Greetings and Salutations to all.
All right I know when to stick my tail in between me legs. So allow me to do it now. (Tail being stuck between my legs.) Ok, happy now?
Yes, Buffalo prevailed and the Islanders went down in 5 even though I predicted a win in 7 games. Ya know, if you don’t have faith in your team then why even bother rooting for them at all? Buffalo was definitely a powerhouse but I will said this in the Islanders defense, they weren’t the lay down and die dogs that everyone made them out to be. They played some good hockey, got robbed on some bad video review calls from the officials in Toronto (didn’t the Islanders pushed them out of the playoffs on the last day of the season?). Up next the Rangers fresh from beating Atlanta’s team. Wait was that a team or some bunch of senior citizens – hey there’s grandma. Guess I was right. Good luck Rangers – another prediction Sabres in 4. Yes, sweep, da sweep, da sweep. Hear me now BITCHES!!!
Speaking of Bitches, in my last post (see comment section) my good friend Rob (his blog -- http://steelyankee.blogspot.com/) questioned why I am so fascinated with the word “Bitch”. Hmmm, I don’t really know how it came to be favorite word. I do love to say shit and fuck but something about Bitch….I know that during the “The Great Subway Race” at the Yankees game I should be picking the “4” train (since it’s the only train to stop at 161st Street/River Avenue/Yankee Stadium stop) all the time. The “B” and “D” stop during rush hours, home games and during the week – check the nyc.gov page for more info. If I had to trace it back, it would probably be during some drunken Friday night at the stadium when all other have picked the “4” and the “D” leaving me with the “B” train. B for BITCH! My Friday night is not complete unless the B train wins, I pick the right hat for which the ball is under (I do very well at this when I’ve been drinking, playing sober is no fun) and last but not least the sack of nuts have been blessed by the “High Priest of the Sack of Nuts”. Would you me rather go around yelling “Nappy heady ho!” I would need an egg timer to see how long I would last at Yankee Stadium screaming that! LOL!
Guitar songs, not necessarily classics or hits, but in theory songs that have a good guitar riff and when you hear the song – you rock out, get goose bumps, play air guitar, etc. I think you get the point. Let the debate begin….
So in no particular order was I thinking about these 5 songs:
1) Circle – Big Head Todd and the Monsters from the album Sister Sweetly
http://www.amazon.com/Sister-Sweetly-Head-Todd-Monsters/dp/B000002L12/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-8836823-1836003?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1177633937&sr=1-1
2) I Walked – Wanderlust from the album Prize
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3) Millennium – Killing Joke from the album Pandemonium
http://www.amazon.com/Pandemonium-Killing-Joke/dp/B0009QZ4LU/ref=sr_1_10/002-8836823-1836003?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1177634324&sr=1-10
4) Pure Massacre – Silverchair from the album Frogstomp
http://www.amazon.com/Frogstomp-Silverchair/dp/B000002B86/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3/002-8836823-1836003?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1177634757&sr=8-3
5) Keep Hope Alive – Crystal Method from the album Vegas
http://www.amazon.com/Vegas-Crystal-Method/dp/B000002RBV/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-8836823-1836003?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1177635082&sr=1-1
Win the prize if you can tell me where #5 is from……
This week’s money tip is the top 50 BS jobs:
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/bing/0704/gallery.bing_50jobs.fortune/index.html
I know at least 2 of the jobs that no one I know has…hmmm what could they be – why don’t you tell me Martha & Donald.
This week’s funny clip – don’t play at work (for home use only):
http://www.glumbert.com/media/wiggles
(Courtesy of Rufus) – Thanks Rufus!
Bloody Sock – Yeah ok, I think it’s ketchup, red ink, tomato sauce, red marker, etc. Can’t wait till the Red Sox send Mirabelli out of town…….
Off to watch the Season Finale of “October Road”….
Tonight's post brought to you by Allman Bros. Greatest Hits.
Tonight's post brought to you by Guinness.
