Game Day Open Thread - Caps @ Canucks
by J.P. on Dec 18, 2009 6:00 PM EST
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Washington Capitals at Vancouver Canucks, Dec 18, 2009 10:00 PM EST
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You know, this could have easily come in handy last year during high school, but now that I finished my exams and don’t have college until January, I feel like some higher being is against me.
WHY GOD, WHY?!
"It's like water. You want to drink it. You will drink it."
by Steck It Out on Dec 18, 2009 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
And thick.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks!
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 6:45 PM EST up reply actions
Tony Kornchops just said 18" on the PTI replay. Is this the Long Dong Silver of Snow Storms?
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Was it that crazy Baltimore weather guy’s? Some of my B’more twitter people posted a picture of that… it said like 2-3ft for where I’m at. It was crazyyyy.
Oh I must have missed it then ’cause I follow DCist too, haha.
2-3ft Baltimore weather dude!: http://twitpic.com/tz3wm
When I was a wee girl, we got off of school because they were projecting this monster of a snowstorm. It wasn’t supposed to start snowing until after school started, so they just decided to shut down the schools. It rained that day.
I remember maybe 5 or 6yrs ago they opened late (I think it was only 2hr delay) because it was cold.
Didn’t make any sense, but hey less school! \o/
There are weird closing rule about it being under or over a certain degree at a certain time. It’s because some kids have to be outside to catch buses and the like. It makes sense to me.
I remember having school closed because of a hurricane warning and all we got was a little rain.
Of course, I also remember going to school, having it start to snow around 10 and having to navigate my way home in a snowstorm when they sent us all home early. Almost drove into a ditch. Fun times.
I got off school because of Floyd. Isabel was college and Maryland closed for a few days. Don’t get me started on the stuff we got for at Maryland. We had snowstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes and 9-11.
Oh yeah sorry forgot a word there. haha
But I had a crazy 4 years at Maryland. I lived through every natural disaster you can think of minus a Tsunami and Volcano.
Yeah I was there for that stretch too…all those heh I had never really thought about it. No thundersnow though…
Plague of locusts? Dust bowl? Monsoon? ;)
by mechanicsville on Dec 18, 2009 8:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
screw temperature. where i am, the only way they’ll close schools is if there’s at least a half-foot of snow on the ground.
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
yeah but youre probably somewhere they know how to handle snow. here people were fighting over milk and TP in the grocery store aisles this morning
#NeedsMoreBradley
My school has closed its offices once in the 2 and half years I’ve been here. And they still held classes, just no administrative business. Professors have canceled class due to snow twice that I can recall.
(For reference I go to school in Maine, lots of snow here.)
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 18, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
You sir are probably right. I was in grade school at the time.
My 8th grade year we missed a month of school. We had over three feet of snow, and it just never stopped. Then the heat broke at our school because it was so old. We were off even longer. Because we were big bad 8th graders, our graduation date was set (I went to a K-8 private school) and we didn’t have to make up the days. The rest of the school went until the end of June.
I remember getting at least a full week in January of 1996. That storm put 2-3 feet down.
Caps fan in Minnesota
last year (exactly a year ago this week), we had 3 huge snowstorms in a week. during the 3rd one, i was on the evening greyhound home after writing two exams that day.
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
When I was your age we had to walk 5 miles in 4 feet of snow, barefoot. Uphill both ways.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 18, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
Only on Tuesdays.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 18, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
Ha! Tues days? I never had feet for more than 30 minutes at a time, and only 3 toes.
by DrinkingPartner on Dec 18, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions
Toes? I never said my feet came with toes.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 18, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
guess how many times i’ve heard that one!
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
Not enough.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 18, 2009 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
I remember that one, that was crazy. Was that the year they tacked on a half-hour to every school day because they couldn’t add any more days to the end of the year?
I remember that year. They were supposed to have school on President’s Day (as a snow makeup day) but then the storm hit. My elder daughter’s extended International Baccalaureate essay was to be turned in too. (But she had the gut feeling school wouldn’t happen for that whole week, so she started writing the essay that weekend and wrote a little more each night.) With the snow, she didn’t have to turn it in until a week later.
She mastered the fine art of procrastination.
Rocking the Red since 1975
it was awesome until they added 1/2 hr onto every day again in fairfax county – i was pissed b/c it was my senior year and we all thought they’d add days to the end (which we wouldn’t have to go to) haha
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
haha really? west springfield! (and i teach at falls church now)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
gotta say dont like west springfield, Lee is the way to go (not really i hated lee, but was never a fan of WS either haha)
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
you went to lee? nice – i went to middle school with a bunch of kids who went there
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I’m guessing Irving? i was supposed to go to Key but was one of the GT kids so i was alll the way out to Twain
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
yep, irving – i actually almost went to lake braddock for middle school for their GT program but decided not to b/c i had just moved to the area and made friends, haha.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Aw I was probably right next door while you were there, haha. I went to Keene Mill for elementary. GT program, also.
I went to White Oaks for the GT program. My god, we’re a bunch of smarty-pants elitist snobs around here, aren’t we? :P
but of course! i was a valedictorian, if that helps ;)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
i was the kid all teachers said they knew was smart but was too lazy to do homework, I’m sure as a teacher you know those kids
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
That was definitely me.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
nice! i almost went to keene mill for 6th grade, but again, i’d just moved there – wanted (for some odd reason) to go to the same school as my siblings for a year, haha (cardinal forest)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
that’s funny, i knew a lot of people there (only one my year though) – one of my best friends married a lake braddock ’04 grad
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
If you saw my life you would cry a river. haha I feel like I’ve accomplished zippo since graduation. I’m trying to go back to school. Now I’m waiting on acceptance letters.
you’re old? i’m a ’98 college grad…..
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
yeah I remember years ago they predicted “4-8.” Schools and businesses closed the night before in fear. The next day it rained
by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 6:46 PM EST up reply actions
I get to open my store at 530 tomorrow morning. So not only am I going to miss the game because I’ll be sleeping, I’ll have to deal with a fuckload of snow on the way to work and coming home is going to be even worse.
I blame Canada.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 6:47 PM EST up reply actions
I feel your pain. I have to go into the office at 7:30 on Sunday morning – what do we think the odds are that the streets here in Arlington AND 495 AND the suburban side streets are all clear by then? I’d say about as good as John Erskine getting a hat trick tonight.
