Been a little busy

It's been awhile so I'll bring everyone up to speed. I believe I was ranting last time about the Dodgers. Since then they have moved into second place. Normally that would cause optimism and bring a smile to my face, but they are six back of the best team in the majors, the Arizona Diamondbacks. Andruw Jones still hasn't found his swing and as usual the offense is slim to non-existent. Sorta looking grim for my world series prediction. Hopefully Torre has some tricks up his sleeve. Speaking of Torre, I noticed Dodger fans at the recent Joe Torre bobblehead night hording said bobbleheads like they were gold. I myself didn't get one and at first I blamed myself for wanting to drink instead of running in to go get one. But on my way to my seat I see one or two fans holding and guarding a surplus of tiny Joe statues. No kids, no other members in their party but,they feel the need to take all the bobbleheads they can get. Real fucking nice Dodger fans. Give me another reason to feel disenfranchised with the rest of the fans in the left field pavilion. (More on that later...)

UCLA football is in a bit of a state of guarded optimism. The top two quarterbacks going into the fall have been shelved. One of them (Patrick Cowan from Pico Rivera!!)is done with college football altogether, thanks to a season long injury that will cost him the rest of his eligibility. With coach Neuheisel and coach Chow installing a new offense and the lack of depth and experience along the offensive line the timing couldn't be worse. Even though there hasn't been this much excitement in Westwood regarding the football team in quite some time, seven wins should be considered as a success. (As long as we beat SC of course!!)

Other than that it's been pretty much school and the norm. Here are some highlights:

*Went to an old friend's wedding in Vegas during the Rockabilly weekender. (Never been more annoyed by hair grease and awful renditions of "American Nightmare" in my life!!)

*The official beginning of BBQ season on 420

*A new all you can eat Chinese food buffet blocks from my house!!!

*Beach trips and Wii parties.

Gotta go.

When is it too late?

As I self professed Simpson fanatic, every time I get down after a loss, I recall the episode when Homer gives up on the Isotopes after a early season loss. Next scene shows that months have passed and Homer walks into Moe's and he is in the middle of a commotion. He asks Lenny what's going on, Lenny reveals that the Isotopes are in the championship game. Homer then ducks out and comes back dressed head to toe in Isotope gear. He gets interviewed by Kent Brockman and goes on to thank Marge and says he never gave up on his beloved 'topes.

Now I am not turning my back but I am close to pushing the panic button. I know it's early on in the season, but here's what I am getting at: when is it the appropriate time to start worrying? Two weeks? Three weeks? Months? This could be even harder if you are normally a worrisome person. It's late and I would love to elaborate but after tonight's lost I'd rather just go to bed.