Sharks Gameday: The Road Keeps Rolling
by Mr. Plank on Apr 6, 2010 3:00 AM PDT
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So maybe San Jose can end Calgary's tonight.
The Flames are currently two points out of the eight seed with three games left to play, chasing Colorado who has a game in hand. Furthermore, Daymond Langkow is out after being hit with a puck in the back of the neck two weeks ago against the Minnesota Wild, Chris Higgins is nursing a foot injury, and Curtis Glencross is unlikely to play as well. By my count those are three really big pieces to the Calgary penalty kill, which means San Jose's power play should be dealing with some favorable conditions to start putting pucks in the net with the man advantage.
I like the idea of playing the Flames right now. At face value it's a good test for the team as the playoffs approach; all of the "desperate team playing desperate hockey" lines will be in full force, especially against a Calgary team teetering on the brink of elimination. The atmosphere in the building always feels like a playoff game, the faithful always come out in those brilliant red sweaters, and the Flames always love to chip the puck in and try to bang the Sharks around.
Honestly, I think games against Calgary might be my favorite road games every year. Something thrilling about the Saddledome.
Prediction: Sharks win 5-2. Goals by the big guns.
Go Sharks.
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Double Whammy
If the Sharks win in regulation tonight, not only does it firmly take Calgary out of the race (which means the Av’s will likely retain the eight seed), but it also secures the Pacific Division crown for San Jose.
And if Chicago loses tonight (come on Dallas), that 1 seed is looking mighty likely as well.
Gentlemen, it’s a Perfect Storm.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
I like the sound of this. I’m sitting in jury duty right now, so the Sharks and Dr Buck Longhorn IV better put in the effort tonight. Because if I get called, the rage shall be unleashed.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
I mean, it’s a lot of factors. But why the hell not.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Apr 6, 2010 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Is this in Santa Clara County? If I was going in to work today, I could actually drop by to introduce myself.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
Nope
Yolo County. A criminal trial expected to last 4 days. So prolly around 7 then. Crossing fingers for an out of court settlement.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Ahh, Yolo. I used to go to Davis, so I’ve been called by them a couple times myself. Good luck.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
I went to Davis too, but I remained registered here in Santa Clara County, so I would get called here for jury duty. Actually, come to think of it, I’ve only been called for jury duty once, ever. Got put on a jury, came back the next day and it settled. Off the hook!
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 6, 2010 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions
LOYAL AGGIES
ALL FOR ONE!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
GUILTY AS HELL
Was the plea. In an hour and a half, I was OFF THA HOOK. WOOOOOOOOO!
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
lucky you
I sat around for THREE DAYS just to get questioned and dismissed. The trial was only supposed to be 5 days and that included the jury selection. I doubt they even had a jury until day 5. Nightmare!
It wouldn’t be so bad if you could read or whatever in the courtroom. I know why we can’t but it gets really boring after awhile.
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
Oh By the Way
(come on Dallas)
I don’t want to ever see those words on this blog again. Kapeish?
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Them losing at this point in the season does nothing for me. I hate them, don’t get me wrong, but sticking it to them with a loss at this point is counterproductive. I’d like it, but I’m just concerned with the seeding.
That, and considering the fact that they have straight embarassed us over the last few weeks means that I don’t care. The least they can do is the same to CHI
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Apr 6, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
OK I forgot to say
I will let it pass this one time.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
this time of year we all start semi-cheering on teams we would normally rather see burn on just to get the results we want.
all bout looking out for our number one priority :)
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
by ang6666 on Apr 6, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
diddo
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Honestly, I think games against Calgary might be my favorite road games every year. Something thrilling about the Saddledome.
I agree with this one. I think of all Canadian teams, Calgary has the best atmosphere. And their horn is the best in the league, although every time I hear, it brings troubling memories of hearing it in playoffs.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
I'm sorry
but the Dallas horn will always make me curl up in the fetal position. Bad memories.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Dallas’ sounds like most horns in the league.
