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February 21, 2010 by Pookie

Olympics are fun. Olympic village kinda like Philly but with slightly nicer people. Okay, much nicer people. Okay, I don’t think any Vancouverite has ever thrown batteries at Santa Claus ever in the history of the city. In fact, they’d probably trade pins with him. But… Olympics could be funner. The Ookies used to think hockey players were pretty cool but now they’re wondering why we don’t act more like ski assassins.

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on February 21, 2010 at 7:17 pm carolbrowne

Hey. Are you guys going to watch the USA vs. Canada today? I know…it’s not NHL, but still…
on February 21, 2010 at 7:18 pm carolbrowne

Also, who throws batteries at Santa? Honestly?
on February 21, 2010 at 7:22 pm Pookie

Carol, no Olympic hockey for us. We’re enjoying a little break from hockey by watching all the other cool sports we never get to see otherwise. Plus, ice dancing!!! They’re might be some other people around here who are watching it, though.
on February 21, 2010 at 7:30 pm Myra's Hub

I’m with Carol, picking ice dancing over Hockey is something that shouldn’t happen in North America. Well might be ok if the intent is shnarky costume observations.
on February 21, 2010 at 7:31 pm Amy

I’ll be watching the game, but flipping to the ice dancing as needed. I can’t get over how much the one US dancer looks like Tony Reali from PTI.
on February 21, 2010 at 7:36 pm Schnookie

I’m with Carol, picking ice dancing over Hockey is something that shouldn’t happen in North America. Well might be ok if the intent is shnarky costume observations.

::Shakes head sadly:: Man, the ice dancing is the best thing in the Olympics (short of the ski assassins. Man, I LOVE biathlon!). It’s got everything the regular figure skating does, but times a billion and with WAY more crazy. :P
on February 21, 2010 at 7:38 pm Myra

Sorry ladies, Hub escaped from his cage. I’ll put him back in now. The man never saw Torvell & Dean do Bolero. That said, we will be switching back and forth.
on February 21, 2010 at 7:40 pm Schnookie

Sorry ladies, Hub escaped from his cage. I’ll put him back in now. The man never saw Torvell & Dean do Bolero.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: What can you do? Some people just don’t understand true greatness (read: ice dancing) when they see it. :P
on February 21, 2010 at 7:40 pm Pookie

The man never saw Torvell & Dean do Bolero.

Hee! More importantly, did he see the craziness of the last two nights of ice dancing in Torino? :D
on February 21, 2010 at 7:42 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Will ice dancing start after the game? (Or at least be still going on?) That’s good.
on February 21, 2010 at 7:54 pm Pookie

I don’t know when the ice dancing is supposed to start, but I’ll give a holler when it does, if you want. When is the hockey game on?
on February 21, 2010 at 7:55 pm EJGRgunner

I guess they have to pull Marty, now right? I mean he let up a goal to the Americans. That’s Canada’s only capital crime.
on February 21, 2010 at 7:55 pm Amy

Hey, did you know Marty and Hasek had a dual shutout and sawed the puck in half? I love how the talking points don’t change for the Olympics.
on February 21, 2010 at 8:00 pm Schnookie

Hey, did you know Marty and Hasek had a dual shutout and sawed the puck in half?

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Thanks for reminding me that I’m making the right choice by watching this skiing. :P (Related aside: this Norwegian downhill skier is TOTALLY foxy.)
on February 21, 2010 at 8:01 pm EJGRgunner

Funfetti, eh?
on February 21, 2010 at 8:01 pm Amy

Rafalski has scored both goals on Marty tonight. Zach and Langer also helped on the second goal.
on February 21, 2010 at 8:02 pm Pookie

Funfetti, eh?

Not if you’re cheering for the foxy Norwegian! :P
on February 21, 2010 at 8:02 pm EJGRgunner

Jesus Christ. I really regret Lou not holding onto Rafalski.
on February 21, 2010 at 8:03 pm Myra's Hub

Langer and Zack are showing no respect to Marty. There might need to be some Devils team building activities in a couple of weeks.
on February 21, 2010 at 8:04 pm Pookie

You really think Rafalski is worth the money Detroit threw at him?
on February 21, 2010 at 8:06 pm Schnookie

There might need to be some Devils team building activities in a couple of weeks.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I think they need to do a ropes course! And play with tanagrams, like the Flyers did in their preseason thing in Whistler a few years ago. :P
on February 21, 2010 at 8:09 pm carolbrowne

