Random thoughts while missing Chacin Cologne Day

As I had a free evening due to a saftball rainout, I decided to clean up a the place a bit... and here's what crosses my mind:

1. I have 10 pairs of shoes out. Seriously. And it's not because I haven't cleaned up in that long (I haven't, but whatever). I have honestly worn them all fairly recently. I swear I'm straight.
2. Nice to see you show up, A.J. That would have been a big help a month or two ago. Now just don't get hurt again!
3. I had forgotten how much of a cramp competing at a high level in piping can put in your social life.
4. Turns out when I'm busy as work, I blog less. Who knew.
5. I was actually sitting at home thinking about work last night. Yeah, I'm scared, too. And stunned I'm admiting it. It ended up being a great idea, but still.... that just ain't right.
   
6. As predicted, Hardball Dynasty on WhatIfSports.com has drawn me in hook, line and sinker.
7. Rib Fest is coming this weekend. I'm very excited about this. Very.
8. Am I the only person that just noticed that July 1st is this Saturday? What the hell? When did this happen??
9. I have no idea who the Raptors are going to take tomorrow, but I'm even less surprised that they won the NBA Draft Lottery in a year with no real star in the draft. Warrants mentioning. {cough} only Canadian team {cough}
10. If you have half a day to kill, try this. Don't say I didn't warn you.
11. Outfield assists have to be the biggest bullshit stat in judging outfielder skill since wins in judging a pitcher. Don't you think that teams will only challenge the bad outfielders?!? Is it just me?
12. Why do I keep forgetting that I have a BBQ this Friday afternoon, and that we're all getting off work early to be able to go? Don't you think that this would be the type of thing that sticks in one's mind?
13. Those two dancing shows that Much has picked up are like tele-crack. MC Hammer in the one in Vegas, and the cruel Brits in the other? I can't stop watching.
14. It helps that I'm oddly awed by the fact that the American one is in Studio 54 in the MGM Grand, which I have been in. All they've done is put up a big screen. I'm sure that the show would have crappier ratings if they told viewers that Studio 54 is on the same floor of the MGM as the lions and Vegas's Rainforest Cafe. Or maybe they'd be better. I'm not a producer. But I just can't help imagining MC Hammer getting his picture taken with the lions........ and playing the role of Roy in another jungle cat mishap. Yes, I'm a bad person.
15. In case you were wondering I watched exactly none of the Stanley Cup. Okay, I saw the last 3 minutes of Game 7. I just didn't care. I guess I tried... but whatever. Call me a bad Canadian.
16. I actually cared more about the NBA Finals.
17. Like, a lot more.
18. I don't see why everyone is saying that the Blue Jays need to get another "top" arm to seriously challenge the Red Sox and Yankees. First of all, neither of them have dominant staffs. The Yanks don't have one starter that can carry Doc's jock! The Jays just need fewer BP pitchers attempting to throw meaningful innings. It's the middle-to-end of the staff that needs upgrading, not the top. The top guys have been incredible, and even the lesser known Casey Janssen types have been decent. It's the bottom end that has been painful to watch.
19. Hell, look at 1992/1993... as if Toronto had more than a couple of top pitchers. They just didn't have as many Vinny Chulk, Josh Towers, Jason Frazor kinda guys... you know, guys with the ERAs that look like shoe sizes...
20. I still haven't put in my air conditionners. I guess you can refer to number 8 (above) as a partial explanation, but still.... Wow.
21. Last point, but by no means the least important: There were no less than five recent (since 2002) Queen's Bands grads competing and placing in (at least) the top 5 in their respective grades at the Canadian and British Championships this weekend. A shout-out to Titus for being the only one of us at the British, and also the only one that won!

PS: As for the title...yes, I'm serious...