I cannot help but think about the day that was..and my 1 Degree of seperation from Michael Jackson.... Today, I shared a great Cleve Eve (Cleve's Birthday is tomorrow) with my great friend Cleve..... We woke up and had Lunch at Bahama Breeze then Proceeded to check out "The Hangover" at the movie theater... We both laughed hard and enjoyed the flick!! After the show we then proceeded to come back to the house.... when we arrived back I turned on the TV and CNN was on. It had stated at this time Michael Jackson was in the hospital with Cardiac Arrest. What you all really don't know is Cleve is a Manager of a Band that toured with Michael in the late 70's Early 80's... and that he and the band are close friend's with the Jackson family..... Imagine to yourself you are sitting in front of the TV watching the last moments of your friends life play out on National TV..... and as things started to get worse seeing the phone start ringing off the hook with Celebrities to all of us, but friends to Cleve..... It was a very surreal experience for me to be a part of...(One I will never forget), and I know for sure I could see it impacting Cleve.... I am so glad I could be here for my friend and comfort him... Cleve is a strong man but I know he is completely devistated inside... I want to take this opportunity to Thank Michael for the Inspiring Music he created, and through Cleve I have a greater appreciation of the Man outside the star.... Rest in Peace Michael... You will be missed...

Bear Hugs!

Jeff Sommerfield

Howdy Guys,

I have put up an assortment of my Gear/Uniforms on ebay for sale!!

Have a look!!

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Good Luck and Happy Bidding

HUGS!!

Jeff

It definitely has been awhile since I have wrote anything of substance... and honestly not gonna start now!! LOL I honestly dunno what I would write about... I guess you can say I have had writer's block for awhile... but anyhow I am looking forward to this birthday weekend, spending time with my friends and loved ones and looking to the future! And to all my friends that are not in AZ, I want you to know that I really appreciate your friendship and will make a better attempt at staying in communication better!

1) I am very proud of my Cardinals!!! They fought hard and should have won the game if it it were not for my #2 and #3

2) The interception at the end of the half.. return for TD.

3) The Referee Fix was in... I mean you can look over and over at some of those bullshit calls over the game and the cardinals got flagged for almost phantom calls. Not to mention Pittsburgh held on many play plays including the final drive, but yet the refs didn't call shit!


In Conclusion the better team yesterday didn't win.... The NFL assisted the team that would be more marketable/bankable for them Win and they are going to take it to the bank!!

I guess the recession calls for desperate measures!!

Anyhow, I believe we have a solid foundation built and a coach that can take us here again. I am proud to be a cardinals fan!! Have been one ever since I moved here in 2002 and will continue to for many years to come!!

Hugs to all

Been keeping busy here.... The workouts have been going well at the gym... Bowling has been good so far... and last Sunday was the first day of softball for me and my new team Bear Nation "C". It was definitely a fun Day as I finally was back at second base where I am really comfortable at.

For our first time playing together fully we did a great job! In our first game we beat the rival bear team OC Too 12-4. I went 3 for 3 with 2 Doubles and a single!

Our Second game was against Apollos "C" and we again came together and won 17-4. I went 3 for 3 again with a Double and 2 singles...


After the game was over Keith stated they needed players to help the D Team out since they were low on players. (In Fall ball, you can mix and match players).. I ended up Extra hitting and covering 3rd base for a couple innings against the Screaming Unicorns.... We ended up losing that game 7-8. In the game I went 1 for 2 with a single.....

You can see some pics from the first week of softball here by clicking on BEAR NATION

As for this weekend... looking forward to durabear's visit with his partner Tim. They get in today (actually right about now), and tomorrow I am taking off work and we all along with spartybear are headed up to Sedona for the day before coming back and going to bowling tomorrow night!!

Anyhow, that is it for now!! Big hugs and tugs to all!!

- Jeff

A lot has been happening as of late but mostly all good for a change! I am still hitting the gym 3-4 times a week.. etc... :) but here is what has been happening with me!

