Did You Hear About SI Swim Suits?

Archie Brown really loves this time of year. The middle of February means the return of baseball, as the major league clubs open spring training camps. But Archie knows that baseball is not the only thing that returns in the middle of February. He know it is time for the return of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

The SI Swim Suit issue has returned to Archie’s mail box every year for as long as he can remember. He has been enticed by Kathy Ireland and Elle Macpherson, Heidi Klum, Maria Sharapova—and many more! With the release of the 43rd Swim Suit issue, SI is also downloads of some of the models as cell phone wall paper. The images are only $1.99 each and are available through all the major cell phone companies!





Ah, the middle of February!


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Did You Hear About Spring Training?

The Astros' pitcher and catchers are to report to Kissimmee, Florida tomorrow for the beginning of Spring Training. Archie Brown is one of the biggest baseball fans anywhere and he looks forward to this time of year. For him, football season is just a diversion till baseball returns in the middle of February.

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Did You Hear About My Baseball Card Collection?

Archie Brown was going through some of his baseball cards, trying to decide whether to get started again with the hobby that he had pursued with such vigor for about 15 years, or not. It had even crossed his mind to sell everything but the most treasured parts of the collection, like the 1915 Sporting News Honus Wagner card. He could not bring himself to make the decision to sell, so for now they cards are safe in his possession.

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Did You Hear About Build The Men's Retreat?

Archie Brown joined about 50 other men this weekend for a men's retreat hosted by the congregation where his friend, Dale, attends. The facility at Heartland Country inn near Brenham, Texas, provided the perfect setting for a time of refreshment and devotion. The theme of "God's Power For Life" was just what Archie was needing. It was a fine way to spend his weekend!

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Did You Hear About The Price Is Right?

Archie Brown was sitting around watching television on his morning off. He tuned into The Price is Right just in time to see a lady win a new truck and go crazy. Bob Barker has been giving away cars and other prizes on that show now for over thirty five years. It is still popular. Archie wondered if it is the game or Barker that sustained the show. He figured we will find out soon, as Bob is saying this is his last year!

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Did You Hear About PTI?

Tony Korheiser and Mike Wilbon are the hosts of Pardon the Interruption on ESPN. Archie Brown watches the show as often as he can. The two guys are terrific together. They have a great chemistry, they are honest and opinionated. There is a great interaction between them. He is not sure he would want either one to move in next door, but Arch likes the show!

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Did You Hear About Our Season Ticket Seat Selection?

Archie Brown and five other guys split a pair of season tickets for the Astros' home games at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Tonight is set for the guys to select the games they will see. They use a drawing of numbers from a hat to determine the order of choosing games. The guy who draws number one gets the first pick and so on. It is usually a lot of fun and determines who gets to attend Opening Day!

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Did You Hear About Fan Fest?

Archie Brown was so pleased when he read that baseball returns to Minute Maid Park this weekend. Some of the best college programs in the country, including Rice and University of Houston, will have a round robin tournament. The Astros will conduct Fan Fest in conjunction with the tournament. At Fan Fest Autograph sessions will be held with several players, and former players. Fans will get to hear from the General Manager, Tim Purpura, as welll as have a chance to ask questions of Purpura. Phil Garner, Astros manager will also speak to the fans. A card and memorabilia show will take place throughout the stadium. Admisssion is just $20 for adults, $10 for kids. The admission will get you into the tournament, the player sessions and the show!

Archie called to see if his grandsons could go with him!

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Did You Hear About My Friend Being Deployed?

The war in Iraq just got a more personal for Archie and Ronda. The son of old freinds and fellow members of the congregation where they worshipped was just deployed to Karbala. Archie had taught Tim in Bible class when the young man was in junior high. They had gone together on mission trips to the Caribbean. When TIme entered the Marines, he was sent to school to learn Arabic.
Archie's prayers were going to include Tim, for sure!

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Did You Hear About The Weather In South Texas?

