I WILL BE HEADING TO THE OBX LATER TODAY, TD WINS THE CD BASEBALL TOURNEY

Well I will be heading down to the OBX later today for the Memorial Day Weekend, I haven't been down to the beach in a few months so it will be good get away for a few days. The Thomas Dale Knights beat the Matoaca Warriors last night 5-1 to win the Central District baseball tournament and with the win the Knights improve 20-2 on the season. Thomas Dale will play Patrick Henry at home on Tuesday in the Central Region baseball tourney while Matoaca will play at Mills Godwin on Tuesday. The UVA baseball team looks to pick up another big win today in the ACC baseball tournament when they Florida State later today in Jacksonville, Florida. Kyle Busch great season continued last night when he captured the pole for this weeks NASCAR race at the Lowe's Motor Speedway, Busch edged Kasey Kahne for the top spot. My PAIN index is back up this morning because I threw batting practice last night. HAVE A NICE WEEKEND. MICKEY

Laughter is not at all a bad beginning for a friendship, and it is far the best ending for one.
Oscar Wilde

The top five U.S. states for highest average gas prices:
1. Hawaii
2. Alaska
3. California
4. Nevada
5. New York

TODAY IS:
National Taffy Day
Penny Day
World Turtle Day

Health Tip: Keeping Off the Weight
Losing weight is a challenge, but keeping it off can even more difficult without a good plan and healthy habits.

Here are suggestions to help you keep the weight off that you've worked so hard to lose, courtesy of the American Heart Association:

* Understand what works best for you -- such as what rewards best motivate you, what tempts you most, and what helps you resist those temptations.
* Be realistic about how much weight you should lose.
* Maintain a good balance of calories taken in versus calories burned.
* Get enough exercise. Even a brisk daily walk can help you keep those pounds off.
* Keep notes and records of your food intake and daily activity.
* Plan your meals, and make healthy food choices at the grocery.
* Don't weigh yourself more than once a week.
* Plan ahead for holidays, special occasions, and other times when you may be likely to splurge and take in additional calories.

Betty Garrett Actress ("All in the Family," "Laverne and Shirley") 89
Alicia de Larrocha Pianist 85
Mac Wiseman Bluegrass singer 83
Nigel Davenport Actor 80
Barbara Barrie Actress 77
Joan Collins Actress ("Dynasty") 75
Charles Kimbrough Actor ("Murphy Brown") 72
General Johnson R&B singer 65
John Newcombe Tennis Hall of Famer 64
Lauren Chapin Actress ("Father Knows Best") 63
Misty Morgan Country singer 63
Judy Rodman Country singer 57
Marvin Hagler Boxer 56
Luka Bloom Folk, rock singer 53
Drew Carey Actor, comedian 50
Shelly West Country singer 50
Linden Ashby Actor 48
Karen Duffy Actress, model 47
Laurel Holloman Actress ("The L Word") 40
Matt Flynn Rock musician (Maroon 5) 38
Brian McComas Country singer 36
Maxwell R&B singer 35
Jewel Singer 34
Lane Garrison Actor ("Prison Break") 28
Adam Wylie Actor 24

VIRGINIA UPSETS NORTH CAROLINA 8-7, CD CHAMPIONSHIP TONIGHT

The Virginia Cavalier baseball team picked up a big win last night in there 1st game of the ACC tournament knocking off #1 UNC 8-7 in 11 innings. The Cavaliers are off today before playing Florida Sate tomorrow. The Central District baseball championship game will be played tonight at Shepherd Stadium at 7:30pm with Matoaca meeting Thomas Dale in the championship game, both teams have already qualified for the regionals which begin next Tuesday. The CH boys soccer lost to Matoaca on Tuesday it was incorrectly reported in the paper that the Colonials had won the game which I also reported on Mickey's Place. I have posted a link below to the CH girls soccer playoff game with Prince George. Fellow bloggers Al & Donna will be heading to Iowa at 7:30am this morning for Donna's oldest sons wedding on Saturday. I am a bit sore this morning from playing mom's new Wii game, I can tell that this game can be very addicting. Also we are having another Appomattox League practice tonight so i might be just a little lat to the Thomas Dale vs Matoaca game. MICKEY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS VS PRINCE GEORGE SOCCER PHOTOS
http://public.fotki.com/bp2/chhs_athletics/chhs_girls_soccer_2006/chhs-girls-soccer-2008/colonial-heights-vs-5/

Always concentrate on how far you have come, rather than how far you have left to go. The difference in how easy it seems will amaze you.
Heidi Johnson

HEALTHY EATING TIP
Consider steaming as a healthy cooking alternative. Cooking food in a perforated basket over a small amount of boiling water.
Mayo Clinic

Make your choice
Often you are called upon to make decisions both big and small. Sometimes it is not clear which choice will bring the most positive value to your life.

