It's been 3 weeks since I had gone to a weigh in so I figured no reason to post.
I did go last night and I gained .8 of a pound in the 3 weeks. Certainly not good but not all that horrible.
Total weight lost is back to 11 lbs.
My goal is to get to 20 lbs. total before leaving for Florida on December 22nd.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
Embrace the hate (Gator hate that is)
So I was as shocked as the next person to see the UGA team come on the field after the first score. Next I was pissed. Now I think it's comical and also speaks to a larger good for the Gators! We are almost as hated as Notre Dame is now and this is good. All of these things are a sign of JEALOUSY.
1. The post TD incident Saturday
2. Every time we get beat or have a big play against us the other team breaks out the mock 'chomp'
3. All the Gator Hater T-shirts
I'm sure there are more but the fact is that EVERYONE loves to hate us and it's because of what we have done on the field, what we have to offer as a school, etc... It's all really a compliment if you think of it on this level. Would Richt need this tactic versus Ga. Tech their in state rival or Tennessee or Auburn? It's all good at the end of the day.
1. The post TD incident Saturday
2. Every time we get beat or have a big play against us the other team breaks out the mock 'chomp'
3. All the Gator Hater T-shirts
I'm sure there are more but the fact is that EVERYONE loves to hate us and it's because of what we have done on the field, what we have to offer as a school, etc... It's all really a compliment if you think of it on this level. Would Richt need this tactic versus Ga. Tech their in state rival or Tennessee or Auburn? It's all good at the end of the day.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Florida - Georgia Weekend
I worte this post for a community I am blogging on here in Atlanta that is yet to be released, so here it is:
First of all, I love the South in the Fall and for no other reason than College Football. Of all the weekends in the Fall this is my favorite, Florida-Georgia weekend, and yes sorry fellow Georgians, I'm a Gator and it will always be Florida-Georgia for me.
As a Gator there is always much debate about who is our biggest rival? FSU, Georgia or even Tennessee to some. For me this is a no brainer. Do I hate the Noles with a passion? You bet! But there is something more than 'hate' when it comes to UGA. In fact, since living in Atlanta for many years now I've developed a respect for UGA and it fans, most of my friends have now either gone to UGA or root for the Dawgs so it's something I've learned to live with but this week we won't speak much (though I'd be happy to talk to them, must be something to do with 15 out of 17 and National Championship :), but I digress).
Reality is, as a Gator, there are one or two things I am envious about UGA and that is the FOLLOWING. This by no means puts down UF and Gator Nation but by living in Atlanta I have learned to recognize the difference (and no it's not that we wear jean shorts in Gainesville). Here is what I have observed:
1. UGA is so close from almost all of Georgia whereas UF is 6 hours from Miami and even a good 3 1/2 hours from most of the panhandle
2. Besides Georgia Tech there is no other real dominant big time college program in Georgia. In Florida we have UF, the clowns out West (FSU) and the basket weaving school in Miami (UM) and recently USF and UCF have upgraded facilities and now have 35,000+ students on campus. This is all good but when it comes to bloodlines they run much deeper in Georgia, this I am envious of. It's not fair that I have one friend who grew up in Atlanta the son of a Georgia Grad who is a die hard fan yet goes to school at Duke! Now he gets to root for UGA Football and Duke hoops! Is this fair? Not really but it is very common here. Bottom line is he along with others like him grew up with the Dawgs and that passion will always be there. As much as I love UF it's not exactly a 2 hour drive to Gainesville to take in a game. We have committed to one game a year to take my girls to and I hope that's enough but only time will tell.
3. History - no iffs and or buts about it, UGA has a more storied past than UF. That's ok with me I like to live in the present, should I mention the 15 out of 17 again or the 2 National Championships and 7 SEC titles in 11 years, or should I go to the back to back basketball National Champs, but UGA definitely has a longer 'national presence'.
So what makes Florida-Georgia so special? Well there are the obvious things: border rivalry, SEC East, Steve Spurrier, Run Lindsay Run, Ricky Nattiel, etc...but for me it's Jacksonville and no not so much the 'Cocktail Party' though as a student that was fun. The fact is this game is one of only THREE neutral field games left in college football. Side note, I am actually really familiar with all THREE - growing up in Philadelphia a was around the Army-Navy deal and having lived in Dallas for 6 years I got to go to a few Red River Shootouts (Texas-OU). There is NOTHING better than splitting fan bases down the middle! The passion and enthusiasm really shines through. I know over the last decade some members of UGA's fan base wishes this series was not in Jax but they are forgetting history. For years the Dawgs OWNED Jacksonville. When I was at UF (86-91) it was not such heady times for our program but going to Jax was only was big on our 'to do list'. I fear that if this series ever went 'on campus' it would lose it special status amongst college footballs elite rivalries.
