Week 9

SF Natives maintain the #1 spot heading into the post-season, the 12 Step Sloshers fell to the Balls of Glory and Morningwood came out on top against SAAS. Week 9 was pretty crazy, check out the blog to see how it all played out and for details on our upcoming events!

Important League Dates (UPDATED):_________________________________

Saturday, October 25, 2008: SLOSHBALL! That's right, we're gonna have a few rounds of sloshball at Hamilton Field this upcoming Saturday (since we got booted from G.G. Park on Sunday for another round of playoffs). Come out from 11:30-2PM for some quality action, in a largely bum-free zone and bring friends! The more the merrier! Click here to view a Google Map for directions.

Saturday, November 1, 2008: This is the date of our End-O-Season Prom Party. This party will be taking place at The Cellar starting at 7PM. We're combining with the Gold Rush Kickball Division, and will have the place all to ourselves from 7-10PM, and thereafter will get a private room from 10-11PM (the silver room). Vertigo members will be admitted for free from 7PM-10PM and there will be $3 kamikaze shots, $3 budweiser, and $5 well drinks all night! Along with that, the place will be "Open Bar" until our $3,000.00 tab limit is reached! This is a "Prom Themed" party all attendants are encouraged to wear prom specific attire (either fashionable or maybe something crazy from the 80's), and to bring dates! Guest fees, for non-Vertigo attendants are $5, and that will go towards our league charity.

Summary
Totally Awesome Prom Party - Check
Drink Specials - $3 Bud, Kamikaze Shots, and $5 Well drinks all night!
Open Bar - From 7PM-Whenever our $3K tab runs dry, so come EARLY!
Space to ourselves - From 7-10 the whole bar is ours, from 10-11 we get a private room!
Money for charity - $5 for non-kickballers goes to our league charity, so bring dates!
Prom King & Queen - Yes, we'll have those too!

Sunday, November 2, 2008: THE PLAYOFFS! That's right everything kicks off at 1PM on the Sunday following our Prom Party and will run until 4PM - then after that we head to the bar to celebrate one last time! The playoff picture will be announced shortly, but for those teams that are ineligible, we'll have a few games of sloshball going on at a different field (from the playoff games) so people can still have a great time! As the playoffs wind down, the teams that get eliminated can join in on the sloshball action before we travel en masse to Blackthorn Tavern.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008: This is when we'll have our Charity Bash starting at 8PM and going till 12PM. It will take place at Fish Bowl Bar & Grill located at 1854 Divisadero St. Members from the Vertigo Board will be behind the bar mixing drinks (so you *could* potentially get some heavy pours) and all CASH TIPS will go to our Charity! We will be donating our charitable proceeds to the Daly City Recreational Center's after school programs. Their after school programs are designed to keep kids active and off the streets, and we think they're worthy of our support! Please plan on attending this event (which will take place after the season is over) so we can raise some money and catch up with one another! Tell your friends, as all are welcome to attend. The more, the merrier!

Recaps:________________________________________________________

Captains send recaps, recaps end up here. Captains don't send recaps, your team gets no love (thefinalbunt@gmail.com) and don't forget to send in player of the week nominations too!

SF Natives:
SF natives secured the #1 spot headed into the playoffs, being the only team to go undefeated all season long. Once again we showed up in full force, united and full of team spirit! Sleazy was an honorable opponent however as neither team was able to score, with the game ending in a 0-0 tie.

Balls of Glory:
Sticking to our new team motto, "Don't Suck," B.O.G. didn't suck this Sunday... And after thrashing the 12-Steppers we rocked the shenanigans outta Blackthorn Tavern at the flip cup tables.

Team Deathballs:
We're mean, we're green, and our hair smells like cinnamon. This Sunday we showed up in full force and got our second win of the season due to a forfeit. Rock on! Which is exactly what we did after our game at Blackthorn.

Team SAAS:

12 Step Sloshers:
Sloshers did a good deed and "gave" Balls of Glory their first win for the season. After beating Sleazy a few weeks ago, we thought it would be nice for other teams to feel some glory this season. So with that being said the final score of the 12 Step Sloshers vs. Balls of Glory game was 1-6.

PS: Come to kickball prom b*tches!!!

