Well, the Windies are tired of beating up India in ODI's now. And to top it all off, today bashing was done in India, before a crowd of screaming Indian fans.
Mind you, the Windies were a bit shaky at the end, and did not prevail until 3 balls before the end, when Marlon Samuels hit a strange looking four down to third man.
Lara was obviously still playing with his back injury, and was dismissed awkwardly with a very silly shot, and I think he was in pain and could do not better.
Windies are now through to the semis, even though they still have another match in this round, against the limies, oops, I am sorry, I mean England, on Sunday.
So, for all of you non-cricketing bloggionistas, enjoy your weekend, party hard, play hard, but play safely.
Blog you later.
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Monday, October 09, 2006
Weekend round up
NFL: Usual Sunday slate of games, I watched 2. I saw Dallas and Philly, and also pieces of Pittsburgh San Diego.
In that Philly game, all eyes were on T.O., now playing for Dallas and in that game playing against his former team.
Turned out the T.O.'s quarterback, veteran Drew Bledsoe, was not up to the task. He was intercepted, sacked, hit and hurried several times. The sharpshooter on the Philly team, however Donovan McNab, was on target. The most amazing play was the 102 yard interception TD return from one end zone to the another.
Cricket: I see where the Windies beat up on Zimbabwe - well, Zimbabwe must be used to it by now.
Trafigura Scandal in Jamaica:
Now, this is amazing. The government has gone ahead and accepted so called a "Donation" from a company with which it has a commercial agreement. And the ministers find this 100% acceptable, and had no intention of disclosing it.
And it took a disclosure which was probably illegal to expose it. And sympathisers of the government are focussing on the illegality of the disclosure, because, I assume, they thing that bank secrecy should protect illegitimate transactions. And the minister who was forced to resign had said that the funds were a donation when the donor said it was not. And the Chairman of the party originally said that the acceptance was perfectly acceptable and the allegations being made were spurious! And now, the prime minister has ordered the return of the funds.
The saga continues, because some folks allege that the opposition party was a party to breaches of the Banking Act, and would like their necks too! Somehow, I believe the opposition are happy to accept the risk of that, although they are probably confident that they did not act illegally.
I am sure you will see the news as it develops.
I hope you enjoyed your weekend, we had a wet one here, there is a large weather system which is actually still here today.
In that Philly game, all eyes were on T.O., now playing for Dallas and in that game playing against his former team.
Turned out the T.O.'s quarterback, veteran Drew Bledsoe, was not up to the task. He was intercepted, sacked, hit and hurried several times. The sharpshooter on the Philly team, however Donovan McNab, was on target. The most amazing play was the 102 yard interception TD return from one end zone to the another.
Cricket: I see where the Windies beat up on Zimbabwe - well, Zimbabwe must be used to it by now.
Trafigura Scandal in Jamaica:
Now, this is amazing. The government has gone ahead and accepted so called a "Donation" from a company with which it has a commercial agreement. And the ministers find this 100% acceptable, and had no intention of disclosing it.
And it took a disclosure which was probably illegal to expose it. And sympathisers of the government are focussing on the illegality of the disclosure, because, I assume, they thing that bank secrecy should protect illegitimate transactions. And the minister who was forced to resign had said that the funds were a donation when the donor said it was not. And the Chairman of the party originally said that the acceptance was perfectly acceptable and the allegations being made were spurious! And now, the prime minister has ordered the return of the funds.
The saga continues, because some folks allege that the opposition party was a party to breaches of the Banking Act, and would like their necks too! Somehow, I believe the opposition are happy to accept the risk of that, although they are probably confident that they did not act illegally.
I am sure you will see the news as it develops.
I hope you enjoyed your weekend, we had a wet one here, there is a large weather system which is actually still here today.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Scandal etc
Man, that whole Mark Foley scandal really smells rotten.
And it is notable that the Republican party in the US has always held themselves out as being a paragon of virtue, and that all sickos resided within their opponents, the democrats.
And what about this foley sicko: Did he not need rehab until the whole thing blew up? I had 4 Heinekens last night. Does that qualify me for rehab? Did Foley suddenly become alcoholic, gay and a pedophile this week? Amazing.
And the Republican party members have triggered survival mode. Each man for himself. A third republican has now said that the House Speaker new all about the thing for a while now. And Good old George went on TV and professed his confidence in "Denny" Hastert, as he referred to him lovingly. Will "Denny" come out unscathed?
And what about all of these school shootings? Including one in an Amish school! How horrid. Read here.
Anyway, that is American stuff - maybe some of my American Bloggisaries can enlighten me, I only read and watch the media.
On a much lighter note, and to pay tribute to my bloggionista/soccer star
Congrats to the Lionesses to an impressive indoor football victory last Friday night. She might not like it, but I can let you not that Afro scored a goal, and please check her blog out.
And it is notable that the Republican party in the US has always held themselves out as being a paragon of virtue, and that all sickos resided within their opponents, the democrats.
And what about this foley sicko: Did he not need rehab until the whole thing blew up? I had 4 Heinekens last night. Does that qualify me for rehab? Did Foley suddenly become alcoholic, gay and a pedophile this week? Amazing.
And the Republican party members have triggered survival mode. Each man for himself. A third republican has now said that the House Speaker new all about the thing for a while now. And Good old George went on TV and professed his confidence in "Denny" Hastert, as he referred to him lovingly. Will "Denny" come out unscathed?
And what about all of these school shootings? Including one in an Amish school! How horrid. Read here.
Anyway, that is American stuff - maybe some of my American Bloggisaries can enlighten me, I only read and watch the media.
On a much lighter note, and to pay tribute to my bloggionista/soccer star
Congrats to the Lionesses to an impressive indoor football victory last Friday night. She might not like it, but I can let you not that Afro scored a goal, and please check her blog out.
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Dah wah yu get.
In the last hour or so, I had 2 "children say the funniest things" moments.
I went to my son's school to catch the last half-hour of his weekly soccer.
As I approached, one of the kids said "its a throw in, you idiot!" quite loudly, and I thought, what a rude little !@$%%^...
Then, I came home and checked my email. Here is what I received:
A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales.
The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat was very small.
The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale.
Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human; it was physically impossible.
The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah".
The teacher asked, " What if Jonah went to hell?"
The little girl replied, "Then you ask him b..tch".
I went to my son's school to catch the last half-hour of his weekly soccer.
As I approached, one of the kids said "its a throw in, you idiot!" quite loudly, and I thought, what a rude little !@$%%^...
Then, I came home and checked my email. Here is what I received:
A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales.
The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat was very small.
The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale.
Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human; it was physically impossible.
