Chatter Thread - the on and on thread for EVERYONE! ;)

[Admin]

Post anything you want here. Your thoughts, what you are doing, or anything you want. You can use this to vent or just get your post count up.

Chatter up!

[RickB]

I overslept this morning but I got up @ 7:15am and started working on the site.

Coffe is good! :)

[RickB]

Any "word of mouth" promotions you guys do, please tell about it in this thread. And know it's is greatly appreciated. I really think this is going to be an awesome site down the road!

Thank you guys for all the help so far!

[RickB]

Wow, what a sports complex!!!

Aurora Sports Park (http://www.ballgamefinder.com/locations/id/330/field/Aurora-Sports-Park-Aurora-CO.html)

http://www.ballgamefinder.com/photos/locations/aurorapc.jpg

There are a Lot of awesome parks out there! Makes me want to travel more!:D

[stevefondy]

Traitor Brett Favre, 1-4 for 4 yards.

[baseball11]

Get all your friends up there to start posting locations.Let's get this site going strong.

[RickB]

heck yeah! :)

[stevefondy]

Get all your friends up there to start posting locations.Let's get this site going strong.

I have no friends :D

[RickB]

Friend request sent Mr. Steve! ;)


I need to find the switch where the quick reply works. It bugs me to have to hit Post Reply before you're able to type something. I'll make that my first "to-do" as I sip through my first cup of coffee this morning. Late start today guys and gals!

[stevefondy]

Friend request sent Mr. Steve! ;)


I need to find the switch where the quick reply works. It bugs me to have to hit Post Reply before you're able to type something. I'll make that my first "to-do" as I sip through my first cup of coffee this morning. Late start today guys and gals!

Friend request accepted.

Admin CP -> vBulletin Options -> Message Posting and Editing Options -> Quick Reply -> Yes - Click Not Required

[RickB]

Thank you sir! Saved me from looking around! ;)

[RickB]

Time to cook some breakfast. Deer/hog pan sausage and lots of eggs. I hate that we don't have some of those good geniune Mexican tortillas to go with it. Toast will have to do.

[RickB]

I'm stuffed! The boys both liked the breakfast too! It was a late breakfast and now we are supposed to go eat @ 1:30 at the Grandparent-in-law's, then eat again (grilled steaks) with my brother and sister-in-law at our house. What a lazy, fat, & happy day. haha!

[RickB]

Spent all evening in the pool until 9pm. Water logged ;) Nah, it was great. Good tunes and good company!

[RickB]

It's quiet up in here! Wake up people! ;)

[stevefondy]

I was working out and didn't hear you yelling.

[baseball11]

I just woke up.Some people work at night.

[stevefondy]

I just woke up.Some people work at night.

A vampire you are.

[RickB]

Yes, he and my brother are vampire steering wheel wrestlers ;)

[RickB]

A little groggy this morning! ;)

[stevefondy]

Yes, he and my brother are vampire steering wheel wrestlers ;)

Is there a Texas to English translation for that?

[RickB]

Night Time Line Driver for Truck Lines. But the good thing is they are home every morning! My brother goes from Tyler to Houston 5 times a week with AAA Cooper Transportation.

http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/mike_boyd/2008/04-26/aaa_cooper_volvo_vnm200_van_peace_rd_il_04-08.jpg

[RickB]

Everyone awake?

[1SportsFan]

So anything goes in this chatter thread?

[RickB]

So anything goes in this chatter thread?

Yes, as long as it is not offensive to kids especially.

Such as this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64w8SHd9LEY

[stevefondy]

You think about buying www.ballparkfinder.com and redirecting it here?

I keep searching for ball park finder on Google. Grr..

[RickB]

That's not a bad idea, but not sure how much they'll want. I'm trying to do all of this out-of-pocket and you know Christmas will be here before you know it. Not to mention my oldest son has a b-day on the 10th.

[stevefondy]

That's not a bad idea, but not sure how much they'll want. I'm trying to do all of this out-of-pocket and you know Christmas will be here before you know it. Not to mention my oldest son has a b-day on the 10th.

I get 2nd domains for $10 a year with my host.
That site is currently owned - but unused and parked - by:

Bonnie Tunick

http://whois.domaintools.com/ballparkfinder.com

[RickB]

Yeah, and those that have them parked either have plans to build, or just plans to make money. I'm not too worried about it and hope some day, one day, ballgamefinder.com will be a sport's kid's parents household name :D

[RickB]

Been a pretty busy day at work! Our communication tower got hit by lightning and that's what we use to network our two offices together. Throughout the day, I've been finding little things around the office here and there that were damaged by lightning.

[RickB]

On a positive note, my youngest son who hasn't wanted to play anything but baseball. I found out there was a U11 soccer team that needed another player. I talked to him and he said no. I bribed him to go to a pre-practice. He reluctantly went. He came home and that's all he could talk about. I haven't seen him this gung-ho about anything since baseball. Not sure why he lost interest in it, but he's back. :)

[baseball11]

That's good he is playing something. Alot of running will get his legs built up for baseball right. Strong legs means more hard hits. My son just finished his fourth day of 8th grade football practice. Now relax for a little while then to the baseball field to hit and field.He is playing in Mansfield,Tx tomorrow. Can't wait to see him play. Everyone have a safe weekend!!!

