what a miserable day for baseball!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BASEBALL SCRIMMAGE STILL ON RIGHT NOW, GADES LOSE ON THE ROAD

As I write this mornings entry to the blog our baseball scrimmage scheduled for noon today against Monacan is still on but the weather still has the scrimmage pretty much in doubt. Right now the rain is just below the VA and NC border and is pretty much stationary at this time but there is still 90% chance of rain. Also today the Thomas Dale Knights have a baseball scrimmage at Cosby. The Virginia Cavalier baseball team is now 8-0 after beating Delaware 11-4 & Fordham 6-2 yesterday, the Cavs will face Fordham again later this morning. The Virginia basketball team will be back at home today as well against Wake Forest, maybe the Cavs can pull another upset. The VCU Rams can win the CAA today with a win over Georgia State, I am sure the Rowdy Rams will be out in full force today. The Richmond Renegades got hammered on the road last night in Columbus 5-1, with the loss the Gades are now in 3rd place and they will face Columbus again tonight. Kyle Busch captured the pole for this weeks race at Las Vegas, his brother Kurt will join him on the front row making it an all Busch front row. The donuts at Wal-Mart were very good this morning but all the had were glazed donuts, I didn't have time to wait for them to bring out the assorted selection. MICKEY

The whole of life is but a moment of time. It is our duty, therefore to use it, not to misuse it. -Plutarch

TODAY IS
Floral Design Day
National Tooth Fairy Day
Public Sleeping Day

Be open-minded, but don't be afraid to draw the line when it comes to moral convictions. Knowing what you believe and sticking by it is a sign of strength, not a weakness.

Healthy steps. Health and fitness experts suggest the following items in order to take control of your health. Start by correcting any sleep habits that are depriving you of the nightly sleep you need. Next, reduce your daily stress to acceptable and healthy levels. Next, work in a consistent exercise regimen. Lastly, correct your diet with nutritious and balanced meals.

AN AMAZING FACT
In West Virginia if you run over an animal, you can legally take it home and cook it for dinner!

Charles Durning Actor 86
Gavin MacLeod Actor ("Love Boat," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show") 78
Dean Smith Hall of Fame basketball coach 78
Don Francks Actor 77
Tommy Tune Dancer, choreographer 70
Mario Andretti Auto racer 69
Joe South Singer 69
Frank Bonner Actor 67
Kelly Bishop Actress ("Gilmore Girls") 65
Bubba Smith Football player 64
Stephanie Beacham Actress 62
Bernadette Peters Actress, singer 61
Mercedes Ruehl Actress 61
Brian Billick Football coach 55
Gilbert Gottfried Comedian 54
John Turturro Actor 52
Cindy Wilson Rock singer (B-52s) 52
Rae Dawn Chong Actress 48
Pat Monahan Rock singer 40
Robert Sean Leonard ("House")Actor 40
Maxine Bahns Actress 38
Eric Lindros Hockey player 36
Jason Aldean Country singer 32

RIDDLE

Sorry but I have to take my Mom to the doctor. Check back later this afternoon.


Brain Bruisers

A five letter word
To damage severely or harm
Part of word essential for cars
Most kids want you to do this

Brain Bruisers Answer
Spoil

VIRGINIA FALLS TO MIAMI, THE RAIN IS ON THE WAY

The Virginia Cavaliers played well until late in the game against Miami when Miami pulled away late to come away with 62-55 win. The Cavs have to learn to play the complete 40 minutes of the game, they always seem to take off about 5 minutes of every game. The Virginia baseball team will play a doubleheader today because of the impending rain this weekend, the Cavs will face Delaware and Fordham today. The Richmond Renegades will be on the road at Columbus both tonight and tomorrow night, the Gades need win to keep there hold on 2nd place because there are several teams breathing down there necks. We are suppose to have our 1st scrimmage of the year tomorrow but it looks like mother nature has other plans because there is 60% chance of rain today and a 80% chance of rain on Saturday. Thomas Dale is also suppose to scrimmage tomorrow as well. I threw allot pitches yesterday but for some reason my arm still isn't hurting as bad as I thought it would be so my PAIN index hasn't really gone up that much. MICKEY

Success is the good fortune that comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration and inspiration. -Evan Esar

TODAY IS
Polar Bear Day
No Brainer Day

Athlete's Foot. Athlete's Foot is a fungal infection often found in damp, dark and warm settings. Following are suggestions from the American Podiatric Medical Association to help prevent athlete's foot: do not walk barefoot in public areas like pools or locker rooms; use talcum powder to keep feet dry; wear shoes that allow air to circulate; and wear thick, absorbent socks and change them at least daily.

