ECU UPSETS VIRGINIA TECH, USC TO MUCH FOR UVA

First off I am now at the beach. The USC Trojans were just to fast, big and to good for the Cavaliers. The USC defense just dominated the UVA offense and the USC offense had there way UVA's defense moving the ball at will. The biggest cheer of the game was when the announced the final score of the ECU vs Virginia Tech game. I also have to say it was extremely hot in Charlottesville yesterday. How about those East Carolina Pirates coming back from a 14-0 deficit to pull out a 27-22 win over Virginia Tech on a blocked in the games final two minutes. I will be heading down to Greenville, NC next Saturday to see East Carolina face the West Virginia Mountaineers, GO PIRATES. The #1 team in the land Georgia had no problem with Georgia Southern beating the Eagles 45-21. I have to say the your blog master Mickey had pretty good week in the Mickey's Place college football pick em contest, I will post the standings later today. Kyle Busch won last nights Nationwide race at the California Speedway last night, it was his 7th win in the series this year. My PAIN index is a bit higher today because I had to stand on the hill at UVA just about the entire first half of the game because nobody would set down in front of me and my feet are a bit sore because of it. MICKEY

Action is the foundational key to all success.
Anthony Robbins

Don’t opt out when things become tough‚ it’s never too late to make changes.

Keeping the Toothpaste Tube Clean
For a clean tube, try squeezing from the bottom. Then put the cap back on the toothpaste tube and roll up the empty tube as you use it. When you squeeze the tube from the bottom, more of the excess toothpaste is sucked back into the tube.

DID YOU KNOW
The skin of a shark is mad up of "tiny teeth" which are called dermal denticles.

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Tamara R&B singer (Trina & Tamara) 31
Larry Fitzgerald Football player 25

COLONIALS & EAGLES WIN, I AM HEADING TO UVA AFTERALL

The Colonial Heights Colonials kicked off the season with a 35-0 win over Thomas Jefferson last night in Colonial Heights. The Colonials looked pretty good on both sides of the ball in the victory, the Colonials are now off until September 12 when Park View South Hill comes to Colonial Heights. The Crawford County Eagles also won last night 27-20 over Taylor County, maybe Scott can give us an update on this game. Down at the beach First Flight improved to 2-0 with a 27-20 win over Camden, next week First Flight travels over to Manteo who lost last night to Northeastern 19-0. For the rest of the high school score of interest check the posts below. Well I am heading to UVA today after all, I was able to obtain a ticket last night however will be sitting on the hill, I just hope the grass is not wet. Hopefully UVA can keep this game respectful, there are not a whole lot of people giving them a chance. The East Carolina Pirates will face Virginia Tech in Charlotte today, I think the Pirates have a shot, I am heading down to see the ECU vs West Virginia game next Saturday. Jimmie Johnson captured the pole for this weeks Nascar race in California edging out A.J. Allmendinger for the top spot for Sundays race, next weekend they will be in Richmond. The weather looks pretty good today in Charlottesville however there is a 30% chance of rain with a highs into the upper 80's. GO CAVS, PIRATES & DAWGS. MICKEY

MICKEY'S PLACE GAMES
USC AT VIRGINIA
EAST CAROLINA VS VIRGINIA TECH
SOUTH CAROLINA 34 NC STATE 0
WAKE FOREST 41 BAYLOR 13
BOSTON COLLEGE VS KENT STATE
ALABAMA VS CLEMSON
DELAWARE AT MARYLAND
APPALACHIAN STATE AT LSU
JAMES MADISON AT DUKE
GEORGIA SOUTHERN AT GEORGIA

Besides pride, loyalty, discipline, heart, and mind, confidence is the key to all the locks. -- Joe Paterno

Never stop learning. If you feel like you've stopped progressing, then try something new.

Overcoming obstacles
Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.

Be a Friendly Runner
If you normally keep to yourself during your runs, try to be more of an extrovert. You'll be amazed at how some people react to a simple hello or a big smile from a passing runner. The positive vibes you generate will help keep you motivated for the rest of your run.

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Andy Roddick Tennis player 26
Cameron Finley Actor 21

colonials WIN 35 to 0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES

COLONIAL HEIGHTS 35 THOMAS JEFFERSON 0
MANCHESTER 32 THOMAS DALE 31
CLOVER HILL 14 DINWIDDIE 10
MATOACA 27 HENRICO 7
MEADOWBROOK 26 L.C. BIRD 13
CRAWFORD COUNTY 27 TAYLOR COUNTY 20
FIRST FLIGHT 27 CAMDEN 20
NORTHEASTERN 19 MANTEO 0

Riddle

Good morning. I'm feeling almost 100% and I think Bobby is 85% better. Maybe when we go to the beach I will feel better. We are planning to go sometime after lunch. Mickey is going in the early morning.

