Just checking...
by nikki on Dec 29, 2008 2:35 PM EST
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Here's a shot to check to see if the whole theory is real or if the guys just are trying to make us look silly. We don't actually have a longing for Benna and the guys do we?
Oh and Gavia... my brother and I were chatting about North Shore and such last Friday. Serious way of life there and even he agreed Kelly is a man's man. ha ha!
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Speaking of surfing... I TiVoed and watched "Riding Giants" on HDNET Movies channel
last week. Watching gorgeous men surfing giant waves in HD is stunning and mezmerizing. Plus it is a documentary about the history of big wave riding and surfing in general. of course, I am no expert in surfing but it won the Eddie Award given for Cinema Editing Excellence.
Here is its IMDB page: http://bit.ly/QuVX
Question for the surfers
how does a surfer decide which side of a wave to surf out of, meaning to the right or the left? Is it geography that dictates it? or?
A lot of it has to do with geography.
Most waves break best in one direction, and some only in one direction. There are breaks that do both ways, for instance Pipeline is left and the same wave going right is called Backdoor. Gav please correct me if I’ve got it switched, as I always get confused on my rights and lefts!
Hey Veloki....
Put your hands out in front of you….
The hand that makes an “L” with the pointer finger and thumb….
Well, that one’s your left hand – ’kay?
tee hee.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
yes!
Pipe is left, Backdoor is right :-)
You decide depending on the nature of the break and in the case of Pipeline, the swell angle. The waves come in from a different direction depending on where the storm that makes them is – that’s true everywhere. At Pipe, the swells hit the reef differently depending on swell direction – and something called period (which is a tad complicated0 – and that determines whether the right or the left is better. Basically, you stand on the beach and look at the waves. Whichever way looks like it has a longer ride – ie, you see the wave longer before it gets all white watery and foamy – is the way you go. In SoCali at your average beach break, there are more Lefts in summer, because the swells come from the south and more rights in winter, because the storms come from the north. A pointbreak will always break right or left, depending on how it faces. Except Trestles, but that’s sorta differentlike.
The pros can go both ways equally. For the rest of us, it depends on which foot is your front foot. It’s harder to surf with your back to the wave – so for right handers (regular foot), going left is more difficult. Lefties (goofy foot) live to go left.
LOL, more than you wanted to know, eh?
Exactly the kind of answer I wanted. Interesting stuff.
I have always loved watching surfing competitions on TV, even as a child.
I watched Mavericks streaming this year.
I have thought about going but figured it is so far offshore I wouldn’t see anything.
See what happens when I talk about something I don't know.
So right handed is left foot forward? and vice versa?
well yes and no :)
I am right handed when I write but play cards left handed
well okay I guess that does make me goofy
you're both goofy..
i should know, I’ve met you both. I’m a goofy too. But even better, I throw right, but kick a ball left. I was a natural lefty as a lacrosse player. I can bat both side of the plate in stick and ball sports. Finally I always wanted to go clockwise when I raced.
by Christopher See on Dec 30, 2008 7:32 PM EST up reply actions
Might I suggest
Surf viddys they have Five Summer Stories, It was just recently rereleased…..
note to self.. you really should have gone witht eh backlit keybouird on the new lappytoop.
by Christopher See on Dec 30, 2008 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
That truly was interesting but it sounded kinda dirty?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Looks like a nicely done doc.
They had trialers attached to Step into Liquid too. Is it possible that Gav is turning us into surf watchers?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Maybe these will be watched on new years day.
It’s that or a boat load of cycling vids I want to catch up with. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
If you can find it, you should try and find
Five Summer Stories. One of the classic surf films of all time, based in the early 1970’s.
This could be my mission for tomorrow's lovely work day.
