Shots are even for a change. Its defense and poor goaltending causing the problems tonight.
More nice work in front of the Canes net results in an almost goal. Someone needs to explain to those in attendance that the puck must go all the way across the line.
Am I the only one who finds it strange that Kovy shares a birthday with 5 astronauts.
6:37 left and the thrashers take a penalty. This one is looking bleak.
Hedberg gives up a rebound straight up and Canes bury the biscuit. This one is over. 5-2
Unsure how to handle a lead in shots on goal, the Thrashers take another penalty to correct the stat.
Oooh garbage goal late. Thrashers toot their horn. Only need to more to tie it up. Unfortunately, that ain't going to happen with 25 seconds left.
Game official over. Final score Carolina 5 - Atlanta 3.
About the only thing I like about this game was the Thrashers success with working the puck down low. For a change I saw some bodies in front of the opponents net and some defensemen pinching in. This needs to become a regular part of their offense if they are going to improve next season.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Thrashers Game Report - 03/19/08 - Live - Period 2
Now its Maiden DVDs. Moving up in the world!
If Hedberg is in goal for the second period, I might just hit the rails.
Hey Sonny Perdue. I know something we can do to save water. Quit making ice in philip in a couple weeks. Maybe that's the real reason this team is tanking it. Damn water shortage is cutting the season short.
Only positive is Thrashers are getting the puck in low around the Canes net
Down low work and nice cycling pays off. Nice pass by Kozlov and Little bangs him home. 3-1
That didn't take long. Another defensive turnover another soft goal. I beg DW to pull Hedberg. Make eye contact with Kari who just shakes his head. 4-1
Thrashers answer quickly as mcCarthy gets one down low. 4-2
If nothing else all the action wakes the crowd and tires my thumb.
Canes take the first penalty of the game and Thrashers have several near misses but can't take advantage.
Canes turn on the PP. Thrashers kill it to keep it 4-2
If Hedberg is in goal for the second period, I might just hit the rails.
Hey Sonny Perdue. I know something we can do to save water. Quit making ice in philip in a couple weeks. Maybe that's the real reason this team is tanking it. Damn water shortage is cutting the season short.
Only positive is Thrashers are getting the puck in low around the Canes net
Down low work and nice cycling pays off. Nice pass by Kozlov and Little bangs him home. 3-1
That didn't take long. Another defensive turnover another soft goal. I beg DW to pull Hedberg. Make eye contact with Kari who just shakes his head. 4-1
Thrashers answer quickly as mcCarthy gets one down low. 4-2
If nothing else all the action wakes the crowd and tires my thumb.
Canes take the first penalty of the game and Thrashers have several near misses but can't take advantage.
Canes turn on the PP. Thrashers kill it to keep it 4-2
Thrashers Game Report - 03/19/08 - Live - Period 1
a seven year old signs the anthem and they cant even give her a Thrashers jersey?
4 minutes in goal for Canes. Vabolik on ice but he plays in perfect. Breakdown is Kwiatowski and Kozlovs fault.
Vabiolik makes first error and it costs the Thrashers a goal. Bad clearing attempt. Hedberg also failed on both goals. 2-0
Kovys 50th goal is announced but there is barely recognition. Proof the fans are worn out.
More Maiden CDs to giveaway. Shouldn't we send these to the third world instead?
Another defensive turnover and another Canes goal. Larsen takes a good chunk of the blame but Hedberg allows a sortie. Pull him now. Poor Boris caught on ice again. -3 welcome to Blueland Boris. 3-0
Thank goodness the period is over. The Canes can't score for 18 minutes.
4 minutes in goal for Canes. Vabolik on ice but he plays in perfect. Breakdown is Kwiatowski and Kozlovs fault.
Vabiolik makes first error and it costs the Thrashers a goal. Bad clearing attempt. Hedberg also failed on both goals. 2-0
Kovys 50th goal is announced but there is barely recognition. Proof the fans are worn out.
More Maiden CDs to giveaway. Shouldn't we send these to the third world instead?
Another defensive turnover and another Canes goal. Larsen takes a good chunk of the blame but Hedberg allows a sortie. Pull him now. Poor Boris caught on ice again. -3 welcome to Blueland Boris. 3-0
Thank goodness the period is over. The Canes can't score for 18 minutes.
Thrashers Game Report - 03/19/08 - Live - Pre Game
Took Marta down to the game because I was anticipating extra traffic due to tornado cleanup. My first hint that things weren't normal was that the train didn't stop at Peachtree Center. When I finally got off the train I realized why. Dozens of windows from the tall building are no longer there. Additionally, several streets were block off, a fed extra cranes were around and the signage in front of the Philips garage is a twisted mess. Philip Arena itself appears unscathed.
Onto the Thrashers. I don't think I've ever had lower expectations for a game. Its been a long losing season and just about everyone seems to be going through the motions right now including the fans. Since Kovy hasn't given up I'll do my best to do my part. If nothing else perhaps the Thrashers can make the Canes a little nervous about the Caps.