The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah".
The teacher asked, " What if Jonah went to hell?"
The little girl replied, "Then you ask him b..tch".
Sunday, September 17, 2006
Bloggage
Hope your weekend was enjoyable, and if not, here's wishing you a good week to come, whether you work, study, idle, or any combinations thereof.
Passed thru a bar operated by a friend of mine last night. He has reopened it for the first time since Hurricane Ivan. He was a seaman in his young days, and the bar is decked out (no pun intended) with maritime artifacts, including a propeller, a search light, a captains clock, a barometer, and other pieces of equipment that honestly, I need to ask him what those are.
The bar counter is made in the shape of the bow of a ship, and over the bottles of liquor is a replica of a bridge of a ship, trimmed with Caymanian made rope.
There is a pool (billiards) room, with 2 pool tables. There are several pieces of work in the bar to be complete, but I like it, and it is certainly off the 'trendy' circuit. This place is really a bar among bars. A couple of hispanic bombas working behind the bar as per the usual local routine. Having imbibed several Heinekens, I had a shot of 1800 tequila. It was nice.
After that stop, I went to a new restaurant opened by my clients. It is located in a shopping centre on Seven Mile Beach. On Friday, I attended a private luncheon (free, as well) put on by the owners to give the kitchen, the bar and the servers a trial run. Sitting with me there was the head chef at Cayman's brand new Margaritaville. He was the chef at Margaritaville Negril, before. He is new to Cayman, but is being well taken care of by several of my friends/clients.
Lastly, look at this humourous quote from Ja'can columnist and pollster Mark Wignall - I think its wonderful in terms of its humour, although serious in some of its implications.
"Teen girls quickly learn that the use and unveiling of their sexual organ far outweigh anything that the head can think up. And the men around these girls are always there to remind them of its importance. As the lack of education grips these communities, the sex becomes the bargaining tool among young women."Mi run up a marathon pon a gal man last night," said one woman to a dancehall channel cameraman recently. Now imagine if that man referred to was 'suffering' from a sex strike on the home front. Some suffering indeed.
No sane inner-city young woman expects her boyfriend, live-in or not, to be sexually active solely with her. Such a man is a rarity and is considered 'saaf'. The whole dancehall culture, which is deeply embedded in the ghetto, is centred around 'nuff' sex, male promiscuity, female availability and male sex-power.
When the man 'steps out' in the evening, probably after holding up at gunpoint a few people outside the community the day before, he steps out in style, dollars in his pocket, expecting that something new will be available.
If this 'something new' doesn't happen, there is always the live-in to fall back on. The man therefore learns that sex is available in and out, and the young woman outside who is poorly educated and broke, pats herself at the spot, looks down and speaks to it, 'We a go look a food later'."
Passed thru a bar operated by a friend of mine last night. He has reopened it for the first time since Hurricane Ivan. He was a seaman in his young days, and the bar is decked out (no pun intended) with maritime artifacts, including a propeller, a search light, a captains clock, a barometer, and other pieces of equipment that honestly, I need to ask him what those are.
The bar counter is made in the shape of the bow of a ship, and over the bottles of liquor is a replica of a bridge of a ship, trimmed with Caymanian made rope.
There is a pool (billiards) room, with 2 pool tables. There are several pieces of work in the bar to be complete, but I like it, and it is certainly off the 'trendy' circuit. This place is really a bar among bars. A couple of hispanic bombas working behind the bar as per the usual local routine. Having imbibed several Heinekens, I had a shot of 1800 tequila. It was nice.
After that stop, I went to a new restaurant opened by my clients. It is located in a shopping centre on Seven Mile Beach. On Friday, I attended a private luncheon (free, as well) put on by the owners to give the kitchen, the bar and the servers a trial run. Sitting with me there was the head chef at Cayman's brand new Margaritaville. He was the chef at Margaritaville Negril, before. He is new to Cayman, but is being well taken care of by several of my friends/clients.
Lastly, look at this humourous quote from Ja'can columnist and pollster Mark Wignall - I think its wonderful in terms of its humour, although serious in some of its implications.
"Teen girls quickly learn that the use and unveiling of their sexual organ far outweigh anything that the head can think up. And the men around these girls are always there to remind them of its importance. As the lack of education grips these communities, the sex becomes the bargaining tool among young women."Mi run up a marathon pon a gal man last night," said one woman to a dancehall channel cameraman recently. Now imagine if that man referred to was 'suffering' from a sex strike on the home front. Some suffering indeed.
No sane inner-city young woman expects her boyfriend, live-in or not, to be sexually active solely with her. Such a man is a rarity and is considered 'saaf'. The whole dancehall culture, which is deeply embedded in the ghetto, is centred around 'nuff' sex, male promiscuity, female availability and male sex-power.
When the man 'steps out' in the evening, probably after holding up at gunpoint a few people outside the community the day before, he steps out in style, dollars in his pocket, expecting that something new will be available.
If this 'something new' doesn't happen, there is always the live-in to fall back on. The man therefore learns that sex is available in and out, and the young woman outside who is poorly educated and broke, pats herself at the spot, looks down and speaks to it, 'We a go look a food later'."
Thursday, September 07, 2006
War in the East, War in the West
So sang Bob - in another of his prophetic pieces.
The new government in Iraq aint kidding. The Associated Press' headline is that Iraq is assuming military control from the US led forces. Never mind the 27 detainees who are being executed having been convicted of various heinous offences, they are just a footnote.
Such is the insensitivity of war. The issue is about who is running Iraq. All else is secondary. God help them.
And having invaded Afghanistan, and Iraq, good old George is salivating at the thought of Iran.
I thought George Sr. was a warmonger. His son mek im look like Barbie Doll.
On a lighter note, isn't Tiger Woods something! 5 straight titles. And on the penultimate day, Vijay was sailing towards victory in the Deutche Bank Championship. Amazing. Read it here.
Against my better judgment, but in view of difficult times, I have been doing some court work lately. Hopefully this will be a temporary measure, while my other transactional work develops - Court aint pretty. And in the criminal court its the same old goons doing the same burglaries, drugs, violence, etc.
Enjoy your weekend, folks, and hopefully I will post again early next week, unless, driven by some sudden and temporary loss of control, I do a weekend post.
Adios.
The new government in Iraq aint kidding. The Associated Press' headline is that Iraq is assuming military control from the US led forces. Never mind the 27 detainees who are being executed having been convicted of various heinous offences, they are just a footnote.
Such is the insensitivity of war. The issue is about who is running Iraq. All else is secondary. God help them.
And having invaded Afghanistan, and Iraq, good old George is salivating at the thought of Iran.