I’m confused. Team Canada is supposed to conquer Team USA. What’s going on?
on February 21, 2010 at 8:12 pm Tram

Hockey and Ice Dancing – dueling remotes here. I have a handicap as I am also quilting and the husband isn’t.
on February 21, 2010 at 8:12 pm EJGRgunner

They are not prepared to get dirty to to win.
on February 21, 2010 at 8:12 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I happened to see a ski assassin as I was changing channels earlier, and his little shield over his scope eye had a big cartoon eye painted on it. I laughed.
on February 21, 2010 at 8:16 pm carolbrowne

Mike’s making Marge Simpson grunts and groans watching this hockey game.
on February 21, 2010 at 8:18 pm Schnookie

Hockey and Ice Dancing – dueling remotes here. I have a handicap as I am also quilting and the husband isn’t.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Dare I ask which one of you is choosing hockey and which one is choosing ice dancing? :D
on February 21, 2010 at 8:18 pm Pookie

I have a handicap as I am also quilting and the husband isn’t.

Man, that’s rough! Tell him as the one who’s not getting anything constructive done, his vote counts for less! I really wish someone would invent a television that automatically mutes the commercials. I’m doing applique tonight and it’s really tough to hit the mute button on time when I’m focusing on the applique!
on February 21, 2010 at 8:20 pm carolbrowne

I’m doing applique tonight and it’s really tough to hit the mute button on time when I’m focusing on the applique!

Your life is so hard, Pookie. JEEZ.
on February 21, 2010 at 8:20 pm Schnookie

Okay, we fell behind on tivo delay here because it was mani-pedi time at the cat salon. Now we’re settled in again, and there are COWBOY ICE DANCERS. This is AWESOME!
on February 21, 2010 at 8:23 pm Pookie

Your life is so hard, Pookie. JEEZ.

I KNOW!!!
on February 21, 2010 at 8:26 pm Myra's Hub

Ski Assassin is fun to watch. The standings can change fast after a round of shooting. If you only hit 90% of the targets, you have a real struggle to win.
on February 21, 2010 at 8:27 pm Amy

I like Heather B’s idea of taking the penalty lap portion of Ski Assassin and transplanting it to hockey.
on February 21, 2010 at 8:28 pm Schnookie

If you only hit 90% of the targets, you have a real struggle to win.

Yeah, that was nuts. And they’re such foxy badasses when they DO hit all the targets. I can’t get over that sport. It’s SO. DELICIOUS. :D (I loved finding out that the Norwegian superstar biathlete is a germaphobe. That’s like combining Jason Bourne and Monk.)
on February 21, 2010 at 8:29 pm Pookie

The shooting was especially cool in the mass start where you have all the guys shooting at once, watching the graphic with all the targets.
on February 21, 2010 at 8:31 pm Pookie

That’s like combining Jason Bourne and Monk.

Bourne-Monk: Bring my contact from Paris.

Pam Landy: What if I can’t find her?

Bourne-Monk: If I’m right — and I am — she’s standing right next to you.
on February 21, 2010 at 8:32 pm Schnookie

Bourne-Monk: If I’m right — and I am — she’s standing right next to you.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Bourne-Monk: Also, you’ll thank me later.
on February 21, 2010 at 8:32 pm EJGRgunner

2-1 USA at the first intermission. This is a fun game. I’m enjoying rooting for this US squad. And I’m a little scared of Toronto now… Brian Burke can put together a team.

I really don’t think Canada is ready to scrap and scrape to win. Everone on their team is a top five pick, it seems. Too many players who are used to being the most talented guys on the ice, not enough players who’ve made it by working ten times as hard as the next guy.

RE: Rafalski. Watching him here I keep getting reminded of all the things he does so well: clearing the zone, working the point. It raises the question: if Lou keeps Rafalski, there’d probably be no Malakov return, no Matvichuk, no Mottau. Is there really a price you wouldn’t pay to have not lived through that?
on February 21, 2010 at 8:38 pm Pookie

Brian Burke can put together a team.

… of all-stars. Toronto? Not all-stars. :P

Is there really a price you wouldn’t pay

Yes. 6 million a year. :D (I would have been very happy for Lou to keep Raffie for market value. What he’s making now is not market value for a guy like Rafalski.)
on February 21, 2010 at 8:39 pm Schnookie

if Lou keeps Rafalski, there’d probably be no Malakov return, no Matvichuk, no Mottau. Is there really a price you wouldn’t pay to have not lived through that?

