Orange October (IV) – Giants Win Game 1 Of NLCS!

Well, as I said in a prior post, it’s starting to look like “Katie-bar-the-door”…  !!!  The S.F. Giants defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series by 3 to 0!!!
Madison Bumgarner, our ace southpaw, pitched a dominating game (7-2/3 innings, 4 hits, no runs allowed) on his way to breaking a 90 year old record for consecutive playoff innings without allowing a run.  The current record is now MadBum’s and stands at 26-2/3rd innings (and counting).
The Giants scored two of their three runs off of Card miscues, so we’re still waiting for the offense to wake up.  The good news is when you don’t allow ANY opposition runs, you only have to score 1 run to win the game.  So we did have a little insurance.
So, for now, it’s mission accomplished!  We’ve gone to their home and taken game 1.  Now, we only need to play .500 ball in the next six games while they have to play .666 ball to move on to the World Series.  Both teams are certainly capable of playing to that level, but the burden is now definitely on St. Louis to win Game 2.  For the regular season, the Cards won 2 more games than the Giants and finished with a .556 winning percentage, to .543 for the Giants.  It’s far more likely the Giants will continue to play .543 ball and advance, than it is the Card’s will jump from .556 to .666.  But, that’s why we play the games.  Both teams are tested champions and I still expect the series to go at least six games.
Tomorrow is Game 2 and then the teams fly to San Francisco for three games.  The NCLS playoff format this year is 2-3-2.  Two games in St. Louis;  three games in San Francisco;  and, the final two games back in St. Louis.  Of course, the last three games are only played if necessary.
On the downside, the Baltimore Orioles have now given up games 1 and 2 in the American League Championship Series – both at home to the Kansas City Royals.  Baltimore now needs to win 4 of the remaining 5 games to win the ALCS and go to the World Series.  .800 ball is asking a whole lot with the next three games in Kansas City, so it doesn’t seem like it’s going to be the all Orange & Black World Series I was hoping for.
I AM ORANGE INSIDE !!
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Life Advice (50)

The following is the response by Riasat Ahmed to the question:  “What advice would a 70 or 80 year old person give about the way the life should be lived?“
1.  Have a firm handshake.
2.  Look people in the eye.
3.  Sing in the shower.
4.  Own a great stereo system.
5.  If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.
6.  Keep secrets.
7.  Never give up on anybody.  Miracles happen everyday.
8.  Always accept an outstretched hand.
9.  Be brave.  Even if you’re not, pretend to be.  No one can tell the difference.
10.  Whistle.
11.  Avoid sarcastic remarks.
12.  Choose your life’s mate carefully.  From this one decision will come 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery.
13.  Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out.
14.  Lend only those books you never care to see again.
15.  Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have.
16.  When playing games with children, let them win.
17.  Give people a second chance, but not a third.
18.  Be romantic.
19.  Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
20.  Loosen up.  Relax.  Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.
21.  Don’t allow the phone to interrupt important moments.  It’s there for our convenience, not the caller’s.
22.  Be a good loser.
23.  Be a good winner.
24.  Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret.
25.  When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go.
26.  Be modest.  A lot was accomplished before you were born.
27.  Keep it simple.
28.  Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
29.  Don’t burn bridges.  You’ll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.
30.  Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No Regrets
31.  Be bold and courageous.  When you look back on life, you’ll regret the things you didn’t do more than the ones you did.
32.  Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
33.  Remember no one makes it alone.  Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you.
34.  Take charge of your attitude.  Don’t let someone else choose it for you.
35.  Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes.
36.  Begin each day with some of your favorite music.
37.  Once in a while, take the scenic route.
38.  Send a lot of Valentine cards.  Sign them, ‘Someone who thinks you’re terrific.’
39.  Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.
40.  Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table.  Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at 3 a.m.
41.  Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job.
42.  Send your loved ones flowers.  Think of a reason later.
43.  Make someone’s day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you.
44.  Become someone’s hero.
45.  Marry only for love.
46.  Count your blessings.
47.  Compliment the meal when you’re a guest in someone’s home.
48.  Wave at the children on a school bus.
49.  Remember that 80 per cent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.
50.  Don’t expect life to be fair.
[Found at:  http://www.quora.com/What-advice-would-a-70-or-80-year-old-person-give-about-the-way-the-life-should-be-lived
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2021	Of Course The Term “Value” Is Undefined
	Waiting
2020	I Hadn’t Thought Of That
	Keep Looking!
2019	Knocking On Impeachment’s Door
2018	Do You Remember?
2017	Choose Life
	My Response To President Trump’s Threat To NBC
2016	We, Us, All
2015	No Less
2014	Life Advice (50)
	Orange October (IV) – Giants Win Game 1 Of NLCS!
2013	Running To
2012	Suddenly
2011	Liberal Washington
2010	Giants Advance To NLCS!!

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