I thought George Sr. was a warmonger. His son mek im look like Barbie Doll.
On a lighter note, isn't Tiger Woods something! 5 straight titles. And on the penultimate day, Vijay was sailing towards victory in the Deutche Bank Championship. Amazing. Read it here.
Against my better judgment, but in view of difficult times, I have been doing some court work lately. Hopefully this will be a temporary measure, while my other transactional work develops - Court aint pretty. And in the criminal court its the same old goons doing the same burglaries, drugs, violence, etc.
Enjoy your weekend, folks, and hopefully I will post again early next week, unless, driven by some sudden and temporary loss of control, I do a weekend post.
Adios.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Weekend, folks, live it large.
Folks
Hope you take your weekend seriously and make the most of it, even if that means hitting the sack and catching some long postponed z's.
Some of my Bloggionistas from yard made mention of the yard born now turned English cleric, who was preaching a bunch of rhetoric in London which landed him in jail, and now he has been deported to Jamaica, having lived in London for 22 years. Here is the Gleaner article. Note the part about him encouraging the London bombers. Not nice at all. He will still be a muslim when he gets here, but one supposes that he won't have as much Governmental pro-American sentiment to preach about, as he would have in England.. I don't know, maybe he will have to preach about Chavez..
Interesting writeup in the NY Times about India's expanding economy, and its population which will exceed that of China's in a few decades. here it is .
We have quite a few hundred Indians here - the majority from the Island of Goa, the majority working as chefs and security guards. A bit of rumours/scandal spreading about them at the moment, because their families pay huge sums to employment "agents" in India (more like loan sharks really), in default of which serious harm befalls either the relevant overseas worker or their families in India. This came to light following the attack of one of the guards whilst on duty here, and then his subsequent demise by a reported "suicide".
Here's hoping you have a wonderful weekend - I am starting by staying home with my boys whilst the Mrs. goes out tonight !
Sayonara.
Hope you take your weekend seriously and make the most of it, even if that means hitting the sack and catching some long postponed z's.
Some of my Bloggionistas from yard made mention of the yard born now turned English cleric, who was preaching a bunch of rhetoric in London which landed him in jail, and now he has been deported to Jamaica, having lived in London for 22 years. Here is the Gleaner article. Note the part about him encouraging the London bombers. Not nice at all. He will still be a muslim when he gets here, but one supposes that he won't have as much Governmental pro-American sentiment to preach about, as he would have in England.. I don't know, maybe he will have to preach about Chavez..
Interesting writeup in the NY Times about India's expanding economy, and its population which will exceed that of China's in a few decades. here it is .
We have quite a few hundred Indians here - the majority from the Island of Goa, the majority working as chefs and security guards. A bit of rumours/scandal spreading about them at the moment, because their families pay huge sums to employment "agents" in India (more like loan sharks really), in default of which serious harm befalls either the relevant overseas worker or their families in India. This came to light following the attack of one of the guards whilst on duty here, and then his subsequent demise by a reported "suicide".
Here's hoping you have a wonderful weekend - I am starting by staying home with my boys whilst the Mrs. goes out tonight !
Sayonara.
Monday, August 28, 2006
First World Cricket hypocrisy
When I am not in full focus on bodacious babes , I fancy a good game of cricket.
The NFL pre-season has started, but I have not yet watched a full game. Hopefully when the season begins in earnest I will be ready to go.
But, back to cricket, here is an article by Mikey Holding, for those of you who are cricket afficionados. Finally, someone has spoken up about the double standards employed by the 'cricketing establishment'.
Amazingly, I have not seen a single article or read a single report in which Darrel Hair, the Australian umpire in the middle of the controversy, sets out which Pakistani player tampered with the ball, and what are the particulars of such tampering. He really needs to quit, and I believe by his offer to do so (along with a payment) he has admitted wrongdoing. He must go, in my view.
It seems it is no coincidence that he was the same umpire who cited Murali in 1996 for throwing. Believe me, when England, in particular, see Murali grinning, they go dizzy with fright.
They can stand when Murali tears them apart with his spin, which is better than Shane Warne's, despite the stats.
Here, is another example of the snotty behaviour of the 'cricket establishment'. Australia has asked for the umpires at the Ashes to be local. Seems to me they want no Asians or West Indians - What do you think?
Look at cricketing in South Africa, Australia & New Zealand. The instances of indigenous persons playing for those nations have been few. This is not purely because their previous colonisers introduced the game.
Do you think it was a coincidence that Ntini, the first Black African to play for South Africa, was wrongfully convicted, then acquitted of rape?
Amazing, the amount of 'politics' in cricket. One could go on for ages.
The NFL pre-season has started, but I have not yet watched a full game. Hopefully when the season begins in earnest I will be ready to go.
But, back to cricket, here is an article by Mikey Holding, for those of you who are cricket afficionados. Finally, someone has spoken up about the double standards employed by the 'cricketing establishment'.
Amazingly, I have not seen a single article or read a single report in which Darrel Hair, the Australian umpire in the middle of the controversy, sets out which Pakistani player tampered with the ball, and what are the particulars of such tampering. He really needs to quit, and I believe by his offer to do so (along with a payment) he has admitted wrongdoing. He must go, in my view.
It seems it is no coincidence that he was the same umpire who cited Murali in 1996 for throwing. Believe me, when England, in particular, see Murali grinning, they go dizzy with fright.
They can stand when Murali tears them apart with his spin, which is better than Shane Warne's, despite the stats.
Here, is another example of the snotty behaviour of the 'cricket establishment'. Australia has asked for the umpires at the Ashes to be local. Seems to me they want no Asians or West Indians - What do you think?
Look at cricketing in South Africa, Australia & New Zealand. The instances of indigenous persons playing for those nations have been few. This is not purely because their previous colonisers introduced the game.
Do you think it was a coincidence that Ntini, the first Black African to play for South Africa, was wrongfully convicted, then acquitted of rape?
Amazing, the amount of 'politics' in cricket. One could go on for ages.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Bloggage
Firstly, for those of you who were taken aback by the photograph displayed on my last post, I come before you with a contrite heart, having properly recognised the error of my ways. In order to make amends, I have instead posted another hi5 bomba with a view to my rehabilitation to your good books, or as I heard a pompous lawyer say recently, hopefully this will return me to "good stead".
I stole on this occasion those words in quotes (above) from an email between me and a few of my former colleagues in this here much vaunted legal profession.
One of those dear counsel was saying that "at my firm salary reviews are imminent, and all are waiting in anticipation of a windfall. In a forthcoming issue of Legal Global (I have used a fictitious publication name to protect the guilty) I have been featured, which should stand me in good stead (for promotion).
