HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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A time to come together and give thanks. Even if turkey isn't your favorite meal, there's always beer and football (if you can call what the Detroit Lions play "football").

Showtime!

Saw the babies on The Mentalist last night...what absolute dolls! I think their parents will need to keep an eye out though, both twins were flirting with Simon Baker shamelessly! Here is a snippet from that show with half of their screen time. This bit sets up how the character finds the baby, and is about 2 minutes long; Maitlyn is at the end of it.
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Senior Day - Citadel Hell

What a great day for the seniors--their last at the Swamp. And what a great payday for the Bulldogs...that certainly exceeds their annual football budget. They sacrificed themselves for the glory of Florida football. 705 yards? And the first string played barely into the second quarter.... Yikes! I bet there are a few SEC teams scratching their heads and wondering how a sorry-ass little team like the Citadel managed to put 3 touchdowns on the Gators, when they couldn't get any. Truth is, they got one semi-legitimate TD on a trick play, and all were scored on the Gators 2nd and 3rd string (mostly 3rd). Still, a thrilling game if you like to watch long runs and guys wearing Orange and Blue crossing the goal line. As for being an exciting, competitive game...not so much. But most made it through without injury, so FSU, here we come. Alabama, you got next. And whichever Big 12 team muddles through...your turn's comin'. This could well be The Year of the Gator (again).

Sadly, the Heisman will have been given before the national title game, so Tim is behind the 8-ball on stats this year. In case you wonder if he deserves it...the game highlights for last week and this week have him actively making blocks for his running backs--last week he was leading Demps on the touchdown, and this week he took on two guys to spring Harvin for a TD. Don't see any of the other candidates doing that (and they don't run much either). Tim is such an all-around player, he deserves it even if he isn't in a system that posts huge numbers (does that sound familiar?)

Here are some pics (not the Usual Suspects, at least not all of them):

The game started with the final tribute to Mr. Two bits (George Edmundson), a legend at the Swamp, about whom I have remarked earlier. May you always stand up and Holler.



Percy gets a long gain. This is what you call their "1 on 1" defense! Worked about as well as anything else.

Another game with a touchdown by the Lakeland crew. Rainman had a great day with over 140 yards (73 of which came on one remarkable play) for 7 carries!



This was their big score in the first half - a trick play, reverse with a pass back to the quarterback who was covered by a linebacker (or maybe defensive end). If only their colors weren't that wimpy Carolina blue....

Here's a picture of Javier Estopinan scoring a touchdown. Javy is a 5th year senior defensive lineman who's had 3 knee surgeries during his career. So, as a reward for his upbeat attiude, Urban gave him a one yard plunge to paydirt. What a guy.

Twins alert!!! The Mentalist shows on Tuesday with the Schwartzes in a supporting role. Tuesday, 11/25 at 9PM on CBS.

The customary Bumper Sticker of the Week:

If you're not part of the solution, you're precipitate.

'Cocks Limp from Swamp

Gamecocks, that is. Pouring half a hundred on the Ol' Ball Coach...it's almost sad, but as they say, what goes around, comes around. When he had the horses, he did the same to everybody else. Hey, it's not like Urban was calling timeout in the last 2 minutes (no need).

The special teams, defense, running game, long passes, short passes...it was all too easy. As some might say, it was as easy as

(thank you, cornbread)

The result? Damn, that hurts.

Anybody want to play quarterback?

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Here's a hypothetical question: You're a defensive back playing in the SEC. What is it you definitely don't want to see after the ball is snapped?


Yep, this is it. Prepare yourself.



There are way too many good pictures to post them all. Another week that Ahmad Black got an interception. I missed a shot of him last week, so got to catch up for our Lakeland alums.

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For those of you who actually missed the game, here is a quick video summary from the Gainesville Sun--note the quick bit at the beginning where SuperTim is kissing the baby!
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1511793040/bclid361569315/bctid2075487001

On a lighter note, we had visitors this weekend. Jane's nephew Brian, his wife Kate, and two little ones, Tyler and Mary Kate. How dumb--we got no pictures. But we had an interesting conversation over (and after) dinner. Kate is a good upstanding conservative and Brian is a good open minded left-leaner. All very civil and lively. (The wine didn't hurt.) They are now on their way to the Disney ritual...don't envy them.

Plans for the 2009 ski trip (the first one, at least) are evolving. Stay tuned.

Almost forgot the Bumper Sticker of the Week:

(Ha-Ha, I have a long list now). Here's one from Aunt La-La...

Jesus loves you ... but I'm His favorite.

Sad....

