Homers

Oh my, the Homers have been playing in JPL's C League Softball since 1991.

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Schedule

Apr 17 1. Eclectic Eccentrics 18, Homers 17
Apr 24 2. Space Force 11, Homers 21
Apr 29 3. McKringleberries 11, Homers 14
May 07 4. Homers 13, LA Radars 6
May 15 5. VelociBatters 18, Homers 24
May 20 6. Homers 22, Crawdads 7
Jun 04 7. Homers 23, Mercy Be Crazy 9
Jun 12 8. Homers 20, Titans 16
Jun 18 i. Cinco Equis (ff) @ Homers
Jun 26 9. Voodoo TOAD Fury 24, Homers 19
Jul 01 10. Homers 21, Bruisers 16
Jul 09 11. Homers 21, McKringleberries 11
Jul 16 12. Homers 23, Space Force 6
Jul 24 13. LA Radars 8, Homers 20
Jul 29 14. Titans 5, Homers 15
Aug 05 15. Homers 18, Cinco Equis 14
Aug 14 16. Crawdads 4, Homers 20
Aug 19 17. Homers 21, VelociBatters 18
Aug 28 18. Homers 24, Voodoo TOAD Fury 25

Games are at Hahamongna Park's lower level. Field HN has the backstop and the dirt infield. HS is diagonally opposite.


M. Homer (body)

 
 #  *                   1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18   $  i
 1  1 Jeff Osman        1  1  1  2  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  1  2  1  1   1  1
 2  2 Ron Baalke        3  2  3  1  3  3  2  3  3  2  4  3  4  2  2  1  3  2   5  
 3  3 Richard Chen      8  7  9 12  9     6  7  6  5 15 10  2  6  S  5  4 11   5  2
 4  4 Daisy Ramos      11  5  7  4     4  7  5  5  6  6  7  7  8  8  4  7  5   1  
 5  5 Scott Morgan      7  3  2     2  2  3  2  2  3  2  2  3  3  3  3  2  3       
 6  6 Sue Kientz        S  S  S     S  S  S  S  S  S  S  S     S  S  S  S  S       
 7  8 AJ Bolduc        12  8 14  8 12    11  9 13  9 11  8       11 13 11  7   5  6
 8  7 Mark Garcia       2     5  3     8    11  8 13  9  6 10  9  9  9 12      5  5
 9  9 Abby Couto       12 12 14  9 12    11  9 13  9 11  8       11 13     7   5  6
10 10 Lisa Garcia       6     5 11  8  7    11  8 13  9 12     9 10  9    10   5  
11 11 Annette Nasif     9  9 11 10    10  9  8 12 16 13              8  9 14   1  4
12 12 Daniel Limonadi  14  9 11  7 16 12  S 14  S  S                 S  9  S   1  8
13 13 Robb Warren       4     8  5  7     4  4  4  4  3        4  4 12     4     
14 14 Chad Galley       5  6           6       14  8        6  7 13 11  8  6   5  
15 15 Calla Cofield          13  6 11    13       15 14       11 14 15 13 13      9
16 16 Dorothea Chen     S  S     S  S        S  S  S  S  S                 S      2
17 17 Johnny McGrory          4     4     5              5  5  5  5           13  
18 18 Naoya Kumagai                      10 13     7  7     9     6               9
19 19 Akseli Kangaslahti               5  8  6  7 11  8                     
20 20 Ana Morino       10  4 10     6                                          5  
21 22 Walter Meltzer                  11                             5  4 11
22 21 Matt Anikiej                                                7  7  4   
23 25 Daniel Zimmerman    11       10                                      9
24 23 Sophie Garcia                             8     5
24 23 Mike Vicic                       9                 4
26 34 Vera Zimmerman       S                                               S
26 34 Mary Wittman                                                   S     S
28 26 Ryan Kinnett                  5                                        
29 27 Jana Flint                                            8
29 27 Austin Lai                                8
31 29 Koko Kademian                                        11
31 29 Aaro Kangaslahti                            11
31 29 Sandria Brereton                                  11
34 32 Konner Buckmaster            14
34 32 Kris Buckmaster              14
36  - Pam Wittman                                                          S
36  - Adrian Wittman                                                       S
36 34 Chloe Kinnett                 S
36 34 Ethan Kinnett                 S
36 34 Clement Chen                     S
36 34 Karrie Hawbaker                                                S
36 34 Kristina Kehyeyan                                     S
36 34 Steve Fernald           S
36 34 Nate Fernald            S
36 34 Mo Fernald              S
36 34 Kim Kinnett                   S
#==current ranking,
*==previous ranking,
Out,
Spectator,
Late arrival,
Early exit,
Disabled/dead
Male player, confirmed
Female player, confirmed
male player, presumed
female player, presumed

The algorithm to determine the winner:

  • number of regular season games attended
  • if tied, irregular season games attended
  • if tied, lowest sum of order of appearance at regular season games
  • if still tied, order of appearance at irregular games
  • Order of appearance also pretty much determines: 1) each game's batting order, 2) the order of sitting out defensively, and 3) who gets sent over to the other team if they don't have enough. Note: the payment of team fees counts as an irregular game.

