The GNCC Men's Curling Tour was officially launched today. We have commitments from seven bonspiels to be part of the MCT. First up will be the Calder in always snowy Norfolk. Just a little more stuff for me to do this winter.
No, I didn't go to the parade today. I will celebrate from afar. Need to get a flag or something to put out in front of the house.
So, to keep me busy until pitchers and catchers report there is curling, GNCC MCT, bonspiels, the new kittie and keeping the ice good at the club. And there will be curling on TV soon which we now get to watch in HD since we upgraded the satellite receiver.
Later,
JH
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
PHILS WIN!!!!!!!
YEAH BABY!!!!
SUCK IT MUTTS!!
The curse of Willy Penn is broken.
Time to mail in my winning ticket. Anybody going to Vegas soon, need to make a bet for next year.
later,
JH
PS Three and half months till pitchers and catchers report.
SUCK IT MUTTS!!
The curse of Willy Penn is broken.
Time to mail in my winning ticket. Anybody going to Vegas soon, need to make a bet for next year.
later,
JH
PS Three and half months till pitchers and catchers report.
Post 101 on the Phillies
Just noticed I had 100 posts before this one. So much drivel to say to so few.
Anyway, game 5 "resumes" tonight. Hopefully it does not snow. Phils have an advantage by batting 4 times to the Rays 3. Less pitchers for us to use. I expect there will be extra innings unless the Phils come out red hot. But I also expect a Phils victory and a large party in South Philly tonight.
GO PHILS!
Later,
JH
Anyway, game 5 "resumes" tonight. Hopefully it does not snow. Phils have an advantage by batting 4 times to the Rays 3. Less pitchers for us to use. I expect there will be extra innings unless the Phils come out red hot. But I also expect a Phils victory and a large party in South Philly tonight.
GO PHILS!
Later,
JH
Monday, October 27, 2008
Phillies and stuff
One more win to go. Ace Cole Hamels on the mound tonight. Look out South Philly, there is about to be a party breaking out.
The rocket scientist and his lovely wife won the Broomstones mixed doubles this past weekend. Looks like they will be busy again this playdown season with mens, womens, mixed, mixed doubles and club.
Coach Ray was busy yesterday with the Phillies and paper mache and 4 posts in one day.
Final open house was held at Nutmeg yesterday. So far we have 22 or so new members.
DC is getting into the hockey season with an "interesting" post rated PG-13.
And finally because I don't spend enough time on the interwebs, a new blog has been set up for the Nutmeg curling club. Hopefully other people will post to it.
Go Phils!
later,
JH
The rocket scientist and his lovely wife won the Broomstones mixed doubles this past weekend. Looks like they will be busy again this playdown season with mens, womens, mixed, mixed doubles and club.
Coach Ray was busy yesterday with the Phillies and paper mache and 4 posts in one day.
Final open house was held at Nutmeg yesterday. So far we have 22 or so new members.
DC is getting into the hockey season with an "interesting" post rated PG-13.
And finally because I don't spend enough time on the interwebs, a new blog has been set up for the Nutmeg curling club. Hopefully other people will post to it.
Go Phils!
later,
JH
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Two more to go
On a rainy, late night in Philly, the Phightins' pull one out. Nope, didn't make the end of the game. Mrs. found me asleep in the chair at 11:30 so off to bed. Knew they would win.
Big game tonight. A win and then Cole on Monday and the series is over. The curse of Willy Penn will be broken. All will be right with the world. Somewhere David Wright is crying in his beer.
Later,
JH
Big game tonight. A win and then Cole on Monday and the series is over. The curse of Willy Penn will be broken. All will be right with the world. Somewhere David Wright is crying in his beer.
Later,
JH
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Three more to go
The Phils win last night. Another win tonight would be great.
3 more wins to go. Then the ticket in my wallet becomes good. A friend was heading to Vegas last February so I did what I always do. "Here is $20, bet the Phils to win the Series." So, hopefully I will be mailing that in soon.
Come on boys, lets bring this one home.
Later,
JH
3 more wins to go. Then the ticket in my wallet becomes good. A friend was heading to Vegas last February so I did what I always do. "Here is $20, bet the Phils to win the Series." So, hopefully I will be mailing that in soon.
Come on boys, lets bring this one home.
Later,
JH
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Because he is cute
I have to post more pictures of Skippy. This is now standard issue office supplies. Paper clips, pens and a kitten.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Weekend curling results
The season is underway. So what happened over the weekend.
In Chicago - the group of plovers finally won a game on Saturday. Not sure if they made it to Sunday or not but I am sure they had a good time. They spent a lot of time downtown in Chicago enjoying the local watering holes.
In Potomac - two Nutmeg teams made the journey. One made it to the second event final where they finished runnerup.
In St. Paul - Derek and Charrissa made the trek and just missed qualifying for the playoffs. A good run through the C event and just came up short.
Later,
JH
In Chicago - the group of plovers finally won a game on Saturday. Not sure if they made it to Sunday or not but I am sure they had a good time. They spent a lot of time downtown in Chicago enjoying the local watering holes.
In Potomac - two Nutmeg teams made the journey. One made it to the second event final where they finished runnerup.
In St. Paul - Derek and Charrissa made the trek and just missed qualifying for the playoffs. A good run through the C event and just came up short.