Give care and thoughtful consideration to your decisions. But don't obsess over those decisions so much that you fail to make them.

Though it can at times be impossible to know which choice is best for you, it is usually very easy to know what the worst choice is. Almost always, the worst choice is to avoid making a choice.

Life offers many attractive choices. And yet you cannot choose all of them at once.

Make your choice, and then put your commitment behind it. Even if it doesn't work out as you expected, at the very least you will have gained valuable knowledge and experience for making the next choice.

Each choice leads to other choices, and with every choice you improve your ability to wisely choose. Be consistently decisive, and the choices you make will bring real value into your world.
-- Ralph Marston

Judith Crist Film critic 86
Charles Aznavour Actor-singer 84
Michael Constantine Actor ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding") 81
Peter Nero Pianist, composer 74
Richard Benjamin Actor, director 70
Frank Converse Actor 70
Michael Sarrazin Actor 68
Bernard Shaw Broadcast journalist 68
Barbara Parkins Actress 66
Bernie Taupin Songwriter 58
Al Corley Actor, producer 52
Ann Cusack Actress 47
Dana Williams Country musician (Diamond Rio) 47
Johnny Gill R&B singer (New Edition) 42
Dan Roberts Rock musician (Crash Test Dummies) 41
Naomi Campbell Model 38
Anna Belknap Actress ("CSI: NY") 36
Alison Eastwood Actress 36
Donell Jones R&B singer 35
A.J. Langer Actress 34

Riddle

Ok everyone. I will have to tell you the answers to the questions. Mel did get the food one. Good to hear from you Mel. By the way where are the prom pictures.

Food Trivia

Has a color in the name
Named after a creature
Shaped like the creature
Half have smiles...half no face at all

goldfish

Brain Bruisers

Less than ten of them
All ends in the 25th of 26
Always in the present
D.O.T.W.

Days of the week

Riddle

Why did the outlaw hold up the river?

He heard it had two banks

Questions

Food Trivia Question

A tropical food
Five or seven letters
Oblong shape
Most common of its kind in the world

Brain Bruisers Question

It was the last one added
49 years old in August
Only one with no straight lines
Only one that continues to grow in its size

Riddle

What did one car muffler say to the other car muffler?

CH BOYS SOCCER TEAM WINS, TD WINS IN BASEBALL

The CH boys soccer team won in shoot out over Matoaca last night and now will face Thomas Dale in the CD boys championship game Thursday night. The CH girls soccer team fell to Prince George 2-0. In CD baseball tournament action Thomas Dale beat Prince George 8-2 and Matoaca beat Dinwiddie 1-0 and with the win Matoaca qualifies for Central Region baseball tournament since TD is already in it. Thomas Dale will face Matoaca Thursday night for the CD baseball championship game at 7:30pm at Shepherd Stadium. The Virginia Cavalier baseball team opens up ACC tournament play tonight against UNC, the Cavs sure could another big win to guarantee there spot in the NCAA baseball tournament which begins next week. Andrew's LL team did win there final game of the season last night, Andrew had 1 hit in the game and there playoffs will start soon. I did hear from former fellow blogger George the other day by e-mail and he said he & Melody were celebrating there 7th wedding anniversary the other day, I told him it seemed just like yesterday that he got married. It looks like I will be heading to the beach this weekend for the Memorial Day holiday and it looks like the weather is going to be good but a little on the cool side for the beach. MICKEY

A man never discloses his own character so clearly as when he describes another's.
Jean Paul Richter

The top five best selling automobiles in America:
1. Ford F Series Pickup
2. Chevrolet Silverado Pickup
3. Toyota Camry
4. Toyota Corolla
5. Honda Accord

HEALTHY EATING TIP
Choose low-fat marinades. Marinades can enhance flavor, tenderize meat and keep food moist while cooking. Choose low-fat marinades, such as mixtures of herbs or spices with wine, soy sauce, cider vinegar or lemon juice.
Mayo Clinic

