Happy Imbolc Open Thread

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Happy Imbolc Open Thread

February 2, 2012 by Schnookie

Woo hoo! It’s Imbolc! Midway between the Winter Solstice and the Vernal Equinox! We’ll be celebrating today with seed starting, garden thoughts, and being completely confident that Scott Gomez will score a goal against the Devils tonight.

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on February 2, 2012 at 7:01 pm EJGRgunner

Good to see that although the Henrique-etists are without their vizier-dragon-wizard-chieftan-thing, they still observe their pagan holidays.
on February 2, 2012 at 7:02 pm Schnookie

Our spiritual leader’s gimpy groin can’t keep us from Imbolc!
on February 2, 2012 at 7:03 pm Schnookie

Oh, and vizier-dragon-wizard-chieftan-thing? :^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: My brain is working so slowly tonight that I’m all, “I’ll just call him spiritual leader” and then after hitting “post” realizing that vizier-dragon-wizard-chieftan-thing is SO much more of an apt description.
on February 2, 2012 at 7:04 pm suenj97

If anything, we have to make sure we celebrate for him. It’s our duty.
on February 2, 2012 at 7:08 pm suenj97

“Spiritual Leader” is what we say to the public. “vizier-dragon-wizard-chieftan-thing” is for the people who won’t come after us with pitchforks and torches.
on February 2, 2012 at 7:11 pm Schnookie

“Spiritual Leader” is what we say to the public. “vizier-dragon-wizard-chieftan-thing” is for the people who won’t come after us with pitchforks and torches.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Too true. You really do have to be careful in this day and age.
on February 2, 2012 at 7:14 pm Schnookie

So far this is the worst Imbolc ever.
on February 2, 2012 at 7:15 pm EJGRgunner

Look, as a civilized member of the church of Larsson, HBTN, I can’t be bothered to learn the proper words for whatever you pants-wearing bearded heathens call your superstitions and hoodou.

Also, funfetti.
on February 2, 2012 at 7:18 pm Pookie

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: to all of this.
on February 2, 2012 at 7:20 pm Pookie

Everything on Larrsonbolc is tickety-hoodou.
on February 2, 2012 at 7:20 pm Schnookie

I can’t be bothered to learn the proper words for whatever you pants-wearing bearded heathens call your superstitions and hoodou.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Surely we can strike some sort of balance between the Church of Larsson and the pagan rituals of Henrique?
on February 2, 2012 at 7:21 pm suenj97

It’s not that Marty’s calm. It’s that he’s too old and exhausted to have the strength to panic.
on February 2, 2012 at 7:23 pm Grrrreg

Just came by before I sleep to say the only thing I care about in this game is that Gomer doesn’t score. I want him to reach his one year milestone.
If the habs lose, whatever, hopefully it’s gonna lead to a better draft pick. That’s how I feel about this season right now. Anyway. Good night everyone, I hope this game finds ways to be hilarious!
on February 2, 2012 at 7:24 pm suenj97

Good night everyone, I hope this game finds ways to be hilarious!

Not bloddy likely at this point.
on February 2, 2012 at 7:25 pm Grrrreg

Yeah, sorry about that. Good night anyway!
on February 2, 2012 at 7:28 pm Schnookie

It’s not that Marty’s calm. It’s that he’s too old and exhausted to have the strength to panic.

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: I don’t understand why Hedberg didn’t start tonight.

Grrrreg, I’m so glad to hear that you’re also hoping Gomez doesn’t score tonight. There’s no way we can all end up disappointed! Wait, no…

And I got up for a moment so let me catch up:
FUNFETTI
WOOOOOO
on February 2, 2012 at 8:11 pm Schnookie

Good grief. We leave the room for just a FEW minutes to plant stuff, and when we come back it’s all “the Habs scored short-handed”?? Devils, you guys suck.
on February 2, 2012 at 8:17 pm suenj97

You know, when a team decides not to try, I think they should have the decency to let their goalie know before he goes out there.
on February 2, 2012 at 8:21 pm Schnookie

I agree, Sue. And vice-versa. They should really figure out a way to coordinate their “we don’t give a shit” outings.
on February 2, 2012 at 8:22 pm suenj97

