Greeeeeeaaaaaat

To repost a second time:

To join this converstaion, I highly value social supports, especially when implemented properly. I also am someone who can live simply in so many ways, and therefore would not vary that much in my standard of living even if I was the financial equivalent of Snyder. When I lost my job because of my AS I lived for four months on no income; got unemployment at that time, which was threatened to be taken away, and a few months later finally got my SSDI. Understand that I had almost no savings when this happened also. For people like me who need these supports in order to make themselves "marketable," they are invaluable. They also help society. I mean if you have someone who is genuinely in a bad place financially but wants to get back into the workforce, keeping that person healthy will help to facilitate their re-entry. Keeping them with a roof over their head, so they can shower for an interview, enough decent clothes in their closet that are clean so they can dress to impress, etc. is extremely important for helping them get a job. However, when someone continuously abuses these supports by not contributing to society or their own improvement, no support should be given.

Also, for the most part I have to agree with Gus and Zebra. Brownwood, the main reason why I don't own a house is because the cost for one would be more than renting. You have to remember that with a house you have utilities and upkeep of the place which are not worries to the same degree when you rent. My sink breaks, my landlord comes and fixes it. My sink breaks in my house, I have to pay to get it repaired myself. I don't cut the lawn around my apt., shovel the driveway, worry about the day of trash pickup, worry about foreclosure, etc. I do agree with them in the other ways too; most people are so spoiled in their standard of living that they don't know what to do with themselves without some luxuries.

Getting back to allergies and AS though. I believe that a lot of the nation's increase in allergies and heart disease is actually related to the softening of our water supply. Studies have shown that people who live in hard water areas have a reduced risk of heart attack and stroke. One important, central, and necessary theme in cardiovascular disease is inflammation. The same type of disease process that happens in allergies and asthma. Tissue Mg deficiency can cause a host of different symptoms, including increased mast cell histamine release, and tissue potassium imbalances which are highly related to blood pressure and therefore heart disease. Mast cell degranulation is also critical for allergies as one component of mast cell granules is histamine. Notice all of you allergy sufferers - you take an antihistamine, which prevents allergy symptoms from occuring by preventing the actions of histamine. You might be able to do the same by taking a Mg supplement with a bit of calcium twice a day.

Also, I've read that four double blind placebo controlled studies have been done using vitamin B6 sometimes in combination with Mg for autism, and statistically and clinically significant improvements were seen in the kids.

Also, a genetic study was done to determine if there are any genes that are mutated to a significant rate in autistic people. One of the genes that they found to be mutated at a high rate was a protein implicated in natural killer cell (these destroy virally infected cells and tumor cells) and neuronal function, two extremely important parts of most of the symptoms/comorbities of ASD (immune and neural/cognitive). There is no way to tell if this gene is more highly mutatable due to thimersol or almost anything else at this point, but it does explain the presence of measles virus in autistic children's blood after vaccines.

On another note - they should have fired their security chief after ST's death for a variety of reasons, JMO though.

Just what we need another plague of bad hamstrings in our midst.

(1) How do you pull a hamstring while bending your knee to stay low? Wouldn't that lead to a quadriceps pull?

(2) If we're blaming Portis' running at top speed in a straight line in a race for his injury, does that mean that Portis was never supposed to run at top speed in game or practice?

I would be for having a HOF on the wiki. But who decides who gets in the HOF?

Posted by: Alex35332 | May 7, 2008 3:26 PM

It's a wiki. Anyone and everyone decide. You want someone in the HOF? You put them in. You don't like someone who's in the HOF? You take them out.

One thing i want to see Zorn do, is focus on hamstrings. We were plagued by it last season. Things to look into are making sure athletes are properly hydrated and that the staff is doing thing to help as well when it comes to doing the proper stretching.

Karen, I read exactly 3 words of your post. Who in the hell would read all of that?
And didn't they hire some trainer to focus on just hamstrings this year???

not worried about campbell. he will be fine. what worries me is zorn requiring him to bend so much. he's a tall qb and we should use that to his advantage... now its potentially taking aphysical toll on him. if he's pulling hammys now, whats going to happen in the regular season?

Let the doom and gloom pour over this whole blog now. here it comes. And shut up Karen. Group Therapy is the blog two doors down.

When Cindy wrote in the previous post that "we weren't going to like it" I was convinced it was something to do with Bonus Points. Sore hammies in May, is not much compared to the Bonus Points fiasco that I'm currently embroiled in.

I think Talent has the right idea. But if you read 4th's response, it shows why he is the guy who should go in first. Even ahead of me

Anon I think you need group therapy. If you guys look at the middle of my post, there's a couple of interesting points in there about both allergies and AS. I can understand if you skip over the first part since that convo was "done" an hour or two ago.

Greg, have you reached out to customer service?

Fist off. G*D F!&KING D@MN IT!! WHAT IS WITH THE LEG INJURIES IN PRE-SEASON!!!

I agree that 4th is in, and Zeke, and Cindy, and PDX, and though I hate to propose myself. Me

Holy Crap! Did you read what you wrote B4 posting Karen? Lemme skip over inane rambling to get to the middle of your useless post about ailments that are not slightly pulled hammys which is the news of the day. Not your personal struggles! Find a new support system!

I agree that 4th is in, and Zeke, and Cindy, and PDX, and though I hate to propose myself. Me

Posted by: Alex35332 | May 7, 2008 3:41 PM

I think proposing yourself should automatically preclude you from any future consideration.

Al, I'm on hold with customer service now.

See, I'm thinking since Cindy gets paid for this ... maybe its different. After all, we blog our guts out for free. Except for Greg, who blogs for bonus points ....

i don't know what qualifies for HOF? Is it length of time served?

Greg, have you reached out to customer service?

Posted by: AL, Zeke, etc | May 7, 2008 3:41 PM

Don't try it. Customer service charges bonus points just to talk to you. A three minute call and you will have negative bonus points. They'll take away your pizza when Papa Johns delivers it.

It's a wiki. Anyone and everyone decide. You want someone in the HOF? You put them in. You don't like someone who's in the HOF? You take them out.

Posted by: talent evaluator | May 7, 2008 3:33 PM

I can see anon taking everyone he does not like out of the wiki hol on a daily basis.

i don't know what qualifies for HOF? Is it length of time served?

Posted by: Alex35332 | May 7, 2008 3:44 PM

No, that's parole. When you've served enough time we'll let you leave and you can post on the Marc Fisher blog.

Length of time served, quality of discussion, and avoidance of nominating oneself.

I can see anon taking everyone he does not like out of the wiki hol on a daily basis.

Posted by: Curzon417 | May 7, 2008 3:45 PM

Can't be done. In order to work on the wiki you have to register. So, you can't be anon.

Alex, if you put up the page, you're in.

al, apparently I'm blogging for free now as well, considering that I haven't see hide nor hare of my points.

Still holding with CS by the way.

Greg, you made the key mistake of remembering Jay Schroeder. Now don't you agree we'd all be better off forgetting Jay Schroeder?

did not know that...

Maybe RI should try that. Just sayin'

Thanks Al, Zeke, etc......

