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Talk Zone / Re: Skeeters
« on: September 05, 2012, 10:08:48 am »
sorry guys....should have known it wasn't front page worthy!
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Talk Zone / Re: Need More Proof MLB Umps are idiots?
« on: June 27, 2012, 10:23:38 am »
isn't that a play that can be reviewed? or is it just homeruns that they review? That is horrible.
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Talk Zone / Re: what happened to Oswalt?
« on: June 05, 2012, 03:51:57 pm »
In the beginning he was pretty laid back would crack jokes, talk to you, sign stuff. But once he became the "ace" for the astros and he played with clemens he became really full of himself.
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Talk Zone / what happened to Oswalt?
« on: April 24, 2012, 01:27:12 pm »
I was looking at games to go to this year and looking for teams with the most ex-astros. I couldnt find Oswalt and he wasn't on the active players list on ESPN. I know he had his troubles last year but I figured somebody was going to throw him some money. Did he just hang em' up?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Rockets WTF?
« on: December 09, 2011, 04:10:00 pm »I'm a Red Wings fan (as is Mark), but there are many candidates for adoption. Like stingy defense? Go with Tampa Bay. Breathtaking individual play? Pittsburgh. etc., etc.
Just watch Sidney Crosby with the Penguins that got me hooked (last year before the injury). Still don't know all the rules but since he's been back he makes it fun (and not bad to look at)
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Beer and Queso / Re: we're gunna have a t.v. party tonight....all right
« on: November 04, 2011, 10:58:33 am »
it's in re-runs but Wilfred is hilarious. I think it comes on FX Friday nights. Person of Intrest and Grimm.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Dot Coffee Shop
« on: February 15, 2011, 10:18:48 am »
Has anybody eaten at Kelly's? Food is great and the portions will feed 3 pepole easily.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Board/Bored Sociology
« on: February 04, 2011, 01:50:13 pm »After surgery on Monday, I've just been hanging out at the Slack Shack all week recuperating. I've been watching the Showtime series Weeds via Netflix and I'm on season 5 today. Man, what a fucking crazy TV show. Not as good or well done as Deadwood or the Wire but very entertaining, on par with Six Feet Under, especially in terms of dark comedy. I've never had Showtime, so I've missed all of their shows. Next I'm going to watch either Californication or Dexter. Any recs on which of the two is better, more interesting, more compelling...etc?
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Both good shows but go with Dexter first.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bourn is Best Centerfielder in MLB
« on: November 02, 2010, 01:07:32 pm »
Speaking of Mr. Bourn. I saw him at the bowling alley this past weekend. He had a whopping 103. Luckily he's much better at baseball than bowling.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Some Questions For Our Lady Posters
« on: July 20, 2010, 04:31:42 pm »
I have been called worse....
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Beer and Queso / Re: Some Questions For Our Lady Posters
« on: July 20, 2010, 02:19:54 pm »
I would take the 5/150. But my guy is more than a 5 to me and makes much less than the 150. We have been together for 23 years and he would do anything for me that he could possibly do. We both love to sit around and drink beer and talk. Doesn't matter the subject he just likes being with me. So to me money and looks don't really matter to me. As long as you love each other and are happy with your life. I was just as rabid if not more bat shit crazy for Ausmus (than Bud Girl) and he could never understand why. Everybody has their type.
Ashton Kutcher? No absolutely not. He would get on my nerves and I probably would kick him in the nuts. But again I am not a teenager either.
No on either kind of porn. I would rather be doing it than watching it
HELL NO.
Ashton Kutcher? No absolutely not. He would get on my nerves and I probably would kick him in the nuts. But again I am not a teenager either.
No on either kind of porn. I would rather be doing it than watching it
HELL NO.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Baseball Dinner
« on: October 29, 2009, 09:48:43 am »
guess I should have put the time and date...sorry....
Thursday January 21, 2010
6:00 reception; 7:00 dinner
Grand Ballroom, Hilton Americas
Thursday January 21, 2010
6:00 reception; 7:00 dinner
Grand Ballroom, Hilton Americas
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Beer and Queso / 2010 Baseball Dinner
« on: October 29, 2009, 09:46:13 am »
I just got my invite and will not be able to attend. If anyone is interested you can e-mail me at work and I will send you the form to send in. The tickets are $75 each or $750 for a sponsor table. Honorees are......Michael Bourn, Wandy Rodriguez, Jeff Fulchino, Brian Moehler and Lance Berkman.
Adam Dunn, Ivy McLemore, Anthony Rendon and Jim Long will also be attending. And of course Milo will be the emcee.
I have been going to these dinners since 97 and they have been lots of fun.
You will have to e-mail me at [email protected]
Adam Dunn, Ivy McLemore, Anthony Rendon and Jim Long will also be attending. And of course Milo will be the emcee.
I have been going to these dinners since 97 and they have been lots of fun.
You will have to e-mail me at [email protected]
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Talk Zone / Re: "How many jihads have you got going now Dad?"
« on: April 29, 2008, 01:48:38 pm »
The Co-ards are the Dallas Cowboys of NFL. Punks....
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Talk Zone / Re: XX (non-bb)
« on: March 17, 2008, 12:24:23 am »
you can't leave out Shane Battier....he shut Kobey down.