…crap, I jinxed it. Sorry, Erskine.
I think you will be fine. The various county and city snow crews in the area are seriously keyed up and well geared for this one – even giddy given the relative lameness of our past several winters. Neighborhood roads will suck big time, but the main roads will be smooth sailing.
My commute is 15 minutes on tertiary and neighborhood roads.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
2 door Chevy Cobalt. I’m not looking forward to this at all.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
i have a 2 door cobalt too :) definitely not driving anywhere anytime soon, haha.
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I used to drive a Nissan Sentra and I hated it. But I did survive an insane snowstorm driving down 95 in it. I upgraded to a Chevy Equinox (caps plates and all) in April.
I love my Saturn – Tom Poti the Car might have some trouble in the snow, though, we’ll find out Sunday.
Makes sense that Tom Poti would be a Saturn.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions
So wait…Matt Bradley’s “car” was really Tom Poti the Saturn! That explains the Rangers bumper sticker.
It wouldn’t matter what you drove, after you named it Tom Poti you were in my crosshairs. Normally I wouldn’t want to crap on anyone’s car… but Tom Poti?
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
Did you miss my explanation earlier?? I named it after Poti because it’s eternally banged up and falling apart and I’m pretty sure it’s allergic to all normal car things – but I inexplicably and shamelessly love it anyway.
I saw it. I was thinking of a joke about failing to clear on the PK but I let it slide. You obviously know how much I dislike Tom Poti so it’s not personal to you or your car.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions
Nice.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
Car buddies!
I got it new at just about the height of the credit crunch, I could not be happier with it so far. Great price and I’ve learned how to drive stick, two wins in one car. Love me some new-vehicle warranty.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
yay! i love mine too – all i wanted when i bought it was a little cute red car. my first “i got a real job” big-girl purchase 2 years ago, and i haven’t had any problems. plus it’s pretty and red :)
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
I really love the lines of the chassis, it’s definitely an attractive car. Mine is silver, which I’ve always liked.
I don’t have a big-boy job, but the price was very much right and I couldn’t pass it up. I can’t wait to graduate and get that job.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, I just work there. It’s a Starbucks.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
I think its the caffeine from starbucks and the deliciousness of Chipotle
by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 6:55 PM EST up reply actions
They put crack in the rice at Chipotle. Well known fact. Ever seem them make the rice? That is not kosher salt, my friend.
We try to make it as addictive as possible. Enjoy your opiate latte!
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
Heard on DC’s WTOP: record December snowfall was 11.6" back in 1932; 10" to 15" projected, with some areas south and east of the city getting upwards of 20". Needless to say, my kids are in anticipatory heaven.
Ha, they’ve been doing the inside-out pajama snow dance since last night after I told them we might be getting snow this weekend. Although, my son is a little bummed – his second “learn to play” hockey class at Kettler is Saturday morning @ 8:15a. He was thrilled after his first one last week and has been buzzing all week long about the next class. Got an email today from the instructor that the class may be canceled, will get final word tomorrow morning via email by 6:30a.
I prefer this one......
I’ve always loved white Christmases!!!
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
They’re saying up to 3 FT in some areas. Even if it’s not that much, I’m beginning to expect a Presidents Day 2003 type snowfall. Wish it was a weekday, and not a weekend when I got a ****load of stuff to do.
You can't "FЯEE ALEX" because it's impossible to contain him in the first place.
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
Seems every six or seven years or so we get drilled. I remember getting a full week off of school in ’96, and then about the same in 2003.
Then I went to school in Maine for 4 years and I learned what snow REALLY is. So you hear me snow gods? I ain’t scared! Bring it!
by BradleyFightingVehicle on Dec 18, 2009 7:03 PM EST up reply actions
If there really are snow gods that are listening to you, they’re going to make it snow under your comforter.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
I was being facetious with the snow gods bit. I’m actually driving (escaping?) to North Carolina on Tuesday so I am hoping that the roads are passable by then. Snow messes this area up.
by BradleyFightingVehicle on Dec 18, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
Srsly — I love snow and I’m looking forward to this, but the Friday night before Christmas is the worst possible time for a storm.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Dec 18, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
It really is – even just economically. My company’s sales are going to take a hit this weekend, yikes.
For sure, the retailers are going to take it on the chin in a big way this weekend.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
It would be 10x as awesome if it were next weekend. 2ft of snow dumped on us on Christmas day? EPIC.
Would suck for my birthday, but still… epic.
we had a snowstorm on christmas eve last year. entire island had a white christmas for once.
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
Apparently the last time we had a white Christmas was in 2002 and before then it was 1993.
But quite a few years ago I was in New Hampshire for Thanksgiving and we had a white Thanksgiving, haha.
18" storms are only supposed to occur on President’s Day weekend.
I’m waiting for my son to arrive home from his first semester in East Lansing. Lucky guy made a friend who lives here who has a car. They were originally planning to come home tomorrow, but fortunately the schedule ended up accomodating leaving today. I’m planning on cocoa with the game tonight.
"The Caps fan doesn't say, 'is the glass half full' or 'is the glass half empty'. He wonders when the glass is going to spill."
Wow GDT up and we’ve still got about 3 hrs and 45 mins until game time. Basically I will not get any work done tonight. sweet
Yeah, it’s going to be a loooong night. I got out of work early today, took Tom Poti the Car in for its safety inspection, got home…and realized how much freaking time is left until the game starts.
So now I’m looking at funny t-shirts. Anyone want to go halvsies on this with me for Greenie’s Christmas present? ;)
…says the 14 year old Mike Green lover! haha
I actually want that shirt, but the “Thug Life” is a little too low on the shirt for my liking.
Hey guys I’m gonna miss the game because I have one tonight. Is anybody willing to text me the score and goal-scorer’s numbers after each period?
This is exactly why Twitter is awesome…for those of you who haven’t quite “figured it out yet”
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
considering how the leafs-sabres game is the first half of the double-header on tsn, i wouldn’t doubt it.
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
Hmm…something’s askew about your signature – shouldn’t it be “he’d call Brooks Laich”? ;)
I kid, I kid. I love Kes. He and Laich are actually pretty similar players, I would love to have him on the Caps. Should be a fun one tonight!
it will be interesting when kes plays against team canada, since the canucks crowd will have to cheer against him.