TODAY IS
American Red Cross Day (1881)
I Need A Patch for That Day
National Wait Staff Day
World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialog and Development

Ron Isley R&B singer (The Isley Brothers) 67
Richard Hatch Actor ("Battlestar Galactica") 63
Bill Champlin Rock musician (Chicago) 61
Carol Potter Actress 60
Leo Sayer Singer 60
Al Franken Comedian, actor 57
Dave Wannstedt Pitt Panthers football coach 56
Mr. T Actor ("The A Team") 56
Judge Reinhold Actor ("Beverly Hills cop" movies) 51
Nick Cassavetes Actor, director 49
Brent Briscoe Actor 47
Lisa Edelstein Actress 40
Fairuza Balk Actress 34
Ricky Williams Football player 31
Ashlie Brillault Actress ("Lizzie McGuire") 21
Scott Leavenworth Actor ("7th Heaven") 18
Sarah Ramos Actress ("American Dreams") 17

colonials loose 2 to 0 in cd tournament

the girls lost to prince george last night in the cd tournament. all in all though it was a pretty good season for the colonials! the bright spot last night was juliuanne , stephanie cobb and catlin wells were named to the 1st team all district team! julianne also made the all district academic team too. good job on a good season colonials!!!

Riddle

I think I will use the same questions because I didn't even get a guess for two days.

Food Trivia

Has a color in the name
Named after a creature
Shaped like the creature
Half have smiles...half no face at all

Brain Bruisers

Less than ten of them
All ends in the 25th of 26
Always in the present
D.O.T.W.

Riddle

Why did the outlaw hold up the river?

ANDREW PICKS UP THE WIN ON THE MOUND, CD PLAYOFFS START TONIGHT

Andrew's LL team picked up another win last night 7-4 over the Angels. Andrew went 2-2 at the plate and picked up the win on the mound. On the mound 1 inning Andrew walked 5 batters in the same inning and the other team didn't score, they had 2 runners thrown out at the plate. Andrew's team will play there final game of the regular season tonight. The CD baseball playoffs start tonight at Shepherd Stadium weather permitting at 5pm, the rain doesn't look to heavy so they might get it in. Today's match ups have #1 Thomas Dale playing #4 Prince George in 5pm game and in the 2nd game it will be #2 Matoaca playing #3 Dinwiddie with the winners advancing to Thursday's championship game. In girls soccer action tonight CH will play Prince George and in boys soccer action CH will play Matoaca. The NHL Stanley Cup Finals are now set after Detroit finished off the Dallas Stars last night 4-1, the finals will began Saturday. Mom bought one of those Wii games yesterday and believe it or not it has caused my Pain index to be elevated this morning, after throwing the baseball and swinging the bat on that game my shoulders are very sore this morning. That game looks like it could be very addictive. MICKEY

Strength does not come from winning.Your
struggles develop your strength. When
you go through hardship and decide
not to surrender, that is strength.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger

Wants and needs
You do not get what you want, or even what you need. You get what you are.

When you want this or need that, you are supporting the reality that you do not have it. Instead of putting your energy into wanting or needing, put it into being.

By your thoughts and actions, with your words and feelings, you can choose how to be. Use that powerful choice to give energy, attention and the substance of your life to those things you value most.

Instead of working to convince the world that you need some particular thing, put your effort into expressing it through your own life. Give up the habit of wanting more, and put your energy into living exactly as you choose to live.

Through the miracle of your life in this moment right now, you already have access to all that is. Your challenge is not one of want or need, but of appreciating and making full use of all that is available to you.

Instead of pushing life's abundance away with your wants and needs, let that abundance freely flow through you. Always live according to the best you can envision, and know all the joyful treasures of life.
-- Ralph Marston


Bud Grant Hall of Fame football coach 81
James McEachin Actor 78
Anthony Zerbe Actor 72
David Proval Actor 66
Joe Cocker Rock singer 64
Cher Singer-actress 62
Dave Thomas Actor, comedian (SCTV) 59
Warren Cann Rock musician 56
Dean Butler Actor 52
Ron Reagan Son of former President Ronald Reagan 50
Jane Wiedlin Rock musician (The Go-Go's) 50
Susan Cowsill Singer 49
Bronson Pinchot Actor 49
John Billingsley Actor 48
Tony Goldwyn Actor 48
David Wells Baseball player 45
Ted Allen TV personality ("Queer Eye for the Straight Guy") 43
Mindy Cohn Actress ("The Facts of Life") 42
Tom Gorman Rock musician (Belly) 42
Gina Ravera Actress ("The Closer") 42
Timothy Olyphant Actor ("Deadwood") 40
Matt Czuchry Actor ("The Gilmore Girls") 31
Angela Goethals Actress 31
Naturi Naughton R&B singer 24

Riddle

No guesses yesterday. Bloggers must be busy.

