Monthly Archives: March 2009

Times Are Tough; Be Prepared

Posted on March 30, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:      “When you are asked if you can do a job, tell ’em “Certainly I can!” Then get busy and find out how to do it.”     —Teddy Roosevelt One of the risks of having … Continue reading →

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The Weakest Thursday Pickin Ever

Posted on March 28, 2009 by travellinbaen

Yawn……. Connecticut, Villanova, Louisville, North Carolina

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Warning…this post could make your head explode (I think mine just did)

Posted on March 27, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “I would not give a fig for the simplicity this side of complexity, but I would give my life for the simplicity on the other side of complexity.”     –Oliver Wendell Holmes TB … Continue reading →

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Thursday Pickin Sweet 16 and a little Willie Nelson

Posted on March 26, 2009 by travellinbaen

I haven’t checked the results from last week yet, but I’ll add them all up when we get to the Final Four and post the results. If your favorite team is still in and/or your bracket isn’t busted so you … Continue reading →

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TB Responds to Outrageous Accusation, and Other Selected Moments

Posted on March 24, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:      “Don’t tread on me.”     Early American motto appearing on the Gadsden Rattlesnake flag The keystone of TB’s entire philosophy on life, the universe and everything (to borrow a phrase) is that I … Continue reading →

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The Proud Larry’s Story

Posted on March 23, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:      Could Man Be Drunk Forever       Could man be drunk for ever  With liquor, love, or fights,  Lief should I rouse at morning  And lief lie down of nights.   But men at … Continue reading →

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Thursday Pickin Weekend Edition

Posted on March 20, 2009 by travellinbaen

Put your Saturday picks here if you see this before the games get going. And Sunday’s too if the opponents are known. This is a clean slate pick’em. Doesn’t matter if you had one of these teams losing in the … Continue reading →

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Thursday Pickin Strikes Back

Posted on March 18, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.”     –John Wooden It’s time for a special edition of Thursday Pickin, the first round of the NCAA Basketball tournament. I’ll open a new … Continue reading →

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A Conversation With the AIG Crime Family Boss

Posted on March 17, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “The actions of men are the best interpreters of their thoughts.”     –James Joyce ed. note. For another take on the AIG bonus fiasco, check out Supercynic’s blog by clicking here to the Daily … Continue reading →

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Why It’s Great to Be a Mississippi State Bulldog Fan…..today

Posted on March 16, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:    (click below, courtesy of Six Pack Speak) Jack Cristil, \”Wrap it in maroon and white!\” TB can describe in tearjerking comical detail the pain and misery that is the life of the Mississippi State Bulldog … Continue reading →

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