I might try my library. Surprisingly they have some great stuff on hand. I tend to borrow from there before I rent or buy elsewhere unless I know I like it, then I shop quickly. :-) Only delay may be that is most likely all on VHS and honestly, I’m not sure I have a VHS player at the moment. I need to check. I think I do. Crap.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Might I suggest
http://www.surfvideo.com/ Five summer Stories was just rereleased
by Christopher See on Dec 30, 2008 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
Yep
some good footage there.
have you seen stranger than fiction yet? oooh, là là!
you really can’t go wrong with watching surf flicks…
and the HDNet channels show a lto fo off the beaten tracj stuff. I watched
“Over Ireland” which is a tour of Ireland from the air with commentary. Soooo beautiful.
Vee!
You need to find yourself a copy of One Track Mind Very cool interviews, beautifully shot footage – on film! – and some cool animation. There’s also a bonus short that is freakin’ hysterical with the animation guy.
I’ll lend you my copy at Tour of Cali if you don’t score it before then. I totally thought of you watching the animation thingy, though :-)
There's a great animation in Five Summer Stories too
I’ve got it on VHS. I’m going to order it on DVD soon.
I knew there had to be some connection between surfing and cycling. :-)
Check this out (second post down on the page). Ryder Hesjedal has been training on Maui. Along for the ride, Andy Hampston and Laird Hamilton. Pretty cool!
Tom Danielson and LA are training in Hawaii right now. The place to be it seems.
by ZoeRochelle on Dec 30, 2008 12:32 AM EST up reply actions
hey boss...
we got budget to fly me, my bike, my boards, and the laptop to hawaii?
huh. didn’t think so.
Is it any cheaper to send them ahead?
I’m sure you could ship them to my brothers and then pick them up when you get there. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
has to be...
A board and a bike both cost 250usd on Delta.
by Christopher See on Dec 30, 2008 7:38 PM EST up reply actions
Holy crap.
When everyone’s ready to go, I’ll let my brother know to expect a huge box. ha ha.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
That sounds like a fun way to kill a few hours.
I wish I wasn’t so bored but my gosh, I seriously am. Ugh! I’ve been taking quizes, reading up on other sites I haven’t been to in months. It’s very sad here. I should be busy working and just can not do it.
On a watching whim… last night I got sucked into the history channel. Watched a bit on Hitler’s failed assination and then another on boot legging. The totally sad thing, I would prefer to be watching them again right now than trying to hunt down things to keep me busy.
At least tonight will be better – or it better be. A couple friends and I are going to see Jeff Dunham. Should be worth some good giggles for sure. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Here's a youtube video mini-documentary of Laird Hamilton
http://bit.ly/mMLD Click on watch in HD Quality.
That's just crazy.
The waves are too big to paddle into, so let’s have the wave runner drop us off? Yikes. And then add in some bungee jumping? I think I’ll stick to watching the smaller waves. My brother said at his place this past weekend waves were about 10-12 feet. High enough.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Hey Zoe - how is little Geoge doing?
I’m really running out of any kind of will to look for anything else to do today.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Little George is doing great.
A little bored with the winter because the windows aren’t open for his smelling pleasures. But I throw in some cat nip and a red laser chasing to keep him happy.
Did I tell you I nabbed a signed Hincapie race2replace print off ebay? It is beautiful.
and to start the Bennalanche
Photo courtesy Pedalmag
And i’m jumping up and down at the moment, Just saw benna’s Calendar next year, he will be at Gent-Wev, Yahoooooooo….. Same hotel, watch out Benna….
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
OMG - Is someone going to warn the poor guy?!? LOL!!!!
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Definately no warnings
The element of suprise is what helps get close..hehehe
I’m pretty happy, since Gilbert won’t be there..
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
I would imagine that Benna might trump Gilbert? no? ha ha.
I promise not to give any warnings as long as you promise to remember to click the camera button. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Right. I'm coming to G-W.
Even if my friend can only come to P-R. Where’s the hotel CycleGirl? See you there for my drink…..ha ha ha ha!
I'll email you details.. hehehe
Can’t give it away to everyone…
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
I have, believe me. It didn't take much.
I just thought others might be unclear. I thought you should spell it out for their bennafit….. ;-)
Like the Atittude
Photo Courtesy Velo-Photos
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
With all the pics we have seen of him,
has this one not been posted here before?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
I don't know
I hadn’t seen it before….. But I like it…
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
This is a new one on me too.
