The only three picks of the Cowboys belong to: (ta da) The Ghost, The Commish, and Sean.
Either something stinks here, or The Duke is the dumbest one in the family.
Just saying...
Sunday, December 31, 2017
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Gotta be a fix...
Congrats to our Commish for leading the league with 181 points.
And to the Ghost and Dutchbag from Deland for being right behind with 180 points.
I shouldda started my audits from week #1.
Omaha
And to the Ghost and Dutchbag from Deland for being right behind with 180 points.
I shouldda started my audits from week #1.
Omaha
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Too humble
Nashua is being overly humble in accepting the accolades of Go Zone members. Yes, the element of luck is certainly a factor in any game of chance, and predicting the outcome of NFL games qualifies as a game of chance, and therefor, luck.
Take for instance the outcome of the Patriots game this past weekend. The Pats were extremely lucky that some drunken wag was in a position to overturn the Steelers' last-second TD pass, giving the Pats a tainted victory.
But luck doesn't account for correctly calling the outcome of 16 games. You did your homework, researched diligently, and considered supposedly knowledgeable odds-makers predictions, rather than just flipping a coin like Jude The Prude.
And yes, it's true that our Commish has a way with words, mostly twisting them. While seldom true and always exaggerated, he never means well, and his head cannot differentiate between real or imagined.
Omaha
Take for instance the outcome of the Patriots game this past weekend. The Pats were extremely lucky that some drunken wag was in a position to overturn the Steelers' last-second TD pass, giving the Pats a tainted victory.
But luck doesn't account for correctly calling the outcome of 16 games. You did your homework, researched diligently, and considered supposedly knowledgeable odds-makers predictions, rather than just flipping a coin like Jude The Prude.
And yes, it's true that our Commish has a way with words, mostly twisting them. While seldom true and always exaggerated, he never means well, and his head cannot differentiate between real or imagined.
Omaha
Take that, Omahahahahaha!!
Nashua's bitter denunciation of Omahahahaha is appreciated and warranted. I am proud of the way she denounced his weak words charge by charge. Her admission that the Commish "does mean well" is honest and heartfelt. But her larger meaning, the fact that Omahahahahah doesn't mean well is obvious and pointed.
Thank you Peg for your endorsement of the Commish and the denunciation of Omahahahaha.
Thank you Peg for your endorsement of the Commish and the denunciation of Omahahahaha.
Just Lucky Picks
Thank-you Commish for the recognition on my Week 15 picks. I am humbled but feel I can only attribute this esteem accomplishment to lucky picks. Now on the other hand as we all know, Mikey has a way with words. While true or a bit exaggerated he does mean well and, in his head, believes them to be authentic. Thank-you for the kind words.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Omahahahahaha is the Worst!
1. Omahahahahahaha's latest insults to our leader are as pathetic as he is. I suppose for Omahahahahaha, incorrect addition is mathematics, but to the rest of the world it is arithmetic. Even Einstein was poor at arithmetic and even rudimentary math. He was famously failing algebra because he couldn't believe the answers could be so simple. Busybody Omahahahahahaha serves a good function as he scours the stats for mistakes, which the Commish silently corrects each week. Too bad Omahahahahaha isn't a figment of our imaginations though.
2. Peg's perfect week obscured the fact that many other members had record setting personal highs in wins and points. The average winners last week was almost 13 points! Karen, Luke and Lindsey were all 15-1. Judy, Ed, Patrick, and Mike were 14-2. Kevin and Jo were both 13-3.
3. ED, Mike and Lindsey share the lead. With only two weeks to go many are in the running for the Millie. Luke and Kev are one point behind, Kirk and Marc are three points off the pace, Patrick five points and Karen and Judy six points. But with only two games left, each pick is precious now.
4. Families are very competitive. Kirk leads the Gonyea/Sevrence faction with 162 over Karen and Judy with 159. Ed leads Patrick by 5. Mike and Lindsey lead Luke by one and Marc by three. Kevin leads his group by7 or more points. And Amy leads Ryan by 2 and Nick by 3.
2. Peg's perfect week obscured the fact that many other members had record setting personal highs in wins and points. The average winners last week was almost 13 points! Karen, Luke and Lindsey were all 15-1. Judy, Ed, Patrick, and Mike were 14-2. Kevin and Jo were both 13-3.
3. ED, Mike and Lindsey share the lead. With only two weeks to go many are in the running for the Millie. Luke and Kev are one point behind, Kirk and Marc are three points off the pace, Patrick five points and Karen and Judy six points. But with only two games left, each pick is precious now.