Its Tuesday morning just 103 hours or so to kick off and I'm already having trouble concentrating.
If you are a college football fan there are certain things you should go to and this one is in the top ten!
Wow, what a good poll idea...the top ten events to go to as a college football fan....I'll list mine and tell you which I've been to...how about yours?
1. a National Championship game (now the BCS) - I have been to several including both Gator wins (96 & 06) and a couple in the Orange Bowl
2. Florida - Georgia in Jacksonville - 15 or so
3. a game in South Bend - not yet!
4. Michigan - Ohio State in either stadium - not me, but I did go to the Big House once
5. Neyland Stadium, University of Tennessee - yep, was there in the rain in '96 when UF beat the Vols
6. Army - Navy - never actually been to the game
7. Texas - OU - the Red River Shooutout, I've seen 2 of them from the stands
8. Tailgating in the 'Grove', Ole Miss - they no longer have the football team status but wow what a place for a party
9. Auburn - Alabama - I've been to both places but not for this game
10. LSU @ night - several times and it's always scary!
First of all, I love the South in the Fall and for no other reason than College Football. Of all the weekends in the Fall this is my favorite, Florida-Georgia weekend, and yes sorry fellow Georgians, I'm a Gator and it will always be Florida-Georgia for me.
As a Gator there is always much debate about who is our biggest rival? FSU, Georgia or even Tennessee to some. For me this is a no brainer. Do I hate the Noles with a passion? You bet! But there is something more than 'hate' when it comes to UGA. In fact, since living in Atlanta for many years now I've developed a respect for UGA and it fans, most of my friends have now either gone to UGA or root for the Dawgs so it's something I've learned to live with but this week we won't speak much (though I'd be happy to talk to them, must be something to do with 15 out of 17 and National Championship :), but I digress).
Reality is, as a Gator, there are one or two things I am envious about UGA and that is the FOLLOWING. This by no means puts down UF and Gator Nation but by living in Atlanta I have learned to recognize the difference (and no it's not that we wear jean shorts in Gainesville). Here is what I have observed:
1. UGA is so close from almost all of Georgia whereas UF is 6 hours from Miami and even a good 3 1/2 hours from most of the panhandle
2. Besides Georgia Tech there is no other real dominant big time college program in Georgia. In Florida we have UF, the clowns out West (FSU) and the basket weaving school in Miami (UM) and recently USF and UCF have upgraded facilities and now have 35,000+ students on campus. This is all good but when it comes to bloodlines they run much deeper in Georgia, this I am envious of. It's not fair that I have one friend who grew up in Atlanta the son of a Georgia Grad who is a die hard fan yet goes to school at Duke! Now he gets to root for UGA Football and Duke hoops! Is this fair? Not really but it is very common here. Bottom line is he along with others like him grew up with the Dawgs and that passion will always be there. As much as I love UF it's not exactly a 2 hour drive to Gainesville to take in a game. We have committed to one game a year to take my girls to and I hope that's enough but only time will tell.
3. History - no iffs and or buts about it, UGA has a more storied past than UF. That's ok with me I like to live in the present, should I mention the 15 out of 17 again or the 2 National Championships and 7 SEC titles in 11 years, or should I go to the back to back basketball National Champs, but UGA definitely has a longer 'national presence'.
So what makes Florida-Georgia so special? Well there are the obvious things: border rivalry, SEC East, Steve Spurrier, Run Lindsay Run, Ricky Nattiel, etc...but for me it's Jacksonville and no not so much the 'Cocktail Party' though as a student that was fun. The fact is this game is one of only THREE neutral field games left in college football. Side note, I am actually really familiar with all THREE - growing up in Philadelphia a was around the Army-Navy deal and having lived in Dallas for 6 years I got to go to a few Red River Shootouts (Texas-OU). There is NOTHING better than splitting fan bases down the middle! The passion and enthusiasm really shines through. I know over the last decade some members of UGA's fan base wishes this series was not in Jax but they are forgetting history. For years the Dawgs OWNED Jacksonville. When I was at UF (86-91) it was not such heady times for our program but going to Jax was only was big on our 'to do list'. I fear that if this series ever went 'on campus' it would lose it special status amongst college footballs elite rivalries.