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Talk Zone / astrosfan50 and Scott Baio finale
« on: March 17, 2008, 12:15:21 am »
I don't know if this will help the good guys but my sister just got married in Vegas on Satruday and they just showed the finale of Baio getting married lets hope this is good things to come in the regular season. Cheers to my sister and my new brother and law! and GO ROCKETS!!!!
Congrats to my little sis and her new hubby!!
Congrats to my little sis and her new hubby!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Dorbo--e-mail me---baseball dinner
« on: January 17, 2008, 03:57:12 pm »
I will just post right here just in case I miss your e-mail. I would get there about 6-6:15. Parking over there stinks and I am not sure what else they have going on over there. The players get there pretty much about 6:45. But the last time Bagwell and Ensberg were there they were walking around taking to people. Garner was out last year drinking beer and chatting it up. Most of the players go in the side door on the side where the bathrooms are. If they are not in a hurry they will stop, sign and take pictures. Berkman is always late. You just walk in and find your table with your number from your ticket...the best seats are the ones with your back to the entry doors that way you are facing the stage and the screens. There is no assigned seating at your table. That was another reason we would get there early. I always took my video camera. They will sign anything. Last year I took my Roy and Lance action figures and they signed them. They thought it was pretty cool they had McFarlane action figures. People take bats, cards, jersey's, baseballs etc...Each person gets a program of the evening. Each player is posted and has a picture so some years I had them all sign it so I wouldn't have so much to juggle. But they will only sign one thing per person. They bring the food out for the players first so they can eat and then go on with the ceremony. They always start late. So about 7:15 Milo gets us and blows your ear drums...but you know, you hear that voice and know baseball is just around the corner. The players will usually stay for about 30 minutes after the ceremony for autographs and pictures. But with it on a Thursday I don't know how that will pan out. They usually had them on a Friday. I am so sad I am going to miss it this year I hope you and whoever else is going will have a blast. Let me know how it goes.
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Talk Zone / Dorbo--e-mail me
« on: January 17, 2008, 03:27:39 pm »
I have tried to respond to both of your e-mails and for some reason I am not showing that you got them. E-mail me at [email protected].
Sorry about that.
Sorry about that.
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Talk Zone / Re: Non-Baseball Topic for a Slow Friday
« on: January 11, 2008, 01:11:17 pm »
I have 3 really. My aunt lived with us and I constantly heard Heart: Barracuda; Aerosmith: Back in the saddle and Kiss can't remember the name of the song. I really wasn't allowed to listen to rock until I alone purchased VH 1984. All hell broke lose from there.
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Talk Zone / Re: Major announcement at 12:30
« on: December 12, 2007, 04:52:31 pm »
most of the pitchers mentioned above
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Talk Zone / Re: Major announcement at 12:30
« on: December 12, 2007, 04:47:25 pm »
I don't know I was just throwing a name out there. That's why I asked what kind of contract he was under. Ya'll were talking about the 09 sp line up. I just threw his name out there. but I would love to have him on the team.
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Talk Zone / Re: Major announcement at 12:30
« on: December 12, 2007, 04:42:43 pm »
I have always liked Brandon Webb how long is his contract? I wanted him years ago and people told me I was crazy
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Talk Zone / Re: Major announcement at 12:30
« on: December 12, 2007, 02:43:36 pm »
has anybody placed Sampson in the rotation or do you think he will be in the bullpen?
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Talk Zone / Re: Major announcement at 12:30
« on: December 12, 2007, 01:49:02 pm »Bourn, Matsui, Tejada, Berkman, Lee, Pence, Wigginton, Towles, Oswalt
Holy crap!
I just realized that this projected Opening Day lineup includes exactly TWO players out of nine (Lee, Berkman, & Oswalt) who were even on the 25-man roster on Opening Day 2007, and Berkman & Oswalt were the only ones on the the 2006 Opening Day roster.
Although I think this move could be very good (or disasterous), this is not the way I'm used to the Astros working.
they are saying Ausmus opening day....
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Talk Zone / Re: Major announcement at 12:30
« on: December 12, 2007, 01:36:38 pm »
I am sure this has been talked about but I don't have time to look but did Loretta re-sign with us? wasn't his deadline last Friday night.
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Talk Zone / Re: Major announcement at 12:30
« on: December 12, 2007, 12:01:46 pm »
On Foxsports said its a done deal. Scott, Albers and prospects. Tejada signed through 2009 $12 mil per season.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2008 Baseball Dinner
« on: November 16, 2007, 02:27:33 pm »An OWA table would be outstanding. And then we would politely be asked to leave.
That is what I was thinking: a table of OWA, I could stomach missing it just a little more. I think that's a great idea! Make sure you wear your OWA shirts....most of the players hang around after for pictures and autographs. also forgot to add Josh Beckett is supposed to be there too.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2008 Baseball Dinner
« on: November 16, 2007, 01:49:30 pm »I guess I should also add the money has to be collected by Dec. 1. Sorry about that.
and I am a complete moron...my e-mail address is hidden and I don't have time to fix it right now (or know how)....you can e-mail me at [email protected]. I do not have e-mail at home so if you don't get a response right away hang on and I will be in the office Monday--Wed. next week. Sorry about that.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2008 Baseball Dinner
« on: November 16, 2007, 09:16:36 am »
I guess I should also add the money has to be collected by Dec. 1. Sorry about that.