Calgary’s sounds like Edmonton’s – and both bring memories I been struggling to forget.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
Must disagree...
The horn in the Shark Tank is a much better sounding horn. Especially when it sounds early and often. And repeatedly.
Agreed. If there’s one arena I really want to visit for a Sharks road game, its the Saddledome. I plan on trying to make a trip up there for a game next season (I was going to try and go this year, but I went to Vegas instead…and I came back poor).
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 6, 2010 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions
Calgary used to be on my list
But I’ve had my fill of the sea of red.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Haha, I bet. I haven’t been tainted, yet. I really wanna go to Calgary. I also wanna go to Toronto, and St. Louis (I hear that’s a fun one).
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 6, 2010 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
This should be a good one
Calgary’s gotta go balls-out so I hope to see the Sharks match that intensity for 60 minutes. If the Sharks do win, it’ll be interesting to see if the Sutters will remain in Calgary next season.
“Darryl, Darryl, Darryl.”
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
GO SHARKS!!!
Anyone going to the post game @ D&B tonight?
"The coaches should tell the goalies to do the splits and then windshield wipers. That's how you'll block shots every time." - Peeny 3.13.10
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
Class
Spring break is over. Got to miss the game tonight. I am, however, speaking to my teacher and seeing if I can get off class on certain nights if the Sharks are playing lol.
by ilooklikeafat16 on Apr 6, 2010 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Hehe
my work signature ends with Go Sharks! I got an email back from a vendor that said Go Devils hahahha it was fun we had a good half hour chat on the phone. Hockey…live and breathe it.
"The coaches should tell the goalies to do the splits and then windshield wipers. That's how you'll block shots every time." - Peeny 3.13.10
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 6, 2010 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions
April 30 is "sports day" here at the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
And I plan on wearing my Marleau jersey into the office.
by Chicago Shark on Apr 6, 2010 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions
100%
thumbs up dude!!! I don’t have hockey fans in my department so I celebrate the Sharks all by my lonesome hah! I might celebrate your Sports Day too hehe
"The coaches should tell the goalies to do the splits and then windshield wipers. That's how you'll block shots every time." - Peeny 3.13.10
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 6, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
there are a handful of hockey fans where I work … mostly Sharks, one Red Wings … so I have people to email and chat with during the day bout the games and upcoming playoffs
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
by ang6666 on Apr 6, 2010 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Lucky
our campus is 65 acres and there is like one Shark fan per building so it’s hard for all of us to get together but work buys season tickets so we each get a good chunk of games plus work buys playoff tickets too but it depends on how many reg season tickets you bought…so I’m at the bottom rung :D
"The coaches should tell the goalies to do the splits and then windshield wipers. That's how you'll block shots every time." - Peeny 3.13.10
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 6, 2010 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
What if?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5ybRd9rbeE
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
by Evilducks on Apr 6, 2010 9:33 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
I kinda wish they’d show it to the actual Sharks.
"Douglas Murray is a humongous human being." – Drew Remenda
Who knows. Maybe one of them will hear about it and it will get around. Probably not though.
by sharks in oc on Apr 6, 2010 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
same here…I wish.
"The coaches should tell the goalies to do the splits and then windshield wipers. That's how you'll block shots every time." - Peeny 3.13.10
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 6, 2010 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
haha
did someone else just post it to Sharkie’s FB page? Cuz I did…
by ilooklikeafat16 on Apr 6, 2010 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Damn right, imagine if they all turned up with that intensity from the second the first puck is dropped. That’s the only way we win the Cup, angry Sharks from the outset, a team of warriors who want to put all the jibes and the slurs to bed for good.
I say Todd McLellan plays this in the locker room before every game to remind them of how the rest of the world sees them. If that can’t get them fired up, nothing can.
And you think you live in a non-traditional hockey market...
where you you all when I posted this yesterday? lol :P
She makes some good stuff, yeah?
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
It was on CouchTarts
but commenting there requires…effort.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
like 2 seconds worth
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
Ok then.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
see?
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
PERFECT!