Its Tuesday morning just 103 hours or so to kick off and I'm already having trouble concentrating.
If you are a college football fan there are certain things you should go to and this one is in the top ten!
Wow, what a good poll idea...the top ten events to go to as a college football fan....I'll list mine and tell you which I've been to...how about yours?
1. a National Championship game (now the BCS) - I have been to several including both Gator wins (96 & 06) and a couple in the Orange Bowl
2. Florida - Georgia in Jacksonville - 15 or so
3. a game in South Bend - not yet!
4. Michigan - Ohio State in either stadium - not me, but I did go to the Big House once
5. Neyland Stadium, University of Tennessee - yep, was there in the rain in '96 when UF beat the Vols
6. Army - Navy - never actually been to the game
7. Texas - OU - the Red River Shooutout, I've seen 2 of them from the stands
8. Tailgating in the 'Grove', Ole Miss - they no longer have the football team status but wow what a place for a party
9. Auburn - Alabama - I've been to both places but not for this game
10. LSU @ night - several times and it's always scary!
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Offense, Defense, Special Teams and Strong Goalteding
If this was October 2006 the only thing the Philadelphia Flyers had from this equation for winning was the potential for offense.
Well, this is 2007 and this is the new NHL and the Flyers have finally figured it out! Bobby Clarke is one of many sports heroes from my childhood but thank G-d he turned over the reigns in Philly! I just watched the Flyers handle the Thrashers 4-0 in Philly and it looks like the good times are about to roll on Broad Street once more.
What was already a nice offensive nucleus has been enhanced with Briere and Hartnell, amongst others, the D looked solid, the penalty kill was stifling and the attack on the power play shows potential, but the key to this formula is in the pipes and fingers crossed, Marty Biron is the answer. He looked phenomenal tonight and the team was determined to get him his shut out.
The Flyers have not opened this strongly offensively since '95 when the had Lindross and Leclair headlining the 'legion of doom' line and dare I say the goaltending hasn't been as promising since the tragic loss of Pelle Lindbergh...
I dream of seeing the Flyers clinch the Cup and do it at home, Philly fans deserve it and it's early but this team could go a long way.
Well, this is 2007 and this is the new NHL and the Flyers have finally figured it out! Bobby Clarke is one of many sports heroes from my childhood but thank G-d he turned over the reigns in Philly! I just watched the Flyers handle the Thrashers 4-0 in Philly and it looks like the good times are about to roll on Broad Street once more.
What was already a nice offensive nucleus has been enhanced with Briere and Hartnell, amongst others, the D looked solid, the penalty kill was stifling and the attack on the power play shows potential, but the key to this formula is in the pipes and fingers crossed, Marty Biron is the answer. He looked phenomenal tonight and the team was determined to get him his shut out.
The Flyers have not opened this strongly offensively since '95 when the had Lindross and Leclair headlining the 'legion of doom' line and dare I say the goaltending hasn't been as promising since the tragic loss of Pelle Lindbergh...
I dream of seeing the Flyers clinch the Cup and do it at home, Philly fans deserve it and it's early but this team could go a long way.
Rooting for the Rockies
No, I am not jumping on the bandwagon but I am pulling for the Rockies to win it all.
There are a lot of reasons to cheer for these guys, despite them taking out my beloved Phils' but reason number one is something I read this morning in my SI.
The players on the Rockies voted to give a FULL Players' share of their playoff earnings to the family of Mike Coolbaugh.
If you don't know, Mike Coolbaugh is the 1st Base Coach in the minors who was killed when hit by a foul ball earlier in the year. He was the father of 2 boys and his widow is currently 8 months pregnant with their 3rd child. Mike's brother is also a baseball coach. Mike was only with the Rockies Organization for 3 weeks when he was killed.
Say what you want about pro athletes but when you read the Coolbaugh story you find passion, determination and love that isn't easily found in other places.
I admire the Colorado Players' and Staff for stepping up to the plate and helping one of their own the only way possible now.
Go Rockies!
There are a lot of reasons to cheer for these guys, despite them taking out my beloved Phils' but reason number one is something I read this morning in my SI.
The players on the Rockies voted to give a FULL Players' share of their playoff earnings to the family of Mike Coolbaugh.
