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Tuesday, July 05, 2005 

Fourth of July Weekend

Posted by: Bradley McDonald

I hope everyone had a nice holiday! I also hope that everyone took some time out of barbeque and fireworks to remember what the holiday is all about. Lee Ann, our July blogger for "A Month in My Life", sums up my feelings pretty well:

I'm thankful for a country that recognizes the Creator and that is founded to give men and women a chance to pursue these unalienable rights.

I'm also thankful for the many brave patriots who have defended America in centuries past, and I'm reminded now of the soldiers currently on foreign soils. Today I received a prayer request from a mother who found out her son has been wounded in Falujah. I feel for her and the many others whose loved ones are in harm's way to protect us. Let us pray for our troops on this day and always. God bless America!

A few sports notes from the weekend:

  • This one's for the 'Bizarre' section: Takeru Kobayashi, an 144 pound Japanese man, took down 49 hot dogs in twelve minutes to win his fifth straight hot dog eating championship.
  • Roger Federer defeated Andy Roddick to win his third straight Wimbledon title. Now, at 24, Federer is already being mentioned among the game's all-time greats. Time will tell if he really belongs, but if he maintains his level of play, it's almost a certainty. Venus Williams took home the women's title by coming from behind to beat Lindsey Davenport. Venus, seeded 14th, was the lowest seed ever to win the tournament.
  • Lance Armstrong has taken the lead in the Tour de Lance, as he aims for his seventh straight victory in this race.
  • I'm happy to report the Astros have won 8 out of their last 11 games and have moved up to third place in the NL Central. Hopefully, they can continue the good play up to the All-Star break, which is this weekend.

6:50 PM |

EDITOR'S NOTE: The 'Stros are now tied for second after the Cubbies lost their 6th straight game last night. Weeehooo! Guess I won't have to offer my pinch hitting services after all. :)

Posted by Blogger Bradley McDonald | Wed Jul 06, 11:15:00 AM 2005   

Go, Astros!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Blogger shirleymc | Wed Jul 06, 07:20:00 PM 2005   

GO ASTROS FROM YOUR NUMBER. . . . TWO FAN!! (I wouldn't want to take Mr. Sports place and be the NUMBER ONE fan!)

How 'bout them Brewers? Who? All those kids playing ball - that's NOT a Little League team. That's the NEW Brewers!

Posted by Anonymous kris | Wed Jul 06, 10:26:00 PM 2005   

Kris,

The Houston turnaround happened about the same time you became a fan. Coincidence? I think not.

The Brewers are solid all over. They definitely have some good, core players to build a team around.

Posted by Blogger Bradley McDonald | Thu Jul 07, 09:29:00 AM 2005   

It will be interesting to see what the Brewers are like in two years. I really hope the management is settled enough to keep Yost in charge. He's very good and the players love and respect him - as does the city. Ricky Weeks, Prince Fielder - these guys are solid and getting better with more exposure. You're right. They're a solid core.

And, I must agree with you that it's NO COINCIDENCE that I jumped on board the Astros bandwagon just in time for their winning streak!

What would summer be without baseball?

Posted by Anonymous Kris Again | Fri Jul 08, 11:30:00 PM 2005   

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