tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post745081023976289717..comments2023-10-22T03:37:37.574-04:00Comments on Baron It All: Cribbage & Uncle Walter's Lesson (#174)Frank Baronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-67884707203517417322008-07-27T16:35:00.000-04:002008-07-27T16:35:00.000-04:00You're welcome Terrie. :)Glad you got the scooter ...You're welcome Terrie. :)<BR/><BR/>Glad you got the scooter Stace. :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks Dawn. :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the compliment Cath. I'll try not to write TOO often. ;)<BR/><BR/>I enjoy Scrabble too Sandra. Thanks for stopping by. :)Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-9258407730634223442008-07-24T11:10:00.000-04:002008-07-24T11:10:00.000-04:00That is the coolest thing! I've never played crib...That is the coolest thing! I've never played cribbage in my life - checkers and "Fish" are about as complicated as I get. But I do like me some Scrabble! <BR/><BR/>LOVE the "Contemplative Benny"!!!!!MagnoliaGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16826787899262188422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-35493969115418229642008-07-23T17:52:00.000-04:002008-07-23T17:52:00.000-04:00Great story. I learned to play crib as a child too...Great story. I learned to play crib as a child too, and have loved it ever since. I never heard of getting skunked though. Maybe cuz I've never been skunked. ;0)<BR/><BR/>Great shot at the end - what a view. Ben knows how his bread's buttered eh?<BR/><BR/>I often go to see Hilary, and I'm glad you don't post too often. I can't keep up with everyone and I might miss something! <BR/>Whatever you post is full of richness anyway.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-41641337413607638142008-07-20T09:00:00.000-04:002008-07-20T09:00:00.000-04:00Awww. That picture of Benny is just ADORABLE, Fran...Awww. That picture of Benny is just ADORABLE, Frank! I loved your story. Thank you for sharing.Dawn Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291423272908722351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-84588947418330205572008-07-16T19:43:00.000-04:002008-07-16T19:43:00.000-04:00Stakes are something that happens to vampires. I d...Stakes are something that happens to vampires. I don't gamble :) (Except for this one time, I put a dollar in a pokie machine to try to be able to afford my scooter. I didn't win anything, but managed to get the scooter anyway, so gambling... sure, it works, why not!)Stacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13293741467822618216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-55233595137560268842008-07-16T07:53:00.000-04:002008-07-16T07:53:00.000-04:00Thanks for the Woo Hoo! (~0^)/~Thanks for the Woo Hoo! (~0^)/~Kappa no Hehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909580462578058631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-3375188894114040062008-07-16T01:19:00.000-04:002008-07-16T01:19:00.000-04:00Yes Stace, it's a card game.And if you don't think...Yes Stace, it's a card game.<BR/><BR/>And if you don't think a card game can be exciting...<BR/><BR/>...you need to raise the stakes in the bet.... ;)Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-77839350931507914662008-07-15T22:22:00.000-04:002008-07-15T22:22:00.000-04:00I have never played cribbage in my life and have n...I have never played cribbage in my life and have no idea how it's done. It's a card game? Can't be that exciting!<BR/><BR/>That is an extremely cool photo of Benny at the cottage.Stacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13293741467822618216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-28741971704258304612008-07-15T01:01:00.000-04:002008-07-15T01:01:00.000-04:00Oh jeepers Elizabeth, be careful!!I think Ben is a...Oh jeepers Elizabeth, be careful!!<BR/><BR/>I think Ben is already suspecting he might be cute. If he gets wind that he's intelligent too - there'll be no living with him!<BR/><BR/>;)Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-79119136662005391772008-07-14T18:37:00.000-04:002008-07-14T18:37:00.000-04:00Ohhhhh... such a sweet shot of Benny. He exudes so...Ohhhhh... such a sweet shot of Benny. He exudes so much intelligence there, gazing out at the water.<BR/><BR/>For all we know, he's busy designing a bridge!Elizabeth Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356620266420091162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-76258135137366275092008-07-13T14:37:00.000-04:002008-07-13T14:37:00.000-04:00Ubi, I'm sure she appreciates it too. :)Lisa, I do...Ubi, I'm sure she appreciates it too. :)<BR/><BR/>Lisa, I don't recall ripping Dad off for it so I think you got it for me. Maybe for my 50th?