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
I know it’s Caps fan blasphemy, but I take Kesler over Laich. Every time.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 18, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
Why is it blasphemy? Every Caps fan should want the better player. Every time.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
There's room for diverging opinions
“How does he look in bubbles” just isn’t high on my hockey player evaluation list.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
I heard it’s already started in parts of VA. I’m in Baltimore and it’s not supposed to start until after midnight.
Any chance of getting fresh threads for each period? Really helps when these things get massive.
You can't "FЯEE ALEX" because it's impossible to contain him in the first place.
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 6:52 PM EST up reply actions
im sure we will, late game and probably nearing 100 comments already, weve got 3 hours and might need a new one for the first period even
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
We absolutely will have fresh threads – I think that’s the plan for all road games from here on out.
Awesome! Thanks.
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 7:08 PM EST up reply actions
BOT - up to 537 and counting…..
still one hour to go……might need a new thread before the game even starts!!!!!
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
Three and a half hours until game time! Let’s do it! Maybe we could watch Fellowship of the Ring before it starts…
"My face is my mask."
I’m in! :-)
“One ring to rule them all… one ring to find them… one ring to bring them all… and in the darkness… bind them!”
GOD, I love Ian Mckellan!!!
That line was hilarious in Forgetting Sarah Marshall
by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
ESPN.com - thoughts?
Player News (last updated: December 18, 2009)
News: Theodore is expected to start in Vancouver on Friday, Tarik El Bashir of the Washington Post reports.
Spin: Theodore has four wins in his last five games, and will make it difficult for Semyon Varlamov to take back the starter’s role once he returns from a groin injury. At the very least, we would expect a platoon situation for Theodore and Varlamov until one of them begins to outplay the other.
I always find it interesting to read articles about our goaltending situation – whenever someone steps up and plays well (or the other one gets injured) the #1 job gets handed to him.
I’m perfectly happy with them either taking turns being awesome or getting it to the point where on any given night, either one of them is a scary choice for the other team.
As much as I love Theo, I feel like as soon as Varly is healthy, he’ll resume no. 1 duties. I would love to be in the situation where both are phenomenal and it’s a tough decision between who to start. One can dream…
My last final is Saturday at 1 PM
Should say was. GMU closed tomorrow. Final pushed to Monday. Tonight, we’re getting fuuuuuuuuuuuucked up.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 6:45 PM EST reply actions
Pants off, beer opened. I’m ready to go.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
by boutros23 on Dec 18, 2009 6:46 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hot!
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions
I’m actually kind of cold. Guess I should crank up the heat.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
The heat at my place is au naturale.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions
Ha. No, I’m in an apartment and have no fireplace. My place is heated on pure sex appeal.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
that mustache must keep in plenty heat of itself, probably could plow all this snow thats coming
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
My ’stache can do anything I want it to do.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
Enjoy it while you can. As soon as you’re married, you’ll be told to “shave that hideous thing”, and you’ll lose all your mojo.
Oh that has already started. “That was great honey, but you need to shave.”
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
but yoru job includes watching hockey games, so I think you win.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Dec 18, 2009 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
I sincerely hope that is a quote from Katt WIlliams, one of my favorite comedians of all time. “Shits called death.” “You mean im gonna hit this and DIE!!!!!!!!”
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
if anyone is curious what im talking about watch this clip. (but seriously seriously NSFW)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpo_MREQ-sg
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
Naw N****, Deaf
No man, you hit this and you can’t hear shit.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 6:54 PM EST up reply actions
I cannot tell you how much I’m looking forward to a fucked up F&B in the gameday threads.
Sadly I shall be watching soberly from the sidelines. Immediate business to take care of right after the game, you know how it is…
I think it would be pretty amusing. Can we at least get an unofficial booze influenced recap in the near future? :P
We should save it for a special occasion. Maybe the first Pens game – although I warn you all, sober or drunk a recap of that game would consist of mainly profanities and sentences dripping with hatred and bile. And venom.
Don’t forget the rancor and vitriol.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
It would certainly be a change from her normal silver lining approach.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
That's right
Rock that Red.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
I’m watching a DVR of How I Met Your Mother and I’m horrified by a Hanukkah Pap Smear PSA. They actually said schmear. I need a shot.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
I heard about that ad, but thankfully haven’t seen it. Bagels would never be the same if I did.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Dec 18, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
Shit… we may need a new thread for the first period.
Btw, as much as this late start sucks, it allowed me to go buy a Christmas tree and have a fine meal of Guinness beef stew w/ a black and tan. Of course, I could’ve done all this with a 7:30 start, too, as it turns out…
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Marvelous Market? Where’s that? I usually go to Best Cellars.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
Right by Brugers (however you spell it). I’ll keep my eyes out. How do the prices compare to Best Cellars?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
Never been to Best Cellars. That down by you? Marvelous Market is expensive, beyond a Whole Foods level. A four pack of Dogfish 90 minute cost me $12 yesterday. That have a good selection though. Cheapest thing they have is Amstel Light or Sam Adams, for $10 or $11 bucks.
I’m so torn between maintaining some semblance of anonymity or plugging the retailer I work for shamelessly – because I’m pretty sure our prices are better :P
Awww! It’s not like a top secret place or anything – Total Wine & More? Just to make a point, a four pack of Dogfish 90 Min is $9.49 in VA (and yes, I just looked that up in our system just to make sure :P).
Beltway Fine Wines is probably closer for you, terpgrrl – we own them.
Everyone go. Spend money. Make sure I have a job on Monday.
…shameless plug over. :D
Oh and I’m jealous you work with wine for a living. I’d be out of a job quick, you know with all the “tasting” and all.
Well, I work in the office – plenty of liquor there, too, but we actually have tastings about once a week. I’m relatively low on the totem pole but I at least get to join in those, so that’s fun. And I get free stuff!
I love Total Wine. I stop by every time I’m on that side of the river.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
It’s $8.49 at Beltway…for some reason VA prices are a little higher.
Oh my god, I should get a raise for all the advertising I’m doing for my damn company. I’ll stop now, I swear :P
Best Cellars is by the Whole Foods. Best Cellars has lots of decent to good wine for 8-12 bucks. I haven’t been too recently but they used to have a discount (10% I think) if you get six bottles. Not a bad deal. Basically the same prices as a grocery store for significantly better wine. They also have a decent amount of high end stuff if you’re into that and a few different beers.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, having decent (and less than decent) wine is never a problem – I get tons of free wine / liquor from my office. My job kind of rocks that way.
