My housemate and I attended Carols By Candlelight 2010 at First Baptist Church - Jackson on Sunday - December 12, 2010 - and thoroughly enjoyed the performance. I took a number of pictures - I uploaded a total of 54 from my digital camera, though I deleted some from the camera before I uploaded any of them. They were good for the most part - I had to take them in low light and with no flash.
Monday I went to the Women's Lunch at FBCJ - it was the last one of the year and Jo Patterson was the guest speaker. She did a great job with her message and Sarah Lee nailed O Holy Night after having sang in all 5 performances of Carols By Candlelight.
When I came home afterward, I had planned to grab my checkbook and leave again to go run a shopping errand, but my tummy had other ideas. I waited a couple of hours and decided it was safe, so I left again and did go out and do the shopping that I needed to do. I purchased the last Christmas gift that I needed.
I returned home and hung out the remainder of the day. It was cold but sunny. When I got up this morning, it was 23 degrees with a wind chill of 17. It's now up to 42 degrees with no wind chill.
This is about all I've got - for now.
- Wings Like Eagles....
- PJ's a native of Louisiana - lovea those LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints - and Sukiey is the kitty cat that lives with PJ.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Friday, December 3, 2010
Louisiana Bicentennial
La gearing up for its bicentennial
http://www.2theadvocate.com/blogs/politicsblog/111236709.html
Louisiana gearing up for its bicentennial
http://www.nola.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/louisiana-gearing-up-for-its-bicentennial/d44b87854bfe4eeba451232c947eba70
http://www.nola.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/louisiana-gearing-up-for-its-bicentennial/d44b87854bfe4eeba451232c947eba70
http://www.2theadvocate.com/blogs/politicsblog/111236709.html
Louisiana gearing up for its bicentennial
http://www.nola.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/louisiana-gearing-up-for-its-bicentennial/d44b87854bfe4eeba451232c947eba70
http://www.nola.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/louisiana-gearing-up-for-its-bicentennial/d44b87854bfe4eeba451232c947eba70
Thursday, December 2, 2010
An Update....
I had a "staycation" Thanksgiving week and stayed home instead of traveling anywhere. I enjoyed hanging around the house and doing what I felt like doing when I felt like doing it. I went with my housemate and her adult children and grandchildren to a Thanksgiving dinner party - lunch actually. It was out in the country and the weather was okay. We had been warned for storms moving in, but they bypassed us at the last minute and we had a great weather day. We got plenty of pictures.
Then on Monday night my housemate and I traveled down to Jackson Academy's Performing Arts Center and took in the David Phelps Christmas Tour concert. It was great. I got some pictures but was disappointed that David didn't do a "meet and greet". He wasn't feeling well, so that explained it. Anyway, the weather was also turning bad and so we hightailed it home about 15-20 minutes after the concert.
There were tornadoes in Mississippi Monday night/Tuesday morning and storms kept rumbling through and keeping me awake. I finally got some sleep, then got up and ready, then went out and ran some errands. I got some Christmas shopping done, then Tuesday night got them packaged up to ship out. I sent them out on Wednesday.
Monday, November 22, 2010
The Past Few Days....
I last posted on Thursday. I've been active on my other blogs, though. I had a pretty quiet and uneventful weekend at work. Now I'm on vacation this entire week. I had hoped to travel home to Louisiana for Thanksgiving, but I'm afraid that isn't happening.
I learned today that my SIL did not go for the CAT scan as scheduled. It seems that her insurance company balked at approving the test after she has already had the heart cath. So, it was canceled and instead, now they have to wait for the cardiologist to send the insurance people a letter explaining why he needs the CAT scan done and what he is looking for with it. No telling how long that will take - to get approval for the test to be done.
I went to the Women's Luncheon at FBCJ today and served soup once again. Attendance was down a little due to this being a holiday week, but we still had a good crowd.
I stopped at the post office and dropped off the class newsletters and also picked up my incoming mail - nothing but junk there.
After getting home and taking care of some business, I went online and looked up something, then called my brother back and gave him the information. I also grabbed my camera and took a walk around the neighborhood and got some shots of the fall foliage. I've posted a few shots on my photography blog; I also got some new shots of Sukiey and I posted some on her blog.
I guess there's not a lot to share, so this will do it....
I learned today that my SIL did not go for the CAT scan as scheduled. It seems that her insurance company balked at approving the test after she has already had the heart cath. So, it was canceled and instead, now they have to wait for the cardiologist to send the insurance people a letter explaining why he needs the CAT scan done and what he is looking for with it. No telling how long that will take - to get approval for the test to be done.
I went to the Women's Luncheon at FBCJ today and served soup once again. Attendance was down a little due to this being a holiday week, but we still had a good crowd.
I stopped at the post office and dropped off the class newsletters and also picked up my incoming mail - nothing but junk there.
After getting home and taking care of some business, I went online and looked up something, then called my brother back and gave him the information. I also grabbed my camera and took a walk around the neighborhood and got some shots of the fall foliage. I've posted a few shots on my photography blog; I also got some new shots of Sukiey and I posted some on her blog.
I guess there's not a lot to share, so this will do it....
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Looking Back....
Wednesday I met 3 friends at Cracker Barrel for lunch. We had a nice lunch and visit. Then I returned home and tackled doing laundry. I only had 2 loads this week - for which I was happy. Sukiey had caused an extra load last week when she threw up on my bed.
I talked with my brother and learned the results of my SIL's visit with her cardiologist. He said she has an aneurysm in her heart but the good news is that it's not of the aortic variety. She goes for a CAT Scan on Monday and then will see the cardiologist again just before Christmas.
I told him that I ought to send Sukiey down to look at her. CAT scan - well Sukiey is a cat! He was amused by that comment.
Later on last night my housemate was in bed asleep and she was awakened by Rusty barking rather vociferously. I was up and on the computer; I heard him too. I usually don't hear him in my bedroom, but the house was quiet - TV off - and so I heard him.
I knew why.....I could hear thunder and it sounded like it was right outside my bedroom window. It was also raining. She got up and as she was heading back to her bedroom, I was in the hallway and she asked if I had heard Rusty barking and I said yes. She said she didn't know why he was barking but she had brought him inside and had him in the den. I told her that it had been thundering and raining. That explained it - the thunder!
She went on back to bed, I went out to the kitchen and got a drink, then returned to my bedroom and went on to bed myself.
I don't know where that storm came from last night, but it's shaping up to be a beautiful day today. It's currently 52 degrees under sunny/fair skies. I've already eaten breakfast and have cleaned up in the kitchen.
It's time for me to do some other things....
I talked with my brother and learned the results of my SIL's visit with her cardiologist. He said she has an aneurysm in her heart but the good news is that it's not of the aortic variety. She goes for a CAT Scan on Monday and then will see the cardiologist again just before Christmas.