Vabolik makes his pro debut tonight. 6'7" 240 he towers over his teammates. He looked a bit tenative in warmups. I'm guessing he's a bit nervous.
Before games a couple of the displays show Thrasher player notes and stats. Why on earth do they still show last years stats? I'd volunteer my services to keep these a little more up to date. Here's Zhitniks update
Alexei "The Human Pylon" Zhitnik is riding a career high 9 game scratch streak. During this hiatus, he's -8. Available for yardwork, babysitting or dog walking. Contact DW if interested.
Hey there's a "spirit" job fair coming up soon. Is this where I apply for a coaching job?
What is there left to "believe" in? Marketing bet have something new next year. How about "show up at Blueland"
Onto the Thrashers. I don't think I've ever had lower expectations for a game. Its been a long losing season and just about everyone seems to be going through the motions right now including the fans. Since Kovy hasn't given up I'll do my best to do my part. If nothing else perhaps the Thrashers can make the Canes a little nervous about the Caps.
Vabolik makes his pro debut tonight. 6'7" 240 he towers over his teammates. He looked a bit tenative in warmups. I'm guessing he's a bit nervous.
Before games a couple of the displays show Thrasher player notes and stats. Why on earth do they still show last years stats? I'd volunteer my services to keep these a little more up to date. Here's Zhitniks update
Alexei "The Human Pylon" Zhitnik is riding a career high 9 game scratch streak. During this hiatus, he's -8. Available for yardwork, babysitting or dog walking. Contact DW if interested.
Hey there's a "spirit" job fair coming up soon. Is this where I apply for a coaching job?
What is there left to "believe" in? Marketing bet have something new next year. How about "show up at Blueland"
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Thrashers Game Report - 03/13/08 - Live - Period 3
Look more parachuting shirts. My neck hurts!
One of the Thrashers most physical games all season. Too bad they don't play like this every night.
Stop the presses. Atlanta outshooting Calgary 24-23. Direct result of more physical play.
Crowd loves the Kiss Cam. I think it needs to follow Zhitnik out of town. Give away more Maiden CDs.
Thorburn gets open on the wing, uses his great speed and breaks in on net. Great deke and he buries the puck. 4-4!
4 minutes left and Kovalchuk makes an ill-advised no-look pass across the ice at the Thrashers blueline resulting in a turnover. However, Kovy and others are quick to react and retrieve the puck with some hard play in the corner. They move the puck up ice with Kovy carrying it into the Flame's zone. With Calgary players moving toward the dangerous Kovalchuk, Holik gets open up the middle. Kovy nails him with a nice pass and Holik buries the puck from the slot. The crowd erupts as the Thrashers take the 5-4 lead.
A minute remains and the Flames take a penalty. They pull the goalie in a desperate attempt to score but never get possession of the puck. Atlanta wins the faceoff near mid-ice and Kovy is all alone headed towards the empty net. An easy tap-in a hats come raining down on the ice. 3 goals and an assist for the future captain.
Easily one of the best Thrasher games of the season. Although they started out on the short end of the scoresheet, they battled hard all night and were able to overcome it. A fine performance. Makes you wonder where that energy has been all season.
Special props to the couple seated behind me who helped me put the Calgary fans in their place.
Must have been Babes at the Bulb night. There were a ton of gorgeous ladies in the building. Here's hoping the great action brings them back for more.
One of the Thrashers most physical games all season. Too bad they don't play like this every night.
Stop the presses. Atlanta outshooting Calgary 24-23. Direct result of more physical play.
Crowd loves the Kiss Cam. I think it needs to follow Zhitnik out of town. Give away more Maiden CDs.
Thorburn gets open on the wing, uses his great speed and breaks in on net. Great deke and he buries the puck. 4-4!
4 minutes left and Kovalchuk makes an ill-advised no-look pass across the ice at the Thrashers blueline resulting in a turnover. However, Kovy and others are quick to react and retrieve the puck with some hard play in the corner. They move the puck up ice with Kovy carrying it into the Flame's zone. With Calgary players moving toward the dangerous Kovalchuk, Holik gets open up the middle. Kovy nails him with a nice pass and Holik buries the puck from the slot. The crowd erupts as the Thrashers take the 5-4 lead.
A minute remains and the Flames take a penalty. They pull the goalie in a desperate attempt to score but never get possession of the puck. Atlanta wins the faceoff near mid-ice and Kovy is all alone headed towards the empty net. An easy tap-in a hats come raining down on the ice. 3 goals and an assist for the future captain.
Easily one of the best Thrasher games of the season. Although they started out on the short end of the scoresheet, they battled hard all night and were able to overcome it. A fine performance. Makes you wonder where that energy has been all season.
Special props to the couple seated behind me who helped me put the Calgary fans in their place.
