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This was supposed to happen NEXT YEAR. By “this,” I mean Michael Norris and Jeff Dominique were going to join LA DODGER TALK a year from now… but due to technical difficulties, it happened a year early… but for me, it was right on time. I am allegedly retired, but it doesn’t…

By Mark Timmons1 min readJump to 56 comments

This was supposed to happen NEXT YEAR. By “this,” I mean Michael Norris and Jeff Dominique were going to join LA DODGER TALK a year from now… but due to technical difficulties, it happened a year early… but for me, it was right on time. I am allegedly retired, but it doesn’t feel that way most days. US Water Systems is growing at 35% year-over-year with no end in sight. My wife is in the process of opening two restaurants (I am involved with construction and permitting).

I maintain our property (including mowing), which is 3.7 acres and has the house and three other buildings. We opened a new branch in Tampa, Florida yesterday, and oh, I am in the final editing stages for the next 15 weeks on my book, which will be released in July (“The Mountain Mover”), so I am insanely busy. My overall health is great, but arthritis is gradually taking all my joints. I need a second hip replacement, back surgery, and knee replacement surgery. I have had hip and shoulder replacement already.

I am not complaining – life is good. Five Kids, seven grandchildren (and counting), and a Shadrack.

I am beyond blessed. However, I was glad to get Jeff’s call about moving up the timeline. Jeff and Bear have Carte Blanche to do whatever they want. I have never edited or censored what they say, and I never will. This is their home as much as it is mine. I am beyond happy they are both here. WOW!

Also, everyone from LA Dodger Chronicles is welcome here. Welcome to the new LA Dodger Talk. I’m glad you are all here.

Let’s Roll!

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  1. Brian PerkinsApril 3, 2026

    He is on unreal heater.

  2. HawkeyedodgerApril 3, 2026

    And a fly out to dead CF at the 415 sign. It feels even better that the Vagiants had him and traded him for a cancer

  3. Brian PerkinsApril 3, 2026

    Too bad he can’t play 2b 😉

  4. HawkeyeDodgerApril 3, 2026

    Tibbs with another dinger and a near miss his first AB

  5. Mark TimmonsApril 3, 2026

    Thank you – I will.

  6. CassidyApril 3, 2026

    https://jiffyknee.com/ Mark, Check out this new technique in knee replacement surgery called the jiffy knee procedure. Much easier recovery. Ask your surgeon about it.

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