    M. Homer (food)

     #  *                   1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
     1  1 Jeff Osman        +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +
     2  2 Richard Chen      +  +  +  +  +     +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  -  +  -  +
     3  3 Robb Warren       +     +  +  +     +  +  +  +  +        +  +  +     +
     4  4 Daniel Limonadi   +  +  +  +  +  +  +  +  -  +                 +  +  +
     4  4 Annette Nasif     +  +  +  +     +  +  +  -  +  +              +  +  +
     6  6 Dorothea Chen     +  +     +  +        +  +  +  +  +           +     +
     7  7 AJ Bolduc         +  +  -  +  +     -  +  +  +  -  +        -  +  -  +
     7  7 Abby Couto        +  +  -  +  +     -  +  +  +  -  +        -  +  -  +
     9  9 Calla Cofield           +  -  +     +        -  +        +  +  +  -  -
    10 11 Sue Kientz        +  -  -     +  +  +  -  -  -  -  -     +  -  +  -  +
    11 12 Ron Baalke        +  -  -  -  +  +  +  -  -  -  -  -  -  +  -  +  -  +
    12 10 Naoya Kumagai                       +  +     +  +     +     +         
    13 13 Chad Galley       +  +           -        -  -  -     -  +  -  +  -  +
    14 14 Lisa Garcia       -     -  +  -  -     -  -  +     +     -  -  +     -
    15 15 Mark Garcia       -     -  +     -     -  -  +  -  -  +  -  -  +  -
    16 16 Scott Morgan      -  -  -     +  +  +  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  +  -  -
    17 17 Matt Anikiej                                                +  +  +
    18 20 Mary Wittman                                                   +     +
    19 33 Walter Meltzer                   -                             +     +
    19 18 Daniel Zimmerman     +        +                                      -
    21 19 Ana Morino        -  +  -     +                                       
    22 20 Kris Buckmaster               +
    22 20 Kim Kinnett                   +
    22 20 Mo Fernald              +
    22 20 Nate Fernald            +
    22 20 Ryan Kinnett                  +
    22 20 Konner Buckmaster             +
    22 20 Steve Fernald           +
    22 20 Karrie Hawbaker                                                +
    22 20 Jana Flint                                            +
    22 20 Ethan Kinnett                 +
    22 20 Chloe Kinnett                 +
    22  - Adrian Wittman                                                       +
    22  - Pam Wittman                                                          +
    35 33 Austin Lai                                -  +
    35 33 Mike Vicic                       -                 +
    35 20 Vera Zimmerman       +                                               -
    38 36 Sophie Garcia                             -  +  -
    39 37 Johnny McGrory          -     +     -              -  -  -  -         
    40 44 Daisy Ramos       -  -  -  -     -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  +
    41 38 Sandria Brereton                                   -
    41 38 Kristina Kehyeyan                                     -
    41 38 Clement Chen                     -
    41 38 Aaro Kangaslahti                             -
    41 38 Koko Kademian                                         -
    46 43 Akseli Kangaslahti               -  -  -  -  -  -
    
    # current ranking
    * previous ranking
    + attended dinner
    - skipped dinner

    M. Homer (soul)

                     1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18  sum
    Mark Garcia      2              1     2  1  1  1     1     1  2         12
    Richard Chen        2  2     2                                1          7
    Johnny McGrory               1     2                 2  1  1             7
    AJ Bolduc        1     2     1                                           4
    Chad Galley      1  1                                                    2
    Abby Couto             1                    1                            2
    Naoya Kumagai                      1                 1                   2
    Daniel Limonadi           1                                              1
    

    28 August 2024: Homers 24, Voodoo TOAD Fury 25

    From: Robb Warren
    Homers             6  2  2 10  4  0   24
    Voodoo TOAD Fury   4 12  1  1  6  2   25
    
      Ron            P  P  P  P  P  P
      Chad           LF LF LF LF LF LF
      Abby           SS SS SS SS SS SS
      AJ             3B 3B 3B 3B 3B 3B
      Daisy          C  -  2B 2B 2B 2B
      Daniel Z       RF RF 1B 1B 1B 1B
      Lisa           2B 2B -  -  -  -
      Richard        LC LC LC LC LC LC
      Calla          1B 1B C  C  C  C
      Wally          RC C  RF RF RF RF
      Annette        -  RC RC RC RC RC
    

    19 August 2024: Homers 21, VelociBatters 18

    From: Richard Chen
    Homers           6  3  0  8  3  1  0    21
    VelociBatters    2  5  3  3  2  3  0    18
    
      Ron            P  P  P  C  P  P  P
      Richard        3B 3B LC P  3B 3B SS
      Calla          1B 1B 1B -  -  -  -
      Wally          C  RF C  CF CF CF CF
      Matt           LC C  RF 3B C  C  3B
      Chad           LF LF LF LF LF LF LF
      Daisy          2B 2B 2B 2B 2B 2B 2B
      AJ             RF LC 3B 1B 1B 1B 1B
      Mark           SS SS SS SS SS SS -
      Annette        LC RC RC RF RF RF RF
      Daniel         -  -  -  -  -  -  C
    
    Clement got his reading list for this year's English 2 at LCHS, and my poor son has to read Othello. From Act I:
    But he, as loving his own pride and purposes,
    Evades them with a bombast circumstance,
    Horribly stuffed with epithets of war.
    And in conclusion
    Nonsuits my mediator
    Someone got insulted? Undressed? ¿Como? I think that was a key moment. So here's the Homers' study guide to Shakespeare: Next week's game is on Wednesday, August 28, against the Toads on the dirt field, our season finale. Regulars, please let Jeff and/or me know if you can't make it.

    14 August 2024: Crawdads 4, Homers 20

    From: Ron Baalke

    The 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles will add softball as a new sport. The 2028 LA Softball scouts were at the game to evaluate the Homers players.

    The game started off with the Crawdads taking a 1-0 lead in the 1st inning. The Homers led 7-1 after 3 innings. A nine-run 4th inning extended the lead to 17-1 and a double mercy. The Homers only made 12 actual outs in the entire game, and the final score was 20-4.

    With the victory, The HOMERS extend their winning streak to 7 games and improve their record to 14-2.

    Offense:
    Mark hit 2 home runs including a Grand Slam (Olympic candidate)
    Richard hit a home run in the first inning.
    Richard, Daisy, Mark and AJ all went 3 for 3.

    Defense:
    The Homers played great team defense and there were no dropped balls I can remember.
    The Crawdads hit the ball hard on several occassions and many ofthose were caught by Mark
    and Abby (Olympic candidate) in the infield, and Chad, Wally and Anette in the outfield, and Ron at pitcher.

    Pitching:
    Ron & Richard (!) each pitched a 4-pitch scoreless inning.

    Defensive line-up
    Crawdads    1  0  0  0  1  0  2    4   
    Homers      1  4  3  9  0  3  x   20
    
      Ron       P  P  -  P  P  P  P
      Richard   RF RF P  3B LC -  RF
      Lisa      2B 2B -  2B 2B C  2B
      Wally     LF LF LF RF LF RF -
      Matt      -  C  RF LF RF LF LF
      Daisy     C  -  C  -  C  -  C
      Mark      3B 3B 3B SS -  3B 3B
      Annette   RC RC RC RC RC 2B -
      Chad      LC LC LC LC -  LC LC
      Abby      SS SS SS -  SS SS SS
      AJ        1B -  2B C  3B RC RC
      Calla     -  1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B
    
        clockwise: Mark, Lisa, Matt, Walter, Richard, Dora, Jeff, Annette, Daniel, Scott, Calla, Robb, Mary, Chad, Karrie, Ron, Sue, Abby, AJ. Missing: Daisy
    On the sidelines, Jeff, Kerrie, Robb, Mary, Sue, Daniel and Dora added their sparks of enthusiasm.

