So it begins! Tonight we have the two Conference Semi-Final series we’re not as excited for, Montreal-Philadelphia and Detroit-Colorado, but we’re going to be watching anyway. It’s not that far off that’ll we be sitting here wondering where the heck hockey went, so here we are. We’ll be bringing our “Around The Dial” hockey observationalysis (as opposed to analysis, which, as you know, Gentle Reader, isn’t really our strong suit).
– Not surprisingly we opt to watch this on CBC on the satellite rather than in HD on Philly’s Comcast on the cable. We figure fewer Tastykake references is undeniably sad, but it’s a fair trade-off for no Bill Clement. Moreover, Pookie has yet to see Sid’s Gatorade commercial. Keep your fingers crossed for her!
– Philly scores first. Did we cheer? [Sly smile] We’ll never tell!
– Jim Dowd scores for a case of Surf Tacos and Jersey Mike’s subs! (Being a South Jersey guy he rejected the Tastykakes in favor of something closer to home.)
– The first period ends and we’re left with the impression that this is a classic “Game 1″ in that it won’t be at all indicative of what the series will have to offer.
– We stick around on CBC for a few minutes and are rewarded with Sid’s Gatorade commercial. “It’s science… Look it up.” Uh… We’ll just take your words for it. While waiting for that little gem of Sid’s March Towards Global Advertising Domination we are treated to an ad for Toronto FC.
Pookie: Who, one wonders, does the Toronto football club play?
Boomer: Ottawa?
Schnookie: The Harlem Globetrotters?
– We have no stomach for Coach’s Corner (glorifying racism, sexism, and jingoism isn’t really our speed; why does Don Cherry still have a job?!) so we flip over to VS. At the mere sight of the Colorado Avalanche Schnookie launches into full-on rant mode only to be brought up short: “For God’s sake, I’m cheering for Detroit! The Avs are so despicable! I hate them so mu — Oh! Look! The games are staggered! How delightful!” The Playoffs are all about the ups and downs, aren’t they, Gentle Reader?
– As we watch the Red Wings on a first-period power play, the following exchange occurs in the living room of stately IPB Manor:
Boomer: “Who are we cheering for in this one?”
Schnookie, aghast: “Who are we cheering for???”
Pookie: “We’re cheering for the team that doesn’t have Ryan Smyth.”
Schnookie: “We’re cheering for the team that doesn’t have Peter Forsberg.”
Pookie: “I keep forgetting about Forsberg.”
Schnookie: “NEVER. FORGET.”
Pause
Boomer, distressed: “So we’re cheering for Rafalski?”
Yeah, the 2008 playoffs are the times that try a fan’s soul.
– We’ve hit the second period doldrums. Instead of watching we’re cleaning out hundreds of old order confirmations from our Yahoo inboxes and waving a laser beam around for Matsui The Cat to chase. Sigh.
– No sooner do we say this than the Habs score but a high stick leads to a lengthy review. Nothing will grab one’s attention away from months-old email order confirmations more than a lengthy goal review!
– We switch, during intermission, to the Detroit-Colorado game. It’s 4-2. We’re watching the wrong game, aren’t we?
– We get so wrapped up in the end of the Detroit-Colorado period that we miss the 3rd Flyers goal. We have no idea who’s the proud recipient of case of Tastykake/Surf Taco (Tastytako?).
– With 2 minutes left in the Habs/Flyers tilt, things get interesting! Montreal starts buzzing, then Richards trips Kovalev to put the Hab on the man advantage for the final minute. Meanwhile, a fan douses Richards with a beer. Where’s Tie Domi when you need him? (And no, we never thought we’d say that.) Between Jeff Carter getting hit with a beer bottle and Mike Richards getting hit with the contents of a beer bottle, we’re wondering if the bad karma of the Flyers organization is coming back to bite their nicer, more talented players in the form of unsavory hockey fans’ version of the old pie-in-the-face trick.
– Talk about interesting, Kovalev ties it up. Hey, on a night when there are no late games, we’re all about OT!
UPDATE:
– The Detroit game ends with a bang, with Osgood making a killer stop to save the game. We didn’t pay attention to much of this game, but the Tra-La-La-FeelingsBits emanating from our TV suggest this game was very indicative of the series as a whole. We cackle gleefully when we hear Edzo pointed out that Forsberg didn’t dress.
– Like true professionals we flip back to the OT aaaaannnndddd… We’ve missed the winning goal. Kostopoulos scores less than a minute in.
– Are we sad the Flyers lost? [Sad smile] Look at that hobo!
– Now, bring on the series we do care about! Go Pens! Go Stars!
How are you not excited about the Habs-F***** series??? So many wonderful storylines – the return of Koivu, the battle of Timonen vs. Kovalev, the battle of Steve Downie vs. his natural douchebagginess, the battle of the Habs fans vs. Briere…
And don’t forget the most important question – will the Flyers be intimidated by the car-tipping Montreal spectators or will it just make them feel more at home? ;)
CC, do any of those stories sound like the kind to get a Devils fan fired up? :D In all seriousness, I’m just letting go and seeing where this series takes me!
Jim Dowd looks like a creepy dirty old truck driver from 1977
CC, do any of those stories sound like the kind to get a Devils fan fired up?
…true. Okay, just let me know where you end up on this one ;) You know where I stand!
Jim Dowd looks like a creepy dirty old truck driver from 1977
:^:::::::::::: Anne, no joke? They showed him on the bench during the anthems and I seriously thought they had some retired player dressed as a symbolic thing or something, I was so confused. Holy crap does he look old and skeevy.
If Jim Dowd has a library card, it’s for the library system Pookie works in. Seriously! He’s one of very few NHLers from New Jersey, and certainly the only one from South Jersey. That said, I can’t argue with the truck driver assessement.
Ah, nothing better than scoring on your own net in the playoffs.
That smacking sound you just heard? That was my hand connecting with my forehead at lightning speed. Ouch.
CC, it’s only 1/2 way through the first! There is soooo much hockey left to be played.
How did they score? I was ransacking my house looking for a pair of jeans and missed the goal.
CC, it’s only 1/2 way through the first! There is soooo much hockey left to be played.
Oh, I know, I know…just……….argh. I hate fluky goals like that and the Flyers seem to be getting more than their fair share this postseason.
…that being said, I guess I should be happy that the Habs are SO prolific in the goal-scoring department that they score in whatever net is handy – even their own! ;)
Well Anne and CC — that Dowd goal was just for you guys! :D
(I will disclose here that he’s a bit of a folk-hero ex-Devil. He had a huge goal in the ‘95 Cup run, and then was charmingly brought back last year. We Devils fans from Central Jersey love our South Jersey boys. :P)
Well the truck driver wanted to show me that I’m a fool for picking the Habs. Although I did entertain the idea of the Flyers winning it.
the battle of Steve Downie vs. his natural douchebagginess
I know I’m late, but that is a battle that Mr. Downie has every minute of every single day.
Huh. 2-0?
2-0 indeed. They are burning police cars in the streets of Montreal as we speak.
Oh wait, sorry — wrong team is up 2-0. They’d only be burning police cars if it was the other way around. (I can only assume, since the “Na Na Goodbye” thing happens ridiculously early in games and series now, that someday not too far in the future, the riots will, too.)
I was really surprised Price wasn’t nominated for the Calder. I have to agree with Don Cherry, even though I don’t like to encourage him.
I decided to watch the Wings/Avs game, but I am SHOCKED that the Flyers are up 2-0.
I find that I can’t care about this game. For a second I thought I was cheering from the Flyers, but then when it looked like the Habs might have scored a last minute goal, I cheered for that. Man, that first round really wreaked HAVOC on my rooting interests.
I like Don Cherry’s tie, but not with that suit coat.
I think people didn’t think to nominate Price because he wasn’t starting at the beginning of the season.
To be fair, Dowd was a Hab back in ‘04 and I remember liking him for his scrappy nature during their playoff run. He’s a Flyer now so all bets are off, though, sorry – plus I don’t remember him looking so retirement home-ready before!!
Meanwhile…Don Cherry just put down my Nicky and for that he must pay. “Only scored 15 goals” my ass, he also had a whole bunch of assists and matched Ovie stride for stride all year long. That ain’t easy, Grapes. You want to take someone out of the rookie of the year trio this year in favor of Price? How about Toews, who was out with injury half the year? Grrr…rant done. Sorry.
Man, that first round really wreaked HAVOC on my rooting interests.
NO KIDDING! I am really turned inside-out right now. We flipped over to VS here during intermission, and I am APPALLED to discover that on this 24th day of April, in the year two thousand eight, I am cheering for the Flyers AND the Red Wings.
See, my rooting interests for this series are easy. I’d cheer for the fucking Leafs before I cheered for the Flyers.
plus I don’t remember him looking so retirement home-ready before!!
Dude, seriously! I’m so glad we chose not to watch the HD feed of the Flyers game tonight. Gentleman Jim really looks like he’s been ridden hard and put away wet. He didn’t look so haggard and used-up last year with the Devils.
Oh, Donald Cherry, ruffling some feathers. There will now be endless diatribe after diatribe about all the great non-Canadian hockey players.
He didn’t look so haggard and used-up last year with the Devils.
That haggard and used-up look comes with the orange and black jersey they give you on day 1. It’s not easy to have your soul sucked out, you know?
I’d cheer for the fucking Leafs before I cheered for the Flyers.
Hee! My problem is that I have a finite level of hate that is distributed around all of the hockey world. Right now the Rangers are taking up more than their usual share of it, and it turns out they’re siphoning it off the geographically closest team. Who ever would have guessed?
Man, that first round really wreaked HAVOC on my rooting interests.
