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December 27, 2010 by Schnookie

It’s the Devils!

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on December 27, 2010 at 4:15 pm Mags

Are Patty Elias and Travis Zajac stuck in that car? I bet they are, those numbskulls.
on December 27, 2010 at 4:23 pm don

i’ll bet that they won’t share their peanuts (acorns?) with each other, either…
on December 27, 2010 at 4:45 pm Schnookie

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! to both of you!
on December 27, 2010 at 5:10 pm Kathleen

Are Patty Elias and Travis Zajac stuck in that car? I bet they are, those numbskulls.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: That story is just begging for the “Hockey players are just like you & me…” treatments. (Except that the “…really good at hockey” part is questionable at the moment.)
on December 27, 2010 at 5:59 pm Pookie

(Except that the “…really good at hockey” part is questionable at the moment.)

:^::::::::::::::::: Yeah, its tough to decide how sympathetic to be of Elias and Zajac. Heh.
on December 27, 2010 at 9:25 pm Kathleen

Oh bummer. I forgot this is RJ’s WC minibreak.
on December 27, 2010 at 9:28 pm Patty (in Dallas)

That’s some pretty heavy snow to collaps the roof of that car like that. :D

Are any of our teams losing? Or are they just not playing? I’m just settling in.
on December 27, 2010 at 9:31 pm Kathleen

Aw, but RJ Junior is taking the reins. So that’s kind of cute, but he’s a little less… energetic than Dad.
on December 27, 2010 at 9:33 pm Kathleen

Are any of our teams losing? Or are they just not playing? I’m just settling in.

The early games featured the most unappealing match-ups possible, but I just noticed that the Rangers scored SEVEN goals soooo… it’s not like things are going to get any worse, right?
on December 27, 2010 at 11:05 pm Kathleen

Never mind, it’s getting worse.
on December 27, 2010 at 11:42 pm carolbrowne

Heh. Devils. It’s funny because it’s true!
on December 28, 2010 at 8:18 am Amy

So not only were Patty & Travis stuck in the snow, the Leafs are apparently still stuck in Newark. I really am starting to feel bad for them at this point.

RJ Junior is taking the reins. So that’s kind of cute, but he’s a little less… energetic than Dad

In play-by-play mode, RJ Junior sounds like Dave Foley from Kids in the Hall.
on December 28, 2010 at 10:25 am Mags

I’m watching the illustrious duo of Max Afineganov and Alexei Yashin. Has Max always had that “I’mma fucking kill you” look?

Anyhoo. Flirty McSnowboardteacher demanded a hug this morning. I’ve so got it made.
on December 28, 2010 at 11:39 am Myra

So who else had to go to work to today? Wahoo!
on December 28, 2010 at 11:51 am Pookie

Sounds like vacation’s treating you well, Mags! :D

Myra, sorry you had to go to work today. I didn’t! WOOHOO!!! I am going to take a month off from complaining about having to drive 100 miles a day for work because I just got another snow day! Everyone east of us got a TON more snow (like 10-15 more inches) and they haven’t gotten around to plowing a lot of it, so no work for me! They called last night to say it was a delayed opening which is pretty cool and all, but… We all want a real snow day, right? So I was waiting and waiting for the second call. It came through at about 9:30 but only to say that I shouldn’t leave my house before 11 to get to work at 1 in case they still hadn’t plowed. So at 11:05 I had to admit there wasn’t going to be that magical third call so I got dressed and started to drive to work. I got as far as the stop sign at the edge of my neighborhood when someone further down the phone tree from me called to say they’d heard from someone who’d heard from someone that the radio said we were closed. Hot diggity dog! Turns out the person ahead of me on the phone tree was about to call me. If I’d left when I originally thought I would this morning when I got up, I probably would have gotten all the way to the highway before getting the news. Woo-hoo! I love it when a plan comes together! And that’s my story.
on December 28, 2010 at 12:13 pm Myra

WOOHOO FOR SNOW DAYS! Hey, wait. Why am I woohoo, I’m stuck at work. Pooh.
on December 28, 2010 at 12:43 pm Mike in Idaho

Yay for snow days, I am hoping for one tomorrow as we are supposed to get six inches of snow, which is more than enough to scare people around here.
So I was looking at the Amazing SuperLeague scoreboard to see how I lost by a zillion points last week even with good goalie stats and saw the judgmental phrase “New Jersey Devils did not meet minimum requirements.” So true…
on December 28, 2010 at 12:48 pm Mags

Yay for snow days! Every day is a snow day here, but in the best possible way. I think I might have to win the lottery and then move.
on December 28, 2010 at 12:48 pm Mags

“New Jersey Devils did not meet minimum requirements.”

:’^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I’m laughing through my bitter, bitter tears.
on December 28, 2010 at 1:37 pm Pookie

“New Jersey Devils did not meet minimum requirements.” So true…

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: The minimum requirements aren’t even on their radar. Sigh. (Although did I see this morning that Rolston was assigned to Albany? That’s a good sign, right?)
on December 28, 2010 at 2:57 pm don

the idea that anyone would actually *claim* rolston and, in small part at least, help alleviate some of the misery that devils’ fans have is totally illusory, i’m sure
on December 28, 2010 at 4:34 pm Mags

I don’t know, for maybe Rolston at half price is worth it to someone. Oh, who am I kidding. Rolston for free isn’t worth it to anyone.

