Bob Lamb

Try & hit the aforementioned Busby's in Santa Monica on Sunday. I'll be there with AKC and the Losman family clan. Even when the Bills perform badly, we can still party hardy Come by just for the spicy chicken wing dip

Sirius Channels 123 & 124

It's hard to say what is bigger - Junior's Ego or The Farce of the ceremony held Monday when he retired (The Chargers even made him an instant member of their HOF) - no four year wait I'll be surprised if he is still a Patriot on October 22nd

That Was Then - This Is Now On August 17th, 1996 – the Buffalo Bills played the Carolina Panthers in an NFL exhibition game. This was the second game in the Panthers’ new stadium, Ericsson Field. Both teams were 1-1 in the pre-season matches. The Bills had finished the 1995 season with a 10-6 record and two playoff games (lost at Pittsburgh) while the expansion Panthers finished their inaugural season with a strong 7-9 record. The seven victories represented a NFL record and were aided by a hard hitting Carolina defense that finished the 1995 season ranked third overall. The Panthers looked to be the Bills Jr. in their first season as GM Bill Polian signed Frank Reich, Don Beebe, Pete Metzelaars, Carlton Bailey, Eddie Fuller and Nate Turner. Only Bailey made it to the Panthers’ second season. The 1996 Bills still had many of their star players from the Super Bowl years. The starting offense read; Jim Kelly, Andre Reed, Steve Tasker and Thurman Thomas behind a front “O” line of Fina, Brown, Hull, Ostroski and Parker with third year man, Corey Louchiey expected to see a lot of action. Darick Holmes and Eric Moulds were ready for future starting roles. The Buffalo defensive front looked formidable and featured Phil Hansen, Ted Washington, Bruce Smith, Bryce Paup, Jim Jeffcoat and newcomers Chris Spielman with draft choice Gabe Northern expected to provide depth. Weak spots on the Bills’ squad were TE (Lonnie Johnson), fullback (Tim Tindale) and a secondary (Burris, T. Smith, Henry Jones & K. Schultz) that had actually improved to a 16th place ranking in the league for 1995 while giving up more yardage (3,864) than in the previous four seasons. Ted Washington anchored a rookie laden (preseason) defensive line consisting of Sean Moran, Shawn Price, Tim Colston and Juan Hammonds along with backup Ed Philion. Sam Rogers was the leading candidate for the ROLB position. John Holocek (IR) is out of the picture and Cornelius Bennett is gone so Marlo Perry, David White and Damien Covington are all vying for starting positions. The Game: The Bills achieved their first preseason shutout since 1980 and handed the Panthers their first shut out in 24 games. Despite Jim Kelly’s tipped ball interception on his first pass the Bills first unit looked good scoring on their second procession (Lonnie Johnson – 29 yards) for the third TD drive in four preseason drives. Bard Van Pelt (10-12, 108) and Todd Collins (10-11, 138) both put in solid performances and Collins seemingly lost the “happy feet” that have been plaguing him up till now. The Bills led 7-0 at halftime. Bills scoring in the second half: 1. Brad Van Pelt led a seven-play, 58 yard drive capped by a Christie 37-yard FG (10-0) 2. Todd Collins led a 6-play, 49 yard drive ending in a 2-yard TD run by Carey Bender. (17-0) 3. Collins followed up with a 36 yard pass to Henry Bailey (FA) (24-0) Cary Bender led the rushers 12-37 as the Bills only rushed for 94 yards of which 25 was on a scramble by Todd Collins. Eric Moulds caught 4 balls for 82 yards; Lonnie Jonson 3-38, Robert Coons 3-19 and Jay Riemersma 2-24 as the tight ends got a workout The Bills defense consistently stuffed the Panther’s running game while Shawn Price, Sean Moran (1 Int) and Gabe Northern kept Kerry Collins (13-22, 175, 1 Int) under pressure. John Kasay missed two field goals (47, 36) Post Game Observations (by the author back then): Corey Louchiey had an off night – OK for him – bad for his QB. Louchiey gave up two outside rushes that Todd Collins felt – including one sack If Henry Bailey doesn’t make the final squad – someone has screwed up. (he didn’t – went on to the NY Jets – to no effect) Jim Kubiak, a former Hamburg player got a few snaps as the Carolina mop-up but will return to Annapolis. (Later Arena League QB) Phil Hansen (shoulder) played his first game of the preseason while Bruce Smith sat out with a sore groin.