Tonight's post brought to you by the Letter S.
Tonight's post brought to you by the Number 4.
Nuff said!!
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Friday, April 20, 2007
Good Times, Bad Times
Greetings and Salutations to all.
Yeah, yeah yeah, I know – it’s Friday morning and no fresh Thursday night post. Enough you bitches – I was tired and didn’t feel like sitting down and thinking for an hour or so plus I wanted to watch October Road. Good Episode last night. Season finale is next Thursday. Moving on........
Well, well, well – my Islanders didn’t get swept under the ice but I’m sorry some glaring moments especially at the Nassau Coliseum. I want to know if the owner of the Sabres Tom – “I have so much money – I could buy a small country – did someone say Iraq?” Golisano has the refs/officials on the payroll. Some very controversial calls against the Islanders. I hate to rag on the refs but being one in softball, I know we’re human and make mistakes but this is the playoffs and you need to have your “A” game, if not go home. Late in the 3rd period the Islanders crash the net and seemed to score a goal, the ref blew the whistle and deemed no goal. A video review which showed the puck in the net was waived off. Bitch Please.........That was a so a goal. I’m still holding to my prediction that the Isles will win in 7, otherwise a 12 pack of beer - Rufus’ choice will be purchase. So what should I pick if I win....hmmmm have to think about that.
Game 5 is tonight in Buffalo tonight. Well listen here again – I’ll tell you what Bitches – ISLANDERS IN 7 – You heard here it First AGAIN!
My wife approached me the other day and asked a question about A-Rod. She asked “Is A-Rod on steroids?” I said I doubt it, with MLB’s drug policy and its poster boy Barry Bonds. Well nice to see that A-Rod is on a tear this Spring. Reasons why, let me count the ways:
1) Friendship with Jeter out in open and beyond repair
2) Walk year of contract
3) Finally woke and realize that he is being paid $25m a year
4) Sick of the beat writers and fans cursing him out
5) Dom Imus off the radio
6) Wearing socks “El Duque” style.
Honestly – I think a little of all the above is in play (Ok, maybe not #5). The walk-off GS HR against Baltimore in the 1st week really helps get the monkey off his back and rebuild his confidence. He seems more relaxed than usual. But let us not forget his playoff debacles. He could hit 80 HR’s this year and come October the beat writers will be hounding him. We shall see……
Next week’s post I’ve been thinking about for awhile. Guitar songs, not necessarily classics or hits, but in theory songs that have a good guitar riff and when you hear the song – you rock out, get goose bumps, play air guitar, etc. I think you get the point. But alas that’s next week’s topic. Let the debate begin….
Off to poker tonight – hopefully to win some coin. The weather is finally getting nice. I'm sick of this Nor’easter rain and gloominess. Thank god for the sun this weekend.
This week’s money tip is about having a good job, making big plans, but no money in the bank:
http://money.cnn.com/2007/04/17/pf/retirement/planning_to_save.moneymag/index.htm?postversion=2007041711
Another great article – Some good solid tips.
Condolences and prayers to the VT students and families – what a senseless tragedy. Who’s to blame on this? A bunch of people – the University, the police, the state of Virginia. Just very sad that this occurred. So many warning signs were ignored. If I was a student there, I don’t even know if I could ever go back..........
Tonight's post brought to you by License to Ill.
Tonight's post brought to you by Hawaiian Coffee.
Tonight's post brought to you by the Letter B.
Tonight's post brought to you by the Number 9.
Nuff said!!
Yeah, yeah yeah, I know – it’s Friday morning and no fresh Thursday night post. Enough you bitches – I was tired and didn’t feel like sitting down and thinking for an hour or so plus I wanted to watch October Road. Good Episode last night. Season finale is next Thursday. Moving on........
