Hey you rich bastard Congressmen, thanks for nothing. Nice job taking the $15K tax credit OUT of the stimulus bill. Way to 'spur' the housing marking and really give Americans what they want and what our economy needs.
You're all crooks, and Obama's cabinet is the lead-point for all of the crooks. Pay your fucking taxes like the rest of us, you bastards!
Could you imagine the the outrage if John McCain's cabinet members did what Obama's have done?
That's all.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Friday, February 6, 2009
OK, it's been awhile
Since my last post, Barack Obama has been inaugurated and we've seen Congress hem and haw over the stimulus bill. I don't see where giving money to smoking cessation programs will stimulate our economy. Please get over yourselves Congress, and do things with this package that will put our economy on solid ground. How 'bout some 4 percent mortgage rates if you want to see home sales again?
Also since my last post, I had minor knee surgery. I had floating debris inside my knee that was reconstructed in 1990. I've worn it out, I guess. I'd like to say that I've gotten my money's worth out of that surgery! Check out the staple that's still there! I just had the surgery 3 days ago, and I'm already getting around pretty good on it.
Also since my last post, I had minor knee surgery. I had floating debris inside my knee that was reconstructed in 1990. I've worn it out, I guess. I'd like to say that I've gotten my money's worth out of that surgery! Check out the staple that's still there! I just had the surgery 3 days ago, and I'm already getting around pretty good on it.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Spending the day at Verizon Center
I'm headed downtown in a few hours to officiate in Steve Hyjek's annual post-Christmas game at Verizon Center. I think this is the third year in a row that I've done it.
Two midget-aged teams face off against each other. I get paid and get free tickets to the Capitals game at night. What a deal! Thanks Steve!
This year is more special for two reasons. It's my last year in town, and the Sabres are playing the Capitals tonight. Let's Go Buff-A-Lo!
Two midget-aged teams face off against each other. I get paid and get free tickets to the Capitals game at night. What a deal! Thanks Steve!
This year is more special for two reasons. It's my last year in town, and the Sabres are playing the Capitals tonight. Let's Go Buff-A-Lo!
Marley and Me
Gayle and I went to see Marley and Me on Christmas evening. Great movie. Jennifer Aniston is still hot at 40!
Anyway, if you love dogs, you have to see this movie.
If you're not crying near the ending, you're not a true dog lover.
Gayle and I both cried a bit when we put ourselves into Grogan's shoes. Trudy is getting on a bit, and we're not too sure how much more time she has. Couple of years at best. More, I hope, but we don't want her to suffer. She's got arthritis in her spine. Poor little girl.
Anyway, if you love dogs, you have to see this movie.
If you're not crying near the ending, you're not a true dog lover.
Gayle and I both cried a bit when we put ourselves into Grogan's shoes. Trudy is getting on a bit, and we're not too sure how much more time she has. Couple of years at best. More, I hope, but we don't want her to suffer. She's got arthritis in her spine. Poor little girl.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
SOLD!
Well, Gayle and I got incredibly lucky when my officiating friend Rich agreed to buy our house. Yes, we lost money on the deal, but selling it allows us to move forward and get the hell out of DC!
It's official now, as we had the closing yesterday. The lawyer who runs the closing office is actually a fellow Buffalonian from Orchard Park.
THANKS RICH! Best wishes to you and your lady once you finally move in!
Here's video of the Zamboni delivery at Wrigley Field for this year's Winter Classic. Nice job, fuggtards!
It's official now, as we had the closing yesterday. The lawyer who runs the closing office is actually a fellow Buffalonian from Orchard Park.
THANKS RICH! Best wishes to you and your lady once you finally move in!
Here's video of the Zamboni delivery at Wrigley Field for this year's Winter Classic. Nice job, fuggtards!
Monday, December 15, 2008
Lost weekend in Pittsburgh
Well I went to Pittsburgh, and we stayed in the Shadyside district, about half-way between the rink and downtown at a Courtyard by Marriott. The hotel was decent for the 50 bucks we got it for on Priceline. I'd hate to pay more than that, though. Couldn't get the Internet working in the room.
