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Amazingly enough, our mental abilities are functional, and we realize that they are not the same. If they were the same, we wouldn't have had to go out in search of an alternative, now, would we? Most of the ladies here don't grow facial hair naturally, and the rest of us middle-aged, unbotoxed, unelectrolocized wrecks keep a tweezers handy. So what are our options? Chia face? Watching hockey is not the same as playing it, but few of us are able to suit up for the Wings, so we watch the games. Telly is not the same as being there in person, but for those of us who are geographically challenged (from a Detroit perspective), the boob tube is the next best thing. Or the internet, for those who don't get the games. We can't all have what we want, so we remain positive about what we can have. That is the secret to happiness: Be content with what you have. No, wearing underwear and jewelry is not the same as growing facial hair. Given that most of us have hair growing experience, as well as jewelry and underwear-wearing experience, we are aware that they are not the same. What is the same is the desire to do something to show our support for the team, to feel the unity with our like-minded fans, and to have a superstition that we can practice to make ourselves feel that we are somehow helping the boys in their quest for the Cup. On a certain level, it is the same; on another level, it is different. But thanks for pointing it out to us that our game day thongs should not be worn on our faces and should probably be removed occasionally. Because they are not the same as a beard.

So I had made my bracelets with specially knotted places so I could cut them off without the beads falling off. I thought I was going to have to do it the last weekend in April since I have to go to a training session for school. We have to scrub up, which usually includes taking off all jewelry. I talked to my teacher tonight and asked her which day we would be doing it so I could take off the bracelets at home so I wouldn't lose them. She asked what they were for, and I explained it, and she said I could just keep them on since it was just a training exercise and she didn't want to mess with hockey superstitions. Is she cool or what?!?!?!

Wow. I saw the title of the thread and thought it was going to be Red Wing Age-Defying Beauty Secrets. I agree, though, that the _________sucks chants are stupid. How much intelligence does it take to come up with something, well, intelligent? I'm not coming up with anything at the moment, but I'm sure someone with intelligence will. Until then..... Let's Go Red Wings

Here's to him getting to at least number 260 (if my maths are right) this year. Go, Cheli!

Yeah, I kind of cried. But only kind of. And through a big smile. I'm tearing up now. Gotta go. (Pardon the all caps, but I need him to hear me.) I LOVE YOU, MAC!!!!!

Ditto on the "don't get to see it otherwise" sentiment. I don't get versus, so it's NBC or nothing. I'll take NBC any day. I can put up with a lot for the Wings. This is not to say, however, that there isn't room for improvement; but whatever, it's a game and I get to see it with my own eyes. Go Wings!!!

Fear not, fellow accessorized one, this is not a bad sign. Rather, it is the work of the cosmos. Your bracelet, filled with the positive karma of love and victory has left to go in search of the cause of your joy, the Red Wings themselves. It has travelled through space and possibly time to reach the hearts of the team (metaphorically, of course, since physically entering their circulatory systems could compromise their health by putting an added strain on their immune systems). Once it has infused into them your love, and, by association, the love of all your bracelet-wearing soul-siblings, it will return to you. Unless it gets eaten by your housepet.

I had read that he is living with them. I am glad to see that he's back where he belongs personally and professionally. It's a long, hard road, but it seems he has the desire and the backing of friends and family, and that's what helps most. Here's to a happy ending.

I also loved the article on arena football playing an outdoor game to make fans more aware of the niche sport.

So I went with the beads. Looks good, but there aren't that many Z's in the pack for some reason. I may have to buy another pack. Just a tip for those of you making bracelets: Measure your wrist. Or am I the only stupid one? Thanks Rabs and Katie and Jim for coming up with this. It's going to be fun!

I took wingnut40's idea of letters and I'm running with it. I was going to do numbers, but they didn't have any. So I got letters, and every Wing who scores gets his initials on that game's bracelet. If the goalie gets a YKW, then he gets his initials there too. There were also some red hearts in the pack, so those go on bracelets that are the 4th win in each series. I'm pumped!

I'll get back to you after we win the Cup. Might as well die happy, eh?

