A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-16-09....Let's Hear it for the Boys

January 16, 2007 | Billie

[Billie]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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Football is one of those sports I know soooo little about - and at the same time, have very little interest in. However, I realize that the majority of my threads have been mostly for the girls - you know, pretty posts! Therefore, I feel I owe it to you guys after 4 1/2 years, to do something you like - so let's talk football today. (Or rather, you talk; I'll just do what you do when we talk....nod my head every once in a while and say, "Uh huh," and "Yes, dear."

I know SuperBowl XLI is coming up on Sunday, February 4th (I looked that up!), and these four remaining teams face off this Sunday. Only one game away from the SuperBowl for each. Will the Saints triumph over the Bears? Will the Patriots beat the Colts?

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
CHICAGO BEARS
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Which two teams do you think will make it all the way to Super Sunday in Florida? Which one do you want to win? Which one do you think will win, and which one will be left crying when it's all over?

"Half this game is ninety percent mental"
- Danny Ozark, manager of the Philadelphia Phillies

A guy took his girlfriend to her first football game. Afterward he asked her how she liked the game. "I liked it, but I couldn't understand why they were killing each other for 25 cents," she said. "What do you mean?" he asked. "Well, everyone kept yelling, 'Get the quarter back!"

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The three bears had been having some trouble recently and ended up in family court. Momma and Poppa bear were splitting up, and baby bear had to decide who he was going to live with.

So, the judge wanted to talk to baby bear to see what he thought about living with either of his parents.

When he asked baby bear about living with his father, baby bear said "No, I can't live with Poppa bear, he beats me terribly."

"Okay," said the judge, "Then you want to live with your mother, right?" "No way!" replied baby bear, "She beats me worse than Poppa bear does."

The judge was a bit confused by this, and didn't quite know what to do. "Well, you have to live with someone, so are there any relatives you would like to stay with?"

"Yes," answered baby bear, "my aunt Bertha bear who lives in Chicago." You're sure she will treat you well and won't beat you?" asked the judge. "Oh certainly," said baby bear, "The Chicago Bears don't beat anybody."

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A football coach walked into the locker room before a game, looked over to his star player and said, "I'm not supposed to let you play since you failed math, but we need you in there. So, what I have to do is ask you a math question, and if you get it right, you can play."

The player agreed, and the coach looked into his eyes intently and asks, "Okay, now concentrate hard and tell me the answer to this. What is two plus two?"

The player thought for a moment and then he answered, "4?"

"Did you say 4?" the coach exclaimed, excited that he got it right.

At that, all the other players on the team began screaming, "Come on coach, give him another chance!"

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A young man was very excited because he just won a ticket to the Super Bowl. His excitement lessened as he realized his seat was in the back of the stadium. As he searched the rows ahead of him for a better seat, he found an empty one right next to the field.

He approached the man sitting next to the empty seat and asked if it was taken. The man replied, "No."

Amazed the young man asked, "How could someone pass up a seat like this?"

The older gentleman responded, "That's my wife's seat. We've been to every Super Bowl together since the day we were married but she has passed away."

"Oh, how sad," the man said. "I'm sorry to hear that, but couldn't you find a friend or relative to come with you?"

"No," the man said, "They're all at the funeral."

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01-09-07 ~ Hall of Fame #18

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 01-15-07 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[DollyCali]

Well actually I had a pile of things today.. seems important but did NONE yet & will no doubt do none, but the world still turns.

I had dog walk/lunch w/John
Early PM Bible study at home & then dinner/movie w/friend.

Just a freeping day & am still in my nightgown!

Even when I had to go out & round up dogs (pushed open door & went out & "played" about an hour) I just put coat atop night gown.

Read our paper headlines that the California citrus crop is lost, is that true? (not that I don't trust the newspapers)

you did save the Mama-bear crop?

[Anne of DC]

I don't whant to talk football :o(

since my team lost!

humbug!

[DollyCali]

I am sorry sweetie. My team lost also however my team ALWAYS loses & your team had a "shot".

well, it is always fun to watch the best of the best

do you have home computer set up yet?

[Anne of DC]

Not yet.

I sent you and some of the others FR mail.

about putting my nephew-in-law in the military prayer list.

He's going to Iraq tomorrow.

[Anne of DC]

Oops!

Gotta go!

"seeya" later!

[Billie]

How can anyone be against a team called The Patriots?

Ain't that the truth? :)

Hi, proud. :)

[proud2beconservativeinNJ]

Dolly, Your band picture is a hoot.

I have told my children that years ago we used to call everyone to the TV to make sure they didn't miss the band when they were doing the SCRIPT OHIO at the half time show. It was always great to see the OHIO band do their thing. We didn't need rock stars....at halftime. We enjoyed the band and watching the students perform their formations and routines. I still get a kick and appreciate the precision of the talented band and cheer during the tradition of dotting the "i." Nowasays, I think the producers minimize featuring the student entertainment. They barely showed the OHIO and Florida bands but for a total of 60 seconds each.

My oldest went to Florida, so Dolly we were all in a different place than the OHIO fans for the BCS. I couldn't believe the Ohio band performed the sinking Titantic though. That was pretty surprising for a football game half time show.

[Billie]

They played against each other earlier in the season and their parents were nervous wrecks. The Colts beat that game but the Giants did fairly well!

Oh, I bet that would be nerve-wracking!

[Billie]

Thank you, dutchess! Just now getting back to the thread again. Yeah, I would think you'd have a hard time *not* being a Saints fan right now. So happy you had a great time there last week!

[DollyCali]

Titanic - the Ohio State effort

[Billie]

I just can't talk about football. The pain is too fresh.

Awwwwwww! :( Well, truthfully, I should sympathize with you. :) "How 'bout them cowboys?" :)

[Billie]

Thank you, Meg. I'm glad that everyone's enjoying it. I sure do enjoy doing girlie posts more though! :)

[Billie]

LOL! They certainly were in good formation! :)

[MEG33]

I am going to put a robe on over my jammies ..brrr and go make more coffee..That will be my accomplisment of the day..It is cold but we did not have any frozen precip so we so far have no icy scene..thank heavens ..It is just north of us. Perhaps something will inspire me to at least tackle some laundry! LOL

[MEG33]

;)Them boys blew it!

[Billie]

Ok, I see you and Rus agree on the Patriots then! :)

[ConorMacNessa]

It appears so.

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Billie
Excellent thread! Here's what I know about football.
This is a football. :) A bunch of guys run around to get it through a goal post for Touchdown. If the guy drops it then it's a fumble, I think. And if the other team catches a pass,... I think it's an interception.

Half time have snacks ready. During SuperBowl, I only get the snacks while the game is on because I enjoy the commercials. Pretty good huh? ;) LOL

Now I'll read the thread and learn something :)

[Billie]

COOOOOOOOOL thread! Ya did great, little darlin'. Graphics/ stories are terrific!! I'm hoping to see a Colts/Bears SuperBowl. : )

Yippee! Thank you. I got the wolfie stamp of approval! :) Colts/Bears - but you're hoping for Colts win, 'cause of Peyton, right? :)

[proud2beconservativeinNJ]

Hey Dolly - I thought you said you were going to do some chores now. I am going to have to track down your thread from Bowl night. I'm sure it will be entertaining.

I love the picture of the young football warriors in their dirty/well played uniforms.

I'm enjoying this thread, Billie. Well done. I'll check back for a post-game analysis and review. Off to do chores just like Dolly.