[RickB]

Is that Mansfield stadium in the database? ;)

I wish I could come watch him play, but I'll try to make it one day. Is it normal to be on Saturday? Adam's 8th and 9th grade games are on Thursdays.

[baseball11]

He is playing baseball in Mansfield sorry. He is playing at Big League Dreams in Mansfield. No football until Sept. 10th.

[charlie11]

hey rick my dad had a game the other night and he went 2-2 with a double and an inside the park grand slam!!:D

[RickB]

He is playing baseball in Mansfield sorry. He is playing at Big League Dreams in Mansfield. No football until Sept. 10th.

Oh okay! I misunderstood. Had football on the brain ;)


hey rick my dad had a game the other night and he went 2-2 with a double and an inside the park grand slam!!:D

Awesome, guess he didn't want to toot his own horn. Come on there baseball11, how did it feel? Congrats by the way!!!:)

[RickB]

BGF is now an official advertiser of Facebook. We gained 7 new fans just on the first day! Hopefully that will translate to our site!

[RickB]

I guess Mason is rigged up now, just waiting on the jersey and shorts. And I think he must have some kind of "under-the-table" deal with Nike! ;)

Here's his loot:
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu24/ballgamefinder/forum_pics/mason_soccergearjpg.jpg

[RickB]

Testing out the new tools on the Quick Reply feature. You can now add much more than text on your Quick Reply. :p

[stevefondy]

My wife works at a major bank, and they can't keep their Internet or email up. It's down way to much. Just thought I would share.

[RickB]

I wonder what type of connection they have Steve.

[RickB]

About to do our live Fantasy Football draft....set for 10:30.

[stevefondy]

I wonder what type of connection they have Steve.

Dedicated T1 (I think)

It's the network and server that aren't managed well, from what I understand.

[RickB]

I see. No telling what is causing that then.

[baseball11]

my son played good today. he went 1-3. a strikeout looking that was questionable. Got to see some live pitching at our new lengths.54 feet to home plate and 80 foot bases now. next year will be like the pros. that will be the last time he will move up in pitching distance and bases length. tournament in 2 weeks.

[baseball11]

i put in some locations the other day and their still not up. can you check on it.

[RickB]

my son played good today. he went 1-3. a strikeout looking that was questionable. Got to see some live pitching at our new lengths.54 feet to home plate and 80 foot bases now. next year will be like the pros. that will be the last time he will move up in pitching distance and bases length. tournament in 2 weeks.

Good to hear he played good! I hope I can come see a game soon!

i put in some locations the other day and their still not up. can you check on it.

Sorry, I've been busy today, working on the web and other duties around the house. I'll try to get those processed tomorrow. Thanks for the entries!

[RickB]

The location entries have now all been approved. At least for now haha!:)

[1SportsFan]

good morning!

[baseball11]

what's up everyone?

[baseball11]

how about the rangers? they're gonna win the wild card.

[RickB]

The Rangers look really solid! They finally have some depth where they've needed it!

[RickB]

Mason had his first soccer game/scrimmage (after only 1 practice) in 3 yrs. He looked timid and rusty, but loosened up some in the 2nd half. I was told this 10yr old team that he's on, was scrimmaging against an 12U select team. They lost pretty bad, but they actually didn't look terrible against them. You can see pics here:
http://www.ballgamefinder.com/forum/album.php?albumid=4

[baseball11]

thats how you get better playing people that are older than you.

[RickB]

Headed to Round Rock, TX today. Will be back tomorrow!

[baseball11]

Stop in and say hi!!

[stevefondy]

I watched the Brewers destroy the Pirates at Miller Park yesterday. It's the 7000th time in a row that we have beat the "Rats. Incredible sunburn.

A vendor fell down the stars and was bleeding very badly. They had to clear that section and scrub-a-dub-dub.

[RickB]

A vendor fell down the stars and was bleeding very badly. They had to clear that section and scrub-a-dub-dub.

Oh geez! That's terrible!:eek:

[RickB]

Good morning people!

[RickB]

I'm ready to get back home, but have 7hrs of meeting to sit through. It shouldn't be too bad though once we get started.

[RickB]

Glad to finally be home!

[stevefondy]

I can almost smell regular season football games.

[RickB]

Yeah, with the air temps finally lower, it is feeling much more like football!

[stevefondy]

Rick, have the Russian split apart "BallGameFinder" into separate words on the page template. And maybe change it to something with a mini description.

Ala...

"Ball Game Finder - Local Soccer, Baseball and ____ Field Database"

These words are important to Google, and this will help you some.

[RickB]

Thanks, but the Russian don't need to do it. I can ;)

But again thanks for the heads up!

[RickB]

K, I got it done! Thanks Mr. Steve!

[stevefondy]

K, I got it done! Thanks Mr. Steve!