The Malakhov/Matvichuk situation was in response to losing Niedermayer. It goes without saying that I’d be THRILLED if Lou could have kept him… :D Raffie, though… not at the amount of the cap he’s taking up with the contract Detroit gave him. Sure, he’s better than Mottau (what isn’t?), but I like knowing that Lou was able to sign Travis and still have roster flexibility under the cap. :P
on February 21, 2010 at 9:05 pm Tram

If I can ever figure out how to work the picture-in-picture thingy – the husband won’t know what hit him. We are hockey heavy right now, but when the ice dancing really starts spinnin’ – I will have to enforce my dominance. Besides, we don’t get msnbc in HD and I am totally spoiled. I cannot watch sports without my HD fix.
on February 21, 2010 at 9:06 pm carolbrowne

I really don’t think Canada is ready to scrap and scrape to win. Everone on their team is a top five pick, it seems. Too many players who are used to being the most talented guys on the ice, not enough players who’ve made it by working ten times as hard as the next guy.

Aha! That’s what’s happening. I get it now. I couldn’t figure that out.

Also, Neidermyer is about a thousand years old.
on February 21, 2010 at 9:07 pm Amy

It would have to be Drury with the go ahead goal, wouldn’t it?
on February 21, 2010 at 9:07 pm Myra's Hub

Raflaski looks like he is worth $6MM so far tonight. I haven’t seen him play this good with the DT’s.
on February 21, 2010 at 9:15 pm Pookie

I haven’t seen him play this good with the DT’s.

Yeeeeeah. That’s another reason I’m glad Lou didn’t pay him the money. :D

esides, we don’t get msnbc in HD and I am totally spoiled. I cannot watch sports without my HD fix.

I am so with you there. Even with the curling I’m like, “I can’t see the rocks if it’s not HD!” :D (Just a heads up, the skating is supposed to start again in less than 11 minutes.)
on February 21, 2010 at 9:17 pm Schnookie

Aw. Poor foxy Norwegian skier. :(

Well, bring on the ice dancing!
on February 21, 2010 at 9:18 pm EJGRgunner

This might be the best hockey game I’ve seen the past two seasons. We’ll see how the last period shakes out.
on February 21, 2010 at 9:19 pm Pookie

Aw. Poor foxy Norwegian skier. :(

I love the Olympics. I’m so sad for this skiier I didn’t even know existed until, like, two days ago, and who I will completely forget about in, like, four days. :D
on February 21, 2010 at 9:25 pm carolbrowne

I’m so sad for this skiier I didn’t even know existed until, like, two days ago, and who I will completely forget about in, like, four days. :D

I know what you mean. I felt like that about some of the aerial /mogul skiers earlier this week.
on February 21, 2010 at 9:28 pm Schnookie

My god — have these French people seen The Cutting Edge? This is the music Kate and Brian failed with in Calgary! That’s just ASKING for trouble!
on February 21, 2010 at 9:59 pm EJGRgunner

My gods that was a great game. That empty-netter was a micrcosm of the differences between the teams. The Canadian is in position, is expecting to turn around and charge down for a goal. The American lays out and just wants it more.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:02 pm carolbrowne

Word, EJGRgunner.

Ouch. Dood. That smarts. Good game Team USA.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:03 pm Amy

That was a fantastic game. Crunchy had this mix of shock, awe and exhaustion on his face postgame.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:09 pm Meg

I ended up getting dressed and going out so I could watch that game and I’m glad I did because that game was seriously awesome. Go Crunchy!

(Good news, Devils fans, Brodeur might get his vacation after all following that game.)
on February 21, 2010 at 10:12 pm Pookie

(Good news, Devils fans, Brodeur might get his vacation after all following that game.)

I hope so! That’s all I ask of the NHL involvement in the Olympics — that Marty get a week off.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:12 pm Kathleen

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep!!! Crunchy!!!!
on February 21, 2010 at 10:13 pm carolbrowne

(Good news, Devils fans, Brodeur might get his vacation after all following that game.)

