MotownSports.com Message Board - Blogs - Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/ MotownSports.com is a Detroit Sports fan site with the latest team news and information for the Tigers, Lions, Pistons, and Red Wings. Also home to one of the largest message board communities on the Internet! en Sat, 18 May 2013 20:38:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.motownsports.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg MotownSports.com Message Board - Blogs - Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/ Palliative Care http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/112-palliative-care.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:32:41 GMT Well, the "Independent Examiner" the state had me see wrote something in his report (which concluded that I was permanently disabled and nothing more could be done) that any further efforts would only be "palliative." Somehow I missed that the first tiem through the paperwork a couple of months ago, probably because I was so upset by his assertion that there was likely a substantial history of previous injury to my ankle/foot and I had not provided any proof that this was not so (hmmm, prove that somethign never happened). I was rereading this today as I prepare to see a specialist next week (on my personal insurance's dime, not the state) and he wrote in there this palliative statement.

Note: For those not familiar with the term it basically means care that alleviates symptoms, whether or not there is hope of a cure.

Thus, the non-stop pain I deal with every minute of every day is not worth dealing with in his opinion. I am quite eager to see the specialist, the fact that the state declared me "permanently disabled" without a consultation by an orthopedic specialist is disturbing to me and our daughter the lawyer is chomping at the bit to write them a letter. We are just hoping that this has not healed wrong over the 8 months since the accident.

NOt wanting to start a political thing here but, from my experience living in Canada for three years and now this, this is what one gets when the government manages your health care - care in which the focus is on budget, not healing. ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/112-palliative-care.html Blog Day Thirty http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/107-blog-day-thirty.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:14:04 GMT As I sit, going over drafts of research proposal introduction chapters, I am pondering my next guitar build. Here is a reminder of the mandolin from two years ago: Image: http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/jklapp/Mandolin%20Build/32-strungup.jpg Then the bass refinish, rebuild, and... As I sit, going over drafts of research proposal introduction chapters, I am pondering my next guitar build.

Here is a reminder of the mandolin from two years ago:



Then the bass refinish, rebuild, and new neck build from last Summer:



I am thinking of a ground-up electric bass build. Curly maple top and Swamp Ash back with a natural finsh. 5 or 6 string fretless neck-through. I am thinking passive electronics. If I start getting parts together now I could get underway at the end of July when Summerschool ends.


Curly Maple



Swamp Ash
]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/107-blog-day-thirty.html Blog Day Twenty-Nine http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/105-blog-day-twenty-nine.html Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:33:03 GMT Ahhh, Fathers Day. Heard from all the kids except one so far and he tends to call late. Scored some good loot also! :happy: Survived sister-in-law and her husband visiting for a few hours (they are OK) but barely as they brought along angry grandpa. 92 years old or something like that. ... Ahhh, Fathers Day.

Heard from all the kids except one so far and he tends to call late. Scored some good loot also! :happy:

Survived sister-in-law and her husband visiting for a few hours (they are OK) but barely as they brought along angry grandpa. 92 years old or something like that. Retired big mucky muck in the Marines. Thinks everything these days is awful. He did like the meal.

Made tri tip with Snider's seasoning and roast Larrys with my special spice blend. Caesar salad and baguettes. Some kind of cobbler with blueberries and peaches that Lisa made for dessert. Was a bit scared about that one as it was a recipe from the magazine "Cooking Light." It was OK.

Now back to work on class for tomorrow. Get to discuss the Milgram Experiment and how to write an effective and proper Lit Review! Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/105-blog-day-twenty-nine.html Blog Day Twenty-Eight http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/102-blog-day-twenty-eight.html Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:42:32 GMT Iron Man CDA is tomorrow AM. The area is swarming with humans. Image: http://images.craigslist.org/3k63pe3l2ZZZZZZZZZ96ka58f4e2709451972.jpg I think I shall celebrate by going to the movies. Trying to see the new Terminator movie this evening. Maybe dinner at Outback beforehand. ... Iron Man CDA is tomorrow AM. The area is swarming with humans.



I think I shall celebrate by going to the movies.

Trying to see the new Terminator movie this evening. Maybe dinner at Outback beforehand.