What a perfect link to make my day all better.
Truly what if? That what if WILL turn into Stanley Cup 2010…
HOLLAR!
Todd Frassetti
HR Professional - Looking for an HR Job - any takers?
"We’re closer," said McLellan. "They used the same recipe tonight. Now it’s how long can you hold onto the recipe? It is the right way to play."
GO SHARKS!
Let’s clinch the Pacific tonight, and get ourselves headed into the playoffs with a little bit of steam. Win, knock out Calgary, and clinch the Division…giving Pheonix the 4 seed (and a potential date with Detroit). Sounds good to me. MAKE IT HAPPEN, SHARKS!
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
Important game
I think this one really does matter. Its going to be a playoff atmosphere up there tonight, and the Flames SHOULD bring it in this game- this is really their last stand at making the playoffs. So how are the Sharks going to respond? Tonight will go a long way to getting the 1 seed, and a win tonight should insure we play Colorado if we win the conference. If we win out, I see Chicago at least losing one game. Go Sharks!
Programming Alert
The Sharks-Flames hockey game will be on the alternate channel because of the Sacramento Kings being on the regular channel. Since the Oakland Athletics are scheduled for the same time, I have no idea what this does to them.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 6, 2010 11:03 AM PDT reply actions
Yep
It’s on CSN Plus… 2. David Pollak explains here.
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
Thanks
That was helpful.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 6, 2010 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
GO SHARKS!!!!
Damn crazy Calgary. I’m making ginger beef and some other dish tonight for the “souls of the enemy” meal.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
As a proud semi-Sacromentan
I find it unacceptable Calgary is called Cow Town.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Davis is forever Cow Town
Calgary is just Cow Manure!
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
The central valley is the Cow Mecca
by SharksFanTillDeath on Apr 6, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
You know
It’s pretty ridiculous all the UC Davis students/alumni that post here.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Ridiculous…or AWESOME!?!?
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 6, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
AWESOME!
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
I've always thought of Davis as Bike Town
In some places the bike lanes are wider than the car lanes!
There is (was? has this changed? gosh it’s been a while) a little pen near the Tercero dorms with research cows in it, but that was about it for cows. How did the whole Cow Town reputation come about, anyway?
by live every week like it's shark week on Apr 6, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
It simply is SoCal people ragging on Sacramento. Sac is a government town, and the Cow Town label is applied because, compared to the cities in Socal, we don’t have anything resembling a nightlife in Sacramento.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
I lived in Tercero B
Closest building on campus to the cows. Trust me, the reputation is deserved.
Also, fistulated cow. Plus, cows are awesome in their own way.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
My friend stopped being able to smell cows after a year in Tercero. We’d all wrinkle our noses if a whiff came by and he’d just be like…“what? I smell nothing”.
Fistulated cows are awesome.
by live every week like it's shark week on Apr 6, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I biked around the campus my entire life
I was acclimated to the smell of all the livestock before I even knew it was there.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Its true. I lived over in Tercero C, and you definately got used to it. Not sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing in the long run, but it made living over there easier.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 6, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I always used to tell people
Freshman year, I had a lab in Engineering III, when the hog barn was still on campus. When I would bike home, the smell would change from cows to pigs, and it was an improvement.
My American Studies professor said his parents came to visit him twice, and their memorable lines were:
“Ah, smell that good Irish turf.”
and
“You know, it’s just s***.”
I got over the smell after a few weeks, but it’s still fun to complain about.
Is it strange that talk of smelling cows makes me nostalgic?
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
Ah, those were the days…
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 6, 2010 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
ahahaha good Irish turf.
This whole thread is making me nostalgic. I almost forgot about the hog barn. It was empty when I’d gotten there, and was a mystery to me every time I biked past it.
by live every week like it's shark week on Apr 6, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Cal Poly is cow central, the whole campus smells like cow if the wind is right
Im Bill Romanowski, EAT MY STEROIDS OR ILL EAT YOUR F***ING BRAINS!!
