You Want Some Football?

Hey, you're gonna get it this weekend...the NFL Playoffs...the final 8 teams...what a great opp to bet on your favorite...today's matches...have the Seahawks at the Falcons...and the Texans traveling up to the Pats...yes, the Horse has already done his picking...and...I really like these games....you know, watching New England play, is like watching the Golden St Warriors do so in hoops...almost magical...and done the right way...

In the aftermath of the Bolt's move out of the southland...lingering thoughts abound about the franchise and the owner, the Spanos family...there are those who say that ever since they bought it in 1986, it was a doomed one...long before we moved here...too bad, as the team has been here for 56 years...always tough to see a team leave...but, under this pathetic ownership, it is a loser...good luck LA...

You know we have never stayed in Oahu...for like 15 years of us going to Hawaii...we have always gone to Maui...appears that if one stayed there (Oahu), you wouldn't have to rent a car...I dunno...anyway, the Golf T there is featuring the emergence of this dude, Justin Thomas (JT)...he followed up his 59, with a poor 64...kidding...he is in the zone...man, the sites there are beautiful...right?...

The Bachelor...is this on your watchlist?...is ours...ah, Nick...me thinks he is a bit of a Casanova...ha ha...and the uncomfortable situation in the last show...he had a gal that he 'hooked up' with...at a wedding the year prior...was one of the 30 possibles...just gots to think that this is going to blow up in his face...am NOT looking at Reality Steve...so I don't know who won...that is right, you WIN, right?...er, picked...true love...yessirree, Bob...

Back when the Horse coached...yes, I used to work...there was this young dude, with loads of potential...that was our JV coach...well, he finally got his chance...to be the HC...I bring this up...as I saw a clip of his team beating the dreaded powerhouse team...and there was a CROWD there...olden times...way cool...for his team, school and him...Sandy, good on ya...

NBA...the Cavs reemerged in Sac town...whupped Boogie and the Kings...badly, as Cleve gets ready for the match with the Warriors in Oakland...and get this...just after a super win versus that same Cav team, PDX loses...at home...to the Orlando Magic...geez...something is missing...hey, they just run around and fire the ball up...and there is no D in Portlan...

Padre news...well now, I haven't gone here for awhile...the management signed a couple of blokes...1B Wil Myers and 3B Solarte...to solidify this next year's team...this is a good thing...now, if we can just get some pitching...

You know, I've been around a long time...I've never seen the divide as great as it is for the new Prez...what gets me the most?...is that he isn't really a Repub...somehow, he got the nod...and so many people are trying to block it...just don't see how this benefits the country...listen kids...you had your chance, when it was voting time...why now?...I know, I keep harping on this...but, it's true...

Finally...well...not finally...Happy Birthday to my gal...and the bad part is that she is sickly...boo...so, we are delaying the event...you know, the dinner and all...whatever 'all' is...

I declare this 'Be Good To Your Mate' day...

Friday the 13th

Morning, ya"ll...top of it to you...as you pour a cup of Joe...and settle in to see what is on the mini-mind of the Horse...well, he is doing just fine, thank you...the weather here in SoCal is rainy...ewww...'but, we need it'...and you realize that this is Friday the 13th...hey, are you one of them superstitious peops?...I used to be...when I coached...stupid...well, maybe try this 13 beers theory...ha ha... let's get going...

You know who Justin Thomas is?...PGA bloke...fresh off of a big W at Kapalua...in the T of champs...took a puddle jumper and landed in Oahu for the next T...and, get this, started off with a 59 in the opening round...OMG!...FIFTY-NINE!...think he's not on his game right now?...ha ha...listen kids, it is fleeting...and these guys get it going for a couple of weeks...just like you and me...wait, that is totally wrong...congrats to a dream start for JT...geez, another JT?...

Imagine the uproar about the Bolts...leaving...the hated owner Spanos ( and fam) are being crucified...well, that may be a bit strong...but, he is not welcome in this part of the US...this team meant a lot to the locals...I listened to the pundits yesterday...the worst was Michael Wilbon...who made mockery of  this area...like it's not worthy...what a piece of s___ he is...let's just say that his ego matches his body type...BTW, the team hired a new HC...nobody I know gives a crap...well, Wilbon might...

A week until the changing of the guard here in this country...the Demos are not going easily...hey, if it doesn't work...then get your act together and get a candy man (woman) that can get elected...I emphasize this...the DNC needs a facelift...from the people, and NOT from their elite...you Demos, THAT is what you should be spending your energy on...and $ ...

