Willard' s Bowl Predictions...

Well, Willard and I met up at my Aunt's house over Christmas. Willard gave me a jar full of his county-wide famous smoked, pickled eggs, and I gave him a toothbrush. (The one I gave him last year was near to the nub, and only had a few bristles left. That's alright because Willard only has a few of his own teeth left.) We had a wonderful time celebrating the birth of our Savior together. And as you know, no meeting between the two of us is complete unless we talk a little college football. Willard and I talked about how we both hate all these minor bowls, and how we wish we could get rid of them. I mean really, who wants to see Akron and Toledo play? After we commiserated for a while, we got down to the business of Prognosticatin'. Willard made me write down his list of Bowl winners and seal it in a Mason Jar, so that everyone would know how many games he picked right, and that he didn't change his choices part way through the bowl season. I will have to call Willard on Jan. 5th to tell him where I burried the jar.

Well, enough has been said about Christmas, here are Willard's Winners for the Bowl season:

Capital One Bowl: Wisconsin v. Auburn= Willard's Winner, in a blowout; Auburn

Gator Bowl: Louisville v. Virginia Tech= Though his new second favorite team has had a few tough games lately, Willard says that the Hokie Birds will squawk a little louder than the Cardinals. Willard's Winner; Virginia Tech.

Outback Bowl: Iowa v. Florida= Willard's Winner; Florida

Cotton Bowl: Alabama v. Texas Tech= The Boys from Bama will invade the Lone Star State looking to rumble over the Cowboys from the Caprock. The Red Raiders will fun and gun up and down the field, but the Crimson Pachyderms will stomp them flat. Willard's Winner; Alabama

Peach Bowl: Folks, I want to be real honest with you here. This is the best bowl game of the year every year, and this year will be no exception. Miami v. LSU= Willard's Winner; Miami

Music City Bowl: Minnesota v. Virginia= Willard's Winner; Minnesota

Holiday Bowl: Oregon v. Oklahoma= Willard's Winner; Oregon

Emerald Bowl: Georgia Tech v. Utah= Willard's Winner; Whoever does not have to watch this game

Alamo Bowl: Michigan v. Nebraska= Willard's Winner; in a blowout, Michigan

MPC Computers Bowl: Boise State v. Boston College= Willard's Winner; Boston College

Fiesta Bowl: Notre Dame v. Ohio St.= The Buckeyes are a tough nut to crack, but the Fightin' Irish are planning on bringing their big sheleighleigh to pop the nuts from Ohio St. Willard's Winner; In the DonnyBrook game of the Bowl Season...Notre Dame

Orange Bowl: Florida State v. Penn State= The folks from Happy Valley are extremely happy to be in Florida for the Winter, but the Seminoles will rain on Joe Pa's Parade. Willard's Winner; Florida St.

Sugar Bowl: West Virginia v. THE Universty of Georgia=Willard cried when he thought about our Beloved Bulldogs once again playing in the sweetest bowl of them all. But Willard got himself composed, and laid this one out for me to give to you. The Mountaineers of West Virginia will bring their long rifles and try to sharpshoot themselves a Bulldog or two. But let me tell you, "That DAWG will bite you!" Willard's Winner, and Sugar Bowl Champeeens agin'; Georgia!

Rose Bowl: USC v. Texas= The national championship game will roll through the Rose Bowl this year, and it will pit the two best teams in the nation against each other. The Bovines of Texas will try to gore their long horns deep into the Trojan flesh, but coach Carroll's armored assassins will be too quick, too powerful, and have too many swords in the arsenal! Willard's Winner, and National Champions; in a good game; USC

An Oldie but a Goodie...

Well, an old joke, but a good joke has resurfaced at ol' Fort Worth Hall. A few years ago, someone found these fliers at the Doctor's office and decided to post one on my door. Tonight I came home to find another one posted on my door again. It was as funny this time as it was the first.

Don't worry gang, I got the culprit back. As you read this post, the culprit has a copy of this sign plastered to his door with a note explaining that this would be the last time I filled out one of these forms for him. I also explained that he is a big boy now, capable of filling out his own forms, and able to stop wee-weeing in the bed! (tdwjr)

The Prayer Chair...

Hello all,

Well, I am a little bored, and somebody reminded me of one of my favorite things in all of the world, so I thought I would blog about it. You see this is the Prayer Chair. It is a wonderful chair, comfy, broken in (way broken in considering I am about the 43rd owner of said chair.), just the right size, etc. I love it.

Not only is the Prayer Chair comfortable, but it is where I do most of my praying. I sit in the chair, and talk to the Lord. The chair is special to me because of that as well.

My friends make fun of the Prayer Chair because it is so old, and honestly rickety. They also accuse me of sleeping in the prayer chair instead of praying. Blasphemers they are! They also have defamed the Prayer Chair at times. (You know who you are, NL, and shame on you!)

But even though my friends make fun of my Prayer Chair, and defame it; I love it, and will keep it until May when I move out. Then I will pass it on to a worthy individual, as it was passed on to me.

A profound moment...

Well folks the genius of college football prognosticators has done it again. Lee Corso is known for his exciting commentary on the games of the day. He was a coach for 2o+ years, and knows a little bit about the game. (emphasis on little bit) But his real attraction is his energy. Corso always keeps College Game Day lively. But once again he is not the sharpest pencil in the bunch.

This leads me to one of Corso's most profound moments. This morning, I was watching College Game Day, and with my own ears heard Corso say: "The only way UCLA can beat USC is to out-score them." Whoa! did everybody catch that? Lee Corso just said that the only way to win a College Football game was to score more points than the other team! What, has he got a team of Monkees working as his writers. Way to go Captain Obvious!

Willard's Winners...

Willard called today, with this weeks batch of Winners. This is of course champioship weekend, and though there are not as many games, the ones we do get to see are going to be good ones.

