Let's Go Mets

It's opening day, what a beautiful thing. TJ and I will be watching the Mets play the Marlins later today. I can't wait. Johan Santana is on the mound and I'm ready for another exciting year of baseball. My prediction for the year - Mets over the Indians in the World Series!!

TJ Rolls Over

TJ just started to roll over. See the video to watch TJ in action.

Weight Watchers Week 12

I got back on track this week on Weight Watchers by losing 2 pounds. I'm down a total of 24 pounds and just 4 short of my goal. Woohoo. And my wonderful wife lost over 2 pounds in the last 2 weeks and she has now dropped 21 pounds total. I'm very proud of her. She has now lost the 50 baby pounds she put on and she wants to lose more. In addition, at Weight Watchers, she lost over 10% so she got her keychain. When you lose 10% of your weight they give you this keychain as a symbol. Back in 2002 when I lost 31 pounds, I gave her my keychain when I got it because if it wasn't for her I would have never lost the weight. So now she gave me her keychain - that was nice.

And now a word from our sponsors...

So I signed up for google adwords to appear on my blog. If you look on the left hand column under the archive of blogs, you'll see a little ad posted. So far I've only noticed ads for weight loss stuff and sports stuff. I guess that's because of everything I write about weight watchers and sports. Makes sense to me. Anyway, please visit my sponsors on a regular basis. Google says I can make big money. But I think I need about 5 million clicks to get $5 or something. Anyway, if everyone that visits my blog clicks on the links each time - I'm curious to see if I ever get anything from it. But don't click on them like a hundred times - that's not right. Click fraud is bad and I don't want any of my readers to be visited by the FBI in the middle of the night.

My Bracket is Busted

Why did I pick Georgetown to win it all? I tried staying away from the obvious teams but I certainly didn't think the Hoyas would be eliminated by round 2. Very disappointing. I was doing well before they lost. I was in the top 10 out of 280 - but that's over now. Now I have to root for Carolina - I have them in another pool. Winning lunch isn't quite as good as $1400, but a win is a win. Go Tar Heels.

Weight Watchers Week 11

Uh oh. I gained a pound this week. Shame Shame! What can I say - I didn't eat that badly but I didn't eat great either. I was also at a conference in the city most of the week and so I wasn't eating my normal lunches either. And it is Easter tomorrow so I might have had a little more candy than I normally do. I do like my chocolate. Oh well - that week is over and this is a new week. Wish me luck.

Let the Madness Begin

Selection Sunday is over and as usual, there are schools upset that they have been left ouf of the Big Dance. Too bad! You had over 30 games to distinguish yourself and if you left yourself on the bubble at the end, you have no one to blame except yourself. Same goes for the #2 seeds saying that they shouldn't have to play the best #1 seed when that would mean they are the worst #2 seed - yada, yada, yada. Just shut up and play the game. Each team needs to win 6 games - unless you won every game during the season - don't complain. Every team lost a game they probably shouldn't. Well here is your chance at redemption. Win 6 in a row and you can cut down the nets in San Antonio.

Weight Watchers Week 10

We're both still going strong on weight watchers. I lost another pound this week and Sue lost 2. She keeps losing at this pace and Sue will catch up to me.

Mets Sign Barry Bonds

Now wouldn't that headline freak you out. As a Met fan, it would make me ill. But that is exactly what Buster Olney suggested on ESPN Radio. He said it would be a perfect fit based on the fact that Barry's agent has said he'll do whatever it takes to be on a ballclub. He'll be a good citizen, he'll only get one locker, he'll stretch with the team and won't cause any problems. If the Mets could sign him for a base salary of $2 Million and then have the rest be incentives, why not. If he acts up - just send him on his way and no other team would probably touch him again. He still has the stats - .480 on base percentage last year - better than any Met by far. Barry is also very motivated - he is 4 RBIs short of 2,000 and 65 hits away from 3,000.

