Ducks Gameday -- Did somebody order a lucky green shirt appearance?
by Earl Sleek on Nov 9, 2011 6:47 AM PST
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It's time to suck some poison out of the Ducks.
Of course there's plenty to be angry about Anaheim's completed road trip -- embarrassing loss after embarrassing loss, with nobody offering support for poor Teemu Selanne (Selanne ended up scoring on ten of eleven Anaheim goals, plus he scored the only two successful shootout attempts on the trip; now he leads the Ducks in scoring and penalty minutes). Even the one victory on the trip was kind of disappointing, as it probably kept the C on Getzlaf's sweater.
And yeah, that's agonizing stuff for a Ducks fan, but for the past five days or so I've been dealing with my own much more personal agony. Last Thursday, probably because of years of angry, slouchy blogging, I developed a pinched nerve in my neck/shoulder, and it hurt like hell. I couldn't sit still at all, and it was awful trying to sleep at night -- Thursday night and Friday night I probably got like 3 hours of sleep each night.
But there's good news! Thanks to a connection in the choir I'm getting free treatment on the bum shoulder, and while I'm not 100% recovered, I'm a solid 95% -- my volunteer acupressurist/acupuncturist is awesome! I have yet to take any needles, but yesterday I got some solid treatment that involved "fire cupping" -- something I'd only seen on TV. And while Spade has been calling for my head as an option for a sacrifice to the hockey gawds, I feel like I've already given a little bit of myself during this process -- check it out!
Now Spade knows exactly where to pat me on the back tonight!
Bottom line: I'm on my way to recovery, and will be fine to attend tonight's game! Hooray! Now we've just got to find a way to fire cup the Ducks.
Not that great, but first cartoon on the new shoulder. :)
Spade, myself, and two other Ducks buddies will be attending tonight in the ol' Row B seats -- look for us on TV or if you're at the arena, stop by and punch me in the shoulder. I'll be the dude in the typically-lucky green shirt with hot cup marks underneath. With the way the Ducks have been playing, it may not be a very good hockey game to attend, but who knows? Lucky green shirt was in Row B for the one playoff win at Honda Center last spring.
Prediction: My shoulder holds up just fine, but after the game, Spade gets arrested for showing a group of girls his "leg wand".
Go Ducks.
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Persons who claim this therapy to be beneficial report that it produces feeling of relaxation, invigoration and power
I so want to be fire-cupped!!!…I’d love some power!!…do you feel the power of grayskull at your fingertips earl?
ill be wearing my multicolored dux beanie tonite…
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 9, 2011 6:58 AM PST reply actions
I’ll tell you — just watching the process happen is pretty cool, and the shoulder is improved. Go cupping!
Also as part of my treatment yesterday, she strapped one pad to the side of my shoulder and another one to the back of my shoulder and ran pulses of electricity through it for 20 minutes. It was ticklish but great — I kind of like being a lab rat.
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When I was having back problems my chiropractor put some of those muscle simulators on it for 20 minutes or so every session. Way too much fun, minus the whole bad back thing.
"I will BREAK you"- Douglas Murray
muscle simulators
I have some of those.
It is that thing that I sent to you.
by whine_country on Nov 9, 2011 9:12 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
if the ducks lose again…all ducks fans might need to get fire cupped
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 9, 2011 8:10 AM PST up reply actions
Perry is preparing to cup Getzlaf’s balls as we speak.
by meetyourmako on Nov 9, 2011 11:33 AM PST up reply actions
The green shirt…it’s been so unlucky lately (hasn’t it?), it might be the perfect blend of negativity the Ducks need to flip their sorry asses right side up!
I’ll drop by during the 1st intermission to say hi before Spade gets too drunk to remember that I was there. :)
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Nov 9, 2011 7:09 AM PST via iPhone app reply actions
Last visit was 1st round last year, and that was the only Ducks posteason win at Honda Center.
And the visit before that was Perry’s near-the-end-of-the-year hat trick over the Sharks.
It’s had some slumps, but lately the green shirt’s been fairly money. :)
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i plan on not getting that way this time I swear…
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 9, 2011 8:12 AM PST up reply actions
Hmmmm, yea, ok.