I told him that I ought to send Sukiey down to look at her. CAT scan - well Sukiey is a cat! He was amused by that comment.
Later on last night my housemate was in bed asleep and she was awakened by Rusty barking rather vociferously. I was up and on the computer; I heard him too. I usually don't hear him in my bedroom, but the house was quiet - TV off - and so I heard him.
I knew why.....I could hear thunder and it sounded like it was right outside my bedroom window. It was also raining. She got up and as she was heading back to her bedroom, I was in the hallway and she asked if I had heard Rusty barking and I said yes. She said she didn't know why he was barking but she had brought him inside and had him in the den. I told her that it had been thundering and raining. That explained it - the thunder!
She went on back to bed, I went out to the kitchen and got a drink, then returned to my bedroom and went on to bed myself.
I don't know where that storm came from last night, but it's shaping up to be a beautiful day today. It's currently 52 degrees under sunny/fair skies. I've already eaten breakfast and have cleaned up in the kitchen.
It's time for me to do some other things....
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
An Update....
Today is a milestone day for me - yep, it's my birthday. I've been trying something new. I had several "stand alone" pages on this blog and was also posting [mainly] about LSU and the Saints along with adding other things from time to time.
I was trying to find a free website that would allow me multiple blogs for different categories. I tried several different ones, but none turned out to be satisfactory. So, what I wound up doing this afternoon was sitting down and creating separate blogs for each category - I now have a total of 6 separate blogs and will post news about LSU and the Saints on their blogs, photos on the photo blog I set up, stuff about Sukiey on the blog I set up for her and stuff about Josephus on that blog.
This will cause me not to have so many posts on this blog each month anymore, but that's okay. I'll get over it! I'll just post on the appropriate blog instead.
In other news, I went to work - but not to work, this morning. My group was having a Thanksgiving BBQ lunch and I attended to eat with my co-workers. I had a good time with them. When I left to return home, I stopped at the post office for the mail and found that I only had a couple of pieces of junk and a mailer from LifeWay Christian Stores.
As I was reaching the house, rain started coming down again. I raised the garage door and pulled in and parked, then lowered the door. So, I didn't get wet - period.
I've received numerous text messages, phone calls, FB messages, e-mails and even some "snail mail" paper cards. It makes me realize how many friends and family I do have!
Time to run along....
I was trying to find a free website that would allow me multiple blogs for different categories. I tried several different ones, but none turned out to be satisfactory. So, what I wound up doing this afternoon was sitting down and creating separate blogs for each category - I now have a total of 6 separate blogs and will post news about LSU and the Saints on their blogs, photos on the photo blog I set up, stuff about Sukiey on the blog I set up for her and stuff about Josephus on that blog.
This will cause me not to have so many posts on this blog each month anymore, but that's okay. I'll get over it! I'll just post on the appropriate blog instead.
In other news, I went to work - but not to work, this morning. My group was having a Thanksgiving BBQ lunch and I attended to eat with my co-workers. I had a good time with them. When I left to return home, I stopped at the post office for the mail and found that I only had a couple of pieces of junk and a mailer from LifeWay Christian Stores.
As I was reaching the house, rain started coming down again. I raised the garage door and pulled in and parked, then lowered the door. So, I didn't get wet - period.
I've received numerous text messages, phone calls, FB messages, e-mails and even some "snail mail" paper cards. It makes me realize how many friends and family I do have!
Time to run along....
Monday, November 15, 2010
LSU's hopes of BCS bowl still alive
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsus_hopes_of_bcs_bowl_still_a.html
But playing for national title an uphill battle.
But playing for national title an uphill battle.
LSU football team knows what's at stake in stretch run
LSU football team knows what's at stake in stretch run
Tigers 'going to focus on what we can control'
LSU kicker Josh Jasper was named Lou Groza Star of the Week
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsu_kicker_josh_jasper_was_nam.html
For the second straight week and the third time this year, LSU senior Josh Jasper has been named a "Star of the Week" by the Lou Groza Award, the Palm Beach Sports Commission announced.
For the second straight week and the third time this year, LSU senior Josh Jasper has been named a "Star of the Week" by the Lou Groza Award, the Palm Beach Sports Commission announced.
Defense Does Job
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/108079059.html
On the impressive résumé the LSU defense has created and polished this fall, there was one major hole after nine games. All season long, the Tigers defense has operated as one of the Southeastern Conference’s top units, shaking off dubious record-setting days by two opponents to lead the league in total defense, pass defense, turnovers created and first downs allowed while hovering near the top in rush defense and sacks.
On the impressive résumé the LSU defense has created and polished this fall, there was one major hole after nine games. All season long, the Tigers defense has operated as one of the Southeastern Conference’s top units, shaking off dubious record-setting days by two opponents to lead the league in total defense, pass defense, turnovers created and first downs allowed while hovering near the top in rush defense and sacks.
LSU football team kickoff with Arkansas moved to 2:30 p.m.
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsu_football_team_kickoff_with.html?utm_source=bleacherreport.com
Baton Rouge - LSU's kickoff with Arkansas Nov. 27 has been moved to 2:30 p.m. on CBS, the school announced Monday.
Baton Rouge - LSU's kickoff with Arkansas Nov. 27 has been moved to 2:30 p.m. on CBS, the school announced Monday.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Saturday Evening - 11132010
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| P.F. Chang's China Bistro Renaissance @ Colony Park Ridgeland, MS |
P. F. Chang's China Bistro & Renaissance @ Colony Park
Saturday evening, 11132010, I went to P. F. Chang's China Bistro, located at Renaissance @ Colony Park in Ridgeland, MS. I went with my housemate and 4 friends. We had reservations and were seated fairly quickly after we arrived to claim them.
We had a good time and enjoyable dinner at P.F. Chang's China Bistro. We were there to celebrate my birthday - upcoming on Tuesday. After ordering our meals, I opened my gifts while we were waiting for our orders.
I received a number of gifts, including a copy of former President George W. Bush's new book, Decision Points, a plaque, a set of beauty basics and a couple of notepads and another book.
After eating dinner, we ordered a dessert that consisted of a slice of a 6 layer chocolate cake. Since there were 6 of us, each got a layer of it. I got a picture of the slice of cake before I allowed my housemate to cut it apart and serve it. Here's what it looked like:
We had a good time and enjoyable dinner at P.F. Chang's China Bistro. We were there to celebrate my birthday - upcoming on Tuesday. After ordering our meals, I opened my gifts while we were waiting for our orders.
I received a number of gifts, including a copy of former President George W. Bush's new book, Decision Points, a plaque, a set of beauty basics and a couple of notepads and another book.
