Holy shit that's what a earthquake feels like?
Thought somebody bumped the back of my chair - nobody was there behind me when I looked. I just kept on working at my desk and only 45 minutes later I heard a co-worker say it was a minor earthquake. The globe and mail reports it was a 5.5 on the richter scale but yet it wasn't much felt at all in Peterborough. It was my first feel of an earthquake. I do no have much experience and know little about the scaling of one but I would of rated that a 3.2-as I say I was sitting down at my ground level desk and if it was as tho a ghost or someone walked behind my chair and glazed the back of me, I do remember looking left and right to see if someone had passed but no, and I thought nothing more of it. As for the scaling of earthquakes it was nothing much felt here. But in Ottawa my partner did say people had left their buildings, not like the King Elvis presely, but instead going outside to see just what the frig that was? but I don't have anything to judge it by. My partner said the Quake had her work building shaking for what seemed like 15 seconds. She said, She "looked at her co-worked and they both got up and split for the stairs outside"
So an Earthquake, who would of thought. Apparently not the weather guy- he was calling for a thunder storm. He'll probably say thunder tomorrow. Bring on the sun is what I say, I still have clothes on the line. Why does it always seem to rain when I do laundry? My neighbour has asked me the same thing.
Its been a great so far, and here's to the rest
(I have a cold moosehead I am raising to toast)
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Olympic Round Robin Hockey
Sunny, ..Sunday, ..SUNday, SUNDAY!!! February 21/2010
- Super Sunday Olympic Hockey Triple Header
Almost feels like the Super Bowl all over again.
We have aN Olympic Hockey Triple Header - three huge tournament hockey games,
In all 3 games first place is on the line and a spot in the quarter finals.
The hockey schedule was set-up for this to play out. First place on the line in each Pool.
POOL A
Dem' Russians(1-0-0-1) vs Czech Republic(2-0-0-0) 3pm -Russia was lost earlier in the round robin to Slovakia. I think Russia will win and get first place in the pool
POOL B
Canada(1-0-1-0)vs USA(2-0-0-0) 7:30 pm Canada who are still juggling lines and looking for the right chemisty will be in a battle with the Americans who seem to be playing like they have nothing to loose. Brodeur will get the start in net for team Canada. Reports say that Mike Richards will be added to the top line with Crosby and Nash. I have a feeling Canada will win this one in a shoot-out.
POOL C
Sveeden (2-0-0)vs Finland (2-0-0) I have to believe that Sweden will win this game but it will also go to overtime and Sweden will win on a goal by one do the Sedin twins.
USA leads with 23 medals- 6 gold 7 silver and 10 bronze
Canada in 4th with 8 medals- 4 g 3 s and 1 b
Zee Germans have 14 medals- 4g 6s 4b
Norway has 11medals- 5g 3s 3b
- Super Sunday Olympic Hockey Triple Header
Almost feels like the Super Bowl all over again.
We have aN Olympic Hockey Triple Header - three huge tournament hockey games,
In all 3 games first place is on the line and a spot in the quarter finals.
The hockey schedule was set-up for this to play out. First place on the line in each Pool.
POOL A
Dem' Russians(1-0-0-1) vs Czech Republic(2-0-0-0) 3pm -Russia was lost earlier in the round robin to Slovakia. I think Russia will win and get first place in the pool
POOL B
Canada(1-0-1-0)vs USA(2-0-0-0) 7:30 pm Canada who are still juggling lines and looking for the right chemisty will be in a battle with the Americans who seem to be playing like they have nothing to loose. Brodeur will get the start in net for team Canada. Reports say that Mike Richards will be added to the top line with Crosby and Nash. I have a feeling Canada will win this one in a shoot-out.
POOL C
Sveeden (2-0-0)vs Finland (2-0-0) I have to believe that Sweden will win this game but it will also go to overtime and Sweden will win on a goal by one do the Sedin twins.
USA leads with 23 medals- 6 gold 7 silver and 10 bronze
Canada in 4th with 8 medals- 4 g 3 s and 1 b
Zee Germans have 14 medals- 4g 6s 4b
Norway has 11medals- 5g 3s 3b
Monday, February 15, 2010
Beer and the Environment
Dear Environmentalists et all,
What is better: Can or Bottle?
What should I be using when I drink beer?
What is better: Can or Bottle?
What should I be using when I drink beer?