Amen to that! I think I’m going to be in for a rude awakening tomorrow night. Right now I’m looking forward to the Pens game because I keep forgetting that I don’t like the Pens, I only like Sid and Malkin. Obviously I wouldn’t be cheering for the Rangers, of course, but in my mind I’m like, “Ooh, Pens!” As soon as Gary Roberts, Ryan Malone, and MAF take the ice I’m going to be like, “Awww, fuck. Hockey sucks.” Fortunately I really, really, really like Sid. And really, really, really, really, really hate the Rangers.
That haggard and used-up look comes with the orange and black jersey they give you on day 1. It’s not easy to have your soul sucked out, you know?
You make a very good point. Just think how much hotter Jason Smith is going to look in the Engma next year, once he sheds his orange and black!
I am cheering without reservation for the Pens. They are the only team I feel good about…so I don’t want to hear BOO about their sucky players from you guys! PLEASE I need to like the Pens!
Mmmm, Jason Smith.
Just think how much hotter Jason Smith is going to look in the Engma next year, once he sheds his orange and black!
Please please PLEASE rescue him from hell. I used to like him and I can’t stand seeing him somewhere so evil.
Can I just say how much I love the music people at the Joe? I was so excited to hear them play “I can see clearly now the rain is gone” when Dan Cleary scored just now.
I’m not sure I have hatred deep enough in my heart for either of these teams to really care all that much either way. I hate the Rangers and Pens almost equally so that one is almost a wash, too, and I like both the Stars and Sharks. WTF, playoffs?? Give me someone to hate the MOST!
…oh, right. Hi there Flyers.
I am cheering without reservation for the Pens.
Wooooooo!!!
They are the only team I feel good about…so I don’t want to hear BOO about their sucky players from you guys! PLEASE I need to like the Pens!
I’m with you, Katebits. I am approaching the Pens like I did the Ducks in the SCF last year. Sure, they’re DEEPLY flawed. But you know what? They’re A BILLION TIMES less flawed than their opponent. GO PENS!
PLEASE I need to like the Pens!
You make a good point, Kate. Let’s agree to be as supportive and positive-thinking-like about the Pens. If I start to complain about Ryan Malone, just throw some water on my face and command that I watch that pool-table interview between Sid and Gerri.
And yes, mmmmmmmmmm Jason Smith, future Devil.
…oh, right. Hi there Flyers.
:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The Flyers were totally popping up there during your rant, all like Homer Simpson, saying, “Hello!”
Which team is less evil? Pens or Rangers, in my head I think Pens, but the more I think of it, the more even I think they are.
I had been kind of lukewarm on Malkin until I read in SI today that Malkin throws out a pair of Sykora’s shoes everyday because they’re old and ratty. And every day Sykora fetches them out of the trash can because they’re his lucky shoes from his Cup run with the Devils.
Yes, I’m easily amused. Why do you ask?
Which team is less evil?
I used to be able to say “How can you hate a team that has Colby Armstrong?” Then they traded him…to Atlanta…yuck. But the Pens are waaaaayyyy less evil than the Rangers. Avery? Jagr? Gomez? Drury? Blech.
Let’s agree to be as supportive and positive-thinking-like about the Pens.
No deal ;) I’m just hoping those two teams kill each other. Is that too much to ask?
The Flyers were totally popping up there during your rant, all like Homer Simpson, saying, “Hello!”
:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: They have excellent timing, what can I say? I, too, am loving the staggered thing today.
I know certain people here loathe Sykora but I find his complete weirdness totally amusing.
Let’s agree to be as supportive and positive-thinking-like about the Pens.
You got it!
Meg, I am pro-Sykora. Firmly.
WOOOOOOO COME ON BIG TITS!!!
…fuck. Seriously, is it me? I think I’m bad luck.
I know certain people here loathe Sykora but I find his complete weirdness totally amusing.
If you aren’t a Devils fan, I say embrace the weirdness of Petr Sykora! (Just don’t expect him to be there when the going gets tough.)
To be honest, I’ve never heard one story where Sykora comes away sounding like he’s playing with a full deck.
(Just don’t expect him to be there when the going gets tough.)
I prefer to embrace him from a distance; I don’t want the Sabres to sign him, I want to enjoy him on some other team.
(Just don’t expect him to be there when the going gets tough.)
Well, I would never expect any of these guys to be there when the going gets tough. When the going gets tough, only the Sabres can soothe my fretful heart…..and they are REALLY bad at soothing me, so I’m used to being let down, so my point is: Go Sykora!
(Just don’t expect him to be there when the going gets tough.)
…are you saying he’s bringing down the Pens from the inside? Because if that’s the case, VIVA SYKORA!!
But the Pens are waaaaayyyy less evil than the Rangers.
I suppose you are right, but that does involve me cheering for Mr. Crosby…which makes me sad.
I suppose you are right, but that does involve me cheering for Mr. Crosby…which makes me sad.
Bethany and I have always shared a special bond ;)
WOOOOOOO!!!! BIG TITS!!!
Whooooo!
Yay Canadiens!
WOOOOO!! Tits flying everywhere!! :P
When the going gets tough, only the Sabres can soothe my fretful heart
Oh, no, I meant that literally. He gives up on his team when the pressure’s on. But yeah, he is totally lovably kooky, between the chinchilla and the dressing like a piece of pizza for Halloween. I fully support you guys digging him! And to uphold my end of the Positive About The Pens campaign, I will try my hardest to stop dissing him.
I really can’t believe how much I can’t figure out who I’m cheering for. I’m leaning towards the Habs again. Maybe I’m just cheering for all goals?
Maybe I’m just cheering for all goals?
Just cheer for whichever team scored the most recent goal, then you’ll never be disappointed!
Maybe I’m just cheering for all goals?
Like Crunchy’s mom. Except since you don’t have a goaltender for a son it’s decidedly less sadistic.
And to uphold my end of the Positive About The Pens campaign, I will try my hardest to stop dissing him.
Aww, that’s so sweet! You don’t have to do that! I know how much dissing Sykora means to you! I mean, tell me when you liked Sykora? *sweetly* Tell me when!
Bethany and I have always shared a special bond ;)
It’s true!!
Kate, please, please, cheer for the Habs, the Flyers ruined my birthday.
Just cheer for whichever team scored the most recent goal, then you’ll never be disappointed!
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What an excellent way to be a hockey fan!!
By the way I love when Upshall gets smacked around. Always, ALWAYS funny.
Like Crunchy’s mom.
Heh. I’m the worst mom Crunchy ever had.
Kate, please, please, cheer for the Habs, the Flyers ruined my birthday.
I’ll try, bethany!
Blersus intermission report was all about the Avs lack of communication. The lead-in to the highlight package was a big graphic that said:
MISCOMMUNICATION
I don’t know why but I found that heeee-sterical.
I’ll try, bethany!
I appreciate that!
By the way I love when Upshall gets smacked around. Always, ALWAYS funny.
I think I may have to agree…again, although I do find him attractive.
I mean, tell me when you liked Sykora? *sweetly* Tell me when!
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Actually, once upon I time, I really did like him. He was part of the A Line, after all, and strangely, the most level-headed one, believe it or not! Then it all went sideways.
MISCOMMUNICATION
Oh, Blersus, whatever would we do without you!
I mean, tell me when you liked Sykora? *sweetly* Tell me when!
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The lead-in to the highlight package was a big graphic that said:
MISCOMMUNICATION
I don’t know why but I found that heeee-sterical.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!! I think the reason why you found that heeee-sterical is because it is heeee-sterical! :D
I think I may have to agree…again, although I do find him attractive.
I, unfortunately, find many individual Flyers appealing, but, as a whole, I’m decidedly anti-Flyers.
I, unfortunately, find many individual Flyers appealing, but, as a whole, I’m decidedly anti-Flyers.
I had that shocking realization when we saw a Devils/Flyers preseason game this year — while I loathe the organization, for once in my hockey-fan life, they have a fair number of players I don’t outright hate. *Shakes head sadly* Up is down and white is black, people.
Whoooooo! (poor Marty)
WHAHAPPENED?
I would say Upshall is attractive but aside from the hideous logo he’s turned into quite the diver/embellish…er during the postseason. A little shove and he’s all “OH MY GOD I’M DYING ACK!!” Wuss.
Meanwhile WOOOOOOOOO…ooo?
I think it was belowwwwww……? maybe?
I think it’s a goal.
I think it’s good…
That’s a goal.
I find it comforting when Biron is bad. I wasn’t a Sabres fan when he was in town (I trust everyone that he is a super sweetpea, BFF cutie pants) so I don’t have any particular affection for him. Today on the radio they were talking about whether the Sabres should have kept Biron and traded Crunchy. I’m not cool with that conversation being on my radio.
LOL do we all know or do we just hope wishing makes it so?
A little shove and he’s all “OH MY GOD I’M DYING ACK!!” Wuss.
Sounds like he’s a graduate of the Derek Roy School of Diving and Embellishment.
Woooooooooo!!!
and
Awwww, poor Marty. He’s a Flyer I enjoy.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Ah, bless you Flyers for being so predictably incapable of keeping a 2 goal lead.
Kate, those people are ridiculous. Marty was very, very good… in stretches. And then very, very bad in stretches. There wasn’t a lot of middle ground with him. Also prone to softies and terrible on breakaways. (But a total sweetheart through and through.)
I would say Upshall is attractive but aside from the hideous logo he’s turned into quite the diver/embellish
That’s exactly what I thought when he was in the Preds uniform.
Today on the radio they were talking about whether the Sabres should have kept Biron and traded Crunchy. I’m not cool with that conversation being on my radio.
