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John: Daryl, Wal-Mart is famous for it's abuse of employees. They're in constant hot water with the NLRB, and their complete lack of organization at the front door was directly responsible for the employee's death. I hope they get their sock sued off.
Daryl: I am the first person to complain about "frivolous" lawsuits, but this is why I oppose mandatory limits on them. I know that it is next to impossible to charge those responsible for the trampling, but if Wal-Mart is forced to fork over several hundred million, that's right, I said several HUNDRED; that would still not be enough. The life of an innocent human being is worth more than any corporation, or amount of jobs it costs. I mean every word that I say!
John: Thanks Mace.
M.E. of Mestew: Happy birthday, John!
John: Nope......I believe the record for the fastest serve belongs to one of the current players.
Daryl: I must have ran out of time, charcters, or space. This thing trucated my message. What I wanted say is, does Gonzales still have the record for the fastest serve ever made?
Daryl: I like the Kretschmer ad. I even have a jar in the fridge. It's been there about two years. It would have been better if the Mick had not chased a bowl of it down with a few beers. He would have had a longer career. You know that I am a Tiger fan, but Mantle is STILL the greatest combination of speed and power in a baseball uniform, that I have ever seen. You only get that kind of talent once in a generation. I am not well versed about tennis, but does Gonzales still have the record fo
John: Sometimes it's me, sometimes it's the server. I do copy and paste some photos, so those may not come thru. I'll work on it.
Baby Cakes: For some reason I can't see the pictures on here anymore. Is it a problem on your end or is big brother blocking them? All I get is red x where the picture should be. Is anyone else reporting that problem BT?
Gabe: Keep up the good work John. We are proud of you!
Daryl: Good job John, but you better treat your prisoner well. You don't want to be accused of creating another Gitmo. Perhaps you could spread some pita bread crumbs in front of the cage, and capture Bin Laden. Just a thought.
John: Nope.....just too much other stuff happening. I was pretty beat. Maybe next time I'll pace myself.
Daryl: Hey John, what happened? Di you give the waitress a hard time, and she spit chewing tobacco juice on you guys? Missed you at last week's get together.

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Monday, August 18th 2008

8:56 AM

WATCHING THE OLYMPICS

        We've been watching the Olympics now for a week, and I find myself viewing things that I would normally pass by on the dial. Stuff I never gave a thought to. Badmitton, Dressage, Field Hockey, Rowing, Beach Volleyball....some of which I still can't figure out how they became Olympic sports.

      Take field hockey for example.....it's a sport, as the name implies, where a bunch of guys are out there with what looks like large, inverted, flat candy canes whacking a canteloupe sized ball in an attempt to put it into a goal. In other words, hockey without skates, on grass. Only they play on a soccer-sized field. It involves a lot of running.

      Ok, I can sort of, kind of see where that might fit into the Olympic parameters, but c'mon.......badmitten? Volleyball? And if you really want to make a case for it neither are baseball, softball or basketball real Olympic sports. Nor is tennis.

    It's come down to so many different things at so many venues, on such a grand scale, that the Olympics have become so bloated as to becoming unwatchable. Yet, I find myself watching anyway. I can only take so much beach volleyball or badmitten though. I have enjoyed the swimming, gymnastics, and what little track & field has been run so far. Heck, even the marathons are somewhat interesting. I'm mildy entertained at rowing and dressage, but I draw the line at badmitten.

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      Some overdue baseball notes----several ex-Michigan Battle Cats and Battle Creek Yankees have been on the move recently. Steven White (2004 BC Yankees) was released by the parent club last week. Brooks Conrad (2002 Michigan Battle Cats) was DFA'd by the Oakland A's. The Yankees sent Melky Cabrera (2004 BC Yankees) to AAA, and Matt DeSalvo (2003 BC Yankees) was recalled to the majors by Atlanta.

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