Wolverine Announcements 1.1

[HappyRebel]

It is pretty wet outside, of course in my case Monday doesn't have the same effect if you worked all weekend..lol...

[Texas Golfer]

Long drive home, raining all the way, after watching the USA get a little retribution on Canada with Oklahoma City beating Toronto in basketball in OKC last night.

[cowboycwr]

UGGGG so gald the day is almost over. Today was one of those days where I just wanted to strangle someone.... MAn some people cannot listen and follow directions.

[wantsBU2win]

UGGGG so gald the day is almost over. Today was one of those days where I just wanted to strangle someone.... MAn some people cannot listen and follow directions.

that's how it is for me daily. The corporate world is amazing.

[cowboycwr]

Good morning everyone. Another Wed. The week is almost half over.

[golsalax]

Has any of you heard about Guy Morriss stating that he's proud of his football team for pilfering newspapers because the headline announced two football players were arrested for doing drugs or something?

I just saw that on Yahoo.

*smh* (shaking my head)

[ChipOC]

Yeah, it's all over the radio. He's calling it a team building event. The campus newspaper estimates that the team owes them $500. I'd make them pay up and then reprint the edition. :)

[Texas Golfer]

While I agree they did wrong, I don't see how the newspaper can demand payment. The distribution is free meaning you don't have to pay to get the paper. There is no law stating only one to a "customer".

[cowboycwr]

Wouldn't it be like someone taking all the copies of the Lariat??? No big deal

So what are everyone's thoughts on Griner?

I think it is getting way more coverage than it needs. I feel like the coverage is way more than when a mens player does the same thing or a pro. While it was wrong of her, it was also the officials fault for letting the play get out of hand by tech's player. In my opinion she is just as much at fault as Griner.

[Texas Golfer]

I don't think it's getting too much coverage. The Oregon player who punched the Boise State player after being taunted got a lot of coverage. Griner is an excellent player who needs to keep her composure. She's only a freshman and she'll mature.

[cowboycwr]

I don't think it's getting too much coverage. The Oregon player who punched the Boise State player after being taunted got a lot of coverage. Griner is an excellent player who needs to keep her composure. She's only a freshman and she'll mature.

in my opinion that got appropriate coverage because it was a reaction to something that did not call for a punch. Wasn't there another college player that threw a punch during the season in a pile and very little happened?

I am not saying Griner's situation did, but the physical play of the game was out of control. She was getting pushed around and the officials just let it go. I am really upset that she did it. It was uncalled for and out of place.

However, I hate the crap I am reading about it. Things like her reputation is hurt forever, Baylor's rep, Women's basketball, etc. I highly doubt that in 10 years this is the one thing people will remember about her.

[ChipOC]

While I agree they did wrong, I don't see how the newspaper can demand payment. The distribution is free meaning you don't have to pay to get the paper. There is no law stating only one to a "customer".
Supposedly as reported on the radio, the first copy is free, but any additional copies are 25 cents.
Wouldn't it be like someone taking all the copies of the Lariat??? No big deal

So what are everyone's thoughts on Griner?

I think it is getting way more coverage than it needs. I feel like the coverage is way more than when a mens player does the same thing or a pro. While it was wrong of her, it was also the officials fault for letting the play get out of hand by tech's player. In my opinion she is just as much at fault as Griner.
What happened?

[golsalax]

Supposedly as reported on the radio, the first copy is free, but any additional copies are 25 cents.

What happened?

http://www.kwtx.com/home/headlines/86293877.html

LUBBOCK (March 4, 2010)--Baylor dunking sensation Brittney Griner will be suspended at least one game, and possibly longer, after punching an opposing player in the face.

Big 12 spokeswoman Joni Lehmann said Thursday that NCAA rules
require Griner to sit out No. 14 Baylor's regular-season finale against Texas on Sunday because of a "fighting act" that led to her ejection. She says the league is deciding whether further disciplinary action is warranted.

Baylor officials have not commented on the matter or have they said what kind of suspension Griner might face.

The freshman punched Texas Tech's Jordan Barncastle after the two players tangled in the second half of Baylor's 69-60 win in Lubbock on Wednesday night.

Barncastle's father and former high school coach, Doug Barncastle, said his daughter's nose was broken. He declined to comment further.

Brittney Griner scored 21 points before
getting ejected from the game to lead No. 14 Baylor past Texas Tech
69-60 on Wednesday night.

Officials tossed the freshman with 9:01 remaining after she punched Texas Tech sophomore forward Jordan Barncastle in the face.

Baylor was up 55-39 when Barncastle fouled Griner while guarding her under the Lady Bears basket. As the Tech player was moving away and untangling her arm from Griner, the Baylor standout swung and landed a punch with her right hand on Barncastle's face.

Tech (17-12, 5-10 Big 12) trailed 51-31 with 11:19 remaining but used a 14-5 run after the punch to pull within 60-55 with 3:01 left. Baylor hit 8 of 12 free throws down the stretch to seal the win, the fifth straight for the Lady Bears (22-7, 8-6).

Jordan Murphree scored 16 points to lead Texas Tech, which was
outrebounded 42-26.

[cowboycwr]

Wow the suspension is a joke. Oregon's football player Blount gets suspended for most of the season and Griner gets 2 games.

[ChipOC]

Yeah, two games isn't much for breaking a girl's nose. She should be gone for the entire Big12 tourney.

[wantsBU2win]

I agree with that.

[Texas Golfer]

The Lady Bears should consider themselves fortunate and move on.

[cowboycwr]

So very true. having her gone was a huge difference in the last game of the year.

Man today looks so nice after the stormy day yesterday

[ChipOC]

It is a beautiful day. Back at work today after staying home with a sick kid yesterday. Unfortunately, I have to go to a funeral today. Poor woman lost her sister and her husband in two weeks time.

[HappyRebel]

It is way to pretty outside to have to go to work..ugh!...

Chip, glad your kids are doing better and sorry about the loss you mentioned...