    After the game, the team celebrated their victory with a dinner at Anthenaeum, which included at least 16 people (see photo).
    Ron, Sue, Scott, Richard, Dora, Jeff, Mary, Robb, Wally, Abby, AJ, Mark, Lisa, Calla. Chad, Kerrie, Anette, Daniel

    The next game is Monday, 8/19 at HN (dirt) against the VeolicBatters . Let Jeff or Richard know if you can't make the game.

    6 August 2024: Homers 18, Cinco Equis 14

    From: Chad Galley

    It was hot outside for the game against Cinco Equis last week but the only thing hotter was the Homers. Eleven runs were scored in the top of the first by Homer bats. The hot hitting would utterly demoralize the home team after being mercied before the inning was half over. The parade of base runners couldn't be stopped with solid hits coming from almost everyone in the lineup, including Johnny's big homer. Not to be outdone, Mark showed off his hot bat with a homer of his own in the fourth. The Homers also had hot gloves working the field as Abby had a great pick-up and long throw in the second to get the runner out on a sharp hit while Lisa made a spectacular catch deep in right field to prevent a ground-rule double.

    After the third inning, it was too much. The Homers were just too hot. The only way to cool down was to evaporate off a few players and drop a few degrees by letting go Johnny, AJ, and Abby to the big league. Playing three outfielders for the third time in four games, the suddenly tepid Homers were able to hold off the XXXXX's from winning the game despite mounting a comeback in the last inning. Homers win 18-14! In lieu of a parade, someone in the parking lot serenaded the victors with songs on a bassoon to enshrine yet another Homers victory.

    Thanks to Matt for substituting in the game and to Naoya for joining us this season. Hopefully, we'll see both again. Finally, thanks to Johnny for providing emergency care to the Cinco Equis' catcher who had injured her ankle during the game. Just wait until she sees the bill, ha!

    The next game is Wednesday, August 14 on the dirt field against the Crawdads. Speaking of food, dinner afterward will be outdoors at the Athenaeum at Caltech. You should've received an email from Sue earlier about getting a head count to reserve a table. If you haven't responded to Sue and are planning to go to the Ath after the game then please follow up with her (suekientz@gmail.com) so she can get an accurate head count. Thanks!
    Homers        11  3  0  3  1  0     18
    Cinco Equis    3  1  2  2  1  5     14
    
      Ron          P  P  P  P  P  P
      Johnny       LC LC LC -  -  -
        Jeff       -  -  -  C  C  C
      Lisa         LF 2B 2B RF RF RF
      Naoya        RC LC LF LF LF LF
      Matt         C  RF C  3B 3B 3B
      Daisy        2B -  -  2B 2B 2B
      Mark         3B 3B 3B SS SS SS
      AJ           1B C  OF -  -  -
      Chad         LF LF RC CF CF CF
      Abby         SS SS SS -  -  -
      Calla        -  1B 1B 1B 1B 1B
    
    Richard arrived at the game late and left early, having one possible chance to bat but the inning ended too quickly. Consequently, Richard was relegated to "Spectator" status.

    Spectators: Sue, Richard, and some heckling groundhogs in the field.
    Field Manager: Scott
    Base Coaches: Robb, Jeff, and others
    Dinner was at Round Table and several people probably attended.

    29 July 2024: Titans 5, Homers 15

    From: Daisy Ramos

    Greetings to all of you amazing Homers!!

    I would like to start this report with a note of appreciation. We are extremely grateful to our management team, Scott, Jeff, Robb, and Richard, for all the effort and time they put into making our team the best it can be. You are greatly appreciated!

    So, who's leading the Paris Olympic Games in 2024? Google reports that "Team USA is back in the lead, after winning silver in Tokyo three years ago." You may not be surprised to learn that the Homers continue to dominate the podium after maintaining a healthy score throughout the season.

    Here are a few highlights of the game: Here are the stats-
    Titans     0  2  0  0  0  2  1    5
    Homers     2  5  5  0  1  2  x   15
    
      Ron      P  P  P  P  P  P  P
      Johnny   CF CF CF CF CF CF CF
      Richard  3B 3B 3B 3B 3B 3B 3B
      Lisa     RF RF RF RF RF RF RF
      Chad     LF LF LF LF LF LF LF
      Jeff     C  C  C  C  C  C  C
      Daisy    2B 2B 2B 2B 2B 2B 2B
      Mark     SS SS SS SS SS SS SS
      Calla    1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B
    
    Field Manager: Mr. Scott
    Base Coach: Mr. Robb
    Spectator: Ms. Sue

    Dinner was at round table and was attended by Jeff, Richard, Robb, Calla, Sue, Ron, and Chad.

    Our next game will be on Monday, 8/05, against the Cincoequis on HN. Please let Richard and Jeff know if you are not able to attend.

    Have a great day and stay healthy!

    24 July 2024: LA Radars 8, Homers 20

    From: Naoya Kumagai

    Hi all,

    As a first-time writer of the Homers' Report, I'm relieved the game on July 24th had plenty of highlights. With many on vacation and the JPL Dodgers night being held simultaneously in Downtown, we welcomed two subs, Jana and Koko, who showed off their skills and more than contributed to the Homers win over the Radars. Thanks to the two as well as Richard's collection of 2-liter bottles (!) which helped avoid a forfeit!

