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Did you point out to him the possible FU's that could lead to him not being appreciated by management??

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

yes.

he gave me excuse after excuse as to why they were not his fault.

Welllllll - it'll be a sorry lesson for him

Lessons in life not learned are repeated…..he’ll get it or repeat it! Sounds like s/o who can’t take responsibility for his stuff…

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

mmm.

It was sad because I like him as a person and he chose to take it very personal.

Will he thank you for it later???

perhaps given some time and perspective.

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

I doubt it.

It's pretty hard not to take it personally when you get fired

yeah, but it was deeper than that.

It was like I was personally rejecting him.

How old is this person?

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

30!

OUCH.....

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

Oh, he had plenty of time.

He didn’t want to be there.

I knew a bi polar

great answers all

I'm having red wine with my ravioli.

By the bottle.

hmmm.

I didn’t know they sold ravioli by the bottle.

Must be one of those weird Italian measurements..

atta girl

Chardonnay,

with my penne.

That's what I'm having!

Except without the ravioli.

Good call. Will try that next time.

I had a vintage Yoo-Hoo with my corndog for dinner

yup.

forget dinner, i'm having a fudgcicle

Drumstick.

yum.

I had one yesterday.

I've had quite a heavy week's drinking

But I am considering opening the limoncello. Yknow, just because

limoncello has me on the floor

I'm just going to have a splash

I need to function tomorrow

can I come over?

Sure, but I'm watching House

I'll catch it On Demand.

Good?

fine by me

will he still be able to solve diseases when he’s crazy?

Um, dood?

I meant, is it any good?

Well, we're only eight minutes in

Incidentally, did you know the lady that plays Cameron was also in Dawson’s Creek?

Shamefully, I knew this without having to look it up

No, cuz, I'm old.

I love Dawson's Creek

but your life really is no worse without it

I know Dawson's Creek

but nothing of this “House” show. Which Creeker are you talking about?

She played Pacey's girlfriend for a few episodes

when he came back from sailing off for the summer.

House is a medical thing. It’s pretty decent. Well, it helps to pass the time before death in an acceptable manner

Hmm, not ringing any bells.

I remember the regulars, but not every guest star.

Oh...not a fan of that. But I'll deal.

Wine changes everything.

Well most things.

Yay!

I thought money changed everything?

I thought everything changed, but you?

Eddie?

I thought it was Cyndi Lauper.

rawr

Cyndi Lauper:Madonna::John the Baptist:Jesus

Delicious.

One of my favorites, that’s for sure.

Yeah, my brother brought me some over from Italy

Preeetty pleased

where's that dugout cam?!

the football game is quite good.

tied 20-20 in the 4th.

the Raiders would whip either team

Im going to switch over.

i am so there

peyton marched them down the field pretty quickly for that TD

yuppers.

And I like Gruden calling the game, too.

Love Chucky

I didn't like him beating us in the Super Bowl

no, but....if someone was going to stomp you....why not him?

I actually agree with that.

Weird.

Sorry but I just don't think that way

that’s the only Super Bowl I’ve seen the Raiders lose and I hated every f’ing minute of it.

If you're interested in single- and double-wing offenses and such

here’s a pretty cool website that I found with good explanations of how they work.

apparently the Rangers just had their rookie hazing

and made the rookies walk around downtown San Francisco in their crazy outfits…

so let’s see, A’s rookie hazing will be… leaving for LA on Friday? Maybe?

whiteshoes40 - September 21, 2009 reply

It's that time already?

Time flies.

No kidding!

Won't they have to haze like 1/2 the team?

It’s an even fight.

they could not have "pulled those off" in Arlington

Yea on mlb XM they had whole thign on the a's and carter and wallace

Makes you feel good about the future

not feeling so good about the present

bashbro89 - September 21, 2009 reply

Well who does

A couple more...

Knock yourself out

It looks like he stretches well.

oh he does

yum

woohoo, thank you!

couple years ago i asked buck if there was any good bars to go to

He said i only drink water so he didnt know, kinda pointless story but come on who believes that

you met him?

Yes been to spring trainign 4 years in a row

so if i go next year i could somehow meet him?

most likely

ok i'm there, do i go to a game and you can meet players later...if he doesb't hang out in bars/clubs where else?

go to the game...early

Yep!

i have a friend on phoenix, i'm going, what's the best week to go?

Are you going again to ST?

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

Its my fondest wish.

my BIL can hook us up with a guest house.

I love you, BIL, I always will....

