ChescoWx Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Sad day for sure for this long time Phillies Phan! but the beauty of the game is hope will spring eternal come March! Thank you Phils for a great year!! Back to weather - 13 of the last 17 days have featured below normal temperatures including yesterday. That all changes starting today and lasting through Sunday with our high temps reaching the 70's before a turn to much colder in time for Halloween. With the exception of some possible morning fog with the longer nights and mild readings...we look to stay dry till at least Sunday. Records for today: High 80 (1900) / Low 22 (1952) / Rain 2.31" (1980) 13 of the last 17 days have featured below normal temperatures including yesterday. That all changes starting today and lasting through Sunday with our high temps reaching the 70's before a turn to much colder in time for Halloween. With the exception of some possible morning fog with the longer nights and mild readings...we look to stay dry till at least Sunday. Records for today: High 80 (1900) / Low 22 (1952) / Rain 2.31" (1980) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 21 minutes ago, Atomixwx said: If you're a Philadelphia sports fan, your anger should be directed at Wells Fargo centre and at both tenants. The 76ers should have won one or two titles by now with the roster they amassed and the dominance of Embiid. They ain't done shit. And if I had five minutes with the Flyers front office, they'd lock me up and throw away the key. I hate every single person who ruined them after 2010. My only solace is that Hextall went out to Pittsburgh and ruined them, too. Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk I gave up my full season tickets because I realized a couple of years ago that the Sixers will never win with Embiid. He is NOT a winner. Until he does nothing will convince me otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, Itstrainingtime said: I watched the Rangers celebrate their ALDS win over my team for about a minute and had to turn it off. Went for a short drive, talked to myself and basically said "this a game...and the participants are making millions. Most of them probably don't even have a strong allegiance to the city that they're representing" and more BS along those lines. It was enough to convince me that: I'm a diehard Orioles fan I'm also a diehard baseball fan I'm going to go home and watch the sport that I love It wasn't easy at first. Not at all. I'm 58 years old and not too proud to say that I got choked up when we lost. I bleed orange and black. And I used to take losses WAY too hard. In 1979, I was 14. The Orioles were up 3 games to 1 against @sauss06 Pittsburgh Pirates. O's had home field, no way they'd lose 3 straight, with the last 2 games at home? Incorrect. Despite the Orioles throwing 3 pitchers in those last 3 games who that year won over 60 (!) games...the Buccos won all 3. My reaction? My father had to physically restrain me from kicking the tube out of our 13" color TV. I was a teenager on a rage. After the fact, I was embarrassed and vowed to get better. 44 years later and it still hurts. I get it. I was 18 when the Orioles won a World Series. 40 years later Phillies fans...40 years later...and we haven't even made it back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomixwx Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 I was 18 when the Orioles won a World Series. 40 years later Phillies fans...40 years later...and we haven't even made it back...I kinda operate under the philosophy with baseball that given there have been so few champions in such a long history (I mean we're approaching 150 years), that if your club has won a trophy, you have like, 10 years where you can't complain about things. Thinking about this more this morning, I wonder if it should be 25 years. In which case, the Phillies are covered by 2008 and y'all can shut it lol. Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paweather Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 10 hours ago, Blizzard of 93 said: @paweather Where is my October snow?!? I need it now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Atomixwx said: I kinda operate under the philosophy with baseball that given there have been so few champions in such a long history (I mean we're approaching 150 years), that if your club has won a trophy, you have like, 10 years where you can't complain about things. Thinking about this more this morning, I wonder if it should be 25 years. In which case, the Phillies are covered by 2008 and y'all can shut it lol. Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk I get the disappointment/frustration, but they are a wee bit spoiled. My team has been the laughingstock of baseball for years. We were referred to as the "Zer-O's" in recent years. And to go out this year and win 101 games and then not win a single playoff game? That hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomixwx Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 My team has been the laughingstock of baseball for years. We were referred to as the "Zer-O's" in recent years. And to go out this year and win 101 games and then not win a single playoff game? That hurt. I had a feeling the Birbs were going to fall on their face this postseason. Frankly, they punched above their weight all season and in the AL East, that was impressive, but they're not there yet. In the playoffs, you need to either 1) have the experience to be able to handle the grind and the pressure or 2) have somebody who doesn't care about any of that and has this swagger that is capable of carrying everyone across the line, and I don't think the Orioles possessed either going into the playoffs, especially with this stupid fn bye week.Neither the Rangers nor the Diamondbacks have 1) but I think they both have 2). This series is going to be Adolis Garcia vs Corbin Carroll and it's going to be insane.The O's have the lineup, and it's ridiculous that they're only going to get better, but they weren't ready this year and I definitely get the hurt. I think that hurt will be eased in a season or two. It's not like the Yankees or Red Sox are going to be any better any time soon, the AL Central will always suck, the Astros are in their twilight, and the Rangers/Mariners will probably trade AL West crowns. The Orioles will get there. But you had every right to feel hurt. I just don't think hurt or anger from Philadelphia or Los Angeles or Atlanta or Houston is justified right now. Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, canderson said: Sorry Phillies fans. I'm STOKED for the World Series. I hope Texas wins but Arizona's been playing baseball at a 102 win clip for 9 weeks now so it's a tall order. Good luck to the Rangers, but.....go Diamondbacks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Voyager said: Good luck to the Rangers, but.....go Diamondbacks!!! Ha, I'm happy with either winning but it'd be awesome for Texas to claim its first title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 Sunny and 63 at noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paweather Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 35 minutes ago, Voyager said: Good luck to the Rangers, but.....go Diamondbacks!!! @VoyagerGreat job and good luck! 100 plus losses 2 years ago to WS title chances. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbler86 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Slightly late noon.....67 and almost all sunny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 Sunny and 69 at 1pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbler86 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, Itstrainingtime said: Sunny and 69 at 1pm. 6 up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bubbler86 said: 6 up. I picked the wrong time to get sick. I've been WFH the past 2 days with; as they say in the Association, a "non-Covid illness." I actually might go outside for a while this afternoon - it's really, really nice out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbler86 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 14 minutes ago, Itstrainingtime said: I picked the wrong time to get sick. I've been WFH the past 2 days with; as they say in the Association, a "non-Covid illness." I actually might go outside for a while this afternoon - it's really, really nice out. Best to get out now vs the weekend if it gets in the 80's. That is too hot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Bubbler86 said: Best to get out now vs the weekend if it gets in the 80's. That is too hot. It is already up to 71 here now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, canderson said: Ha, I'm happy with either winning but it'd be awesome for Texas to claim its first title. We've had pretty much an improbable run most of the season, and continuing in the post. I should have dropped a grand on the Dbacks going to the World Series. I'd have a nice nest egg of winnings right now. That being said, while I want my Snakes to win, if we lose, I won't be too upset knowing it'll be the Rangers first ever championship. 1 hour ago, paweather said: @VoyagerGreat job and good luck! 100 plus losses 2 years ago to WS title chances. Awesome! Thanks! Even this spring, I don't think many thought we'd even be a .500 club. I guess the kids were hungry. There is good talent on the team, though. We'll see next year if this was a fluke, or if they're the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 38 minutes ago, Voyager said: We've had pretty much an improbable run most of the season, and continuing in the post. I should have dropped a grand on the Dbacks going to the World Series. I'd have a nice nest egg of winnings right now. That being said, while I want my Snakes to win, if we lose, I won't be too upset knowing it'll be the Rangers first ever championship. Thanks! Even this spring, I don't think many thought we'd even be a .500 club. I guess the kids were hungry. There is good talent on the team, though. We'll see next year if this was a fluke, or if they're the real deal. I've only made 3 or 4 significant wagers in my life - and this series was one of them. I won a nice chunk of change last night. The whole thing threw me into turmoil; honestly, there was a big part of me that wanted the Phillies to win for all of the fans in this thread. (and my family as well) But... I really can't explain it. Similar to hunches I get during the winter, my baseball senses were telling me that Arizona was going to win the series. I went with it and put down the wager. I was well rewarded. I've yet to lose a bet, obviously making just a few in my lifetime, I really pick my spots and won't do so unless I'm really feeling it. And that was my most compelling reason...a hunch. Can't explain it, but it's worked every time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voyager Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, Itstrainingtime said: I've only made 3 or 4 significant wagers in my life - and this series was one of them. I won a nice chunk of change last night. The whole thing threw me into turmoil; honestly, there was a big part of me that wanted the Phillies to win for all of the fans in this thread. (and my family as well) But... I really can't explain it. Similar to hunches I get during the winter, my baseball senses were telling me that Arizona was going to win the series. I went with it and put down the wager. I was well rewarded. I've yet to lose a bet, obviously making just a few in my lifetime, I really pick my spots and won't do so unless I'm really feeling it. And that was my most compelling reason...a hunch. Can't explain it, but it's worked every time. Congrats on the win! I wish I'd have been brave enough to go for it, but was on a two month layoff while we were switching to a new dedicated account, so I couldn't do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 It's 75 here at 3pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 Only a week away: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbler86 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Got to 74 here before clouds moved in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 3 minutes ago, Bubbler86 said: Got to 74 here before clouds moved in. I was just going to comment - it went from sunny to overcast here in the blink of an eye. Down to 71. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 If the Euro is right (LOLOLOLOL) @Blizzard of 93 gets wintry precipitation in just over 6 days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paweather Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 59 minutes ago, Itstrainingtime said: If the Euro is right (LOLOLOLOL) @Blizzard of 93 gets wintry precipitation in just over 6 days. Halloween! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itstrainingtime Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 38 minutes ago, paweather said: Halloween! (Shhhh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomixwx Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Only a week away:No Sent from my motorola edge 5G UW (2021) using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard of 93 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 4 hours ago, Itstrainingtime said: If the Euro is right (LOLOLOLOL) @Blizzard of 93 gets wintry precipitation in just over 6 days. Lol, I might as well get into to swing of things…. Here is the Euro snow map for next week. Let the digital snow season begin! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 Where is October taking for all time warmest? It has to be up there. We have never not had to the on the furnace this late and it won’t be needed until at least next later next week . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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