ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

1926 - Magician Harry Houdini died of gangrene and peritonitis resulting from a ruptured appendix. His appendix had been damaged twelve days earlier when he had been punched in the stomach by a student unexpectedly. During a lecture Houdini had commented on the strength of his stomach muscles and their ability to withstand hard blows. JUST THOUGHT YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW

Happy Halloween

I just thought I would wish everybody a Happy Halloween. I will be at home tonight but I will not be giving out candy. It was another rough day for the Packers sunday and it looked like the Skins forgot to show up as well. Carl Edwards got to do another back flip from his car in Atlanta after winning yesterdays race, also Tony Stewart extended his point lead over Jimmy Johnson. It looks like it is going to be a nice weather week here in CH with temps in the upper 60's to low 70's all week. MICKEY


"On Halloween, the parents sent their kids out looking like me."
Rodney Dangerfield

He said YES! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

I was feeling so badly that I was getting all the attention, so last night I purchased a little engagement "bling-bling" for my FAVORITE guy! If you happen to stop in Staples Automotive this week, you'll see the official engagement photo and Al's "diamond" on display. All of you already know what a great guy he is, but I have to say, I can't wait to marry the man I love who is also my very best friend! :)

Riverdogs 0 For 2005

The Riverdogs are now 0-5 and the way they are playing I don't know when or who they are going to beat. They just don't look like they have any purpose at all and they don't appear to be playing as a team. The offense is terrible and the defense is just as bad and the goalie looks like swiss cheese. The only good thing right now is that they don't have a home game for about 10 days, they can only get better because I don't think they can get any worst. Today in the NFL Green Bay is at Cincinnati, Washington is at the NY Giants, and on monday Baltimore will be at Pittsburgh. The Nextel Cup Series is in Atlanta and Scott and the family will be making the trip over to Atlanta to see the race. Ryan Newman is on the pole for todays race. In the chase for the Nextel Cup Tony Stewart leads Jimmy Johnson by 15 points. I hope everybody set there clocks back, if not you will be early for everything until you do. MICKEY

Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you.
Arnold Palmer

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

1894 - The time clock was patented by Daniel M. Cooper of Rochester, NY. JUST THOUGHT YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW.

bonus picture from the hopewell game

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

1618 - Sir Walter Raleigh was beheaded under a sentence that had been brought against him 15 years earlier for conspiracy against King James I. JUST THOUGHT YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW.

Colonials Now 7-1, Dogs Lose Again

The CH Colonials are now 7-1 after defeating Hopewell 10-6 last night on senior night in CH. With the win the Colonials set up a big game next week at Matoaca which is also 7-1. Here are the scores from last night in the CD Matoaca 55 Dinwiddie 20, Meadowbrook 27 Prince George 0 and Thomas Dale 34 Petersburg 0. In NC Manoteo loss there first game of the season falling to Southside 16-13 and Bertie defeated First Flight 36-0. AT the Dog Pound last night the Rivedogs lost 2-1 to the Roanoke Valley Vipers, the Dogs lead 1-0 going into the third period but were unable to hold the lead. The offense still isn't there and the defense is pretty poor, the only reason the game was close last night was because of the goalie. Today in college football Georgia plays Florida-3.5, GA would be favored I think if there starting QB was healthy. In the ACC Wake Forest-12.5 at Duke, UNC at Miami-21, Southern Miss at NC State-7, Clemson at Ga Tech-2.5 and Maryland at Fla St-17. Also today Central Florida at ECU-1.5. MICKEY

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Maya Angelou

colonials squeek bye the blue devils

it was an ugly game for the colonials, but a ugly win is still a win!!!!! final 10 to 6 good guys!!

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

1886 - The Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York Harbor by U.S. President Cleveland. The statue weighs 225 tons and is 152 feet tall. It was originally known as "Liberty Enlightening the World."
1936 - The Statue of Liberty was rededicated by U.S. President Roosevelt on its 50th anniversary. JUST THOUGHT YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW

Hopewell AT CH, Riverdogs Back In Action

The CH Colonials have there final home game of the season tonight against the Hopewell Blue Devils, a win could go a long way in the Colonials making the playoffs. Also tonight in the CD Meadowbrook at Prince George, Thomas Dale at Petersburg and Matoaca at Dinwiddie. In NC Hertford County at First Flight and Southside 8-0 is at Manteo #6 in the state. The Crawfor County Eagles took it on the chin last night in there final game of the season, Scott thinks the score was 28-8 he was working when the game ended. Well in my previuos post you saw the ICU softabll season came to an end last night, it was fun to get out there and play again with the group of players that we had. The Riverdogs will try to get there first win of the season tonight when the Roanoke Valley Vipers come to town, the Vipers are 1-1 and the Dogs are 0-3. MICKEY

If you haven't found something strange during the day, it hasn't been much of a day.
John A. Wheeler

ICU Loses In Championship Game

The ICU softball season came to an end tonight as the ICU fell 12-10 in the championship game to THE STORM. The ICU won the losers bracket finals and beat The Storm in the first game before falling the championship game. I sure did not help our cause at the bat, I had a miserable night at the plate. I am thinking about going back into softball retirement after my performance tonight. I guess I will be able to rest my elbow now for a few months and get it ready for baseball season. MICKEY

If you can accept losing you can't win. If you can walk you can run. No one is ever hurt. Hurt is in your mind.
Vince Lombardi

big news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

there's going to be a wedding soon!! i couldn't think of a better place than mickey's place to announce to all my family and friends that donna, and i are getting married!!!! if you hadn't noticed already let me state for anybody who dosen't know. I LOVE this woman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

1659 - William Robinson and Marmaduke Stevenson became the first Quakers to be executed in America. JUST THOUGHT YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW.