Sleazy Bandeezee:
Our cat's breath smells like cat food, our captain doesn't believe in providing recaps (despite being a WAKA Representative), we think Charles is dead sexy, and we aren't very good a kickball... O'Doyle Rules!

Frisco Donkeys:
Had a blast on Sunday, even though our captains bailed on us a long time ago. Expect to see some of us this weekend too!

Morningwood:
With the return of our league President and a few more odd balls coming out in support we were able to stomp out the uprising from SAAS and win our game by a close margin of 1-0. It was a tough defensive matchup, with both teams making good plays on the field, but in the end we out strategerized Team SAAS and walked away with the Win. Now we've got our eyes on the prize and those SF Natives in our sights!

Photo(s) of the Week:_____________________________________________

In the huddle with the SF Natives.

From Week 9

Balls of Glory flippin' it at the bar.

From Week 9

JB and Lundin, so hot right now...

From Week 9

Can you spot the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle in this picture?

From Week 9

SF Natives Cheer Squad.

From Week 9

Pointless Predicitions:____________________________________________

1) WAKA will refund us some money for kicking us off our own fields this past Sunday?
2) Blackthorn Tavern is probably one of the best post-kickball bars we've ever had... That's not really a prediction huh?
3) I will have to somehow censor Team SAAS's recap on the weekend, for like the 30th time this season.
4) I will quit my job and start kickball blogging full-time.
5) Rob Ray, Matt Sullivan, Jeremiah Boehner, Tom Lanahan and everyone else that plays in 2-3 kickball leagues will join a 3rd or 4th kickball league next season.
6) Alex P. Keaton will win the general election this year, after a hard fought late October campaign rally.
7) More than 5 people will read this blog.
8) You have a dickfore on your forehead.
9) Race Car spelled backwards is Race Car.
10) I've clearly lost interest in making predictions.
11) Who would win in a fight Indian Jones or James Bond? Which one would you rather be?

Ridiculous Photo(s) of the Week:____________________________________

I'm an awful human being.

From Week 9

The most awkward range of emotions in one picture ever (from L to R: Surprised, Angry, Happy, Crazy and Depressed).

From Week 9

Keith & Kyle falling in love with the floor.

From Week 9

Players of the Week:______________________________________________

Captains submit your players of the week to thefinalbunt@gmail.com!

Morningwood has decided that Charles Lantz should be our Player of the Week 'cause he's awesome, and because nobody suggested anyone else. Charles always takes time out of his day to write up our Newsletters, and is also our league Vice President. He did a terrific job taking care of things while Matt was working/vacationing in Europe, and we are currently building a statue of him in honor of all his hard work.

Oh, and by "Morningwood has decided that..." I really meant "Charles has decided that he should be the player of the week."

Oh, and also the remaining members of the Frisco Donkeys that post every week, even though their team totally bailed on them a long time ago. That sucks guys, but we love you for posting all the time and rocking the sh*t outta the bar scene afterwards! Thanks for being such great sports!

Quotes of the Week:______________________________________________

Frisco Donkey Player: You can talk sh*t after you grab my balls on the field.

Transcript from e-mails between June M. & Charles L. last week:
June: By the way we're 4-3-1! Change the blog!
Charles: No you're not, you would have to play 1 more game than EVERYONE ELSE in order to be 4-3-1. Remember Week 5 was Sloshball and didn't count, we've only had 7 games so far.
June: firstoffihavenospacebar.secondwedidplayonemoregamethananyoneelseWEARESAASBITCHES!!

Quick Kicks:____________________________________________________

1) Our Charity Bash will be starting at 8PM on Wednesday, November 12th at Fish Bowl Bar & Grill on Divisadero St. Have a few drinks for charity, and reconnect with your friends from kickball season!
2) Don't forget about our End-O-Season Prom Party either! Spread the news and bring dates!
3) Check out ALPHA BAR on October 29th, at Cigar Bar (North Beach/FiDi area)! Details in the Social Chair section.
4) Check out the blog for details on our Playoffs!

Week 8

In case you missed it we only have 1 number one team this week! SF Natives out played Morningwood Sunday to take over the first place spot out-right.

What else did you miss and what's on tap? Well check things out below to start living in the know.

Word to the wise: for those of you who've been missing in action, we've only got about 2 weeks left, so try to make your games and our events (like ALPHA BAR, the End-O-Season Party and our Charity Bash) before you miss out on all the fun!