Friday, February 12, 2010
Olympic Medal Favorites
Who is the favourite to win overall gold at the Olympics?
Zee Germans might just be the early favourites with 164 athletes competing. They are always a strong contender for the overall medal count. Norway are always strong at the Winter Games and even with only 81 athletes Norway are still medal favourites. The Americans who have 216 athletes, the most competing in the Olympics are always a top contender. Canada, the host country have 206 athletes competing. Canada will be a top contender. Russia is close behind with 178 athletes, Switzerland has 146 athletes, Sweeden 118 and Italy has 109 athletes. Altogether there are 2631 athletes competing in these games.
The pressure is on Canada as the host nation. The Canadian citizens and the Canadian Press are hungry for medals and the athletes are expected to put up good numbers. But keep this in mind Canada has hosted the Olympics twice before and yet still a Gold medal has yet to be won on home turf.
So now the big question is who will win the first gold at home and the better question is how many gold will we win?
Both the Canadian Men and Women's hockey teams are favourites to contend for the gold. I would really enjoy seeing both teams win gold on on home ice but that could be a long-shot. The Men's hockey pool has so many strong teams. Its really a tough call. Russia and Canada are the favourites."Dem' Russians" look the strongest on paper. The Sweedes are the reigning Olympic Champs, they'll want to repeat for sure and Canada has the fan support. On the Women's side, its the Canadians whol have the best chance for Gold with the home fans supporting them all the way. But watch out for the Sweedes on the women's side as well, they had a young team last Olympics and now have matured into a team that could upset the host team.
Zee Germans might just be the early favourites with 164 athletes competing. They are always a strong contender for the overall medal count. Norway are always strong at the Winter Games and even with only 81 athletes Norway are still medal favourites. The Americans who have 216 athletes, the most competing in the Olympics are always a top contender. Canada, the host country have 206 athletes competing. Canada will be a top contender. Russia is close behind with 178 athletes, Switzerland has 146 athletes, Sweeden 118 and Italy has 109 athletes. Altogether there are 2631 athletes competing in these games.
The pressure is on Canada as the host nation. The Canadian citizens and the Canadian Press are hungry for medals and the athletes are expected to put up good numbers. But keep this in mind Canada has hosted the Olympics twice before and yet still a Gold medal has yet to be won on home turf.
So now the big question is who will win the first gold at home and the better question is how many gold will we win?
Both the Canadian Men and Women's hockey teams are favourites to contend for the gold. I would really enjoy seeing both teams win gold on on home ice but that could be a long-shot. The Men's hockey pool has so many strong teams. Its really a tough call. Russia and Canada are the favourites."Dem' Russians" look the strongest on paper. The Sweedes are the reigning Olympic Champs, they'll want to repeat for sure and Canada has the fan support. On the Women's side, its the Canadians whol have the best chance for Gold with the home fans supporting them all the way. But watch out for the Sweedes on the women's side as well, they had a young team last Olympics and now have matured into a team that could upset the host team.
Vancouver Olympic Opening Ceremonies
The Olympics officially open tonight in Vancouver -Friday February 12/10
The games of snow and ice. The winter Olympics. These sports are extreme.
At the winter olympics the opening ceremonies are starting up tonight but unfortunately there has been a death.
Sad story in the Luge event. Olympian from Georgia died from a luge accident during the tail end of his luge practice run.
Already the Olympics competition committee have suspended 30 athletes this year before the games for doping infractions. All NHL hockey players are able to compete this year. But you wonder whether they have to go through the same scrutiny as other Olympian athletes.
Its tough to think of the sports and the Olympics with a death of an Athlete.
The ceremonies will go on as scheduled
Looking forward to the broadcast and the parade of countries. This is a huge event for Canada and I can't help but feel excited even though I have been playing off the importance of Opening night. I'm actually a little nervous for my country its gonna be a huge moment for Canada.
I know Don Cherry will be there and all of TSN and its too bad Landsberg is there. At least Off The Record will be off-line for a month. I noticed Much is Music is there- what hell are they doing there? I might just be jealous.
I Wish I was there.
The games of snow and ice. The winter Olympics. These sports are extreme.
At the winter olympics the opening ceremonies are starting up tonight but unfortunately there has been a death.
Sad story in the Luge event. Olympian from Georgia died from a luge accident during the tail end of his luge practice run.
