Relaxin'
by Megalodon on Aug 6, 2011 6:00 AM PDT
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Picture Patrick Marleau relaxing in a deck chair next to a pool. The sun is shining. It's pleasantly hot.
Patrick's wearing a straw hat and sunglasses. In his hand he has a glass of something brightly colored. The drink has a decorative umbrella in it that is so big he has to take it out every time he wants a sip.
It's summer time, and Patrick doesn't have a care in the world.
Is he worried about his team's best defenseman holding out all year?
Nope.
Is he worried about the second-best player on his team announcing his retirement right before the season starts?
Nah.
He's just chillin'.
There's plenty of time for worry later. Soon Patrick will realize that he remembered his headphones but forgot his iPod. He'll spill his drink all over himself. His hat will be stolen by a stiff breeze. He'll try to get up out of the chair but he'll lean on one of the arms and it will break and the whole thing will tip over and he'll end up sprawled on the hot concrete.
Savor this time, Sharks fans. It'll be over far too soon.
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its an imitation hawaiian shirt..but he tells everyone it isnt
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Aug 6, 2011 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
What kind of sunglasses do you think he wears?
Leslie Knope: "...but it has a lot of heart."
April Ludgate: "That's what people always say when something sucks."
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He’s got the layers of sunscreen coated on his nose and one of those mirror things to reflect the rays of the sun to get under his chin (although secretly he hides the latest Danielle Steel romance novel inside so no one can see… but he ruins his own secret by texting everyone in his address book steamy plot details)
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bq.one of those mirror things to reflect the rays of the sun to get under his chin
I’ve seen these a million times in shows and movies but never knew it was for under chin tanning. Never really thought about it before, but now every time I see one I’ll know what they’re for. Thanks.
"There is no gravity son, the world just sucks." - my father.
he wears the ones that David Caruso wears, and every time he puts them on… he goes YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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by Kevin Sellathamby on Aug 6, 2011 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions
kick ass
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Aug 6, 2011 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions
None
He just brushes his eyebrows down
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Kent Huskins cares.
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by PNK on Aug 6, 2011 1:24 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Which ever kind he wears he secures them with Croakies
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by Nut on Aug 6, 2011 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahaha
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Aug 6, 2011 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
ugh … if only my summer was relaxing.
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)
Hello from wine country!
I’m spending the next 3 days getting pleasantly drunk on some of the Russian River Valley’s finest vintages. Right now I’m just killing time in my hotel room with Shark Week on until the car service comes and picks us up.
Aaahhhhh, Summer!
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Kent Huskins cares.
"Don't fart on my chair mutha fuckah!" - Randy Hahn
by PNK on Aug 6, 2011 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Nice. I’m spending the summer frantically looking for a job before my contract time runs out on this one. Plus my uncle passed away yesterday and I’m a bit down about that.
But hey, going camping next weekend. That will be fun.
I would rather be in wine country right now.
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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)
Talk about whine country!
Sorry. That sounds really rough.
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I’m up in Seattle, learning to do movie stunts, and drinking in my off time. Tomorrow I learn how to fall down stairs!
Did you know they have this place called Cinebarre up here, that is a fully functioning bar, and a movie theater? Just saw Capt. America, and was able to order a Guinness from my seat!
UNRELATED: Handel is the most overrated composer ever...
by Bleys on Aug 6, 2011 10:08 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Tomorrow I learn how to fall down stairs!
Shouldn’t be too hard. Pretend the bottom step is a goaltender and pretend you’re Corey Perry.
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HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope Nabokov finds Perry all alone in a back alone, so he and Vlasic can get some revenge.
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!!!!!!!!!!
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by Diamondback15 on Aug 7, 2011 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions
in a back alley. summer is frying my vbrain.
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.
by Diamondback15 on Aug 7, 2011 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
what?…..i want a cinebarre in my town…yet…i sneak in drinks anyways…cheaper..yet thats still cool to hear…nice
stunt man?…i could use you for a couple things..im sure u look hispanic and dashing like me…..
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Aug 8, 2011 5:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Cheers
Here’s to (hopefully) another 3 or 4 years out of our current core. I’m hoping that, after the first Stanley Cup, our defense remains stable enough that we can play serious spoiler in the playoffs and maybe steal one with an aging core, sorta like Detroit did a few years back.
by Dermal Denticles on Aug 6, 2011 2:15 PM PDT reply actions
Dermal Denticles once went by the user name VolcanX. The name change is really impressive in that one of the steps involved me doing something.
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by Earl Sleek on Aug 6, 2011 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
likes the kings..and works for sharks fans…I think im taking over the ducks duties around here!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Aug 8, 2011 5:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Sharks win the race to three trades with the same team this summer.
The San Jose Sharks acquired James Sheppard from the Minnesota Wild on Saturday in exchange for a third round draft pick in 2013.