Or...Love shack, baby, love shack!

AZ will never be the same

At first, I wanted to go with you guys

Now I’m a little scared

I wanna go even more than I did before!!

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

Haha!

We’re actually pretty well behaved, despite all the bravado.

You? Well-behaved?

Uh huh. Sure.

Shhhh...

I'm still interested

hopefully I can save up some money by March

Me too.

yep

Why is it that everytime I'm in crowd of kids waiting for autographs,

they’re always asking where “Buck” is?

'cos he's hawt

It's always the little boys!

Last time that happened, Ziegler had the unfortunate job of telling them that he was in Sacramento. Not sure if they understood.

they like his hair too?

Can't argue against that one.

His hair is luscious.

he is luscious

hey i don't understand why he was in sacramento either

Yes!

Its very cool how close you can get to the players there.

i am so going

wait for the group to announce it

so you can go with us..it’s awesome.

It really is!

but i have alterior motives

That's okay!

So do we, haha!

most of our group does

so what is the best week to go? is it in march?

anytime really

we went middle of march

ok thanks

np

you willl love it

i'll be dreaming of it all winter : )

what happens in spring training stays in spring training?

Well I can't promise that

but yeah

so, has any ANer bagged a player before at spring training?

I think you're on the wrong blog.

Try “On the DL”.

just me

Just don't lick anyone's face in a bar, okay?

I think the saying goes,

“What happens at Spring Training gets posted on AN.

With pictures."

I was just thinking - who's taking pics??

LOL

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

With "James Venes" watermarked at the bottom.

Even if he wasn’t there. He’s sneaky, that Flashfire.

The most famous being that one of Nico.

you wanna hem your pants?

awesome photos, as always

whiteshoes40 - September 21, 2009 reply

Thanks

Good one, J.

You can imagine all kinds of sentiments to go along with that look.

TV making it tough on me tonight

A’s game or the football game where I might get the occasional shot of the cheerleaders…why tv why!?!?

There isnt even any Jaymee Sire to make it easier for me.

I absolutely adore Jaymee Sire.

me too. Future wifey.

She's quite the looker.

Quite the looker.

She makes me happy.

Here you go boys

which one is she?

The cute one, the one in pink.

she looks to be about 12.

I was going to say 13 but ya she looks young

mousey

The female blonde, fair skinned CSN reporter.

I think shes a brunette now.

who's who?

Amy Gutierrez is on the left.

I like Amy Adams

she's pretty.

I like Marcia Gay Harden

Marcia Gay Harden

she’s a great actress. I loved her in “The Mist” she was bat s*** crazy in that movie

I love her in pretty much anything.

yuppers

Miller's Crossing.

Meet Joe Black.

She was great in Pollock and Mystic River as well

I like all three wives from Big Love, too.

I like Ginnifer Goodwin

but I’ve never seen the show

and yah get a good close shave every time

Huh wuzza wuzza wuzza!

Did you see the Cowboys-Giants game last night?

I shit you not…they have cage dancers. Like…little platforms on above the seats with minor league cheerleaders or something.

I saw that!

Thats why the Cowboys are my team!

Yea ive toured the stadium a couple times,

The rangers ballpark is right across street from the cowboy stadium

I admire your taste in cheerleaders and sports teams

Same to you good sir!

There are surely easier ways of seeing ladies on tv, no?

not to mention this internet thang I've heard about

NO WAY

take dancer A and dancer B - identical

but put dancer B in a Cage and guys under 25 have an altered perception of reality.

Especially when said guys under 25 are sitting directly under said dancers.

well, i know, no need to get into that kind of thing.

Gonzalez throwing batting practice out there

jdub69 - September 21, 2009 reply

E-Gon, he gone!

I cannot wait until they legalize garlic bread.

damn that will take away my plan to be a garlic bread dealer

I need something for my retirement

awesome

Pitching change!

Just in the nick of time, too! Real bang-up job there Bob.

I don't blame Hull-Hull boy for that

I’d have done the same thing, expecting the same results. The A’s were pretty much going to lose this game no matter when he yanked Gonzalez.

Nico - September 21, 2009 reply

now you tell me

They would have had a chance if he'd been pulled after approximately 0 pitches.

I think it's safe to say the streak is over

hero66 - September 21, 2009 reply

blasphemy!

The streak is over

you were with me all the while

He relies a lot on deception, so it could be a

“first time through the league” phenomenon, but Brad Kilby has been awfully impressive. He makes hitters look pretty bad sometimes and has thrown a lot of early strikes. If that deception is for real, he could be a pretty solid LHP out of the pen for 2010.

