I am excited for some more Avalanche action tonight. They are playing the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers lost 3 - 0 to the Blackhawks last night and if they play like they did in that game the Avs are going to tear them up.
Go Avalanche!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
Finally, a first win.
It was a pretty bad start to the NHL season for my Avalanche. Well, they finally won a game last night against the Flyers. Final score?
5 to 2.
I hope this is the turning point for them and they can keep it going. For the first time this season they looked extremely strong on both offensive and defense.
I also hope this also means my team will win our first game this weekend. I play on 2 different teams at 2 different rinks. One team is doing pretty well so far. We won our first game, then had a buy, and then tied our next game. The other team has yet to win a game. Lost 3 straight.
I guess I will find out on Sunday. I have a game at 11:00am that day as well as another one at 6:00pm.
5 to 2.
I hope this is the turning point for them and they can keep it going. For the first time this season they looked extremely strong on both offensive and defense.
I also hope this also means my team will win our first game this weekend. I play on 2 different teams at 2 different rinks. One team is doing pretty well so far. We won our first game, then had a buy, and then tied our next game. The other team has yet to win a game. Lost 3 straight.
I guess I will find out on Sunday. I have a game at 11:00am that day as well as another one at 6:00pm.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Joe Elliott = TOOL!
So the other day I posted a nice rant about how insulting it was that Joe Elliott from Def Leppard placed the Stanley Cup upside down. He now has the disrespect to say, in a recent interview:
"I will, as always, take full responsibility for what happened because I have big pucks. However, someone at the NHL should have known better and informed me first instead of keeping the Stanley Cup under lock and key until the last minute. The practice run the day before with a coffeemaker went swimmingly because it, like every other sporting cup I've ever seen, was wider at the top than the base. Ironic, isn't it, that after that night's gig, a NHL insider told me that long ago the Stanley Cup was also designed to be put down that way? Like most of my fellow Brits, I'd never seen it before until it was handed to me sideways by which time I had a 50/50 chance of getting it right. Whoops..."
Okay first off...fuck you Joe. The NHL should have known better? Okay sure, they could have told you how the cup stood...but maybe you should have stepped up and actually did some research on the league, and the trophy you are being paid to promote! Step up, be a man and actually look shit up youself you asshat! Never seen it before? They are paying you to promote their product. How about you do some research on the product?
This guy is a tool!
"I will, as always, take full responsibility for what happened because I have big pucks. However, someone at the NHL should have known better and informed me first instead of keeping the Stanley Cup under lock and key until the last minute. The practice run the day before with a coffeemaker went swimmingly because it, like every other sporting cup I've ever seen, was wider at the top than the base. Ironic, isn't it, that after that night's gig, a NHL insider told me that long ago the Stanley Cup was also designed to be put down that way? Like most of my fellow Brits, I'd never seen it before until it was handed to me sideways by which time I had a 50/50 chance of getting it right. Whoops..."
Okay first off...fuck you Joe. The NHL should have known better? Okay sure, they could have told you how the cup stood...but maybe you should have stepped up and actually did some research on the league, and the trophy you are being paid to promote! Step up, be a man and actually look shit up youself you asshat! Never seen it before? They are paying you to promote their product. How about you do some research on the product?
This guy is a tool!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
It's yellow, a belt, and Drew is the proud owner!
My son tested for his yellow belt on Friday night. He was so excited I was amazed he could even stand still.
He tested.
He did amazing!
He passed.
I have never seen him more proud of anything before. It was an amazing night for him.
Then to top it all off he got to pick where we went for dinner. He picked "The Red Bird" as he calls it, or Red Robin as it is named. He wanted it to go because he had to be home in time to watch Star Wars: The Clone Wars and The Secret Saturdays.
I am so proud of him!
He tested.
He did amazing!
He passed.
I have never seen him more proud of anything before. It was an amazing night for him.
Then to top it all off he got to pick where we went for dinner. He picked "The Red Bird" as he calls it, or Red Robin as it is named. He wanted it to go because he had to be home in time to watch Star Wars: The Clone Wars and The Secret Saturdays.
I am so proud of him!
Friday, October 10, 2008
I now pronounce you Def and Clueless Leppard
Last night I got home from work in time to catch the last part of the "Rock the Face Off" I mentioned in an earlier post. Here are some suggestions I have for Def Leppard.
1 - FIRE YOUR SOUND GUY!