Honest to god Swiss commercial:
Two mountain goats on a hill
“What are you eating?”
“Snow”
“What if it runs out?”
“Then it’s summer”

I KNOW. I have no idea either.
on December 28, 2010 at 5:31 pm don

if he were on sale at 50% off at macy’s, no one would try him on…even if he were on the clearance rack, he would go untouched…lol
on December 28, 2010 at 7:13 pm Pookie

So you’re not optimistic, eh don? :P
on December 28, 2010 at 7:30 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Congrats on the snow day! Like Myra, I was at poopy work all day. We had a gross drizzly day which is never a day off. But it was just the kind of day where you wish the hardest that you’re home in your comfy chair reading a trashy novel all day.
on December 28, 2010 at 7:37 pm Schnookie

I didn’t get a snow day either, Patty. But no one’s in my office, so I took a three-hour lunch with a friend. Then I got a crippling headache and decided to go home at 3 and take a two-hour nap. So it was kinda like a snow day in the end, I guess. :P

Mags, that mountain goat commercial sounds like reason enough to move there. I want commercials like that!

And :^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: to the Rolston metaphors. (There are tears mixed in with that milk snorting up my nose. Stupid Devils. The friend I had lunch with today was telling me how wrong it is that I’m still tranny married to the Flyers, and I was like, “Dude, it’s an even happier tranny marriage than ever, now that my legal spouse is…” and he finished, “Dead to you?”)
on December 28, 2010 at 7:39 pm Pookie

Aw, Patty, I’m sorry! I have to say, usually by the time I hit the end of a long vacation, I’m ready to go back to work. This vacation? I’m thinking im totally ready to be retired. I want to enjoy drizzly days at home! Also, i have too many projects i want to do. Stupid fucking work. I’m so over you, work! Heh.
on December 28, 2010 at 7:39 pm Schnookie

Oh, and I should mention that there ought to be a federal law mandating that everyone get to go home and be cozy inside on rainy days. I mean, come ON. In the three and a half years I lived in Arizona, there were two instances of rainy days like that. One of them I got to spend reading on the patio and watching the rain hit the swimming pool, but one of them I had to spend at work. And it was like a CRIME. I mean, how can they WASTE days like that when they’re so rare?
on December 28, 2010 at 7:45 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I mean, how can they WASTE days like that when they’re so rare?

Exactly! Rainy days are almost that rare here, lately.
on December 28, 2010 at 8:37 pm Myra

Oh my word! I had no idea that this was based on a true storty. Hah! Hub just pointed it out to me on PD.
on December 28, 2010 at 8:56 pm Schnookie

Actually, we put the picture of the car up before we’d heard the story. It’s like we knew even without knowing. Heh.
on December 28, 2010 at 9:11 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Story? What story? Don’t make me go over to PD. :P
on December 28, 2010 at 9:27 pm Schnookie

I guess Patty and Travis carpool to the games together, and on the way home from Sunday’s, they got stranded in the snow and spent the night in the car.
on December 28, 2010 at 9:33 pm Myra

Wow. You guys are like totally psychic!
on December 28, 2010 at 9:41 pm Schnookie

We are, Myra! Now if only we could find something in the woods that looks like Rolston getting claimed on waivers…
on December 28, 2010 at 9:55 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Wow. That IS spooky. I’m not convinced it wasn’t more voodoo than psychic. Y’all put little Patty and Travis dolls in that car out back, didn’t you?
on December 28, 2010 at 9:57 pm Schnookie

Shhhh! Patty, don’t tell!
on December 28, 2010 at 10:04 pm Pookie

We have an evil eye thingie from Turkey — maybe we should hide it out on the junk car to stand in for Winky Rolston!
on December 28, 2010 at 10:47 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Pookie, that’s genius!
on December 28, 2010 at 11:13 pm Pookie

I know. WINK.
on December 28, 2010 at 11:18 pm carolbrowne

Hey guys! Tranny Brides are getting SPANKED. Mostly by Kesler.

Just thought you’d like to know.
on December 28, 2010 at 11:22 pm Kathleen

Actually, we put the picture of the car up before we’d heard the story. It’s like we knew even without knowing. Heh.

Awesome.
on December 28, 2010 at 11:42 pm Kathleen

You know, you consider this along with the EXCITING NEWS post and you two really ought to be tested for psychitude ;)
on December 28, 2010 at 11:49 pm Schnookie

You know, you consider this along with the EXCITING NEWS post and you two really ought to be tested for psychitude ;)

My god, you’re right! I hadn’t even considered that! (For a long time I was psychic about C-list celebrities [like, I would find myself thinking about them totally unbidden, and then within a week, something horrible would happen to them], but now I think my powers are shifting to the Devils. That must mean they’re rating on a par with C-list celebrities for me!)

Carol, I had noticed that the trannies are losing. ::sad face::
on December 29, 2010 at 10:17 am Myra

I forgot about the “Exciting News” post. Y’all are getting downright scary.

I’m stuck at the office again and can’t stop coughing. Bleh. The only thing keeping me going is that the Kid and Hub are coming to take me out to lunch! But that isn’t for another 2 hours. Bleh. Bleh.
on December 29, 2010 at 10:59 am Pookie

You can make it, Myra, I know you can! 2 hours isn’t that bad! Lunch out sounds lovely! I’m back at work again. :( The roads around here suck. It’s the worst slush I’ve had to drive in in years. I’m hoping the plows are taking care of it now before my drive home.
on December 29, 2010 at 11:22 am Myra

Yuck on having to go to work on slushy roads. I’m such a chicken about driving on potentially icy roads. It’s my biggest fear about moving to Kansas City.

