Fun Facts
By Annoyed Liberall
13 Jun 2022 2:54 pm in No Holds Barred Political Forum
14 Jun 2022 11:36 am
14 Jun 2022 11:39 am
AnnoyedLiberall » 13 Jun 2022, 2:54 pm » wrote: ↑ It would be fun to learn a little more about one another as people, and not just our political beliefs.
Let's all share some fun facts about ourselves.
1. I am related to the Kennedy's.
2. I can talk backwards.
3. I am a published author.
Feel free to ask me any questions.
Keep it nice please.
No dick swinging or name calling.
1. No way! Can you give more details?
2. So you can talk like Omh. Not impressed.
3. What did you write?
As for me,
1. I play guitar/bass and my son plays drums. We jam to metal together.
2. I am deep into robotics and AI. I have been a part of publications with other engineers.
3. I used to race bikes.
Retarded Horse's view on women.
JohnEdgarSlowHorses » Today, 7:28 pm » wrote: ↑Today, 7:28 pm
JohnEdgarSlowHorses » Today, 7:28 pm » wrote: ↑Today, 7:28 pm
- I LOVE IT WHEN A CRACK WHORE GETS BEAT UP Image
- I WANT TO WATCH YOU BEAT YOUR CRACK WHORE WIFE Image Image Image
- PUT THAT WIFE BEATER ON AND GET BUSY
14 Jun 2022 11:44 am
A member of my family recently married a Kennedy.Vegas » 14 Jun 2022, 11:39 am » wrote: ↑ 1. No way! Can you give more details?
2. So you can talk like Omh. Not impressed.
3. What did you write?
As for me,
1. I play guitar/bass and my son plays drums. We jam to metal together.
2. I am deep into robotics and AI. I have been a part of publications with other engineers.
3. I used to race bikes.
He talks gibberish. I nac klat sdrawckab
Mainly for local newspapers and trade publications.
14 Jun 2022 11:44 am
I played and pitched a lot of low arc (which was 6'-9') as well, which was basically just a hitter's league, and the scores were almost always in double digits, and I never batted below .500 in any low or high arc league. My best year ever was in modified however when I batted .632 for the year, which was slightly aided by a quirk in the rules when I got credited for two hits during that year where the ball I hit struck a base runner, (same runner both times) who is ruled out even though the batter (me) gets credited with a hit.GHETTOBLASTER » 14 Jun 2022, 11:17 am » wrote: ↑ I think what we played was "windmill"..but not all pitchers used that delivery.
We had a "low arc" slow pitch league that was really fun.
Imagine playing on a windy night in Colorado at 7000 feet..!!
Bombs Away..!
I tore into an "unlimited flight" softball and found a solid hard plastic sphere. The leather hide was contact cemented to the plastic sphere. These balls travel even better after you remove the leather cover...!
There are baseballs made the same way that I believe are used just for those Home Run Derbys.
Some of my best memories, especially when both teams would hit a local bar after the game on a Sunday morning. More than once we celebrated after a big win for many hours and it was dark when we finally left.
14 Jun 2022 11:44 am
FOS » 14 Jun 2022, 5:14 am » wrote: ↑ 1) I am related to the clintons
2) i am ambidexterous.
3) i am a published mathematician.
1) My condolences. I hope you don't brag about that...on a side note, why is their daughter so ugly?
2) comes in handy with the drums.
3) Nice! I am also published with respect to math. My publications are part of a group of robotic engineers. I conducted the mathematical analysis.
Retarded Horse's view on women.
JohnEdgarSlowHorses » Today, 7:28 pm » wrote: ↑Today, 7:28 pm
JohnEdgarSlowHorses » Today, 7:28 pm » wrote: ↑Today, 7:28 pm
- I LOVE IT WHEN A CRACK WHORE GETS BEAT UP Image
- I WANT TO WATCH YOU BEAT YOUR CRACK WHORE WIFE Image Image Image
- PUT THAT WIFE BEATER ON AND GET BUSY
14 Jun 2022 11:44 am
You are too kind.sootedupCyndi » 14 Jun 2022, 11:32 am » wrote: ↑ I think you may be a reincarnated Van Gogh. Really.
One of my famous 2 and a half minute drawings for you.
Please seat yourself.
I like the very things you hate.
I like the very things you hate.
14 Jun 2022 11:49 am
14 Jun 2022 11:49 am
I was lucky. I got to play baseball into my 30s with the Army as well as slow pitch softball. Also Full Contact football. I was a shortstop. High on base average. In the early 90s I had a tryout with a college team. Did well. Stood in against a kid that had been drafted in like the 39th round. He threw 98 MPH but after the first pitch he had no control. Being a player that cares about getting on base I swung at all first pitches. 2-2 against him. I had a chance to go to Vero Beach where the Dodgers workout to work with their instructional league. I had two kids, wasn't a bonus baby, and back then, even if I made it I would make like 12 grand a year. At most, if I was lucky, I could make it to triple AAA. Plus, because of guys like Ripken Jr the age of 270 avg shortstops were becoming a thing of the past. Had trouble with a good curveball.Zeets2 » 14 Jun 2022, 10:32 am » wrote: ↑Baseball and softball were my passions as well and didn't stop playing until I hit 58 when my bad hips ended that. But as a player I won a league MVP award and have several batting title trophies as well as a league Cy Young award for best pitcher in the league and a Gold Glove award to go with a half-dozen league championships. I even sponsored teams in two leagues with my business and ran them as a player/coach.GHETTOBLASTER » 14 Jun 2022, 9:54 am » wrote: ↑ I can hold pencils in both hands...and with both pencils stationed at the middle of a sheet of paper write in cursive frontwards and backwards at the same time.
