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Thursday, December 31, 2015

Happy New Year!

I hope all of you have a happy and healthy 2016!

Looking back at 2015, it was an overall good year for the Duck family.

Both my kids received college degrees, with Sonny Boy getting his undergrad in September and my daughter her masters three weeks ago.


In addition, my daughter got engaged early in the year with an April wedding coming up fast. She is currently in South Korea with her fiancée, which is a great experience.


My mother continues to struggle with health issues, but goes to rehab twice a week to keep her strength up. I can't help but admire her fighting spirit! So far, the cancer has not returned.


On the downside, I did lose a friend this summer. He was in a bad auto accident seven years ago, which left him a quadriplegic. His positive attitude and warrior spirit were nothing less than inspiring, but the constant infections finally got the best of him. What an honor to have known him.


Ms. Duck and I celebrated our 35th anniversary last Sunday and will take a trip to one of the casinos next month as a combined gift. Should be fun!

My small business continues to thrive, with one of our biggest competitors wanting to buy us out. I've been self-employed since 1984 and didn't feel I would adjust well to someone else running the show, so I declined. But I consider it quite a compliment.


And I did get to play in another WSOP event last summer, although it was my worst showing, I still had a lot of fun :)


As always, I appreciate your stopping by my little corner of the world. Thank you.

May the wind be at your back in the coming year.

NHL Picks, December 31st


One game worth a look on tonight's docket.

$40 on Washington (-145) over Carolina
The Caps have won 9 straight, giving up only 15 goals. They are 6-1 against the Hurricanes in their last 7 meetings. The Canes have dropped 4 of 7.
Starting Bankroll                           $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                       $87.50
Current Bankroll                           $1,587.50

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at your own risk.

Good luck!

Tuesday, December 29, 2015

NFL Picks Contest-Week 16 Results and Standings


Here are the Week 16 results and standings in the NFL Picks Contest. mrben stumbles, but still has a nice lead. Grange pulls a rabbit out of a hat with his Vikings pick.

lightning36- Kansas City (W 17-13)
TwoMinuteWarning- Kansas City (W 17-13)
Grange95- Minnesota (W 49-17)
cokeboy99- Pittsburgh (L 17-20)
Music City Momma- Kansas City (W 17-13)
Coach- Kansas City (W 17-13)
MOJO- Seattle (L 17-23)
Vegas Vic- Kansas City (W 17-13)
Captain Crunch- Detroit (W 32-17)
4th And Long- Detroit (W 32-17)
OneAndDone- Seattle (L 17-23)
angerisagift- Carolina (L 13-20)
mrben09- Carolina (L 13-20)


Here are the current standings;

mrben09- 18-(3)+44+24+34+17+28+24+27-(2)+26+34+44+48+27-(7)= 383 pts.
lightning36- 18-(3)+36+24+34+17+13-(3)+27-(4)+17+16+44+39+33+14= 322 pts.
4th and Long- 18-(14)+50-(2)+24+24+18-(3)+27+11+38+34-(7)+31+27+25= 301 pts.
Captain Crunch- 18-(7)+44-(2)+24+17+18+13+27-(4)-(28)+34+45+39+27+25= 290 pts.
Coach- 11+35+44-(2)+16-(4)+18-(3)+27-(4)+20-(6)+45+39+27+14= 277 pts.
OneAndDone- 11-(7)+36+13+24+24+18-(3)+27-(4)+38+34-(6)+32+27-(6)= 257 pts.
Vegas Vic- 18-(7)+44-(2)+24+17-(6)+31+27-(4)-(3)+34-(6)+32+27+14= 240 pts.
TwoMinuteWarning- 16-(7)+44-(2)-(1)+17+18-(3)+27+11-(28)+28+45+31+27+14= 237 pts.
cokeboy99- 18-(3)+36-(2)+16-(4)+13+11-(6)-(4)+38+34+13+32+27-(3)= 216 pts.
Music City Momma- 11-(14)+50-(2)-(1)+17-(6)+31+27-(2)-(3)+23-(7)+39+27+14= 214 pts.
Grange95- 11-(7)+44-(14)+24+13+18+24-(6)-(33)-(3)-(6)+44+31+27+42= 209 pts.
MOJO-  18-(7)+36+13-(1)+17+18+31+27-(4)+26+0-(6)+17+27-(6)= 206 pts.
angerisagift- 17-(14)+17+0-(3)+13+28+24-(6)-(4)+38-(6)-(3)+0-(10)-(7)= 84 pts.


