Category Archives: Baseball

Random Thoughts for a Sunday (in Milwaukee in the Rain*)

Posted on April 28, 2024 by AverageAndy

Here are some things that I have seen and heard the past few days, and some of my thoughts on them Very sad to see the the passing of Sonja Christopher, the fists person ever voted out of Survivor A … Continue reading →

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Mets / Giants / Survivor and the RRHOF

Posted on April 26, 2024 by AverageAndy

After a rough start, the NY Mets have turned things around and have been playing some solid baseball. I will take a 3 – 3 west coast road trip vs the Dodgers and SF Giants. Now back home for the … Continue reading →

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Still having trouble coming up with things

Posted on April 19, 2024 by AverageAndy

Didn’t get a chance last weekend to get out and write some things here. Had a live in person Fantasy Baseball Draft on Saturday. Every year the same sat of guys get together in person (going on our 30th year) … Continue reading →

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Need to write more

Posted on April 12, 2024 by AverageAndy

I am having trouble writing things here. I have lots of thoughts and ideas but when I sit down to write my minds starts to wander, and nothing seems to flow. Thinking I need to change the surroundings of where … Continue reading →

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Another week gone by

Posted on March 29, 2024 by AverageAndy

Its officially spring, as Major League Baseball (and my New York Mets) are playing real games. It will take a few days (due to rain outs as well as the early season scheduling) to get into the flow of things, … Continue reading →

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Ups and Downs

Posted on February 19, 2024 by AverageAndy

Sorry for the delay. It’s been a strange few weeks. Been in a kind of a funk, but seem to be coming out of it. Lots of small things on my mind, so let get to it It’s getting harder … Continue reading →

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Sad to hear

Posted on February 9, 2024 by AverageAndy

Was very sad to hear that a friend of ours, David St. Hill passed away suddenly last Friday. Got a text from my wife, and it took a minute for me to process the information. He was around the same age as … Continue reading →

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Quick Update

Posted on December 8, 2023 by AverageAndy

Just a quick update (sitting at Starbucks enjoying a relaxing Friday morning (took the day off from work to get some things done around the house, and do some Christmas shopping) Usually don’t binge watch a series in a few … Continue reading →

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Survivor 👍 Giants 👎

Posted on November 17, 2023 by AverageAndy

Survivor has been outstanding this season. After a slow start with 2 contestants quitting the game, the pace and the players strategy has really picked up. I am not the biggest fan of having many advantages floating around, as it … Continue reading →

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Almost time for Survivor / The Amazing Race

Posted on September 25, 2023 by AverageAndy

Both Survivor and The Amazing Race return on Wednesday with 90 minute episodes. Looking forwarded to see what they do with the extra time. Do they just give extended coverage of challenges and tribal council, or do they change up … Continue reading →

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