Vantage point
You are the smartest person in the world in your own special way. You see life from a perspective that is all your own.
There is great value in all you know, in the things that interest you, and in the experiences you've accumulated. Think of all the ways you can put that unique and irreplaceable value to good use.

See each challenge as an opportunity to be creative. Look for what you can do to contribute something positive.

Though there are many forces beyond your control, there is always much that you can do. And life at its best is about making a difference.

Conditions change from day to day and year to year, yet there is something you'll always have. You can look at life from your own unique vantage point, decide what must be done, and take effective action.

In this way you can transform it all into treasures that you'll hold dear. Be you, and be a light that shines brightly.
-- Ralph Marston

Joanne Woodward Actress 79
Elizabeth Taylor Actress 77
Ralph Nader Consumer advocate 75
Barbara Babcock Actress 72
Howard Hesseman Actor ("Head of the Class," "WKRP in Cincinnati") 69
Debra Monk Actress 60
Neal Schon Rock musician (Journey) 55
Adrian Smith Rock musician (Iron Maiden) 52
Timothy Spall Actor 52
Johnny Van Zant Country singer 49
James Worthy Basketball Hall of Famer 48
Adam Baldwin Actor 47
Grant Show Actor ("Melrose Place") 47
Donal Logue Actor 43
Roderick Clark R&B singer 36
Tony Gonzalez NFL Player 33
Shonna Tucker Country musician (Drive-By Truckers) 31
Chelsea Clinton Daughter of Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton 29
Bobby Valentino R&B singer 29
Josh Groban Singer 28
Kate Mara Actress 26

RIDDLE

Melanie got the food trivia right yesterday. Louise must be busy because she didn't get the riddle? Ha HA I wanted you to get the brain bruiser because I left the answer at home and forgot the answer. I will have to answer the question today when I get home. We are leaving for home later today.

ANSWERS

Brain Bruiser

A five letter word
To damage severely or harm
Part of word essential for cars
Most kids want you to do this

Will give you answer when I get home

Food Trivia

Name the two
top-selling cereals
in America

Frosted flakes and Cheerios

Riddle

Why are teeth afraid to visit the dentist?

Because they were yellow

QUESTIONS

Brain Bruisers

What do these

words have in common?

Galaxy, Comedy, Polka

Animal, Bachelor, Aspirin

Food Trivia Question

Employees constantly quitting.
A big one costs a dollar.

Breading and fruit.
Wrapped up.

Riddle

What season do skydivers love the best?

VCU WINS, WEATHER NOT LOOKING TO GOOD FOR THIS WEEKENDS SCRIMMAGE

The VCU Rams beat the James Madison Dukes last night 71-52 and the Rams are just 1 win away from winning the CAA. The Rams will finish out the regular season on Saturday at home against the Georgia State Panthers and all the need to do is win and the win the CAA. The Virginia Cavalier basketball team will be at home tonight against the Miami Hurricanes, after tonight the Cavs still have 3 more games and two of those games will be at home as well. The weather is not looking to good for this weekends baseball scrimmage, there is a 50& chance of rain on Friday and a 60% chance of rain on Saturday and the we might get a little snow on Saturday night as well. The temperature the next 2 days will be in the 60's the next 2 days before dropping back into 40's on Sunday. I think my PAIN index has finally caught up with me, I am hurting quite a bit this morning, the right side of my body is pretty sore. MICKEY

No man is exempt from saying silly things; the mischief is to say them deliberately.
Michel de Montaigne

The top five highest rated medical centers in the United States:
1. Johns Hopkins Hospital
2. Mayo Clinic
3. UCLA Medical Center
4. Cleveland Clinic
5. Massachusetts General Hospital

TODAY IS
For Pete's Sake Day
Carnival Day
National Pistachio Day
Tell a Fairy Tale Day

If you're shy and worried about what others might think of you, it might help to realize that they're probably also worried about what you might think of them! Have an outgoing interest in others and it will help to break down the walls of shyness.

