With a standing room only crowd, and the weather threatening to rain, delirious fans watched their odd lot Giants trash the RANGERS ace, Cliff Lee, driving him to the dugout in the 5th. The game had many high points for the fans, including three straight doubles off the bat of Freddie Sanchez, the agile second baseman.
With rain a strong possibility for tomorrow's start, it's a nice beginning for the home team that hasn't been in the series since '02, when it was all about Bonds.
Go Giants!
FEAR THE BEARD
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Sunday, October 24, 2010
World Series 2010
The Mayor congratulates the SF Giants on winning the 2010 Nat. League Championship-their 1st in 8 years, and only the 4th since arriving in SF in 1958. Game 6 was a nail biter, right down to the last pitch. Brian Wilson and his beard prevailed, despite putting a couple of men on. He relieved Tim Lincecum in the 8th and got a key double play with help from Aubrey Huff at first base. Turning that play put the Giants in the driver's seat, up by 1 run in the bottom of the 9th. Having thrown only a few pitches to finish the 8th, Wilson was still fresh when he took the mound in the 9th.
Drama preceded the end of the game, when in the top of the 9th, the Giants loaded the bases after Charley Manuel, the Phillies manager decided to walk Buster Posey . That brought Brian Wilson to the plate, a rare appearance for the closer. Not to be a statue during his appearance, he made contact and grounded out to second to end the threat, keeping the Giant lead at 1 run.
Juan Uribe's solo homer would stand the bottom of the inning and the Giants handed the Phillies another rare loss at home. So, the Phillies fans went home with the long face of a loser.
The Giants, meanwhile, celebrated as best they could 2500 miles from their home by the Bay. The improbable winners of the NLCS could hardly restrain their collective joy and relief that there would be no 7th game. A road win under the circumstances was almost too good to be true. Cody Ross was the hands down winner of the series MVP.
Now, for the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Tickets, probably north of $1000 per each. Good luck.
Drama preceded the end of the game, when in the top of the 9th, the Giants loaded the bases after Charley Manuel, the Phillies manager decided to walk Buster Posey . That brought Brian Wilson to the plate, a rare appearance for the closer. Not to be a statue during his appearance, he made contact and grounded out to second to end the threat, keeping the Giant lead at 1 run.
Juan Uribe's solo homer would stand the bottom of the inning and the Giants handed the Phillies another rare loss at home. So, the Phillies fans went home with the long face of a loser.
The Giants, meanwhile, celebrated as best they could 2500 miles from their home by the Bay. The improbable winners of the NLCS could hardly restrain their collective joy and relief that there would be no 7th game. A road win under the circumstances was almost too good to be true. Cody Ross was the hands down winner of the series MVP.
Now, for the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Tickets, probably north of $1000 per each. Good luck.
Bear stats 2010
In Sunday's Chronicle, writer Tom Stienstra talks about California's expanding population of ursine creatures. He points out that it appears that the back country population of bears is stable and apparently non-threatening to hikers and backpackers: the bears avoid contact and survive on a normal diet found in the back country. On the other hand, bears in the Tahoe Basin and in the National parks behave quite differently. Those bears associate food with people. Find a human, find a meal, maybe as benign as dog/cat food.
His stats imply what Tahoma residents know already: bears are becoming better burglars, able to get through doors, windows, and sheds without difficulty. According to Stienstra, 40 bears have been killed this year, 29 on the Nevada side, 11 on the California side, either destroyed after repeated food raids or hit by cars, far higher than prievious years.
His complete article can be found in B Section, Oct. 24,2010. , @ sfgate.com.
His stats imply what Tahoma residents know already: bears are becoming better burglars, able to get through doors, windows, and sheds without difficulty. According to Stienstra, 40 bears have been killed this year, 29 on the Nevada side, 11 on the California side, either destroyed after repeated food raids or hit by cars, far higher than prievious years.
His complete article can be found in B Section, Oct. 24,2010. , @ sfgate.com.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Grape Harvest
The harvesting of the 2010 crop reached its peak this week as growers scrambled to haul in the bounty from the vineyards. With serious rain forecast for the weekend, the fields were hopping with activity from the Sonoma Coast all the way to the Central valley and everything in between.
Bin haulers were all over the highways with their loads, heading to the crushers for a quick dump and a return for more. Early word is good news for growers and wine makers. The late heat provided some hot days, concentrating sugars and removing moisture, depending on exact microclimate conditions.
My grapes, both of them, tasted very sweet. After a final pruning, weeding, and grooming, we left the vines to themselves. We'll observe the situation and make appropriate midwinter changes to improve the rootstock come springtime.
Bin haulers were all over the highways with their loads, heading to the crushers for a quick dump and a return for more. Early word is good news for growers and wine makers. The late heat provided some hot days, concentrating sugars and removing moisture, depending on exact microclimate conditions.
My grapes, both of them, tasted very sweet. After a final pruning, weeding, and grooming, we left the vines to themselves. We'll observe the situation and make appropriate midwinter changes to improve the rootstock come springtime.