After eating dinner, we ordered a dessert that consisted of a slice of a 6 layer chocolate cake. Since there were 6 of us, each got a layer of it. I got a picture of the slice of cake before I allowed my housemate to cut it apart and serve it. Here's what it looked like:
It was as excellent as it appears and I enjoyed my piece!!
I had noticed that there was a group of people in a booth behind us and one of the people kept snapping pictures. I surmised that they were also celebrating a birthday - there was a child among them and it appeared it was hers. Once I finished my piece of cake, while the others were still eating theirs, I excused myself, got up and went over to the booth and excused myself to them, then asked if they would like for me to take a picture of all of them - so as to include the lady who had been taking the pictures of the rest of them. They were pleased by my offer, so the lady handed me the camera and squeezed over into the group. I asked them to "squnch" in together and they did. I took the shot, then handed the camera back to the lady.
They thanked me and I rejoined my companions at our table. None of them had any idea what I had gone off to do as I didn't say when I got up and stepped away.
Eventually, the bills came - my housemate picked up mine. We left the restaurant and outside, before going to the car, got some pictures of one of the horse statues and it also included a portion of the restaurant in the shot. My housemate took a couple of pictures of me with the horse statue. She had to take one at an awkward angle in order to get the entire statue in the shot.
They suggested I climb up on the base of the statue, but I opted not to try that since it had been raining and was wet, plus there was nothing for me to even attempt it. They had said that if I did get up on the base of the statue, they could get a good shot of me with the horse.
We went on to my housemate's car and put our stuff inside and got our jackets and put them on as it had cooled down while we were inside. Then we drove over to the shopping area of Renaissance and caught up with one of our friends. I was interested in staying out there and my housemate wanted to get on home. Well, I wanted to see if our friend would drop me off on her way home, but she said that she couldn't because she had something else to do when she left Renaissance - she wasn't going straight home.
Oh well, I returned to the car and my housemate and I headed home. Before leaving Renaissance, though, we stopped and I got out and got a couple of pictures of the waterfall with the horse statues.
Job well done
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/107867774.html
Grinding past Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday night at a rather subdued Tiger Stadium provided a lot of things for No. 5-ranked LSU. The 51-0 triumph against the Warhawks was the Tigers’ most lopsided since a 56-3 romp past North Texas in 2005.
Grinding past Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday night at a rather subdued Tiger Stadium provided a lot of things for No. 5-ranked LSU. The 51-0 triumph against the Warhawks was the Tigers’ most lopsided since a 56-3 romp past North Texas in 2005.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
NEXT!
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/107651463.html
Every Sunday night, Les Miles gathers his LSU football congregation and delivers a sermon. Some of the details might change, obviously the name of the opponents are different week-to-week and the tenor of the message might vary depending on the outcome the day before and the challenge that lies ahead.
Every Sunday night, Les Miles gathers his LSU football congregation and delivers a sermon. Some of the details might change, obviously the name of the opponents are different week-to-week and the tenor of the message might vary depending on the outcome the day before and the challenge that lies ahead.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Holiday Mail for Heroes
The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes are teaming up to distribute greeting cards to the U.S. Armed Forces; cards accepted thru Dec. 10.
Mail your cards to:
Holiday Mail for Heroes
P. O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
http://www.redcross.org/holidaymail
Cards only please.
Mail your cards to:
Holiday Mail for Heroes
P. O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
http://www.redcross.org/holidaymail
Cards only please.
LSU Football News....
Tigers step out of conference, try to keep momentum going after Alabama win
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/tigers-step-out-of-conference-try-to-keep-mome ntum-going-after-alabama-win-1.2403147
It's time to turn the page. The No. 5 LSU football team (8-1, 5-1) welcomes Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday for Homecoming. This marks the third consecutive year LSU has stepped out of conference for Homecoming after playing Alabama the previous week. Those Homecoming games haven't looked too good for LSU in the previous two seasons.
LSU football players look ahead after win against Alabama
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsu_football_players_look_ahea.html
Louisiana-Monroe is SEC battle-tested heading into LSU game
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/louisiana-monroe_is_sec_battle.html
Tigers are Warhawks' third such foe this season.
LSU football gets 2012 commitment from Thibodaux LB Trey Granier
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsu_football_gets_2012_committ.html
Tigers get second 2012 commitment
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/tigers-step-out-of-conference-try-to-keep-mome ntum-going-after-alabama-win-1.2403147
It's time to turn the page. The No. 5 LSU football team (8-1, 5-1) welcomes Louisiana-Monroe on Saturday for Homecoming. This marks the third consecutive year LSU has stepped out of conference for Homecoming after playing Alabama the previous week. Those Homecoming games haven't looked too good for LSU in the previous two seasons.
LSU football players look ahead after win against Alabama
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsu_football_players_look_ahea.html
Louisiana-Monroe is SEC battle-tested heading into LSU game
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/louisiana-monroe_is_sec_battle.html
Tigers are Warhawks' third such foe this season.
LSU football gets 2012 commitment from Thibodaux LB Trey Granier
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsu_football_gets_2012_committ.html
Tigers get second 2012 commitment
Thursday, November 11, 2010
LSU Football News for 11/11/2010
Football: Jefferson, LSU upend Alabama, 24-21
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-jefferson-lsu-upend-alabama-24-21-1.2 396714
LSU entered its game Saturday against rival Alabama as a well-recognized underdog. But that didn't matter to coach Les Miles and the Tigers. LSU (8-1, 5-1) overcame familiar early offensive struggles behind junior quarterback Jordan Jefferson's best performance of the season, including the team's longest pass play this season, in a 24-21 victory against Alabama (7-2, 4-2).
Football: Peterson, Jasper nab critical fourth-down conversions in 24-21 win
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-peterson-jasper-nab-critical-fourth-d own-conversions-in-24-21-win-1.2396776
Down 14-13 on Saturday, LSU football coach Les Miles called a timeout on fourth-and-1 with 9:51 remaining at Alabama's 26-yard line. What happened next sent 92,969 fans into a frenzy. Instead of lining up for a field goal, junior tight end Deangelo Peterson took a reverse from junior running back Stevan Ridley for 23 yards to the Alabama 3-yard line.
Football: Sophomore WR has career day Saturday against Alabama following early drop
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-sophomore-wr-has-career-day-saturday- against-alabama-following-early-drop-1.2398502
Video: Rueben Randle Interview Rueben Randle needed a pick-me-up at halftime. The sophomore receiver had a crucial drop on No. 5 LSU's final drive of the first half that would have put the Tigers in position to get into field goal range. Instead, the Tigers were forced to punt and went into halftime trailing.
Football: Team assesses injuries from Saturday?s battle with Alabama
http://www.lsureveille.com/football-team-assesses-injuries-from-saturday-s-battl e-with-alabama-1.2398305
For the second year in a row, the LSU football team walked away from the Alabama game torn, tattered and trampled. Little less than a year after the 2009 Alabama contest left the Tigers riddled with injuries, Saturday's scuffle with the Crimson Tide brought the losses of three key cogs in the LSU football machine.