SNORT! People on twitter are calling for his head. So glad I got to see him when I did. I hope he goes underground for a little while.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:13 pm carolbrowne

I’m digging the Bollywood couple.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:15 pm Amy

So, for those of us late to the ice dance party, what’s the difference between the original dance and the free dance?
on February 21, 2010 at 10:15 pm Myra's Hub

I enjoyed the game except Erik Johnson’s penalty late in the 3rd. Still the USA team better be ready to beat Canada again.

Maybe Zack and Langer played hard just to try to convince Marty he needed to take some time off.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:16 pm Myra

These guys are pretty amazing. Although I keep thinking she has a mask on every time I see them. I’m not sure why.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:18 pm Myra

And I just have to add that Miller was amazing tonight. And yeah, Marty may be getting a little rest now.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:19 pm Meg

I’m digging the Bollywood couple.

Yeah, I like them a lot.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:20 pm Schnookie

Dude, cowboy boot skates? Have I died and gone to heaven?
on February 21, 2010 at 10:21 pm Meg

So, for those of us late to the ice dance party, what’s the difference between the original dance and the free dance?

Original dance has a theme (in this case they had to pick a region/ethnicity, thus the cowboys, Bollywood, aboriginals, etc.)
on February 21, 2010 at 10:22 pm Meg

Dude, cowboy boot skates? Have I died and gone to heaven?

No, but it’s the next best thing.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:23 pm carolbrowne

DON’T KILL THE MESSENGER:

Mike – “Brodeur had pantyhose on his skates tonight.”
on February 21, 2010 at 10:23 pm Myra

Partner, that’s what all us Texans wear when we commence a skatin.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:23 pm Schnookie

what’s the difference between the original dance and the free dance?

I have no idea. I have been assuming it’s sort of the ice dancing equivalent of the short program and long programs in the other versions of figure skating. Only, because it’s ice dancing, there are more rules. And more craziness. And more blackface.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:23 pm Kathleen

I don’t get ice dancing. It’s like figure-skating, but minus all the cool parts. Why?
on February 21, 2010 at 10:27 pm Meg

It’s like figure-skating, but minus all the cool parts. Why?

Unless you count ridiculousness as the main cool part.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:28 pm Kathleen

Mike – “Brodeur had pantyhose on his skates tonight.”

Heh. Poor Marty.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:30 pm Tim

Crikey, how did I miss a new post?

That game was crazy-go-nuts.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:31 pm Pookie

Mike – “Brodeur had pantyhose on his skates tonight.”

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on February 21, 2010 at 10:34 pm carolbrowne

Wow. Those guys are perfectly in synch!
on February 21, 2010 at 10:37 pm Schnookie

Unless you count ridiculousness as the main cool part.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Exactly! :D

And :^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: to Marty’s pantyhose.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:41 pm Schnookie

Why does this US dude always make faces like he’s performing a clown routine?
on February 21, 2010 at 10:41 pm Myra

We are clearly lacking in our knowledge of Eastern European folk customs.
on February 21, 2010 at 10:49 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Partner, that’s what all us Texans wear when we commence a skatin.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on February 21, 2010 at 11:00 pm Tim

Woah woah woah…those Japanese figure skaters, the Reids (Reeds?) Have a sister competing for Georgia. How does that work?
on February 21, 2010 at 11:05 pm Schnookie

The figure skating nationality is a giant puzzle to me. The British ice dancers live in Princeton, though. That seems weird to me. When I was looking up local rinks last year when wondering whether we could enter the Kraft Hockeyville competition, I discovered there aren’t very many rinks around here. Which makes me wonder why elite-level ice dancers would move here to train. :P (I mean, granted, there are rinks here. So it doesn’t make no sense, but still…)
on February 21, 2010 at 11:09 pm Myra

I thought you might like that one, Patty.
on February 21, 2010 at 11:17 pm Tim

Any rink in Princeton is bound to be better than one in England.

I love that that Ghanian, the Snow Leopard, learned to ski at an indoor ski centre in Milton-Keynes. Exactly the wrong place to start an Olympic career.
on February 22, 2010 at 1:28 am EJGRgunner

I can already see tomorrow’s dispatch, from Martin Brodeur:

Olympics are fun. I get to see all my old friends again, all at the same time: Brian, Brian, ~~Brian~~Langer. Zach was there and Scotty N.’s been around. Patty and I don’t get to play in the same group, but it’s been pretty cool. The sad thing is, they won’t let me play everyday, just because we “don’t have a game” that night. And even though I’m a National Treasure, all the people here keep talking about this Italian dude that they really like. I guess Olympics could be funner.
on February 22, 2010 at 8:41 am Amy

Does Marty usually throw his teammates under the bus after a loss? Based on what he said last night, it could be taken that not only did he throw them under the bus, he drove over them, reversed and did it again.

