The Can't Cut List

The Can't Cut list was created as a means to prevent illegitimate activities between compatriots;

1. Namely one manager dumping good players in a manner that allowed another favored manager to pick up those players.
2. The list could also be used as a deterrence to one manager stockpiling "good" players.  Too many can't cut players provides of level of inflexibility that would hinder a player from making crucial roster moves. (i.e. inability to cut a receiver to pick up depth at running back,  or juggle players during bye weeks.

Given the allegedly close relationships between some of our managers,  it seems like the can't cut list has value in preventing certain combinations of managers from sharing insider knowledge that would allow reciprocal benefits.  While this is a concern,  very little evidence exists from are years of experience in this league.  However,  the real value of this list is limited because these transactions can still take place with players not on the can't cut list.  

Addressing the second point,  there is a wide discrepancy in the amount of time managers are able to devote to the league each week.  The Can't Cut list could prevent a player from stockpiling Can't Cut players, or once they are stockpiled from making additional moves.   The list however cuts another direction.  Managers that sign Can't Cut players,  without paying attention to their status on the list, may end up stuck with players they would not have otherwise drafted/signed.   

 The Commissioner (Hereafter "The Commish") of the Rocky Mountain High Life(Hereafter "The League") has been petitioned to discontinue the use of the can't cut list.  Although two good reasons exist to maintain the use of the list;  given the size of the League and the depth of available quality unsigned players even if some level of illegitimate activities were to occur,  the resultant damage is inconsequential and could be mitigated by efficient team management.  Therefore the use of the list in this League shall be discontinued starting on Wednesday, September twentieth, two thousand and eleven,  given that there are no further objections from members of the League.   Managers will have until that time to petition (hereafter "Email") The League with objections.  

Sincerely, 

The Commish    

Playroom Renovations Post 1

With the arrival of our new housemate,  it is time to re-finish off the room above the garage.  This space will eventually add over 500sqft of usable space to the house.  Currently the space is mostly unusable for the following reasons:

1. Poor ventilation makes the room hot in the summer with stagnant air.  
2. Poor use of the existing space with an over sized stoarge closet dominating the center of the room.
3. No heating,  making the room virtually unusable during Seattle's long and below room temperature winters.  
4. Cheap flooring that provided little padding and squeaky steps.  
5. The room is primarily an attic space with sloped ceilings.   The sloped ceiling make the navigation in the room difficult.  With the aforementioned storage closet that dominates the middle of the room,  entry to the room is made where the ceiling is lower.   The door jam at the entry is even lower,  almost guaranteeing that Shannon or I will hit our heads on entering or exiting the room.     

The renovations will accomplish the following

1. Storage space will be moved from center of the room to the lower ceiling edges.  The actual floor space used for the storage will not be reduced significantly and due to a better configuration of the storage space, the areas will be more efficiently used.  This should increase the usable storage space.  Using the edges of the room for the storage space,  will also limit the usable areas of the room to those places where Shannon and I can operate safely without damaging our heads (+1).  
2. Increased ventilation.  By addressing the poor ventilation the room will be more comfortable on hot days.  The ventilation will also be designed to allow the electronic equipment to operate at a lower temperature.  Existing windows will be replaced to increase airflow when required.  
3. Heating will be added as necessary to make the room more usable during the colder months; At this point, baseboard heaters in the main area should be sufficient to keep the room adequately heated.  
4. When removing the existing carpet,  sub floor will be re-secured to existing floor joists.  This should damper movement along the existing floor brads and reduce "squeaking"