Archives---April 2006

April 30, 2006

...More stuff to do than the law should allow this Sunday morning so that the schedule may be cleared for a few hours this afternoon for the second of two Spring Training days for Wiffle Atlanta.  The forecast, while far from the fair weather the calendar would indicate, at least should allow for some thwacking of the perforated little white balls, with wind now seeming to be the greatest enemy.  Ergo, just the obligatory updates today and the promise of a more flexible schedule towards mid-week.

...AMF April.

April 29, 2006

...Still April and the Braves trail the Mets by 6 games by virtue of a loss to the New York ball club last night at the Ted, their fourth consecutive L.  Though the bullpen would appear to be coming around, the wins certainly aren't---maybe a pennant race after all.  In other baseball happenings this week, Tampa Bay walks 14 Yankees Wednesday and still wins!?  The bat tossing incident in the International League has yet to mention the fact that these are replacement umpires, with the remainder of minor league umps on strike at present.  In this particular instance, Suttle World looks for the union label.  Making it to he big leagues in a blue uniform is tougher statistically than that of a player and those on the AAA level are paid less than $20,000/year---a figure that hasn't change in over a decade.  And a belated geriatric shout out to Julio Franco, who became the oldest player in major league history to hit a dinger at the age of 47 on my 47th birthday a  week or so ago.

...While on the diamond, the forecast for Sunday afternoon is looking less ominous at this writing, perhaps allowing the execution of the second spring training day---a week prior to opening day.  Excepting an official postponement per:  the high faulting Wiffle Atlanta web site, Suttle will definitely represent at the appointed Bat time.  Nephew Ridge may be a straggler, given a previous out-of-town commitment tonight, but is expected, and, of course, we look forward to meeting conscript Jon Yardley.  Other Senators may or may not be present, with confirmation expected later today.  Regardless, like the Temptations said:  "Wiffle on brother, Wiffle on."  Or something like that.

...Suttle World certainly rests easier and is even considering removing the locks from all exterior doors at stately Roberts/Suttle Manor now that Rush Limbaugh has been arrested.  As stated when this broke loose quite a while ago, Suttle World's only concern regarding the "story" is that it doesn't have a chilling effect on aggressive pain management when and where necessary on the part of patient and/or practitioner.  

...More painful than the bite in the bag that is $3.00/gallon gasoline, is the price point's reminder of how woefully ignorant the seeming overwhelming majority of Americans are with regard to how somewhat free markets work.  Were this ignorance born of preoccupation of the aforementioned group and their study of quantum physics or intense spiritual reflection, Suttle World might well feel better, but suspects this is not the case.

...From the mailbag (as forwarded from wife Yolanda) comes a reply/greetings from America's greatest rock n roll guitarist Ross the Boss, who reports a hectic schedule on both sides of the pond and a request to give him a call when we arrive in NYC.  Yes, boys and girls, Ross the Boss has passed along his cell number and a request that my wife give him a shout out.  This is roughly equivalent to Coo1(10⁴⁸).

...Speaking of which with less than three weeks to go---still no "official" announcement for the Joey Ramone Birthday Bash May 19.  From the DKT/MC5 site comes the following list of performers:  "DKT/MC5 - w/ Corey Glover & Marshall Crenshaw; Davis, Kramer and Thompson will headline this year's JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BENEFIT on what would have been Joey's 55th birthday. They will be joined by singer COREY GLOVER (Living Colour) and MARSHALL CRENSHAW. The STROKES will also do a few songs for you. And RICHIE RAMONE will make a long-awaited appearance with Joey's friends ANDY SHERNOFF, AL MADDY, CHEETAH CHROME and other surprise guests." The Star Spangles have also been mentioned.  This is proving to be a more promising line up than anticipated.

April 28, 2006

...The hectic pace continues as Suttle World headquarters continues its rearrangement, combined with other duties that impede the usual stellar rants.  Fear not, the end is in sight.

...Offered for your surfing pleasure today is the latest installment in 

...Finally, if rain is forecast for Sunday (as is currently the case) it must be time for Wiffle Ball.  Yes, boys and girls the weather rears its ugly head, and the second of the two spring training dates set for May 1 appears to be in danger of cancellation.  The Suttle World Senators regret the possibility, having been unable to attend the first work out last weekend, but will use the ensuing week for intra-squad practice with opening day approaching May 8.

April 26, 2006

...SSDD with regard to time constraints.  Give it another week and Suttle World should return to some semblance of standard operating procedure.