Awesome! I noticed that I couldn't find you on Google unless I put the words together.

Do you have the "Sparky" Alexa Browser Plugin? It will help your Alexa rank, which can help when you need to sell advertising.

[RickB]

Well, yeah, but I don't think people are really going to search for either really ;) Hopefully eventually BallGameFinder.com will come up by stadium names if I can get my ranking higher.

I don't have that Sparky plugin, but I will. Thanks again! Always much to do, huh? :D

[stevefondy]

Well, yeah, but I don't think people are really going to search for either really ;) Hopefully eventually BallGameFinder.com will come up by stadium names if I can get my ranking higher.

I don't have that Sparky plugin, but I will. Thanks again! Always much to do, huh? :D

Well, it's the keywords that count. They won't search for it directly, but the keywords may be in the search strong.

[RickB]

Man, last night was awesome! One of my oldest son's friends, said something to me that I'll never forget! It was awesome! He truly is a good soul. BTW, he's #35 in the Jacksonville Indian Football pictures.

And another thing, I have this buddy from a lot of years, that we just don't make enough efforts to see each other. He had a 40th B-day party that I attended last Saturday night. First time I've been to his house and he's lived there 6 yrs. We had a great time at the small get-together. His daughter who is off in college contacted me to tell me how much her Dad was glad that I came over and that I was all he talked about. Well, it was great to hear, but what stuck out to me was that his daughter was thoughtful enough and took the time to send me a note to tell me that.

Awesome stuff in my book!

[1SportsFan]

Those are good signs that there are still good kids in this world! :)

[RickB]

We won our Freshman game @ Corsicana Tigers 26-6. Adam did not have a good night. He's been a little bit sick all week and lost his starting position@ center. He was put in in the 2nd half and the very first snap was fumbled. You coul tell from Adam's reaction that he felt it was his fault. That would be his only offensive play of the game. He did get to play some later @ DE and looked pretty good. He loves defense and although he's been down on football, he looked very ready on D!

[Tyleroutlaw]

AHHHH Yes FRIDAY is here!!!

[Tyleroutlaw]

Get all your friends up there to start posting locations.Let's get this site going strong.

You look like a pro baseball player....:cool:

[1SportsFan]

You look like a pro baseball player....:cool:

Is he not? ;)

Hello sports fans!

[baseball11]

Is he not? ;)

Hello sports fans!

I am a pro at something.

[stevefondy]

I am a pro at something.

I could be a pro eater.

[RickB]

I am a Pro Crastinator!

[charlie11]

in about 10 years i will be in the MLB!!

[RickB]

in about 10 years i will be in the MLB!!

I like that attitude! Keep at it and it could very well happen!

[stevefondy]

in about 10 years i will be in the MLB!!

Good luck!

My goal is to live another 10 years. One decade at a time :)

[RickB]

My goal is to live another 10 years. One decade at a time :)

True that Steve! ;p

[1SportsFan]

haha! I hope everyone is having a great 3-day weekend if it applies to you! :)

[charlie11]

i know i am but i have school tomorrow so that stinks!!

[baseball11]

My son's team is playing in a tournament this weekend and they had no diections to the park on their site.What did I do?I pulled up ballgamefinder.com and I had entered the park on here already. I have never been to this one so I put in my address and got directions.It worked real easy for me.I am glad this site is out there.Now I won't get lost.hahaha. Spread the word.Can't wait to get the shirts so people will ask me what is that?I showed David your site Rick.He liked it.Everyone have a good week.

[stevefondy]

I hope they had a BBQ at that tourney :)

[RickB]

Glad David liked it! Maybe he'll join us (?).

BTW, how is his son doing after his surgery?

[RickB]

If I had my cell phone with me today, I could have posted a picture that displayed adding insult to injury on Friday nights varsity football game. What happened was Corsicana after losing the game had both the pep rally squad and the team in two separate groups on their side of the field. Jacksonville's sprinklers on that side of the field only cut on at a very bad time. Geez, someone had to apologize for that one! When I get home if I get time, I'll post up a picture. I didn't take it until the pep squad had scrambled off of the field.

BTW, Corsicana played a good game but had some key errors that probably swung it our direction. Their running game was killing us and their defense was pretty salty too. But kudos to Jacksonville for making it happen and Ryan Black who did a great job @ QB!

[RickB]

Here is a couple off of my cell phone:

http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu24/ballgamefinder/forum_pics/sprinkler2.jpg

http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu24/ballgamefinder/forum_pics/sprinkler1.jpg

[stevefondy]

That's a big oopsie. BTW, that field looks exactly like my hometown field. Exactly.

[1SportsFan]

Oh my! :eek:

[RickB]

Well it's my oldest son's 15th birthday today. We went out for breakfast. He has been down on football after he lost his starting postition at center, but his attitude has improved once the reality set in and he is gaining playing time again. He loves to be on defense and got to play some last game. He looked good and hungry too.

I don't care if he doesn't start....just hated to see it when he wanted to give up. But things are looking up and he's trying again! And we play against Hallsville tonight. Go Indians!

