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What is making this fun is in the past my businesses have all revolved around manufacturing and representing companies. First it was primarily US based, then Mexico, then I was doing overseas purchasing offices in countries whose names I couldn't spell. A friend of mine jumped off that treadmill and started a lawn care business. A Canadian in South Texas, moving lawns I've been watching him for a couple years and he is so damn happy. The other part is my son is old enough and has a few skills that he can add and my wife is interested in helping with a few things. In the past there was really nothing they could do. So my transition to Texan is almost complete. Western boots (steel toed), 3/4 ton V10 Dodge pickup, and a big payroll. Hell, I'm 9/10 of the way to becoming a GOP-erhead If I didn't look so stupid in a western hat, I'd have to pick one up.

Did you ever do something big, then have that what the hell did I do feeling? I bought a business, totally different than anything I've done in the previous 35 years of working. I am convinced the service industry is the place to be, and bought a power wash company. I've had other businesses, but for some reason this one has me much more tense than past ventures. I started out consulting for the owner and wound up buying the place. My To-Do list is about 100 lines deep, I'm going to be working 7 days a week for a while (again), and am starting to get that good to be alive feeling.

Damn I've been in a great mood lately

Kind of like Kenny Williams . . .

QUOTE(winodj @ May 24, 2005 -> 12:56 PM) Wow! Did they run out of music to play already? LOL That was a fine tune, and it got me arrested once. Seems I played it a little too loud, a little too late at night, at a bar I was a DJ at. I swear the crowd was louder than the sound system. I was warned at 11:15 pm if they received another complaint I would be arrested. At closing time, I thought I'll play it once more. Did I mention the DJ gets free drinks? That may have clouded my judgement. You know who your friends are at 3:30 am needing $100 and a ride back to the bar.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ May 24, 2005 -> 08:43 AM) Haha. Number One is the she, and her 5-year old brother is the he. And the big news there is that I think today is the day he gets off of his training wheels!! With the strong academic genes, I assumed the 5 year old was graduating 1st Grade MrEye, Some people here are more willing to accept that the US isn't perfect, makes mistakes, and is viewed with disgust and fear in many corners of the world. I would also agree that some people here have some sympathy for the oppressed people of many societies and their methods to free themselves from that oppression. I believe characterizing them as happy isn't fair. Speaking for myself, I believe we should hold ourselves to the highest ethical and moral standards. I am outraged when we trample on other societies and their way of live and make assumptions that every person in the world wants to live like Americans.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ May 24, 2005 -> 08:16 AM) Seems we were posting similar thoughts at the same time. Heck knows I'd rather see an hour of feelgood news most nights, compared to what I usually see. But, the world being what it is, the local headlines here yesterday were about the 8-year old girl raped and left in a landfill to die by her attacker (she was found alive thankfully) and not about Brian Hill's return to the Magic, the big theater festival opening this week, or my kid graduating from first grade today. That's the way the news works. Congrats on the graduation. Seems like just yesterday he was teething

From chisox.com Count on it. At least his going to get on base at least once in the series. I suspect it will be YNOT question.

QUOTE(mreye @ May 24, 2005 -> 07:21 AM) What really burns me about all this is that the left, not all, but most on the left, and even a few here at Soxtalk, seem to be rooting against America, and are downright giddy when the US fails. All that gets reported is death and protesters and any failures. If you want to report the news - report ALL - good and bad. Personally, when our troops are in harm's way, I root FOR America, no matter who the President is. I don't pick sides based on my political beliefs. Let us not forget that we are the good guys in this. When we uncover prisoner abuse, we investigate and prosecute our own. It is not tolerated. Does Al Qaeda do that? Do Muslim extremists go after the people beheading innocent civilians? No, they're "martyrs." Some here seem to agree with that. That disgusts me. LCR, you keep harping on how the Pentagon waited a few days to deny this report. Would you rather them deny right away only to find out it was true later? They investigated before commenting. I, for one, like and appreciate the due diligence. It's what I expect from my country. Sometimes rooting for the Troop means pushing to get them out of harms way. Sometimes rooting for America is pushing to hold ourselves to a much higher standard, not using wacko terrorists as the standard bearer for our conduct. I cannot believe for a second you are thinking we should judge our conduct based on theirs, so I must be mis-reading your meaning. What burns me is so many on the right accept whatever our GOP-led government is doing as correct, no matter what and quickly brand anyone else as un-American, even communists. Remember the Don't Blame Me, I Voted for Bush bumper stickers? That behavior goes both ways. If Fox News' lead story was 6,000,000 drivers arrived at work safely today. Stories that begin like "here is one driver who commuted from Elmhurst to the Northside and arrived SAFELY, tell us about the trip." Would you be reading the article? If there is a 12 car pile up on the Kennedy, would you read that? Stuff working like it is suppose to isn't usually newsworthy, or of any interest to most readers.

