Final Score: Dudo Dominators 91, Dudalisks 88
The saga continues.... all my non-McNown league readers are spared from any more DaveChanBowl updates, at least for the next 8 weeks.
I'm too sad to write.
Tuesday, September 09, 2003
Monday, September 08, 2003
Update: Dudo Dominators 91, Dudalisks 83
Down 8 going into Monday night's game, my last chance at snapping the streak is DERRICK BROOKS... Please don't let me down Derrick. I feel like Princess Leia: "Help me Derrick Brooks, you're my only hope!"
Which reminds me, George Lucas really screwed up by making his 3 prequels released so far apart. The first one came out when I was a freshman in college. The second one, after I graduated college. By the time the third finally comes out, I'll be 25, married with children, balding, with love handles and recurring liver problems. Well maybe not, but it's too bad Georgie couldn't have done it like the makers of the Matrix or the Lord of the Rings trilogies.
Now would be a good chance for me to pre-empt the inevitable attacks that will strike us next month, as the media starts to work its publicity machine for the Nov. 5th release of Matrix Revolutions. I don't know about everyone else, but I am already mentally preparing myself for another barrage of Powerade ads, Access Hollywood special reports, and Keanu Reeves on every single talk show. That stuff almost killed me the last time around for Matrix Reloaded. Yes that's right, I'm hyping the hype. I'm an even bigger nerd than you all thought.
If all goes well, at least the first half of October will provide us here in Chicago with a welcome diversion. In case nobody has noticed, both the Cubs and the White Sox are in 1st place right now, with only a few weeks left in the season. Not sure what the Cubs schedule looks like, but the Sox still have to play the Royals and Twins 7 times each from here on out, throwing in the Red Sox and Yankees for good measure. If Jerry Manuel doesn't do anything too stupid (a big "if"), and the Cubs can stay hot, this city will be hopping a month from now. OH BABY
OH MAN that gives me an idea... Anybody up for going to the Sox game tomorrow night? We play Minnesota, and if I'm not mistaken, it's Pepsi Half-price Tuesday. I'd want to go tonight, but I need to watch Derrick get his 9 tackles. Anyways, I've been itching to go to a game for a while now, and this series with the Twins is a good opportunity. If interested, email me, call, or leave a comment here ASAP so we can set it up. haha I used "ASAP" in a sentence. I hate people who use "ASAP".
Oh, and what happened to blogger's pimp interface? This is so primitive.
Down 8 going into Monday night's game, my last chance at snapping the streak is DERRICK BROOKS... Please don't let me down Derrick. I feel like Princess Leia: "Help me Derrick Brooks, you're my only hope!"
Which reminds me, George Lucas really screwed up by making his 3 prequels released so far apart. The first one came out when I was a freshman in college. The second one, after I graduated college. By the time the third finally comes out, I'll be 25, married with children, balding, with love handles and recurring liver problems. Well maybe not, but it's too bad Georgie couldn't have done it like the makers of the Matrix or the Lord of the Rings trilogies.
Now would be a good chance for me to pre-empt the inevitable attacks that will strike us next month, as the media starts to work its publicity machine for the Nov. 5th release of Matrix Revolutions. I don't know about everyone else, but I am already mentally preparing myself for another barrage of Powerade ads, Access Hollywood special reports, and Keanu Reeves on every single talk show. That stuff almost killed me the last time around for Matrix Reloaded. Yes that's right, I'm hyping the hype. I'm an even bigger nerd than you all thought.
If all goes well, at least the first half of October will provide us here in Chicago with a welcome diversion. In case nobody has noticed, both the Cubs and the White Sox are in 1st place right now, with only a few weeks left in the season. Not sure what the Cubs schedule looks like, but the Sox still have to play the Royals and Twins 7 times each from here on out, throwing in the Red Sox and Yankees for good measure. If Jerry Manuel doesn't do anything too stupid (a big "if"), and the Cubs can stay hot, this city will be hopping a month from now. OH BABY
OH MAN that gives me an idea... Anybody up for going to the Sox game tomorrow night? We play Minnesota, and if I'm not mistaken, it's Pepsi Half-price Tuesday. I'd want to go tonight, but I need to watch Derrick get his 9 tackles. Anyways, I've been itching to go to a game for a while now, and this series with the Twins is a good opportunity. If interested, email me, call, or leave a comment here ASAP so we can set it up. haha I used "ASAP" in a sentence. I hate people who use "ASAP".