West Virginia v. South Florida= Willard's Winner, and Big East Champ- West Virginia

Virginia Tech v. Florida St.= Coach Bowden's warriors want to spear Beamer's Super Gobblers.
But the Hokie Birds will be a little to wiley for the Noles. Willard's Winner, and ACC Champs- Virginia Tech

Texas v. Colorado= The Horns are still stinging over a couple of years ago and their debilitating loss to Colorado, which knocked them out of the championship game. Could Colorado play spoiler again..... Heck no! Willard's Winner-Texas

UCLA v. USC= Orange County will be known for more than stupid dramas this weekend. This might well be the best game of the day. UCLA has the highest rated passer in all of college football this year. They also have a good running back that could rumble past the Trojan defenses. Can the UCLA Bruins sneak past the Trojans of USC? Oh yes! Willards Winner, and he is going crazy here folks, UCLA.

Navy v. Army= The Corp of Cadets are loading their rifles and taking aim at the Midshipmen's fleet. They will do their best to sink the Annapolis Armada, but in the end, the big guns from the sea will blast out the Corp. Willard's Winner- Go Navy Beat Army!, NAVY

Georgia v. LSU= The Bayou Bengals will invade Atlanta looking to cook up a little Bulldog Gumbo. The Dawgs will scratch and bite skin for skin with the Bengals. This one proves will prove to be a great game. Willard's Winner- in the Donnybrook Game of the Week, Georgia.

Now, Willard has stayed out of all the Heisman talk, but now feels ready to chime in with his pick for the best college football player of the year. Willard thinks this is a real no brainer, it has to be a Trojan. Not because they are the best team per say, but because they do have the three best talents in college football. Matt Leinert, is a great quarterback. Lindale White, is the best running back in the nation. Reggie Bush is the second best back, but the best return man, and the best receiving back in the nation. So who do you pick? Willard says it is not that big a question. Willard says that Leinart can throw the ball, because White and Bush keep defenses honest, not just bull rushing him all the time. White can run because Leinart and Bush make him look good. But Reggie Bush makes both White and Leinart look like champs. He always gives USC great field position on kickoffs and punts. He runs with power like a mack truck running downhill. He makes impossible catches, and always adds yards after the catch. Willard's winner of the Heisman Trophy, Reggie Bush.

Colorado...

Bonnie and I went to Westcliffe, Colorado this weekend. We stayed at the beautiful home of Bruce and Donna McDonnall. The first two pictures are the view from Bruce and Donna's front yard. Not too bad huh!

Bonnie and I went 4 wheeling. We had a blast. It was freezing cold, but a lot of fun. Behind us are the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

We also went Geo-cache'ing'. (You use a GPS system to find items that people have hidden.) We are standing on top of a mountain on the opposite side of the Wet Mountain Valley that Bruce and Donna live in.















We had a wonderful, restful time. Bruce, Donna, and Danny, we thank you for your hospitality, and friendship.

Shooting in the Sangres...

Bruce McDonnall graciously took us to the local shooting range where Bonnie and I let some lead fly. Gang, you had better watch out, because Bonnie is a pretty good shot. We shot .22's and .45's. It was a lot of fun.

Keys to my heart???

So, I found this questionaire on Thomas's Blog, and decided to try it. The answers below are what the computer said about my choices. Well, What do you think? Is it me? Those of you who know me best, chime in and tell me what you think!

You are attracted to good manners and elegance.
In love, you feel the most alive when things are straight-forward, and you're told that you're loved.
You'd like to your lover to think you are loyal and faithful... that you'll never change.
You would be forced to break up with someone who was emotional, moody, and difficult to please.
Your ideal relationship is open. Both of you can talk about everything... no secrets.
Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment.
You think of marriage as something that will confine you. You are afraid of marriage.
In this moment, you think of love as something you thirst for. You'll do anything for love, but you won't fall for it easily.

Willard's Winners.....week 12

Willard has called from the Sack 'n Suds to give me his latest round of prognostications. Here We Go!

Virginia Tech v. Virginia= This storied rivalry will be a hot one. The Hokie Birds will fly to Charlotesville to take on the Cavaliers of Virginia. The Proper Gentlemen would like nothing more than to skewer themselves a little Turkey before Thanksgiving, but Beamer's Birds are a little too tough for the Wahoos' liking. Willard's Winner-Virginia Tech

Oklahoma v. Texas Tech= Willard's Winner-Texas Tech

Boston College v. Maryland= The Golden Domes of Boston College will fly into College Park for a little Turtle Soup. Coach Friedgen and his staff will teach those Terapins to pull their heads into the shell, but they just won't be quick enough. Willard's Winner-Boston College

Ohio St. v. Michigan= In a great game, Willard's Winner- Ohio St.

Syracuse v. Notre Dame= Willard's Winner- Notre Dame

Penn St. v. Michigan St.= Willard's Winner- Penn St.

Clemson v. South Carolina= Well, the ole' Ball Coach has the Gamecocks strutting again after their defeat of the monster lizards last week. The cheatah's of Clemson will bring their best game to the rivalry, but lose in the end. Willard's Winner, in a very close game-South Carolina

Fresno St. v. USC= Well, USC will finally play another ranked team, and give them a stiff lickin' Willard's Winner-USC

Vanderbuilt v. Tennessee= This one used to be a no brainer. But in this college football season that seems to be upside down, this game will actually be a tough one to call. The Commodores head down the Tennessee river to try to sink the Vol navy. Unfortunately Vol navy has had a lot of holes in their ships this year, and is about to sink. Coach Fulmer and his boys will hold it together and lob a few more rounds than the Commodores will. Willard's Winner- Tennessee

Minnesota v. Iowa= Willard's Winner- whoever does not have to watch this game!