People are crazy, yo. Biron had chances to establish himself as the starter in Buffalo–he wasn’t the better goalie.
Today on the radio they were talking about whether the Sabres should have kept Biron and traded Crunchy.
That is such a patently ridiculous conversation. That’s when the radio guys should say, “Yeah, we have nothing to talk about today, so we’re going to play ‘The Girl From Impanema’ on a continuous loop until the next show starts.”
Now I’m sad for the Flyers AND happy for the Habs! I’m like the Staal parents!
Today on the radio they were talking about whether the Sabres should have kept Biron and traded Crunchy. I’m not cool with that conversation being on my radio.
Marty’s numbers were a smidgen better than Crunchy’s, but I think Marty had a few more brain fart moments than Crunchy did this year. I don’t begrudge Marty wanting to go somewhere and be a starter, I just wish he could have stayed on the team and been Crunchy’s backup. That way, Lindy would’ve had a backup goalie he could trust and not have had to play Crunchy so much.
I’m like the Staal parents!
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(You’re on fire tonight, Katebits! I should stop drinking milk before reading your comments. You’d think I’d learn.)
Maybe Henry “Silver Fox” Staal can give us a lecture on how to cheer in times like this?
That is such a patently ridiculous conversation. That’s when the radio guys should say, “Yeah, we have nothing to talk about today,….
WGR is doing this hilarious afternoon series called “The Sabres: Road to Redemption”. I keep turning it on every afternoon because I’m an idiot and I think they might say something interesting, but it’s just the same two dudes having the same conversations that they’ve been having all season.
I’m like the Staal parents!
You’re managing to live the entire spectrum of NHL parenthood tonight. Before too much longer you’re going to start acting like one of those crazy, overbearing, abusive hockey dads.
I’m like the Staal parents!
If Baby Staal#4, Jared, gets drafted, I hope its to the Western Conference, then his parents can have some relief of the strain of who to cheer for.
That’s when the radio guys should say, “Yeah, we have nothing to talk about today, so we’re going to play ‘The Girl From Impanema’ on a continuous loop until the next show starts.
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Doesn’t that seem like something most radio call-in shows should do 99% of the time?
Before too much longer you’re going to start acting like one of those crazy, overbearing, abusive hockey dads.
Hee. I’m totally yelling at Little Tits to be more like his brother Big Tits.
If Baby Staal#4, Jared, gets drafted, I hope its to the Western Conference, then his parents can have some relief of the strain of who to cheer for.
I wouldn’t mind having a Staal on the Jackets.
If Baby Staal#4, Jared, gets drafted, I hope its to the Western Conference, then his parents can have some relief of the strain of who to cheer for.
I think that’s worse. Then they’d be constantly worried their kids would be battling each other for the actual Cup, and that would suck. As is they can’t steal the Cup out of each other’s hands.
I do like little Carey Price. I want him to be happy and emotionally safe.
I want him to be happy and emotionally safe.
Which is such a challenge for a goalie in Montreal. Poor boy.
Which is such a challenge for a goalie in Montreal. Poor boy.
I know. I think that’s part of why my feelings have veered a little towards the negative with the Habs. I just see that poor kid and think “He’s doomed”. But maybe he’ll be extra emotionally steely.
I think baby Carey will be okay – I’ve never seen someone so calm and collected before. And that’s after a full season in Montreal, his first, which is always the one that seems to break the little ones.
And that’s after a full season in Montreal, his first, which is always the one that seems to break the little ones.
Yeah, the first was the one that killed Roy. And Theodore.
What’s with the Avs? They can’t get out of their zone long enough to change.
Yeah, the first was the one that killed Roy. And Theodore.
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I meant in general, not just goalies ;)
I meant in general, not just goalies ;)
Oh, sorry! My bad! :D
I can’t decide about Price. He looked good overall in the last series and he did a good job of rebounding after a rough game. But his post-series interview was the very epitome of deer in the headlight. Everyone around him was celebrating and he looked totally terrified.
Oh, sorry! My bad! :D
You also forgot Ken Dryden ;)
Everyone around him was celebrating and he looked totally terrified.
His first series win was probably a little overwhelming but I heard he was joking with reporters the next day so…I’m not too concerned.
…when did Budaj get put in net?
Yeah, I was kind of spooked by Price’s demeanor after they finally won the series. He looked…very scared. Maybe he’s just one of those people that gets nervous after the fact though. That happens to me sometimes with scary performances.
Is anyone else SUPER excited that Ugly Betty is back?
You also forgot Ken Dryden ;)
No lie, my roommate when I lived in residence, and her boyfriend, were heavy supporters for Dryden to get the leadership of the liberal party. (They’re huge Habs fans).
I feel like Canada may be the only place where people’s vote can be swayed by their hockey allegiances.
I think that it’s probably good that Price isn’t Quebecois. They always seem to be toughest on their own there.
Yeah, the first was the one that killed Roy. And Theodore.
This reminds me of my all-time favorite “totally showing someone up while talking sports” moment. I had a friend in college who was a Bruins fan, and who happened to work in the administrations office of the grad school I was tracking into. One day he and I were talking hockey when his sports-fan thesis adviser (and general muckety-muck) wandered by and joined into the conversation. In trying to show off for his adviser, my friend started to tell me how he was confident the Bruins were a serious contender (this was 1998-ish), and I just snorted that suggestion off. He was like, “Why not?” and I sneered, “You’re not winning anything with Byron Dafoe in net.” (For those of you who were pre-dated by Dafoe, he was one of those vaguely borderline serviceable starters who collapsed in the playoffs.) So my friend splutters, “Hey! Everyone has to lose to learn how to win! All the greats did! Patrick Roy did!” And I just sat there for a minute, thinking, “Do I do this in front of his thesis adviser? Ummm… Yeah. Yeah, I do.” So I dropped the hammer, “You do realize that Patrick Roy won the Conn Smythe in his rookie year, right?” And then I collected my mental high-five from my friend’s adviser, who tried really hard not to crack up.
CC, I was hoping maybe he was just overwhelmed. He is a baby and I’m sure the place was a madhouse. It was just a little disconcerting because he did not crack a smile.
Meg, I think they’re definitely worse on their own. (I’m loving the crowd booing Danny in the face-off circle and then cheering when he gets tossed. That’s dedication.)
Is anyone else SUPER excited that Ugly Betty is back?
I’m totally pommerdoodling about Ugly Betty. I’ll watch it on ABC.com later though.
And then I collected my mental high-five from my friend’s adviser, who tried really hard not to crack up.
Mental high-fives are one of my favorite things.
It’s almost as good as getting a laugh from somebody that overhears your conversation, when the person you’re talking to doesn’t get the joke.
So I dropped the hammer, “You do realize that Patrick Roy won the Conn Smythe in his rookie year, right?” And then I collected my mental high-five from my friend’s adviser, who tried really hard not to crack up.
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I’m totally pommerdoodling about Ugly Betty.
I’m recording it right now. I can’t wait to savor it!
I feel like Canada may be the only place where people’s vote can be swayed by their hockey allegiances.
The irony is that Dryden is an exec with the Leafs now, which seems like such a slap in the face but whatever. My dad LOVES him because Dryden’s a Cornell guy and he played when my dad was there – I’m sure if he was Canadian he’d vote for Kenny as well.
Booooooooooooooooo…
Who scored? I was watching the other game for a second. I seem to be cheering for close games, not particular teams.
I dunno, Katebits, we turned back to this game too late too. And there’s no possible way I could look that information up! Oh fine, hold on. *shuffles pages of giant reference book* Lupul! Good ol’ Palindrome! He just got a case of Tastykakeekakytsat!
Lupul…off Carey’s glove, off Lupul’s skate and in. See? Fluky goals.
I don’t know if you can call it fluky when the goalie catches it and then drops it :P
Heather, ZING!
Heh. Yeah, I’d say that was not so fluky.
I don’t know if you can call it fluky when the goalie catches it and then drops it :P
Oh, you’d be amazed what I can accomplish if I really believe in something enough ;)
It’s almost as good as getting a laugh from somebody that overhears your conversation, when the person you’re talking to doesn’t get the joke.
I love that! That’s the very best!
Lupul! Good ol’ Palindrome! He just got a case of Tastykakeekakytsat!
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Yay, Lupul! I like him. He has an accent that I consider to be very Canadian. Although I’m certainly no judge.
Yeah, he’s got that Western Canadian thing going on (if I’m remembering right–I think I’ve only heard him speak once).
Pommers is nominated for the Lady Bing? That’s just so… Pommers!
Yeah, he’s got that Western Canadian thing going on
I love the Western Canadian accent. Half my team seems to have it and just…*faints*
;)
WTF? They can change backup goalies in the middle of the game? I was only catching it at the end but I thought they said that Theodore left the building, sick, and now there’s somebody else on the bench in a ball cap.
I know, mcguffers! I’m totally pommerdoodling over Pommerdoodle’s Lady Byng!
I just realized I have Marty Biron playing this week in the Heather Bowl, so I might be cheering for the Flyers now.
WTF? They can change backup goalies in the middle of the game?
Yeah. If one of the goalies has to leave the game due to injury or illness or whatever, I think.
They have an extra back-up goalie hanging around? I don’t have any idea who the Sabres’ back-up back-up is, and I have certainly never laid eyes on him.
Kate, I love that they use his yearbook photo with his half smirk that makes him look like a little smartass.
Okay, Habs…this whole losing thing is no longer cute or funny. Time to score a goal.
No lie, my roommate when I lived in residence, and her boyfriend, were heavy supporters for Dryden to get the leadership of the liberal party. (They’re huge Habs fans).