Football: LSU making effort to schedule in-state opponents
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-lsu-making-effort-to-schedule-in-stat e-opponents-1.2399878
Joe Alleva, LSU vice chancellor and director of athletics, got a good impression of LSU football in his first game with his new job. Alleva saw LSU, the then-defending national champions, annihilate Appalachian State, 41-13, to open the 2008 season. But he wasn't completely satisfied after the opening-game win.
Football: LSU-ULM game to reunite players with former teammates
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-lsu-ulm-game-to-reunite-players-with- former-teammates-1.2399889
The LSU football team is swelling with Pelican State pride. The Tigers boast players from as far away as Michigan, Kansas and South Carolina, but in-state players make up the majority of the team. Two smaller neighboring cities in northern Louisiana hold their own on the roster, though Baton Rouge and New Orleans claim the bulk of LSU athletes.
Football team establishes passing game
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-air-strike-1.2401781
It took nine games, but the LSU football team has finally established a downfield passing attack. At least temporarily. Through eight games, LSU quarterbacks were 16-of-54 on passes thrown 10 or more yards downfield - screen passes and other short throws that went for more than 10 yards were not counted - including 1-of-8 on Oct. 23 against a depleted Auburn secondary.
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-jefferson-lsu-upend-alabama-24-21-1.2 396714
LSU entered its game Saturday against rival Alabama as a well-recognized underdog. But that didn't matter to coach Les Miles and the Tigers. LSU (8-1, 5-1) overcame familiar early offensive struggles behind junior quarterback Jordan Jefferson's best performance of the season, including the team's longest pass play this season, in a 24-21 victory against Alabama (7-2, 4-2).
Football: Peterson, Jasper nab critical fourth-down conversions in 24-21 win
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-peterson-jasper-nab-critical-fourth-d own-conversions-in-24-21-win-1.2396776
Down 14-13 on Saturday, LSU football coach Les Miles called a timeout on fourth-and-1 with 9:51 remaining at Alabama's 26-yard line. What happened next sent 92,969 fans into a frenzy. Instead of lining up for a field goal, junior tight end Deangelo Peterson took a reverse from junior running back Stevan Ridley for 23 yards to the Alabama 3-yard line.
Football: Sophomore WR has career day Saturday against Alabama following early drop
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-sophomore-wr-has-career-day-saturday- against-alabama-following-early-drop-1.2398502
Video: Rueben Randle Interview Rueben Randle needed a pick-me-up at halftime. The sophomore receiver had a crucial drop on No. 5 LSU's final drive of the first half that would have put the Tigers in position to get into field goal range. Instead, the Tigers were forced to punt and went into halftime trailing.
Football: Team assesses injuries from Saturday?s battle with Alabama
http://www.lsureveille.com/football-team-assesses-injuries-from-saturday-s-battl e-with-alabama-1.2398305
For the second year in a row, the LSU football team walked away from the Alabama game torn, tattered and trampled. Little less than a year after the 2009 Alabama contest left the Tigers riddled with injuries, Saturday's scuffle with the Crimson Tide brought the losses of three key cogs in the LSU football machine.
Football: LSU making effort to schedule in-state opponents
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-lsu-making-effort-to-schedule-in-stat e-opponents-1.2399878
Joe Alleva, LSU vice chancellor and director of athletics, got a good impression of LSU football in his first game with his new job. Alleva saw LSU, the then-defending national champions, annihilate Appalachian State, 41-13, to open the 2008 season. But he wasn't completely satisfied after the opening-game win.
Football: LSU-ULM game to reunite players with former teammates
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-lsu-ulm-game-to-reunite-players-with- former-teammates-1.2399889
The LSU football team is swelling with Pelican State pride. The Tigers boast players from as far away as Michigan, Kansas and South Carolina, but in-state players make up the majority of the team. Two smaller neighboring cities in northern Louisiana hold their own on the roster, though Baton Rouge and New Orleans claim the bulk of LSU athletes.
Football team establishes passing game
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-air-strike-1.2401781
It took nine games, but the LSU football team has finally established a downfield passing attack. At least temporarily. Through eight games, LSU quarterbacks were 16-of-54 on passes thrown 10 or more yards downfield - screen passes and other short throws that went for more than 10 yards were not counted - including 1-of-8 on Oct. 23 against a depleted Auburn secondary.
New Orleans Saints need to focus on being home for the playoffs
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2010/11/new_orleans_saints_need_to_foc.html
Anything's better than wintry conditions many NFC opponents will play in
Poised Freshmen
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/107148453.html
First, LSU lost one of its more emotional touchstones on defense. Then the first-year starting cornerback who has forced opposing quarterbacks to rethink not throwing in Patrick Peterson’s direction got his bell rung.
First, LSU lost one of its more emotional touchstones on defense. Then the first-year starting cornerback who has forced opposing quarterbacks to rethink not throwing in Patrick Peterson’s direction got his bell rung.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Bush Agonistes? Not Quite
In an interview, the former president makes the case for his
'freedom agenda' and defends his record on the economy
and spending.
FEINSWOG: Full Court Blitz
http://www.tigerrag.com/?p=92862
National Championship within LSU’s reach if Auburn loses Deangelo Peterson’s 23-yard scamper on fourth down proved that offense isn’t illegal in Louisiana If Georgia upsets Auburn next Saturday, LSU will win the national football championship. Seriously. The thought here is LSU is not going to lose again.
National Championship within LSU’s reach if Auburn loses Deangelo Peterson’s 23-yard scamper on fourth down proved that offense isn’t illegal in Louisiana If Georgia upsets Auburn next Saturday, LSU will win the national football championship. Seriously. The thought here is LSU is not going to lose again.
LSU-Ole Miss football game to kick off at 2:30
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsu-ole_miss_football_game_to.html
The LSU-Ole Miss football game will kick off at 2:30 p.m. in Tiger Stadium on Nov. 20. The game will be televised on CBS, LSU announced on Monday. This will be LSU's fourth game televised on CBS this season.
The LSU-Ole Miss football game will kick off at 2:30 p.m. in Tiger Stadium on Nov. 20. The game will be televised on CBS, LSU announced on Monday. This will be LSU's fourth game televised on CBS this season.
ROSETTA: Tigers, Miles earn respect with victory
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/106867228.html
Afterward, in the delirious aftermath at Tiger Stadium that’s been absent for a while, Les Miles’ players made sure he had a memento of the occasion, something to add to his trophy case.
Afterward, in the delirious aftermath at Tiger Stadium that’s been absent for a while, Les Miles’ players made sure he had a memento of the occasion, something to add to his trophy case.