4. Families are very competitive. Kirk leads the Gonyea/Sevrence faction with 162 over Karen and Judy with 159. Ed leads Patrick by 5. Mike and Lindsey lead Luke by one and Marc by three. Kevin leads his group by7 or more points. And Amy leads Ryan by 2 and Nick by 3.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Congrats to Peg!
Congratulations Peg! A perfect (and history making) 16-0!
I think it was nice for our inept Commish to recognize this achievement, but next time he quotes you, Peg, he should record the conversation instead of relying on his fading memory.
I have met Peg. She is warm, sweet and intelligent. There is no way in hell she would say, and I quote: "Mike has been a Godsend for me with his patience, intelligence and good looks." Not even with tongue-in-cheek.
Our Commish possesses none of the three virtues attributed to him. This conversation is just a figment of his imagination.
Omaha
I think it was nice for our inept Commish to recognize this achievement, but next time he quotes you, Peg, he should record the conversation instead of relying on his fading memory.
I have met Peg. She is warm, sweet and intelligent. There is no way in hell she would say, and I quote: "Mike has been a Godsend for me with his patience, intelligence and good looks." Not even with tongue-in-cheek.
Our Commish possesses none of the three virtues attributed to him. This conversation is just a figment of his imagination.
Omaha
The weekly audit
Well, once again the Commish's office has failed the weekly audit.
According to our inept Commish's chart, each and every member of the Go Zone received a bonus point for correctly picking the Monday night game.
Ahem...one member did not pick the Falcons, and shouldn't receive the bonus point.
Yours for correct math...
Omaha
According to our inept Commish's chart, each and every member of the Go Zone received a bonus point for correctly picking the Monday night game.
Ahem...one member did not pick the Falcons, and shouldn't receive the bonus point.
Yours for correct math...
Omaha
Honors
Way to go Peg! Congratulations and I am especially happy that the honors go to one of us females! Imagine that!
Peg Makes History!!
Peg Grandmaison has done what no GoZone member has done before! She has a perfect 16-0 for this week and a maximum score of 17 points. Not only are they historic numbers, they will never be eclipsed, unless the NFL adds games to its schedule. Currently, it is impossible to score better than 16-0 or to score more than 17 points.
Peg attributes her success to good living, incredible grandchildren and the wise and magical mentorship of the Commish. "Mike has been a Godsend for me with his patience, intelligence and good looks," she said smiling. She also wanted to thank most of the GoZone members for accepting her into the league. "Except for Omaha who is mean, Deland who is rude and GG who is scary," she added.
Peg attributes her success to good living, incredible grandchildren and the wise and magical mentorship of the Commish. "Mike has been a Godsend for me with his patience, intelligence and good looks," she said smiling. She also wanted to thank most of the GoZone members for accepting her into the league. "Except for Omaha who is mean, Deland who is rude and GG who is scary," she added.
Peg with her handsome grandson, Heyden
Peg with her handsome fella, Mike
She added that she felt a bit strange getting GoZone honors. "I mean, the honors and the trophies should go to the O'Learys and the Gonyeas," she said. "It is their league and they should reap the rewards."
You gotta love that attitude, right?!
Monday, December 18, 2017
An Historic Week? and Other Observations
1. Peg Grandmaison is closing in on a historic week for the Go Zone. She is currently 15-0 and needs only the Falcons to beat the Bucs to go 16-0 for the first time in league history. She would also claim the Most Points in a Week title. Previously this year, in week 8, Kirk had a perfect score, but it was a 13 game week. Similarly, Sean and Kyle had a perfect score in week 11 of 2012, but that was a 14 game week. Peg would assure that she would always be tied for first in the most points in a week division.
2. Congrats to Wayne's Corn Husker Volleyball team. His enthusiasm is infectious as he chronicles the exploits of his favorite college volleyball team. Hopefully this will occupy Omaha's time and get him away from conspiracy stories about the Commish cheating on his picks. I didn't hear that last year when I was last in the league, but with success this year comes the usual cheap shots and casual insults. Omaha's logic dictates that two weeks ago I copied Peg and this week I copied Patrick. Not mentioned is that with 19 members some duplication will appear quite often, especially on weeks where there are heavy favorites. But conspiracy theorists like Omaha seldom see logic as an impediment to their contorted views of reality.
3. The League is tightening. Last week saw a four way tie at the top between Ed, Mike, Kev and Marcus, an interesting group. The Force is strong with them. Also knocking on the door are Lindsey and Kirk, both only one point behind and Luke with 2 points behind. It should be an exciting finish, although that distinction will probably stay with Luke's Millie trophy of 2015 which went down to the last play of the last game of the the regular season.
