Cold Ale - The Blokes' Thread!

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Originally Posted by Paulclem

Just to cheer you up Atheist, we've got snow forecast for Tuesday/ Wednesday next week. I keep bringing the good news to my colleagues etc with the same result - tears and wailing and a beating of chests. Such fun. I'm from't North like Prendrelmick, so I don't care.

As for the team, I think we've got a good side developing -
Soundof with the cheerleading and the distracting credit card and the magic sponge for those delicate injuries
3 left backs
Gbrekken as a mad hockey player
Gilliat on the wing

What more do we need? When can we get a bit of practice in?:)

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You would have made one heck of an announcer:hurray: I also double as "the waterboy" and "towel girl"; just name the spot!

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Originally Posted by gbrekken

Goalie is more of a thinking man's position!

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:lol:

Lots of room for them in the front row, but in soccer, you'd better be centre half.

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Originally Posted by Paulclem

Just to cheer you up Atheist, we've got snow forecast for Tuesday/ Wednesday next week. I keep bringing the good news to my colleagues etc with the same result - tears and wailing and a beating of chests. Such fun. I'm from't North like Prendrelmick, so I don't care.

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That must be late snow for you?

It was still stinking hot here yesterday.

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Originally Posted by Paulclem

As for the team, I think we've got a good side developing -
Soundof with the cheerleading and the distracting credit card and the magic sponge for those delicate injuries
3 left backs
Gbrekken as a mad hockey player
Gilliat on the wing

What more do we need? When can we get a bit of practice in?:)

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Mondays after work.

Drinks on the house - Parker loves his sport!

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Originally Posted by soundofmusic

You would have made one heck of an announcer:hurray: I also double as "the waterboy" and "towel girl"; just name the spot!

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All-purpose, you are.

:D

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Originally Posted by gbrekken

Only once did I ever see a goalie in a fight. He met the other goalie at center ice while the rest of the teams were at each other. Goalie is more of a thinking man's position! Watching NCAA playoffs right now. I don't expect a boxing match to break out at this level of play. Doubt they'll televise the women's.

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Patrick Roy and Ron Hextall were infamous for the goalie fights, they had quite the tempers them. Both amazing goaltenders on top of their terrible attitudes too. With the big nets they imported from Europe no one plays as aggressively as they do anymore.

I think Ron Hextall is the only goalie I've ever seen check someone in the corners. He's also the first goaltender in the NHL to score a goal, then he followed it up later in his career being the first goaltender to score a goal in the playoffs.

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Originally Posted by The Atheist

I never quite got the hang of that American thing of needing to find a winner at all costs; a draw's a fair result - it shows that both sides were crap.

:D

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Actually, the shoot-outs in hockey were imported from international rules. They've only been used in the NHL for the last 3 years. To make the game more "exciting." I do blame the Americans for the jerryrigging of hockey rules that goes on to improve their market in the USA. Most of them have no respect for the game.

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Originally Posted by The Atheist

:lol:

Drinks on the house - Parker loves his sport!

All-purpose, you are.

:D

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I can do most anything; though I hate to think of myself as "all purpose...it turns a talent into the mundane":lol:
Parker said he'd strip to his schivvies, while serving drinks, to bring in a bigger fan base to our game:brow:

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Originally Posted by OrphanPip

Patrick Roy and Ron Hextall were infamous for the goalie fights, they had quite the tempers them. Both amazing goaltenders on top of their terrible attitudes too. With the big nets they imported from Europe no one plays as aggressively as they do anymore.

I think Ron Hextall is the only goalie I've ever seen check someone in the corners. He's also the first goaltender in the NHL to score a goal, then he followed it up later in his career being the first goaltender to score a goal in the playoffs.

Actually, the shoot-outs in hockey were imported from international rules. They've only been used in the NHL for the last 3 years. To make the game more "exciting." I do blame the Americans for the jerryrigging of hockey rules that goes on to improve their market in the USA. Most of them have no respect for the game.

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Hey Pip, what did you do to your face; that avatar is scary:wink5: It's good to see you though:ladysman:

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Originally Posted by soundofmusic

Hey Pip, what did you do to your face; that avatar is scary:wink5: It's good to see you though:ladysman:

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Haha, it's part of the avatar theme for this weekend. I thought to myself I'm already a queen, so I might as well be a princess too. And who better to be than Princess Anne, she's both royal and a former Olympic athlete in the equestrian events. I'll refrain from the obvious horse jokes ;)

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Originally Posted by OrphanPip

Haha, it's part of the avatar theme for this weekend. I thought to myself I'm already a queen, so I might as well be a princess too. And who better to be than Princess Anne, she's both royal and a former Olympic athlete in the equestrian events. I'll refrain from the obvious horse jokes ;)

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Well, my dear, you're a much prettier queen:reddevil: I've always wondered how the good features of Elizabeth, her mom and Phillip could make such homely children. Goes to show, you can pick the features; but not the mix:nonod:

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Originally Posted by OrphanPip

I do blame the Americans for the jerryrigging of hockey rules that goes on to improve their market in the USA. Most of them have no respect for the game.

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Oh, I see trouble here!

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Originally Posted by soundofmusic

Hey Pip, what did you do to your face; that avatar is scary:wink5: It's good to see you though:ladysman:

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There certainly aren't many scarier things than Princess Anne!

First of all here is the link Athiest wanted. If the footy team fails, how about a "manliest of threads" sewing circle?

http://www.spiraleyeneedles.com/index.html

Orphan pip: I thought David Bowie was looking a bit ropey for a moment there.