Beef. Real food. ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/102-blog-day-twenty-eight.html Blog Day Twenty-Seven http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/101-blog-day-twenty-seven.html Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:55:05 GMT Wow. Left home at 8 AM, returned at 10:33 PM today. Ever go help one of your kids and her family load up to move by going to their house to watch the kids while the paid loaders and the couple get things loaded? Ever told to expect it to take about 2 hours. Ever had it take over 12 hours? ... Wow.

Left home at 8 AM, returned at 10:33 PM today.

Ever go help one of your kids and her family load up to move by going to their house to watch the kids while the paid loaders and the couple get things loaded? Ever told to expect it to take about 2 hours. Ever had it take over 12 hours? No place to sit, hot house, bad ankle screaming at me the whole time.

AAAAAARRRRRRRRRRR!!! :hurt::hurt::hurt::hurt::hurt: ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/101-blog-day-twenty-seven.html Blog Day Twenty-Six http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/100-blog-day-twenty-six.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:21:22 GMT Long day but productive! The late night class with the 45 minute drive home afterward is tiring but I have a good group.

The big Iron Man thing is in Coeur d'Alene this weekend and the bike part comes near our place. I just saw the weather forecast and it is for thunder, lightning, and downpour that day. Could be interesting. An odd sport. Why would one choose to do such a thing? Our bodies are made for comfort, not torture. If waterboarding is so bad then why is this good? ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/100-blog-day-twenty-six.html Blog Day Twenty-Five http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/97-blog-day-twenty-five.html Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:44:40 GMT First night of class down. Went well - 10 of the 13 students have been in other courses with me so they know what to expect. It will be a grind but only 6 weeks and a day left! Image: http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper375/stills/i3h8cx52.jpg Lisa flies in from KC tonight so when... First night of class down. Went well - 10 of the 13 students have been in other courses with me so they know what to expect. It will be a grind but only 6 weeks and a day left!



Lisa flies in from KC tonight so when I pick her up we can go out to Ionic Burrito for dinner. Dandy but always tough choices. Probably will go with the steak deep dish quesadilla on tomato basil tortillas. Mighty yummy - may be the single best tasting food item I know. Trouble is their burritos are incredible also. Hmmm. At least I have a few hours to figure it out. It is right near Gonzaga U.

Article from the GU paper about the name change:

Sonic Burrito buys a vowel
Newly dubbed Ionic Burrito will still 'roll you a phatty'

By: Darby Minow Smith
Posted: 9/15/06

If students are familiar with the restaurants surrounding campus, they might do a double take the next time they venture down Hamilton Street. Don't worry, you are not going crazy. Your memory is fine. Where once was Sonic is now Ionic.

Sonic Burritos and Cosmic Quesos changed its name to Ionic Burritos and Cosmic Quesos to avoid a trademark infringement over the summer.

Sonic Drive-in, an Oklahoma chain of restaurants, opened in Spokane on the other side of campus, at 1313 N. Ruby St., this summer. The chain informed Ionic owner Melissa Massie of the trademark infringement last December.

Massie had to change everything that had the Sonic logo on it. After she had changed some of those items, the Sonic Drive-in chain stepped in and offered to help cover some of the rest of the cost.

Many of Ionic's customers are young, college-aged students and many come from Gonzaga, as campus is just a few blocks away. More than half of the employees at Ionic are Gonzaga students.

Senior Sara Burns has been employed at Ionic since the end of last semester. She started at Ionic in the middle of the name change. She said that the name change has been good publicity for the restaurant and that the community has been amazingly supportive.

"I personally miss the old Sonic name and it will always be Sonic in my mind," Burns said.

Massie said she and the co-owner made sure the new name was similar to the old one and that "nothing else changed besides the name."

The restaurant celebrated a grand reopening on Aug. 5.

Massie said that making her restaurants into chain is a goal and that she would like to open up more restaurants in college areas, where her type of restaurant does well.

Massie, the 26-year-old co-owner of Ionic Burritos and Cosmic Quesos, was born and raised in Spokane.

The restaurant is located at 1415 N. Hamilton St.
]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/97-blog-day-twenty-five.html Blog Day Twenty-Four http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/96-blog-day-twenty-four.html Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:04:09 GMT Image: http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/jklapp/funny%20stuff/hsovpimptompimp-1.jpg Gotta love taking old cartoons and kids books and changing them around. Curious George and the High-Tension Power Line (http://triggur.org/storytime/george/) is a particular favorite. Image:...