While I don't want to repost my response I would think alot of peeps feel like me, as far as using RI as a diversion from 'real' life. And I have meet a lot of sincere people 'up here' before and after my tragic situation. Including SMACK, which I still laugh at because of how it went down (SmacK: 4th? Me: What? Section 400? Yeah. Smack: 4thFloor? Me: Whaaat? Ohh! Yeah! 4thFloor! That's me!)

So, while this is my 1st blog adventure and I have been called a dork, dweeb, and geek many times. It works for me as a family guy who only works and goes home to his family (with an occassional bar hop or strip club outing, not including Pacman)........

See, I'm thinking since Cindy gets paid for this ... maybe its different. After all, we blog our guts out for free. Except for Greg, who blogs for bonus points ....

Posted by: AL, Zeke, etc | May 7, 2008 3:44 PM

What do you mean? You aren't getting paid in cash? You need to talk to your agent! My agent just got me a great new contract.

I'd been in a contract dispute with Redskins Insider, and my agent advised me to sit out the OBAs (off season blogging activities). I wanted to demand a trade to the Marc Fisher blog but my agent said that was stupid since they would just let me walk.

So my agent negotiated a new contract with Redskins Insider which makes me one of the five best paid at my position, humorless prik. I was actually hoping to play more of a "skill position" like dcsween or nateinthePDX, but someone else convinced me I was a natural as a humo[u]rless prik.

Getting paid in the top five is quite an accomplishment because, as you know, competition is fierce at this position and it's hard to stand out as a prik, humorless or otherwise. Everyone thinks it's an easy position to play, but you have to practice every day to play it well.

still holding....wait, what TA??

Hang on...just got through....they're telling me I owe them $11,567 worth of bonus points.

But Zeke proposed himself. I am propsing myself on the brilliance of my nickname of the Ravens as "The Fightin' Hon's"

These things happen early in the offseason training. There bodies have been mostly rested. Portis going full speed is because he hasn't in months. Even if you are training, if you go full speed from zero and haven't been preparing for a while, that can happen. I think Jason will definately be fine. The will stretch them out. Not much to worry. If it were later in the training camp, then I would be more concerned.

Hang on...just got through....they're telling me I owe them $11,567 worth of bonus points.

Posted by: Greg | May 7, 2008 3:53 PM

Uh, oh. You're gonna be washing dishes in the WaPo cafeteria for like four months.

I meant to say I won't repost what I wrote at the end of the last thread. It took enough of me to just get it out.....

Getting paid in the top five is quite an accomplishment because, as you know, competition is fierce at this position and it's hard to stand out as a prik, humorless or otherwise. Everyone thinks it's an easy position to play, but you have to practice every day to play it well.

Posted by: talent evaluator | May 7, 2008 3:52 PM

Isn't getting paid in the top five close to Arch D's new contract?

I pulled my hamstring drinking shots last night. I should have drafted a drinking coach. Instead I went for "blonde floozy" with my 1st round pick and traded the rest of my draft for Ricky Williams.

I don't know. Drafting a blonde floozy and Ricky Williams could make for a fun night. Is this football Ricky or Off-season Ricky? Wait...nevermind...same thing either way.

"Fighting Hons" is an instant classic.

As a chronic hamstring puller myself, I can tell you this - JC is no chronic hamstring puller. It takes special skills to chronically pull that string of ham, and JC has not developed that talent yet.

That said, can we actually get a strength and conditioning coach who actually strengthens and conditions these guys' bodies. I mean enough is enough already.

"Fighting Hons" is an instant classic.

Posted by: cload & daggar | May 7, 2008 4:04 PM

It was in Upstate New York, just like steamed Hams.

No offense to the hard workin JC, but feeling a hammy "grab," which means you just pulled your hammy, happens all the time.

To people who don't work out!

Sounds like JC may have gotten a little complacent in the off season?

My life has turned into a giant ball of dung since this whole bonus points plan rolled out.

+++On another note - they should have fired their security chief after ST's death for a variety of reasons, JMO though.+++

Why? Because he wasn't in Taylor's bedroom protecting him when he was shot? I don't see the connection.

String of cheese + string of ham = one awesome low-carb sandwich.

SECURITY FIRING

I don't know the details of this firing, but to any future employer, it looks EXACTLY like he was fired over the Fred davis incident, even tho the redskins "deny it."

They HAVE to deny that sort of stuff, or risk a lawsuit methinks, and everyone knows that. But by firing him when they did, they potentially hurt his future employability at no legal risk to themselves.

Classy. Kinda like how they handled the GG non-hiring.

It's a (sorta) free country, and they are certainly within their rights to do what they did. But pretty soon Karma bites you in the Booty, and eventually all Snyder's money wont' be able to attract the people he wants.

Or were the lack of free agent signings, and losses of FAs just a coincidence? Sure it appears to be because of new found fiscal responsibility but some of these people took LESS money to leave, and no one took less money to come to DC.

Greg, it might not be the bonus points. Maybe they are actually a metaphor for something else ...

++++These things happen early in the offseason training. There bodies have been mostly rested. Portis going full speed is because he hasn't in months. Even if you are training, if you go full speed from zero and haven't been preparing for a while, that can happen. I think Jason will definately be fine. The will stretch them out. Not much to worry. If it were later in the training camp, then I would be more concerned.

Posted by: Not to worry... | May 7, 2008 3:55 PM++++

Besides, they've got Hollenbach and Andy Devine in the holding pen.

++++These things happen early in the offseason training. There bodies have been mostly rested. Portis going full speed is because he hasn't in months. Even if you are training, if you go full speed from zero and haven't been preparing for a while, that can happen. I think Jason will definately be fine. The will stretch them out. Not much to worry. If it were later in the training camp, then I would be more concerned.

Posted by: Not to worry... | May 7, 2008 3:55 PM++++

Besides, they've got Hollenbach and Andy Devine in the holding pen.

"... the bonus points. Maybe they are actually a metaphor for something else ..."

Posted by: AL, Zeke, etc | May 7, 2008 4:16 PM

Its true. "Bonus points" are just a metaphor for "bonus marks".

"Besides, they've got Hollenbach and Andy Devine in the holding pen."

Posted by: corkczar not worried, either | May 7, 2008 4:20 PM

Clarification -- in case they need to write things down on the clipboards they have been issued, Hollenbach and Devine are "holding pens."

Sorry Al the wiki is already established, and is open to all...

I am ANTI hall of fame...regardless of the accusations as an elitist cool kid, I am for all people commenting, feeling comfortable and contributing on either blog or wiki....market place of ideas and such...

The last thing I need is more people bashing me as a snobby reg...alls I ever asked was you ID yoself in some way so I know who I am addressing, but even that gets blowback...

So whateves....as the great junkie poet David Berman said "Let Random Rule"

So maybe this whole time, I've been trying to redeem my "bonus points" and should have been using the term, "bonus marks"?

Its worth a shot, I suppose...

For what its worth (I'm thinking hammy sandwich in honor of this thread) ... the Vikings cut LB Dallas Sartz, Skins' draft choice in 2007. [They also cut another LB ... even though they didn't draft any.]

