Thur.-Sun., Dec. 26-29, 2024
As the year continued to wind down, so did we.
We still were enjoying the warm
afterglow of the Judeo-Christian Holidays
Camarillo has been in the grips of chilly, damp weather the past few days leading to some unusual growth in our front yard, large patches of mushrooms.
Some grew in large clusters . . .
. . . others in small ones
All were interesting . . .
. . . and somewhat unique
Nature can be just so darn interesting at times.
Of course, there was lots about American football over the past four days.
Italy's Caserta Steel Bucks, located
near Naples, are getting pants
16 UnderArmour pants donated
by La Salle H.S. in Pasadena, CA
Laurie and I boxed them off and
shipped them via the U.S. Postal Service
There is a U.S. Naval Base in Naples and the Steel Bucks have a team friend who lives and works on the base.
Considered by the USPS to be American soil, shipping the box to this friend becomes a relatively inexpensive and quick way to get this box of wanted gear to the Steel Bucks.
Now, only 33 more of these red pants are left in our garage in need of a new home overseas.
On Sunday, Laurie and I went
out for a late lunch
The call went to Camarillo's oldest
and most iconic Mexican restaurant
El Tecolote did not disappoint either of us. Great chips and salsa as always.
Ohio State at UCLA in 1962
Back when college football was a lot more fun to watch.
I did not know this
There were a slew of mostly meaningless college bowl games on TV over the past few days.
Only three bowl games drew my interest.
The Pop Tart Bowl was one because,
WHO DOESN'T LOVE A POP TART!
Iowa State(11-3) beat Miami (10-3)
Played in Orlando, Florida, there was controversy in this one.
Miami's QB Cam Ward only played in the First Half setting an all-time NCAA Division I record for most passing TDs in a career, 158.
Record in hand and healthy, he did not play in the Second Half during a close, tense game that ended up in a one point win for Iowa State.
His choice? Coaches choice? Mutual agreement?
Not sure but it was not a good look.
The second one was played in
Fort Worth, Texas,
The Armed Services Bowl
Navy (10-3) beat Oklahoma (6-7)
Michael and Jacob joined us at our home to watch this one. If you recall, the three of us had traveled to Annapolis, Maryland earlier this year to watch the Memphis-Navy game.
A GREAT season for the Midshipmen!
Jacob and Michael are both Army fans,
so the third bowl game of interest was
Shreveport, Louisiana's
Independence Bowl
Army (12-2) drubbed Louisiana Tech (5-8)
This was the game where Sun Belt Champion Marshall was originally scheduled to face Army but opted out due to their Head Coach leaving for the same job at Southern Mississippi and then over 30 players opting out to enter the Transfer Portal.
In stepped nearby Louisiana Tech despite their losing record God bless their hearts.
This Bowl win might help get the
bad taste out Army's mouth after
their loss to Navy in their last game
of the regular season
But I doubt it.
Still a record setting season
for the Black Knights
Army's QB Bryson Daily was
so much fun to watch this season
The success of both Army and
Navy this year was fun to watch
during these NIL/Transfer Portal
troubled days
Air Force, pick up the pace in 2025, please.
The Washington Huskies are in
a bowl game next week
The Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas
on December 31st
Louisville Cardinals
Tied for Fourth Place in the ACC
8 Wins - 4 Losses
vs.
Washington Huskies
Tied for Ninth Place in the BIG-10
6 Wins - 6 Losses
The Sun Bowl looking serene
Sun Bowl tickets available for
$5.00 USD?
The truths about Supply and Demand Economics can really bruise one's ego.
Nevertheless . . .
The Rams got an important win
on Saturday night over the Cardinals
Still a fan of the 1951-1969 logo
Not so surprisingly, the 1970-1982 logo was my number two pick.
1910 and 1918 work for me
After Sunday's NFL games, the
Rams officially won the NFL West and
the #3 playoff seed that goes with it
Odds and ends from the net . . .
Alaskan city at -74°F/-58.9°C
And I thought that Camarillo was chilly. DAMN!
New Year's Eve Truth #1
Thank goodness that Laurie is
NOT into these Hallmark films!!!
New Year's Eve Truth #2
Cuban coffee is too strong
to serve in a cup this large
I have to agree
Sorry for the colorful language.
Yet another truth
Reading Is FUNdamental!
Another Michael D'Antuono inspired
historical read from awesome author
Erik Larson
This was the fourth Larson tome that I have read and each one has been uniquely interesting.
History buffs like Paul Sabolić should read all of Larson's books in my opinion.
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