- Seriously. The mix was absolutley terrible. Joe Elliott sounded like he was trying to sing his way out of a huge cardboard box filled with pudding. Whoever was doing the mixing for the mic needs to stop standing next to the speakers. It has severly damaged their ability to hear, let alone provide a good sound mix.
2 - KNOW WHAT THE FUCK THE STANLEY CUP IS BEFORE YOU SIGN UP TO SING FOR THE NHL
- I know Hockey is not a huge sport in Sheffield you blokes, but do some fucking research. It was completely insulting to watch Joe take the cup, set it down like he was so honored to be even holding it - AND THEN SET IT DOWN UPSIDE FUCKING DOWN! If all the stars were to align in the perfect cosmic position that resulted in anyone from Def Leppard actually reading this blog I hope it will inspire them to spend even 5 minutes researching what they are promoting.
3 - IF YOU HAVE MAN BOOBS...BUTTON YOUR SHIRT
- I know at one point in the late 70's and early 80's there was an entire small country worth of females who wanted to ride the Def Leppard trouser train. I know at some point you guys were one of the biggest, hottest bands out there. I also know that at a certain point in your career you have to take a step back and say "Wow, I have gotten old. I look like I have man boobs and a gut. Nobody wants to see that so maybe I can just cover it up."
Now, my note to the NHL.
Next time you are going to do a huge party before the start of the season...hire entertainers who actually know ANYTHING about Hockey. When asked about placing the cup upside down Joe Elliott responds with "How are we supposed to know, we are soccor boys."
Are you trying to bring the NHL all the way down to the bottom? No? Then stop doing stupid shit every year that seems like you are.
Maybe they need to hire a NHL fan to run their promotions. Maybe then the promotions might actually make Hockey look good.
Okay, my ranting is done. Maybe its because my AVS lost last night.
1 - FIRE YOUR SOUND GUY!
- Seriously. The mix was absolutley terrible. Joe Elliott sounded like he was trying to sing his way out of a huge cardboard box filled with pudding. Whoever was doing the mixing for the mic needs to stop standing next to the speakers. It has severly damaged their ability to hear, let alone provide a good sound mix.
2 - KNOW WHAT THE FUCK THE STANLEY CUP IS BEFORE YOU SIGN UP TO SING FOR THE NHL
- I know Hockey is not a huge sport in Sheffield you blokes, but do some fucking research. It was completely insulting to watch Joe take the cup, set it down like he was so honored to be even holding it - AND THEN SET IT DOWN UPSIDE FUCKING DOWN! If all the stars were to align in the perfect cosmic position that resulted in anyone from Def Leppard actually reading this blog I hope it will inspire them to spend even 5 minutes researching what they are promoting.
3 - IF YOU HAVE MAN BOOBS...BUTTON YOUR SHIRT
- I know at one point in the late 70's and early 80's there was an entire small country worth of females who wanted to ride the Def Leppard trouser train. I know at some point you guys were one of the biggest, hottest bands out there. I also know that at a certain point in your career you have to take a step back and say "Wow, I have gotten old. I look like I have man boobs and a gut. Nobody wants to see that so maybe I can just cover it up."
Now, my note to the NHL.
Next time you are going to do a huge party before the start of the season...hire entertainers who actually know ANYTHING about Hockey. When asked about placing the cup upside down Joe Elliott responds with "How are we supposed to know, we are soccor boys."
Are you trying to bring the NHL all the way down to the bottom? No? Then stop doing stupid shit every year that seems like you are.
Maybe they need to hire a NHL fan to run their promotions. Maybe then the promotions might actually make Hockey look good.
Okay, my ranting is done. Maybe its because my AVS lost last night.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Avalanche playing tonight VS. Boston Bruins
I love the start of the NHL season. I REALLY love the start of the season when my team plays the first official night. They are really starting this year off with a bang it looks like.
Sarah Palin will be dropping the puck at the Flyers vs. Rangers game tonight.
The NHL is kicking off the 2008-09 season with an event called "NHL Face Off Rocks". This event will take place at the Fox Theater in Detroit with the band Def Leppard.
In Montreal Canada the "Face Off Rocks" party is taking place at Place des Arts with Alanis Morissette.