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Talk Zone / 2008 Baseball Dinner
« on: November 16, 2007, 09:01:14 am »
I usually go to this every year and this year I will not be able to make it. If any of you are interested I can scan the reservation for to you. This year's honorees are: Carlos Lee, Roy Oswalt, Hunter Pence! & Woody Williams. I have gone to these for the last 10 years and they are a blast. It will be held Thursday January 17 @ 7:00 at the Hilton Americas, $75 per person or $750 for a table. E-mail me since I can check my e-mail frequently and not OWA.
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Talk Zone / Re: cactus records (non-bb)
« on: November 09, 2007, 01:13:55 pm »
my friend just e-mailed me about this and the re-opening. It sounds like some of his buddies are backing the previous owner to keep it open.
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Talk Zone / Re: Chad Jones
« on: October 21, 2007, 12:36:56 am »
yeah OF...sorry. I knew I had heard the name. It would make Scott the odd man out.
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Talk Zone / Re: Chad Jones
« on: October 21, 2007, 12:23:44 am »
I had hear that name a couple of weeks ago but couldn't tell you what was said. I could have sworn that he would have his try at spring training for third? I have had a few too and my memory isn't good even without the beer.
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Talk Zone / Re: Uniform Wars... next on TBS!
« on: October 12, 2007, 03:15:55 pm »
I heard Tony Gwyn's voice but then they showed the booth and it looked like somebody that ate Tony Gwyn plus some. Geeze he's huge.
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Talk Zone / Re: If you like pina coladas…
« on: October 08, 2007, 10:43:48 am »
ok-- I thought about it over the weekend at a wedding...we were talking about dancing with the stars and my aunt reminded me how I would always come over to her appartment to watch the Donny and Marie show because we didn't have cable at the time. So I guess that would be the biggest guilty pleasure for me "I'm a little bit country.....and I'm a little bit rock and roll" (it's gonna be a long day now with that song in my head)...forgot about Go West....also to add to the list Glass Tiger. I guess I could add Sonny and Cher too. Had both on 8-track.
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Talk Zone / Re: If you like pina coladas…
« on: October 05, 2007, 03:48:57 pm »Duran, Tears and Level 42 are unabashedly in my iPod to this day.
Man and my boyfriend will only let me listen to it when nobody's around. then he makes fun of me listening to it but then he will play me a song...usualy Level 42--Something About You only after having several beers. I will play that stuff in my car and dance around I don't care who's looking it makes me happy. I am glad you admit to having it in your I-Pod
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Talk Zone / Re: If you like pina coladas…
« on: October 05, 2007, 03:30:58 pm »
I was a huge Duranie. Still am I guess. Level 42, Outfield, Bryan Adams, Tears for Fears, Olivia Newton-John (I even have the Xanadu cd), Bee-Gees, Abba and many, many more
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Talk Zone / Re: Biggio playing time question
« on: September 26, 2007, 11:32:11 am »
I had heard last night that it would be Friday he would catch an inning or two for Roy and Ausmus would start at second and then switch postitions. But that was just what JD was saying.
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Talk Zone / Re: Absolutely brilliant!
« on: September 20, 2007, 12:04:27 pm »
there isn't enough thank yous I can say. Everyday you guys keep me updated and keep me laughing through the good times and bad....huge pat on the back. Excellent work! 
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Talk Zone / Re: Carlos Lee on the hustle
« on: September 12, 2007, 10:19:56 am »
I remeber when they hazed Elarton coming from Canada and making him wear a hooters uniform. I am sure that was pretty funny. Like to know what they did to Lance and Roy.
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Talk Zone / Re: Who have you liked?
« on: September 04, 2007, 02:42:57 pm »Out of the teams that Houston has played this year, who has most caught your eye? I liked the Angels with the exciting balance throughout their lineup. I don't know if their pitching will hold up, but they impressed me. Also, that Ichiro guy with the Mariners is pretty good.
I don't mind watching the Brewers. I hate them because they play us it seems like 50 times a year and I get tired of Hardy, Hall, Hart and Fielder kicking the crap out of us but they aren't a bunch of assholes and I like when Oswalt and Sheets go at it. I wouldn't feel bad rooting for them in the play offs. They are very similar to the Astros player wise and management wise
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Talk Zone / Re: Orbit's return
« on: August 30, 2007, 12:21:30 pm »General Admission too.
I see the guy all the time that used to be General Admission. He's some kind of PR person for the Stros. Those were the good ole days...and I had heard that Derek Bell used to get into the Orbit costume and would go in the stands on days he wasn't in the line up.
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Talk Zone / Re: for Budgirl and all the other Ausmus lovers...
« on: August 21, 2007, 05:16:02 pm »Cheo in the first base box is quite the handsome jack too.
whatever floats your boat man
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Talk Zone / Re: for Budgirl and all the other Ausmus lovers...
« on: August 21, 2007, 05:11:04 pm »Thats good to know. I bet you gals hate Quintero.
Quintero? I don't like his style of catching but no I don't hate him. Muson will be the one to wach out for and he's not too hard on the eyes either..don't get me wrong he's no Bradley...
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Talk Zone / Re: for Budgirl and all the other Ausmus lovers...
« on: August 21, 2007, 05:04:38 pm »You are female, right? NTTAWWT if you ain't.
Yes, I am a female. I too am a Brad Ausmus stalker....I mean fan.
