Camel Stew

In the blog of "The Old Foodie" is this recipe for Camel Stew. Enjoy :-)

Article on Auto Emerency Kit

In an interesting article on Auto Safety, AOL also suggests an "emergency tool kit" every car owner should have. I think the article is very good and has made me consider adding a couple items I currently don't carry in my car. A couple of the items I do carry are listed here. The Tool Kit is listed as a household tool kit and is designed as such. However, it has auto applications and it's convenient size (10-3/4" X 8-1/2") allows it to fit under a seat until it is needed. The flashlight is perfect for the glove box and since it never needs batteries it will always work! Both of those items are limited inventory so order today!

Barry & A-Rod

As I noted in my previous post, Barry Bonds hit his 755th home run last night. What I didn't comment on was Alex Rodriguez hitting his 500th home run earlier in the day. I find that interesting in that A-Rod is picked by many to be the one who surpasses Bonds for the career home run title. I expect that will happen. A-Rod was the youngest to ever reach 500 home runs. Assuming he hits another 25 this year (about his current pace), and plays 8 more years averaging 35 per year, that would give him 795 home runs. Would that be enough? I think so. Barry Bonds has hit 21 this year, or roughly 1 every 5 games. With 57 games left, that projects out to 11 more, or 766 for his career. I may be a little higher once the pressure of chasing the record is gone, but I don't think it would be much higher. Will Barry reach 800? I doubt it. He would have to suddenly get on a home run hot streak. Pitchers have to pitch to him, not around him. Finally, he would most likely have to play another year, something I don't see happening. Not that Barry may not want to play another year and pad his record (and seek 3000 hits), but I don't see any team willing to take him, and his baggage, on.

One More To Go

Barry Bonds hit his 755th home run tonight, to tie Babe Ruth as baseball's home run leader. One more and the home run record will be his. Maybe then the hoopla will end and we can all get back to just enjoying the game.

San Francisco Chronicle article