Alabama v. Auburn= Whooo Hooo! Let's get it on! The Crimson Pachyderms and the War Tiggles are playing the grudge match of Alabama. Coach Shula and his boys will invade the prettiest little town on the plain, looking to cook a little Tiger stew in that big iron bowl. The Tigers will scratch and claw with all their might, only to find themselves in hot water. Willard's Winner, in the Donnybrook game of the Week- Alabama.

Last, but certainly not least. Kentucky v. Georgia= The Blue Crew will sneak their way into Athens looking to tangle with the Bulldogs. The Wildcats will look to plant a little of their bluegrass on the field at Sanford Stadium, but the Junk Yard DAWGS will keep them away from them from robbing the house. Willard's Winner-Georgia.

Willard's Winners...

Well, Willard was 8 of 12 this week. That is a far cry from where he wants to be. Willard told me that he didn't eat his normal Wednesday meal of Hog mawls and chitlins', so he didn't do very well picking the winners for this weekend. He promises to do better next time.

Willard said that he was a little disappointed in his DAWGS, but realized that the Red and Black Attack ran into a talented team from Auburn. He wants to congratulate the Tigers, and hopes that they will cook themselves up a little Crimson Pachyderm stew next weekend!

WAR EAGLE!

(see Bonnie, Corso does like Auburn, sometimes...)

Willard's Winners...

Well, Willard has ventured out of the woods to the Sack n' Suds to call me with his pics for this week. He is reeling after another week in the 70's percentage-wise. He is hoping to get back to real form with some winning prognostications.

Here we go:

Kansas v. Texas= Willard's Winner: Texas

LSU v. Alabama= As Keith Jackson would say "Whoaaa Nellie" This is going to be a great game. The two biggest bullies on the SEC West block are going to fight it out. Willard's Winner, in the donnybrook game of the week; LSU

Northwestern v. Ohio St= Willard's Winner, in another great game; Ohio St.

Georgia Tech v. Virginia= Willard's Winner: Virginia

Maryland v. North Carolina= Willard loves the coach of the terrible Terrapins. He keeps telling me that Coach Friedgen is the best coach out there, and if he had any kind of talent, he would make everybody in the ACC forget Bobby Bowden. Willard's Winner in another close game; Maryland

Michigan St. v. Minnesota= Willard's Winner: honestly no one cares, but Willard is going with Minnesota

USC v Cal= Willard's Winner, in another let down to all of us who hate the Trojans, USC

Florida v. South Carolina= The old ball coach is coaching against his old team. The press is excited about this one, but Willard thinks the overgrown lizards will make a quick snack of Columbia Chickens. Willard's winner Florida

Texas Tech v. Ok St. = Willard's Winner: Texas Tech

Iowa v.Wisconsin=Willard's Winner: Whoever does not have to watch this game!

Boston College v. N.C. State= Willard's Winner: Boston College

And last but certainly not least: Georgia v. Auburn= Coach Tuberville and his War Eagles would like nothing more than to sink their claws into a little Bulldog flesh. But the people from the prettiest little city on the plain will not like the reception they receive in the Classic City. Willard's Winner in a good game. Georgia (Willard wants Bonnie to know that Chris is just relaying information from Him. She should in no way get angry with him for the views expressed here.) Willard also wants everybody to know that in the last 5 years, the home team has lost, not a good sign for his Bulldogs.

I am procrastinating...

Ok, so I am supposed to be working on my Greek exegesis paper that is due tomorrow. But I am a pro at procrastinating, and thought this might help me kill a little time.
(x) Caught lightning bugs on a warm summer night (My Grandfather and I used to threaten to put them down bad boys' britches!)
() smoked a cigarette (cigars yes)
( ) crashed a friend's car
( ) stolen a car
(x) been in love
(x) been dumped
(x) shoplifted (stole a sticker from my Dad's school... He beat me like a rented mule)
(x) kissed someone (long and well)
( x) been in a fist fight (I was a bouncer, I've been in a few)
( ) snuck out of your parent's house
( ) been arrested
() gone on a blind date
(x) skipped a class/ school
( x) seen someone die (I am a senior adult minister, it is part of the job)
( x)had a crush on one of your internet friends
( ) been to Canada
( ) been to Mexico
( ) purposely set a part of yourself on fire (no, but inadvertantly, several times)
() eaten Sushi (heck no!)
() been skiing
( ) met someone in person from the internet
( ) been moshing at a concert
(x) love/like someone or miss someone right now
(x) laid on your back and watched cloud shapes go by
(x) made a snow angel
() had a tea party
(x) flown a kite
(x) built a sand castle
(x) gone puddle jumping
(x) jumped into a pile of leaves (who hasn't?)
(x) gone sledding (lived on the best hill for sledding in the whole world!)
(x) cheated while playing a game
(x) fallen asleep at work/school
( ) used a fake id
() felt the earth shake
( x) touched a snake (stepped on one, and it bit me)
(x) slept beneath the stars
(x) been tickled
(x) been robbed (Demaris Hussein, my cab driver in Chicago, she took this bumpkin for 70 fat on a $20 ride)
(x) pet a reindeer/goat
( x) won a contest (a local radio station in my hometown used to give away birthday parties at McD's everyday to a kid with that birthday. I must have been the only kid in Gainesville with a birthday on Oct 12th because I won it like five years in a row.)
(x) run a red light (way too often)
( ) been suspended from school
( x) been in a car accident (too many to count)
() had braces
( ) eaten a whole pint of ice cream in one night
(x) had deja vu
(x) witnessed a crime (I saw Larry puke in the fishbowl, does that count?)
() been obsessed with post-it notes (no, what kind of freak does that? they need counseling)
(x) wrestled in mud (I am a little worried about the past lives of my friends Bonnie and Ginny. Is there a past to you two that we need to know about? Both of you said you had wrestled in the mud. Did this involve strip clubs? Was there money involved? I'm a little afraid to ask.)
( ) been lost What man is going to admit to that?
(x ) been to the opposite side of the country (My sister was stationed in California)
(x) swam in the ocean
( ) cried yourself to sleep
( x) played cops and robbers
() sung karaoke
(x) paid for a meal with only coins
(x) made prank phone calls
(x) laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose (coca-cola)
(x) caught a snowflake on your tongue
(x) written a letter to Santa Claus
(x) been kissed under a mistletoe (do Grannies, Moms, and Sisters count?)
(x) blown bubbles
( ) made a bonfire on the beach
( x) crashed a party
(x) gone rollerskating
() worn pearls
( x) jumped off a bridge (too many times to tell)
( ) ate dog/cat food
( ) kissed a mirror
(x) sang in the shower
(x) had a dream that you married someone
(x) glued your hand to something (I was a cabinet/furniture maker, what do you think?)
( ) got your tongue stuck to a flag pole
(x) sat on a roof top
(x) screamed at the top of your lungs (every Saturday of football season)
( ) talked on the phone for more than 6 hours
(x) stayed up all night
( ) didn't take a shower for a week
( ) pick and ate an apple right off the tree
( x) climbed a tree
( ) are scared to watch scary movies alone
( ) believe in ghosts
(x) believe in angels
( ) have more than 30 pairs of shoes
( ) gone streaking
( x) gone doorbell ditching
( x) played chicken
(x) been pushed into a pool/hot tub with all your clothes on
( ) been told you're hot by a complete stranger
(x ) broken a bone
(x) been easily amused (hello)
(x) caught a fish then ate it after it was cooked
(x) caught a butterfly
(x) laughed so hard you cried
( ) cried so hard you laughed
(x) cheated on a test (humph)
( ) have/had a Britney Spears CD
( ) French braided someone's hair
( x) gone skinny dipping in a lake or pool (College, need I say more!)
( x) had a cavity
(x) cried at a wedding
( ) gotten airsick on a plane
( x) gone hunting
(x) fired a gun
(x) burned food you were making
( ) eaten so much you threw up
( ) been to Hawaii
( ) gotten bitten by an alligator
(x) gone number one AND number two outdoors
( ) been pregnant
( ) are currently pregnant
(x) gotten/getting a master's degree
( ) eaten haggis
( x) gotten caught doing something illegal (the Grand Wizard of the KKK in GA lives in my hometown. We used to go steal his plaster statues of klansmen and African Americans off of his lawn. He called the cops one night, and I got caught. The African American cop let me go. Imagine that.)
(x) done something illegal
(x) tp-ed someone's house