Well, well, well – my Islanders didn’t get swept under the ice but I’m sorry some glaring moments especially at the Nassau Coliseum. I want to know if the owner of the Sabres Tom – “I have so much money – I could buy a small country – did someone say Iraq?” Golisano has the refs/officials on the payroll. Some very controversial calls against the Islanders. I hate to rag on the refs but being one in softball, I know we’re human and make mistakes but this is the playoffs and you need to have your “A” game, if not go home. Late in the 3rd period the Islanders crash the net and seemed to score a goal, the ref blew the whistle and deemed no goal. A video review which showed the puck in the net was waived off. Bitch Please.........That was a so a goal. I’m still holding to my prediction that the Isles will win in 7, otherwise a 12 pack of beer - Rufus’ choice will be purchase. So what should I pick if I win....hmmmm have to think about that.
Game 5 is tonight in Buffalo tonight. Well listen here again – I’ll tell you what Bitches – ISLANDERS IN 7 – You heard here it First AGAIN!
My wife approached me the other day and asked a question about A-Rod. She asked “Is A-Rod on steroids?” I said I doubt it, with MLB’s drug policy and its poster boy Barry Bonds. Well nice to see that A-Rod is on a tear this Spring. Reasons why, let me count the ways:
1) Friendship with Jeter out in open and beyond repair
2) Walk year of contract
3) Finally woke and realize that he is being paid $25m a year
4) Sick of the beat writers and fans cursing him out
5) Dom Imus off the radio
6) Wearing socks “El Duque” style.
Honestly – I think a little of all the above is in play (Ok, maybe not #5). The walk-off GS HR against Baltimore in the 1st week really helps get the monkey off his back and rebuild his confidence. He seems more relaxed than usual. But let us not forget his playoff debacles. He could hit 80 HR’s this year and come October the beat writers will be hounding him. We shall see……
Next week’s post I’ve been thinking about for awhile. Guitar songs, not necessarily classics or hits, but in theory songs that have a good guitar riff and when you hear the song – you rock out, get goose bumps, play air guitar, etc. I think you get the point. But alas that’s next week’s topic. Let the debate begin….
Off to poker tonight – hopefully to win some coin. The weather is finally getting nice. I'm sick of this Nor’easter rain and gloominess. Thank god for the sun this weekend.
This week’s money tip is about having a good job, making big plans, but no money in the bank:
http://money.cnn.com/2007/04/17/pf/retirement/planning_to_save.moneymag/index.htm?postversion=2007041711
Another great article – Some good solid tips.
Condolences and prayers to the VT students and families – what a senseless tragedy. Who’s to blame on this? A bunch of people – the University, the police, the state of Virginia. Just very sad that this occurred. So many warning signs were ignored. If I was a student there, I don’t even know if I could ever go back..........
Tonight's post brought to you by License to Ill.
Tonight's post brought to you by Hawaiian Coffee.
Tonight's post brought to you by the Letter B.
Tonight's post brought to you by the Number 9.
Nuff said!!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
The Crunge
Greetings and Salutations to all.
”Never tell me the odds” – Han Solo
That should be the mantra on the New York Islanders Hockey Club. And YES – I’m been a fan long before the 4 Cups. A week left in the season, in the midst of the doldrums of a really bad losing streak, the Islanders had an outside chance of making the playoffs. I think the percentage was 1.67%. The coming week would require 4 wins, several wins and losses by certain teams and they would be in. This, my friend would have to be accomplished without their #1 goaltender (Mr. 15-year contract) Rick DiPetro. Nothing against the guy just seems that the contract was a little overrated. No way near A-Rod money, but something about a contract that long irks me.
Moving on….With Ricky hurt, the Isles went with the backup Mike Dunham. A backup journeyman who’s been around the league and the tri-state area playing for now all 3 teams. Dunham was unimpressive leading up to the last week of the season. With this enters Wade Dubielewicz, our #3 goaltender who spent most of the season in the minor league. Well to our surprise Dubie went on a tear for the final week and posted 4 wins against The Rangers, The Flyers, The Mapleleafs and The Devils.