Andrew got the brain bruiser right yesterday. Way to go. Ok Sandi got the answer along with Andrew but Sandi you have to understand that Andrew will get all the credit because he is my grandson. HAHA. Louise I liked your answer but it was not the answer in the book and you are not my grandson.

Boy! I must be getting old because the weeks are flying by. It's another summer almost gone and a new school year coming up.

Food Trivia

Cluster Of Red
Saying No Rudely
Very Bitter
Scrape On The Knee

rasberry

Brain Bruisers

Kick Em Out
Dora's Partner
Created For Walkin
Used in Heavy Snow

boots

Riddle

If your father told dumb jokes ,what would you call him?

pop corn

Questions

Food Trivia Question

City In Maryland
Vampire Fear
Make a Land Claim
More Spiced Version

Brain Bruisers Question

2x 5x 10x
Huge Building in Norfolk
Long/Narrow or Mirrored?
1/2 of television

Riddle

Who does the ocean date?

COLONIALS OPEN THERE SEASON TONIGHT, IT'S STILL RAINING

The Colonial Colonials football team will open there season at home tonight against Thomas Jefferson out of Richmond. All of last nights high school games in the area were washed out because of the rain and rescheduled for tonight, I think they will play no matter what tonight unless it is lightning. Down in Georgia the Crawford County also will be opening up there season tonight road against the Taylor County Vikings. Down at the beach First Flight will be looking to pick up there 2nd win of the season when the play host to the Camden Bruins and Manteo will also be looking for the 2nd win of the years as well as they play host to Northeastern. In NFL preseason action last night both Packers & Redskins lost the there practice game. The Nascar Sprint Cup Series will be at the California Speedway this weekend. It appears both mom & dad are feeling better but no where near 100%, neither one of them have been able to eat to much the last few days. My PAIN index remains elevated because it is still raining here in CH this morning and I have to go to work 30 minutes early because we have to deliver some schools this morning. I think AL is going to take some photos of the CH game tonight as long as it is not raining. I am heading to the beach in the morning. MICKEY

TONIGHT HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ACTION
THOMAS JEFFERSON AT COLONIAL HEIGHTS
THOMAS DALE AT MANCHESTER
HENRICO AT MATOACA
L.C. BIRD AT MEADOWBROOK
DINWIDDIE AT CLOVER HILL
CAMDEN AT FIRST FLIGHT
NORTHEASTERN AT MANTEO
CRAWFORD COUNTY AT TAYLOR COUNTY

TODAY IS More Herbs, Less Salt Day

Don't try to run faster than you have strength. Just work to be a little better and a little stronger each day.

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Riddle

Sandi I'm glad you answered yesterday because yours was the only answers. Why didn't you try the riddle because you got the other two right.

Well I think I shared my sickness with Bobby because he started with it last night. I hope Mickey is not the next one in line.

Al I can help you with your router anytime today. I have to go to the eye doctor at 10:00. E-mail and let me know what would be good for you.

It is good to see the rain today.

Food Trivia

A.M. On The Lawn
My Sweety
List of Chores
Has An Orange Cousin

melon

Brain Bruisers

A supply of goods
To make an appraisal
A form of punishment
A rollercoaster ride

stocks

Riddle

What does a frog use to set on?

toadstool

Questions

Food Trivia Question

Cluster Of Red
Saying No Rudely
Very Bitter
Scrape On The Knee

Brain Bruisers Question

Kick Em Out
Dora's Partner
Created For Walkin
Used in Heavy Snow

Riddle

If your father told dumb jokes ,what would you call him?

MOM & DAD BOTH UNDER THE WEATHER

Just when it appeared mom was starting to feel better dad has com down with the same symptoms and is feeling pretty bad right now. I hope what ever they have is not contagious because I sure don't wan it. I think they have some type of poisoning but they can't figure out what they both ate. All I know is that it has made both of them very sick. Well it is raining again this morning here in Colonial Heights and it looks like we have a pretty good chance of it all day, believe it or not I am already tired of rain again. There are three Central District football teams that will be in action tonight: Henrico will be at Matoaca, Thomas Dale at Manchester and L.C. Bird will be at Meadowbrook, some of these games could be postponed due to bad weather. There are several college football games of interest tonight as well. Nascar has placed Kyle Busch & Carl Edwards on probation for there action at the end of Saturday nights race for six weeks, I didn't see anything wrong with what Carl did. My Pain index is up this morning just because I have to work in the rain today. MICKEY

A laugh is the shortest distance between two people.
Victor Borge

WHAT IS TODAY
Race Your Mouse Around the Icons Day
Crackers Over the Keyboard Day

The average person has over 1,460 dreams a year.