Willard's Winners...

Well, Willard has gotten himself together, and picked us out a peck of prognostications for week 10 of the Gollege Football Season. And here they are:

Stanford v. USC: Willard's Winner= USC (danged ole' cheaters Willard's still upset over the Notre Dame fiasco)

Texas v. Baylor: Willard's Winner = in a rout Texas

Louisville v. Pitt: Willard's Winner = Louisville

Texas Tech v. Texas A&M: The Aggies roll up to the CapRock of Lubbock for a battle of extreme importance. Francione's Maroon Mechanics need a win to qualify for a bowl game. But the Red Raiders' sky high offense is going to gum up the Aggie Tractor. Willard's Winner= Texas Tech

Wisconsin v. Penn St: Willard's Winner= anyone who does not have to watch this game.

Alabama v. Miss St: Willard's Winner, in a stiff lickin' Alabama

Ohio St. v. Illinois: Willard's Winner= Ohio St.

UCLA v. Arizona: Willard's Winner= UCLA

CAL v. Oregon: Willard doesn't really care about this game except that if the right team wins, then USC might lose points in the BCS, and let the real best team in the nation into the Championship game. Willard's Winner= in a close one Cal

Auburn v. Kentucky: Willard's Winner= Auburn

Tennessee v. Notre Dame: Willard says that the great Pumpkin, Phil Fulmer; better get his act together, because the Great Gourd, Charlie Wiesz; is aiming to knock him off. Willard's Winner= Notre Dame. Willard said it hurt his feelings to have to choose against Tennessee.

And in the Donnybrook game of the week: Virginia Tech v. Miami: Willard said that this will be a great game to watch. The Hurricanes will try to blow into Blacksburg for an early Thanksgiving feast. But the Hokie Birds will weather this gale. Willard's Winner= Virginia Tech

Nothing pithy to say...

Well, this picture pretty much says it all. Willard and I have been consoling each other for the past couple of days over the happenings of this weekend. We have finally come to grips with the fact that our beloved Bulldogs got beat. Willard said that the pigs brains and scrambled eggs he always has for breakfast did not taste nearly as good anymore since "the loss."

Well, life must go on. Willard did not do as well with his prognostications this week as he had hoped. He missed 3 games this weekend bringing him down to 76%. But honestly, it doesn't mean a thing since GA lost.

Harummmph!

Willard's Winners....

Well, Willard called today to give me his prognostications for this weekend. Willard was all excited. The biggest game of the year for Georgia fans is this weekend. "The World's Largest Coctail Party" will kick off early Friday morning, and last until way after game time. Willard has been going through his GA v. FL pregame rituals to bring the DAWGS some good luck Saturday. Today Willard went and bought the Pickled Pigs Feet, Sweet Tea, and Boiled Peanuts for the fellers to snack on while they watch the game at my Aunt's house. But enough of that. Here's Willard's Winners for Week 8.

Virginia Tech v. Boston College= Willard's Winner: Virginia Tech

Ohio St v. Minnesota= Willard's Winner: Ohio St.

Texas Tech v. Baylor= Willard just wants to say that he has noticed how well the Baylor Bears are doing this year, and wants to tell them congratulations, but they are still going to lose to the Red Raiders. Willard's Winner: Texas Tech

Ole Miss v. Auburn= Willard's Winner Auburn Ole Miss is going to take a stiff lickin' in this one.

