6/03/08 Crème de la crème with Jacques Rimmier: New Encounter of a Different kind. Jacques here with another edition of Creme de la creme. I enjoyed everyone's reaction to the Top 10 list and I am glad to rustle some feathers. Whether used as a reference or fuel to prove you belong higher (or lower), I am just glad to offer my small simple opinion as I peer upon the KWL fields from my distant vantage point. Enough rambling, now on to my recent encounter; Many of you may not realize how hard it is for this 40-something, blinding frenchie to find a respectfully paying job in this harsh Michigan economy. As I bounce between jobs, I often find it hard to afford Rent. But because of the warming weather, I am able to ditch the expensive student ghetto residents and sleep in the free park areas of Kalamazoo. Now free of my winter lease, I decided to make a trip to my favorite of hot spots, the Kalamazoo River district (as I like to call it). Upon arriving to my new summer condo, I noticed someone that I have seen recently. I quickly ran through my memory bank to remember how I know this fine looking youngster. That is when it came to me; The Front page of the Kalamazoo Wiffleball League's website. He was the rookie phenom pitcher from the Flying Dutchman, none other then Adam Nash. His player profile was telling the truth, he does live in his van down by the river! After introducing myself and touring his Astro van, we shared my remaining Franzia and discussed the upcoming KWL season. Adam was extremely gracious! It reminded me of the good times I once had with the Commish in that 06' off-season (the same guy who never gave me the recogonization I fairly deserved). My mind started to wonder, maybe I am the reason for Brian's pitching performance and maybe I could have the same influence on this fine young merlot. I started by showing him the French technique of stretching the groins. All Frenchmen knows that all of a man's power comes straight from his loins. Some quick pitching sessions later, and I decided to take on this new project with hopes of Adam beating the Commish for the 2008 Cy Wiffle. Unfortunately, this is a very low budget training facility, for weeks we used Adam's Astro passenger door as the strike zone. After denting the door beyond use, I cashed in my collection of pop cans and made a trip to the local LKQ pick 'n' pull. We were unable to find a perfect match, but we were able to get a replacement door for this great piece of American Heritage.

We continue training and prepping Adam for his first clash on June 16th versus the reigning Cy Wiffle himself, Brian Meyers. The day will forever be known as the clash of the "Frenched tossers". Don't feel bad for us, as we are enjoying each others company and Adam is offering me a dry place to lay my beret. Because of the no rent situation, we have been able to acquire Verizon mobile web. I will be quietly cheering my new friend and following his Rookie season. If you see his Van in the parking lot, please don't try to stir up my presences as I will no respond! Take it from Jacques, Adam Nash will win 2008 Cy Wiffle!