[stevefondy]

Well it's my oldest son's 15th birthday today. We went out for breakfast. He has been down on football after he lost his starting postition at center, but his attitude has improved once the reality set in and he is gaining playing time again. He loves to be on defense and got to play some last game. He looked good and hungry too.

I don't care if he doesn't start....just hated to see it when he wanted to give up. But things are looking up and he's trying again! And we play against Hallsville tonight. Go Indians!

Never give up. There are so many stories about athletes who didn't make the grade in high school, but went on to overcome and succeed.

A man is defined by what he does when facing challenges. Rise to the challenge.

[RickB]

Never give up. There are so many stories about athletes who didn't make the grade in high school, but went on to overcome and succeed.

A man is defined by what he does when facing challenges. Rise to the challenge.

I think those are good words. Thanks Steve...he needs to read this! :)

[1SportsFan]

Happy Birthday to your son! Tell him to go-gett'em!

[RickB]

Happy Birthday to your son! Tell him to go-gett'em!

Well I won't get to see him right before the game...but, I somewhat told him that this morning. I said don't worry about how much or little you play. Just make it count and play like a maniac when you get put in ;)

He was pretty pumped about this game so I think he will.

[Tyleroutlaw]

WoooooHooooo it's Friday!!!!!!!!

[RickB]

WoooooHooooo it's Friday!!!!!!!!

Yes it is! And Jenn and I are headed to Hallsville to watch the Indians. Hopefully they will make it 3-0

Bobcat Stadium
ID: TX-HA001

http://www.ballgamefinder.com/locations/id/125/field/Bobcat-Stadium-Hallsville-TX.html

http://www.ballgamefinder.com/photos/locations/bobcatstadium.jpg

[stevefondy]

WoooooHooooo it's Friday!!!!!!!!

Heck yeah. :ditto!::ditto!::ditto!::ditto!:

[stevefondy]

My buddy Joe is big into sim baseball leagues. he turned me into a player.

http://twb.allsimbaseball3.com/lgreports/p822.html

[stevefondy]

If anyone ever beats my Skeeball score in the arcade, let me know ;)

[RickB]

My buddy Joe is big into sim baseball leagues. he turned me into a player.

http://twb.allsimbaseball3.com/lgreports/p822.html

What is this exactly?

If anyone ever beats my Skeeball score in the arcade, let me know ;)

Oh I will...don't you worry Steve! :D

[baseball11]

baseball tournament got cancelled.just relaxing today.

[RickB]

Today I tried to cater to my oldest son and his buddies since he was tied up the day of his birthday with football and the following evening with band (at the varsity game). Tomorrow, I need to process some location entries (thanks in large part to you baseball11) and do a little work outside. After that it's going to be as much relaxing as possible ;)

[baseball11]

probably work at home today and watch some football and the rangers double header.

[RickB]

It's football time in the hizzle! :D

[stevefondy]

It's football time in the hizzle! :D

And the world is right again.

You guys never played sim sports as a kid? You and you son should try it. It's a blast. It's like a board game where you coach football and baseball teans. Search for Start-o-matic on Ebay.


http://www.amazon.com/Strat-O-Matic-Fanatics-Unlikely-Success-American/dp/0879462809

[RickB]

OK, I'll check it out!

[RickB]

I'll be off to San Antonio later this morning! I'll have to miss my oldest son's game in Palestine Thursday, but going to get back in time to catch the Jacksonville Indians (varsity) @ home though! Looking forward to it!

[baseball11]

Should be over 200 locations for Texas.

[RickB]

Should be over 200 locations for Texas.

Yes we are. Thanks!!! :)

[RickB]

Sitting in San Antonio, TX watching game #2 of Monday Night Football. I kicked some hiney in week one of fantasy football....in fact the highest scorer of the league. Thank you Drew Brees :D

[RickB]

Had a light schedule today in San Antonio. Slept in a bit, then headed down to the presentation and lunch. Got to see a good many of my old Techline (former employer) buddies. Then I hit the hotel gym. Got a good workout with limited equipment.

[stevefondy]

That NR vs. Buffalo game was awesome. Hope you guys got to see the end.

And I went 11 of 16 on pics, and an in last place.

[RickB]

Yeah, i saw it Steve! I'm sitting in 2nd after my first week's picks :D

[baseball11]

i did good this week in fantasy football. won in 2 leagues and lost in 1. over all a good week.

[baseball11]

Glad to see new members joining.Welcome to all the new members.

[stevefondy]

What's the big NFL game going to be this weekend?

[RickB]

What's the big NFL game going to be this weekend?


I think maybe the NY Giants vs Dallas Cowboys could be an interesting match up. It's too early for me to really make a predicition. Dallas's D is too soft.

[RickB]

Well the official meetings start today @ 1:30. Let the snooze-fest begin haha!

[baseball11]

no sleeping in the meetings.wish we would get some rain.

[RickB]

Man, is it great to be home! Made it back in time for the varsity game and was it an exciting one!!! Palestine Wildcats fell in Over-time against Jacksonville Indians (homecoming) 30-27.