Oh, and what happened to blogger's pimp interface? This is so primitive.
Friday, September 05, 2003
- Went to RAM last night to kick off the season by watching the game with my nemesis. The current score is Dudo Dominators 8, Dudalisks 3. Sad that my 2 flex guys couldn't score as much as his one defender. Also disturbing that they couldn't score more than the 5 Long Islands we each had throughout the night. When you have more drinks than fantasy points at the end of the night, it's not a good sign.
- This week went by fast. I could definitely use more short weeks like this one.
- My computer has been making some weird groaning noises when I turn it on lately. It's a little disturbing.
- Why does everyone think Madonna is some kind of goddess to be worshipped? I mean, I like a lot of her music, but she's not that awesome or revolutionary. She's just someone who has built her image by making conservative people uncomfortable and going against the norm. Maybe it takes some courage to do that, but still. By now, it's like she's expected to do something shocking, so it's not shocking any more. More like, she's trying too hard to figure out how to do the next attention-grabbing thing. Oh, and I don't think she's that attractive either, more slutty and weird than anything else.
- Meeester Son-of-beetch. Let's pliay some khards...
- This week went by fast. I could definitely use more short weeks like this one.
- My computer has been making some weird groaning noises when I turn it on lately. It's a little disturbing.
- Why does everyone think Madonna is some kind of goddess to be worshipped? I mean, I like a lot of her music, but she's not that awesome or revolutionary. She's just someone who has built her image by making conservative people uncomfortable and going against the norm. Maybe it takes some courage to do that, but still. By now, it's like she's expected to do something shocking, so it's not shocking any more. More like, she's trying too hard to figure out how to do the next attention-grabbing thing. Oh, and I don't think she's that attractive either, more slutty and weird than anything else.
- Meeester Son-of-beetch. Let's pliay some khards...
Thursday, September 04, 2003
What's On TV
- I watched some of Newlyweds for the first time on Tuesday, and all I can say is, that show is proof of how much a girl can get away with in this world just by being hot. Young viewers out there can all take note that as long as you can make yourself attractive, you too can be lazy as a rock and dumb as wood.
- Last night I was flipping channels and came across part of this show, Ripley's Believe it or Not. I've been to the museum, but I didn't know there was a TV show. The segment I caught involved 2 guys in a giant cage (WWF style, or WWE, whatever), competing in, of all things, pool. I thought it was a joke at first, but I guess not. So each guy had 2 pool tables to take care of, and I guess they were trying to see who could clear their tables first. Meanwhile, surrounding the cage were all these screaming fans, some with signs, and also commentators saying things like "And he takes care of the last two balls in the first table!!!" The whole scene was pretty ridiculous, and I didn't watch enough to see what happened in the end. The only thing I can compare it to is these old videos someone sent me a couple years ago, of a Korean TV show with 2 guys playing Starcraft in front of a live audience and commentators with a telestrator. Both are pretty good examples of people who really need to get a life, but at least the Starcraft show I'd watch in its entirety.
- Then I watched most of the Sox game, starting with them being ahead, blowing the lead on a David Ortiz homer, tying it on Jose Valentin's homer, then losing it on another David Ortiz homer. I was pissed at first about the loss, but then Chras informed me that he was 2 or 3 rows behind the guy who missed catching the second Ortiz homer and to look for him in the highlights. So I watch Sportscenter later, and sure enough I see Chras in his little blue hoodie, with his hands stretched out to catch the ball and one of the goofiest grins ever on his face. That made my night... a scene too hilarious for words.
- And finally, the most important TV item to mention involves tonight's opening game of the 2003 NFL season. I encourage everyone to watch and root along with me for Curtis Conway and Rod Gardner to score 2 TDs each. In addition, Britney will be singing at the game, so don't miss it. Not sure if she's just doing the anthem, or performing at halftime. But either way, I'm hoping there will be no more of these silly, awkward, unnatural 1/2 second kisses with Madonna the female predator.
