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Devils @ Panthers, 4/8/10

April 8, 2010 by Schnookie

Remember the other day, when we were wondering whether a baby turtle was a good sign? And it turned out to be one, what with Marty getting his 600th win and 110th shutout and Zach scoring and all that good stuff? Well, you don’t suppose it’s a good sign that Schnookie got a letter today from the Small Business/Self Employed branch of the IRS saying she’s being audited, do you? Especially considering she’s neither a small business nor self employed? Or how about whether it’s a good sign that Pookie had to return to work today after a two-week vacation? Yeah, we didn’t think so either. But join us for an open thread anyway, won’t you?

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on April 8, 2010 at 6:53 pm andrew

Ah the clockwork like precision of the United States government. It is truly awe inspiring.

Best of luck to your boys tonight.
on April 8, 2010 at 6:58 pm Schnookie

I am truly impressed by our government’s diligence. I mean, of all the small business/self employed tax returns to pull at random, mine’s probably their best choice. Heh. (My accountant was NOT laughing. :P)

And thanks for the good luck wishes. :D
on April 8, 2010 at 7:01 pm andrew

My accountant was NOT laughing.

I should think not.

My wife is my accountant, so if we ever get audited I’m just going to hide behind her.
on April 8, 2010 at 7:14 pm mcguffers

So I went to Versus for the Sabres/Bruins game ON VERSUS and instead there Sports Soup. Then I come here and see that it’s the IRS to blame.

The Sabres game is now back on MSG. What Versus? Sabres/Bruins aren’t as exciting as a Wild/BJs game??
on April 8, 2010 at 7:19 pm EJGRgunner

Or maybe it’s the local blackout rules.
on April 8, 2010 at 7:25 pm mcguffers

I’ve never been really good with blackout rules. I know I’ve been tortured with Versus before, I was just curious why tonight would be different.
on April 8, 2010 at 7:32 pm EJGRgunner

For some Versus games the local broadcast takes precedence, meaning that Versus is only broadcasting out of market.
on April 8, 2010 at 7:33 pm Schnookie

My wife is my accountant, so if we ever get audited I’m just going to hide behind her.

To be honest, the first thing I thought was, “I wonder if Tracie can help me with this?” So there you go — I’m hiding behind your wife too! :D

Sabres/Bruins aren’t as exciting as a Wild/BJs game??

Well, this IS Blersus you’re talking about…
on April 8, 2010 at 7:41 pm Schnookie

I don’t like Doc saying we wish Clemmer good luck tonight. NO WE DON’T! We wish him misery and woe! Come ON.
on April 8, 2010 at 7:46 pm EJGRgunner

Really? Misery and woe? That’s not a little harsh? Why not wish him pestilence and tragedy?

I always thought the hockey gods would punish that sort of sportsmanship. I think the least you can wish an opponent is “I hope you don’t die.” Wishing anything worse than that only tempts the wrath of the whatever from high atop the thing.
on April 8, 2010 at 7:48 pm Schnookie

Well, it was a hockey sort of misery and woe I was wishing on him, hardly pestilence and tragedy.
on April 8, 2010 at 8:05 pm Pookie

I’m wishing him misery and woe in the goals against department tonight. I really wish Chico would quit it with the “the only storyline tonight is how much we all love Clemmer” thing.
on April 8, 2010 at 8:08 pm Schnookie

I really wish Chico would quit it with the “the only storyline tonight is how much we all love Clemmer” thing.

Seriously. It’s like Chico thinks we’ve all forgotten the whining. Heh.

And poor Travis! He’s an innocent victim!
on April 8, 2010 at 8:13 pm Meg

(My accountant was NOT laughing. :P)

At least you have an accountant? That helps, right?
on April 8, 2010 at 8:22 pm Schnookie

At least you have an accountant? That helps, right?

Yeah, it really does. Of course, if I didn’t have an accountant, I might understand what went into my tax filing. So on the one hand, the fact that he was all, “Just fax me the letter tomorrow and sign the power of attorney form I’ll send you” was reassuring. On the other hand, the fact that I have a better idea of how sausage gets made than how what’s being audited got filed is a bit disquieting. Heh. I’m like, “Please, IRS, don’t ask me anything, because I don’t have any answers!!!”
on April 8, 2010 at 8:32 pm Meg

I’m like, “Please, IRS, don’t ask me anything, because I don’t have any answers!!!”