2. Congrats to Wayne's Corn Husker Volleyball team. His enthusiasm is infectious as he chronicles the exploits of his favorite college volleyball team. Hopefully this will occupy Omaha's time and get him away from conspiracy stories about the Commish cheating on his picks. I didn't hear that last year when I was last in the league, but with success this year comes the usual cheap shots and casual insults. Omaha's logic dictates that two weeks ago I copied Peg and this week I copied Patrick. Not mentioned is that with 19 members some duplication will appear quite often, especially on weeks where there are heavy favorites. But conspiracy theorists like Omaha seldom see logic as an impediment to their contorted views of reality.
3. The League is tightening. Last week saw a four way tie at the top between Ed, Mike, Kev and Marcus, an interesting group. The Force is strong with them. Also knocking on the door are Lindsey and Kirk, both only one point behind and Luke with 2 points behind. It should be an exciting finish, although that distinction will probably stay with Luke's Millie trophy of 2015 which went down to the last play of the last game of the the regular season.
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Saturday, December 16, 2017
National Champs!
My Cornhusker ladies did it again!
They dominated Florida, 3 sets to 1 to win their 5th national championship, and 2nd in the past 3 years.
After graduating 4 seniors with 3 of them all-Americans and rebuilding the team, they went all the way. This after beginning the season 0-2, one of those losses to Florida.
A great coaching job and a remarkable team-building job by the ladies, led by senior All-American setter Kelly Hunter from the Omaha suburb of Papillion.
Omaha
They dominated Florida, 3 sets to 1 to win their 5th national championship, and 2nd in the past 3 years.
After graduating 4 seniors with 3 of them all-Americans and rebuilding the team, they went all the way. This after beginning the season 0-2, one of those losses to Florida.
A great coaching job and a remarkable team-building job by the ladies, led by senior All-American setter Kelly Hunter from the Omaha suburb of Papillion.
Omaha
Friday, December 15, 2017
National Championship match
Saturdays national championship volleyball match pitting No. 2 Florida and No. 5 Nebraska is on ESPN2 at 9 PM Eastern Time.
Omaha
Omaha
Thursday, December 14, 2017
YES! YES! YES!
What a classic! Down early, came back to dominate - win 15-11!
If there is a better sport to watch than the NCAA volleyball women, I haven't seen it!
Non-stop excitement, and what a brilliant display of athleticism.
Now we play the winner of Florida-Stanford match coming up in a few minutes.
Gonna be a late night again tonight. I have yet to get to sleep before midnight any of the past three weekends.
It would have been a thrill just reaching the final four in this - a rebuilding year.
Last year we graduated 4 players - 3 hitters, including the All-American Rolfsen twins and our All-American libero.
Instead, not only are we in the final four for the 3rd straight year, a Nebraska record, we are in the championship match on ESPN at 9 pm, ET, this Saturday.
GO BIG RED!
Omaha
If there is a better sport to watch than the NCAA volleyball women, I haven't seen it!
Non-stop excitement, and what a brilliant display of athleticism.
Now we play the winner of Florida-Stanford match coming up in a few minutes.
Gonna be a late night again tonight. I have yet to get to sleep before midnight any of the past three weekends.
It would have been a thrill just reaching the final four in this - a rebuilding year.
Last year we graduated 4 players - 3 hitters, including the All-American Rolfsen twins and our All-American libero.
Instead, not only are we in the final four for the 3rd straight year, a Nebraska record, we are in the championship match on ESPN at 9 pm, ET, this Saturday.
GO BIG RED!
Omaha
A classic, simply a classic
Wow! After trailing early and much of the set, the Lady Huskers rally to win in duce, 28-26!
Match tied at 2 apiece.
Third set only goes to 15 points, so you don't want to get off to a bad start.
Omaha
Match tied at 2 apiece.
Third set only goes to 15 points, so you don't want to get off to a bad start.
Omaha
Go Big Red
If you are not watching the NCAA Final Four volleyball championship on ESPN right now, shame on you. No. 1 Penn State (34-1) vs. No. 5 Nebraska in tonight's first match. Nebraska won the first set, 25-18.
What a match. Penn State lost only one match this season, back in September, to Nebraska.
Nebraska, after losing 4 seniors (3 of them All-Americans) had to rebuild their team. They lost their first 2 games, lost a 3rd match the second week, then lost only once more to finish 29-4.