[Bexar Fan]

This morning I went to sign my dog up for welfare.

At first the lady said: "Dogs are not eligible to draw
welfare."

So I explained to her that my dog is a mix in color,
unemployed, lazy, can't speak English and has no
frigging clue who his Daddy is.

He expects me to feed him, provide him with housing and medical care, and feel guilty because he is a dog.

So she looked in her policy book to see what it takes to qualify.

My dog gets his first check Friday.

Damn this is a great country.

[ChipOC]

RIP Lucas. Cory Haim died.

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Entertainment/corey-haim-dead-apparent-drug-overdose/story?id=10060487

[Texas Golfer]

It is a beautiful day. Back at work today after staying home with a sick kid yesterday. Unfortunately, I have to go to a funeral today. Poor woman lost her sister and her husband in two weeks time.

Wow, Chip. That's horrible. May God be with her during this very difficult time.

[Texas Golfer]

RIP Lucas. Cory Haim died.

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Entertainment/corey-haim-dead-apparent-drug-overdose/story?id=10060487

I can't say that I was surprised when I read that. In any case, may he rest in peace.

[ChipOC]

Yeah, no real surprise. Too bad as he had given a recent interview claiming to be clean and making a comeback.

[HappyRebel]

Yeah, no real surprise. Too bad as he had given a recent interview claiming to be clean and making a comeback.Hmmm...I think he may have stretched the truth just a little bit there...

[wantsBU2win]

sorry to hear that Chip.

[ChipOC]

Anybody out there?

[cowboycwr]

Good morning everyone. Back to work this week after spring break

[HappyRebel]

I have been wondering that for days...Is anyone out there..lol

[cowboycwr]

well I've been gone just cause i haven't spent much time in front of the computer. but it does look like everyone else is gone as well.

[HappyRebel]

Yep, they have been on facebook but not here..

[Texas Golfer]

Peter Graves of Mission Impossible fame died. I really enjoyed his acting. May he rest in peace.

[cowboycwr]

I haven't spent much time on here or facebook. I like getting on here just cause it isn't blocked at work where as facebook is as well as baylorfans and many other message boards.

[ChipOC]

Same here cowboy.

I can't believe that I filled out my bracket yesterday and had our team in the 8 and didn't think I was being a homer at all. Way to go Drew!

[wantsBU2win]

I have them in the round of 16.....of course, I won't be upset if I'm wrong. :)

[ChipOC]

I have them in the round of 16.....of course, I won't be upset if I'm wrong. :)
Traitor! You and Obama evidently. ;)

[wantsBU2win]

Obama is cool in my book...he has UT losing in the first round (so do I).

[ChipOC]

The way they've been playing, they will likely lose in the first round.

Obama is far from cool though.

[cowboycwr]

Obama and cool are two words that barely belong in the same sentence. I am so glad that our President has no issues to deal with though and can spend so much time working on a bracket, go over it with ESPN in an interview, and I'm sure use taxpayer money to pay for the poster size bracket (ok i know it doesn't cost much but I am sure he did not pay for it). I mean it is a relief to know that there are no issues going on that he needs to focus on and can spend what I'm sure took 30+ minutes to do.

[cowboycwr]

How can we be struglling with SHSU this much??? It seems like lazy, uninspired basketball... we are going to have to pick it up if we want to win this game and any others.

[ChipOC]

Dunn was sitting with fouls. Sure made a difference when he came back in. Congrats the Bears on the win. Hopefully we don't have to wait another 60 years to get another.

[ChipOC]

Stupid UTEP!

[cowboycwr]

yea that and the SHSU coach did a good job using a triangle two defense. Smart move in playing man on two of our guys and zone on the rest. REally through our offense out of wack and I'm sure we didn't have many plays for that specific D since we haven't seen it all year and it just took us a while to adjust.

Now that we have seen it hopefully we will be prepared if someone else tries to use it against us.

[ChipOC]

I had Georgetown in the 8. Doah!

[Texas Golfer]

When does Baylor play again?

[wantsBU2win]

Saturday, 4:50 CST

[HappyRebel]

Congrats on the win Bears....

[ChipOC]

I'm starting to like our chances more and more, especially with the way we started that game. Morning everybody.

[cowboycwr]

Good morning everyone. I agree Chip I like our chances. If we win on Friday our like our chances in the next round as well. Both Duke and Purdue look beatable. Of course so do alot of other teams, as evident by the upsets. Really the only team that doesn't look beatable right now is the UConn women.

[wantsBU2win]

Final Four baby!

[cowboycwr]

good job last night ladies!!

IN other news welcome to socialism everyone!! Just another example of the government taking over things. Get ready for higher taxes because that is the only way they will be able to pay for all of this.

amazing how it only took Obama a year and 2 months to pass his first major legislation of his presidency when he has a majority in both houses.... shows what unified support he has from his party.

[ChipOC]

It sounds like they've set it up to start giving honey shortly before the elections and then they hit you with the vinegar later.

[Texas Golfer]

Hope and Change? Since I'm losing all hope, I'm still looking for the change I can believe in.

[cowboycwr]

wow so I applied to a job at Baylor that I met the required minimum qualifications (was actually above that) in both experience, major and had a masters on Monday and by yesterday afternoon I received an email saying the candidate pool had been narrowed and I was not selected. Makes me think they already have a certain person in mind for that job and the posting was just a farce. I could understand if I didn't get the job after an interview but when I don't even get an interview and more than met the requirements for the job that is just stupid.

[wantsBU2win]

I've had that experience with Baylor too. I also know a few other friends who met and or exceeded requirements only to not be selected. One even has a family member that already works for Baylor and still didn't get interviewed.

[cowboycwr]

Yea i have known plenty of people that this has happened to. Part of what makes this so frustrating is that I applied on Monday afternoon and by 4PM yesterday was already removed from the list but the job has not been taken off the website. This is actually the 2nd time this has happened to me with Baylor. I'm dissappointed because the job sounded interesting and of course I would love to work at BU but now am a little frustrated with BU.