    The Homers secured a comfortable lead by the second inning, leading 14-0. Johnny, Naoya and Mark delivered home runs, contributing to the lead. We also saw many defensive highlights. Jana showed some sharp fielding skills, defending the third base corner throughout the game; Johnny showed his incredible speed catching up to a shallow popup in left field. However, the two best plays of the day were: 1. Koko's unassisted double play at first base, snatching a line drive and quickly stepping on first, and 2. Daisy's amazing line drive catch at 2nd base, reaching a hard-hit ball that was way over her head!
    LA Radars    0  0  5  2  0  0  1    8
    Homers       7  7  1  3  0  2  x   20
    
      Richard    1B C  -  RF P  SS C
      Ron        P  P  P  P  -  P  P
      Johnny     CF CF SS 1B SS LF RF
      Jana       3B 3B 3B 3B 3B 3B 3B
      Chad       RF RF RF LF LF RF LF
      Naoya      LF LF CF CF CF CF CF
      Mark       SS SS LF SS 1B -  SS
      Daisy      2B 2B 2B 2B 2B 2B 2B
      Koko       -  1B 1B C  RF 1B 1B
      Jeff       C  -  C  -  C  C  -
    
    Spectators: Kristina, Olio
    Base coaches: many people
    Field manager: Scott

    Dinner was at Taco Social in Eagle Rock with Jeff, Richard, Mark, Jana, and Naoya. Conversations centered around the Olympics, which has just started on Friday. I don't know enough about the Olympics to say anything witty, but hopefully the athletes can stay healthy if they decide to swim in the Seine...

    Our next game is Monday, 7/29 versus the Titans, on HN. As usual, let Richard and Jeff know if you can't make it.

    16 July 2024: Homers 23, McKringleberries 6

    From: Johnny McGrory

    It was the All-Star break for the MLB, so naturally the All-Stars were out to play for the Homers this week. Although they did not turn it into the actual home run derby, the Homers were able to demonstrate their offensive prowess by scoring 12 runs straight out of the gate, leaving Space Force wondering what hit them (sometimes literally with approximately 4 hits nearly taking off various players legs). The scoring did not stop there, as the team was able to put up an additional 11 runs even with the mercy rules in effect for the rest of the game. According to the tenured members of the Homers, this may have been one of the fastest games in JPL C-League history!

    There are few things in this world that are as reliable as the Homers' defense was against the Space Force. Few things that come to mind are the sun rising and setting each day, and having to pay taxes. The Homers' defense was nearly unwavering, giving up an average of <1 run per inning. Although there were no mind-blowing, ESPN Top-10 highlights, everyone was locked in to smother the Space Force offensively. Two double plays were made; first by Mike at 3rd to tag the bag and complete the play to AJ at 1st, and the final play of the game from Richard in LCF to Sandria at 2nd with Abby coming over from 1st to put the finishing touch on the game.

    Huge thanks to Mike (2nd time bailing us out) and Sandria (first game!!) for subbing and making the team look so good! And big shoutout to Scott for the creative lineup work following Mark needing to cut out at the middle of the 4th inning.

    The next game will be against the Radars at Hahamonga Watershed Park South (grass field) @ 530 PM on Wednesday 7/24 (one week from today!). As always, please let Richard and Jeff know if you cannot attend.
    Homers          12  3  5  0  0  3  0   23
    Space Force      0  1  1  2  0  0  2    6
    
      Ron            P  P  P  P  P  P  P
      Mike           1B 1B 1B 1B 3B 1B 3B
      Johnny         LC LC LC SS LC LC SS
      Abby           SS SS SS L  SS 3B 1B
      Mark           3B 3B 3B .  .  .  .
      AJ             LF LF LF 3B 1B LF LF
      Daisy          2B C  .  C  C  C  C
      Richard        RF RF RF RF LF SS LC
      Jeff           C  .  C  RF RF RF RF
      Sandria        RC RC 2B RC 2B RC 2B
      Lisa           .  2B RC 2B RC 2B RC
    
    Scott Manager
    Spectators:
    Sue, Dora

    Dinner at Round Table:
    Richard, Dora, Abby, AJ, Jeff, Mike, and Lis

    9 July 2024: Homers 21, McKringleberries 11

    From: Annette Nasif

    When you can't think of a witty intro for the Homer's report, start with a joke:
    A little girl was overheard talking to herself as she strutted through the backyard, wearing her baseball cap and toting a ball and bat: "I'm the greatest hitter in the world," she announced. Then, she tossed the ball into the air, swung at it, and missed. "Strike One!" she yelled. Undaunted, she picked up the ball and said again, "I'm the greatest hitter in the world!" She tossed the ball into the air. When it came down she swung again and missed. "Strike Two!" she cried. The girl paused for a moment to examine her bat and ball carefully. She spit on her hands and rubbed them together. She straightened her cap and said once more, "I'm the greatest hitter in the world!" Again she tossed the ball up in the air and swung at it. She missed. "Strike Three!" "Wow!" she exclaimed. "I'm the greatest pitcher in the world."
    Homers              4  9  1  2  1  4    21
    McKringlemberries   4  0  0  3  4  0    11
    
        Ron             P  P  -  P  P  P
        Naoya           LC LC LC LC LC LC
        Sophie          2B C  2B C  2B C
        Akseli          LF LF LF LF LF -
        Mark            3B 3B 3B 3B -  1B
        Daisy           C  -  C  -  C  -
        AJ              1B RF RF RC 3B RF
        Lisa            -  2B -  2B -  2B
        Abby            SS SS SS SS RF SS
        Richard         RF -  P  RF SS LF
        Annette         RC RC RC -  RC RC
        Calla           -  1B 1B 1B 1B 3B
    
    Field Managers: Scott, Robb, Jeff
    Spectators: Sue, Dora
       

    On the warm evening of 7/9/24, the Homers dominated with a 21 to 11 win over the McKringleberries. Mark was the only player to get a homerun, but everyone played well and by the second inning we held a commanding lead. The neglected grass field with its gopher holes, overgrown weeds, and tire ruts proved a challenge and took down a couple of our players, but they quickly rebounded and continued to play. The McKringleberries' pitcher was also tough, continuing to fearlessly pitch even after getting pegged with the ball twice. And a shout out to Daisy who had an incredible hit that got her easily to second base, and could have probably even gotten her to third if she had been willing to ignore the conservative base coaches. There was a great play in the 6th inning with a Naoya to Abby to Lisa double play. But the highlight of the game was an "Angels in the Outfield" catch by Naoya after a near collision with Richard. And speaking of Richard, he pitched a no hitter inning!

    The post game dinner at Round Table was enjoyed by Annette, Calla, Robb, Naoya, Jeff, Richard, and Dora where much of the discussion centered around Yosemite and the Olympics

    Next week's game will be on Tuesday, July 16 against Space Force on HN. As always, please let Richard AND Jeff know if you won't be there.

