Try honey in a small glass of bourbon,glass. Realistic comment re Carp.

Sorry you feel poopee, Bernie. For your food, lots of hot, steaming chicken soup, avoid simple carbs, have some good lean protein and light salad. Avoid dairy products altogether as they help produce mucous. Instead, lots of hot herbal tea. Like the other poster, a nice hot toddy with honey and lemon will help too. For a dry scratchy throat, popsicles can be addicting.

As far as nutrients, lots of vitamin C and a good, natural multiple, followed by some echinacea to help build your immune system. Take some zinc as well.

You’ll be up and feeling better in no time!

Lots of fluids, OJ, etc. and NyQuil. I just kicked mine and the only way to get better quckly is get your rest. Thx for the blog in spite of your health!

Bernie, get a wedge pillow to elevate your head and chest when sleeping. They make them with just a slight incline.
Dewitt is just seeing more pie in the sky. When it comes to pitching, this team just can’t learn their lesson. Who are the mystery starting five he seems to think are in place? I guess he still thinks Pinero is a legit number five. So he sees Carp, Waino, Lohse, Wellemeyer, and Pinero. Does anyone else see a problem? Is Dewitt saying he’s a smarter baseball man than TLR or Duncan? He needs a dose of reality which will probably set in sometime around May.

Airborne - It works for me

I agree about Utah. I also think that having preseason rankings hurts their chances. The whole system needs to be reworked.

Ona seperate note, why the big obsession with national ranking? it seems that collage football is more of a regional game. fans get excited about their alma maters beating the crap out of the rival. The people who really care about national champions are the pseudo “fans” who never went to the school they supposedely support.

I agree with you wholeheartedly about Utah. BB said the same thing on ESPN Sports Reporters this AM too. I made a comment in a string yesterday about hoping voters put Utah #1 even though I know that won’t happen. They are undefeated and beat some good teams (TCU, BYU, Alabama). And they get denied b/c their conference isn’t B(C)S worthy? It’s been said before, but it’s all about the money. The highest profile conferences voted themselves bigger, guaranteed paydays (kind of like our gov’t likes to do) while excluding the smaller players in the field - unless these smaller conference teams meet certain criteria. We saw this year what happens when two (or more) of them meet that designed-to-be-difficult criteria - only one school receives that one-day pass into the exclusive good ‘ol boys club. Because we all know USC, Oklahoma, Florida, etc need more money for their conferences, schools and football factories… I mean programs.

My last-ditch defense agaist stopped-up sinuses, coughs. etc is Hot Buttered Rum: 1 cup hot water/ one tablespoon butter/ sugar to taste/ one shot rum. Put the butter in the cup, add the sugar (I use about 1/2 teaspoon, but I’m diabetic and have to lay off it) and the rum. Pour the cup of boiling water in, stir, enjoy.

sportsfan80, who in the world is the BB you referred to in your post? Is this your submission as the puzzle of the day? How many do you think knows who this is?

Awww…Your not feeling good?? hahaha…jackass!

“sportsfan80, who in the world is the BB you referred to in your post? Is this your submission as the puzzle of the day? How many do you think knows who this is?”

Bryan Burwell?

coming from a guy that has had to work multiple jobs without the benefit of insurance untill 5 years ago i mastered the cold long ago. absurd amounts of orange juice wether you are thirsty or not. really spicy indian food. hot curry will break through anything. while working nothing gets a shift back to managable like afrin nasal spray. that stuff is magic. after that i get the alka seltzer cold remedy. i let that knock me out at night. all in all i have fought off every cold with that.

Yes - Burwell.

Bernie–my cold fighter/remedy: 1/2 (or whole) dose of cherry nyquil, squeeze of lime juice, 1 Airborne tablet and some 7UP/Sprite. Good to see LaRussa is being realistic about Carp. Go Cards!