[ChipOC]

Sounds like they either had someone in mind or they got a bunch of over qualified applicants in this down job market. Sorry cowboy.

[golsalax]

Way to go, Bears!!!

They were really on a mission tonight and were totally focused on the task.

On to Elite 8!!!

[Texas Golfer]

In my seven year association with Baylor, the only thing that has been consistent is the criticism of Baylor's hiring system. Try not to let it bother you, Cowboy, and good luck with finding something better.

[cowboycwr]

Congrats Bears.

thanks guys. I've been trying to brush it off and not worry about it to much.

[HappyRebel]

Man that was a close game....Sorry Bears..you did good.

[golsalax]

Man that was a close game....Sorry Bears..you did good.

Yeah, that was a close game and I'm sad that the Bears lost, but I'm still very proud of those boys for hanging in there till to the end. What I'm happy is that Baylor ended the game with just 7 point difference as they have done that all season.

[Texas Golfer]

Congralutaions, Baylor, for the fine season. In your honor, I am posting in Baylor green rather than OU crimson.

[ChipOC]

Man, I thought we were the better team, Duke's defense was better though. That and rebounding. Ouch.

Thanks to Tweety Carter and Josh Lomers for coming to Baylor and help to really establish the program.

[cowboycwr]

Congrats on a good season Bears!!! you guys have alot to be proud of. Many thanks to Carter and Lomers.

Go I agree- we were the only division one team to never lose a game by more than 7 points all season. Every one else that lost all season lost at least one game by more than 7.

[HappyRebel]

Wow TG went green...lol...

[golsalax]

Wow TG went green...lol...

I'm really proud of TG for going environmentally green. Dang! I realized he meant Baylor's color- green. I know he will revert to OU crimson red when his OU Lady Sooners win.

[HappyRebel]

I'm really proud of TG for going environmentally green. Dang! I realized he meant Baylor's color- green. I know he will revert to OU crimson red when his OU Lady Sooners win.

LOL>....but wasn't it a great game...LADY BEARS, YOU ROCK!

[ChipOC]

When they fouled Jones, I turned to my wife and said they just fouled the wrong girl. Great game and congrats to the Lady Bears.

[HappyRebel]

I think the announcer said the same thing...lol..

[cowboycwr]

great game lady bears!!!

I know Griner's last shot put us ahead by one but I thought that Mellisa Jones hitting those two free throws was an even bigger moment. By hitting both she put us up three which really limited Duke's options of plays to run and helped us defensively.

[golsalax]

I was disappointed that I didn't see the second half of the BU-Dookie game last night as I was really not feeling well. When my co-worker sent me a text that BU is Final Four bound, I quickly ran to the TV and saw our ladies celebrating the victory.

I got to McAlister's-Baylor to purchase dinner which would go toward 20% to help a friend with her medical bills. It was a great turnout there, and I met with several of my deaf friends. I was sitting alone at a table chatting with four deaf friends right across from me. I then saw three ladies starting to sit down at the table next to mine. Someone signed Melissa Jones, and I quickly turned around and saw her sitting there. I showed her my green BU Sweet 16 shirt and she gave it a thumbs up. Later, I gave her a Sic Em Bears signal.

[ChipOC]

It made me smile to read you say you were chatting with deaf friends gol.

I agree with cowboy, those free throws by Jones were huge. Too bad we got matched up with UConn in the final 4. That was a beat down they gave Florida State last night. Largest margin of victory ever in the 8 not to mention they haven't lost all year. Mulkey will have to come up with the game plan of all plans to get to the finals.

[wantsBU2win]

she can do it.

[golsalax]

she can do it.

I agree with you Wants that Mulk can do it and so do her assistants and her players. Most importantly, I want our players to go out and have fun and do what they enjoy the most- play basketball.

[ChipOC]

I'll be there to see if she can. Sic Em!

Wants you coming down for the game?

[cowboycwr]

I am not sure if I can make it this weekend yet but I will be at the send off today for the ladies.

[golsalax]

Though this is a lacrosse-related news, take a good look at the logo which is similar to our Sailor Bear. I saw this on Facebook when I receive news from CollegeLax.us.

http://www.collegelax.us/news/2010/04/02/coast-guard-cruises-past-bridgewater/

[HappyRebel]

Woo hooo, working 7-3 again...I can see daylight when I get off again..

[golsalax]

Woo hooo, working 7-3 again...I can see daylight when I get off again..

That's great for you!! Hope it will stay that way for a long time.

[HappyRebel]

That's great for you!! Hope it will stay that way for a long time.

Hopefully at least the next three months..

[Bexar Fan]

Hope and Change? Since I'm losing all hope, I'm still looking for the change I can believe in.
I can spare a dime.....or maybe even a quarter. ;o)

[Texas Golfer]

I can spare a dime.....or maybe even a quarter. ;o)

I can't believe in change from a dime or a quarter.

[golsalax]

We all now know that it will be Butler and Duke in the championship game Monday night. There is one thing I am still proud of our Baylor Bears men's BB team... they lost to Duke by just 7 points. That speaks volumes for our Baylor team. We all could say that Baylor could have won that game and play the Mountaineers. Our boys have nothing to hang their hands knowing that they did not get a whipping from the Dookies.

I'm going to root for Butler.

C'mon Lady Bears. Don't let the Huskies' 76 consecutive wins stop y'all. Correct me because I might mess this up a little bit. B-A-Y-L-O-R Baylor Bears. Fight!!

Fling the Green and Gold AFAR.

[Texas Golfer]

Wouldn't it be great to have Baylor and Oklahoma playing each other for the national championship?

[ChipOC]

Yes it would TG. Look for us 10 rows behind one of the baskets tonight.

[wantsBU2win]

good morning...well I'm very impressed with our Lady Bears in the way they matched up with UCONN. We put up one heck of a fight. The Lady Bears beat some good teams in their run to the Final Four.