Where did you find it? I mean, I’ve searched for Benna on every single search engine known to man (or girl) and it’s eluded me! I thought I’d seen everything!
I know....
The thing is, he really comes across as quite shy off the bike, which makes him all the more attractive in my eyes. But surely he must know how much the girls love him. How could he not?
I have a feelign that there are a lot of men who look like him in Italy.
He probably doesn’t stand out quite as much there as he does to us.
Hm, maybe.
Next to all those pasty Londoners I share the train with every morning he’s a god though!
Not that many
But yes, i did get whiplash when i was there in July this year….
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Ohhh and one more cause i liked this shot
Photo Courtesy of Velo-Photos
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Where have you been all day?
Are you back on the bike? I can’t believe how quickly I missed FB until today when all I felt like doing was chatting.
You comment above made me smile. Here I was thinking that Benna had a calendar out. OMG. How sweet and heavinly would that be? We should look into making some and Chris could add a few to the prize vault.
On a similar ntoe, well in speaking of calendars anyway, C is Mr. October in Graham Watson’s 2009 calendar. I saw it the night I had drinks with some of the family. C looks good. I can’t wait for my new one to come in, but not in a huge hurry as Mr. Hincapie is currently on my door as I head out to the garage as Mr. December 2008. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Ohhh a Benna calendar.....
yes great idea…
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Fantastic.
Who do we write to? Leaky? Benna himself?! Or perhaps we could make them…now there’s a money spinning idea. We could sell them at races!
The Belgian Mafieeuuu have eyes everywhere....you have been Silenced
Dear CycleGirl…..We have been watching this thread closely in reference to your written requests for us to change the schedule of our prized fighters to suit your vacation plans. We were waiting on a reply to our offers and even considering allowing Phillipe to perhaps accompany you on a pre run of the Paris Roubaix course as a training ride for you on your new Bike.
However…..it seems you are perhaps a little fickle when it comes to men in lycra and would even be ‘amused’ watching some skinny old bald guys go hammer and tongs in a local Veterans crit race perhaps.
We suggest if you want to watch the Italians at some of the early season Classics that you perhaps ride along at the back of the field to keep them company during the race. We have now closed the file on any consideration of accommodating your requests……but the offer of the flat beer and soggy mayonnaise soaked chips and fishy stuff still active.
The Boss (and not that little Queenslander type prick who thought he was the boss when he rode for us)
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
Dear Boss
Sorry to hear you have closed the file and that my request for Philippe to attend the classics when i was there is no longer being considered..
But what you fail to forget is that philippe would have been the one who would have benefiting from catching up with me.. You see the riders I meet are so overcome with meeting me, that they perform well the next day, Just look at Fabian at the TT TdF.. hehehe (oh and he did win it, as Schumie is a drug cheat)
So i’m sure when i meet up with ‘The Italians’ as you say it.. They will be kicking some ass, and you will be looking back going, if only we sent philippe to meet up with CycleGirl..
and actually I’m looking forward to seeing that little prick race this year, but i’m sure a few of the belgiums on his team may kick his ass too…
Regards
CycleGirl..
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Here I am, doing my part for the current Bennalanche :-)
Sweet photos! Even the white sunglass frames are looking good on Benna!
OK it's taking everything not to say this but damn it... you know i can't help myself... Sorry
But even i would look good on Benna……..
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
I think we might've lost Zoe. Crap.
She was just here, I swear.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Hadn't seen these before
From photographer Darrell Parks:
And may I just say, that’s a very pretty necklace. Them Italian boys sure can accessorize.
Google is my domestique.
The blurr looks like heat coming off of him.
Oh boy. Nice shots and I am finding it kind of funny how I don’t know that we’ve posted these before. Suweet! More for the thread archives. I wonder if the guy ever googles himself and how often he finds himself here?
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
The necklace is a rosary I believe.