    1 July 2024: Homers 21, Bruisers 16

    From: Mark Garcia

    Hello sports fans. Long time HOMERSHOMERSHOMERS* reader, first time writer here. I admit to not knowing much of the long and storied Homers history, but I do believe that last weeks' opponents, the Bruisers, had recently taken a couple games from us after years (possibly decades?) of futility. In this game we battled through a few lackluster innings, which helped the Bruisers feel like they might once again have the upper hand against the mighty Homers. That was, of course, before our monster 14-run 5th inning, which effectively crushed any upset thoughts they may have entertained. Speaking of that 5th inning, glancing through my two years of HOMERS reports I could not find a single inning where we had scored more. So we got that going for us, which is nice.

    There were many noteworthy performances in this game, and, assuming I can read Scott's boxscore shorthand correctly I'll try to summarize them! Scoring three runs each were Richard, Abby, and Akseli. Homers homers were contributed by Abby and Mark. A smooth double play was had by Abby and Richard, Chad made a sweet running basket catch in left field, our pitchers superbly fielded their position, and the plays we made at first base vs. the ones they didn't were the difference in this game (IMO). I do also have to note that there were a few hot smashes and/or relay throws that just barely skipped off of recently-relaced Garcia family leather, so we will work on breaking in those new laces a bit more before our next game!

    * I went back through the two years of game reports that I have and see that the number of consecutive "HOMERS" in the Subject: line differs from two to five. I am not sure what algorithm is used to set the # (Personal preference? The actual # of Homers homers? How many runs we win by? How many minutes Ron gets here before anyone else? Other?) so I'm sorry if I messed something up by only choosing three. Perhaps someone will
    Homers      1  2  2  2 14  0  0   21
    Bruisers    0  1  4  6  2  2  1   16
    
      Ron       P  P  P  -  P  P  P
      Richard   RF 3B -  P  RF 3B -
      Abby      SS SS SS SS C  SS SS
      Naoya     RC LC LC -  LC RC RC
      Chad      LF LF -  LF LF LF LF
      Daisy     C  -  C  C  -  C  -
      AJ        3B -  2B 1B 3B -  C
      Akseli    LC -  LF LC -  LC LC
      Lisa      2B C  -  2B 2B RF -
      Mark      -  3B 3B 3B SS -  3B
      Calla     1B 1B 1B -  1B 1B 1B
      Aaro      -  RF RF RF -  2B 2B
      Annette   -  RC RC RC RC -  RF
    
    Spectators: Dora, Sue, and the fabulous Finns
    Base coaches: Robb, Jeff
    Field manager: Scott

    There was a good turnout for Dinner at Taco Social (yum!) in Eagle Rock with Jeff, Robb, Richard, Dora, AJ, Abby, Annette, Daniel, Lisa, Mark, Austin, and Sophie getting their taco on.

    Our next game is Tuesday, 7/9 on the grass field (Hahamongna South, assuming that's what HS means) versus the Hinkle McKringleberries (sp?). As usual, let Richard and Jeff know if you can't make it.

    26 June 2024: Voodoo TOAD Fury 24, Homers 19

    From: Abby Couto

    Last week was difficult... first for the Homers on Wednesday as we lost to Voodoo Toad Fury in a frustrating game, and then for Americans on Thursday as we watched our top candidates trash talk each other's golf game in the first presidential debate of 2024.

    There were definitely more highlights in the softball game, though, with Austin Lai making his first HOMERS debut, scoring twice and making a few great plays behind the plate and in the outfield. We also welcomed Sophie back and she went 4 for 4 at the plate! AJ made a great catch at first base despite being blinded for a couple innings after, and Mark hit a homerun in the second inning and scored 3 more times in the game. Things got physical with the Toads a couple times, on offense as Richard was running to 2nd on a nearly caught line drive, and on defense as Abby went to field a grounder. Thankfully no one was hurt despite the interference and everyone kept their cool. In the end, we lost by 5, but at least we still have hope for the future games this season. Hope for our nation and the election in November, now that's another story...
    Voodoo    5  0  0  0  7  6  6    24
    Homers    0  1 10  3  0  4  1    19
    
      Ron     P  P  P  P  -  P  P
      Richard RF RF -  RF P  RF RF
      Lisa    2B -  2B 2B 2B -  2B
      Akseli  LC LC LC LC LC LC LC
      Mark    3B 3B 3B 3B 3B 3B 3B
      Daisy   C  -  C  -  C  -  C
      Austin  -  C  RF -  RF C  -
      AJ      1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B
      Sophie  -  2B -  C  -  2B -
      Annette RC RC RC RC RC RC RC
      Chad    LF LF LF LF LF LF LF
      Abby    SS SS SS SS SS SS SS
    
    Spectators: Dora, Daniel, Sue
    Base coaches: Robb, Jeff
    Field manager: Scott

    Dinner was at Dog Haus with Jeff, Robb, Richard, Dora, AJ, and Abby.

    Our next game is tomorrow (Monday 7/1) on the dirt field versus the Bruisers. As usual, let Richard and Jeff know if you can't make it.

    18 June 2024: Cinco Equis (ff), Homers

    From: Richard Chen

    Cinco Equis notified the Homers early on game day that they couldn't field a team, so Jeff implored the team for a mid-season practice in a somewhat overwrought, gender-oblivious manner:
    We few, we happy few, we band of Homers;
    For he to-day that hits and fields with me
    Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
    This day shall gentle his condition:
    And gentlemen in C League now a-bed
    Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,
    And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
    That practiced with us upon Juneteenth's eve
    Sufficiently moved to answer this call were Jeff himself, Richard, Dora, Annette, Mark, Abby, AJ, and Daniel, and gaining half immortality for joining at Round Table were Calla and Naoya.

    Next week's game is on Wednesday, June 26, on field HS, against the TOADs. Who would hold their homerhood cheap? I'll be missing my wife's birthday and our anniversary for the game, so no excuses allowed, though if you must, please let Jeff or me know.

