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I'm not sure which of those frustrates me more. Probably sports. I used to get really worked up when snowstorms fizzled but not so much anymore. Remind me of this post in a few months.

Penn State is getting overmatched in the trenches. This does not bode well for Big Ten play. Also, this team is not disciplined. Leading 13-0 and driving in the 2nd quarter, a first down in the red zone is called back on a PF on Lambert-Smith. 2 plays later a blocked FG results after what could have been a TD that might have buried the Illini. Frustrating.

I mean...the team's longest losing streak this year prior to this week was 4 games. The '83 World Series Champs lost 7 in a row. Twice. In a 162 game season there are going to be stretches like this. Honestly, it's remarkable that it's taken this long for it to happen. The timing couldn't be worse but I believe it's been overdue. Bright side - they have an opportunity to right the ship and rebuild some momentum going into the postseason.

Yeah, that is a lot - mine is between 1700-1800 square feet.

Holy moly! I think I paid half of that 3 years ago.

When Covid hit in 2020 and sent me home to work, we decided to replace our roof, windows, re-paved and sealed the driveway, got a new furnace, and most importantly...upgraded our central AC unit to the Carrier Turbo Blast 10000! Enjoy your new roof!

59 in the house, you say? That's the way a house should be!

52 here - absolutely gorgeous morning!

CTP threw in a 30% chance of showers for Sunday night now...(my area)

A lot of busted forecasts if that verifies!

I saw that too, and I can so relate! I used to get VERY worked up watching my teams, especially the Orioles. Not so much anymore. Having realistic expectations helps a lot. And yes, this season has already been a 100% win.

Would not be at all surprised to be in 2nd place come Monday morning - the Orioles have been playing ridiculous baseball...until the past week they were running 2 games behind Atlanta. Think about that for a minute...a team that went 52-110 in 2021 was playing at a level that NO one would have seen coming. The team was on pace to win 105 games. Objectively...and this is I think an honest, fair assessment...if you study our 25 man roster and match up against Atlanta, there is a HUGE gap right now. The Orioles, good as they are, talented as they are, have been playing out of their minds. The fact that they've played out of their minds for 135-140 games has been crazy. The O's longest losing streak this year is 4 games. That's absurd. The '83 World Champion team lost 7 games in a row twice that season! This team has been long overdue for a slump, and it's likely coming at what many would say is the worst time. (going into what likely will be the series that decides the division) The fact that they scored 2 runs total in the past 2 games against a really bad St. Louis team is troubling. I'd actually argue that I'd rather them slump now, perhaps at the cost of not winning the division, and get themselves right prior to the playoffs is better than playing .750 ball like they have been the past month. A slump was overdue an imminent...get it out of their system now and try to build some momentum thereafter. How many times across all sports do teams cruise into the playoffs only to lay an egg? The Tampa Bay Lightning did just a couple of years ago. It happens a lot...last year the Phillies upended the Braves due in part because the Fightin's got hot at just the right time. I'm trying not to sweat these next 4 games. This season has been a blast. It's also been a surprise...the Orioles weren't really supposed to be in this spot until next year or even 2025. They've exceeded every expectation. That reality keeps me grounded as the season winds down. Shoot, most of the upper echelon talent is still at Norfolk and Bowie!

Sunny and 73 approaching noon.

I don't like being fringed by mild temps...that means changeover events for me. Get this out of here!

No can do Jon, I'll be in Orlando at that time. My wife says she hasn't seen more than an inch in 2 years and we sure aren't about to extend that...

I just opened the fall thread. Move yourselves on over...

Let the countdown to fun commence.

For my area this is pretty darn close - adding up my numbers I'm at 26.24", and I'm just inside the > 25" shading.

He hits 'em high...and far...

I missed the question at the end of your post. It was not me. (though the one that got lassoed in shallow left field kinda sorta looked a wee bit like me...40 some years ago.

My wife and I were talking about this after the game - I just don't see a repeat of last year. Atlanta has improved this year and the Phillies pitching is thin...they really miss Eflin and Gibson. I don't think the Braves bullpen is better but their starters are and as @canderson said...as good as the Phillies can rake at the top of the lineup, there are no easy outs with Atlanta. That entire team can flat out mash.

The #9 hitter has 17 homeruns.

That ball he hit last night - only a handful of players in MLB with that kind of power. Took a real good pitch on the outside corner and went with it - majestically about 400' to left center. The moment he made contact, almost the entire ballpark made the sound "ohhhhhh"

I am so sorry. I'm equally surprised and disappointed for you to see this. Last night coming home from Philly, we hit rain at 30/41 in Gap...rained steady the entire way home. We took friends who live down near Conestoga, nicely raining at their crib when we dropped them off. Was raining moderately when we arrived home. It felt like an "evenly distributed rain" given the amount of coverage we experienced...there was no let up in rates along that entire route. I ended up .48"

Yes sir, I was all over that. Very cool Stat indeed!