I swear, if Trev Linden woke up tomorrow and said he was running for Mayor, he would be elected no question. He could be like “Women have to walk around with no tops on and men have to wear pink at all times“ and Vancouver would do it. *Sniffle* I miss Trev already!
I didn`t think I had an accent (Western Canadian) Hmmm….
I don’t have any idea who the Sabres’ back-up back-up is, and I have certainly never laid eyes on him.
It was Adam Dennis in Rochester this past year. Most teams don’t carry 3 goalies unless they’re in the playoffs and their AHL team isn’t.
If both a team’s goalies get injured or whatever during a game and can’t play the team can actually sign someone during the game and then put them in. Every team also has a designated skater who can go in goal if necessary (although I don’t believe it has ever happened).
Okay, Habs…this whole losing thing is no longer cute or funny. Time to score a goal.
Why do I feel like the Habs are playing like they assuming the 6th and 8th seeded teams are just supposed to roll over for the 1st seeded team?
That was totally awesome
WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Whooooooo!!!
WOW!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
what what??? what’s Woooo???
Why do I feel like the Habs are playing like they assuming the 6th and 8th seeded teams are just supposed to roll over for the 1st seeded team?
The scary thing is they’ve actually been the better team tonight, but they’ve hit about 4503498 posts and haven’t scored on the power play.
Until now, of course ;) BRACE YOURSELVES KIDS – OT TIME!
The Habs won the draw and Kovalev scored to tie it up, 30 seconds left.
HOORAY!!!
I didn`t think I had an accent (Western Canadian) Hmmm….
Might just be an Alberta accent. :P
Morrow is from Saskatchewan and he doesn’t seem to have the same kind. He might be losing it in favor of a Texas one, though.
Yeahhhhh!!!!!! VERSUS I HATE YOU AND THE AVS/WINGS!!!!
I get really excited when the Habs score and then I see that they beat Marty and I feel a little bad. but not bad enough to not laugh at Jeff Carter falling on his stick and breaking it, HA!
Every team also has a designated skater who can go in goal if necessary (although I don’t believe it has ever happened).
No WAY! I wonder who the Sabres designated emergency goalie is.
When the Twins were in the World Series in 1991 the 5th game was in Atlanta, and the team severely mismanaged the lack of DH situation, so when the game went into extra innings they were in a bit of a jam because eventually every pitcher had been played and removed. When the Braves finally won the game, the Twins had their starting left fielder in the bullpen warming up to pitch. I have alllllways been sad that we didn’t get to see that!
Every team also has a designated skater who can go in goal if necessary
I have a looooong list of players that I would LOVE to see in net, just for sheer entertainment value.
but not bad enough to not laugh at Jeff Carter falling on his stick and breaking it, HA!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHApoormartyHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
If both a team’s goalies get injured or whatever during a game and can’t play the team can actually sign someone during the game and then put them in.
Sal “Red Light” Messina of the Rangers radio team was signed during a game to play in goal for the Rangers, I think.
Every team also has a designated skater who can go in goal if necessary (although I don’t believe it has ever happened).
REALLY?? That’s so cool! I wonder who that is on the Stars! It’s probably Razor. He keeps his pads in the broadcast booth just in case.
I have alllllways been sad that we didn’t get to see that!
Oh man! What a missed opportunity!
No WAY! I wonder who the Sabres designated emergency goalie is.
Back in the day it was Jay McKee. I’m convinced they strap Paetsch to the net Goldberg-style and hope for the best.
Are you saying the Sabres could sign Rob Ray really fast to play in goal if they were in a real pinch? :P
No WAY! I wonder who the Sabres designated emergency goalie is.
I have no idea. It used to be McKee but I don’t know who it is now.
It’s really great watching, er, listening to the playoffs via Montreal’s website. I get to hear the traffic report and that they’ve arrested 27 suspects responsible for the “incident” after game 7.
Kate, I think T-bone IS our emergency goalie.
Oh man! What a missed opportunity!
I know! The left fielder in question was one of my favorite players too! Dan Gladden. He was this really cool, low key guy. He would have been a RIOT.
The NHL rulebook states that the game can only stop to switch goaltenders if one has to be dressed in goaltender equipment and they only have like 5 minutes to do it or something, and that guy does get to warm up, unlike the regular backup.
I saw a Diamondbacks game back in the year they won it all, when the game was so out of hand – they were, like, 10 runs behind – and they ran out of pitchers. And that REALLY good-looking first-baseman came out to pitch and was all hamming it up and acting silly. Best game ever.
Mark something? I was really into that team that year and have totally forgotten every detail since.
Might just be an Alberta accent. :P
Morrow is from Saskatchewan and he doesn’t seem to have the same kind. He might be losing it in favor of a Texas one, though.
Yeah, some Albertans sound funny :p And Saskatchewan has different funny words for things. A hooded sweatshirt/hoodie is called a bunnyhug and if you’re buying alcohol for someone underage you’re “pulling” for them.
Morrow’s a Saskatchewan boy, hmm? That might have got the Stars a point over the Ducks.
He’s from Carlyle. Is that anywhere near Saskatoon?
Ewwww. I mean the Stars over the Sharks. The Ducks will never get points from me!
C’mon, Avs!! You just need one more!
Mark something? I was really into that team that year and have totally forgotten every detail since.
Mark Grace! I remember that! I love (as much as I can love anything about baseball) when the fielders have to come in to pitch. That’s always hilarious, and always very reminiscent of watching little kids playing baseball. I mean, it’s fun for EVERYONE.
That’s the guy!
Saskatchewan boys are the best.
WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
I mean, it’s fun for EVERYONE.
Thank goodness Ovie invented having fun early enough for Mark Grace to enjoy playing sports back in 2001! :PPP
That was fast!
Awwww! The Habs are so sweet! They wanted to make sure I was home before they were able to tie and win it! If I had gotten home for the start of the game, I’m sure they would have been winning the whole time :)
Patty, I think the good-looking, hammy first basemen in question is Mark Grace. (Who is VERY good-looking. One of my very first sports squees.)
What happened? I had to turn Lost on! Who scored?!
(Never mind about Mark Grace.)
Wait. The Canadians won? Lost is back?
Thank goodness Ovie invented having fun early enough for Mark Grace to enjoy playing sports back in 2001! :PPP
Ha…hahaha…ha. Poor dead horse ;)
OKAY SO funny story – I’m housesitting for the parents again and just as OT is about to start their TiVo informs me that they are taping two things at once and it will be changing the channel. Great. So I run upstairs, turn the TV on…and the game is over.
I’m torn between being giddy that the Habs won and annoyed that I missed the actual moment.
Ah, fuck it. WOOOOOOOOOOO GO HABS GO KOSTOPOLOUS IS A BEAST!!! :P
Ha…hahaha…ha. Poor dead horse ;)
We stop when they stop :P
Brian Engblom pointed out that they should hold up signs that say “KKK” because everyone with a last name that starts with K scores for this team. First off, I’ll ignore the obvious reason why holding up a sign that says KKK would be wrong. Secondly, everyone on the team has a last name that starts with K.
We stop when they stop :P
Nah, it’ll never happen. I predict stories coming out of some retirement home in Moscow 60 years from now about how even at 82, Ovechkin has more fun playing shuffleboard than anyone else. ;)
He’s from Carlyle. Is that anywhere near Saskatoon?
Hee. Carlyle is tiny. I believe it`s about four hours from Saskatoon.
And yes Saskatchewan boys are the best :D
I love Kostopolus ever since he said he was playing like a little girl.
Well, I’m shutting down the computer for the night . . . good night everyone. :)
(Never mind about Mark Grace.)
Hee hee! Thanks, though! Don’t you hate it when there are 30 comments being posted while you’re trying to write yours?
REALLY?? That’s so cool! I wonder who that is on the Stars! It’s probably Razor. He keeps his pads in the broadcast booth just in case.
Ou! Good one, Patty! I can just see Razor! I did hear (our) Marty say the other day that they could always use Fistric as goalie after he made that save when Marty was out hitting Selanne.
Hows everyone, looks like the Habs pulled one out. Wonder if they have enough riot police?
Exciting times for us, just signed up the Kid for band next year. We have a future flutist. Yeah, we are a bunch of band geeks! Whoooooooo!!!!!
I predict stories coming out of some retirement home in Moscow 60 years from now about how even at 82, Ovechkin has more fun playing shuffleboard than anyone else. ;)
Oh please! Ovie will be serving his life sentence for murder by then! :P
Good night, Meg!
Yay, Myra! Band geeks are awesome!
Exciting times for us, just signed up the Kid for band next year. We have a future flutist.
How fun!
We stop when they stop :P
Damn straight!
:PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP
Oh please! Ovie will be serving his life sentence for murder by then! :P
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Don’t you hate it when there are 30 comments being posted while you’re trying to write yours?
That’s what I get for wandering away.
I think Toni Lydman is the most likely emergency goalie on our current roster.
Oh please! Ovie will be serving his life sentence for murder by then! :P
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You know it!
Gaaaaaaasp! That would be SO HILARIOUS if Toni Lydman were to play goalie. Wow. I think I just black out for a second imagining the sight.
Don’t you hate it when there are 30 comments being posted while you’re trying to write yours?
Yes.
Hubbie says that is the story of his life only with talking. (He has a very slow west Texas drawl.)
Oh please! Ovie will be serving his life sentence for murder by then! :P
I…was going to make some comment about him having more fun as an inmate than anyone else but in my mind it just sounded wrong. :P
Who is he going to kill by the way? One of the Ookies for mocking him? Or will it be an accidental murder of one of his teammates during an exuberant goal celebration? :D
That would be SO HILARIOUS if Toni Lydman were to play goalie. Wow. I think I just black out for a second imagining the sight.