Get with it, people!
Omaha
What a match. Penn State lost only one match this season, back in September, to Nebraska.
Nebraska, after losing 4 seniors (3 of them All-Americans) had to rebuild their team. They lost their first 2 games, lost a 3rd match the second week, then lost only once more to finish 29-4.
Get with it, people!
Omaha
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
weekly audit
It's a dirty job, but somebody's gotta do it. A weekly audit of the Commish's math reveals yet another error.
Jude the Prude scored just 10 points, not the 11 the Commish gave her.
Yours in correct math,
Omaha
Jude the Prude scored just 10 points, not the 11 the Commish gave her.
Yours in correct math,
Omaha
Sunday, December 10, 2017
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Climb down from the ledge...
As senior member of the Senior Advisory Council (I have been awake and lucid longer than The Ghost) it falls to me the job of calming down our over-the-top hysterical Commissioner.
The world isn't coming to an end. What we have here is a failure to communicate.
A respected member of our fraternity/sorority has chosen to pick the Patriots to lose this week. This nameless person has been assailed by the Commish as being, among other things, unpatriotic, of low intelligence, rebellious and (heh) "disloyal to the Commish."
"Nameless" is merely exercising his or her right to freedom of choice, expression and speech. These rights aren't conditional on the Commish's approval. This independence is necessary to win the Millie and/or Chappie award.
The Commish, is trying to quash this right!
This should be no surprise to anyone paying even the slightest attention to the hypocrisy of the Commish's rules and regulations governing the Go-Zone.
No one makes a mockery of these rules more than the Commish himself. The Commish has decreed all of us must have our picks into his office prior to the kickoffs on Thursday & Sunday. We are not allowed to see or inquire about other's picks before making our own.
Now, at first glance, this seems reasonable to protect integrity and fairness. But is it? Is there an ulterior motive for this rule? What about the Commish? He gets to see EVERYONE'S picks before making his own.
I propose that someone be assigned to keep an eye on the Commish. The Commish's puppet, Guido, is disqualified from this chore.
I have some ideas on how to implement this system, but I am soliciting each of you to weight in with your thoughts.
Protecting your rights,
Omaha
The world isn't coming to an end. What we have here is a failure to communicate.
A respected member of our fraternity/sorority has chosen to pick the Patriots to lose this week. This nameless person has been assailed by the Commish as being, among other things, unpatriotic, of low intelligence, rebellious and (heh) "disloyal to the Commish."
"Nameless" is merely exercising his or her right to freedom of choice, expression and speech. These rights aren't conditional on the Commish's approval. This independence is necessary to win the Millie and/or Chappie award.
The Commish, is trying to quash this right!
This should be no surprise to anyone paying even the slightest attention to the hypocrisy of the Commish's rules and regulations governing the Go-Zone.
No one makes a mockery of these rules more than the Commish himself. The Commish has decreed all of us must have our picks into his office prior to the kickoffs on Thursday & Sunday. We are not allowed to see or inquire about other's picks before making our own.
Now, at first glance, this seems reasonable to protect integrity and fairness. But is it? Is there an ulterior motive for this rule? What about the Commish? He gets to see EVERYONE'S picks before making his own.
I propose that someone be assigned to keep an eye on the Commish. The Commish's puppet, Guido, is disqualified from this chore.
I have some ideas on how to implement this system, but I am soliciting each of you to weight in with your thoughts.
Protecting your rights,
Omaha
Friday, December 8, 2017
EMERGENCY MEETING — SENIOR ADVISORY COUNCIL
THE COMMISH HAS CALLED AN EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE SAC TO DISCUSS AND ACT UPON "AN EXISTENTIAL THREAT" TO THE LEAGUE. THE COUNCIL WILL DISCUSS AND ACT UPON THE SITUATION WHEREIN A FORMER MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING PICKED AGAINST THE PATRIOTS, OBVIOUSLY THROWING AWAY POINTS FOR NO GOOD REASON.
AND, EVEN MORE EGREGIOUS, THE PICK WAS THE BILLS OVER THE PATS.
THE BILLS!!!
THIS MEMBER CHOSE THE BILLS TO BREAK FAITH WITH THE PATS, INCUR THE WRATH OF GUIDO GONZALES, AND BREAK THE COMMISH'S HEART.
SPEAKING OF GEEGEE, HE HAS REQUESTED THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT THE LEAGUE'S CASE AGAINST THE MEMBER, TO SUGGEST SUITABLE RESPONSES, AND TO CARRY OUT THE PUNISHMENT FORTHWITH.