Have a sister competing for Georgia. How does that work?

I know this one thanks to Canadian TV. The Georgian dude needed a partner, so he advertised on the skating version of Match.com and the US chick answered. Because Georgian dude’s dad was head of the Georgian skating federation, her application for citizenship was shoved up the ladder faster than fast so she could compete at the Games.
on February 22, 2010 at 10:02 am Schnookie

Does Marty usually throw his teammates under the bus after a loss?

It depends entirely on how much he likes them. There was one playoff OT loss a few years ago that he went on and on about how the d-man had deflected it, or screened him, or something, and then he actually watched the replay and realized it was Paulie and not the scrub he originally thought he was blaming. His story immediately changed. So if he’s doing a lot of finger pointing today, then I think it’s safe to assume he’s not terribly impressed by his teammates. :P

And good morning, everyone! It’s the last week in February! For some reason, I’m very excited by this. Because my life is a thrill a minute, I think.
on February 22, 2010 at 10:44 am Tim

I know this one thanks to Canadian TV. The Georgian dude needed a partner, so he advertised on the skating version of Match.com and the US chick answered. Because Georgian dude’s dad was head of the Georgian skating federation, her application for citizenship was shoved up the ladder faster than fast so she could compete at the Games.

But then how are her brother and sister Japanese? I’m sooo confused.
on February 22, 2010 at 11:18 am Pookie

So if he’s doing a lot of finger pointing today, then I think it’s safe to assume he’s not terribly impressed by his teammates. :P

Team Canada is just a big group of Ken Klees. Heh.
on February 22, 2010 at 11:23 am Schnookie

RIGHT! Klee! I totally couldn’t remember who it was. And considering how many times we’ve shouted “Klee!” as an insult, I’m shocked I forgot.
on February 22, 2010 at 11:25 am Pookie

Well, the Devils d-corps has been like one big giant Klee all season long, so it’s easy to forget Klee and think “Mottau?”
on February 22, 2010 at 11:30 am Schnookie

Well, the Devils d-corps has been like one big giant Klee all season long, so it’s easy to forget Klee and think “Mottau?”

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: So true. :D
on February 22, 2010 at 11:40 am Amy

It’s the last week in February!

And a short week for me! I have an offsite meeting tomorrow afternoon that might end my day early and then I took Friday off. Whoo!
on February 22, 2010 at 12:05 pm Schnookie

Oooh, that’s some good planning there, Amy!
on February 22, 2010 at 12:05 pm andrew

Hey everyone! Happy Monday!

Just wanted to say thanks to all for the congrats and well wishes. I wasn’t around this weekend, as per usual, but I went back and caught up in the comments. So, thanks again.

Also, what an incredible game for the US! Man! I can’t believe how fun that was.

And the ice dancing in blackface….just wow. We literally turned on the TV as those two were taking the ice. Tracie and I looked at each other with a synchronized WTF.
on February 22, 2010 at 12:18 pm carolbrowne

And even though I’m a National Treasure, all the people here keep talking about this Italian dude that they really like.

SNORT! That’s awesome. The only thing is, I’m a little hesitant about putting Luoooo in now. Everyone else seems to think he’ll save the day, but did you see him LAST year in the Stanley Cup playoffs? No? How about the year before that? Uh. I hope I’m wrong, but the serious under-pressure-stuff? Not his forte.

Just don’t tell anyone in Vancouver I said that, okay? Thanks.
on February 22, 2010 at 12:19 pm Schnookie

Tracie and I looked at each other with a synchronized WTF.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I hope the judges rewarded you well for your synchronization!
on February 22, 2010 at 12:23 pm Meg

And the ice dancing in blackface….just wow. We literally turned on the TV as those two were taking the ice. Tracie and I looked at each other with a synchronized WTF.

Andrew, those are actually the semi-fixed costumes. They “flesh-tone” part used to be much darker, the “paint” was more extensive, and they had paint on their faces. See:
OLD COSTUMES
NEW COSTUMES
on February 22, 2010 at 12:33 pm andrew

those are actually the semi-fixed costumes.

Holy shit. That is incredible.

