and my toledo mudhens got wet yesterday and we lost the game,
but there is always today and always tomorrow.
and i will be there to cheer them on in person tomorrow night.
and i will be there to settle a friendly bet with blog writer friend, mark.
he is crowing all over the place about his believed chiefs from syracuse,
but we shall see, we shall see….
http://markbialczak.com/2014/05/01/chiefs-vs-mud-hens-and-theres-going-to-be-some-sort-of-sign/
If you cannot catch a bird of paradise, better take a wet hen.
Nikita Khrushchev
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
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thanks roy, for hanging in there, for the duration of the battle. it will all be over on saturday night.
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Did Khrushchev actually say that 🙂
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eric, yes he actually did. i fact-checked it with 3 sources )
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1. Do you remember Corporal Max Klinger’s loyalty to the Mud Hens? He would have come to blows to defend anything Toledo.
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absolutely, eli, the hungarian coney place across the street from the stadium, tony p’s, has him all over it too.
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I miss the old mud hens hats, though.
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me too, eli –
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I am getting my fingers ready to tap out a telegraph to the Chiefs clubhouse about the importance of these two games, Beth. Dear. Stop. Chiefs. Stop. Please. Stop. Beat. Stop. Mud. Stop. Hens. Stop.
Just like old-time baseball! (And the last time my Chiefs were winning IL championships, so I am conjuring up glorious history!!!)
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i love the desperate sound of your telegraph message finger tapping, mark. sounds like you are feeling a bit of pressure…..
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I’m with Eric: Did Khrushchev really say that, or was he simply parroting on old Russian proverb? He was known for being “earthy” but I didn’t think he had that kind of wisdom.
And look out for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs!
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cbc – yes he actually said that and it is quite a bit on the earthy side of things. i’ll keep my eye out for the iron pigs on the circuit )
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I am thoroughly enjoying this rivalry.
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thanks, and me too )
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Good Luck, Beth! Just read about your wager with Mark. Something about a photo….? I don’t have a bird in this fight but I’ll crow with happiness if the Mud Hens win for you.
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thanks, betsy. it’s been really fun and i’m happy your on my (and the hens’ side) –
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Good news for you and the Hens, Beth, a 3-2 victory tonight means Friday’s game is for a tie if Toledo wins … Congrats on making your road trip way more fun, my friend.
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yes, fell asleep to that good news )
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These games are going to give me a bigger ulcer than I already have. There was an episode of MASH where Klinger waved around a dead chicken to put a curse on Colonel Potter. We need a rally chicken or something for morale. Anything.
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hang in there, peace, and tonight’s the night we could tie it all up.
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Khruschev close. Impressive breadth Shinto
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our world, and the people within it, are all connected in more ways than imaginable. it’s simply a matter of making the connections.
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Did you hear that Bill Murray did a tribute to the Mud Hens, in a “Ghostbusters” sort of way? He thought the theme for one of the games was “Ghostbusters,” so he decided to come out in support of the Mud Hens. He did a parody of Harry Caray, sounding rather slurred on a local Columbus radio station. (96.3) Anyway, it got me smiling on Thursday driving to work, Beth!
Go Mud Hens!!
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yes, wonderful and thank you, robin )
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