Willard's Winners Week 2...

Willard made me promise to put up a picture of his buddy Earl. (Earl picked Willard up off the side of the road the other day when Charlene put him out of the car.) Earl, thanks for picking Willard up.

Well, Willard and Charles have both given me their picks for this week, and here they are:

Auburn v. Miss. ST.= Both said: "No contest!" Willard's Winner, Auburn

Penn St. v. Notre Dame= Again, both agreed that the Fightin' Irish would wollop the Nittany Lions. Charles Champion, Notre Dame.

Clemson v. Boston College= Charles seems to think that the intellectuals from Beantown will offer the Cheatahs of Clemson a good game, but is not willing to step out on the limb to give them the victory. Willard says it is a no brainer. Willard's Winner and Charles Champion, Clemson

Cal v. Minnesota= Willard and Charles both agree that Cal did not like the hospitality they found in the Eastern Hills of Tennessee last weekend, and will have learned their lesson. Willard's Winner, Cal

Ohio State v. Texas= Willard thinks the Buckeyes will be a tough nut to crack, but Charles thinks the Longhorns have enough hoof to crack them.
Willard's Winner, Ohio St Charles Champion, Texas

Virginia Tech v. North Carolina= The old song goes: Nothin could be finer than to be in Carolina in the mornin'. Virginia Tech will think so too! Willard said this one would be a terrible whoopin'. Willard's Winner & Charles' Champion= Va Tech

Ole Miss v. Missouri= The Rebels are looking to raid Columbia this weekend. They will bring their squirrell guns and shoot a few rounds down Missouri's range. The Tigers will give it the old college try, but in the end we will hear the Rebel yell. Willard's Winner & Charles' Champ, Ole Miss

Vandy v. Alabama=As you will remember, Charles and Willard almost came to blows over the Vandy/Michigan game last week. Well, Willard won out on that one and Charles learned his lesson. Willard's Winner & Charles' Champ= Alabama

Texas Tech v. UTEP= Nobody cares!

Western Illinois v. Wisconsin= Willard's Winner and Charles' Champ, Whoever does not have to watch this game!

THE University of Georgia v. South Carolina= Once again, the Kickin Chickins will try to defend their roost from the Bulldog onslaught. That coach, who's name Willard refuses to speak; will have his Roosters in fightin' shape, and as Charles puts it, in good enough shape to win. Willard thinks that the Dawgs will have themselves a hard fought, tough, chicken dinner. Charles' Champion...South Carolina Willard's Winner... Georgia
(After this one, I am going to have to talk to my Dad. Y'all pray for his soul.)

Week 1 Report...

Well, College Football did not disappoint this weekend. There were several good games, that captured my attention and kept me from doing anything productive this weekend.

Without further adieu, let's get to the good stuff. Willard and Charles were both right on the money with their prognostications. Both only missed 2 games out of 12. Both had one game that they called from their hearts instead of their heads. Willard picked his heart favorite Virginia over Pitt, and was crushed when the Panthers mauled his Cavaliers. Charles picked the Commodores of Vanderbuilt, but they were crippled by Michigan. Both missed the Tennessee game, where Fuller's hounds ganged up on the Cal Bear Cubs.

A Great Article...

Dr. Mohler seems to have a poignant grasp on the issue of preaching. While there is much to be said, this article seems to say a great deal that needs to be heeded by preachers today.

A note to John Layne...

John, I know that you tried really hard with Bonnie, but the poor thing needs to go back to the 2nd grade. She seems to think that Richt is pronounced ricket and not rikt. I guess that is what you get when you go to Auburn. In Bonnie's defense, both Dick and Jane books did stay checked out most of the time. The PHD student was working on his dissertation.


John, I am trying my best to keep her straight out here.

Willard's back...

Well, Willard finally got his house put in behind my Aunt's house. He was tired of driving into town to call me once a week with his picks. There was also a little problem between Willard and his girlfriend. It seems that Charlene has been shooting out his windows since the break-up. Enough of that, let's get to the good stuff. As you all know, College football season is 2 days, 22 hours, and about 30 minutes away. (not that I am counting) Willard is all excited, and looking forward to another great season of Georgia Football. He explained to me that he will be watching more football this season, so that he will know more about the teams that: (and I quote) "Georgia is going to put a stiff whoopin' on." Sometimes Willard is a bit one sided in his prognostications, so I am getting my father's input on some of this years biggest match-ups as well. Without further adeiu, here are Willard's Winners and Charles'Champions.

TCU v. Baylor= Willard and Charles both agreed that the Horned Frogs would leave a bad taste in the Bear's mouths. Willard's Winner... TCU

Washington ST. v. Auburn= Again, Willard and Charles both agreed that the Tigers are a little too tough for the Cougars. Charles' Champion: Auburn

Kentucky v. Louisville= Willard and Charles both agree that the Cardinals will sing a sweet song, and tame those little kittens from Lexington. Charles' Champion: (and as he puts it:"the team taking their first step towards a National Championship") Louisville

Virginia v. Pitt= Willard's Winner: Virginia, Charles Champion: Pitt

Cal v. Tennessee= Sorry Big D, The Bears will maul Fuller's hounds Willard's Winner & Charles' Champion: Cal

Marshall v. West Virginia: The Mountaineers will train their sights on the Thundering Herd of Marshall, and drive them to edge of extinction just as their namesake. Willard's Winner/Charles' Champion: West Virginia (I just want it to be known that my Dad seems to think that the winner of the Big East has a sure lock on a birth in the National Championship Game this year. I don't know if he is right, but time will tell.)

