Hey everyone. I thought each new member needed his own thread to distinguish himself, but I'm creating this thread for general discussion.
Thanks for a swell campfire today. Great turnout for such short notice.
We discussed the Tigers' mental state, Tuberville's love for Roy D. Mercer, Prechae Rodriguez's strong work in the CFL and Flight of the Conchords.
A good time had by all.
that was a great catch by Prechae!
ReplyDeleteMaybe he's over that drop thing.
ReplyDeletehow's the tuxedo fit, jay?
ReplyDeleteThat was a fantastic time.
ReplyDeletetuxedo? i must've missed that part. i've got to get fitted for my cousin's wedding in Jan. i keep putting it off.
ReplyDeleteSecret society function of some kind.
ReplyDeleteI go where I'm told.
Jay, by most accounts CTT enjoys AU it is the power brokers he harbors the grudge against. IF that is correct could you see a situation where AU lets him go, he collects his buyout and goes into TV work instead of another coaching job? He could continue living in Auburn and commute to Atlanta and fly out on weekends for TV work and let his sons finish school then maybe land another coaching job. Totally off base or could you see something like this happening? Thanks in advance, best AU info on the net.
ReplyDeleteJay G,
ReplyDeleteAfter much research about your comments about me having a call into Lute Olson. My investigation has concluded that it was a fake Denny Crum that did that.
Fake Denny Crums run amok these days. It is hard to tell who is real. They say the fake ones float, the real one sinks. Let's go to a pool and figure this thing out. All fake Crums will be executed upon floating.
ReplyDeleteAnd Tim, I don't see Tubs doing TV work. Does anyone else? I don't know if he'd be too good at it. He would probably be a good TV CEO and bring in other people to do the analysis for him. He could then blame them and fire them if they get their analysis wrong.
email from alumni association and tiger rags:
ReplyDelete"Auburn is more than one football season
and more than one sport.
Auburn is more than winning and more than losing.
Auburn is passion and pride, family and friends.
Auburn is fall and winter, spring and summer.
Auburn is now. Auburn is forever.
In Auburn We Believe!"
http://www.tigerrags.com/p8188/In-Auburn-We-Believe---Short-Sleeve---AU427/product_info.html
this is what its about folks
forgot the part from the SAA:
ReplyDeleteMembers of the Auburn Alumni Association
and Student Alumni Association,
This fall has turned out to be one of uncertainty: the price of gas, the stock market, the presidential election and, yes, even Auburn football. I love to win and be competitive just as much as every other Auburn fan does, but we all know there's much more to Auburn than winning and losing. Auburn is about family, education, spirit and tradition. Auburn is a notion worth believing in, and I invite you to join me in remaining faithful to our school, our creed and our Auburn family.
I could spend time explaining why Auburn is not a feeling or a person or a season or a time frame, but I don't want to make you mad Taylor.
ReplyDelete(but for real, Auburn is a school. I believe in Auburn. But why wouldn't I? I have been there, why would I think it was fake like some sort of Denny Crum? I am certain it exists)
I LOVE America. I BELIEVE in America. I will remain FAITHFUL to America. But that doesn't mean I have to have faith in and support President elect Obama.
ReplyDeleteFinally got time to pour through the 75 pre ROF induction posts and the individual announcements and posts. Congrats again to the inductees.
ReplyDeleteHoly Hotness! JGT...this blog is smokin'. A lot of comments to pour through and tuff to find the time, but well worth it.
Columbia Steve....nice song analogies.
Hope Kristina made it to the school on time. Gotta keep those Hottie rumors to a minimum.
I think the pros fixed Prechae's receiving fundamentals....don't get me started on that again.
Michael... I'm with you on CTT as a TV CEO. First analyst hire: Terry Bowden-he's got the name, but is a terrible analyst and no one will mind when he's fired. Sort of like Denture Clackin' Lou Holtz. When is Big Brother going to dump him anyway?
I believe in work. hard work.
ReplyDeleteha lets go with existentialism and not be purely literal there michael
ReplyDeletemichael, that Denny Crum rant is friggin' fantastic. a classic if you will.
ReplyDeleteShout out to the new RoF members. Well deserved! Great Blog!
ReplyDeleteDany Crum's harido, Bobby Bowden's liver spots or JoePa's brillcream?
