Okay, I know a lot of you have already seen the video above but I am showing it now because it is almost boat season here in Saskabush and I am damn sure going to be singing this song, in my head, every time I set foot in my boat. Funny as shit. I played it at work about 30 times the other day.
Oh, if you are at work make sure you do not turn it up because there is some swearing in the song. I will not take any responsibility if you lose your job because you are jamming out to this. I saw it first on Shannon Just Blog.
NEXT: I conducted Marty Frey's Entourage interview last night and it was epic. I will be editing it today and hopefully have it up tonight for all 20 or so of you who actually take the time to listen to it to peruse. Marty came strong and took shots at the host, NBC, Jay Leno, and of course the queens.
Speaking of Jay Leno he gave us some insight in the whole shift of power between Jay and Conan since he has been in rehearsals for Conan's show all week. This is another TT exclusive for you. I am truly a media mogul running this multi dollar website. You can CLICK HERE or click on the link to the right to listen to the podcast. If the words are not blue I do not have it up yet. When they turn blue it is on. Nice.
That also means that Chad Weiser, of the Seattle coffee drinkin' Weisers, is up next. I plan on cranking that one out soon also so be prepared.
NEXT: My picks for the Stanley Cup Final will be very similar to last year except for one thing....
DETROIT RED WINGS (2) VS PITTSBURGH PENGUINS (4)
Now, you all know I hate the Red Wings with a passion. I don't need to go there. We also know that Preacher and Doroshenko misguidedly love the wings. Don't need to go there. Ty Conklin is one of the greatestGreen Bay Gamblers of all time AND a TT vetran. True. I want Ty's name on the Cup more than I want Favre to stay retired (which he will). Yes we know that. Preacher is in love with Sidney Crosby. True.
So where is this going? To the obvious, Penguins will win the Stanley Cup. Take it to the bank. Now I will tell you why. Since Gary Bettman is a tool and his only desire is not to keep the game of hockey great but to get better ratings in the USA (which will NEVER happen). In his infinite wisdom, and since NBC has their hand up his ass (sorry Marty). He has decided to play back to back games in the Stanley Cup final. Somebody kick this guys ass now.
Some of you may say that these guys are pros and should just shut up and play. Well you can say that as long as you are just watching them on TV. BUT, I followed the Oilers in 2006 in the playoffs and finals and I can tell you by being there that this is a very difficult thing to win the Stanley Cup. These guys beat the shit out of each other and that day of rest is very important to them. Gary, the numbnuts, Bettman makes them play Saturday night and then again Sunday afternoon. That is less than 24 hours to recover. God forbid the game goes a few overtimes. Screw Gary Bettman. He is ruining the game of hockey. Not to mention his hypocracy with this whole Phoenix Coyotes thing. Screw him.
Anyway, I think the Penguins are less beat up and are more ready for this. Sid the Kid has the eye of the tiger and Billy Gun Guerin has not got this far in his career and is not going to let it slip away. Sorry Ty, I am taking the Penguins in 7.
I would also like you to notice for the past few posts there has been little things to click on at the bottom. Kinda instant feedback you can say. Make sure you take time to click on the stuff on the bottom. Especially the viqueens suck one.
Oh and one more thing: I found this the other day on PackerPalace dot com. Fran Tarkenton, who played for the queens, has apparently lots to say about Favre in the Green Bay Press Gazette. After reading this...
“I think it's despicable,” Tarkenton told 790 The Zone in Atlanta (via the Minneapolis Star Tribune) regarding the possibility of Brett Favre playing for the Vikings. “What he put the Packers through last year was not good. Here’s an organization that was loyal to him for 17, 18 years, provided stability of organization, provided players. It just wasn’t about Brett Favre. In this day and time, we have glorified the Brett Favre’s of the world so much, they think it’s about them. He goes to New York and bombs. He’s 39 years old. How would you like Ray Nitschke in his last year [playing for] the Vikings, or I retire, and go play for the Packers? I kind of hope it happens, so he can fail.”