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Talk Zone / Re: Vick to Plead Guilty (Non-BB)
« on: August 21, 2007, 12:40:48 pm »I wonder what Vick's prison term will be in dog years?
I heard on the news last night he MIGHT get 17 months. You know he will probably only serve 1/2 of that time. Makes me sick.
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Talk Zone / Re: for Budgirl and all the other Ausmus lovers...
« on: August 20, 2007, 12:04:47 pm »
oh, yeah I did. 
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Talk Zone / Re: for Budgirl and all the other Ausmus lovers...
« on: August 20, 2007, 11:30:27 am »
it made my heart skip a beat or two....what a lovely Monday
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Talk Zone / for Budgirl and all the other Ausmus lovers...
« on: August 20, 2007, 10:12:00 am »
look in the Chronicle in the Health magazine...Bradley on the front without a shirt on. And a teasing picture of him standing behind the surf board. A must see.
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Talk Zone / Re: Announcer Ratings
« on: August 17, 2007, 01:36:36 pm »Just curious as to what others think, how would you rate JD and Brownie on a scale of 1-10 as far as broadcasting combos in baseball? If Joe Buck and Tim McCarver are 1's and Vin Sculley and anyone they put next to him are a 10, then I'd give JD and Brownie an 8. I think JD does a good job of filling in the blanks with his stories and corny jokes. He stays reasonably unbias and often keeps things interesting with bizarre stories of Canada. Brownie does a good home run call and did a great job with Biggio's 3000th hit even with the awkward moment when he was thrown out at 2nd.
I love listening to JD and Brownie. I have learned a lot through JD. He will mention something about the pitcher/batter as a problem unfolds (stance, dropping arm etc) and it gets me looking more closely at the player. They are easy to point out good plays and don't hesitate when somebody makes a bonehead play...Lance Berkman.....and they point out the good and bad for other teams and I like that. I have had to listen to Ranger feeds in the past and wanted to stab my ear drums with a dull/rusty knife. I don't know how ranger fans do it. I know when we play on FOX and they mesh the Astros/Ranger announcers JD always looks confused sitting next to the annoying jackass Ranger brodcaster. And the big FOX brodcast it pretty umberable. So I think we are very lucky to have they guys we do. It makes it fun for me to watch these guys. And he's got his ugly lucky jacket....and will wear it in public. I give them a 9.5.
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Talk Zone / Re: Couch Slouch
« on: August 15, 2007, 01:38:52 pm »I thought that was good luck- like getting shit on by a bird.
I have "shitty" luck and I was shit on by a bird---ironically at MMP. Little bastard flew over and got me on the arm.
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Talk Zone / Re: A Day Late, but Happy Left Hander's Day (non-BB)
« on: August 15, 2007, 10:41:23 am »
I do everything left handed except throw and write. I tried eating righty and it was very weird, suprised I didn't cut a finger off. but if I had to I can write lefty. I never thought of it but I can't dance to save my life and my boyfriend has been trying to show me a few moves and I keep stepping on his feet he goes your so weird you start out on your left foot? Maybe I was supposed to be a lefty all along. You know Biggio is a lefty but bats and hits righty.
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Talk Zone / Re: Happy Bday to Me and Andy Z
« on: August 07, 2007, 12:05:43 pm »
Happy Birthday to ya'll...hopefully the stros will have a nice gift for you
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Talk Zone / Re: The "Greatest" Guitarists -- Rock, Funk, Blues, Rhythm & Blues, etc. (non-bb)
« on: July 13, 2007, 01:26:33 pm »
I have to add to the list--George Lynch, Chris DeGarmo and Warren de Martini
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Talk Zone / Re: you make me feel like a natural astro
« on: July 03, 2007, 12:57:48 pm »Lamb is a 'natural' 3B.
wouldn't Biggio be a catcher? Isn't that his natural position?
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Talk Zone / Re: Okay, you get a vote
« on: June 04, 2007, 02:05:48 pm »
last time we put Mr. Baio up there we did pretty good. I like the JD plaid jacket idea though. But I would hate to use up all of it's magic now. He's been doing that for a couple of years and I am sure we will need to use it in the future. What about that picture of that kid- Brave fan giving the finger? or will that taunt the BBG's? Humm.....now for the sacrifice for the team...I have a Cardinals suck shirt but it didn't do it's magic this weekend and burned my skin just because it said Cardinals. I am thinking you may have to start out small with the chili pies. Or since we are chasing the Brewers eating Brats all week?
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Talk Zone / maybe what we need.....Scott Baio returns
« on: June 04, 2007, 12:24:51 pm »
now this is just freaky...but Scott Baio is coming back in our time of need. I saw this weekend he has a new show coming out on v-h1, called Scott Baio 45 & single. I think it sarts in July (not sure) SO if the Astros can hang on and still be in the running I think this just may be the boost we will need after the all star break. This may be painful to watch guys but the boys need us to help in any way possible. Who's all in?
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Talk Zone / Lance Berkman commercial
« on: April 18, 2007, 10:49:11 am »
Has anybody seen the Lance Berkman commercial for whatever car place? He's there with his bat talking about the good deals and then the owner comes out and Lance says if you find a better deal anywhere else I will smash Charlies knees? I have seen it twice while watching channel 2 news in the morning. Kind of strange coming out of Lance's mouth.... 