HE OBSERVED THAT THE TAKING OF POINTS AGAINST THE MEMBER WOULD BE USELESS AS THE MEMBER HAS ALREADY SHOWN A LACK OF VALUING OF POINTS BY COMMITTING THE INFRACTION TO BEGIN WITH.
THE COMMISH POINTS OUT THAT THE PATS AVERAGE—AVERAGE—14 WINS A YEAR, SO BY PICKING THEM EACH WEEK EACH MEMBER STARTS THE SEASON WITH A PLUS TWELVE IN POINTS. IN A LEAGUE WHERE POINTS ARE OFTEN HARD TO COME UP WITH, IT SEEMS VINDICTIVE AND SELF-DESTRUCTIVE TO PICK AGAINST THE PATS, NOT TO MENTION THIS IS THE KIND OF THING THE RUSSIANS WANT TO HAPPEN TO OUR LEAGUE.
FAKE NEWS, FAKE PICKS AND FAKE LOYALTY ARE TOO MUCH TO BEAR. THIS IS HOW THE DESTRUCTION OF THE COUNTRY STARTS!
FURTHERMORE, THE COMMISH TAKES THIS AS A PERSONAL ATTACK ON HIM, ON HIS IDEALS AND ON HIS WAY OF LIFE. HE HAS OFFERED TO RESIGN FROM THE COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE AND DEDICATE THE REST OF HIS LIFE TO TEACH YOUNG CHILDREN THE VALUE OF LOYALTY, RESPECT AND PATRIOTISM.
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Another error
Yo there, Commish. I was 9-5 in week 11, not the 8-6 you show in your error-filled chart.
No need to apologize, just fix it.
Respectfully,
Omaha
No need to apologize, just fix it.
Respectfully,
Omaha
error
Yo commish. I should be 8-6 plus the extra Monday pt for 9pts on the week. Not 10. There were only 14 games played so I can't be 9-6.
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Saturday, November 18, 2017
Mistake in the Picks Chart
The Bucs are playing at the Dolphins at 1. It was left off the picks chart because it is a make-up game. You can text me your choice or bring up the picks chart again and answer only the Bucs-Dolphins game. It is the third choice on the chart.
Friday, November 17, 2017
Week 10 Observations
1. Here Comes Big Red! Nebraska may be tanking, but Big Red has put together three good weeks and is now only two points behind the Commish (108 to 106), and has leapt one point ahead of the Ghost and the the 'Fro.
2. Here Comes The Boss and the Cat Mother! The Boss is creeping up at 101 and the Mother of Cats is now tied with Luke at 104,
3. Here Comes Rolls! Rolls won the week at 13-1 and is now tied with theDink Duke of Deland at 102. It is all getting close with almost everyone within striking distance of the Commish who has had three very humble weeks.
4. Big Bird and Omahahahahhahahah. Big Bird sank to the low of now being tied with Omahahahahahahah with 101.
5. Commish for a Week. The Commish is still looking for a league member to take over for a week to make sure that there is always backup for the league/ A modicum of computer skills are required.
2. Here Comes The Boss and the Cat Mother! The Boss is creeping up at 101 and the Mother of Cats is now tied with Luke at 104,
3. Here Comes Rolls! Rolls won the week at 13-1 and is now tied with the
4. Big Bird and Omahahahahhahahah. Big Bird sank to the low of now being tied with Omahahahahahahah with 101.
5. Commish for a Week. The Commish is still looking for a league member to take over for a week to make sure that there is always backup for the league/ A modicum of computer skills are required.
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
Monday, November 13, 2017
Thanks for the Assist, Ben
My quest to eliminate Thursday night games is picking up steam.
My friend, Ben Roethlisberger, QB of the Steelers, has joined me in calling for the end to the body-damaging Thursday night contests.
Thanks, Ben. By joining forces we present a powerful front in this noble task.
Omaha
My friend, Ben Roethlisberger, QB of the Steelers, has joined me in calling for the end to the body-damaging Thursday night contests.
Thanks, Ben. By joining forces we present a powerful front in this noble task.
Omaha
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Monday Night games?
I can't believe I'm supporting Guido's proposal. But what about Monday night games? They are a killer for you folks in the eastern time zone, and, of course, I want fair consideration for all.
Omaha
Omaha
Thursday Night Proposal
Our beloved leader, The Commish, has authorized me to pursue any and all remedies to eliminate the problems Omahahahahahah has been having with Thursday Night Football. I have brought it up to the SAC and they were excited to make changes to the system (by the usual 3-2 vote.).