What is on the Beats today?...Faith Hill...man, she can sang...you ever heard "There Will Come A Day"?...powerful...you know of her other hits?..."Breathe"..."Let's Make Love"..."This Kiss"...good stuff...

I talk about the Golden St Warriors...a lot...they ran right by the Pistons last night...Detroit is making the terrible west coast swing...I'm sure the east coasters hate it...just ask the Cleveland Cavs...who are doing the same thing...listen, nobody...I mean nobody...moves the ball like GS...in all of the NBA...almost 30 teams, and they all play pick and roll...spot up for a 3...except them Warriors... pleasure to watch...

We have the sickness in our condo...nuttin worse...so we just plug along...mine is a fever that followed my cortisone thang...Marsh has the full meal deal...Dayquil, NyQuil, Excedrin, water, chicken soup, blankets everywhere, hankies, what have I left out?...maybe try some bourbon...hey, we have to be well for tomorrow...her birth date...c'mon...pooh...naw, won't happen...we will celebrate later...

NFL playoffs...I do like this time of the year...most ballers do...here's what I got...reminder, this is just for fun...the Pats over the Texans (duh)...the Chiefs to surprise the Steelers (what?)...the Hawks in a squeaker over the Falcons...and the Pack over the 'Boys and Romo...you heard that right...something will emerge, and that will be TR...never, ever, bet on the NFL...
BREAKING NEWS...Jordy Nelson, GB, is OUT...game is now a toss up!

So...hey...stay away from them ladders...don't walk on the sidewalk cracks...toss the salt over your shoulder...and the topper to ward off any bad luck...never, ever give away your last cigarette in your pack...what?...trust the Horse...

Bolted!

They gone...geez, the Charger ownership has been threatening to do it...for at least 5 years...finally have done the deed...they are moving their franchise to La La Land...in hopes that the grass is greener up yonder...

This once proud team...the San Diego Chargers...the darlings of the south land...rich in tradition back in the AFL days and the better of it all in the late 90's and the early 00's...with the likes of many stars...Lance Alworth...Dan Fouts...LT...Antonio Gates...Nick Harwick...John Hadl...Paul Lowe...Junior Seau...the list goes on...who were part of a great thing...until...

The ownership altered things...Alex Spanos and now his offspring...blatant mismanagement at the top of the list...as the team began it's extreme fall from grace...his son, Dean, has shouldered most of the blame...deservedly...the end has been awful...the past season filled with embarrassing losses...but worse, the ploy of the bosses that they were staying...the public didn't buy it...and sold their tix to any team coming to this grand land to play...often seemed like a home game for the visitor...

A decade ago when we arrived in San Diego...the Bolts were THE thing around here...you couldn't get a ticket to the game...and then...the ugly ownership changed all that...blew apart what was such a cherished part of this area...and now...off they go...taking their beat up ball and vacating...to, get this, a 30,000 seat stadium...in the interim....ha ha...FOX LA did a poll...what % of the public wanted that franchise in LA?...82% said NO!!!!...another wise decision Spanos Fam...

So...we are delegated to a one horse town...the Padres...and are waiting for an NFL team that wants to move to this bloody 70* degree year round climate...just itching to root for a properly run team that needs a change...ha ha...here's hoping that the Spanos lose their ass....and we get a good un...Jaguars, are you interested?...and...this from the web net...the new Charger logo...ha ha

Other stuff...

Have to start with the bum thumb...finally got to see the ortho Doc...it is a 'trigger thumb' like I thought...had a decent idea what he would do...after studying it on the web net...two possible solutions...cortisone shots...that would have a 70% chance of fixing it...he recommended it...and if that doesn't do the job...an op on it...in the office...hmmm...well, I took the shots...egads, hurt like hell...but, the Horse did NOT pass out...this morning?...already better...he said I'd know in a couple of days...fingers crossed...

PDX...what the heck?...dominated the Cavs from the get go...the World Champs!...and easily took it to the visitors...hey, Cleve is in a 'on the road' set of games...got beat by the Jazz the nite before...there you go, an excuse...is there promise for the Blazers?...hmmm...hey, the Cavs have the Kings and the Warriors next...bet, they'll play a bit better...a lot better...

Planned protests are in the works this next week...against the Prez-Elect...the "stars" from Hollywood are behind some of it...their rationale?...they needed to be doing all this prior to the election...I can't see any good out of it...unless, you want to divide the country as much as you can...think he is gonna resign?...hey, I voted Demo, too...but, we have to get on with it...do as much as we can to make it good...not bad...I'll bet they are making loads of $ in their stocks...

