[mountaineer]

Woo hoo, John Effin is coming to my neck o' the woods Monday (story). Gee, I hope Teresa comes, too - she has so much in common with the average West Virginian (especially the Gulfstream jet).

[Timeout]

Well, I've watched all the golf commentary and I think this is simply going to remain a "gray area".

Commentators appear to be of a mind that:
1) No one is questioning Stewart's integrity...that's beyond reproach.
2) This is a gray area where rules aren't clear.
3) Stewart pushed the envelope, some will say he went too far.


That's about as clear as it's going to get. Bottom line: there will be somewhat of a mental asterisk next to his victory, but his personal reputation is undiminished. Best way to address it: just go out there and play as well as he's been playing all year.

His next tournament is 3 weekends from now. See ya there.

[Timeout]

With Effin coming to your neck-o-the-woods Monday...have you seen today's story about his SUV?! He actually denied he had a Chevy Suburban until the reporter reminded him it was spotted at their Idaho ski resort last month.

Kerry then said: "I don't own an SUV...my family has it. I don't have it." Never mind the ridiculous grammar, how pitiful is it to try and foist this off on "the family". LOL!

Anyway...new sign suggestion:

Kerry: "I didn't INHALE my SUV" (Hat tip Mickey Kaus!)