Keith' High School Picks

Here is the early edition of my picks since the Eagles will play the Hurricanes to conclude their season tonight. After comparing scores of liked teams, I believe the Hurricanes will pick up their 1st "W" tonight. But don't fret down in Roberta (Al tell'em my rule), besides I'm only 21-16 for the season.

Rutland 7
Crawford 6

Thomas Dale 20
Petersburg 8

Colonial Heights 26
Hopewell 6

Meadowbrook 28
Prince George 12

Matoaca 42
Dinwiddie 7

White Sox Win World Series

The Chicago White Sox completed the sweep of the Houston Astros last night with 1-0 victory over the Astros. It is the first time they have won the World Series since 1917, the photo I have posted is from the AP. Also Nashville is no longer undefeated in the NHL, they fell to Columbus 3-2 in OT. Tonight in the ACC there is a big game in Blacksburg as VA Tech-13.5 host the Eagles of Boston College it should be cold over there tonigh but both teams should be use to the cold weather. The ICU softball team game wed night was postponed again because the field was still pretty soft, it looks we will finish up softball tonight but it is going to be cold, gametime 6:30 pm on Lakeview #2 field. Also tonight the Crawford County Eagles will play a thursday night game against the Rutland Hurricanes in Roberta, the Hurricanes haven't won a game all season. I predict the score to be Crawford 14 Rutland 13 in OT. MICKEY

Success is simple. Do what's right, the right way, at the right time.
Arnold H. Glasow

White Sox Take Big Lead In The Series

The Chicago White Sox took a 3-0 lead last night winning 7-5 in 14 innings, the hite Sox can wrap up the World Series tonight in Houston. The Nashville Predators won again last night to remain the NHL only unbeaten team at 8-0, they play Columbus tonight. The ICU softball team will try to finish out the season again tonight if the field dries enough, the games will be played on Lakeview #2 field. The ICU will be without Rick Toombs who has a badly sprained shoulder. Also the JV Colonials look to get back on track tonight as they travel to Hopewell. MICKEY

"I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great."
Ray Charles

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

1991 - Former Washington Mayor Marion Barry arrived at a federal correctional institution in Petersburg, VA, to begin serving a six-month sentence for cocaine possession. JUST THOUGHT YOU MIGHT REMEMBER.

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

1955 - The microwave oven, for home use, was introduced by The Tappan Company. JUST THOUGHT YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEITH

Well today is Keith's birthday so I thought I would wish him a Happy Birthday and post a few photos od him. These photos were taken over the last few years. The ICU softball game monday night was postponed until tonight on Lakeview #2 field now, and it is still weather permitting. The weather here in CH was cold and damp monday, and it might be that way again this morning before it clears off. The World Series resumes again tonight with the Whit Sox with a 2-0 lead over the Astros. In the NHL there is only one undefeated team left and that team is the Nashville Predators at 7-0. Happy Birthday again Keith, MICKEY

It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.Lou Holtz

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

1901 - Daredevil Anna Edson Taylor became the first person to go over Niagara Falls in a wooden barrel. She was 43 years old. JUST THOUGHT YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW.

http://www.infoniagara.com/other/daredevils/annie.html

The ICU Back In Action

The ICU will be back in action tonight weather permitting, tonight will be the final night of the season regardless of what happens. The first game is set to start at 6:30pm on Lakeview #1 field and as long as we keep winning we will keep playing until there is champion. The ICU record for the season is 13-3 so far. MICKEY

The whole art of life is knowing the right time to say things.
Maeve Binchy

Dogs Now 0-3, Pack Lose Again

The Riverdogs are off to a horrible start, they are now 0-3 after losing today 5-2 to Adirondack. They are playing very badly and they better do something pretty quick or it's going to be a very long season. The Packers lost to maybe the worst team in football 23-20 after leading 17-3 in the 3rd quarter, I am embarassed to be a Packer fan after losing to the Vikings. The Packers will never win anything until the get another coach. Then I go to watch the race and Jeff Gordon win that, it hasn't been a very good day here in CH. Well at least the Redskins won today. MICKEY

"On my tombstone just write, 'The sorest loser that ever lived.'"
Earl Weaver

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY:

1869 - John (William) Heisman was born. He is recognized as one of the greatest innovators of the game of football. JUST THOUGHT YOU'D LIKE TO KNOW.

UVA Looks Terrible, Dogs Lose Again

Well UVA looked as bad as a football team could look yesterday in a 7-5 loss to UNC. The offense was pathetic against a team that gave up more than 60 points just a few weeks ago. As bad as they played they still had a chance to win it but then accepted a penalty instead of the down which in the end cost them a shot at winning the game because UNC was pretty much able to run the clock out. It was very dicouraging atching them play. In other college football yesterday ECU loss to Memphis 27-24, the Pirates spotted Memphis a 17-0 lead at the start which did them in. Georgia beat Arkansas 23-20 but may have lost there starting QB for a while and they play Florida next week, if they have play a backup QB this could be a very tough game. Today in the NFL Breen Bay-2 at Minn, San Francisco at Washington-13.5 and Pittsburgh at Cinncinnati-1. The Riverdogs gave up 3 goals in the first 4 minutes of the game last night in Adirondack and were never able to recover losing to Icehawks 8-3, the only bright spot for the Dogs was a hatrick by Warren Cooper. I also understand the GA State police maybe looking for a truck driver who ran someone off the road this past week. MICKEY

The most profound statements are often said in silence.
Lynn Johnston