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Yesterday afternoon, KyXy‘s executive producer of the Jeff and Jer Showgram had the honors of throwing the first pitch. As he wound it up, it went over homeplate and that help start the Padres on the way to victory over the Dodger rivals.
Tommy throwing from the mound to home plate!
Fair ball as Tommy had it over home plate! The padres went on to beat the Dodgers in an afternoon epic.
Team Medifast with Tommy during yesterday’s festivities.
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(Earlier today, reports of a snake bite on Iron Mountain were not confirmed by rescue workers. However, that is a frequent trail I do two to three times a week. Near the top I have heard rattlesnakes makin’ noise to stay away. Good friend John Van Zante sent in a timely article on the season.)
Hold onto your Dog! Step onto the Log! Rattlesnake Season is Here!
Spring brings out rattlesnakes following winter hibernation. Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) is reminding pets (and their people) that they can avoid snakebite by following a few simple rules.
“Sunset is when you’re most likely to encounter a rattlesnake,” according to RCHS spokesman John Van Zante. “People need footwear that gives protection. Keep your dog on a leash and on a well-used trail. And carry a stick. Hitting the bushes can scare snakes away.”
Other basic rules tips can save pets and their people:
* Don’t go places where there are likely to be snakes
* Don’t put your paws, hands or feet where you can’t see (like under a log or rock)
* Look before you leap. Step on a rock or log instead of jumping over it
* Take your cell phone for emergency (not to talk or text while you hike)
* If you stop to rest, look before you sit
* Be careful around water. Snakes can swim and they look like sticks in the water.
* If you see a snake…LEAVE IT ALONE!
Van Zante says that a rattlesnake’s strike distance can be one third to one half the length of its body and it’s faster than a human eye can see.
What should you do if you or your pet are bitten by a rattler? “”Probably most difficult, try to remain calm. If you panic or run, that spreads the venom faster. And get to a doctor ASAP.”
Try to remember what the snake looks like. Your veterinarian or Emergency Room will want to know how big, what color, shape of head, and anything else you can tell them.”
“We’ve also heard of people who pick up what they think is a dead snake, only to find that it’s resting. And even if it’s freshly dead, the bite-reflex can still be there. Leave it alone!”
And that old myth about sucking the venom out of a snake bite….That’s a myth.
To find your new pet or to learn more about pet safety visit Rancho Coastal Humane at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas, call 760-753-6413, or log on to www.sdpets.org.
Don’t miss the Adoption A’Fair on Saturday, May 19 from 11 – 2 at RCHS. Twenty animal shelters and rescue groups will attend the event with pets that need families NOW!
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Lenny B checks in from Smooth 98.1.
“I want to keep you updated on what we’re doing. Since our Chula Vista girl, Jessica Sanchez is still in the race, destined to become America’s next Idol, I wanted to share with you some of the local enthusiasm that is illuminating our city. Being a San Diego native, I can say with certainty that something extraordinary is happening among the people who live here. It is not often our entire community spontaneously comes together with this type of pride and enthusiasm that is electrified with local spirit.
“I’m advising people to pause and drink it in because it is the San Diego residents that are making history along with their local American Idol contestant. Kids are making home made signs, schoolmates are creating youtube channels and Facebook fan pages, and strangers are exposing an unprecedented camaraderie that was once associated with past generations. San Diegan’s are not just sharing zip codes, they are connecting as a family to cheer on their own young lady and local hero, Jessica Sanchez. What is potentially most bewildering, is that this is all happening organically with no promise of personal gain. Just pure good vibes!
“This Wednesday night, we’re expecting an even larger crowd to gather for our weekly “American Idol Viewing Party” at the Brewhouse at Eastlake, Jessica’s neighborhood. There are a few pleasantly unexpected additions to this Wednesday’s event that are worth mentioning. The Brewhouse management is providing a large video screen system that will project a larger than life visual of this Wednesday’s episode of American Idol so it can be view by a sea of expected Jessica Sanchez fans.
“A show of support and ground swell of excitement will be captured at 7:30 p.m., during the “Photo Flash Mob” when a scissor lift/cherry picker will raise our photographer high up in the air to capture the ocean of Jessica suporters. The video/photo of this multitude of well-wishers will be sent to Jessica to show her that her home town is cheering her on.
“The very popular life size Jessica cut-out will be available again for picture opportunities. The “red carpet paparazzi” will again be in place as amateur and professional photographers line our glamorous Hollywood style red carpet leading to the Brewhouse entrance.
“I know this would make a great local piece illustrating how San Diego comes together to encourage a local rising star. The sentiment is heartwarming and it proves San Diego holds true to it’s big, “small town” reputation.
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