ReplyDeleteI have been consistently inconsistent on my opinion of the Tuberville situation. One day I wake up and think he is gone. The next day I think he will stay. I think we will get a good idea on what will occur when we play Ole Miss. This Ole Miss team is very good, amazingly good compared with last year. Although I admired Coach Orgeron's, ummmm, unique speeking style, he just didn't seem to be able to use his talent. Nutt doesn't have that problem and I love his winning personality. What we see Saturday will be our last good indication of how we will do with Georgia. Currently I think the Georgia game will be "a date that will live in infamy", but you never can tell.
ReplyDeleteI had to have a trick or treak break. I was freezing!
ReplyDeleteMichael - you crack me up. Period.
Everybody - I know it's going to be tough over the next couple of weeks, but I hope everyone keeps working hard at sticking to the no politics or political references on the blog policy. There are lots of other places for you to talk politics. It just never ever ends well.
Chris,,
ReplyDeleteThe name is Denny,,,short for Denzil. I'll have you know that my hair cut was very popular in the 70s
Execellent campfire hotties! Always a good time.
ReplyDeleteLeisure suits were popular too, as well as disco, but I did't go to discos much.
ReplyDeleteLeisures suits,,,I like leisure suits. What say you Monica. Does a HOF coach with a comb over and a leisure do anything for you?
the new word is SPINA!
ReplyDeleteI miss the Mea Culpa. Huh, I just realized that sounds like a bean dish. Pass the Mea Culpa please.
ReplyDeleteI agree Phred. It's hard to know whose fault it is these days. Thus all the blog discussions.
ReplyDeleteI yearn for the days when interviewees made it obvious.
Any one care to hazard a guess on our run pass percentages against Ole miss?
ReplyDeleteI'll start the bidding at 70% Run 30% pass
The Tommy Tuberville Zen Scouting Report estimates 76% pass 83% run.
ReplyDeleteMichael, it used to be so easy ...
ReplyDeleteTuxedo ... went with a classic tux, though I added some spice with a tie/vest combo to match the lovely lady's dress.
ReplyDeleteAll in all, very classy for this guy.
One must pass to run, and run to pass. This is the way it must be.
ReplyDeleteMy guess - 50/50
But I am sure that we will "open it up a little" in the second half.
Every girl's crazy 'bout a sharp dressed man.
ReplyDeleteOf all the days to be busy most of the day, I actually busy today. Anways, Big ups to Peter I can't say your last name, Mr. Sensible and RK. All well deserved.
ReplyDeleteJay- I would wait a while before the next one. My vote would already by for Monica and Steve (I can't decide my state of Craziness) from Columbia :).
Phred- I love your profile pic, but it is really hard to take you seriously :). I agree about us opening it up in the second half.
ReplyDeleteSo what happens when the ring of fire becomes too large? Should people be demoted from the Ring of Fire? I'm not trying to be a jerk here, but it has to remain somewhat exclusive. I ain't here to start no trouble, I'm just here to do the Super Bowl Shuffle.
ReplyDeleteI am always serious. Seriously.
ReplyDeleteI'll keep it pretty exclusive, but the best HOTTIES will be rewarded.
ReplyDeleteGood. Because exclusion is a powerful weapon, and the Ring o' Fire should remain powerful at all costs.
ReplyDeletei drink too much and miss fire.
ReplyDeleteAnybody think Texas Tech will beat Texas this weekend?
ReplyDeleteI have hic ups
ReplyDeleteComb over = smokin hot
ReplyDeleteLeisure suit = bonus
Spending All Hallow's Eve listening to WVU alum relive that game = not fun
Sorry to hear that Monica.
ReplyDeleteI just got home from work myself.
I noticed where you said you guys were moving to Alabama in 09. Where to?
Sensi: No.
ReplyDeleteTexas: Yes.
Thanks Mr. S :-) We're moving to somewhere around Birmingham.
ReplyDeleteI have watched 3rd Rock, but Megan Mullally and Tina Fey on the same show = good times
I certainly hope that Texas Tech beats Texas this weekend... :-)
ReplyDelete*haven't watched 3rd Rock, not have
ReplyDeletebut many points will be scored.
ReplyDeletedear leader: I had to zoom the page to 400% to see your pic.