All-time record score: 515 pts- cokeboy99 (2014-15 season)

Thanks for playing.

Week 17 picks are due by Saturday at 6pm (CST). Only Sunday and Monday games are eligible.

Good luck!

Monday, December 28, 2015

NHL Picks, December 28th


One game is worth a gander on tonight's schedule.

$20 on Washington (-160) over Buffalo
The Caps are red hot, having won 7 straight and 14 of 16. They've won 6 of the last 9 against the Sabres. Buffalo is 4-2 in their last 6.
Starting Bankroll                           $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                       $75.00
Current Bankroll                           $1,575.00

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at your own risk.

Good luck!

Saturday, December 26, 2015

NFL Picks Contest- Week16 Picks


Here are the picks for week 16. Riding the Chiefs this week.

lightning36- Kansas City
TwoMinuteWarning- Kansas City
Grange95- Minnesota
cokeboy99- Pittsburgh
Music City Momma- Kansas City
Coach- Kansas City
MOJO-  Seattle
Vegas Vic- Kansas City
Captain Crunch- Detroit
4th And Long- Detroit
OneAndDone- Seattle
angerisagift- Carolina
mrben09- Carolina

Please let me know if I missed your pick before the first games kickoff Sunday.

Good luck!!!

Friday, December 25, 2015

NFL Picks Contest- Picks Due Tomorrow


Merry Christmas!

Just a friendly reminder that your pick for the NFL Picks Contest is due by 6 pm CST tomorrow. I have most of them, but if you haven't sent yours yet, it's time to get with it!

Please e-mail me at nfl.picks@ymail com or leave a comment here with your pick.

Good luck!

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

NFL Picks Contest- Week 15 Results and Standings


Here are the Week 15 results and standings in the NFL Picks Contest. mrben is still well ahead of the field.

lightning36- Arizona (W 40-17)
TwoMinuteWarning- Seattle (W 30-13)
Grange95- Seattle (W 30-13)
cokeboy99- Seattle (W 30-13)
Music City Momma- Seattle (W 30-13)
Coach- Seattle (W 30-13)
MOJO- Seattle (W 30-13)
Vegas Vic- New England (W 33-16)
Captain Crunch- New England (W 33-16)
4th And Long- Seattle (W 30-13)
OneAndDone- New England (W 33-16)
angerisagift- San Francisco (L 14-24)
mrben09- New England (W 33-16)


Here are the current standings;

mrben09- 18-(3)+44+24+34+17+28+24+27-(2)+26+34+44+48+27= 390 pts.
lightning36- 18-(3)+36+24+34+17+13-(3)+27-(4)+17+16+44+39+33= 308 pts.
4th and Long- 18-(14)+50-(2)+24+24+18-(3)+27+11+38+34-(7)+31+27= 276 pts.
Captain Crunch- 18-(7)+44-(2)+24+17+18+13+27-(4)-(28)+34+45+39+27= 265 pts.
OneAndDone- 11-(7)+36+13+24+24+18-(3)+27-(4)+38+34-(6)+32+27= 263 pts.
Coach- 11+35+44-(2)+16-(4)+18-(3)+27-(4)+20-(6)+45+39+27= 263 pts.
Vegas Vic- 18-(7)+44-(2)+24+17-(6)+31+27-(4)-(3)+34-(6)+32+27= 226 pts.
TwoMinuteWarning- 16-(7)+44-(2)-(1)+17+18-(3)+27+11-(28)+28+45+31+27= 223 pts.
cokeboy99- 18-(3)+36-(2)+16-(4)+13+11-(6)-(4)+38+34+13+32+27= 219 pts.
MOJO-  18-(7)+36+13-(1)+17+18+31+27-(4)+26+0-(6)+17+27= 212 pts.
Music City Momma- 11-(14)+50-(2)-(1)+17-(6)+31+27-(2)-(3)+23-(7)+39+27= 200 pts.
Grange95- 11-(7)+44-(14)+24+13+18+24-(6)-(33)-(3)-(6)+44+31+27= 167 pts.
angerisagift- 17-(14)+17+0-(3)+13+28+24-(6)-(4)+38-(6)-(3)+0-(10)= 91 pts.


All-time record score: 515 pts- cokeboy99 (2014-15 season)

Thanks for playing.

