tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52661222024-03-13T14:23:19.890-04:00Polar Bear on the LooseChronicles of a polar bear's life in society.
<p>Email: mercuryranch AT yahoo.com</p>Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.comBlogger183125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1160243700881663372006-10-07T13:53:00.002-04:002015-12-27T18:13:33.248-05:00Moved to R&R of an Insane WriterAll future Polar Bear on the Loose posts will be on Rantings and Ravings of An Insane Writer . Posts are filed under the "PBOTL -- The Blog" category. See you there.Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1152054016771743342006-07-04T18:52:00.000-04:002006-07-04T19:00:16.783-04:00Soooo...The Playoffs weren't my favorite time. Dallas and San Antonio fought to the wire and San Antonio lost. Then Dallas couldn't bring home the bacon in the Finals. Oh, well. Next year is another year. Trading Rasho to Toronto was a good move. What will be next in the Spurs front office? I'm watching.I've been compensating by watching women's golf, Indy car racing, and World Cup soccer. Yeah.Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1146354031169397842006-04-29T19:30:00.000-04:002006-04-29T19:51:45.193-04:00NBA Playoff Basketball So FarAs you might imagine, She and I have been watching the NBA Playoffs with intense interest. I'm not sure what She thinks--beyond the belief the Spurs will meet the Pistons in The Finals. Is there anyone on the planet who truly believes otherwise? - I have no respect for Kobe Bryant. On the other hand, if he is able to grow up and play team basketball, the Lakers will be a force to be reckoned Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1142787132972297592006-03-19T11:48:00.000-05:002006-03-19T14:02:35.850-05:00USA BaseballHow much longer before USA Baseball realizes the rest of the world has embraced baseball and passed us by? As with USA Basketball, we need to realize we can no longer rest on our laurels, show up, and collect our win.Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1142734135651596602006-03-18T21:02:00.000-05:002006-03-18T21:08:55.660-05:00Wintering OverI've been roaming the pack ice with my friends and family. She has been focused on work and Her other writing projects and hasn't had time for me. She also has the dog and cat, who take more of Her time. I'm still following the Spurs with my DirecTV hook-up. I get my Internet access via DirecTV and my satellite phone.The Western Conference is highly competitive this year--especially between San Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1139788678130133812006-02-12T18:50:00.000-05:002006-02-12T18:57:58.146-05:0040-10The Spurs are working to remain in first place in the conference. The Mavericks are giving them a run for their money. Bill Walton, commentating on today's game, emphasized how well Rasho Nesterovic has been playing this year.When the Spurs re-signed Rasho this summer, I had my doubts, but Rasho has been having a tremendous year, and he's well-complemented by Nazr Mohammed. Depth. That's the Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1133838326078372402005-12-05T22:01:00.000-05:002005-12-05T22:05:26.090-05:0014-3It's hard to complain when your favorite team is 14-3. Even they admit they aren't playing up to par. How much of that is knowing it's a long, long season, and how much is sloppiness? I'll get a chance to see how they are on Wednesday when they appear on ESPN. I haven't been traveling. I've been helping Her keep the peace in the house while orienting Natasha, the new kitty. Natasha spent Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1132804559386822812005-11-23T22:48:00.000-05:002005-11-23T22:56:40.133-05:00Just a Little Seal with Wasabi, PleaseWhile She's off to the great soon-to-be-white North, She's leaving me behind to watch the house. I'm groovin' on basketball still. The Spurs are hot--well hotter than they usually are at the beginning of the season. I'm watching them on Yahoo! Sports Game Channel now, because She found a way to move to the only place on the planet that doesn't seem to have a cable system that will play NBATV evenJeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1130696587185395872005-10-30T13:05:00.000-05:002005-10-30T13:23:07.196-05:00The NBA Dress CodeFor a rational, professional view on the The NBA Dress Code, please read Mark Cuban's comments on the dress code itself and on blog readers' comments on the dress code. Mark Cuban is the no-so-politically correct Dallas Mavericks owner. He blogs regularly about a variety of subjects, and I find he has a refreshing voice. I don't always agree with him or understand what on earth he's talking aboutJeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1130609064723860332005-10-29T13:23:00.000-04:002005-10-29T14:04:24.733-04:00The 2006 San Antonio SpursThe Spurs just completed their pre-season schedule with a record of 2-7. From my disadvantaged point of only being able to see scores and read other writers' views, I'm not able to carry on an educated discussion. I will base my observations on a general impression that Coach Popovich doesn't always have winning as his only objective. The Spurs leadership and he hold a long-term vision and work Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1128189290909840182005-10-01T13:49:00.000-04:002005-10-01T13:58:54.503-04:00Polar Bear CamThe Polar Bear Cam goes live on October 21st. You know I'll be glued to it looking for friends and relatives. Why don't you check it out and see who'll be wandering around up in Manitoba? It's only operational for about a month, so don't miss the excitement. While you're waiting, the link brings up the opportunity to view 2003 Polar Bear Cam Highlights in either Windows Media Player or QuicktimeJeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1126317782407489522005-09-09T22:02:00.000-04:002005-09-09T22:03:02.406-04:00Sorry, Folks.I post for the first time in several months, and within minutes, I get comment Spam. "Word" verification is turned on.Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1126313990624476332005-09-09T20:44:00.000-04:002005-09-09T20:59:50.630-04:002005-2006 SpursNo, you haven't heard much from me since the Spurs won the Championship. It's been too darn hot in Alabama, so I headed North. Way North. She seems to have been having trouble remembering to lock doors lately, so I had to come back to guard the house for Her while She's at work. I've been watching the Spurs off-season moves. I'm wondering what will happen to their remaining free agents. Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1120513584362909262005-07-04T17:40:00.000-04:002005-07-04T17:49:17.546-04:00Spurs Take It AllYes, this is old news, but I've been away from computers since they won. Naturally, I'm delighted. Manu came very close to earning MVP honors, but, really, how do you choose when there are so many good choices available? But, yes, Tim Duncan really came through, and he is a rock for the team. Not the kind that drags you down for the third time, but the kind that lifts you up and provides a solid Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1118656214102003862005-06-13T05:46:00.000-04:002005-06-13T05:50:14.106-04:00Game 2: 97-76The Spurs jumped to a commanding 2-0 lead in the Finals series. I fully expect the Pistons to regain their footing when the series moves to Detroit on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday. The Spurs made good use of their home court advantage.Her house is empty, so I feel much more comfortable here now. The place seems much more spacious. I think she has room for me in the truck when we head out on Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1117757237366170862005-06-02T20:05:00.000-04:002005-06-02T20:07:17.370-04:00Western. Conference. Champions.Congratulations, Spurs. Rest up. Heal the aches and pains. Stay loose and focused on the goal. Kick butt in the Finals.Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1117481142181237962005-05-30T15:13:00.000-04:002005-05-30T15:25:42.186-04:00Manu!John Lopez of the Houston Chronicle talks about Manu having San Antonio on a string. Manu Ginobili plays with abandon, and that makes watching him so very exciting. The practical side of me says the man is going to hurt himself someday, but the other side of me just watches in amazement and cheers. What a player! A local radio station is offering T-shirts with "Got Manu?" emlazoned on them.Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1115953170593102552005-05-12T22:57:00.000-04:002005-05-12T23:01:02.226-04:00Watching the PlayoffsSo far, I've been happy with the way the playoffs have been going. There have been few surprises, but many of the games have been good to watch.The Spurs, after their disappointing first game, have been doing very well. I'm watching their first game in Seattle now, and it started slowly. We're about half way through the first quarter as I type this, and San Antonio is warming up. They just tied Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1113268840192102952005-04-11T21:11:00.000-04:002005-04-11T21:20:40.193-04:00Making LemonadeIf I didn't know better, I'd guess Coach Popovich was doing this on purpose. With Duncan, Nesterovic, Ginobili, and Devin Brown out of commission, the Spurs are now winning games. They're winning ugly, but they're winning. Last night's double overtime victory came with three of five starters on the injured list.Earlier this season, did I hear someone saying the Spurs' bench wasn't that deep? Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1111958359723833872005-03-27T16:02:00.000-05:002005-03-27T16:19:19.726-05:00Spurs Sans DuncanLast week when we watched Tim Duncan sprain his ankle, we knew the Spurs would have a tough time. We were also confident they had enough depth to play well without Duncan in the lineup. After they lost to Detroit and then New York, I headed to Indianapolis to see if I could help. To no avail, as you all noticed. I'm back in Virginia. The Spurs are home. They pulled out victories over the Atlanta Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1110723619657376322005-03-13T09:20:00.000-05:002005-03-13T09:20:19.656-05:00The Sport of Business - Blog Maverick - www.blogmaverick.comThe Sport of Business - Blog Maverick - www.blogmaverick.com
Interesting view. I'm not saying I agree or disagree, but it's an interesting point of view.Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1109531545875455032005-02-27T14:12:00.000-05:002005-02-27T14:12:25.876-05:00SI.com - Writers - Don Banks: Clarett's bad 40 hurts draft stock - Saturday February 26, 2005 9:19PMSI.com - Writers - Don Banks: Clarett's bad 40 hurts draft stock - Saturday February 26, 2005 9:19PM
Mr. Clarett still fails to impress. He was a standout during his freshman year at Ohio State two years ago, but he's done little but "step on it" since. I'm sure he's had other things to distract him from maintaining health and fitness at pro competition levels since then. However, he Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1109471049452535462005-02-26T21:21:00.000-05:002005-02-26T21:24:09.453-05:00First Post-Rose GameI'm in a funk. I still can't believe they traded Malik. Sure, they needed a big man. Sure, they needed salary cap room for this summer. I think I understand that. But did they mess up the team chemistry? I hope not.No. No. No. They're professionals. They can overcome this. I understand that, but...but...but.Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1109295129861339652005-02-24T20:24:00.000-05:002005-02-24T20:57:01.956-05:00The Spurs Traded Malik!Say it isn't so! But I should have seen it coming. His minutes have been declining all year. Something didn't click right. I'm not as familiar with Nazr Mohammed and Jamison Brewer as perhaps I should be. As for Malik Rose, this could work out well for him as well--at least I hope so.She will tell you I've been on the Spurs "groupie tour." Harrumph. In truth, She needs this time to learn and Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5266122.post-1107304079679523462005-02-01T19:17:00.000-05:002005-02-06T15:57:06.776-05:00USSR LomonosovFor those of you who have been wondering since September just why I've claimed a photo of an obviously ceramic polar bear as my own, I'll attempt to answer.
I enjoy that likeness. This particular ceramic bear is known around this house as the "Sitting Lomonosov." There is also a "Walking Lomonosov" and a "Baby Lomonosov." All three were produced in the former Soviet Union and have USSR stamped Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01805501348812702651noreply@blogger.com2