Later,
JH
Sunday, October 19, 2008
New kittie
The new kittie (skippy) is here. It was a long ride to get him but he was a trooper coming home. Only cried and meowed for about 20 minutes of the 4 hours.
Of course, he was very afraid when we got him home. Put him in the guest room with the door shut. He hid under the bed for most of the afternoon and evening.
This morning he is coming out to investigate and get pets. He loves to purr and play. Now we are trying to get him to eat something.
Did you hear about the diet? It is a raw food thing, chicken, turkey, fish. So off to the store this morning to get him some trout. I dont get to eat trout but he does.
Pictures to follow as soon as he gets more used to us.
Later,
JH
Of course, he was very afraid when we got him home. Put him in the guest room with the door shut. He hid under the bed for most of the afternoon and evening.
This morning he is coming out to investigate and get pets. He loves to purr and play. Now we are trying to get him to eat something.
Did you hear about the diet? It is a raw food thing, chicken, turkey, fish. So off to the store this morning to get him some trout. I dont get to eat trout but he does.
Pictures to follow as soon as he gets more used to us.
Later,
JH
Thursday, October 16, 2008
GNCC Men's curling tour
Some of the loyal readers will have heard about this. Most of the wrinkles have been worked out and the rules are being reviewed.
Basically, the existing Men's bonspiels in the GNCC are going to be used. Teams will earn points based on how well they do in the spiel and money will be given out at the end of the year. First event is the Calder in Norfolk.
Somehow I got talked into being the chair for this thing. As with most things I volunteer for there was probably beer involved. But I think it can be a positive thing for the GNCC. Those are words I usually dont say.
So for those reading in the Midwest, look out. The East is trying to get better and even bigger.
Later,
JH
Basically, the existing Men's bonspiels in the GNCC are going to be used. Teams will earn points based on how well they do in the spiel and money will be given out at the end of the year. First event is the Calder in Norfolk.
Somehow I got talked into being the chair for this thing. As with most things I volunteer for there was probably beer involved. But I think it can be a positive thing for the GNCC. Those are words I usually dont say.
So for those reading in the Midwest, look out. The East is trying to get better and even bigger.
Later,
JH
THE DODGERS LOSE THE PENNANT
The Dodgers lose the pennant.
A famous call in baseball gets reversed. After losing their 10,000 game this year the Phightin' Phils are on the way to the World Series. Somewhere the Mutts are playing golf and crying in their beer. Time for the pitching staff to shut down the Rays or the Sox. Time for Howard to go yard a bunch of times in the series.
Time for another World Series in Philly.
Later,
JH
A famous call in baseball gets reversed. After losing their 10,000 game this year the Phightin' Phils are on the way to the World Series. Somewhere the Mutts are playing golf and crying in their beer. Time for the pitching staff to shut down the Rays or the Sox. Time for Howard to go yard a bunch of times in the series.
Time for another World Series in Philly.
Later,
JH
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
New stuff
The blogosphere (are the kids still calling it that) is expanding once again. The LBI curling club decided to create a blog (there may have been beer involved). Coach Ray has entered the blogging world as well.
You can read about the shenanigans at the LBI CC annual meeting over at that blog. Some pictures as well.
Later,
JH
You can read about the shenanigans at the LBI CC annual meeting over at that blog. Some pictures as well.
Later,
JH
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Pre blogging days
DC and me contemplating our navels before we could write about it. This is LBI at its finest.
LBI here we come
The annual meeting of the LBI curling club will be held this Saturday. We are off to the land of surf and sand tomorrow. DC will be there. Coach Raysome anonymous guy will be there. Their lovely wifes will be there. The rest of the crew will be there. Could be some late night blogging occuring.
The weather has taken a turn for the better. The planning is almost done. Now just have to stock up on the beer, wine and food on the way onto the island. Monday is a holiday so it will be a nice long weekend for everyone.
The only thing we will miss is the relighting of Old Barny. Guess we have to wait till next year.
Later,
JH
The weather has taken a turn for the better. The planning is almost done. Now just have to stock up on the beer, wine and food on the way onto the island. Monday is a holiday so it will be a nice long weekend for everyone.
The only thing we will miss is the relighting of Old Barny. Guess we have to wait till next year.
Later,
JH
Monday, October 6, 2008
PHILS WIN
Okay so I am a little late. They took care of business and now are off to LA-LA land to beat the Dodgers.
For Dan - not sure who the instructors will be for Hot Shots. Not really involved with the camp.
Otherwise, just trying to work out all the wrinkles for the GNCC Tour. More on that soon.
Later,
JH
For Dan - not sure who the instructors will be for Hot Shots. Not really involved with the camp.
Otherwise, just trying to work out all the wrinkles for the GNCC Tour. More on that soon.
Later,
JH
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Just a small hiccup
Okay, so the Phils didn't wrap it up last night. They will today. They will be making the Dodgers blue soon.
Later,
JH
Later,
JH
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Big day results
The Phils win the first game with very little offense. A good sign as they typically lose those games.
Our first time on the ice was fun and we didnt get hurt. Always a bonus.
The ice is not curling as much. Lots of variables to look at to determine what to do. Will keep watching and trying secret things to see what happens. It is faster which is nice.
Later,
JH
Our first time on the ice was fun and we didnt get hurt. Always a bonus.
The ice is not curling as much. Lots of variables to look at to determine what to do. Will keep watching and trying secret things to see what happens. It is faster which is nice.
Later,
JH
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