“He told the Packers [after 2008 that], ‘I’m retiring,’” Tarkenton said. “They’ve got to move on. They’ve got to go through their offseason plan, their workouts, they go with the other quarterback [Aaron Rodgers], who is a good player, and then [Favre] comes back and says, ‘I think I want to play.’ . . . You build your team in the offseason. Everybody knows that. It’s about team. It’s not about Brett Favre. So he goes and runs up to the Jets, doesn’t even dress in the locker room with the players. Has a separate facility. Playing quarterback is about the relationships you have with your coaches, with your players, with your trainers, with your managers. How can you do that if you show up on gameday and you haven’t put the time in? And now he’s trying to do it again in Minnesota. And if Minnesota bites, God bless them. . . .
“He’s been a great player, there’s no question about it, but it’s all about him. It is supposed to be all about your team. If you’re going to be the quarterback of your team, you need to be there in the offseason workouts in March and April. Peyton Manning’s there. Tom Brady’s there.”
“I think [Favre] has been a great flamboyant quarterback, but he has made more stupid plays than any great quarterback that I’ve ever seen,” Tarkenton said. “Look at his final game in a Packers uniform [the 2007 NFC title game]. He blew that game against the Giants. He’s playing against Eli Manning. I love Eli Manning, but he’s still not a great quarterback. He’s not Peyton yet, or Tom Brady. He’s just a guy. And [the Packers] are playing at home, and they’re in a tight situation, they went to overtime and [Favre] throws the interception that allows [the Giants] to come back and win the game.”
I used to have a lot of respect for Fran, but now all I have to say to him is show me your ring dick weed, then you can talk. Suck on that Frannie boy.
Thank you.
Make sure you send Derek Venckus, of the Deep South Venckus', a happy birthday greeting. He will appreciate it. Have a great day and an even better weekend. Now GET BACK TO WORK.
Okay we got some paper work to discuss first before you watch the video I have for you.
James Grandy, of the Minot Grandy's, pipes in after my last rant with a compliment? Pete,
the world needs more camera men like you Pete, now just learn how to white balance and focus
Grandy
Well thanks James, I think.
Next up is Art Simmonds, of the CEP beat the snot out of A-Channel Simmonds, gave me some props. Me and Art took on the man in Edmonton and we beat him down. Art is and old school union guy who I would go to war with any day...
Hi Chris ..
Enjoyed reading your rant on the media. I gave upon it many years ago, but it still pisses me off. Glad to see there's some people who still work in tv who get it.
Art
Thanks Art, that means a lot coming from you.
Last but not least Chad Walker, of the Score Toronto Walkers, brings us the Toronto side of the coin...
Phew...I thought you were going to rip the Score's coverage of trade deadline day. Maybe you should start ripping TSN for loving themselves way too much. Get over it already you are who you are because you have the most money not because you are so much better than everybody else. Now I am ranting, you got me fired up.
Chad Walker
Nah, Chad, I watched some of the Score's coverage and you guys did fine. I have started watching you guys again even after my self imposed ban of the Score after my experience with a certain reporter that pissed me off every day. I like the new look and I really like the attitude. Gerry Dee is freaking hilarious. Give him more time. Oh and you are correct, I really don't like it when a media outlet pats themselves on the back way too much. It is just so self serving. If you are willing to prop yourself you should also be willing to admit your mistakes. The parent company of TSN is the company that I was ranting about last week.
So I finally got this one uploaded. It is a bit of comedy that some of us at WGBA did for WOITV in Des Moines. This was for the show Sports Sound Off with Keith Murphy. Just a bit of history...this show is basically talk radio on TV. Keith called me about a month or so after it started. He said he would like me to call in to the show and just act crazy and just be me. He wanted to create a villian of sorts so that would spark his callers to be more 'interesting'.
