Mississippi Magic!

I've been debating about a new post for a bit - 'cause I don't want to be jinxing anything- but after this weekend - DAAANNNNNGGGGGG! 
Not only did my Dawgs knock off #6 Texas A&M, but That School Up North beat #1 Alabama, and for the first time EVER, both schools are ranked in the top 10!  Not only that, they are both ranked (by the AP) as tied for #3!  Wowser! Wow! WOW!
And..........if ya couldn't guess - Dak Prescott is now considered one of the favorites for this year's Heisman Trophy, and will be in the mix as long as MSU keeps winning.

It doesn't get any easier for the Bulldogs as they host the new #2, Auburn Tigers this weekend. And, ESPN's Game Day Show will broadcast from Starkville (setting up in the Junction, outside Davis-Wade Stadium).  Now Game Day was in Oxford this past weekend, and Katie Perry was the guest picker.  I don't know who could be coming in as guest picker this week, but I could throw out a couple of suggestions - maybe, Brett Favre or John Grisham.  Brett knows football and John is an MSU alum (and also follows sports.)
Now I want to throw out a couple more football related "didja knows".  Starkville High School is ranked #1 in Mississippi and according to the Maxpreps.com website, #7 in the nation. And if that isn't enough, nearby (approx. 45 miles) East Mississippi Community College, is ranked #1 in the nation in the JuCo poll.  LOTS of really outstanding football in a relatively small part of Mississippi.
It is with nervous anticipation that I look forward to this weekend.  Lots more great games on the tube all day long.  That said - I have to give a "tip of the hat" to my wife.  She allows me to indulge in as much over the "pigskin buffet" as I desire, with nary a disparaging word or thought - for this I am greatful!  We will celebrate our 5th anniversary this month, and I feel fortunate to have her.
Everyone have a great day!

Once More, Into the breach!

I've really got to start doing a better job on my postings.  No excuses, I've just not done it.
Now before I get into my football update, I did finally break down this past Saturday and join the 21st century by purchasing a flat screen TV.  Not one of the huge mumma hummers, but a 40" wide screen that nicely fits the spot I had. Got it just in time for MSU's big game that night with LSU in Baton Rouge.
That said, WOW!  State pretty much dominated the game, but mistakes made it a lot closer than it should have been.  However, the 34-29 score was wrapped in maroon and white and the Dogs are now 4-0.  They have 2 weeks to correct the mistakes and get ready to host the high octane (& #6 ranked) Texas A&M Aggies on October 4th.  MSU also cracked the national poll at #14.
My SHS Yellowjackets went to Florence, AL, to face the #6 team in the state of Alabama.  The Florence Falcons.  SHS pretty much dominated (again) 37-7.  In 4 games thus far this year, they have scored 174 points and given up 58. Outscoring opponents by an average of 29 points.  The Jackets are (according to MaxPreps.com (http://www.maxpreps.com/high-schools/starkville-yellowjackets-(starkville,ms)/football/home.htm) ranked #1 in Mississippi and #14 in the nation.  This Friday (9/26) SHS will play the Columbus (MS) Falcons.  Unfortunately, Columbus is not very good this year and I fully expect it to be a route.  I would not be surprised if SHS is up 30+ at the half and gives all the subs a chance in the 2nd half to keep the scoring down a bit.
Everyone Have A Great Day!

FOUND HIM!

No need to ask where he is any more!

LAUGH!  I thought it was funny!

FOOTBALL!, Deer vs. Smart Car, and Catching up.

Half Right - I did use OH . . . .!

Ok, first let me address the deer situation.  On my way to work this morning (in my Smart Car), I had just passed a very slowly moving old dump tuck loaded with junk.  I had pulled back into my lane as a deer flashed into my peripheral vision from the left, as I was going for the brake, the deer hit my car right at the front wheel and fell in front of the truck behind me.  Too bad for Bambi.  We both stopped, (at the fire tower and out of traffic) and the truck driver called the Highway Patrol so that the deer carcass could get removed from the road way.  While he was doing that I was checking out my little car.  To my great surprise, there is absolutely no sign of any damage. (And it still drives fine).  The HP soon arrived and we both left.  The Smart Car is made by Mercedes, and I guess that fine German engineering shows.  GREAT LITTLE CAR!
Football is back.  Last Friday (8/22/2014), SHS dominated Noxubee Central (the #1 4A team in the state, 51-19.  It doesn't get any easier tomorrow as we go to Oxford High and play the #1 5A team in Mississippi.