...Your attention please.  Your attention please.  Representative Cynthia McKinney has lost her mind.  It is described as small and barely used.  Should you have any knowledge of the whereabouts of Ms. McKinney's wherewithal, please pick up the white courtesy phone.  "J-E-W-S" need not reply.

...Brief word from Commissioner Jordan reveals a pretty good turn out for the first of two Spring Training dates for this year's Wiffle Atlanta campaign.  The Suttle World Senators look forward to representing in the final work out this coming Sunday and opening day a week hence.

April 25, 2006

...Not too bad as 16th birthdays go, or at least so sayeth nephew Ridge.  Well deserved sayeth Suttle World.

...Overstating the obvious, Suttle World takes the opportunity to echo the sentiments of more than one well grounded talking head:  the profit in a gallon of gas is about 9¢.  The federal tax on a gallon of gas is about 50¢.  A couple of other reminders:  the price of a barrel of oil is not set by big evil oil companies.  It is set by traders on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange each and every business day.  And those who remain foolishly appalled at so called wind-fall profits can still get in on the action.  Shares in all the major oil companies will be for sale once again this morning when the opening bell rings on Wall Street at 9:30.  Regardless, any angst felt by those at the pump is surely more than offset by the wonderful designer fuels that federal regulations now require to be pumped to different destinations for which the pipeline infrastructure was not built (and for which there has been no improvement in air quality).  Speaking of building, how about putting up a refinery for the first time in nearly 30 years or drill in the Gulf and Alaska?  Nah, that would require some careful consideration.  Instead, just pout and vote for folks who can run a "free" market better than Adam Smith.

April 24, 2006

...In makeshift fashion, Suttle World rejoins the bandwidth this morning with a short update.  News of the day is that of the sixteenth birthday of one nephew Ridge Roberts.  The young denizen of stately Roberts/Suttle Manor has decided to spend the first part of his big day at Tucker High School with the remainder TBD.

...Sojourn to North Carolina went well, with many goodies retrieved, including the 1700 pound desk from which Suttle World is being published this morning, albeit barely in the door of Suttle World Headquarters, that is in even greater disarray than usual.  Operations are to resume some semblance of regularity later today (remember: "regular is what's right for you").

April 21, 2006

...The big news from yesterday comes from the mailbag, where long lost buddy Karen Lanza was kind enough to weigh in with birthday greetings and mention of a Brooklyn gig by none other than DKT/MC5, featuring Handsome Dick Manitoba, the Thursday night of our arrival in New York next month.  Also noteworthy is that the band, sans Manitoba, will appear at the Joey Ramone Birthday Bash the following night which raises eyebrows among those in the Dictators underground as we ponder exactly how mighty the rift between some members may be, given Shernoff typically makes an appearance at the latter event.  Regardless, not a bad act, and encouragement for a yet to be found lineup for the Joey affair that to date had fairly low expectations.

...95% of the American population has been infected with Chicken Pox in their lifetime, but it is only the third most common infectious disease in the country behind Gonorrhea and Chlamydia.  That's not just a lot of clap, its a freakin' standing ovation.

...The gentle surfer is advised that both technical and other logistical issues will prevent publication of Suttle World tomorrow and possibly Sunday as well.  A short foray to the western North Carolina satellite headquarters is planned in addition to the disassembly of PC gear on this end prior to departure.  The seemingly unrelated events do make sense with a lengthy explanation unworthy of the band width necessary to fully account for the apparent dissonance. 

April 20, 2006

...Late to publish and little to bring---busy, busy, busy you know?  The gentle surfer is advised that this week's edition of is now available for your reading pleasure.  Again, many thanks to cuzin Matt for his contribution of some lucidity to this most humble publication.  For the curious who have yet to investigate as to exactly where Coldspring falls in the vastness of Texas, this Mapquest image provides a good perspective.

...Shout out to cuzin Paul for the shout out early this morning---most thoughtful indeed.

April 19, 2006

...Signed into law this week by Governor Sonny Perdue, law enforcement in the state of Georgia will now be allowed to check the citizenship status of folks in traffic stops.  Sounds great if one isn't concerned with that pesky notion of probable cause.  Somehow the "you don't look like you're from around here" test doesn't seem quite sufficient to pass a court challenge.  It also occurs to Suttle World that there are no proper "paperz old man" regarding citizenship for any of the denizens of stately Roberts/Suttle Manor to carry.  On the national level, props to Congress and the administration for accomplishing nothing except to cause a gold rush to the border for the 1798 Mexicans still south of the Rio Grande to enter by any means necessary before something happens.