LSU eyes UGA-AU
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/106938694.html
Patrick Peterson said he wished both teams good luck in Saturday’s Georgia-Auburn game. “One,” he said with a grin, “a little more than the other.”
Patrick Peterson said he wished both teams good luck in Saturday’s Georgia-Auburn game. “One,” he said with a grin, “a little more than the other.”
National reaction to Miles
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/106865883.html
More than anything, LSU’s 24-21 victory over Alabama punctuates yet again that maybe there’s a method to (Les) Miles’ perceived football madness.
More than anything, LSU’s 24-21 victory over Alabama punctuates yet again that maybe there’s a method to (Les) Miles’ perceived football madness.
LSU NOTES: Loss motivates Nevis
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/107017563.html
In a two-week stretch when everybody on the LSU football team fed off the motivation of being snubbed and slighted by the national media, Drake Nevis might have had as much ammunition as anybody else. Of course, he also might have had the most ground to make up as well.
In a two-week stretch when everybody on the LSU football team fed off the motivation of being snubbed and slighted by the national media, Drake Nevis might have had as much ammunition as anybody else. Of course, he also might have had the most ground to make up as well.
RABALAIS: Mad hatter sees approval rating surge
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/107015718.html
It’s impossible to define how much perception plays into reality, but it is a powerful force. Just a week ago, LSU football fans were ready to pass the collection plate, seeing if they could bribe Colorado or Michigan to take Les Miles.
It’s impossible to define how much perception plays into reality, but it is a powerful force. Just a week ago, LSU football fans were ready to pass the collection plate, seeing if they could bribe Colorado or Michigan to take Les Miles.
Beating Bama could echo into LSU recruiting
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/106938929.html
There’s no question LSU’s 24-21 victory against Alabama on Saturday was important for a lot of reasons. In the Southeastern Conference standings, it was obviously huge, leaving the No. 5-ranked Tigers (8-1, 5-1 SEC) just a game behind No. 3 Auburn in the West Division.
There’s no question LSU’s 24-21 victory against Alabama on Saturday was important for a lot of reasons. In the Southeastern Conference standings, it was obviously huge, leaving the No. 5-ranked Tigers (8-1, 5-1 SEC) just a game behind No. 3 Auburn in the West Division.
LSU in BCS race
Although a long shot, don't count Tigers out
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/107015973.html
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/107015973.html
LSU’s 24-21 victory over Alabama on Saturday made a national championship contender out of the Tigers.
LSU vaulted from No. 12 to No. 5, putting the Tigers at the top of the list of the one-loss BCS teams.
While the win over Alabama turned LSU into a player in the BCS drama, the Tigers’ loss to Auburn last month may ultimately keep them out of the big two spots for the Tostitos BCS National Championship game on Jan. 10 in Glendale, Ariz.
Monday, November 8, 2010
LSU moves up to No. 5 in BCS standings
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsu_moves_up_to_no_5_in_bcs_st.html
TCU appears to be left on outside looking in
TCU appears to be left on outside looking in
LSU football: Drake Nevis named Camp Defensive Player of the Week
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsu_football_drake_nevis_named.html
Forced fumble set up eventual winning points
Forced fumble set up eventual winning points
Les Miles shows nation what LSU players have known all along
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/les_miles_shows_nation_what_ls.html
Tigers still among nation's elite programs
Tigers still among nation's elite programs
LSU-Ole Miss football game to kick off at 2:30
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsu-ole_miss_football_game_to.html
The LSU-Ole Miss football game will kick off at 2:30 p.m. in Tiger Stadium on Nov. 20. The game will be televised on CBS, LSU announced on Monday. This will be LSU's fourth game televised on CBS this season.
The LSU-Ole Miss football game will kick off at 2:30 p.m. in Tiger Stadium on Nov. 20. The game will be televised on CBS, LSU announced on Monday. This will be LSU's fourth game televised on CBS this season.
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton downplays the significance of two-game win streak
http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2010/11/new_orleans_saints_coach_sean_123.html
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton has been doing an awful lot of damage control this season, it seems. First, he had to insist that the Saints' early-season struggles weren't cause for crisis.
New Orleans Saints Coach Sean Payton has been doing an awful lot of damage control this season, it seems. First, he had to insist that the Saints' early-season struggles weren't cause for crisis.
LSU QBs play big roles in Bama win
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/106866598.html
When the national highlight shows rolled video clips from LSU’s 24-21 triumph against Alabama Saturday night and into Sunday’s wee hours, there wasn’t much mention of the impact the Tigers’ two quarterbacks had.
When the national highlight shows rolled video clips from LSU’s 24-21 triumph against Alabama Saturday night and into Sunday’s wee hours, there wasn’t much mention of the impact the Tigers’ two quarterbacks had.
ROSETTA: Tigers, Miles earn respect with victory
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/106867228.html
Afterward, in the delirious aftermath at Tiger Stadium that’s been absent for a while, Les Miles’ players made sure he had a memento of the occasion, something to add to his trophy case.
Afterward, in the delirious aftermath at Tiger Stadium that’s been absent for a while, Les Miles’ players made sure he had a memento of the occasion, something to add to his trophy case.
Miles: too early to lobby for BCS
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/106905673.html
LSU coach Les Miles said Monday it was too early to start stumping for his team's position in the BCS. But at his weekly news luncheon Monday, he did go so far as to opine that, to this point, the Tigers have generally been underrated.
LSU coach Les Miles said Monday it was too early to start stumping for his team's position in the BCS. But at his weekly news luncheon Monday, he did go so far as to opine that, to this point, the Tigers have generally been underrated.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Saints manhandle Panthers, 34-3
http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/breaking/106856159.html
Drew Brees passed for 253 yards and two touchdowns as the New Orleans Saints cruised to a 34-3 win over the undermanned Carolina Panthers Sunday at Charlotte, N.C. Brees completed 27 of 43 passes with an interception for New Orleans (6-3), which enters its bye week a half-game out of first place in the NFC South behind Atlanta, a 27-21 winner over Tampa Bay Sunday.
Drew Brees passed for 253 yards and two touchdowns as the New Orleans Saints cruised to a 34-3 win over the undermanned Carolina Panthers Sunday at Charlotte, N.C. Brees completed 27 of 43 passes with an interception for New Orleans (6-3), which enters its bye week a half-game out of first place in the NFC South behind Atlanta, a 27-21 winner over Tampa Bay Sunday.
Football Jumps in Polls Following Bama Win
Football Jumps in Polls Following Bama Win
http://www.lsusports.net//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=205026405
BATON ROUGE -- LSU surged five spots to No. 6 in the USA Today Coaches' Poll and seven spots to No. 5 in the AP Poll on Sunday morning following its 24-21 win over Alabama. This improved the Tigers to 8-1 overall and kept them in the hunt for both the SEC and national title.
http://www.lsusports.net//ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=205026405
BATON ROUGE -- LSU surged five spots to No. 6 in the USA Today Coaches' Poll and seven spots to No. 5 in the AP Poll on Sunday morning following its 24-21 win over Alabama. This improved the Tigers to 8-1 overall and kept them in the hunt for both the SEC and national title.
