Stunning Proclamation
Real or Hoax?
Canitbedone
Nashville
In what is believed to be the first of its kind proclamation, the normally a-political Apples shocked the sports world this week as they dipped their toes into the world of American politics. Speaking at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Apple spokesmen Nathan Hale VI and Thomas Jefferson VI caught many off guard as they announced the Apples proclamation that the time has come for the United States of America to dissolve as a country.
Speaking first, Jefferson addressed the inattentive crowd by reading from the Declaration of Independence that had been written by his famous ancestor of the same name. "And, I quote" said Jefferson, "When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and the Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation."
Continuing, Jefferson referred again to our founding fathers when he read from the original Declaration of Independence and the claim that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive, "it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute a new government."
"Look around you" urged Nathan Hale VI. "Our government is shattered." "We have reached a point of perpetual disagreement amongst the two main political parties." "If one group says yes, the other says no." "If one party says up, the other says down."
Added Hale, "our population has grown to a point that we can no longer find a common good." "In a country this vast,and with great people from across the globe now making this wonderful land their home, we must all acknowledge that there is now, and will forever more be, more then one common good." "It is because of our unimaginable success as a people and a nation, that the time may be upon us that we should peacefully and with purpose dissolve the United States of America." proclaimed Hale as the midday crowd enjoyed their Philadelphia Cheese Steak sandwiches in the cool autumn air.
Continuing on the theme of the day, Jefferson VI again chimed in when he quoted the 1858 speech by Abraham Lincoln in which Lincoln said, "A nation divided against itself can not stand." Jefferson then challenged those in attendance by asking, "who amongst us can say that our country is not divided against itself?" Whether because of a total lack of interest in his comments, or because his words may have drowned out by the 747 passing overhead, it must be reported that there was no response from the crowd milling about the square.
Finally, after a bit more rambling by Hale, one passing citizen paused long enough to ask Hale how he would go about doing something that had never been done in the recorded history of mankind, that being the peaceful dissolution of a country and its government. Pausing for a moment, Hale answered by saying, "Please don't get me wrong, I'm not saying I have the answers, I'm the one asking the question, that's all."
Stepping back in front of the microphone provided by the Philadelphia chapter of the Ladies of Liberty Organization, Jefferson VI spoke again when he suggested that perhaps the United States look at a split of the country into "block governments" based on the land map at the time of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. "It makes sense that a smaller population of individuals are more likely to compromise and work towards a common good if they felt that their voices would be heard and effective, versus today's climate where one persons voice is basically a cry in the wilderness as it relates to actual governing."
"When peppered about the basic questions about a common defense and the structure of the military that would accompany his "block governments" Jefferson's suggestion of a Central Government outraged the handful of bystanders who shouted "Communist! Communist!" With the crowd now becoming hostile, Jefferson VI quickly turned back to Hale VI and said "it was your ancestor who said,I regret I have but one life to give to my country, so why don't you take it from here."
Attempting to calm the crowd, Hale quickly pointed out that Jefferson was only thinking out loud and as had been mentioned before, the two Apple spokesmen were today only asking questions and that they did not pretend to have the answers to what they see as fracture in the current government of the United States.
"This I can say for sure" said Hale, "if we don't pay attention and get involved in our government then we deserve the mess we are in and the bigger mess that is to come." With these words the crowd broke into a chant of Go Phillies Go! as it was learned that the Phillies had won the National League Championship and would now be heading back to the World Series in an attempt to match the Apples by winning back to back World Championships.
And so it goes, with the Phillies about to start World Series play and the Apples enjoying the off season, a proclamation has been made. The only question now is simple, is it real or is it a hoax?
*Photo Below
Monday, October 26, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
APPLES CONQUER MT. LeCONTE
Up We Go
One Step At A Time
Arewethereyet
Great Smokey Mountains
In a rare mid week adventure, the Apples this week added another chapter to their unique off season training regiment by traveling to the Great Smokey Mountains to climb Mt LeConte.
The climb, hosted by AGFHOF Don Bernitt and fellow Apple Patty Pender, saw the Apples complete the 13.4 mile trek up and down LeConte is just over 8 hours. In a first of its kind for the Apples, the hikers left base camp on the outskirts of Gatlinburg, TN under the curtain of darkness as they headed into the Great Smokey Mountains.