...PBS devotes three hours to dreaded global warming and how we're all going to die without a single mention of solar activity over the past couple of decades.  No doubt, the issue will be visited at some point and human endeavor/productivity can be blamed for increased solar flares and sun spots.  Suttle World continues to be amazed that how smart some folks are to be able to extrapolate 100 years of meteorological data from a planet millions of years old and predict the weather 20 years out, when 72 hour forecasts are correct a little more than two-thirds of the time.  Suttle World is also loathing the eventual infestation, and resultant onset of death, from swine flu.

...Oil and gold close for a second day at record highs, but the inflation numbers look good enough for the Fed to hint at a halt in rate increases and the market is up 200 points.  Meanwhile a train leaves Chicago traveling 53 miles per hour...  Anyone anywhere who has any idea as to what the hell is going on is urged to immediately contact Suttle World with the 411.  Speaking of the market, if not previously noted, a piece of trading trivia:  The S&P 500 was created in 1954 and only 3 different companies have held in the #1 position over the past 52 years:  GE (for the first 40+), then Wal-Mart, only to be displaced by Exxon/Mobile in the last quarter of '05.  Suttle World finds this neither good nor bad---just interesting in that one would think some of the other biggies would have a year "with a bullet" and climb to the top of the charts, if only for a short while. 

...Shout out to conscribed Suttle World Senator Jon Yardley with whom email contact was established yesterday.  The reply comes with a most pleasant tenor that will fit well with an organization that places fun over veins in one's teeth on the priority list.  Though unable to attend this Sunday's first "Spring Training" date due to previous commitments, the Senators expect to represent in the second and final week of workouts April 30 and look forward to opening day May 7.  No, the web page isn't updated, and probably won't be until or after opening day.

...The Gwinnett Gladiators can advance to the ECHL (PDF brackets) American Conference semi finals with a road win and 3-0 sweep of South Carolina tonight in Columbia.  In a AA league that includes franchises in Florida and Alaska, the regular season really does have some meaning, at least for the eastern/American Conference teams.  By virtue of winning the Conference title, the Glads get a bye and then a five game series.  Western/National Conference teams have a more typical 8 team, best of seven, hootenanny, leaving the Glads with fewer games to play to reach the finals than their western rivals should it come to pass (same deal for the American #2 seed).  A couple  fewer games played at this point in the season (which is approaching 100 games with pre season mixed in) can make a huge difference.

April 17, 2006

...Another hectic week up and running at Suttle World.  The gentle surfer may well have a crowded calendar as well, but it beats the hell out of Jeff Skilling's week that will involve 4-5 days of cross examination regarding his role in the Enron debacle.  Kinda makes that mop and bucket more attractive than thought at first glance.

...Thrashers take on the Capitals this evening at 7:00 (WPXA) in a must win situation as they battle for the final playoff slot in the Eastern Conference.  With a game in hand, a tie for the 8th position is more than possible and Suttle World has no clue as to who wins what tie breakers that are in place.

...In the never get around to it department, the 10th ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have 9 home games left on their regular season baseball schedule.  Though often a bite in the bag to access, Russ Chandler Stadium is a great facility and cheap---making for an excellent weekend spring happening.  The ACC tournament is set for May 24-28 in Jacksonville for no apparent reason---a neutral site indeed.

...Braves bullpen blows a 3-0 lead Sunday afternoon at the Ted.  This is getting ugly boys and girls.

...Just a piece of housekeeping, Suttle World cannot cast blame towards itself or Bill Gates as it relates to the on again, off again, weather "magnets" on the home page.  Seems as though the supplier of the stunning graphics (wx.com) is in the midst of a bit of a makeover themselves and, consequently, not transmitting data with the reliability to which the gentle surfer has become accustomed.  Resolution is expected shortly.