Todd Collins to the rescue???

Vikings' thought process ... "Is Erin Henderson better than Dallas Sartz? Close enough ... see ya, Dallas."

ri hol. seems what would make this group feel good about themselves.

how about an ri about redskins football?

Fox's Aikman backs John McCain

TV sports types who backed long shots include CBS' Jim Nantz, who gave $2,300 to Fred Thompson's short-lived campaign. Rudy Giuliani's donors included CBS' Dan Dierdorf ($1,000) and Boomer Esiason ($2,300). Fox's Troy Aikman backed John McCain with $2,300. At least one sportscaster backed a Democrat: Rich Eisen of NFL Network put $500 behind Barack Obama.

-- USA Today

political contributions can be checked at --

http://www.newsmeat.com/sports_political_donations/Daniel_Snyder.php

Danny's W-L record is better as an owner ... that is sad.

ri hol. seems what would make this group feel good about themselves.

Posted by: | May 7, 2008 5:11 PM

Brilliant insight. We're going to put you in the hof for sharing it with us. What name should we use for you. The one you've chosen here was already taken by someone else.

Brilliant insight. We're going to put you in the hof for sharing it with us. What name should we use for you. The one you've chosen here was already taken by someone else.

Posted by: talent evaluator | May 7, 2008 5:42 PM

use this name. it is big news.

http://www.newsmeat.com/sports_political_donations/Don_King.php

Very Interesting Web Site.........

If there were a hall of fame for the commenters on this blog, I would wholeheartedly agree with 4th Floor being its first inductee.

But while I love the sentiment behind it, and I tip my hat to you for the idea, Zeke/zcezcest, I'm with chRIs laRRy on this; I cannot lend my support to a blog commenter hall of fame.. just seems like more ammunition for those who accuse the "regulars" of being a clique, or a claque, or some other such as.

There IS a "blog quotes hall of fame" page on the wiki, and maybe somebody already linked to it... I like that, as a celebration of the great conversation, some of the incredibly dumb and wonderful and funny and creative stuff which is what keeps most of us coming back up here...

http://redskinsinsiders.wetpaint.com/page/Blog+Quotes+Hall+of+Fame

-Nate in the PDX

The good news: I'm getting paid for blogging.
The bad news: I'm getting paid in Post Points.

According to the DCExaminer (wonder who their sources are?), the Offensive coaches and defensive coaches have not been really "tight" the last few seasons. Gibbs was the man in charge and wanted his way and Williams wanted to be in charge and wanted his way. This is why Williams was not hired. In fact, the Examiner stated that Gibbs wanted the Skins to hire Blache as HC.

Since Zorn's arrival, everyone seems to be getting along.

That 3:00 announcement was the lamest thing I have ever read. Don't ever do that again. Ever heard of "over promise and under deliver"? Well, what you did is the definition. Just plain dumb.

New signing yet to be announced...

The Redskins signed Univ of MD and former teammate of Stephon Heyer and Sam Hollenbach, Andrew Crummey. Crummey, an offensive guard with the ability to play center, was a Third Team All-American this year who has twice broken his leg since October. Prior to the injury, Mel Kiper and Todd McShay rated Crummey as a likely 3rd round selection, but among the top 5 offensive guards to be drafted. The injury probably was not properly diagnosed as Crummey came back perhaps earlier than he should have to finish his senior season. In the East-West Shrine game, the break occurred for a second time...this time causing surgery. He was still invited to the combine, yet Crummey went undrafted. Crummey should be cleared to play full-go by training camp. Look for him to be groomed as a guard/center prospect of the future.

Could be worse, he could've done his Hemmy.

I pulled a hammy running from a guard a few days back so I cut his hamstring with that colon shank.

Over on The Trail, they say that a) comments are going to be displayed with the most recent on top and b) registration will be back soon.

In other news, did anyone else see irony in the most spectacular quarterback failure in 'Skins' history (Shuler) backing Clinton today?

I still have my autographed Heath Shuler jersey.

Greg, you made the key mistake of remembering Jay Schroeder. Now don't you agree we'd all be better off forgetting Jay Schroeder?

Posted by: AL, Zeke, etc | May 7, 2008 3:49 PM

Nothing wrong with remembering Jay Schroeder. It's likely that without him we wouldn't have gotten Lachey. Shuler, Wuerffel, etc.? now those are guys worth forgetting.

mtn, you want an autographed Shuler jersey? I'll pay you to take it.

SMACK, loved your story about the Dutch Au Pair, maybe she knew you'd turn out to be a Cowboys fan?

I ran into Heath Shuler a few years back, before I got locked up. He gave me a dirty look so I had to blast him. Luckily for him, I'm a horrible shot. I'm better with the blade. That's why I cut people. Cut em deep.

SMACK, loved your story about the Dutch Au Pair, maybe she knew you'd turn out to be a Cowboys fan?

Posted by: kost52 | May 7, 2008 7:39 PM

Maybe so kost, but a little drastic don't you think? If she knew that much, she'd know my overall cowboy fan footprint would have little impact. I've converted noone, nor have I bred any new ones.

That I know of...with beer.

I think I probably just cried a lot and was a tiresome little bast*rd.

Gee think that Snyder likes the Republican Party much?

That said, I met Mike Steele a bunch of times when my dad ran against him and Ben Cardin in 2006. Even though I disagree with 95% of what Steele was for. Could not be a nicer guy, very friendly we were cracking jokes on the stupidity of the Elephant and Donkey logo's of the big two parties, he was wearing Elephant cufflinks during that particular debate. Ben Cardin, total creep in person, kinda like that guy at work who you place bets on if he keeps his moms corps in the basement.

Ah the good old days when I worked inside the political realm.

***NON SPORTS CAMPAIGN FINANCE POST***

The fact that I can find out how much my boss and my neighbor contributed, and to whom, strikes me as odd.

Yes we need transparency in campaign finance, but why is your vote sacred but your individual donation in the public record. I don't think individual donations under the $2300 should be made public. But since they are I will continue to snoop.

***END***

SMACK,

As someone who worked in that area of politics both on the policy side, indirectly, and the campaigning side, directly. I will tell you its a very confusing issue.

From the policy side I was all for it, as it helps us figure out who may have influence over what politician. As corporations are no longer allowed to donate directly often they recommend to their staff to donate. And it would have some influence over said elected official a year later when that companies lobbyist wants to meet with the official on a bill that will allow them to say drill in the bay for oil.

On the flip side I do not think that it is fair that campaigns have to report everything themselves, if we want to track this stuff the government should do the accounting themselves.

As someone who worked for a third party campaign that was trying to make a serious run, it is virtually impossible to do accurate reporting unless you have a full time accountant with some experience in this kind of financial stuff. If your campaign is smaller, like ours was, you end up having to make me your accountant, and in film school they don't teach you how to do a campaign finance report.

Sorry I killed the blog with political talk. Back to Fubbal, how about the Skins try and use a 3-4 set? What with our crappy DL, it makes sense to have less of em on the field.

I wonder if any rich folks are donating publicly to McCain, knowing it's all out there and somebody might check up, but secretly planning to vote for Obama. One can hope.