Nico - September 21, 2009 reply

I've liked him so far.

for sure.

the good news is that it's only the 4th.

we have time to come back with e-gon, gone.

I want to think this

but Millwood is dealing tonight. I’ll hold onto hope for now.

BORING!

baseballgirl - September 21, 2009 reply

Agreed!

hahaha....bored kitties are cute

baseballgirl - September 21, 2009 reply

I think that kitty is just sleeping

I don’t want it to be sad

gosh, that guy and gal with their slow pc. what up?

Let's go Oaksterdam!

Rally Burger:

let's go get some WMDs in Hamsterdam.

no, let's set up basketball hoop

I'm calling DHS right now!

i love the wire

I finally watched it about a year ago and it was a great show

I watched all the seasons in one summer.

it's a masterpiece, esp season 4

yes, season 4...

though 1-3 ain’t shabby.

Five was…not as good. Still good, but not as good.

3rd is my next fave season

HBO had it going on for awhile

now it seems like they don’t have much on.

I liked the first season best but season 4 was great

my classroom is not nearly as challenging

So... this means that Henry Rodrieguez will make his debut, right?

Silver linings and all that

Though, I might have to learn how to spell his name

Rodriguez.

tell me if he comes in... watching fuutball

It's only the most common name in MLB right now.

At least anything this side of Ramirez.

Yeah, I realised I'd mispelled it right after I clicked post

And down goes Hairston...

Go sit on the bench.

there's nothing more irritating than incompetent clock management

reminds me why I like tennis and baseball.

nothing more irritating?

in football? no.

ahould be easy.

stupid penalties piss me off the most

well, there was that time I was late for the tennis match.

Yeah, having one mosquito in your bedroom is way more annoying than that

anything at the airport is irritating

that is seriously the worst thing EVER.

I have so many bad childhood memories about a single mosquito buzzing around my head while I was trying to sleep. Evil.

whiteshoes40 - September 21, 2009 reply

Or a fly,

they always seem to know just where to bug you.

It drives me crazy

No matter how tired I am, I need to wake up, turn on the light, find and kill the little SOB.

Now it's ON.

Get fired up, A’s!

Great Minds RC

Great minds….oh wait JK

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

Let's go Oakland!!

This is the inning – right?

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

Apparently not.

Waaah!

did someone GIDP?

I turned on the radio just in time to hear "4-6-3 double play".

Then Vince started talking about Hollywood Squares.

did he do it in his Shadow Stevens voice?

"i will go with jennie c. reilly for my question?"

YEs.......ellis

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

There's still time......

we like 2 out rallies

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

I like pep rallies

GYMNASTICS!

Woooo!

Now we can rally!

Foshizzle!

Time to get some RUNSSSSSSSSS

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

You are aware that Crosby is up, right?

Yes......

I thought of that as soon as I posted……I am the SUPREME optimist!!!

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

It could happen.....

it could I tell you

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

Dolphins so deserved to win that game.

i found myself hoping they would pull it out

the Dolphins might go from 11-5 to 5-11

much tougher schedule this year than last.

at Atlanta, Colts at home, at San Diego.

yep that division could be up for grabs this year

J-E-T-S

Jets! Jets! Jets!

M-A-Y-B-E

it’s early

true,

but they also have a QB whose arm won’t fall off this season.

they'd win it all if they had JaMarcus Russell

3-17!

Just win baby!

“Just enough, baby!; Raiders rally past KC” was the headline of the sports section today in my newspaper.

The momentum of the glorious final drive will carry over to this Sunday, resulting in a 41-14 win over the Broncos.

like hell.

At first, I thought that was JaMarcus Russell's completions from yesterday.

Ugh.

He was 3-for-17 with 42 yards before the final drive in which he was 4-for-7 with 67 yards.

Ah, so I was right.

They were pretty much the worst they could have been while still walking out as winners.

That being said, that final drive was indeed pretty awesome.

T-A-M-P

-ER-ING-JETS!

Back from the football game, what did I miss?

the iron chef guy scored a 21

the fat guy with the beard?

no, the handsome one who yells out the secret ingredient

hmmm.

too bad. I like the fat guy.

thanks

yw

Mario Batali

yes, dear.

him.

the race car driver?

I’m the only one who thinks it’s funny to say it, but say it I must

It soooo is funny!

And yet, one less likely to fit into a race car there never was.