...Finally a happy belated tax day to all.  Suttle World trusts the 30,000 pages of Federal Income Tax Code is working out well for you.  FAIRTAX.ORG FAIRTAX.ORG FAIRTAX.ORG

April 16, 2006

...A happy Easter from the entire staff at Suttle World to the gentle surfers.  Once again the holiday is upon us and once again Suttle World remains stupefied by the ubiquitous marshmallow bunny.  In its inception many moons ago, it makes sense:  another confection that is easily formed, brightly colored and half cute depending on whether one has taken their medication as directed.  The problem lies somewhere after the suckers went into production.  Didn't someone stand up and say, "these things taste like shit.  Let's give it another shot."  Perhaps someone did and was fired summarily.  Regardless, despite having the texture and taste appeal of the feces of a farm animal with a lower gastrointestinal infection, the little buggers continue to be fabricated and consumed (bought at least) with wild abandon.  Just throw em in the pile with NASCAR, Cats and numerous other items of icon status that Suttle World simply doesn't get.  In fact the whole Easter Bunny deal doesn't make a lot of sense.  Yes, the fertility symbol is all fine and good, but the time Mr. Easter Bunny devotes to distributing baskets of hideous marshmallow bunnies is time spent not knocking the hind quarters out of Mrs. Easter Bunny, and, by extension, not being fertile.  Perhaps the Easter Bunny is taking one for the team or some such.

...The whole rebirth theme could be used as a clever segue into the new and improved Wiffle Ball club, but some might find that off putting.  Instead, it shall receive its own arbitrary ... paragraph.

...Though the usual suspects will once again be implored to sing along with the bouncing ball, last year's experience made it painfully obvious that the whole Gorf Rats deal wasn't gonna sell.  But with the addition of nephew Ridge and at least one or two of known to be highly athletically competent buddies, we've got a solid entry into this year's Wiffle Atlanta season.  Sooo ladies and germs, please give a warm heart felt welcome to your new   This just made too much sense.  I'll sponsor my own freakin' Wiffle Ball team.  Gonna make those tax write offs look that much more legit next year, right?
                IRS Agent: " Mr. Suttle, this $8,791 deduction for Suttle Turf®..."
Regardless, that's the ball club, and we're stinkin' to it.  Voluntary work outs began last week, and have proved more promising than anticipated in the Faster and Louder pitching cage.  The first of two "Spring Training" dates is set for next Sunday, which, unfortunately the Senators may be unable to attend because of travel obligations.  A second workout day is set for April 30.  Season opener is May 7, and there may well be a fifth roster spot open.  Those interested should contact Senators management.  League information can be found at Jordan's Wiffle Atlanta site.  The Senators page is, of course, under construction, but should rise to nifty status in the near future.

...Should be interesting, but another hard to figure PGA date this afternoon at The Heritage.  Its one of maybe a half dozen non-major PGA events of the season that Suttle World deems significant, but is crammed right up against the Masters that was only two weeks before the soon be (per: Suttle World suggestion) TPC.  With the often criticized seemingly endless season, "why you have so many so soon?"  Probably would be inappropriate to mention that proceeds from this year's event go to the Hypoxia Association, or the dream of the freedom to open one's window at 25,000 feet without fear and loathing---hell, let Rover hang his head out, so Suttle World will make no such mention.

...Suttle World is pleased to say it took true interest in yesterday's Thrasher/Bruin matinee.  Tough break for the home team, as they did what was necessary to fell Boston, but Tampa upsets Carolina and maintains a three point lead for the final Stanley Cup slot in the East.  Run the table and they're in.  Now, this is fun and may spark some enthusiasm regarding the aforementioned playoffs.  On the minor league circuit, props to the Glads for an opening win over SC.  Game two of the best of five series is this afternoon at the Arena of Gwinnett.  Face off 4:05.

April 15, 2006

...Healed!  Or so sayeth the good Doctor Edelson who once again crawled inside me by proxy yesterday morning to view the Suttle belly that showed no signs of perforation as was painfully the case two months prior.  This is good news.  The better news is that the good Doctor has allowed me to step back to a much less costly medication than the fine $5 a throw Nexium being taken for the past two months.  The best news is that there are currently no schedules anywhere with my name on it for the insertion of some device into some orifice.  I'd like to thank the College of Gastroenterology for its collective knowledge and practice that has allowed my convalescence to be a success.  I  also prefer not to avail myself of said care anytime in the near future.

...From the gird your loins department comes word from cuzin Moke of a phone call from the good folks at Delta to inform him that they would not be ready to fly when he was by virtue of canceling his flight and perhaps entire route Atlanta - Edinburgh (UK/Scotland).  Aside from screwing up travel plans, the bright side is that at least they called a month ahead of time and offered cash on the money in exchange for the ducat.  Of course, this all happened before the tentative pilot/management deal hashed out yesterday, but the notion of Delta following Eastern into the sunset is becoming increasingly imaginable---a notion of unspeakable magnitude not so long ago, as the long time Atlantan is aware.  Suttle World requires only that American stay in the air through May 21.