Speaking of the Devils – Easter Sunday, the Islanders are 1 win from the playoffs. Win and in as they say. Did anybody see the last 5 minutes of this game? I did and I’m still having heart palpitations. I decided since I was going to be at my parent’s house, I would be polite and not watch it until the end. This way, no one would bother me; I would socialize with company and yadda, yadda, yadda. After dinner I stole a peak with about 15 minutes to go and Isles up 1-0. Came back with 5 minutes to go and the Isles up 2-0. Turn it off and came back with 2:30 left the Isles up 2-1. I was watching the clock and just hoping that the clock would wind down and the Islanders would keep the pressure on offensive end so the Devils would/could not pull the goaltender. Easier said then done. 20 seconds to go for the Devils with a man advantage and they are scrambling, so are the Islanders for this much. 10 seconds – puck is loose and everybody wants it. 5 seconds to go puck is near the goal mouth. 1 second from the playoffs and Dubie is on his back swiping at the puck. 0.09 ticks and Madden from the Devils scores. Now at this moment it appears that time has run out and the Islanders won. Review shows otherwise and I start screaming “FUCK! FUCK!” in the middle of Easter company. Gotta love couth!
The 4 on 4 OT proved fruitless with no team scoring. I did manage to scream “Satan” every time he touched the puck – just to spruce up the Easter Cheer at my parents house. Of course someone from the peanut gallery had to chime in with “Maybe he needs an exorcism” Yeah thanks Aunt Gladys. We all know it's pronounced ‘Sha-tan”
Now for the dreaded Shoot-Out. I thinking; we’ll it's a coin-flip since both goaltenders are no-names and haven’t played that much. 3 on 3. The Isles scored twice and the Devils once. One more Devil player and he has to be stopped. Brylin comes in;looks to fake on Dubie and he poke-checks the puck away. Islanders Win BABY!!!
Life is good as I sing Dubie, Dubie, Do!!
Game 1 is tonight in Buffalo tonight. The Sabres are the league’s top team and are expected to sweep the Islanders under the ice. Well listen here – I’ll tell you what Bitches –
ISLANDERS IN 7 – You heard here it First!
This week’s money tip is about controlling debt:
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/money101/lesson9/
A great article – Some good solid tips.
As for this Imus crap - move along - NEXT!
Sorry no fun clip this week – got a hot tip on a video and checked it out but it was a dud. Sorry!
Tonight's post brought to you by Pepsi (Sorry it’s 2:30pm in the afternoon).
Tonight's post brought to you by the Letters JR.
Tonight's post brought to you by the Number 42.
Nuff said!!
”Never tell me the odds” – Han Solo
That should be the mantra on the New York Islanders Hockey Club. And YES – I’m been a fan long before the 4 Cups. A week left in the season, in the midst of the doldrums of a really bad losing streak, the Islanders had an outside chance of making the playoffs. I think the percentage was 1.67%. The coming week would require 4 wins, several wins and losses by certain teams and they would be in. This, my friend would have to be accomplished without their #1 goaltender (Mr. 15-year contract) Rick DiPetro. Nothing against the guy just seems that the contract was a little overrated. No way near A-Rod money, but something about a contract that long irks me.
Moving on….With Ricky hurt, the Isles went with the backup Mike Dunham. A backup journeyman who’s been around the league and the tri-state area playing for now all 3 teams. Dunham was unimpressive leading up to the last week of the season. With this enters Wade Dubielewicz, our #3 goaltender who spent most of the season in the minor league. Well to our surprise Dubie went on a tear for the final week and posted 4 wins against The Rangers, The Flyers, The Mapleleafs and The Devils.