What a retarded place to buy beer! We stopped at a convenience store, and the foreigner behind the counter was less than helpful when we asked where we could buy beer.
I finally asked a white guy going into the store, and he said in PA, you have to buy six packs at bars or at certain stores. He directed me to one that was on the way to the hotel. Terry paid eleven dollars for a six pack of Labatts. Are you kidding me? What a ripoff! Pittsburgh sucks.
Anyway, Ryan, trying to impress his uncle, tried a little too hard in WARMUPS for God's sake, and hurt his knee. He banged it into the goal post after he caught an edge and did a flip backwards. Jeezus!
The first game was against 94's, which are a year older and a lot bigger than Ryan's team. Final was 6-3, which is respectable. Ryan played, but we could tell he was laboring. After his fall in warmups, I thought he'd hurt his butt or tailbone.
After the game, we checked into the hotel, then went to Dick's to get him a neoprene knee wrap. Dave at the store gave us some good directions to get back to the rink, because with the stupid traffic trying to get to Dick's, time was short. Thanks Dave.
The second game was against the Pittsburgh Jr. Pens 95's. Very good team, with a lethal power play. Noah Gatis has professional player written all over him. Outstanding player. I don't remember much about the game, except that Ryan was benched for most of the third period. I did color commentary for Steve Rosenthal's HD video for all three games. I'm excited to hear my commentary. I tried to be serious, but also had some funny stuff, too. The Regals lost this game, and Ryan looked a little better until a big hit early in the third period. We didn't see him much after that. I think the final was 5-4 Pittsburgh.
Saturday night, we didn't do much. Stayed in the room, watched TV, and fell asleep around 11 PM. Ryan didn't take a shower. What a dirtbag!
Woke up at 7 AM on Sunday, went to the rink, and Ryan played much better. I don't think his little knee bruise was bothering him at all. Like Herb Brooks said, a bruised knee is a long way from the heart! The game ended in a tie with nice goals from both sides.
I left after the game so I could play in my game. We tied the Laughing Skulls 5-5. Young punks. I didn't get any penalties, though!
I would like to comment on the Pittsburgh officiating. In a word, brutal. How the Western Pennsylvania Hockey Officials Association can assign referees that continually get faceoff locations incorrect is beyond me. Faceoff location is elementary for a referee. It's the most basic thing. Also, their blue line positioning is less than stellar. C'mon guys, at least you can hustle! I also saw many no calls of obvious checks from behind after the whistle (all by Pittsburgh no less) go uncalled. It seems coach Larry Gaus of the Junior Pens has the officials intimidated. Triple-A hockey deserves Triple-A refs. There's room for improvement here, guys.
Luckily, I avoided the Sabres @ Devils score for over 24 hours, and watched the Sabres excellent 4-2 victory last night in beautiful HD! Wish I could have avoided the Bills game permanently. WTF are you doing passing on 2nd and 5 when you're trying to run the clock out, Jauron? You are a frigging idiot. Please, just go away, DICK.
What a retarded place to buy beer! We stopped at a convenience store, and the foreigner behind the counter was less than helpful when we asked where we could buy beer.
I finally asked a white guy going into the store, and he said in PA, you have to buy six packs at bars or at certain stores. He directed me to one that was on the way to the hotel. Terry paid eleven dollars for a six pack of Labatts. Are you kidding me? What a ripoff! Pittsburgh sucks.
Anyway, Ryan, trying to impress his uncle, tried a little too hard in WARMUPS for God's sake, and hurt his knee. He banged it into the goal post after he caught an edge and did a flip backwards. Jeezus!
The first game was against 94's, which are a year older and a lot bigger than Ryan's team. Final was 6-3, which is respectable. Ryan played, but we could tell he was laboring. After his fall in warmups, I thought he'd hurt his butt or tailbone.