No doubt Warner deserves to be in the hall. I remember when he was still here in St. Louis, people kept saying he needed one more break-out year, as opposed to Marshall Faulk. Well, this is that year. I just won’t be looking forward to the Christian proselytizing in his induction speech. But maybe if those in charge of the hall act now, they can draft a bylaw separating Church and Hall.

When I can’t sleep, I always pull out the ol’ bottle of ether.

Bernie, Since you have the power of getting the last word, and then closing a blog, let’s at least finish our disagreement civilly.

1) You were quick to say that I was “wrong” several times. In order to be “wrong”, there has to be a “right”. These are subjective issues - therefore, your contention that I was “wrong” shows a quality of ego in your comments. There is a difference between one expressing their opinion, versus correcting one on a math problem. So I would be less hasty in the future to label your readers as “wrong”.

2) Did I ever say that you asked Aaron Miles to be on your show? No - I said that I bet he never turned you down “if” asked. So to call me “wrong on that point was unfair as well. The fact that you never asked him leads to point #3.

3) What you wrote about Mr. Miles was irresponsible. If you cared about the truth instead of a headline, you would have contacted him before writing and asked for some clarificatin. You could have said, “Hey Aaron, we read your comments and they seemed a bit out of character. Folks here might get the wrong idea and we don’t want you leaving town on a sour note. Would you like to talk with me for my column? I want to be sure that my readers know exactly how you feel about the entire picture - not just a few quick comments that were said into a tape recorder.”

You didn’t do that though - just wrote a blog and called him a smack talker. That’s the difference between you and me, Bernie. And yes, most of us do have to enter our comments with anonymous names - because we’re not getting paid to express our opinions publically and sometimes doing so could be detrimental - as opposed to yourself who has chosen this field and relies upone a byline. So stop being so quick to criticize just because you feel as if you are smarter than us or are more ‘out there’ because your name is on the column. That’s an insult to your readers.

And by the way, I never insinuated that I wanted press conferences to look like “Springer” shows. In fact, you’re the one who almost got into a fight with TLR one night - which I felt was an embarrassment. All I said is that the media in this town tosses softballs at our sports figures because they’re afraid of being shut out - which is a function of your group as a whole. TLR, for instance, knows that he can shun a tough reporter and the others will then gather at his feet. If all of you were tougher and asked the questions we wanted answered, that power would be taken away from these sports figures. No one wants chair throwing or to see you go belly to belly with TLR - we just want some hard journalism.

The last word will of course be yours - as always.

Thanks goodness for Derrick Goold - Wonder why Aaron called him and not you? Can’t imagine. And lookie there - Aaron is still going to appear at a charity event with TLR. Gosh, just as I hinted when I commented on his character in my post via the previous blog. Sounds like my opinions of the man were quite on the mark. As I said before, I feel that you owe the man an aplogy for labeling him as a “smack” talker in your blog. Again, it’s my opinion - but you were hasty in your comments and didn’t seek any sort of clarification. I didn’t go to j-school, but I’m fairly certain in talking with my friends who did, that getting the facts and seeking first hand information is the foundation of a good story…

Hi Bernie.
You wanted a home remedy a home remedy for congestion. This one really works.
1) Buy a generic nasal spray non-medicated.
2) Buy a box of coarse (kosher) salt.
3) Buy a bottle of Seagram’s Extra dry gin (only Seagaram’s works-it doesn’t matter as far as the flavoring such as lime flavored).
Before you go to bed, spray 2 sprays of the nasal spray in each nostral. Gargle with warm salt water using the coarse salt. Make yourself a cup of hot tea to taste (ie, sugar, lemon, honey, etc). Add enough gin to taste it but you don’t have to overdo it unless you want to. A shot is more than sufficient.
The result will be that you sleep like a baby. When you awaken, you will cough for a few minutes and get rid of the phlegm. Yoyu will feel like a new person.
If I sound somewhat know-it-all, I apologize. I am a bronchial asthmatic who was given this cure 20 years ago and I haven’t taken cold medication since.
Hope that helps
Ewt

The only cold remedy I use is Theraflu. I can take it once and I am feeling better the next day. I agree with your assessment of Utah, a team cannot change the Conference they play in. Big Schools will not schedule to play teams like Utah, Boise State, Ball State, etc due to fear of losing. But if a team wins all of their games and dominates an SEC team they should be considered for the National Championship. A playoff would make this a non-issue.