Stupid off-topic post Hall of Fame candidate.

Alex35332- I don't think so, our LB depth is even worse than the DL.

SMACK, what do you think of Flamini leaving?

The 3-4 should be banned from the NFC East. Not only do I think it sucks, but it places too much emphasis on NT. You need three good ones to account for fatigue and injury, but only one gets on the field at a time. That's crazy money for a poor return on minutes per game.

I hate it kost. Flamini was the one guy who continued to give a F. Man does he work. Now Hleb is going too more than likely, and Silva won't be there to abuse. Lehmann is going, Cesc is always iffy. Get ready because we could be back in the UEFA Cup before you know it, and losing to Galatasaray again. Starting to think the person who needs to go is Wenger. How do you let a guy like Flamini's contract just go and get nothing. Why can we not get massive foreign investment with the Arsenal brand name? Arsenal can't afford to buy again this summer? Give me a fn break!

I hope "fans" give Zorn a chance. The truth is no one knows what's going to happen this year, but PLEASE give the man a chance! I was listening to Riggo today and he was questioning Zorn's discipline of Fred Davis. He even suggested that the Redskins trade Davis to send a message. Vinny came on and responded by saying, "well if that's the case, we should have traded Sean Taylor."

I thought that was a great comeback and also true. Let's let the team play a couple of games. I know Skins news is slow and a hangnail is front page news, but I hope the FO and the fans give this new staff a chance.

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Smack,
I don't mind the use of a 3-4 4-3 and 46 by the same D. I think if you get a balance of the three it can be dangerous/confusing for opponents.

I hope we don't lose Cesc.

It can't entirely be Wenger's fault though can it? He's not the one who has put the wages cap in place is he?

Difficult to argue with that Alex, if you can afford 12-15 highly intelligent, disciplined, and athletically versatile defenders. Situational substitutions happen everywhere, but you roster plan for strength in either the 4-3 or the 3-4. Most dermatologists can't perform open heart surgery on the side.

No kost, we're handcuffed for lots of reasons, but we'll never win anything under Wenger again, unless we throw it all at the FA Cup or something. The guy is too light in the loafers for the Prem.

Love me some Riggo, but I sure wouldn't want him coachin anybody up, or running my FO.

just sayin

(posting comments from deep in Beantown Chris territory)

Sorry, this is turning into Night of the Living

Stumped, how's the transition going? Are you wearing wingtips and flicking people off on the highways yet?

seriously?

I like it anon!

Stumped, I would hope that if a player does not fit the disciplined and intelligent method we would cut him regardless of what formations we are playing. I would take intelligent over athletic any day at most spots.

Okay, I was able to set my new alarm. But it just went off now instead of tomorrow morning because I don't know how to set the time. Also, I can't find my car keys.

Okay, I was able to set my new alarm. But it just went off now instead of tomorrow morning because I don't know how to set the time. Also, I can't find my car keys.

Posted by: Fred Davis | May 7, 2008 9:51 PM

Its not your fault Fred, you wet to USC...
Not exactly the ivy league (JK), USC is a very adequate school...

Found my keys. I rented a Ford or a Buick from Avis but don't remember what color. I'll check with my roommate.

If one of you is my roommate, please call. Or wait, I forgot what room I'm in, I'll meet you in the lobby.

Okay, now my new alarm clock says it's "2315 hours." What a joke. I know that isn't a real time. I'm not stupid. I think my car is blue. Or maybe red.

Can't find the lobby. I'll meet you at my car instead.

Ow ow ow ow ow. Dropped my alarm clock. Pulled a Hammy reaching down for it. Ow ow ow ow ow ow.

LMAO,

Blog Fred Davis is my new favorite impersonation. Reminds me of Blog Dan Snyder from last year.

So it will probably get old soon, unless you can come up with some new material. But the good news is that I think this Davis kid will supply.

or the bad news...heres hoping davis doesn't write his own material....

note to zorn they are not really hurt.

The just don't want more OTAs.

Let's hope the real Fred Davis doesn't provide any more material.

CL,
I did not mean in a Pacman Jones way, detrimental to the team. But more a three stooges/Gillagan way, just constantly screwing up in some minor way that could be fun.

The wing tips were killing me, so I traded them for some sneakers and a pint of Wachusetts (ah!).

I'd like to avoid driving altogether, but that's altogether impossible and such as.

Give me those super-smart, big, fast strong players, oh and with that LFM too, gotta have that LFM.

Fred,
Make sure you rent purple cars, nothing stands out and says come SJK with me like purple. In fact, Hertz hooked me up with purple this time. The cops up here LOVE it, and the warm and fuzzy people in this clime keep welcoming me with that gesture SMACK makes reference to.

Great feeling all around with a purple car (the thing doesn't even have automatic door locks) and the cup holders are clearly inadequate.

Al Zeke,

Someone created the HOF on the wiki for ya. I checked it out and threw 4th up there for you.

Fred, don't listen to Stumped, get a black car. If you're anything like me, you'll get the purple car confused with the blue one a few aisles over.

See I think Fred should take a cue from the 21st century, you now will be living in a city with the second finest metro system in the U.S. I recommend getting a place in town, then get other people to drive you around. Just wear your skins uniform, or a T-Shirt that says, I am Fred Davis Tight End for the Washington Redskins, everywhere any any stranger will be happy to give you a lift where ever you want to go.

Fred here's some copy for your tee. In fact why not have all your clothing labelled.

Hi, my name is Fred Davis, Tight End for the Washington Redskins.

If found please return to:
Washington Redskins
Community Relations Department
21300 Redskin Park Drive
Ashburn, VA 20147

If you couldn't see the sun risin on the shore of Thailand, would you ride then?

Stumped, I love it! That's a new CafePress shirt!!!

Cowboys get "Hard Knocks" again this year. Guess the NFL needs to give the rest of the league reason to hate the boys other than all those playoff games we win.

I just emaild PDX a shirt design idea saying.

Fred Davis
Alarm Clock On

Fred Davis: Drop in any mailbox, return postage guaranteed

I'm in for 2 of the Fred Davis - Alarm Clock On t's

ROTFLMGO!

Adam

Good thing Fred didn't end up a Raven.

How confused would he be by Ray-Ray during pre-game

(Ray) What time is it?

(Fred) Umm...

(Ray) WHAT TIME IS IT?

(Fred) Am I late again?

(Ray) WHAT TIME IS IT?

(Fred) I DON'T FREAKIN' KNOW. F THIS TIME CRAP!!!

Adam

Okay, the blog is fun again.

Wait until registration comes back. Then we'll have some seriously great hilarity and hijinks. It'll be like an old fashioned rodeo withou the clowns and the bulls.

I've got my old magnetic poetry set out tonight:

Freedom Pie Wants Cherry

Man, the hate on the Dan Blaz blog is huge. I thought this one could get nasty but jeeze. We'll still fight about anything though. (i.e. what to pray for Reed Doughty's son)

Was starting to get pretty excited about the offense until I read the article on Sherman Smith. Now, I'm back to wait and see. The one thing the offense doesn't lack is talent.