Archie Brown heard from his cousin in Chicago. She was in a bad mood because her beloved Bears got whipped in the Super Bowl. But what really added to her misery was the fact that it was eight degrees below zero outside there today. Archie made sure to point out that he was able to go outside in short sleves in the sixty plus degree weather!
He did not want to trade places with her at all!

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What a Gentleman

Tony Dungy is now a Super Bowl Champion. That means he has achieved the height of success as a football coach. There is the social impact in that Mr. Dungy is the first African American coach to win the NFL title game. He is one of only three men to have won a Super Bowl as both a player and head coach. All of that will be written in the history books. But I hope that along with that it is remember that Tony Dungy is a genuine gentleman!

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Did You Hear About Super Sunday?

It is Sunday morning and Archie is getting ready for worship services. He wonders how many others in his neighborhood are doing the same. His thoughts expanded to wonder how many in Texas were also going to worship today. That thought moved to how many around the world would take the time to honor God and be refreshed in their faith. It gave him a moment of awe to realize he is a part of a large body of believers that stretches around the world and across time. He could not wait to be together with his brethren on this, another Super Sunday!

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Did You Hear About The Young & The Restless?

Ronda Brown told her friends who gathered in her home this morning that she had signed up free for a website that provides lots of great information on her favorite soap opera. She told them about several of the features on the site. She told them that she can read an in depth account of the days program to keep abreast of developments. Ronda told them that she even goes to the site when she has seen an episode, so she can participate in the message board, or be brought up to date on comings and goings, and promotions about her show. Her friend, Sue, went home and signed up for a similar site about The Young and the Restless.

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Did You Hear About My Super Bowl Predictions?

Archie Brown was in a conversation with his neighbor about the Super Bowl. They couldn’t decide who they thought would win. They both thought it was possible that Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison would paint a masterpiece they would enjoy for the rest of their lives. But they also acknowledged that the Colts defense against the run was suspect. So if the Bears succeed in killing the clock and keeping the Colts offense off the field, the Bears might go home the champs!

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Did You Hear About Days of Our Lives Updates?

Ronda Brown is not always able to watch her favorite soap operas every day. So she was excited to find a web site that provides Days of our Lives updates! She took advantage of the free registration. She likes several of the features on the site. She can read an in depth account of the days program to keep abreast of developments. Ronda even goes to the site when she has seen an episode, so she can participate in the message board, or be brought up to date on comings and goings, as well as promotions regarding the show.

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Did You Hear About Hunter Pence?

Archie Brown's reading in the sports page this morning about the Elite Training camp conducted by the Astros, he was reminded not only of the laeft handed pitching prospect, Troy Patton. He also read about the promising young power hitter, Hunter Pence. Pence has been hitting homeruns throughtout his minor league career and has fans like Archie drooling Pence had a good week at the camp. Along with Patton, Pence today received an invitation to the Major League Spring Training camp with the Astros in Florida later this month.

Maybe his dream will come true this season!

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Did You Hear About Troy Patton?

Archie was reading the sports page today about the Astros young prospect, Troy Patton. He remembered Patton from his high school days in the Houston area. The young man is left handed and throws very hard. Those are commodities the Astros desparately need. Patoon has had more strike outs than innings pitched through his minor league career. Archie thought that was a good sign.

Did You Hear About Hot Corner Has Been?

Archie Brown has a friend with whom he played ball as kids and young men. Arch's buddy played third base. A way players describe third base is to call it the hot corner. He also loves to blog. His blog title is Hot Corner Has Been. Archie thought you might like to check out his blog site. Here is a link!

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Did You Hear About Our Need for A Passport?

Archie and Ronda are planning a trip to Cancun via cruise ship in March! Ronda did not realize that her passport had expired. When she discovered that information, she and Archie went immediately to get some pictures made and then to the passport office at the local Post Office. She also was not aware of the new rules requiring passports upon return to the States from places like Cancun. The demand for passports has risen, making the waiting time longer. She is trying to decide if she should pay extra for expedited service.
Archie said she should!

Did You Hear About My Old Furnace?