I was cool with that but I lived in Green Bay. How was that gonna fly? He said it did not matter just call. Well I started to call each week and rail on how much Des Moines sucks and how great the Packers are. We kinda caught a break because this was the year the Pack made their first run at the Super Bowl and won it. So I had a lot to talk about. Oh and the Green Bay Gamblers played Des Moines hockey team and that brought me some heat also.
Needless to say I was not popular. We even taped a segment once where Keith was in GB doing a stand up in the parking lot of Lambeau and I tackled him. Just crushed him. We shot it from about three different angles and they edited it just right to make it look good. People actually believe I hurt him. People are dumb.
Once I made a trip down for Keith's wedding and we went to his bachelor party which was held at Sec Taylor field home of the Iowa Cubs. Round Guy introduced me to someone who was a frequent caller to the show and she refused to shake my hand. Someone also told me that I showed up on a local newsmagazine poll as one of the most hated men in Iowa. Not sure if that was true but I choose to believe it.
So we made a bet, can't remember what it was, but my end of the bet was that I would never call the show again. Somehow it worked out that I lost so I stopped calling. Well, Murph wanted to get me back in so we devised this scheme that I stole a sattlelite feed and announced that I would be back. It worked great because I looked like a loser and was going back on the bet. I love being the villian.
Anyway, for the first time, above is the video that goes along with it. As you can see everyone who is anyone is in it. Marty is in it, Hauser makes an appearance, Venckus Schmenkus gets a question in, the Raffertys are in there, and of course the Nordic Man acts as my security force. Great bit of TV here folks. I hope you enjoy it.
I have a copy of the night where I got my head shaved on the show around somewhere also so I will work on getting that up also.
Okay, I am sorry that it took me to blow up on you but you came through. Marty was the first to step up to the plate but the rest of you took off.
First up we have Ivy, of the Moorhead Minnesota Ivy's. He apparently is down south somewhere that is not experiencing the best of weather. Ivy what you got?
Peterson:
I was actually thinking a Pack jersey might be OK, as I thought "the" question could be Pack, or Queens? He is an old Gopher you know.
And it is totally appropriate to break tradition and do the 4 fingers with Nature Boy. You really shouldn't do it any other way in my opinion.
Wish I was there. Coldest weather in Florida since the Ice Age and too windy to fish. Oh well...
Later
Ivy
Okay Ivy is for the Pack jersey. Figures since he is a queen fan. Remember all you queen fans are welcome under our tent. No harm done. He is also for the four fingers up. I am thinking that is a good idea also. As for your question, not bad. I might add that one in there. If he says queens, I am not sure if I will tell him he is wrong, even though he would be. I know it would be an honour for him to lock in the figure four on me, but that kinda hurts so I think I will leave it alone.
Next up is Danny McIntosh, of the Regina CTV (sucks) McIntosh's. He is also in agreement on the four fingers up...
I have the solutions to your problems my friend. You wear your very own Ric Flair/Chris Peterson head to toe Armani. You flash the 4 fingers. And you ask him how his kids are doing. Problem solved.
Need anything else - let me know.
Dan McIntosh
Okay Danny. Thanks for the help. Not sure I am going to ask how are his kids. I do know that one of his boys is going to wrestle one of Hogan's kids. The one who is not in jail for killing someone (allegedly). As for the 'anything else' how about coming over and shoveling my driveway. See ya soon.
Next on the list of those who helped is Jon Bauer, of the Minot Budget Tapes and Records Bauer's..
Chris,
thing to sign : your arm so that you can make it into a real neat tattoo thing to wear: Carolina Huricanes Hockey jersey question: ask him if he has ever met Chris Paul
hope this helped
Jon Bauer
First off, no, Jon is not related to Jack Bauer of 24 fame. Second, the tattoo is funny but not practical. I did a story on a guy in GB once who wanted Favre to sign his back so he could do that. He also had a full size tattoo of Lambeau Field, Lombardi, the Super Bowl trophies (viqueens don't have any), and about 10 0ther things Packer related. Nope, not gonna do it. The Carolina Hurricanes jersey is a good idea but I do not have one. Last but not least, who is Chris Paul? Is he a basketball player, and why should Flair know him?