But, first time head coach with first time offense of co-ordinator with the make-it-up-as-we-have-time-playbook isn't the typical recipe for success. Has Sherm ever even been in the booth? How is he suppose to help 'Z-man' adjust to the defense and call the right pass plays? Doubts. The offense better move fast because as soon as defenses catch up, we may be in trouble.

The pm blogging seems to be much easier to take than the day blog.

And Fred, that is a real time. 24 hour time. 24 hour time is much easier. Don't have to worry about that am/pm thing.

Maybe it's the after work refreshments I have that makes this easier.

Did I miss something. Has someone called taps again?

SJK, even the west coasters are asleep.

Mono blogging again!

Redskins.com has an article, For now defense ahead of offense.

Thanks, I would not have guessed. Duh!

Real shocker.

I know I am just a dumb geek, but how do we have so many hammy problems? Does this happen to other teams.

How is stretching not a priority?

Fred Davis slept in,
Hammy's, hips and surgery.
Thank God for good beer!

Ch Ch Ch Ch Chia...

Hard to believe that both CL and Nate are against the idea of the RI HOF.

These two guys are first ballot inductees, by far.

Wow, just wow.

I hear what Nate is saying. Even with registration, this seems to divide the community here on RI.

Now that OTAs are over, the next big date to look forward to is 6/1. See which high paid DE or LB get cut from their teams.

I guess SS is another position to look at. Maybe we can find some good deals for depth in case of injuries.

You think, curzon?

Seems to me like the divisiveness will exist either way.

I like that guy Nate, though; good dude right there. CL is just a freak, but I love him too.

No question, the divisiveness is here to stay. My guess is that Nate is a middle child. Pacifier by nature. Great guy.

Can't believe I agree with cL as much as I do. To me, what does it matter? Just voice your opinion and enjoy life!

I concur.

DE is still a position of need. I'd be surprised to not see some activity on that front.

That kid Horton we drafted in 7 will be interesting to watch develop. The rap is that he's slow, but he seems to have had good game in the PAC10.

Chia,
I am not the smartest guy out there, but, is there a big difference between a 4.4 40 and a 4.8 40?

I would say how fast are you on the field and is the guy a player.

For a SS, I think Horton will be awesome!

seems my ears are burning....

Curzon417, I know what you mean, I would've thought the more important time would be the 10yd. How many times a game does a player run 40 yards full speed in a straight line?

If you're Adam Archuleta, quite often apparently!

Dam,n cL, you do appear at the darndest times! No insult intended comparing my outlook to yours,...main difference is you use less words

Maybe it's the after work refreshments I have that makes this easier.

Posted by: Curzon417 | May 8, 2008 12:15 AM

What you on tonight??

brevity rulz
wordiness drulz

chris LARRY...OUT

Tonight was Corzon tequila chased by Tecate beer.

Rookie pool numbers are unofficially out. The Redskins get $4,543,890 to sign their 10 draft picks. Available cap room will decline to approximately $2.5 million until June 1, when it will increase again due to the split amortization of BLloyd's cap hit.

Nice! How does Tecate compare to other Mexican brews?

Not bad. Mild mexican lager, but generally I chase with dos equis amber. Nice and smooth and much better in the bottle (don't drink can beers). But you have to have lime and salt.

Bug,

Do you know what the cap # will be post June 1?

Dear Diary

This has been a bad day. First I bought an alarm clock, but I couldn't set it. Then it said the time was 23:15 hours witch is stupid, because I KNOW there are only 22 hours jn a day.

Then I lost my car keys and couldn't remember what color my car is or if it is a Buick or a Ford. Then I forgot where my room is and dropped my keys and pulled a Hammy.

Also, I can't find my luggage which may be in the room I moved to when I missed practice Sunday or maybe in my original room. Also, I was reading the Washington Post on my cpmputer and now I'm stuck on some blog or something and they are selling t-shirts that make fun of me.

Hey wait a minute! I took a taxi here. I think next time I'll take a plane. Okay, diarym, now I'm going to look for my keys some more and try to find my roomie.

Your Truely,

Fred Davis

Cool, I've had a few Mexican beers, but not Tecate, might have to give it a burl.

Was just looking for it on the net, found this, check it out.

http://www.beerstore.com.au/detail.asp?beerID=53

I've had Grolsch and Heineken in 2Lt stubbies, but they were limited editions.

Found 'em. They were in my jock. Note to self. Cancel appointment with groinicologist to see about sharp stabbing pain in my crotch.

Kost, I think one of those would do me just fine. Never had Grolsch, but how does that compare to Heineken?

Try this link:

http://cervezatecate.com/underconst.html

Grolsch are great, they come in a fantastic swing top bottle which you'd never throw out. I've had my 2Lt bottle for about 3 years now, use it for chilled water.

Definitely enjoy it over a Heinie, much hoppier and a stronger body. Nice beer.

I was reading that Tecate was the first beer to drink with a lime. How do you do that with a can??

Gotta love the swing-top bottle. Grolsch is a good beer but an even better bottle.

bangkokben, they're great aren't they! I'm always getting comments on my one. Even the smaller ones are worth keeping. Good for home brews too!

Curzon417 -

Heres the bottle

http://www.rateitall.com/itemimages/7706.jpg

The Rooster talks about minicamps and, of course, Fred Davis.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/ross_tucker/05/07/mini.camps/index.html?eref=T1

Do you know what the cap # will be post June 1?

Posted by: Curzon417 | May 8, 2008 2:11 AM

It looks like it will be approximately $7.8 million.

Kost, on the golf course, drinking from the can, I use lime salt. Otherwise I drink from the bottle.

I will be getting me some Grolsch to try very soon. Mostly drink mexican beer when I am doing some tequila shots, which seems to be quite often these days since the kids moved out on their own.

Kost, on the golf course, drinking from the can, I use lime salt. Otherwise I drink from the bottle.

I will be getting me some Grolsch to try very soon. Mostly drink mexican beer when I am doing some tequila shots, which seems to be quite often these days since the kids moved out on their own.

Kost, on the golf course, drinking from the can, I use lime salt. Otherwise I drink from the bottle.

I will be getting me some Grolsch to try very soon. Mostly drink mexican beer when I am doing some tequila shots, which seems to be quite often these days since the kids moved out on their own.

Thanks Bug,

Looks like we should have plenty under the cap to sign any available players cut post June 1.

Danm, pulled a poolman!

They all count towards 200k, Curz!

-Nate in the PDX

Well at least I didn't use cap lock!

Thanks Kost, located Grolsch just down the road from my house. Will be picking up a bottle tomorrow.

But, first time head coach with first time offense of co-ordinator with the make-it-up-as-we-have-time-playbook isn't the typical recipe for success.

Posted by: bangkokben | May 7, 2008 11:48 PM

Yeah, but we've tried all the other recipes on this team and they've all produced something as unpalatable as rhubarb pie.

The last recipe was HOF Head Coach plus the OC with the best record in the league. We thought it was the recipe for success but it was the recipe for ex-lax.

I about to start throwing flags all over the place...

Flag on the HOF, I agree with Nate Dog that you get more exclusionary in this sense. The wiki was created to help other get 'sped up' to our level of blogginess.