The furnace in Archie and Ronda Brown's house was installed when the house was built, in 1969. Archie received and accepted an offer from the air conditioning and heating company he uses. They came out to do a tune up on both systems. The technician told Archie That the return air is not sufficient, the duct work has leaks and there are no parts to fix the unit if it breaks down. But when he saw the light bill was low, he told Archie not to replace a thing!

Did You Hear About Our Trip To Spring Training?

Archie Brown and his wife Ronda went to watch the Houston Astros in Spring Training. They stayed in Kissimmee, which is a neighbor town to Orlando. Archie and Ronda went to see several games at various towns throughout the state. They also visited several of the theme parks in the area. It was a tremendous week. Ronda suggested they should look into how much it would cost to buy a piece of Orlando property!


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Did You Hear About Roger and Nolan?

Archie Brown was reading the sports page and it made him wish he were a minor league prospect for the Houston Astros. Nolan Ryan and Jeff Bagwell, two of Archie's favorite players, are hosting a training camp for the young guys in the Astros' system this week. Yesterday Roger Clemens stopped by to throw batting practice for an hour!
What a dream afternoon for an up and coming ball player!

Did You Hear About The Astros Elite Training Camp?

Archie Brown was reading the sports page. He came across an article about the Astros holding elite training camps for the top prospects in their minor league system. Nolan Ryan, who is in the Hall of Fame, will instruct the elite pitching pros[ects. Jeff Bagwell, who retired a few weeks ago, will be the instructor for the elite young hitters. It should be a wonderful experience for the up-and-comers. And it may open a few doors for them to make the big club soon.

Did You Hear About Mop Brigade?

The congregation where Archie Brown worships does not use a janitorial service. Each of the members takes turns doing that work. They call it Mop Brigade. Some of the things they do are: Disinfecting the rest rooms, restocking the toilet paper & the paper towels, cleaning the windows & the Glass Doors, vacuuming the carpets, picking up the trash and relining the garbage cans, organizing the books in the racks, sweeping the stair wells, and mopping the tile floor in the foyer!

Did You Hear About Why I Dislike Tardiness?

Archie Brown was taught to be punctual from as early in his life as he could remember. Orel, his dad, always had lots of reasons he wanted his son to be punctual, and reasons to avoid tardiness. Orel always considered punctuality a mark of good character. There are many reasons he dislike being late or someone else be habitually late. Orel also does not like to rob or be robbed of his time. It is very inconsiderate to be predictably late.

Things are forgotten when you are in a rush, caution suffers when we are hurrying.
Tensions rise, tempers flare when you are hurried. Accidents are more likely when rushing, not to mention that progess is slowed by tardiness. Health risks rise from the stress. It is uncomfortable to enter after proceeding have started.

Did You Hear About Renting a Moped in Freeport?

Archie and Ronda Brown had a wonderful time on their 25th Anniversary cruise to the Bahamas. On one Freeport island they rented a moped instead of taking one of the pre-arranged tours provided by the cruise line. It was great fun, Ronda sat behind Arch and held on arond his waist. They went all over the island, seeing the sights and enjoying one another!

Did You Hear About Our Cruise?

On their twenty fifth anniversary, Archie and Ronda went on a cruise ship to the Bahamas. It was everything they had hoped for and more. They had suite for their cabin. There was a sitting room on a balcony overlooking the sea, as well as a bedroom. And of course there was food, so much delicious food at all times of the day.

Did You Hear About My Search For Sports Equipment for My Grandsons?

When Archie Brown’s grandsons Andy and Zack moved in with him and his wife, Ronda, they had lots of toys but not much sports equipment. Archie wanted them to at least be acquainted with the various sports, but he did not want to invest a lot into any of it till he knew if they were really interested. He figured it was time to hit the garage sale scene!

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Did You Hear About A Week Without Sunshine?

Archie Brown was used to seeing the sun. In South Texas it shines over 300 days a year. So when there are stretches of 7 or 8 days without seeing the sun, Archie, along with everyone in town, get a bit grouchy. The new year of 2007 was wet and gloomy, with several sunless days in a row. No doubt the rain was good for the crops in the long run, but Archie was longing for sunshine.

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