If only you where a woman

we need more women who like fat guys in this world

tell me about it.

preaching to the choir, my dark friend.

(raises hand)

Hello My name is Amnesiac

I am a leo, enjoy long walks on the beach and my favorite animal is poopies.

isn't he on Mad Men?

And Top Chef.

wasn't joan awesome in last night's episode?

She's gorgeous and she can act

it’s possible she can walk on water as well.

i think i might have a girl crush on her

that's even hotter

I’m going to need to take a cold shower now

I totally missed it!

Was cooking, barefoot.

It was a really good episode

with one shocking scene

Thank goodness, for On Demand.

I love my DVR

It's not on my On Demand yet

wah!

tomorrow.

Normally it's the first thing I watch on a Monday morning

as I answer my weekend emails.

Threw me for a spin, and that’s no lie

Was Joan the one who was on Firefly?

Redheaded, curves everywhere, huge…tracts of land?

Yes, confirmed.

Those two episodes of Firefly are two of my favorites.

And not only because of her.

I think she was on Firefly

and the rest sounds right

yes she's hot

I need to know who this person is

Rent Mad Men.

Worth your while.

Killby!

i like the way he hides the ball

yep

He's a local lad...

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

I like the way he grabbed the comebacker

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

Angels playing Yankees?

a little evil on evil action

Ew!

hawt

And yet I'm slightly aroused.

Hi.

and will Wevil be making a start too?

Yup - you want an update?

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

apparently the yankees can clinch a spot with a win.

good. I smell complacency.

they've looked pretty complacent for about a week now

I smell oranges

with a win???

or do they have to wait for s/o to lose?

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

I guess EGone starting portended a possibly bad outcome

oh well, still time…

Yikes....AK almost lost that one - looked like it was in the edge of his mitt!

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

ok, bed time, party people.

carry on in my stead.

Sweet dreams

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

nighty night

don't miss the rally. it just started

you leave just as i get here?

sniff

He hates you.

Me too, apparently.

we'll have a party without him, lynnz

Yay!

woo hoo!

i'm in

Leopold Bloom - September 22, 2009 reply

(bastards, all of you)

Your going to bed, Im going out for a drink...

My son is home

and he wants to write the recap. I told him there are no touchdowns in baseball.

Let him write the recap.

What’s he doing home so late?

Royals handed it to the Red Sox

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

HAhahahahahahahahahaha

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

way to start it off, cliff!

yay chad!

let's go rajai!!!

Not pretty

but we’ll take it

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

crap. almost

off the deck now!!!

one's better than none

Yep!

they panned to the dugout, no buck, you'd think at least his hair would be visible...

oh yeah i forgot about that

have you stalked his living arrangements yet?

didn't i tell you? he's staying at my house, i don't live far from the coli

and you couldn't keep him from the game today?

i want him to play, er, sit ont he bench eating sun flower seeds

hahahah

that is an excellent point

i think he’s hiding from you

no he was sexting me from his phone

Isn’t that illegal?

we're over 18

Oh, I didn’t know the rules on the “sexting” thing.

Let's go ryan......

get a rbi – you know you want to

BERRYJO - September 21, 2009 reply

he does

sure could use a long ball here

cut the lead in half

bashbro89 - September 21, 2009 reply

Into the right field corner.

NOW!

Rally Christina?

Woah!

YES!!!!

yes please

wow. i mean wow.

Wow, man.

Wow.

She's all woman!

How can she walk?

she can walk my way anytime she wants

+100000000000000

hmmm, who do i dream about tonight? Buck or her?

HER!

I really may have to switch.

when you see perfection

how can you refuse? redhead, pale skin, large boobs. girl has it all.

I'm a sucker for red heads.

I'm a sucker.

Yay!

Love shack, baby, love shack!

indeed!

Our tastes are so different.

wait you posted it

what are your preferences then?

Oh, don't get me wrong,

I revel in feminine beauty in any shape, size, and color. But in the abstract I tend to incline toward dark skin and big booty.

(I’m still reeling over the revelation that OAH is Irish-Danish. I could have sworn that way back when she said she’s black.)

when did i say i was black? no i am irish and danish, my blue eyes and sunburnt skin today are part of that package

I could have sworn I read that,

But obviously I was mistaken.

You mentioned the sunburn on the first thread, and when I read that I said, “Huh?”

when did she say that?

i kinda figured something irish, though.

yeah i’m opposite. all the girls i’ve dated in life have been very white, and most have been well-endowed on top. haven’t dated a redhead before, but i’d love to!