Light at the End of the Tunnel....

For three reasons. First and foremost, I had a sinus infection which lingered from Dec. 31 to Jan 22. Twenty three days of more or less sick. Three antibiotics until we got one to erradicate the germs. Fortunately I wasn't over the top sick, but not feeling well and not being able to breathe or sleep for over 3 weeks was the big SUCK. I'm now staying away from anything or anyone that so much as sniffles. I've had my sick for the year. And then some....

Second, the EAGLES are soclose to being world champions, and ending this Philly Phunk/curse/whatever that has plagued us for almost 1/4 of a century (think about that - I was 11 when the last Philly team (Sixers) won a championship). Sure the Patriots are favored by 7, but that's alot of hype. If the Eagles play a perfect game and the Pats play a perfect game, the Eagles win. That simple. Instead of getting caught up in the overblown hype that is the Patriots, break it down into smaller pieces and you'll see why the Birds have a realistically good chance: Positionally, QB position is a wash. I know Brady has more super bowl experience, but I'd never count out D Mac. Especially this year. If he needs to make some plays at the end of the game, he will. RB position has to go to the Eagles. Dillon is a good runner, but Westbrook gives you so much more. WR is a slight edge to the Pats unless T.O. is over 50 percent, then it's in the Eagles favor. We'll miss C. Lewis, but I think L.J. will fill in nicely. O line is a wash, D line goes to the Birds. Defense is a tie between the 2 for scoring defense, until you realize the Eagles gave up all those points in the last 2 games that the starters sat. Then the Eagles have the edge. The Birds secondary is MUCH better, and while the overall linebackers of the Pats get the edge, you have to argue that Trotter is the best of the group on both sides. Special teams is also a wash. You have the 2 best kickers and 2 very good return groups. Finally, if you compare the teams' records over the past 4 years, the patriots are only 2 games better than the Eagles (Superbowls?). And for coaching, another wash. Yeah, Belichek has his rings, but Andy is close behind. And Reid is 8-0 after bye weeks. And don't forget the guru Jimmy Johnson It's going to be very very close. Any given Sunday.....

Finally, we are now over 1/3 through Winter. It's cold as balls, but the calendar is just about to flip to February. A short month later it will be March. I've always loved Winter, but I guess b/c I've been so sick already this year, I just want it to get and stay warm ASAP. It's going down to 1 degree tonight. 1. The mind can't fathom 1. I'm also getting ever so closer to my KW trip. God knows I need that. Seven days of pure freedom. Freedom to do (or not do) anything, anywhere, anytime. Beer at 7AM? No problem. Swimming at 2AM? No problem. Naptime? Anytime! Pools, ocean, sun, sand, Duval, shots, beers, 190 octanes, boats, girls, everything. Fun. Can't wait.

So be good y'all. Think warm and stay safe.

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