]> http://greasy.com/theprofessor/index.html theprofessor's Blog en-us © 2008 Greasy.com All rights reserved. Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:10:12 GMT 30 http://greasy.com/theprofessor/paddy_great.html I know it is a little too soon to crown the Irishman as the next best thing to the Tiger, but, what the hell. He is the next best thing to Tiger and with the injuries to the knee that the Tigerman has had, the Paddy just may be the Great. Kind of has a regal ring to it, Paddy the Great. Just like Ivan or Peter. Watch out world as the Irishman has arrived and he will be around for a long long time. Why, one may ask. Well, he is ar the right age, not too young and not anywhere being too old ... Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:02:03 GMT http://greasy.com/theprofessor/sunday_minus_nascar.html Gees, did I miss another boring Sunday as the "sport" of cup racing was off for a weekly breather. Nah, did not miss a thing. The form of entertain ment had better wake up and smell the roses as it has become a boring, boring event. The sponsors will be dropping off as the TV ratings are down. Why? Too many laps of driving around and around until the last 30 or so laps to the finish. If you have a 200 lap plus race, this is one hell of a way to spend a Sunday. NASCAR had better wake up and ... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:48:23 GMT http://greasy.com/theprofessor/experience_vs_youth.html Some of us enjoy a good contest in which the better of the duo rises to the top. The world of golf has just seen a champion re-emerge in the form of the great Irish golpher, the one and only Paddy. What a refreshing sight to see a man win this Major against the elements and a field that had some up and comers. The Shark did us all a favor as he had his new bride at the contest and she added a little extra for the commentators. Alas, the youthful competitors, Sergio, for one, could not dupl ... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:38:21 GMT http://greasy.com/theprofessor/stone_driveway_weeds.html About 3 years ago I had a truckload of stone delivered so that I could get in and out of my driveway with ease, as once it rained you could not get any traction going up and out onto the main road. Well, it worked beautifully. However, the weeds have slowly taken over and I have been weed wacking the hell out of them to get down to the rocks. There must be a better way, says My Matey. She is very observant and wonders why the heck I am out there in full battle gear attacking these green, s ... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:40:36 GMT http://greasy.com/theprofessor/favre_nerve_grating.html I thought that Favre was an over rated QB and now that he is flip flopping on his retirement, have to wonder why he would want to tarnish an image that at best, is that of an overgrown kid playing a game with "passion." To me he is a showboat and this new scheme of his is just another example of what makes him the egomaniac that he is. He just does not get it that we all have our day in the sun. His has come and gone, probably 2 years ago of thereabout when he blew that playoff game with t ... Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:21:07 GMT http://greasy.com/theprofessor/view_deck.html Most afternoons, my matey and I enjoy the view from the back deck that overlooks a shrinking lake. The view is serene as out plumbagos and butterfly bushes are in full bloom and bring in the swallowtails, zebras, gujlf fritillaries, skippers and an occasional hummingbird. The sounds of the cardinals, jays and doves as well as the titmouses is music to our ears. We usually get in about 1 martini watching and listening and then it is time to go onto the back porch for some snacks before goin ... Thu, 5 Jun 2008 19:57:15 GMT http://greasy.com/theprofessor/tampa_bay_rays_learning_experience.html I am watching the Sox and Rays game and I can not help but think that these Rays need a pep talk about what it takes to win against a truly professional team. Hopefully, Madden will tell them that they are playing against one of the better teams in baseball, if not the best. So, lets take it one step at a time. Even if they loose all 3 games, learn from the experience. You are not , yet, being blown out of these games. Kee;p your composure and when the season ends, you should be in the pla ... Thu, 5 Jun 2008 01:41:11 GMT http://greasy.com/theprofessor/rays_real.html I can not bellieve what we are seeing down here in Fla/ The Marlins and now the Rays. What has become of this universe? Where are tne Mets and the Yankees? Hohpefully, both lost in the cesspool of the great state of perpetual Bull Shit. However, lets be fair and admit that the Yanks need talent and the Mets need a new Manager. The Rays may surprise a lot of people as their pitching staff is living up to its expectations and their line up is looking better and better with each passing day. ... Mon, 2 Jun 2008 23:42:39 GMT http://greasy.com/theprofessor/golfs_names.html Sort of enjoy watching the new "boys" duke it out on the PGA now that Tiger is rehabbing and Phil has shot his load. VJ has disappeared as well as Ernie and the Goose. Rory who? The past few weeks has allowed us to see some of the lesser known golfers have a shot at the million dollar jack pot. Nice to see that young man win last week and the tour is better off having new blood show up and perk our interest. Once the Massiah comes back, forgettaboutit. The TV commentators will let us know ... Thu, 22 May 2008 01:36:59 GMT http://greasy.com/theprofessor/patio_furniture.html In a few more minutes, my companion and I are going to head into the big city and get us some new Patio furniture. It seems that this is her Mother's Day gift from her daughter as the daughter has a long cash arm. So, here we go and can't wait to get back and assemble the new furniture. Hope to be done by this Monday of at least by next weekend. Fun times ahead and I just can not wait to getrid of our perfectly good used patio furniture. The last piece of equipment that I put together was ... Sat, 10 May 2008 14:05:52 GMT http://greasy.com/theprofessor/byebye_middle_class.html Our local paper out of Ocala Fl had some interesting letters to the editor and the article bemoaning the wedding of Ivana Trump and the outlandish s pending involved. The writer can not underestand how this foolish spending is allowed. Well, in about 50 more years there will be 2 classes in the USA and one is not the middle class. Look for us to ba a third world nation as we are beyond help from our leaders to straighten out our social and ecomomic woes. Economics means we have to say to h ... Sun, 4 May 2008 18:50:53 GMT http://greasy.com/theprofessor/baseball_fevor.html I ama baseball junkie and enjoy the game as the hot days of summer are rapidly approaching. I sense that the Indians and the Tigers are starting to heat up and that the Red Sox may just not run away with their division, although I believe they will win it. The Mets? Where are they? Too soon to tell and the Marlins must have the best damned scouts in the world as they continually, along with their GM reload and challenge. The Cubs under Sweet Lou may be for real this year. The West Coast te ... Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:28:49 GMT http://greasy.com/theprofessor/nascar_dead.html Before I get started, let me explain that I was at one time a huge Nascar fan and got to go to Charlotte, Daytona, Atlanta and still go to Bristol. However, this sport has become so money driven and so corporate image that the old core fan has lost all interest. The races are boring. Run araound these tracks in single file and wait for the last 30 laps before the drivers start to race each other. Makes one wonder why the sponsors shell out such big bucks for an audience that is forever dim ... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:22:49 GMT http://greasy.com/theprofessor/2008_world_baseball_series.html After a few weeks of play, it looks to be an interesting season for Cleveland, chicago and Detroit. The Red Sox should have no ;problems withtheir di vision as the other teams just do not have the pitching. The West Coast teams should compete in the Japanese League. No comparison to the rest of the American League. So lets say the Red Sox and the Indians, pitching is the key for the Tribe, play for the League Championship. If CC is healthy, the Tribe may be the surprise team here. However, ... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:11:50 GMT http://greasy.com/theprofessor/blogs_greasers.html Help this old timer as he can not figure out how to read what other people are saying as I am used to Blogster way of selecting a subject and clicking on and reading and responding. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks. Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:15:29 GMT http://greasy.com/theprofessor/bye_bye_blogster_hello_greasy.html Just got word from one of my blogster friends just where to heck everyone went. She informed me that they, for the most part, have gone over to greasy and I hope to read several of your blogs as the old blogster is dead. Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:21:05 GMT