Hopefully they will have it cleaned up long before you have to head out.
on December 29, 2010 at 11:30 am Myra's Hub (in Dallas)

the Kid and Hub are coming to take me out to lunch!

We are? I hope the kid is paying.

Stars game was very nice last night. But we can’t enjoy it much with the dead things in Dallas tonight.
on December 29, 2010 at 11:37 am Pookie

We are? I hope the kid is paying.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on December 29, 2010 at 11:41 am Myra

We are? I hope the kid is paying.

Hey now, don’t mess with me, David. You have a paying job and everything now, so NO EXCUSES!
on December 29, 2010 at 12:01 pm The Kid

We are? I hope the kid is paying.

Considering my nonexistant source of income, I think not. And y’all actually still owe me money. Ha.
on December 29, 2010 at 12:04 pm Mags

There is a very real possibility that I will fall asleep while I’m typing this. Mags so taytay.

The roads around here suck. It’s the worst slush I’ve had to drive in in years

On the drive out here we discovered that the Germans really don’t care about their border roads. The ice was insane, and kind of scary.

Obligatory McFlirty update: he’s 5’9″, weighs 90kgs and is 30 years old (damnit!). Has a Canon EOS 7D with a rockin’ lens (and puts my photos to shame). Has worn a kilt and liked it.

I’m going to be really sorry to leave on Saturday :(
on December 29, 2010 at 12:14 pm Myra

Ouuu. McFlirty sounds fun.

And Kid, about owing you money, talk to your dad. He’s the one making the big bucks now. :P
on December 29, 2010 at 12:49 pm Mags

Ouuu. McFlirty sounds fun.

Yeah, and if he ever finds out I call him McFlirty, he’s never going to let me live it down.

Kid, about owing you money, talk to your dad. He’s the one making the big bucks now. :P

Kid, do continue to badger both your parents. It works better.
on December 29, 2010 at 7:12 pm Myra's Hub (not in Dallas)

OK, the Kid’s account is square. Then she asked for more money. Maybe I should just change my name to Bank.
on December 29, 2010 at 8:14 pm Schnookie

Mags, McFlirty sounds like a real keeper! That’s a shame that you have to leave!!

I hope the Myra Family luncheon was a smashing success today. I had a nice quiet day at the office with the two other people from my department who showed up. I have lousy interwebs, though, so I am very limited what I can do while still in my temporary office. So I brought a sewing project and spent my day stitching. It was heavenly!

And then we went on some fun shopping errands tonight, completely forgetting that the Devils were playing. Whoops!
on December 29, 2010 at 8:14 pm Schnookie

(Mags, I think you should at least try to get the camera from McFlirty, if nothing else.)
on December 29, 2010 at 8:23 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I finally got settled in here. Just in time to see the adorable Mark Fistric interviewed on the ice. ::happy sigh::

I’m just jealous of everybody today. I had nobody buy me lunch and no McFlirty to drool over and nothing to do at work except stupid work.

The roads were dry, so I guess there’s that. (Sorry, Pookie.)
on December 29, 2010 at 8:30 pm Schnookie

I’m just jealous of everybody today. I had nobody buy me lunch and no McFlirty to drool over and nothing to do at work except stupid work.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I’m so sorry. But if it’s any help to you, I was looking forward to just being alone in my little hole of a temporary office all day, but the two other people who’d come in happen to be people I’m moderately friendly with, so I got stuck going to lunch with them. SIGH. I hate eating lunch with other people.
on December 29, 2010 at 8:36 pm Myra

Sorry Patty!

Lunch was very good. Little Italian place.
on December 29, 2010 at 8:45 pm Patty (in Dallas)

The list of people I enjoy having lunch with is not long. And none of my current coworkers is on it. :P
on December 29, 2010 at 8:48 pm Pookie

The roads were dry, so I guess there’s that. (Sorry, Pookie.)

::sniffle:: It actually was better coming home than I expected (even though it took me 20 extra minutes) so it’s all good. I just hope it doesn’t melt too much tomorrow and then freeze when I’m coming home from the late shift.

The list of people I enjoy having lunch with is not long. And none of my current coworkers is on it. :P

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I have shockingly discovered that I love going out to lunch with some of my co-workers on Fridays. I’m like, “What is this… being so-cial? Who am I?!”
on December 29, 2010 at 8:53 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I never thought I’d say it, but I miss my old co-workers. :(
on December 29, 2010 at 8:55 pm Schnookie

The list of people I enjoy having lunch with is not long. And none of my current coworkers is on it. :P

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I also have a few current coworkers I don’t mind having lunch with, but I need, like, several weeks’ notice before it happens. Today it was all, “Hey, we’re going to lunch now. Come with us!” and there were so few people in the office that I couldn’t say no. Like, “Uh, I’m… busy?” No one would have believed that!
on December 29, 2010 at 9:02 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Did y’all hear? Trevor Daley signed a 6-year deal! I’m happy about it. Six years is kind of a lot, but what can you do? The NTC is apparently just for the first 2. I like the kid a lot, so I’m glad. I think it’ll be a bargain in the long run.