With ya there
The cows are up on a hill, near the prison!
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
i lived in cuarto-castilian
needless to say, my immunity to cow stink was pretty low.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
Davis is bike town!
We just got the US Cycling Hall of Fame! What sucks about bike town is, cyclists tend to think that stop signs don’t pertain to them.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Tag one with your car
they’ll remember next time.
"The coaches should tell the goalies to do the splits and then windshield wipers. That's how you'll block shots every time." - Peeny 3.13.10
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 6, 2010 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
You know what it is tragic
Many stupid cyclers think they can commute to the city of Woodland (yolo county seat, 7 miles north) on the country roads. I don’t how many times I’ve read The Enterprise with a story about some idiot in spandex that got plastered head on by a truck going 75.
PROTIP: Woodland is a city of white trash, methheads, migrant workers, and the occasional state worker! (Also the hometown of Dustin Pedroia!) 75% of the drivers on those country roads are DRUNK!
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Woodland is a shithole. Although, it did have a Target!
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 6, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
That target (moved from the mall) and Cosco is new
So now the town has some value.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
They moved the Target? It was a sad and pathetic Target…
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 6, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes constructed a new retail park
BUT GUESS WHAT! DAVIS HAS A TARGET NOW I AM SO FUCKING EXCITED!
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Damn, Davis is growing up! I thought they didn’t allow “the evil big corporations” to operate in their town? God, I don’t miss Davis at all…
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 6, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Um, with stipulations
The inital vote passed by less than 300 votes (35,000 voters). The entire parking lot is planted with tons of trees, lights are all solar, there is a HYBRID ONLY PARKING LOT encompassing 40 spaces, spots for electric vehicle recharge, and the building was SUPER LEED COMPLETE CERTIFIED.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Thank you for reaffirming the fact that I REALLY, REALLY do not miss Davis, at all…too many tree huggers for an old conservative like me.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 6, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
yup
back in the day, that was the nearest Target around. that and i believe woodland the only town i have seen and tried “Sonic”
Davis youngsters don’t know how good they have it now.
I did drive through Woodland on my way home from late nights at Cache Creek. At least I knew I was close to home at that point.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
Yeah, I drove through Woodland coming back from the airport, or coming back from Williams to see some buddies. But other than Target, there was little reason to stop there.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 6, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I love riding bikes
but in appropriate areas like bike parks and trails…not on the side of EL CAMINO down San Tomas or some place where some idiot of a driver aka me…swerve a little too far and tag you…and what you battle it out with the concrete…here’s a tip concrete WINS!
"The coaches should tell the goalies to do the splits and then windshield wipers. That's how you'll block shots every time." - Peeny 3.13.10
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 6, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
worst thing
when bikers ride across the grain of traffic. i can’t tell you how many times i’m preparing to turn right on El Camino when a bike pops out in front.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
I now
live off of El Camino…and yes bikers suck ass.
"The coaches should tell the goalies to do the splits and then windshield wipers. That's how you'll block shots every time." - Peeny 3.13.10
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 6, 2010 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
worse thing is when bikers feel they don’t have to follow the rules of the road … they bitch bout those of us that drive, yet can’t tell you how many times I see them flying thru a stop sign or red light … ugh! … stupid asses
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
by ang6666 on Apr 6, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I admit I don’t follow the rules at all when I’m biking here at USC, but then again, it’s a completely closed campus and the only cars/trucks around are driven by USC employees and usually on the sidewalks instead of the four legit roads we have (where the speed limits are all 5mph). Plus, I’ve never been in an accident.
But when I’m biking elsewhere, like back in San Jose or even off campus, I pretty strictly follow the rules.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
I have a problem with people on bikes in Chico. The majority of them are just plain stupid. They not only like to weave through traffic, but they come barreling out of nowhere and blow past stop signs and lights.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I biked around Davis my freshman year, and I couldn’t take it anymore. It might be bike town, but its mostly kids in college riding their bikes around people for the first time. It was a nightmare. I just took the Unitrans bus in from my house and walked after that. So much easier!