    12 June 2024: Homers 20, Titans 16

    From: AJ Bolduc

    During the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics were great at inducing stress and anxiety during their games. They would start off red hot, slow to a screeching halt, and then somehow manage to barely pull it off. As worry some as that may sound, they ended up emerging victorious against the Pacers and went on to dominate the Mavericks in the Championship Finals to become the 2024 NBA champions. The most recent Homers vs Titans game was similar to the Eastern Conference Finals... the bats got going quickly to build up a 14-7 lead after 3 innings. The Homers then had a 1-2-3 inning against them and were scoreless for 2 straight, allowing the Titans to reduce the deficit to only 1 run, inducing stress amongst the management staff, players and fans. However, in true Boston sports fashion, the Homers rallied in their last at bat, putting 6 runs on the board and moving the game further out of reach for the Titans, securing the win with a final score of 20-16. Since the Celtics went on and dominated, that only means the Homers will too... next game is today, 6/18, against Cinco Equis. Let's channel that Boston energy!

    Notable highlights at the plate include 2 HRs for Mark. In the outfield, good catches by Richard, Naoya, and Akseli (before we lost Akseli due to injury). In the infield, Ron showed his gymnastics skills by fielding a ball and somersaulting before making the throw to Mark at 3B for the out. Also, Daisy came very close to a highlight out when she almost tagged a runner with a leg kick. The leg kick missed, but the runner overran 2B... thinking quickly, Daisy applied the tag as the runner dove back... directly to the runners head. Unfortunately, the runner had gotten to the bag first, but fortunately, there was no concussion on the play (definitely a highlight though).

    Also, big shoutout to Daniel for bringing the equipment since the opposing team forgot... it was much better than playing on grocery bags, t-shirts and hats.

    And now for the data...
    Homers        5  3  6  0  0  6   20
    Titans        4  1  2  3  3  3   16
    
      Ron         P  P  P  P  P  P
      Akseli      LF -  -  -  -  -
      Annette     RC RC RC RC RC RC
      Richard     RF LF LF LF LF LF
      Abby        SS SS SS SS SS SS
      Mark        3B 3B 3B 3B 3B 3B
      Daisy       C  2B 2B 2B 2B 2B
      Naoya       LC LC LC LC LC LC
      Lisa        2B RF RF RF RF RF
      Daniel      -  C  C  C  C  C
    
    Spectators: Sue, Dora (plus Dora's frogs), lots of flying insects, but unfortunately no dogs.

    Base Coaches: Jeff, Robb

    Field Manager: Scott

    Dinner was at a very loud Round Table while Game 3 of the NBA Finals was on and was attended by icons and non-icons alike, including Daniel, Annette, Jeff, Robb, Dora, Richard, Naoya, Abby, and AJ.

    4 June 2024: Homers 23, Mercy Be Crazy 9

    From: Robb Warren

    Anybody that has grown up a sports fan from an early age has memories of their heroes, those athletes that became icons in their sport and became embedded in the minds of their fans. Among my icons were Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, Jerry West, and Roman Gabriel to name a few (and yes, I'm really that old). Subsequent generations looked up to such greats as Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Tom Brady, or perhaps even Pete Rose (assuming you can get past that banned from baseball thing). Unfortunately we recently lost one of those sports icons, Bill Walton. Bill Walton was not only one of the most skilled basketball players the sport has ever known but had a personality that transcended sports. His announcing was characterized by hyperbole and long stretches of banter that seemed untethered to what was transpiring on the court, albeit always "entertaining". And although his announcing style left some listeners questioning whether they were listening to a sports broadcast or some social commentary, few could argue that Walton was a bigger than life iconic figure. And in an ironic twist of fate, the sports world lost both Bill Walton AND his Conference of Champions in the same year. RIP to both.

    As we look at some of our current sports icons, we need look no further than Hahamonga field and the Homers game vs Mercy Be Crazy. Softball heroes that will long be remembered by today's youth took the field to continue their pursuit of softball greatness. The game proved to be an exclamation point for those Homer icons, building a 19-3 lead at one point on their way to a 23-9 victory. The offensive onslaught was highlighted by a home run by Naoya in his Homer debut (as well as going 5 for 5), and 2 mammoth home runs by Johnny. Defensively the Homers were as solid as they've been in quite some time, highlighted by an Abby to Calla double play in the 3rd, a Richard to Abby put out in the 5th, and Naoya's stab of a hot liner at 3rd in the 7th. Honorable mention goes to Jeff for coming off the IL and playing a flawless 2nd base for the last 2 innings of the game.

    And now for the data...
    Homers          5  7  1  1  5  1  3  23
    Mercy Be Crazy  3  0  0  0  0  5  1   9
    
        Ron         P  P  P  P  P  P  P
        Johnny      LC 3B LC 3B LC LC LC
        Annette     RC RC RC RC RC RC RC
        Richard     RF LC 2B RF RF RF RF
        Akseli      3B LF 3B LC 3B -  -
        Daisy       2B 2B C  C  C  C  C
        Naoya       C  RF LF 3B 3B LF 3B
        AJ          LF C  RF LF LF 3B LF
        Abby        SS SS SS SS SS SS SS
        Calla       1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B
        Jeff        -  -  -  -  -  2B 2B
    
    Spectators: Sue, Daniel, lots of flying insects, but unfortunately no dogs.

    Base Coaches: Jeff, Robb
    Field Manager: Scott

    Dinner was at a very loud Round Table and was attended by icons and non-icons alike, including Ron, Sue, Scott, Calla, Daniel, Annette, Richard, Naoya, Jeff, and Robb.

    Our next game is Wed on the grass field vs the Titans. As usual, Jeff and Richard would love to hear from you if you are unable to attend.

    20 May 2024: Homers 22, Crawdads 7

    From: Scott Morgan

    The HOMERS blew open what was a tight game with the Crawdads with a 13 run 5th inning. The HOMERS scored 13 consecutive runs, with the Crawdads unable to record an actual out (2 mercy outs and a (dropped) infield fly rule out).

    Offensive highlights included a grand slam HOMER by Mark, Lisa tagging up to score from third, and Ron getting 6 hits.

    Defensive highlights included a 7 (Chad) - 6 (Mark) - 2 (Daniel) putout, Daniel catching 2 foul balls for outs at catcher, a shoestring catch (and fall) by Chad in left (judges scored it as a both a 'web gem' and a 'not the top 10' play), and a game ending double play from Ron to Mike.