They are really trying to attract people to watching this season. I have always been a die hard hockey fan. I guess I just cant understand why Hockey is not one of the top 3 sports in this country. It is fast paced, energetic, hard hitting, and simply the most exciting game to watch live. Is it because you can only pronounce about 10 players names without some kind of international language degree? Is it because the number of goals is small? Hell I don't know, but I do know that it really is one of the greatest sports out there. If you have not watched a hockey game before - START. Dont worry about the rules yet - just watch and see how fast these guys move. How hard they hit. Most of all, remember that when they line up for a slap shot some of these guys are able to get that puck moving at over 100 miles per hour.
Of course I have to end this with a mandatory...
GO AVALANCHE!
Sarah Palin will be dropping the puck at the Flyers vs. Rangers game tonight.
The NHL is kicking off the 2008-09 season with an event called "NHL Face Off Rocks". This event will take place at the Fox Theater in Detroit with the band Def Leppard.
In Montreal Canada the "Face Off Rocks" party is taking place at Place des Arts with Alanis Morissette.
They are really trying to attract people to watching this season. I have always been a die hard hockey fan. I guess I just cant understand why Hockey is not one of the top 3 sports in this country. It is fast paced, energetic, hard hitting, and simply the most exciting game to watch live. Is it because you can only pronounce about 10 players names without some kind of international language degree? Is it because the number of goals is small? Hell I don't know, but I do know that it really is one of the greatest sports out there. If you have not watched a hockey game before - START. Dont worry about the rules yet - just watch and see how fast these guys move. How hard they hit. Most of all, remember that when they line up for a slap shot some of these guys are able to get that puck moving at over 100 miles per hour.
Of course I have to end this with a mandatory...
GO AVALANCHE!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
My little Jackie Chan!
I just received a phone call that made me smile so big I just had to post it here. My phone rings and when I answer I hear Drew on the other end.
"Daddy. You are on speaker."
"Hi Drewman. How was school today?" I ask.
"Daddy. In two days I test for my yellow belt."
"I know buddy. That is awsome. Are you excited?"
"I am so excited you cant believe it. Heeeyaaaa chop!"
It was at this point the connection broke up and disconnected. I am left with the image of Jayna driving home with Drew in the back attacking the back of the seat. I am sure that seat is the evil Megatron and only the supreme martial arts expert Optimus Prime Drew can defeat him.
Robot martial arts. Yup, that is my son.
"Daddy. You are on speaker."
"Hi Drewman. How was school today?" I ask.
"Daddy. In two days I test for my yellow belt."
"I know buddy. That is awsome. Are you excited?"
"I am so excited you cant believe it. Heeeyaaaa chop!"
It was at this point the connection broke up and disconnected. I am left with the image of Jayna driving home with Drew in the back attacking the back of the seat. I am sure that seat is the evil Megatron and only the supreme martial arts expert Optimus Prime Drew can defeat him.
Robot martial arts. Yup, that is my son.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Samael and Amorphis in Seattle
I just saw a posting that the band Samael will be playing in Seattle on October 10th. They are playing at El Corezone . I am not going to be able to make this show as I work next weekend and it is too short notice to get up there. If you are in the area I would STONGLY suggest checking out this show. I am hooked on their release SOLAR SOUL.
If you read this, and you do make it to the show...let me know how it was. I would love to see these guys live.
They happen to be playing with a favorite of mine - AMORPHIS. Now I must say that I happen to prefer the Amorphis that still had Pasi Koskinen singing. Although "Silent Water" was not a bad release and Tomi Joutsen does a pretty good job on vocals. Either way it would be great to see them and see how Tomi does singing the older stuff.
Also...this Friday the same place is having Helloween playing along with Gama Ray. That might be a good show as well.
Then Saturday night October 4th they will have The Cruxshadows. I ended up missing the show here in Boise last night so someone please go to this show and let me know how they were!
If you read this, and you do make it to the show...let me know how it was. I would love to see these guys live.
They happen to be playing with a favorite of mine - AMORPHIS. Now I must say that I happen to prefer the Amorphis that still had Pasi Koskinen singing. Although "Silent Water" was not a bad release and Tomi Joutsen does a pretty good job on vocals. Either way it would be great to see them and see how Tomi does singing the older stuff.
Also...this Friday the same place is having Helloween playing along with Gama Ray. That might be a good show as well.
Then Saturday night October 4th they will have The Cruxshadows. I ended up missing the show here in Boise last night so someone please go to this show and let me know how they were!
Fuck Hollywood!
I mean it. Fuck Hollywood.