Sounds: When you're not dancing, sponging and commentating, we need a mascot.

Gbrekken: You have discovered the Ideal way to watch the English Rugby Union team.

Paulclem: I may be too busy with my new found curling pursuits.

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Originally Posted by prendrelemick

First of all here is the link Athiest wanted. If the footy team fails, how about a "manliest of threads" sewing circle?

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Brilliant!

I'll get Parker to get a couple of sets. The chaise cushions are looking a touch dowdy.

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Originally Posted by The Atheist

There certainly aren't many scarier things than Princess Anne!

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Maybe it's from Phillips genes; I seem to recall that Elizabeths sister was quite good looking...
I'm trying to recall, which of the royals are locked away; is it Elizabeths sister or daughter...
I wonder, to be a king or a president, do you have to have at least one relative that is in prison or a sanitorium?

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Originally Posted by prendrelemick

First of all here is the link Athiest wanted. If the footy team fails, how about a "manliest of threads" sewing circle?



Orphan pip: I thought David Bowie was looking a bit ropey for a moment there.

Sounds: When you're not dancing, sponging and commentating, we need a mascot.

Gbrekken: You have discovered the Ideal way to watch the English Rugby Union team.

Paulclem: I may be too busy with my new found curling pursuits.

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I'm kicking myself for not inventing that needle first; I would use my new found wealth to purchase the dallas cheerleaders and the curling girls to cheer at our team...
Who shall I dress up as if I play mascot?

You know, on second thought, won't that thread just slip right back out?

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Originally Posted by soundofmusic

Maybe it's from Phillips genes; I seem to recall that Elizabeths sister was quite good looking...
I'm trying to recall, which of the royals are locked away; is it Elizabeths sister or daughter...
I wonder, to be a king or a president, do you have to have at least one relative that is in prison or a sanitorium?

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Mad Margaret, the Queen's sister.

I thought the president or king had to be nuts! Worked for Dubbya.

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Originally Posted by soundofmusic

I'm kicking myself for not inventing that needle first; I would use my new found wealth to purchase the dallas cheerleaders and the curling girls to cheer at our team...
Who shall I dress up as if I play mascot?

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Alice, as in Through the Looking-Glass.

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Originally Posted by soundofmusic

You know, on second thought, won't that thread just slip right back out?

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No more than a normal needle.

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Originally Posted by soundofmusic

Maybe it's from Phillips genes; I seem to recall that Elizabeths sister was quite good looking...
I'm trying to recall, which of the royals are locked away; is it Elizabeths sister or daughter...
I wonder, to be a king or a president, do you have to have at least one relative that is in prison or a sanitorium?


I'm kicking myself for not inventing that needle first; I would use my new found wealth to purchase the dallas cheerleaders and the curling girls to cheer at our team...
Who shall I dress up as if I play mascot?

You know, on second thought, won't that thread just slip right back out?

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As the actress said to the Bishop, just pop it back in again.

Princess Margret (God rest her soul) was never actualy locked away, but was kept in the background because her behavior was a little too normal for a Royal Princess,- drinking, smoking, sleeping around etc..

There was a Prince John who was kept hidden away on the Isle of Wight because of his mentally challenged condition. He would be the Queen's Uncle I think.

The mascot of our local RL team is Alley Cat, but perhaps that wouldn't suit your high moral standing.:aureola: I see you in a Wonder Woman outfit.

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Originally Posted by The Atheist

Mad Margaret, the Queen's sister.

I thought the president or king had to be nuts! Worked for Dubbya.

Alice, as in Through the Looking-Glass.

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Poor Margaret, I think everything started spinning out of control when she couldn't marry that nice chap...what was it, Townsend? Silly, really, when we think of what would become of the royal marriages 2 or 3 decades later.
I recall George W. mentioning that he would feel vindicated when Obama spent his 3rd month in the whitehouse; it worked, he's never quite gotten rid of that "walking in a mine field look" since.
That will work, I feel like Alice every day of my life:nonod:

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Originally Posted by prendrelemick

As the actress said to the Bishop, just pop it back in again.

Princess Margret (God rest her soul) was never actualy locked away, but was kept in the background because her behavior was a little too normal for a Royal Princess,- drinking, smoking, sleeping around etc..

There was a Prince John who was kept hidden away on the Isle of Wight because of his mentally challenged condition. He would be the Queen's Uncle I think.

The mascot of our local RL team is Alley Cat, but perhaps that wouldn't suit your high moral standing.:aureola: I see you in a Wonder Woman outfit.

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:hurray: Stellar Humor, I think we can all identify with...unfortunately:nonod:
That's interesting, I had never heard of Prince John.
Well thank you for your faith in my character...What is it they say about the perfect woman, wonder woman in....., an alley cat in....:lol:

I lost interest in the NHL style of play decades ago, when head-hunting became popular and more than accepted. Guy LeFleur and Rocket Richard were early heroes. Last stand-up (not butterfly style) goalie I remember watching was Ken Dryden. Since then, I was interested only for a while by the likes of Messier and Gretzky in Edmonton. Is Junior A along the lines of college play in the U.S?

Sad news from the Associated Press this week: "Shady Lady Ranch's First Legal Gigolo Quits Brothel". Only ten paying customers in two months may have been a contributing factor, or he didn't charge enough. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth north of Beatty I'm sure.

That is sad news gbrekken. Both from the rink and the cat house. Is there any field of physical endevour where old fashioned skill is still appreciated?