<BR/><BR/>Terrie, you never know. You could start a new fad. :)Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-71466470320391967492008-07-13T03:30:00.000-04:002008-07-13T03:30:00.000-04:00You know whatI just realized? Japanese people don'...You know whatI just realized? Japanese people don't do board games, at all. I think it's my duty to have my parents send over a cribbage board and teach some friends, relatives.Kappa no Hehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909580462578058631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-75751734787980348062008-07-12T19:22:00.000-04:002008-07-12T19:22:00.000-04:00I got the board at the sportsman show but I don't ...I got the board at the sportsman show but I don't remember if it was for you or dad. <BR/> LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-11727508330766645622008-07-11T13:45:00.000-04:002008-07-11T13:45:00.000-04:00What do you mean you dunno!? Ben Folds is the Elto...What do you mean you dunno!? Ben Folds is the Elton John of the modern era! :) Well ok, but ever-so-slightly less camp.<BR/><BR/>Besides, Reb was the one complaining, I was just offering an alternative.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844370487843478112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-46482078900408554242008-07-11T01:09:00.000-04:002008-07-11T01:09:00.000-04:00Thanks Baggie. I think he was asleep. ;)Ubi, I hav...Thanks Baggie. I think he was asleep. <BR/><BR/>;)<BR/><BR/>Ubi, I have no problem with Elton. That particular song though (despite the apparent relevance of the title)...I dunno.... :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks Leah. Sometimes you click and get lucky. :)Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-67500802452701291772008-07-10T08:18:00.000-04:002008-07-10T08:18:00.000-04:00What a lovely story about your Uncle Walter, and a...What a lovely story about your Uncle Walter, and a great life lesson,too.<BR/><BR/>Love the crib board and that's a gorgeous picture of Benny at sunset.Leah J. Utashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497599109798015888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-27735183278506881242008-07-09T17:51:00.000-04:002008-07-09T17:51:00.000-04:00Why not use this song to get Elton John out of you...Why not use this song to get Elton John out of your head...<BR/><BR/>Ben Folds Five - Uncle Walter :)<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seagjqZz9-4<BR/><BR/>Its even (somewhat) lyrically relevent to boot!<BR/><BR/>http://www.lyricsfreak.com/b/ben+folds+five/uncle+walter_20016508.htmlUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844370487843478112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-59752652979051145332008-07-09T10:33:00.000-04:002008-07-09T10:33:00.000-04:00Everyone should be lucky enough to have an Uncle W...Everyone should be lucky enough to have an Uncle Walter in their lives! Great story, Frank.<BR/>And love the picture of Benny - gosh, how'd you get him to sit still that long?!the Bag Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17434610508260994331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-37120280418294183132008-07-09T01:40:00.000-04:002008-07-09T01:40:00.000-04:00Yes Hil, we will. But don't think a new board will...Yes Hil, we will. But don't think a new board will suddenly change your results. ;)<BR/><BR/>Bruce, trying to learn or understand something new every day is a worthy goal indeed. I try to do the same.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Reb. He's also a very kind man. (Sorry about the song....)Frank Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766219281485749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-34644401047053230502008-07-08T14:33:00.000-04:002008-07-08T14:33:00.000-04:00Lovely story Frank. Your Uncle sounds like a wise ...Lovely story Frank. Your Uncle sounds like a wise man. That is a great photo of Benny and the Lake. (almost wrote Jets - damn now I have that song in my head!)Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-32099134418753793982008-07-08T13:46:00.000-04:002008-07-08T13:46:00.000-04:00Each day, as I get a little older, I try to learn ...Each day, as I get a little older, I try to learn something, or at least understand something that is rattling around in my head. From your photos, I think I am gaining greater understanding of the saw about dogs getting to look like their people. Or was that another way around. Perhaps just a longer way around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19155961.post-11203402112007434942008-07-08T13:36:00.000-04:002008-07-08T13:36:00.000-04:00Of course I've heard that story about your Uncle W...Of course I've heard that story about your Uncle Walter before, but enjoyed reading it again just now. He sounds like a wonderful guy. Nice memory.<BR/><BR/>Speaking of nice memories, great shot of Benito at the cottage. :)<BR/><BR/>Looks like we'll be playing trout cribbage pretty soon, eh?Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.com