Food Trivia

Named after the food company
A couple of ticks above the velocity limit
Might have to bang on it
Meant as an addition to food

Heinz

Brain Bruisers

5280 up
Famous singer
A horse on a large shield

Denver

Riddle
Who tells people how to get off for a living? Six letters

I have left one of my riddle books at the beach and I can't remember the answer. Make something up and it might be better then the real answer. I was but couldn't think of anything with only 6 letters.

Questions

Food Trivia Question

Has a color in the name
Named after a creature
Shaped like the creature
Half have smiles...half no face at all

Brain Bruisers Question

Less than ten of them
All ends in the 25th of 26
Always in the present
D.O.T.W.

Riddle

Why did the outlaw hold up the river?

TODAY LOKKS LIKE A NICE DAY, RAIN RETURNS TUESDAY

It looks like today will be a very nice day here in CH with a high temp in the low 70's but Tuesday it looks like there is a pretty good chance of rain which isn't good is the high school playoffs start. The CH girls soccer team will play Prince George in the CD tournament at Dinwiddie while the CH boys soccer team will play Matoaca at Thomas Dale. The CD baseball tournament starts tomorrow as well at Shepherd Stadium, in the 1st game it will #1 Thomas Dale vs #4 Prince George and in the 2nd game it will be #2 Matoaca vs #3 Dinwiddie. I think we are going out to see Andrew's team play tonight at 7:30pm at Ironbridge, Keith how did Andrew's team do on Sunday. The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers yesterday 6-0 and with the win have move on to the Stanley Cup Finals where they will face either Dallas or Detroit. It looks like the price of gas continues to rise, at this rate the only time I drive my truck will be to and from work. MICKEY

In prosperity, our friends know us; in adversity, we know our friends.
J. Churton Collins

SOMETHING TO PONDER
Why don't more psychics win the lottery?

HEALTH TIP
At times, you will not feel like exercising. If you're just feeling a little tired or low on energy, go ahead and try to complete your routine. The workout will likely boost your energy level and your mood.

Jim Lehrer Broadcast journalist 74
David Hartman TV personality 73
James Fox Actor 69
Nancy Kwan Actress 69
Peter Mayhew Actor ("Star Wars") 64
Pete Townshend (The Who) is 63
Dusty Hill Rock musician (ZZ Top) 59
Grace Jones Singer, actress, model 56
Phil Rudd Rock musician (AC/DC) 54
Steven Ford Actor 52
Iain Harvie Rock musician (Del Amitri) 46
Jason Gray-Stanford Actor ("Monk") 38
Kevin Garnett NBA player 32
Drew Fuller Actor 28
Eric Lloyd Actor 22

ANDREW'S TEAM CONTINUES TOUGH STRETCH OF GAMES, PAIN INDEX ON THE RISE

Well Andrew's LL team picked up another victory yesterday afternoon winning 9-7 over the Braves a team which they them earlier in the year very badly. Andrew went 1-3 and made several nice plays in the field as well. Andrew's team will continue there tough stretch of games 4 in 4 days tonight 6pm and Monday & Tuesday at 7:30pm with all games being played at Ironbridge Park. My Pain index is on the rise after cutting the grass yesterday, while trying to start the lawnmower I pulled something in my neck and shoulder area and it's a bit sore this morning. Kasey Kahne won last night Nascar Sprint All-Star race at the Lowe's Motor Speedway, it was a very ho hum race and I don't think anybody even got mad. In the NHL playoffs yesterday Dallas stayed alive with a 2-1 win over Detroit, the Red Wings still lead the series 3-2 though. This afternoon the Penguins will try to put away the Flyers. This past week I had my busy week yest since I started keeping my training log 31.2 miles, I probably won't break that for a while though, I think 25 miles a week may be enough. Well I have to so I can get ready tun. MICKEY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS VS MATOACA SOCCER PHOTOS
http://public.fotki.com/bp2/chhs_athletics/chhs_girls_soccer_2006/chhs-girls-soccer-2008/colonial-heights-at-2/

Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow; don't walk behind me, I may not lead; walk beside me, and just be my friend.
Albert Camus

Listening to music found to lower blood pressure
Listening to half an hour of music each day may significantly lower your blood pressure, according to research reported at the American Society of Hypertension meeting in New Orleans this week.

