CRUSHED!

   That settles it! There must be a "Holiday" for everything
known to man! Unknowingly, I've been "observing" the
latest I've found pretty near every day!
    You see September 27th., is "Crush A Can Day." I kid
you not!
    People crush cans for a number of reasons. For some it
relieves stress! They stomp on the can as a way of dealing
with the frustrations of the day.
    I, on the other hand, do it for financial gain! I can get a lot
more cans into a garbage bag if they're crushed. More cans
equal more weight.
   When I get a garbage bag full of crushed cans I take it to
the recycling center and trade them in for cash! It's better than
working! Last time I made nearly five bucks! If I only drank
more I could get rich! (Soda by the way!)
    While the "holiday" itself surprised me I was just as stunned
 to learn my method of flatting the aluminium is not the only way
to do it. And the other is rather impressive!
    Here is the way it is described on one Web site:
1. Fill a large pot with three quarts of cold water.
2. Put one tablespoon of water into an empty aluminum soda can
 and heat it on the stove until it boils.
3. Let it boil for 30 seconds and then carefully remove it with tongs.
4. Invert the can and quickly dip it in the pot of cold water.
    The can will collapse immediately, impressing women,
 captivating  small children and frightening the family dog.
    I may have to give this a try..although we don't have a family
 dog.  Not sure if that makes a difference or not.
   Anyhow, which ever method you decide to use, I encourage you
 to celebrate by crushing all the cans you can find.
   Hope they're empty...and that all your NEWS is good!

           

 

 

   THE SANDMAN GETS SOME REST!
     
   The new Yankee Stadium was the stage
for another of those monumental moments
that mark the history of this legendary
team. I've been a Yankee fan since I was a
kid. But you didn't have to be one to
appreciate what happened.
   It wasn't the longest home run ever hit.
   It wasn't a nail biting no hitter or a
perfect game.
   In fact the team was losing again and
was already well out of the running for
a championship this season. 
  In the 9th inning, with two outs, veteran
players Derek Jeter and Andy Pettitte were
sent out on the field to take Mariano
Rivera , "Mo", out of the game.
   Rivera, the greatest closer in major
league baseball history and known as the
"Sandman," is retiring this year.This was
his last appearance on the mound at Yankee
Stadium.
   All three of the players came up through
the minor leagues together and joined the
Yankees at the same time.  They're true friends!
   The big leagues are tough. But the tears
in Rivera's eyes as he hugged Pettitte remind
all of us there's a lot of little boy in most
every guy who plays Baseball!

     Turns out there is crying in baseball. And

well worth every tear!
     The fans and the players, on both teams,
were applauding this humble man as he left
the field. This was truly a Class Act!
     With all the controversy over a hand
full of players who used performance
enhancing drugs to advance their careers
it was nice to see everyone acknowledge a
player who leaves with his record and
reputation in tact!
     I still pitch softball from time to time.
     I'll probably get applause if I ever
decide to call it quits. It will be coming
from the opposing players who will
undoubtedly want to say thanks for all the
hits they've racked up against me!
     That's a hint Moe! Our team can use a
good reliever!
      Hope you enjoy your retirement and
that all your NEWS is good!