Dodgers and Softball.

Matt Kemp owes me an apology. The dodgers lost to the white sox in 13 or 14 innnings last Thursday. I do not even remember now. Matt Kemp who is usually our best hitter went 0 for 7 and cost us the game defensively. ARGH! He blew a routine fly ball to start the inning and cause the final run to be scored. You owe me a jersey!

Softball last thursday was awesome. We won 12-2 in 5 innings. We were winning 12-0 in the 5th but gave up 2 runs. We were only playing with nine people and we had to take an automatic out at the bottom of the lineup because we only had three girls.

Michelle who had not played softball in almost 2 years played great. Her first two at bats she got timely hits. She was playing 2nd base and had a lot of action. I think she had 5 put outs during the game. She looked like she had been playing 2nd her whole life. She was worried about playing so it was a nice surprise to play that well. Our team really came together and I think we will be a force to reckon with this year. Our defensive is good which will keep us in every game. Should be a great year.

The Bet!

Funk and I made a bet on today's White Sox/Dodgers game. If the Dodgers lose, I have to buy a Pierre Dodgers jersey. I then have to wear it out one night and get heckled. Lets just say I hate Juan Pierre in many ways. If the White Sox lose, Funk has to buy a Podsednik jersey. He then has to wear it out one night and get heckled. Big bet!

Well, right now the score is tied and we are in the top of the 8th! AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Transformers....

was AWESOME. Of course you are going to like the movie if you are a transformer fan. Here are a few random thoughts without giving away the movie.

1. Watching it on the IMAX helps. It is big, intense, loud - the movie and the screen!
2. The movie was funnier than I was expecting.
3. Much like an action movie, not too much developement but lots of action.
4. Not as good as the original
5. I still loved it and was glad I went to the opening night.

Now, go out and watch this movie!

More Random Comments

1. "Cheese is said to have been discovered by an Arab nomad travelling across the desert during the Neolithic period with milk in a container made from an animal’s stomach. The enzymes in the stomach curdled the milk." Now that is one extra treat for making your way through a desert!
2. The rematch of the 1959 World Series starts tonight. Even though I like both teams, lets hope the outcome is similar.
3. Transformers opens at 12:01 am tonight. Lets just say I am going and I am watching on the IMAX. Yes, I am VERY EXCITED!
4. No. Really. Transformers. Tonight. TONIGHT! EXCITED!
5. RIP Ed McMahon. The true definition of a wing man. Dare I say the best Wing man ever. RIP.

Have a good Tuesday!

Randomness

1. The weekend was good. My wife did a great job of summarizing the last four days on her blog.
2. Sunday was great. It was a lazy day of watching golf, playing Wii, and taking naps.
3. Watching little league is fun but it can really drag on. Three hours for a game is too long. Both of my nephews are better players than I ever was. That is not saying much though.
4. I love little league concession stands. So cheap and so good.
5. Now that summer is finally here, the family needs to hit the pool at Hamlin park.
6. Heading this Friday to Minneapolis for a wedding. Lets just say June was a very busy month!
7. Love the #7. Elway!!!

Happy Monday!

Softball - Game 1

Last Thursday, we started our 16 inch co-rec softball team. For the most part, the team is the same. Last year, due to our defense, we were able to make it to the final 4.

This year, we started off rusty. Our offense was okay but our defense was giving up outs. We ended up losing 10-9. We were the home team and had a guy on 3rd when we got our third out. reat close game but if we were in mid-season, we would have smoked that team.

I played ok and I think we have a decent team. Should be a good year!

Gran Torino

I watched Gran Torino last night. I loved this movie. It is not an action packed movie or just your random enjoyable movie. This movie will make you think and Eastwood pulls off just an amazing character that has many layers. I actually was also a big fan of the priest in this movie. I thought his role was quite good. Now, the movie was a bit of a slow burn but well worth it. Plus, Eastwood's character's beer of choice was Pabst. Now that is what I am taking about!

I love how Ebert started off his review of the movie.

"I would like to grow up to be like Clint Eastwood. Eastwood the director, Eastwood the actor, Eastwood the invincible, Eastwood the old man. What other figure in the history of the cinema has been an actor for 53 years, a director for 37, won two Oscars for direction, two more for best picture, plus the Thalberg Award, and at 78 can direct himself in his own film and look meaner than hell? None, that's how many."

Well said Ebert.

Now, go rent it and tell me what you think!