Hey EJ Rotert —

Lay off Warner — he’s one of the classiest athletes ever to come along. We could use a lot more guys like him in professional sports. I seriously doubt you will ever hear about Warner getting caught with drugs, with a gun or worse. I hope to see him in the Super Bowl this year and whatever he says afterward is fine with me.

Bernie –

Not to be an alarmist, but you should be taking your temperature, too. A temp that keeps spiking up when the pain reliever wears off is a sign of an infection that needs a doctor. I always took my kids temp when they were sick but never my own. I had flu like symptoms for a week or so and ended up with what they call the “Jim Henson” syndrome — pneumonia and an infection of the sac around the lung. What caused Mr. Henson’s death almost got me, too. Now I always advise adults to take their temperatures, too. Feel better soon.

Hey EJ, I am with you 100%. As a player Kurt has put together several of the best seasons we have ever witnessed. As a man, he seems to be a great guy. With that said, we don’t need to be reminded every time he opens his mouth about his faith. Just play football, that is all we want from our athletes.

EJ and 123man - At an induction ceremony a player thanks his parents, his past coaches, etc. because they helped him in his road to the Hall. Why can’t Kurt thank Jesus Christ who has impacted his life and helped get him where he is today? It’s the same after a game. Players recognize their linemen, defense, or the game plan set up by the coaches. Why can’t players thank God who created their bodies, abilities, and brains to play?

Kurt is great guy, I wish he never would have left STL, he was the QB that helped the city of STL win their only super bowl ever. But HOF? He has only been to 4 pro bowl, I dont think he makes the cut?

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I’m going to print them all out and save for future reference.

Appreciate it. Feeling better today.

-B

kurt warner already had the creds for hof befure the game.rags to riches,a real man,father and citizen. take some benadryl and seagrams,o by the way piss on bidwell.

kurt warner as an HOF? it’s a no-brainer! i think the NFL MVP is awarded way too soon. As good as Manning is, i believe the Colts finished up yesterday!!
IMO, there are even better QB’s than the 3 listed-Tebow and Sanchez come immediately to mind. Tyler Lorenzen from U Conn is no slouch!! it’s past time to think QB’s need to be groomed!! must be a “player’s union” thingy!!
sorry to read about your URI…they are like a bad hair cut…in 14 days you won’t know the difference!!
i thought MO was a loser; the more DeWitt opens his mouth makes me think the Cards have added a third(i’m counting Luhnow as my second.)!!!

Why can’t they thank god? Well that would be like thanking Kermit the Frog or Jack Tripper for their success on the football field. Genetics came from their parents, receptions came from their receivers, blocking came from their line, lessons and game plans came from their coaches, calming and off the field fun came from their friends and family. God did not contribute anything to their on field abilities. If it did, then why the hell doesn’t a player BLAME god after a loss? Why do they only thank god for a win? Also, if god really did have something to do with a football game, why would god want Kurt Warner to win more than Matt Ryan yesterday? The bottom line is, it is the athletes that win and lose games, not names in a book, tv show, comic book, etc.

I had a similar bug and it really sucks. Both me and my son had it for a week and then it starts to get better. Try sleeping on a recliner when the coughing gets bad. Watching something boring on TV will help . . . like Rams highlights (heh,heh). Once all the congestion starts to break up, Contac will help. So will Hall’s cough drops. But no matter what you do it’s going to run its 7 day course.

As for the true test of whether DeWitt is being cheap or not, let’s see what he does about signing Ankiel. If he starts losing his core players then there’s a problem.