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Talk Zone / Most JOYful Astros Win List
« on: April 13, 2007, 01:39:15 pm »Don't know if this has already been done
(maybe several time through) but the question
came up while listening to XM and I thought
would discuss my worst astros loss
1) About 6-7 years ago, astros were playing a doubleheader in Pittsburgh
and I believe they lost the first game due to a blown save (could be wrong)
But I know they ended up losing twilight game on a walkoff grand salami.
(somebody with a better memory or internet research tools please correct me
if I am astray). This was the same day my wife and I were moving from Grand Rapids to Indianapolis (However, the movers we used stole our stuff and held it hostage unless we wired them 3 times the moving fees) I am trying to stay positive with my wife and said at least the stros are going to win & not one FU&*% ing minute later but the pirates get a grande and we look at each other
"this is not going to be our day" it must have been 2001. Do not ask about the movers.
If anybody remembers these games, I would appreciate any thoughts or memoirs (trying to cleanse the soul here)
I know I did not include the 1986 playoffs, 1999 playoffs, game 5 vs. the phillies
etc. (but really sometimes the worst moments are when you don;t expect them)
Yep July 28, 2001. It was my b-day and my family took me to pappasito's for lunch. We all went out to the parking lot to say our good byes and I turned on the radio to hear us beating the crap out of them. Get in the car to leave and thanks to that Bastard Billy Wagner we lost the game. I actually am glad I didn't watch the game. I probably would have hurt somebody.
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Talk Zone / Re: Offday, NON BB, TV RANT
« on: April 12, 2007, 12:17:53 pm »Arrested Development was one of the best comedies ever (yeah, I said it). It's demise was VERY untimely. It's the only TV show DVDs I've ever bought.
"Buster: Make love in your own hand, Mother!"
Beautiful.
That and a "loose seal" bit of Busters hand...that was genius writting! and the never nude bit kills me too. And it took me until the second season to realize that was Ron Howard doing the voice over--and it even had Scott Baio in it...how could you go wrong?
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Talk Zone / Re: Offday, NON BB, TV RANT
« on: April 12, 2007, 10:27:22 am »I'm with you! I didn't realize this happened until last night when I sat down to watch Monday's episode, which still said The Black Donnellys on the DVR recording, but was the other shows you mentioned. I don't watch a lot of TV outside of baseball, but this was one of the few shows that I enjoy enough to record. I've read the show was not getting good reviews, which I think is fucking ridiculous. This makes the second show I've fell for that got shit canned, the other being Arrested Development. Oh, well.
Arrested Development kicked ass. They show repeats on Saturday nights on G-4. Still cracks me up!
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Talk Zone / Re: Offday, NON BB, TV RANT
« on: April 12, 2007, 10:11:34 am »
NOOOOOOOOOO!!! I really liked that show. I was wondering why there was no preview after the last show. That really sucks. Well at least the Astros are playing but still more tv reality shows--come on people somebody please keep an intelligent/well written show show on for once.
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Talk Zone / Re: game today
« on: March 29, 2007, 12:17:20 pm »
nevermind they just said they were playing the game tonight at round rock....sorry.
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Talk Zone / game today
« on: March 29, 2007, 12:12:48 pm »
anybody know why the game isn't on or if they canged it from 790?
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Talk Zone / Re: Pettitte out with back spasms
« on: March 21, 2007, 07:06:27 pm »
maybe the Ausmus in the pool thing but that's about it. But the reality of it is we all can see the Big Puma finishing off a whole brisket and then just taking a cat nap.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pettitte out with back spasms
« on: March 21, 2007, 05:44:15 pm »
you could always have a Berkman/Oswalt/Ausmus commercial. Roy with his bull dozer while Berkman is eating all the brisket laying on a hammock while Ausmus is throwing balls into the pool and telling Berkman he's lazy or poking him with the tongs from the bbq.
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Talk Zone / Today's game
« on: March 15, 2007, 01:03:29 pm »
Is today's game going to be on 740? I remember them saying that they were switching stations today and maybe tomorrow, becuase of March Madness but I didn't catch what station. Thanks for any help.
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Talk Zone / Re: Question for the experts (Baseball Package)
« on: March 05, 2007, 12:15:40 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
I don't think this newest story really means anything, one way or the other. As I understand it: this is still a proposed deal, not final. Congress asked the FCC to get involved, so the FCC basically asked DirecTV to explain themselves. DirecTV has just gotten around to doing so.
Meanwhile, it's 29 days to Opening Day.
DirecTV says "No, really, it's better that you don't have a choice between cable and a dish." Link: DirecTV Rulz
And if you already have Dish Network installed, then you're fucked too. I've had both satellite systems in the past, and I always thought Dish is better. I have Dish now, but can't use Extra Innings because now I'm in the Astros' home market. But if I were still counting on Extra Innings to see Astros games, then MLB would in effect be telling me which satellite provider I had to subscribe to.
And being in the home market is actually worse now, because I have to rely on my shitty local Fox Sports affiliates. The have horrible signals, are never in HD, and their schedule is hit-or-miss. Even with MLBEI's limitations, and there are many, I was able to see more Astros games outside the market than I can now see inside it.
MLB's broadcast and blackout policies are fucked up beyond comprehension. Instead of embracing fans, they alienate us.
Have you checked the FSN altnerate channels? Almost every game was bumped for any stupid local (read UT) or non-local (read Dallas) team. But without fail, the Astros were carried on one of the alternate channels.
and what sucks about having to watch on alternate channels is that you don't get to see the pre or post game interviews or updates. It just turns it's self off.