So, Chico’s saying Clarkson can’t stay upright accidentally on purpose? I never thought he was capable of that much forthought.
on February 2, 2012 at 8:23 pm Schnookie

OH NO! Larsson HBTN!
on February 2, 2012 at 8:24 pm EJGRgunner

CRUSADE! I DEMAND A CRUSADE! WE MUST INVADE THE CITY OF MONTREAL AND RETAKE IT IN THE NAME OF LARSSON, HALLOWED BE THY NAME!
on February 2, 2012 at 8:24 pm suenj97

And vice-versa. They should really figure out a way to coordinate their “we don’t give a shit” outings.

Oh, absolutely. Why waste them when they can all not try together???

And, who tried to kill the Savior???? Who?????
on February 2, 2012 at 8:25 pm Schnookie

I loved Chico defending Clarkson’s inability to stay on his feet. I felt like he was directly addressing our concerns. :P
on February 2, 2012 at 8:26 pm Schnookie

And, who tried to kill the Savior???? Who?????

Darche, but I feel wholly justified in blaming Fench Canadians in general.
on February 2, 2012 at 8:27 pm Pookie

Why stop at French Canada? This is LARSSON, HBTN we’re talking about here!
on February 2, 2012 at 8:30 pm Schnookie

I’m not doing the thing with the W and the O either. SO THERE.
on February 2, 2012 at 8:40 pm EJGRgunner

Well, I’m certainly glad the Devils scored, and that Clarkson set a new single season high for himself. But I’m not going to be happy until we get some plate mail and halberds and invade Montreal.
on February 2, 2012 at 8:49 pm Schnookie

But I’m not going to be happy until we get some plate mail and halberds and invade Montreal.

YEAH!!! Let’s do it! The streets will run red with blood and poutine!!!
on February 2, 2012 at 8:50 pm EJGRgunner

Let’s do it! The streets will run red with blood and poutine!!!

Is poutine naturally red?
on February 2, 2012 at 8:56 pm Schnookie

It will be now.
on February 2, 2012 at 9:02 pm Pookie

One of the plagues that was triggered when Larsson, HBTN went down was that the rivers of gravy in Canada will be red as if with blood.
on February 2, 2012 at 9:07 pm Schnookie

Chico is pushing the “let’s suspend Elias” agenda very hard here this period.
on February 2, 2012 at 9:07 pm Schnookie

I am NOT doing the thing with the W and the O. Totally not. But I am suddenly very fond of ponies.
on February 2, 2012 at 9:10 pm suenj97

I’m not doing it either. Absolutely not. But I do recall that I liked ponies as a child. I could like them again.

And, re: Chico and the “let’s suspend Elias” agenda, well, I’m just telling myself that it’s not like Shanahan ever listened to Chico.
on February 2, 2012 at 9:15 pm Schnookie

Me, surprised: “Josefson kills penalties?”
Pookie: “I’m glad you just had the same thought process I did.”
Pause
Chico, surprised: “Hey! Jacob Josefson killing penalties!”
I’m so glad that Pookie and I are at least one step ahead of Chico.
on February 2, 2012 at 9:20 pm EJGRgunner

When you get to be one step behind Chico, it’s time for to move into the old folks’ home.
on February 2, 2012 at 9:22 pm Schnookie

If you’re one step behind Chico it’s time to just call it all quits.
on February 2, 2012 at 9:24 pm Schnookie

Okay, that does it — I’m going to burn all of Canada to the ground.
on February 2, 2012 at 9:24 pm EJGRgunner

CRUSADE HAS NOW BEEN UPGRADED TO JIHAD
on February 2, 2012 at 9:31 pm Pookie

OK, that might have earned a W and an O. And maybe another O.
on February 2, 2012 at 9:37 pm Schnookie

Okay, I’ll do it — WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (And I’ll toss in some pre-jihad ululation to boot.)
on February 2, 2012 at 10:09 pm carolbrowne

Seed starting already? I’d better get cracking! Hi guys! I’m on my fourth day off of work with a cold. I think it’s a bit excessive. Ah boo.
on February 2, 2012 at 10:11 pm carolbrowne

Okay, that does it — I’m going to burn all of Canada to the ground.