I figure it almost has to be a defenseman and probably a shot-blocker. Toni’s the most likely to drop in front of a puck without flinching too much.
And it would be AWESOMELY HILARIOUS!
Or will it be an accidental murder of one of his teammates during an exuberant goal celebration? :D
Jason Arnott will be the victim. :P
CC, Ovie’s going to accidentally run over someone in a drunk Segway rampage.
I…was going to make some comment about him having more fun as an inmate than anyone else but in my mind it just sounded wrong. :P
I was making the same joke, and then realized the same thing about it. :P
Myra, I love the West Texas drawl! I used to have a BF that was like that and I was always apologizing for running off at the mouth and not giving him a chance to jump in. But I just can’t stand dead air! :D
anyone know any good bridal shower games?
I was making the same joke, and then realized the same thing about it. :P
Right? There’s no way to make that work and not have it sound horribly wrong…
Heather, that segway thing seems highly plausible to me. The boy likes his wodka and he likes to go fast…bad combo ;)
DAMN IT WHY IS HOUSE HUNTERS OLD TONIGHT?? :P
anyone know any good bridal shower games?
We didn’t play any at my sister’s shower (per her request) but let me know if you need any good ideas for bachelorette parties ;)
Y’all, it finally hit me today how freakin long this off season is going to be. My liver is probably thanking the hockey gods the Canucks are out, but I miss those failing bastards already. And it’s so stressful wondering what Gillis is going to do.
I’m watching Guy Carbonneau’s French press conference. I think I could pick out what he was saying. :D Something about goals and whether they were good or bad or worse.
I miss those failing bastards already
That’s why God made the off-season.
We didn’t play any at my sister’s shower (per her request) but let me know if you need any good ideas for bachelorette parties ;)
I can’t wait for the bachelorette party, but I’m having problems planning games for 45 people. There was one quiz about the bride and groom, but I don’t know if the grandparents know that the happy couple met while doing body shots off each other in some Chippewa bar!
I love Guy Carbonneau! I have no reason at all for this but I do!
That’s why God made the off-season.
But I’m boooooored already. I might have to watch baseball. And I don’t wanna worry all summer that Matty’s going to be traded.
I think Guy Carbonneau is my playoffs coach crush. Something about that accent gets me. And he’s very fashionable.
I met Guy Carbonneau once! Back a few seasons, I got to see a few games in the company suite and one game, Doug Armstrong and Guy and Andy Moog were watching the game from the suite next to us. I saw him in the hallway and had him sign my program. He was very nice. I think that was the first Stars person I ever met.
Watching Mike Babcock’s post-game reminds me why I love Dave Tippett so much. Cuz Tippett’s not a smug jerk, mainly.
Matty’s not gonna be traded! Your new GM probably doesn’t know he’s on the team. If he just stays out of sight, maybe Gillis will forget about him until it’s too late.
alix, I have a crush on Guy too. I don’t know, I just like the looks of him. And even though I never saw him play he sounds like the kind of player I would’ve liked. I like his accent. And he does also look very snappy all the time. I also like the way he huddles in the tunnel during the intros and anthems.
Patty, I’m SUPER jealous that you met him!
He looks like even more of a snappy dresser in person.
I was kind of hoping that Theodore would keep up his miracle play for a little while longer, and get rid of Detroit. Then collapse right after that.
Watching Mike Babcock’s post-game reminds me why I love Dave Tippett so much. Cuz Tippett’s not a smug jerk, mainly.
Mike Babcock = hockey Ken. Right down to the anatomically incorrectness.
…too mean?
I don’t know if the grandparents know that the happy couple met while doing body shots off each other
…I’m pretty sure they don’t NEED to know that, either ;)
Guy’s accent is excellent, as is his smirking “wtf” face he gives the ref when he doesn’t like a call. I adore him.
That should probably say “anatomical”, not “anatomically”…*sigh* hockey has fried my brain, I swear.
Matty’s not gonna be traded! Your new GM probably doesn’t know he’s on the team. If he just stays out of sight, maybe Gillis will forget about him until it’s too late.
He is a very quiet giraffe. You might be on to something, Patty. Sure he’s 6′3” and built like a truck, but he could still hide.
That is quite cute about the huddling, Heather.
Yeah, CC, I also enjoy that expression from Guy. It’s amazing how he can express such disgust with a half smirk and a very slight shake of his head.
It is pretty impressive, isn’t it Heather??
Of course I also enjoyed seeing him go apeshit on the refs earlier this year, I think it was a Habs-Bruins game…and then seeing him restrain Kirk Muller so he wouldn’t attack the refs? Priceless.
Man, you guys are flying tonight. I leave to say goodnight to the Kid and ya’ll are like 50 comments ahead.
Myra, I love the West Texas drawl! I used to have a BF that was like that and I was always apologizing for running off at the mouth and not giving him a chance to jump in. But I just can’t stand dead air!
Hubbie says “Neither can my wife.” I wonder what he means?
Watching Mike Babcock’s post-game reminds me why I love Dave Tippett so much. Cuz Tippett’s not a smug jerk, mainly.
I love coaches who can stay so calm and play things close to the vest. Tipp is the best at that. Even when he is cursing on the bench he still seems calm!
I love Guy Carboneau! The way he dresses, his accent, the smirk, everything!
anyone know any good bridal shower games?
There is no such thing as a “good” bridal shower game. Believe me at my age, I have been to plenty. I know. Especially if it is a multi-generational affair. Skip it if you can! Save yourself!
Wait, was Guy on the ‘99 Cup team? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
He was! :::crying:::
There is no such thing as a “good” bridal shower game.
I have to agree, actually. We just had everyone bring their favorite recipe and some marital advice and left it at that – much more relaxing.
Uh Oh. Poor Heather.
Poor Heather.
Our love can never be!
There is no such thing as a “good” bridal shower game. Believe me at my age, I have been to plenty. I know. Especially if it is a multi-generational affair. Skip it if you can! Save yourself!
believe me, I would if I could. I’ve been delegated.
Wait, was Guy on the ‘99 Cup team? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Um. Sorry, Heather.
CC, I like the recipes and marital advice. The recipes are always the best.
Wait, was Guy on the ‘99 Cup team? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
…*snicker* :P
He was! :::crying:::
Nanny nanny boo boo!!!
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Patty and I are so sensitive to Heather’s feelings…
Patty and I are so sensitive to Heather’s feelings…
Woops! Um, so sorry Heather! I thought you knew!
Well, good night all. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s game! Go Stars!!!! Whoop!!!
Good night, Myra! Woo hoo!
Goodnight, Myra!
And I would expect nothing less from you, Patty and CC :P
Good night, Myra! Go Stars, indeed!
I had a big plan to go to bed early but then made the mistake of just catching up on one “My Name Is Earl” from when the writer’s strike ended… One’s turned into like six or seven. Heh. So I think I should sign off now, too! Go Pens! Go Stars! Good night, everyone!
Good evening, IPB! Nice to see everybody still enjoying hockey. I’ve been busy prepping Stately Frisby Manor. I thought I was done with the drywall yesterday but as I was taping up the trim, getting ready to paint, I noticed a spot that was bubbled out and when I poked it my finger went right through. As I proceeded to remove all of the loose suff, I ended up with about two square feet that needed patching. Ah, I’m enjoying home ownership already.
Hey, Frisby! Sounds like things are awesome in the new digs! I’m glad your in and home-improving already! It sounds like things are going really well, too… :P
Welcome to homeownership, Frisby!
You’ve learned a valuable home ownership lesson, Frisby. Don’t poke anything with your finger. Just paint over it and pretend you didn’t notice.
Patty, that is SO TRUE.
Good night, Pookie!
You guys are scaring me away from ever wanting to stop renting palatial CC castle…
Aw, but CC, you can paint those bubbling drywall spots with whatever color you want when you own! :P
And I need to be at work bright and early tomorrow, so it’s time for me to turn off my computer. Night, everyone.
Tomorrow night it’ll Beninati and Eliot calling NYR-PIT.
And Dallas fans, I will work double, no, triple hard to find out if you’ll be graced with Razorboy for the Stars game on Versus.
Reasonably, he could do it, but I know he has his radiocast to stick to.
Poor Joe B., having to call play-by-play of that gruesome twosome. And then to be stuck with Eliot? Insult to injury, I swear.
CapsChick, you probably don’t want to know (nor should you care) most people’s opinion of FroJoe Beninati, but what do Caps fans make of him?
Good morning, everyone! I hope it’s a delightful Friday morning all around. And are we all super-excited for the good hockey tonight?
Morning, IPB!
Sabres fans, I thought you’d get a kick out of this. Razor updated his blog recently with his thoughts on the Sharks players and this is what he had to say about old Soupy:
Deadline defenseman acquisition. He can create scoring chances…for both teams.
HA!
Poor Joe B., having to call play-by-play of that gruesome twosome.
And here I was thinking it was just what he deserved. :)
Deadline defenseman acquisition. He can create scoring chances…for both teams.
That has made my morning.
Going back a bit, I loved how Guy Carbonneau was jumping up and down behind the bench last night like the Canadiens just won Game 7 of the Cup Finals instead of Game 1 of the Semis. I also noticed he never comes out onto the bench while the anthems are being sung. He just hangs out in the tunnel. That’s an interesting quirk to have.
I loved how Guy Carbonneau was jumping up and down behind the bench last night like the Canadiens just won Game 7 of the Cup Finals instead of Game 1 of the Semis.
I flipping love Guy Carbonneau. I missed this because I didn’t get the Habs/Flyers game but one of the reasons I want the Habs to win is because Carbo coaches them.