After the game, we checked into the hotel, then went to Dick's to get him a neoprene knee wrap. Dave at the store gave us some good directions to get back to the rink, because with the stupid traffic trying to get to Dick's, time was short. Thanks Dave.
The second game was against the Pittsburgh Jr. Pens 95's. Very good team, with a lethal power play. Noah Gatis has professional player written all over him. Outstanding player. I don't remember much about the game, except that Ryan was benched for most of the third period. I did color commentary for Steve Rosenthal's HD video for all three games. I'm excited to hear my commentary. I tried to be serious, but also had some funny stuff, too. The Regals lost this game, and Ryan looked a little better until a big hit early in the third period. We didn't see him much after that. I think the final was 5-4 Pittsburgh.
Saturday night, we didn't do much. Stayed in the room, watched TV, and fell asleep around 11 PM. Ryan didn't take a shower. What a dirtbag!
Woke up at 7 AM on Sunday, went to the rink, and Ryan played much better. I don't think his little knee bruise was bothering him at all. Like Herb Brooks said, a bruised knee is a long way from the heart! The game ended in a tie with nice goals from both sides.
I left after the game so I could play in my game. We tied the Laughing Skulls 5-5. Young punks. I didn't get any penalties, though!
I would like to comment on the Pittsburgh officiating. In a word, brutal. How the Western Pennsylvania Hockey Officials Association can assign referees that continually get faceoff locations incorrect is beyond me. Faceoff location is elementary for a referee. It's the most basic thing. Also, their blue line positioning is less than stellar. C'mon guys, at least you can hustle! I also saw many no calls of obvious checks from behind after the whistle (all by Pittsburgh no less) go uncalled. It seems coach Larry Gaus of the Junior Pens has the officials intimidated. Triple-A hockey deserves Triple-A refs. There's room for improvement here, guys.
Luckily, I avoided the Sabres @ Devils score for over 24 hours, and watched the Sabres excellent 4-2 victory last night in beautiful HD! Wish I could have avoided the Bills game permanently. WTF are you doing passing on 2nd and 5 when you're trying to run the clock out, Jauron? You are a frigging idiot. Please, just go away, DICK.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Buffalo Regals 1995 AAA this weekend.
I'm going to Pittsburgh this weekend to see my nephew Ryan's team play. I'm going to unleash the Titan to ensure I arrive safely. Not sure the Cavalier is the most reliable car to take on a 250 mile trip in mid-December. The Titan has been mostly sitting in the lot at TISCOM saving gas and keep miles off her. She's paid for with only 28K miles. I think she might last 10 years more!
I'm excited to see Ryan play this weekend. With the new house coming, it will be the only chance I get to see him play this season. I'd like to see Bryce play, too. Unfortunately, an extraneous trip isn't in the cards at this time, as Buffalo is 8 hours and PGH is only 4. Sorry buddy. Next season, I'll see you guys a lot!
I hope I don't get too upset with the officials in these games!
On they way back, I'll stop in Laurel, MD for my game against the Laughing Skulls at 6:40 PM. Another bunch of young punks who've got another thing coming!
I'm on the Blackhawks, here's our league's website: Laurel Gardens Adult Hockey Silver 1 Division. Notice who's in first place? Click on the team name to see stats. Remember, I play defense, so goals are secondary. I'm leading the team in penalty minutes, too!
I'm excited to see Ryan play this weekend. With the new house coming, it will be the only chance I get to see him play this season. I'd like to see Bryce play, too. Unfortunately, an extraneous trip isn't in the cards at this time, as Buffalo is 8 hours and PGH is only 4. Sorry buddy. Next season, I'll see you guys a lot!
I hope I don't get too upset with the officials in these games!
On they way back, I'll stop in Laurel, MD for my game against the Laughing Skulls at 6:40 PM. Another bunch of young punks who've got another thing coming!
I'm on the Blackhawks, here's our league's website: Laurel Gardens Adult Hockey Silver 1 Division. Notice who's in first place? Click on the team name to see stats. Remember, I play defense, so goals are secondary. I'm leading the team in penalty minutes, too!
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