...Speaking of May 21, the lineup for the Joey Ramone Birthday Bash that Suttle World cum Partridge Family will be attending two days prior has remains unannounced.  This continues to lower expectations about the event, but it was an excuse to begin with, and a mere $25 investment at that.  Gotta be some yucks, and the prospect of catching Ronnie Montrose the night before becomes more intriguing.

...In other tunes news:  Cruis-O-Matic comes out and plays a Jake's Toadhouse next Saturday, yet another date that Suttle World will be unable to attend, having committed to a shlep to the eastern North Carolina satellite headquarters to affect the movement of more stuff.

April 13, 2006

...Not exactly a top ten cause of concern, but definitely a curious state of affairs.  Various Christian faiths have shown a dramatic increase in "members/attendees/adherents" over the past 20 years, but the number of baptismal type ceremonies have  remained stagnant or declined during the same period.  Suttle World is unsure what, if anything, this means, but is reminded of Kinky Friedman's comment:  "Jews have no problems with Baptists.  We just don't think they hold them under water long enough."

...Another lucky 7 surrendered by Braves pitching last night at the Ted.  This is not good.

...The whole ethanol deal is great if one is an ADM shareholder or grows corn for a living.  For the remainder of the great unwashed it means $3.00/gallon gasoline headed to a pump near you in stages.  Turns out the wonder additive won't go in the pipeline infrastructure that is already overtaxed due to  designer gasoline varieties mandated from Washington.  Of course, the market could work this out all by itself, but that wouldn't be nearly as much fun.

...Five weeks until departure for the Joey Birthday Bash in NYC.  With a seat now firmly secured for niece Jessica, the event is now officially a four star, four humanoid family affair.

...Factoid of the day:  30% of your DNA is viral DNA---a pretty staggering number considering how little is known about the little suckers (viruses).

April 12, 2006

...Judicial notice is served that today's post of SOTD may well be the lamest in history, but at least holds up in the no man can be a failure in that he can always serve as a bad example department.  It would also seem appropriate to beg the pardon of  the gentle surfer, reminding that rose gardens were never promised.

...Instead of a treatise, Suttle World will examine the immigration issue piece by piece.  A little history:  BITD "full employment" was considered to be 4%.  That benchmark remained in place until the early 80's when for any of a number of reasons it was bumped up to 5%.  Using either number, it is more than fair to say that the United States has had full employment for over 20 years (with the exception of a quarter here or there).  Seems that its difficult for immigrants (illegal or otherwise) to be "taking jobs from Americans," if "all" Americans have jobs.  Controlling borders is in the vital interest of this and every other nation state on the planet, but many of the economic objections just don't appear to add up.

...Too bad American citizens of all stripes won't take to the streets over the weekend as tax day approaches, but given that 5% of earners pay 40% of the tab, and that they're busy working to pay those taxes, such a mass demonstration is unlikely.  Of course 100% of income earners are getting reamed by the Social Security thing, but the ignorance in this area is so dense as to cause fear and loathing among most when the notion of "privatization" is raised and then quickly taken off the table, so not much hope there either.

...Your ECHL American Conference regular season point leader, the Gwinnett Gladiators, wait patiently for a Kelly Cup opponent, enjoying a bye in the first round of post season play.  The Glads will host the winner of the Greenville/Augusta series which was tied at one game each as of Tuesday night.  Regardless of foe, the first game of the next best of five game series is at the Arena of Gwinnett on Pinchaloaf Pkwy. Saturday night.

April 11, 2006

...Fewer pre-dawn hours combined with continuing morning duties once again leave little time for much more than the obligatory updates today.  Not to worry, you've still got Bruner's Texas Take from yesterday that you never quite got around to, plus any of a number of entertaining features lurking beneath the seemingly quiet waters of Suttle World in which to troll.  

...One note worthy of quick mention is the Brain Surgeons have their summer US tour scheduled, with Atlanta on tap for early August (the 8th if not mistaken) at Underground of all things.  Only a July gig to sneak in an we're set for a show a month during the warm weather months with the Joey Birthday Bash approaching in May, the Rubber City Rebels coming to town in June and the aforementioned August happening.  No word on how many times Styx will play Lakewood this summer, nor will there be.

...Suttle World's continuing immigration take in the making, especially after our Latino brothers and sisters took it to the street in a big way Monday.  Stay tuned.