Corns are small bumps that develop on the top or sides of the toes, often because you've worn shoes that rub those toes the wrong way. Corns are not a serious condition, but they can be painful.

Here are common causes of corns, courtesy of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:
-Having a deformity of the toe, such as a hammer toe.
-Wearing high heels that pinch the toes or put pressure on the ball of the foot.
-A seam inside a shoe rubbing on the toes.
-Poorly fitting socks that allow pressure or friction on the toes.
-Shoes that are too tight or too loose.

Fats Domino R&B singer 81
Robert Novak Political columnist 78
Paul Cotton Country musician (Poco) 66
Bill Duke Actor, director 66
Jonathan Cain Rock musician (Journey) 59
Michael Bolton Singer 56
Greg Germann Actor ("Ally McBeal") 51
Tim Kaine Governor of Virginia 51
John McDaniel Bandleader 48
Jennifer Grant Actress 43
Erykah Badu R&B singer 38
Rico Wade R&B singer (Society of Soul) 37
Marshall Faulk Football player 36
Mark DeRosa MLB Player 35
Kyle Norman R&B singer (Jagged Edge) 34
Corinne Bailey Rae R&B singer 30
Rodney Hayden Country singer 29
Taylor Dooley Actress 16

RIDDLE

Bobby got the riddles and the food trivia right yesterday questions. I don't know how he found time to answer because he had right much to do before he went to the beach. This is a short trip because we are coming home tomorrow.

I'm using the brain trivia question again.

ANSWERS

Food Trivia

Common in the south
Five letters
A newspaper once said, "A man full of _____(this food) is a man of peace"
Ripped by a rock

grits

RIDDLE-two

What did one window say to the other window?

I have a pane

What kind of meals do Math teachers eat?

square meals

QUESTIONS

Brain Bruiser

A five letter word

To damage severely or harm

Part of word essential for cars

Most kids want you to do this

Food Trivia

Name the two

top-selling cereals

in America

Riddle

Why are teeth afraid to visit the dentist?

QUESTIONS

RENEGADES TO SUSPEND OPERATIONS AT THE END OF THE SEASON, VCU ON THE ROAD TONIGHT

Well it appears that the Richmond Renegades will suspend operations at the end of the season unless someone steps forward with injection of money or just outright buys the team. It had been reported by several news outlets in Richmond that someone may stepped up but the CEO of the Gades will only say that there some negotiations going on. It will be ashamed if there is no hockey in Richmond next year. The Virginia baseball team is now 5-0 after beating William & Mary yesterday 11-1, the Cavs are now off until Friday when they play Fordham. It was still a bit cold at baseball practice yesterday but the wind had died down quite a bit so it didn't feel as bad as it did on Monday. I did throw allot of pitches yesterday so my arm is a bit sore this morning but right it isn't hurting to bad. Today it is suppose to be in the mid 50's and tomorrow in the 60's but there is a 50% of rain on Friday which could cause some problems for Saturday's scrimmage. The VCU Rams have a pretty tough game on the road tonight at James Madison, JMU has been playing pretty well this years and the Rams have struggled a bit on the road a bit lately. I did talk to fellow blogger Keith yesterday afternoon and he was still out of action yesterday but he hopes to be back up on his feet today, Andrew is also still a bit under the weather as well. MICKEY

By associating with wise people you will become wise yourself. -Menander

Office Printers
If possible, make sure you sit away from an office printer, as these produce a lot of noxious chemicals.

Statistically one bungee jump is about as dangerous as driving 100 miles in a car. (About a two in one million chance of death) There have been millions of safe bungee jumps, and only a few accidents. Almost every accident was caused by the jumper not being properly connected to the cord or the cord not being properly connected to the jump platform.

Even if you're dealt a bad hand in life, with courage and faith you can play it well.