Slept in this morning and woke up with this staring at me:
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs238.snc1/8516_173252903008_747158008_3624212_7402011_n.jpg

[stevefondy]

I think maybe the NY Giants vs Dallas Cowboys could be an interesting match up. It's too early for me to really make a predicition. Dallas's D is too soft.

My Packers play Cincy. COuld be a dangerous game. But Ocho Cinco is already running his pie hole about doing a Lambeau leap. He has no clue how much beer they'd pour on him. Let him try it.

[stevefondy]

My new dog: "Dexter"

http://www.ballgamefinder.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2&d=1253391350

[RickB]

Great looking dog!!! Beagle or mix?


BTW, I'm not at all a fan of Ocho Cinco. I've always admired players that just speak through their production on the field. It speaks way more than cheap talk! Ocho Cinco is his biggest fan imo!

[stevefondy]

All beagle. We wanted the boxer, but it was too strong for my girls to walk, so we got Dexter. She is a great dog. Already sleeping on our bed.

[baseball11]

Jarrayd's baseball team won two games today.9-4 and 15-0.

[baseball11]

Man, is it great to be home! Made it back in time for the varsity game and was it an exciting one!!! Palestine Wildcats fell in Over-time against Jacksonville Indians (homecoming) 30-27.

Slept in this morning and woke up with this staring at me:
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs238.snc1/8516_173252903008_747158008_3624212_7402011_n.jpg

I would hate to wake up and see that in my face.

[baseball11]

Jarrayd's baseball team won two games today.9-4 and 15-0.

Play sunday at 2:15.Go Waco Storm.

[RickB]

I would hate to wake up and see that in my face.

That's You! Me...on the other hand considers him one of my best friends. You should see what he looks like when he doesn't like you ;)

[stevefondy]

Time for football. yeah buddy.

[RickB]

Time for football. yeah buddy.

Yeah buddy!

[stevefondy]

Yeah buddy!

Lions are giving Favre a run.

[BGF_Postman]

Lions are giving Favre a run.

That's a bit of a shocker!

[stevefondy]

That's a bit of a shocker!

Nevermind. Minnesota just took the lead.

[RickB]

As you can see I responded with the wrong account ;)

I wonder if Michael Vick will start next week or will they stick with Kolb while Vick gets more prep?
http://www.giftgenius.com/images/gifts/1015/large/michaelvik.jpg

[stevefondy]

As you can see I responded with the wrong account ;)

I wonder if Michael Vick will start next week or will they stick with Kolb while Vick gets more prep?
http://www.giftgenius.com/images/gifts/1015/large/michaelvik.jpg

Kolb's stats looked good, but they got slaughtered.

[RickB]

Yeah Kolb was solid but Philly got out-offensed imo.

[baseball11]

Waco Storm won the tournament this weekend in Waco.We went 4-0.

[RickB]

Waco Storm won the tournament this weekend in Waco.We went 4-0.

Awesome!!! One of these days I hope to see some Waco Storm pictures ;)

[RickB]

Whew! I'm hungry!:hmm:

[stevefondy]

Whew! I'm hungry!:hmm:

I'm moving my suite to a high powered host. No more lag. I'll be up half the night. Can you say time for munchies...

[RickB]

Sounds good Steve!

BTW, in just 11 days, BGF's Alexa ranking has improved 204,000. Hahah! Still a loooong ways to go!

[baseball11]

What does that mean? I don't know all that talk.

[RickB]

What does that mean? I don't know all that talk.

Alexa ranking is just one form of measurement of your rank based on unique visitors (maybe even combined with repeat visitors...not certain). I'll feel pretty good when we get down to below a 200,000 rank. Right now we are still over a million. Steve gave me a heads up on a widget that installs on my browser and it shows the rank of any site you are on. It's not a super accurate depiction, but it helps to know if you are making progress.

[stevefondy]

If you guys use Firefox, download the Alexa widget:

http://www.alexa.com/toolbar

Then open a tab with BGF finder in it and leave it open all day. This really helps. A higher Alexa can be used as leverage for advertising rates. Ultimately, you want to see it under 100,000. Once it gets around 150,000 it's slower moving :)

[RickB]

We now have some RSS feeds for Articles and for Texas scores. More to come!

[baseball11]

Good. I like this. I hope you do this for baseball in the spring. Looking good. Looks like more people are joining. That's good news.

[1SportsFan]

Wow the forum has grown. I've been a way a little while, but I won't bore you with the details.

[baseball11]

glad you came back to visit.come back more often. tell your friends.

[stevefondy]

Wow the forum has grown. I've been a way a little while, but I won't bore you with the details.

Please do. That's what forums are for.

[RickB]

Please do. That's what forums are for.

:ditto!: What he said!

[stevefondy]

:ditto!: What he said!

And what he said :ditto!:

[RickB]

And what he said :ditto!:

NO! What he said :ditto!: :D

[baseball11]

Please come back.Almost the weekend.A busy saturday.This weekend will go fast.