Washington St. v. USC= Willard's Winner (Those danged ole' cheaters) USC

Maryland v. Florida State= Willard's Winner Florida State

Texas v. Oklahoma St.= Over the last couple of years, the Okies have given Texas fits even beating them a couple of times. Might it happen this year? Could the Okies hand Texas their first loss, and knock them out of the National Championship game? No Way! Willard's Winner Texas

Michigan v. Northwestern= Willard's Winner, in a good one, Michigan

Wisconsin v. Illinois= Willard's Winner: whoever doesn't have to watch this game!

South Carolina v. Tennessee= Spurrier's Chickens invade Knoxville looking to peck Smokey. But the Great Pumpkin, Phil Fulmer; and his Volunteers will pluck those Pullit's good. Willard's Winner: Tennessee

Clemson v. Georgia Tech= Willard said he hated both these teams and wishes they both could lose, but since they can't he will chose one. Willard's Winner: Clemson

And last, but certainly not least:

Georgia v. Florida= Well folks, not only is this game of the year to Willard, but it will also be the Donny Brook game of the week. Urban Meyer's Orange & Blue crew is licking their toothy chops wanting to make a tasty snack out of the unbeaten DAWGS. The Athens Arsenal are shooting with wet powder with the loss of their head DAWG. But Willard is sure that Coach Richt and that Junk Yard DAWG defense will come ready to grab those overgrown lizards by the tail and not let go. Willard's Winner: (Please o' Please let it be Lord!) GEORGIA

I've fallen off the wagon...

Well, I have fallen off the wagon. My time as a caffeine free individual is over. But I have an excuse... I have papers to write, and tests to take these next couple of weeks, several of them. So I need the extra giddy up and go! That's right, that's the ticket... I need the caffeine! I'm not hurting anybody. It's my life. Just a little bit to get me through. I can stop anytime right!

Willard's Winners...

Hey gang, this is not Willard, (come to think of it, I don't think my family has any pictures of Willard. Maybe that is to protect the family.) but this is one of his inventions. Willard loves to go to Lake Blackshear and fish, but always complains that he can't get to where the fish are, so he built himself a little boat.

Enough about that. Willard did an exceptional job picking the winners this week. Willard picked 11 out of 12 right for a percentage of 92%. Way to go Willard. Check back later this week to see Willard's Winners for this weekend.

This is hilarious...

A smooth shout out to my best girl Bonnie for directing me to this site. I took a little quiz, and figured out that I am Pedro. What do you think? Check it out for yourself, and see who you are from Napoleon Dynamite.

What the heck happened to me?

What the heck happened to me? This was me when I was about 2-3 yrs old. Dang it I was cute! Now, I have to keep my hair cut short to somewhat hide the bald spots, grow a van dyke to cover the second chin, and wear glasses to see past my nose. Not only that, but I have what the Doctors call: "a little weight problem." Heck I must have eaten this kid.

Oh well!

Can you tell this picture was taken in the 70's? How about those plaid pants my Grand-father is wearing, and the jeans my Aunt is wearing on the left. Whew! glad we don't have to wear those today!

Willard's Winners...

Well gang, My cousin Willard called me from the Sack n' Suds today excited about being on the blog, and how well he did picking the winners this week. He keeps telling me: "I'm gonna git me one of them therrr web sites, and make it big with my prognostications." Well Willard, you are well on your way. Of the 12 games Willard predicted he got 10 right. That comes out to be 86%. Not bad Willard.

Willard said that he knew that the ND v. USC game was going to be great, but had no idea it would be the barn burner it was. And wasn't it a great game? To all the ND fans that were at Bonnie's this weekend, sorry for putting up the left finger, when obviously it is the right finger you denote #1 with.

Without further adieu, let the prognostications begin, Here are Willard's Winners:
Ohio St. v. Indiana= Willard's Winner Ohio St.
Louisville v. Cincinnati= Willard's Winner Louisville
BYU v. Notre Dame= After a heart-wrenching loss, the Catholics read extreme unction to the Mormons. Willard's Winner Notre Dame
TCU v. Air Force= Willard's Winner TCU
USC v. Washington= Willard's Winner (those danged ole' cheaters)USC
Texas Tech v. Texas= The high powered offense from the cap rock of west Texas invades Austin, but the Horns Hook'em big time. Willard's Winner Texas
Tennessee v. Alabama= Willard's one to watch this week. In the donnybrook game of the week, Willard's Winner Alabama (though Willard said he really wanted the Vols to win)
Purdue v. Wisconsin= Willard's Winner anyone who does not have to watch this game!
Virginia v. North Carolina= Willard's Winner and newest team to find favor, Virginia
Auburn v. LSU=This game has great significance for telling us which Tiger will be chasing the tail of the Crimson Pachyderm for king of the SEC West. Willard's Winner LSU
Virginia Tech v. Maryland= Another donnybrook of a game, but Friedgen's Terrapin's are a little too slow for the winged attack of the Hokie Birds. Willard's Winner Virginia Tech.
And last, but certainly not least: Arkansas v. Georgia= The razorbacks are marching to Sanford stadium hoping to knock the DAWGS off the undefeated Mountain. However, Coach Richt and his Junk Yard Hounds would like nothing more than a refreshing pulled pork sandwhich half way through the season. The Dawgs defense will sink their canines into the hind quarters of the Fayetville pigs and pull them apart. Willard's Winner Georgia

Come back and see how your favorite teams did.

My Birthday Party...

Hey gang,
Thanks to all of you who attended my Birthday Party. I had a great time hanging out with my friends, watching football, and eating some great food. What more does a person need (apart from Christ)?

A special thanks goes out to Bonnie. Thank you for putting together this shin-dig. I really enjoyed myself, and I thank you for all your hard work. You made it a special day.

My Birthday...