Recaps:________________________________________________________

Captains send recaps, recaps end up here. Captains don't send recaps, your team gets no love (thefinalbunt@gmail.com) and don't forget to send in player of the week nominations too!

SF Natives:

Balls of Glory:
Despite almost having to forfeit, B.O.G. actually played a real game this week...And unfortunately got fairly demolished by Team SAAS, 6-0. We blame it on a lack of beer and the ridiculous amount of hippies/bums on the field. However, B.O.G. more than made up for it during flip cup afterwards!

Team Deathballs:

Team SAAS:
SAAS came out this past Sunday and kicked some Balls of Glory ASS! Wooh! SAAS dominated the B.O.G.'s, ending the game 6-0. They will be back in full force this Sunday to show Boringwood WHATS UP! Be scared, we eat babies for breakfast! On a not-so-sad note; SAAS will be down a player, specifically their pitcher, due to a FREAK accident… It was those damn man-eating-gophers again.. However, the games must go on, and Charlie "My mullet is better than Charles Lantz's" Blahahaha will be taking his place, and BRINGING IT to the field B*TCHES!!

12 Step Sloshers:
We forfeited again, and we probably won't send Charles a recap either, cause he's gross and probably has kooties.

Sleazy Bandeezee:
Charles tried to get us to forfeit, but right before we had to, our missing player showed up, and we got the W.

Frisco Donkeys:
Still exists, despite evidence to the contrary.

Morningwood:
We got demolished. It wasn't pretty. I blame the large influx of bums to our fields for this loss. Maybe it was the second-hand high, I dunno, but something was off. We'll see if we can't regroup before out next regular season match.

Important League Dates:____________________________________________

Saturday, October 25, 2008: Our End of the Season Tournament will be held on this day. The games will be played on the HAMILTON RECREATIONAL FIELDS located between GEARY BLVD & POST ST at SCOTT ST. Click here to view a Google Map for directions. The tournament will kick-off in the morning (around 11AM), further details will be sent your way closer to the date. This change was necessary due to field availability following our regular season.

Saturday, November 1, 2008: This is the date of our End-O-Season Party. This party will be taking place at The Cellar starting at 8PM. Vertigo members will be admitted for free from 8PM-10PM. There will also be a "Prom Theme" for this party. All attendants are encouraged to wear prom specific attire (either fashionable or maybe something crazy from the 80's), and to bring dates! We're working on having the guest fees ($5) go towards our league charity. Further details will be posted here soon regarding the party as we're still ironing details out now.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008: This is when we'll have our Charity Bash starting at 9PM and going till 12PM. It will take place at Fish Bowl Bar & Grill located at 1854 Divisadero St. Members from the Vertigo Board will be behind the bar mixing drinks (so you *could* potentially get some heavy pours) and all CASH TIPS will go to our Charity! We will be donating our charitable proceeds to the Daly City Recreational Center's after school programs. Their after school programs are designed to keep kids active and off the streets, and we think they're worthy of our support! Please plan on attending this event (which will take place after the season is over) so we can raise some money and catch up with one another! Tell your friends, as all are welcome to attend. The more, the merrier!

Photo(s) of the Week:_____________________________________________

The Mileses's...

From Week 8

Michelle C. and the coolest park dweller we know.

From Week 8

The SF Natives are number 1 (for now).

From Week 8

Some B.O.G.'s at the bar.

From Week 8

Pointless Predicitions:____________________________________________

1) Matthew Sullivan will roam the fields and talk about how bad Morningwood is gonna beat the SF Natives (or everyone) in the playoffs.
2) Team SAAS's attempt to trounce Morningwood will be foiled.
3) There will be less forfeits this week due to the later starting time.
4) MORE IMPORANTLY! There will be less bums in the park!
5) Frisco Donkeys will show up en masse and win their last regular season game... Mmm, not so much probably.
6) Everyone will start talking about the End of Season Party, and how badass its gonna be.

Ridiculous Photo(s) of the Week:____________________________________

We lost:

From Week 8

And I was NOT happy about that.

From Week 8

This photo is just random, and it also features a few crazy bums in the background... What a wierd Sunday that was.

From Week 8

Players of the Week:______________________________________________

Captains submit your players of the week to thefinalbunt@gmail.com!

