It's not really a cave.....or a cavern

When I was in Michigan last year, at Harriet and Paul's place, she called part of their garage the "Man Cave." The first thing that confused me was the expression itself. I had never heard anything referred to as a "Man Cave." The second thing that confused me was why it wasn't called a "Woman Cave." It sure looked like Harriet had claimed provenance of the space.

"Man Cave" or "Women Cave" both seem to have similar accouterments. A couch or recliner is a must. A big screen TV is nice, a small one will suffice if necessary. A fridge or electric cooler to hold beer or soda is required. A computer of some type is also a must. Beside these basic items the decor can be as diverse as the person (or persons) occupying the space.

The Cave itself, I think, is best in a converted garage. But, if necessary, a spare room will do. The description, "Cave" implies a dark, spooky place, which these spaces are not. Maybe the name should be changed to Sanctuary? Or, is that too sissified or un-manly? Whatever the name it's a place to hang out, smoke and drink and watch TV. The smoke could be anything, as could the drink. The TV watching may be sports or it could be the Hallmark or Lifetime Network.

Whatever the Cave or Sanctuary is, or isn't, I don't have one.

This morning I was exercising on the Wii. It's easier to work off the calories while watching TV. This morning the MLB (Major League Baseball) Network was on. I heard one of the on air guys say, "Fan Cave." I'm just getting accustomed to the Man-Women Cave thing and now I hear, "Fan Cave." A Fan Cave is a Man or Women Cave for sports aficionados, I guess? 

I have been following the Detroit Tigers from a distance this year. They are currently in first place in their division. If they continue to reside in that place I will keep tabs on the team. These days I am a fair weather bandstand jumper, and, a free one at that. I'll watch the winners and the playoff games. I'll watch the World Series. I will not, ever, ever, ever again, go to a baseball game. And, here is a great example of why Wanda nor I will ever again spend money to support professional sports.

The Los Angeles Angels have scheduled a news conference for Tuesday, when the team is expected to announce it has agreed with pitcher Jered Weaver on a five-year contract.

SI.com first reported that Weaver and the Angels have agreed to a deal worth $85 million.

The 28-year-old Weaver leads the American League with a 2.10 ERA and is 14-6 this season. He started the All-Star game for the AL.

Weaver was on target to become a free agent after the 2012 season......I hope he spends his 17 million bucks a year wisely.

Wanda and I bought a brand new all-in-one 23" touch screen wireless Dell computer on Friday. We also bought it Saturday and Sunday, several times. Every time this lap top freezes or crashes or has a hic cup we buy a new computer. Every time the lap top restarts, which so far, has been every time after a crash, we change our minds.

Before we bought our first desk top I heard that hard drives could run out of space. I thought a computer would last, forever, like a washing machine or fridge. We will never fill this hard drive. We will use this lap top until it's held together with rubber bands and string. We will use this lap top until it's wheezing with every start-up and user change. When this lap top is ready for the computer scrape heap, we will replace it. Then I am hoping for a combination touch wide screen, hi-def, wireless, blu ray playing, book reader, tablet, phone, camera, fax, printer computer and coffee maker.

I have a program on this lap called called Nero. It is a file sharing something of some sort that I don't understand. It was a program included in the TV purchase I loaded by mistake. I don't know how it works and wouldn't use it if I did. And now I can't get the stinking thing off the computer. Every time I attempt to UNinstall Nero it prompts me that it is INstalling and it can't do two things at one time. Even I can walk and chew gum at the same time. I really hate this program.

If you ever have a bad day. If you are ever depressed or upset, think of this poor guy.

A Finnish ferry has run aground while its captain was stuck in the bathroom.

One member of staff managed to slow the island-hopping tourist ferry down, but the vessel, carrying 54 passengers, slammed onto a rock near the shore of Helsinki, the Finnish coastguard said on Friday.

The captain got stuck in the bathroom because of a jammed lock and yelled for help, the coastguard said.

Some passengers were bruised and tableware was broken in the incident. The coastguard is investigating whether the captain's actions amounted to criminal endangerment.

"He was stuck in the toilet. As soon as the staff member got the door open, it was too late," said the head of investigation.

Criminal endangerment for having to use the bathroom? Guess he should have been wearing Pampers.

She said, "I think I'm wearing jeans to work on Wednesday."
He heard, I think I'm wearing beans to work on Wednesday.

She said, "we will be getting free cleaning products."
He heard, we will be getting free clinging produce.

By the way, Princess Cruise Lines is having a photo contest. The winner gets an all expense paid all inclusive seven day cruise for two. The theme of the picture is "stress." Show Princess how stressed out you are and how much you need a cruise vacation. I sent in a picture and got an e mail rejection, three times. My photo didn't fit the qualifications. I sent a photo in once and they rejected me three times. Now I'm really stressed out.

Have a nice Monday all.