(no subject)
Work is horrible. Beyond horrible. It's just a miserable place to be. That's all on that.
Hearing about Alexei Cherepanov's death really shook me. He was so young and it was so sudden. It's really tragic. I feel so bad for his parents, who were probably very excited that he was playing in his hometown again. I guess it puts some things into perspective. Or else it should.
The Red Sox. *sighs* Poor Jon. The Rays' fielding is going to be our downfall if we keep hitting like this. Their infield is just too good to try to play this way. We going to have to outsmart them if we can't outpower them, and I don't know if we can. I'm not giving up hope by any means, but they've certainly shaken off the inexperience rust and we have to catch up.
The Dodgers. The game last night was pretty awesome. Russell was hit by a pitch two and half times (he flinched back the third time), and according to TSN Kuroda was avenging Manny. Yeah, don't think so. Derek, from the bench, was ripshit the first time he was hit, yelling and everything. When everyone came out onto the field, you can see he's there, but he's doing the grown up thing and pushing people back. Though, it made me like Shane Victorino, because he turned to Russell and said, "If you're gonna hit me, do it here [his side/ribs] not at my head, okay?" (Like he said.) Which I thought was sporting of him. (Like he said.) He knew it had to be done, he just didn't want to be hit in the head. (Like he said.) Fair enough. Also, my darling little Blake, my rookie, was the hero of the game, with an awesome bases clearing triple!
On to the pictures. Hockey and baseball:
Half of the double date. They're too cute.
Remember boys, no waltzing. You know what's really funny? Evan is all bundled up, turtleneck and long sleeves. Carlos has the short sleeves. I'm waiting for him to be all "Please! You don't know cold until you've been in Haverhill in January, California Boy!"
Aki can get serious air.
Though so can Carlos. They're just a bouncy team.
Sad Jonathan is sad. (I was told the other day that I'm "cute" because I call the players by their first names most of the time. Is that cute?)
Shouldn't he be on a bicycle with an alien in the basket?
This is a very complicated high-five. Evan has to concentrate.
Jon looks like he's about to cry. Poor thing.
Aki and Jason are those two uncles that give the best presents and whom your crazy old aunt refers to as your uncle and his "roommate", you know?
But they are always the ones you want to hang out with at family parties because they're fun and they have great stories and they seem to actually like each other unlike your crazy aunt and the poor sap she's married to.
I can't find these larger and I'm quite upset about that. I want Jason and JP.
Ryan swears he doesn't know how Jack Skille got tripped, since he was way over there when it happened. Must have been funny ice. Ryan Suter: 2 Minutes for Tripping Jack Skille
Ryan and Shea yay. Another in the 'some things never change' folder. Which is really all Preds right now.
Marty is going to return Ryan Callahan's helmet to him. Very nicely, I'm sure. Uh huh.
The Blackhawks had to walk the red carpet before the first home game. Pat doesn't look at all uncomfortable here. Nope, perfectly natural.
On the other hand, you can even see Cris' swagger in a still picture.
Who knew John could do 'come hither'?!
They had a moment of silence for him, which was respectful.
Nikky sat alone on the bench during it. Brandon came over and kissed his helmet, which I thought was very sweet of him. I really love this line, more than I expected to. And they seem to like each other quite a bit.
Dominic had a "fight" that was more actual fight than Aaron and Ryan's girly bitch slap session. 10:58 Dominic Moore: 4 Minutes for Roughing David Backes / David Backes: 4 Minutes for Roughing Dominic Moore
So Pavel got high sticked. What did he do? Tripped the guy that high sticked him. That's Pavel for ya. Andy McDonald: 4 Minute Double Minor for High-sticking Pavel Kubina / Pavel Kubina: 2 Minutes for Tripping Andy McDonald
The caption says this is Yan. I don't think it's Yan. It doesn't look like him to me. Can anyone tell me who it is actually? If it's Yan, he's changed a hell of a lot since Boston.
Brian needs a sitdown chat with Aaron. Really, this is not okay. No need to be hating on the goalie just 'cause you couldn't have your former Captain. *snickers* Aaron Voros: 2 Minutes for Goaltender Interference Martin Brodeur
I couldn't get a perfectly clear shot, but these are the Canes' new thirds. They could be worse.
They could be these. The colours are wrong, too vibrant. And obnoxious, but they were that back in the day, too. And besides I loved the Oilers' old third jerseys, the one Todd McFarlane designed. I want those back.
Sean fights. This won't stop Brandon from fighting too.
"You okay there, old guy?" You can't grow up an American hockey player and not love JR. Well, I guess unless you're Derian.
Look! No one's in the correct jersey, so Ryan doesn't have to feel bad.