I'm throwing my 2 cents in this week, as I think Bill Miles should get the nod for his nifty slide into homebase during the SF Natives vs Morningwood game. Right as he was charging towards home on an over-throw, Brian Francis (of Morningwood) tossed me the ball, but before I could get my arms out to tag him he was already sliding into base. He took me, the base, and almost the ball with him. I tried to argue that I had the ball as he slid into home, but because the bases weren't loaded it couldn't be called a forced out. Hats off to him... He almost made me bleed my own blood. Luckily I've got some thick skin, cause nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Honorable mention goes to Greg, their closer, for preventing Morningwood from getting back in the game.

Balls of Glory's unanimous player of the game was Phyllis Liu, who saved their team by making grabs that rivaled anything that Nastia Liukin can do; one amazing catch after another. The B.O.G.'s think she kicked ass last Sunday!

Quick Kicks:____________________________________________________

1) SHOW UP EARLY TO THE FIELD, PARKING WILL CONTINUE TO BE INTENSE! Games start at 3PM & 4PM this week!
2) Our Charity Bash will be starting at 9PM on Wednesday, November 12th at Fish Bowl Bar & Grill on Divisadero St. Have a few drinks for charity, and reconnect with your friends from kickball season!
3) Please keep in mind the field and date change for our End of the Season Tournament!
4) Don't forget about our End-O-Season Party either, more deets on that soon!
5) ALPHA BAR, next Wednesday the 15th, will be at The Bus Stop swing on by at 7PM or soon thereafter to fraternize with members of the league and other cool folks! You might just make some new best friends.

Week 7

Lots happening these days Vertigo, we just had our Mid-Season party, we've got our End-O-Season festivities on the horizon and soon after that we have our big charity bash in November after the season has expired (details on that in the blog).

For now, lets take a look back on Week 7 (White Trash Day) and all the craziness that transpired.

Word to the wise: for those of you who've been missing in action, we've only got about 3 weeks left, so try to make your games and our events (like ALPHA BAR, the End-O-Season Party and our Charity Bash) before you miss out on all the fun!

Recaps:________________________________________________________

Captains send recaps, recaps end up here. Captains don't send recaps, your team gets no love (thefinalbunt@gmail.com) and don't forget to send in player of the week nominations too!

SF Natives:
The Natives and our competition, Balls of Glory, joined forces this week in a fun game of Slosh Ball where they destroyed the competition. Good times were had by all, and the Native's are still undefeated after a continuously strong showing all season long. Think you can mess with us!? Keep dreaming!

Balls of Glory:
We were too busy putting together our White Trash outfits to keep track of time, so we missed our game and had to forfeit. We may be down, but we're not out! Don't blink next week, cause you just might miss us rounding third base for home!

Team Deathballs:
We lost to Sleazy on the field, but we won back all our dignity at the bar! That's how we do it on the green team! Oh, you didn't know, well you better call somebody, cause that's how we roll!

Team SAAS:
SAAS was hoping to show their true domination over those birdnappers, the 12 step sloshers, but those cowards wouldn't even come out to play, so SAAS won by forfeit. SAAS wants to know, What?? Are you scared of us?? Were you all not held enough as children?? Do you think we will we eat your babies?? Well the baby eating might be true. And, you better watch out cause we have a new flock of mini flabongos who are hungry for action! What can we say; our Mascot's a whore, just like the rest of the team.

12 Step Sloshers:
We forfeited, for the first time ever this season. We also decided not to send Charles a recap. Sad days.

Sleazy Bandeezee:
Laid the smack down on yet another opponent this season. We came to get down, and that's exactly what we did! When are you fools gonna learn, you can't stop us, you can only *HOPE* to contain us!

Frisco Donkeys:
Still exists, despite evidence to the contrary, and sooner or later we'll get a win.

Morningwood:
We won by default because our competitors, the Frisco Donkeys, had to forfeit. We also looked pretty badass in our White Trash attire, if we do say so ourselves.

Important League Dates:____________________________________________

Saturday, October 25, 2008: Our End of the Season Tournament will be held on this day. The games will be played on the HAMILTON RECREATIONAL FIELDS located between GEARY BLVD & POST ST at SCOTT ST. Click here to view a Google Map for directions. The tournament will kick-off in the morning (around 11AM), further details will be sent your way closer to the date. This change was necessary due to field availability following our regular season.