He is a very devout Christian. There was an interview in ProCycling with him all about his faith. But really, yummeeeeee! I never thought it possible that further photos could exist. Phil will be pleased
;-)
I'm sure some of the Roman Catholics are that by habit and upbringing
rather than any devotion, although Benna clearly doesn’t fall into that category. But yes, not many Protestants in Italy!
It's probably hard
not to believe in God when you look like that and have athletic talent as well. ;)
Oh, and for CycleGirl--have you seen this?
Video of Silence-Lotto learning all about their new bikes at some Canyon presentation. Includes footage of your Philippe speaking English so very charmingly, but sadly no Dekker.
Google is my domestique.
Thankyou for that
Majope that made my day….. Philippe’s smile just does it everytime… I’m so annoyed i won’t get to see him..BUt just to hear him talk, ohhhh my..
But oh my did you see some of the other riders in Lotto, we missed them out in the Hotittude list i think….
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Here's some fun for you guys...
I’m very quickly heading out for dinner and then heading to see Jeff Dunham. My favorite is peanut but Walter is pretty funny too.
Enjoy!
Oh… and you guys better not leave me and Zoe stranded here tomorrow. That was totally mean like.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
lol, indeed, the cameraman is a hero.
I’ve been trying to retrace that ad for literally ages…..thankyou!!!!!
Oh that was good
I didn’t notice the Pj’s, did you see the abs….ohhhh my…
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Oh and another
Not sure about seeing it before, but Benna looking that bit more Italian with his longer hair…
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Bit more Italian
LMAO, sorry not sure what i was trying to say there
Maybe just YUMMMMMY
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Did somene say Bernahrd Kohl?
No, nobody did, oh well
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
Oh Phil, Welcome... hehehehe
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Had to check in
100 comments on a thread just a few hours old, sure enough it’s a Bennalanche
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
Now I know someone said Kohl, here's you favorite pic
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
That would be Jay-Z
somehow he’s dating Beyonce, wtf is up with that?
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
Dating, she married him?? and yes WTF
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Even weirder
and an even bigger WTF?
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
My word. He must have something else going for him.
And Phil, you’re so bad. I’ll have nightmares now.
Let's bring it back to what we are here for...
Same as efore but the whole picture. but het who cares..
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
I just got a phone phone call from a co-worker who is also a close friend
she works on the Personnel Office at work. She found out today that the Chief of Staff is looking for more positions to eliminate. They say it like the “positions” aren’t people. She was told we need to “look alive” when the COS is around. Whatever. This current administration is the worst ever. They treat their staff horribly.
I keep saying to myself that if I get layed-off I’ll file bankruptcy and go on unemployment. A whole cycling season of watching Live racing! Woo hoo!
Gotta look at the positive side.
oh yes - for us, the 'list' is made and now we wait for the hammer to come down
for about 18% of the workforce in January. what a way to run a business.
gah
that totally sucks. on the bright side, you could go to a lot of races… imagine the trouble we could get into ;-)
You mustn't forget the tiger stripes...
And Lion King either.
Credit: C’mon, it’s Benna so like I’d remember to take notes.
Correction...
Image is from 2003 Pez Interview (http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/?pg=fullstory&id=1000) containing this bennalicious treasure:
Benna is looking Hot in those stripes...
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
I can't believe...
I missed this whole thread this afternoon! I was bored out of my head and work all afternoon just babysitting an empty office. This would have been much more fun! I’ll need to monitor more closely tomorrow.
I so hope to have some more help tomorrow.
Today was awful. Poor Zoe and me trying to stir up some fun all alone.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Huge thanks gang as I had 127 new comments to read tonight.
I can’t wait until tomorrow. Should be fun.
Can we pull together all the ToC stuff again? I am looking and rereading the awesome Gav notes and my head hurts. That 2nd half of that thing sucks with commutes. I’m thinking one way ticket into LAX and one way ticket out of San Diego – maybe. Damn decisions.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Can you do Burbank or Santa Barbara instead of LAX?
The drive from LAX to Solvang area is pretty lame-o. One way tix would be a pretty good way to do it, if you can swing it. It is a lot of driving at the south end, but if you are flying out of SD, that eliminates some of it, for sure. And SD is a relatively easy airport to get to.
