CRAZY HORSE

There is this album, that The Beach Boys put out, accompanied by the, er, a symphony ...can't recall which one...that is super...tonight a reprise...as the San Diego Symphony backs up the Boys...Men, well, whatever they are now ...we rode over to the site, and heard the background group getting ready for the guys....at Rady...ha ha...the concert is tonight...and we are pumped...not sure about the pre-function, but I am sure we will find something that tingles us just right...' good to my baby' .... Not so good, was the opening act at LaLa Land for the Friars ...an 8-0 shellacking...the Bums came out a blazing, and we...well, we had a great chance in the 1st...but, a suspicious strike zone by the AGED ump Wendlestadt, took the bats right outta our hands...true dat...wonder how much he had on the game?...almost seemed like that...and for some idiot reasoning, we rested the best 3B in the league...as a DH...Manny...and his replacement had 2 errors in the 1st...one not called...

I have no greater fear than ... LIGHTNING! ...marvel at it's beauty, and yet, must be seen from afar...it appeared that we were going to witness some of that yesterday...but, it passed us by on the east...from this high rise, we do have a great viewing spot...I have actually ran off golf courses as it has approached...much to the chagrin of whomever is in my group...I bring this up, as the season of LIGHTNING is upon us...and a tragedy in DC...as a couple (74 & 75 yrs of age), tried to weather out the storm, across from the White House... UNDER A TREE! ...and were killed by a bolt...it's like fans on the golf course, doing the same...a no no...get outta there...in a car, somewhere...but NOT under a tree... Brittney Griner did get 9 years of prison for her 'crime' ...thus the 'trial' is over...and now, the trading season is upon her...fingers crossed that it can be done...along with the teacher held in Russia, too... We opted out of the horse races yesterday...

Forgive moi, all of you outside of the grand city (town?) of Slam Diego ... but it is our turn for some downright giddy moments of jubilation! ...as the 3 players that were traded for, made their appearance in Padre Brown and Gold...for the 1st time...and the fans went berserk!...lines 4 hours prior to game time...albeit, it was hoodie give away nite, too...YES, the mood was different...anticipation is one of the greatest moments of life...for which I have said forever... Soto, Bell, and Drury ...sounds like a law firm...these cats were the reason for the Friar glee...the TV feed couldn't mask the sounds of the sold out crowd...it was playoff worthy...I will tell you about the opening inning and that's all...cuz, it was spine tingling...ah, for the Pads... Walks to Soto and Bell, surrounding a 2B by Manny...a hit batsman of Crone...then, Drury time...his 1st pitch, mind you his first that he saw ... he walloped for a home run...a SLAM...we call it down here, Slam Diego! ...ima...

Seemingly, this past few years...we have lost many people ...too many, thanks to the bloody Covid...thanks, may be the wrong adjective...each and every life is special...and what is left, are the memories of them...I am not telling you anything new...but, the passing of the legendary announcer, Vin Scully ...was yet another tough death to absorb... was he a legend or legendary? ...is there a difference?... One of my biggest complaints about people in general ...is that we don't honor many...shoot, it may be a relative...whomever...while they are still living ...the 'festivities' are done after they are gone...yes, sometimes, it is impossible to do...sudden stuff...but, let's do our best to pay tribute, show extreme esteem, while they are still in the here and now... I guess one could call this a pet peeve ... This will rile up you righters ...but, the idea that VP Kamala Harris, went TO TAIWAN , was a tremendous show of solidarity with them and the USA...we depend on th...

It's been awhile ...that we have seen the infamous commercial, about a roasting, spinning, something of an oven...and the host, had his paid audience...shout along with him, 'set it and forget it' ....well, unless it catches on fire...(see yesterday's blog)...it may have been too good to be true...I dunno... but, I bet you a quid you don't still have the beast in YOUR kitchen... Speaking of hungry...have you seen the vid of the sharks off the shores of Florida? ...this time in ankle deep water, kids...I kid you not...the site is not clear, but the waters seem like where we go... geez, I always had a bit of trepidation boogie boarding in Cocoa Beach ...the waters were so warm, and the waves just right for the endless joy...maybe not now...hmmm, do you think that donny has ever boogie boarded?... Convenience?...the latest thang in shoe wear...the slide into the shoe ...it really works...the only issue, is that I almost only wear the flip flops, ah, the thongs, well, ...

In the west, we have this season, different from the rest... Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer ...it is the FIRE season ...and we are just now in it...the lack of rain, and snow buildup in the mountains...part of the reason...arsonists, another...and then there is, mother nature...with the lightning...right now, the McKinney Fire ...is in NorCal and Southern Oregon...largest such of the year, and thus, the season...we brace for it, up and down the west coast...almost, the inevitable... Ya think we have global warming?... What another terrific performance by Tony Finau! ...winning in a romp at Detroit...the PGA...what, 26 under par?...geez... We are in the hot month of August ...definitely, the weather does change here in SoCal...easily our HOTTEST of the year in San Diego...the AC is on, lots...not dramatic, mind you, but in the 80's...throw in the Santa Ana winds...and it can be brutal...the FIRE season... Let's get into it...we made the lasagna ...it was a collaboration with the ...

Gonna start us off with a sign of absolute joy ...traversing thru the streets of the old city of San Diego...via our latest add on, the hybrid mini bikes ... yup, the electric when needed jobbies ... one can peddle, but, to be downright honest with you...we don't much...ah, honesty, yes...peddle, no...they get about 15 miles per charge...the speed?...all that you want...are we the only ones doing so?...hardly, it is the new RAGE down here...most have the bigger bikes ... the happy faces of the fellow hybrid bikers? ... contagious ... We happened onto a great lil outdoor cookery...on the bay ...that made the most scrumptious burgers...kid you not...just fun and fun for the tummies, too...it is just so cool to get to so many spots throughout the city....er, is that town?...whatever...yes, we are adorned by helmets...ours, were from Costco...about $350 each...so well worth the cash, kids... Contagious?...Prez B has tested positive for the Covid...AGAIN! ...is it due to the drug he too...