Looks like we'll be repairing instead of replacing.

Today we stopped at several appliance stores and we have come to the conclusion that we are better off repairing our current fridge by replacing the compressor. We tried to find one that had the options we currently have and it turns out none of the current models have them. And all the new bells and whistles don't appeal to us.

That means we will be calling the repair guy to start the ball rolling. It'll be a week before one of us is available to be home for the repair so until it's fixed, I'm guessing we'll be dining out a lot or rummaging through the downstairs freezer looking for microwavable meals.

Fortunately, I like chicken pot pies....

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The Red Sox played at 1:00 this afternoon and they managed to clinch the ALEast when they beat the Astros 6-3.

This means their last game is at 3:00 tomorrow against the Astros and then they are off until Thursday when they will.....

....play the Astros in game one of the ALDS.

Thanks goodness they have a few days off because they look pretty worn down and the injuries need time to heal.

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I'm going to find some decent take-out for dinner (we're thinking gyros) and then watch some DVRs.

While I do that, you should try these out:

• Key phrase in this story: "People lose a lot of things, you know."



• How do you not see the ocean? It's kinda big.



• Australia: What doesn't kill ya wants to have sex with you.



• In the futuristic movie Demolition Man, Taco Bell was the only restaurant left in the world and it was considered fine dinning.



• Key phrase in this story: "I don’t remember a whole lot about what happened."

Long day

I left work at my normal time and headed over to the Tap Room to meet up with John. We didn't drink any adult beverages but we did spend an hour or so catching up.

I made it home in time to turn on the Red Sox and make some pizza for dinner.

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We are going to be eating weird dinners for the next week because our refrigerator decided to stop performing the one task it is designed to perform and we no longer have the ability to keep our leftovers cold and salmonella-free.

It's a great fridge and it has all the bells & whistles we like so we are leaning towards getting it repaired. We're going to shop around tomorrow to look at what's out there but I suspect we won't find anything we really like. So on Monday we'll call the repair guy back, tell him to order the parts and come out & fix our normally reliable refrigerator.

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The Red Sox managed to lose last night and tonight isn't looking a lot better.

Hopefully they get their act together, start hitting the ball and manage to step on home plate more times than the Astros.

If they win tonight, they clinch the ALEast.

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Here are a few links that you might find interesting:

• Presenting this episodes Brilliant and Happy Criminal of the Week.



• She may think it's art but really it's just insanity waiting to be wrapped in a straight jacket.



• Only in Florida.



• I've been in a barn with cows and I can tell you that they fart way more than you can imagine. It's like they are an overfilled leather ballon.



• Great company name, terrible delivery idea.

They still need to win

As of this afternoon, the Red Sox still have a three game lead over the Yankees and there are only four games left to play. That means their magic number is 2.

If the Red Sox win tonight and the Yankees lose tonight, the Red Sox will clinch the ALEast.

Keep your fingers crossed.

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You might like some of these links:

• Happy National Drink A Beer Day! (No, I did not have a beer today.)



• Attention family: When I die, check the package before you bury me.



• I don't understand why he is apologizing. Hell, he should be commended for not driving and then not doing the "Do you know who I am!" thing.



• Key line in this story: "The WSP will reportedly review the way the case was handled and added they are grateful for Isaacson’s courageous effort to help the child."

They better get their act together

I realize that they've had some injuries but if they don't start winning ball games, they're gonna end up as the wild card team. That means an extra round of playoff games and no days off.

They are pretty beat up right now and they could really use the time off to recover a bit.

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I managed to find a few links for you:

• This is cool. Click anywhere on the screen to advance.



• Alleged Long Island Lizard Thief would be a super name for a 1950s comic book villain.



• Key phrase in this story: "Officers made contact with Hite, who was allegedly intoxicated."



• Ouch!



• Oh Canada.

Lets hope that it's only one loss.

The Red Sox managed to lose yesterday after the Yankees had won. This means they are now once again 4 games in the lead and their magic number remains at 3.

Hopefully they win tonights game and the Yankees lose theirs.

That would be good.

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Not much else for me to chat about so let's just get to the links:

• This will make for an interesting family Christmas....



• Well, I guess Facebook is good for something.



• Only in Florida.



• Also only in Florida, the classiest of states.



• Key line in this story: "There was some alcohol involved."



• Key line in this story: "Defecating in someone's yard is definitely not protected under the First Amendment..."