Start a fanpost and we can chat about it more, if you want :-)
"Get the dogs,rescue-crews and shovels! We have people buried over here!"
“Quickly, there is no telling how long they’ll make it !”
Carlos Sastre - Tour de France winner - Born From Jets
"We found someone here!" "We can hear giggling"
Carlos Sastre - Tour de France winner - Born From Jets
Ok, I'm callin' it right now.
I predict within this next season talk of this man, and this man alone, will grow so long it will require a second thread.
Agree LOL
But hey new photo’s also rocked this thread….
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
One more just for fun
Photo courtesy of Velo-Photos
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
You missed most of it and are complaining. What is that? ha ha.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
complaining? niet, just ready to move on...
move along, there’s nothing to see here.
by Christopher See on Dec 30, 2008 11:57 PM EST up reply actions
This year's Eneco Tour
Not many people can pull off lime-green and orange. I’m still debating whether Benna does here—but he does give it a solid try.
Photographer: Luc Claessen, CW
Google is my domestique.
Are they looking for sherbert sponsorship?
Lime and orange. Yummy.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Not just lime and orange
but little orange bubbly -like circles – sort of like a 4th grader girl draws on her notebooks.
I remember full well that he rode for Phonak,
only he didn’t much did he? He got glandular fever or something that year. Yellow and green…bleugh.
Banna made the top 25
in Universal Sports best looking male athletes.
And guys, they’ve got the 25 best looking females too.
#5 was Kelly Slater. Sweet.
I enjoy watching Apolo skate (just did actually this afternoon on Universal Sports coverage of speed skating) but I’m not sure I’d put him in the top 10. And then they have Alberto in #9. Clearly they did not ask the ladies of the Cafe. And I’m sure we’d have been more than willing to keep open minds and allow all sports fair shots. I’m pretty okay with Lochte being in the mix. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Lochte...mmmm, I'd forgotten about him.
One reason to watch swimming. I’m also slightly partial to Aaron Peirsol actually.
Bert above Benna?! What's that all about then?
And no Boonen? That’s got to be wrong. I quite like the look of that Asier Maeztu, the track cyclist though. Why have I never heard of him? Never been a fan of Nadal’s looks….he’s not a patch on Fernando Lopez.
I have a thing for Alberto too...
But they could have used a much better pic of Benna… But not only the top 25 but the top 15…. Awesome… Two road Cyclist I say thats sweet… BUt some in the Top 25 umm definately not my type..
But for some reason i didn’t get the Top 5.. who were they??
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
Damn, I had this typed out and then it didn't post.
You need to hit “Next” down below next to the captions to see the 2nd page. Looking again, it’s hard not to want to google images. tee hee.
Top 10:
10-Apolo Anton Ohno, speedskating – - 9-Alberto Contador, cycling – - 8-Lebron James, basketball – - 7-Ryan Lochte, swimming – - 6-John Hyden, beach volleyball – - 5-Kelly Slater, surfing – - 4-Kobe Bryant, basketball – - 3-David Beckham, soccer – - 2-Sean Scott, beach volleyball – - 1-Cristiano Ronaldo, soccer.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Ronaldo? Whatever.
He irritates the hell out of me…so not my type. Neither is Beckham-sick of the sight of him!
Beckham is all Abs....mmmm
We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.
George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950
I showed the link to some
friends who are not cycling fans and noted my surprise that Alberto was above Benna. I even showed them some other Benna pics because the one Universal had wasn’t the best, but they were unanimous in picking Bert ahead of Benna – mainly because of Bert’s eyes.
And it is nice that a website for a US channel picked 2 road cyclists and 1 track cyclist in their top 25.
Yeah really. Show them the one with the banana. tee hee.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Nothing wrong with either one of those swimmers.
I’m ready for some cycling already but if they have to fill airtime right now, I’d REALLY prefer swimming over extreme fighting. Ugh.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
I've been watching US most of the day, or at least it's been on in the background.