Next up is Heath McCoy, of the Calgary Herald McCoy's. He is as you all know the author of the great book about Stampede Wrestling. You can buy it here. Great book. Let see if his ideas are as good as the book...
Seriously man… That was a funny blog. I'd definitely pose with him doing the horsemen hand sign. It's a show of respect and will show him you're a true fan as opposed to the generic thumbs up.
As for the question… I think I'd ask him what he considers to be the golden era of professional wrestling and if he thinks the art is dying in the current climate. How does today's product measure up to what he was bringing people in the 70s and 80s?
Good luck man… I'm pumped for ya.
Heath
Thank you Heath. I appreciate your comments since you are a big time author and all. Another vote for the four fingers up. I like your question a lot. I was thinking of asking something along these lines but could not word it as well as you did. I guess that is why you get paid to do this by the Calgary Hearald. Nice job Heath. I will ask him that.
Donna, of the Donna's who lives in my house Donna's, also gave me some, ahem, advice.
Christopher,
You sound like a girl getting ready for the prom. I don't think you planned this much for our wedding.Donna
uh thanks, I think. I am not sure if you really know what a prom is since you do not have those here in Canada. But thanks again. Oh and I did plan a lot for our wedding. Remember the keg. That was me.
Last but not least, Venckus Schmenkus, of the Tennessee Venckus',drops this one on me...
Peterson,
You think you're stressed? Really? My stomach has been in knots for months waiting to find out if I'm part of your entourage.
Venckus
Okay Derek, dually noted. I am still trying to get over the fact that I did not get the war hero on a podcast and have got a bit lazy. First order of business next week is getting Mitch Davis on his interview for the Entourage. I have a few days off next week so I can get this done. Oh, wait, he is going to some beach somewhere. Okay, so we will adjust our lineup a bit and skip over to Marty. Then Mitch, if he is back. Or we will just do Weiser. Get ready boys cause here I come.
Tomorrow, Doroshenko is driving me to the airport at 7am so I have to pack. Get ready E Town Here I come.
Alright. Yup I have been slacking a bit. Okay, you are right, I have been slacking a ton. I have been kinda busy but that is no excuse. I cannot make excuses to you, the TundraTalk nation. In fact a few of you have been feeding me ideas and I have just been out of it. I had every intention of putting up a massive rim rocking post today but I just have been slacking off. Sorry if this one is a bit long so as to catch up...
A lot of things have happened in the past few weeks to talk about. In fact, the queens somehow managed to beat the Packers, Barack Obama managed to whip McCain and that dumb ass hockey mom and is working on turning America into a commie nation (that is so funny that anyone believes that), I went to see Lenny Kravitz and Bob Dylan in the span of two days, the I saw the Riders get their ass handed to them in the playoffs, I got the results from my wonderful operation (no Donna is not pregnant), and McKenna broke her wrist on the playground yesterday fighting with an 8th grader who said something not very nice about the Green Bay Packers. Okay, she just fell off the slide, I just wanted to add a bit of drama. I am telling you though if some 8th grader started talking shit about the Pack she would totally take care of business. Word.
Okay one thing that happened this fall that I just heard about it the passing of Tedd O'Connell. Read the article here. Tedd was my News Director at WGBA in Green Bay. As you all know I usually spit vitirol about News Directors I have had in the past. Maybe in these pages later I will do a post describing the worst ND's I had. That would be good. Tell some of the crazy shit that ND's always try to pull. Now I know those of you who work in the 'real world' have shitty bosses also, but it is a weird breed of person who wants to be a ND. They really are mosty just mall cops who run news organizations. I hate mall cops.