What say you, gang – red, white or bubbly? Or all of the above?
as a college student all of the above is always the right answer
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
Snake bites!
Do you guys do that? Take the bag of Franzia out of the box and drink straight from the tap.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
i’ve never had any of them.
i like to spike my pop with vodka.
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
Soda!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:21 PM EST up reply actions
soda, pop, whatever, i really don’t care.
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
Mostly a joke from a comment thread yesterday. We went through that discussion. I know you wouldn’t know that so I’m just busting your non-balls.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
I laughed the first time you used “non-balls”, and I did again here. Natty’s got to put that in the Rink Glossary, ASAP.
Gotta be gender-correct, right?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:25 PM EST up reply actions
Is Pothier dressing tonight? I have a 100% record for him scoring a goal when I’m in attendance.
ryanclassic.net
I think Tarik said Pothier is going to be another 1-2 weeks with that rib injury.
by BradleyFightingVehicle on Dec 18, 2009 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
Dang. Well now I have no reason to try scalping tickets.
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by Ryan Classic on Dec 18, 2009 7:12 PM EST up reply actions
For sure.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t get HD on any CI. Lame.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions
Double lame! are you watching on Comcast? We have both DirecTV and Comcast at work. I was happy that comcast added the bonus HD channel. I don’t have CI at home, but we have the sports pack so we get the bonus channels.
What’s the bonus HD channel?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
It’s after the Sports Subscription channels. We just had it added at the end of november. It’s 786 in Baltimore County.
I’m gonna go look. You best not be lyin’ to me.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions
Doesn’t look like it’s there for me.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions
That sucks! I have one for NHLand one for NBA.
Did you get an HD upgrade recently? We got when they added about 40 more HD channels.
I just got an HD box a couple weeks ago. Maybe I’ll call and ask about it but I hate dealing with those swine.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions
I know, right. Just the thought of having to call up a cable provider induces anxiety. Those unethical bastards!
It’s one of the main reasons I didn’t get DVR for so long. Once I needed to get an HD box I figured I’d go DVR as well.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
My DVR is jam-packed with shit I have to catch up on. This week’s Survivor, CSI, Nip/Tuck, and a bunch of old Gordon Ramsay’s The F Word.
I stopped watching Nip/Tuck like 3 years ago. They got too ridiculous for me.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
You’re right, it did. But when they moved the show’s setting out to L.A. before last season, it reinvigorated it and it’s back to being pretty good now. Only like 9 more episodes before the series finale.
Series finale, eh. Maybe I’ll catch up at some point. I stopped when they did that future show with the crazy hand baby. Too much WTF factor for me.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
i have to say this site is making me sad my parents dont like hockey so i have no center ice at home
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
Ha. Great idea. I also wouldn’t mind comment awards.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
i have leafs-sabres coming up soon.
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
wow, already 197 comments here……
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
puck just dropped in buffalo.
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
Good decision. It’s better to watch the teams that don’t suck the life out of hockey.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 18, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah but
BUF feed is Rick Degenerate. TOR feed is Pierre McGuire. Pick your poison.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions
Douche Canoe!
No clue how you got that name but I love it.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
And FWIW I made the same conclusion. Watching the TOR feed.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
This would be my first guess as to the origin of the term.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 18, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
Luckily, I escaped Blacksburg before it got annihilated by snow. Now, knowing me, I’ll die on the way to kellobellow’s to watch the game…
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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions
It was fine when I left, but from what I’ve heard it is a very slick parking lot in some areas…
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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
it’s barely snowing here yet, get your butt over here, i have dogfish beer!
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
AQUI!
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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
It’s my first time having it (no Dogfish Head at school and can’t drink much at home). Quite delicious if I say so myself…
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by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
toronto just scored. 1-0 leafs already.
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
The Staal’s jewish brother Stalberg just scored. Happy Hanukkah!
by terpgrrl on Dec 18, 2009 7:44 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Just turned on Buffalo/Toronto. Is Miller in goal tonight?
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 7:56 PM EST reply actions
Nevermind
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
…I heard he may get the night off…guess not.
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeey
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
I hate the Pens worse. I sometimes wonder if we had jinxed our chances against the Devils ever since someone referred to Marty Brodeur as “fatso” just before the first game we played against them. Someone had posted “Fatso’s in goal tonight”. I asked them who they meant since that didn’t fit the description of either Varly or Theodore. And they answered Brodeur.
(This year, if I were a Pens fan, the Devils would be #1 on my hate list. In so many ways, the Devils are the anti-Penguins. Strengths are different. Pens are more of a scoring team. Devils are defensive.)
Rocking the Red since 1975
buffalo powerplay now
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
Dinner tonight: Linguine with garlic, red pepper flakes, and chopped parsley sauteed in olive oil. Crisped a little bit of pancetta and crumbled that on top with some parmesan cheese. Secret ingredient tonight is a tablespoon of anchovy oil (early Christmas present – it’s got some long Italian name and it’s excellent). Very tasty.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 8:03 PM EST reply actions
I had spaghetti with marinara and maple syrup.
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
Yup.
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
It’s on USA right now…got that on TV, Sabres/Leafs on laptop #1, and Japers’ on laptop #2.
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
Gotta get ready for some indoor time with the storm comin’!
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
With all the snow, sounds like a good time to play with Frosty. Two laptop set up will only help.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
It’s time for the top hat.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
Safety first!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
Only if you’re listening to the traffic cop.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 8:15 PM EST up reply actions
Who listens to traffic cops?
Or even considers them cops?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:17 PM EST up reply actions
I was high on medication once and had a College Park faux po try to tell me I couldn’t cross the street at the crosswalk because of snow. I kept going and she started yelling at me. I screamed back, “What are you going to do? Shoot me with your flash light?”
Nice. At college one of the campo was busting us and she tried to get into my suite-mates room and told him that her 9 year old kid was more polite than him. He said “Am I your kid?” “No.” “They why the fuck do I care?” And slammed the door in her face.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions
haha CP aux caught me trying to rock climb a dorm building like spider man while intoxicated once. They told me to get down and while they were walking over a friend of mine puked everywhere. We were all underage at the time, and they did nothing. I love CP
by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
They are on it. My buddy worked for a defense attorney last summer and his biggest advice was not to fuck with Arlington police or try to take it to court because they are so bored they live for that shit. They are literally looking for people to make confrontations.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:22 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t know about you, but I have the privilege of paying $205 per month for my two, underground garage parking spots.