April 10, 2006

...And when the remainder of the field had finished imploding, there was Phil in his second ugly green sport coat.  That's two straight majors and 3 out of the last 9.  Not sure how the world ranking thing works, but perhaps its time to change the leader board.

...The Atlanta Braves have surrendered 53 runs in their first 7 games.  This is not good, but at least the sacrosanct position of not giving multi year deals to coaches (Leo) is still in tact, and the ball club is an amazing 3-4 through the span.  Yes, Suttle World has been pleading for a pennant race now for many a year, but not at the expense of an ERA over 5.00 and 4 hour games.

...Pressed once again for time this morning by the thrilling world of the microscopic.  Nephew Ridge returns to Tucker High School this morning with the end of Spring Break, and life returns to its more "normal" pact in anticipation of the end of the academic year.

...Left for the gentle surfer's entertainment is yet another stellar installment from cuzin Matt in this week's edition of

April 9, 2006

...Free Golf!  Deservedly beaten about the head and shoulders for many a year for defining the colloquialism that is "anal," Hootie and the boys in the ugly green sport coats at Augusta National are equally deserving of props for allowing USA to televise the resumption of the rain delayed third round beginning at 8:00 this morning.  By this point, those with any interest have been reminded that this is an identical set up to last year's finish (Suttle World has vivid recollections of watching the leader board update on the PC and updating the Suttle World as Tiger made his charge Sunday morning).  Toss in the Earl factor...  At this writing, Suttle World is unable to find any action of any sort on the Masters on the net, ergo no odds to pass along.  Hey, its a High Holy Day.  What's not to like?  "Regular" final round coverage on CBS is still set for 2:30.

...Tough break again for the Eagles of Boston College.  Suttle World was most disheartened by the Wisconsin win for the NCAA hockey championship last night, desperately wanting to bring the title back to the Atlantic Coast College where it so rightly belongs.  This is evidently a young squad that should see another Frozen Four or so in the next several seasons, but once they got by Clemson and Wake, you just knew that this could be that magical season.

...Rut ro...Tiger comes out and birdies #10.  Deja vu all over again.  TV to watch.

April 8, 2006

...Returned energy and a short period of time allows for a more civil/typical update this morning, as a most hectic weekend at stately Roberts/Suttle Manor continues.  Given the limited time window on the eve of High Holy Day III/V on the sports calendar, we'll just run down the highlights.

...Thursday at Augusta National was every bit what one would anticipate for a Thursday on Masters week at Augusta National:  perfect weather, concrete greens and a crowd appropriately composed in size and decorum.  The intricacies of one of the world's great tracks cannot truly be appreciated even from close range, but one does get a better glimpse into house of horrors the course offers that at first glance appears to be nothing more than the world's best maintained muni.  At 13, for example, cuzin Moke and I watched a number of groups play through where the wind shifted (ever so gently) as many times as there are points on a compass.  The length has become simply outrageous---putting tee boxes out of sight lines and making par about 100 for the mere mortal.  Also noteworthy was the casual nature of the gallery.  Suttle World certainly did not expect folks in tuxedos, but was a bit surprised by all the shorts and t-shirts donned by the patrons.  Oh yeah, they're playing golf over there too.  Household name Chad Campbell leads at -6, with only 16 other players in red numbers.  The cut came at +4, and with rain expected in the eastern part of the state by mid-morning, the course should now allow someone to put up some remarkable scores, especially tomorrow---most fitting for the Sports High Holy Day III.

...Daybreak at stately Roberts/Suttle Manor reveals no obvious damage from the early morning severe weather.  Other portions of the ATL did not fare as well with numerous trees felled and the roofs below crushed.  The air scrubbing is a most welcome guest, flushing the copious amounts of plant jizz from the atmosphere and all outdoor contact surfaces.

...From the mailbag comes a reply from none other than Rod Firestone of the Rubber City Rebels.  Mr. Firestone extends appreciation for the link now on the Suttle World "Cool Links" page, and confirms the band is indeed alive and well.  Mrs. Roberts was also able to discern that RCR has a gig set for the Star Bar in Little Five Points on June 8.  This is quickly becoming a must see. 

...Poorly thought out and written, the above will have to do for now.  This morning requires yet another return trip to Gordon County.  The shelp d' jour serves to pick up nephew Ridge's fine 1979 Lincoln Continental (Superfly sold separately).