While on "Body Escort Detail" from Ft. Carson to JFK airport in 1976 ...I lost the body.
On mom's side of the family she had a nephew who became a MLB Catcher...Jack Hiatt.
He hit his first MLB HR off of Koufax..!!
Imagine how exciting it was a for a little kid like me to read about Uncle Jack catching Juan Marichal and Gaylord Perry...
Just about every other minute of my early life was dedicated to my businesses from starting a manufacturing plant in 1972 selling products to two different industries, then converting my factory into low-income housing decades later before embarking on a couple of other businesses, one in energy-efficient lighting for commercial businesses that I'm just winding up now in my semi-retirement. I'm pretty much done with all that now and have time to relax with my rescued pup while my wife of 39 years still enjoys working in education.
Very interesting topic AL, so thank you!
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14 Jun 2022 11:50 am
I did a lot of work for Con Ed as well, but my customer was in NY. They were my biggest one and the last customer I dealt with.AnnoyedLiberall » 14 Jun 2022, 10:18 am » wrote: ↑ Very cool!
Uncle Earl was a great guy.
He got that when he was working for Con Ed right out of the military.
He lived in Indiana.
14 Jun 2022 11:51 am
Awesome!Deezer Shoove » 14 Jun 2022, 11:44 am » wrote: ↑ You are too kind.
One of my famous 2 and a half minute drawings for you.
Can you draw my Poodle?
14 Jun 2022 11:52 am
He lived in Indiana just over the IL border.Zeets2 » 14 Jun 2022, 11:50 am » wrote: ↑ I did a lot of work for Con Ed as well, but my customer was in NY. They were my biggest one and the last customer I dealt with.
He retired from there.
14 Jun 2022 11:56 am
Go look up a few posts. I posted his other one. Did you see it.?
14 Jun 2022 11:57 am
That's great, Huey! One of my few regrets is that I didn't have time to play college ball, because I really would have loved that. But doing well in college was tough enough since I started my first business at that time and that alone kept me working 60+ hours a week while carrying 12-15 credits and playing softball two games a week.Huey » 14 Jun 2022, 11:49 am » wrote: ↑ I was lucky. I got to play baseball into my 30s with the Army as well as slow pitch softball. Also Full Contact football. I was a shortstop. High on base average. In the early 90s I had a tryout with a college team. Did well. Stood in against a kid that had been drafted in like the 39th round. He threw 98 MPH but after the first pitch he had no control. Being a player that cares about getting on base I swung at all first pitches. 2-2 against him. I had a chance to go to Vero Beach where the Dodgers workout to work with their instructional league. I had two kids, wasn't a bonus baby, and back then, even if I made it I would make like 12 grand a year. At most, if I was lucky, I could make it to triple AAA. Plus, because of guys like Ripken Jr the age of 270 avg shortstops were becoming a thing of the past. Had trouble with a good curveball.
Sure didn't sleep much in those years! Honestly, I look back now and don't know how I ever did that. My body aches now just thinking about it!
14 Jun 2022 11:59 am
Well, I did make the team but the Army decided to move me.Zeets2 » 14 Jun 2022, 11:57 am » wrote: ↑That's great, Huey! One of my few regrets is that I didn't have time to play college ball, because I really would have loved that. But doing well in college was tough enough since I started my first business at that time and that alone kept me working 60+ hours a week while carrying 12-15 credits and playing softball two games a week.Huey » 14 Jun 2022, 11:49 am » wrote: ↑ I was lucky. I got to play baseball into my 30s with the Army as well as slow pitch softball. Also Full Contact football. I was a shortstop. High on base average. In the early 90s I had a tryout with a college team. Did well. Stood in against a kid that had been drafted in like the 39th round. He threw 98 MPH but after the first pitch he had no control. Being a player that cares about getting on base I swung at all first pitches. 2-2 against him. I had a chance to go to Vero Beach where the Dodgers workout to work with their instructional league. I had two kids, wasn't a bonus baby, and back then, even if I made it I would make like 12 grand a year. At most, if I was lucky, I could make it to triple AAA. Plus, because of guys like Ripken Jr the age of 270 avg shortstops were becoming a thing of the past. Had trouble with a good curveball.
Sure didn't sleep much in those years! Honestly, I look back now and don't know how I ever did that. My body aches now just thinking about it!