Saturday, November 1, 2008: This is the date of our End-O-Season Party. This party will be taking place at The Cellar starting at 8PM. Vertigo members will be admitted for free from 8PM-10PM. There will also be a "Prom Theme" for this party. All attendants are encouraged to wear prom specific attire (either fashionable or maybe something crazy from the 80's), and to bring dates! We're working on having the guest fees ($5) go towards our league charity. Further details will be posted here soon regarding the party as we're still ironing details out now.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008: This is when we'll have our Charity Bash starting at 9PM and going till 12PM. It will take place at Fish Bowl Bar & Grill located at 1854 Divisadero St. Members from the Vertigo Board will be behind the bar mixing drinks (so you *could* potentially get some heavy pours) and all CASH TIPS will go to our Charity! We will be donating our charitable proceeds to the Daly City Recreational Center's after school programs. Their after school programs are designed to keep kids active and off the streets, and we think they're worthy of our support! Please plan on attending this event (which will take place after the season is over) so we can raise some money and catch up with one another! Tell your friends, as all are welcome to attend. The more, the merrier!

Photo(s) of the Week:_____________________________________________

We're just good ol' boys, never doin' no harm.

From Week 7

Andy came to get down at the Mid-Season party.

From Week 7

This is the white-trashiest looking flip cup table ever.

From Week 7

More White Trash pics in Rob Ray's Week 7 Album

Pointless Predicitions:____________________________________________

1) The guys who wore wife-beathers, or overalls to Golden Gate on Sunday will end up with awkward tan lines.
2) Frisco Donkeys show up on Sunday with a full squad and destroy their opponents (Sleazy Bandeezee)... Maybe... There's a chance... Hey, you never know!
3) The battle for the Number 1 spot goes down this weekend in a late game on Field #2 with Morningwood taking on the SF Natives. Who will win!? Well lemme tell you, it'll be Morningwood by 2. Boomshakalaka! (Am I biased? Maybe, but I gotta have faith in my own team, right!?)
4) Balls of Glory were on a hot streak, but after this past weekend its anyone's guess if they'll topple Team SAAS in a late matchup on Sunday. My money's on SAAS, that is if they don't go all-out at the bar on Saturday night.
5) The Sloshers forfeited for the first time all season this past weekend, but I have a feeling they'll be in full force this time around. Team Deathballs better call for backup, this could be a tough game!

Ridiculous Photo(s) of the Week:____________________________________

No comment!

From Week 7

Obviously Jeremiah raided my closet the night before White Trash day, and stole my mullet/t-shirt ensemble.

From Week 7

As if drinking wasn't bad enough for the baby...

From Week 7

You really can't take us anywhere.

From Week 7

Well, I guess getting pregnant's good for something, right!?

From Week 7

More White Trash pics in Rob Ray's Week 7 Album

Players of the Week:______________________________________________

Captains submit your players of the week to thefinalbunt@gmail.com!

Katie & Maureen O'Sullivan are Sleazy Bandeezee's players of the week for their skills at Flip Cup. Maureen & Katie demolished their competitors at Blackthorn Tavern, and are now holding open, round-robin tourney's to seek out new challengers. They were the last two standing after several rounds of King of The Hill, with the final victory going to Katie.

Andy Gutierrez of Morningwood is another player of the week. Andy's dedication to the team, skills on the grill, positive demeanor and overall awesomeness should be remembered and celebrated as he departs San Francisco for the sunnier weather and warmer waters surrounding his new home in San Diego. Bon voyage Andy, don't forget to visit (or keep an extra mattress handy for when we crash at your new pad)!

Quick Kicks:____________________________________________________

1) SHOW UP EARLY TO THE FIELD, PARKING WILL CONTINUE TO BE INTENSE!
2) Our Charity Bash will be starting at 9PM on Wednesday, November 12th at Fish Bowl Bar & Grill on Divisadero St. Have a few drinks for charity, and reconnect with your friends from kickball season!
3) Please keep in mind the field and date change for our End of the Season Tournament!
4) Don't forget about our End-O-Season Party either, more deets on that soon!
5) ALPHA BAR, next Wednesday the 15th, will be at The Bus Stop swing on by at 7PM or soon thereafter to fraternize with members of the league and other cool folks! You might just make some new best friends.