Merry Generic Winter Day-Off With No Religious Content

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
AON, here's a great bit about hockey fisticuffs for you puckheads.

That article made me like hockey about ten times as much as before I read it. The audio is absolutely hilarious. Maybe if they were always miked up, I would watch.

TM

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
AON, here's a great bit about hockey fisticuffs for you puckheads.

This guy just became my favorite hockey player of all time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GacYEtfI8MM

TM

[leagleaze]

Originally posted by Tyrone Slothrop
Has anyone on this board read The Silmarillion? (Not me.)

Yeah, I read all of the Hobbit books when I was a kid.

Barely, I just reread the Mists of Avalon. It is a retelling of the Arthurian legend from a somewhat feminist perspective. It's a pretty long read.

I also like Ann Rule as far as true crime goes. She doesn't tend to get too explicit. I recently read her book on Ted Bundy (which was particularly interesting because she knew him.) I also read her book on Tom Capano, which wasn't quite as good, but still not bad.

[greatwhitenorthchick]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
That article made me like hockey about ten times as much as before I read it. The audio is absolutely hilarious. Maybe if they were always miked up, I would watch.

TM

I am not sure why you liked him (whether it is for the same reasons that I do), but after I read that article, I mentioned by instant messaging system (sniff) that I like the cut of his jib, and he will be my new boyfriend should I get on the market again.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by sunnybunny
I can think of one and ONLY one:

A Room With A View

You know, after reading so much of ppnyc's crap last year, it's nice to have a regular knucklehead to play with. Hi, sunny! We totally missed you.

TM

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
I am not sure why you liked him (whether it is for the same reasons that I do), but after I read that article, I mentioned by instant messaging system (sniff) that I like the cut of his jib, and he will be my new boyfriend should I get on the market again.

I like him because he's a black guy in a white sport who gets paid to fight all comers -- and wins. And I like him because he's so casual about the whole thing. But mostly I like him because he punches people in the head really hard and fast until they fall down, unconscious in a pool of their own blood.

TM

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
I like him because he's a black guy in a white sport who gets paid to fight all comers -- and wins. And I like him because he's so casual about the whole thing. But mostly I like him because he punches people in the head really hard and fast until they fall down, unconscious in a pool of their own blood.

TM

so you DO like Laimbeer?

[ThurgreedMarshall]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
so you DO like Laimbeer?

I absolutely knew that was coming. I almost pre-replied to it. The difference between the two is Laimbeer is a cheap shot artist who never wanted to fight. If you want me to pick a tough white guy who plays a black sport, I'll have to go with Larry.

TM

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
I absolutely knew that was coming. I almost pre-replied to it. The difference between the two is Laimbeer is a cheap shot artist who never wanted to fight. If you want me to pick a tough white guy who plays a black sport, I'll have to go with Larry.

TM

that and this guy will never lead the NHL in any major stat. Unless, do they count teeth knocked out?

Question for the hockey dads/moms- when do players decide to become a thug/enforcer? Are there 12 year old kids whose main skill is they fight really well? Parents saying "my son plays the enforcer position?"

[patentparanyc]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
that and this guy will never lead the NHL in any major stat. Unless, do they count teeth knocked out?

Question for the hockey dads/moms- when do players decide to become a thug/enforcer? Are there 12 year old kids whose main skill is they fight really well? Parents saying "my son plays the enforcer position?"

This is a Pony Trekker question. I don't think any of us have kids in hockey that I can recall, other than him.

[greatwhitenorthchick]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
that and this guy will never lead the NHL in any major stat. Unless, do they count teeth knocked out?

They count penalty minutes.

And in the US the papers count hits.

[Anne Elk]

Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
They count penalty minutes.

And in the US the papers count hits.

Is Friday night Hockey Night in Canada?

I want to make sure I soak up all the local culture I can.

[greatwhitenorthchick]

Originally posted by Anne Elk
Is Friday night Hockey Night in Canada?

I want to make sure I soak up all the local culture I can.

Saturday night is Hockey Night in Canada.

[Anne Elk]

Originally posted by greatwhitenorthchick
Saturday night is Hockey Night in Canada.

Woo-hoo! Here's hoping I get out of the conference room in time to have some fun.

[patentparanyc]

Originally posted by Anne Elk
Is Friday night Hockey Night in Canada?

I want to make sure I soak up all the local culture I can.

I am suddenly craving a Sweet Marie bar. Try to find a cool local pub and I am sure you will have fun.

Will this DAY EVER END? These short weeks are KILLING ME. so slow and quiet and draggy.