On the last thread Alan wrote: "Now I wonder if the bumper sticker that has manifested itself in my visual imagination this past day or so is remembered or made to purpose? Legend: MARX WAS RIGHT! with likenesses of Groucho and Karl left and right."
Groucho on the right, of course. Karl was definitely left.
Milt Famy was the greatest pitcher and some believed the greatest baseball player, period, who ever lived. He single-handedly pitched his team to the World Series, and they easily won the three games he was able to pitch in the Series. However, the other team won three games while Milt was resting. Now, in the 7th game of the World Series, Milt was again pitching. The game was a 0-0 pitcher's battle as Milt Famy walked out to the mound for the bottom of the 9th inning. Milt took the sign from the catcher, wound up and pitched. A ball. He quickly pitched three more balls and walked the first batter. A stir went through the crowd. Milt Famy rarely walked anyone, let alone on four pitches. The next batter came up, and Milt walked him on four pitches, too. Then two more batters. The game and the Series were lost! As the runner on third base crossed home plate with the winning run, he glanced out at the pitcher's mound and saw a can of beer fall out the back pocket of Milt Famy's uniform. It was all too obvious what had happened. Milt Famy had been drinking between innings! The runner pointed to the beer and shouted out, "That's the beer that made Milt Famy walk us!"
Driving to work this morning it dawned on me that I was driving STEADY AS A ROCK, one-handed. Granted that it is always best to drive two-handed, I can't recall when I was last able to do that. I had put the unsteadiness of my hands/arms down to my nervous system going to rot from old age, but evidently it was due to lack of muscle tone. This evening I realized the pain was COMPLETELY gone from my right hand. Today I was aware of an occasional little ache in my right elbow, but I shouldn't be surprised if that goes away soon thanks to the exercises I have been doing. After almost THIRTY FARKING YEARS of pain, thanks to YouTube! If Google wants to spy on me a bit, they can and welcome. (The NSA? Not so much.)
Not only is Dean first, but I left fun messages on the last thread!
ReplyDeleteHoward's first this fine cold winter day!
ReplyDeleteOn the last thread Alan wrote: "Now I wonder if the bumper sticker that has manifested itself in my visual imagination this past day or so is remembered or made to purpose? Legend: MARX WAS RIGHT! with likenesses of Groucho and Karl left and right."
ReplyDeleteGroucho on the right, of course. Karl was definitely left.
Here's my second fav. . . .
ReplyDeleteMilt Famy was the greatest pitcher and some believed the greatest baseball player, period, who ever lived. He single-handedly pitched his team to the World Series, and they easily won the three games he was able to pitch in the Series. However, the other team won three games while Milt was resting. Now, in the 7th game of the World Series, Milt was again pitching.
The game was a 0-0 pitcher's battle as Milt Famy walked out to the mound for the bottom of the 9th inning. Milt took the sign from the catcher, wound up and pitched. A ball. He quickly pitched three more balls and walked the first batter. A stir went through the crowd. Milt Famy rarely walked anyone, let alone on four pitches.
The next batter came up, and Milt walked him on four pitches, too. Then two more batters. The game and the Series were lost!
As the runner on third base crossed home plate with the winning run, he glanced out at the pitcher's mound and saw a can of beer fall out the back pocket of Milt Famy's uniform.
It was all too obvious what had happened. Milt Famy had been drinking between innings! The runner pointed to the beer and shouted out, "That's the beer that made Milt Famy walk us!"
Oh, choice!
Delete--Alan
Oh my, puddle, that one made me laugh and say boooo at the same time! LOL!
ReplyDeleteDriving to work this morning it dawned on me that I was driving STEADY AS A ROCK, one-handed. Granted that it is always best to drive two-handed, I can't recall when I was last able to do that. I had put the unsteadiness of my hands/arms down to my nervous system going to rot from old age, but evidently it was due to lack of muscle tone. This evening I realized the pain was COMPLETELY gone from my right hand. Today I was aware of an occasional little ache in my right elbow, but I shouldn't be surprised if that goes away soon thanks to the exercises I have been doing. After almost THIRTY FARKING YEARS of pain, thanks to YouTube! If Google wants to spy on me a bit, they can and welcome. (The NSA? Not so much.)
ReplyDelete--Alan
Alan, THAT is marvelous!!!
DeleteWhat wonderful news!!!! I feel encouraged to do those warm-up exercises more. Keep up the good work, Alan!!
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