My buddies and I had a tradition the first week of school starting our sophomore year, where we’d go sit out next to the bike circle in front of the Chem building and the Silo during the11:50-12:10 passing period (prime time for the most amount of people) and just watch the bike crashes. There were plenty, and it was epic! We’d give standing ovations to the best ones. And it was always freshmen crashing, so that made it even better.
But yeah, I gave up on biking in Davis after year one. Not worth it.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 6, 2010 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Especially
When you can ride the LONDON BUSES! WOOOOOOO!!!!!
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
My best friend in college drove those busses. Hated them…said they were a bitch to drive. I lived on the G line, so the double decker would roll that line every day…and sometimes I’d have to take it. I’d usually go sit up top in the very front…had the most leg room.
Also of note about busses, one morning a driver fell asleep and his bus almost ended up in our backyard (luckily he ran into a concrete poll first). A bus’s gas and oil tanks being ripped to shreds at 7:30 in the morning by a concrete poll is very loud and will wake you up. Just in case you were wondering.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 6, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Well no shit
Those should be handled by pros, I’m surprised I haven’t seen one topple over! Let the kids handle the regular buses.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Nah, they get tons of extra training, and only the best drivers are given the double deckers. The kids at Unitrans aren’t really kids…they get trained up quite a bit.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 6, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
That would explain
why 3/4 of the buses I see are training buses.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Wow
After all these years, I never solved the dilemma of why, during the start of fall, tons of random asians on bikes would ram into me. Thank god I have a car now.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
bike on bike? or bike on pedestrian?
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
BOTH
Plenty of times.
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
that reminds me
of the time my professor (not asian) said hi to me as he was riding his bike in front of the MU. Almost crashed into two girls.
I felt guilty for a reason, but I still laughed.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
Asians
are bombdiggity on bikes…watch it bud. They just don’t obey ANY rules..
"The coaches should tell the goalies to do the splits and then windshield wipers. That's how you'll block shots every time." - Peeny 3.13.10
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 6, 2010 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm only half asian so it's not racist
by ilooklikeafat16 on Apr 6, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
for all intents and purposes I’m 100% Asian its hella racist and hella funny :)
"The coaches should tell the goalies to do the splits and then windshield wipers. That's how you'll block shots every time." - Peeny 3.13.10
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 6, 2010 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s like when we had a lecture on negative stereotypes, the “Asian drivers are bad drivers” one was brought up. Some guy shouted out, “It’s not a negative stereotype if it’s true!” And the entire class laughed, and agreed with him.
"I think I realized after the second or third punch, I should have taken his helmet off sooner." - Ryane Clowe
Proud member of the "Re-Sign Marleau" Club
Fools and Sages
I don't deny it...
its true…we all stink to high heaven when it comes to driving and rules.
"The coaches should tell the goalies to do the splits and then windshield wipers. That's how you'll block shots every time." - Peeny 3.13.10
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 6, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha!
If Clowie won’t then I’ll deny it! I’m an equal opportunity road rager, I find a-hole drivers from people throughout the spectrum.
I’d rather discriminate by car models. Mustangs and Miatas in particular.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
I avoided the Silo at lunch like the plague
All my classes were in Bainer, but I was on campus early enough that the traffic never bothered me. I once forgot my goggles at home and the machine shop wouldn’t let me in without them. So I discovered that I could do the ride from Bainer to my apartment at Greystone and back in 22 minutes.
I may or may not have obeyed all traffic regulations.
They're not getting this kind of coverage at "Hockey Night In Canada" folks! - Randy Hahn
I usually ate in the MU, but the Silo was good for watching bike crashes and picking up the busses if I had classes down there.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 6, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I always thought
that it was Vacaville. You know, the place with the name that translates to “Cow-town”.
Next thing you know
You’ll be asking if there are actual Elk in Elk Grove!
"Skillet, we just spent $64,000 in that bar. So we're gonna have to get jobs to cover up the fact that we rob banks" -Mouse Fitzgerald
Danggg
I almost was an Elk Grove-ian?…prison stint 5 years min.
