I am going back to my cave until my eyes can handle the light of day or when the Crosby/Malkin Man love/crush fest is over.... Which ever happens first....  On other news there will be an expansion draft fot the 2012-2013 season.  4 teams means losing 4 players.  The cities are K.C., Las Vegas, Seattle, adn Toronto.

Last night I had another wierd dream .  A very vivid dream, it almost seemed real.  First I was back working at 3 Dimensional Services, as a CNC operator.  I could hear the machines running, the cutters chewing away metal.  I was able to smell the coolant and oil, feel the chips hitting my skin.  I was working for Biff as well as CNC.  It was very scary at that point because I haven't been back there in a long time.

Later on in the dream I was at a party store with Rome.  I could clearly see all of the faces of the customers coming and going, I did not know who they were.  The sound of the cash register and Lotto machines, the sounds of the coolers, the smell of pizza.  At this party store how ever you were allowed to sample any beverage before you purchased it.  That was the rule you had to try it before you could leave with it.  Rome and I tried different beers, wines, and booze. 

What was strange is that Rome tried alot of booze, what was scary is that he bought a 24 of Bud Lite!?  And he insisted that he wanted it because it tasted good.  He fought me on the purchase, even after I told him that I would buy him his beer.  I offered Stella, Sam Adams, Killians, Labbatts, Lieni's, Smith Wicks, Kirin,.........  "No I want Bud Lite!" is all he said.

That's when I woke up.  I know that he would rather thirst than to stomach Bud Lite, how ever that did not bring me back from my dream

I have been watching ALOT of hockey now that the play offs are in full swing. Granted Erik can now tell between the teams and, Analise is just happy that there is Hockey!  So how has the match ups gone thus far?

In the East:
The Pens have a 2-0 game lead over Philly.  Some intensity in the match up, not any thing to write home about. 

It's a 1-1 tie for New Jersey and Carolina, typical east coast hockey.  I am not excited by this match either.

Here's a surprise, The Rangers lead The Caps 1-0.  I am expecting alot out of Washington and AO (Alexander Ovechkin)  the real face of the game.

And my Blood Match of this round, Boston has a 1-0 advantage over Montreal.  No other team has met more in professional sports during a play off series, 36 times as of now.  There will be blood, THIS is the rivalry that the NHL should be playing up!

To the West!  All matches can be described as fast, hard hitting, and fun!

Even though Chicago has a 1-0 lead over Calgary, the Black Hawks should not rest yet.  The Flames have given a fantastic show and will not go gentle into that golf cart.  I expect this series to burn thru all 7 games.

The Canucks have a 2-0 lead over St. Louis. and it is well earned.  The Blues are hungry and want retribution, a chance to finally silence their critics.  Hi levels of passion and intensity on both sides have made it a pleasure to watch.

The last time The Sharks and The Ducks met there were 70 minutes in penalties handed out.  That was regular season, this is play offs.  Anaheim has a 1-0 lead over San Jose, a potential Dark horse here folks.  This has been the fastest pace match up so far, REAL FAST!   Not to mention the cleanest and disciplined type of play.  If you miss this match you have missed the best one that I have seen in a long time.

And finally, Detroit is up 1-0 on Columbus.  The Blue Jackets have the size, hunger, and direction of Ken Hitchcock.  The wings how ever have speed, experience, and leadership.  Some pundits will say that Detroit still too old, I don't buy that any more.  One thing to remember in life never bet against Detroit.

So last Monday when there was gloppy snow the wind shield arm on the driver side of the truck broke.  It is not just a replacement of the arm but also of the Transmission Assembly underneath the wind shield.  So with better weather today I started to tackle the problem.... Only it hit back, twice.

I now have a nice 1/2 inch gash in my hair line and a head ache that Dick Cheney would be proud of.  I did call the dealership first, just to see how much it would be.  $ 345 for parts and labor.  The part I need is $125, the parts counter guy tried to up sell me to getting a new motor with the trans at $120.  I know that the motor is still good so no sale there. 

Now I just need a deck of cards and we're playin' Canasta

Current Mood: dirty

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This is the summer road trip for our family for 2009.  Any one wanting to come with or meet us up there please let us know. 

