Stanley Cup

For of those of you who do not know the some of the traditions behind the cup - The one in the previous post has to do with each member of the team getting to take the cup "home" with them for a specified period of time (I think 3-5 days). The members then take the cup to schools, their previous hockey teams etc. etc. etc. In this case, Mario got to take it home first - probably OK, since he owns the STANLEY CUP WINNERS for 2009. Yes the cup does float as pictures show. Now some of you wanted to know how I got these pictures. I'll give you some sources and you can make up your own story or pick the true one from the list. (Do not think it should be too hard as when in doubt always pick ?)

A. Being a Stars season ticket holder since 1995, I do know some of the Stars "Brass" and my name was "drawn" as one to go see the cup in Pittsburgh.

B. My first several seasons I shared my tickets with my boss's husband and they were from Pittsburgh. After a couple of years the kids came along and now we just go the Pittsburgh games. They being from Pittsburgh had connections and we went to the party!!!

C. Cathy who goes to most of the games (her husband does not like hockey that much - but will go on weekends) and sits with me, works for a company based in Pittsburgh and they trade stories, very similiar to the MI cousin and I. She was invited to the party and the pictures were sent to Cathy and Cathy thought my blog would be a good place to put some of them and see what kind of stories would get started.

D. and someone accused me of getting these pictures off the internet - now I would not do anything like this.



Now for some really big news - It is raining in Big R and not bike riding today - breakfast only but did get in 50mi yesterday before it got to 100+ When we finished it was a cool 99.



Hope this shed some light on the Cup Pictures.

Darn it

I left and look what the Dust Bunny posted. I have to start turning off the computer. It has been hot here in Big R but not hot enuff to keep us from riding. The temp this last week has been 104. This week it is cooling off to highs in the 98-99 range. Been riding 54mi on Saturday and 30+ on Sundays and taking the rest of the week to re-hydrate. Still working as much as in the past, Fridays off and the Hockey season is not getting ready to start next year. My brain must have been over-heated as I have tickets to the Texas Tornado (NAHL 16-20 year olds); the Allen Americans (CHL) and the Dallas STARS (NHL) to help me keep cool this winter. The usualy theaters and DSO to round out the interests. Work has been slacking off and not enuff to do but we are getting more business this next month. Hopefully I will not have to look for another job - but then maybe I could retire and watch Jerry Springer and Maury.

Well to give the MI frozen brain some hope I have a signed Steve Duchesne puck. I think he played for the Dead Ones in the early 2000's.


I'll try and not leave the cmputer on and keep the silly cat off the computer and I'll post more. but I'm still ahead of one "blogger" who hasn't posted since 2/08


Later or as the new kids say L8R

I've Been Alone

The Ac/Food provided has been gone and look what I've found on the camera. He returned in a real good mood and I can see why. Take a look at these pictures from Pittsburg PA.

Naturally it started with the parade and ended up at Mario's house for the party. Lots of fun. Hope the frozen brain in MI can get to a party like this one someday

Well I'm back

The Ac/Food provider left the computer on again. Just quick update - every one is OK in big R. It is getting warmer down here and is raining again. No bike riding the last two weekends as too much rain. We have started the ark in the back yard and will be taking only 2 on board - naturally me and someone to supply the comforts of home.
I finally shamed him into turing on the AC. The upstairs is carpeted except for the bathroom. I started staying downstairs on the tile (much cooler than upstairs) of if I graced him with my presence I would lie on the tile in the bathroom and just have as little of my feet on the carpet. From his chair all he could see were 4 little feet on the carpet. Now that the AC is on I come out and sleep in my chair or on the floor behind him. I'll see if he will take a picture and will post it.

I saw an e-mail to one of his symphony mates and they saw the 5 Browns last night. The Dallas Moring News writer summed it up this way -

"It's been a while since I've heard such a perfectly played – and perfectly boring – performance." and "If these handsome players can entice teenagers to the rigors of practice, and introduce the beauty of the music, then even an indifferent performance can serve a purpose."

I think he and his friends left at half-time.

He also was at the Dallas Theater Center on Thurs to see "Sarah, Plain and Tall" and he liked that one.

Maybe pictures next time
DB

Guess Who

The Ac/Food provider just could not post this so guess who was recruited to do it - ME

He gave me a list of what is in the pictures and even took one of the "most important" (or most impotent for some of the accents heard here in Big D) items in the collection. One of the past-presidents of the TSHP was in town for the coronation (inauguration) and picked up this stuff which he offered for sale in the silent auction.

Here is the list of the stuff in the pictures!!

1 Official invitation to attend the Inauguration
1 Washington Post Newspaper Inauguration Day issue

1 Washington Post Special Inauguration Section

1 Size Large President Obama T-Shirt

1 Size Medium Michelle Obama T-Shirt

1 President Obama deck of playing cards

1 President Obama coffee mug

1 President tin of breath mints

1 Washington DC Tourist carry bag
And 1 handshake from a person who attended the Inauguration and an Inaugural Ball!!

The AC/Food provider will pass it on to whomever wants a handshake

Now the AC/Food provider does not want to start a family fight as he said he bid on these for the TN Russell (Lambert) so you will have to talk to her for any leftovers.

Whew happy this is over

Dust Bunny

Just a Quick Update

I was at the TSHP meeting this weekend getting my yearly CE so I can keep my license and pay off the frozen MI brain and my hockey losses. The TSHP has a R & E committee that awards pharmacy students and residents scholarships. They have a money raising silent auction and ask for donations. I had the winning bid on something from the silent auction. I'll be taking pictures as they are hard to describe and putting it on this site. May have to have an auction as this is really neat stuff and I'm running out of room in the house.

Did my part for the economy

Well take at look at the pictures attached. I purchased a new refrigerator and dishwasher. Been in the house since 1975 and this will be the 3rd refrigerator and dishwasher. Not too bad for 34 years, and the lady that sold me these said they will not last as long - just not built that way anymore. Now I need to know if anyone wants any refrigerator magnets. Take a look at the white refrigerator - I did not like it white so I covered it with magnets - refrigerator with magnets. Now how about the new one with stainless steel (non magnetic) front and black side (magnetic). I have lots of magnets left over. They just might have to go on the washer/dryer as I just can't throw them away (any one who does not believe that??? - must be a Russell thing - right Doug????). Been doing my thing at the theater - will not bore you with that as previously. Attended the symphony last night - music of John Williams and to the delight of the frozen brain in MI the Stars season is over. Here are the pictures