"The coaches should tell the goalies to do the splits and then windshield wipers. That's how you'll block shots every time." - Peeny 3.13.10
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 6, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
oh shit
there isn’t an elk in Elk grove?!
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Just Read DP's new Article
I wonder if the Sharks do the same sort of scouting… and if not, they sure as hell better!
by SharksFanTillDeath on Apr 6, 2010 12:43 PM PDT reply actions
They do.
Fear the Fin: Sharing Joe Thornton's love of wooly mammoths since 2009.
by Matthew_Taylor on Apr 6, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
False. It’s generally a Wheel of Fortune type deal.
"San Jose is where I want to be at the end of the day, and there's an opportunity now to make it there. It is where my heart is." - Jamie McGinn, 2/22/10
Fear The Fin: Where Selling Your Soul Is The Likely Solution
It’s bad luck to scout the Red Wings. Might jinx us.
"I want people to be afraid of how much they love me." ~Michael Scott
by ZeroIndulgence on Apr 6, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, that’s what Coach Bykov of Team Russia thought about Canada, since he didn’t watch a single NHL game leading to the Olympics.
That turned out great.
Fear the Fin - all Evgeni, all the time.
Yay Sharks!
Another game on TV (in Canada) that I can watch! Yay! And the Vancouver game on Thursday is on too! Yay!!!
"Goaltending is a normal job, sure. How would you like it in your job if every time you made a small mistake, a red light went on over your desk and 15,000 people stood up and yelled at you." - Jacques Plante
Too lazy to check if this has already been posted but
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExKteJHIqCY&feature=related
(Its not the angry joe one)
"Thats a lot of hoopage"- Randy Hahn 2/4/10
Simply Timeless
All though past events are only (I hope) making us stronger and more prepared for this seasons Stanley Cup run. Nice post Krishna
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"We’re closer," said McLellan. "They used the same recipe tonight. Now it’s how long can you hold onto the recipe? It is the right way to play."
i think
that one just hurt me….
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
This also makes me feel like i don’t give a damn who they play, just as long as they play harder than they ever have before, and make the other team/s bleed and cry for mercy..okay i wanted that in the first place, but i want it even more.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
The only part i care about is not playing detroit early. They’re destroying i would like to hold off playing them for at least a round or until they find they’re game for 60 minutes. Not just the first period then a bit in the third.
"Thats a lot of hoopage"- Randy Hahn 2/4/10
The wings will always be dangerous to us no matter what round we play them against. I want to see them go down hard this year, and i have a guilt of wanting to see the Sharks beat the living crap out of the wings.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
How did so many of you go to Davis?
Weird…
My dorm just got dust from the freeway my 2nd year there. First year we had a building in front of us and an arboretum behind us, so it was far less dusty. And occasionally it would smell like the 909 in the morning….ah, memories.
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
When I was a freshman
it snowed in Davis. First and last time I saw people making snow angels on my bike ride to class.
"Who were you rooting for in the Olympics?" - Drew Remenda
"I wanted Team India to go all the way." - Manny Malhotra
Yay for Spring break.
Sharks open practice tomorrow at 11:00!
"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen
LETS GO SHARKS!
Will be enjoying a Sierra Nevada or three with tonites festivities…who’s with me?!
Lets get a strong start along with the first goal to ramp up the tempo. I figure a Danny Boyle slapper on the PP to kick off the first. Then to continue the Flames getting doused, a fight happens starring Mr. Staubitz. He lands a few left blows, before a right slams so hard it causes another six-pointer to rock Southern California giving the Kings a case of the runs. I predict a three point night for Thornton and two goals by Marleau. San Jose wins, 5 to 4.
Being that I live in Chico
I’ll be joining you on the drinking of the Sierra Nevada
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
be joining you all
with either beer or wine.