I know keep drilling this through your brain...but, I just don't see any merit in the planned protests...how does this make our country better?...I understand their frustrations...I get that...but...let's see what the product is...

You know, I am a bit serious about the religion issue...shhhh, don't tell anyone...dang, that Nashville scene is more and more appealing to moi....shhhh....

Hey, for what reason is this?...the stock market has been a huge plus...why?...look at your numbers, and I bet you are feeling good about 'em...why?...

Obamacare...here's an item that the Hollywood 1% don't fret over...just may get repealed...hmmm...what takes it's place?...going back to the free enterprise system?...

So what's the Horse listening to this fine am?...this is going back into time...Barbara Mason...what?..."Yes I'm Ready"...soothing soulful and wonderful...and...this Beats wireless is absolutely great...

This damn Starbucks 'House Blend' coffee no bueno....I like it rich and dark...this is not...

I got this text from one of my buds, to watch out for 'fake news'...shoot, that's all there is on the web net...

The Horse is actually excited about the upcoming Pack and Cowboys game...glad I'm not there...them 'Boys don't like northerners much...wait, I'm from SoCal...OK, then...

Be good today...

Weather

I'm not sure of the definition of 'global warming'...but dang, we
have had more rain here in SoCal since we moved here, some ten years ago...it took like 3 of them first ones, to get any...it's been like almost a full month's worth now...and my good friends up in the Pacific Northwest, have had a bundle of snow and damn cold rain...like for the entire month, too...supposed to have 3 straight, more days of the wet stuff in SD...boo..."we need it"...tired of that statement...global cooling?...ha ha...

Gone will be the eloquent way of talking to the country...Prez O let us hear again, his parting statements...one of the all time great orators...wonder what he will do next?...please, don't be a lobbyist...any comparison to one of them pro athletes?...play for 8 years...have the rest of their life to live...doing what?...

The great divide...the Demos are going to drive a stake in the line...I fear we are going to have 4 years of a battle...does this make us better?...show proof that the Repubs have elected the wrong bloke...wait, you must realize that the country did...they don't buy it...hey...I keep saying this...it's YOUR fault...

My Doc appt is finally here...I'm kind of getting used to this bum thumb...wonder what the diagnosis will be?...BTW, did hit the GC yesterday...walked...had a 90...some good shots and some not so good...of course, I am the Klaven of the group...'Cheers' reference...ha ha...but true...

Bad day for the betting on the NBA...as both the Cavs and Spurs got dumped...what?...PDX beat the Lake Show...TG for the LA team, the Blazer auto win...ha ha...pretty much their only...and, the Warriors beat the Heat...that sounded funny...but, barely...as GS is winning...but not doing the 'Bristol Stomp' like I think that they should be ...

Duke...I mention them not only cuz they are Coach K free...as he had a back surgery...but more so...for their way of handling their 'star'...Grayson Allen...you know the story...tripper...thrice...got suspended indefinitely...which turned out to be one game...well...since...he has had a 'near trip' and a 'near coach shove'...hmmm, are they (Duke) valuing a win over doing the right thing?...a real suspension...you tell me...

Call me a stinker...as Marsh made her own chicken soup...from scratch...she's way sickly...however, I must say it was outstanding!..like what you would get at a fine restaurant...really...hey, she has to get better...as her birthday is nearing...and the rule is, never be sick on that day...pictured here is Marsh with Barb Gahr and Kim Cross...we are meeting up with them in the next month...one of my fav pix...ever...

We're doing that 'leave the lights up all year'...some may say that is a southern thang...ha ha...bigots!...hey, these change colors...so, we have them purple ones that match the interior of the hacienda...if you could see me now,  I'd be snubbing me nose up to youse right now...

The upcoming Pack vs Cowboys game...what the country wants...right?...you will not be on the border of it...pick a side, dudes and dudettes...the line is 4 for Dallas...hmmm...I'll take the points and Green Bay...and bet that Tony Romo sees the actual playing field...what say you?...

Wait...you have no idea how humbled I am, thinking that you are taking time out of your day, to....read me...the Horse thanks you SO much...

"The River"...by Hillary Scott ( and family)....mesmerizing...am I turning religious?...I think more and more about it...thoughts that you, who know me well, will surprise...follow up with "Thy Will"...man, it is powerful...I'm just saying...

More of you are figuring out how to post videos...this is the new 'it' thing to do...and also do some monologues....it's cool...like on Instagram...I've given the thought to doing my blog like that...of course, I'd have to see the K fam doc first...dye me hair, get a nip and tuck here and there, get a botox, and siphon out some of the extra weight...you know, be like a rock star...before I'd go live...ha ha...naw, forget it...