And that’s my story.
on December 29, 2010 at 9:08 pm Schnookie

Patty, that was great commentary and reporting there. (And woo hoo for the deal! It sounds pretty damn reasonable for a guy you like!)
on December 29, 2010 at 9:15 pm Pookie

I saw that Daley signed and thought, “I bet the Dallas crew will be pleased with that deal!” And apparently, I was right! :D
on December 29, 2010 at 9:34 pm Myra

I’m hoping this means that if they can do that deal, the lenders are willing to spend to sign B-rad as well.
on December 29, 2010 at 9:35 pm Schnookie

Hey, whaddaya know? The Devils just lost to the Rangers. Who would’ve thunk it? :P
on December 29, 2010 at 9:46 pm Myra

We buy Fistric’s stick, get the Kid’s picture taken with him and now he scores in back-to-back games after not scoring in 80+ games. We are his good luck charm!
on December 29, 2010 at 9:49 pm Patty (in Dallas)

The Kid got her picture taken with him?! Obviously that was what he’s been lacking all this time. :D

Patty, that was great commentary and reporting there.

Thanks. I thought we should get serious for a moment. :P
on December 29, 2010 at 9:51 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Oh, and Myra, did you tell Fistric that he’s Patty (in Dallas)’s favorite player? I’m sure he’s been dying to know.
on December 29, 2010 at 9:52 pm Myra

Yeah, we got him to take a couple pics with Grace and the Taylor’s Gift stick. He is just such a sweetie!
on December 29, 2010 at 9:54 pm Myra

Oh, and Myra, did you tell Fistric that he’s Patty (in Dallas)’s favorite player? I’m sure he’s been dying to know.

Oops. I totally forgot to tell him! :P
on December 29, 2010 at 9:59 pm Schnookie

Thanks. I thought we should get serious for a moment.

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

And tsk, tsk Myra. I was about to praise you for your Fistric mojo powers, but then you admit that you didn’t mention Patty to him. ::shakes head sadly::
on December 29, 2010 at 10:53 pm Patty (in Dallas)

I’ve totally lost interest in this game.
on December 30, 2010 at 10:05 am Schnookie

I’ve totally lost interest in this game.

If this year’s Devils was a prom, that would be its theme. Heh.

And guess who’s working from home today? Me! I did my grocery shopping this morning, logged into my work email at 10 (having left work at 4 yesterday) and discovered just three emails — one was spam, one was a system-generated message telling me to approve an invoice, and one was an Outlook meeting invite for one of my bosses. This is my favorite week of the year.
on December 30, 2010 at 10:59 am Mags

I’ve totally lost interest in this game.

That’s the saddest music I have ever heard :(

Also sad, possibly no McFlirty tomorrow. I might have to settle for Tall Swiss Dude, who is not nearly as fun as McFlirty.
on December 30, 2010 at 11:27 am Schnookie

Tall Swiss Dude sounds appealing on the surface, but if he’s no McFlirty, then that’s a total shame!
on December 30, 2010 at 11:45 am andrew

Hey everyone! A belated happy holidays to all!

How are things around here? Looking at the standings I’d guess there’s a whole lot of Walker, Texas Ranger being watched.
on December 30, 2010 at 11:59 am Mike in Idaho

I had the misfortune of not having anything better to do last night so I actually watched Devils-Rangers. My review:
Good players: Elias, Zubrus, Volchenkov
Bad players: Arnott, Kovalchuk, Fayne
Brodeur let in his standard one terrible goal per game but was pretty good later. As usual, they outplayed the Rangers pretty well the first period but were only tied, then sucked the rest of the way. Hope everyone gets to leave early for the holiday today like me!
on December 30, 2010 at 12:37 pm Schnookie

Hey andrew! Things are great here — how was your first big family Christmas?

It’s been a great hockey season, though, hasn’t it? Sigh…

Mike, thanks for the review of the game. We just saw the second and third periods, which seems fitting, because why would have wanted to see the period where the Devils were the better team?
on December 30, 2010 at 12:43 pm andrew

Things are great here — how was your first big family Christmas?

It was good! We saw some family, opened some presents, drank a few cordials. All in all, not bad. Although we had to break it to the family that as soon as Dylan is old enough to know what’s going on, we’re not travelling for the holidays. They can come visit us if they want, but he’s waking up in his own bed on Christmas morning.

It’s been a great hockey season, though, hasn’t it? Sigh…

It’s awesome. Sabres are terrible, Sharks are mediocre. I’m having a blast.
on December 30, 2010 at 12:50 pm Schnookie

Although we had to break it to the family that as soon as Dylan is old enough to know what’s going on, we’re not travelling for the holidays. They can come visit us if they want, but he’s waking up in his own bed on Christmas morning.

Aww, that’s the spirit! Boomer and our dad felt the same way about Christmas for their kids, and I was always horrified at the thought of my friends and classmates having to travel for the holiday. I remember being highly suspicious of whether Santa would actually find you if you weren’t at home. :P

And dude, as for the hockey, who the hell is actually good this season? I’m kind of not paying attention to the big picture at all, since the Devils don’t factor into it. I think the playoffs are going to be an absolute shock for me — it’s going to be like, “Since when was [Team X] any good?” and then the announcers will be all, “[Team X] has been in first place since mid-December…”
on December 30, 2010 at 1:10 pm andrew

Boomer and our dad felt the same way about Christmas for their kids, and I was always horrified at the thought of my friends and classmates having to travel for the holiday.