However, when researching this issue, it became apparent that the most points, by far, Omahahahahah has lost have come on the !:00 Sunday games. Eliminating them from the schedule would be much more beneficial to Omahahahahah.
Also, he has in the past vented his frustration with the Sunday night games, because they conflicted with his sleep pattern. Most people agree the Sunday night game must go anyway.
Peg has complained about the 4:30 Sunday games as well. It seems that they often (in fact always) conflict with her Sunday night dinner plans.
So, my proposal, to be reviewed by the SAC, is to eliminate the Thursday night games, the Sunday 1 o'clock games, the 4:30 games and the Sunday night games, Additionally, this would save me a lot of time during the week and especially on Sundays when I have to baby sit the irresponsible league members who can't get off their butts and send in their picks until seconds before the deadline.
However, when researching this issue, it became apparent that the most points, by far, Omahahahahah has lost have come on the !:00 Sunday games. Eliminating them from the schedule would be much more beneficial to Omahahahahah.
Also, he has in the past vented his frustration with the Sunday night games, because they conflicted with his sleep pattern. Most people agree the Sunday night game must go anyway.
Peg has complained about the 4:30 Sunday games as well. It seems that they often (in fact always) conflict with her Sunday night dinner plans.
So, my proposal, to be reviewed by the SAC, is to eliminate the Thursday night games, the Sunday 1 o'clock games, the 4:30 games and the Sunday night games, Additionally, this would save me a lot of time during the week and especially on Sundays when I have to baby sit the irresponsible league members who can't get off their butts and send in their picks until seconds before the deadline.
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Let's get rid of Thursday night games
I would probably be running away with this league if we didn't pick Thursday night games.
I am 3-6 on Thursday night, losing the last 4 in a row.
On Monday nights, I am 7-2.
Omaha
I am 3-6 on Thursday night, losing the last 4 in a row.
On Monday nights, I am 7-2.
Omaha
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Triple yo
Triple yo, I think I might possibly, maybe, there is a chance I picked the Jets, Colts & Titans.
Omaha
Omaha
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Will get back to you
I drove over 240 miles today to take Karen's sweetheart of an aunt to lunch. Had a great time, but it took up all day and left me pooped.
Saturday is our annual meeting of our homeowners association. As President I will be presiding over the meeting. I have set tomorrow (Friday) aside to produce & fine-tune a meeting agenda. Also producing a year-to-date budget report, a budget comparison for 2016 & 2017, and a projected budget for 2018.
Friday night have to watch grandson Joshua in a second round state high school football playoff game.
After Saturday's HOA meeting, will have to conduct a follow-up meeting to fill a board vacancy and to elect officers for 2018. Then will be meeting to deal with a homeowner's possible violation of our covenants for installation (without Board approval) of an emergency generator between his house and his neighbor's, right next to the bedroom wall of the neighbor's house. Sigh...it's going to be a long day.
Sunday will be taken up with much-needed rest, physical therapy, more rest, paying monthly bills, and more rest. Will be too busy to watch football games.
I promise to get back to you, our esteemed Commish, before the Monday night game with my pick for the Colts-Texans game.
Omaha
Saturday is our annual meeting of our homeowners association. As President I will be presiding over the meeting. I have set tomorrow (Friday) aside to produce & fine-tune a meeting agenda. Also producing a year-to-date budget report, a budget comparison for 2016 & 2017, and a projected budget for 2018.
Friday night have to watch grandson Joshua in a second round state high school football playoff game.
After Saturday's HOA meeting, will have to conduct a follow-up meeting to fill a board vacancy and to elect officers for 2018. Then will be meeting to deal with a homeowner's possible violation of our covenants for installation (without Board approval) of an emergency generator between his house and his neighbor's, right next to the bedroom wall of the neighbor's house. Sigh...it's going to be a long day.
Sunday will be taken up with much-needed rest, physical therapy, more rest, paying monthly bills, and more rest. Will be too busy to watch football games.
I promise to get back to you, our esteemed Commish, before the Monday night game with my pick for the Colts-Texans game.
Omaha
IMPORTANT NEWS!!
Texans QB Deshaun Watson tore his ALC and is out for the season. If any member wants to change his or her pick for the Texans game, boot up the Week 9 Picks survey and write in the winner of just that game.
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Week Stats, 2016 and 2017
Interesting to me is the comparison between the stats for last year and this year at the mid-way point of the season.