Speaking of the Devils – Easter Sunday, the Islanders are 1 win from the playoffs. Win and in as they say. Did anybody see the last 5 minutes of this game? I did and I’m still having heart palpitations. I decided since I was going to be at my parent’s house, I would be polite and not watch it until the end. This way, no one would bother me; I would socialize with company and yadda, yadda, yadda. After dinner I stole a peak with about 15 minutes to go and Isles up 1-0. Came back with 5 minutes to go and the Isles up 2-0. Turn it off and came back with 2:30 left the Isles up 2-1. I was watching the clock and just hoping that the clock would wind down and the Islanders would keep the pressure on offensive end so the Devils would/could not pull the goaltender. Easier said then done. 20 seconds to go for the Devils with a man advantage and they are scrambling, so are the Islanders for this much. 10 seconds – puck is loose and everybody wants it. 5 seconds to go puck is near the goal mouth. 1 second from the playoffs and Dubie is on his back swiping at the puck. 0.09 ticks and Madden from the Devils scores. Now at this moment it appears that time has run out and the Islanders won. Review shows otherwise and I start screaming “FUCK! FUCK!” in the middle of Easter company. Gotta love couth!
The 4 on 4 OT proved fruitless with no team scoring. I did manage to scream “Satan” every time he touched the puck – just to spruce up the Easter Cheer at my parents house. Of course someone from the peanut gallery had to chime in with “Maybe he needs an exorcism” Yeah thanks Aunt Gladys. We all know it's pronounced ‘Sha-tan”
Now for the dreaded Shoot-Out. I thinking; we’ll it's a coin-flip since both goaltenders are no-names and haven’t played that much. 3 on 3. The Isles scored twice and the Devils once. One more Devil player and he has to be stopped. Brylin comes in;looks to fake on Dubie and he poke-checks the puck away. Islanders Win BABY!!!
Life is good as I sing Dubie, Dubie, Do!!
Game 1 is tonight in Buffalo tonight. The Sabres are the league’s top team and are expected to sweep the Islanders under the ice. Well listen here – I’ll tell you what Bitches –
ISLANDERS IN 7 – You heard here it First!
This week’s money tip is about controlling debt:
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/money101/lesson9/
A great article – Some good solid tips.
As for this Imus crap - move along - NEXT!
Sorry no fun clip this week – got a hot tip on a video and checked it out but it was a dud. Sorry!
Tonight's post brought to you by Pepsi (Sorry it’s 2:30pm in the afternoon).
Tonight's post brought to you by the Letters JR.
Tonight's post brought to you by the Number 42.
Nuff said!!
Thursday, April 05, 2007
Celebration Day
Greetings and Salutations to all.
At about 4 am this morning, I was lying in bed and what should I be doing? Sleeping, right but no, I was thinking about tonight’s blog. I had a list of things to write and talk about but somehow they escape me right now. Note to self: Self, leave pad and pen on night table to jot down ideas in middle of night. Also, if you think of the winning lotto numbers, jot them down, tell no one and run, don’t walk to 7-11 to get a lotto ticket.
Ok, now I remember something I wanted to talk about: Television.
What a week for television. Two of my favorite shows are back:
- The Shield on FX
- Deadliest Catch on Discovery Channel
As I have previously mentioned on this blog – this is the show to watch. Simply Awesome. It shows the inner-workings and corruption of a LA police precient (In reality it was based on the Rampart Division of the LAPD). I beg you to watch this on FX only. Watching it on any other channel is just a waste. Rent the DVD’s if you can. Season 5 rolled out on DVD this week.
Deadliest Catch for those not in the know is a documentary style account of the King/Oplio Crab Season on the Bering Sea in Alaska. It shows the accounts of 5-7 ships and their crews during the 2-6 week season. Vicious waves, rain, snow, freezing temperatures and other obstacles bombard the boats. Enthralling action keeps you glued for the full hour.
Last but not least – I started watching a new show on ABC. It’s called “October Road” loosely based on the 1996 movie “Beautiful Girls”. Three episodes have aired with the 4th one airing tonight. All I can say is that I’m hooked. The storyline is focused on a small town in Massachusetts called “Knights Ridge”. Great writing, great acting (has Laura Prepon from “That 70’s Show”) and the best thing about it some really great music. The music is not just background noise; it’s poignant to the storyline. I guess you just have to watch it for yourself. Repeats on the 1st three episodes can be found here on abc.com
http://dynamic.abc.go.com/streaming/landing
This week’s money tip is about budgeting and saving:
http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgeting/article/102671/Budgeting-and-Saving-Tips
A great article – Who doesn’t need to budget and save? I love the tip about the water and block of ice. Read it for more info…..