For sure! I remember exactly one Christmas away from home. We went to Phoenix for the week to visit family. That’s it, one! I want to make sure it’s the same for us and our kids.

as for the hockey, who the hell is actually good this season?

I’m sticking with the assumption that everyone is terrible. Makes me sleep easier.
on December 30, 2010 at 1:17 pm Schnookie

I’m sticking with the assumption that everyone is terrible. Makes me sleep easier.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I guess you’re right — there are just too many horrible possibilities to consider if I were actually to check to see who’s doing well. I mean, what if it’s the Rangers? Or the Caps? Or someone else who’s disgusting?
on December 30, 2010 at 1:19 pm andrew

I mean, what if it’s the Rangers? Or the Caps? Or someone else who’s disgusting?

Oh, I’m sure it is. Because why not.

On to much more important news…Tomorrow is my last day before going on leave! WOOOOOOO!!!!
on December 30, 2010 at 1:29 pm Schnookie

Tomorrow is my last day before going on leave! WOOOOOOO!!!!

That is COMPLETELY awesome news! How long are you going to be sitting on the couch eating bonbons? It’s many, many months, isn’t it? I recall it’s long enough that I’m SEETHING with jealousy…
on December 30, 2010 at 1:45 pm andrew

How long are you going to be sitting on the couch eating bonbons? It’s many, many months, isn’t it?

FOUR MONTHS.

That’s right. Four effing months.

Although, it will probably actually be pretty difficult. As it turns out, raising children is hard.

Don’t care. Still looking forward to not being at work.
on December 30, 2010 at 1:52 pm Schnookie

Although, it will probably actually be pretty difficult. As it turns out, raising children is hard.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Please don’t disabuse me of my notions of four bonbon-filled months, andrew. Leave some of the romance intact! :P

But seriously, hanging out with Dylan, no matter how hard raising him might be, has GOT to be better than being at work! :D

(Although if your work is anything like mine is today, there’s not much difference between “working” and “free time”. I actually had to remind myself that I was technically on the clock today so I wouldn’t go take a long nap. I love working from home!)
on December 30, 2010 at 2:07 pm Amy

Howdy all!

the Rangers? Or the Caps? Or someone else who’s disgusting?

There’s other more disgusting teams out there? Perish the thought!
on December 30, 2010 at 2:17 pm Schnookie

There’s other more disgusting teams out there? Perish the thought!

Heh. Well, maybe not MORE disgusting. Perhaps just ALSO disgusting?
on December 30, 2010 at 2:50 pm andrew

But seriously, hanging out with Dylan, no matter how hard raising him might be, has GOT to be better than being at work! :D

That’s what I’m thinking.

I actually had to remind myself that I was technically on the clock today so I wouldn’t go take a long nap. I love working from home!

That is awesome. Now you’re making me jealous!

There’s other more disgusting teams out there? Perish the thought!

Yes there are. Their name starts with a ‘D’. And ends with, ‘etroit Red Wings’.
on December 30, 2010 at 2:58 pm Mags

Their name starts with a ‘D’. And ends with, ‘etroit Red Wings’.

Dude, put that away! I just ate!
on December 30, 2010 at 3:11 pm andrew

Dude, put that away! I just ate!

I know, right? One minute you’re minding your own business, then BOOM! Todd Bertuzzi, right in your face.
on December 30, 2010 at 3:16 pm Schnookie

One minute you’re minding your own business, then BOOM! Todd Bertuzzi, right in your face.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I think even Red Wings fans feel that way about Bertuzzi.
on December 30, 2010 at 3:22 pm andrew

I think even Red Wings fans feel that way about Bertuzzi.

I dunno, Red Wings fans are a special breed.

Although it seems like every team has (or recently had) that guy. I know Marchment was someone I hated, even in a Sharks sweater. Ditto for Barnaby with the Sabres.
on December 30, 2010 at 3:24 pm Mags

I know Marchment was someone I hated, even in a Sharks sweater. Ditto for Barnaby with the Sabres.

Langer. I hate Langer.
on December 30, 2010 at 3:27 pm Schnookie

Langer. I hate Langer.

You took the words right out of my mouth! (I know, it’s very surprising that he’s the one who would come to mind for both of us…)

And I suppose when I say that Red Wings fans hate Bertuzzi, I’m basing this entirely on Tram, who is the only Wings fan I know. She might not be representative of the whole. Heh.
on December 30, 2010 at 3:41 pm carolbrowne

I suppose when I say that Red Wings fans hate Bertuzzi

Really? He doesn’t endear himself to many. Although, he STILL has supporters in Vancouver. So weird. I actually think he’s on the right team now. The Red Wings seem like a more disciplined team and there’s plenty of other tough guys on that team, too. He’s not the only one.

On another note, I’m looking forward to the outdoor game, although, it’s a bit of a bummer who the two teams are. BORING. We get it. It’s a rivalry. Honk shoo! Honk shoo!
on December 30, 2010 at 3:44 pm Amy

I’m looking forward to the outdoor game, although, it’s a bit of a bummer who the two teams are.

Based on what’s been shown on 24/7, the Penguins are kind of growing on me like Sid’s mustache. They seem like so much fun. The Caps are just so dour.

I fear that this game is just going to be a fustercluck because of the weather forecast on Saturday. They’re all going to be complaining about how bad the ice is, it’s too wet, it’s too warm, blahblahblah.
on December 30, 2010 at 3:51 pm Pookie

andrew, I’m so jealous that you’re going on leave! That’s so, so, so awesome! And I’m glad you had a great first Christmas with Dylan!