Gotta love taking old cartoons and kids books and changing them around. Curious George and the High-Tension Power Line is a particular favorite.



James and the Giant Roll of Barbed Wire is another classic.

]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/96-blog-day-twenty-four.html Blog Day Twenty-Three http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/94-blog-day-twenty-three.html Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:20:27 GMT Saw the game. Another loss but still in first place. The panic squad was out in force. I would love to know how many games in front the team needs to be before they quit wanting to DFA half the team and fire Leyland. Ridiculous stuff going on. The season is a marathon and you cannot micromanage... Saw the game. Another loss but still in first place. The panic squad was out in force. I would love to know how many games in front the team needs to be before they quit wanting to DFA half the team and fire Leyland. Ridiculous stuff going on. The season is a marathon and you cannot micromanage and microanalyze every inning. 162 games, not 16! What is happening is much akin to those who buy a stock and follow it every 5 minutes all day every day. Those folks make themselves crazy.

Very sad that so many have to complain about a first-place team. I miss the game threads from 3 or 4 years ago when things were not so dominated by gloom and doom. As I noted yesterday in the game thread, many really good posters avoid the game threads these days. We all lose with that.

Tigers will win Tuesday. And the next. I can't imagine being a fan of a team and starting each day expecting that your team will lose and then saying "Hahahaha! I was right!" and reveling in the misfortune. No sense at all to that.:hurt: ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/94-blog-day-twenty-three.html Blog Day Twenty-Two http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/92-blog-day-twenty-two.html Sat, 13 Jun 2009 23:22:50 GMT The haircut is OK. Amazing tattoos on the gal who cut my hair. She was quite buxom and had a v-neck plunger on. A tattoo of a naked woman on her left breast seemed a bit redundant. CostCo is out of the new Kingsford Competition Charcoal which is disappointing. Desk dude said they tried it out... The haircut is OK. Amazing tattoos on the gal who cut my hair. She was quite buxom and had a v-neck plunger on. A tattoo of a naked woman on her left breast seemed a bit redundant. CostCo is out of the new Kingsford Competition Charcoal which is disappointing. Desk dude said they tried it out and likely will get more next year. They are about $4 per bag less than the BORG (or were).

Doing a whole chicken tonight on the grill. Halved it and will cook it flat. Should be tasty with some fries with Red Robin seasoning Did you know they sell that stuff and it is fairly cheap)?



Two days until Summer School starts. Have all lectures ready for week one. Tonight I will start week two. Keeping a minimum two weeks ahead is my goal this Summer. ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/92-blog-day-twenty-two.html Blog Day Twenty-One http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/90-blog-day-twenty-one.html Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:01:08 GMT Haircut day.

I wonder if anyone else hates that day as much as I do. I don't mind the cutting but I just hate having one more thing to do. Going to The Man Shop.



Then to CostCo (across the street from them) for charcoal and home to work on the Summer Class. I want to have the first two weeks of lectures completely ready to go by the end of today. Monday it starts up - 5PM! I also have a Thesis defense to chair that day so things will be hopping. Might need a Dick Burger for energy!

]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/90-blog-day-twenty-one.html Blog Day Twenty http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/88-blog-day-twenty.html Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:50:48 GMT My oh my. Those who complain about baseball announcers have no right to make such a decision until they regularly listen to Dave Niehaus. He jumped the Shark about 12 years ago. Has been the Mariners main guy since their inception so he is quite beloved but wow. A couple of years ago he... My oh my.

Those who complain about baseball announcers have no right to make such a decision until they regularly listen to Dave Niehaus. He jumped the Shark about 12 years ago. Has been the Mariners main guy since their inception so he is quite beloved but wow. A couple of years ago he started (on radio) broadcasting stuff that wasn't really happening. Called a guy coming up to bat, taking pitches, and making an out. Then his partner interrupted and they revealed that it wasn't what was going on and that a different inning with a different team up was starting right then. Very sad. Last night as we were jumping back and forth between the Tigers game and the M's game he made several baffling and confusing statements. Sad that this needs to be revealed to the world like this. He is now a Hall of Famer. ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/88-blog-day-twenty.html Blog Day Nineteen http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/86-blog-day-nineteen.html Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:29:08 GMT Looks to be a bit warmer today. Maybe upper 70s for a high. A touch of breeze so it should be comfy. The ribs won't go on until about 2 PM so a bit later dinner tonight.