1897 - William Joyce (New York Giants) set a record when he hit four triples in one game.

1933 - The first major league All-Star Game was announced. It was to be played on July 6 at Comiskey Park as part of the Chicago World's Fair.

1934 - Jimmie Foxx hit the first home run in Comiskey Park.

1942 - New York ended night baseball games for the duration of World War II.

1956 - Mickey Mantle hit home run from both sides of the plate for the third time.

Bill Macy Actor 86
Pernell Roberts Actor ("Bonanza," "Trapper John, M.D.") 80
Robert Morse Actor ("How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying") 77
Dwayne Hickman Actor 74
Brooks Robinson Baseball Hall of Famer 71
Rodney Dillard Bluegrass musician (The Dillards) 66
Reggie Jackson Baseball Hall of Famer 62
Candice Azzara Actress 61
Joe Bonsall Country singer (The Oak Ridge Boys) 60
Rick Wakeman Rock musician (Yes) 59
George Strait Country singer 56
Butch Tavares R&B singer 55
Chow Yun-Fat Actor 53
Page Hamilton Rock singer, musician (Helmet) 48
Jari Kurri Hockey Hall of Famer 48
Martika Singer actress 39
Tina Fey ("30 Rock," "Saturday Night Live") 38
Darryl Allen R&B singer (Mista) 28
Matt Long Actor 28
Spencer Breslin Actor 16

ANDREW IN LITTLE LEAGUE ACTION TODAY AT 4PM

I will be heading out to see Andrew in Little League action this afternoon at 4pm at Ironbridge Park on field #4. It looks like it will be a very busy week for Andrew's team the next few days, they also have game on Sunday and play Monday & Tuesday at 7:30pm at Ironbridge also before they playoffs start sometime after Memorial Day. The First Flight baseball team lost last night to South Lenoir 9-6, it was there 1st loss of the season and they will finish the season with a 23-1 record. The NHL playoffs resume today with Dallas visiting Detroit in a must win game for the Stars and on Sunday the Flyers face the same fate when they visit Pittsburgh, both the Stars and Flyers trail in there series 3 games to 1. Nascar will have it's annual All-Star race tonight at the Lowe's Motor Speedway, I am quite sure that some tempers will be flaring by the end of the night. Also tonight Colonial Heights High School will hold it's senior prom, maybe Melanie can posts some photos of Lee and his girlfriend if she isn't to tired from all the decorating she had to do for the after prom festivities. Forget what I said about a nice weekend, today looks pretty good but there is 50% chance of rain now Sunday. Well I have to cut my hair and cut the grass. MICKEY

Leadership consists not in degrees of technique but in traits of character; it requires moral rather than athletic or intellectual effort, and it imposes on both leader and follower alike the burdens of self-restraint.
~ Lewis H. Lapham


Health Tip: Poison Ivy Rash (I TRY TO STAY AWAY FROM POISON IVY)

Poison ivy is a plant that can cause a red, itchy rash on the skin.

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these tips to treat the rash. It also identifies signs that you may need a doctor's attention:

* Try over-the-counter medications to control itching, such as an antihistamine (like Benadryl), calamine lotion and hydrocortisone creams.
* Take oatmeal baths to soothe the skin.
* Fevers of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit require a doctor's attention.
* Rashes that cover the eyes, mouth, genitals or a large area across the body should be treated by a doctor.
* If pus is oozing from the rash, see your doctor.
* See your doctor if the rash does not improve.