[RickB]

Please come back.Almost the weekend.A busy saturday.This weekend will go fast.

Not.Enough.Spaces Or maybe your space bar is broke ;p;p

[baseball11]

whose space bar?

[RickB]

whose space bar?

You don't seem to use yours....at least not after a period :D I was just poking at ya!

[baseball11]

ouch!!! Quit poking me!!!!! Is that better?

[RickB]

ouch!!! Quit poking me!!!!! Is that better?

LOL! :rockit: :rockon:

[stevefondy]

spacebarwhoneedsaspacebar?

[RickB]

spacebarwhoneedsaspacebar?

idontneednospacebarthatsforsure!

[stevefondy]

I live for Sundays. Bring on the NFL.

[RickB]

I live for Sundays. Bring on the NFL.

Amen brother!

:stiffarm:

[baseball11]

Just woke up. Getting ready for a baseball game at 9am in Cleburne. The park is awesome. We tied the first one yesterday and won the second one 12-0. The boys decided to hit in the second game. Talk to ya'll later. Call me later Rick.

[RickB]

I'll give you a buzz later on. Try to get some pictures if you have a camera (or ask David). BTW, speaking of David, tell him if he'll join our forum, he can upload his pictures(with his personal stamp) and promote his service all he wants.

[RickB]

Mason missed 2 soccer games yesterday due to running fever. His temp got higher than I have witnessed in a long time. He even said some slightly crazy things while it was flared up. But all is better today and he woke up feeling pretty decent. So hopefully the main battle is over.

[RickB]

Monday! :rolleyes:

[baseball11]

Yes it is Monday. Maybe this week will be better.

[stevefondy]

I have football hangover today. Thank God for MNF.

[RickB]

I have football hangover today. Thank God for MNF.

yeah, we'll see if Romo can look a little better tonight. He has the talent, but seems to falter when we need him most. Oh and btw, baseball11 LOVES the Cowboys. He even wears Dallas Cowboy underoos so I've heard :D

[baseball11]

Watch it Rick. I know where you live. Steve I hate the Cowboys.

[RickB]

Watch it Rick. I know where you live. Steve I hate the Cowboys.

LOL! There's that strong word again. Where does the hate stem from? I just don't understand hating any of them. Dislike maybe, but hate? Really? Please share. ;p

[stevefondy]

Watch it Rick. I know where you live. Steve I hate the Cowboys.

I hate the Cowboys. To Green Bay fans, they are the only big rivalry outside of the Bears, Packers and Lions.

[RickB]

More hate?!? LOL!

Ok, here's how I see it. They are all businesses that are made up from people all over the US. No one team has players or coaches that are only from that state. There are individuals in some organizations who I don't care for. Jerry Jones, Terrell Owens, & Chad Ochocinco Johnson just to name a few. There are also non-Cowboy players that I like. Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, Larry Fitzgerald for modern day and Joe Montana, Steve Bono, Barry Sanders, & Marcus Allen to name of a few there too.

Now nothing wrong with rivalries imo, but I just can't fathom team hate. ;)

I'm just sayin' (with elbows in). :D

[stevefondy]

More hate?!? LOL!

Ok, here's how I see it. They are all businesses that are made up from people all over the US. No one team has players or coaches that are only from that state. There are individuals in some organizations who I don't care for. Jerry Jones, Terrell Owens, & Chad Ochocinco Johnson just to name a few. There are also non-Cowboy players that I like. Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, Larry Fitzgerald for modern day and Joe Montana, Steve Bono, Barry Sanders, & Marcus Allen to name of a few there too.

Now nothing wrong with rivalries imo, but I just can't fathom team hate. ;)

I'm just sayin' (with elbows in). :D

It's not hate hate. Like we want the team plane to explode. But we do have hate. Vikings...bears...hatred.

You have to live here to understand. Football is more then everything.

[RickB]

It's not hate hate. Like we want the team plane to explode. But we do have hate. Vikings...bears...hatred.

You have to live here to understand. Football is more then everything.

I gotcha! Maybe a little bit like my dislike for Dale Earnhardt Sr. I despised him when he spun people out, but was actually sad when he lost his life.

[stevefondy]

I gotcha! Maybe a little bit like my dislike for Dale Earnhardt Sr. I despised him when he spun people out, but was actually sad when he lost his life.

Sports hate :) No violence or ill will. More like their team color make you sick to your stomach.

[RickB]

Good morning chatter heads!;p

[1SportsFan]

Good evening sports fans!

[stevefondy]

I've getting jacked for MLB playoffs.

[baseball11]

The Rangers will have to watch the playoffs from their living room this year. Maybe next year.

[RickB]

yeah no kidding about the Rangers. They disappeared like a brownie on Oprah's counter-top.

[baseball11]

That is true. lmao.

[RickB]

That is true. lmbo.

Kid friendly now ;)

[stevefondy]

yeah no kidding about the Rangers. They disappeared like a brownie on Oprah's counter-top.

The Brewers were right there beside them.