From its base where the Apples started, LeConte is the tallest mountain in the Eastern United States as well as the third highest peak in the Smokies. The climb, which had the Apples trek up 6.7 miles to "Cliff Tops" at an altitude of 6,555 feet was a challenge to say the least.
Along the way, and after the sunrise, the Apples were treated to spectacular views as they 3 times crossed a deep woods stream before finally approaching 'Rainbow Falls' "What more can you say?" asked Pender as she paused to take in the beauty of the falls and the colors of autumn now bursting in the Smokies.
4 hours into the hike, the Apples reached the summit of LeConte and as can be imagined, were again treated to an amazing view as they looked out at hundreds of miles of majestic mountains high in the Smokies.
Of course, what goes up must come down. After a brief stay at the summit to enjoy the view and a sandwich, Bernitt and Pender then turned their attention to the long trek back down the mountain. Fighting ice slicked patches along the trail, and with black bear droppings at all turns, the Apples methodically worked their way back to base camp and the comforts of civilization.
In what she first termed an "aggressive hiking challenge", Pender was asked at the bottom if perhaps the Apples had bitten off more then they could chew. "No, I wouldn't say that" she said before adding, "but I wont be having any desert today."
When Bernitt was asked why the Apples would endure the rigors of the climb, he said, "it was either this or the Detroit 1/2 Marathon, and we decided this would be easier." Bernitt's comments referred to the fact that Apple Team Trainer Sue Krawczyk ran the Detroit race this past weekend and then challenged the Apples to pony up a workout of proportional value.
And so it goes, with the 2009 season behind them, and with 2010 just a few short months away, the Apples this week found another way to train and stay in shape as they lay plans to make a run at the 2010 World Coed Softball Championship.
From the fields of Granny White Field, to the summit of Mt LeConte, it is again just a matter of time before we hear that now famous cheer.........
How bout them Apples !!
**Photos Below
One Step At A Time
Arewethereyet
Great Smokey Mountains
In a rare mid week adventure, the Apples this week added another chapter to their unique off season training regiment by traveling to the Great Smokey Mountains to climb Mt LeConte.
The climb, hosted by AGFHOF Don Bernitt and fellow Apple Patty Pender, saw the Apples complete the 13.4 mile trek up and down LeConte is just over 8 hours. In a first of its kind for the Apples, the hikers left base camp on the outskirts of Gatlinburg, TN under the curtain of darkness as they headed into the Great Smokey Mountains.
From its base where the Apples started, LeConte is the tallest mountain in the Eastern United States as well as the third highest peak in the Smokies. The climb, which had the Apples trek up 6.7 miles to "Cliff Tops" at an altitude of 6,555 feet was a challenge to say the least.
Along the way, and after the sunrise, the Apples were treated to spectacular views as they 3 times crossed a deep woods stream before finally approaching 'Rainbow Falls' "What more can you say?" asked Pender as she paused to take in the beauty of the falls and the colors of autumn now bursting in the Smokies.
4 hours into the hike, the Apples reached the summit of LeConte and as can be imagined, were again treated to an amazing view as they looked out at hundreds of miles of majestic mountains high in the Smokies.
Of course, what goes up must come down. After a brief stay at the summit to enjoy the view and a sandwich, Bernitt and Pender then turned their attention to the long trek back down the mountain. Fighting ice slicked patches along the trail, and with black bear droppings at all turns, the Apples methodically worked their way back to base camp and the comforts of civilization.
In what she first termed an "aggressive hiking challenge", Pender was asked at the bottom if perhaps the Apples had bitten off more then they could chew. "No, I wouldn't say that" she said before adding, "but I wont be having any desert today."
When Bernitt was asked why the Apples would endure the rigors of the climb, he said, "it was either this or the Detroit 1/2 Marathon, and we decided this would be easier." Bernitt's comments referred to the fact that Apple Team Trainer Sue Krawczyk ran the Detroit race this past weekend and then challenged the Apples to pony up a workout of proportional value.