ReplyDeleteNow, I wish I hadn't done that.
Nice zen stuff.
ReplyDeleteDo you think Phred by "opening it up" that we will run 3 straight east-west runs with Tate, and call that opening 'er up?
Anybody watching Cincy and USF? Sickening all the way around. Grothe looks lost (not like against us) and Cincy is running the spread and hurry up and tempo, oh my (minus the 2 fumbles). Plus their QB has a broken non throwing hand.
ReplyDeleteThrowing up in my mouth
Thanks for doing that, Phred. I've been wondering.
ReplyDeleteI still don't know what "opening up" means. I said that with my tounge firmly planted in my cheek.
ReplyDeleteTo me, "opening up" seems to mean ... "Well, I think we are going to come out in the second half and suck like a black hole. That's the plan."
Monica, you won't regret watching 30 rock. It's just about my favorite show.
ReplyDeleteTo me, I think opening it up must mean running the same plays in the second half with less success. I think we can meet that goal.
Monica: it's the international playboy from North Korea who moonlights as a communist dictator - in his underwear and drinking heavily.
ReplyDeleteI hope we do not open it up in the 2nd half. If I recall Tubbs told the halftime reporter at WVU that we would open in up in the 2nd half. We go only 33 yards in the 2nd half. The only thing that opened were the holes in the defense.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how much we're NOT talking about our game.
ReplyDeleteMond, why would you ruin the mood and start talking about football?
ReplyDeleteHappy All Hallows Eve Eve everyone. What's the latests?
ReplyDeleteThe latest is that we have completely run out of things to talk about and everyone is avoiding actually talking about football because nobody knows what to say that hasn't already been said, compounded by the fact that nobody actually has a good feeling about they game even though we are trying to be upbeat and positive, compounded compounded by the fact that nobody has any earthly idea what is going to happen because we have absolutely nothing to use a s a basis of judgement or prediction.
ReplyDeleteOther than that ... not too much.
My bad, Michael.
ReplyDelete30 Rock good stuff.
I want some scary stuff to watch next.
Phred took the words out of my mouth.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jay G
ReplyDeleteI actually have some pretty sensible informed original commentary that I am saving for the right time. It's just not the right time, though. When will it be the right time? I dunno, but I think I'll just know. You know?
ReplyDeleteAlrighty then...
ReplyDeleteI have a good feeling about the game, because I am a glutton for punishment. And I talk to Mr. Penny in the mornings who is SUPER FAN and is never down about anything. Ever. And he does 1000 push ups every day.
You guys know Mr. Penny?
Interesting how as the AU season has gotten worse and the traffic on other AU blogs has declined, the HABOTN has exploded. It's a testiment to the hotties.
ReplyDeleteOR.....it could as simple as Phred's 8:46pm explanation.
BTW..Hate to sayit but Ole Myth is gonna win, so don't get upset.
mr penny?
ReplyDeleteSomething scary Monica?
ReplyDeleteThe West Virginia Second Half?
The Mississippi State Game?
The Tony Franklin Videos?
If you've been to the games, you've see him on the big screen.(and I have actually seen him on Tv for the Raycom games) He's the one that does the push-ups every time we score. He sits in the north (eek, is that north...the non-student) section.
ReplyDeleteHe's a huge auburn fan. His truck is painted orange with AU logos/sayings. He works for Auburn City schools and is a crossing guard near the High School and one of the elementary schools. He high-5's everyone who walks by (even the angst ridden teens are happy to see him). He has signs on the corner that says "Mr. Penny say [sic] War Eagle!"
He's just one of those people who is always just happy to be alive and has a great spirit about him. You see him and can't be in a bad mood. And he loooves him some Auburn. It's infectious.
Mr. S - Texas Tech beats Texas, then loses at least one game after, maybe 2. Penn State wins out and plays for MNC. bammer wins first 11 and then loses to AU. It turns into a disaster for the state as many bammers can't handle it and turn suicidal - some of them aren't found for days. bammer then gets destroyed by FL in SEC championship game (FL beats GA).
ReplyDeleteFL then clobbers Penn St for another MNC. AU finishes 7-5 and then wins the Pizza Bowl at Legion Field. I renege on promise made to self in 1985 to never set foot in Legion Field again and actually go to the game.