MEMORY IMPROVEMENT TIP
Read Actively. Use the SQR3 method to remember reading material. 1. Survey the chapter. 2. Question; create and answer questions. 3. Read the section. 4. Recite the main points. 5. Review all the material again.

A recent survey reveals that one in four Americans 'believe in' Astrology, up from 18 percent in 1988.


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Wayne Osmond Singer (The Osmonds) 57
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Emma Samms Actress 48
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Jason Priestley Actor ("Beverly Hills 90210) 39
Jack Black Actor 39
J. August Richards Actor ("Angel") 35
Carly Pope Actress 28
LeeAnn Rimes Country Singer 26
Michael Galeota Actor 24
Jake Owen Country singer 24
Kyle Massey Actor ("Cory in the House") 17

Riddle

Louise got the riddle on Friday. Melanie and Sandi got the food trivia question. Sarah, a coworker with Sandi got the brain bruiser.

I'm feeling better but not great yet. I don't have any fever now. Did you miss my riddle?

Answers
Food Trivia

Tropical Sweet
Spongy in the Middle
Turned Over
A dessert

pineapple upside down cake

Brain Bruisers Question

Oldest date back to 7500
B.C.Crust and water needed
Five letters...A guy's name in it
Some own thousands...some none

brick

Riddle

What fish do you find in a bird cage?

perch

Questions

Food Trivia Question

A.M. On The Lawn
My Sweety
List of Chores
Has An Orange Cousin

Brain Bruisers Question

A supply of goods
To make an appraisal
A form of punishment
A rollercoaster ride

Riddle

What does a frog use to set on?

IT LOOKS LIKE I WILL BE HEADING TO THE BEACH THIS WEEKEND

Well it looks like I will be heading down to Kill Devil Hills this weekend after all. Since I was unable to secure a ticket to the USC at Virginia game and Ricky decided not to go to Charlotte to see the ECU vs Virginia Tech I will be heading to the beach Saturday morning. The only good thing about not going to either game is that I will be able see both of them on TV although I would like to be at one of them. I would leave for the OBX on Friday but I am going to see the Colonials play at home on Friday night against Thomas Jefferson. I ran into former blogger George on Monday in Short Pump, he said all is well with the family and he does check the blog out when he can, he says he still on dial up so it takes a while to get on the WWW. Mom is a bit under the weather with some type of stomach flu, I won't get into the details but hopefully she will be feeling better today. I cant believe it but it's actually raining here in Colonial Heights this morning and there is 60% chance of rain both today & tomorrow, we need all we can get. There is another Tropical Storm out there named Gustav and the storm appears to be headed to the Gulf of Mexico and it appears it will become a pretty strong Hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico and it very like to cause oil prices to skyrocket. My Pain index is up a bit more this morning because I didn't sleep well last night. MICKEY

A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.
Hugh Downs

DID YOU KNOW
The average person is about a quarter of an inch taller at night.

Music motivates.
Make yourself a running mix that keeps you motivated, or enjoy the quiet and listening to your body.

TODAY IS Just Because Day

Ways to Get Out of Your Running Rut, By Christine Luff
Do a Random Interval Workout
Pick a landmark in the distance, such as a tree or a stop sign, and pick up the pace until you get to it. After you recover for a minute or two, choose another landmark and speed up again.

Momentum
When you've gone a little ways, keep going a little ways more. When you've made some progress, use that progress to make some more.

Multiply the power of your actions with momentum. Once you get yourself going, follow through on the commitment and keep yourself going.

Often, the most difficult part of a task is the act of getting started. The fewer times you have to go through that process of starting yourself back up, the more you can get accomplished.

When you've enjoyed one success, that's the best time to start working on another success. Once you have momentum on your side, take full advantage of it.

One of the biggest benefits of achievement is that it opens up the door for greater achievement. Even a small success is a big deal, because of where it can lead.

