Author: SammD

  • BCAPL 2008 update

    Samm and I finished 17th-24th place in the Master Scotch Doubles. We were finally knocked out by Rich Cunningham and Angela Jackson 4 games to 3. I finished 49-64th place in the Men’s Open Singles winning $550. I won my first 3 matches, lost one then won 5 more matches straight before dropping my second…

  • Like Teaching a New Trick to a Dog

    And no, I’m not referring to “teaching an old dog new tricks.” That’s a different article. About three years ago, I was teaching Vegas, my white lab, to “wave” on command. Following the guidance of a book full of doggy tricks I had purchased, I could sort of get him to do it. He struggled…

  • The $25 Charge Continues…

    Delta and Northwest Airlines will both also start charging $25 to check a second piece of checked luggage. As the first airline to remove pillows and blankets, they will soon be the first legacy carrier to start charging for a can of soda. What’s next? Free Checked Luggage Allowance for Northwest Airlines * Domestic Travel…

  • The $25 Charge Continues…

    Delta and Northwest Airlines will both also start charging $25 to check a second piece of checked luggage. As the first airline to remove pillows and blankets, they will soon be the first legacy carrier to start charging for a can of soda. What’s next? Free Checked Luggage Allowance for Northwest Airlines * Domestic Travel…