Tedd did not fit that mold, most of the time. Tedd was my ND for less than a year but I learned more about news, and more importantly journalism, than I have learned from any of the other Bozos I have worked for. Mike Chaussee, of the Bismarck Chaussee's, you are not included in the Bozo the Clown category. You are more into the Hamburgler the clown category. I am sooo funny. Anyway, Tedd knew his shit. He was also a hard ass. You knew where you stood with this guy and he didn't like anyone kissing his ass as most newsrooms and ND's are wanting you to do.
Check the jacket he is wearing in the pic above. You have to be a hard ass to be able to wear a jacket like that, ON TV! I also like the weather map in the back with the magnets on it. Old school. I tell ya, if stations would drop all this super doppler radar crap that reads the weather down to your street and went back to that I might start paying attention to them again. Seriously.
Tedd, was a no bull shit guy. I remember once when the Daryl Marquardt, of the Madison Marquardts, had his office upstairs (which was taken away by the dickhead ND who came after Tedd) a few of the shooters had some down time and we were in Daryl's office shooting the shit watching Braveheart when some Production weasel (who will remain nameless because I cannot remember his name), not Marty, walked by and thought we should not be all in one place let alone watching a movie. You know the old adage "A camera guy with out a camera on his shoulder is sluffing off". He went to Tedd and told on us. Tedd told this loser to go away and mind his own business. Sweet.
My favorite Tedd story is early on at WGBA when me and someone else(can't remember who, maybe Hauser?) were sent out to do a live last second in Oshkosh at the court house. The engineers had been working on the live truck all day so we jumped in and took off. Well, the generator that runs the thing is attached to the gas tank in the truck. If it gets to a quarter tank left the generator will not run so as you do not run your gas tank out running the generator then you cannot get home because you have an empty tank of gas.
I guess you can see where this is going. I did not look at the gas tank when we left. When we got to Oshkosh we started to set up and I went over to start the generator. No go. We tried shore power but the cable was not long enough. Needless to say we had around 20 minutes to get gas and then get back to get the live set up and on the air. Tedd was not pleased. We did get the shot up and on the air but it was hairy.
When I got back to the shop Tedd was waiting for me in his office. He tore a strip off of me up one side and down the other. He told me as he held up his index finger, and I quote, "Chris. That's your one. And you only get one." I said okay and started to walk out of the office when I remembered that we did get the shot up. I turned around and told him that despite all the difficultieswe did get the shot up and it all worked out in the end. He smirked at me and said "Yes you did. Now go home."
We did not have issues after that. I think he just wanted you to stand up for yourself and he respected that. The ones in the newsroom who were chickenshit and just wanted to get by he had problems with. Tedd had my respect, and I would like to think I had his.
Another thing I liked about him is the 'morning meeting newspaper phenomena'. In most newsrooms during the morning meeting all the 'decision makers' would sit around and read the paper for their news story ideas. Dumb, dumb, dumb. Hated that. By the time we do the story it is two days old. Dumb, dumb, dumb. Tedd told us that we were supposed to do the stories before the paper had them. While I was there Tedd would take the stories out of the paper that we did the day before and post them. If I remember correctly there were a lot of stories up on that bulletin board. The papers were watching us and copying OUR stories. Way cool.
Derek Venckus, of the Tenneessee Venckus's, has a great Tedd story...
Got a a hundred of em.....most of which are unsuitable for print, broadcast, or blog.Try this:We've just started up the news operation at WGBA. Our sports department consists of four people. Two of them are in Atlanta for the Olympics. That leaves Packers training camp two a days, etc to be covered by Bill Wixie and me.Well, this means six or seven day work weeks at about 10 or 11 hours per day. So, I hand in my time card with 20 hours of overtime and Tedd explodes.
Tedd: "What the f*** is this?
Me: My timecard.(bad answer)
Tedd (screaming); You think your smarta** bullshi* is funny? Well, it's not. I have a budget and you just fu**ed the whole thing up. And guess what?
Me: What?
Tedd: Because you f**ked the entire budget up, you're going to pay. You're not travelling to the Packers game this weekend so we can save the money you just blew. Maybe then you'll get your f**king act together.