Hey, kids stay warm...where ever you are...get yourself a white choc mocha...extra whip and extra hot...indulge...couple it with a warmed up scone...and enjoy your day...

Clemson!

This was as good as it gets...how many times did I read or hear, "I have no pony in this race"...or there abouts..."but this sure is a great game!"...my sentiments exactly...as Clemson scored at the buzzer...on a full length drive...against that vaunted 'Bama D...who I think is the best in the nation...hey, sometimes good O perseveres...it was a beaut...and well deserved...I, am like many...that lurve to see Alabama's HC Saban, SQUIRM!...the 2 best TEAMS in the nation?...I reckon...

The Horse is heading out to the course...to play some golf...yes, I figure it may be the last chance prior to my Dr appt. tomorrow...I fear some type of immobilization...so...gonna play while I can...hmmm...fearing the worst...

Confirmation hearings...the peops that President-Elect Trump has selected for his cabinet...have to go through to get the OK by Congress...is it odd that they are doing this before DJ Trump has been sworn in to office?...I dunno...it does seem that the Demos will try to sway a Repub or two...cuz, as it sits...the Repubs have the numbers...er, the majority...hot rumor is...that California is going to bolt tradition and have a guest interrogator...somebody named Streep...stop it Horse...

Wow!...that story about KK getting mugged in Paris was...gulp...TRUE!...I doubted it full time...the French Police arrested a bunch of peops...the numbers at least at 17!...

Odd news out of NYC...one of their hoop stars that play for the Knickerbockers...just decided not to show up for a game...Derrick Rose...nobody knew...the team even sent somebody to his apartment...he missed the game...and did send a memo later on...that he had some type of family matter...if it smells...well, you know...

As I thought...yesterday's blog was my biggest hit ever...154!...thank you kids...

Time for some grub and mosey on out to Sycuan...

Bad Timing

Morning, kids...this might just not sit well with you today...hmmm...hear me out...all the way...geez, I set you up for something that is not much like what the Horse says...usually...it starts with the, and well, ends with the Golden Globes...did you watch it?...the Hollywood Foreign Press Awards...whoever they are...that honor the past year's, in their eyes, best flicks and pixel shows...and the stars thereof...OK, that is the set up...

As the show was sailing along in the fantasy land of the screen, both big and little...where the pretty people picked up the awards...hey, the most honored was the musical, "La La Land"...that won most everything possible...all the parts...and really became a celebration of the movie...I've wanted to see it for awhile now...it's not at our local theater...boo...another story for another time...

The telecast was moving a bit slow...these all seem to do so...and then...it slowed...waaaayyyy down...time for the bit to give the award for a lifetime achievement...to the celebrated actress, Meryl Streep...and she decided to turn the acceptance speech into a political statement...OK...what she said was of merit...however, it was about Prez-Elect Trump...she emphasized where some of her fellow stars actually were from...outside of the US...border thinger...actually said that if they weren't there, who'd the people watch?...give me a break...then she went into the bullying thing...yes, that part was was right on...except...the TIMING...

Where was this when it actually had some influence?...like before the election...where her fellow Demos stayed away from the polls in millions...and allowed who she so eloquently ripped apart, to get elected...why didn't she travel around the country and say what she needed to?...that if she was so passionate about it...but...to do so after it's all said and done...left me a bit angry...I believe that her message now...was designed to tear this country further apart...NOT what we need right now...

So...my good friend from the east...sent me some footage of Streep talking Hilz...before...I stand corrected...she talked before and after...there you go...feel better?...NO!...I still blame the DNC for sabotaging Bernie's campaign...and this...is another story altogether...right?

Hmmm...it put a dagger in the show for sure...the mood switched to somber...and I felt bad for the best actress award that was won by the La La Land gal, Emma Stone...the swagger and fun was gone...it was all about Meryl...and what SHE thought...too bad...

Soooo...all my sources have this as a major topic...hey, it's not the message that bugged me...it was the TIMING of it...what say you?...

OK, other Horse stuff...

The Pack woke up and drilled them NY Giants...am not a believer in little Manning...and set up the biggee of the NFL....the one that many football fans have as their favs...Green Bay and Dallas...should be a great game...and the league is ecstatic...the pixel numbers should be off the charts...it's in Texas at that monstrosity of a stadium...been there and hated it...

Same path for the Warriors...who were sleep walking in Sac town...woke up and beat Boogie's Kings...rumor is that the Cap City team is gonna throw $200 million at Cousins to keep him...egads...nobody is worth that amount  of dough...nobody...