April 6, 2006

...No time for the little people this morning.  Moke, far from a little person, is on his way, and we're off to Augusta---home of the Masters and 2006 Putt Putt National Championships.  Obligatory updates made, otherwise just play nicely among yourselves.

April 5, 2006

...Suttle World could point out that the DVD of Brokeback Mountain went on sale yesterday, but that the gentle surfer could merely make a visit to the men's room at their local retailer and save the $15 bucks by taking in the free stage production, but that would be gauche, and, as a result, Suttle World will not make such a reference.

...Nothing like a little anaphylaxis to jump start one's morning.  The good folks at the Atlanta Allergy Clinic advise that today's pollen count comes in at a greatly diminished 670 p/cM on a scale that rates anything over 120 as "extremely high."  Not bad, considering the second highest ever recorded level of 5861 on Monday.  Yes, Suttle World was premature in its compliments to Mother Nature and the ejaculate of  the local flora.  Fortunately, none of the denizens of stately Roberts/Suttle Manor are sensitive to such things with only windshields requiring antihistamines.  

...At this writing the National Weather Service continues to forecast mostly sunny skies and a high approaching 80° tomorrow for Augusta, Georgia.  This bodes well for those with a Masters badge for Thursday, such as Suttle.  For those without said badge:  sucks for you, but the great unwashed can take some comfort in that Suttle gets his comeuppance in the form of inversely cramming the prep for Friday's hose job into late Thursday.  Apologies in advance to neighbors should water pressure not be quite up to speed tomorrow evening.

...Suttle World has long acknowledged that it has led a sheltered life with regard to the music world over the past couple decades, and is now only discovering the gems in the rough that where out there for the taking.  SOTD reflects that today with the discovery of the Rubber City Rebels.  The tune today is a stellar effort, but further research reveals the whole Pierce My Brain deal.  Sold!  CDs to be ordered soon.  Listing The Dictators as a major influence in their work is obvious from a first listening, and is much like the aforementioned world's greatest rock n roll band would sound where they from Akron.  Other similarities include a web site last updated in '05 (no slight to Suttle World's favorite web maven Karen) and no current gigs scheduled.

...Evidently some folks still watch network television programming, cause Katie Couric's move from the Today Show to the CBS anchor desk would seem to be a big deal.  Reckon Brittany Spears was busy, so Black Rock went with Couric---no doubt a rating bonanza that has laxative manufacturers, Buick dealers and denture adhesive sellers ecstatic about the change.  The question now turns to whom will replace Katie---another head scratcher for Suttle World that though the question would be who cares.

April 4, 2006

...Anniversaries abound:  today marks the beginning of the second year of Song of the Day.  Yes, it was April 4, 2005 that SOTD began regular publication, and save a major illness, death or short vacations here or there, has yet to look back (and missed damn few days given all the intervening events).  To those who have been kind enough to pass along submissions for SOTD, many thanks.  Today's particular entry, aside from being a great tune, is of no particular significance, excepting it marked the first mono-stereo single release by RCA---a format in which all subsequent singles would be released until the whole stereo thing came along.  Meanwhile, SOTD desperately requires an archive---a 360+ day data entry task that Suttle World does not approach with enthusiasm.

...Thirty-three years ago today the first cell phone call was made.  A public beat down for the dude responsible is scheduled for noon.  Using the blower as a segue, on a completely different point:  Great Clips.  Seemingly nice folks, with franchises dotting the urban and suburban landscape.  Previous experiences have been pleasant enough and the price is right.  They'll also never get another dollar out of my pocket.  Suttle World does not do business with any entity that begins with asking for a phone number.  The obvious first objection is that my phone number and having my hairs cut have no relationship whatsoever.  Second, my response of being homeless always seems to get the experience off to an awkward start.  Hair cut, oil change or shoe sale:  no one requires my name, rank, phone number nor any other information other than whether I have the resources to adequately pay for the good or service desired.  Radio Shack finally caught on.  Too late, but they did catch on.

...Props to the University Florida and their NCAA Men's Basketball Championship last night over UCLA.  A dull finish to a dull Final Four, but the tournament itself remains the greatest sports spectacle the world has to offer.

...Hurrying to publish this morning as taxi duty calls.  Seems a though cuzin Moke is being discharged from the mother of all S. aureus fomites, Northside Hospital,  following a minor naso-pharynx procedure yesterday.  Although raspy as expected, the Mokeian one sounded in good spirits and condition yesterday evening.  Of greater consequence is the welcome appearance of badges for The Masters Thursday, and its not supposed to rain.  The gentle surfer will recall that Suttle was privileged to have a badge to the first rained out round of The Masters in 60 years in '04.  In fact, temps are slated for the high 70's under partly cloudy skies.  The only downside is that pimento cheese sandwiches are not on the clear liquid diet necessary in preparation for Friday's date with the silver bullet.

