the beginning

Welcome one and all (probably just one or none) to The Pad. A place where we try to take a laid back approach to life (although I tend to be pretty high strung -- everybody lies on the web). I've found that if you are a seattle sports fan like me....it's about the only way to get through life with your sanity. Although, I expect at times a number of ramblings and railings against all that is wrong in the world both within sports and without.

Some might ask, why even have a blog, the wife has a fantastic one, you'll only embarrass yourself?! I could give you several reasons for wanting to share a little insight (probably not) or knowledge (definitely not) with ya'll (I live in Texas, get used to it). But ultimately, the real reason is, I'm a follower. There I said it. My brother started a blog (it's a good one too) and I thought, what the heck...I can do that.

Now, I may be the unoriginal sibling...but I'm the braver of the two. See, my blog is open to all. His......well, he's scared to open it up to the world (b-dub, consider yourself called out)

A couple of additional points, you'll notice my user name is Not Annoying. This is somewhat of a running joke around our household. I am someone who loves to tease. Sometimes I happen to forget a joke has run it's course and it is time to move on. Indeed the wife has oftentimes asked, "Are you trying to be annoying or does it just comes naturally?" Well, I'll let you be the judge. Oh, by the way, the wife asked me one thing when I announced the commencement of the Pad....here's a direct quote...."Please don't refer to me as The Wife." Should be good times for all.