McNally died today. He went with dignity and tag wagging, just as always. He is better off, but we are sad. I miss his smile and his neurotic behavior.
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IN MEMORIAM

Mr. McNally Coyle-Stockton passed away on November 14, 2008, at Atlantic Beach, Florida, after a protracted illness. Mr. McNally was cheerful but weak as he gave one last tail wag for the attendant--what a ham--and fell asleep for the last time in this physical form.

McNally was born on ???? in November of 1999 (hey, the 14th could have been his birthday) into a litter of moderate size. What is known is that some of his littermates were black and furry, as he was, and some were smooth and brown. He was surmised to have a Rottweiler father and Boxer mother (or vice versa), though this was never officially confirmed, as the paternity tests were inconclusive. The whereabouts of his siblings and parents are currently unknown, but his adopted niece, Winnifred Coyle-Shapiro-Coyle-Stockton, continues to look for him and to occupy his bed until he returns.

McNally's vast accomplishments include a Guiness Record in two categories: grinning and sleeping. He was the smiliest dog you ever saw, though if your head was tilted the wrong way, it looked like a snarl. His sleeping prowess is legendary, it being believed that he slept completely through a ransacking of the house by burglars. He came close to setting records in furniture chewing and bed-peeing, but never quite hit his stride to reach the next level. He also was appointed as an alternate for the Snoring Dogs Hall of Fame.

McNally leaves behind his adopted parents, Jane and Rick, who miss him very much, but wish him the best on his new journey, fully expecting to see him again in another form in the near future. It is believed he will be identifiable by his goofy smile.

The family requests no flowers or cards, but a donation to the nearest animal shelter is always a good idea.

Gators Clinch SEC East!

At least something good happened last week....

Tebow Named SEC Offensive Player of the Week Against Vandy

Not with one hand you won't, Mr. Dore.... TT had a part in 5 touchdowns ... in the FIRST HALF. It was special that less than 3 minutes into the second quarter, the Gators had more points than the Dores had allowed any team all year! And they took SuperTim out in the 3rd quarter, or it would have been in the 50's. (I love when he runs...he's like a mad bull coming out of a chute looking for someone to gore!)

Carlos Dunlap - what a beast. Two blocked punts (I suppose the partial block counts a little). And a demon on the passrush. If he and Spikes stay healthy, look out Red Raiders! Wish they would all stay for next year as well, but I guess we just have to enjoy them while we have them.

And how about that Lakeland crew? Rainey got some yards, but Ahmad Black...again... got another interception to lead the team with 5. Huzzah. BRING ON THE 'COCKS!!

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Apparently we all made it through Halloween and are rushing headlong to Thanksgiving. Then it's all downhill until Christmas. And the snow keeps piling up out west...

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My Man Mitch (Daniels) won re-election as Governor of Indiana last week, a tricky thing to do as a Republican this year. Best damn Governor in the nation, bar none. I've been invited to the inauguration party (again), and may go. Reflected glory is better than none.

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Other items of interest...

...can't think of any. Life goes on, much as before.

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Bumper sticker of the week:

All men are idiots, and I married their king.

Post Tuesday Blues

"The people have spoke—the bastards." --Dick Tuck's concession speech following his loss in the 1966 California State Senate election.

God help us all....

Gators Rout Toothless 'Dogs

As the Great One used to say..."How sweet it is..."
The marvelous plays, the coolness of Meyer as he saved his timeouts til the end, then rubbed it in Richt's face by stopping the clock twice... too much to bear. I believe that is now officially called "the timeout celebration." That game was like Firefly--I could watch it over and over again every day.
For those who missed it, especially Spikes first hit on Moreno, check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOmokTW-Jog

What a nightmare for the UGA-ly Bulldogs. Dressed in red and black, leftovers from Halloween, they were humiliated. To be honest, they did it to themselves, but it was still tremendous fun to watch. Here is Joe Haden returning his interception 88 yards to the 1 yard line...he should have scored, but he ran out of gas at the end (like we don't all know what that's like!)

I couldn't find a picture of Ahmad Black's interception, but big props for the Lakeland guys. If he had faked right and cut left in front of Stafford, he'd have scored.

I suppose this says it all...

Ah, Halloween

We had such pretties for the annual All Hallows Eve festival, per attached. It's a little known fact that the custom of trick-or-treating was invented by the Democrats, to get children used to the basic tenet of getting something for nothing from big people (read, government). You can confirm this fact by observing Nancy Pelosi--I defy you to tell me that's not a costume. Still, I wish I could have been there with the "little ones." Hey, B&L, your title has been transferred!

This is, of course, Curious Pierce. I expect his daddy was proud, but fear he will never live down that outfit !

And these little things are as cute as ....well, you know the rest. Congrats on the imagination, there, Mom and Dad.