Tonight (8/28) there are 4 college games on TV and I have more than a passing interest in a couple, but the game I am most interested in is Ole Miss and Boise State in Atlanta.  I'll also peek in, from time to time, on the Tulane @ Tulsa game - just cause I've been to Tulane games in the past.  There are 3 or 4 college games tomorrow night on TV also, but Saturday is the BIG day.  The first game that day is a 7:30 am (central).  It is Penn State vs. UCF, live from Dublin, Ireland.  Too many games to mention during the rest of the day, but I will be watching my MSU Bulldogs play the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at 6:30 on the new SEC Network.  Go Dawgs!  MSU is expected to win as the various betting services have them 4 to 5 touchdown favorites.  So everybody grab yer Snacks, settle in, and feed your pigskin palate!
Everybody have a Great Day!

AND THEY ARE IN COLLEGE!!!!!

Okay, I need to catch up, but this one incident that occurred deserves its own post.  So here goes.....
For those that don't know, I work in a College of Veterinary Medicine Library.  So nearly all of our non-faculty patrons are grad students working on becoming a vet. 
So early one morning, I had a very agitated young lady approach me and say,  "Please look at this.  I sent it to the color printer" (which I confirmed by checking the cover sheet) "and it printed in black and white."
I went with her back to our computer area to check our color printer and make sure there was sufficient toner in each of the 4 base colors.  There was, so puzzled, I asked if she was still logged into one of our lab computers.  She was, so I asked if she minded if I took a look at the document she wanted to print. 
"Sure", she sniped. "Its not working right."

So I went into the document and scrolled down several pages.  The document was in Black and White!

So I asked her, "Do you know that this document is in black and white?"

"YES," she whined. " But I NEED it in Color!

After a few minutes of patiently trying to explain that if the original document is in black and white, it will only print in black and white, she seemed to finally grasp the concept and left.

This is our future?

Everyone have a great day!

Jumped the Gun

Ready for SHS Yellow Jackets Football

Well, quite a bit has happened since my last post.
First, the Yaris was not totaled.  It has been fixed and is now ready for the road.  I will be picking it up today or tomorrow.
Second, DKW and I went to Florida last week to visit our grandchild (oh - & her parents), little Savvy Sue ANNNNDDD while it Florida to get the little SmartCar fortwo pictured.  Everything was cool and we had a good time until Tuesday (July 29th).  I started back to Starkville (MS) early that morning and about 200 miles into the trip, the water pump went out in my Cooper Mini.  The part had to be ordered and I ended up spending the night in Albany, Georgia.  Nice enough town, but I really wanted to be home.  In all fairness though, the guys at the Goodyear Automotive Center were great.  They kept me informed and kept the total cost at the estimate they gave me (even though they ended up doing a couple of other things.)   They even did a full inspection and said it should be good for another 100K miles. But I did leave there with a much lighter wallet. 
Third, Thursday morning (7/31), I received a call from DKW.  She was just minutes from Savvy's house when the engine warning light came on.  Not wanting to risk the car.  She called AAA and they took it to the SmartCar dealer.  Well, she's still there and could be there until new Tuesday (8/5).  The problem is getting the part.  If it doesn't come in today, they won't get it until sometime Monday.  Its very frustrating for both of us, but we have both said  - at least she's with family and not in a hotel far from anyone.  We'll survive, but that doesn't make it any less aggravating.
Fourth, Dr. Who starts the new season on August 23rd, (as I've said before).  I just wanted to share this news that I read on BBCAmerica.com.
Everyone have a great day!

Goodbye Old Friend.............(maybe)

Pre-wreck

 

 DKW had an accident yesterday and her little Yaris experienced some major trauma.  DKW was a bit shaken and is fairly sore now, but should recover.  We are just waiting on the insurance adjuster to decide what we're going to do.  It might be repairable, but not worth the expense.  The blue book on the car is a little over $7K.  I talked to the collision repair guy and he (unofficially) said he would figure $8K to $10K worth of damage, so I figure a total loss.  But we won't know that for sure until the adjuster does his job.  Which I hope is soon, because we'd really like to move on getting another vehicle.
Everyone have a great day.

Po' Lil Car