Go Giants
Today is Game 6 of the NLCS. The first 5 games have been exciting, decided by only 1 or 2 runs. Both pitching staffs have worked hard, with many stints lasting several innings. Some stints only one or two outs!
Now the series are back in Philadelphia, home of the cheesesteak sandwich and the Liberty Bell. And the Eagles of the NFL. It will be interesting, given the Phillies home record over the last 3 seasons. But, the Giants have proven themselves to be a resilient team, able to come back and hold on. Can Jonathan S. work some magic? Can Oswalt carry his team to a Game 7?
Don't forget the start time has changed because the rangers beat the Yankees in Arlington in Game 6, so today's game is the only game. 5 O'clock start. Watch it.
Now the series are back in Philadelphia, home of the cheesesteak sandwich and the Liberty Bell. And the Eagles of the NFL. It will be interesting, given the Phillies home record over the last 3 seasons. But, the Giants have proven themselves to be a resilient team, able to come back and hold on. Can Jonathan S. work some magic? Can Oswalt carry his team to a Game 7?
Don't forget the start time has changed because the rangers beat the Yankees in Arlington in Game 6, so today's game is the only game. 5 O'clock start. Watch it.
Early Winter
Looks like some snow may fall lakeside this weekend. R U ready? The end of October can be difficult when it comes to predictions, but mountain folk know the mountains- weather changes!
Bring in some wood,, stock up on fuel and enjoy some sports on the tube.
For cheap entertainment- read your Official Election Pamphlet. You'd be amazed at what you can learn.
Bring in some wood,, stock up on fuel and enjoy some sports on the tube.
For cheap entertainment- read your Official Election Pamphlet. You'd be amazed at what you can learn.
Gerrymandering California
The Mayor's office would like to inform locals of some very important issues on the upcoming ballot. Two propositions, among the group of, require some attention on the part of voters. Only 2 years ago, voters passed an initiative to take redistricting, in California away from seated pols. The Dems don't like this situation because it makes them vulnerable in any given election. With vulnerability comes discomfort. This is always the goal of responsible voters: make pols uncomfortable, because if you don't, they get fat, sloppy, disrespectful, and they feel entitled to their "place". NOT GOOD !
The 2 Props are : PROP 20 and Prop 27. Simply put- VOTE YES ON 20 and VOTE NO on 27.
Let's review: YES on 20 and Vote NO on 27. Got it?
Why yes on 20? It takes district line drawing for congress away from politicians and places the responsibility into the hands of a citizen committee that has no interest in the outcome other than ensuring equitable representation : IN EACH DISTRICT.
Nancy PELOSI doesn't like this idea. It places her POWER in jeopardy. Like any power hungry pol, she treats threats with direct action. She and her fellows placed Prop 27 on the ballot to confuse voters and to allow her to continue in the role as the nation's ultimate power broker. Schooled at her father's knee in Maryland all those many years ago, she honed her skills in none other than the liberal haven- San Francisco, home to the most embarrassing collection of Dems on the planet.
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat recommends voter approval of Prop 20 and rejection of Prop 27. They say there is a public price to pay for letting legislators draw their own districts, in effect choosing their voters.(Aug. 29, 2010).
Here are 2 web sites which offer more data and information explaining the situation with and without gerrymandering by politicians.
Yes20No27.org
gerrymanderingmovie.com
Many organizations favor Prop 20, but few union locals will oppose Frau Pelosi. Supporters include AARP(Cal),NFIB(Cal) assoc. of indep. businesses,and Common Cause, and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Assoc.
The movie about gerrymandering in the State of California will open in select theaters this month, October. Or you can watch it on the web, or they'll send you a DVD.
One more time: VOTE YES ON 20 VOTE NO ON 27
The 2 Props are : PROP 20 and Prop 27. Simply put- VOTE YES ON 20 and VOTE NO on 27.
Let's review: YES on 20 and Vote NO on 27. Got it?
Why yes on 20? It takes district line drawing for congress away from politicians and places the responsibility into the hands of a citizen committee that has no interest in the outcome other than ensuring equitable representation : IN EACH DISTRICT.
Nancy PELOSI doesn't like this idea. It places her POWER in jeopardy. Like any power hungry pol, she treats threats with direct action. She and her fellows placed Prop 27 on the ballot to confuse voters and to allow her to continue in the role as the nation's ultimate power broker. Schooled at her father's knee in Maryland all those many years ago, she honed her skills in none other than the liberal haven- San Francisco, home to the most embarrassing collection of Dems on the planet.
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat recommends voter approval of Prop 20 and rejection of Prop 27. They say there is a public price to pay for letting legislators draw their own districts, in effect choosing their voters.(Aug. 29, 2010).
Here are 2 web sites which offer more data and information explaining the situation with and without gerrymandering by politicians.
Yes20No27.org
gerrymanderingmovie.com
Many organizations favor Prop 20, but few union locals will oppose Frau Pelosi. Supporters include AARP(Cal),NFIB(Cal) assoc. of indep. businesses,and Common Cause, and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Assoc.
The movie about gerrymandering in the State of California will open in select theaters this month, October. Or you can watch it on the web, or they'll send you a DVD.
One more time: VOTE YES ON 20 VOTE NO ON 27
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