[RickB]

The Brewers were right there beside them.

So they were the cupcake on Oprah's bar?

[stevefondy]

So they were the cupcake on Oprah's bar?

Oh, yes they were!

Baseball is so frustrating. You invest your life each day, only to never make the playoffs. At least with football you get a 6 day mental break.

[RickB]

Yeah, I used to be a die hard baseball, basketball, & hockey fan as well as football. But the schedules during the week just take up too much time these days. I'm glad my kids play sports because I'd rather watch them than over-paid spoiled brats any day. ;)

Now I'm not saying all pro-athletes are spoiled brats, but you guys know there are plenty of them out there.

[stevefondy]

Yeah, I used to be a die hard baseball, basketball, & hockey fan as well as football. But the schedules during the week just take up too much time these days. I'm glad my kids play sports because I'd rather watch them than over-paid spoiled brats any day. ;)

Now I'm not saying all pro-athletes are spoiled brats, but you guys know there are plenty of them out there.

I think you hit the nail on the head. Sports during the week are hard to keep up with.

[baseball11]

Just like the Cubs fans always say "wait til next year". I guess I'll have to wait now.

[stevefondy]

http://www.harrycarays.com/images/about_harry_pic1.jpg

[RickB]

haha!

Good Friday morning people!

[stevefondy]

haha!

Good Friday morning people!

Nothing like a little Harry Caray to brighten a Friday. Before the Brewers moved to the National League, I used to watch the Cubs just to hear Harry calls games.

"All right, let me hear ya!...a one, a two, a three..."

[baseball11]

Take me out to the ballgame.

[stevefondy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO_x7U7n8iU

[RickB]

Man, I guess since this is our bye week in football, my adrenaline that keeps me going vacated my body ;) I'm tired!

[RickB]

Jacksonville Riot Soccer team won 16-0 against a Tyler team. We have another game @ 2pm. The Riot are 3-0 as of now, but Mason's first regular season game was this morning since he was sick last weekend.

[stevefondy]

Did you say 16-0???

[RickB]

Yes, 16-0. The second game was against a tougher older team and we won 8-1 ;)

Our team is really good. We have great coaches that never say a negative thing to the boys. They teach them great team work and it shows. It is the best passing team that I've ever seen at this level!

[stevefondy]

They need to get a bigger goalie :)

[baseball11]

Great job to Mason and his team. Tell him I'm proud of him. I still want to see play baseball.

[RickB]

He is ready for baseball! I'm just glad he's playing something right now because he's such a natural athlete. Back when he played (before the 3 yr layoff) he was top dog in the league. Now that he's back in, there some he played with that have surpassed his skills. But he is slowly catching up. I'm proud of him too...he still plays smart and he is playing hard!

[baseball11]

When you coming to Waco next? I have some baseball pants for Mason. They might be a little big but, he will grow into them. Jarrayd is a little thicker than he is.

[baseball11]

I will call or text you in a little while. We are going to go hit indoors at a friends barn. Then the boys are going to go mudding.

[RickB]

I guess it will have to be after soccer season. We have 2 games every Saturday. Most of the time they are in Tyler.

[baseball11]

Loved the outcome of the Broncoes and Cowboys game.

[stevefondy]

Loved the outcome of the Broncoes and Cowboys game.

That was a good game. I am still in shock that the Broncos won.

[RickB]

A better game was Pittsburgh and San Diego. Seems like the Chargers were clicking pretty good when they were in the hurry-up offense. I'm not sure why teams don't do this in the middle of the game sometimes. It seems for solid teams that it can really throw the defense off.

[baseball11]

I think about that alot. Why do these offenses let the defense get all set up. Get to the line and snap the ball. The won't be ready. Just my thought.

[stevefondy]

Big game tonight. Up here there's quite a buzz...

[RickB]

Big game tonight. Up here there's quite a buzz...


I'll bet there is. I guess you want the Packers to put it on Favre, right?

[stevefondy]

I'll bet there is. I guess you want the Packers to put it on Favre, right?

Yes, but things are fairly split up here. Many love Favre and hate the GM for giving him the shaft. My mother wants the Vikings to win, and she bleeds green and gold. That's how much Favre's Superbowl victory meant to us.

Me...I don't believe you should play for the enemy. Bears or Vikings are off limits.

[RickB]

Well, I guess if he had other equal offers, yeah he shouldn't have played for the enemy. But I'll bet the talent that would surround him in Minnesota helped with that decision too. I'm not sure how many teams offered him a deal though. Any idea?

[stevefondy]

Well, I guess if he had other equal offers, yeah he shouldn't have played for the enemy. But I'll bet the talent that would surround him in Minnesota helped with that decision too. I'm not sure how many teams offered him a deal though. Any idea?

No, not sure.

I know he pretty much wanted to play for the Vikings since he left for GB.

Before he signed with the Vikings, he rented a ton of hotel rooms for the Minn vs. GB game in GB that's coming up. And he made sure everyone knew. This is personal. When you live in a rural area like this, you hear more then the national sports guys get a hold of.