We pay $70 each for ours. Looking at the weather now (and the hellish parking situation in Arlington), it’s totally worth it.
I get one spot with my apartment and then street parking for the lady. Sucks.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions
Ha. I moved here first and she doesn’t take care of her car anyway.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
(Or alternatively: I need her to support my student lifestyle somehow.)
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
Ha. My fiancee loves that movie. It’s been in the DVD player a lot lately.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:06 PM EST up reply actions
I got you covered boutros. That is, if you want to be covered.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
Not before my clearance investigation. AGAIN. ARGH.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
That sucks. How long does that last and how intensive is it.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:12 PM EST up reply actions
It sucks every time you have to do it, but the first one is the worst. And it depends on how high you’re going for. If she’s going for a Top Secret, with a full-scope polygraph lifestyle, she should skip the brownies.
I did several, obviously, while in the Air Force. That was up to TS-SCI, never had to do the polygraph. Have a buddy that just did a full-scope for an FBI gig, and he said there is zero chance that you can get away with anything, just based on how they phrase questions and what not. They’re not out to nail you for something you did in college, but you damn well better be honest about it.
Oh I was super honest my first time around. I know folks who were HUGE potheads, dropped acid and all that, and were honest about past behavior. They got through.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
Heh. I’ve never – really never – smoked pot in my life, let alone anything harder than that. Seriously. The first time I was around the stuff being smoked, I had an asthma attack and had to leave the room.
I don’t do well with it, actually. But I was high when I learned to play euchre, to connect another thread.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
Somewhat related, did you read in the news today about the 4-year old in Tennessee who drank beer so that they would get arrested and go to jail. The kid just wanted to get away from their 21-year old mom and deadbeat dad.
Kid is so smart they should let it drink.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
I’ve been investigated so many times, I couldn’t even tell you. I was investigated last year for my contract position but that doesn’t transfer for some reason. It could take a month.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
Only a month? That’s not bad… I have the interview on Monday and the polygraph on Wednesday… TS/SCI + full scope, first time through… Whee!
It looks like they are jamming mine through very fast… I’ve only been with $COMPANY for about 4 months, and I was there a couple weeks before I started the clearance paperwork…
They’re trying to jam me through fast as well, to avoid re-upping my contract. We’ll see if they can do it. The inability to transfer clearances between departments in the govt is irritating, though…
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
Christ, now I’m having flashbacks of showing my ID and having to sign a form every single day for like six months…just to get in the building for my job.
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
I’ve been wearing a badge around my neck for so long it’s become a part of me.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
Haha is it a “visitor” badge too?
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
I used to intern at Around the Horn when I was in college, and we had to go through a security check with the building because ATF was upstairs. Atlantic Video had the basement. We used to get evacuated for bomb threats. Always fun.
Yeah I don’t Kornheiser is very well liked.
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
Ha. A little surprised from a military guy. Let’s work something out. Plenty of bars in the area to meet up.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
I follow.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
More importantly, are the brownies wearing pants?
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
Shit. I missed it. Was it as hysterical as I hoped?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions
I can’t hear it that well since it’s pretty noisy here at work, but Martha’s sweater makes me want to throw up.
Has anyone ever seen that show called “Whatever, Martha”? It’s basically her daughter and her daughter’s friend watching old episodes of the Martha Stewart show and mocking it incessantly.
It might be the most brilliant thing ever to be on TV.
Martha makes him throw down some rhymes. She tries, and fails, but it’s funny.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
Give her props for going with the green brownies though. She learned something in jail.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions
I hate Ruutu and I hate the Devils. I’m conflicted about that goal.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 8:06 PM EST reply actions
I’m not. There’s not a single player I want out of the league more than Ruutu.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 18, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions
By the way, I’m shocked – SHOCKED – that no one is watching the oh so thrilling Carolina/Florida game! That’s sure to be a barn-burner.
I think I hate our division. At least we practically own it right now!
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
Kinda why I like it…
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 8:24 PM EST up reply actions
I have Vokoun on a fantasy team. I’ll take that start.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:26 PM EST up reply actions
Are you torn between the Caps winning tonight and Luongo doing well in your fantasy league?
Rocking the Red since 1975
I don’t have Luongo, so I’m not torn at all.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions
Jay Pandolfo scores for Devils. 3-2
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by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions
Grr! The only consolation with the Devils winning is that it would bump the Pens out of 1st (since they have games in hand).
Rocking the Red since 1975
Pandolfo has 2 on the year…I doubt anyone has him.
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
Japers’ Rink is a staple of Caps nation. My brother just texted me that some random dude in a bar saw his Caps gear and they started talking about the Caps. One of the first questions the guy asked my brother was whether he reads Japers’ Rink.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
At least he didn’t say “jasper’s”
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by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions
That’s a paddlin’.
Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk.
by Steckel Me Elmo on Dec 18, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions
And into my car…
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
Even better
2 are.
Let the guessing begin.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions
I’m the oldest of 4.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
One of them is a gimme, the second one baffles me. So far.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 8:33 PM EST up reply actions
Ha. One of them is a gimme. I’ve thought that for a while, was surprised we never got called out for it.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:36 PM EST up reply actions
I figured that one out a long time ago but assumed you’d have said something about it if you wanted it out there.
I must say, my curiosity is piqued by a third sibling. Are they an active poster?
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah. He’s active. I wasn’t going to flat out us but I assumed someone would pick up on it. We’ve been getting more and more obvious lately trying to see what it would take to get called out.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
That’s the gimme, yeah.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
Oh he’s gonna love that. We’ve both mentioned going to Colgate and being from NY too.
It made that “parents failed” comment the other night even more hysterical for us.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
HA!
Maybe he’s the third…
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
Haha. No. We all look way too similar to be adopted.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
All three of you playing the pickup game on 1/2?
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
I’m the only one that’s local so it’s unlikely that you get all 3. We thought about trying to show up together and coming out that way. Would have been funny.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
Oh yes we would.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
Do all of your handles include player names?