Fever: If your temperature is 100.5 degrees F or higher, then stay home. Don't return to your office or school until 24 hours after your fever has subsided. A fever is one of clearest signs of a contagious illness, and showing up at school or work will too easily result in passing on whatever you've got to others.

Monte Irvin Baseball Hall of Famer 90
Ralph Stanley Country singer 82
Larry Gelbart TV writer, producer ("M*A*S*H") 81
Tom Courtenay Actor 72
Bob Schieffer Broadcast journalist 72
Diane Baker Actress 71
Karen Grassle Actress ("Little House on the Prairie") 65
Jack Handey Author, former TV writer ("Saturday Night Live") 60
Neil Jordan Director 59
Dennis Diken Rock musician (The Smithereens) 52
Jeff Fisher Football coach 51
Veronica Webb Actress 44
Alexis Denisof Actor ("Angel") 43
Tea Leoni Actress 43
Carrot Top Comedian 42
Lesley Boone Actress ("Ed") 41
Sean Astin Actor ("Lord of the Rings" movies) 38
Daniel Powter Singer 38
Julio Iglesias Jr. Singer 36
Justin Jeffre Singer 36
Anson Mount Actor 36
Shannon Stewart Baseball player 35
Chelsea Handler Comedian 34
Rashida Jones ("The Office")Actress 33
Brian Urlacher NFL Player 31
Justin Berfield Actor ("Malcolm in the Middle") 23
James Phelps Actor ("Harry Potter" movies) 23
Oliver Phelps Actor ("Harry Potter" movies) 23

RIDDLE

Louise got the riddle and the Brain Trivia questions. I'm glad Louise reads the blog.

We're planing to go to the beach after lunch. I hope it's going to be warmer. Mickey's pain index will go up because we are leaving the cat with him.

ANSWERS

Food Trivia


A French Creation
Butter/Lemon.Egg yolks
A "day" in the word
A country in the name

Hollandaise Sause

Brain Bruisers

Six letters
A competition
This love is a zero
Two or four people only

Tennis

RIDDLE

What did one elevator say to the other elevator?

I think I'm coming down with something.

QUESTIONS

Food Trivia

Common in the south
Five letters
A newspaper once said, "A man full of _____(this food) is a man of peace"
Ripped by a rock

Brain Bruiser

A five letter word
To damage severely or harm
Part of word essential for cars
Most kids want you to do this

RIDDLE-two

What did one window say to the other window?

What kind of meals do Math teachers eat?

CLAIRE
C	Chic
L	Legendary
A	Appealing
I	Independent
R	Relaxed
E	Entertaining
Get Your Own Name Acronym

IT WAS A BIT COLD FOR OUR 1ST DAY OF BASEBALL PRACTICE

I have to say it was a bit cold yesterday for our 1st day of baseball practice and it was a bit breezy as well. Once I got swinging fungo thought I wasn't near as cold, I didn't have to throw at all yesterday but I will throw today. My PAIN index isn't to bad this morning but I got a feeling by about noon it is really going to start hurting from hitting as many fungos as I did yesterday. Today the temp is going to be a few degrees warmer than yesterday but the wind is suppose to die down a bit. Also fellow blogger Keith din't make it to the 1st day of baseball practice at Thomas Dale, Keith and Andrew both are under the weather with the flu. The Virginia Cavalier baseball team will try to improve to 5-0 today when William & Mary visits Charlottesville, I am sure it will be cold there. Also today the Richmond Renegades have called a news conference this morning at the coliseum to discuss the future of team. MICKEY

Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. ~ T.S. Eliot

Stress And Potassium
Bananas are rich in potassium and you need extra potassium when you are stressed, so go eat a banana or two.

TODAY IS
International Pancake Day
National Tortilla Chip Day

DID YOU KNOW
Hair is the fastest growing tissue in the body, second only to bone marrow.