Must have been Babes at the Bulb night. There were a ton of gorgeous ladies in the building. Here's hoping the great action brings them back for more.
Thrashers Game Report - 03/13/08 - Live - Period 2
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TWO Iron Maiden CD giveaways. Where on earth did they uncover these ancient relics. Is it Recchi's closet?
Maybe 8000 in the stands tonight.
I swear Thrash has more outfits than me. Tonight its an Irish zoot suit. Not sure who his silver and green buddy is supposed to be.
Thrashers outshot 11-5. No suprise there.
Thrashers take a penalty, kill it but can't clear the puck. Iginla scores and it is 3-0
Nice outlet pass to a wide open Holik results in breakaway. Holik can't put in but Kovy finishes it. 3-1
Quick play off faceoff an Perrin breaks in shoots and Armstrong buries rebound. Suddenly back in it. 3-2. Quiet crowd is suddenly abuzz.
Christensen makes a bad play at the point and calgary puts it past Kari. 4-2
Good hard play by the Thrashers draws a penalty and Kovy gets another one of slapshot goals. Alive at 4-3.
Stat of the period. Dump ins ATL 1 for 6, CGY 4 for 5
TWO Iron Maiden CD giveaways. Where on earth did they uncover these ancient relics. Is it Recchi's closet?
Maybe 8000 in the stands tonight.
I swear Thrash has more outfits than me. Tonight its an Irish zoot suit. Not sure who his silver and green buddy is supposed to be.
Thrashers outshot 11-5. No suprise there.
Thrashers take a penalty, kill it but can't clear the puck. Iginla scores and it is 3-0
Nice outlet pass to a wide open Holik results in breakaway. Holik can't put in but Kovy finishes it. 3-1
Quick play off faceoff an Perrin breaks in shoots and Armstrong buries rebound. Suddenly back in it. 3-2. Quiet crowd is suddenly abuzz.
Christensen makes a bad play at the point and calgary puts it past Kari. 4-2
Good hard play by the Thrashers draws a penalty and Kovy gets another one of slapshot goals. Alive at 4-3.
Stat of the period. Dump ins ATL 1 for 6, CGY 4 for 5
Thrashers Game Report - 03/13/08 - Live - Period 1
Thought I might try something a little different by live blogging comments as the game takes place.
It's just a few minutes before faceoff and the arena is quiet. No more than 2000 intheir seats.
Thrashers are auctioning off their green St. Patricks Day jerseys tonight. Wonder how much for a Zhitnik? Probably about as valuable as a Ross Perot for president bumper sticker.
There are five Calgary fans right in front of me. Maybe I should have worn my Wings jersey. If I don't make it home, blame them.
The guy just to the right of me has a Mike Dunham green jersey. I think that's worse than a Zhitnik.
Less than 3 minutes in Boulton and Bodars square off in nice fight. The keep their throughtout and each lands shots.
Thrashers doing a much better job fighting for pucks
in the corner against a much bigger Calgary team. Still having difficulty transitioning from
defense to offense.
First penalty goes to Calgary. Goaltender interference
Enstrom has bad turnover at the blueline resulting in easy goal for Calgary
Shot from the point finds Iginla alone in front of net. Nice tip in goal.
It's just a few minutes before faceoff and the arena is quiet. No more than 2000 intheir seats.
Thrashers are auctioning off their green St. Patricks Day jerseys tonight. Wonder how much for a Zhitnik? Probably about as valuable as a Ross Perot for president bumper sticker.
There are five Calgary fans right in front of me. Maybe I should have worn my Wings jersey. If I don't make it home, blame them.
The guy just to the right of me has a Mike Dunham green jersey. I think that's worse than a Zhitnik.
Less than 3 minutes in Boulton and Bodars square off in nice fight. The keep their throughtout and each lands shots.
Thrashers doing a much better job fighting for pucks
in the corner against a much bigger Calgary team. Still having difficulty transitioning from
defense to offense.
First penalty goes to Calgary. Goaltender interference
Enstrom has bad turnover at the blueline resulting in easy goal for Calgary
Shot from the point finds Iginla alone in front of net. Nice tip in goal.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Tear Down the Walls
Not actually the walls, but the wallpaper.
From the moment I first saw my house, I absolutely hated the wallpaper in the master bathroom. I knew one day I'd get rid of it. Well, the moment has finally arrived. I have a bit of free time while I wait for the warmer weather necessary to continue with my pinball restoration so I figured I could fill it with some home improvement. The master bathroom was at the top of the list.
Here's what I was starting with. Awfully ugly in my opinion.
Some perforation, wallpaper remover and patience removed this layer of wallpaper to discover and even uglier blue wallpaper.
More perforation, more remover and even more patience finally gets me to the drywall.
Next up I'll have to repair any damage to the drywall before proceeding. Then, I can paint it. I'll update after the next stage is complete.
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