Well, today is my birthday. I am 31 years old. No more of this "I'm 29 years, 365 days old. I guess I should grow up and become a productive member of society now. Maybe I'll wait until I'm 32 for that.

Caffeine is of the devil...

Hello my friends and faithful confidents. As most of you know, I started a new job a couple of weeks ago. This new job took me away from my friends at Classroom support (wicked props to you guys), but it also took me away from Snack Pot. At CS we had a deal where you could buy Cokes really cheaply. I did often purchase and enjoy said drink.

Now, I am away from my daily source of Coke and therefore caffeine. Not only that, but to support Bonnie's renouncing of caffeinated drinks, I do not keep them at her house or mine.

All of this gibberish leads to this. I have had caffeine withdrawals lately. I mean, I am really jonesing for a hit of the good stuff. I wake up with headaches, that last all day. Tonight I had a headache. When I went to get supper, I got a Coke to drink, and the second that sweet elixir full of the "Crack" of my choice; hit my lips... my headache went away.

So if you see me sitting in a corner somewhere, twitching; give me a hit of the hard stuff, Coca-Cola. Hey, can anybody tell me? Is Caffeine free Coke like Methadone for caffeine addicts?

Willard's winners...

Hey Gang, I was talking to my cousin Willard this morning about college football. Willard is a nut for it. Come to think of it Willard is just a nut. But anyway, Willard reads my blog from time to time, and saw my picks for what will happen the rest of this football season. Willard wants to get a blog started himself so that he can tell the world what he thinks about college football. But Willard lives back in the woods, and doesn't have a phone. It is only every now and again that he goes to the thriving metropolis of Ellaville (pop 202) and uses the phone at the gas station to call me and check up on me. He goes to my Aunt's house and checks "that internet" for my blog too. Well, during our last conversation Willard told me that he wanted to put his college football prognostications on the internet for everybody to see. You see, Willard wants to be the next Leonard Postosties, so he asked me to put them on my blog.

So, to keep my cousin Willard happy; Here we go:
Florida St v. Virginia= Willard's Winner Florida St.
Alabama v. Ole Miss= Willard's Winner Alabama
Kansas St v. Texas Tech= Willard's Winner Texas Tech
Michigan St v. Ohio St= Willard's Winner in a donnybrook Michigan st.
Wisconsin v. Minnesota= Willard's Winner anybody who does not have to watch this game
OK St v. TAMU= Willard's Winner OK St
That Name of which we do not speak from Gainesville, Fla. v. LSU= I hate them danged ol' over-grown lizards Willard's Winner and second favorite team of the day... LSU
Colorado v. Texas= Willard's Winner Texas
USC v. Notre Dame= Willard's Winner in a whale of a game USC
Louisville v. West Virginia= Willard's Winner West Virginia
Auburn v. Arkansas= Willard's Winner Auburn
and finally
Georgia v. Vanderbuilt= Though the Nashville Navy is riding high on the seas this year, they just don't have enough fire power to keep those Junk Yard DAWGS at bay. Coach Richt and his red and black attack will bite a big chunk out of Vanderbuilt's frigate, and send is sinking to the bottom. Willard's Winner... Georgia... Go DAWGS.

Well there you have it folks, My cousin Willard's first public prognostications on the web. Check back next week to see how he did, and to see what he thinks of your team.

A modern day Daniel...

Hey gang,

Check out this article about the Student Body President of Dartmouth College.

I'm going out on a limb...

Well Gang, I must be crazy, because I am about to do something I never do. I am going to reach into my bag of prognostications, and tell you all what I believe is going to happen the rest of this season in college football.

One of the biggest games this season will be held next weekend. USC v. Notre Dame. The mighty Trojans of Southern Cal will do battle with the resurgent Gridiron Catholics in a knock down drag out fight. I would be willing to bet money, if I had it; that this will be a great game. Unfortunately for all of college football, the Fightin' Irish will lose in a heartbreaking fashion, leaving the Trojans undefeated. Since they are in the "powerhouse PAC 10" (sorry, I laughed for five minutes about that comment. Where was I ?) they will not lose the rest of the season, and waltz into National Championship game highly touted.

Meanwhile, My beloved Bulldogs of Georgia; who vanquished a valiant foe this past Saturday will play its usually horrendously hard SEC schedule and come out as SEC East Champions with one loss against, you guessed it; Florida. We will march to Atlanta beaten and bruised from playing a schedule with more than 3 ranked teams on it, only to face the resurgent Alabama Crimson Tide. Honestly folks, this one is a toss up, but I am going to say that my DAWGS squeek it out and win their 2nd SEC championship of the Decade. We will go to the Sugar Bowl only to whip Florida State or Texas.

This brings me to the most impressive team I have seen this year, The Virginia Tech Hokies. I am prognosticating that the Hokie Birds will survive their tough schedule and win the ACC title this year. The Hokies powerful defense, superb special teams, and athletic quarterback will make it to the National Championship game to face the USC Trojans. It will be an epic battle of East meets West. Two of the best coaches of recent years, with two of the most talented teams ever fielded will rip, tear, and claw at each other for forty minutes only to see the Sears National Championship trophy go to...................(long dramatic pause) ...............................

Virginia Tech

A song on my heart...

In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
'Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost it's grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
'Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

And all the people said...

A Great Time Was Had by All...

Bonnie and I took my Senior Adults to Bass Hall last night. We went to see the Shiloh Quartet's 10th Anniversary Gala event. We listened to some great music, and some corny jokes. But all in all we had a great time. Bass Hall is beautiful, and I highly recommend spending the money to see a show/symphony performance there. The building itself is worth the price of admission.

I don't mean to brag, but I must bring this fact to your attention. Bonnie and I were the hottest couple there (mostly because of Bonnie, though I did look quite dapper ...for a fat guy).

A great football game...