I mean seriously...is there any studio exec that actually has an orignal thought or are they all tied together like the Borg collective?
The latest brilliant idea to come out of these fuckwits is the planned remake of "Angel Heart."
If you have not seen this movie you need to see it. The film stars Mickey Rourke as Harry Angel. Angel is a detective who is hired by Louis Cypher (Robert DiNero) to track down a musician who broke a contract with Cypher. The film also stars Lisa Bonet and caused a big stir with it's graphic sex scene.
This film is one of my favorite films and my top Mickey Rourke film of all. He is simply amazing. This ranks up there with his performance in Barfly for me. Say what you want about him now, back in the day he was amazing. Okay he is still amazing as an actor - when he decides to pick actual good movies to be in.
Anyways. It appears that New Line execs (fucktards) Michael De Luca, Alison Rosenzweig and Michael Gaeta have purchased the remake rights to the film from some UK firm. They also picked up the rights to the book Fallen Angel by William Hjortsberg. This is the book the Mickey Rourke film was based off of.
There is just no way this remake can even come close to compairing with the original. To some extent I would classify it right up there with the remake of Psycho. There are some things you just dont fuck with, and Hitchcock is one of them. They are probably going to get some Michael Bay wannabe tard who is going to turn this thriller into some kind of action flick using washed up Matrix style shots with "inventive" new camera angles and shitty color filters and fuzzy focus.
They will probably get some pretty boy actor like Shia to play Harry, with Miley Cyrus in the Lisa Boney role (oh yeah and they will NOT include the graphic sex scene) - and then someone like Sean William Scott playing Cypher. Oh god - I think I just threw up a little in my mouth.
These half-wit, money hungry, no talent assclowns couldnt form an original idea if they had to. This remake is the dumbest idea I have ever heard.
Oh, and just to twist the blade and rub salt in the wound this created in me...here is a list of other planned remakes:
Conan The Barbarian
Friday the 13th
Hellraiser (grrrr this one almost pisses me off as much as Angel Heart)
The Birds (again - dont fuck with Hitchcock)
Escape from New York (oh fuck me NOOOOOOOOOOO!)
The Thing (what is with screwing with Kurt Russel/John Carpenter classics?)
I mean seriously...is there any studio exec that actually has an orignal thought or are they all tied together like the Borg collective?
The latest brilliant idea to come out of these fuckwits is the planned remake of "Angel Heart."
If you have not seen this movie you need to see it. The film stars Mickey Rourke as Harry Angel. Angel is a detective who is hired by Louis Cypher (Robert DiNero) to track down a musician who broke a contract with Cypher. The film also stars Lisa Bonet and caused a big stir with it's graphic sex scene.
This film is one of my favorite films and my top Mickey Rourke film of all. He is simply amazing. This ranks up there with his performance in Barfly for me. Say what you want about him now, back in the day he was amazing. Okay he is still amazing as an actor - when he decides to pick actual good movies to be in.
Anyways. It appears that New Line execs (fucktards) Michael De Luca, Alison Rosenzweig and Michael Gaeta have purchased the remake rights to the film from some UK firm. They also picked up the rights to the book Fallen Angel by William Hjortsberg. This is the book the Mickey Rourke film was based off of.
There is just no way this remake can even come close to compairing with the original. To some extent I would classify it right up there with the remake of Psycho. There are some things you just dont fuck with, and Hitchcock is one of them. They are probably going to get some Michael Bay wannabe tard who is going to turn this thriller into some kind of action flick using washed up Matrix style shots with "inventive" new camera angles and shitty color filters and fuzzy focus.
They will probably get some pretty boy actor like Shia to play Harry, with Miley Cyrus in the Lisa Boney role (oh yeah and they will NOT include the graphic sex scene) - and then someone like Sean William Scott playing Cypher. Oh god - I think I just threw up a little in my mouth.
These half-wit, money hungry, no talent assclowns couldnt form an original idea if they had to. This remake is the dumbest idea I have ever heard.
Oh, and just to twist the blade and rub salt in the wound this created in me...here is a list of other planned remakes:
Conan The Barbarian
Friday the 13th
Hellraiser (grrrr this one almost pisses me off as much as Angel Heart)
The Birds (again - dont fuck with Hitchcock)
Escape from New York (oh fuck me NOOOOOOOOOOO!)
The Thing (what is with screwing with Kurt Russel/John Carpenter classics?)
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