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14 Jun 2022 12:03 pm
I'd have to take more time...
Unless you want a Pollock meets Picasso version.
Nice looking dog.
Please seat yourself.
I like the very things you hate.
I like the very things you hate.
14 Jun 2022 12:05 pm
He was only about 8 months in that pic.Deezer Shoove » 14 Jun 2022, 12:03 pm » wrote: ↑ I'd have to take more time...
Unless you want a Pollock meets Picasso version.
Nice looking dog.
He just turned a year old last week.
I shaved all the fluff off for summer.
Take all the time you need.
14 Jun 2022 12:05 pm
Lewstherin!!!! Right?
14 Jun 2022 12:11 pm
At close to 100 mph plus you can smell the burned leather when you foul tip it.Huey » 14 Jun 2022, 11:49 am » wrote: ↑ I was lucky. I got to play baseball into my 30s with the Army as well as slow pitch softball. Also Full Contact football. I was a shortstop. High on base average. In the early 90s I had a tryout with a college team. Did well. Stood in against a kid that had been drafted in like the 39th round. He threw 98 MPH but after the first pitch he had no control. Being a player that cares about getting on base I swung at all first pitches. 2-2 against him. I had a chance to go to Vero Beach where the Dodgers workout to work with their instructional league. I had two kids, wasn't a bonus baby, and back then, even if I made it I would make like 12 grand a year. At most, if I was lucky, I could make it to triple AAA. Plus, because of guys like Ripken Jr the age of 270 avg shortstops were becoming a thing of the past. Had trouble with a good curveball.
The first spinning tire pitching machines I knew of came out my Senior year of HS.
If both tires were set to the same exact speed it would throw a 100 mph knuckleball....
We had it throwing BP against the 2 x 10 lumber back stop and it was splitting the wood...with one tire throwing a wee bit faster than the other it threw 100 mph Sliders.
We set it up to throw "pop ups" for infield practice that were basically uncatchable..the ball would get up in the wind currents and drift who knows where.
I played with 4 guys who got drafted out of HS, then sent to Class A.
They hit .350 to .400 in HS but had trouble hitting above .200 at Class A
You really need to be a .500 plus hitter in HS to have any chance of making it IMHO.
14 Jun 2022 12:13 pm
I think that's terrific. I came close to beginning a writing career in my college days. A professor of mine was impressed with some of my writing and knew of my passion for baseball. He met me in private near the end of the semester and told me he had an internship available he could offer me through my university, writing press releases in the MLB office in Manhattan for the commissioner of baseball (Bowie Kuhn at that time). However the job had a pre-requisite of a course in journalism which I would have had to take over the interim and that would have taken 4 days a week through January at 8 hours a day, and I just couldn't do that after just starting up my business a year or two before.AnnoyedLiberall » 14 Jun 2022, 6:34 am » wrote: ↑ Nothing much really.
Local newspapers and trade publications.
I do have an idea for a book though. I just started doing the research on it.
I am also going to be a guest on a Podcast in a couple weeks.
There is a real life author on this forum. He writes in the horror/fantasy genre.
I have one of his books.
But at times I still think about that road not taken, even though I have no regrets with the choice I made.
14 Jun 2022 12:15 pm
GHETTO » wrote:At close to 100 mph plus you can smell the burned leather when you foul tip it.Huey » 14 Jun 2022, 11:49 am » wrote: ↑ I was lucky. I got to play baseball into my 30s with the Army as well as slow pitch softball. Also Full Contact football. I was a shortstop. High on base average. In the early 90s I had a tryout with a college team. Did well. Stood in against a kid that had been drafted in like the 39th round. He threw 98 MPH but after the first pitch he had no control. Being a player that cares about getting on base I swung at all first pitches. 2-2 against him. I had a chance to go to Vero Beach where the Dodgers workout to work with their instructional league. I had two kids, wasn't a bonus baby, and back then, even if I made it I would make like 12 grand a year. At most, if I was lucky, I could make it to triple AAA. Plus, because of guys like Ripken Jr the age of 270 avg shortstops were becoming a thing of the past. Had trouble with a good curveball.
The first spinning tire pitching machines I knew of came out my Senior year of HS.
If both tires were set to the same exact speed it would throw a 100 mph knuckleball....
We had it throwing BP against the 2 x 10 lumber back stop and it was splitting the wood...with one tire throwing a wee bit faster than the other it threw 100 mph Sliders.
We set it up to throw "pop ups" for infield practice that were basically uncatchable..the ball would get up in the wind currents and drift who knows where.
I played with 4 guys who got drafted out of HS, then sent to Class A.
They hit .350 to .400 in HS but had trouble hitting above .200 at Class A
You really need to be a .500 plus hitter in HS to have any chance of making it IMHO.
Or in the old days (pre 80s) you could be great with a glove and arm as SS, 2nd, CF or Catcher.
The guys I have stood in against that had pro potential didn't throw a straight heater. It moved. And the breaking balls were awesome. Throw in a guy who had the motion and grip to throw a good change up and you were screwed.
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