April 3, 2006

...Interrupted by a shlep to the DDS for nephew Ridge, Suttle World faces the vagaries that come with Monday and offers only the obligatory updates for today.  The trip to the good Doctor Harvey's office was not without its object lesson regarding self-pay and how the absence of same has created the health care debacles to the extent that they now exist across the fruited plane.

...All the perfectly working timepieces at stately Roberts/Suttle Manor have been adjusted for no apparent reason.

...Get the popcorn ready and gather the kids around the old TV---Cynthia McKinney has another press conference scheduled this morning.  No word at this writing regarding opening acts.

April 2, 2006

...Pretty boring sermon for a High Holy Day as favorites Florida and UCLA dispensed with George Mason and LSU respectively to earn a birth in Monday night's championship game.  Florida was too big for Mason, and LSU refused to execute offensively, exposed for the young team they are on the really big stage.

...Is it just Suttle World paranoia, or does any other gentle surfer suspect a PGA official got a hold of Phil around #14 yesterday and explained about TV ratings for final rounds where the leader has a double digit lead?  For want of some lost concentration, Mickleson could well be on the verge of PGA history and starting the day at 28 under or some such.  Instead he gave back a couple of strokes down the stretch to turn in a disappointing 67 to go along with the 65 and 63 posted in the two previous rounds.

...Not sure the good folks of Georgia could stand much more of the fine new Republican controlled state house as the General Assembly bid adieu to their favorite hookers for yet another year and closed for business this week.  The neo-cons managed to spend a record $18.6 billion while moving to further control all human activity that much more.  Good thing the evil Democrats have been vanquished or things could really be messed up.  Suttle World is calling Representative McKinney's office first thing Monday morning to get this all straightened out.

...As to why the home page of Suttle World is experiencing problems, please consult Mr. Gates.  He didn't return my calls yesterday.

April 1, 2006

...Though one will have to wait until this evening, the second of the five High Holy Days of the sports calendar has arrived and promises two pretty decent match ups this evening.  First up, Cinderfellas, the Trowels of George Mason take on Florida in the "Early Bird Special" while the battle of the alphabets, LSU v. UCLA, make up the night cap.  The Gators and Bruins are 6 and 2 point favorites respectively---not exactly run to the window stuff as is often the case when one speaks of wagering on 19 year olds.  Suttle World likes LSU to win it all.

...Cynthia McKinney is a moronic bigot, but highly amusing in her idiotic (and perhaps felonious) cavalcade of hijinks, except when one pauses to recall that she is the alleged Representative of stately Roberts/Suttle Manor.  Obviously, the gentle dumb bitch from Georgia doesn't realize that where there are security checks there are also cameras.  To quote our warm close personal friend Warner Wolf:  "let's go to the video tape."  The release of same should be followed by another press conference in which it will be explained that "J-E-W-S" altered the images.

...From the mailbag comes many a reply, finally prompted by the thieving of Stupid Ball by the Mylec Corporation.  First, the capitalist pigs refused to assist the Fountain Square Flyers in getting to metro Boston to compete in the national street hockey championships in 1974 and now this!  All this despite approximately $124,783 worth of orange Mylec street hockey balls being devoured by the bushes at Dirt Square. At least we beat em out of the ungodly sum of $30 (1975 dollars) a pair for goalie pads with the invention of the infamous loafs (or is that loaves?).  There's got to be a law suit here somewhere (and not the one served by the folks from whom we thieved the loaf material)---a class action deal involving the many who have replied in the aforementioned manner---simple imaging of knees will be sufficient to prove damages.  It is also noteworthy to give credit where it is due.  Larry and Jimmy Rich get credit for the genesis of Stupid Ball, but it was much like rounders as compared to modern day baseball.  It took the insight of Suttle to turn it into the blood sport we have all come to know and love.  Special props to cuzin Bill who replied that: "Buyers who viewed this also viewed:  Limerick & Kilkenny, Suttle Turf , POFGC and "in stick needles of pine."

...Just another day of the obligatory updates as stately Roberts/Suttle Manor deals with the current crisis.  Play nicely among yourselves.

   
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