Since I left the law firm world, I had begun to forget how pretentious and silly that whole world is. And to think I once worked in such environs. If I go back to work at a large law firm, please feel free to shoot me - because if you don't, you surely will when I start using self serving, flowery language like "stand me in good stead".
To close, please contemplate the assets of this young bomba featured above. Please attempt to complete the review of the text of this post prior to fixating on the bad gyal.
Enjoy the rest of your week, and I look forward to your comments, especially on whether you were able to complete the reading of the text without looking at her.
Peace.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Hey bloggionistas, wha ya dealin wid?
Folks, my last post, as you can see was very brief. (Please complete the reading of this post, if you can, before fixating on the animal shown at left). As I type this one, each word is being thought out. God only knows what to say these days. This one will only be a quickie as well. What can I say, a quickie is better than none (not with the lady shown of course, more time and energy would be appropriate for that).
I see where some poor 60 year old lady caused United Airlines to make an unscheduled stop, and Uncle Sam pulled no punches, locked the lady up, escorted the plane down with F-16 fighters, deplaned all pasajeros, put all luggage on the ramp, bomb sniffing dogs, and the Lord only knows what else. Have mercy.
Call it old age, call it what you may, but I am now getting into my gardening, folks. Feel free to reserve my spot in the nursing home, or at least order some drugs for senility.
Lastly, in case you missed her, please feast your eyes on the hottie I saw on hi5 earlier today. All things bright and beautiful, the Lord God made them all.
Amen.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Tings a gwaan (Jamaican) but i na know wha it is (Caymanian)
Folks - I trust you are all doing well, and if not, here's hoping that matters will improve.
On cricket, I noticed that Murali and the rest of the Sri Lankans have whitewashed South Africa, thank goodness for that -
On cycling, I do not know what to make of the Landis scandal, as all parties concerned are claiming propriety
On athletics, it seems Asafa may soon regain his sole domination of sprinting excellence, and Gatlin and his coach might be disgraced -
On Jamaican independence, happy independence to those who were celebrating it -
and lastly but not least - RIP Miss Lou, and Walk good -
On cricket, I noticed that Murali and the rest of the Sri Lankans have whitewashed South Africa, thank goodness for that -
On cycling, I do not know what to make of the Landis scandal, as all parties concerned are claiming propriety
On athletics, it seems Asafa may soon regain his sole domination of sprinting excellence, and Gatlin and his coach might be disgraced -
On Jamaican independence, happy independence to those who were celebrating it -
and lastly but not least - RIP Miss Lou, and Walk good -
Monday, July 17, 2006
Toll Booth drama in Jamrock
The following is courtesy of www.caribbeannews.com
Toll Booth Collector In Jamaica
You have probably heard that they will be putting toll booths on parts of Highway 2000 in JA. This is probably what the first day will be like:
Toll Booth Collector: Morning sir, the toll will be $55.
Skinny the Taximan: $55 unda yuh Mumma! Yuh know how long mi a drive pon dis yah road yah and now oonu want come charge man fi drive pon we owna road. Is kill oonu want kill off
poor people! Mi naw pay dat!
TB Collector: Sir, you don't have a choice, please pay the toll or I'll be forced to call the officer standing right over there.
Skinny: Which officer yuh a talk bout? Weh part him deh?
TB Collector: Yuh see the officer standing over there with the gold-teeth, the dark glasses, the bend-up face, and the M-16? Yes dat same one?
Skinny: Awhoah. A just choo mi car overload and mi nuh want di ugly police bwoy come say nuttn to mi ennuh. Otherwise mi >wouldn't pay yuh a cent. Oonu is ole tief and ole vampire come fi suck out poor people blood.
TB Collector: Next!
Rambo the Minivan Driver: Excuse mi Mam, but mi nuh really understand this whole toll ting yah ennuh. Is why we haffi a pay toll when wi done arready pay motor vehicles taxes and all kinda other taxes?
TB Collector: I cant really answer that question for you sir. Please send a letter to your MP or Councillor and let them deal with that...in the meantime yuh need to pay the toll of $165.
Rambo: But what a gal facety doah eeh? Old country tuff face >gal, mi was just asking yuh a simple question. Yuh Mumma never teach yuh how fi chat to people? But a wonder a who dis likkle dry up gal a come tek fi likkle bwoy doah sah? If a wasn't in a good mood dis mawning yuh see...
TB Collector: Sir are you going to pay the toll or should I call Office Trigger Happy to come talk to you?
Rambo: (Throws the money at her) See di money deh!! Nyam it! Yuh face bend up like backa hog!
Passengers in the Minivan: (Gal go s**k yuh Mumma!)(Go jooce yuh Puppa)(Batti gal doan come a Spanish Town mek mi see yuh!)(Old lesbian!)
TB Collector: Next!
Kenny Smooth, the Escalade Driver: Hey baby...yuh like my car?
TB Collector: That's a large SUV, okay sir the toll on that will be $110.
Kenny: Is how yuh a mek it look a way so baby? Talk to mi Sweetie. What time yuh get off, I could wait for yuh and take you for a spin in the Escalade here. Yeah, mi see di likkle smile a creep up pon yuh face. Smile man, mi know yuh want smile! Talk di truth, you've been dying to ride in one of these nuh true? It have nuff leg room for your nice long sexy legs. Comfortable leather seats and a banging 5-CD stereo system!
TB Collector: (Smiling) Listen to me, your mouth is too sweet. Is so yuh lyrics off every woman yuh meet, nuh true? Anway, mi coulda never talk to yuh sound too girly, girly. Plus is 8:00 o'clock ina di morning and I don't get off 'til 4:00 this evening.
Kenny: (flashing his smile, gold teeth everywhere) Arright, then I'll come back round about 4:00 come pick yuh up, seen!
TB Collector: I don't know...I'll see, why don't yuh give me your cell number and I'll call.
Kenny: Listen, my cell is in the cellshop and them nuh get di parts from farin yet, you gimme your number. (She writes the number on a piece of paper)
TB Collector: Look di people dem blowing dem horn, so yuh have to pay di toll and gwan through.
Kenny: Do mi a favor nuh...yuh can pay di toll fi mi and when mi come back fi pick yuh up later mi pay yuh back. Mi have one Nanny and mi nuh want bruk it.
TB Collector: But see yah...then is how yuh a drive big Jeep and nuh have no money. (Grabs her phone number back from his hand.) Look here likkle bruk pocket bwoy, try go carry back people vehicle go gi dem and pay di da-mn toll and galong bout yuh business. Pauperizing no r**s!
TB Collector: Next!