Also, I thought our Men's team did a great job against Duke. I wish we would play teams like that more often.

Our hoops future is very bright. Now, if we can just do something about our football team :(

[cowboycwr]

good morning everyone. Congrats to the lady bears on a heck of a season!!! I know last night didn't go the way we would have liked it but for this team to go so far with so many freshman that was a heck of an accomplishment!!! I can really see why they were they #1 ranked recruiting class last year! It should be an exciting next couple of years as new recruits come in to help build this team even more.

UConn was just to dang good. Hopefully, when we had a few outside shooters we will be able to beat them next year.

[Texas Golfer]

While I wish the outcome of both games last night were different, I have to admit that the two best teams in the country will be playing on Tuesday night.

[cowboycwr]

Agreed TG. I hope it will be a good game. Hopefully Stanford matches up to UConn better than most teams have all season. They have only had like 3 or 4 games that they won by 20 or less all season.

[BaylorPhillie]

I'm pulling for Stanford. I was not impressed by the comment by UConn's coach before the game stating that if they are undefeated next year, he'll leave coaching because there isn't much talent out there for him to compete with.

[wantsBU2win]

he really said that?

[ChipOC]

You wouldn't believe how loud it was in there when we got to within three. The Baylor fans really showed up to support the Lady Bears. Wyatt was very upset that we lost, he cheered the whole game.

[Texas Golfer]

Agreed TG. I hope it will be a good game. Hopefully Stanford matches up to UConn better than most teams have all season. They have only had like 3 or 4 games that they won by 20 or less all season.

I, too, would like to see Stanford win but I have to put my money on UConn. Stanford's only loss all season was against UConn in Connecticut and it wasn't even close.

[ChipOC]

Evidently VP Biden came for the game. This morning on the way to work they had cops on every overpass and on ramp on I-10. Somebody said they saw a limo with flags on it surrounded by SUVs with lights on them.

[golsalax]

Evidently VP Biden came for the game. This morning on the way to work they had cops on every overpass and on ramp on I-10. Somebody said they saw a limo with flags on it surrounded by SUVs with lights on them.

Any foot in the mouth comments by Biden??

[cowboycwr]

Hello all. seems kinda slow on here today

[wantsBU2win]

the day has been canceled due to lack of interest.

[Texas Golfer]

Even though I wanted Oklahoma and Baylor to win their semi-final games and Stanford to win the championship game, I have to admit that the best team won. Same with the men's final. I wanted Butler to win but Duke was the best team. So, basically, I was 0 for 4.

[ChipOC]

I was impressed that Stanford kept it as close as they did. Both were great games.

Now we can focus on baseball season. Go Bears, beat aggie!

[cowboycwr]

The men's game was a great game. I would say that in that game it is hard to say that Duke was that much better though. The women's game in the first half was boring. I couldn't stay interested and ended up spending more time talking than paying attention to the game.

[wantsBU2win]

hello??? anyone out there?

[ChipOC]

hello??? anyone out there?
Just nod if you can hear me..... Hey teacher, leave those kids alone!

How's the house coming wants?

[wantsBU2win]

it's going great....lots of projects and plenty of things to keep me busy. Thanks for asking. :)

I'm looking forward to the challenge.

[cowboycwr]

man it has already been a busy week and it is only tuesday.

yesterday found out a friend of mine is being laid off as well. then today he heard that his company is creating a totally new position and hiring a person for that job but had to let him and about 30 others go due to "financial shortages." That just doesn't seem right.... seems like that should be almost illegal.

[HappyRebel]

Hi
Grady, I am glad your enjoying your new home. I am happy for you. Cowboy sorry to hear about your friend. did you ever find something?

[cowboycwr]

No I haven't found anything yet. I'm still looking so if anyone hears of anything I am open to suggestions.

[golsalax]

It's good to read that Lace will keep playing for the Green and Gold next year.

In addition to that good news, we will have Stargell Love from NC, Perry Jones from Duncanville, and Bakari Turner from Plano West playing for our Bears.

Makenzie Robertson knows she will have to work hard for her coach who happens to be her mom, and I knew Mulk will treat her the same as her other players.

[ChipOC]

Good to see you gol.

Please pray for my family. They found my Dad's sister dead in her home last night. She was about 60. She had two kids just a little bit older than me.

[cowboycwr]

good morning everyone.

Sorry to hear that chip i will keep your family in my prayers.

[golsalax]

Chip, sorry to hear about your dad's sister. Will be praying for y'all.

[Grace Anne]

I'm sorry to hear about your aunt, Chip.

[HappyRebel]

Chip, I am sorry to hear about your aunt...my thoughts are with you and your family...

[cowboycwr]

good morning everyone!! Man where has everyone been???

This morning we had a Shattered Dreams presentation. it was pretty good and I think it actually affected several kids. for those that don't know this is the program where they stage a wreck, do the whole rescue with the Fire, police and EMTs. They used the jaws of life, brought a he**** for the "dead" and the whole deal. It was pretty good and hopefully will have some impact on the ones who need it.

[ChipOC]

Thanks for the prayers my friends.

Sounds like a cool presentation cowboy. Hopefully, some of the kids will take note and drive safely.

[wantsBU2win]

Chip, sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are with you.

Colbie Calliat is coming to Waco for a Diadeloso concert! I'm so excited.

[cowboycwr]

good morning all.

Wants I heard that as well. I am going for sure!!

[cowboycwr]

Hello.... hello.... hello...hello...

[ChipOC]

Is it me you're looking fooooor.......

[cowboycwr]

Just looking for anyone. it is so empty around here.

[HappyRebel]

I know, I check it almost every day...you can almost hear the crickets chirping..lol

[cowboycwr]

Crickets might be a welcome sound around here. then at least there would be some sort of activity here.

[Texas Golfer]

Sorry to hear about you aunt, Chip. May she rest in peace.

[HappyRebel]

Yeah, it has been pretty slow lately...

