Category Archives: Books

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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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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Back to Business

Posted on March 22, 2024 by AverageAndy

After a tough stretch, it’s time to get back to writing about thing that interest and excite me It was a fun run for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, making it to the finals of the Patriot League before coming up … Continue reading →

Posted in Dalton Ross, Dean Koonts - The Bad Weather Friend, Dean Koontz, Jeff Probst, Jesse Tannenbaum, John Grisham, Lehigh, Lehigh University, Mark Burnett, Movies, Reality Shows, Sports, Stephen King, Survivor, Television, TV | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Another week gone by

Posted on January 26, 2024 by AverageAndy

Another week has flown buy and its hard to believe it’s almost February. The football season is down to 4 teams (Baltimore / Kansas City / Detroit and San Francisco), and pitchers and catchers report in just over 2 weeks (Mets … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Dean Koontz - The Bas Weather Friend, Jeff Probst, Jesse Tannenbaum, Lehigh, Lehigh University, Mark Burnett, Mediocre Movie Majors, Reality Shows, Sports, Survivor, YouTube | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Goodbye, Hello, and stuff in between

Posted on January 12, 2024 by AverageAndy

Sad to see that two of the YouTube Channels that I really enjoy watching will be closing up shop Both MatPat (The Food Theorist) and Tom Scott (TomScottGo) will no longer be producing and making new YouTube Videos going forward. Both … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Dean Koontz, Food Theory, Jeff Probst, Jesse Tannenbaum, Mark Burnett, Movies, Reality Shows, Stephen King, Survivor, Tom Scott, Trading Places, YouTube | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

1st Post of 2024

Posted on January 8, 2024 by AverageAndy

Hope everybody had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I attended a few Christmas parties hosted by long time friends, and spent a very relaxing New Years Eve with a small group. Actually left for home around 11:30 PM and was … 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 👍 The Amazing Race 👍 NY Giants 👍

Posted on December 1, 2023 by AverageAndy

It has been a great season for both Survivor and The Amazing Race. For Survivor, I like how they have mixed things up and added some new challenges. It’s fun to not as many puzzles or straight endurance challenges. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Amazing Race, Books, Clive Cussler - Dirk Pitt, Dalton Ross, Football, Jeff Probst, John Grisham, Lehigh, Lehigh University, Movies, NY Giants, Phil Keoghan, Reality Shows, Sports, Stephen King, Survivor | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Baseball, Books, Dalton Ross, Dan Gheesling, Football, Friends, Holiday Weekend, Jeff Probst, Jesse Tannenbaum, Lehigh, Lehigh University, NY Giants, NY Mets, Reality Shows, Sports, Steven Wright - "Harold" | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment