With this post I have but 13 more to make the 2000^th post to this blog…who would have every imagined that I would have held my interest for over 3 years and that many posts…I have always considered 13 as my lucky number…I worn that number in sport when it was available…I was irritated the last organized team I played for, slow pitch softball team I played for until well into my 40’s when I quit…not because my team mates wanted me to…but because I could no longer accept what demising skills had left me with…the manager insisted that I wear the number #1…hell…who ever would give a second baseman…and slap hitter that number…but he was the boss and I wore it…but I will always remember the years and the managers, coaches who allowed the little trollie to wear #13…I never had great ability…I just out worked and our “hustled” my opponents…not gifted physically…but gifted with the desire to compete…