This may sound like a stupid question, but how do you know if two people are the same person? Is it coming from the same computer or am I missing something? Just wondering, because my sister and I sometimes use each others' when we visit.

West Detroit over Nashville 4-1 San Jose over Calgary 4-2 Colorado over Minn 4-3 (fought like mad) Anaheim over Dallas 4-3 East Boston over Montreal 4-3 Pitts over Ottawa 4-1 Phili over Washington 4-2 Jersey over Rangers 4-2

Now that's cool. Just hope it isn't Zetterberg or Abdelkader every game or it could get heavy. What would you do for a loss?

Goalies are an odd lot. They march to the beat of a different oboe. Yeah, there have been ego issues in the past, in Detroit and elsewhere, but the guys we have now are over that. Too mature. Ozzie is quoted somewhere saying words to the effect that several years ago he and Dom might have had problems, but they are now at the point in their careers that they want what's best for the team and that egos don't matter. Totally paraphrased, but that's the gist of it. Those bumblebrains on NBC get very little of that sort of thing right. They're probably wondering why Cheli wasn't in for Chicago today. And, yes, I do think they like to stir things up.

Just get yourself some 6 gauge wire. You won't be able to braid it. Of course, by the end of the playoffs, you won't be able to lift your hand either.

I like it! So since he signed this late in the season, is this considered his first year, or will it be next year, when he plays a full regular season? I'd hate to see him miss out on a chance for Wookie of the Year. We could call him Case. Then when people ask us what we'll do if another forward gets injured, we can reply that we have something special JustinCase.

Lillypads doesn't count? Lilja the Swedish Ninja

I've been wronger than wrong all season, so here goes one last prediction: Hawks 98 (Lang-all of them), Wings 1 (Sammy blows on the puck from the press box). Seriously, they've played very well against us, and have a good team despite not making the playoffs. They are playing for pride at this point, and defeating the Red Wings would be a nice way to end their season. As others have said, as long as we come out of this with no injuries, I'll be happy. NBC! Yes! I get to see the game! My Sunday School kids are getting dismissed 10 minutes early so I can make it home for the game. Go Wings! Go Dom!

I think the word you're thinking of is adjucator. Abdicator is one who refuses responsibility. Not something we want. K8R is brilliant. Simple to type. Works for me for conversational purposes, although Darth Kader still has my vote for coolness. Maybe we can bring back Luc. Nah, he'll have to go Solo.

Kronwall has been a beast, a waste of cap space and an unproven entity, depending on whom you ask. To sum it up: He's like a goalie. When he's hot, people adore him. When he makes a mistake or has an injury, people who have been silent come crawling out of the woodwork to bash him. Unlike Dom and Oz, Kronner doesn't have ardent supporters who are willing to stand by him through thick and thin in the face of list unpopularity (says the Kronwall fan who has been all too often intimidated into silence). As long as he is healthy and doesn't make mistakes, people love him. Since he's healthy and playing well, I am confident that I will not be flamed for saying that I am greatly pleased and impressed with his play and what he brings to the table, as well as with the leadership he showed when Lids, Raf and Cheli were out. The contents of this message have been approved by my hamster, Niklas. (Edit for clarity.)

Darth Kader gets my vote. They'll have to use the Imperial Theme (or whatever it's called) after his goals now, but that's OK. I was saying abdicater to teach myself how to say his name, although that would make a lousy nickname unless he jumps ship to another team in the future. Abracadabra is cool too.

Lizz, beneath that deceitfully sweet, innocent, fuzzy and undeniably cute exterior you are truly EEEEEEEEEVIL! You might consider doing Tootoo and Arnott. Some of the guys might like seeing a little T&A.

(I edited your post because I'm superstitious) From NHL.com: To have one's name engraved on the Stanley Cup certain requirements must be met. A player must have at least 41 games played with the club or one game played in the Stanley Cup Finals. However, in 1994 a stipulation was added to allow a team to petition the Commissioner for permission to have players' names put on the Cup if extenuating circumstances prevented them from being available to play.