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Talk Zone / Re: Finally!!! Games will be played
« on: March 01, 2007, 02:06:31 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:
At least we can listen to the rest.
Where? I can't find the feed.
The Link
I think 790 has all the spring games.
ah, you rock thanks for the link. I love baseball.....
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Talk Zone / Re: Can you trust what you read?
« on: February 21, 2007, 12:19:39 pm »
at the dinner in January that was the line up Garner said we were likely to see opening day.
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Talk Zone / Re: Jury Duty HELP!! (non-bb)
« on: December 08, 2006, 05:13:35 pm »
my boyfriend was very ill and could not go to jury duty and they issued a warrant for is arrest. so i would show up.
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Talk Zone / Re: What Brings You Here?
« on: November 14, 2006, 11:56:22 am »
while my sister was going to UT she kept telling me she found an Astros site to keep her up to date. She kept telling me I needed to go to it and read it because it was hilarious. So I did and I have been hooked since 98. I lurked until about 3/4 years ago and started posting..but not nearly as much as others. I love how much I have learned and how much I have laughed from reading this site.
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Talk Zone / Re: what is in a name-yours
« on: November 09, 2006, 05:05:59 pm »
I used to have a trading card of Dick Trickle! I need to find it and maybe replace Scott Baio....hummmmm.....
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Talk Zone / Re: what is in a name-yours
« on: November 07, 2006, 05:24:24 pm »
porn name would be Daisy Windswept...
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Talk Zone / Re: what is in a name-yours
« on: November 06, 2006, 05:59:18 pm »
well you would think I have a good story but I don't. I was going to go with something like Brad Ausmus' cup or Jeff Bagwell's goatee and got in a hurry and just hit xxx. And I figured that would get some attention so sorry to disapoint. My name is Lori by the way. I usually just read and laugh my ass off at the post but I have learned a lot from you guys too. Thanks!
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Talk Zone / Re: I Been Thinkin'
« on: October 17, 2006, 05:36:03 pm »Quote:Quote:
plus don't forget the devil (Scott Boras) is Zito's agent. So I am pretty sure that Drayton hasn't even given it a second thought.
Not directed necessarily at xxx, but more of a general question... Is the idea that Drayton won't deal with Boras documented somewhere? Or is this based solely on speculation?
seems like the only teams willing to work with Boras recently are the Yankees/Mets/Kansas City just to name a few. I see Zito going straight to New York. But that's just me. I have heard several times on morning radio saying the Astros won't deal with Boras and read some here on the tz but it's not etched in stone or anything. But I don't think they go down that road unless they absolutely have to and at this point they don't have to. I have heard many players changed thier agent because people don't want to deal with Boras.
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Talk Zone / Re: I Been Thinkin'
« on: October 17, 2006, 12:23:14 pm »
plus don't forget the devil (Scott Boras) is Zito's agent. So I am pretty sure that Drayton hasn't even given it a second thought.
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Talk Zone / Re: Dusty Baker out
« on: October 02, 2006, 07:17:24 pm »
yeah I saw right after I posted about ole Dusty that Alou was out too. Isn't the Marlins manager pretty much toast too? I don't know about the Royals either it looks like there will be many skipper jobs to have. I would think it would be hard to find somebody to replace Alou having the circus that is Barry Bonds to deal with and somebody having to walk into the curse of the Cubs. Will be interesting to watch.
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Talk Zone / Dusty Baker out
« on: October 02, 2006, 04:19:34 pm »
something we all expected but I just read it on Fox sports..who do you think takes over now?
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Talk Zone / Re: Good question and answer
« on: September 26, 2006, 05:30:19 pm »
those puzzles are addictive and will make you want to pull your hair out. My co-worker got me hooked last week. You would think I was a druggie or something. I have one printed out under some papers on my desk and try to do the puzzle between things. But they are fun when you finally finish one. I did finish an Evil one but I drank may beers while trying to figure it out.
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Talk Zone / Re: ESPN.com Hometown Bum
« on: September 14, 2006, 03:29:21 pm »Quote:
my vote is Chris Holt and Mitch Melusky
how could I have forgotten Jay Powell.....
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Talk Zone / Re: ESPN.com Hometown Bum
« on: September 14, 2006, 02:16:19 pm »
my vote is Chris Holt and Mitch Melusky
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Talk Zone / Re: Non BB - Relocation to Houston
« on: September 01, 2006, 04:28:34 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:
Hey it wasn't me....now my sister on the other hand...
You're both off the hook. Mrs Limey went to Humble High.
AKA, 'Umble 'Igh...
It was known as Scumble when I was growing up in early 80s Spring...of course, they could just be a regional thing
I guess so...I was there 86-90 so it must have been something else. While I was there we were up against Kingweed.....I think my sister was the same and she was there 92-96. I know her group always tried to burn down the Big Kingwood sign on West Lake Houston parkway.
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Talk Zone / Re: Non BB - Relocation to Houston
« on: September 01, 2006, 03:09:08 pm »Quote:Quote:
Hey it wasn't me....now my sister on the other hand...
You're both off the hook. Mrs Limey went to Humble High.
whew! that's a relief....off the hook. It's too bad, Humble wasn't a bad school until about 1997-1998. Now it's just a place for the gang bangers to hang out.