Me: Let me get this straight, Tedd. I work my a** off covering Packers training camp...having the time of my life as a one man band. And, because I work my a** off, you're going to punish me by not letting me go to the game? That's absolute bulls***.
(Long Pause)
Tedd screams: Fine, then go to the fu**ing game. Sometimes I think he enjoyed someone challenging him. Crazy dude.
Venckus
Great story Derek. Tedd was a one of a kind. Marty Frey, of the Hollywood is burning Frey's, sends his classic Tedd Story. Take it away Marty...
When old Tedd first got hired - he was picked because he was part of Mr. T's (Jim Tomlin - GM) good ol' boy network and was available.. I think T knew him from his years in Madison and he still had a respected name and was working as a News Director in a small market in Maryland. So - the first real meeting that we had together was with me, Mr. T, Jay Zollar and Tedd and we were talking about the promotion strategy for the news launch. I went through a couple of ideas and the launch of news was to co-incide with the Atlanta Olympics so - I had decided to tie-in Olympic awareness with NBC-26 news awareness - both of them being the biggest things to happen in many years. Not a real mental promotional stretch - but it was in the brilliance of the execution that I was hoping it would pay off..
Well - T also wanted me to do something with Tedd where he was talking about the building of the newscast and he would be giving updates on the physical building as well as putting together the people that would make up the news and that seemed like a good idea to me as well.
So Tedd and I started doing these "Building NBC-26 News promos" together.. I would write up a script and Tedd would look it over for minute or two before we shot - but it was never tough to do and these were easy to finish and there was a logical progression to them..
After about a month of this, we met again to discuss everything about the switch and the building of the newscast and Jay Zollar said "I was talking with my wife and she really didn't get the promos with Tedd in them - she didn't know who he was, and it just didn't click with her and her friends". There was utter silence while Tedd reflected a moment with his pen tapping away like he always did... Looked Jay in the eye and said "Well - maybe your wife should be doing these promos, if we're going to be basing all our research on her and her friends". Then he calmly got up and left the room..
Jay's face was as red as a beet and Mr.T just looked around the room and said - "Let's do this again next Tuesday"...
I believe there is still a scar on my tongue where I was biting it, trying not to laugh..
Marty
Well Marty, glad you brought those promos up because I believe I have one to show everyone...
Shawn Hauser, of the Green Bay Hauser's, also has something to say about the passing of Tedd...
Hopper told me something about that a couple of weeks ago, sad day man....regardless of anything fromthe past.....I still feel the man was a genius and knew what the hell was going on!
Hope all is well up north, by the way.....keep your damn cold air up where it belongs!
Hauserinskinov
Thanks Hauser. Tedd O'Connell RIP.
NEXT:
James Grandy, of the Minot Grandy's sent me this note...
After watching your rider clip, it must bring up the debate. Who are the best/craziest fans in pro football? RIDER or PACKERS. I was at Taylor field this summer (yes its still Taylor field), it was freakin nuts.A nice argument for sure, but even YOU would have to admit the green and white beat the green and gold.
James Grandy Grandy Video Productions
Thank you James. Nice job getting the plug for Grandy Productions in there. Don't do it again, I am the only one that is allowed to plug. My site, my rules.
It is a debate that I have participated in. I agree with you on a few of your points. First, yes, it is called Taylor field. I hate all the corporate sponsorships that take away the names of great stadiums. Candlestick, Soldier Field, Lambeau Field will always be known under those names as far as I am concerned. Next thing I will agree with you on is the crowd is freaking nuts. You are correct there. They go all out. I have enjoyed every game I have attended at Taylor field. When you sit on the lower level you can totally get in the kitchen of the players if one chooses to. I, of course, ALWAYS choose to get in to a player wearing the wrong jersey grill. It is a must.
Now, as for the fans at Lambeau Field. The Packers have a huge advantage on the Riders. If it were face value as for being there no matter the weather, having a sold out barn even in the lean years, noise on the field factor, and I guess over all crazy it is about even.