As for the Winter Classic, I’m psyched because the NHL finally got over this stupid idea that the Winter Classic should be the only game that day. There are all kinds of other games on Saturday! Woo-hoo!
on December 30, 2010 at 3:51 pm carolbrowne

They’re all going to be complaining about how bad the ice is, it’s too wet, it’s too warm, blahblahblah.

Yup. They’ve already started that campaign up here. Sheesh.
on December 30, 2010 at 3:51 pm andrew

On another note, I’m looking forward to the outdoor game, although, it’s a bit of a bummer who the two teams are.

I was thinking about creating a Winter Classic drinking game. Like sitting down with a case of PBR and taking a swig every time Crosby’s name is said during the broadcast.

Then I thought twice about it. Because I don’t want to die of alcohol poisoning.
on December 30, 2010 at 4:01 pm andrew

andrew, I’m so jealous that you’re going on leave! That’s so, so, so awesome! And I’m glad you had a great first Christmas with Dylan!

Woot! Going on leave!

And thanks! We did have a fun first Christmas. Glad to hear yours was nice as well!
on December 30, 2010 at 4:02 pm Pookie

If I were going to watch the game (HA!) I’d take a swig every time the broadcast makes me go, “Wait, they’re trying to sell the NHL to new fans?!”
on December 30, 2010 at 4:04 pm Amy

There are all kinds of other games on Saturday!

The Sabres play on Saturday, and I feel so bad for the arena staff. After Friday night’s WJC game, they have to take down all the WJC related dashers & ice markings, put up the Sabres stuff, and then replace the WJC stuff in time for Sunday’s 3:30 pm game. Stupid Sabres corporate greed.
on December 30, 2010 at 4:21 pm andrew

After Friday night’s WJC game, they have to take down all the WJC related dashers & ice markings, put up the Sabres stuff, and then replace the WJC stuff in time for Sunday’s 3:30 pm game.

That is crazy.

I know that the Shark Tank is used for everything from college basketball, to MMA, to concerts. I’ve seen a couple of instances where the ice crew has had to tear down whatever’s there at noon and have a sheet of ice ready for the Sharks game by 7:30 pm. No wonder everyone complains about the quality of their ice.
on December 30, 2010 at 4:27 pm Kathleen

I figured they Sabres were at Boston for that game but I see you’re right, Amy. Ooof. Someone screwed that up. But hey, pulling frantic all-nighters with your coworkers can be fun, sort of, if everyone gets along. Maybe Golisano’s final act as owner will be to buy those guys some pizza. Let’s hope he springs for the good stuff.
on December 30, 2010 at 4:27 pm Mags

If I were the arena staff, I’d intentionally leave some of the WJC stuff in place, just to fuck with everyone.

No Winter Classic for me, we’re probably still driving back home when it’s on. And I don’t really mind.

Definitely no McFlirty tomorrow. It’s ok. I kind of Scott Stevens’ed his girlfriend during pick up hockey today. I’m pretty sure he’s not too pleased with me right now.
on December 30, 2010 at 4:34 pm Amy

I’ll probably be watching the Winter Classic just to see how bad it’s going to get.

Mags, as long as you didn’t intentionally make like Stevens on McFlirty’s girlfriend, he should probably forgive you.
on December 30, 2010 at 4:39 pm andrew

I don’t think I’ll be watching the WC either.

If it were any other teams, not on NBC, not so early on New Years Day, and…I don’t know…came with a free pizza or something, then maybe I’d watch.
on December 30, 2010 at 4:46 pm Mags

pulling frantic all-nighters with your coworkers can be fun, sort of, if everyone gets along

Major caveat there. If everyone gets along. I don’t know if it’s an environment that stimulates getting-along-ness. But what the hell do I know?

as long as you didn’t intentionally make like Stevens on McFlirty’s girlfriend, he should probably forgive you.

I didn’t mean to nail her as hard as I did, that was kind of an accident. And I didn’t do it because she’s his girlfriend. I feel like I definitely deserve forgiveness.
on December 30, 2010 at 4:47 pm Mags

If it were any other teams, not on NBC, not so early on New Years Day, and…I don’t know…came with a free pizza or something, then maybe I’d watch.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Andrew, I like your style.
on December 30, 2010 at 4:51 pm Pookie

If it were any other teams, not on NBC, not so early on New Years Day, and…I don’t know…came with a free pizza or something, then maybe I’d watch.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: It has to be good free pizza, though. Not, like, Papa John’s or crap like that.
on December 30, 2010 at 4:56 pm Amy

It has to be good free pizza, though. Not, like, Papa John’s or crap like that.

If it came with wings, that would be even better.

I need to stop thinking about pizza & wings. I have my first attempt at homemade beef stew in the oven. That’s what I need to focus on.
on December 30, 2010 at 5:10 pm andrew

Andrew, I like your style.

Ditto.

It has to be good free pizza, though. Not, like, Papa John’s or crap like that.

Domino’s or GTFO!

just kidding. That’s gross.

If it came with wings, that would be even better.

Mmmm…wings.
on December 30, 2010 at 6:10 pm Pookie

Domino’s or GTFO!

just kidding. That’s gross.