The Mets now find themselves shorthanded in the outfield with Alou's injury. Buster had me considering it for a minute until I actually visualized Barry in a Met uniform and I felt sick just like I did in the beginning of the radio segment. I would hate to think the Mets could help Barry Bonds win a championship and I would hate to listen to Barry talk about it afterwards that he put them over the top. I hope Omar Minaya is not considering this. I'd rather go out and get Sammy Sosa - also a cheater - but I think I could stomach him more.

Disney CMO

So in following with my Disney theme, I wanted to tell you about a very cool job that Disney currently has available. It's called CMO - Chief Magical Officer. It's sounds cool, but I didn't apply. For the next year, the winner will tour the different theme parks granting wishes, etc. Lucky them. Here are the ten finalists and you can vote for the person you think would make the best Disney Chief Magical Officer. But hurry, voting ends March 22nd.

Disney Treats - March Update

I just wanted to let everyone know what has been given out so far during the Gordimer Family Year of a Hundred Disney Treats.

1 Tickets to see Disney on Ice - Nemo (Jess, TJ and Sue)
2 Nemo Coloring Book with snorkel (Jess)
3 Mickey Mouse Tissues (Family)
4 Cars Fruit Snacks (Jess)
5 Ariel Bathing Suit (Jess)
6 Ariel Drink Cup - Blue (Jess)
7 Ariel Drink Cup - Pink (Jess)
8 Nemo Click Start game (Jess)
9 Winnie the Pooh Hat (TJ)
10 Ratatouille Poster (Jess)
11 Mickey Mouse Post-Its (Rick)
12 Buzz Lightyear Fleece (Rick)
13 Giant Mickey Mouse V-Day Card (Rick)
14 Mickey Mouse Sticker Book (Jess)
15 Mickey Mouse Stickers (Jess)
16 Dalmations Dog (TJ)

It's still a work in progress and doing the math I realize I am slightly behind schedule if we're going to get to 100, but trust me, we'll get there.

Weight Watchers - Week 9

A funny thing has been happening with Sue and her weight loss. The last 6 weeks Sue has lost the following weight - .4 lbs, 3.4 lbs, .6 lbs, 3.4 lbs, .2 lbs and 3.2 lbs(She gets weighed at Weight Watchers so they have cool digital scales with tenths of a pound - whoopee!). It seems really strange that she loses less than a pound one week and then over 3 pounds the next week. I'm very proud of her - she's lost 17 pounds in 9 weeks - that is great. She's almost back to her pre baby weight in just a little over 3 months. That's pretty good for someone who doesn't have a nanny, personal trainer, chef and multiple assistants. I lost another pound, but I have a feeling if I went to the Weight Watchers meetings, it would have only been .8 lbs.

More Mets Injuries

It was only a matter of time but now Moises Alou needs to have hernia surgery and will be out until probably at least May. I don't want to jinx the Mets any more than they already have been this Spring, but they are now down to just 2 regulars playing in spring training games. Ugh!

Mark Your Territory

If you have some free time, check out this silly dog game from Meaty Bone called Mark Your Territory. The "Greatest Game for Dogs. Ever" is self-explanatory: score as many points as possible by squirting targets such as tents, boots, trucks, fire hydrants and picnic baskets. But don't squirt a cat - you lose points. If you click on the link, the game is very silly - but does it really help sell more Meaty Bones? Dog owners - if you play this game - let me know if you now have a stronger urge to buy some Meaty Bones. I'm curious to know.

Mets Spring Training Injuries

What is going on in spring training? It seems like every other Met is getting injured. Carlos Delgado went back to New York for an MRI that showed a hip impingement - what is that? Ryan Church and Marlon Anderson collided yesterday sending both to the hospital. Today, Ruben Gotay hurt his ankle and this does not even take into account that Carlos Beltran, Damion Easley, Endy Chavez, Jose Valentin and others have yet to play in a spring training game due to nagging injuries of one type or another. I hope they are getting the injuries out of the way now so we don't have to worry about this during the regular season and the playoffs.

Pot Vending Machine

This has got to be a WTF. I am all for using marijuana for medicinal purposes, but to be able to get it out of a vending machine just seems like someone is asking for problems. I can see the late night news story now - Pot Vending Machine Stolen! It's gonna happen.