PDX lost again...in the PNW to the Pistons in OT...somebody take the ball out of Plumlee's hands...the coach won't...there is a reason that he is open, dude...figure it out...

Later this month, Tiger is coming to play at the Farmer's...dang, I can't get out there...company and all...the crowd will be huge...at least for the 1st two days...stop it Horse...BTW,  Justin Thomas won over at Kapalua...22 under...yea, right...

See above...Prez-Elect Trump commented on Streep's speech...called her 'over-rated'...lordy...now this is BAD TIMING, too...

I dunno kids...just not sure where we are going...maybe Meryl has something after all...I'm at a loss for words...I guess we just have to strap ourselves in and see where this ride is going...

Ooops...forgot the D-1 Champ game...Clemson over 'Bama....take the 6 1/2 points...shoot, I don't care...

The Horse rests...

BTW...just got a wild feeling that this will be my most hit blog ever...EVER!...record is 134....

And NOW, the Horse rests...

Golden Globes

Ah yes, the pretty and rich people get another set of awards...by their fellow 1%...the Golden Globes...hosted by Jimmy Fallon...we have the honor to watch the elite...what they are adorning themselves with...how the glistening of the diamonds do so...they are wearing "whom?"...blah blah blah...these, are the dudes that Bernie was talking about, right?...wait, no, he was talking about them Wall St Blokes...hmmm...they all have that one thinger...lots of money...so, yes, Bernie, these fit the mode, too...will you watch?...yea, me too...

Well, your Seattle Seahawks won the playoff game vs them Lions of Detroit...kind of easily...but...I'll bet you won't hear a peep about them talking the officiating...a couple of brutal calls, er non calls, that helped the 'Hawks score a couple of TD's...not sure about what the other team has said...I know what I'd say...if they do, they get fined by the league...I think they should fine the refs...

Staying in this mode...a good one today...The NY Giants at the Green Bay Packers...I have been a closet Pack fan this year...as I have had 3 of them blokes on my fantasy football team...you might recall, I won the consolation title...thank you QB Rodgers...anyway, hope there is weather...and it will be a fun one to watch...never, ever bet on the NFL...

Finally...there are rumors that the Bolts will stay in San Diego...hey, the owners just don't jive with each other...the dude with the Rams and the bloke with the Chargers...oil and water...hmmm...seems like a mess to moi...supposedly, by the end of the next week, the results will be made...public...

The coward killer in Florida...they will seek the death penalty...at least, I hope so...think about the tragic ending to the shot up people...and their families...forever...when you seek justice for the attacker...there is no reason for that piece of ___ to be on this earth...no, don't give me any of the humanitarian rights BS...he didn't...

Gosh...we had a wonderful bike ride yesterday...68* and almost perfect riding weather...it's the 4th straight day of working out...and it seemed a lot easier...keep it up Horse...my Doc appt is Wednesday on my thumb...man, I hope I can get back out to the course...miss it so...

We tried to find a movie to watch last eve...nothing...I mean nada...looked even remotely good on Netflix...we tried the On Demand thinger...still no...you have any suggestions?...you know, when we used to go down to the Video store, it always seemed like there were good ones to pick from...am I right?...now, the stores are gone...you see a trend here?...

Is it just me, or are there more scuffles than ever in college hoops?...what's going on?...I even saw one break out in a gals game...UNLV and Utah St...what?...what does this mean?...is there a hidden agenda I am not getting?...

Our pots and pans arrived...I boxed up all our old ones...oh my...they were groady...you look at yours?...maybe it's time to get out with the old and in with the new...think about what % of that residue, goes into your food you ingest...there you go...got you thinking...

My music of choice this am...Pandora...the Lady A station...hmmm...I just am mesmerized by the voice of Hillary Scott...haunting...you listened to her solo CD?...it's faith based and...wonderful...

Heard from a new reader...just way cool to think that some one (like YOU) will take the time out of their busy day...and pop on the Horse blog site and read what I have to say for the day...makes me feel ...splendid...er, good...no, great!...THANK YOU!...

I went a whole day, not talking politics...dang, not true...I brought up Bernie...and this...I think we were robbed from  the right to have him as our Prez...by the DNC and their agenda...dang them Demos...see, that's why I'm an independent...well, one of the reasons...

And now...'The Limited' is closing all their stores...the list is a growing...my fear, is that the malls will be ghost shops...and extinct...the web net?...where you get anything you want...something doesn't seem right...hmmm...Starbucks is still going strong...so there is a reason to have a car, I guess...and...to get out to the golf course...

OK, kids...hope your Sunday is a great one...and I'll see YOU on the web net...