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Will we ever get a new bridge?
Posted by: | CommentsHello again to my combine of loyal readers. Much to my chagrin, congrats to the UofL Cardinals on their football victory. My beloved Cats need to develop a running game or it could be a very long season. Speaking of long seasons, I was the low scorer in fantasy football this past week.
What century will we finally get a new bridge? I have an idea. Lay the politicians side by side across the river and drive over them. They are all full of hot air so buoyancy shouldn’t be a problem. I fail to see why it should take five years to build a bridge. That is what government regulation has caused, it now takes forever to do anything.
Well, wholesale conference jumping hype seems to have been premature. Some conferences have come to their senses and will not grow to behemoth 16 team leagues. It’s not a conference if you are spread throughout the country and only see some teams every 2-3 years. Although if Texas didn’t have their extravagant TV contract, more dominoes may have toppled. Only Texas’ conference, the Big 12, don’t equally share TV revenue leading to an impasse for Texas to try to relocate. Ironically, the biggest casualty of realignment may turn out to be the Big East, the conference that first started the trend of stealing teams wholesale from other conferences. What goes around, comes around.
Until next week, Doc.
Fairs, Fall Carnival, and Fantasy Football
Posted by: | CommentsHello again to my loyal posse. I hope everyone had a wonderful time at the fair. I know I did. The 60’s oldies concert was amazing. It’s a blast to go to a concert and only hear the greatest hits. I hope everyone filled up on cavity causing sugary snacks! J.K.
I would like to put in a plug for my church’s Fall Carnival coming up on Saturday, September 17 at around 9:00 a.m. There will be food, bouncers, music, a corn-hole tournament, bake sale and yard sale. All to support our mission work at Messiah-Trinity, 8701 Shepherdsville Road.
Well, I’ve taken the plunge into fantasy football once again. I must be a glutton for punishment. It seems the players aren’t aware they are supposed to have a good game because they are on my team. Sometimes they even have the nerve to get injured. Imagine that! I’ll keep you posted on how the season goes.
Lastly, I would like to put in a plug for two tomes I have recently completed. The first is “Dick Van Dyke, my lucky life in and out of show business.” This is a life story of an actor I have always admired and respected for sticking to his family oriented shows and movies. The book is a fascinating behind the look view of his life and career. The second book is “Mike Huckabee – Do the Right Thing,” an opinionated look at what is wrong with government and society today. His main sermon is a good one. We are vastly over regulated and overly controlled, and none of it would be necessary if we would just “Do the Right Thing” – i.e. what we know we should do but don’t. I highly recommend both of these reads.
Until next week, Doc.
Kentucky State Fair, UofL vs UofK and the Reds are rolling
Posted by: | CommentsHello gang,
Well, the Kentucky State Fair has come and gone for another year. I had a very enjoyable time this year. The weather was great, the oldies concert very entertaining, and I really enjoyed the kid’s exhibit of baby animals. I just wish the fair could find something healthier to advertise than “donut burgers”. This is worse than “heart attack on a bun”.
Football season kicks off this weekend with the UL-UK game. Go Big Blue! Last weekend was our fantasy football draft. I was in the first draft position for the first time, which means I am stacked at Running Back but lacking at Quarter Back and Wide Receiver. It seems every year I come away disappointed in my team but then make a decent showing for the season. I guess I won’t be happy until I have the top players at every position. My office assistant, Shanna, also is getting her first take of fantasy football this year.
Woo hoo! The Reds are on a roll. They now have an eight game lead in a race that is all but over. We now need to set our sights on getting the home field advantage for the playoffs. I feel fortunate to have seen Aroldis Chapman in his last appearance at Slugger Field. I got to watch him warm up at very close range. What a great talent and bright future he has. I am still concerned about the Reds starting pitching and inability to beat other contending teams. Hopefully, all their injuries will heal in time for the playoffs. Go Reds!
‘Til next week, Doc