Thanks for the heads up. I’ll grab the kitties and Mike and move south. We’ll be illegal aliens in the US. Where else are we supposed to go?
on February 3, 2012 at 5:09 am Grrrreg

I really have no reason to plead for the habs’ mercy this season, so you can go and rampage the bell centre and its surroundings if you want. Just stay away from the poor innocent baby-habs in Hamilton. :P Also, I’m happy this wasn’t a dirty/illegal or even borderline hit, otherwise everyone would have piled up on Subban again.

And I’m very relieved Gomer kept his non-scoring streak alive. Just one more game before the big anniversary party!
on February 3, 2012 at 1:29 pm Mike in Idaho

Also, I’m happy this wasn’t a dirty/illegal or even borderline hit, otherwise everyone would have piled up on Subban again.

I’m not sure the church of Larsson is in any mood to listen to your glib rationalization (don’t tell them but I think the hit was clean too). And what’s with Chico’s anti-Elias rantings? Did he forget he is an absolutely ridiculous homer? He must be hopping mad that Elias escaped with a mere fine.
on February 4, 2012 at 1:49 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! We were out running some errands this morning that took about a period of hockey longer than we expected. You’re welcome, everyone, for our absence making the Devils apparently play well.
on February 4, 2012 at 1:52 pm suenj97

I think they are celebrating the fact that Marty’s not in goal by scoring for Hedberg. Either that or they are dedicating the goals to Larsson, HBTN, as he recovers. Or it could be both.
on February 4, 2012 at 1:58 pm Schnookie

Well, they should be dedicated them to Larsson, HBTN. And Henrique, Vizier-Dragon-Wizard-Thing (VDWT), of course.

Oh, and now that we’re home and watching the game, the Devils can commence sucking.
on February 4, 2012 at 2:05 pm Pookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Zach didn’t get the memo that we’re back and watching!
on February 4, 2012 at 2:05 pm suenj97

Hmmmm. They seem to have forgotten to commence sucking. Well, there’s plenty of time.
on February 4, 2012 at 2:06 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’ll do it — the W and the O thing. :P
on February 4, 2012 at 2:07 pm Pookie

WHA-HUH?!?!? WOOOOOOO!!!!
on February 4, 2012 at 2:07 pm Schnookie

AND AGAIN! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let’s play against Bobrovsky every day!
on February 4, 2012 at 2:07 pm suenj97

Apparently Ponies don’t read memos.
on February 4, 2012 at 2:09 pm Schnookie

Ponies don’t have time for memos. They’re too busy scoring.
on February 4, 2012 at 2:20 pm Pookie

Ponies don’t have time for memos. They’re too busy scoring.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
on February 4, 2012 at 2:20 pm Schnookie

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This game is awesome!
on February 4, 2012 at 2:21 pm Pookie

No! Don’t change goalies! NOOOOO!!!
on February 4, 2012 at 2:21 pm suenj97

You know it’s a rout when Foster – who was in the chateau bow-wow last game – has a two-goal game and it’s not even halfway over.
on February 4, 2012 at 2:25 pm suenj97

BTW, you missed Chico’s monologue in the 1st period when he ws comparing Clarkson and Simmonds. I just kept thinking, poor Simmonds, so he can’t stay upright either?
on February 4, 2012 at 2:26 pm Schnookie

I just kept thinking, poor Simmonds, so he can’t stay upright either?

:^:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Poor guy! That must be the meanest thing anyone’s ever said about him. :P
on February 4, 2012 at 2:33 pm Schnookie

Chico’s confidence that the Devils’ wheels aren’t going to fall off in the third period is sort of adorable. Has he not watched this team this year?
on February 4, 2012 at 2:34 pm EJGRgunner

HEY! I thought we all silently agreed to remain completely still and totally quiet for fear of scaring off the goals!

If you scared off the goals and they don’t come back tomorrow, I’ll be very put out.
on February 4, 2012 at 2:35 pm Schnookie

I thought we all silently agreed to remain completely still and totally quiet for fear of scaring off the goals!