QUOTE(Yossarian @ May 23, 2005 -> 08:02 PM) I saw Galloway. He is a fierce debater, a veteran of the British Parliament where they regularly have real live debates with real live debaters. You could not help be impressed with his performance. He made his accusers look weak and small. He was direct, articulate and defiant. Why the big surprise? Like I said, in Britain they are far more skilled in the art of debate than the arrogant, pea brained, blow dried assholes we have in both houses of our Congress. However a little investigation is in order. Galloway has a past and quite a bit of baggage to go with him. Hey, if you're left oriented he's your guy. Our man George is still lamenting the fall of the old Soviet Empire. You think we have left leaning politicians in the good old USA? Galloway and company make Dennis Kucinich look like Eisenhower Republicans. Yes, George Galloway won that round of the debate in convincing fashion. It must have given Bush haters everywhere cause for joy. Maybe a couple of 9-11 style attacks and it will be Partaaaayyyyyy. After all, it's been a while. Jolly good show old chap. Ooops, I shouldn't have said that Galloway is from Scotland. That was a fine show Laddddie. He's still an asshole. You don't even have to turn over any rocks, just a little basic investigation will do. I also enjoy the British debates. I look for strong leaders of character in the Senate, party affiliation is usually secondary. I would love seeing a 50-50 split always. The Congress, less so. I am a bit taken back that anyone would think that Dems would Partaaaayyyyy at a 9-11 attack. In fact I am appalled that anyone would even think of that. If anyone should be looking in the mirror, it is you. :headshake

QUOTE(rafacosta @ May 21, 2005 -> 08:04 AM) The M that comes from A&M is Mechanical, isn't? And the A is from Agricultural? Correct, if I am wrong. I read on their website. Depends on who you are talking to, the Corps tells it different

QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ May 23, 2005 -> 03:15 PM) I think the real question isn't why is Viagra paid for sex offenders by medicaid. BUT WHY IS IT PAID FOR ANYONE WITH MEDICAID. We wonder why the government is so messed up. It does seem kind of strange, but we do pay for other quality of life drugs.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ May 23, 2005 -> 12:31 PM) GMAFB. What's next "your shoes are untied?" If the difference between this team winning and losing is childish ploys like this, this team is in trouble. There are certain things you should outgrow, I guess some people haven't. I'd rather see them play like men, not little boys.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ May 23, 2005 -> 03:34 PM) It's true that her politcal views support New York's values. Actually I remember several Senators, from both parties, praise her quiet hard work and knowledge.

QUOTE(whitesoxin' @ May 23, 2005 -> 03:37 PM) I start an exciting new job at Dairy Queen tonight. Thankfully the Sox don't play until 9 so I can see most of it when I get home. Shall we change your screen name to BlizzardSoxin' Good luck with the new job!

I was thinking today, if the Cubs and Sox didn't play in Chicago, where would they fit in? The Cubs seem like a L.A. team. The fans, the atmosphere, the "charm". The Sox seem more like Detroit or Pittsburg. Chicago should be rejecting the plastic, fake Cubs and embracing the Sox, yet it still isn't close. It just doesn't make sense. What happened the the working man's teams? The Bears during the Dikta regime tapped into it.

What Uribe did was so Little League as to be laughable. There are many unwritten rules in baseball, and this is probably one of them. What's next Uribe chanting Hey batter batter, Swing batter!? I'd bet when Fisk was the team leader he would have had more to say than Kong. There is a professional way to play.

QUOTE(Jabroni @ May 23, 2005 -> 09:36 AM) "What are you getting at, Texsox?" and his team mate

QUOTE(mmmmmbeeer @ May 23, 2005 -> 04:23 AM) Never been to College Station but I have been to Athens, GA several times when I was living in GA. Dude, beautiful place. Athens is known as a music hotspot and you'll be surrounded by Georgia peaches (that's what they call the women, sweet as peaches). TX women are hot, but they haven't got s*** on GA women. Atlanta is only 45mins to an hour from Athens, not to mention you're within just a few hours of the Atlantic coast and less than 8 from the Gulf of Mexico. The weather isn't near as brutal as TX in the summer but just a bit cooler in the winter. So, educational value aside, IMO UGA is the school you should be checking out. A&M is in a more temperate band so summer wouldn't be as bad as say down by me or out west. GA has a lot going for it also. I don't think you could go wrong in either place.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ May 23, 2005 -> 09:02 AM) Are you serious? Because Kap really wants her as the next President

With out track record with guys coming up to start, I agree with OZ's on field move. At least BMac wasn't in his car by the 7th inning in a hurry to get back to AAA . . .

There are probably at least 1,000 guys world wide who have the talent to play 2nd base in the MLB. It's attitude and desire that makes the difference.

Will Oz's manners put fans in the seats, or keep them away? I'm guessing he's going to be a draw. In some ways I see some Dikta in Oz. I believe a quick analysis would have been better along with an Ozzism, but he's acting like a Chicago guy. I think changing his name to Ozzie Rogalski would be the final icing on the cake.

Happy Birthday!!

QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ May 22, 2005 -> 05:15 PM) That article incited a bunch of people to riot so your attempt at sarcasm falls flat. I didn't realize that so many people read Newsweek over there. Like the prisoner abuse story, much of this was told for weeks from person to person, in country, before the Newsweek story. And if America media is held in such high regard by these extremists, why aren't they throwing roses at our feet after listening to Rush? Certainly they would have become dittoheads by now. Amazing that people who would take up arms against the US government would wait for a Newsweek article before taking action.