9/5-9/8: was in Chicago with spartybear For a softball tournament!! I could not play since I was not over 40 but was 3rd base coach :) I also got a chance to see my family the Friday and Sunday which was really nice and needed!! It really was a great weekend!!

9/10: Went with spartybear and his Cousin and Girlfriend to Lake Pleasant to have a relaxing day of Wave Runnering and cooking out!! It was a well needed break from all the hustle and bustle with being on call etc..

9/12: Was the First night of Bowling for the fall season... I bowled 155, 218 and 171 for a 181 Average... not bad to start the year...

9/13: Had Softball practice with my new team Bear Nation "C" and went really well played primarily Short Stop and 2nd. Definitely looking forward to the season which starts this upcoming Sunday! Also went to the DBacks game with spartybear The Dbacks blew it again...

9/14: spartybear and myself went to the Arizona Cardinals game vs the Miami Dolphins for which the Cardinals won 31-10... WOO HOO!! During the Game our buddy Brian who works video managed to get Ron and I on the Jumbotron, which I thought was really cool!! :) After the game we managed to see Dwight, tazz602 Kitty and PJ! We all waved then Headed on home..


I will be slowly uploading pics to my flickr account from the past few months so if you want you can have a look here at Jeff's photo stash

Hugs to everyone!!

Jeff

They just released the Schedule for the State Fair Concert Series!! Anyone interested in going to a show??

Larry the Cable Guy
Oct. 11 • 7:00 pm
Reserved seating $20

Goo Goo Dolls
Oct. 16 • 7:00 pm
Reserved seating $20


Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert
Oct. 17 • 7:00 pm
Reserved seating $20

Weezer
Oct. 18 • 6:00 pm
Reserved seating $20


Sheryl Crow
Oct. 21 • 7:00 pm
Reserved seating $20

Old School Jam
Oct. 24 • 8:00 pm

Featuring:

NAUGHTY BY NATURE...Hip Hop Hooray, O.P.P
TON LOC...Wild Thing, Funky Cold Medina
COOLIO...Fantastic Voyage, Gangsters Paradise
YOUNG MC...Bust A Move
KLYMAXX...Meet In the Ladies Room, I Miss You
CLUB NOUVEAU...Lean On Me
TIMEX SOCIAL CLUB...Rumors
Reserved seating $15

Meat Loaf
Oct. 30 • 7:00 pm
Reserved seating $15

It has been 11 heart felt months since the passing of one my best friend's Don njdevilinaz and today 8/31/08 would have been his 30th Birthday!!! So here is hoping that today wherever you are now is filled with joy and happiness!!! Sure could use some of that down here bubba!! Will always love you bubba!! XOXO

Your Friend on Earth,

Jeff

Just wondering how many of my chicago buddies are gonna be around next weekend I will be in town Friday - Monday!

HUGS!

Jeff

Myself, capt_oblivious, spartybear, and Keith ventured out to the Stone Temple Pilots show tonight and had a great time but the concert on the other hand was less than par.....

As many of you know, I have been an STP fan for 17+ years.. and I will tell you this show was a travesty!! I managed to catch STP in Tucson last month and they were so tight!!! It is amazing that within a month they can crash and burn like they did tonight... ok maybe I am being hard on the band, as at points they still play tight as ever... but Scott was totally off tonight... voice almost hoarse at times and very much incoherent etc... falling at the beginning of big empty into Kretzle's drum kit making up lyrics during Big Empty and basically butchering some core STP staples that many came to see!! there were at times you didn't know what was going to happen... I would look back at the sound guy and he would shake his head etc.... It really was like a ticking time bomb of a show and was totally left dissappointed and hurt as die hard STP fan I felt the even though Scott pointed out he was "PISSED OFF" you don't take it out on the fans that paid their hard earned money to see what they grew to love growing up walk around like a mess. I love STP's music and will always be a fan... but if they are going to continue to put out a product like they did tonight... I am totally convinced they only reunited for the money... and as a hard core fan... I will never see another show again! If anyone from the Stone Temple Pilots family happens to read this and would like to reach me, my email is stpbear@cox.net

Jeff - aka STPBEAR