First, 2016:
Everyone is doing better this year, including Jo who led the league in 2016 with 82 points and has 83 points now. Remarkable consistency there.
And, speaking of remarkable things, Kudos to Kirk for achieving a perfect week. It is something we all have as a goal, something we all want and hope for, but few have reached that lofty peak. A perusal of the "League Records" tab at the top of the page reveals that on Week 11 of 2012, Sean and Kyle had a perfect score for a 14-0 week.
First, 2016:
Then, 2017:
Everyone is doing better this year, including Jo who led the league in 2016 with 82 points and has 83 points now. Remarkable consistency there.
And, speaking of remarkable things, Kudos to Kirk for achieving a perfect week. It is something we all have as a goal, something we all want and hope for, but few have reached that lofty peak. A perusal of the "League Records" tab at the top of the page reveals that on Week 11 of 2012, Sean and Kyle had a perfect score for a 14-0 week.
Monday, October 30, 2017
Perfect Kirk
Congrats to Kirk for correctly guessing picking every game this week!
Has this ever happened before?
Omaha
Has this ever happened before?
Omaha
Commish's math is suspect as well
As if there isn't enough about the Commish's actions to arouse suspicions as to his motives, his math once again is open to suspicion and/or correction. Take your pick.
He posted that things are "tightening up," and that he and son Luke, I believe was the son he mentioned, were tied at 74, while other son, Marcus, was right behind with 73 points.
No one has 73 points.
All three of them are shown with 74 points heading into this week's games.
It seems Patrick and I are the only auditors of the Commish's new math.
Omaha
He posted that things are "tightening up," and that he and son Luke, I believe was the son he mentioned, were tied at 74, while other son, Marcus, was right behind with 73 points.
No one has 73 points.
All three of them are shown with 74 points heading into this week's games.
It seems Patrick and I are the only auditors of the Commish's new math.
Omaha
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Observations Week 7ish
1. Excellence. Not much has been said about Windsor Locks remarkable record on week 6. In a week where people struggled to break even, Diane scored an astounding 11-3. She followed that with a solid 10-5 for week 7, thereby vaulting her into the leadership of the league.
2. Jude the Prude and Omaha. Judy and Wayne were correct in their praise of the decision to hold firm on changing of last week's Monday night selection, but they were a bit off on who should get the credit. The SAC met to discuss the request and seemed amenable to granting the wish when Guido Gonzales called upon himself to testify. His passionate argument for denying the change ended with this charge: "He (the member seeking the change) is a lying little weasel who tries this all the time! We can't let this happen! The future of the league and its integrity is at stake!" When reminded that name-calling was not allowed in SAC testimony, Guido admitted that the person in question was "not that little." His argument ended up carrying the day.
Pick changes are considered on a individual basis by the SAC. Taken into consideration are the time left before the game in question, the history of the member in terms of requesting changes and the relative mental health of the requesting member. The SAC determined that there was plenty of time left before the game began and voted 3-2 to vouch for his mental health, but this is not the first time the member complained about his picks. "Jeesum Crow, he calls up about every week swearing he never made a pick and then will argue against his own pick as proof that he would never had made that pick," Guido lamented.
3. Things are Tightening Up. The Commish and his son Luke are now tied for first place with 74, followed by son Marc with 73, Ed and Jo with 72, Wayne, Karen, Kirk, Diane and Nick with 71, and Judy and Kevin with 70.
4. Winners of the Week. Karen was the runaway winner with a 14-1 record for Week 7. She has had a few strong weeks and has inserted herself into the leadership. Also having great weeks were Judy, Ed, Patrick, Peg, Marc, Luke, Kevin and Jo with 12-3 weeks.
5. Picks of the Week. Luke and Lindsey both picked the Bears over the Panthers.
On a special note, the SAC has decided to have a "Guest Commissioner" run the picks for a week. If interested, call or text the Commish to find out what is involved.
2. Jude the Prude and Omaha. Judy and Wayne were correct in their praise of the decision to hold firm on changing of last week's Monday night selection, but they were a bit off on who should get the credit. The SAC met to discuss the request and seemed amenable to granting the wish when Guido Gonzales called upon himself to testify. His passionate argument for denying the change ended with this charge: "He (the member seeking the change) is a lying little weasel who tries this all the time! We can't let this happen! The future of the league and its integrity is at stake!" When reminded that name-calling was not allowed in SAC testimony, Guido admitted that the person in question was "not that little." His argument ended up carrying the day.