    Thanks to Akseli, Mike, and Wally for stepping in to fill the player void left by the conflicting Sharks games. Thanks also to Daniel for catching for both teams during the game.

    Jeff coached and Scott field managed.

    HOMER spectators were Sue and Clement (who was forced to actually watch the game due to not having his cell phone).

    Dinner at Roundtable was attended by Daniel, Annette, Sue, Ron, Jeff, and Scott.

    Next game is Tuesday, June 4, against Mercy Be Crazy on HS (grass field). Please let Richard and Jeff know if you won't be able to make it.

    Those of you looking to get a jump on Paris Summer Olympics collectibles might want to seek out this scratch-and-sniff baguette postage stamp: https://www.foodandwine.com/france-baguette-stamps-scratch-and-sniff-8651208
    Homers      2  1  2  3 13  0  1   22
    Crawdads    2  0  3  1  0  0  1    7
    
      Ron       P  P  P  P  P  P  P
      Akseli    3B 3B 3B 3B 3B 3B 3B
      Lisa      RC RC RC RC RC RC RC
      Chad      LF LF LF LF LF LF LF
      Mark      SS SS SS SS SS SS SS
      Daisy     2B 2B 2B 2B 2B 2B 2B
      Mike      1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B
      Annette   LC LC LC LC LC LC LC
      Wally     RF RF RF RF RF RF RF
      Daniel    C  C  C  C  C  C  C
    

    15 May 2024: Velocibatters 18, Homers 24

    From: Calla Cofield

    Our game on 5/15 was notable as it was also our chance to celebrate Jeff's 65th birthday! I don't know if I'd say he's the heart of our team but he's definitely a major artery so THANK YOU JEFF for everything you bring to the team! Happy birthday!

    Richard and Jeff brought a wonderful BBQ dinner for everyone, and were simultaneously playing/coaching while also monitoring a very smoky BBQ grill in the middle of a field of dry weeds so obviously we're all grateful that didn't end as poorly as it could have.

    The game was chock full of amazing plays by this wonderful team including homers by Johnny, Richard (TWO!), and AJ, and a triple by Ana. Abby dove twice, once to tag second for an out and once as she dodged around the third baseman while running. One of our visitors Konner was an absolute champ at catch, running to catch multiple foul balls. The Homers came out victorious over the Velocibatters despite that team's aggressive youth. Final score 24-18. And the loss didn't stop them from joining the BBQ thanks to Richard's invitation, where they offered up delicious cookies and key lime pie.
    Velociraptors   7  0  3  1  4  1  2    18
    Homers          6  2  9  2  2  3  x    24
    
      Ron      P  P  P  P  -  P  P
      Johnny   LC LC LC SS 3B LF LF
      Ryan     RF RC RC LC 1B LC LC
      Ana      3B 3B 3B 3B -  3B 3B
      Richard  LF LF LF LF P  -  -
      DanielZ  RF -  RC RC RF RF RF
      AJ       1B 1B -  1B LC 1B C
      Lisa     2B 2B -  2B 2B -  -
      Calla    C  -  RF RC RC 2B RC
      Kris     -  RF 1B RF LF RC 1B
      Konner   -  C  2B -  C  C  2B
      Abby     SS SS SS -  SS SS SS
    

    7 May 2024: Homers 13, LA Radars 6

    From: Calla Cofield

    Thanks for your patience on these two reports. Well worth the wait I hope.

    Our game on 5/7 against the LA Radars ended in a win for the Homers -- final score 13-6. Biggest highlight was that Robb stepped in and played like Grandpa Joe getting out of bed to take Charley to the chocolate factory and we all agree he should play more (physical ailments allowing). Other than that, I can't remember what I had for breakfast so let's just imagine it was chock full of amazing plays by this wonderful team.
    Homers     5  3  0  0  3  0  2   13
    LA Radars  1  4  0  0  0  1  0    6
    
      Ron      P  P  P  P  P  P  P
      Daisy    2B 2B 2B 2B 2B 2B 2B
      Mark     3B LC LC 3B 3B 3B 3B
      AJ       LC 3B 3B RC RC RC RC
      Calla    1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B
      Daniel   C  -  -  C  C  -  -
      Abby     SS SS SS SS SS SS SS
      Richard  RF RF RF LF LF LF LF
      Annette  LF LF LF LC LC LC LC
      Lisa     RC RC RC RF RF RF RF
      Robb     -  C  C  -  -  C  C
    

    29 April 2024: McKringleberries 11, Homers 14

    From: Daniel Limonadi

    We had a cool fireside chat this week between the lab director and Simon Sinek, a NYT best-selling author and self-described unshakable optimist. In that spirit, lets list off some cool and perhaps surprisingly positive things that happened recently: Our 3rd game of the year, against the McKringleberries, did not turn into the blow-out that some might have expected, but it was a fun game that lasted the full 7 innings. The Homers started off strong but then cooled their bats for a bit, allowing the McKringleberries to almost close the gap by the end of the 7th. Offensively Richard led the team with a grand-slam in the 1st and a single homer in the 5th, repeating his great hitting from last week and putting him on a grand-slam streak, a rare event per our team historian and statistician, Ron (maybe tying the record if I recall? Or maybe setting a new record). On a side note, Richard is currently being investigated by the JPL softball commission for possible doping. AJ also came in with 2 homeruns, and Abby did not want to be outdone by her husband so she also brought in a homer right after his first - back to back family home runs, not sure that has happened before in homer history? Mark also had solid hits and made it on base every at bat. Defensively both teams did pretty well: Abbey had a great stint playing as catcher, doing a goalie dive to keep a ball under control in one play and making a hard play on a bunt to get the out at 1st, and Richard ended the game with the Homer's on top by making a great sliding catch in right field to close the 7th inning. Overall, despite being an old fart, Richard was the MVP of this game😀
    McKringleberries  1  0  0  1  6  0  3    11
    Homers            5  5  0  0  1  3  x    14
    
      Ron           P  P  P  P  P  -  P
      Johnny        LF LF LF LF LF LF LF
      Lisa          C  C  C  1B -  C  2B
      Mark          LC LC LC 3B SS SS C
      Daisy         2B 2B 2B 2B 2B 2B -
      Richard       RF RF RF SS RF P  RF
      Ana           3B 3B 3B -  3B 3B 3B
      Annette       RC RC -  RC RC RC RC
      Calla         1B -  1B RF 1B 1B 1B
      AJ            -  1B RC LC LC LC LC
      Abby          SS SS SS C  C  RF SS
    
    Field Manager: Scott (doing his usual stellar job)
    Base Coaches: Robb, Jeff
    Spectators: Sue, Daniel, Calla's family (but they kept a safe distance from the weird homers), and a beautiful hawk that buzzed the field a couple times looking for gophers... or maybe small children, it's so hard to tell.

