LOOKS LIKE NICE WEEKEND SETTING UP

After receiving rain all day wednesday in CH from what was left of Alberto it looks like the weather is going to be very nice for the weekend. It is going to warm up though with temps in the mid 80's to low 90's over the next 5 days with very little chance of precip. I am thinking about heading down to the beach this weekend but decide until friday for sure. The Carolina Hurricanes blew a chance to win the Stanley Cup in Raleigh last night losing to the Oilers 4-3 in OT on a shorthanded goal by Edmonton. The Cincinnati Reds are now 2 games out of first place in the NL Central after yesterday's win, the Reds haven't played well since I mentioned how good they were doing on Mickey's Place. Meanwhile the Braves streak of championships appears to be over as the Braves are 12 games out of 1st place and there pitching woes continue to lead there problems. My arm is very sore this morning from throwing batting practice yesterday, I just haven't been throwing enough the last few weeks so I every time when throw my arm is usually sore the next day. MICKEY

Beginning is easy - Continuing is hard.
Japanese Proverb

There are 199 days left in the year.

In 1844, Charles Goodyear received a patent for his process to strengthen rubber.

Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo is 74
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