- I watched some of Newlyweds for the first time on Tuesday, and all I can say is, that show is proof of how much a girl can get away with in this world just by being hot. Young viewers out there can all take note that as long as you can make yourself attractive, you too can be lazy as a rock and dumb as wood.
- Last night I was flipping channels and came across part of this show, Ripley's Believe it or Not. I've been to the museum, but I didn't know there was a TV show. The segment I caught involved 2 guys in a giant cage (WWF style, or WWE, whatever), competing in, of all things, pool. I thought it was a joke at first, but I guess not. So each guy had 2 pool tables to take care of, and I guess they were trying to see who could clear their tables first. Meanwhile, surrounding the cage were all these screaming fans, some with signs, and also commentators saying things like "And he takes care of the last two balls in the first table!!!" The whole scene was pretty ridiculous, and I didn't watch enough to see what happened in the end. The only thing I can compare it to is these old videos someone sent me a couple years ago, of a Korean TV show with 2 guys playing Starcraft in front of a live audience and commentators with a telestrator. Both are pretty good examples of people who really need to get a life, but at least the Starcraft show I'd watch in its entirety.
- Then I watched most of the Sox game, starting with them being ahead, blowing the lead on a David Ortiz homer, tying it on Jose Valentin's homer, then losing it on another David Ortiz homer. I was pissed at first about the loss, but then Chras informed me that he was 2 or 3 rows behind the guy who missed catching the second Ortiz homer and to look for him in the highlights. So I watch Sportscenter later, and sure enough I see Chras in his little blue hoodie, with his hands stretched out to catch the ball and one of the goofiest grins ever on his face. That made my night... a scene too hilarious for words.
- And finally, the most important TV item to mention involves tonight's opening game of the 2003 NFL season. I encourage everyone to watch and root along with me for Curtis Conway and Rod Gardner to score 2 TDs each. In addition, Britney will be singing at the game, so don't miss it. Not sure if she's just doing the anthem, or performing at halftime. But either way, I'm hoping there will be no more of these silly, awkward, unnatural 1/2 second kisses with Madonna the female predator.
Tuesday, September 02, 2003
LD-Dubs
Well, in the blink of an eye, it was over. Labor Day Weekend was way too short this year. Part of it was due to working on Saturday, which was no fun. Come to think of it, I did a lot that day. The highlight being, seeing all the cool people at Lion's Head. It was especially nice to have Vic back in town for a couple days too. So sad to see you go again, come back soon.
Woke up for church on Sunday, napped in the afternoon, and then played cards at night. Every time I see the Cantonese fool Dave, our upcoming FF matchup gets hyped to a new level. 3 more days until go time... can't wait to see Fred Taylor go down on his first carry.
I don't think I left the townhouse at all on Labor Day itself. Instead, just slept in, watched baseball, read magazines, and listened to music. I wish every day could be more like that. "I did absolutely nothing, and it was everything I thought it could be"
Music from "The Bends" provided quality listening for the day off. Nirvana and Pearl Jam get all the attention, but was there a better band in the 90's than Radiohead? I argue for the latter. Haven't listened to Pablo Honey much, but The Bends and OK Computer were 2 absolutely huge albums released during my high school years, when I started to really listen to music. And now that it's years later, as I've become a post-graduate of college, I find that I'm still gaining more appreciation for songs like "High and Dry" or "Fake Plastic Trees".
Some things learned from the weekend:
- "Real" poker chips cost a lot. Me and P were looking up on the internet to see how much we could get some for, and found that it would cost at least a hundred bucks for about 300 ceramic chips, and even more for clay. It's hard for me to understand why they cost so much, maybe someone has the market for poker chips cornered and they are jacking up the prices. If that is so, the only way I know to get around that is to look in Chinatown or Taiwan.