[DONNIE D]

You guys just aren't drinking enough. I have no trouble talking to myself. :)

Chip, sorry to hear about your aunt. Get yourself up here for a game.

[HappyRebel]

Funny!

[cowboycwr]

well another week of work is here. I hope everyones day is going all right so far. Hopefully this friday will get here pretty fast.

[wantsBU2win]

today went pretty fast for me at least

[wantsBU2win]

apparently i killed this thread too...lol

[ChipOC]

Naw, the server move did that wants.

[saabing bear]

Hey, at least I'm still alive.

If anyone was wondering.

Not that you necessarily should.

[ChipOC]

Welcome back from the dead saabing.

[cowboycwr]

The server move killed more than just this thread. It appears it killed the whole site and it unfortunately I do not think it will rebound. Alot of people who used to post have returned to baylorfans and i think have forgotten about this site.

Nice to know your ok saabing.

[wantsBU2win]

I can't stand baylorfans, but it appears to be more popular.

[ChipOC]

Yeah all the ads and the inability to search unless you pay him money irritate me too much. I've only been on there once in the last year when supposedly tech was going to hire Briles.

[wantsBU2win]

yeah, the ads annoy me

[HappyRebel]

All the good people still poke there heads in here. I still like this one the best. If only they would come back..

[cowboycwr]

The ads are annoying over there and I do not want to pay anything for a few perks. I seriously think the owner makes a killing off that site with all the members who pay, the numerous ads, pop ups, etc. Of course he will tell you he doesn't.

I have gone back to the site from time to time but i hate that I can't search and that it really seems like nothing has changed over there. Still just the same personal attacks and name calling and standard BS that it was before.

[wantsBU2win]

I prefer a drama-free zone.

[ChipOC]

Hello. Off today working with my brother in law on putting a roof on our shed. Back at work tomorrow.

[wantsBU2win]

I need to put a new roof on the garage...well, I need to patch it and then do some repairs

[cowboycwr]

Sounds like you guys have some fun ahead of you.

so today at lunch there were some recruiters from various schools like The Art Institute, ITT, some air school, etc. They a little late in the year for seniors and I guess they are trying to get the juniors early but I hate those schools cause they use some very shady recruiting techniques and at times just flat out lie to make their school look better.

[cowboycwr]

Ok so has anyone else heard about the kid that ran on the field during a Phillies game and was tased? There seems to be a bunch of uproar about it but I think it was totally fine. It actually looked like he went down softer than if someone tackled him. So I have several questions.

1. Was it ok to tase him?

2. Why are so many people against the use of tasers? They are alot better than bullets.

3. Why do people getting tased get so much attention? I have been tased and it isn't a big deal after the fact.

[HappyRebel]

Dang, I need a roof too...it's not good when you can see the nails standing up..right..

[wantsBU2win]

HR, no, it's not.

[ChipOC]

"Don't tase me bro!"

I haven't seen the video, but it does seem a bit excessive unless somebody's health was in jeopardy. If he was judged to be a threat, then tase away. I did hear that he had called his dad from the game and asked if it would be a good idea to run on the field. Though supposedly a good student, he lacked some common sense.

Leaving early today to go back and work on the roof. Need to get as much done before my brother in law leaves. I'll be doing that tomorrow as well so have a good one.

[cowboycwr]

Chip watch the video. I wouldn't say he appeared to be a threat but you never know. when he got tased it looked like he dove to the ground like he was sliding into base or onto a slip and slide.

I never understand why people complain about police using a taser, as long as it isn't misused. Here it wasn't. Now in those cases you hear about where a person gets tased 10 times and dies.... well obviously it was there.

[wantsBU2win]

he deserved it. And it wasn't misused. The liberal Betty's need to lighten up.

[HappyRebel]

HR, no, it's not.:eek:Haha..then I guess I do need a roof...

[ChipOC]

Back at work. Man I'm glad I don't do that for a living. I am sore!

[wantsBU2win]

I'm not sure what to do this weekend...but I'm sure I'll be outside!

[ChipOC]

I'm not sure what to do this weekend...but I'm sure I'll be outside!
Do you know how to put on a metal roof? That is assuredly outside. :D

[wantsBU2win]

I could figure it out eventually

[cowboycwr]

Alot of duct tape and nails?

[ChipOC]

Alot of duct tape and nails?
Not exactly what I had in mind.

[Bexar Fan]

Crickets ears are on their front legs......or so I've heard.

Metal roofs are easy to install.

[ChipOC]

Crickets ears are on their front legs......or so I've heard.

Metal roofs are easy to install.
Maybe, but I'm not wild about steep pitches way high up in the air. :eek:

[wantsBU2win]

yes the garage roof is flat...which is stupid...and it leaks...so I think I'll need to put a pitch to the roof. In the interim, I'm going to buy sealant...and then research how much a roof is going to cost :(

[ChipOC]

yes the garage roof is flat...which is stupid...and it leaks...so I think I'll need to put a pitch to the roof. In the interim, I'm going to buy sealant...and then research how much a roof is going to cost :(
In my experience, quite a bit. Just depends on the size and pitch.

[HappyRebel]

Alot of duct tape and nails?Think that will work on my roof...I guess since the nails are standing up where you can see it..I can just pound them back in...I hate high places...:eek:

[wantsBU2win]

duct tape is pretty strong....maybe it would work

[ChipOC]

Wow, I go on vacation and there is one post while I'm gone.

[wantsBU2win]

we miss you Chip! :)

[cowboycwr]

yea it has been pretty dead around here the last couple of weeks.

Hope you had a good vacation. Go anywhere exciting?

[ChipOC]

we miss you Chip! :)
Thanks wants.
yea it has been pretty dead around here the last couple of weeks.

Hope you had a good vacation. Go anywhere exciting?
Yeah. Spent a night on South Beach then got up in the morning and went peacock bass fishing in the Miami canals. After 6 hours of that, we drove down to the Keys for three nights at a really nice resort. Golf, feeding tarpons, hanging in the pool, riding a jet ski... fun and relaxing.