DANG! You all know I am a UGA fan, but what a game. Last night the University of Tennessee staged one of the best comebacks I have ever seen. In the first half of the UT v. LSU game, the Bayou Bengals put a certified whoopin' on the Volunteers of Tennessee. At half-time the Vols found themselves down 24-7. And that score does not show how bad the beating was. LSU's defense had absolutely shut down UT's offense. The second half was a totally different story though. In the second half, UT changed quarterbacks, and it seems teams. The Vols moved the ball down the field, and scored at will. Pictured is Gerald Riggs Jr., the man that carried the Vols to victory. In the first overtime period, Riggs carried the ball, and Tigers on his back all the way to the endzone. What a game, what a comeback! I can only hope that Tennesee doesn't play this well against my DAWGS!

Ahhhh, just like the old days...

As most of you know, I was a public school teacher for four years before I made the trip to Fort Worth to persue my Master's Degree. Well, my four years teaching, though they were full of some great experiences and people, were for the most part full of anquish and frustration. Well, I have made the jump back into the education field lately. I have accepted a position as a tutor at a charter school here in Fort Worth. Well, let me tell you; things don't change very much. Today, I broke up my first fight in four years. I did not miss that at all, and hope to never have to do it again.

Today's events have gotten me to thinking. You know God makes us each and every one for special purposes. Some are more noble than others, but each one has a purpose none the less. Maybe my purpose in life is to do the grungy duties. Maybe I was made for breaking up fights and bringing calm to turbulent places. I don't know, I'm just thinking.

The clutz strikes again...

So, the clutz has struck again. Yesterday, I had one of my little accidents. I was sitting in my office playing with a pair of vice grips. ........Yeah, you can imagine, I squeezed the grips, not knowing the tip of my finger was in the way. In case you are not familiar with Vice grips, the premise behind them is that they clamp onto and hold whatever you clamp them on. Let me tell you, this fat boy is a lot faster than you know. I yanked those grips off really fast when that pain shot through my finger. To be completely honest it was not the best feeling I have ever felt, but not nearly as bad as the fingers squished in the door jamb.

A Great Mom...

Hey gang, this is my Mom, Frances McKinney. She is a wonderful woman. I don't know if anyone else can say this but I can: There has never been a time in my life when I did not know that my Mother loved me. My mother always told me she loved me, and showed me she loved me with affirming words, and acts of love. To this day, my Mom still shows me she loves me. She is constantly sending me letters, two or three a week; to let me know how things are in my hometown. She also sends me clippings from the newspaper back home. And, she always tells me that she loves me and misses me in her letters. I don't know about you, but I have been blessed by God with a wonderful Momma. If you have been blessed as I have, call or write your Momma and tell her so! You're not too busy!


(Wicked Props to my Nephew Patrick {5yrs old} for taking this picture!)

How many Master's degrees does it take to open a sliding glass door?

Hey Gang, I went to see Geo over in Garland last night. We went to watch the Virginia Tech game with the DFW VA Tech Alumni association. It was a blast. We ate, watched the game and I litterally made a fool of myself. (You'll have to check Geo's blog for the story.) It was great getting to see Geo once again.
As most of you know, when Geo and I hang out there are many stories that need to be told afterwards. This meeting was no different. However, there will be a slight change in the way that the events of last night will be told. Usually Geo tells the stories in his own creative way, and with his own creative slant. Well, since I am the first to blog about this evening, I will write the history in a true and fair way.
Bonnie and I went to Geo's apartment for a little pre-game chit chat and to check out his new apartment. We walk into Geo's second floor apartment to the usual greetings and Geo begins to show us around. We get to see the living room, the kitchen, the workout room, etc. Then Geo takes us outside to the balcony. Well, we all get out on the balcony, and Geo proceeds to close the door. When Geo closes the door, the security bar on the inside of the sliding glass door falls into place, and locks us out of the house! We all begin to assess the situation. Immediately, Geo begins to think of how to get down from the balcony and to the front door. He also calls Bill and Julie to see if they can come open the door for us. The problem is that he has locked the front door with a lock that is only on the inside, so this won't work. We finally decide to try to jimmy open the door. So we look for tools and find... a pamphlet! That's right folks... a pamphlet. But luckily, with the combined intellect of three Bachelor's degrees, and several gazillion hours of Master's training we got the door open and were freed from our entrapment. Geo, there is never a dull moment with you around!

The Cowboy's game...

Bonnie and I went to the Cowboys v. Texans game Saturday night with some friends from work. We had a blast. The game was frought with penalties leading to the demise of the Houston Texans. If you ever want to know who is going to win a game, just ask me who I am rooting for, and the other team will win.


Here are some sights from the game.













The'Boys kick and extra point after scoring a touchdown.







Thanks Dennis and Toni for getting us the tickets, and driving us to the game. We had a blast. We'll have to do this again sometimes.

The Cowboys game continued...

Little did I know that Geo would be at the game too. Nice try Geo, the moustache didn't fool anybody. You all may not have known this, but since the day I met Geo, all he has talked about is being a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. I am sorry to say that I caught his attempt to fulfill his dream on film. My retinas are still burning.

Another great friend...

Hey gang,

You know, God has blessed me in so many ways since I came to Fort Worth. One of the biggest blessings I have received from the Lord is that of the friends he has given me since I got here.

I want to introduce to all of you a good friend of mine, Rob Merrill. Rob and I got to know each other my first couple of years here, and still keep in touch though we are miles apart. Rob is a great man, who has strengthened me when I was down, and for that I am grateful. Not only has Rob strengthend my weak knees, but also made me laugh uncontrolably. Uncle Big Rob, Thank you buddy.
(This is UBR on a recent vacation zip lining across a canyon. That UBR what a wild guy!)

There are so many things right with this picture...