Flag on HAMMY's! We need new training staff.

Flag on CP, either he wants out of working out, like last year, which pisses me off - or he truly hurt himslef running in a straight line, which tells me his offseason workout program obv didnt include stretching!

And Flag on myself for going here one last time, and it will be short.

And 4th, not to bring it up unannounced but the only time my wife checked out the blog was when your story was posted last year. It moved her, and it saddened her, and she was even more dedicated to staying home.

You and only you should be in any HOF if there is one. We still pray for your family.

Damn! I hope we don't have to deal with these pulls this year.

Thongs!

What was the big announcement yesterday?

Flag on Zebra for yesterday's discussion!

I'll take that anon.

jm220;

Zeke wanted to create an RI HOF. We pointed to the wiki and saying it already techincally exists, but not exclusionary, just the list of RI regs.

noone create the page however and 4th was the first inductee.

Thanks Z. Did I kill the blog?

I take it none of you have done that hard time. Let me tell you, it's a hard life. I can't even watch American Idol. I'm stuck here cuttin guys with that colon shank.

No, I did, just like yesterday.

TE, i think you're right... we have tried all other avenues.

THis is the first in the meague first time coach. We tried the college stud, the ol HOF coach and the task master. Other than stealing bellicheat this is the last avenue.

New signing yet to be announced...

The Redskins signed Univ of MD and former teammate of Stephon Heyer and Sam Hollenbach, Andrew Crummey. Crummey, an offensive guard with the ability to play center, was a Third Team All-American this year who has twice broken his leg since October. Prior to the injury, Mel Kiper and Todd McShay rated Crummey as a likely 3rd round selection, but among the top 5 offensive guards to be drafted. The injury probably was not properly diagnosed as Crummey came back perhaps earlier than he should have to finish his senior season. In the East-West Shrine game, the break occurred for a second time...this time causing surgery. He was still invited to the combine, yet Crummey went undrafted. Crummey should be cleared to play full-go by training camp. Look for him to be groomed as a guard/center prospect of the future.

Posted by: jperkmd82 | May 7, 2008 6:33 PM

I thought Crummey signed with the Chargers.

Redskins | Team's rookie pool money announced
Wed, 7 May 2008 22:16:17 -0700

John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Washington Redskins have been given $4,543,890 to sign their 10 draft picks from the 2008 NFL Draft.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-Cooley-Zone-Adventures-in-NFL-drug-testing;_ylt=ApvTZBcDIHIY2LLfzRlloANDubYF?urn=nfl,81183

Must read.

Can someone else smarter than me explain how the NFL figures each team's rookie salary pool money....the Chiefs got like 8 mil......

yeah skinfanman, someone linked to it yesterday. Great stuff...

I like the Crummey signing, What I mean is that I don't think its a Crummey signing.

Honestly, I think if he can get healthy, he could be a coup...

chRIs L, espn sez:

"the rookie pool was created to somehow slot the signings of draft choices by the position they were selected. Each selection in the draft is given a value, which is a predetermined cap number. All rookies, including undrafted rookies, have to fit within the assigned rookie pool."

The Cheeves had 12 picks, including the #5 and #15 overall.

-Nate in the PDX

agree, great high reward/low risk UFA signing....

Is Chris Cooley becoming the clown prince of the NFL (in a good way...)Seems like tons of media outlets have him writing, blogging, drop qutoes....I love that dude

Chargers | Contract details: Crummey
Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:48:36 -0700

Josh Buchanan, of NFLDraftBible.com, reports the San Diego Chargers signed OL Andrew Crummey to a two-year deal with a $7,500 signing bonus.

This is the last I've heard about Crummey.

Was it the fact that CL and I agreed on Crummey, that broke the blog.....

Speaking of the 200,000 where are we now? we had that bump from the draft

So did the Redskins sign Crummey or not?

I think another player who will benefit from the WCO is Betts. Two back sets are more common etc.

I think sellers will be left out a little, although Seattle's O had a good one for years.

I still dont get how they keep saying the Running game will not change. It has to just based on the personnel formations. If we go jumbo and run it, and only throw it with 3 or 4 wr's we will be seriously telegraphing our offense.

earlier this week, cindy noted that somebody just at the 190,000th post. cant remember whow it was.

Good lord! Is there any discussion relevant to this blog going on in here? And why is Karen rambling about her misfortunes only to devote one pseudo-sentence to the topic of pulled hammies?

Come on, people... I can understand some off-topic conversation if it comes out of the issue at hand, but this is just absurd. If you're in such urgent need of discussing other things, I would suggest finding a message board to support your habits. Not here. It's just distracting.

Who are the top 5 redskins you would like to hang out with?

Mine are:

Chris Cooley
Fred Smoot
Clinton Portis
Mike Sellars
Randy Thomas

So I have to believe there will be more zone blocking for slant runs which help CP. Cut back lanes should be HUGE if our O line plays it right. Sadly Portis always trips over his feet after he makes his cut at the second level. His only explosive runs last year were off tackle when the d was running the wrong way and out of position. Slant runs should make Portis not have to cut in the secondary, just straight speed past the defender (which apparently causes his hip to hurt).

My fear about the Running game staying the same is that this is a result of keeping Buges. And I wonder how much input snyder had on keeping buges. Has Buges ever coached a WC run game?

I am sure we discussed it way back when, but it escapes me now.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_coast_offense

I love it when people complain about others discussing topics not related to the Redskins. I mean, I don't know about the rest of you guys and gals, but I think that double standards are a blast.

Random skins incident:
One of my brothers was taking the fam to Sweetwater Tavern last weekend, and apparently none other than Mr. Chris Samuels was generous enough to point out an open parking spot to my brother. What a nice gentleman he sounds like

Yo anon,

Good news! Mike Sellers just saw your post and said that he'd love to hang out with you.

Bad news! You didn't sign your name, so he doesn't know who you are and thus can't hang out with you. Better luck next time!

http://football.calsci.com/WCOHistory6.html

Apparently, the description of the Oline in WCO and ours dont mesh. Also our Running Game. Probably why Zorn will try a hybrid approach.

I still worry about the predictability however.

Top 5 redskins to hang with:

Cooley, Portis, Collins, Albright, Cartwright

The reason for the rambling before was simple, I had an exam in the early morning and had to tutor most of the rest of the day until I could post. Once I had the time, I had a lot to say about a lot of different things. That's all.

My imagenation of the conversation between Bugs and Zorn on the O Line

Z: You think you can coach a west coast line?
B: Depends? We still keep guys from hitting the QB?
Z: yep.
B: Still pushing guys around every chance we get?
Z: yep.
B: Do I have to wear a dress when coaching?
Z:.... No.
B: Should be no problems then.

If you're in such urgent need of discussing other things, I would suggest finding a message board to support your habits. Not here. It's just distracting.

Posted by: Mike | May 8, 2008 10:39 AM

Mikey,

You're as bloody distracting and the people you're banging. Your mouse has a scroll wheel. Use it.

I got to stop going on the non-skins blogs on WaPo.com. These ones on the Israel Palestine questions are grossly hostile, to much for me, I come on trying to be a peace maker and get attacked from both sides.