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
I think
I will be drinking tonight…I’m gonna party like Crank and have some Swedish vodka…yum
"The coaches should tell the goalies to do the splits and then windshield wipers. That's how you'll block shots every time." - Peeny 3.13.10
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 6, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
ooooo
Also very yummy! Trader Joe’s stuff?
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
You have good taste. I love the oatmeal beer.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope
Or if they do i haven’t seen it lol.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
haha awesome
I’m making White Russians. Nabby mojo? (he seems like the kind of guy who doesn’t do sweet drinks though)
by live every week like it's shark week on Apr 6, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I think he drinks from the bottle.
including his ‘gatorade’ water bottle.
"The coaches should tell the goalies to do the splits and then windshield wipers. That's how you'll block shots every time." - Peeny 3.13.10
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 6, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
That would explain a few games.
by live every week like it's shark week on Apr 6, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
naw
i think those are the games where hes an effin wall…hes tokes it up for the games where he ‘doesnt’ show up.
"The coaches should tell the goalies to do the splits and then windshield wipers. That's how you'll block shots every time." - Peeny 3.13.10
"Hockey players wear numbers because you can’t always identify the body with dental records."—Anonymous
by mssjsclowie29 on Apr 6, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
white russians are delicious and sooo dangerous. I remember trying to watch a movie, Big Lebowski, or something like that. I don’t know, i was pretty wasted 10 minutes into the film.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
no....
…yes…
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
haha
I’ve been tempted to haggle tickets in exchange for Sierra Nevada beer before since a lot of folks down in the bay don’t get what us locals can get around here.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
there's this 30th anniversary stuff
that i can pick up anywhere. Basically any Sierra Nevada brew.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Sometimes i feel spoiled living here. If i travel anywhere i get confused that places only sell 2 types of Sierra Nevada.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I bet! I always ask for a Sierra Nevada when I’m at the casinos in Reno. I forget which casino, but one doesn’t offer it. So yeah, I don’t go to that casino anymore. No Sierra Nevada, no Dan’s money in the slot.
When i was on my honeymoon in Berkley i was confused by the fact that Cafe Giovanni, which has an impressive amount of alcohol, only had pale. Turns out that’s one of their beers i’m just not a fan of at all.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
the pale ale is all I have ever had
First beer I had. I didn’t like 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
I am a big fan of the torpedo that SN puts out
Im Bill Romanowski, EAT MY STEROIDS OR ILL EAT YOUR F***ING BRAINS!!
The 30th Anniversary that's out now
Is pretty damn good. It’s a stout ale, made as a collaboration between Sierra Nevada and Anchor Brewing.
There are three more coming out in May, July, and October (a lager, a barleywine, and some sort of combination of Bigfoot, Pale Ale, and Celebration, respectively). You bet yer ass I’ll be tasting those.
Rofl
Bevmo is amazing. I wish there was one closer to us.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
it's pretty awesome
It actually comes with a cork on top and everything.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Yea I will definitely seek it out. All they ever have at bars down here in terms of Sierra Nevada is the pale ale, and I’m not a huge fan of pale ales in general. However, I’ve had a few of the other ones here and there and have always liked them a lot, so I’m sure this will be the same! I just love trying new beers.
The latest Bigfoot was excellent, I shared one with the neighbor a few weeks ago. And the wintery Celebration is always tasty.
Have you tried the hefeweizen yet?
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s smooth with very little bite to it.
"Sleep is for the off season."~ Randy Hahn. Never question why the man is up at midnight.
by ZombieSkittles on Apr 6, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Welp, that didn’t take long. Hossa scores 30 seconds in to put the Hawks up 1-0 on the Stars. And if I’m reading the stat page correctly, the Stars have Climie in net! Ha, I remember him from the ECHL. Yeesh.
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
Does anybody know
Where I can watch the game online for free? I can’t watch the game because of the Sacramento Kings game… Very lame.
atdhe.net is usually your best bet. If not, check myp2p.eu.
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Where are you?
I’m out of the Sharks area as well, with the Sac Kings taking the spot, but I’ve got the Sharks on channel 104 I believe.
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