Dear Bernie,
Happy New Year!
here goes my Mom’s secret concoction to knock out that cold ….

first you get some Lard and melt it and grill some onions in that ….you throw in some whiskey to that and after the onions are grilled in and the whiskey and lard have been on the fire for a while you get some cotton rags and take the rags and soak it in the mixture….you then wrap the cotton rags over your chest and if the smell doesn’t kill you you will get better…my Mom did this to me during my youth and even though at the beginning of this mess I hated it it worked.

Thanks for your great show and get better soon,

by the way I heard Bill DeWitt’s interview and was astounded to hear that the reason he let Aaron Miles go was that Miles wanted to start just like Adam Kennedy….what?…..he would have stayed if he would have gotten the raise and if they can’t afford the raise for him then I just don’t get it and he was a terrific asset to the Cardinals he will be missed….we are weaker without him

Bernie…At night put Vicks Salve on the bottoms of your feet, then put socks on and go to bed.

Bern, if your congestion is nasal, mix some salt and warm water in a teapot (smaller the better). Blow your nose best you can and then, over a sink, and try to run as much water in the other. If you’re real congested, keep trying this on both sides and blowing till you can get the water to run in one nostril, through the sinuses and out the other. If is therapeutic and effective. I’ve been able to self treat sinus infections, allergies and bad colds this way. Sounds a tad gross, but it brings good relief. I will also try to exercise (though more lightly) through illness. Not sure why - maybe because it helps me sleep a bit more soundly. Go Warner!

123Man - You wrote: “God did not contribute anything to their on field abilities. If it did, then why the hell doesn’t a player BLAME god after a loss? Why do they only thank god for a win? Also, if god really did have something to do with a football game, why would god want Kurt Warner to win more than Matt Ryan yesterday?” If you would read what I wrote and what Kurt says, he’s not saying God likes him more, so he wins. I wrote, “Why can’t Kurt thank Jesus Christ who has impacted his life and helped get him where he is today? It’s the same after a game. Players recognize their linemen, defense, or the game plan set up by the coaches. Why can’t players thank God who created their bodies, abilities, and brains to play?” Christian players thank God for the opportunity to play whether they win or lose, knowing that God created their bodies, abilities, and brains. Just like he did for you.

Eutychus… Warner doesn’t know that God — or a god — helped him get where he is. It’s all conjecture. If he `really’ does know, that would be revelation, and I’ve never heard him once claim this happened to him. But, for the sake of argument, let’s assume it has. As it would be `revelation,’ it could only be known to him — that’s what revelation is, as that firebrand Thomas Paine so astutely noted. To me, you and the hall in Canton, Ohio, it’s just a story. But I’m probably pulling a Dennis Miller here, trying to wed culture and sports, which usually gets people ostracized from discussions about sports, as Miller found out.

Kurt Warner is a classy guy and it is great to see him have another shot at winning. But let us remember, with both this year in Arizona and the Greatest Show on Turf, Warner had an excellent supporting cast. If woeful Big Red can win in NY in January, then go on to the Super Bowl, it should be a lock for Warner. I have a feeling, being that the Big Red can’t beat a decent team on the road, that Kurt’s comeback is coming to an end next week.

A warm mist humidifer in the bedroom along with all these other suggestions should give you some rest.

Utah # 1…B c S!

Texas should be in the C game!

123Man… Good point. A loss should be viewed by a Christian athlete as a learning experience of some type from God, shouldn’t it? But I’ve never once heard a Christain athlete say after a loss that he wants to thank God for this learning experience.

Follow up point since this is about Warner’s faith, which should be obviously separated from his football stats. I am not a big fan of claiming the Jesus mantel either; I am waiting for someone to thank Allah, or Buhda, or Zeus or Odin when they win a championshop; let’s see what kind of endorsements would follow that.
My problem with Warner was his injection into the whole stem cell debate back in ‘06. If he is against it due to his faith - fine. But don’t say “15 years and no cures” like he did when people have been trying to find cures for cancer, MS, MD, for decades. As someone with a special needs child, he should have known better.

