Penguins, Pot & Other Stuff

Yes, not much happening that would warrant blog mentioning.  Played poker with the boys (minus Dickhead) a while back.  Lost $30.  Went fishing with Brother Mike over a week ago out at Binbrook.  He caught a couple, one of which was really nice: a bass that weighed at least 2.5 pounds.  We will probably be going out again Thursday of this week.

 

Football (both real & fantasy) is going somewhat better.  I have restructured my fantasy football team which has led to a slow but steady rise in the standings.  All the way up to 8th place for now and that will get me into the playoffs (as long as I don’t slip again).  Actually won $50 on Pro Line last week and that’s the first win this year.  Even the Tiger Cats are doing better.  If they keep winning, the playoffs are guaranteed and there will be a game in Hamilton.  Oskee Wee Wee!

 

Noticed the other day that David Wilcox is playing at the Hamilton Convention Center on November 27.  I’ve always wanted to see him in concert.  I’ll probably be going.  Is anyone else interested in attending?

I can’t believe how badly I am doing with my fantasy football team this year.  Really thought I would do well.  Had some good players with lots of potential.  Even picked up a couple of star players during our preseason draft.  Oh the excitement!  Then, the season started: end of excitement.  Injuries, players not playing up to their potential: end result-disaster.  Not in the playoffs right now and I will have to work hard just to get there.  Oh well, they say good things come to those who wait.

 

Then, my Tiger Cats.  Started out so well.  Second-place for almost the entire season.  Then, about one month ago, the dive started.  All of a sudden, those boys from Winnipeg were making it a race.  The annual Thanksgiving Day game was supposed to be one where a Hamilton win would almost guarantee second-place.  Unfortunately: Winnipeg-38 Hamilton-28.  Ouch!  There are four games left in the schedule and it’s a tie with the boys from the prairies.  Going to be a very very interesting finish to the season!

 

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Yes, twice.  Was lucky enough to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner on two occasions this year.  Seemed like nothing was going to be happening at first so I suggested to Paulo & Jeannine we have a nice turkey dinner in honor of the occasion.  I buy the turkey and Jeannine cooks it.  She put together a lovely meal for all of us which we had on Saturday.  Poor girl was so tired but she still managed to put out a fantastic spread.  Thank you Jeanine!

 

Of course, within hours of coming up with the Saturday dinner plan, Brother Mike called to invite me to Sunday dinner with his family!  Made sure I had nothing to eat after that Saturday feast so that I could really enjoy the next one.  I wasn’t disappointed!  Along with Brother Mike’s family, Cindy’s parents were there along with her sister.  Even Cassandra’s boyfriend Trevor made an appearance.  And to top it off, after dinner there were homemade desserts from a family friend.  Delicious, simply delicious!

 

Even before the dinner though, we got together to visit Mom at the nursing home.  Brothers Mike & Joe were there along with Sisters Dianne & June.  Those 2 cute nieces, Nicole & Danielle, also graced us with their presence.  Was nice to have such a group together visiting dear Mom.  Happy Thanksgiving to all and if you have any leftovers, well, there is lots of room in my freezer!

 

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Summer has faded away and with that, much of our nice fishing weather is going with it.  Still though, a couple of days ago it was nice enough for Brother Mike & I to head out to Binbrook once again.  There was absolutely no wind and the temperature was around 15°C so it was quite enjoyable.  To top it off, I caught my first real fish while on the pontoon.  A nice little bass which was close to a pound.  Actually broke water when it got near the boat!

 

Don’t know how many more (if any) trips we will be able to make this year.  I’m hoping we can get at least one more in there.  Then it will be time to get the boat ready for winter storage.  It’s going to be a long long wait for next year’s fishing fun. Patience Patience Patience!

Every once in a while, Dickhead surprises me with an offer of lunch on him.  Now, yours truly is always springing for the tab with so many people.  He must see this and figure that if he buys me lunch, the acid of my tongue will lessen in intensity.  Poor deluded boy!

 

Anyway, met him today at Jackson Square.  Tried to get Paulo to come along so that the lunch would cost Dickhead even more.  Unfortunately, he could not make it.  Ordered the usual: The Works from New York Fries.  Simply delicious!  We sat at the food court and caught up on things.  All in all, an enjoyable time.  Then, off to the Farmer’s Market.  Charles came along (okay, just this one time) and offered to help.  It was nice having my Man Friday providing assistance.  Some sausages, a steak and some potatoes.  Dinner will be taken care of for the next couple of days.

Thanks Dickhead, an enjoyable afternoon.  The next time though, don’t wait so long between feeds!