Thursday, April 17, 2008
A few things....
i) Sens lost last night, swept out of the playoffs...like usual. Last year was quite an anomoly, they're right back to their regular choking ways. Good stuff boys, enjoy the golf.
ii) Dickie was down basically all last week selling BBQ Islands at the Toronto Home Show. From what I understand, they were actually very successful and sold a good number. Laura and I dropped in on Sunday to check them out, and to be honest I'm actually quite convinced! I'd been very skeptical and kinda poo-pooing the notion of a $10-$30k BBQ. But when you see those bad boys in real life, I can see how the rich and famous would want one in their back yard. Dickie was good fun to have around and a terrific house guest -- I think Dave has domesticated him.
iii) It was my birthday last week. A bunch of us went out for dinner to a semi-swanky place( can you say 2 for 1 coupon ). Really terrific food - 4 courses and you could choose from different options for each course, so basically everyone had their own custom combinations. Also, thanks to everyone for my fun gift cards (Bulk Barn and funding for a baking / chocolate class!). You guys rock : )
iv) I leave for Costa Rica tomorrow! I'm very excited...I think we started packing early enough that there shouldn't be any panic attacks tonight, and everything's mostly all ready to go. I'll hopefully take lots of good pictures! Laura bought me an underwater camera and snorkeling gear : )
ii) Dickie was down basically all last week selling BBQ Islands at the Toronto Home Show. From what I understand, they were actually very successful and sold a good number. Laura and I dropped in on Sunday to check them out, and to be honest I'm actually quite convinced! I'd been very skeptical and kinda poo-pooing the notion of a $10-$30k BBQ. But when you see those bad boys in real life, I can see how the rich and famous would want one in their back yard. Dickie was good fun to have around and a terrific house guest -- I think Dave has domesticated him.
iii) It was my birthday last week. A bunch of us went out for dinner to a semi-swanky place( can you say 2 for 1 coupon ). Really terrific food - 4 courses and you could choose from different options for each course, so basically everyone had their own custom combinations. Also, thanks to everyone for my fun gift cards (Bulk Barn and funding for a baking / chocolate class!). You guys rock : )
iv) I leave for Costa Rica tomorrow! I'm very excited...I think we started packing early enough that there shouldn't be any panic attacks tonight, and everything's mostly all ready to go. I'll hopefully take lots of good pictures! Laura bought me an underwater camera and snorkeling gear : )
Labels: Birthday, Costa Rica, Dickie, Restaurants, Sens
Monday, April 14, 2008
Ottawa for the Suck
Man, the Senators have truly managed to make a crock out of this playoffs...
The first game was just a dismal blowout from start to finish. The second game they had a real fighting chance, tied it at 3-3 then let in 2 goals in the last minute of the game to lose 5-3. Way to go boys.
Tonight they finally had Alfredson back and played a terrific first period, just overpowering the Pens and really fighting for every puck. All the determination and hard work finally paid off early in the 2nd with a go ahead 1-0 goal....and that, that right there was when the team packed up and went home.
Usually when you score you get momentum and really pick up your play. Naw, not the Ottawa Senators...no, they turned the puck over 6 times in the 2 minutes after their goal, so not surprisingly it was 1-1 shortly thereafter, and stayed that way for the rest of the 2nd. Third Period, Sens are at home...going to dig deep...and let 2 crappy goals in within the first minute and a half of the 3rd. Yup, game over, playoffs over.
Good work boys, thanks for another terrific regular season and complete choke of a playoffs. What happened to the team that *finally* for once did well in the playoffs last year? Jeez, I feel like I'd even be better off cheering for the Leafs/
The first game was just a dismal blowout from start to finish. The second game they had a real fighting chance, tied it at 3-3 then let in 2 goals in the last minute of the game to lose 5-3. Way to go boys.
Tonight they finally had Alfredson back and played a terrific first period, just overpowering the Pens and really fighting for every puck. All the determination and hard work finally paid off early in the 2nd with a go ahead 1-0 goal....and that, that right there was when the team packed up and went home.
Usually when you score you get momentum and really pick up your play. Naw, not the Ottawa Senators...no, they turned the puck over 6 times in the 2 minutes after their goal, so not surprisingly it was 1-1 shortly thereafter, and stayed that way for the rest of the 2nd. Third Period, Sens are at home...going to dig deep...and let 2 crappy goals in within the first minute and a half of the 3rd. Yup, game over, playoffs over.
Good work boys, thanks for another terrific regular season and complete choke of a playoffs. What happened to the team that *finally* for once did well in the playoffs last year? Jeez, I feel like I'd even be better off cheering for the Leafs/
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Sensational?
After a fantastic start to their season, the Sens absolutely fell apart over the past two months, winning only 14 of their last 39 games, and being shut out 5 of their last 20. Not exactly an impressive set of stats.
Luckily, they managed to qualify for the playoffs though(juuuust barely!), and face the Pens in the first round, starting Wednesday. I expect 50% of my available free time over the next 2 weeks to be dedicated to watching Sens games.
The other 50% of my time will be spent getting ready for Costa Rica! Laura and I leave on the 18th and are there for 9 days or so. We were out at MEC last night getting a new lockable, travel backpack and some other goodies like a fleecy top for me! I'm definitely getting excited, but my spanish is still pretty rusty.
Luckily, they managed to qualify for the playoffs though(juuuust barely!), and face the Pens in the first round, starting Wednesday. I expect 50% of my available free time over the next 2 weeks to be dedicated to watching Sens games.
The other 50% of my time will be spent getting ready for Costa Rica! Laura and I leave on the 18th and are there for 9 days or so. We were out at MEC last night getting a new lockable, travel backpack and some other goodies like a fleecy top for me! I'm definitely getting excited, but my spanish is still pretty rusty.
Labels: Costa Rica, Sens, Spanish
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Pay phone calls to cost 50 cents
For those of us who are cellphone hold-outs and rely on pay phones, it looks like we're coming to the end of the 25 cents phone call era. The cost of a pay phone call is soon to double to 50 cents a call. I guess I'd prefer that than some strange amount like 40 cents.
Also, Sara sent me an Interac Email money transfer today( I loaned her $10 on the weekend at the Good Food show so she could buy a big, big sausage/pepperoni for Dave). Kinda cool, I just had to click on the link in the email and go through my bank's online banking site and poof, I had the money!
Speaking of the Good Food show, it was a blast and totally worth doing! It's like one of those homeshows, outdoor shows, clothing shows, etc. You pay to get in, and there are tons of booths almost all with free samples and discounted products. I ate/drank so much that by the end I was too full to keep sampling...seriously. The winner for best value purchase was....34 garlics for $1. (I went halfsies with Yonny).
Also, I've been glued to the tv the past few weeks watching Sens games. They're looking good!
Also, Sara sent me an Interac Email money transfer today( I loaned her $10 on the weekend at the Good Food show so she could buy a big, big sausage/pepperoni for Dave). Kinda cool, I just had to click on the link in the email and go through my bank's online banking site and poof, I had the money!
Speaking of the Good Food show, it was a blast and totally worth doing! It's like one of those homeshows, outdoor shows, clothing shows, etc. You pay to get in, and there are tons of booths almost all with free samples and discounted products. I ate/drank so much that by the end I was too full to keep sampling...seriously. The winner for best value purchase was....34 garlics for $1. (I went halfsies with Yonny).
Also, I've been glued to the tv the past few weeks watching Sens games. They're looking good!
Labels: pay phone, sausage, Sens