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Talk Zone / Re: Non BB - Relocation to Houston
« on: September 01, 2006, 12:45:55 pm »Quote:Quote:
Another thing to consider about Humble, their school system has gone down the toilet since I went there.
Hard to believe, just one person can ruin a whole school district like that.
Hey it wasn't me....now my sister on the other hand...
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Talk Zone / Re: Non BB - Relocation to Houston
« on: September 01, 2006, 12:11:38 pm »
There are tons of new sub-divisions in Humble/Atascocita. But let me tell you the traffic is awful during rush hour am/pm. I live in Atascocita and work only 6 miles away (downtown Humble) and it takes me 30 minutes to get to work and anywhere from 30-45 minutes to get home at night. And the schools (Humble & Atascocita) are already over populated. Another thing to consider about Humble, their school system has gone down the toilet since I went there.
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Talk Zone / Has anybody heard of big news coming?
« on: August 29, 2006, 02:15:25 pm »
I was talking with a co-worker and he said he had heard that the Astros are supposed to make a big announcement on Friday. I had not heard anything and said maybe they made a deal with Oswalt or Bagwell is offically going to retire. All he said was well I heard it's supposed to be good news for the Astros. I wouldn't think they would hold the news on Oswalt signing so I am not sure what else there could be. Anybody heard anything?
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Talk Zone / Re: Barry Bonds may face Thursday indictment
« on: July 20, 2006, 03:05:02 pm »
yes that's what I meant thank you for pointing that out for me....Damn work....
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Talk Zone / Re: Barry Bonds may face Thursday indictment
« on: July 20, 2006, 02:57:47 pm »
They just said on the radio no but may face tax evasion.
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Talk Zone / Re: Umbrellas?
« on: July 06, 2006, 02:50:34 pm »
I have taken them over the years. Nobody has ever hassled me about it. I guess if you started beating Cardinals with them or Cardinal fans they may say something....
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Talk Zone / Re: Uncomfortable names (non-bb)
« on: June 20, 2006, 07:22:11 pm »
Well I could tell you my dad's name is Bernard Harry Hyman but he goes by Red Harry Hyman. Yes, the last name is spelled diferent but that doesn't matter people still giggle when they say it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Uncomfortable names (non-bb)
« on: June 20, 2006, 12:27:15 pm »
My absolute favorite awful name is Dick Trickle. I think I even have one of his trading cards somewhere. Is he still racing?
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Talk Zone / Re: Springer in the stands
« on: May 23, 2006, 02:29:30 pm »Quote:
Great snippet in NYCU today about Springer sitting in the stands last night. I sat in that section for the Bruntlett game last year. Is this "common practice" for an active suspended player to sit in the stands? I certainly have never heard of that before. Did any of the Houston cameramen show him during the broadcast last night? I've seen Drayton, Hunsicker, and Purpura in the stands before... never a player though. Also, I wonder where Garner was?
Earlier in the year Clemens was sitting behind home plate watching the game.
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Talk Zone / Re: pitching question
« on: April 26, 2006, 12:34:16 pm »
ah, thanks. Didn't Backe have to pitch some emergency innings last year? And then I thought why they wern't they putting Buchholz in the pen last night. Make sense. I was worried his arm was about fall off from the other night.
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Talk Zone / pitching question
« on: April 26, 2006, 12:22:30 pm »
Ok last night they said all they had left in the pen was Zeke. Where was Buchholz last night? They were going to skip his start this week wern't they? I figured they would have had him in the pen especially since Nieve was off from the first pitch. Did I miss something I never saw him in the dugout either.
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Talk Zone / Re: For Budgirl
« on: April 24, 2006, 12:11:40 pm »Quote:
You know what I find funny. I don't have to do searches for pictures of Bradley, people find them for me. I got this one from a friend from church.
Brad pic
Ah, thanks you just made a crappy Monday a good Monday. Now I can't stop grinning.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ausmus' modeling career?
« on: April 20, 2006, 02:51:08 pm »
Houston Magazine....Thanks a ton for the info!!!
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Talk Zone / Ausmus' modeling career?
« on: April 20, 2006, 02:28:22 pm »
Ok, I know Budgirl probably heard this last night too or I was just wishful thinking. They said Ausmus had modeled for Al's formal wear and was in their catalog? Anybody else hear this or was it just me. They said he's been taking a lot of crap in the clubhouse for it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Real Men Of Genius
« on: April 20, 2006, 12:15:45 pm »
they also did one last night at the Rockets game. I saw it on the half time show it was pretty funny but the Astros' one was better.
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Talk Zone / Re: New "Lefty's" at MMPUS?
« on: April 07, 2006, 05:07:21 pm »
I saw it on Monday. It's just a little bar out in the open in a corner. You can't see the field from there (crawford boxes in the way) and I didn't see any tv screens around there. Nobody was there of course this was the bottom of the 8th on Monday. Does anybody know why the took all the tv's out? Where we were on Monday we couldn't see the score board and usually any obstructed view of the boards they have tv't to make up for it but it looks like they took all the tv's out in the 100 level. They could have at least replaced them with ceiling fans.
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Talk Zone / Re: News? Not news?
« on: April 06, 2006, 01:57:30 pm »Quote:
Quick! Somone break out a copy of "The Great Gatsby" and test Berkman!