That's enough predictions for now; I'm exhausted after all that.
Congrats to those who got the big promotions today!
I like the way you think Coosa.
ReplyDeleteNot sure I agree with it all, but I like it.
Thanks.
Mr. Penny sounds like a good guy. Maybe he could make half time adjustments.
ReplyDeleteVery funny, Mr. S.- that's more sad than scary! Greg just made me a nice cup of hot chocolate and I've found a haunted house thing to watch. yay
Very cool.
ReplyDeleteMy big predictions:
ReplyDeleteTexas wins
Auburn wins
T.R. Miller wins
That's all I got and that was emotionally draining.
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ReplyDeleteMr. Sensible- I believe Texas tech wins this game. I believe that this will be the 4th top 15 game in a row for them. It is hard to stay up for that many games in a row. Texas has been giving up points this year and I expect that trend to continue on. I also believe the big 12 is actually better than the SEC this year.
ReplyDeleteI've been saying it all week and I will continue to say that Auburn wins 24-17 this week.
"I think this is the most reasonable group of sports fans in the SEC." - Jay G. Tate
ReplyDeleteThanks, man. That means a lot.
Good pick, Eddie
ReplyDeleteMr. S what's your Auburn prediction?
ReplyDeleteEddie, everytime I have watched a Big12 game, it seems like there is absoluetly no defense whatsoever. Are the Big 12's offenses that awesome? I mean, it seems like every team can put up major points in that conference.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure why, but over his career Houston Nutt has been a thorn in Tommy Tuberville's side. Since 1999, Nutt has gone 5-5 with Tuberville including a couple of wins on the Plains with supposedly "less-talented" teams. The Rebels are much improved and they have some solid RBs that compliment former Texas QB Jevon Snead who's favorite target is Shay Hodge. It is very clear that Ed Orgeron left a cupboard full of talent for Nutt to coach in Oxford and a coach like Nutt is what the Rebs have needed.
ReplyDeleteAs much as it bothers me, I have to be real with this pick as my head outweighs my heart again this week.
Ole Miss 20 Auburn 10
That hurts to write and pick that way, but I got to be real.
ReplyDeleteTrue, Kristina, Big 12 games are track meets.
ReplyDeleteMr. S. - bitter medicine, you're probably right, but I hope you're wrong. I know you hope you're wrong too.
If I am wrong, Mon. I will be the first on here to admit it and I'll be very happy.
ReplyDeleteSensi, you break my heart with that prediction...but I understand.
ReplyDeleteFor those who watch The Office, how awsome was Creed's Halloween costume...
Jay is correct in saying we are very reasonable group here. To be able to talk about something most of us feel so passionately about and remain civil about the subject even though we have differing opinions is a real credit to Jay G. This place is a breath of fresh air.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, do not try and read a camp fire and participate in it on an iPhone as you drive in Atlanta traffic. This place could literally kill me.
Good night hotties.
Good night Eddie.
ReplyDeleteThe worst place I've ever posted about Auburn football was in the Tigers Free For All on al.com.
ReplyDeleteJust an awful place where you can't have a decent conversation at all.
This place tops them all.
Eddie! Don't do that again! LOL
ReplyDeleteMonica, I am in with you on the politics thing. I choose to not believe in it and I really don't want to see it. You should really watch 3rd Rock. It is on TVLand and is my type of sophisticated humor.
ReplyDeleteWDEwg, I think we will be running only slightly more than we pass. Ole Miss is pretty good against the run. They are more vulnerable to the pass.
eddie4au, thanks for your vote. The check is in the mail.
michael, I agree that the ring of fire and feeling the heat should remain kind of exclusive, but I wouldn't set a number limit on it. I do think Jay should base it on the contributions made by people to the discussion in here.
Here is a thought. Maybe the Ring Of Fire should help Jay keeping up with the Feeling The Heat Members. Just a thought. It really shouldn't become a lot of work for Jay should this continue to grow.
Mr. Sensible, I would be shocked if Texas looses. The only reason I see it maybe happening is because they have been going through a heck of a tough stretch. The Texas defense seems to be better against the run than the pass, but I think they dominate Texas Tech. I am in awe of Texas this year.