- Those temporary tattoos are harder to remove than you think. During kids' Sunday School time, we were giving them some of those tattoos that you can soak onto your skin using a wet paper towel. I decided to join in and get one of Linus on my hand. Then when I came home, I tried to wash it off and discovered that it was damn near impossible. I tried again late Sunday night before going to sleep, and it was still impossible, leading me to start worrying. Finally, Monday afternoon I used a lot of dishwashing detergent, rubbed it like mad, and it came off, not without leaving all the skin on my hand red. But it was either that, or show up to work with a Charlie Brown character on my hand. Although I did have a backup plan, which was to put a bandaid over it. I'm glad I didn't have to resort to such homoness though.
- Not charging your Pocket PC for a long time can cause data loss. I guess I should have known this, considering that it gives me a warning message saying as much when the battery is low, but sometimes I'm one of those fools that needs to learn the hard way. So now all the contact info that I got from everyone is gone, along with the few programs that I installed. Oops... But it got me thinking, if that happened to my phone, I would be much more screwed. I don't know anyone's phone number because I never dial it manually.
- The Zaino car polish system is probably the best I have ever used. I had my doubts in the beginning, but now I am really starting to see for myself that the more layers you put on, the deeper the shine and protection. If only it didn't rain so much, and I didn't have to park outside, then I wouldn't have to wash every other week or so. It's getting kind of tiring.
Well, in the blink of an eye, it was over. Labor Day Weekend was way too short this year. Part of it was due to working on Saturday, which was no fun. Come to think of it, I did a lot that day. The highlight being, seeing all the cool people at Lion's Head. It was especially nice to have Vic back in town for a couple days too. So sad to see you go again, come back soon.
Woke up for church on Sunday, napped in the afternoon, and then played cards at night. Every time I see the Cantonese fool Dave, our upcoming FF matchup gets hyped to a new level. 3 more days until go time... can't wait to see Fred Taylor go down on his first carry.
I don't think I left the townhouse at all on Labor Day itself. Instead, just slept in, watched baseball, read magazines, and listened to music. I wish every day could be more like that. "I did absolutely nothing, and it was everything I thought it could be"
Music from "The Bends" provided quality listening for the day off. Nirvana and Pearl Jam get all the attention, but was there a better band in the 90's than Radiohead? I argue for the latter. Haven't listened to Pablo Honey much, but The Bends and OK Computer were 2 absolutely huge albums released during my high school years, when I started to really listen to music. And now that it's years later, as I've become a post-graduate of college, I find that I'm still gaining more appreciation for songs like "High and Dry" or "Fake Plastic Trees".
Some things learned from the weekend:
- "Real" poker chips cost a lot. Me and P were looking up on the internet to see how much we could get some for, and found that it would cost at least a hundred bucks for about 300 ceramic chips, and even more for clay. It's hard for me to understand why they cost so much, maybe someone has the market for poker chips cornered and they are jacking up the prices. If that is so, the only way I know to get around that is to look in Chinatown or Taiwan.
- Those temporary tattoos are harder to remove than you think. During kids' Sunday School time, we were giving them some of those tattoos that you can soak onto your skin using a wet paper towel. I decided to join in and get one of Linus on my hand. Then when I came home, I tried to wash it off and discovered that it was damn near impossible. I tried again late Sunday night before going to sleep, and it was still impossible, leading me to start worrying. Finally, Monday afternoon I used a lot of dishwashing detergent, rubbed it like mad, and it came off, not without leaving all the skin on my hand red. But it was either that, or show up to work with a Charlie Brown character on my hand. Although I did have a backup plan, which was to put a bandaid over it. I'm glad I didn't have to resort to such homoness though.
- Not charging your Pocket PC for a long time can cause data loss. I guess I should have known this, considering that it gives me a warning message saying as much when the battery is low, but sometimes I'm one of those fools that needs to learn the hard way. So now all the contact info that I got from everyone is gone, along with the few programs that I installed. Oops... But it got me thinking, if that happened to my phone, I would be much more screwed. I don't know anyone's phone number because I never dial it manually.
- The Zaino car polish system is probably the best I have ever used. I had my doubts in the beginning, but now I am really starting to see for myself that the more layers you put on, the deeper the shine and protection. If only it didn't rain so much, and I didn't have to park outside, then I wouldn't have to wash every other week or so. It's getting kind of tiring.
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