We ended up watching the whole routine, despite our mutual instinct to avoid ice dancing, just to see what country they were from. I don’t know why that matters, but we just had to find out. So it turns out Russians can be as hilariously inappropriate as the rest of us. Good to know.
on February 22, 2010 at 12:48 pm Schnookie

So it turns out Russians can be as hilariously inappropriate as the rest of us. Good to know.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Having known quite a few Russians in my day, and having been to Moscow, if I hadn’t known beforehand that they were the Russians, that would have been my first guess. Heh.
on February 22, 2010 at 12:56 pm Amy

Just don’t tell anyone in Vancouver I said that, okay? Thanks.

Said what? Did someone say something?

So it turns out Russians can be as hilariously inappropriate as the rest of us.

There’s an Ovechkin joke in there somewhere, I just can’t find it.
on February 22, 2010 at 1:18 pm Pookie

Those aboriginal costumes were AMAZING. That’s another reason why sports without uniforms are so fabulous. :D
on February 22, 2010 at 1:19 pm Patty (in Dallas)

There’s an Ovechkin joke in there somewhere, I just can’t find it.

Probably because he just elbowed you in the head. :P
on February 22, 2010 at 1:47 pm SueNJ97

So if he’s doing a lot of finger pointing today, then I think it’s safe to assume he’s not terribly impressed by his teammates. :P

True. But, I’d feel better about Marty in this case if he’d just up and admit that he wasn’t much help last night. OK, so, his defense wasn’t much help either. But, the trapezoid has done its work, nobody expects the goalie to play the puck the way Marty, Turco and Belfour used to play it, except, of course, Rafalski, which I don’t think is what Marty has in mind (hint: you aren’t passing to him anymore). If they have any sense they are going to sit him anyway. Might as well admit he was also at fault, face reality and take a seat, well, semi-graciously. Gives him more time to eat.

Someone needs to remind Zach and Jaime that they need to play like this after the Olympics end. Apparently Captain FTS decided to make an appearance now. Where’s he been for the last month and a half?
on February 22, 2010 at 1:51 pm Tim

Marty seemed so excited about not having a trapezoid, he was like a puppy that’s just had it’s neuter-cone taken off.
on February 22, 2010 at 4:18 pm carolbrowne

I know this isn’t twitter, but this is the general consensus of the hockey folks out here:

RT @Kardboard: Merci. RT @AzureMoak: Ferraro just stated he would start Luongo against Germany & all of BC agrees #van2010 #luongo #tnmh

*holding by breath*

EEP
on February 22, 2010 at 6:24 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Are you glad or worried, Carol? :D

Y’all, it’s going to snow 3 more inches tomorrow! I’ve been trying to schedule the stupid tree guy and tomorrow was the day he was coming! I’m gonna be the last person in town to get their live oak trimmed after that last disaster.

And that’s my story.
on February 22, 2010 at 6:29 pm Schnookie

Patty, that’s a terrible story! Your poor live oak! (And seriously, MORE snow? What is going ON here?) We were supposed to get a “snow event” tomorrow, too, but now they’re just calling for rain. But four more inches of snow on Friday. Like your live oak trimming, our lettuce is never going to grow at this rate! :P
on February 22, 2010 at 6:36 pm carolbrowne

Are you glad or worried, Carol? :D

Worried. :-(

And I’m very sorry about your live oak. That stinks. Also, snow in Texas? I don’t get it.
on February 22, 2010 at 6:43 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Also, snow in Texas? I don’t get it.

I KNOW! And this will be, like, the fourth one this winter. It’s crazy. We could have had the Winter Olympics here, if they had timed it juuuuuuuuuust right. And if they came from the future in a time machine and could tell us we’d get a foot of snow at one time.
on February 22, 2010 at 6:48 pm Schnookie

We could have had the Winter Olympics here, if they had timed it juuuuuuuuuust right. And if they came from the future in a time machine and could tell us we’d get a foot of snow at one time.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: And if you guys had mountains. That’s all you need! That, and this paddleball game…
on February 22, 2010 at 7:01 pm Tim

I get the feeling all this Texan snow is Jerry Jones doing black magick to get the Winter Classic in Dallas, but that’s a plan that will just end in tears, like most deals with the devil.
on February 22, 2010 at 7:07 pm Patty (in Dallas)

And if you guys had mountains. That’s all you need! That, and this paddleball game…

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

We could do like Vancouver and use nearby mountains. Big Bend is only 8 short hours away!