George W. Bush breaks long silence to promote new book
LSU Football vs.Alabama Crimson Tide 11/06/2010
Magic is back; LSU holds off Alabama, 24-21
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/106828678.html
The magic was back at Tiger Stadium Saturday. Les Miles called trick plays, LSU hit big plays and the Tigers knocked off Nick Saban and Alabama.
Just what was needed
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/106836958.html
RABALAIS: For Miles, this one has to be right up there
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/106837063.html
LSU NOTEBOOK: Tigers still in hunt for championship
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/106840298.html
Big-Play LSU Rolls Over No. 5 Alabama, 24-21
http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=205026038
LSU's big plays subdue Alabama 24-21, keep title hopes alive
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsus_big_plays_subdue_alabama.html
LSU's Les Miles gets signature victory over Alabama
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsus_les_miles_gets_signature.html
LSU's Jordan Jefferson, Jarrett Lee are dynamic duo vs. Bama
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsus_jordan_jefferson_jarrett.html
Baton Rouge -- There were no more improbable figures than Jordan Jefferson and Jarrett Lee to take LSU's fate in their hands Saturday at Tiger Stadium and deliver the Tigers from evil.
Or from Alabama and Coach Nick Saban, who are an acceptable equivalent in Baton Rouge.
Jefferson and Lee have been the banes of LSU's offensive existence this season. They are the co-heads of a quarterback system that most felt had LSU headed for a lower-tier bowl game.
Jefferson and Lee were heroes against the Crimson Tide as much as any Tigers could have been in a 24-21 victory that kept alive the hopes of LSU (8-1, 5-1 SEC) to win the SEC West Division, advance to the conference title game and play for the BCS national title.
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/106828678.html
The magic was back at Tiger Stadium Saturday. Les Miles called trick plays, LSU hit big plays and the Tigers knocked off Nick Saban and Alabama.
Just what was needed
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/106836958.html
RABALAIS: For Miles, this one has to be right up there
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/106837063.html
LSU NOTEBOOK: Tigers still in hunt for championship
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/106840298.html
Big-Play LSU Rolls Over No. 5 Alabama, 24-21
http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=205026038
LSU's big plays subdue Alabama 24-21, keep title hopes alive
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsus_big_plays_subdue_alabama.html
LSU's Les Miles gets signature victory over Alabama
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsus_les_miles_gets_signature.html
LSU's Jordan Jefferson, Jarrett Lee are dynamic duo vs. Bama
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsus_jordan_jefferson_jarrett.html
Baton Rouge -- There were no more improbable figures than Jordan Jefferson and Jarrett Lee to take LSU's fate in their hands Saturday at Tiger Stadium and deliver the Tigers from evil.
Or from Alabama and Coach Nick Saban, who are an acceptable equivalent in Baton Rouge.
Jefferson and Lee have been the banes of LSU's offensive existence this season. They are the co-heads of a quarterback system that most felt had LSU headed for a lower-tier bowl game.
Jefferson and Lee were heroes against the Crimson Tide as much as any Tigers could have been in a 24-21 victory that kept alive the hopes of LSU (8-1, 5-1 SEC) to win the SEC West Division, advance to the conference title game and play for the BCS national title.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
LSU Football
Big Stakes
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/106808363.html
RABALAIS: C'mon Les, let'er rip!
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/106808488.html
LANEY: Isn't this Alabama week?
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/106777914.html
LSU tries to tackle tackling
http://www.2theadvocate.com/blogs/tigertracks/106804474.html
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/106808363.html
RABALAIS: C'mon Les, let'er rip!
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/106808488.html
LANEY: Isn't this Alabama week?
http://www.2theadvocate.com/sports/lsu/106777914.html
LSU tries to tackle tackling
http://www.2theadvocate.com/blogs/tigertracks/106804474.html
His play gives Crimson Tide distinct advantage
http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2010/11/lsu_qbs_hope_to_keep_up_with_a.html
Friday, November 5, 2010
Thursday, November 4, 2010
LSU Football News....
Miles still taking heat despite 7-1 record as Alabama game nears
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/miles-still-taking-heat-despite-7-1-record-as- alabama-game-nears-1.2388700
Football: Miles, Tigers anxious to get back on the field after bye week
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-miles-tigers-anxious-to-get-back-on-t he-field-after-bye-week-1.2390387
Football: Defense trying to replace production of DE Montgomery
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-defense-trying-to-replace-production- of-de-montgomery-1.2390500
Football: Miles, players looking forward to Alabama?s pro-style running attack
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-miles-players-looking-forward-to-alab ama-s-pro-style-running-attack-1.2391794
Football: Russell Shepard isn?t meeting own goals in his second season
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-russell-shepard-isn-t-meeting-own-goa ls-in-his-second-season-1.2393652
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/miles-still-taking-heat-despite-7-1-record-as- alabama-game-nears-1.2388700
Football: Miles, Tigers anxious to get back on the field after bye week
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-miles-tigers-anxious-to-get-back-on-t he-field-after-bye-week-1.2390387
Football: Defense trying to replace production of DE Montgomery
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-defense-trying-to-replace-production- of-de-montgomery-1.2390500
Football: Miles, players looking forward to Alabama?s pro-style running attack
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-miles-players-looking-forward-to-alab ama-s-pro-style-running-attack-1.2391794
Football: Russell Shepard isn?t meeting own goals in his second season
http://www.lsureveille.com/sports/football-russell-shepard-isn-t-meeting-own-goa ls-in-his-second-season-1.2393652
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
Favre, Vikings Take It On The Chin
http://www.prosportsdaily.com/comments/favre-vikings-take-it-on-the-chin--427716.html
"The Vikings' season could have best been described as a disappointment entering Sunday. But as the team pulled out of Gillette Stadium on Sunday evening following a 28-18 loss to New England, disappointment had turned into drama, a full-fledged soap opera that at this rate only has nine episodes left. The fact the Vikings dropped to 2-5 -- a record that somehow puts a club laden with Pro Bowl players in the basement of the NFC North with Detroit -- was only a sliver of the story. Where do we start? How about with this. Perhaps tired of seeing Brett Favre draw all the attention, Randy Moss took to the podium and conducted his own question-and-answer session because he's no longer taking"
"The Vikings' season could have best been described as a disappointment entering Sunday. But as the team pulled out of Gillette Stadium on Sunday evening following a 28-18 loss to New England, disappointment had turned into drama, a full-fledged soap opera that at this rate only has nine episodes left. The fact the Vikings dropped to 2-5 -- a record that somehow puts a club laden with Pro Bowl players in the basement of the NFC North with Detroit -- was only a sliver of the story. Where do we start? How about with this. Perhaps tired of seeing Brett Favre draw all the attention, Randy Moss took to the podium and conducted his own question-and-answer session because he's no longer taking"