Week 16 picks are due by Saturday at 6pm (CST). Only Sunday and Monday games are eligible.

Good luck!

Monday, December 21, 2015

NHL Picks- December 21st


One game is worth a gander on tonight's docket.

$20 on Washington (-125) over Carolina
The Caps have won 5 straight and are 5-1 in their last 6 versus Carolina. The Hurricanes have won 5 of 8.
Starting Bankroll                           $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                       $59.00
Current Bankroll                           $1,559.00

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at your own risk.

Good luck!

Saturday, December 19, 2015

NFL Picks Contest-Week 15 Picks


Here are the picks for week 15. Looks like the Seahawks are back.

lightning36- Arizona
TwoMinuteWarning- Seattle
Grange95- Seattle
cokeboy99- Seattle
Music City Momma- Seattle
Coach- Seattle
MOJO-  Seattle
Vegas Vic- New England
Captain Crunch- New England
4th And Long- Seattle
OneAndDone- New England
angerisagift- San Francisco
mrben09- New England

Please let me know if I missed your pick before the first games kickoff Sunday.

Good luck!!!

Friday, December 18, 2015

NFL Picks Contest-Picks Due Tomorrow


Just a friendly reminder that your pick for the NFL Picks Contest is due by 6 pm CST tomorrow. I have most of them, but if you haven't sent yours yet, it's time to get with it!

Please e-mail me at nfl.picks@ymail com or leave a comment here with your pick.

Good luck!

NHL Picks, December 18th


One game worth a peek on tonight's agenda.

$40 on Washington (-150) over Tampa Bay
The Caps have won 8 of their last 10 and have beaten the Lightning four straight. Tampa has won 5 of their last 7.
Starting Bankroll                           $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                       $32.25
Current Bankroll                           $1,532.25

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at your own risk.

Good luck!

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

NFL Picks Contest-Week 14 Results and Standings


Here are the Week 14 results and standings in the NFL Picks Contest. mrben continues his heater.

lightning36- Seattle (W35-6)
TwoMinuteWarning- Green Bay (W 28-7)
Grange95- Green Bay (W 28-7)
cokeboy99- Seattle (W35-6)
Music City Momma- Seattle (W35-6)
Coach- Seattle (W35-6)
MOJO- Kansas City W (10-3)
Vegas Vic- NY Jets (W 30-8)
Captain Crunch- Seattle (W35-6)
4th And Long- Green Bay (W 28-7)
OneAndDone- NY Jets (W 30-8)
angerisagift- No Pick
mrben09- Carolina (W 38-0)


Here are the current standings;

mrben09- 18-(3)+44+24+34+17+28+24+27-(2)+26+34+44+48= 363 pts.
lightning36- 18-(3)+36+24+34+17+13-(3)+27-(4)+17+16+44+39= 275 pts.
4th and Long- 18-(14)+50-(2)+24+24+18-(3)+27+11+38+34-(7)+31= 249 pts.
Captain Crunch- 18-(7)+44-(2)+24+17+18+13+27-(4)-(28)+34+45+39= 238 pts.
OneAndDone- 11-(7)+36+13+24+24+18-(3)+27-(4)+38+34-(6)+32= 236 pts.
Coach- 11+35+44-(2)+16-(4)+18-(3)+27-(4)+20-(6)+45+39= 236 pts.
Vegas Vic- 18-(7)+44-(2)+24+17-(6)+31+27-(4)-(3)+34-(6)+32= 199 pts.
TwoMinuteWarning- 16-(7)+44-(2)-(1)+17+18-(3)+27+11-(28)+28+45+31= 196 pts.
cokeboy99- 18-(3)+36-(2)+16-(4)+13+11-(6)-(4)+38+34+13+32= 192 pts.
MOJO-  18-(7)+36+13-(1)+17+18+31+27-(4)+26+0-(6)+17= 185 pts.
Music City Momma- 11-(14)+50-(2)-(1)+17-(6)+31+27-(2)-(3)+23-(7)+39= 173 pts.
Grange95- 11-(7)+44-(14)+24+13+18+24-(6)-(33)-(3)-(6)+44+31= 140 pts.
angerisagift- 17-(14)+17+0-(3)+13+28+24-(6)-(4)+38-(6)-(3)+0= 101 pts.


All-time record score: 515 pts- cokeboy99 (2014-15 season)

Thanks for playing.

Week 15 picks are due by Saturday at 6pm (CST). Only Sunday and Monday games are eligible.

Good luck!

Saturday, December 12, 2015

NFL Picks Contest- Week 14 Picks


Here are the picks for week 14.

lightning36- Seattle
TwoMinuteWarning- Green Bay
Grange95- Green Bay
cokeboy99- Seattle
Music City Momma- Seattle
Coach- Seattle
MOJO-  Kansas City
Vegas Vic- NY Jets
Captain Crunch- Seattle
4th And Long- Green Bay
OneAndDone- NY Jets
angerisagift- ?
mrben09- Carolina

Please let me know if I missed your pick before the first games kickoff Sunday.

Good luck!!!

Friday, December 11, 2015

NFL Picks Contest- Picks Due Tomorrow


Just a friendly reminder that your pick for the NFL Picks Contest is due by 6 pm CST tomorrow. I have most of them, but if you haven't sent yours yet, it's time to get with it!

Please e-mail me at nfl.picks@ymail com or leave a comment here with your pick.

Good luck!

Thursday, December 10, 2015

NHL Picks, December 10th


One game is worth a few sawbucks.

$20 on Washington (-140) over Florida
The Caps have won 7 of 8 and are 8-2 versus the Panthers in their last 10 meetings. Florida has struggled on home ice, losing 4 of 5.
Starting Bankroll                           $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                       $52.25
Current Bankroll                           $1,552.25

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at your own risk.

Good luck!

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

NFL Picks Contest-Week 13 Results and Standings


Here are the Week 13 results and standings in the NFL Picks Contest. mrben opens up his lead, lightning moves into second.

lightning36- Cincinnati (W 37-3)
TwoMinuteWarning- Pittsburgh (W 45-10)
Grange95- Cincinnati (W 37-3)
cokeboy99- Carolina (W 41-38)
Music City Momma- New England (L 28-35)
Coach- Pittsburgh (W 45-10)
MOJO- Chicago (L 20-26)
Vegas Vic- Chicago (L 20-26)
Captain Crunch- Pittsburgh (W 45-10)
4th And Long- New England (L 28-35)
OneAndDone- Chicago (L 20-26)
angerisagift- Washington (L 16-19)
mrben09- Cincinnati (W 37-3)


Here are the current standings;

mrben09- 18-(3)+44+24+34+17+28+24+27-(2)+26+34+44= 315 pts.
lightning36- 18-(3)+36+24+34+17+13-(3)+27-(4)+17+16+44= 236 pts.
4th and Long- 18-(14)+50-(2)+24+24+18-(3)+27+11+38+34-(7)= 218 pts.
OneAndDone- 11-(7)+36+13+24+24+18-(3)+27-(4)+38+34-(6)= 204 pts.
Captain Crunch- 18-(7)+44-(2)+24+17+18+13+27-(4)-(28)+34+45= 199 pts.
Coach- 11+35+44-(2)+16-(4)+18-(3)+27-(4)+20-(6)+45= 197 pts.
MOJO-  18-(7)+36+13-(1)+17+18+31+27-(4)+26+0-(6)= 168 pts.
Vegas Vic- 18-(7)+44-(2)+24+17-(6)+31+27-(4)-(3)+34-(6)= 167 pts.
TwoMinuteWarning- 16-(7)+44-(2)-(1)+17+18-(3)+27+11-(28)+28+45= 165 pts.
cokeboy99- 18-(3)+36-(2)+16-(4)+13+11-(6)-(4)+38+34+13= 160 pts.
Music City Momma- 11-(14)+50-(2)-(1)+17-(6)+31+27-(2)-(3)+23-(7)= 134 pts.
Grange95- 11-(7)+44-(14)+24+13+18+24-(6)-(33)-(3)-(6)+44= 109 pts.
angerisagift- 17-(14)+17+0-(3)+13+28+24-(6)-(4)+38-(6)-(3)= 101 pts.


All-time record score: 515 pts- cokeboy99 (2014-15 season)

Thanks for playing.

Week 14 picks are due by Saturday at 6pm (CST). Only Sunday and Monday games are eligible.

Good luck!

NHL Picks, December 8th


One game on the schedule tonight is worth a gander.

$40 on Los Angeles (-135) over Columbus

The Kings have won 5 of 6 and have beaten Columbus in 6 of the last 8 meetings. The Jackets
have lost 3 of 4.