Uncle Hector the Tractor Trailer Driver: (Blowing his truck horns at Kenny in front of him) CRATCHES! Pis-sn tail cratches! Stop look front from di money collector woman and hurry up and galong through di blasted toll booth. Man deh pon borrow time right yah now. Move man! Move!
TB Collector: Thank you sir. That will be $165 for the big rig. Uncle Hector: (Managing to pull his eyes away from the womans breast) Yuh is a nice looking lady yuh know. Back ina my prime I would love to runkus a woman like you. (Grins, showing his 4 remaining brown tobacco-stained teeth.)
TB Collector: Thanks for the compliment, but I only date men who were born in this century and have all a dem teeth!
TB Collector: Next!
Prudence the Business Executive: (pulling up in her Benz) Excuse me! Am I to understand that there is a different weight class and corresponding toll for each vehicle, and if so are there any exceptions been made for luxury cars such as mine? 'Cause you know I have traveled the world, and the toll system in other countries...
TB Collector: Look here Ms. Word Traveler, di da-mn toll is $55 fi yuh cyar. If yuh too bruk fi pay it mi undastan. Cause some a oonu when oonu start get old and oonu cratches start dryup, and man stop mind oonu, oonu still a gwaan like oonu all dat
Prudence: Well, I never! How rude! Do you know who my husband is?
TB Collector: Probably one a di man dem who a pick up wh-ore a town and carry dem a motel a Portmore go ketch gonorrhea...when yuh feeling yuh strange itching and scratching and yuh get stressed out doan come tek it out pon people out a road! Go tek it put pon yuh husband! Fifty-five dollars please, yuh holding up di line! Thanks!
TB Collector: Next! Oliver, the Village Idiot: (Walking up to the toll booth). Is oomuch fi pay fi walk through di gate Mam?
TB Collector: Oliver, you don't have to pay to walk through, but be careful walking on the highway and nuh mek none a dem mad driver yah lick yuh wid dem vehicle. Okay!
Toll Booth Collector In Jamaica
You have probably heard that they will be putting toll booths on parts of Highway 2000 in JA. This is probably what the first day will be like:
Toll Booth Collector: Morning sir, the toll will be $55.
Skinny the Taximan: $55 unda yuh Mumma! Yuh know how long mi a drive pon dis yah road yah and now oonu want come charge man fi drive pon we owna road. Is kill oonu want kill off
poor people! Mi naw pay dat!
TB Collector: Sir, you don't have a choice, please pay the toll or I'll be forced to call the officer standing right over there.
Skinny: Which officer yuh a talk bout? Weh part him deh?
TB Collector: Yuh see the officer standing over there with the gold-teeth, the dark glasses, the bend-up face, and the M-16? Yes dat same one?
Skinny: Awhoah. A just choo mi car overload and mi nuh want di ugly police bwoy come say nuttn to mi ennuh. Otherwise mi >wouldn't pay yuh a cent. Oonu is ole tief and ole vampire come fi suck out poor people blood.
TB Collector: Next!
Rambo the Minivan Driver: Excuse mi Mam, but mi nuh really understand this whole toll ting yah ennuh. Is why we haffi a pay toll when wi done arready pay motor vehicles taxes and all kinda other taxes?
TB Collector: I cant really answer that question for you sir. Please send a letter to your MP or Councillor and let them deal with that...in the meantime yuh need to pay the toll of $165.
Rambo: But what a gal facety doah eeh? Old country tuff face >gal, mi was just asking yuh a simple question. Yuh Mumma never teach yuh how fi chat to people? But a wonder a who dis likkle dry up gal a come tek fi likkle bwoy doah sah? If a wasn't in a good mood dis mawning yuh see...
TB Collector: Sir are you going to pay the toll or should I call Office Trigger Happy to come talk to you?
Rambo: (Throws the money at her) See di money deh!! Nyam it! Yuh face bend up like backa hog!
Passengers in the Minivan: (Gal go s**k yuh Mumma!)(Go jooce yuh Puppa)(Batti gal doan come a Spanish Town mek mi see yuh!)(Old lesbian!)
TB Collector: Next!
Kenny Smooth, the Escalade Driver: Hey baby...yuh like my car?
TB Collector: That's a large SUV, okay sir the toll on that will be $110.
Kenny: Is how yuh a mek it look a way so baby? Talk to mi Sweetie. What time yuh get off, I could wait for yuh and take you for a spin in the Escalade here. Yeah, mi see di likkle smile a creep up pon yuh face. Smile man, mi know yuh want smile! Talk di truth, you've been dying to ride in one of these nuh true? It have nuff leg room for your nice long sexy legs. Comfortable leather seats and a banging 5-CD stereo system!
TB Collector: (Smiling) Listen to me, your mouth is too sweet. Is so yuh lyrics off every woman yuh meet, nuh true? Anway, mi coulda never talk to yuh sound too girly, girly. Plus is 8:00 o'clock ina di morning and I don't get off 'til 4:00 this evening.
Kenny: (flashing his smile, gold teeth everywhere) Arright, then I'll come back round about 4:00 come pick yuh up, seen!
TB Collector: I don't know...I'll see, why don't yuh give me your cell number and I'll call.
Kenny: Listen, my cell is in the cellshop and them nuh get di parts from farin yet, you gimme your number. (She writes the number on a piece of paper)
TB Collector: Look di people dem blowing dem horn, so yuh have to pay di toll and gwan through.
Kenny: Do mi a favor nuh...yuh can pay di toll fi mi and when mi come back fi pick yuh up later mi pay yuh back. Mi have one Nanny and mi nuh want bruk it.
TB Collector: But see yah...then is how yuh a drive big Jeep and nuh have no money. (Grabs her phone number back from his hand.) Look here likkle bruk pocket bwoy, try go carry back people vehicle go gi dem and pay di da-mn toll and galong bout yuh business. Pauperizing no r**s!
TB Collector: Next!
Uncle Hector the Tractor Trailer Driver: (Blowing his truck horns at Kenny in front of him) CRATCHES! Pis-sn tail cratches! Stop look front from di money collector woman and hurry up and galong through di blasted toll booth. Man deh pon borrow time right yah now. Move man! Move!
TB Collector: Thank you sir. That will be $165 for the big rig. Uncle Hector: (Managing to pull his eyes away from the womans breast) Yuh is a nice looking lady yuh know. Back ina my prime I would love to runkus a woman like you. (Grins, showing his 4 remaining brown tobacco-stained teeth.)
TB Collector: Thanks for the compliment, but I only date men who were born in this century and have all a dem teeth!
TB Collector: Next!