Will Rogers said something to the effect 'I like one newspaper towns - why be bothered with a second opinion ?' I couldn't find it - but there was this one "I read about eight newspapers in a day. When I'm in a town with only one newspaper, I read it eight times." For a nice list of Will's quips & quotes - http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/w/will_rogers.html

We have used CBS for three years and this will be the fourth - never had a problem - well worth the bucks They drown you in information

Is this common in pets nowadays? Are there any risks to waiting and letting it fall out on its own? Or should I just bite the bullet and shell out he cash for the kitty dentist, no matter how ridiculous that sounds? CW 729144[/snapback] It's common for vets to sell you add-on services to make you think you are a better owner. I had many a vet tell me I should be brushing my dog's teeth. None of them died of tooth decay or from incessantly gumming kibble. What do you pay for your, personal teeth cleaning ? (without deductible) Your choppers - with proper care will last 60-70 years - a cat (under elightened care) may last 8 - 10

My grandfather was a Civil Engineer for the State of New York - helped electrify the Adirondacks in the 30's and '40's - after he retired from the US Army. He was percise, proper German in all respects (he fought in WW1 with Pershing) and as an engineer he was an exacting master - the simplest home repair became an excerise in percision. But every once in a while - he'd let slip his version of humor into a situation http://www.workjoke.com/projoke27.htm The fourth joke down (about the telegraph) was one of his

That used to be Hammer's "signature" Something about Don Julio and zippers - sounds painful

Not only is it accurate - but very representative of my neighborhood. Then again, we get a lot of activity in the area because of the many condos - but even the stand alone home prices are reasonablly accurate. Maybe the broad data base of many sales helps their averaging. My immediate square mile probably sees 50+ sales per year. And, no - to my knowledge - people are not moving because of me (although there was that dead cat head thing )

Yep

Here's The Whole List http://www.qis.net/~jimjr/misc81.htm

Q: Did you ever just sit down and drink a 6-pack ? A: Why stop at a 6-pack ?

I just saw Schaffer (beer) in a market in Laughlin, Nevada

Everyone has their priorities 10 PM (BTW)

And stay away from condos (darn HOA's)

Darn Zoning Board !

SDS's Fence is nice (and necessary) but if you don't have one of these - you will http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?...UseBVCookie=Yes Not just for cars

and with the continual "dumbing down" of America - they're getting closer to the truth http://www.suntimes.com/output/novak/cst-edt-novak01.html Current CA. gas price about $3.25 in this area (more?) "California led the national tax revolt in 1978 by passing Proposition 13, which slashed property taxes. Twenty-eight years later, the Golden State will be watched as a test for the political effectiveness of betting against unpopular oil interests despite the downside in public policy. With Big Oil and Silicon Valley facing off, the referendum will be watched by the rest of the country. The Clean Alternative Energy Act would impose a severance tax on California-produced oil (12 percent of all U.S. production) as high as 6 percent, with the expected $380 million a year revenue devoted to producing alternative fuels. That kind of industrial policy excites the interest of Silicon Valley."

The film was awesome and even looked good last night on my regular TV - it is an instant classic - even iof you are not a SW fan Please re-do "Top Gun" in some foremat like this - I can't think of a btter movie (so re-produced) that would finally push me into "plasma" world. Kelly McGillis in a flight suit & F-14's !!!!!!!!!!!

Everybody lost - No matter what happened or who would have been elected President Your COUNTRY is now being given away by every spineless politician in DC Whatever form the "immigration" bill ends up taking - Americans have lost Now, by any measure - American citizenship is for sale - pay the fine - $3K right now by the Senate bill - and John McCain (of Keating 7 fame) agrees wholeheartedly - he may be the Republican frontrunner for 2008 - a sorry sight ! It will take another 10-15 years - but kiss America goodbye (as you know it) I think E. Coasters have a disconnect here - but don't worry - it's coming

I knew fancy homes in Amherst & Clarence with koi ponds - they just kept a bubbler going all winter to prevent ice - sometimes The koi still got cold and became very sluggish but most survived until the spring

A chiminea will last in a lot of climates - not in PA., though

When I see a backyard (rare in SOCAL), I find the most interesting and distinct feature to be a water thingy. There is something very soothing about bubbling water; either a wall sculpture or some kind of built in. The gazebo/pergola is nice for some shade (if you are tree-poor) but water music is my cup of tea for relaxing. I have seen them make the smallest space more placid

Red Barn was WAY better than Carrolls