Jerry Jones Contemplates Firing Coach; Phillips: 'I'm At A Loss Right Now'
http://www.prosportsdaily.com/comments/jerry-jones-contemplates-firing-coach-phillips-im-at-a-loss-right-now-427484.html
"These underachieving Cowboys have done the impossible: They've shaken head coach Wade Phillips' confidence and made Jerry Jones contemplate firing him during the season. That's what happens when a team goes through the motions and gets blown out, 35-17, by the mighty Jacksonville Jaguars. Against Mr. Fix It's raggedy defense, David Garrard passed for 260 yards and a career-high four touchdowns. Garrard, benched earlier this season, finished with a nearly perfect passer rating of 157.8. Maurice Jones-Drew rushed for 135 yards and Mike Sims-Walker, hardly a household name, added 153 yards receiving. Ridiculous. "I'm distraught to say the least," Phillips said. "It was embarrassing the way we"
"These underachieving Cowboys have done the impossible: They've shaken head coach Wade Phillips' confidence and made Jerry Jones contemplate firing him during the season. That's what happens when a team goes through the motions and gets blown out, 35-17, by the mighty Jacksonville Jaguars. Against Mr. Fix It's raggedy defense, David Garrard passed for 260 yards and a career-high four touchdowns. Garrard, benched earlier this season, finished with a nearly perfect passer rating of 157.8. Maurice Jones-Drew rushed for 135 yards and Mike Sims-Walker, hardly a household name, added 153 yards receiving. Ridiculous. "I'm distraught to say the least," Phillips said. "It was embarrassing the way we"
Monday - November 1, 2010
It's a brand new month we've got here, hard to believe we're in the 11th month of the year. We got some rain this morning; Barbie is calling for more rain throughout this week. She says 100% for tomorrow and 70% on Wednesday.
This morning I left the house just after 9:00 AM and went to PetSmart and picked up a package of litter box liners for Sukiey. I had bought some at another store and wasn't happy with them when I went to use one the last time I changed her litter box. So, I went to PetSmart and got a package to try and see if I like them or not. If I do, I'll go back and buy a larger sized package - that is, a larger quantity of liners.
When I was done there, I went to SuperCuts and got a hair cut. Then I stopped and got gas, plus stopped at the grocery store and picked up a bag of dog food for Rusty and a few items I needed.
After I was done there, I stopped at the post office and mailed a package to a friend, plus inquired about Christmas "forever" stamps and learned that they were not yet available - which is surprising. I picked up my mail and found I had a couple of pieces of junk - which I tossed - along with a couple of packages and a few other items. I also had an item which was not for me - but instead addressed to a business that I have nothing to do with - and so I took it to one of the clerks and told her that it was not for me and because of who the sender was, it needed to be returned as undeliverable - not at this address.
After getting done with all that, I went to FBCJ and parked in the garage, then went to the Fellowship Hall and helped with serving soup for the Women's Luncheon. After an interesting message, I headed out and returned home.
I laid down and went through the mail, then took a nap. I've got the TV on. I was too tired last night to watch the Saints game - believe it or not. There was nothing in the newspaper about the game this morning - they said it ended too late for the edition of the paper. Well, I've checked online and learned that the Saints won 30-10 over the Steelers.
The big news is that the Minnesota Vikings have waived/released Randy Moss after his game performance and a post-game commentary yesterday after the loss to the Patriots. Dumb move Randy!
Not much else is going on....
This morning I left the house just after 9:00 AM and went to PetSmart and picked up a package of litter box liners for Sukiey. I had bought some at another store and wasn't happy with them when I went to use one the last time I changed her litter box. So, I went to PetSmart and got a package to try and see if I like them or not. If I do, I'll go back and buy a larger sized package - that is, a larger quantity of liners.
When I was done there, I went to SuperCuts and got a hair cut. Then I stopped and got gas, plus stopped at the grocery store and picked up a bag of dog food for Rusty and a few items I needed.
After I was done there, I stopped at the post office and mailed a package to a friend, plus inquired about Christmas "forever" stamps and learned that they were not yet available - which is surprising. I picked up my mail and found I had a couple of pieces of junk - which I tossed - along with a couple of packages and a few other items. I also had an item which was not for me - but instead addressed to a business that I have nothing to do with - and so I took it to one of the clerks and told her that it was not for me and because of who the sender was, it needed to be returned as undeliverable - not at this address.
After getting done with all that, I went to FBCJ and parked in the garage, then went to the Fellowship Hall and helped with serving soup for the Women's Luncheon. After an interesting message, I headed out and returned home.
I laid down and went through the mail, then took a nap. I've got the TV on. I was too tired last night to watch the Saints game - believe it or not. There was nothing in the newspaper about the game this morning - they said it ended too late for the edition of the paper. Well, I've checked online and learned that the Saints won 30-10 over the Steelers.
The big news is that the Minnesota Vikings have waived/released Randy Moss after his game performance and a post-game commentary yesterday after the loss to the Patriots. Dumb move Randy!
Not much else is going on....
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Brett Favre - In My Opinion
Brett, I think it's time for you to hang it up. This game vs. the New England Patriots is only making things worse for you. The hits you've taken thus far in this game - including the one just now in the 4th quarter where you had to come out after their #91 took you down for a sack - are jeopardizing your health. They just aren't worth it. You're in tremendous pain and being taken to the locker room on the back of a cart right now with a Vikings trainer right there with you.
Think about the rest of your life - 20 years from now [you'll be 61 years old] don't you want to be able to enjoy life with your family - including additional grandchildren you may have?
I know you're a competitive person and have a drive to play, but I think it's time that you retire. Do so while you will still be able to enjoy life.
You have a record that I dare say will never be broken - consecutive starts #292 and #316 if the playoffs are counted - and next Sunday, November 7th, is the 11th anniversary of your reaching and overtaking the previous record and only adding to it.
Tavaris Jackson had been scheduled to be the starter this season before you decided to return. Hand over the reins to him and walk away - while you still can....walk, that is.
This is only my opinion and my advice and of course you don't have to take it, but I wanted to offer it as a fan to you.
Thanks for the memories Brett!!
RABALAIS: What to make of this LSU team?
RABALAIS: What to make of this LSU team?
Time for the Tide
Saturday, October 30, 2010
An Update....Friday, October 29, 2010 and Saturday, October 30, 2010
I came in to work; after things settled down, I made known my plan to leave around 8:30 AM and go to my bank and run some other errands since it was payday. I left and headed down to the bank and took care of my business there - I withdrew cash, turned in my check reorder slip and also got a transaction register. The teller had said they were out of them, but I mentioned it to someone else as I was leaving and she knew where some were and went and got one for me.