Prudence the Business Executive: (pulling up in her Benz) Excuse me! Am I to understand that there is a different weight class and corresponding toll for each vehicle, and if so are there any exceptions been made for luxury cars such as mine? 'Cause you know I have traveled the world, and the toll system in other countries...
TB Collector: Look here Ms. Word Traveler, di da-mn toll is $55 fi yuh cyar. If yuh too bruk fi pay it mi undastan. Cause some a oonu when oonu start get old and oonu cratches start dryup, and man stop mind oonu, oonu still a gwaan like oonu all dat
Prudence: Well, I never! How rude! Do you know who my husband is?
TB Collector: Probably one a di man dem who a pick up wh-ore a town and carry dem a motel a Portmore go ketch gonorrhea...when yuh feeling yuh strange itching and scratching and yuh get stressed out doan come tek it out pon people out a road! Go tek it put pon yuh husband! Fifty-five dollars please, yuh holding up di line! Thanks!
TB Collector: Next! Oliver, the Village Idiot: (Walking up to the toll booth). Is oomuch fi pay fi walk through di gate Mam?
TB Collector: Oliver, you don't have to pay to walk through, but be careful walking on the highway and nuh mek none a dem mad driver yah lick yuh wid dem vehicle. Okay!
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Feisty rass claat parrot
A man boards an airliner, takes his seat and is surprised to find a large purple parrot occupying the seat next to him. The aircraft takes off and shortly thereafter a pretty flight attendant walks down the aisle past the man and his seat mate. "Hey, bitch," says the parrot, "bring me a whiskey and soda, and make it snappy!"
The Flight Attendant looks annoyed, but walks on. A minute later, she walks back up the aisle, and the parrot pipes up again: "You lazy bum, where's my whiskey? Hurry it up!"
Visibly flustered, the FA hurries up the aisle and returns quickly with the parrot's drink.
Impressed with the parrot's technique, the man decides to get some quick service for himself. "Hey, bitch," says the man, "get me a dry martini and don't drag your sorry ass - I want it right now!"
The FA turns red with anger and runs to the front of the plane. A moment later, she returns with the First Officer and two burly male flight attendants. The crewmen seize the passenger and the parrot, jerk open the emergency door, and hurl them both out of the airplane at 20,000 feet.
As the two hurtle out the door, the parrot says to the man: "Ya know, for someone who can't fly, you got a lotta balls."
The Flight Attendant looks annoyed, but walks on. A minute later, she walks back up the aisle, and the parrot pipes up again: "You lazy bum, where's my whiskey? Hurry it up!"
Visibly flustered, the FA hurries up the aisle and returns quickly with the parrot's drink.
Impressed with the parrot's technique, the man decides to get some quick service for himself. "Hey, bitch," says the man, "get me a dry martini and don't drag your sorry ass - I want it right now!"
The FA turns red with anger and runs to the front of the plane. A moment later, she returns with the First Officer and two burly male flight attendants. The crewmen seize the passenger and the parrot, jerk open the emergency door, and hurl them both out of the airplane at 20,000 feet.
As the two hurtle out the door, the parrot says to the man: "Ya know, for someone who can't fly, you got a lotta balls."
Friday, July 07, 2006
France vs. Italy
Billions will watch with anticipation on Sunday, as football Giants France and Italy battle for the World Cup.
In my predictions during Germany '06, I was was wrong on Argentina vs. Germany, and on Brazil v France.
Should I stick my neck out one more time. Hell yes. Nothing to lose, not even ego.
France, I think will relieve the Chianti warriors from any bother of taking that cup back to Rome, or Milan or wherever they were thinking of.
Lets see if that is right.
Who do you like? Don't worry if your favorites are already out. Join the club, my faves, Brazil, are out, and they are still my number 1.
Comment with your votes - France or Italy?
In my predictions during Germany '06, I was was wrong on Argentina vs. Germany, and on Brazil v France.
Should I stick my neck out one more time. Hell yes. Nothing to lose, not even ego.
France, I think will relieve the Chianti warriors from any bother of taking that cup back to Rome, or Milan or wherever they were thinking of.
Lets see if that is right.
Who do you like? Don't worry if your favorites are already out. Join the club, my faves, Brazil, are out, and they are still my number 1.
Comment with your votes - France or Italy?
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Brazil, sorry, see you next time.
I was unhappy to see Brazil depart yesterday, although I have always knows that Henry was dangerous, in fact I was saying that in the days before the match.
I am however elated with England's departure, whoever it is that was heroic enough to remove them, Portugal's penalties in this instance.
Looking forward to the Semi's - tell me, who do you like? Dr. D likes Germany, I know that already. They have to play Italy, I think, and Portugal vs. France - who do you like.
I know who I like, and that is Italy, but they were unable to beat USA who only had 9 men!
I would say its either Germany or France who will lift that ugly looking but much coveted cup.
Cricket:
West Indies just completed the Indian tour of the Caribbean.
West Indies won the ODI's convincingly, 4-1. Today, India won the test series by winning the only match with a result, 1-0.
This tour by India was an opportunity for those who had time to see that Windies are on the rise again, and like a Phoenix, they will rise from.. well you know the rest.
Denesh Ramdin batted a monster of an innings to day, and the WI were all out, 49 short of the requirement. Anyway, the Windies will not be playing for a while now, so my cricketing content will be reduced, much to the relief of my non-cricketing bloggionistas.
My boys are both fine now, just finishing off the medication. No swimming allowed for them in the mean time - hopefully they can swim next week - they are now on summer holidays and need activities designed to tire them into long bouts of peacecul slumber.
Now it will be time to get back to school shoes, backpacks, lunchkits, socks, and the Lord only knows what else. They are more high maintenance than me. All I need are a few beers an cigars and I am good.
Until the next time, Sayonara.
I am however elated with England's departure, whoever it is that was heroic enough to remove them, Portugal's penalties in this instance.
Looking forward to the Semi's - tell me, who do you like? Dr. D likes Germany, I know that already. They have to play Italy, I think, and Portugal vs. France - who do you like.
I know who I like, and that is Italy, but they were unable to beat USA who only had 9 men!
I would say its either Germany or France who will lift that ugly looking but much coveted cup.
Cricket:
West Indies just completed the Indian tour of the Caribbean.
West Indies won the ODI's convincingly, 4-1. Today, India won the test series by winning the only match with a result, 1-0.
This tour by India was an opportunity for those who had time to see that Windies are on the rise again, and like a Phoenix, they will rise from.. well you know the rest.
Denesh Ramdin batted a monster of an innings to day, and the WI were all out, 49 short of the requirement. Anyway, the Windies will not be playing for a while now, so my cricketing content will be reduced, much to the relief of my non-cricketing bloggionistas.