I kept hearing a voice and I was certain I knew it but couldn’t place it. It’s winter sports mind you so I wasn’t in the mindset of cycling. Downhill ski jumping, cross country skiing, speed skating. All of a sudden it hit me. Schlanger. Yep, he’s been doing most of the talking all afternoon.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Everytime I hear Schlanger prounounce a name of someone foreign
I want to punch myself in the head. He has the most American way of saying names, it is so annoying, why would I want to hear an Italian name said with an American accent? I don’t expect him to be perfect but at least try, I always try to attempt to say the names like they would be pronounced in the country the person comes from. Just my 2 cents on Schlanger.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
It could be more because I don't know the names
other than the top ones I’ve seen the past few years in lightly following over winters, I don’t think he’s doing too bad with the names. I’m almost more surprised that he seems really comfortable. I thought he was all about cycling. I didn’t realize he was more like Costa who seems to be in it all.
It’s been a quiet day here and I have to say watching universal sports was a nice alternative. Worked out this morning and have since been chilling out.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
Well he annoyed the hell out of me
during the D-Tour coverage and the Worlds. I think he is actually solid at doing play by play that’s why I tried not to insult the work he was doing too much. It’s probably the European in me, we get annoyed easily when European languages are butchered :) Btw, is there anything Costas doesn’t do, he did the hockey game at Wrigley today as well.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
Ha. I watched that too.
And really, was that not just not kinda right with him doing the game? I was offered up tix to that a few weeks ago but declined. As tired as I am today I’m happy I did but that had to be pretty cool to be at.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
The game was great on TV
but sitting in freezing cold probably sucked hard if you’re tired. The game was exciting but being a good Av’s fan I am obliged to hate the Red Wings. So damn you blackhawks. When it comes to Costas, at least he didn’t do play-by-play, that would have been weird.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
Agreed. I enjoyed watching it from the coziness of my chair wrapped up in a blanket.
And really what was up with the Chicago today? They came out playing well and then the 2nd period happened and things got tied up and then they scored again and again and again. Dang.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
The announcers said it was the wind
so the one side of the ring was better to shoot at then the other, although Detroit scored twice on the “bad” side in the third, really I think Chicago just gets tight against them. They have lost all 5 of their games this year, and Chicago is better than that. Btw, yesterday we have a nice conversation about Football and today Hockey, the cycling season really has to get going already.
"If you go (with a break), you can either win or not win. If you don't go for it, you definitely won't win."
~ Jens Voigt
Ha ha. No kidding. Bring on some cycling.
Although I have been watching Cross. Ctv has had some and I’ve found a few others streaming. So it’s not as bad as it could be. :-) Plus as I attempt (and keep praying I have it set up right) getting used to my trainer I’ve been watching some pretty good cycling dvds.
~One of the RedWings also said the wind played a role but used it more of a reason for not scoring in the first better. I’ve been to several blackhawks games (thank you work) and I have to say in a very general sense, it seems they need a a lead and confidence going into the end or they start looking tired. Very general though as I don’t follow them like I do “some” things. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
That sounds almost as funny as being schlecked. :-)
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
#1 female - Leryn Franco - Javelin
Can’t say as I’ve ever heard of her but the guys might like to take a look. The Tennis girls got bumped down a bit. And then, maybe a question for CrashDan, who is Ashley Force? Listed as #5, for auto racing. Danica Patrick made the list as #20.
"The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed."
a number of guys I know
suddenly became javelin fans at the Olympics because of the lovely Leryn. According to Wikipedia, she was runner up for MIss Paraguay.
I can kind of understand what your friends see in her.
However, although I’m not a guy or anything, I think Ana Ivanovic is far better looking than Maria Sharapova.
Ashley Force is a top fuel drag driver...
Part of one of the top 1/4 dynasties of recent history I understand. She’s a hottie…
by Christopher See on Jan 3, 2009 2:42 AM EST up reply actions
dammit 1/4 mile dynasties...
proof read stupid.. then hit post.
by Christopher See on Jan 3, 2009 2:43 AM EST up reply actions
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