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Post by inger on Jun 9, 2023 19:47:58 GMT -5
Just getting in from wasting a Saturday. My sister wanted to borrow my Sequoia to take the last Uhaul trailer from Dallas to Lafayette, Louisiana. "Of course," I say. Unfortunately, the battery was dead, since I have not really driven it much since it was repaired from the gasoline thief who drilled a hole in the gas tank, which forced me to buy a car while waiting for six weeks for a new tank from Toyota to arrive by rail. So, my sister arrives and the truck won't start. No problem, I decided to buy and employ a battery charger, while we went to lunch. Back from lunch, still won't start. Trip to AutoZone, and I buy a new battery - 250 bucks. Get it back to my garage, and I realize the kid gave me the wrong battery. The positive post was on the wrong side. "Can't you just flip the battery around?" asks my sister. "Uh, no, sister-woman, you cannot." Back to AutoZone for the right battery, then took the truck through a carwash. Somehow, my lending my truck to my sister just cost me $350. I was reading a book, relaxed in my bed when she called. And, I have missed half of the game. Oh, well. I do love my sister, even if she does not understand that the two sides of a battery are color coded red and black for a reason.  You’re a good brother… |
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Post by chiyankee on Jun 9, 2023 19:49:07 GMT -5
Just getting in from wasting a Saturday. My sister wanted to borrow my Sequoia to take the last Uhaul trailer from Dallas to Lafayette, Louisiana. "Of course," I say. Unfortunately, the battery was dead, since I have not really driven it much since it was repaired from the gasoline thief who drilled a hole in the gas tank, which forced me to buy a car while waiting for six weeks for a new tank from Toyota to arrive by rail. So, my sister arrives and the truck won't start. No problem, I decided to buy and employ a battery charger, while we went to lunch. Back from lunch, still won't start. Trip to AutoZone, and I buy a new battery - 250 bucks. Get it back to my garage, and I realize the kid gave me the wrong battery. The positive post was on the wrong side. "Can't you just flip the battery around?" asks my sister. "Uh, no, sister-woman, you cannot." Back to AutoZone for the right battery, then took the truck through a carwash. Somehow, my lending my truck to my sister just cost me $350. I was reading a book, relaxed in my bed when she called. And, I have missed half of the game. Oh, well. I do love my sister, even if she does not understand that the two sides of a battery are color coded red and black for a reason. The things we do for family. You're a good man, Rizz.  |
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Post by chiyankee on Jun 9, 2023 19:53:10 GMT -5
That's why you run hard down the first base line.
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Post by pippsheadache on Jun 9, 2023 19:57:11 GMT -5
Just getting in from wasting a Saturday. My sister wanted to borrow my Sequoia to take the last Uhaul trailer from Dallas to Lafayette, Louisiana. "Of course," I say. Unfortunately, the battery was dead, since I have not really driven it much since it was repaired from the gasoline thief who drilled a hole in the gas tank, which forced me to buy a car while waiting for six weeks for a new tank from Toyota to arrive by rail. So, my sister arrives and the truck won't start. No problem, I decided to buy and employ a battery charger, while we went to lunch. Back from lunch, still won't start. Trip to AutoZone, and I buy a new battery - 250 bucks. Get it back to my garage, and I realize the kid gave me the wrong battery. The positive post was on the wrong side. "Can't you just flip the battery around?" asks my sister. "Uh, no, sister-woman, you cannot." Back to AutoZone for the right battery, then took the truck through a carwash. Somehow, my lending my truck to my sister just cost me $350. I was reading a book, relaxed in my bed when she called. And, I have missed half of the game. Oh, well. I do love my sister, even if she does not understand that the two sides of a battery are color coded red and black for a reason. Yeah, we're on a different standard when it comes to family. But you know you had to come through. And you did. |
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Post by rizzuto on Jun 9, 2023 19:58:21 GMT -5
Speed makes a difference, especially when you actually get on base!