FUCK! I forgot! I’m so sorry!! Well, I’ll take the blame. It’s only fair.
on February 4, 2012 at 2:36 pm Pookie

I’m sorry, Gunner! I was all giddy because I survived driving the Somerville circle twice this morning, it threw me off.
on February 4, 2012 at 2:39 pm suenj97

Well, we know that Chico is delusional, so it shouldn’t be surprising. It may be slightly more difficult for NJ to completely screw it up, because I don’t believe that either JVR or Briere are playing for the Flyers. Note that I’m not giving NJ any credit…just that Philly has less fire power for an attempt to come back, and JVR and Briere have killed NJ in the past (and helped Giroux kill NJ).
on February 4, 2012 at 2:40 pm EJGRgunner

I survived driving the Somerville circle twice this morning, it threw me off.

Oh Somerville circle. The Bermuda Triangle of central jersey.
on February 4, 2012 at 2:42 pm suenj97

I survived driving the Somerville circle twice this morning, it threw me off.

Yuck. Don’t they give some sort of award for that?
on February 4, 2012 at 3:00 pm Pookie

The Bermuda Triangle of central jersey.

HAHAHAHAHA! So true. And yes, I do deserve an award. Or a Devils routing of the Flyers. I’ll take either.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:04 pm Schnookie

Ew. I hate this game now.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:13 pm Schnookie

Isn’t four goals the worst lead in hockey?
on February 4, 2012 at 3:13 pm suenj97

Bleh. I hate 3rd periods.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:18 pm suenj97

It would help if NJ didn’t just stand around watching the Flyers.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:22 pm suenj97

There’s no way they suspend Rinaldo. Shanahan doesn’t suspend anyone for doing anything to a Devil.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:22 pm EJGRgunner

…As much as I think hitting a guy in the head is a Bad Thing, that was an impressive display by Kovalchuk. Didn’t think he had that in him.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:22 pm Schnookie

Okay, I have to admit — some hockey fights I like. :P (And Kovalchuk seems like an odd choice for Zach’s henchman…)
on February 4, 2012 at 3:22 pm Pookie

Bad pony! No sugarcubes for him.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:24 pm Schnookie

…As much as I think hitting a guy in the head is a Bad Thing, that was an impressive display by Kovalchuk.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Yeah, exactly. I, um, do NOT endorse hitting guys in the head. Um, except when it’s Kovalchuk hitting Schenn.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:24 pm Schnookie

Also, I hate this game now.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:24 pm Pookie

Fun3rdperiodetti!
on February 4, 2012 at 3:25 pm suenj97

Also, I hate this game now.

Seconded.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:26 pm Schnookie

Honestly. Is there any way to convince this team that third periods are actually second periods? Why are they so horrible?
on February 4, 2012 at 3:26 pm suenj97

Was it really necessary to play the 3rd period?????
on February 4, 2012 at 3:26 pm EJGRgunner

…What. is. happening.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:28 pm suenj97

What. is. happening.

NJ. Third. Period.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:31 pm Schnookie

What. is. happening.

NJ. Third. Period.

:^::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: It’s funny because it’s true.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:31 pm Schnookie

You know who I miss? Bobrovsky.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:32 pm suenj97

According to Gulliti, NJ has been outshot 17-1 so far this period.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:33 pm suenj97

You know who I miss? Bobrovsky.

I know. I want to send him flowers and say, come back, come back, please!!!
on February 4, 2012 at 3:35 pm Schnookie

ONLY 17-1? It feels much worse than that.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:41 pm Schnookie

Okay, that was rough. I think I need to just boycott all the third periods for the rest of the season. (Except ones like against Montreal. Okay, I’ll skip third periods where the Devils are leading, but make sure to tune in for ones when they’re trailing.)
on February 4, 2012 at 3:41 pm suenj97

Well, that was weird. If Lemaire were still coaching this team, I’m wondering what the post-game press conference would be like.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:41 pm EJGRgunner

Annnnnnnnnd exhale.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:48 pm suenj97

ONLY 17-1? It feels much worse than that.

24-1 by the end. It was worse. Gah.
on February 4, 2012 at 3:52 pm Pookie

I vote for Volchenkov and Salvador for the first star, since clearly they were essential in keeping the Flyers off the board.