My boys are both fine now, just finishing off the medication. No swimming allowed for them in the mean time - hopefully they can swim next week - they are now on summer holidays and need activities designed to tire them into long bouts of peacecul slumber.
Now it will be time to get back to school shoes, backpacks, lunchkits, socks, and the Lord only knows what else. They are more high maintenance than me. All I need are a few beers an cigars and I am good.
Until the next time, Sayonara.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
World Cup, cricket, etc
I assume that those of you with all your faculties in place have been watching World Cup Football.
That Brazil game this morning was nice, I believe Brazil will be in the final, which I believe is early in July. Ghana has a lot to be proud of, nonetheless.
On cricket, well, the Windies are still fighting on, having mustered a 3rd draw in this test series. At least they were not losses, which they have done a lot for about 10 years now.
A bit stressed as my 3 year old is in hospital since Sunday with 2 enlarged tonsils, with fever going up to 103 on 2 occasions. I hope he will come home tonight - the Dr. hinted that may be the case if his fever is controlled today.
Well - I am off to watch the game with Spain and France - bets anyone? I would say Spain.
That Brazil game this morning was nice, I believe Brazil will be in the final, which I believe is early in July. Ghana has a lot to be proud of, nonetheless.
On cricket, well, the Windies are still fighting on, having mustered a 3rd draw in this test series. At least they were not losses, which they have done a lot for about 10 years now.
A bit stressed as my 3 year old is in hospital since Sunday with 2 enlarged tonsils, with fever going up to 103 on 2 occasions. I hope he will come home tonight - the Dr. hinted that may be the case if his fever is controlled today.
Well - I am off to watch the game with Spain and France - bets anyone? I would say Spain.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Bloggage
Folks
Those 2 draws that the Windies managed, the 2nd one with the help of the rain, showed that we have a long way to being truly comfortable with our cricket.
No fast bowling to speak of - and the selectors, Captain Lara has been told, are not interested in helping. I hate to say it, but I do believe the WICB and the selectors are incompetent, and they need to realise that.
Why, for example, was Dave Mohammed taken out? Now there is no genuine spin. That is why India is able to declare at 588. We are deep into this Indian tour, and our selectors are just as much our opponent as is India. We have no bowling.
While we are building up our batting, we need bowlers to get the other team out.
Collymore and Bradshaw are good, but not good enough to rip apart India.
The batting of Kaif, Dravid, Sehwag, Yuvrag, Dhoni, are just too much for Collins alone, and Edwards when he recovers. Suppose Tendulkar had come? I see that Andy Roberts has criticised Collins' return - I suppose he would have gone to Lawson or Best instead- who are above 90mph rippers. Collins did however get 4 wickets in 1 innings, and no one else got any wickets to speak of.
If you look at ICC you will see that we have no one in the top 10 bowlers for Test. Perhaps someone should print this and hand this to the selectors who probably hate the internet or something.
I don't think we will get over our present doldrums until all of the cricket personalities who are not moving in stride with the rest of the cricketing world are removed and put to pasture. I know this is harsh but this is West Indies Cricket they are toying with. Come on fellas time to cook or get out the kitchen.
Small note on Germany 2006: I was upset at T&T's loss this morning, although I am admittedly predisposed against England in whatever sport they play, and also in their hijacking of the legal profession in my little rock that I call home. And to think that the Soca Warriors held them until the 82nd minute, and then allowed the 2nd goal in injury time!
Sorry T& T - congrats - whoever stands up to the scourge you played against this morning deserve KUDOS.
Those 2 draws that the Windies managed, the 2nd one with the help of the rain, showed that we have a long way to being truly comfortable with our cricket.
No fast bowling to speak of - and the selectors, Captain Lara has been told, are not interested in helping. I hate to say it, but I do believe the WICB and the selectors are incompetent, and they need to realise that.
Why, for example, was Dave Mohammed taken out? Now there is no genuine spin. That is why India is able to declare at 588. We are deep into this Indian tour, and our selectors are just as much our opponent as is India. We have no bowling.
While we are building up our batting, we need bowlers to get the other team out.
Collymore and Bradshaw are good, but not good enough to rip apart India.
The batting of Kaif, Dravid, Sehwag, Yuvrag, Dhoni, are just too much for Collins alone, and Edwards when he recovers. Suppose Tendulkar had come? I see that Andy Roberts has criticised Collins' return - I suppose he would have gone to Lawson or Best instead- who are above 90mph rippers. Collins did however get 4 wickets in 1 innings, and no one else got any wickets to speak of.
If you look at ICC you will see that we have no one in the top 10 bowlers for Test. Perhaps someone should print this and hand this to the selectors who probably hate the internet or something.
I don't think we will get over our present doldrums until all of the cricket personalities who are not moving in stride with the rest of the cricketing world are removed and put to pasture. I know this is harsh but this is West Indies Cricket they are toying with. Come on fellas time to cook or get out the kitchen.
Small note on Germany 2006: I was upset at T&T's loss this morning, although I am admittedly predisposed against England in whatever sport they play, and also in their hijacking of the legal profession in my little rock that I call home. And to think that the Soca Warriors held them until the 82nd minute, and then allowed the 2nd goal in injury time!
Sorry T& T - congrats - whoever stands up to the scourge you played against this morning deserve KUDOS.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Rally round the West Indies
Heed the call by Rudder, and Rally 'round the West Indeees.
Folks,
I had to attend a meeting and missed most of the session after tea on the 5th day of the Test, however we have escaped from the Jaws of Jonah's whale, after India pulled off a magnigicent recovery in the second innings, and in our 2nd innings all 11 West Indians had to bat, including 2 of our pace bowlers who had to face 19 balls and survive, and produce one thriller of a draw.
Sorry I had to miss the end of it, but there you go.
For those of you awaiting the bandwagon, we may not need you, since when we return to our glory most of our fan base will be international - however you will still be welcome, though there are late fees involved -
Onto the next test, the Shaq and Heat and the Dirk and the Mavs, and of course the World Cup.
I was thinking of putting a TV into my office for the Cup, but with the 2nd test on Saturday, I might need 2 - but Mrs. RI ain't having any of that nonsense.
Anyway it has been raining here every day - the season is here folks. I wont use the "H" word - but folks, please get ready, you know how it works.
Folks,
I had to attend a meeting and missed most of the session after tea on the 5th day of the Test, however we have escaped from the Jaws of Jonah's whale, after India pulled off a magnigicent recovery in the second innings, and in our 2nd innings all 11 West Indians had to bat, including 2 of our pace bowlers who had to face 19 balls and survive, and produce one thriller of a draw.