South Carolina v. Mississippi State: The ole ball coach has his fightin' chickens thinking they are the cock of the walk. Well they may just be. Willard's winner & Charles' Champion: South Carolina

Vanderbilt v. Michigan: Willard and Charles almost got into a fight over this one. As a matter of fact, I believe a little bit of crow is going to have to be eaten over this one. Willard says that the Wolverines will gnaw their way to a win, while Charles thinks the Commodores will chart a path to victory. Willard's Winner: Michigan. Charles Champion: Vanderbilt

Northern Illinois v. Ohio State: Willard and Charles both agreed on this one... Nobody Cares!

Notre Dame v. Georgia Tech: The Catholics of South Bend will attempt to spread their kind of gridiron religion on streets of downtown Atlanta. The engineers will work hard to keep that wrambling wreck running, but the Parish Priests will perform extreme unction on that old jalopy. Willard's Winner/Charles' Champion: Notre Dame

Florida State v. Miami: Over the last few years the Hurricanes have blown a mighty gale. But Bobby Bowdon and his Seminoles will weather this storm leaving Miami in a tropical depression. In the Donnybrook game of the Week; Willard's Winner and Charles' Champion: Florida State

And Last, but certainly not least,

The University of Georgia v. Western Kentucky: Coach Richt will lead his proud Bulldogs between the hedges to take on the Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky. Unfortunately the boys from Kentucky will live up to their names, and all we will see of them is them with their tails between their legs topping the hill running double time from the Bulldog BITE! Willard's Winner & And Charles' Champion: Georgia

A Sad Evening...

I had a sad evening last night. After spending some time with Bo, I went back to Fort Worth Hall. I rode the elevator to the third floor, got off, walked left to the end of the hall, turned right and walked the 20 paces towards my door, when all of a sudden it hit me; I am the only ward of Cell Block C left. All the others have been paroled. I walked down the cell block noticing, there were no more tags reading: George Butler, Darrell Winters, Thomas Winborn, or Nathan Lawrence. Instead there are new names, that I don't know, and that don't know me. These guys don't know my struggles, and I don't know theirs. They don't know how to make me mad enough to tackle them in the snow. They don't know how to get me to leave the dorm at 1:00 am. They don't know that my eyes almost disappear when I laugh really hard, and they don't know how to get me to act like an idiot. I miss the guys that do know those things. This is going to be a weird semester without my friends being around.

Sweet Colorado....

Well, Bonnie and I went to see the McDonnall's this week. We had a blast! We had some fun, and also got some rest. That is the best kind of vacation.


The McDonnall's, Bonnie and I went 4 wheelin' up Cut Bank, a 200-300' hill. We had a great ride, kickin' up dust, jumpin' jackrabbits, and scaring deer. This is the McDonnall's and Bo catching a bit of a rest near the end of a rough ride. It also shows a great view of the Wet Mountain Valley.


This .44 packs a big wollop. Bruce could put a bullet where he wanted it, me not so much. Honestly, I am just happy to still have the use of my hand.



This is a 300 Weatherby. It was an awesome rifle. I put about 10 rounds in group about 3" in spread. It also gave me a nice little bruise on my right shoulder!



This is the rifle I have always wanted to shoot. You may think that an automatic assault rifle is awesome, but this rifle kicks butt! The M-1 Garand is the rifle that won WWII. It weighs a ton, but is fun. It shoots great, packs a ton of wollop, and when it ejects the clip after the last round, your heart leaps. It rocked!

Favorite Song Lyrics...

Bonnie and I were joking around the other day, when she reminded me of one of the best lines from a song that I have ever heard. So, here it is; I will share with you my two favorite song lyrics, and then you get to add yours. If you can top my two, I will give you wicked mad props, publicly; on my blog!

My two favorite song lyrics are:

1. "Loving you is like fryin' bacon nekkid!"

2. "I gave her a ring, Ohhh she gave me the finger. I gave her my word, she gave me the bird. I can't seem to recall why, and you know I just can't remember, but I gave her a ring Ohh she gave me the finger!" By the Kinchafoonee Cowboys

Is anyone up to topping those two?

Dang it Lawrence...

Well, I told you all that if Nathan did not comment on my blog then I would out him about his favorite item on the menu (or off the menu as it were) from Julie's Fresh Kitchen. Well, I just can't do it. You see, I was trying to force Nathan to comment on my blog, and it just wouldn't be right for me to tell this highly embarrassing story about him. Dang it Lawrence, you won't allow to have any fun at your expense!

Some funny stuff I found while searching the web...

I was searching the internet last Friday when I came across a site for ultra-conservatives. They had a store where you could buy t-shirts. Here are a few of my favorites.






The American Civil Liberties Union is not our friend. They hate Christians with a passion. Not to mention that they will not grant us the same rights which they fight for others to have. They are so blinded by their pseudo-intellectualism that they can't see their own inconsistencies.





I thought that this was a pretty good definition of a liberal.






Oh tis true, tis true.