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
This isn’t 20 questions. This is you figuring out who my brother is.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
I never knew this thread would contain a MYSTERY. It’s like Clue. I love it.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
NO, you lose
I may get violent, but I do it like a man.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, I didn’t say you’d use it the same way he would! I’m assuming you’re taller than he is, and would therefore aim it higher.
I am taller, and I don’t spear.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
What’s your evidence!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
Japers’ on the Ice!!!!! thread. Comment by SME, to paraphase, “I’m in if I can make it down there”. Assuming he’s up there in NY. Clever screenname, also well-spoken, the whole nine yards.
SME is in Maine, though.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
Haha. Yeah. He’s actually in college in Maine so he’s even got a farther trek.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
Good attention to detail for both of you.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
You used “well-spoken” for evidence on both brothers. Seminrocks can suck it, I’d say that speaks pretty well about my parents.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
Ha. Very true, kudos to your folks. Seriously though, cool to know your three are brothers. All of you are A-listers in these parts, I enjoy reading all of your comments.
Well thanks. I honestly thought it would come out sooner. Wasn’t really trying to hide anything. I also thought the Caps/Steelers thing would have been more of a give away.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
That would have been hysterical. No, not related to Hooks but he’s a cool guy.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
We lived in Rockville until I was 9 and then moved to NY. My dad was a Giants fan so he hates the Redskins and would not let us root for the Redskins. The rest of his family (3 brothers and sister) are from Pittsburgh so they adopted us as Steelers fans and started pushing the Steelers on us and sending us Steelers gear for Xmas every year. My dad didn’t hate the Caps so he never stopped that fan interest. Thus, we were local Caps fans but family Steelers fans. I’m happy with how it worked out.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
I dunno. I don’t have a banhammer, but I didn’t even mind that much. We can (obviously) defend ourselves.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
Link for that? Sounds hilarious.
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
I think the most recent Caps up/down post.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly. K_C started that one. It was hysterical. Had me laughing my ass off all night.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah. I don’t remember who coined it but he was the one that started the confrontation in that post.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Lol I was just thinking of when F&B lashed out on Tyler Green a few months ago, that was pretty funny too.
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
Heh. I definitely picked up an instigator and misconduct on that one. Probably jumped the gun a little early.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
I think someone was bound to go off on the guy sooner or later. He can be a pretty abrasive dude sometimes.
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
People have. That wasn’t the first time, but I probably did jump the gun.
It’s what economists call “reputational effects.”
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:20 PM EST up reply actions
I feel like I recall him going after GotSparkly and someone rushed to her defense. It was fairly epic. Was that you?
Maybe. I think that’s happened a couple times. I know something went down around the NSH game when I was out of town but I don’t recall the specifics. G.O.D. has called him out before, probably BP too.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
Everybody’s butted heads with him. The dude’s smart and well-informed, but just comes across very poorly most of the time.
Agreed. And that’s my problem. I don’t mind his arguments or points, it’s how he presents them. I have zero tolerance for condescension.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
K_C is the good cop to my bad cop.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions
Dunno yet. I’m the only one in DC.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:50 PM EST up reply actions
No
You’re not.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
I knew we weren’t being very subtle.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Dec 18, 2009 10:00 PM EST up reply actions
I thought they just weren’t very smart.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions
LOL
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:37 PM EST up reply actions
None of them are as hot as me.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
Yes, fortunately we are hotter. We don’t need no online mustache to get the ladies.
Of all our iniquities ignorance may be the worst
by Killer_Carlson on Dec 18, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
Homemade mead? Awesome.
"Camaraderie, that's what the Washington Capitals are all about."
by CapitalCentre on Dec 18, 2009 10:16 PM EST up reply actions
WOAH POTENTIALLY HUGE NEWS
@wyshynski Steve Ludzik “reporting” that Pronger shipped to LA Kings for Jack Johnson and a first rounder.
#NeedsMoreBradley
wow…first reaction is good move Paul Holmgren if it’s true. Gets Mr. Snider out from under that ridonkulous contract.
Support your local bakery!
First reaction if it’s true is…shit. I’d rather the Flyers be saddled with a crappy, long contract for a guy who will be past his prime soon, than have them take on a young talent like Johnson.
But JJ is negotiating like a douche. His dad is all in it like Eric Lindros.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
Well, it’s a hell of a lot less than what ANA was asking for last year from us. Would any of you be OK with either Alzner or Carlson + a 1st rounder for him now?
If he put us over the top, I’d be more than okay with it. Given how close the team was, that’s definitely not out of the question.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
no. I think we can rent a player like pronger at the deadline for a cup push and still keep the future in tact
by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
No
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah and age. I wouldn’t give up Carlznerson for anyone that we aren’t getting for their prime.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
Latest update I found says not true.
http://www.coppernblue.com/2009/6/12/907498/multiple-reports-chris-pronger
Bad as the Flyers have been doing as of late, I think it’s too soon for them to give up on the season and start dumping players — like Pronger. Now, on the other hand, if they’re still sticking up the joint come February, then we may see some moves — like Pronger being traded.
Rocking the Red since 1975
Jack Johnson is a stud, although probably wont be as good as bis brother will be. I think the Flyers can still be just as competitive with Johnson as with Pronger at this point
by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
The Johnsons are not brothers.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:55 PM EST up reply actions
really?? I just assumed, close in age, skill, and American. They even kinda look alike
by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah, but one is from WI and one from MN I think. Johnson’s also a pretty common surname.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:58 PM EST up reply actions
yeah I just looked it up. Erik is from Bloomington MN, and Jack is from Indy. Guess you are right
by Garyland1177 on Dec 18, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
I’m on Twitter…don’t see it. Not even Eklund is saying that.
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions
btw, if anyone is interested, sean just put up the game thread at NM if anyone wants to bombard it.
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
6-1
Moore (Unassisted)
Jeebus. Poor Carolina! Ward got pulled, and Legace’s SV% is currently 0. He’s faced one shot. It got in.
rallying now - 6-3
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
buffalo scores again, 3-1 now. vesa’s becoming ToskaLol again.
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
Whoa! Pace yourself…still 1:15 until the game even starts!
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
I will be fine – I have 2 lovely ladies keeping me company and helping me drink my wine.
#NeedsMoreBradley
Apparently I’m at the wrong place!
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
You gonna make it to game time?