Starting Bankroll                           $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                       $22.50
Current Bankroll                           $1,522.50

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at your own risk.

Good luck!

Saturday, December 5, 2015

NFL Picks Contest- Week 13 Picks


Here are the picks for week 13.

lightning36- Cincinnati
TwoMinuteWarning- Pittsburgh
Grange95- Cincinnati
cokeboy99- Carolina
Music City Momma- New England
Coach- Pittsburgh
MOJO-  Chicago
Vegas Vic- Chicago
Captain Crunch- Pittsburgh
4th And Long- New England
OneAndDone- Chicago
angerisagift- Washington
mrben09- Cincinnati

Please let me know if I missed your pick before the first games kickoff Sunday.

Good luck!!!

Friday, December 4, 2015

NFL Picks Contest- Picks Due Tomorrow


Just a friendly reminder that your pick for the NFL Picks Contest is due by 6 pm CST tomorrow. I have most of them, but if you haven't sent yours yet, it's time to get with it!

Please e-mail me at nfl.picks@ymail com or leave a comment here with your pick.

Good luck!

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

NFL Picks Contest- Week 12 Results and Updated Standings


Here are the Week 12 results and standings in the NFL Picks Contest. mrben stays at the top of the board.

lightning36- Arizona (W 19-13)
TwoMinuteWarning- NY Jets (W 38-20)
Grange95- NY Giants (L 14-20)
cokeboy99- Cincinnati (W 31-7)
Music City Momma- Indianapolis (W 25-12)
Coach- New England (L 24-30)
Jo-Ann- No Pick
MOJO- No Pick
Vegas Vic- Cincinnati (W 31-7)
Captain Crunch- Cincinnati (W 31-7)
4th And Long- Cincinnati (W 31-7)
OneAndDone- Cincinnati (W 31-7)
angerisagift- Cleveland (L 27-33)
mrben09- Cincinnati (W 31-7)


Here are the current standings;

mrben09- 18-(3)+44+24+34+17+28+24+27-(2)+26+34= 271 pts.
4th and Long- 18-(14)+50-(2)+24+24+18-(3)+27+11+38+34= 225 pts.
OneAndDone- 11-(7)+36+13+24+24+18-(3)+27-(4)+38+34= 210 pts.
lightning36- 18-(3)+36+24+34+17+13-(3)+27-(4)+17+16= 192 pts.
MOJO-  18-(7)+36+13-(1)+17+18+31+27-(4)+26+0= 174 pts.
Vegas Vic- 18-(7)+44-(2)+24+17-(6)+31+27-(4)-(3)+34= 173 pts.
Captain Crunch- 18-(7)+44-(2)+24+17+18+13+27-(4)-(28)+34= 154 pts.
Coach- 11+35+44-(2)+16-(4)+18-(3)+27-(4)+20-(6)= 152 pts.
Jo-Ann (-7)(-3)+44+24+34+17+17-(19)+27-(2)+17+0= 149 pts.
cokeboy99- 18-(3)+36-(2)+16-(4)+13+11-(6)-(4)+38+34= 147 pts.
Music City Momma- 11-(14)+50-(2)-(1)+17-(6)+31+27-(2)-(3)+23= 141 pts.
TwoMinuteWarning- 16-(7)+44-(2)-(1)+17+18-(3)+27+11-(28)+28= 120 pts.
angerisagift- 17-(14)+17+0-(3)+13+28+24-(6)-(4)+38-(6)= 104 pts.
Grange95- 11-(7)+44-(14)+24+13+18+24-(6)-(33)-(3)-(6)= 65 pts.


All-time record score: 515 pts- cokeboy99 (2014-15 season)

Thanks for playing.

Week 13 picks are due by Saturday at 6pm (CST). Only Sunday and Monday games are eligible.

Good luck!

NHL Picks, December 1st


One game is worth a look on tonight's menu.

$40 on Dallas (-130) over Calgary
The Stars have won 7 of their last 8 and are 5-2 in their last 7 with the Flames. Dallas has also won 10 of 12 on enemy ice. Calgary has dropped 3 straight, giving up 12 goals.
 Starting Bankroll                           $1,500.00
Profit/Loss                                       $62.50
Current Bankroll                           $1,562.50

All picks are for entertainment purposes only with no guarantees implied. Any money wagered is at your own risk.

Good luck!