If you don't know, Mike Coolbaugh is the 1st Base Coach in the minors who was killed when hit by a foul ball earlier in the year. He was the father of 2 boys and his widow is currently 8 months pregnant with their 3rd child. Mike's brother is also a baseball coach. Mike was only with the Rockies Organization for 3 weeks when he was killed.
Say what you want about pro athletes but when you read the Coolbaugh story you find passion, determination and love that isn't easily found in other places.
I admire the Colorado Players' and Staff for stepping up to the plate and helping one of their own the only way possible now.
Go Rockies!
Friday, October 12, 2007
Get ready for the debut of "The Fantasy Football Guru Report"
Yep, you got it, we just finished shooting a 'pilot' for a concept I have been passionate about for the last 2 years.
Here I sit with a great gig, we create online videos for clients and have our own studio! I love all things sports and I also thought as a kid that I would go into sports broadcasting. I still don't know how that didn't happen, but I digress.
In the meantime there is so much fantasy sports content out there but it is mostly text based.
So here I have the perfect confluence of passion and resources and I have finally found a group to partner with. I have know the guys at www.thefflguru.com for years now and when I heard their concept I pitched mine and it should be a great marriage.
Later today our first webcast will be up and I will post it here.
Here I sit with a great gig, we create online videos for clients and have our own studio! I love all things sports and I also thought as a kid that I would go into sports broadcasting. I still don't know how that didn't happen, but I digress.
In the meantime there is so much fantasy sports content out there but it is mostly text based.
So here I have the perfect confluence of passion and resources and I have finally found a group to partner with. I have know the guys at www.thefflguru.com for years now and when I heard their concept I pitched mine and it should be a great marriage.
Later today our first webcast will be up and I will post it here.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Are we really this uncivilized?
Yes, we are torturing people! Yes, I may politically bend to the liberal side but give me a break! Fake drowning, stripping people naked and freezing them sounds like torture; I don't care if you call them prisoners or detainees.
I basically have stayed out of the whole Bush Presidency. For the most part I am respectful of our Leaders and honestly I saw a lot of positives living in Dallas, TX while Mr. Bush while he was Governor. However, I have had enough of this Presidency. You've seen the You Tube videos or watched enough John Stewart to know that 'W' has been over his head. It's been like watching a true Freshman college QB getting thrown out into a game after starring High School; there is very little semblance from the HS stud to the college Freshman. Problem here is the Freshman never really matured into a capable QB.
While I'm on it, what's with the Senator from Idaho (not Minnesota)? You had gay sex, deal with it. Good, bad or ugly let's just admit our flaws as human beings and move forward.
Everyone has character flaws, it's those of us that recognize them and make a conscience attempt to do better that should be recognized, not frauds like this guy who hide behind religion and falsehoods.
Too much crazy shit these days people, stay sane and hug it out :)
I basically have stayed out of the whole Bush Presidency. For the most part I am respectful of our Leaders and honestly I saw a lot of positives living in Dallas, TX while Mr. Bush while he was Governor. However, I have had enough of this Presidency. You've seen the You Tube videos or watched enough John Stewart to know that 'W' has been over his head. It's been like watching a true Freshman college QB getting thrown out into a game after starring High School; there is very little semblance from the HS stud to the college Freshman. Problem here is the Freshman never really matured into a capable QB.
While I'm on it, what's with the Senator from Idaho (not Minnesota)? You had gay sex, deal with it. Good, bad or ugly let's just admit our flaws as human beings and move forward.
Everyone has character flaws, it's those of us that recognize them and make a conscience attempt to do better that should be recognized, not frauds like this guy who hide behind religion and falsehoods.
Too much crazy shit these days people, stay sane and hug it out :)
Back in the saddle - WW update
Monday 10/8 - weighed 232
down 1.4 from last week
total weight loss - 11.8
I haven't really been able to do the full WW update complete with comedic enlightenment and for that I apologize. I know a few of you have been enjoying hearing about what happens in a meeting. I think there might be the makings of a book...
I'm going to start taking notes in the meeting so my 'musings' stay top of mind.
down 1.4 from last week
total weight loss - 11.8
I haven't really been able to do the full WW update complete with comedic enlightenment and for that I apologize. I know a few of you have been enjoying hearing about what happens in a meeting. I think there might be the makings of a book...
I'm going to start taking notes in the meeting so my 'musings' stay top of mind.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Time for re-commitment!
Two weeks went by without a weigh in, I was out of town last week:
Weight GAINED - 1.2 lbs...yep FIRST time we've gone up!
