Casey

Lunch, no. Dinner, yes. TPBM has ever disassembled a computer because they were bored.

I use cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar and honey. Plug nose, gargle, cough like mad for a few minutes, and dispose of what the gargle dislodges. I had some stubborn phlegm stuck on the tonsils last time, and this gargle dislodged it when even salt water wouldn't.

I know a good gargle that can settle your tonsils down- what you have sounds like something I had a few weeks ago.

Right here! 14-3, 15-2, 16-1, 17-0.

Hi, Woodstock! ''' ' `' `''`' `'! *pats on head*

That's the annoying part. Clear day, bright out, no snow or anything on the roads, the guy just didn't bother to look. I found out I get a rental car, which is nice, but I'd much prefer having my pristine 15-year-old veteran back.

I got in an accident this morning, and the guy tore my car's mirror off. Thankfully, he was cited and his insurance company picks it all up, but this still sucks.

My wife's allergic, so no. TPBM has been to Blackwater Falls in West Virginia.

Dinner with no plate, check. Beer? I'm a mixed drink kind of guy. That isn't meant to imply that there isn't a bottle of schnapps in the fridge...

All right, lads. My wife's in Florida for a family vacation, so it's only me tonight. Win one for the lonely guy!

The Red Wings receive their rings. These suckers are just classy. Am I the only one that thinks they could sell replicas?

Easy. Zata and Pavel are both superb as defensive forwards, and take care of the puck very well. While it may not solve the D problems, there will be 20 minutes or so a night where there is much less pressure on the D.

Please GOD let it be. Hossa's a good player, but what Pavel and Hank have can't be beaten.

I'll ask my wife- she works in accounting for BP.

He's never penalized for them, though. Clean hits, so the Lady Byng may be safe.

YES. GIVE ME THIS, BABCOCK. Cobra Commander compels you!

Hi!

Good work to get that Datsyuk clip in there from last night. I could watch that sucker all day.

You're not the only one who sees Fedorov in Hossa. I saw more than enough in that cocky shootout "shot".

*grin* Clean as can be. TPBM has broken a bone.

You missed the Oilers game, 4-0, right?

There's a distinct possibility that gas could make it under a buck again. http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/081205/oil_prices.html

I was thinking today, and I think I may have figured out a way the Wings could improve their play, without changing the present roster. It would require hiring of 3 people. Simply, just put them in the stands during games, and have them essentially scout the Wings for the Wings. Let those three figure out how to beat the Wings, and then use that knowledge to improve. It's similar to an idea I heard on ESPN, but I put on one twist. Those three people aren't allowed to attend anything team-related except games. No clues from practice, no watching of film, nothing a fan can't see. That would insulate them somewhat from knowing what the team is presently working on, and give some objectivity to the analysis. It would take some time to work out, but I think it may be a good idea. If there's something not working the best, it may be that the staff can't see it as they're too invested in the action. Players can watch film, sure, but they still know what's supposed to happen during a given play and could superimpose what they expect. Someone who's very job is remaining impartial may spot a flaw when it's still easily fixable. Thoughts?

Yeah, there's 82 games and a coach and film, but... With an outside advisor, you may be able to see flaws earlier in the season. I know I'd prefer to figure out what isn't working 30 games in over 60. If you only use a coach, you get sets of eyes that know what they're working on in practice, and other things fans don't get to see. An outsider doesn't know these, and can say directly that something isn't working. For example, say they were working on some new line continuously in practice. If you know how hard you've worked on it, often you're loath to say it isn't working. An outsider can take a look and see the problem without such bias. The film can help, but it still has some of the same issues as a coaching staff watching the game. The player knows what's supposed to happen. Let's say they have one particular faceoff sequence they're practicing. Faceoff win, to player X, to player Y, to player Z behind the net, wraparound to player A in front of the net for a chance. If it's not working, the player may still rationalize it as keeping the puck in the offensive zone, which is still a good thing. The advising staff may be able to see better that A is slightly out of position, and fix the problem.

*looks at the clock* 2:04am. Pure night owl- I could easily stay up until 4, sleep to noon, and repeat. TPBM has a flash drive plugged into their computer right now.