Benefits of Cardio exercise:
-Cardio improves heart performance, blood circulation and prevents from heart diseases
-Increases lung efficiency and respiration
-Burns fat and reduces cholesterol thereby preventing heart diseases, diabetes and other health problems
-Improves bone mass and prevents from bone fractures and osteoporosis
-Provides muscular coordination and movement
-Reduces excess blood glucose and prevents from diabetes
-Maintains good functioning of brain and nervous system
-Improves metabolism, liver function and immune system

Abe Vigoda Actor ("Fish," "Barney Miller") 88
Steven Hill Actor ("Law and Order") 87
Dominic Chianese Actor, singer ("The Sopranos") 78
Michel Legrand Composer 77
Zell Miller Former Georgia governor and senator 77
James Farentino Actor 71
Joseph Lieberman U.S. senator, I-Conn. 67
Barry Bostwick Actor ("Spin City") 64
Rupert Holmes Singer, songwriter 62
Edward James Olmos Actor 62
George Thorogood Rock singer, musician 59
Debra Jo Rupp Actress ("That '70s Show") 58
Helen Shaver Actress 58
Fred Dean Fooball Hall of Famer 57
Eddie Murray Baseball Hall of Famer 53
Paula Zahn Broadcast journalist 53
Sammy Kershaw Country singer 51
Michelle Shocked Rock singer 47
Todd Field Director ("In the Bedroom") 45
Billy Zane Actor 43
Jeff Garcia Football player 39
Bonnie Somerville Actress 35
Mike Lowell Baseball player 35
Simeon Rice Football player 35
Lleyton Hewitt Tennis player 28
Brandon Brown R&B singer (Mista) 26

RIDDLE

Louise I liked your riddle answer better than the book but I have to go with the book. I will give you the answer to the food trivia question. I hope everyone had a good weekend.

Food Trivia Question
A popular brand name
A country in the name
Thinking of a desert
A badge and mountain on it

Food Trivia Answer
Canada Dry

ANSWERS
Food Trivia

A modern movie
First word: Ugly creature
A french word
Stewed veggies

Ratatouille

Brain bruiser

Which city has the most people?
San Jose, San Francisco, Seattle
Nashville, Boston, Baltimore
Detroit, S.C., Atlanta

San Jose

Riddles-Two

Did you hear about the skunk who went to church?

He had his own pew

Why did George Washington sleep sitting up?

Because he didn't lie

QUESTIONS

Food Trivia

A French Creation
Butter/Lemon.Egg yolks
A "day" in the word
A country in the name

Brain Bruisers Question

Six letters
A competition
This love is a zero
Two or four people only

RIDDLE

What did one elevator say to the other elevator?

BASEBALL PRACTICE STARTS TODAY, KENSETH WINS AGAIN

Well today is the 1st day of baseball practice so you can expect my PAIN index to be on the rise by tomorrow. We only have 5 days of practice before our 1st scrimmage on Saturday morning. Fellow blogger Keith also starts baseball practice today so you can expect his PAIN to be on the rise as well. The Virginia baseball team is now 4-0 after beating Bucknell yesterday 11-1, either the Cavs have tremendous pitching staff or Bucknell doesn't have a whole lot of bats in there lineup, they only scored 2 runs in 4 games. Matt Kenseth won his 2nd race of the season yesterday at the California Speedway holding off Jeff Gordon for the win, you talk about a ho hum race, I am glad I didn't pay money to see this one. Next week they will race in Las Vegas. MICKEY

Winners are the ones who really listen to the truth of their hearts.
~ Sylvester Stallone

TODAY IS
Curling is Cool Day
International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day
Tennis Day

Never forget a kindness, but always try to forget a slight.

DID YOU KNOW
Fifty-four percent of the adult population in the United States drinks coffee every day.

Step forward
Are you just sitting and waiting for life to come to you? With that approach, you're not going to like much of what comes your way.
Instead, step forward with enthusiasm and meet each day with positive and eager anticipation. That way, you'll put life solidly on your own terms.

The more responsibility you're willing to take, the more control you'll have over the world around you. Be decisive and proactive, and events will more often unfold in your favor.

Make use of each moment to give something meaningful to life. Fill your thoughts and actions with substance, and you'll fill your life with great treasures.

Get up, get out there, and immerse yourself in the richness of being. The positive contributions you make will come back to you again and again in delightfully unexpected ways.