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Nov 9, 2011 8:13 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Okay so Rudy with the flash of the stash, Earl with the flash of the back – so what will Meg be flashing us with?
GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin (see profile for more info on this quote)
Burnsie’s inflatable robotic sex pants weren’t enough for you, huh?
It is that thing that I sent to you.
by whine_country on Nov 9, 2011 9:13 AM PST up reply actions
No comment.
GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin (see profile for more info on this quote)
That’s saying enough.
It is that thing that I sent to you.
by whine_country on Nov 9, 2011 9:25 AM PST up reply actions
Cupping is used to ‘treat’ a broad range of medical conditions such as; blood disorders (anaemia, haemophilia), rheumatic diseases (arthritic joint and muscular conditions), fertility and gynaecological disorders
good news ladies!
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 9, 2011 8:11 AM PST reply actions 1 recs
Those are weird places for two hickeys
Dinglebarnin' It JftC
by Niesy on Nov 9, 2011 8:30 AM PST reply actions 2 recs
no its not…chics love em…the size is whats odd
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 9, 2011 9:01 AM PST up reply actions
Excellent cartoon! ;)
Have a great time tonight (everyone!), and sorry to hear about your shoulder. If you can’t raise your arm to shave, maybe you can still grow a ’stache…?
It is that thing that I sent to you.
Mobility is pretty much at 100% — some poses are less comfortable than others, though.
And being in the choir is no place for moustache experiments. I can only participate in Mogust. :)
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me tonite…add long goatee and brown skin
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
www.battleofcali.com
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 9, 2011 9:44 AM PST reply actions
Same Michael Jackson nose and high cheek bones though.
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Nov 9, 2011 10:37 AM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Can’t wait for this one. Will be a great game to start a turn around if Ducks can get the win! Here’s hoping!
On the other hand … It could be a blowout.
Several times during practice, Carlyle implored his players to be assertive shooting the puck. At one point, he called on the Ducks to be more selfish when presented with openings in prime scoring position.
"Don’t pass those up," Carlyle explained to reporters afterward. "Yeah, there (are) times when you can make those plays. But, right now, we can’t afford to make those plays. We have to be as simple as possible."
looks like well see shooting from the ducks tonite at least…theres somthing!!
and look at these D pairings
Cam Fowler-Lubomir Visnovsky
Francois Beauchemin-Luca Sbisa
Toni Lydman-Sheldon Brookbank
i think it was time for a change..lets hope it makes some sort of difference
Bobby Ryan -Ryan Getzlaf-Corey Perry
Teemu Selanne-Saku Koivu-Andrew Cogliano
Brandon McMillan-Peter Holland-Devante Smith-Pelly
Andrew Gordon-Maxime Macenauer-Matt Beleskey
sort of a big line for the 3rd and pee wee line for the 4th…..worth a try i guess
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
www.battleofcali.com
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 9, 2011 10:05 AM PST up reply actions
Do you guys think you could start Ellis?
I have more faith in him than Miller right now.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
Good job Giants, now win 3 more world series titles and then you just might be worthy of being mentioned in the same league as the A's.
THAT IS NABOKOV IN NET NOT NITTYMAKISHUTUP!!!!!!!!!!
San Jose: Being Kept save from ferocious enemies by the Sharks and Earthquakes since 91 and 96.
im slow today earl..this rockstar isnt helping…explain the cartoon
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 9, 2011 10:20 AM PST reply actions
The vet invented a term “to Carlyle” something which means to bring something to near-death inactivity.
It’s a metaphor for the team.
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Clearly that's a misdiagnosis
Carlyle can quack with the best of them.
by Melissa Vanderpool Wallace on Nov 10, 2011 7:39 AM PST up reply actions
that looks slightly uncomfortable position to take a pic
poor selänne :( since sitting so near of the penalty box, you should totally make a sign which says how awesome he is
Мы в любовь играли,
И как кровь из вены капает слеза.
This post makes me feel less bad about being tempted to share the picture of the bruise I have from my SECOND round of cortisone shots in my right shoulder and back. A week and a half later and it’s still glowing bluish purple.
