Re*Deem*Re*Dream

Re*Deem*Re*Dream
Originally uploaded by sunspotting.

Good thing for Coach K's unflappable leadership. It's a breathless kind of game in today's semifinal v Argentina.

First quarter was breathless, because of the overwhelming and unquestionable dominance by Team USA. Second quarter, because sleeping giant Argentina woke up despite the loss of star player Manu Ginobili, rallying to come within 8 points of the Redeem Team at more than one point. SIX points, even! Breathless, AND nailbiting!

Folks, we got ourselves a basketball game!

 

OMIGOODNESS, almost a week into the event...

I'm participating in the Ravelympics.

It's Ravelry's nod to the 2008 Olympics, and the fact that people who knit, crochet, and spin can't sit in front of the tv without something to do with their hands. Ravelry, of course, being a social network for people (ahem) addicted to the aforementioned habits.

Here's the button that proclaims my participation:



Hooray!! Let the knitting and crocheting begin... er, I've already begun...

Well????

The rules CLEARLY state we can start as soon as the Opening Ceremonies start. I started almost 24 hours later.

And that's about right. I'm knitting and crocheting for Team Angstylvania.

 

I have a new favorite...

...Indians player.

His name is Matt LaPorta. He was one of the players acquired when the Tribe traded Cy Young award winner C.C. Sabathia to the Milwaukee Brewers. There was a collective gasp of horror and astonishment when we lost our Ace for a handful of prospects, including this fellow, who plays for Akron.

This week he's in Beijing, representing the United States in the last year that Baseball is an official Olympic sport.

I can't wait to see how he does. He's highly rated, a sincerely hot prospect. I haven't been this excited about a baseball player since Joey Belle.

Yep. Joey.

And you know how long that's been.