And whee, go Stars! I have good feelings for this game!
I have good feelings about the Stars game, too. (Sorry andrew — I’ve just got to go with the Stars on this one. They’re the Devils of the West!)
Sorry Stars fans. John Forslund and Andy Brickley tonight.
Sorry Stars fans. John Forslund and Andy Brickley tonight.
Ah, oh well. What can you do?
Ah, oh well. What can you do?
Can’t win them all eh?
Good morning IPB. Have you all had a good day so far?
Does anyone really factor the announcers into their choice of whether to watch an exclusive broadcast of a playoff game? I mean, if I want to watch the game, and it’s only in one place, it’s really kind of moot who the broadcast pair is. Although maybe other people do hinge their choice on that… I dunno.
Morning, Mags! I was having a good day until my work kind of spun off the rails. But it’s Friday! WOO HOOO!
I mean, if I want to watch the game, and it’s only in one place, it’s really kind of moot who the broadcast pair is.
That’s true. But if you do have two feeds (for example, those of us that get both CBC and Blersus), it can factor in. Chances are, I’m going to watch tonight’s games on CBC just because I do like their announcers better. Its worth the trade down in picture quality to have a decent announcing team.
And did y’all hear about the AHL playoff game that went five overtimes last night? The game didn’t end until after midnight. One of the goalies faced 101 shots!
Chances are, I’m going to watch tonight’s games on CBC just because I do like their announcers better.
Oh, don’t get me wrong — when I have a lot of options during the regular season, I will often end up watching secondary teams based on liking their announcers. But now in the playoffs, where we’re getting these daily updates about the broadcast pairs doing the exclusive VS feeds… well, it’s kind of not something that most of us in the US have a choice about. VS could have a couple of squirrels chirping into microphones for the entirety of the game; we get what we get when the feed is exclusive and we’re not getting CBC on our local cable.
Oh, and that’s awesome about the 5OT game!
I was having a good day until my work kind of spun off the rails. But it’s Friday!
Yay Friday! Friday is usually awesome at saving days like that.
Does anyone really factor the announcers into their choice of whether to watch an exclusive broadcast of a playoff game?
Sometimes I do. But only because I only get one channel, mostly teams I don’t give a shit about and watching usually means I miss 3 hours of sleep.
And did y’all hear about the AHL playoff game that went five overtimes last night? The game didn’t end until after midnight. One of the goalies faced 101 shots!
I did! Crazy!
One of the goalies faced 101 shots!
Didn’t that poor goalie end up as a second star of the game, as well?! Poor guy.
VS could have a couple of squirrels chirping into microphones for the entirety of the game
It would be all fun and games until one of the squirrels attacked a peanut vendor.
Schnookie, what’s so sad about the 5OT game is that the crowd only numbered 1,800 at the start of the game. It dwindled down to only a couple hundred by the time the game was over. I can’t grasp only having 1800 people in attendance for a playoff game. Is the AHL in that bad of shape?
(Sorry andrew — I’ve just got to go with the Stars on this one. They’re the Devils of the West!)
Psh…I know you guys keep saying this. But honestly the Sharks are not a run-and-gun team. The statbits don’t lie!
G/G
DAL 2.89
SJS 2.63
NJD 2.42
GA/G:
DAL 2.49
SJS 2.28
NJD 2.35
GF:
DAL 242
SJS 222
NJD 206
GA:
DAL 207
SJS 193
NJD 197
The Sharks (at least statistically) are closer to the Devils than the Stars! I don’t have any stats on cuteness or funness though…
And from yesterday,
Morrow’s a Saskatchewan boy, hmm? That might have got the Stars a point over the Ducks.
Ewwww. I mean the Stars over the Sharks. The Ducks will never get points from me!
Don’t do it alix, the Sharks need more IPB support! Patty Marleau and Curtis Brown are BOTH from Saskatchewan! Don’t wane in your support!
It would be all fun and games until one of the squirrels attacked a peanut vendor.
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That’s crazy that the AHL game only drew 1800 people. I wonder what their regular attendance is like.
andrew, as for the “Devils of the West” title, it’s not just about statbits! The Sharks are everyone’s favorite. They’re the sexy pick. Scott Burnside wants to marry them. Until that all changes, they CAN’T be the Devils of the West!
Don’t wane in your support!
…of the Stars! Five Swedes! We have five! Screw those two Saskatchewan dudes on andrew’s team, Morrow’s worth about ten of them.
Resist the lure of the dark side, alix!
It would be all fun and games until one of the squirrels attacked a peanut vendor.
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andrew, as for the “Devils of the West” title, it’s not just about statbits! The Sharks are everyone’s favorite. They’re the sexy pick.
Ah! I see, that does make sense. See I always thought of the Stars as more like The Islanders of the west: Won the Cup some time ago, but have been first-round-and-out pretty much all of this decade. OW! I said it! (yes, I’m aware of the fact that the Sharks and Sabres have not won a Cup! It’s coming!)
Five Swedes! We have five!
Oohh, good point (and also, awesome). But alas:
Douglas Murray > all other Swedes.
Screw those two Saskatchewan dudes on andrew’s team, Morrow’s worth about ten of them.
Agh! Don’t you never say an unkind word about CuBro!
Won the Cup some time ago, but have been first-round-and-out pretty much all of this decade. OW! I said it!
Ooooh… BURN! (Although it should be noted that the Devils are an “all or nothing” team; when they don’t win the Cup, they tend to go out in the first round. So the Stars are kind of more like that. I’m not sure about this Islanders analogy — I mean, yeah, losing in the first round all the time is pretty crappy, but I’m under the impression that the Islanders would like very much to improve themselves to the level of being able to lose in the first round with any kind of regularity. :P)
but I’m under the impression that the Islanders would like very much to improve themselves to the level of being able to lose in the first round with any kind of regularity.
Yeah, these last two seasons haven’t been easy on the Islanders. Remember back when they were practically a guaranteed 8th seed, with the first round knock out almost a ritual. Those were the days.
So, good morning everyone! Ready for some kick ass hockey tonight? I missed the chacne to get tickets ’cause I had to go to Napa yesterday. Apparently they sold out pretty much before they even had a chance to hit the ticketmaster website anyways. Oh well, there’s always game 5.
Oh well, there’s always game 5.
So you’re not confident enough in the Sharks’ superiority to call a sweep?
Its worth the trade down in picture quality to have a decent announcing team.
Not me. I’d rather watch the squirrels if it’s in HD. :D
I agree with Schnookie, that it really doesn’t matter who the announcers are when I’m deciding whether to watch a game. I hate most of them, so it’s better not to have to think about it too early. :P
I have never heard of either of those people you mentioned, Steve. So maybe I won’t hate them right away.
So you’re not confident enough in the Sharks’ superiority to call a sweep?
Hahaha…
Only an a-hole predicts a sweep.
That being said, how come the “experts” so rarely predict sweeps? I mean, they happen every year. I know it seems cocky, but if you’re supposedly nuetral, eff it…pick a team to sweep now and then.
So you’re not confident enough in the Sharks’
superiority to call a sweep?
Yeah, andrew! Do I detect some crumbling mortar in your wall of confidence? HUH?!?
Just kidding.
That being said, how come the “experts” so rarely predict sweeps?
Darren Eliot predicted a Ducks sweep. :D
Not me. I’d rather watch the squirrels if it’s in HD. :D
I have found myself, several time this year, shunning the HD feed on Vs. and NBC just to listen to regional broadcasters. Given the choice, I would rather have a decent game call than watch it in HD. Sad, I know.
Speaking of expert predictions, Greg W. cracked me up with this, over on the Yahoo blog:
“As hockey pundits go, TSN expert Maggie the Monkey from Canada’s Bowmanville Zoo may be one of the most widely respected; rather than acting like a monkey spinning a wheel when making playoff predictions, she actually is a monkey spinning a wheel to make playoff predictions.”
Okay, I’ll admit that I have been known to just skip the NBC game because Pierre drives me away. Seriously. It’s too much.
I hate most of them, so it’s better not to have to think about it too early. :P
That’s a very good point! ALL the VS teams suck!
I know it seems cocky, but if you’re supposedly nuetral, eff it…pick a team to sweep now and then.
Seriously! And so many “experts” try to make picks that will make it look like they’re thinking long and hard and have some kind of special insight. Picking a sweep looks bold and decisive! It’s not that hard!
Okay, I’ll admit that I have been known to just skip the NBC game because Pierre drives me away. Seriously. It’s too much.
I’ll skip NBC games I didn’t otherwise really want to watch (beyond their just being hockey on TV), but if I’m actually interested in a game, and I’m only getting it on one feed, it doesn’t matter who’s doing the calling.
Picking a sweep looks bold and decisive! It’s not that hard!
Yeah, but picking the exact number of games looks more impressive on your resume.
That being said, how come the “experts” so rarely predict sweeps?
Stan’s like, “hello! I totally predict Rangers sweeps on a regular basis and I’m totally an ‘expert.’”
Stan’s like, “hello! I totally predict Rangers sweeps on a regular basis and I’m totally an ‘expert.’”
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Oh, and on a total side note, unrelated to the conversation, I read this in the New York Times today, and was all, “that’s exactly how I feel watching the Bruins play hockey!” Alistair Macaulay understands!:
“While you watch, you begin to feel that Bill Clinton probably eloped with Michelle Obama long ago, that the problems of Palestine and Iraq and Afghanistan must have all been sorted by now, that whole generations of human life have passed and aliens have surely taken over the planet and then departed, all while you are stuck there in the theater trying to find the least interest in watching the same tepid floozies doing the same limp steps.”