Just got the placement info for my little student (1st grader) who is a super genius. The Stanford program wants to put him at the 7th grade level to start. Seems about right. It will be a blast working with him! I may be doing calculus by the end of next year. Been a while since I did that stuff.

Prep work continues for the grad course that starts next week. Day one is ready to go, Syllabus is done, course readings are in place. I need to get some time to work on this textbook this Summer. Most of the basics for it are done but this class will eb very busy.

August may be pleasant. ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/86-blog-day-nineteen.html Blog Day Eighteen http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/83-blog-day-eighteen.html Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:51:26 GMT And so it goes . . .

One of my goals for this Summer is to reread some Vonnegut. Breakfast of Champions andCat's Cradle are on my list.

Got the oil in the car changed this AM. 12,000 miles. The Caliber seems to be a very nice car. Was incredible in the snow this year. Since the Dodge dealer is near Costco jumped in there and picked up some Ribeyes for dinner. Will have one of those with a baked Larry for dinner while watching the game.

Got the BlackBoard site for my Summer course activated. 13 students registered as of now - I hope it doesn't grow any more than that. Lots of grading in this course. ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/83-blog-day-eighteen.html Blog Day Seventeen http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/81-blog-day-seventeen.html Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:21:06 GMT Ahhh. First official day of vacation. Had ot get up at 4 to take Lisa to the airport, then wait around for the furnace guy to check the system for Summer. He decided we need a new thermostat. Went down to the BORG and got one and replaced it. Cleaned my office. Took a nap. Saw much of the... Ahhh. First official day of vacation. Had ot get up at 4 to take Lisa to the airport, then wait around for the furnace guy to check the system for Summer. He decided we need a new thermostat. Went down to the BORG and got one and replaced it. Cleaned my office. Took a nap. Saw much of the game but fell asleep for the last 3 innings.

Nice day. I have a few paper drafts to go over but those are being held until this evening. Doing a steak stir-fry for dinner wiht rice. ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/81-blog-day-seventeen.html Blog Day Sixteen http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/79-blog-day-sixteen.html Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:15:45 GMT Big Tigers game today and I should get to see most of it.

Lisa leaves for ten days early tomorrow so I will be on my own. Good as much to be done to get ready for Summer session.

I will be doin' much Q-in' this week! ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/79-blog-day-sixteen.html Blog Day Fifteen http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/72-blog-day-fifteen.html Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:51:32 GMT Here we go! Summer vacation. Thunderstorms and all. Taking J. R. out for dinner to celebrate his graduation this evening. Yard work was on the agenda but we will see. Here we go! Summer vacation. Thunderstorms and all.

Taking J. R. out for dinner to celebrate his graduation this evening. Yard work was on the agenda but we will see. ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/72-blog-day-fifteen.html Blog Day Fourteen http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/67-blog-day-fourteen.html Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:31:22 GMT Teacher work day today. I also have two meetings. One to negotiate becoming a lab school for University of Idaho. That will be a great benefit as they will have lots of their teacher ed candidates based at our school and they will be available to help with instruction. We had the highest test... Teacher work day today. I also have two meetings. One to negotiate becoming a lab school for University of Idaho. That will be a great benefit as they will have lots of their teacher ed candidates based at our school and they will be available to help with instruction. We had the highest test scores in the district this spring (even though we are the poor school in the rough side of town) and this may take us even higher! We had 92% proficient or above in Science. The next closest school was at 78%. :rambo:

Then I have a meeting with the mom and grandma of a student I have been working with and just finished testing. This little first grader is super high in math and I have been working with him one on one most of the year as this was revealed when he brought in multi-page equations for his teacher to see and I checked them over and everything was right. We are devising a special program in which I will work with him one on one each day for math through an online program at Stanford. They found him to be incredibly high. He has no math support or instruction at home (in the single-wide) - he just really understands numbers and how they work Does 4 digit long division in his head.

Somehow I need to get my room all packed up also. Busy day. Hope someone brings doughnuts! ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/67-blog-day-fourteen.html Blog Day Thirteen http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/58-blog-day-thirteen.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:05:40 GMT *Last Day of School!* with kids. Still have to work tomorrow to clean up and tons of meetings. Report cards were completed at about 1:00 AM. Both a happy and sad day as the kids I work with are so terrific that I will miss them terribly Last Day of School! with kids. Still have to work tomorrow to clean up and tons of meetings.