Yeah, I do my own taxes and I’d be like that too. I, uh, should probably have an accountant.
on April 8, 2010 at 8:37 pm Schnookie

Yeah, I do my own taxes and I’d be like that too. I, uh, should probably have an accountant.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Yeah, I talk a big game, but I bet I’d be just as flummoxed/freaked out if I had prepared my own taxes. Of course, I probably wouldn’t have accidentally filed as a small business… :P

And what is UO with this game? I go to the kitchen and the Devils score, then I come back in here and the Panthers score. It’s going to be like that, is it?
on April 8, 2010 at 9:18 pm Schnookie

Well that was poopy.
on April 8, 2010 at 9:30 pm Meg

Well that was poopy.

The Devils and Sabres are fighting over 2nd place…

“You take it.”

“No, you take it!”

“No, I said you!”
on April 8, 2010 at 9:38 pm Schnookie

“You take it.”

“No, you take it!”

“No, I said you!”

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The Devils think they may have just cast the decisive move in this particular battle of the wills. :P
on April 8, 2010 at 9:39 pm Schnookie

Oh, wait, I just realized that the Sabres game went final. Heh. Okay, so they’re matching each other move for move. :D
on April 8, 2010 at 9:42 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! That shift was hilarious, because Chico said it was all Clarkson, I said it was all Pando, and Pookie said it was all Paulie. It’s kind of all things to all people, I guess.
on April 8, 2010 at 9:43 pm Pookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! That was the first time in ages that I knew the Devils were going to score on that shift!
on April 8, 2010 at 9:55 pm Schnookie

Well, so much for my theory that the Devils would be totally fine if they could just draw a non-playoff team in the first round…
on April 8, 2010 at 9:56 pm Pookie

So much for misery and woe in the goals against department.
on April 8, 2010 at 9:58 pm Kathleen

Eh, Bruins win = Rangers lose!! I am totally okay with this. I think maybe the Sabres did it on purpose ;)
on April 8, 2010 at 10:06 pm Kathleen

Woah. Clemmer was really having a “Fuck you Devils” night, I guess.

I think the IRS is looking into Schnookie’s piles of unreported income she got from being in cahoots with the Lowell kid and his cayenne pepper smuggling racket.
on April 8, 2010 at 10:12 pm Pookie

I think the IRS is looking into Schnookie’s piles of unreported income she got from being in cahoots with the Lowell kid and his cayenne pepper smuggling racket.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on April 8, 2010 at 10:12 pm Schnookie

Eh, Bruins win = Rangers lose!! I am totally okay with this.

Yeah, I didn’t want to be the one to say it, but… :D

And you’re so right, Kathleen! Sestito Puente is using me to launder his cayenne money!
on April 8, 2010 at 10:34 pm Tim

I’m happy I forgot about this game. 3 goals on 18 shots against Marty. Also, this proves I am not the curse against the Devils!
on April 8, 2010 at 10:42 pm Kathleen

Why am I so sleepy? I think the dog put something in my (one!) beer.
on April 9, 2010 at 9:40 am Schnookie

Good morning, everybody! I hope everyone’s having a great Friday, one that’s free of both tax audits and losing to the Panthers.
on April 9, 2010 at 10:02 am Amy

I hope everyone’s having a great Friday, one that’s free of both tax audits and losing to the Panthers.

My Friday is good (so far). I have a nice hot cup of coffee and was proven right in an argument with a co-worker. (That smoking email will get them every time.)
on April 9, 2010 at 10:08 am Myra

I’m having a fabulous if not a little groggy morning. Last night’s Stars game was the best sports experience I have ever had.

Amazing, amazing send off for Mike Modano.

Storybook ending.
on April 9, 2010 at 10:14 am Schnookie

and was proven right in an argument with a co-worker.

Ooooh, that’s always AWESOME!