The Hawaiian coffee arrived this week and I tore into it. I am currently drinking a flavor called “Kona Coffee Cake”. Imagine smelling/tasting your coffee and it reminds you of your favorite coffee cake. Well this does. Yeah I know, some of you are going gack, whooh, yuck, well you’re missing out. Oh well!
For those interested:
http://www.hawaiianisles.com/
This week’s fun clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb7tf3iyFA0
-Before I sign off-
Pint of Guinness: $5
New York Yankees Irish Shirt: $20
Pic of Rob wearing NYY Irish Shirt making love to his pint of Guinness: Priceless
Enjoy It My Friend – See You Tomorrow!
Tonight's post brought to you by Otter Creak Copper Ale.
Tonight's post brought to you by the Letters JT.
Tonight's post brought to you by the Number 6.
Nuff said!!
At about 4 am this morning, I was lying in bed and what should I be doing? Sleeping, right but no, I was thinking about tonight’s blog. I had a list of things to write and talk about but somehow they escape me right now. Note to self: Self, leave pad and pen on night table to jot down ideas in middle of night. Also, if you think of the winning lotto numbers, jot them down, tell no one and run, don’t walk to 7-11 to get a lotto ticket.
Ok, now I remember something I wanted to talk about: Television.
What a week for television. Two of my favorite shows are back:
- The Shield on FX
- Deadliest Catch on Discovery Channel
As I have previously mentioned on this blog – this is the show to watch. Simply Awesome. It shows the inner-workings and corruption of a LA police precient (In reality it was based on the Rampart Division of the LAPD). I beg you to watch this on FX only. Watching it on any other channel is just a waste. Rent the DVD’s if you can. Season 5 rolled out on DVD this week.
Deadliest Catch for those not in the know is a documentary style account of the King/Oplio Crab Season on the Bering Sea in Alaska. It shows the accounts of 5-7 ships and their crews during the 2-6 week season. Vicious waves, rain, snow, freezing temperatures and other obstacles bombard the boats. Enthralling action keeps you glued for the full hour.
Last but not least – I started watching a new show on ABC. It’s called “October Road” loosely based on the 1996 movie “Beautiful Girls”. Three episodes have aired with the 4th one airing tonight. All I can say is that I’m hooked. The storyline is focused on a small town in Massachusetts called “Knights Ridge”. Great writing, great acting (has Laura Prepon from “That 70’s Show”) and the best thing about it some really great music. The music is not just background noise; it’s poignant to the storyline. I guess you just have to watch it for yourself. Repeats on the 1st three episodes can be found here on abc.com
http://dynamic.abc.go.com/streaming/landing
This week’s money tip is about budgeting and saving:
http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgeting/article/102671/Budgeting-and-Saving-Tips
A great article – Who doesn’t need to budget and save? I love the tip about the water and block of ice. Read it for more info…..
The Hawaiian coffee arrived this week and I tore into it. I am currently drinking a flavor called “Kona Coffee Cake”. Imagine smelling/tasting your coffee and it reminds you of your favorite coffee cake. Well this does. Yeah I know, some of you are going gack, whooh, yuck, well you’re missing out. Oh well!
For those interested:
http://www.hawaiianisles.com/
This week’s fun clip:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pb7tf3iyFA0
-Before I sign off-
Pint of Guinness: $5
New York Yankees Irish Shirt: $20
Pic of Rob wearing NYY Irish Shirt making love to his pint of Guinness: Priceless
Enjoy It My Friend – See You Tomorrow!
Tonight's post brought to you by Otter Creak Copper Ale.
Tonight's post brought to you by the Letters JT.
Tonight's post brought to you by the Number 6.
Nuff said!!
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