Classic Is Back

Alabama vs. Penn State was a huge rivalry in the 70's. I was young, but still remember the adults talking about it and the excitement it generated. Today the rivalry resumes, and that excitement is back. Yes, today is one of those fall (though it still feels like summer) Saturday's that we 'Bama fans live for.

Last week we hosted, but this week we will be going to my sister's house. Chili dogs and chip and cheese dip are on the menu. Dessert will be provided by me in the form of my famous lemon icebox pie. I made it yesterday because it tastes better with time. Luckily I was able to hide it deep enough in the freezer that the kids would not discover it.

Tomorrow fantasy football is back. What will The Clover Valley Stoners bring to the table this season? Guess we will find out.

Vacation, All I Ever Wanted?

This week is going by way to fast. Isn't that always the case with vacation though? You wait, and wait, and wait...it finally arrives and proceeds to fly past in a blur and then you find yourself right back at work.

I still have a few more days, and during that time more fun, family, and of course football. With the NFL season cranking up this Sunday, my fantasy football team will hit the field and see what's up. I'm not expecting great things from my team, but if they stay healthy I do expect to at least be solid.

I haven't mentioned movies much lately, because I haven't had much time to watch many, but we did squeeze in a movie called "Paris" last week. Typical of foreign movies, I found it interesting, and then was disappointed when it had a non-ending, ending. You know the kind, things going on all over the place and the movie abruptly ends.

Why do foreign writers and directors do that? I guess in the U.S. we must have a stronger desire for closure...and for the end of our movies to leave us feeling that we know the entire story, beginning to end. I'll continue to watch foreign flicks because I do find them interesting, I enjoy polishing my reading skills via subtitles, and because Mrs. Leslie loves them.

One Down...Thirteen to Go

In what was really just a warm up game, the Tide rolls over San Jose State: 48-3. After having to cough up $34.95 to see it on pay-per-view, I was glad it was a good show. It was also nice to have some of my fears about all of the young players we have set at ease. We looked good.

Of course who wouldn't against San Jose, and next week will be the first true test: Penn State. I admit to having a soft spot for Joe Pa, but when it comes to playing against my beloved Crimson Tide I have to hope he loses this one. I'm sorry, Joe. I'll be your fan again the next week.

Being the one to host the game enabled me to stay home and drink more beer than I normally would. It has taken me most of the day to recover. The old gray mare...she ain't what she used to be, for real.

It's Has Arrived

"Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya, tomorrow, you're only a day away!"

Alabama vs. San Jose State tomorrow at 6pm. I've invited my peeps, and had Mrs. Leslie help decide the menu. Still have to order the game (pay-per-view only this week) and buy the food and beer. Will take care of those two things in the morning.

I completed an extremely taxing week of work, and now am officially on vacation. I should be bouncing off the walls with excitement, but I am flat out drained. Tonight I rest, tomorrow, IT'S ON.