+++Redskins | Team's rookie pool money announced
Wed, 7 May 2008 22:16:17 -0700

John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Washington Redskins have been given $4,543,890 to sign their 10 draft picks from the 2008 NFL Draft.
Posted by: skinfanman | May 8, 2008 8:53 AM++++

Now all they have to do is get three 2nd round picks who feel they deserve first round money to sign on time. Why do they feel they deserve first round money? Ogh, I don't know, maybe because their coach and Vinny repeatedly bragged that they were first round values.

On the other hand, Fred "Alarm Clock" Davis has hurt his negotiating status, and a skilled negotiator can approach Thomas and Kelly like Sipowiczc working two skells for the same bust. Play them against each other, saying first one to flip has the best shot at starting.

Jansen would be the one guy I'd like to hang with. He's into hunting and softball so we'd have that in common. Other than that, not sure...

Guess what I am saying is that we go off topic on this blog because we all have the RI thing in common, and that keeps some civility. So its safe to disagree on other issues because we all agree that Danny Sucks.

Top Five RI Posters Redskins want to hang out with

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Greg, I recommend reading cooleys blog, you may become part of the cult of 47.

Can't believe I missed a Mexican beer conversation. For me, it's a shot of Hornitos, chased by a bottle of Negra Modelo. That's how I spent my Tuesday night, as it turns out.

Been at Redskin Park since 5 AM for OTAs. Where is everyone?

So its safe to disagree on other issues because we all agree that Danny Sucks.

Posted by: Alex35332 | May 8, 2008 11:02 AM

Tsk, tsk. There you go starting a fight. Danny may suck, but Mr. Snyder's the bomb, dude. If it weren't for him, Bermuda Boy -- the misbegotten Casper Milquetoast son of Mr. Cook's -- would own the team, Norv Turner would still be coaching, we'd be about $30 million under the salary cap, all players would be getting the vet. minimum, and the team would still be playing in Raljon, Maryland.

Thanks for the tip Alex, but the firewall here at work is preventing me from doing so....

Who are the top 5 redskins you would like to hang out with?

Mine are:

Posted by: | May 8, 2008 10:41 AM

Does that include Redskinettes?

Hey, I need some recommendations from the DC folks on the blog...

When I come home for the Nats game, I'm having breakfast with my mom on Saturday morning before the meetup and game. I need to find a cool breakfast place in DC. Anyone have any recommendations?

All Time Top 5 Redskins I'd hang out with:

1. Sammy Baugh
2. Sam Hough
3. Sonny Jergenson
4. The Hogs
5. Darrell Green (gotta get churched up after haning out with the rest of those guys)

Haha Anon
But a point If all the players were getting the Vet Minimum, it counts 450K against the cap per player. Making the team salary around 25 Mill. with the current salary cap set at close too 120 mill that would give us around 95 million dollars in cap space.

Even a joke need researching.

I need to find a cool breakfast place in DC. Anyone have any recommendations?

Posted by: P Diddy | May 8, 2008 11:10 AM

We just found out the secret identity of Daveb55

I need to find a cool breakfast place in DC. Anyone have any recommendations?

Posted by: P Diddy | May 8, 2008 11:10 AM

It's a big area. Where were you looking to have breakfast?

Most restaurants outside hotels aren't open for breakfast. On Saturday, a few of the good ones are open for brunch.

Even a joke need researching.

Posted by: Alex35332 | May 8, 2008 11:13 AM

Now when I can get you to do the research for me!

with the current salary cap set at close too 120 mill that would give us around 95 million dollars in cap space.

Even a joke need researching.

Posted by: Alex35332 | May 8, 2008 11:13 AM

Dana Stubblefield would be making $65 million.

no order:

Riggo
Curtis Jordan
Dexter Manley
Cooley
Portis

My top 5 'Skins to hang out with:

1. Cooley (he could maybe out-drink me)
2. Fred Davis (I love sleeping in too! We'd get our start at the clubs around 10pm or so and stay out until 8am because, hey, you don't need to wake up until 7pm!)
3. Smoot (I'm thinking of buying a boat)
4. Portis (I could use a new tailor)
5. Cooley (worth mentioning twice)

t_e, doesn't matter where as long as it's cool and fun. Brunch is perfect. Outdoor seating would be even better.

Oh, and it's got to be in DC proper. I don't do suburbs :-)

JM was the 190,000th poster...And big news on the Post Points front. I cashed in for some free movie ducats (anybody seen "Iron Man" yet?) and got 'em yesterday. It took about three weeks.

Some reason I can't post anything
Hey, I need some recommendations from the DC folks on the blog...

DC has few breakfast places. But here are my top 3.

Luna Bar and Grill by Dupont Circle, lunagrillanddiner.com

Busboys and Poets 14th and U, http://www.busboysandpoets.com

The Wearhouse Grill, Old Town Alexandria

A cool brunch place is the Tabard Inn; they make their own donuts and they're fabulous.

HOLY S if I have to see one more freaking comment from Karen about her stupid AS I might shoot myself in the face.

Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No one cares start ur own blog if you want sympathy b/c you won't find any here.

Everyone's got problems go cry somewhere else.

THIS IS FOR FOOTBALL NOT SOB STORIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Diddy,

Open City in Adams Morgan has a pretty diverse menu and, I believe is open for breafkast.

What are Post Points?

Ditty what you looking to spend?

BTW Wearhouse Grill in Old Town gives a free glass of champaign with brunch on Sundays.

HOLY S if I have to see one more freaking comment from Karen about her stupid AS I might shoot myself in the face.

Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No one cares start ur own blog if you want sympathy b/c you won't find any here.

Everyone's got problems go cry somewhere else.

THIS IS FOR FOOTBALL NOT SOB STORIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: | May 8, 2008 11:22 AM

You understand the ironic and inaneness of this post right?

Alex is dead on...Luna is fantastic.

So did the Redskins sign Crummey or not?

Posted by: Greg | May 8, 2008 10:24 AM

not

Says here we'll clear 200,000 comments well before Opening Day.

All we gotta do is maintain the mix (not the Mix) of solid jibba jabba and random trollery -- along with a periodic sprinkling of Football Stuff, for variety's sake, as Real News occurs -- that we've seen lately.

Should be no sweat, as long as we have maps. And beer.

-Nate in the PDX

"I might shoot myself in the face"

Am I the only one who hopes that Karen posts again, just for this very reason???

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! I think Tabard Inn (donuts!!!!) may be the right spot for my mom. Donuts!!!

Diddy,

Not sure whether they're open on Saturday or only Sunday but you might look into Georgia Brown's or Cafe Atlantico.

Lafayette Room in the Hay-Adams hotel is good -- a bit formal and not too flashy. You might see some celebrities (including yourself, of course). Also, the rooftop of the Washington Hotel is a nice, outdoor venue, overlooking the White House but not sure how good the food is. Kennedy Center has a rooftop, outside restaurant.

Diddy, I'm not certain what "post points" are but, I'm quite certain, that if you pull into a gas station, minus pants, and plan on paying for the gas with "bonus points" that you won by answering the Jim Lachey trade question, they are NOT the same as cash. And you will most likely not be allowed back at the gas station.