Yeah Lance scares me. If he sees anything shinny or sparkly then you have lost him, he's in a trance. We used to watch him everyday in the outfield walking in circles and telling himslef jokes. And just forget it if he sees himslef on the big screen. Hopefully being at first base will allow Garner to be in shouting distance to pay attention.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ring Ceremony Tonight
« on: April 04, 2006, 02:04:24 pm »
I am going tonight. I am already getting one for my sister and a friend of mine. I will see what I can do.
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Talk Zone / Re: Carlos
« on: March 27, 2006, 03:54:04 pm »
Well I think Sparks just lost his job. Man he stinks. Didn't they learn their lesson with the knuckle ball from auto-pop?
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Talk Zone / Re: Carlos
« on: March 27, 2006, 02:42:08 pm »
crap I forgot about Sparks. But since the announcement all they have been talking about is Buchholz and Nieve.
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Talk Zone / Re: Looking at the ST pictures...............
« on: February 28, 2006, 02:22:35 pm »
he's also an asshole.
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Talk Zone / Re: Plunk Biggio
« on: February 20, 2006, 05:25:48 pm »
how has he not been hit by that Cubs staff? Especially Kerry Wood!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Ticket pre-sale
« on: February 08, 2006, 07:11:55 pm »
I was able to get the pre-sale tickets today. The password is Astros 06. But I don't know how long the pre-sale will last today. My friend thinks 6:00. Good luck.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ticket pre-sale
« on: February 08, 2006, 12:31:57 pm »
same thing here I can buy for tomorrow.
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Talk Zone / Re: Great news : Non BB
« on: January 18, 2006, 12:55:51 pm »
that is wonderful news!!!
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Talk Zone / Re: going rate for catchers
« on: December 22, 2005, 12:16:03 pm »
I guess surfing in the off season helps too.
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Talk Zone / Re: Is Jeff Kent Mormon?
« on: December 09, 2005, 03:11:08 pm »
at first glance I thought it said moron....TGIF!!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Mets ink Wagner
« on: November 28, 2005, 05:39:27 pm »
can't wait for those interviews....
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Talk Zone / Re: Happy Birthday Waldo
« on: November 22, 2005, 05:46:33 pm »
Happy Birthday to you.....Hope everybody has a great holiday too..
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Talk Zone / Re: Arbitration
« on: November 02, 2005, 12:24:30 pm »
Ausmus has said over and over there are only 2 teams he would consider to play for and that is Houston and San Diego.
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Talk Zone / Re: What was more painful??
« on: October 27, 2005, 02:09:35 pm »
Aaron Neville....I thought he was dead...
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Talk Zone / Re: Spring Training
« on: October 27, 2005, 12:59:03 pm »
I would like to go back. It was fun. This year of course it was cold and rainy but they played anyway. I was weird seeing them play in a different place other than Minute Maid or the Dome.
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Talk Zone / Re: Let's talk '06...will there be $$ to bring everyone back??
« on: October 27, 2005, 12:37:20 pm »Quote:
I'm really curious to see what happens to ticket prices next year. Probably went to more games this year than I did in my entire life before, and before they got hot the wife and I were tossing around the idea of buying a nice-sized package for 2006. I only imagine that making it to the circus that is the World Series will stoke interest--which can only be good for the team--but I'm hoping they don't price us out of the market.
Afer last year going to the play offs our tickets went up I think $3 each. So we couldn't afford season tickets this year. But I imagine going to the world series this year will call for another increase.
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Talk Zone / Re: Best. Season. Ever!
« on: October 27, 2005, 12:26:39 pm »
Yes, this was lots of fun to watch. Hopefully by April my fingernails and hair will grow back. The good guys made it and I am very proud to be a Houston Astros fan. Can't wait until opening day. Congrats guys, you deserve a big pat on the back.
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Talk Zone / Re: so i think my cat is an astros fan..
« on: October 25, 2005, 12:44:51 pm »
I had a cat named Wags after Billy Wagner. I swear the cat was a lefty too. He loved watching the Astros games with me.
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Talk Zone / Re: Stark continues his Astro Love-Fest
« on: October 21, 2005, 02:56:43 pm »
bastards made me cry at work....Go Baggy!
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Talk Zone / Re: I went to work today
« on: October 19, 2005, 01:16:01 pm »
happy birthday to you and many more....now make a wish!
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Talk Zone / Re: Memo to Fox: It's T-a-v-E-r-A-s, not T-a-v-A-r-E-s
« on: October 07, 2005, 05:12:38 pm »
was anybody else as pissed as I was that they would cut to a John Smoltz interview in the middle of us batting? The whole thing was pathetic. If I see another close up of Chipper "Hooters" Jones I think I will vomit.
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Talk Zone / Re: Can someone tell me...
« on: October 06, 2005, 12:41:56 pm »
I think the less they talk about us the better. I like flying under the radar...Everytime people started talking about the Astros is when we embarass ourselves on tv. Let them talk about the Yankee and Red Sox. Even here at work I don't let people talk to me about the Astros when we are on a roll. Even when the locals were talking about the Texans in July I rolled with it and just sat back and watched.
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Talk Zone / Re: Consensus?
« on: October 05, 2005, 12:26:21 pm »
I am feeling ok since Scott Baio made his apperance on Arrested Development. But I have already chewed all my nails down to the quick and I can't concentrate on work. I have already apologized to everybody here at work if they hear yelling and profanity coming from my office.
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