Current Mood: hungry

No work as of yet, been busy with school and kids. Also watched the complete Senate and House hearings for the Detroit 3. Life is a little unstable for now. I am hoping to take a few state cert tests in the near future. These are good and cheap pre-tests for ASE, which can lead to better job prospects. As for the school update, Starting and Charging is a lock. Fuel Systems is not a guaranteed pass but, not all is lost. Hybrid systems has been a MEAT GRINDER!!!! I just hope to catch a California favor in this one. Ignitions has been fun and informative, I am shooting for an ace but, locked a pass. Small Engines has been an expensive class, will gladly take a pass.

This past week end I knocked out a lay off project, getting a new light fixture up in the dining room. Just a suggestion to any one wanting to try this at home.... You will need a dust mask, flash light, old clothes, a shop vacuum, dry wall experience, and last but not least the wire fish or fish tape. Rome, I owe you at least E=mc2 for that one.

Kevin has made it official. He has retired from active playing status until further notice. He and his wife are expecting twins in the new year. He wanted to be available full time for his family and has stated that coaching is still a consideration in the future.

Speech therapy has been paying off for Erik, who will be glad to tell you about construction cones, Happy Birthday Momma, NO, and more than I have time to tell. Ana has also benefited from the experience and has attended her first Tea Party this past week end.

I have always looked forward to the first snow of the year. So does Erik, he loved seeing the snow yesterday. He loves the snow as much as me, I hope he can still look forward to it when he starts to drive. I made the first snow ball for Erik, and he knew what to do, maybe I should have waited until we were outside first before handing it to him.

I love the smell of winter, a crisp cold smell. The way the night sky looks when it snows, a kind of purple, black, and brown. I do love the sound of shovels and snow blowers in the distance as that perpetual march of winter begins again.

Speaking of which, I have a request of sorts. IF you have or know any one who is having trouble with their snow thrower/blower, please let me know. I have been studying small engines this semester and will be quite reasonable with labor prices. If you are throwing away that old junker of a snow thrower keep me in mind. I want to play Dr. Frankenstein with your old equipment.

Who knows, I just might save you from buying a new piece of equipment.

My Dad was a Combat Engineer in the Vietnam War. He DOES NOT talk about it too much but, when he does he IS E.F. Hutton. And I try to listen, any literature I have found either glossed over the Vietnam Conflict or took the Jane Fonda stance. I just want to say thank you to my Dad, every one else who has served in the armed forces, and to those who put thier lives on the line to make our lives safe.

10 Take a page from President Bush and ignore it

9 When Dow Jones drops more than 800 points, every American gets free mozzarella stix at Applebee's

8 Replace Lehman Brothers with the Wayans Brothers

7 File for bankruptcy three times and the fourth one is free!

6 Invest half your portfolio in liquor, the other half in strippers

5 Goodbye repo men, hello repo monkeys

4 Don't call it a "bailout" or a "rescue," call it a "fun-nancial crisis"

3 Put it all on Ball State and give the 16 points

2 Enjoy blank stare when Katie Couric asks Sarah Palin what "FDIC" stands for

1 Hire O.J. and his goons to steal back your money

I especially like #5 on the list

Current Mood: amused

1. Test"icicle"
2. Cracker nuts
3. Do you want my @$$ ?
4. Go Meat!
5. Well, um, icing happen when the puck come down, bang you know, before the other guys you know. Nobody there, you know. My arm go comes up then the game stop then start up.
6. Vanilla Stolli Vodka and Ginger Ale
7. Wine Slurpee
8. Tequila is not your friend
9. Purple headed, one eyed, Yogurt flinging lizard
10. Monday night at the movies at the State Theater was always fun

I don't like being laid off, it bites. I am looking forward to school next week, a real meat grinder of a session. I guess that is some comfort t being laid off, time for school. Don't get me wrong, I am enjoying the chance to spend all day and night with the kids and to see Angie after werk. I just don't like sitting here and waiting foor the other shoe to drop. I hope every one is well and gainfully employed. Man... I don't even like footbawl, and I am watching it on T.V. For the love of Peat Moss don't let me become a Lie Downs fan....

Current Mood: blah

Angie and I went to a wedding and reception on Saturday. Ceremony was awesome, THE RECEPTION...... Tommy on his worst day 3 days dead and rewarmed over, and being eulogized by Rush Limbaugh would STILL! done a better job that this Yahoo.HAIL TOMMY!!!!