[DONNIE D]

Thanks wants.

Yeah. Spent a night on South Beach then got up in the morning and went peacock bass fishing in the Miami canals. After 6 hours of that, we drove down to the Keys for three nights at a really nice resort. Golf, feeding tarpons, hanging in the pool, riding a jet ski... fun and relaxing. Hows your golf game?

[wantsBU2win]

thinking of getting away for a few days come Memorial Day weekend. Maybe Dallas? Austin?

[ChipOC]

Hows your golf game?
Terrible. Couldn't get par on a par 3, but it was still fun.

[wantsBU2win]

Terrible. Couldn't get par on a par 3, but it was still fun.

that's better than what I could do.

[cowboycwr]

who cares? Par is just a made up number. Of course so is what I enter in each time if I don't like what i shoot. Of course that is when I care enough to keep track. I really just like to play and have fun and am not to worried about keeping score.

[ChipOC]

who cares? Par is just a made up number. Of course so is what I enter in each time if I don't like what i shoot. Of course that is when I care enough to keep track. I really just like to play and have fun and am not to worried about keeping score.
Yeah, but it was pretty embarrassing to get beat soundly by my wife. :) Just had a bad round. Hit a beautiful shot only to bounce off a tree next to the green and come half way back to me or hit over a water hazard only to hit a rock and bounce onto a different hole or hit a cart path and bounce onto another hole.... All in nine holes. Oh well, fun was had still.

[wantsBU2win]

and you got to work on your sun tan

[ChipOC]

and you got to work on your sun tan
Luckily I didn't burn too much.

[cowboycwr]

maybe you were letting her win a round and it was your subconscious causing you to play bad????? nah that seems to deep.

Hope everyone is having a good Friday. I am so ready for the weekend, however, I don't get paid until Monday so I have no money to do anything this weekend.... Oh well I am sure I will still find something to do.

[cowboycwr]

hello???? any one here???

[cowboycwr]

no posts in 5 days is not a good thing.....

[ChipOC]

Nope.

[HappyRebel]

So lets post more...I hope everyone is having a great Memorial day....

[ChipOC]

Hey everyone. Back at work after a long weekend at the beach.

[ChipOC]

Hello? Is this thing on?

[cowboycwr]

Where is everyone?

HR my memorial day was really nice. Nothing to exciting but restful and spent the day with some good friends and family. Had a real nice day. did not want to go back to work on tuesday morning. Especially since I have nothing to do but pack up and wrap up my last few days.

[ChipOC]

Have you found anything yet cowboy?

[HappyRebel]

I spent mine working..oh joy...I am off the next two days...it was pretty slow at work. Thought it would be busier, but it wasn't....

[ChipOC]

Ooops! http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/06/02/seattle-police-say-man-accidentally-shot-********s-department-store/

[HappyRebel]

Hello everyone...I hope your having a great day...

[HappyRebel]

It's my monday...ugh...I hope everyone else has a good weekend..

[ChipOC]

HR is up early. Guess you have the early shift this week. Lock up some crazies for us!

[HappyRebel]

Yep, the last month on 645-3...after this...midnights... :(

[ChipOC]

Cool picture. That's the space shuttle taking off.
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/06/08/article-1284945-09F10B0C000005DC-249_634x741.jpg

[HappyRebel]

That is a great picture..

[cowboycwr]

wow been a while since I've gotten on here.

chip no I have not found anything yet, still looking

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the weekend.

[HappyRebel]

Doing good Chip, how was your vacation...

[ChipOC]

wow been a while since I've gotten on here.

chip no I have not found anything yet, still looking

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the weekend.
Sorry to hear that cowboy. Hope that changes soon!
Doing good Chip, how was your vacation...
It was great. We actually had two vacations so we should be good for a while right? :D

[HappyRebel]

Sorry to hear that cowboy. Hope that changes soon!

It was great. We actually had two vacations so we should be good for a while right? :D

Don't you usually need a vacation to rest from the vacation?

[ChipOC]

Don't you usually need a vacation to rest from the vacation?
Ha ha, very true. One was just with the wife for the ten year anniversary and the other was with the kids so it worked out well.

So what's going to be the new name of the Big 12?

[HappyRebel]

That sounds like two wonderful vacations...

[DONNIE D]

Ha ha, very true. One was just with the wife for the ten year anniversary and the other was with the kids so it worked out well.

So what's going to be the new name of the Big 12?

What's up Chip. Sounds like your summer is starting off real well. 10 years? WOW. Hope the boys are good. Give them a hug from me.Saw your pics at the ocean. They looked great.

This Big 12 thing has me bumfuzzeled. So, I guess I have no comment.

I keep meaning to ask you, how far are you off Hwy 290 at a store named Stagecoach Stop?

[ChipOC]

What's up Chip. Sounds like your summer is starting off real well. 10 years? WOW. Hope the boys are good. Give them a hug from me.Saw your pics at the ocean. They looked great.

This Big 12 thing has me bumfuzzeled. So, I guess I have no comment.

I keep meaning to ask you, how far are you off Hwy 290 at a store named Stagecoach Stop?
Yeah, it's been fun. Haven't worked a full week at work in a month. :) Wyatt turned 5 and Brady turns 3 in a week. Growing up fast.

The Big 12 thing is politics. I'm glad they kept it together. We didn't have the Governor on our side this time so it's amazing that we had the results we did. I'm surprised ATM didn't go to the SEC, but since their whole identity is hating UT (including their school song), I guess it makes sense they would stay. It sure would have put them on equal footing with their rival to do it, but it would have killed the conference. I just wish we could have reached out and gotten Utah and someone else to fill the empty spots.

It looks like that place is up in Frederiksburg, so we are about 40 - 45 minutes away. We are just East of Boerne near hwy 46.

[ChipOC]

Oh, and how about your SC Gamecocks going to Omaha? Cool huh?!

