Comments on: “There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.”

By: katry

katry — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 03:27:03 +0000

Hi Caryn,
I’m watching the 11 o’clock weather now. We’re getting the wind with gusts which could reach hurricane proportions.

I shopped today. Dog food and treats, cat food and litter and seeds for the birds. For me: a couple of dips, some crackers and chips, sandwich meat, a piece of chocolate-peanut butter cake and some cider. I’m all set!

Quiet evening but no complaints from me. I need to pee Gracie then we’re headed to bed.

By: Caryn

Caryn — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:35:26 +0000

Hi Kat,
I have not yet stocked up on hurricane food. The dog has food, though, and that’s all that matters. Hurricane food would be chips and dip and chocolate and wine. I have wine. That might be enough.
Here is the latest French Toast Alert for Sandy;
http://www.universalhub.com/french-toast

Enjoy the evening.

By: katry

katry — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 02:22:54 +0000

Bob,
With the DH, if a pitcher in a one run game is pitching great, in the AL, he stays in as he is not needed to score a couple of runs. Pitch hitters may be part of the choices but the DH generally stays in.

The 4 balls on an intentional walk are often the saving grace for a team who ends up winning as the next batter is usually less effective at the plate and hits out or even into a double play. I, however, would hate to be that batter who is figured to bat into the next out.

By: Bob

Bob — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 01:44:54 +0000

Actually the DH reduces the strategy. Jim Leland had to use the double switch in the 8th when he replaced the pitcher. That requires stratagy. Also, which is a better choice, to leave a pitcher in a one run game who is pitching great and replace him at bat in the next inning to try to score a couple of runs. Ocasionall, pitchers do get base hits, get walked or even hit a home run. The game of baseball is unique in that everyone plays both defense and offense. Why not do away with having the pitcher throw 4 balls on an intentional walk?

By: katry

katry — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:23:16 +0000

Bob,
I figured you might enjoy such a cool day after the summer you abided. That glorious day you’re having has been our days all week. I’m glad you get to share.

We don’t have sewers here on the cape. We all have septic tanks in our backyards.

Never have I lost water even when I had no electricity. The water comes from an aquifer, and that’s all I know.

I want the bats to wake and be furious! I like the DH rule. The pitchers, for the most part, are outs at bat. Everyone knows that. With the DH strategy comes into play.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:07:28 +0000

Today was the first morning to really feel like autumn has arrived. It was in the upper 40s and I needed a jacket for the first time since March. The sun came out and it’s now a glorious day with the temperatures in the 60s.

I think your city water is also delivered through electric pumping stations. Also, when a big storm hits sewer water can contaminate the drinking water. Better to be safe than sorry. I am sorry that the Tigers bats slept in San Francisco. The city by the bay is one of my favorite places to visit in the US. If I were a billionaire I would certainly live in a condo on Russian Hill.

The Tigers will have the silly DH rule for the next two games. But if their bats don’t wake up it won’t matter.

By: katry

katry — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:25:47 +0000

Lori,
The storm is going to be huge, but you are so far way it is no wonderful you haven’t heard much though the national news is filled with it.

That sounds like a great concert!! Have a wonderful evening!!!

By: katry

katry — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:23:52 +0000

Bill,
I’d have a generator too if I had so many necessary pieces of life run on electricity. I do lose my heat, but this time of year it is not so much a problem. I’ll charge my phone and my iPad, and I got batteries for my lamp, some food for me, the pets and the birds so I’m set.

Thursday are perfect for me as the dump is closed Monday and Tuesday which makes Wednesday as busy as the weekends.

Bob was when we lost electricity for 5 days then it came back on and went out again for three more days. The electric companies are running scared. Under the new law they can be penalized for a delay in getting the lights on. Utility trucks from as far away as Washington state are here.

By: Lori Kossowsky

Lori Kossowsky — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:17:04 +0000

I just heard about a storm, although I don’t know the details. My head is foggy, and will clear up later. I hope. I am going to see a concert which is a tribute to Rosalie Sorrels, who will be there, with Joy of Cooking ( I am bringing my record ) Nina Gerber, http://www.thefreight.org/fundraiser-rosalie-sorrels and well here is the link: Also tonight at a different place Barbara Dane is playing in a benefit close by but I can’t be at two places at once. I once thought I could, but…….
Waving,
Lori or Lily

By: Bill S.

Bill S. — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:52:48 +0000

Today was absolutely spectacular weather, so I mowed the lawn for the last time, raked leaves, and cleaned out the garden. I also sat and enjoyed the yard, and the calm before the storm. Last October we had Snowtober, when Halloween was cancelled, or at least postponed. Some people lost power for a week. Fortunately, we’ve had a generator for years, and it has come in handy for the well, furnace, sump pump, and ref. For the first ten years we lived here we had no generator, but the power didn’t go out like it does nowadays. Global warming??

Thursday has also become my dump day. It’s where I see people I don’t meet the rest of the week (or month, or year).