BBQ

Dear Saturday Softball-ites:
There has been an incredible drop in numbers recently, and it is even getting difficult to play "double or nothing". While some of this is related to people having to make trips, etc. overseas, the numbers are definitely down. One of the problems is the time that people arrive. We didn't play this past weekend, because there were only 5 people at the field by 3:15. We went to Joe's, and by 4:00 there were 10 people. Although complaining about when softball starts has become a broken record (for those who are "old school"), let's try to start at 3:00. That means warmed up, boots on, ready to go.

Not all is complaining. There are two big events coming up. The first is a BBQ on October 29. Why? Well, there are a number of things coming up. 1) Andy (Prof. Zen) will be leaving us; 2) Nigey-pooh is getting married in November; 3) Ted (the Sandman) will be back from his frequent trips to the States; 4) Marv-elous is back; 5) Chris (the Legend) will allow Linda the Law to throw objects at his head, and; 6) Finally, we haven't had one in a while.

Second on the agenda is the 2nd Annual Holiday Tournament. If you remember, last year we had a convergence of holidays (Hari Raya Puasa [Shout out - salam - to Cool Papa] and Deepavali [shout out to Gunz]). The tournament was "old school" v. "new school", and "new school" dominated with a star making performance from Heidi in the outfield and a game in a downpour. Well, we're having the same thing happen again. This year the tournament will be on 1, 3, and 5 November. It will be a best-of-5 format. During the BBQ we will decide how the teams will be formed (such as odd/even birthdays, like last year, etc.).

Finally, if you want to hear DR. Kyle Kitty Latinis on the BBC, here's the link (Kyle start speaking at 1:51)….
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/worldtoday/news/story/2005/10/printable/051004_cambodia.shtml

Have a good week
Rickey