Dennis Hopper Actor 72
Pervis Jackson R&B singer (The Spinners) 70
Peter Gerety Actor 68
Taj Mahal Blues singer 66
Jesse Winchester Singer, songwriter 64
Kathleen Sullivan TV personality 55
Bill Paxton Actor 53
Sugar Ray Leonard Boxing Hall of Famer 52
Bob Saget Actor, comedian ("Full House") 52
Jim Nantz Sports announcer 49
Enya Singer 47
Craig Ferguson TV host ("The Late Late Show") 46
Page McConnell Rock singer, musician (Phish) 45
O'Dell R&B musician (Mint Condition) 43
Paige Turco Actress ("The Agency") 43
Hill Harper Actor ("CSI:NY") 42
Thom Filicia TV personality ("Queer Eye for the Straight Guy") 39
Jordan Knight Singer (New Kids on the Block) 38
Darnell Van Rensalier R&B singer (Shai) 38
Sendhil Ramamurthy ("Heroes") 34
Kandi Burruss R&B singer 32
Kat Foster Actress (" 'Til Death") 30
Tahj Mowry Actor 22
Nikki Reed Actress ("The O.C.") 20

RIDDLE

Hi everyone I'm at the beach and I forgot it was Friday. That's why I'm late with the blog. I don't usually go to the beach on Thursday. I'm retired and I forget to count the days.

Mel got the food trivia question and Louise got the riddle. Thanks and keep guessing.

ANSWERS

Food Trivia

Each contains a message
Sold as "Galaxy" outside the U.S.A pigeon
Should be eaten very slowly

dove chocolates

Brain Bruisers

A sub-unit Six letters
Five letters make you think of numbers
48 of 50 states have them

County

Riddle

What do joggers say when they leave you?

Bye, gotta run.

Questions

Food Trivia Question

Named after the food company
A couple of ticks above the velocity limit
Might have to bang on it
Meant as an addition to food

Brain Bruisers Question

5280 up
Famous singer
A horse on a large shield

Riddle

Who tells people how to get off for a living?
Six letters

TGIF

I don't about you but I am sure glad that it is Friday, it sure feels like it has been a long week for me. I don't think I am going to do much of anything this weekend but get some R & R. Fellow blogger Keith will be heading home today from his 2 week government trip to Detroit this afternoon. The CH girls soccer team fell to Matoaca last night 3-2, I will post the photos that AL took this afternoon. I have enclosed a link to the photos AL took at our last baseball game of the season below. The Nascar Sprint Cup Series will race at the Lowe's Motor Speedway the next 2 weekends, the week it will be the Sprint All-Star race which is non points event on the schedule. The Philadelphia Flyers fought of elimination last night beating Pittsburgh 4-2, now both the Eastern & Western Conference are 3 game to 1 with Detroit and Pittsburgh leading respectively. It is raining here in Colonial Heights again this morning however it is suppose to clear of for the weekend, but looking at the extended forecast for next week it looks like there is a chance of rain everyday next week. Also tonight the First Flight baseball team will travel to South Lenoir in the NC 2A baseball playoffs weather permitting. MICKEY

COLONIAL HEIGHTS VS MATOACA BASEBALL PHOTOS
http://public.fotki.com/bp2/chhs_athletics/1/chhs-baseball-2008/colonial-heights-vs-7/

What we think or what we know or what we believe is, in the end, is of little
consequence. The only consequence is what we do.
John Ruskin

Studs Terkel Author 96
George Gaynes Actor 91
Harry Carey Jr. Actor 87
Bill Smitrovich Actor 61
Pierce Brosnan Actor 55
Olga Korbut Gymnast 53
Debra Winger Actress 53
Mare Winningham Actress 49
Boyd Tinsley Rock musician (The Dave Matthews Band) 44
Krist Novoselic Rock musician (Nirvana) 43
Scott Reeves Actor, country singer 42
Janet Jackson Singer 42
Brian F. O'Byrne Actor 41
David Boreanaz Actor ("Bones," "Angel") 39
Tucker Carlson Political correspondent 39
Tracey Gold Actress ("Growing Pains") 39
Gabriela Sabatini Tennis Hall of Famer 38
Rick Trevino Country singer 37
Tori Spelling Actress ("Beverly Hills 90210") 35
Melanie Lynskey Actress ("Two and a Half Men") 31
Megan Fox Actress ("Hope and Faith") 22
Marc John Jefferies Actor ("The Tracy Morgan Show") 18

A Day At A Game

Buying peanuts and cracker jacks
and not worrying if they ever get back
are words that you might hear,
in that baseball park
that is never dark
and has such energy in the air.

Programs here!
or souvenirs here!
is what you might here someone yell,
along with baseball hats
and baseball bats
there's so much they try to sell.

While watching the game you love
with your baseball glove
you just find yourself waiting there
for that home run hit
to where you sit
it's the perfect souvenir.