Report cards were completed at about 1:00 AM.

Both a happy and sad day as the kids I work with are so terrific that I will miss them terribly ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/58-blog-day-thirteen.html Blog Day Twelve http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/53-blog-day-twelve.html Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:13:36 GMT Today is the Talent Show! Unfortunately there is a rehearsal in the morning, the school show in the afternoon, and the show for parents in the evening so I get to see ALL the acts 3 times today. I think 3 out of the 30 actually have talent. Tigers will bounce back tonight in a big way - you... Today is the Talent Show! Unfortunately there is a rehearsal in the morning, the school show in the afternoon, and the show for parents in the evening so I get to see ALL the acts 3 times today. I think 3 out of the 30 actually have talent.

Tigers will bounce back tonight in a big way - you can take it to the bank. ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/53-blog-day-twelve.html Blog Day Eleven http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/50-blog-day-eleven.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:57:47 GMT 4 days of school left. Must start report cards today. Kids also get a photo CD with pics from the year for each class. Have to get that started tonight. Too many meetings this week. Tigers game tonight. My 4:30 meeting means I will get home about 6 or later and thus miss much of it. Love... 4 days of school left. Must start report cards today. Kids also get a photo CD with pics from the year for each class. Have to get that started tonight. Too many meetings this week.

Tigers game tonight. My 4:30 meeting means I will get home about 6 or later and thus miss much of it. Love the DVR on Direct TV. Hate the Red Sox.

Considering the upgrade to 64 bit Vista. Would let me run 16 GB of RAM. I imagine Photoshop runs quite nicely in such an environment. Must decide soon.

Ahh. Lets start the day. ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/50-blog-day-eleven.html Blog Day ten http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/44-blog-day-ten.html Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:34:28 GMT Here it is - party day! Brisket! Smoked Germans! Smoked Ham! Should be an amazing feast and I get to leave the swelter (my room is already 80 degrees as of 8:30 AM) to set things up. I managed to come back and win my fantasy matchup last week. was down 11-1 going into Saturday and had... Here it is - party day!

Brisket! Smoked Germans! Smoked Ham!

Should be an amazing feast and I get to leave the swelter (my room is already 80 degrees as of 8:30 AM) to set things up.


I managed to come back and win my fantasy matchup last week. was down 11-1 going into Saturday and had no HRs before then. The boys erupted over the weekend. Hopefully we have some momentum going into this week's matchup. ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/44-blog-day-ten.html Blog Day Nine http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/41-blog-day-nine.html Sun, 31 May 2009 23:20:13 GMT Making the second brisket for the year-end party to go along with the one I made on Monday. Some sausages will be going on soon.

Tomorrow is the day.

Tonight's dinner is stuffed salmon and salad. Ice cream sandwiches for dessert.

Just saw the Mariners blow a three run lead in the bottom of the ninth. Picked up Luke Scott on a waiver claim in my fantasy league. I was #8 and figured there was no way I'd get him. Had to cut Griffey for him but I wasn't ever playing Junior - just had always wanted to have him on my roster. Also picked up Jason Marquis today. Can't believe he was available. Good outing for Jackson today. This should be an interesting Summer if I can ever get healthy. ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/41-blog-day-nine.html Blog Day Eight http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/37-blog-day-eight.html Sat, 30 May 2009 15:51:53 GMT Finally this season I was able to obtain Albert Pujols for my fantasy team. He is having a great season but the last few weeks his numbers have been way down except for walks, I really think that idea about having protection for big hitters is valid. He is seein nothing good to hit. Finally this season I was able to obtain Albert Pujols for my fantasy team. He is having a great season but the last few weeks his numbers have been way down except for walks, I really think that idea about having protection for big hitters is valid. He is seein nothing good to hit. ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/37-blog-day-eight.html Blog Day Seven http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/35-blog-day-seven.html Fri, 29 May 2009 18:34:22 GMT Ahhhhhhh, Friday. Toro Viejo tonight! Always a tough choice as to what to get. Everything they make is great. 4 days of school after today! :happy: Ahhhhhhh, Friday. Toro Viejo tonight!

Always a tough choice as to what to get. Everything they make is great.

4 days of school after today! :happy: ]]> Corky http://www.motownsports.com/forums/blogs/corky/35-blog-day-seven.html