Stan’s like, “hello! I totally predict Rangers sweeps on a regular basis and I’m totally an ‘expert.’”
Poor Stan, shouting from the kids table. Demanding to be heard.
My absolute favorite was last year, when he predicted the Rangers sweeping the Sabres, then winning four in a row after game one, and so on and so forth, until they were eliminated. That shit cracked me up so hard.
So, how bout Maddog! Woo!
My absolute favorite was last year, when he predicted the Rangers sweeping the Sabres, then winning four in a row after game one, and so on and so forth, until they were eliminated. That shit cracked me up so hard.
HAHAHAHA!!! That was fantastic! You could just see Stan standing there on the sidelines after every loss, telling himself, “That’s okay. They’ll shake it off. THE SWEEP STARTS NOW!!!”
By the way Stars fans, Blersus promises that should the Rangers-Pens game go past 10PM, they WILL switch over immediately to Stars-Sharks at 10. If you want to watch both games at the same time, you need a DISH:
DIREC TV: 453, DISH: 659.
Blersus promises that should the Rangers-Pens game go past 10PM, they WILL switch over immediately to Stars-Sharks at 10.
Good to know :)
Blersus promises that should the Rangers-Pens game go past 10PM, they WILL switch over immediately to Stars-Sharks at 10.
Is that a nationwide thing? Seriously, you would think the NHL would learn from the NFL and stick with the early game until its over!
I’m only getting it on one feed, it doesn’t matter who’s doing the calling.
Word. But I wish they’d bring Razor on board for Versus because they’ve pulled him onto Versus for the regular season. I know there’s a lot of dislike out there for Razor, but I think he does an admirable job of commentary.
Even with the made up words and arrogance. :D
Seriously, you would think the NHL would learn from the NFL and stick with the early game until its over!
I hate the fact that there is an exclusive broadcast for back to back games in the first place. It’s just a terrible decision…reeks of money grubbing. Everyone should have the option of watching their preferred game.
I remember thinking it was a bad idea last year too. Then I thought the playoffs were rigged because it seemed like none of the early games went into overtime!
Sorry for killing the thread with my conspiracy theories!
Anyhoo, Stan must have a direct line to IPB, I just saw this beauty:
THE MAVEN PICKS: COLORADO IN FIVE
Dear lord.
Oh yeah, he made that prediction after the game 1 Detroit win last night.
Oh yeah, he made that prediction after the game 1 Detroit win last night.
Seriously, is that a joke, andrew? After the Detroit win? What is wrong with that person?!
I mean, Colorado could still pull it out but in 5?!
Someone needs to take the Maven out back and put him down. But I’ve been saying that for years.
Meg, that review is too funny! What was the reviewer watching?
andrew, Stan never ceases to blow my mind with his stupidity.
So, anyway, good afternoon, IPB! I have the afternoon off today so I’m spending a few minutes enjoying that my wireless signal reaches my deck! There are little bits of maple leaf falling all over my computer! Rollie the Cat is meowing at me from the kitchen window whining that I get to have fun outside (I’m ignoring that the only way she can get to that window is by going on the kitchen counters which is strictly verboten at Stately IPB Manor). Birds are singing, the sky is blue… Life is good. (I’m also ignoring that I can’t really see the screen for the glare and I think I’m getting sunburned because it’s not as shady as I thought it was back here.)
Caitlin, I’m a huge Razorboy fan, I was disappointed myself.
However, Andy Brickley doesn’t pull any punches. He’s a fine analyst in his own right, and Forslund has grown on me quite frankly.
Seriously, is that a joke, andrew?
*sigh* I wish it were.
Although, in his defense, the article is dated 4/25. He could have very well written it early yesterday. But I still like to think he’s batshit crazy.
http://blogs.msg.com/gameon/2008/04/the-maven-picks.html
However, Andy Brickley doesn’t pull any punches.
Plus he has a funny accent. I never tire of it.
There are few things more imminently make-fun-able than a Boston accent!
Pookie, that sounds so neat! What a nice little afternoon-off treat!
By the way, I’m going to be sending you guys pictures of our teensy garden, but I have to finish putting in the trim around the bed, which is being done this weekend.
Tonight I’m actually going out to enjoy the game for once — my friend invited me to tag along with her and some friends to watch at a bar. So I’m spending my night watching the game, surrounded by booze and Russians, so I’m pretty happy about that. Plus, it’s Friday! Woo!
Caitlin, I’m a huge Razorboy fan, I was disappointed myself.
Yay, there’s one more Razor fan here! I’m excited!
Oh, have a great time tonight, Caitlin! And I can’t wait to see pictures of the new garden! Did Schnookie mention that our blue potatoes are coming up and the leaves are blue?!? How insane is that?
Did Schnookie mention that our blue potatoes are coming up and the leaves are blue?!? How insane is that?
What?! That’s so crazy… Blue leaves? You guys are recording this for posterity, right? Are the potatoes going to be blue, too? Wow.
I’ve become so obsessed with this little garden area that it’s kind of depressing. The bed is right below my bedroom window, so first thing when I wake up, I stretch, grab a cup of coffee, and stick my head out the window to go check out the plants.
So far, nothing’s munching on them, so that’s good.
Yes, we have a zillion pictures of the blue leaves! They’ll make it onto IPB Living shortly, I’m sure.
I so hear you on the obsessively checking to see what’s growing. I read today that a necessary garden “chore” is looking at everything that’s growing every day to be able to catch pests or diseases early. So now I’m just like, “Yeah, that’s the ticket! That’s what I’m doing! I’m not watching to see the lettuce grow!” :D
Oops. A maple pod just feel on my keyboard and in trying to blow it away I blew it under the Shift key. Maybe I should take my act back inside…
Hoy hoy, everyone! I just had a delightful lunch with Pookie, then came back to discover that my job has conspired to present me with some seriously devious paperwork issues. Why did I come back, again?
I saw Stan Fischler’s “Colorado in five” prediction, and nearly sprained something laughing at it. If he wasn’t on my TV during every Devils game, I’d probably enjoy his brand unintentional comedy a lot more.
I’ve become so obsessed with this little garden area that it’s kind of depressing.
Tell me about it! My favorite part of the day now is when I get home from work and check the garden. It’s growing quickly, to be sure, but not so much that it’s that exciting. But I’m out there with my nose pressed to the dirt every day, checking for new seedlings coming up.
So now I’m just like, “Yeah, that’s the ticket! That’s what I’m doing! I’m not watching to see the lettuce grow!” :D
Heh! I’m just paranoid that the little plants are going to burn up! We had to plant them half in the shade, half in the sun because it gets so freaking hot down here for so long we were concerned that they’d just burn.
So I pretty much check every day to make sure they’re not getting burninated and to give ‘em water.
Tell me about it! My favorite part of the day now is when I get home from work and check the garden.
I know! Every day that I come home and find those little plants intact is a validating day! I can’t wait until they actually start growing shit!
Your deck sounds great, Pookie! Don’t let a pod under your shift key deter you! Just don’t capitalize anything!
good idea patty1
Just kidding. I moved inside. I, myself, was burninating.
And Caitlin, your garden is making me almost want to plant flowers in the little 1×4 dirt patch next to my back step. Almost.
So no one else is Woohoo for Maddog?
Caitlin, your garden is making me almost want to plant flowers in the little 1×4 dirt patch next to my back step. Almost.
Yeah, you just wait until I show you pictures! (Seriously, I think our little area is maybe 2.5 x 5 feet? An old flowerbed. :D This weekend we’re planting pole beans, too, so there you go…I think.)
It really wasn’t that hard or that long to do it. The biggest thing it required was manual labor. I think it took me 2-3 hours to get the bed prepped, run to Home Depot and buy plants, compost/manure and trim, and run back and finish the beds and plant.
So no one else is Woohoo for Maddog?
I am, I was just away eating dinner. Wooohooo for Maddog!
*sniff* all this talk of gardens is making me sad. I live 5 minutes walk away from a gardening center so it would be absolutely no trouble at all to get things over here, but I’m not allowed to plant anything yet. The house is considered a monument by the county and I have to submit an application to do anything to it. Even what colour I want to paint the walls. So no garden on my balcony until that damn app goes through and they tell me what sort of things I’m allowed to plant that will be in the style of the house. *weeps bitter, bitter tears*
But I’m out there with my nose pressed to the dirt every day, checking for new seedlings coming up.
That’s how I am with my rose bush. Well, minus the nose pressed to the dirt part. For the past couple of years, I’ve bought a rose bush every spring, but had no luck with it surviving the winter. I was just about to give up on the one from last year, when it started sprouting earlier this week. I’m so happy!
Woah, sorry, that just… I’m mega whiny. I’m going now!
It really wasn’t that hard or that long to do it. The biggest thing it required was manual labor.
It’s so true! It’s one frenzied burst of manual labor followed by months of leisurely enjoyment. Or, thereabouts. Heh.
Mags, you should find out if there are any community gardens near you!
As for Madden, I was pommerdoodling in a manner befitting the man. Namely, nodding a terse, “Damn straight” and then continuing to be unhappy at the way the season ended.
I was just about to give up on the one from last year, when it started sprouting earlier this week. I’m so happy!
That’s so awesome, Amy! I’d be SUPER psyched! I’m terrified of roses, because they seem like something that’s difficult — I’m so impressed that you’re making one work!
(And Mags, I didn’t think you were being mega whiny. Of course, I’m mega crabby today [thanks, Meg, for reintroducing "crabby" to my regular vocab circulation, by the way], so you can totally sit in the Krabby Kids corner with me. :D)
Namely, nodding a terse, “Damn straight” and then continuing to be unhappy at the way the season ended.