And so it goes, with the 2009 season behind them, and with 2010 just a few short months away, the Apples this week found another way to train and stay in shape as they lay plans to make a run at the 2010 World Coed Softball Championship.
From the fields of Granny White Field, to the summit of Mt LeConte, it is again just a matter of time before we hear that now famous cheer.........
How bout them Apples !!
**Photos Below
Friday, October 9, 2009
APPLES DENIED AGAIN
Obama Wins Peace Prize
Apples Snubbed
Longlivetheking
Norway
In a stunning turn of events, it has been learned that for the 14th consecutive year, the Apples have again been denied the Nobel Peace Prize.
With this morning's announcement that the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize had been awarded to Barack Obama, many across the globe have been left understandably surprised.
Across the United States, and the world, there seems to now be a collective posture of head scratching as the reality of the Nobel announcement sinks in. "I'm not quite sure who votes on this award but I'd like to find out" said a mother of three in Afghanistan as she scurried to get her children in doors as United States and NATO troops engaged in heavy combat with Taliban solders on the outskirts of her hometown.
Meanwhile, across the border in Pakistan, citizens were seen fleeing the open air food market as reports of an overhead U.S. Drone surfaced. "I'd like to speak with you about Nobel Prize Award, but I think I'm about to die" said one man as he wrapped his AK-47 in a blanket and scampered from sight.
In Iran, news of the Peace Prize being awarded to Obama was met with some skepticism as students were dismissed from class early to take part in a previously scheduled "Death To America" day picnic. Along with traditional US Flag burnings, this years picnic is reported to also include a "who can pack the most plastic explosives into a Volkswagen" contest.
Not to be outdone, Palestinians in the Middle East showed their feelings of the significance of the Nobel Peace Prize by wrapping their faces in mask and firing rockets and bullets towards Israel. "We want Jimmy, We want Jimmy" chanted the crowd as they mistakenly identified Jimmy Carter as the Nobel Prize Winner.
Back in the United States, hundreds of thousands of unemployed Americans seemed to take the news of Obama's award in stride. "Good for him" said one man as he stood in line at a food bank to get a supply of government food. "I just hope that when Obama gets done solving the worlds problems that he will take some time to help America" added the man as he prepared to head off for his free hip replacement surgery.
When contacted in Nashville for his thoughts on the Peace Prize going to Obama, AGFHOF Don Bernitt was clear and direct in his answer. "I look at it this way" said Bernitt, "The Titans are 0 -4 and have Payton Manning and the Colts coming to town this weekend, I think we can all agree that a win this weekend is much more important then the Nobel Peace Prize." "With that said" concluded Bernitt, "you can never go wrong by shaking hands with a stranger and saying...Peace be with you."
How bout them Apples!
Apples Snubbed
Longlivetheking
Norway
In a stunning turn of events, it has been learned that for the 14th consecutive year, the Apples have again been denied the Nobel Peace Prize.
With this morning's announcement that the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize had been awarded to Barack Obama, many across the globe have been left understandably surprised.
Across the United States, and the world, there seems to now be a collective posture of head scratching as the reality of the Nobel announcement sinks in. "I'm not quite sure who votes on this award but I'd like to find out" said a mother of three in Afghanistan as she scurried to get her children in doors as United States and NATO troops engaged in heavy combat with Taliban solders on the outskirts of her hometown.
Meanwhile, across the border in Pakistan, citizens were seen fleeing the open air food market as reports of an overhead U.S. Drone surfaced. "I'd like to speak with you about Nobel Prize Award, but I think I'm about to die" said one man as he wrapped his AK-47 in a blanket and scampered from sight.
In Iran, news of the Peace Prize being awarded to Obama was met with some skepticism as students were dismissed from class early to take part in a previously scheduled "Death To America" day picnic. Along with traditional US Flag burnings, this years picnic is reported to also include a "who can pack the most plastic explosives into a Volkswagen" contest.
Not to be outdone, Palestinians in the Middle East showed their feelings of the significance of the Nobel Peace Prize by wrapping their faces in mask and firing rockets and bullets towards Israel. "We want Jimmy, We want Jimmy" chanted the crowd as they mistakenly identified Jimmy Carter as the Nobel Prize Winner.
