Since I spent most of the last two days doing Christmas stuff, it was time to take advantage of a Browns-less Sunday.

First stop. My Dad and I stopped in for a few minutes at the Kamms Corners Indoor Farmers Market. Got some provisions including some cheese, some fresh pasta, some jelly and some garlic butter. Brussels sprouts seem to be in season.

Then, it was off to the Cedar-Lee, where there were about 8 in attendance to see the late morning showing of "The Damned United". Yes, I went to see a movie about soccer. It was an homage to Brian Clough, "the best manager England never had". The American equivalent is maybe Billy Martin, sort of kind of.

Anyhow, the plot dealt with Clough's personal rivalry with Leeds united coach Don Revie. Revie left Leeds to coach England, after they failed to qualify for the World Cup in 1974. So, Clough takes over Leeds from his rival. And lasts all of 44 days as Manager.

Michael Sheen starred as Clough. I have now seen him play three famous Brits: Tony Blair, David Frost and Brian Clough. Other familiar faces, such as Jim Broadbent, Timothy Spall and the guy who worked with Jason Statham in "Snatch", filled out the cast. Not much soccer footage, although there is some archival footage of how dirty Leeds played back then.

The movie was fairly non-offensive and proved a pleasant diversion.

Meal of Links

The Best DIY Projects of 2009. I do like those Sun Jars. Those Ping-Pong Ball lights look good, too.

Tiger Woods. And modern celebrity.

Can a grapefruit-sized piece of hail kill you? And don't think I have not thought about it.

On the First Day of Christmas

Yeah, it's Christmas at Uncle Bob's house. First of all, it's Dylan doing Christmas. Then, it's Dylan choosing Brave Combo's polka, "Must Be Santa". Third, what's up with the hair?

"Must Be Santa"/Bob Dylan



Exercise Yard

Speaking of soccer, Randy Lerner must be living right. the Browns exorcised some demons against the Steelers on Thursday. Less than 48 hours later, his Other Team exorcised some of their own.

Aston Villa had not beaten Manchester United in 27 matches. They also had not won at Man U since 1983. Both of those streaks ended yesterday. Aston Villa 1, Manchester United 0

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None, on a wet Sunday.