I am coming to the opinion that we should stop with the no huddle Village People YMCA on the sidelines thing. It seems that the hurry up only confuses us.
kristina, YOU KNOW MR. PENNY????!!!! u freakin' rock. i love that guy. ok, well, i've never actually met him, but i've heard his story. he seems like an ausome guy. he needs to get a taste of the HABOTN.
ReplyDeleteRK, you and me have traveled the same posting path here, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThat AL board is a toilet. The Undercover free board is okay at times, but all others were just smack talk drivel.
I almost fell out of my chair when I was asked insightful questions on here and got insightful answers.
Kristina- have you seen the sec offenses this year. Wait a minute, I only see Auburn's. Nevermind that point. Night.
ReplyDeleteal.com = toxic sewer
ReplyDeleteI love The Office- somehow I missed Creed's costume
30 Rock was a delight. I already love Tina Fey. The writing is smart.
eddie wins the "most prolific profile pic changer" award.
ReplyDeletedude ... you are a bud light commercial!!
ReplyDeleteMr. Prolific Profile Pic Changer Guy
lol @ "Mr. Prolific Profile Pic Changer Guy"
ReplyDeleteReal American Hero
ReplyDeleteNight all.
ReplyDeleteSee you all tomorrow.
I hope to see more passing over the middle and Kodi running the spread option more often.
ReplyDeletehoopie, I don't think Ole Miss is the clear cut winner. I am not sure who will win, but I think it is going to be close. If Fannin and Kodi can agree one which way is left, we have a shot.
coosa, you are going to take my thrown as the nut on here with comments like this: "bammer wins first 11 and then loses to AU. It turns into a disaster for the state as many bammers can't handle it and turn suicidal - some of them aren't found for days. bammer then gets destroyed by FL in SEC championship game (FL beats GA)".
Goodnight Mr. S.
ReplyDeleteI'm out too. Sweet dreams, hotties.
Florida is pretty sick... if they keep it up I don't see anyone beating them from the SEC.
ReplyDeleteI think we will beat Ole Miss. I didn't think we would beat W Va. Oh, but I did think we would beat Vanderbilt and Arkansas. You know what? I don't think I really know much of anything when it comes down to it. But yeah, we will beat Ole Miss.
Steve
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see us try and establish the run early, with some intermittent shots down field- -even if unsuccessful, over thrown-- whatever.
just let them know we intend to succeed (old most extreme challenge from spike).
Then start working the short and intermediate.
Gotta head to bed. Catch you guys tomorrow.
WarEagleRK, I am still recovering from the al.com forums. Now I can make the occasional stupid post, but there are people in there much better than it than me.
ReplyDeletemichael, thanks for picking Auburn. I keep telling myself Auburn will win, Auburn will win, Auburn will win. Anyone know where I can get a Houston Nutt voodoo doll?
ReplyDeleteWifey and I were rockin' out to some Rock Band 2 tonight.
ReplyDelete"Go Your Own Way" ... we knocked that out of the park. Yummy.
I really, really, really want AU to win. Not just win, but win big. 48-0 big.
ReplyDeleteBUT ... I don't think so.
Here's my two sentence prediction:
AU's offense turns the corner just enough to feel some real frustration toward an AU defense that seems tired and unmotivated. Ole Miss covers.
Steve - Not quite sure what you mean here: >>>coosa, you are going to take my thrown as the nut on here with comments like this<<<
ReplyDeleteNot sure what a thrown is, but you guys are using all sorts of terms with which I am not familiar. ;)
To elaborate on the bammer reaction to a loss to AU and having Tubs running around on their field holding up 7 fingers - It is a night that will live in infamy. Many wives are beaten, children are abused, dogs are kicked. Emergency rooms around the state are filled with innocents who have been abused by drunken bammers who simply can't deal with such a devastating loss.
La enforcement around the state must be posted on every overpass to keep suicidal bammers from jumping off. The governor declares the state a disaster area. Schools are closed. Counselors are brought in from other states to try to help grieving families.
It will be so bad that it almost isn't worth it for AU to win.
NOT!
A good evening to all.
Hahaha, well coosa, I give. Even eye could never predict that, although I hope you are right that we beat Bama, and I do hope they are undefeated when we do it. It would seriously change the perceptions in the state.