So now I'm going to go watch the Dodgers game, so pictures and thoughts from that tomorrow.
Hearing about Alexei Cherepanov's death really shook me. He was so young and it was so sudden. It's really tragic. I feel so bad for his parents, who were probably very excited that he was playing in his hometown again. I guess it puts some things into perspective. Or else it should.
The Red Sox. *sighs* Poor Jon. The Rays' fielding is going to be our downfall if we keep hitting like this. Their infield is just too good to try to play this way. We going to have to outsmart them if we can't outpower them, and I don't know if we can. I'm not giving up hope by any means, but they've certainly shaken off the inexperience rust and we have to catch up.
The Dodgers. The game last night was pretty awesome. Russell was hit by a pitch two and half times (he flinched back the third time), and according to TSN Kuroda was avenging Manny. Yeah, don't think so. Derek, from the bench, was ripshit the first time he was hit, yelling and everything. When everyone came out onto the field, you can see he's there, but he's doing the grown up thing and pushing people back. Though, it made me like Shane Victorino, because he turned to Russell and said, "If you're gonna hit me, do it here [his side/ribs] not at my head, okay?" (Like he said.) Which I thought was sporting of him. (Like he said.) He knew it had to be done, he just didn't want to be hit in the head. (Like he said.) Fair enough. Also, my darling little Blake, my rookie, was the hero of the game, with an awesome bases clearing triple!
On to the pictures. Hockey and baseball:
Half of the double date. They're too cute.
Remember boys, no waltzing. You know what's really funny? Evan is all bundled up, turtleneck and long sleeves. Carlos has the short sleeves. I'm waiting for him to be all "Please! You don't know cold until you've been in Haverhill in January, California Boy!"
Aki can get serious air.
Though so can Carlos. They're just a bouncy team.
Sad Jonathan is sad. (I was told the other day that I'm "cute" because I call the players by their first names most of the time. Is that cute?)
Shouldn't he be on a bicycle with an alien in the basket?
This is a very complicated high-five. Evan has to concentrate.
Jon looks like he's about to cry. Poor thing.
Aki and Jason are those two uncles that give the best presents and whom your crazy old aunt refers to as your uncle and his "roommate", you know?
But they are always the ones you want to hang out with at family parties because they're fun and they have great stories and they seem to actually like each other unlike your crazy aunt and the poor sap she's married to.
I can't find these larger and I'm quite upset about that. I want Jason and JP.
Ryan swears he doesn't know how Jack Skille got tripped, since he was way over there when it happened. Must have been funny ice. Ryan Suter: 2 Minutes for Tripping Jack Skille
Ryan and Shea yay. Another in the 'some things never change' folder. Which is really all Preds right now.
Marty is going to return Ryan Callahan's helmet to him. Very nicely, I'm sure. Uh huh.
The Blackhawks had to walk the red carpet before the first home game. Pat doesn't look at all uncomfortable here. Nope, perfectly natural.
On the other hand, you can even see Cris' swagger in a still picture.
Who knew John could do 'come hither'?!
They had a moment of silence for him, which was respectful.
Nikky sat alone on the bench during it. Brandon came over and kissed his helmet, which I thought was very sweet of him. I really love this line, more than I expected to. And they seem to like each other quite a bit.
Dominic had a "fight" that was more actual fight than Aaron and Ryan's girly bitch slap session. 10:58 Dominic Moore: 4 Minutes for Roughing David Backes / David Backes: 4 Minutes for Roughing Dominic Moore
So Pavel got high sticked. What did he do? Tripped the guy that high sticked him. That's Pavel for ya. Andy McDonald: 4 Minute Double Minor for High-sticking Pavel Kubina / Pavel Kubina: 2 Minutes for Tripping Andy McDonald
The caption says this is Yan. I don't think it's Yan. It doesn't look like him to me. Can anyone tell me who it is actually? If it's Yan, he's changed a hell of a lot since Boston.
Brian needs a sitdown chat with Aaron. Really, this is not okay. No need to be hating on the goalie just 'cause you couldn't have your former Captain. *snickers* Aaron Voros: 2 Minutes for Goaltender Interference Martin Brodeur
I couldn't get a perfectly clear shot, but these are the Canes' new thirds. They could be worse.
They could be these. The colours are wrong, too vibrant. And obnoxious, but they were that back in the day, too. And besides I loved the Oilers' old third jerseys, the one Todd McFarlane designed. I want those back.
Sean fights. This won't stop Brandon from fighting too.
"You okay there, old guy?" You can't grow up an American hockey player and not love JR. Well, I guess unless you're Derian.
Look! No one's in the correct jersey, so Ryan doesn't have to feel bad.
So now I'm going to go watch the Dodgers game, so pictures and thoughts from that tomorrow.