Texsox

12:02 pm the first bit of rain has started. Eye of the Tiger Dust in the Wind Flood , Jars of Clay

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 11:15 AM) I was referring to Greenpeace. YAS, I cannot think of a Greenpeace violent protest. Chaining themselves to stuff and driving their inflatable boats around whales to protect them doesn't seem violent. What did I miss? Most of the breaking and entering to free animals, etc. I believe have been other groups.

QUOTE(winodj @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 11:41 AM) And that's... how you get a library card. that, and .50 will get you a cup of coffee

QUOTE(TheDybber @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 10:35 AM) Tex...hope you get the rain you need without too much damage. BTW, can you send a little bit of rain up this way to Austin. Not downpours, just a nice soaking rain for a couple of days? We need it bad. Cuz the Guadalupe River is moving WAAAAAAYYY too slow for tubing!!! PS. Emily: Bob, what's wrong? Bob: I just had the strangest dream. I was an innkeeper in Vermont... How is the Frio for tubing? The last time I was on the Guadalupe, I was with my Scouts, so it was life vest and no beer. Kind of boring. At least "The Chute" is always running well.

Cute kitty. Have you named her yet? Don't you already have a kitty? Is she getting along with the rest of the fam?

QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 10:19 AM) And, baby, you ain't seen nothing yet. BTW, YASNY=you ain't seen nothing yet A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

I have Home for Emily purchased, but will need a few more tunes for tonight's storm. Kap mentioned natural disaster tunes. Suggestions?

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 10:08 AM) Yea, cause you'd know all about that from recent memory. Now there's a thread offshoot for you... natural disaster songs... Raindrops keep fallin' on my head And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed Nothin' seems to fit Those raindrops are fallin' on my head, they keep fallin' So I just did me some talkin' to the sun And I said I didn't like the way he got things done Sleepin' on the job Those raindrops are fallin' on my head, they keep fallin' But there's one thing I know The blues they send to meet me won't defeat me It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me Raindrops keep fallin' on my head But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red Cryin's not for me 'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin' Because I'm free Nothin's worryin' me [trumpet] It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me Raindrops keep fallin' on my head But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red Cryin's not for me 'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin' Because I'm free Nothin's worryin' me

QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 10:04 AM) No. I hate it. I paid to watch the game, and that's what I want to do. The wave is bad baseball etiquitte. I also hate it when people leave mid-inning during a batter and I have to stand up and miss a pitch or two. Drives me insane! I hear that it was even happening at Hawk games. I always say, when that happens, society has gone to hell. Wait for a time out.

I believe almost everyone here has had a co-worker leave and join a competitor. Just because they leave doesn't make them a bad person. There really isn't much of a difference in sports. Look at players like Sandy Alomar who the team dumped. Why isn't there boos for Kenny and JR? Because that move probably helped the team. If Timo or Willie took better deals, half the posters here would cheer. Maggs leaves and he's a bad guy? Kong answered the question honestly. I didn't read any of his team mates ripping him for the quote.

QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 09:38 AM) The body is a temple. If I said you have a beautiful body would you hold it against me?

Couple replies in one: I'm directly on the Mexico border, about 50 miles inland. Rain and spun off tornadoes are our biggest concerns. Especially since we will be to the north of landfall. The last couple have hit north of us and we avoided almost any effects. I have those big sides on the trampoline, so turning it upside down will be a lot of work as well. I'm going to use some of my government issued sand bags and rope it to a tree with my best Boy Scout knots. I was also thinking of removing the springs, but that would be a hour process as well because of the sides. Houston is safe. Funny, currently the skies as bright blue with just a few high flying cirrus clouds. Hard to imagine that in about 14-18 hours we could be in for a major storm. thank you Jim

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 08:43 AM) Ah, the worm has turned, and now Tex is staring down the barrel. Stay safe, Tex. Here's hoping Emily misses you... not that I'm wishing ill on your neighbors to the south. Just curious Tex, do you have the theme from the old Bob Newhart Show running through your head yet? [/joke grenade] For those of you who are too young or have not filled your brains with useless trivia, the Bob Newhart theme was Home to Emily

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 08:43 AM) Ah, the worm has turned, and now Tex is staring down the barrel. Stay safe, Tex. Here's hoping Emily misses you... not that I'm wishing ill on your neighbors to the south. Just curious Tex, do you have the theme from the old Bob Newhart Show running through your head yet? [/joke grenade] Pass the MREs. Home to Emily Incredible Trivia

QUOTE(jackie hayes @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 08:30 AM) ...and you went there. Can't you get your mind out of the gutter? clean mind, clean body; take your pick

You know, I miss him already. I liked the sig. LMAO I assume there was more than this?

QUOTE(winodj @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 08:16 AM) Is that anything like touching my monkey? Monkey see, monkey do.

QUOTE(jackie hayes @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 08:03 AM) Appreciate the advice, but I made my bed. We never promised you a bed of roses

QUOTE(Steff @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 08:02 AM) During blowouts I expect it.. but if the Sox are down I absolutely hate it. I never do it regardless. joke here>

QUOTE(winodj @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 06:18 AM) I'd argue that the potential for violence is greater with the Minutemen than with the ACLU. In one corner, wearing Armani suits and carrying brief cases, the lawyers from the ACLU. In the other corner, wearing Anti-Mexican t-shirts and carrying rifles and hand guns, the Minutemen. Come on DJ, you're talking crazy Now I will agree that the lawyers could cause more damage . . .

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 04:29 AM) I don't recall the Minutemen being involved in any violence. I guess it is all about definitions. Holding an American citizen at gun point seemed violent to me. At the minimum aren't these people similar to the anti-government "Patriots" who have attacked the US government over Ruby Ridge, Waco, and other issues? Anti-government rhetoric, taking action into their own hands, facing a threat against America and their way of life. To hide from the similarities isn't a good path to take.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Jul 18, 2005 -> 05:20 PM) I'm now 50-50 of getting a direct hit tomorrow night I'm the sliver of green in Texas, that's green of a different meaning QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 07:14 AM) Now that's irony

QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Jul 19, 2005 -> 07:17 AM) How strong are the predicting it will be? Last I heard it was a Category 1, but would likely restrenghthen. It is strengthening over the Gulf. Cat 2 now, expected as a 3 when it lands. We are holding our breath. Over the next 6-8 hours it should start to swing to the left (west) and bear down on Mexico, if it doesn't turn soon, I'm directly in line. Current forecasts National guys: All are pointing 50-60 miles south of me Local guys: Half are predicting a repeat of Buehla which hit the mouth of the Rio Grande. Any ideas on how to hold down a trampoline? I really do not want to disassemble. I'm laying in some Stout, figuring it's my favorite beer when warm. I have 3,000 gallons of water at the ranch and another 750 gallons in a mobile tank.

Crede looks better on this team than last year's team. He might not be part of scoring a lot of runs, but he has damn sure prevented some opponent runs with his defense. It's all about balance. If you are going to place a light hitting, great defense, player somewhere on the field, the left side of the infield seems to be a great place to do it. Ball coming at Crede and he has a bat Ball coming at Crede and he has a glove