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Post by chiyankee on Jun 9, 2023 19:59:00 GMT -5
Just getting in from wasting a Saturday. My sister wanted to borrow my Sequoia to take the last Uhaul trailer from Dallas to Lafayette, Louisiana. "Of course," I say. Unfortunately, the battery was dead, since I have not really driven it much since it was repaired from the gasoline thief who drilled a hole in the gas tank, which forced me to buy a car while waiting for six weeks for a new tank from Toyota to arrive by rail. So, my sister arrives and the truck won't start. No problem, I decided to buy and employ a battery charger, while we went to lunch. Back from lunch, still won't start. Trip to AutoZone, and I buy a new battery - 250 bucks. Get it back to my garage, and I realize the kid gave me the wrong battery. The positive post was on the wrong side. "Can't you just flip the battery around?" asks my sister. "Uh, no, sister-woman, you cannot." Back to AutoZone for the right battery, then took the truck through a carwash. Somehow, my lending my truck to my sister just cost me $350. I was reading a book, relaxed in my bed when she called. And, I have missed half of the game. Oh, well. I do love my sister, even if she does not understand that the two sides of a battery are color coded red and black for a reason. Yeah, we're on a different standard when it comes to family. But you know you had to come through. And you did. I haven't seen anyone in my family since the pandemic, except my truck driving nephew who came through Chicago last summer. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jun 9, 2023 19:59:14 GMT -5
IKF looking like Pepper Martin out there as he single-handedly manufacturers a run.
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Post by rizzuto on Jun 9, 2023 20:00:40 GMT -5
Some aspects of baseball are unquantifiable, yet nonetheless essential to playing the game the right way. Speed, distraction, forcing mistakes.
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Post by chiyankee on Jun 9, 2023 20:01:22 GMT -5
Some aspects of baseball are unquantifiable, yet nonetheless essential to playing the game the right way. Speed, distraction, forcing mistakes. Now with Gleyber on first, we need the blast. |
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Post by inger on Jun 9, 2023 20:02:56 GMT -5
That's why you run hard down the first base line. Speaking of which, Gleyber lazily strolls to first on his walk with a loose ball bouncing around. I would have been running with a thought of maybe being able to go to second with the distraction of IKF scoring… Put pressure on the defense at all times. Not that you’re going to actually try for second, but you might… |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jun 9, 2023 20:03:37 GMT -5
Yeah, we're on a different standard when it comes to family. But you know you had to come through. And you did. I haven't seen anyone in my family since the pandemic, except my truck driving nephew who came through Chicago last summer. Wow Chi. I'm guessing your family is fairly small and mostly a long distance away. I have dozens of relatives within an hour's drive so it would be difficult for me to evade them even if I wanted to. Not that I want to! |
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Post by chiyankee on Jun 9, 2023 20:03:58 GMT -5
That was quick.
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Post by chiyankee on Jun 9, 2023 20:05:40 GMT -5
I haven't seen anyone in my family since the pandemic, except my truck driving nephew who came through Chicago last summer. Wow Chi. I'm guessing your family is fairly small and mostly a long distance away. I have dozens of relatives within an hour's drive so it would be difficult for me to evade them even if I wanted to. Not that I want to! I have 5 brother & sisters so there's plenty of us, but they are all on the east coast. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Jun 9, 2023 20:05:48 GMT -5
I am losing my battle with jet lag. It's 3 AM in the Alps and in my biosystem, so I may be checking out here.
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Post by inger on Jun 9, 2023 20:06:08 GMT -5
Yeah, we're on a different standard when it comes to family. But you know you had to come through. And you did. I haven't seen anyone in my family since the pandemic, except my truck driving nephew who came through Chicago last summer. We get more company out in Colorado from old friends and acquaintances than family. And then it’s only Ruthie’s family. (I know, Ruthie’s daughter is technically my daughter too)… |
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