[DONNIE D]

Oh, and how about your SC Gamecocks going to Omaha? Cool huh?! I'm excited. Man, I wish I could go.

I stop and fuel up at that place on my way home from Kerrville. There is a sign beside it on a FM Road that points toward your place, but no mileage. I know I'm close, but, it's always about mid-day and I know you are working. Someday we'll do lunch. I'll head back thru SA maybe.

[ChipOC]

I'm excited. Man, I wish I could go.

I stop and fuel up at that place on my way home from Kerrville. There is a sign beside it on a FM Road that points toward your place, but no mileage. I know I'm close, but, it's always about mid-day and I know you are working. Someday we'll do lunch. I'll head back thru SA maybe.
I'd always told my wife that if BU ever made it to the CWS I was going to go. Unfortunately, we'd just had a baby when they finally went. She looked at me and told me to go, but I just couldn't leave her with a little one by herself. Maybe next time...

Sounds like a plan. Look forward to it.

[cowboycwr]

Hello all. Chip I think the Big 12 will still get 2 teams in the coming weeks/months to fill the empty spaces. I would look for Bosie State, Utah or TCU to want to join and finally be ina BCS conf. From what I keep hearing on ESPN, seeing in articles online, etc this things is not over yet. It sounds like by the time the two schools actually leave the big 12 there will be two teams ready to jump in. One report said they are only waiting a while because the new schools want all the details worked out and want to be sure that the big 12 is going to survive.

[ChipOC]

Hello all. Chip I think the Big 12 will still get 2 teams in the coming weeks/months to fill the empty spaces. I would look for Bosie State, Utah or TCU to want to join and finally be ina BCS conf. From what I keep hearing on ESPN, seeing in articles online, etc this things is not over yet. It sounds like by the time the two schools actually leave the big 12 there will be two teams ready to jump in. One report said they are only waiting a while because the new schools want all the details worked out and want to be sure that the big 12 is going to survive.
Boise State joined the Mountain West last week and supposedly Utah is set to join the Pac 10l this week. TCU doesn't bring any significant TV viewing areas as we already have all of Texas and that has been what this has all been about. Also, UT and OU hated the Big 12 Championship game so they are happy with the 10 team conference so everyone can play everyone else and not have to have that championship game. It's a gamble though because UT and OU need most of the other teams in the conference to get really good and win their bowl games so the conference will be seen as good and we can keep the automatic BCS bowl bid. If that doesn't happen over the next 5 or so years then the Big 12 is doomed.

[cowboycwr]

All very true but... if the other conferences are adding teams and the big 12 is not then they will eventually have to do something to keep up. Also, the conference will see that the championship game was a money maker and will eventually want it back. TCU might not be the best choice but if you want to add a good football team then i could see them being added, if it is for tv markets then maybe a different school. I know Boise just joined a new conference but if given the chance to move to a BCS conference in a year or so don't you think they would take it? Utah is out but I could still see a move being made by other schools to join the big 12 in a year or two. Just my thought and it seems like there are some good quality teams with good tv markets out there.

[ChipOC]

The talk these days is Arkansas and TCU to the Big 12. Personally, I'd like to see us go after LSU.

[cowboycwr]

LSU would be a great addition all around but could you see them leaving the SEC? Arkansas and TCU I can see leaving their conferences for the money but also for the old ties/rivalries.

[ChipOC]

Probably not, but if you're going to try, aim big.

[ChipOC]

Aggie sign painter?

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/06/18/article-0-0A173E71000005DC-989_634x415.jpg

[HappyRebel]

hahaha...Pretty funny!

[ChipOC]

Funny!

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/06/24/article-1289185-0A2CE07F000005DC-318_634x482.jpg

[HappyRebel]

LOL....

[cowboycwr]

hello all. Its been a busy week. Been applying for jobs and had an interview this last week. It was on Monday and they didn't offer, gave me the "we will get back to you" line but I thought it went good. I just hope they decide quickly. A friend has an inside angle on a different job but can't hold it open forever. The down side is that his job he has for me does not pay well and the school i had the interview at does. I'd hate to take the low paying job and then get offered the high paying one but at the same time I dont want to pass up the lower paying job and then not get anything.

[ChipOC]

Well at least you're getting some movement. Hope you get the higher paying gig.

[trey3216]

Been a long time since I have posted anything over here. Hope y'all are all doing well.

[ChipOC]

Welcome back trey.

[cowboycwr]

Thanks chip.

Welcome back trey.

So on the job hunt it looks like I may not get the higher paying one. They haven't filled it yet but if this much time has gone by with no call I am beginning to think I did not get it. The bad news is that I have until Tuesday to decide on the other job as well. After that they have to move on. I think I may take that one just so I have a job and if something else comes along take that but I hate to do that.

[ChipOC]

A bird in the hand cowboy. Don't forget that they would let you go to get somebody else if they felt it was a better fit.

[HappyRebel]

wish more people would come back here..I miss the ggr family...

[cowboycwr]

Me to HR it is lonely around here.

Chip true

However, it doesn't matter as I got a job at the methodist children's home school here in waco. It sounds like a good job, pays well and I'm looking forward to it.

Oh but don't hold it against me.... it is a charter school of the Univeristy of Texas so i am a UT employee now but still very much a bear at heart!!!

[ChipOC]

Me to HR it is lonely around here.

Chip true

However, it doesn't matter as I got a job at the methodist children's home school here in waco. It sounds like a good job, pays well and I'm looking forward to it.

Oh but don't hold it against me.... it is a charter school of the Univeristy of Texas so i am a UT employee now but still very much a bear at heart!!!
That's great cowboy, congrats!

That's ok, I'm a conservative that wants limited government, but I work for the feds. Go figure! It was the job I could get after I was laid off. :)

[ChipOC]

Yikes! How bad were the first four days?
http://i.huffpost.com/gen/181418/LETTERS-FROM-CAMP.jpg

[HappyRebel]

Cowboy, congrats on the job. Maybe Ut Employee, but we know your a Bear...Chip..wonder how he says eggs...?