A day at the game
is never the same,
you'll always see something new,
so take a day
to get away
Americas favorite pastime waits for you.

by Robert Arthur Miller

Riddle

Scott you were right about the mess cheetos make but it was not the right answer about Jay. No one got the answers yesterday.

Food Trivia

A wonderful rust color
Jay Leno was a spokesman
It will turn your fingers orange
Seven letters starting in 1966

Doritos

Brain Bruisers

Three letters or ten letters
Over 600 million in the world
Can't feed itself like its predecessor
The first line started in 1902

Car or Automobile

Riddle

Why did the camper put his tent on the stove?

He wanted a home on the range.

Questions

Food Trivia Question

Each contains a message
Sold as "Galaxy" outside the U.S.
A pigeon
Should be eaten very slowly

Brain Bruisers Question

A sub-unit
Six letters
Five letters make you think of numbers
48 of 50 states have them

Riddle

What do joggers say when they leave you?

COLONIALS SEASON COMES TO AN ENDS, DAD RETIRES AS COACH

The Colonial Heights Colonials baseball season came to a crashing end last night at the hands of Matoaca 17-2. Matoaca hit 4 HR'S and scored 10 runs in the 1st inning last night. It just wasn't a good night for the Colonials. After the game ended dad announced he has retired from coaching. The Colonials ends the season with an overall record of 11-9 and 77 in the CD. The TD Knights ended there regular season yesterday sweeping a DH from Hopewell, with the wins Thomas Dale finishes the regular season with 18-2 record overall and 13-1 record in the CD. TD will play Prince George in CD baseball tournament next week. The CH boys soccer team beat Matoaca 1-0 last night and CH girls soccer team will play at Matoaca tonight, both CH girls and boys soccer teams will play in CD tournament next week. My PAIN index will likely improve over the next couple of weeks as my arm will get some much needed rest before Appomattox League practice starts. It looks like we might get some rain showers later today and Friday before the weekend, however the weekend looks like it is going to be fairly dry with highs in the 70's. MICKEY

If one advances confidently in the direction ofhis dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours.
H.D. Thoreau

Joseph Wiseman Actor 90
Peter Shaffer Playwright 82
Anna Maria Alberghetti Actress 72
Madeleine Albright Former secretary of state 71
Trini Lopez Singer 71
Lenny Welch Singer 70
Roger Ailes Chairman and CEO of Fox News 68
Lainie Kazan Actress, singer ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding") 68
Paul Rudd Actor, director 68
K.T. Oslin Country singer 66
Brian Eno Rock singer, songwriter 60
Kathleen Sebelius Governor of Kansas 60
Nicholas Hammond Actor ("The Sound of Music") 58
Chazz Palminteri Actor 56
George Brett Baseball Hall of Famer 55
Michael Oldfield Composer ("Tubular Bells") 55
Lee Horsley Actor 53
Giselle Fernandez TV personality ("Dancing With the Stars") 47
John Smoltz Baseball player 41
Emmitt Smith Football player 39
Brad Rowe Actor 38
David Charvet Actor 36
Ahmet Zappa TV personality 34
Ray Lewis Football player 33
David Krumholtz Actor ("Numb3rs") 30
Josh Beckett Baseball player 28
Justin Morneau Baseball player 27
Jamie-Lynn Sigler Actress 27

WHY GOD MADE TEACHERS..

God understood our thirst for
knowledge, and our need to be led
by someone wiser;
He needed a heart of compassion,
of encouragement, and patience;
Someone who would accept
the challenge regardless of the
opposition;
Someone who could see potential
and believe in the best in others . . .
So He made Teachers

Brianna Jordan Bailey

prom

dusty had his junior/senior prom saturday night.

Riddle

Louise got the the brain bruiser question right yesterday. I can feel Mickey's pain when working with the blog this morning. The computer froze and I had to restart and it takes a while to restart.


Food Trivia



Must contain five different foods
Diced food with syrup
A staple of cafeterias
End of food reminds be of a dog

Fruit Cocktail

Brain Bruisers



Five pointed
It doesn't twinkle
Oysters and clams hate them
Two four letter words in one word

starfish

Riddle



Where do fish go on vacation?

Finland

Questions

Food Trivia Question

A wonderful rust color
Jay Leno was a spokesman
It will turn your fingers orange
Seven letters starting in 1966

Brain Bruisers Question

Three letters or ten letters
Over 600 million in the world
Can't feed itself like its predecessor
The first line started in 1902

Riddle

Why did the camper put his tent on the stove?