What A Lucky Bit Of Luck

mking55 · 01-18-2005, 11:15 AM

A poem by Dennis Lee.

"What a lucky bit of luck,
Three garbagemen in a garbage truck.
One has a pan,
One has a can,
And one is a big fat Canadian."

What does this have to do with anything? I'm glad you asked.

The ACL has an opening for an owner to take over the Montreal Expos. (Canadian garbage team, Canadian poem, get it?) We use ootp6 and are in our 17th season (That's about 3 or so years of real life). We sim 3 times a week in real life, 7 days a sim of league life.

The teams are a mix of real players from all eras in baseball. It's an all-star type league but the twist is when all players have good ratings, then some players with good ratings are dogs. It makes the league challenging and the chicks flock to see the games.

Feel free to visit the site (link above) and email the commissioner (link on site) if you are interested in joining. I believe I can also say, without hesitation, that we are the only league to feature Bud-Mail(TM), the only method of communication endorsed by Mr. Selig.

This league is open to any owner of the game. If you're a newbie and have never played in an online league then this might be the league for you. We have a lot of sharks looking for chum, and chum, you might be it.

A.J. Holz · 01-18-2005, 05:49 PM

Join for the history, stay for the Bud-Mail (tm).

Don't miss your chance.

alvaman · 01-18-2005, 06:49 PM

Join!

Great league, great history, bad poems!

Ford Prefect · 01-19-2005, 10:21 AM

Join Join

mking55 · 01-21-2005, 10:37 AM

Fine. We have a league. Been running for 3+ years in real time. 17 seasons. What's the problem? Not stable enough? Looking for a fly-by-night league? This league not challenging enough? Don't like my poems?

I'm tired of trying to "sell" this league when we get an opening. I think it shows in my attitude.

No, this isn't the "best league ever" as some leagues claim. No, we don't take applications but accept people on a first come-first served basis. We encourage people new to online leagues to join.

No, our average age isn't 16. (Although there is nothing wrong with being 16. I wish at times I was). Maybe we are too mature. Our average owner age is in the 30's somewhere.

I encourage those people who are looking for a league to join that offers a challenge to not join this league. We don't want you. In fact, you can't join. All applications (which we don't take) won't be accepted. If you want to join a league, find a different one.

Do not go to the website at www.vacant.cc/acl and even look at the league. Do not read the front page stories filled with humor and love for your fellow man. Do not browse thru the history of the league (the fabulous catobase) to see what it means to the players on the field who play the game.

Please stay away. We are only open to those who don't want to join.

Thank you.

A.J. Holz · 01-21-2005, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mking55

Please stay away. We are only open to those who don't want to join.

In a remarkable bit of reverse psychology, I think I've just decided to quit.

Ford Prefect · 01-21-2005, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.J. Holz

In a remarkable bit of reverse psychology, I think I've just decided to quit.

Amen

Matteo · 01-21-2005, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.J. Holz

In a remarkable bit of reverse psychology, I think I've just decided to quit.

headtrauma · 01-22-2005, 12:03 AM

Join this league. I, of course, have the good sense NOT to join, but that's because I'm Martin's estranged illegitimate son.

I play piano in the lounge of the Holiday Inn off of Interstate 20, Dad. Please come see me play, Dad.

I love you, Dad.

Matteo · 01-22-2005, 12:08 AM

nice avatar headtrauma! I was at that game

mking55 · 01-22-2005, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headtrauma

Join this league. I, of course, have the good sense NOT to join, but that's because I'm Martin's estranged illegitimate son.

I play piano in the lounge of the Holiday Inn off of Interstate 20, Dad. Please come see me play, Dad.

I love you, Dad.

Will you play "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" for me?

darkhorse · 01-22-2005, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matteo

nice avatar headtrauma! I was at that game

How was Lord Peat?

Ford Prefect · 01-22-2005, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matteo

nice avatar headtrauma! I was at that game

I doubt that its a Feyennoord Rotterdam Jersey
except you are Soccer Fan and from Holland then maybe.

darkhorse · 01-23-2005, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford Prefect

I doubt that its a Feyennoord Rotterdam Jersey

I take this post to heart.

MikeSlugga · 01-23-2005, 03:31 PM

Posted on Waiting list awhile ago, nobody has come to me though,

has it been filled ????

