends. Our best communities are almost ghost towns until Friday afternoon. We support three private country clubs. Have the largest grossing sales per square foot mall in the US. But most of this starts out as pesos before reaching the border.

The most pathetic personal appearance I've ever seen was about 15 years ago in some bar in Elmhurst. Bob, sitting at a table in full Gilligan gear and no one really giving a s***. The woman sitting two tables down was getting more attention. We went over and started talking Maynard, and he said he was contractually obligated to only be Gilligan. RIP, you gave many hours of entertainment my after school wouldn't have been the same.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 01:26 PM) Condoms, I vaguely remember those. I vaguely remember needing them

Damn, I knew today was your birthday and forgot to start the thread. Sorry. Congratulations to your mom and Happy Birthday to You!

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 01:29 PM) I'm Chevy Chase. And you're not. Well excuuuuuuuse me!

Generalisimo Francisco Franco is still dead.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 12:50 PM) Sometimes I see them getting baked too. there's probably some woman to blame . . .

QUOTE(Middle Buffalo @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 12:55 PM) I use condoms that are expired all the time. Kind of explains the three kids. I use my looks and personality. Works every time.

QUOTE(TheDybber @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 12:30 PM) alert ALLERGY SUFFERERS!!! Don't move to Austin. Allergy capital of the country. My poor fiancee is in her lull for the year...two weeks between the summer allergies and ragweed. There is no freeze (usually) here so it just keeps coming and coming. And now, I have Cedar fever from the juniper spores. FANTASTIC. Although that doesn't happen until December. But you have 6th Street, Austin City Limits, hill country, UT, shall I go on? Lucky dog.

Every time I read the thread title I keep thinking IQ

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 12:46 PM) I hear they taste like chicken. What's nice is they cover themselves in oil first . . .

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 12:28 PM) Very soon the tide will turn, and the deer will have their day my friend. There is a tourist season . . .