    Dinner was at round table and attended by Jeff, Rob, Richard, Daniel, Annette, Calla and her family [Nate and Nate's parents], and 2 members of the McKringleberries [Adrian Cheng and girlfriend Kat]

    The next game will be Tuesday against the Radars at the South field (yay gophers). Let Jeff and Richard know if you can't make it.

    24 April 2024: Space Force 11, Homers 21

    From: Ana Morino

    Homers were victorious with a 21-11 win against Space Force!

    We started off the first inning with a GRAND SLAM by Richard (1 of 2 HRs this game). Chad also joined him with 1 HR. Thank you Daniel Z for subbing, although he said he was a little rusty, there was 0 rust with 3 hits to the outfield. Everyone got on base this game and everyone scored.

    Defensively we had some pretty sweet highlights. Daisy had 4 put outs from 2nd base, nothing was getting passed her. Abby had two double plays and two relay throw outs at 3rd base from the outfield (Richard > Abby > Ana and Daniel Z > Abby > Ana). Space Force was trying to get some extra bases but we weren't letting them. Also defensively AJ made some good plays at 1st Base, and Ana threw out someone from 3rd to 1st after she recovered the ball from a dropped hard line drive (I've been lifting weights in the off season to secure my position at C League 3rd base).

    Dinner was at the Habit joined by Ana, Chad, Abby, AJ, Jeff, Annette, Daniel L, Richard, Dora, Daniel Z, and Daniel Z's daughter (Dora's classmate).

    See you all tonight!
    Ana
    Space Force   1  3  2  1  4  0  0   11
    Homers        5  3  0  9  4  0  x   21
    
      Ron         P  P  P  P  P  P  P
      Ana         3B 3B 3B 3B 3B 3B 3B
      Chad        LF LF LF LF LF LF LF
      Annette     RF RF RF RF RF RF RF
      Richard     LC LC LC LC LC LC LC
      Abby        SS SS SS SS SS SS SS
      Daniel      C  C  C  C  C  C  C
      AJ          1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B 1B
      Daniel Z    RC RC RC RC RC RC RC
      Daisy       2B 2B 2B 2B 2B 2B 2B
    
    Coaches: Jeff, Scott

    17 April 2024: Eclectic Eccentrics 18, Homers 17

    From: Jeff Osman

    It has been a weird few weeks:
    - The sun decided to disappear for several minutes a week ago. (As several Homers members can attest, totality was totally awesome!)
    - We may be on the brink of World War III starting in the mid-east.
    - A former President of the United States is on trial for alleged criminal activity for the first time ever.
    - It is mid-April and the Angels aren't completely out of the AL West race yet.
    - And perhaps most bizarre, the HOMERS began the 2024 season with a loss!!!
    Yes, it is true. The season did not begin as we had hoped, but at least is was a close and fun game against a friendly long time rival. The tying run was on base and the winning run was at the plate when the HOMERS big rally fell just a little short.
    Eclectic Eccentrics  3  2  0  6  0  3  4   18
    Homers               2  0  1  4  2  4  4   17
    
        Mark             1B 1B 3B 3B LF LF LF
        Ron              P  P  P  P  P  P  P
        Chad             LF LF LF LC 1B 1B 1B
        Lisa             C  2B -  2B -  -  -
        Richard          LC LC LC LF LC LC LC
        AJ               RC RC RC RC RC RC RC
        Annette          RF RF RF RF RF RF RF
        Ana              3B 3B 1B 1B 3B 3B 3B
        Abby             SS SS SS SS SS SS SS
        Daniel           -  C  C  C  C  C  C
        Daisy            2B -  2B -  2B 2B 2B
    
    Field Manager: Scott
    Base Coaches: Robb, Jeff
    Spectators: Dora, Sue

    Offensively the HOMERS lived up to their name. Mark Garcia made his HOMERS debut in grand style by hitting a home run in his very first at bat, and followed it up later with what I think was a grand slam in the 7th. AJ and Chad each contributed a home run of their own. Everyone in the line up had at least one hit.

    Defensively there was a good double play by Daisy, Abby, and Mark. Abby and AJ also executed a nice put out, working together like the newly married couple that they are. Congratulations to them!

    Dinner after the game was at the traditional spot of Round Table and was attended by: Abby, AJ, Daniel, Annette, Robb, Jeff, Dora, Richard, Sue, Ron, and Chad

    Next week's game is on Wednesday April 24 against Space Force on field HN. Make sure you let Jeff and Richard know if you are going to miss it.

    History

    After each game, she or he who chooses the dinner location writes a reasonably factual Homers Report:
    2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999 | 1998 | 1997 | 1996 | 1995 | 1994 | 1993 | 1992 | 1991

    who played when | who hit what


    Team Song

    submitted by Linda Ikami
        _------_
       /        \         DO RE MI DRINK, by Homer J. Simpson.
      |          |
      |          |      *ahem* La la la la.... *ahem* LAAAAAAA!!
      |     __  __)
      |    /  \/  \       DO...... the stuff... that buys me beer
     /\/\ (o   )o  )      RAY..... the guy that sells me beer...
     /c    \__/ --.       ME...... the guy... who drinks the beer
    (              )      FAR..... a long way to get beer...
     \_   _-------'       SO...... I'll have another beer...
      |  /         \      LA...... I'll have another beer...
      | | '\_______)      TEA..... no thanks, I'm drinking beer...
      |  \_____)          That will bring us back to...
      |_____ |            (Looks into an empty glass)
     |_____/\/\
     /         \          D'OH!
    

    Comments? Complaints? Email sent to richard.chen@jpl.nasa.gov may get acted upon.

    last update:Thursday, 29-Aug-2024 12:34:15 CDT