ReplyDeleteIf Auburn is to win, Marks and Coleman must show up. Early on, Marks was devastating. The last few games he hasn't been mentioned nearly as often. Give me a big game from Marks and we got a good chance defensively. I am sure Nutt will bring the big uglies. We better be ready for it.
ReplyDelete"Go Your Own Way"? Ain't that Fleetwood Mac? Maybe I am just old. I like check my 8 tracks and see.
ReplyDeleteYou just can't beat a good Gordon Lightfoot 8 track. Thick pile shag carpet and track lighting to set the mood.
ReplyDeletedenny, I am with you:)
ReplyDeleteIs anyone going to Halloween parties? I like to dress up like Bobby Knight to hand out candy...It scares too many kids though.
ReplyDeleteSup all?
ReplyDeleteI saw the best costume ever in a catalog earlier this year.
ReplyDeleteIt's God's gift to women.
Big box. Big bow. Dude's head stuck out from the middle of the box. Tag reads:
To: Women
From: God
THere is not much going on. I am afraid I might OD on candy corn tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteThose were the good old days Denny. How about a John Denver 8 track to go with it? I've had "Country Roads" running thru my mind ever since last Thursday when I mistakenly turned on the Coach PF show and heard him play it.
ReplyDeleteI went like that to a party 30 years ago.
ReplyDeletethe old lady wants to dress up tomorrow. 1 really don't!
ReplyDeletewhat was the campf1red d1scuss1on about roy d mercer?
ReplyDeleteI don't know. Gordon Lightfoot, that's pretty mellow. Maybe Olivia Newton-John. That Peter Cetera, he was pretty good. For some real retro music, you can't beat Roxy Music. Although The Jesus Mary Chain started in 1984 and would be post 8 track, their cassettes were pretty good.
ReplyDeleteI kinda dig Natelie Merchant.
I am going to hand out lots of Candy. Jay G, are you going to walk your kids around?
ReplyDeleteI will dress up as Auburn's offense. =>insert your own clever costume metaphor here that denigrates our offense while sounding clever. I'm tired, I've contributed enough today<=
ReplyDeleteI only have one kid. I'll be in Tupelo. Sucks that I miss stuff like that, but it happens.
ReplyDeleteEarly game on Saturday = gotta be in position the night before.
My nephew 1s dress1ng up as Aub1e and my n1ece 1s a cheerleader. th1s 1s the1r f1rst halloween.
ReplyDeleteI'm now headed of too watch "The Office" and "30 Rock" on DVR now.
ReplyDeleteI'll post my usual AU-UM breakdown in the morning. It's not a pretty sight for Les Tigres.
watch1ng the off1ce now 1t 1s a great ep1sode. andy bernard's best ep1sode ever.
ReplyDeleteThe Tigers offense, and well, heck, the entire team is like listen to Knights in White Satin by the Moody Blues.
ReplyDeleteNights in white satin,
Never reaching the end,
Letters Ive written,
Never meaning to send.
Beauty Id always missed
With these eyes before,
Just what the truth is
I cant say anymore.
cause I love you,
Yes, I love you,
Oh, how, I love you
Micheal ... let's see ... dressing up like AUs offense ... ummmmm
ReplyDeleteOkay!! Got it!!
You can dress up as a vacuum cleaner.
Michael,
ReplyDeleteGo as Tony Franklin:
Con Artist
White sweat suit with black stripes to simulate a convict. Add an artist pallet and a beret.
Dave
I think of CTF as more of a Jerry Lewis type character. Lots of improve, like in the Nutty Professor. Maybe the French will like CTF too.
ReplyDeleteI am going to dress up as a computer geek and sit in front of my awesome quad core dual monitor system and, wait a minute, that is what I do every day. Never mind.
ReplyDeletemake that Improv
ReplyDeleteDon't tell anyone, but Tony Franklin is Bob Goldthwait and Rosie O'Donnell's love child
ReplyDeletei missed a campfire, were all sinners i guess =(
ReplyDeletejhag, the campfire was very early. It was after the induction of RoF members. I think it was at about 2:30 AST
ReplyDeleteMonica,
ReplyDeleteSorry I didn't see your post last night.
It was during the 1st segment on the show before the theme music. Creed was dressed like the Heath Ledger version of The Joker...it was awesome.
Lots of catching up to do this morning.
ReplyDelete