It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Well it’s that time of the year. And it is time to make some picks, and make some money the easy way. Let’s face it, work is for suckers, and I guess that makes me a sucker too. Sorry I didn’t get picks up for last night, but I’ve been in the process of moving to the A-T-L for a new day job. Now to what y’all have all been waiting for.

Wake at BC: BC -6, 2 units. BC has a senior QB that calls his own audibles and I expect a let down from Wake after last year's dream season.

Nevada at Nebraska: Nebraska -20, 1 unit. I hope Nevada brought lube because I’m predicting a cornholing with Bill opening up the offense and the D bringing back the black-shirts.

UCLA at Stanford: UCLA -16.5, 1 unit. Last year, betting against Stanford was a lock and nothing out of Harbaugh’s big mouth has made me think otherwise. Also look for UCLA to make a move in the PAC 10 this year, lots of seniors returning.

Baylor at TCU: Baylor +21, 1 unit. TCU gets caught looking ahead to Texas.

Tech at SMU: Tech -10, 2 units. You can’t lose with a drunk pirate at the helm. That and Graham is throwing the ball in a system that screams points against weak non-conference opponents. And with what happened last time in Highland Park, I’m looking for Leach to run up the score.

And a Happy Football Day to all!

Oh to be a fly on the wall

AIM transcript follows. Names have been changed to protect the innocent.

Whiskey
9:46
you know, flys don't have it all bad
i mean they can walk on walls and ceilings even.
and if they play their cards right and stay out of the way they get to live out their entire life without being bothered.
all 10-25 days

Cynthia(I need to come up with a creative nickname for this one)
9:48
i was wondering if u knew they only live 4 about 30 days

Whiskey
9:49
my source says 10-25, but i think 4-30 would not be to broad a range to accept



That's it, that's all you get.

Experimenting with Tequila

Not in the scientific way, but in the "the last time I had tequila the OL slipped and broke her ankle".

To nights dinner is Mexican themed. Carne Asada, with freshly made corn tortillas, Mexican style rice and margaritas. I figure I'll report back after I get the grill going and see how much funnier the post get.

Update: 8:30 p.m.Dinner is done, and I am only one margarita in. Carne Asada cooks so fast there was not a whole lot of drinking happening. Now, I am relaxing on the balcony enjoying the breeze. and a second and purposely stronger cocktail.

Update #2: 9:20 p.m. OK, 2 margaritas and a extra large shot of tequila in and I think I am starting to feel the effects. the best part, Chappelles show is on and it only enhances the effects of the tequila. Last nights dinner was a perfect alfredo. Just the right amount of garlic, the perfect amount of parmigiano reggiano, and a perfectly al dente penne pasta. The only thing missing was a nice crusty french bread to sop up the remaining sauce.

UPDATE #3: 9:45 p.m. 2.5 margaritas and 1 extra large shot, I just finished a conversation with a friend about the merits of using the word "battered" with relation to battered and abused women. I get extremely philosophical when I have had a bit to drink.

does anyone use the "labels for this post" section of blogger?

Update #4: 11:50 a.m. Tequila is evil.

Turning 13.

Something about turning thirteen makes you feel like an adult all over
again. You know like how you felt when you turned 10.

Well this weekend I find myself in beautiful Eureka, CA to celebrate
my daughter's sweet thirteen.

So far today, I have endured a six hour drive with two 13 year olds,
one soon to be 13 yo, and my 11 yo son. The highlight of the trip so
far, driving my Dodge Durango through the middle of a giant redwood
tree. Pictures are on the camera still, and as soon as I get back to
the room I will share with the world just how tight a fit it actually
was.

I am gonna go enjoy my beer.