Acupressure also works wonders.
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts
Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Yeah, I’ve really been under an acupressure-only treatment so far, though there’s needle possibilities this weekend! I’m kind of way too excited about that, actually.
Hope you’re feeling better — I now can attest, shoulder shit really fucking sucks.
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It's better yeah
but it’s still acting up. Took two rounds of shots just to be able to sleep on my right side with minimal pain. Well, two rounds of shots, one urgent care visit, one acupressure massage and 5 doctors visits…MODERN MEDICINE!
3 days into the work week and I am having issues. Whoo, pain! Getting older is fun, isn’t it?
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts
Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Those first two nights were so awful. No position was painless, and if I wanted to roll over, I literally had to get out of bed and lay down a different way.
But now I know exactly what to wish on my worst enemies! :)
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oh yeah, it sucks
you can’t even sit and not feel pain.
So I need to wish this on all the Ducks, right? ;)
resident cartoonist @CouchTarts
Lightning is seven times as hot as the surface of the sun.
That’s still not as hot as Douglas Murray. -mymclife
Getting older is fun, isn’t it?
I would like to point out that I haven’t had any “getting older” issues. :)
GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin (see profile for more info on this quote)
They’re re-angered about that piece? I haven’t read it either time, but…
Published: April 10, 2011 Updated: April 12, 2011 2:02 p.m.
OC Register knows how to draw in some clicks. :)
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He wrote another one:
Right now…with the Hicksville Hee Haws coming to town.
It’s so obvious he’s trying to troll them and yet they’re falling for it. I bow to you, Mr. Miller.
To put it flatly, Getzlaf is through-through with Tootoo and his annoying habit of crying boo hoo.
You, too?
I am actually embarassed for you, OC Register.
by meetyourmako on Nov 9, 2011 11:45 AM PST up reply actions
Always a tough call with that kind of stuff – just ignore it, or point out the idiocy?
At the very least, it’s worth bookmarking for times when mainstream media members portray bloggers as disrespectful and unprofessional.
Managing Editor of On the Forecheck, SB Nation's blog covering the Nashville Predators, and founder of Hockey Gear HQ, a site devoted to helping you save on hockey equipment, accessories, and NHL apparel.
by Dirk Hoag on Nov 9, 2011 1:09 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
It’s just funny that you guys get so mad when someone calls you yokels because honestly… aren’t you used to it? It’d be like me writing an e-mail to every writer who says that LA fans show up late and leave early because we need to refill our chai teas.
It doesn’t happen very often, honestly. I can’t recall another newspaper guy going down that road, although I’ve only been in Nashville for 6 years.
Managing Editor of On the Forecheck, SB Nation's blog covering the Nashville Predators, and founder of Hockey Gear HQ, a site devoted to helping you save on hockey equipment, accessories, and NHL apparel.
I’m sure more Nashville fans read that than Ducks fans…
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
seriously nashville fans?…get the fuck over it
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
www.battleofcali.com
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 9, 2011 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
You’re right that they shouldn’t let Miller get to them, but, in fairness, that guy and his articles are a complete disgrace, even in the context of sports writing.
by meetyourmako on Nov 9, 2011 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
Oh no! My fragile civic pride!
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by Earl Sleek on Nov 9, 2011 3:52 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Haha. Just saying, we can all make up stupid names.
Kinda stupid that a paper resorts to that, but it exists in other media. Think of Howard Stern and Jerry Springer. Same difference – people like a sideshow. I just don’t read his dumb articles or watch those shows.
Having been present for USC/UCLA night @ Staples last night I offer the following keys to winning the game tonight (thank you, Kings for early elimination of a TN/CA State Rape and damn you Sharks for screwing up a hilarious, geographically absurd cartoon).
1) Take mid-range shots. They don’t all have to be from the doorstep or blasts from the blue line (I’m sure I heard Lindback ask for a do-over because he wasn’t ready for one of those goals)
2) Don’t play 4-on-4 like it’s a penalty kill. The Kings looked outmanned when they didn’t have 5 on the ice. It was like they were trying to run out the time. Or maybe they were not getting proper motivation from those fans sitting adjacent to the penalty box
3) Don’t turn over the puck in the slot (two Predator goals?)