Yo Bernie,

Try some Black Strap Molasses for your cough. You can buy at any health store. Warm it up and sip. It coats your throat and reduces the hacking etc. Best wishes.

I would agree with you on Utah. They handled Alabama better than Florida did, and played a non-conference schedule including Oregon State and Michigan….I wish Mizzou had the guts to have two teams like that on their non-conference schedule…and no bull about how the Big XII already provides such a difficult schedule. Please, people. As a fan, I want to see them play anyone, anywhere, anytime. That is the kind of attitude we can use at Mizzou. Not the attitude of the players going against KU that this game really does not matter so much, no big deal if we lose, etc…and there were quotes to that affect, however astoundingly sickening that fact may be. Mizzou was soft this year..any team that “brought it”, Mizzou could not handle. I know some of you are under the allusion that Buffalo and Nevada were top tier teams, but I got news for ya’…they weren’t! Sure, I know Michigan wasn’t so tough this year, but if you have them on your schedule, there is a pretty damn good chance they will be a daggum good team far more often than not.

Bernie,

You’re high. Warner doesn’t make the HoF…especially on the strength of only 8 playoff games.

Nice guy, nice quarterback. HoF’r? No.

Sorry if this is repeated, I didn’t read all posts, I need a headache cure. Try vapo-rub on the bottom of your feet. after about 5- 10 minutes it should be in your system and you’ll be sleeping in no time!

Ether works quicker.

One thought on Ryan (which I can’t take credit for because I heard it somewhere else, I think PTI). He played in a pro-style offense at B.C., and this made him much closer to being ready for the NFL than a lot of other guys in the so called “speciality offensives”. The only problem I had with that (and still do) is that would only make sense if he played against pro-style defenses as well, to which I have no idea how true that is. Still, it’s an intriquing thought that is worthy of some discussion.

Warner has proven himself in the playoffs to be sure. I don’t think he quite has the resume that most HOF voters would want to see despite what he has accomplished in his career…and that is a shame really.

As to the cold:

For night: 1 shot Ezra Brooks, 1 lemon squeeze, and fill ‘er up 8 oz of green tea.

2 one-a-day vitamin tablets.

Daytime:

Same as above, twice a day, but add 3 Excedrin twice a day in morning and 1pm, and stay in bed with the window open and comforters on.

…and a hot shower inhaling GENTLY the water through your nose and snorting it in and blowing it back out at least once. Do the farmer’s blow often to get that booger deposit out. Be careful when inhaling not to get the stuff downpipe or you will suffer a huge choking fit that will make your eyeballs the size of the Goodyear blimp.

Sorry, last post regarding colds and illnesses…

Farmer blows into the sink or shower everyday and often will eject that gunk that holds those germs that cause colds and flu.

Never take a flu shot. If you get the flu and you haven’t gotten a flu shot, suck it up and take it. Your body will build the defenses to last you through your lifetime thereafter.

Someone will now want to prosecute me for practicing medicine without a license…

S–t, sorry, another post.

One and one-half days of the regimen posted 4 posts up will solve your cold.

Bohunk gyspy cure. Modern day no less.

Hey Bernie,

I just can’t get on that Warner for HoF bandwagon. I mean, look at the receivers that he was throwing to during his “good years”; Holt, Bruce, Fitzgerald, Boldin, Proehl. Any QB with those receivers and a fairly decent O-line is going to succeed. Also, you can’t deny that defense is what will win games in most cases (rams v. vikings playoff game is an exception, though Rams V. Bucs is a prime example). When he played for the giants, he was not up to HoF standards, neither was his time playing for the cardinals prior to this year.

Five short weeks to go before pitchers & catchers report, and as a Cardinal fan…I am not excited about the ‘09 season. No closer, major issues/questions about the rotation, Kennedy the everyday 2B because they could not trade him (lol), and now major concerns about bench depth after the Miles debacle. Still time for DeWitt to add to his roster, but I no longer trust that he will sign any “significant players”. Even there are still some quality FA’s still available.