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
I honed my drinking skills in college. Any other UVA grads around here know about the Fourth Year Fifth?
#NeedsMoreBradley
I didn’t go but i’ve heard of it.
I had to give up drinking when it got to be more than a fifth a day.
It was fun at the time, though.
If you don't wanna get hit, KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!
worst idea ever. drink a fifth before the last home football game and then go to the game. needless to say i have no memory of the game or the following 24 hours
#NeedsMoreBradley
So I hear! My sister and brother-in-law both went to UVA, I’ve heard many a tale – and my new baby niece already has a healthy dose of UVA gear to go with her Caps goodies.
Its a throwback to the days when UVA was so bad the only reason to go to a game was cause it was a social event. Oh wait, theyre that bad now.
#NeedsMoreBradley
I was gonna say :P
I have experienced Foxfields, though – got a thumb/pointer finger sunburn from holding a cup.
Good way to prepare for your VT ass-beatings. Oh snap!
by Cluster on Dec 18, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
here comes the MONSTER!!
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
end of 2nd in buffalo.
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
Coincidence that TOR got hosed when I left PPP? I think not.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
And now Toskala has reverted back to his normal sievy self. (Why couldn’t it have happened for us?) Maybe the Caps need to take lessons from Buffalo.
Rocking the Red since 1975
I had that same thought.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:10 PM EST up reply actions
It’s clearly Malkin.
Only YOU can prevent idiots from commenting!
by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 9:09 PM EST up reply actions
FYI — Bos @ Chi on NHL Network. (In HD).
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 9:07 PM EST reply actions
Not for Comcast Arlington.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions
Most of NHL nets’ programming is scaled down anyway, but I love getting the games in HD.
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
I got it on NHLN in HD, my provider is Verizon FiOS. Hate Verizon, but have to begrudgingly admit that FiOS rocks.
I have Verizon for my cell phone, and if that’s any indication Verizon blows Comcast out of the water.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions
I’m with renhoak, don’t really like verizon, but fios is absolutely amazing for me
"Ovechkin is as subtle as a shot of vodka."
What’s up with that??? No HD love?
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 9:12 PM EST up reply actions
No NHLHD channel. Just the normal NHLN in SD.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:14 PM EST up reply actions
Comcast. Only Comcast in my building.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
It’s an hour before gametime, and this GDT is up to like 600 comments…we’re gonna need a new thread when the game starts, haha…call this one the pregame thread.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
pregame = win
firefly raspberry tea vodka with lemonade for me, btw – until i break out the dogfish beer!
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
it is glorious – and you can mix it half and half or stronger, and it still tastes delicious!
"No Brooks Laich, no win. Know Brooks Laich, know win."
Sounds a LOT better than my homemade mead. I think batch #3 might be closer to right, but this bottle’s from batch #2 – I think. It’s not great, but it was open. Has to be drunk.
Thomas is looking sharp tonight,
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 9:13 PM EST reply actions
Agreed! More Patrick Sharp goals!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions
I have him on a fantasy team. You probably have him as a top 6 player on Team Bubbles.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
Actually, let’s just call him a Double Fantasy player – because I do in fact have him on my fantasy team, the Bottom Dwellers. Which for some reason sounds unintentionally dirty to me right now.
This damn game needs to start soon, my brain is starting to fry.
That is dirty. And hot. And funny. Well done, that’s a perfect fantasy name.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
I was pretty proud of it – it’s a ridiculously accurate team name, too, despite the fact that I have Ovie.
In my other league my team name is Hide the Selanne. Maybe we should meet up…
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
Indeed. Hey, if we were in the same league you’d see the Bottom Dwellers playing Hide the Selanne! As they’re apt to do from time to time.
When lucky!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
Jesus, I show up close to puck drop instead of early, and a billion comments? Sum this up, I’m not reading 631 comments and missing half the first.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
The Rink is awesome.
/now you’re caught up
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:18 PM EST up reply actions
just grabbed my alcohol
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
Yup…it’s about time for me too.
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Wow…almost an hour to game time and 600 something comments already.
I tip my hat to you Caps fans…we Canadians like to think we are the rabid about hockey ones.
Guess that doesn’t apply to the DC guys.
Kudos
It helps having s Cadillac team like you do though…
;-)
The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:
We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"
And a 3 hour head start!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:21 PM EST up reply actions
True Dat…just popping the first…though you know us BCers…its always 4:20 here I hear…
The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:
We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"
Nice. Guess I need to visit.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions
Be careful…the cultivators here don’t fool around…start off slow my man…pace yourself
LOL
The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:
We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"
Yeah, that shit’s no joke.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
I ain’t no rookie!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
Our dollar is at .93 of yours right now…approximately
The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:
We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"
its been pretty hyped here…guys were paying like 280 ish to buy a Russian Jersey to have Ovie sign D/T yesterday
The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:
We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"
I believe the current term is…Ala Stephen Colbert…syrup suckers and iceholes…
The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:
We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"
Terence and Phillip are funny.
I like when we bombed those Fucking Baldwins though…hit you guys where it hurts!
The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:
We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"
How dare you attack our national treasures!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:33 PM EST up reply actions
Do you really think Sadam and Satan are a couple now that he’s officially dead? I’ve wondered that since he died. Damn South Park.
I haven’t wondered at all. I know it is fact.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
I thought he took Garrison’s puppet back to Hell instead?
The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:
We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"
Yeah…Kyles mom sure is a bitch though…
I think the fave is doing in Saddam with cursing…!
You can’t fake that…
The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:
We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"
No shit….yeah…we got the storms you guys get there…it would paralyze the city…snow on the mountains is close enough…
The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:
We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"
Pretty sure that’s the stupid sidebar ad for the NFL network. My computer doesn’t slow at all unless those ads are up.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 9:23 PM EST up reply actions
I could easily see BUF falling out. They are way too dependent on Miller and he’s not the most durable guy.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
So this. Miller cools off at all and Buffalo is struggling to make the playoffs.
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 9:28 PM EST up reply actions
They seem to have talent throughout the lineup…just not a lot of stars…though…some great players.
Wouldn’t count them out unless Miller gets hurt.
The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:
We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"
They’ve got talent but can’t seem to score very much (when they aren’t playing Toskala).
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
Philly can turn things around. And I’m not kidding either, like, I think they can come back strong.