Green and Monk, route281.com...Don't know if it's been linked to yet up here.

http://www.route281.com/

- .250

Thanks t_e, will look into those as well!

Georgia Brown's is awesome. Was there for dinner last year. I love those biscuits. Mmmmmmm. The rest of the food was so-so, but those biscuits...wow.

Luna and BB&P are owned by the same person, happens to be a family friend and arguably the best restaurant owner in DC, yes even better then Mike O'Meara. Very similar in style, a menu with a wide range of items fused from around the world.

Karen, don't sweat the haters up here. Not that I see you worrying about it, just letting you know.

I must confess, I have a smidgen of lingering doubt about the authenticity of your story, but no more than I reserve for everyone on the internets. (Like, say, dealer, who had ALL OF US convinced he was a cab driver, but turns out to be not a cab driver at all!) Glad to see you've made it through your exams and have some time to post. I enjoy reading your comments up here.

That reminds me, it's about time I posted a reminder about the RI meet-up, in case there are any more folks in or near DC who'd like to attend...

-Nate in the PDX

"... Just wear your skins uniform, or a T-Shirt that says, I am Fred Davis Tight End for the Washington Redskins, ..."

Posted by: Alex35332 | May 7, 2008 10:28 PM

Or how about "The Skins drafted me in the second round and all I got was this lousy T-shirt."

Nate, what was dealers profession then? I know he wanted to be in mine... maybe he really was?

Oh, my profession you ask?

Professional skirt length measurer. No a lot of pay, but GREAT benny's

And to piss off everyone who doesnt believe in my theory that less parent interaction with kids has long reaching effects, click here

http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/05/08/o.moms.cant.say.no/index.html

Dont read it if you dont want to, but dont come crying to me if you did and then are pissed.

Wow and I thought the kids on the wizards blog were douche bags

Wow and I thought the kids on the wizards blog were douch bags

Wow and I thought the kids on the wizards blog were douche bags

Anon - I have AS

I always thought Dealer was a car dealer.

PDX - I know Anon is an @$$, which of course is why I posted my recent comment. I did just completely finish my finals, and my student did quite well (the one I'm tutoring). I just love how the whole AS thing was too off topic and yet Hilary being stupid enough to not let it go isn't. You'll start to believe my story for real (get over the 'net doubt) when you notice it doesn't change. My story is a bit unbelievable, but true. Besides, have you already forgotten my abstract? LOL. Now I get to worry about my SSDI hearing tomorrow.

and of course whether anyone injured another hamstring. I wonder if the 'skins just to annoy their fanbase would say that CP or Springs injured their third hamstring.

A little football sprinkle:

Fullback Mike Sellers considers the atmosphere more relaxed under Zorn than it was with former coach Joe Gibbs.

"We don't have people watching us constantly and telling us what to do like we're little kids," Sellers said. "He puts it on ourselves. We're being treated like men."

----------

I am probably wrong on this, but it seems to me that many of the players are happy with the coaching change. The tone seems to be a big sigh that Gibbs is gone.

This just in the entire roster overslept, just ran a 40 yard sprint race and all pulled their hammy.

"Wow and I thought the kids on the wizards blog were douche bags"

I agree with ANON about this and Karen

Curzon, I agree. I think the players really like Zorn because he has high expectations, is a good teacher and yet treats them like adults. Like with the Davis thing. The kid was absolutely mortified, so Zorn knew doing anything more would only cause bad feelings and not get any extra message across, so he didn't officially discipline him.

Not to get this discussion going again, but you can not say all kids who's parents work turn out bad. There are many stay home Moms that do not give there kids enough attention either. The article list things parents do to make things up to there kids, for time lost. Even if you work you still have enough time to spend with your kids. It is not quantity it is quality. If a parent is to weak to disipline there children, or they are trying to buy love from there child then they are idiots. I saw my dad for 4 hours a night during the week and believe me he had no problem saying no, and no problem in dealing out discipline. The problem with kids today is not parents working, it is this wimpy society we live in were no one wants to hurt anyones feelings. Every girls in my daughters Softball league gets a participation trophy, because god for bid we leave any kids out. This is why kids are more whiny today, and do not know how to handle failure or discipline.

Hay-Adams and Georgia Brown are great, too. I like the atmosphere at the Tabard; it has a nice little courtyard. And, of course, donuts!!!!
Another really nice place that I heart is Fahrenheit at the Ritz in Gtown.

FOOTBALL BLOG...REDSKINS INSIDER????

Did I read the Title wrong or something?

The other issue Zebra is that parents don't know how to administer discipline with love and more importantly consistency. Add onto that the fact that most non-parent authority figures in kid's lives are legally strapped as to what they can do and typically overwhelmed, and you have a situation where nobody is capable of administering sound discipline.

I feel bad for ur kids if any of you have them. They are all going to be the dorks in school that have no friends and get picked on.

Ok, I am guessing that last Zebra post wasnt supposed to say zebra, unless I am argueing with myself.

Also anon, no you didnt, and we didnt read the rules wrong. Nowhere, and i say NOWHERE does it say blog participation is limited to and exclusively fooball related.

Its an open community, just like you are allowed to come here and spit drivel, as are we allowed to talk non-football.

You dont like it, go somewhere else. There are plenty of other blogs.

Oh I'm sorry for all the rude comments its my AS acting up...I can't help it

WOE IS ME

"You dont like it, go somewhere else. There are plenty of other blogs"

THAT IS MY POINT ZEBRA....TAKE SOME OF UR OWN ADVICE THIS IS FOR FOOTBALL NOT DOUCHE BAGS

Anon - you do understand that you being rude to anyone isn't making people be nicer to you right. I'm sure almost everyone believes you're an @$$, and you therefore think everyone's a douche bag. Do yourself and all of us a favor and shut up.

I don't think any Skins would wanna hang out with me cus I'm on that lockdown. Plus, I'd probably end up cuttin em with that colon shank.

Anyways, if I got to choose a skin to hang out with, it'd be Laron Landry cus he's mean, like me. I have a feeling he don't need no colon shank to cut people. He'd spear you with his body and it'd hurt so bad, you'd poop.

Plus, he's faster than Clinton Portis and that speed comes in handy when rnning from Prison guards or the South Side Nancies.

I guess you're excluded from participating Anon. Sorry.

OH man Karen you got me there. I really came to a blog to make friends. I'm not a pathetic douche fatty I make friends in real life not the internet blog world.

"I feel bad for ur kids if any of you have them. They are all going to be the dorks in school that have no friends and get picked on."

Yes, cause teaching your kid that peeps are 'dorks' is going to somehow magically make them the coolest kids in the room.

You cant be above the age of 18, b/c if you are you still have the mentality of a highschool kid.

Maybe when you grow up, you will realize that there are more important things in life than whos a dork or not, and how many friends they had.

All of my friends from highschool are no longer friends. surprisingly we all met someone and went our separate ways. But if you wish to move on through your whole life tied to your highschool friends, have fun. When people get older you find out who they really are. I suppose you prolly wont be any different than you are now.