Back in the United States, hundreds of thousands of unemployed Americans seemed to take the news of Obama's award in stride. "Good for him" said one man as he stood in line at a food bank to get a supply of government food. "I just hope that when Obama gets done solving the worlds problems that he will take some time to help America" added the man as he prepared to head off for his free hip replacement surgery.
When contacted in Nashville for his thoughts on the Peace Prize going to Obama, AGFHOF Don Bernitt was clear and direct in his answer. "I look at it this way" said Bernitt, "The Titans are 0 -4 and have Payton Manning and the Colts coming to town this weekend, I think we can all agree that a win this weekend is much more important then the Nobel Peace Prize." "With that said" concluded Bernitt, "you can never go wrong by shaking hands with a stranger and saying...Peace be with you."
How bout them Apples!
Monday, October 5, 2009
APPLE BRINGS HOME HARDWARE
McSwain In The Big Leagues
Does Apples Proud
Theonethatdidntgetaway
Nashville, TN
The written statement released by the Apples today said it all. "It is with pride and excitement that we today learned of the amazing performance turned in over the weekend by former future Apple Houston McSwain."
The Apples press release came on the heels of the ESPN broadcast that broke the story of McSwains 2nd place finish in the Tennessee BassMasters 2009 State Tournament. McSwain, fishing with 'Team Lexington Renegades' was all smiles as he recorded his best finish to date in the highly coveted BassMaster series.
"Sure it would have been nice to grab the top spot but considering I haven't thrown a jig or cranked a spinner since July, I'll take it." McSwain, who normally fishes year round, had been off the lake since late July when he injured his casting arm in what has been called a "wedding night accident"
Fighting back tears as he accepted the trophy for his teams runner up weekend outing, McSwain first thanked his sponsors Yamaha and the Apples before adding, "most of all I want to thank my bride, she has given me lots of reasons to stay home the past few months and I really appreciate her letting me out this weekend."
McSwain, who married Apple infielder Tiffany Smith ( McSwain ) then added that he hoped his good fortune would lead to renewed time on the lake this fall. "I'm pretty much off the hook until Thanksgiving with the in laws so I should get a few more tournaments under my belt before the holiday's." "Please don't quote me on that" added McSwain as he packed up his rods and reels and headed home.
With his performance over the weekend, McSwain once again showed all that even though first known for their excellence on the softball field, it is only a matter of time before someone, somewhere will cause us all to hear that now famous cheer..........
How bout them Apples!!
Way to go Houston...
**Photo Below**
Does Apples Proud
Theonethatdidntgetaway
Nashville, TN
The written statement released by the Apples today said it all. "It is with pride and excitement that we today learned of the amazing performance turned in over the weekend by former future Apple Houston McSwain."
The Apples press release came on the heels of the ESPN broadcast that broke the story of McSwains 2nd place finish in the Tennessee BassMasters 2009 State Tournament. McSwain, fishing with 'Team Lexington Renegades' was all smiles as he recorded his best finish to date in the highly coveted BassMaster series.
"Sure it would have been nice to grab the top spot but considering I haven't thrown a jig or cranked a spinner since July, I'll take it." McSwain, who normally fishes year round, had been off the lake since late July when he injured his casting arm in what has been called a "wedding night accident"
Fighting back tears as he accepted the trophy for his teams runner up weekend outing, McSwain first thanked his sponsors Yamaha and the Apples before adding, "most of all I want to thank my bride, she has given me lots of reasons to stay home the past few months and I really appreciate her letting me out this weekend."
McSwain, who married Apple infielder Tiffany Smith ( McSwain ) then added that he hoped his good fortune would lead to renewed time on the lake this fall. "I'm pretty much off the hook until Thanksgiving with the in laws so I should get a few more tournaments under my belt before the holiday's." "Please don't quote me on that" added McSwain as he packed up his rods and reels and headed home.
With his performance over the weekend, McSwain once again showed all that even though first known for their excellence on the softball field, it is only a matter of time before someone, somewhere will cause us all to hear that now famous cheer..........
How bout them Apples!!
Way to go Houston...
**Photo Below**
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