"Alex Ovechkin makes Chad Johnson look like he's reading the paper."
Unfortunately yes
If they do get hot enough to make the playoffs they will be ridiculously hot and scary.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
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In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
Have to work in 8 hours, I’m out. Give ’em hell!
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by Knee high to a duck on Dec 18, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions
Lame
Catch you later. Kind of you to join the pre-game thread.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
Ha. That makes sense, especially with all the drinking going on. (Looking at you Addison.)
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
I’m a laissez faire kind of guy. I don’t judge.
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
Cam Ward getting LIT up
Woooooooooooooo!
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by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions
I’ve been to Vancouver before. Absolutely beautiful city. Possibly the #1 place I would move to if I had the choice. I’d love to get out there and see a Caps game at GM Place (is that right?) sometime. Whistler Mt. is some of the best skiing I’ve ever done as well.
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 9:36 PM EST reply actions
Wait till after Olympics…but I highly recommend it.
(and I don’t even indulge in “herbal refreshment”, but if you do, you’ll like it there even more).
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 9:39 PM EST up reply actions
yes, it is GM Place.
in fact, most of BC is beautiful. i’m in victoria right now, it’s gorgeous.
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
I shouldn’t have just said Vancouver—I’ve been all up the coast, which is an awesome drive.
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
Thx for the kind words Pete…we kind of like it…even though BC stands for “Bring Cash”!
The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:
We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"
I was last there in 07, and the exchange rate sucked then (and may still now? I haven’t traveled in a while)…so I know what you mean.
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
…but I also live in DC…not much better here.
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 9:42 PM EST up reply actions
Jeez, the whole Japers’ crew is gonna be hammered by the time the game rolls around…not that there’s anything wrong with that.
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Fehr said it would be cool
The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:
We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"
I will unfortunately be sober the entire time as I am at work. I want to drink so bad. I can pretend to be drunk though!
I’m not going to click on that for any reason ever.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
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That’s great.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
700+ comments
Jebus, just finished catching up. So far I’ve learned that F&B has two bros that post here and Pronger is and is not being shipped coast to coast. And the game has not even started yet.
Time to find what beer we have left in the house..
don’t forget how Vancouver’s a beauty of a city!
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 9:44 PM EST up reply actions
Shhhh… don’t tell anyone.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:45 PM EST up reply actions
Patrick Sharp!!!!
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:45 PM EST reply actions
really, you think I"m still wearing a bra this late at night?
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
Whoa ho ho!
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
bundle up, it’s a little nipply outside.
The artist formerly known as thehoagster07
by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
oh god, that just reminded me of jeff cowan. a few years ago, when he was with the nucks, he scored a goal at gm place, and somebody threw their bra on the ice. willie mitchell picked it up with his stick and brought it to the ref. the ref grabbed the stick from willie to remove the bra from the ice.
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
And Hide the Selanne is partying with Bottom Dwellers!
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
Thank God that 2 of our “late” games this year are on a Friday and Saturday….getting to work wasn’t as easy as it usually is on Wednesday.
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 9:48 PM EST reply actions
I am just visiting, so maybe I don’t know…but what’s with the Hard On for the Hawks.
We hate those fuckers here!
(I kid!)
The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:
We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"
I think it’s mostly us ladies here with a hard-on for sharpy
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
Haven’t we all…
Wait, what?
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
I didn’t quite know how to describe the equivalent.
I could have been equipment manager, but nooooo!
Pretty sure NSFW
Soaked for Sharpie
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
Well, let’s just say that they don’t call is “bang cock” for nothing…
"You're gonna eat that g**d**n Koho, three!"
Hey now
That’s not my style.
In an ideal world all ten fingers would be on my left hand so my right hand could just be a fist for punching.
by Fehr and Balanced on Dec 18, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions
No hard on…we just hate the Bruins more here on the east coast.
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
you like dem skinny ones huh?
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
Referees and On-Ice Officials for tonight
Our on-ice officials have been announced:
Refereeing this mess will be Mike Leggo and Brad Meier.
The linesmen will be Don Henderson and Brian Mach.
Let’s go, CAPS!
That guy’s Russian. Pretty sure you just jinxed us, ass.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
ouch…..i felt that one
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by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 9:53 PM EST up reply actions
oh, man……..i hope that’s the only pain i feel all night
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
Come back in 10 min. New thread.
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah…hard to reply..its laboring!
Hey guys…guess who the #2 scorer is in the NHL right now?
How jacked are you to see the Sedins though…honestly?
The earliest use of the word with the spelling we recognize today is found in "L'Acadie: or Seven Years' Exploration in British America" by James Edward Alexander, published in 1849:
We also met a lusty fellow in a forest road with a keg of whisky slung round him who called to us 'Come boys and have some grog, I'm what you call a canuck"
What guy doesn’t love a pair of Swedish twins?
The artist formerly known as thehoagster07
by what Juneau about that? on Dec 18, 2009 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
More excited to see Mason Raymond and Luongo, truth be told. Also hoping that we leave Shaone Morrisonn and Boyd Gordon behind and take off with Kevin Bieksa or Willie Mitchell.
Familiar Rapports: Bald Pollack, F&B, Gould Old Days.
Lobbies: Osala, Perreault, Erskine, Pothier, Neuvirth, Flash.
Fan of: Mean Lars Backstrom, Line Mashing, Cake.
NOO!!! bieksa and mitchell are ours!!!!
you can take o’brien and wellwood though
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
NEVER!!!
"I am ready for his provocations"
by PaintDrinkingPete on Dec 18, 2009 9:56 PM EST up reply actions
pretty much, yeah.
that was all the PPP folk a couple months ago.
"If Chuck Norris was up against 7 Rangers, he'd call Ryan Kesler."
GO CANUCKS GO!
900+ comments! good job, Rinkers. Just stepped outside here in Falls Chrch – already about 1/4" on the ground
got 9 inches here in central VA already………you ready for it?
Rock the Red! Rock the White! Rock the Blue! Rock the Pens!
by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
lol i was referring to the SNOW!!
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by RedskinFan4Life on Dec 18, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
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Washington
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82 | 54 | 15 | 13 | 121 |
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Atlanta
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Carolina
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82 | 35 | 37 | 10 | 80 |
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Tampa Bay
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82 | 34 | 36 | 12 | 80 |
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Florida
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