Already the Olympics competition committee have suspended 30 athletes this year before the games for doping infractions. All NHL hockey players are able to compete this year. But you wonder whether they have to go through the same scrutiny as other Olympian athletes.
Its tough to think of the sports and the Olympics with a death of an Athlete.
The ceremonies will go on as scheduled
Looking forward to the broadcast and the parade of countries. This is a huge event for Canada and I can't help but feel excited even though I have been playing off the importance of Opening night. I'm actually a little nervous for my country its gonna be a huge moment for Canada.
I know Don Cherry will be there and all of TSN and its too bad Landsberg is there. At least Off The Record will be off-line for a month. I noticed Much is Music is there- what hell are they doing there? I might just be jealous.
I Wish I was there.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Golf Dreams
Lately, when I drift off to sleep, I keep having the same recurring dream. It's always a little bit blurry, but there are always three friends and I. Were at the golf course. We're all standing around the 4th tee and were all about to hit a tee shot. I am shooting last because I just got off a birdie on the par 3 third hole.
Chapter 1
Well, hold on, to be clear there is really only two people in the dream. Sorry to confuse but let me explain. There are four of us but I can only recognize two. My friend Kevin and myself. It is customary in golf to play as a foursome and and being a gentlemen, there is 4 people present in this dream. Anyways, long-story short, the two other guys and they are always unrecognizable. They are nameless and faceless. They are like silhouettes. I can never make them out. Either way, in this dream its Kevin and myself, and to my recollection is always Kevin and I.
So moreover and to the dream, there I am and I can see myself in the action. I can see that it is Kevin. That should be clear.
Ok, so, there we are at the tee and Kevin is the first to shoot. He hits a decent shot and then, the dream pans on, and the other two faceless fellas hit and then its my turn. Noticing something Kevin and the other guys could do better, I step up and show then how its supposed to be done. You know, the proper way to hit a ball. I step up with great vigour, and vinegar, or piss. Whichever.
Anyways, here's how it goes. I walk up to the tee with my club in hand and bend down and put the tee and ball in its place, "Ok guys, watch me do it, i'll show ya how its done" My stance is sturdy and my feet are shoulder width apart and so on, and my grip is surely right - I spend much time in the dream going through all the fundamentals. You know showing them all the right way. Then finally I swing and make contact with the ball. "Blast" The ball veers to the right and its heading for the other fairway and sure enough it clears the tree's and is heading for the other fairway and, oh, shit, it hits an old lady right in the back of the head. She falls down flat on the ground, laying as flat as pancake... and the other two guys and Kevin start to run for it..they all think she is dead. So we run for it, and every time, as were running away, Kevin yells me "you forgot to say Four"!
Chapter 1
Well, hold on, to be clear there is really only two people in the dream. Sorry to confuse but let me explain. There are four of us but I can only recognize two. My friend Kevin and myself. It is customary in golf to play as a foursome and and being a gentlemen, there is 4 people present in this dream. Anyways, long-story short, the two other guys and they are always unrecognizable. They are nameless and faceless. They are like silhouettes. I can never make them out. Either way, in this dream its Kevin and myself, and to my recollection is always Kevin and I.
So moreover and to the dream, there I am and I can see myself in the action. I can see that it is Kevin. That should be clear.
Ok, so, there we are at the tee and Kevin is the first to shoot. He hits a decent shot and then, the dream pans on, and the other two faceless fellas hit and then its my turn. Noticing something Kevin and the other guys could do better, I step up and show then how its supposed to be done. You know, the proper way to hit a ball. I step up with great vigour, and vinegar, or piss. Whichever.
Anyways, here's how it goes. I walk up to the tee with my club in hand and bend down and put the tee and ball in its place, "Ok guys, watch me do it, i'll show ya how its done" My stance is sturdy and my feet are shoulder width apart and so on, and my grip is surely right - I spend much time in the dream going through all the fundamentals. You know showing them all the right way. Then finally I swing and make contact with the ball. "Blast" The ball veers to the right and its heading for the other fairway and sure enough it clears the tree's and is heading for the other fairway and, oh, shit, it hits an old lady right in the back of the head. She falls down flat on the ground, laying as flat as pancake... and the other two guys and Kevin start to run for it..they all think she is dead. So we run for it, and every time, as were running away, Kevin yells me "you forgot to say Four"!
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