[ChipOC]

Over easy maybe? ;)

[cowboycwr]

Chip that is funny. Both your job and the letter. At least with your job you can claim you are trying to change things from the inside.

HR, hope everything is good with you as well.

man wish this place would pick up some...

[HappyRebel]

Doing good Cowboy thanks..I wish this place would come alive again too..so sad..

[ChipOC]

It's ALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE! IT'S ALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVVVVVV E!

[DONNIE D]

I'm kinda like you guys. I still think it's much more fun over here. At least it seems that way to me. Hope everyone is good.

[cowboycwr]

I hope everyone is doing good. I just finished a week of training for my new job in Austin and have a few more days next week. So far I love it though and think it will be a good year.

[HappyRebel]

Wolverine weekend Rocked...It was really nice to see everyone..

[ChipOC]

Glad it's going well cowboy. So are you allowed to tell us what happened at Wolverine weekend? I saw that Solan actually made an appearance. I thought maybe he was locked away somewhere in Russia!

[DONNIE D]

Glad it's going well cowboy. So are you allowed to tell us what happened at Wolverine weekend? I saw that Solan actually made an appearance. I thought maybe he was locked away somewhere in Russia!Lots of drinking, golf on Friday, dinner @ Wacoso's Friday night, sunnin and shopping Saturday, Mexican food Saturday night, then on to more drinking, shuffleboard, and singing @ Crazy Oaks. Had around 30 Vines I think, and all is still well with the bunch. You missed a great time Chipper. There is just something special about this bunch. Yes, Solan was in his normal form. All in all, a great weekend.

[ChipOC]

Glad it was a good time. I had other things to do obviously. Got a new net to hit off the tee. Wyatt is taking an interest in baseball now. Also got an iPad from the wife. Pretty cool little thing. Have a great day everyone!

[HappyRebel]

Late Happy Birthday Chip. Looks like Donnie covered just about everything in his post about the weekend. It was great...A wonderful group of people..

[ChipOC]

Thanks HR. I saw your note yesterday as well. :)

[HappyRebel]

Whoo..thought I forgot...I feel better now..

[ChipOC]

So practice starts tomorrow according to the Trib. Let the fun begin!

[HappyRebel]

So sad, nobody had posted since the 4th...Hope everyone is doing fine..

[ChipOC]

Slowly dying here HR.

[HappyRebel]

I know, this place used to be a happy friendly place...I miss everyone on here.

[cowboycwr]

Hope everyone is doing well. I have been so busy with work I haven't gotten on here, facebook or baylorfans much at all. The new job is going good so far. Started with kids on Wednesday but am glad it is friday now.

[ChipOC]

Yeah I saw that on facebook cowboy. Keep in touch and good luck with the kids!

[HappyRebel]

Cowboy, I am happy for your new job, I hope you enjoy it. Chip how all is well with you and your family. Love the pictures you put on facebook..

[ChipOC]

Cowboy, I am happy for your new job, I hope you enjoy it. Chip how all is well with you and your family. Love the pictures you put on facebook..
Things are good. Today is the first day of Kindergarten for Wyatt and Preschool for Brady. Steph took Wyatt and said he wouldn't kiss her, but did give her a high five. I took Brady and all I got was a wave because he was too busy checking out all of the new things to play with. Fun times to remember. Tomorrow will be Wyatt's first time to ride the bus so that will be even more fun! Steph will put up some photos soon so I'll link to those tonight.

[HappyRebel]

No Kiss...poor Steph...yep, then little men are growing...my youngest is joining the Coast Guard...enjoy it while it lasts. My boys haven't had a father since they were in 4th grade...and you can tell they are pretty screwed up with their relationship with him. Sad..such hostility is shown with the oldest. Wish he would just let it go...and let dad back into his life. The youngest is better with his Dad....and they are men now...but still hurting about what dad has done or not done with them. Make the most out of it...

[ChipOC]

No Kiss...poor Steph...yep, then little men are growing...my youngest is joining the Coast Guard...enjoy it while it lasts. My boys haven't had a father since they were in 4th grade...and you can tell they are pretty screwed up with their relationship with him. Sad..such hostility is shown with the oldest. Wish he would just let it go...and let dad back into his life. The youngest is better with his Dad....and they are men now...but still hurting about what dad has done or not done with them. Make the most out of it...
Coast Guard? Cool. I had a friend at Baylor who dropped out to join up. Those guys see quite a bit of action with the illegals, drug runners, and rescues. Pretty cool job. Hope he likes it!

I guess it's hard when you feel abandoned by your Dad. Hopefully he patches it up some day. I know from the Dad's perspective, it is hard not being there every day for you son. Steven starts school as a Junior tomorrow and I'm not there to see him in choir or soccer.

[cowboycwr]

HR sorry to hear that about your sons but it sounds like things are improving with the one at least.

My brother was in the Coast Guard for a while and seemed to like it until he screwed up and got booted out.

Chip, get used to that. As they get older they will hardly even acknowledge you at times in public. (just from what I have seen as a teacher) Some kids seems to get embarressed by anything their parents do and some never do and will always talk to them.

So far the job is going pretty well. It is taking some adjusting to get used to since it is a different kind of school and atmosphere than what I am used to.

[cowboycwr]

Anyone going to the game today? Hope to see you all there at a tailgate!

[HappyRebel]

Way to go Bears...I have to work tonight..but Kyle went...there is always a tailgate, not sure where it's located this year..

[ChipOC]

Back to work. Nice weekend of hunting and fishing. We were literally right next to the border with Mexico. Had to drive through a gap in the border fence to get there. Pretty stupid to build a fence and leave giant gaps every 100 yards or so. You can see a picture of it on my wife's facebook page. Bad news is when we got home we didn't have any water. Guys this morning said it is probably the pump and will need to pull it, but couldn't in the rain. Grrrrr.