And I’m so happy for you Stars fans that you had such a great game and got to give Modano such a nice send-off.
on April 9, 2010 at 10:18 am Pookie

Good morning, everyone!

Congratulations on the great Stars game and the fabulous goodbye to Modano!
on April 9, 2010 at 10:23 am Amy

The whole Modano tribute was incredibly classy and moving. It’s not that often you hear about a guy playing his entire career with one organization. Regardless of what he’s done on the ice, that alone is worth celebrating.
on April 9, 2010 at 10:26 am KenF

you cant be audited if you dont file. well, thats my theory at least. or is theorem? axiom?

and losing to Clemmenson? really? 42 million thousand shots and just 2 measely goals? the Devils can make the goalie from The Mighty Ducks movie win the Vezina.
on April 9, 2010 at 10:48 am Schnookie

you cant be audited if you dont file. well, thats my theory at least. or is theorem? axiom?

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Good thinking! I’ll try that next time… :P

the Devils can make the goalie from The Mighty Ducks movie win the Vezina.

Ugh. It’s so true. But at least the goalie from The Mighty Ducks movie never played for the Devils, so we wouldn’t have to spend the whole game hearing Doc and Chico fawn over him and blathering on about how much Devils fans love him.
on April 9, 2010 at 12:51 pm Tim

Ugh. It’s so true. But at least the goalie from The Mighty Ducks movie never played for the Devils, so we wouldn’t have to spend the whole game hearing Doc and Chico fawn over him and blathering on about how much Devils fans love him.

So wait, Kevin Weekes isn’t Goldberg? What?

I’m still in bed :D
on April 9, 2010 at 12:54 pm Mags

So wait, Kevin Weekes isn’t Goldberg? What?

He ISN’T! Say it ain’t so!

I’m still in bed :D

Slouch.
on April 9, 2010 at 12:56 pm Tim

Slouch.

Hush your face. I filled out a job application today, AND weirded out my girlfriend. Again. Hadn’t done it since….12 hours ago.
on April 9, 2010 at 1:21 pm Mags

I filled out a job application today, AND weirded out my girlfriend. Again. Hadn’t done it since….12 hours ago.

That’s an NHLPA-member-calibre day right there. Except without the whole “going to gym class for pay” factor.

I’d write a list of everything I’ve done today, but “studying for midterms” doesn’t compare to weirding out a significant other.
on April 9, 2010 at 1:37 pm Tim

That’s an NHLPA-member-calibre day right there. Except without the whole “going to gym class for pay” factor.

two hours of answering e-mails for pay comes later.
on April 9, 2010 at 2:10 pm Grrrreg

Habs are the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked.

I’m so angry at them today. They needed one little point to clinch with 3 games to go, and what do they do? They lose two in a row against the freaking Isles and Canes. Because it’s always so much fun to give your already eliminated archrivals a chance to end your season at home on saturday (you know, exactly like what happened just 3 years ago).

Uuuggh.

Sorry about that, that’s it, my rant is over.
on April 9, 2010 at 2:21 pm Schnookie

Don’t apologize, Grrrreg! Now is the time of year for ranting! And losing to the Isles and Canes when all you need is one point is… well, REALLY rant-worthy.
on April 9, 2010 at 2:38 pm carolbrowne

Habs are the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked.

I’m really sorry about this, Grrreg. And I’m afraid I just may have this same sentiment about my own team a few short weeks. UGH!

Also, losing to the Hurricanes? SNORT!

I mean, poorly played Habs. Ah boo!
on April 9, 2010 at 2:41 pm Mags

Uuuggh.

Sounds about right. I’m sorry Grrreg! Carol and Schnookie are right, ranting is ok, and that really poor form by the Habs!

They’re going to get it though*. They have to.

(*actual results may vary)
on April 9, 2010 at 2:54 pm Grrrreg

I’m counting on the Rangers and the Flyers to be stupid enough to kill each other with their home and home series. Betting on the Flyers and Rangers stupidity is always wise anyway.
on April 9, 2010 at 3:16 pm Grrrreg

Oh, and Mags, if you’re still around, I’m drinking a Dutch alcohol right now. It’s called Juttertje, it’s apparently from an island called Texel, and it’s urprisingly good.