Sorry I had to miss the end of it, but there you go.
For those of you awaiting the bandwagon, we may not need you, since when we return to our glory most of our fan base will be international - however you will still be welcome, though there are late fees involved -
Onto the next test, the Shaq and Heat and the Dirk and the Mavs, and of course the World Cup.
I was thinking of putting a TV into my office for the Cup, but with the 2nd test on Saturday, I might need 2 - but Mrs. RI ain't having any of that nonsense.
Anyway it has been raining here every day - the season is here folks. I wont use the "H" word - but folks, please get ready, you know how it works.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
I do not apologise for all the cricket bloggage, sorry
Folks, for the time being, as you will have seen, this website has turned into a West Indies Cricket blog. I love cricket, folks, and not only Windies cricket at that.
This is an article which shows what doldrums WI cricket fans are in. The Windies have struggled for such a hard time, that the fans have turned into "jilted brides". Yes, even I have found it difficult to watch at times, but I have always and will always love cricket. Now, the writer of this Gleaner article swears that it will take a while for WI to win back his heartstrings. And, somehow, I suspect the greatest skepticism of our team has bred in Jamaica. Am I right folks? Hope not. Tell me it ain't so.
I was sitting some exams in England in 1999 when Murali and the rest of the Sri Lankans were taking England apart limb by limb down at the oval, at a time when I couldn't attend a match because of exams.
Mind you, the previous year, at a weekend in the middle of exams, I did attend Notting Hill carnival, so maybe carnival is less stressful, I don't know. Who knows where priorities lie from year to year.
Last night, I attended, lets call it a card game, in an air conditioned car garage in one of our more upmarket neighbourhoods, all men, lots of egos, lots of pizza, beer, rum, wine and cussin. It was
nice, I was invited by my new clients, who, as it turned out, did not have a great night of cards. I decided against lighting one of the puros which I had in my pocket - I had just met the host.
Lovers of the NBA, who do you like, Miami? Detroit? Dallas? Tell me. I like a lot of sports, you know, even those outside the region and across the pond.
Next week is World Cup, folks, who do you like? Boy T&T got a whipping from Slovenia yesterday. Hopefully they do better agains Paraguay and others they face in the first round. As much as it is revolting to me, England is looking strong - Who do you like? Tell me.
One more thing. Now you know Katie Couric has always caught most folks' attention on TV. But, can someone please provide a detailed explanation as to why she earns 15 million per year? Not a dismissive, one word answer, like "ratings" or whatever. A reasoned, answer please? I would just like to understand.
Now, folks. Remember - cricket this weekend. Who do you like? Tell me.
This is an article which shows what doldrums WI cricket fans are in. The Windies have struggled for such a hard time, that the fans have turned into "jilted brides". Yes, even I have found it difficult to watch at times, but I have always and will always love cricket. Now, the writer of this Gleaner article swears that it will take a while for WI to win back his heartstrings. And, somehow, I suspect the greatest skepticism of our team has bred in Jamaica. Am I right folks? Hope not. Tell me it ain't so.
I was sitting some exams in England in 1999 when Murali and the rest of the Sri Lankans were taking England apart limb by limb down at the oval, at a time when I couldn't attend a match because of exams.
Mind you, the previous year, at a weekend in the middle of exams, I did attend Notting Hill carnival, so maybe carnival is less stressful, I don't know. Who knows where priorities lie from year to year.
Last night, I attended, lets call it a card game, in an air conditioned car garage in one of our more upmarket neighbourhoods, all men, lots of egos, lots of pizza, beer, rum, wine and cussin. It was
nice, I was invited by my new clients, who, as it turned out, did not have a great night of cards. I decided against lighting one of the puros which I had in my pocket - I had just met the host.
Lovers of the NBA, who do you like, Miami? Detroit? Dallas? Tell me. I like a lot of sports, you know, even those outside the region and across the pond.
Next week is World Cup, folks, who do you like? Boy T&T got a whipping from Slovenia yesterday. Hopefully they do better agains Paraguay and others they face in the first round. As much as it is revolting to me, England is looking strong - Who do you like? Tell me.
One more thing. Now you know Katie Couric has always caught most folks' attention on TV. But, can someone please provide a detailed explanation as to why she earns 15 million per year? Not a dismissive, one word answer, like "ratings" or whatever. A reasoned, answer please? I would just like to understand.
Now, folks. Remember - cricket this weekend. Who do you like? Tell me.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
4-1. Great Start Windies - now time for real cricket.
For all who have chosen to close their eyes, the West Indies have won the ODI series against India, 4-1. The 5th game was horrible for India, as they were in the 25th over coasting towards victory, however they went into a terrible collapse, from which they never recovered, despite another masterful 90 odd from Sehwag, a dangerous batsman by any standard.
I did not expect the Windies to bowl their way into that 5th game at all - especially with Collymore out with a twisted ankle, and us depending on Taylor, Mohammed, Bravo, et al.
Lara made 38 in his farewell performance at Queens Park Oval, Dave Mohamed made a gem of a run out fielding his own bowling, and Dhoni, another Indian danger man, was out at 16.
Everyone hopes for the best for the test series. Chanderpaul hopes to recover from injury to play at St. John's Recreational Ground for the first match this coming Friday. Sachin Tendulkar has been ruled out of the series with his injury.
Laxman will be batting for India, not having played in the ODI's.
Folks the team now has the best lineup for several years and an improvement in their record is on the way. I think it is reasonable to say that, without going too far. If they continue the fielding they did in the last 4 ODI's, then they will be OK. The WI's fielding in the 1st ODI in Jamaica was atrocious. That has got to be put behind them.
Congrats to captain Lara, and on to the test.
I did not expect the Windies to bowl their way into that 5th game at all - especially with Collymore out with a twisted ankle, and us depending on Taylor, Mohammed, Bravo, et al.
Lara made 38 in his farewell performance at Queens Park Oval, Dave Mohamed made a gem of a run out fielding his own bowling, and Dhoni, another Indian danger man, was out at 16.
Everyone hopes for the best for the test series. Chanderpaul hopes to recover from injury to play at St. John's Recreational Ground for the first match this coming Friday. Sachin Tendulkar has been ruled out of the series with his injury.
Laxman will be batting for India, not having played in the ODI's.
Folks the team now has the best lineup for several years and an improvement in their record is on the way. I think it is reasonable to say that, without going too far. If they continue the fielding they did in the last 4 ODI's, then they will be OK. The WI's fielding in the 1st ODI in Jamaica was atrocious. That has got to be put behind them.
Congrats to captain Lara, and on to the test.
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