Get yourself going and then keep yourself going. And from there, you can go anywhere.
-- Ralph Marston


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Jim Thome Baseball player 38
Sarah Chalke Actress ("Scrubs") 32
Carlos Moya Tennis player 32
Mario R&B singer 22
Alexa Vega Actress ("Spy Kids" films) 20

Riddle

Sorry about the riddle yesterday. I've been sick and hope I will be OK tomorrow

Wii BACK AT HOME

Well mom & dad made it back home last night form the OBX and yes they bought the Wii home with them. Andrew also came home them and I got to play the Wii Olympics for the first time and I got a feeling my arms and shoulders are going to be hurting by this afternoon from playing the Wii Olympics. We mostly played some of the running and swimming events and I fared much better on the running events. After playing the Olympics we had a pinball tournament on the Wii between me, dad & Andrew and I am happy to say that came away the champ in that. I think I will be ok once I get he hang of the Wii Olympics. South Richmond Post 137 season came to an end last nigh when Las Vegas beat them 6-1, they finished 3rd in the country in American Legion baseball. I think I am coming down with a cold or some type of sinus issue, my nose has been running quite a bit and I sneezed all day yesterday and that has caused my PAIN index to rise. There are now 9 people playing the Mickey's Place college football pick em game, just remember you will need to play each week to keep it a good contest. If anybody else would like to play just send me an e-mail with your picks and if you have any questions just call me. MICKEY

There is only one way to happiness, and that is cease worrying about the things which are beyond the power of our will.
Epictetus

WHAT IS TODAY?
National Dog Day
Pony Express Day

The top five high school graduation rates by U.S. states:
1. New Jersey
2. North Dakota
3. Iowa
4. Vermont
5. Wisconsin

Ways to Get Out of Your Running Rut By Christine Luff
Play Beat the Clock
I love doing this when I'm running an out-and-back route. Begin timing your run as soon as you start. At your turnaround point, hit the split button on your running watch/timer, or just take note of your time. Try increasing your pace on the way back, with the goal of beating your time for the first half.

Living in the Present
The past is a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there.


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Jamal Lewis Football player 29
Thalia Singer 37
Macaulay Culkin Actor 28
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Cassie R&B singer 22
Keke Palmer Actress 15

RIDDLE

Andrew got the riddle right on Friday. Good job Andrew. There were no other answers. I better hurry and get the blog done so Andrew can get on the computer when he gets up. HAHA He will also want me to let him use the TV so he get get in a few games before we go back home. I really don't want to go home this week but I have to go to the eye doctor.YUK!

ANSWERS

Food Trivia

C.M.C.
Many types
Takes the harshness off
Can be a powder or liquid

Coffee Mate Creamer

I will use the Brain bruiser again.

Riddle

What kind of beans won't grow in your garden?

jelly beans

Questions

Food Trivia Question

Tropical Sweet
Spongy in the Middle
Turned Over
A dessert

Brain Bruisers Question

Oldest date back to 7500 B.C.
Crust and water needed
Five letters...A guy's name in it
Some own thousands...some none

Riddle

What fish do you find in a bird cage?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GLENN, SOUTH RICHMOND WINS

Well today is former blogger Glenn's 57th birthday, HAPPY BIRTHDAY GLENN. Glenn use to be a regular contributer to the blog and the all of sudden he stopped posting anything, it's like he dropped off the face of the earth, maybe he forgot what his password was. South Richmond stayed alive in the American Legion World Series with a 13-8 win over Jonesboro, Arkansas, they will play Las Vegas, Nevada tonight at 8pm, Las Vegas is the only undefeated team left in the tournament. In the Little League World Series the United Sates team beat Mexico 12-3 to win the championship, the U.S. team was from Hawaii. My Pain index is up a little bit this morning because I have a sinus headache. I think Donna's and moms pain index also might be higher today because Donna is heading back to work today & mom is coming back home from the beach for a few days. Scott has it stopped raining down there yet, every time I checked the radar the last few days there was rain near Knoxville. Well I guess mom will be bringing the Wii home today, I guess I will have to play the pinball game again to set some new records, I understand Andrew has been try to knock me off the top scores on the pinball game. MICKEY

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Serenity Prayer

Today is National Second-Hand Wardrobe Day.

The top five U.S. states compiling the most death penalty executions:
1. Texas
2. Virginia
3. Oklahoma
4. Missouri
5. Florida

DID YOU KNOW
A cow gives nearly 200,000 glasses of milk in her lifetime.

Be Positive
Having a positive attitude about aging can add more than seven years to your life, according to researchers. Avoid the cultural push to glorify youth and regret each passing year. Find ways to to pleasure in your increasing age and enjoy greater learning, experience, and control in your life.

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