While I am so very thankful that this town has Bernie to provide the fans with great info from DeWitt & LaRussa…sometimes it upsets my stomach. Especially now…with their opposing positions/expectations on Carpenter’s role this season.

DeWitt as the GM is now at odds with his manager? Amazing. I do not think LaRussa is asking DeWitt to “replace” Carpenter…rather I believe he wants insurance in his rotation, so they do not have a repeat of last season. Seems like a logical way to approach the staff.

I understand that DeWitt has alot of money invested in Carpenter’s contract, but the guy has arm problems that may never fully go away. Would anyone be surprised if he broke down again? The smart move is to sign a proven free agent starter now, rather than try and broker a trade in May/June.

By the way, reports were good on Carpenter last July too.

For those who palter at Kurt’s Christian comments, did you consider that Kurt is the player he is because of his faith? If you have enjoyed watching him play, please respect what he says. I’m not asking you to agree, but to abstain from disrespecting one of the most honorable professional athletes I have ever seen.

Bernie, in regards to that cough: I don’t know where you can buy it locally in St. Louis (I’m guessing Keller Apothecary is the only place that stands a chance), but there’s an over-the-counter cough remedy called Numotizine Cataplasm. Microwave it for 10 seconds, smear some on a washcloth, and put it on your chest before bedtime. It’ll loosen the cough quickly. My father and grandfather were both doctors, and this was their secret weapon. Unfortunately it’s a fairly well-guarded secret.

Bernie RE Rookie QBs:

It only works if you have really smart guys back there. We’ve had rookie starting QBs before and it always doesn’t work out, see Ryan Leaf, Michael Vick, Alex Smith. But sometimes it does, Peyton Manning, Flacco, Ryan.

I think the player’s intelligence and how well they learn their system goes a long way in keeping them within their bounds. The coaches take a lot of credit by working them in correctly too.

I see Matt Ryan calling audibles. He’s a freaking rookie, but where did he go to school? BC. No dummy. I’m sure the Falcons playbook is set up for him to succeed within his bounds and not pushing him to know too much too soon, which is why he can call the audibles. Flacco scored a 27 on the Wonderlic, which is above average for QBs.

Bernie, get well soon. As far as the Carp saga: shouldn’t last season have been enough of a lesson for DeWitt? And didn’t the second half of last season prove the Cards need bonafide starters who can throw enough innings to keep the bullpen arms from falling off?

As far as the cold remedy? A hot toddy. Hands down. You’ll sleep like a baby.

I agree that KW has great post-season stats, but I’m not sure that’s enough to get into the HOF. It would seem that history places QBs in the HOF who have been consistently strong throughout their careers - regular season subjectively seeming a bit more important that postseason. While injuries plagued KW, that unfortunately is a part of his career - and he simply doesn’t add up to guys like Montana, Marino, Aikman, etc. I like the guy and hope he has great success this year, but I think a HOF bid is a bit of a hometown fantasy. Hope I’m wrong though…

As far as the cold goes, the cough is a bit concerning. While it’s true that most of these spells are viruses and many docs don’t like to prescribe antibiotics early, a persistent cough for more than 7-10 days makes one think of a bacterial upper/lower respiratory infection. In other words, if it hasn’t run its course in the way one would expect with a viral infection, perhaps it’s time to see a doctor and consider a course of antibiotic therapy if he or she agrees. Secret cures are great for symptom suppression, but you certainly don’t want a bacterial infection to fester unnecessarily. Again though, it’s up to your doc to make that determination - but after going so long with a cough, it’s time to be seen.

Bernie,

Kurt Warner is no where near a Hall of Famer. He had two great years. Since the Super Bowl of 2002, he has not played at a high level against good defense’s. If LC Greenwood, Dick Lebeau, Ray Guy etc.. are not in the Hall of Fame, Kurt Warner will not and should not get in the Hall. Kurt is a Hall of Fame person and teammate, but doesn’t fit in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.