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

Amy, I hope your beef stew turns out awesome! I had the most delicious peanut-butter-and-nutella sandwich for dinner. Maybe the Winter Classic can lure me in with the promise of Nutella. And no Bob Costas.
on December 30, 2010 at 7:44 pm carolbrowne

I had the most delicious peanut-butter-and-nutella sandwich for dinner.

I had the last piece of pumpkin pie from Christmas dinner for dinner tonight. Delish!
on December 30, 2010 at 8:14 pm Schnookie

Oooh, Carol, that does sound good! I’m having frozen pizza when Pookie gets home from work at 10 tonight. But I had takeout from the greasy Chinese place for a late lunch today with Boomer, so that was nice. I’m eating all healthy-like today. Heh.
on December 30, 2010 at 8:40 pm Amy

I hope your beef stew turns out awesome!

It did! It was perfect for a cold-ish day like today.
on December 30, 2010 at 9:04 pm Schnookie

I’m so glad your stew was so delish, Amy!

Meanwhile, I think I caused permanent damage to my eyes playing hours of Angry Birds on Pookie’s iPad. That’s my story.
on December 31, 2010 at 2:41 am Mags

Hooray for tasty food! I’m glad the stew was good :)

I think I caused permanent damage to my eyes playing hours of Angry Birds on Pookie’s iPad.

I imagine it’s better than playing it on an iPhone. I did that over lunch yesterday, when we were waiting for the blizzard to tire itself out. It was retina searing, but so, so fun.

I’m going to hate Tall Swiss Dude. I just know it. I haven’t even met him yet, but he’s at a major disadvantage because he’s never going to be as cool as McFlirty *sadface*
on December 31, 2010 at 12:42 pm Amy

Once you download Angry Birds onto your device of choice, you don’t need to be connected to the internet to play it, right?
on December 31, 2010 at 1:59 pm Pookie

Right, Amy. So…. Download it and watch your eyes explode! :)
on December 31, 2010 at 2:04 pm Mags

Just wanted to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Download it and watch your eyes explode!

How could you *watch* them explode if they’re in the process of exploding?

(Tall Swiss Dude turned out to be Tall South African Dude. He was acceptably cool, if only because he spoke Dutch [well, Afrikaanders. Close enough])
on December 31, 2010 at 2:05 pm Alix

I LOVE Angry Birds!

Glad all y’alls Christmases were good. I just went to Vegas for 2 days and drank a margarita out of a guitar.

My team has been freaking RAD. I think I’ve somehow traveled into an alternate universe. Do I actually have an acorn for a head?
on December 31, 2010 at 2:17 pm Mags

Do I actually have an acorn for a head?

Maybe. Was there anything other than margarita in that guitar?
on December 31, 2010 at 2:48 pm Patty

I am waiting for my oil change and Angry Birds is helping the time pass very well. My phone-holding hand is starting to cramp, though.
on December 31, 2010 at 5:24 pm andrew

I just want to let everyone know that I am thoroughly enjoying my last day (only for a few months, but whatev) at work today. It’s magical.
on December 31, 2010 at 6:20 pm Schnookie

Hey everybody! I hope everyone’s out partying hearty for the new year. Um, just like us? Yeah, I’m sitting on my couch in pajamas watching the Devils. Sometimes I wonder how my life has come to this. Heh.

Anyway, Happy New Year!!

(And andrew, was that an “in your face, losers who are going to be at work for the next few months” drive-by? Or did it just seem like that to me? :P)
on December 31, 2010 at 8:10 pm Karen

Hey y’all! I managed to watch the Devils game today, and you won! You’re welcome!

Wait, Chris Mason is on the China Doll Cheeks… Crap!

Since I have a 3 week old, I’m at home in my pjs, hoping she’ll cooperate so I can go to bed at 10. Happy New Year!
on December 31, 2010 at 8:24 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Happy New Year everybody! Congrats on the Devils win! I’m watching the Stars play the dirty Canucks. (Sorry, alix!) (Just kidding. That was just in case you were listening.)
on December 31, 2010 at 8:24 pm Schnookie

Hey Karen! Thanks for the Devils win! I knew something was different tonight, and I should have guessed it was you. :D

And tell all about the new sprog! What’s her name? How adorable is she? How optimistic are you that you’ll be asleep by 10? (And Happy New Year!!)
on December 31, 2010 at 8:25 pm Schnookie

Ew! The dirty Canucks? How filthy! I hope the Stars are winning.
on December 31, 2010 at 8:33 pm Karen

Her name is Nora, she is SUPER adorable, with loads of dark hair. Judging by the last 2 nights, 10 is pretty unlikely. Hope springs eternal, though.
on December 31, 2010 at 8:33 pm Pookie

Congratulations, Karen! (On the baby, not the Devils win. Although both are exciting. Heh.)
on December 31, 2010 at 8:44 pm carolbrowne

Ew! The dirty Canucks? How filthy! I hope the Stars are winning.

HEH! No such luck! Sorry, Patty (in Dallas).

“Let’s get it on!” – Ryan Kelser, 2010 – Open Practice
on December 31, 2010 at 8:50 pm Schnookie

Karen, she sounds DARLING. Nora is such a pretty name! I hope that you get your 10:00 wish tonight, but regardless, sounds like 2010 was full of blessings that should spill over into 2011. :D

“Let’s get it on!” – Ryan Kelser, 2010 – Open Practice

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: It’s never not funny!
on December 31, 2010 at 8:56 pm carolbrowne

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: It’s never not funny!