From there I went over to the nearby post office and took care of my business and also got a couple of books of the “Forever” stamps – they didn’t have the Christmas stamps available yet. I got the “Forever” primarily for use with my Sunday School class newsletters. I need 3 books of the Christmas stamps when I can get them – according to the USPS they were issued on October 21, 2010. That was last Thursday, so I don’t know why they don’t have them at the post office yet. I didn’t even check with my post office – I will inquire on Monday if they’re not too crowded and I have time to wait to reach a clerk.
Upon leaving the post office, I headed out – and went and picked up the photos of Sukiey that I had ordered. At first the photo clerk couldn’t seem to locate them and I hadn’t thought to bring the e-mail letting me know that they were ready with me. She finally found them and I took them with me to the front checkout. I had stopped and looked and got a package of 10x13 envelopes and a package of 9x12 envelopes that I had a need for. I opted to get them there as they were available in the quantity that I wanted, while at the office supply I would have to buy a larger quantity.
I also looked at getting the greeting card envelopes, but they only had them in packs of 50 and the cost was $6.47 per box. I knew that I could buy a box of 100 at the office supply for less than the cost of 2 boxes of 50 there, so that’s why I passed on getting those there. Once I had everything that I needed there, I checked out. From there, I made my way over to a Christian store and purchased a copy of The Twelfth Imam by Joel Rosenberg and also got my 2011 wall calendar – Whiskers and Paws. There was one for eagles, but I decided on going with something different this year. I went and checked out – and used the 20% off coupon – with no problem since my purchase was over $25.00. I don’t recall at the present time how much the 20% off amounted to, though.
After getting done at that store, I took a route that allowed me to pass by the house. I eyeballed it as I rode past.
Then I made my way over to the office supply store. I went in there and after searching in the labels section, finally found a package of labels that suited me. I also located the greeting card envelopes and I purchased a package of 100 for over $3 less than what 2 boxes of 50 would’ve cost at the other store. I was surprised that the difference was that much!
When I left the office supply, I headed back to work. I got back at 10:15 AM. When I got back I had to go in the garage. I took 2 hours of vacation time and then an hour lunch at 11:00 AM.
I made a trip down the street and got lunch and ate there, then returned to work and went and spoke with my boss for a few minutes. He said that they don’t really know right now when we will be moving. Then I returned my co-workers both went to lunch.
When I was arriving at home last night I saw a backhoe parked in a nearby yard. I figured something must be going to happen in that area of the neighborhood.
Other things that I did on Friday were to update my checkbook and to get the bills out in the mail. I also finished reading a book I had gotten - Before the Dawn by Carolyn Aaersen - before going to bed.
Saturday morning was somewhat chilly. I think the overnight low hit in the 30s. I found out what the backhoe was doing nearby - the gas company was going to do some work there. One of their people saw me getting the newspaper and looking to see what they were doing and came and told me. He said that if they don't finish today, they'll be back at it tomorrow. They had a barricade set up to detour traffic around where they were working when I left to come in to work.
We've had the experience of the JSU Homecoming Parade and the Mississippi International Film Festival today. Things have quieted down after being hectic and busy outside earlier.
This is all I've got for now....
From there I went over to the nearby post office and took care of my business and also got a couple of books of the “Forever” stamps – they didn’t have the Christmas stamps available yet. I got the “Forever” primarily for use with my Sunday School class newsletters. I need 3 books of the Christmas stamps when I can get them – according to the USPS they were issued on October 21, 2010. That was last Thursday, so I don’t know why they don’t have them at the post office yet. I didn’t even check with my post office – I will inquire on Monday if they’re not too crowded and I have time to wait to reach a clerk.
Upon leaving the post office, I headed out – and went and picked up the photos of Sukiey that I had ordered. At first the photo clerk couldn’t seem to locate them and I hadn’t thought to bring the e-mail letting me know that they were ready with me. She finally found them and I took them with me to the front checkout. I had stopped and looked and got a package of 10x13 envelopes and a package of 9x12 envelopes that I had a need for. I opted to get them there as they were available in the quantity that I wanted, while at the office supply I would have to buy a larger quantity.
I also looked at getting the greeting card envelopes, but they only had them in packs of 50 and the cost was $6.47 per box. I knew that I could buy a box of 100 at the office supply for less than the cost of 2 boxes of 50 there, so that’s why I passed on getting those there. Once I had everything that I needed there, I checked out. From there, I made my way over to a Christian store and purchased a copy of The Twelfth Imam by Joel Rosenberg and also got my 2011 wall calendar – Whiskers and Paws. There was one for eagles, but I decided on going with something different this year. I went and checked out – and used the 20% off coupon – with no problem since my purchase was over $25.00. I don’t recall at the present time how much the 20% off amounted to, though.
After getting done at that store, I took a route that allowed me to pass by the house. I eyeballed it as I rode past.
Then I made my way over to the office supply store. I went in there and after searching in the labels section, finally found a package of labels that suited me. I also located the greeting card envelopes and I purchased a package of 100 for over $3 less than what 2 boxes of 50 would’ve cost at the other store. I was surprised that the difference was that much!
When I left the office supply, I headed back to work. I got back at 10:15 AM. When I got back I had to go in the garage. I took 2 hours of vacation time and then an hour lunch at 11:00 AM.
I made a trip down the street and got lunch and ate there, then returned to work and went and spoke with my boss for a few minutes. He said that they don’t really know right now when we will be moving. Then I returned my co-workers both went to lunch.
When I was arriving at home last night I saw a backhoe parked in a nearby yard. I figured something must be going to happen in that area of the neighborhood.
Other things that I did on Friday were to update my checkbook and to get the bills out in the mail. I also finished reading a book I had gotten - Before the Dawn by Carolyn Aaersen - before going to bed.
Saturday morning was somewhat chilly. I think the overnight low hit in the 30s. I found out what the backhoe was doing nearby - the gas company was going to do some work there. One of their people saw me getting the newspaper and looking to see what they were doing and came and told me. He said that if they don't finish today, they'll be back at it tomorrow. They had a barricade set up to detour traffic around where they were working when I left to come in to work.
We've had the experience of the JSU Homecoming Parade and the Mississippi International Film Festival today. Things have quieted down after being hectic and busy outside earlier.
This is all I've got for now....
Thursday, October 28, 2010
New Orleans VooDoo releases its 2011 regular season schedule
New Orleans VooDoo releases its 2011 regular season schedule
http://www.nola.com/voodoo/index.ssf/2010/10/new_orleans_voodoo_releases_it.html
http://www.nola.com/voodoo/index.ssf/2010/10/new_orleans_voodoo_releases_it.html
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