4) Don’t have Dustin Penner on your team
I’m sure that Lindback and Rinne are interchangeable so my in-depth scouting report will be spot on. Keep in mind that I spent fully half the game screaming at Penner to stay out of the defensive zone – “Dustin, it’s OK to be a cherry picker!” Also, happy hour may have clouded my memory of the game highlights.
by GordonBombay on Nov 9, 2011 1:18 PM PST via mobile reply actions
and damn you Sharks
yea damn you..damn you to hell!!
and damn you sharktopus!!!…(we havent referenced that lately)
Don’t turn over the puck in the slot
we have getzlaf on our team impossible…neeeeexxxt!
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
www.battleofcali.com
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 9, 2011 1:24 PM PST up reply actions
Ralph Garman’s break out role. Awesome.
Does he still do the Wheel of (bad) Animal Voices? I don’t get my Kevins and Beans anymore.
by GordonBombay on Nov 9, 2011 4:16 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
For one reason or another, a few seasons ago I attempted to see how accurate Earl’s predictions were. I couldn’t really get very far and wrote myself a note in the file:
Spirit killed by end of October. No real predictions in November. Next prediction was December 6, predicted “finally a win”; Ducks lost.
Looks like with today’s non-prediction, the Ducks and Earl are back to typical form.
He's fancy. He'll go glove.
ALL RIGHT out of work..see u in a few earl!
Niles: You'll see who feels foolish when I'm sitting on a mechanical bull sipping champagne.
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Nov 9, 2011 2:52 PM PST reply actions
Have a good time at the game tonight, you two!
And ouch, glad to hear the shoulder is much improved, Earl. Hope the Ducks get well tonight, too.
Winner of the 2011 Battle of California!...Playoff Pool.
Not gonna lie, I’m a little excited to see an amped up Getzlaf play.
Also, I really really hope Perry or Teemu get called for diving tonight.
Amped up Getzlaf is a contradiction.
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Nov 9, 2011 2:58 PM PST via iPhone app up reply actions
Either he’s going to mail it in again, or he’s going to shank Tootoo with a sharpened hockey stick.
(Good game time wishes to you, too, SK!)
Winner of the 2011 Battle of California!...Playoff Pool.
Time to pull out the funny joke picture
It is a bit different from last year, but remember we need to grow. But last year this stuff was lucky, so it is time to start to pull out all the stops
Let's go Ducks.
Is this what it’s like to be at farging war?
by GordonBombay on Nov 9, 2011 4:13 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
It’s an 88 Magnum. It shoots through schools!
For every moment of triumph, for every instance of beauty, many souls must be trampled.
by Nut on Nov 9, 2011 5:41 PM PST up reply actions
Is it an own goal if another player uses your stick like a cue ball?
Winner of the 2011 Battle of California!...Playoff Pool.
Shit I’m only 7 minutes late….And this?!?!?!
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
November. It’s the new October.
Winner of the 2011 Battle of California!...Playoff Pool.
by g r a c e on Nov 9, 2011 7:22 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
I can’t believe Rinne got that sort of money….He didn’t even win them the cup.
"Thank you very much fans and let’s go for the next game together!"
— Lubomir Visnovsky
I rec’d that shit.
So uh … what’s happening ?
GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin (see profile for more info on this quote)
Heh, looks like it’s off of Smelly’s knee. Not exactly a graceful first NHL goal, but we’ll take it!
And they’re giving it to Fowler?
Winner of the 2011 Battle of California!...Playoff Pool.
We were late to the game. Don’t blame the green shirt for the first two goals-against!
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by Earl Sleek on Nov 9, 2011 7:55 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Why a penalty shot?
GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin (see profile for more info on this quote)
Exactly. And get the fuck back out there, you cheating cheater!
Winner of the 2011 Battle of California!...Playoff Pool.
Uh no he doesn’t!
GO SHARKS!
Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
"They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security" -- Benjamin Franklin (see profile for more info on this quote)
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