At least for the two of us, anyway. I must admit, Mike’s tired of it. But I will NEVER tire of that!

Also never not funny? Mark Crawford’s hair. ZING!

Happy New Year to me! I’ll be picking Mike up from work at 11:30 tonight…so I should almost be home by the time 2011 arrives. I’m not complaining. Dude’s bringing home the bacon.
on December 31, 2010 at 9:03 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Also never not funny? Mark Crawford’s hair. ZING!

I’ll give you that one. :P

Congratulations, Karen! I love the name Nora, too. She sounds adorable.
on December 31, 2010 at 9:08 pm Schnookie

Mike’s tired of it.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Yeah, well, tell him he’s being a stick in the mud. :P

And it sounds like a party at Chez Browne tonight!
on December 31, 2010 at 9:32 pm Myra

Happy New Year, Everyone!

Although the Canucks are trying to ruin mine. Stupid freakish Sedin twins.

Congratulations Karen on the new baby! Nora is a wonderful choice!
on December 31, 2010 at 9:43 pm Alix

I LOVE this game. I want to take it behind the school and grope it a little.
on December 31, 2010 at 9:43 pm Schnookie

Happy New Year, Myra! Sorry about the Stars game. Things aren’t going well for the Trannies tonight, so I’m sad, too. (Oh, wait — the Devils won, didn’t they? That’s supposed to make me happy, isn’t it? :P)
on December 31, 2010 at 9:55 pm Myra

The Kid finally got around to making her chocolate cupcakes with peppermint icing. I’ve had two tonight.

She also was doing some research on Kansas City and found out that the NHL team they briefly had in KC went on to become the New Jersey Devils. She said she was going to demand that the Ookies return them. Dave and I both responded with, “I bet they would gladly give them back right now.”
on December 31, 2010 at 10:07 pm Amy

“Let’s get it on!” – Ryan Kelser, 2010 – Open Practice

I’m really starting to enjoy this Kesler character.

And I was out and socializing with people at an open house and now I’m back home to watch some hockey and then the ball drop.

Congratulations on your daughter, Karen! Nora is a lovely name.
on December 31, 2010 at 10:07 pm Pookie

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Yeah, you guys can have them. For THIS year. Next year, with the tasty #1 overall pick, we get them back. :P
on December 31, 2010 at 10:08 pm Schnookie

She said she was going to demand that the Ookies return them. Dave and I both responded with, “I bet they would gladly give them back right now.”

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I will TOTALLY give them to her in exchange for a cupcake. Or maybe two. :P (I’d kind of forgotten about that, though. How cool that you guys are moving to the Devils’ roots!)
on December 31, 2010 at 10:23 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Myra, whenever Canadians bitch about Sunbelt teams they also bitch that the League has been considering KC for a new team if they ever need a place for one to go. So fingers crossed!
on December 31, 2010 at 10:29 pm Schnookie

Yeah, KC almost got the Pens!
on December 31, 2010 at 10:30 pm Myra

Yeah, we are going to become big boosters of the move-whatever-team-currently-sucks-at-attendance to Kansas City group.
on December 31, 2010 at 10:31 pm Myra

Kansas City Panthers, anyone?
on December 31, 2010 at 10:32 pm Myra

Oh, wait, isn’t that where Clemmensen plays?

Um. Nevermind.
on December 31, 2010 at 10:52 pm Schnookie

Oh, wait, isn’t that where Clemmensen plays?

Um. Nevermind.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: How about the Islanders? You could have Tavares and Okposo!
on December 31, 2010 at 10:58 pm Myra

I could go for Tavares and the Islanders.
on December 31, 2010 at 10:58 pm Patty (in Dallas)

Just as long as it’s not the Stars, Myra! When you’re at some future game between the Dallas Stars and the Kansas City Islanders (um…), are you you going to be the annoying fan of the out-of-town team? Just don’t be like the Dallas Wings fan. :P
on December 31, 2010 at 11:24 pm Myra

That is a tough question. I’ve actually wondered about that if we go to St Louis for some games. I think I’ll have to go anonymous. I might get hurt if I wore my Otter sweater.
on December 31, 2010 at 11:25 pm Myra

I would love it if they called them the Missouri River Rats but I don’t think that would market that well.
on December 31, 2010 at 11:28 pm Schnookie

We used to be out-of-town fans when we were in Arizona. It’s really not that bad, you know! :P
on December 31, 2010 at 11:42 pm carolbrowne

I just broke out some catmilk for the Boyz…it really is party time at Chez Brownes!

Happy New Year everyone! Happy New Year Baby Nora!
on January 1, 2011 at 12:04 am Schnookie

::pots clanging, party blowers blowing, corks popping::

Happy New Year for reals, yo! It’s 2011 — the year the Devils win the Stanley Cup! Wait, what?
on January 1, 2011 at 12:09 am Myra

No Dick Clark’s Rockin New Year’s Eve????

This sucks, Dallas!
on January 1, 2011 at 9:15 am Karen

Thanks! We’re pretty pleased with her.

I went to bed at 0:30! Thanks Nora! Clearly 2011 will be a great year.

But probably not for the Blue Jackets. They kind of suck at hockey, fron the few games I’ve caught.
on January 1, 2011 at 12:42 pm Grrrreg

Helloooo, happy new year everyone!

So thanks to the shitty weather in Pittsburgh, I won’t be able to watch the winter classic?! Well thanks for nothing Pennsylvania, that SUCKS. :(