Totally. *fist bump*
Also, why no Patrick Sharp? He was a PanBoxer hero this year! I wanted him to get nominated, too.
Amy, that’s so awesome about your rose bush! I hope it works out this year!
Mags, you should find out if there are any community gardens near you!
I thought about that, but after a long conversation with my mom I decided I was just going to submit the app and then put in the pots and baskets and God knows what else I think of regardless of what they say. No one came to check that the colour I said I picked for the walls is actually the colour on the walls (and isn’t) so whatever.
Which is why I need to stop whining. For which I apologize, by the way.
And Mags, I didn’t think you were being mega whiny.
I think I’m totally a whiner, and when I realise I’m whining, I’m usually in trouble and need to take a time out. I’ll go with crabby though. Crabby is probably better.
Amy, I hope the rose bush ends up living through the year! And sprouts many pretty flowers :)
Our plants (aside from the peppers) will be going in this weekend! We had to hold off because we had 2 days this week where the temp. dropped below 40 degrees….but we’re clear now. I can finally get the big ass tray of vegetables off my kitchen counter!
Good luck with your application, Mags! I had no idea the historic house regulations would apply to non-permanent plants on balconies! That’s kind of cool but also, I imagine, a total pain in the ass. I had a Dutch friend who talked a lot about how popular indoor potted plants are in the Netherlands; he made it sound like they were as ubiquitous as bicycles.
Getting the big ass tray of vegetables off the kitchen counter is one of the very best perks of gardening, I think! :D
I’m terrified of roses, because they seem like something that’s difficult — I’m so impressed that you’re making one work!
Roses seem low maintenance to me. Just add water and snip the dead blooms. Then again, I’m just growing the rose because I liked the color and the flower, not to enter it in the county fair or anything.
Meg, that review is too funny! What was the reviewer watching?
A new ballet. He’s the New York Times’ chief dance critic and he’s totally snippy in a very British way, but he’s really outdone himself with that review.
All this planting and sprouting and such is so cheerful and springy. I’m glad that everyone’s plants are doing so well.
I had no idea the historic house regulations would apply to non-permanent plants on balconies!
Me neither, until we bought this place. The county tried to pick out my fricking curtains for me, if that is any sort of indication. Anything that can be seen from the street is subject to regulation.
Just add water and snip the dead blooms. Then again, I’m just growing the rose because I liked the color and the flower, not to enter it in the county fair or anything.
Oho! So it’s not hard, after all, eh? It’s just the county fair people trying to make us THINK it’s hard? Excellent! Maybe we need to plant some…
The county tried to pick out my fricking curtains for me, if that is any sort of indication. Anything that can be seen from the street is subject to regulation.
See, if my county messed with me like that, I would be pissed. I’d be a total passive-aggressive beeyotch about everything.
What kind of curtains were they picking out for you? Were they ugly?
How old is your house?
andrew, I am so jealous you get to put everything out now! I think we’re putting our peppers and tomatoes out next weekend. I know that’s kind of early for around here, but the soil’s warm because it’s in raised beds, and it’s not supposed to be cold or anything. Famous last words, right?
I have a couple of rose bushes that refuse to die. The girl that sold me my house 6 years ago had a bunch, but I’ve pulled a few up, but the ones by the garage I just ignore and they bloom every year. The poor things are disease- and bug-ridden but it never fazes them.
Maybe a little rosebush next to the back door would be something I could handle.
Maybe a little rosebush next to the back door would be something I could handle.
Have you considered putting in a bed of mint plants? I hear they’re hard to screw up. :P
Have you considered putting in a bed of mint plants?
No thanks! I’ve spent a lot of money and time trying to get RID of a stinky tree. I don’t want to replace it with a stinky ground cover.
I know that’s kind of early for around here, but the soil’s warm because it’s in raised beds, and it’s not supposed to be cold or anything. Famous last words, right?
haha yeah, famous last words indeed.
I think the raised beds will help out for sure, plus you guys can always teepee a couple of planks or shingles over the plants for a cold break on nights that you know will be too rough.
I’m rolling the dice and getting that stuff out there. I can’t wait any longer.
I don’t want to replace it with a stinky ground cover.
…that tries to eat your house.
Our mint finally made up its mind: It’s heading for the house, definitely. I’m afraid. The cat’s definitely afraid – he won’t go near it anymore.
Patty, I think a rosebush would be lovely! You know what I have in my patio that worked out well? A hibiscus plant. I get pretty hibiscus flowers every year with relatively little maintenance.
What kind of curtains were they picking out for you? Were they ugly?
They were BORING, plain light blue curtains that totally do not suit the rest of the house. I ended up getting curtains in the same colour but with silver brocade patterns for the back rooms, to match the wallpaper (which is not visible from the street. Ha!) and light blue with a subtle stripe for the front rooms. They’re pretty.
How old is your house?
Over 100 years old now. The archdiocese built it to house boys going to seminary school and in the 1920’s it was bought by some Franciscan nuns. Can’t remember what they did with it though. The city was bombed to shit by the Germans at the end of the war, and it is the only house in the street that survived, which is why it is considered a monument.
I think the raised beds will help out for sure, plus you guys can always teepee a couple of planks or shingles over the plants for a cold break on nights that you know will be too rough.
We have a plastic tent-like cold frame. Hm. Maybe we should put it up over the tomatoes for the first week or so… The plants are just getting too big for their pots. I think we may have started them too soon.
The city was bombed to shit by the Germans at the end of the war, and it is the only house in the street that survived, which is why it is considered a monument.
That is so cool. I bet if you went digging around in the walls and crawlspaces you could find some seriously cool shit.
We have a plastic tent-like cold frame. Hm. Maybe we should put it up over the tomatoes for the first week or so…
Eh, you can always just keep transplanting them until the weathers good enough. Tomatoes are tough like that.
Or you can plant them and just keep an eye on the forecast. Any night that looks like the temp might drop down below 40, just throw the frame over ‘em.
The city was bombed to shit by the Germans at the end of the war, and it is the only house in the street that survived, which is why it is considered a monument.
Well, from my history classes, I remembered your town from Operation Market Garden and figured it was something along those lines, but sheesh, ease up, county! Christ, it’s not like you live in a super old Dutch windmill or something.
Or you can plant them and just keep an eye on the forecast. Any night that looks like the temp might drop down below 40, just throw the frame over ‘em.
That’s what I’m thinking. I don’t know if we should wait on the peppers though…
I don’t know if we should wait on the peppers though…
I think I’m going to wait…I’ve just got too many to worry about. I’ll wait till the weather is a little milder, 50 degrees or better, to plant them.
Probably another week or two.
I bet if you went digging around in the walls and crawlspaces you could find some seriously cool shit.
I’ll take that bet. If the stuff they dug up in the neighbour’s yard is any indication, there is quite a bit of history hiding around these parts. I’m just not thin or small enough to go spelunking in the crawlspaces :P
If the stuff they dug up in the neighbour’s yard is any indication, there is quite a bit of history hiding around these parts.
Damnit, why can’t I live in the Netherlands!? I want to dig in my yard and find…well, history!
I’m just not thin or small enough to go spelunking in the crawlspaces :P
Attics and basements are good history hiding spots, too, but I don’t know if you’ve got those.
andrew, you’re kinda freaking me out. You’re in like Zone 9 and we’re Zone 6 and we’re planting our tomatoes at the same time. I think this means I’m really, really jumping the gun. But the yard is so sunny and it’s been so warm! The potatoes and garlic and onions are growing like gangbusters! Surely the tomatoes and peppers would be fine!
I think I need to stop freaking out and remember that in the past I’ve gone on gardening instinct and everything’s worked out fine.
I also think that I need to stop freaking out and go take a nap! :D
I hope everyone’s favorite teams play valiantly tonight! Have a good weekend and/or catch you later, everyone!
Man, I tell you guys…I am excited for tonights game! I’m bummed about not being able to go, but looks like a few friends might be coming over to watch. Pizza and beer certainly helps assuage the pain of not being there live.
I want to dig in my yard and find…well, history!
Haha! You’re welcome to come over and dig around some time :)
Attics and basements are good history hiding spots, too, but I don’t know if you’ve got those.
We’ve got them, but they’ve essentially been gutted. Not much left there. It’s sad. We did find a way cool hidden escape route in the attic. It goes through a door in the closet, up a ladder to the roof and then off the side and off the house. We figured that it went over to the original house next door and down somewhere there, but that is sadly gone.
Are y’all going to be diarizing tonight?
andrew, you’re kinda freaking me out. You’re in like Zone 9 and we’re Zone 6 and we’re planting our tomatoes at the same time. I think this means I’m really, really jumping the gun.
Pookie, to paraphrase Mallrats:
I think if there’s one thing I’ve made abundantly clear during my tenure at IPB, it’s that I don’t know shit.
Do what you’re used to! You know what works out there, so I say go for it! In fact I’d put $20 on you guys having a garden with a jillion times better yield than mine at the end of the season.
Have a great weekend, don’t forget…GO SHARKS!!!!
I also think that I need to stop freaking out and go take a nap! :D
Mmmmmmm, naaaaaaap. Good plan! I think I’m going to do that too.
We did find a way cool hidden escape route in the attic.
That is SO cool. I always wanted a house with a hidden passage or something.
Also, 5 o’clock on a Friday, woohoo. Catch you guys later.
That is SO cool. I always wanted a house with a hidden passage or something.
Me too… and so what do I do? Go buy a soulless house in the ‘burbs. Hey, I suppose I could just build my own!
http://www.hiddenpassageway.com/
See ya Meg, have a good weekend.