You are all going to think I am crazy. Whatever... you all know that I am crazy. Where do I begin? First of all, how cute is this? Second, what other mascot would you do this with? A War tiggle, a gay-tor, a bayou bengal, a razorback?... I think not. But you know that UGA is a fine dawg, gentle and loving. A mascot who allows cute little girls to sit next to him and get their pictures made. What a dawg!

Also, I am going to confess something to you all. I am not much of a dreamer. I don't have grand plans for my life, as a matter of fact; I am just a simple guy. But I do have this one dream. In my dream, I have this picture of my little girl, age 1-2, in a frame on my desk. That picture is of my little girl, in a little red dress sitting next to UGA just like the picture above. And then in my dream, I look next to that picture of my baby daughter and there sits another picture of my little girl, all grown up and in college, in a red dress once again, sitting next to UGA. Oh what a happy Dad I would be!

My jealous mistress...

Hey gang, as you all too well know, school has started back with a vengeance. I am taking nine hours this semester, filled with two difficult classes, and one not so difficult class. Systematic Theology with Dr. Rupe McSwain will surely challenge and inspire me. This little beauty however will be consuming most of my time. This semester I am taking New Testament Greek with Dr. John Taylor. I am convinced that he is evil, though everyone else says he is a saint. It has been three years since I took my baby steps in Koine greek, and I am feeling the atrophy of un-use. So, if you are the praying type, and I know that most of you are; then rail the heavens for this ragamuffin. Please ask our Lord to be generous towards me with the gift of wisdom in how to translate Greek, or the grace to accept my F.


P.S. Did you see that Sarah & Terrell are moving to my hometown! I guess I'll see them around my hometown. (yeah, that's a line from the song I named this blog after!)

You may not know this about me...

Yes, I know, I stole this from Thomas. But it sounded like a good post, so I am doing it too.

1. Name as it appears on birth certificate: Christopher Allen McKinney
2. Nicknames: Big C, Dead Sexy, Husky Bus, C-Mac
3. Place of Birth: Gainesville, Georgia.
4. Favorite food: Mexico Real's Burritos, chips & salsa
5. Ever been to Africa: No, but I would love to go to Uganda, Zambia, Tanzania
6. Love someone so much it hurts: Yes
7. Been in a car accident: Yes, had to peel a speaker cover off of my knee. It left the Mitsubishi, three diamonds imprint on my knee for a day or two.
8. Croutons or bacon bits: Croutons
9. Favorite day of the week: Thursday nights and into Friday (it's a school thing).
10. Favorite restaurant: Mexico Real (Uno's pizzaria is a very close second)
11. Favorite sport to watch: College Football hands down!
12. Favorite College Football Team: Go you Georgia Bulldogs!
13. Favorite drink for summer: An ice cold Coca-Cola
14. Favorite ice cream: Mayfield Dairy's Turtle tracks
15. Favorite fast food restaurant: Chik-fil-A (Shlotsky's Deli is close)
16. What Color is your bedroom carpet: Institutional Blue
17. How many times did you fail your driver's test: Passed it on the first try.
18. From whom did you get your last e-mail: George Butler
19. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card: Exile Cycles, Cabela's, Home Depot, Highland Hardware
20. What do you do most often when you are bored: watch a movie, find someone down the hall to talk to (Nathan, Jeorge, or Thomas)
21. What time is Bedtime: I wish it was earlier, but usually 1 or 2 am.
22. Favorite TV shows: Biker Build-off, American Chopper, Monster House, This Old House, New Yankee Workshop,Hometime
23. Last person/s you went to dinner with: Bonnie Layne!
24. Ford or Chevy: My dream automobile is a Ford F250 Super Duty King Ranch Edition Quad cab in Pewter grey
25. What are you listening to right now: Flake, by Jack Johnson
26. What is your favorite color: Blue
27. Lake, ocean or river: Too much fun at each to decide
28. How many tattoos/piercings do you have: None
29. Have you ever run out of gas: Nope (Lord, please don't let me.)
30. Where are you currently writing this: SWBTS in Fort Worth, hotter than three yards of hades; Texas.

Big D's church...

Hey gang,
This is the church that Big D is shepherding, South Whitwell Baptist Church. It is a great little church. This flock is learning a lot about the Lord, and are beginning to taste the fire. When I visited, I saw a friendly church, full of all ages of people, young to old. There were several people who asked for prayer to be strong and wise to witness to people around them, and some asked for prayer to be a good witness in their job situations. I was pumped to see these people living out the lifestyle we all are supposed to live for Christ.

Best friends cont'd...

A couple of months back, I wrote about three of my best friends. (Nathan, Thomas, Geo) Well here is the next installment. I did not write about this fellow, because I did not have a picture of him to share. Gang, this is Big D! Darrell Winters is a great friend, and the funniest man I have ever met. He cracks me up. No matter where you are, no matter what you are doing, if Big D is there it will be fun.

Let me give you a classic Big D "ism," so that you will know what it is like hanging out with Big D. One night we were at Julie's fresh kitchen eating supper. Julie's gives you free cornbread and biscuits. Big D had a biscuit in each hand when he quieted the table and told us that he had an announcement. Big D took a bite of one of the biscuits, and then announced: "Guys I want you to know that I struggle with anorexia, but today I am winning!" The whole resturant was laughing, and I mean the whole resturant was laughing. People at other tables were belly laughing.

Not only is Big D funny, but he is as genuine as any man that ever lived. He genuinely loves everybody he meets, and loves the Lord with all his heart. He has a desire to teach others about the Lord, and lead them to obedient faithfulness. Big D is capable of doing so, because he himself is a faithful and obedient son.

I went to see Big D while I was at home. It was a great time. Big D kept me in stitches the whole time. Not only that, but I had the privilege of hearing Big D bring The Word. We had a great time renewing our friendship. Big D, if you are reading in, I want you to know that you are a great friend, and a man of God. We miss you here in Fort Worth buddy. It is not the same without you buddy.