[baseball11]

Jarrayd's baseball practice got cancelled and my softball game got cancelled. I get to chill at home with the family.

[RickB]

Jarrayd's baseball practice got cancelled and my softball game got cancelled. I get to chill at home with the family.

Well that's not so bad...nice to be able to do that every now and then!

Man this game tonight has the makings of a high scoring affair. Will it be? We'll see.

[stevefondy]

Jarrayd's baseball practice got cancelled and my softball game got cancelled. I get to chill at home with the family.

Sounds like a good time to me.

[baseball11]

Good game last night.

[stevefondy]

Favre largest cable audience ever:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=As3ePcwNCC4a78lxci4wjDkdsLYF?slug=ap-packers-vikings-ratings&prov=ap&type=lgns

[RickB]

Favre largest cable audience ever:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=As3ePcwNCC4a78lxci4wjDkdsLYF?slug=ap-packers-vikings-ratings&prov=ap&type=lgns

Not super surprising ;) Sorry Steve! LOL!

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BRISTOL, Conn. (AP)—Brett Favre’s(notes) matchup with his former team has attracted the largest cable television audience ever.

His Minnesota Vikings’ 30-23 win over the Green Bay Packers on ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” was watched by more than 21.8 million people. The previous record was more than 18.6 million viewers for last year’s Monday night game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys.

ESPN also said Tuesday that the game drew the highest rating in the network’s 30-year history. The 15.3 rating beat the 14.4 for a Bears-Vikings game on Dec. 6, 1987, during ESPN’s first season of televising NFL games

[stevefondy]

I told my wife that I thought the game would break records. We'll see how good the rematch does...

[RickB]

I will be in the woods from thrusday through Sunday. But I will come back to town to see Adam's football game. They've been working him as Defensive end and I hope he gets some decent time. He likes defense, so we'll see.

My new ride (Kawasaki Prairie 360 4x4) that is going to the woods with me:
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu24/ballgamefinder/Misc/prairie4x4.jpg

[stevefondy]

Have fun. We'll guard the fort.

[RickB]

Thank you sir! Not sure there will be a good enough connection to use internet on my phone...but I know my old phone would text ok out there. Text me if something collapses...fingers crossed! ;)

[stevefondy]

Thank you sir! Not sure there will be a good enough connection to use internet on my phone...but I know my old phone would text ok out there. Text me if something collapses...fingers crossed! ;)

I send you a text if there are issues.

But don't expect us to keep out of the fridge...we're going to raid that sucker while you're gone.

[RickB]

haha! Ok!

[stevefondy]

haha! Ok!

What's the blue stuff in the Tupperware container?

[RickB]

It's rotten and fuzzy....so eat at your own risk. :D

[RickB]

Alright guys, I'm outta here! Y'all have a great weekend!

[stevefondy]

Cya Rickster.

[RickB]

OK, didn't realize how long it would take to pack. But now I should really be outta here ;)

Unless I find that i have internet service out there, but I'll be surprised. C you guys and gals!

[baseball11]

Nice ride. Have fun in the woods.

[baseball11]

dang its cold here in Texas.

[stevefondy]

dang its cold here in Texas.

Snow tonight here.

[baseball11]

no way. i hate snow. oops there's that word again. sorry rick.

[stevefondy]

We barely got a dusting. But it was still the earliest snow on record.

[baseball11]

Wow. Watching football and softball practice today. You keep the snow up there. Go Colts.

[stevefondy]

Rick just said he staying another night in the back 40.

[stevefondy]

Rick just said he staying another night in the back 40.

Nevermind. I received his text message a day later. Good, 'ol technology.

[RickB]

Actually a bit of my fault Steve. I didn't notice it failed until this morning. Hope you had a great Birthday!

But anyways, it's good to be home!!!!

[stevefondy]

Actually a bit of my fault Steve. I didn't notice it failed until this morning. Hope you had a great Birthday!

But anyways, it's good to be home!!!!

Welcome back from the back 40.

[baseball11]

He's back? Or is he still there? It dropped while you were gone. I hope you had fun.

[stevefondy]

He's back? Or is he still there? It dropped while you were gone. I hope you had fun.

Maybe he had honey-do's to take care of.

[RickB]

hahah! No not too much. Had a lot of unpacking to do. Have a 5 person tent to dry out and clean. It's setup in the garage right now drying. But I was dog tired when I got home. Took a couple naps and still went to bed a tad early. The last night in the tent was during a decent storm and I woke up a bunch.

[stevefondy]

Get to watch the Cowboys?

[RickB]

No, I was still camping. I was there from 3pm last Thursday until about 10:30am Monday. Didn't even peek at the Monday night game. Too tired!

[stevefondy]

No, I was still camping. I was there from 3pm last Thursday until about 10:30am Monday. Didn't even peek at the Monday night game. Too tired!

They cut the Cowboys game off here right as it was headed to OT. I wasn't happy.

[RickB]

Yeah, that stinks with any game that is going to OT!

Man today I was dragging!

[RickB]

Good morning chatter heads!