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the san jose Sharks gone Wild……
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Aug 8, 2011 5:53 AM PDT up reply actions
It's pretty bad
Go check out Hockey Wilderness. They couldn’t be happier with the deal, and I can’t blame them. Wonder what Doug Wilson has up his sleeve this time…
Maybe the opposite of what happened when we go Heatley. Is it too early to call Sheppard a 80 goal scorer in 2 years?
by Dermal Denticles on Aug 6, 2011 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Disclaimer: this is probably too soon
Burns tweets:
“Sad to hear about another tragedy in afghan.Let’s never forget why we get to enjoy great things in life! Thanks to everyone serving our ctry”
Kudos to him. It’s the right sentiment and the whole thing is a tragedy. And I can’t help but think about what that tweet would look like if Couture had written it:
“Sad to hear about another tragedy in afghan.But did you hear about the sharks exploding with trades this summer? #prayingforourtroops”
A disclaimer from a user named ‘warning’ — I should pay double attention to that.
Nice. :)
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Did he spill, low grade, poor mans coffee on it?
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.
by Diamondback15 on Aug 7, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Devante Smith-Pelly of the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors was a standout player for White. In addition to a goal and an assist, the Anaheim Ducks prospect threw several hard checks in the first period.
Smith-Pelly sparked White’s comeback with a power-play goal in the third period when his team trailed 4-1.
"Smith-Pelly I thought was the best player on the ice," head coach Don Hay stated. "Physically he really went after people. He was a force and you knew he was on the ice every shift he had. He took pucks hard to the net, was able to a score a goal and got an assist."
This is all at the Canada junior summer camp or something.
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hey devante…be that pleasent surprise like fowler last year…
signed all ducks fans
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Aug 8, 2011 5:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Was doing some number-exploring for another post, and came up with this random BoC pride stat:
The Ducks, Kings, and Sharks had a combined 17-2-1 record against 100+ point eastern conference opponents last season.
That’s pretty insane, actually.
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They were the only team to lose twice. Ducks lost one of their games against Washington, too.
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by Earl Sleek on Aug 7, 2011 5:25 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
dont bring that game up earl
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Aug 8, 2011 5:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Wait
so if all 3 teams were a combined 17-2-1, hat means they all only lost 3 games total. And if the Kings lost twice the Ducks lost once, hmm, that means something about the Sharks…
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"The only crying allowed in hockey is when you lose a playoff series, retire or JR is speaking publicly." - Jamie Baker
"You are down with the homies, my friend." - Randy Hahn
Kent Huskins cares.
"Don't fart on my chair mutha fuckah!" - Randy Hahn
by PNK on Aug 8, 2011 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
It means that
if you ever get past the Western Conference Finals, you’re golden!
/jealous that you guys actually made the WCF
by HailRover on Aug 8, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
That is how awesome we are.
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Boston’s the only franchise in BoC history to win a Stanley Cup and yet be victim of a state rape within the same season. :)
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excellent
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Aug 8, 2011 5:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Man
The NHL should have really shaken things up and had the cross over happen int the Conference finals as opposed to the Stanley Cup this year…
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
meat curtians!!!! its monday!!
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Aug 8, 2011 5:56 AM PDT reply actions
If you guys haven’t seen The Guard yet, go watch it. It’s hilarious.
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Good idea, Ang. Today might be a solid day for movie recommendations — not sure much is going to happen in the hockey world, anyways.
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And while I don’t really have any (uh, Trollhunter was all right), I’m still laughing at the ending of last night’s Curb Your Enthusiasm. Go LD!
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Yeah Troll Hunter wasn’t bad. It could have been better but I didn’t walk out thinking I wasted my time and money.
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)
“What the fuck was that, is he a mime?”
For every moment of triumph, for every instance of beauty, many souls must be trampled.
by Nut on Aug 8, 2011 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Watch Memento again. Or Cliffhanger. Goldeneye. Heist. Porn. Frailty. Black Book. Robocop. Predator. Rob Roy. Way of the Gun. The Other Guys. They’ve all been part of my summer watchlist and they all rule.
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by Nut on Aug 8, 2011 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
If you have Netflix Instant Watch you should check out Black Death. It has Sean Bean in it and HOLY FUCK is it awesome. It’s the best movie I’ve seen in a while.
Word
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by Nut on Aug 9, 2011 6:24 AM PDT up reply actions
what?…octopussy…ive never seen it…just on name alone
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by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Aug 9, 2011 6:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Gator dont take no shit from no bitches
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by tu madre on Aug 8, 2011 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
May you jerk.
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Ever get the feeling we are on a collision course with reality?
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Like when they trade Marc-Edouard Vlasic for a Minnesota Wild 3rd liner?
Fixed.
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by Earl Sleek on Aug 8, 2011 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Luckily Doug Wilson is not as crazy as Sharks fans, so this won’t happen.
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