Current Mood: amused

Just was wondering who can drive (stick) a manual transmision vehicle?

Current Mood: restless

So the next winter classic is in Chicago's Wrigley field. The Black Hawks play host to the Red Wings on New Year's day 2009 at 1 p.m. EST. I would entertain a day trip out, I still need to talk to Angie.

Also This years NHL entry draft will be held in Montreal, Quebec Canada. Festivities to start at 5 p.m. June 26 and 27 2009. The boys and girl of The Face Off Hockey Show faceoffhockeyshow.com have been to the past 7 drafts and have ALWAYS had a good time. If you are up for it (and your liver is up to it) I would like to go.

A real post is pending too much to run down now.

Current Mood: content

Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Defense man Jeff Finger and, the Leafs are always the head liner in this area on Hockey Night In Canada... How long before either Bob Cole or Harry Neil slap themselves in the mouth announcing "Finger in the box for 2 minutes for hooking, high sticking, spearing....."

I am sooo easily amused.

Current Mood: dirty

Hooray for late night cooking, Jack Black movies, AC/DC, Drop Kick Murphy's, terrible bachelor parties w/call girls, HHO generators, and posting well after my expiration date...

Current Mood: sleepy

OH hotness

Over the week end Angie and I caught up with a story on CBC News Sunday. It was about a brawl during a play off game in the QJMHL. The Quebec Remparts and the Chicoutimi Sagueneens had squared off last Saturday.

I watched the video on youtube and did not see what sparked the brawl (aside from the Chicountimi being up 7-1). The high light was watching Remparts goaltender Jonathan Roy (Son of Patrick Roy Coach of the Remparts) barrel down ice, shaking off a ref and then beating goaltender Bobby Nadeau silly.

Nadeau clearly showed no intention of fighting, and should have been left alone. It is a lesson in life as well as hockey if no one is ringing the bell, why answer? There is always a time and a place for every thing. Roy should have known that.

Now we all know that I do not want to see fighting banned. How ever in instances such as this I would not object to lengthy suspensions or all out banishment. Jonathan Roy's actions were deplorable. Daddy did not help matters much either. At the end of the day both Father and son were suspended up to 7 games, and fined $500.

Current Mood: disappointed

1. You have 50 dollars in your pocket what do you do with it?
Oh, a tank of gasoline!

2. What are you craving to eat right now?
Gyoza, and Yakisoba.

3. Have you ever seen someone die?
No.

4. Are you confused as to what lies ahead of you?
Who isn't?

5. Where do you see yourself in five years?
An out of state Mechanic

6. Where else would you rather live?
Buffalo, Atlanta, Calgary, Toronto, Boston... Does any one notice a pattern here?

7. If the person you like does not accept you, would you continue to wait for them to change their feelings?
No.

8. Name something you do EVERY DAY that everyone else in this world might not do.
Be Canadian

9. Is there anything that has made you unhappy recently?
Yeah the way people treat each other

10. What do you want most in life?
For every one to have at least one good day in their life that you can hold on to

11. Do you have a daily routine?
Out of the cannon, school/kids, werk, crash repeat

12. If you find out that your best friend is going out with your boyfriend/girlfriend, how would you react?
Wow Angie can date herself?

13. Who is currently the most important person to you?
Can't narrow it down to one. Erik, Ananlise, and Angie

14. What kind of person do you think you are?
When I get that straightened out I will let you know...

15. Do you believe in God?
I believe that there is a god in the sense that every one needs to believe in some thing. To me work is prayer.

16. Do you ever regret doing something and then have been to ashamed to blog about it - not even on a filter or private.
Yes.

17. Would you give your all in a relationship?
I try to every day

18. Does your chewing gum lose it's flavor on the bedpost overnight?
Yuk.

19. Play any instrument?
I am well versed in but not limited to the following, the sledge hammer, ball pien, mig welder, tig welder, air tools, the laughing child, goalie stick, the belch, and the table saw just to name a few

20. What type of friends do you like?
Any friends that are willing to spend time or share

21. Do you have an all time favorite song?
any thing that is happy or can evoke emotion.

for Rome