Pick changes are considered on a individual basis by the SAC. Taken into consideration are the time left before the game in question, the history of the member in terms of requesting changes and the relative mental health of the requesting member. The SAC determined that there was plenty of time left before the game began and voted 3-2 to vouch for his mental health, but this is not the first time the member complained about his picks. "Jeesum Crow, he calls up about every week swearing he never made a pick and then will argue against his own pick as proof that he would never had made that pick," Guido lamented.
3. Things are Tightening Up. The Commish and his son Luke are now tied for first place with 74, followed by son Marc with 73, Ed and Jo with 72, Wayne, Karen, Kirk, Diane and Nick with 71, and Judy and Kevin with 70.
4. Winners of the Week. Karen was the runaway winner with a 14-1 record for Week 7. She has had a few strong weeks and has inserted herself into the leadership. Also having great weeks were Judy, Ed, Patrick, Peg, Marc, Luke, Kevin and Jo with 12-3 weeks.
5. Picks of the Week. Luke and Lindsey both picked the Bears over the Panthers.
On a special note, the SAC has decided to have a "Guest Commissioner" run the picks for a week. If interested, call or text the Commish to find out what is involved.
Thursday, October 26, 2017
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Monday, October 23, 2017
Right on, Sis
I agree with you 100%, Sis. Miraculously, our Commish passed the integrity test and didn't bite on that bait.
Omaha
Omaha
Stress
I am writing this under very sad circumstances. I have heard through the grapevine that a certain go zone member tried to change his pick for tonight. Thankfully we have an honest and trustworthy commish who, because of his fairness and integrity turned him down. I can’t tell you how this strengthens my faith in this wonderful league.
Boston Globe
Interesting. The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo wrote an article for today about Cora's new job with the Sox. He ended his article with this paragraph:
"There isn't really a reason for Farrell to be fired, but that doesn't matter now. Cora is in charge and there can't be any excuses about being a rookie manager getting his feet wet. You don't get to do that in Boston. You have to act like you've done this before or it could be a long three years."
Exactly.
Omaha
"There isn't really a reason for Farrell to be fired, but that doesn't matter now. Cora is in charge and there can't be any excuses about being a rookie manager getting his feet wet. You don't get to do that in Boston. You have to act like you've done this before or it could be a long three years."
Exactly.
Omaha
Sunday, October 22, 2017
beantown bungles
So Joey Cora will be our next Bosox manager.
Good luck, Joey, you have an impossible and thankless job. You will be working for the same fools who hired & fired Terry Francona and John Farrell.
All Francona did was win our first World Series in 96 years, since 1918 to be exact in his first season, 2004. And then, just for good measure, he did it again in 2007. But that wasn't good enough and after 2011 he was fired.
So the Bosox brain trust hired Bobby Valentine, a man so despised by baseball front offices he had to go to the Orient to find a job. He did a wonderful job in 2012, leading our boys to a 69-93 record and last place in the AL East. Goodbye Bobby, sorry we ever knew ya.
So we hired John Farrell.
All Farrell did was win the World Series in his initial season, 2013. And then, in 2016 & 2017 he won back-to-back AL East pennants, the ONLY time in Bosox history any manager has ever accomplished that feat. But leading this team of hitless wonders to yet another pennant this year just wasn't enough, pal.
Apparently a Red Sox manager must never finish lower than 1st place. We deserve and are expected to win each and every year.
Good Luck Joey. Um, you do know you must win the World Series next season, and apparently every other season in the future, right?
Omaha
Good luck, Joey, you have an impossible and thankless job. You will be working for the same fools who hired & fired Terry Francona and John Farrell.
All Francona did was win our first World Series in 96 years, since 1918 to be exact in his first season, 2004. And then, just for good measure, he did it again in 2007. But that wasn't good enough and after 2011 he was fired.
So the Bosox brain trust hired Bobby Valentine, a man so despised by baseball front offices he had to go to the Orient to find a job. He did a wonderful job in 2012, leading our boys to a 69-93 record and last place in the AL East. Goodbye Bobby, sorry we ever knew ya.
So we hired John Farrell.
All Farrell did was win the World Series in his initial season, 2013. And then, in 2016 & 2017 he won back-to-back AL East pennants, the ONLY time in Bosox history any manager has ever accomplished that feat. But leading this team of hitless wonders to yet another pennant this year just wasn't enough, pal.
Apparently a Red Sox manager must never finish lower than 1st place. We deserve and are expected to win each and every year.
Good Luck Joey. Um, you do know you must win the World Series next season, and apparently every other season in the future, right?
Omaha
Thursday, October 19, 2017
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