There is a whole world of abundance and fulfillment just waiting to be explored. Step forward and discover even more of what it means to be you.
-- Ralph Marston

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Peter Fonda Actor, director 69
Fred Biletnikoff Football Hall of Famer 66
John Sandford Author 65
Rusty Young Country musician (Poco) 63
Patricia Richardson Actress ("Home Improvement") 58
Brad Whitford Rock musician (Aerosmith) 57
Dusty Drake Country singer 45
Kristin Davis Actress ("Sex and the City") 44
Marc Price Actor 41
Niecy Nash Actress 39
Jeff Beres Rock musician (Sister Hazel) 38
Steve Holy Country singer 37
Emily Blunt ("The Devil Wears Prada")Actress 26
Dakota Fanning Actress 15

RENEGADES WIN AGAIN, VIRGINIA SWEEPS BUCKNELL

For the second straight night the Richmond Renegades come from behind in the 3rd period to pull out a victory this time in shootout. Trailing 4-2 entering the 3rd period against Knoxville the Gades scored 2 goals to tie the game and send it to OT in which nobody scored to send it the shootout where the Gades won the 3-2 and come away with a 5-4 SO win. The Gades are no off until next weekend when the travel down to Georgia to face the Cottonmouths Friday an Saturday nights. The Virginia Cavalier baseball team is now 3-0 after sweeping Bucknell yesterday 7-0 & 6-1, the Cavs will finish out there series with Bucknell today looking for a sweep. The Virginia basketball team didn't fair as well yesterday falling to N.C. State on the road 72-67. I did go over and see the VSU Trojans baseball game yesterday against Millersville University and it was bit cold but not to bad but the Trojans lost 8-4 & 8-1, the nickname for Millersville is the Marauders. Kyle Busch won yesterday's Nascar Truck & Nationwide races at the California Speedway and he will be looking at the Sprint Cup race to that list tonight. Have a nice day. MICKEY

We are still masters of our fate. We are still captains of our souls. -Winston Churchill

Standing
The American Chiropractic Association says: When standing, keep one foot slightly in front of the other, with your knees slightly bent. This position helps to take the pressure off your low back.

Give Your Heart A Treat!
When you don't drink enough water, your blood thickens and your heart is forced to work extra hard. Make sure you drink 8 glasses of water a day.

TODAY IS
For the Love of Mike Day
National Chili Day
Be Humble Day
Walking the Dog Day
International World Thinking Day

How to Treat Blisters
If you do get a blister, the goal is to keep the blister from getting bigger and avoiding infection. Signs of infection include pus draining from the blister, very red or warm skin around the blister, and red streaks leading away from the blister).

Small unbroken blisters that don't cause discomfort can be left alone to heal, because the best protection against infection is a blister's own skin. However, large, painful blisters can be drained as long as you keep the top layer of skin intact and covering the blister.

To safely drain a blister, first clean the blister and the surrounding area with rubbing alcohol or antibiotic soap and water. Next, sterilize a needle over a flame until the tip glows red and allow it to cool. Finally, puncture a very small hole at the edge of the blister and drain the fluid by applying gentle pressure. Once drained, place antibiotic ointment on the blister and cover with a bandage and let it heal naturally.

Don Pardo TV announcer ("Saturday Night Live") 91
Paul Dooley Actor 81
Marni Nixon Singer 79
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy 77
Sparky Anderson Hall of Fame baseball manager 75
Jonathan Demme Director 65
John Ashton Actor 61
Julius Erving Basketball Hall of Famer 59
Miou-Miou Actress 59
Julie Walters Actress 59
Ellen Greene Actress ("Pushing Daisies") 58
Bill Frist Former Senate majority leader 57
David Axelrod Senior White House adviser 54
Kyle MacLachlan Actor ("Twin Peaks") 50
Vijay Singh Golfer 46
Pat Lafontaine Hockey Hall of Famer 44
Rachel Dratch Actress, comedian ("Saturday Night Live") 43
Jeri Ryan Actress ("Boston Public") 41
Thomas Jane Actor 40
Tamara Mello Actress ("She's All That") 39
Lea Salonga Actress, singer 38
Jose Solano Actor 38
Michael Chang Tennis Hall of Famer 37
Drew Barrymore Actress 34
Liza Huber Actress ("Passions") 34
James Blunt Singer 32
Daniel E. Smith Actor ("John Q.") 19