Still down 10.4 lbs overall...back to basics kids.
Weight GAINED - 1.2 lbs...yep FIRST time we've gone up!
Still down 10.4 lbs overall...back to basics kids.
Atlanta 2 Day Recap
If you don't know about this event or don't support it you need to change that immediately!
http://www.2daywalk.org/site/pp.asp?c=evKXLjMTIpG&b=248059
Ilene walked in it for the first time this weekend and with the support of friends, family and co-workers she raised over $2,200 for various Breast Cancer Organizations around Atlanta.
I took the girls on Saturday to a "Cheering Station" to root Mommy and her fellow walkers on. What we found there was much greater. We found a community of folks all supporting each other to try and wipe out an insidious disease. We clapped for everyone as they went by and celebrated with the "10 coconuts and 1 tree" though they were down a set of coconuts and the tree was with me on crutches :) The girls got to see their mother participate in something meaningful and see what it means to not just give Tzedakah (charity) but to participate in Tikkun Olam (re paring the world). They were joined on the sidelines by my mother, who is a 12 year survivor of Breast Cancer, so it make it all the more meaningful in our home.
On Sunday we made our way to Centennial Olympic Park to welcome the ladies across the finish line and again we witnessed a huge outpouring of emotion. The girls' may be a little young to 'get it' but I know they will remember it!
There are other walks and other causes but this one affects almost everyone in some way or form and the neat thing about it is that ALL of the money stay local. Still give to other groups but don't leave this one out next year.
http://www.2daywalk.org/site/pp.asp?c=evKXLjMTIpG&b=248059
Ilene walked in it for the first time this weekend and with the support of friends, family and co-workers she raised over $2,200 for various Breast Cancer Organizations around Atlanta.
I took the girls on Saturday to a "Cheering Station" to root Mommy and her fellow walkers on. What we found there was much greater. We found a community of folks all supporting each other to try and wipe out an insidious disease. We clapped for everyone as they went by and celebrated with the "10 coconuts and 1 tree" though they were down a set of coconuts and the tree was with me on crutches :) The girls got to see their mother participate in something meaningful and see what it means to not just give Tzedakah (charity) but to participate in Tikkun Olam (re paring the world). They were joined on the sidelines by my mother, who is a 12 year survivor of Breast Cancer, so it make it all the more meaningful in our home.
On Sunday we made our way to Centennial Olympic Park to welcome the ladies across the finish line and again we witnessed a huge outpouring of emotion. The girls' may be a little young to 'get it' but I know they will remember it!
There are other walks and other causes but this one affects almost everyone in some way or form and the neat thing about it is that ALL of the money stay local. Still give to other groups but don't leave this one out next year.
Phil's Win, Phil's Win!
All I can say is wow!
It's too bad that this will mostly be looked at as a NY Met collapse but give the Fightin' Phils' there due. They won 13 of 17 and SWEPT the Mets TWICE in the last 3 weeks. Unlike the Mets, they also took care of business beating the teams they should have beat. Why do the Phils' deserve credit? Take away the Mets collapse and the Phillies are still playing today, tied with San Diego and Colorado for the Wild Card. It was 27 years ago when I truly understood the power of sports as I watched the Phillies beat the Royals for the World Series with my stepfather, I hope we can do it again here in 2008!
All that excitement was certainly tempered by the first Gator loss in over a year and whatever you want to call the Eagle game last night but at the end of the day the Gators will be fine and the Phillies are going to the Postseason!
Fantasy team moves to 4-0 beating our biggest rival, I should hold on to the overall lead as well, but not by much, not a good week for scoring!
It's too bad that this will mostly be looked at as a NY Met collapse but give the Fightin' Phils' there due. They won 13 of 17 and SWEPT the Mets TWICE in the last 3 weeks. Unlike the Mets, they also took care of business beating the teams they should have beat. Why do the Phils' deserve credit? Take away the Mets collapse and the Phillies are still playing today, tied with San Diego and Colorado for the Wild Card. It was 27 years ago when I truly understood the power of sports as I watched the Phillies beat the Royals for the World Series with my stepfather, I hope we can do it again here in 2008!
All that excitement was certainly tempered by the first Gator loss in over a year and whatever you want to call the Eagle game last night but at the end of the day the Gators will be fine and the Phillies are going to the Postseason!
Fantasy team moves to 4-0 beating our biggest rival, I should hold on to the overall lead as well, but not by much, not a good week for scoring!
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