Alright, see you later, the Juttertje is calling me!
on April 9, 2010 at 3:27 pm Mags

it’s apparently from an island called Texel, and it’s urprisingly good.

Being (unfortunately) blessed with the knowledge of what Texel is like, I’m not at all surprised. I’d make sure I had something good to drink away my sorrows too.
on April 9, 2010 at 3:45 pm Amy

Betting on the Flyers and Rangers stupidity is always wise anyway.

That it is. I really want the Rangers to be out after reading a “woe is us” article in the New York Times regarding the financial impact of not making the playoffs.
on April 9, 2010 at 3:55 pm Mags

the financial impact of not making the playoffs.

Man up, princess. So you won’t have money to burn next year. All that fire is bad for the environment anyway.
on April 9, 2010 at 4:29 pm Schnookie

I really want the Rangers to be out after reading a “woe is us” article in the New York Times regarding the financial impact of not making the playoffs.

Ugh, seriously. I mean, as if I needed another reason to not want the Rangers to make the playoffs… Of course, last year the Flyers just needed to beat the Rangers at home in their last game to get home ice in the first round, and they blew it. I am HIGHLY confident the Rangers are sweeping this weekend’s series.
on April 9, 2010 at 7:02 pm Pookie

OK, so Farts is coming through that door! Come on, Flyers, you can do it!
on April 9, 2010 at 7:17 pm Schnookie

Good start, Flyers. Keep it up!
on April 9, 2010 at 7:27 pm Schnookie

Bad, Flyers! BAD!
on April 9, 2010 at 7:59 pm mcguffers

I’m still deciding on if I want to watch hockey tonight.
on April 9, 2010 at 8:07 pm Pookie

I’m wishing I hadn’t turned it on. Beaks scored the awesomest goal EVER in the first 40 seconds, but then it’s been all downhill since then.
on April 9, 2010 at 8:10 pm mcguffers

Then I’m definitely not watching. I don’t want to watch last night’s game again with different uniforms.
on April 9, 2010 at 8:28 pm Schnookie

I don’t want to watch last night’s game again with different uniforms.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: This game has NOT been easy for me. When the Rangers went up 3-1, we immediately decided we had to change the channel, but then our zapper battery died, and we were STUCK. It was the worst, most interminable minute of my life, before the Flyers scored again, and the pain lessened slightly. I just… I think I need to not watch the EC playoffs this year. I’m in no condition to be watching games that matter featuring teams I loathe.
on April 9, 2010 at 8:29 pm Pookie

I’m in no condition to be watching games that matter featuring teams I loathe.

I suggest you invest in blindfolds. Or a zapper that works.
on April 9, 2010 at 8:30 pm Tim

I’m in no condition to be watching games that matter featuring teams I loathe.

I suggest you invest in blindfolds. Or a zapper that works.

Or a heart three sizes larger, you grinch.
on April 9, 2010 at 8:33 pm Pookie

Or a heart three sizes larger, you grinch.

That’s not from “Cutting Edge”! :P
on April 9, 2010 at 8:33 pm Schnookie

I suggest you invest in blindfolds. Or a zapper that works.

Or a heart three sizes larger, you grinch.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: What is this “heart” of which you speak? :P
on April 9, 2010 at 8:43 pm Tim

There’s a player on the Rangers called Jody Shelley? That’s nice of them to help women through the NHL’s glass ceiling. Good for them.
on April 9, 2010 at 9:10 pm mcguffers

I’m in no condition to be watching games that matter featuring teams I loathe.

I suggest you invest in blindfolds. Or a zapper that works.

Or a heart three sizes larger, you grinch.

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

That’s nice of them to help women through the NHL’s glass ceiling. Good for them.

I think the only reason Manon Rheaume didn’t stay in the NHL was because there were too many whiny bitches in men’s hockey. Marc Savard wears more make up than I do.
on April 9, 2010 at 9:36 pm Schnookie

Marc Savard wears more make up than I do.

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

And this game was DISGUSTING. AND WE STILL CAN’T CHANGE THE CHANNEL!