Matteo · 01-23-2005, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford Prefect

I doubt that its a Feyennoord Rotterdam Jersey
except you are Soccer Fan and from Holland then maybe.

Yes, he is a young "fan" from Rotterdam, and yes, I am Dutch although I currently live in the US.

It was during a game against their nemisis Ajax, and is a true reflection of the intelligence of the Feyenoord supporters...

01-18-2005, 11:15 AM	#1
mking55 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boading, China Posts: 1,249	What A Lucky Bit Of Luck A poem by Dennis Lee. "What a lucky bit of luck, Three garbagemen in a garbage truck. One has a pan, One has a can, And one is a big fat Canadian." What does this have to do with anything? I'm glad you asked. The ACL has an opening for an owner to take over the Montreal Expos. (Canadian garbage team, Canadian poem, get it?) We use ootp6 and are in our 17th season (That's about 3 or so years of real life). We sim 3 times a week in real life, 7 days a sim of league life. The teams are a mix of real players from all eras in baseball. It's an all-star type league but the twist is when all players have good ratings, then some players with good ratings are dogs. It makes the league challenging and the chicks flock to see the games. Feel free to visit the site (link above) and email the commissioner (link on site) if you are interested in joining. I believe I can also say, without hesitation, that we are the only league to feature Bud-Mail(TM), the only method of communication endorsed by Mr. Selig. This league is open to any owner of the game. If you're a newbie and have never played in an online league then this might be the league for you. We have a lot of sharks looking for chum, and chum, you might be it.

01-18-2005, 05:49 PM	#2
A.J. Holz All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 650	Join for the history, stay for the Bud-Mail (tm). Don't miss your chance. __________________ NABA - Tijuana Toros / Commish ORB - Oakland Athletics (former owner) MBBA - Seattle Storm JOBL - Grand Forks Varmints (former owner) FIBB - Chicago Fire TMBU - Tulsa Tomcats (former owner) ACL - Oakland A's (former owner) ACB - Rockville Superbas

01-18-2005, 06:49 PM	#3
alvaman Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 113	Join! Great league, great history, bad poems! __________________ Email Manny PABF - San Juan Crusaders - Commish - Defunct CBL - Edmonton Trappers - 6.5 LBA - Sarinelos Screamers - Defunct

01-19-2005, 10:21 AM	#4
Ford Prefect Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hamburg Posts: 470	Join Join __________________ I would pay 50 Dollars for BM 2006, if everybody does. Lets campain for higher but equal pricing, support a good product

01-22-2005, 12:08 AM	#10
Matteo Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 473	nice avatar headtrauma! I was at that game __________________ ESPN The Show live chat during 2004 ALCS: Julie (Boston): Do you think Jeter does the fist pump everytime he disappoints a woman in bed? Or does he save it for when he's with A-Rod? Bill Simmons: Whoops - I didn't mean to post that. Really, I didn't.

01-21-2005, 10:37 AM	#5
mking55 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boading, China Posts: 1,249	Fine. We have a league. Been running for 3+ years in real time. 17 seasons. What's the problem? Not stable enough? Looking for a fly-by-night league? This league not challenging enough? Don't like my poems? I'm tired of trying to "sell" this league when we get an opening. I think it shows in my attitude. No, this isn't the "best league ever" as some leagues claim. No, we don't take applications but accept people on a first come-first served basis. We encourage people new to online leagues to join. No, our average age isn't 16. (Although there is nothing wrong with being 16. I wish at times I was). Maybe we are too mature. Our average owner age is in the 30's somewhere. I encourage those people who are looking for a league to join that offers a challenge to not join this league. We don't want you. In fact, you can't join. All applications (which we don't take) won't be accepted. If you want to join a league, find a different one. Do not go to the website at www.vacant.cc/acl and even look at the league. Do not read the front page stories filled with humor and love for your fellow man. Do not browse thru the history of the league (the fabulous catobase) to see what it means to the players on the field who play the game. Please stay away. We are only open to those who don't want to join. Thank you.

01-22-2005, 12:03 AM	#9
headtrauma Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 114	Join this league. I, of course, have the good sense NOT to join, but that's because I'm Martin's estranged illegitimate son. I play piano in the lounge of the Holiday Inn off of Interstate 20, Dad. Please come see me play, Dad. I love you, Dad.

01-23-2005, 03:31 PM	#15
MikeSlugga Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 131	Posted on Waiting list awhile ago, nobody has come to me though, has it been filled ????