BUT, and this is a HUGE but. You can Taligate at Lambeau, you can't at Taylor. By tailgate, I mean pull up in your rig, load out a grill and a cooler, then burn yourself some raw meat and tip yourself a few tasty beverages with around 71,000 of your closest friends. Toss the football around, toss a queen fan around, punch a bear fan, you know. Tailgate. Here at Taylor the closest thing you have is you come in, stand on the practice field, BUY a brat that someone else cooked(a good one I might add), BUY some beer at an inflated price (Pilsner, also very good), and stand there. It is nice, but it ain't tailgating. Sorry, the edge goes to the Pack. Thanks James for bringing it up though.
If anyone else would like to share their opinion I will be happy to listen to it then disregard it completely. Thank you.
NEXT: I just thought I would share a few Brett Favre things. First one is Terry Bradshaw speaking on what he thinks the Packers should have done and where they would be had the just kept Favre. Terry B is usually whacked out of his mind, which I kinda like in a rubbernecking kind of way, but he is right on in this video. He went off on Ted Thompson and Mike McCrappy. Said what I have been saying all year long.CLICK THIS LINK, type in Fired Up Favre on the search and then click on the Favre clip. It would not allow me to link directly so sorry about this weak instructions.
Now I want to show you a clip from NFL Network. I know a lot of you don't get the NFL Network so I will share. After the Jets game on Thursday Brett was on the set with the hosts. This is another thing I miss about Number 4. Just the way Brett is. Watch Favre on Set and see what I mean.
Here is a video that we did way back at KXMB TV in Bismark. Don King was in town to promote a fight that Virgil Hill was doing and we managed to get him on camera. This is how great a promoter he is no matter what you think of the man personally, he is a brilliant promoter. He was set to have a look at the Bismarck Civic Center and we had a camera there. He jumps out and with out anyone cueing him he spouts our slogan for KX. He did his research. He later did the promo in front of the sign with the sports guy. You know the sports guy did it because it was not lit and it is framed incorrectly. I have issues sorry.
We rush back and put this promo together thinking this would be great to have since he did not spout KFYR's promo, just ours. I think it is an okay promo for 1992 standards. The GM in his infinite wisdom told us to not run it because King was a convicted felon and it would 'reflect poorly on KX'. Moron. Anyway this promo never got any airtime, UNTIL NOW!!!
First things first here is a great article that sums it up for me right now... HEY TED, I'M HERE TO HELP
Okay now that the Nordic One has chimed in we have a response from the Venckus camp. This is getting gooooooood. Venckus lays down the Entourage rules inside the rules and a bit of smak along the way. Take it away Derek...
Dear 'Greatest blog from a guy who used to shoot shitty video for me',
Tell Nordic Man I liked the rant. Great stuff but....
Deanna (BTW, it is Deanna, not Dianna as Nordic Man had referenced) only arranged the interview with Greta...no big deal.
The day she emails Sign Boy requesting a spot for Brett in his entourage is the day we lay the wood to Brett.
So, if Mrs. Nordic Man arranges an interview for Nordic Man with Greta, I think I speak on behalf of Tundra Talk Nation when I say there will be no retribution.
See you on FOX News soon, Nordic Man.
Venckus
I speak for all of us when I say, I cannot wait for the Fox exclusive interview with the Nordic Man. Greta will not be able to handle him. Maybe she could convince the Nordic Woman to set the record straight on national TV. That would be awesome.
Oh, and I got a message from Deanna the other day on my phone. I have not returned it yet because I was unsure what she wanted. Now I know so I will get right on that. Number 4 in the posse. That is how I roll.
First off CLICK HERE to see the Fox News Interview with Favre...
Venckus, of the Tennessee Venckus', took some time out of his hectic schedule to give us his opinion. Lots of what he says is good. Take it away Schmenkus...
Chris:
It's hard to say much that hasn't already been said. I'll give you a couple of quick takes.
For people concerned about Favre tarnishing his legacy....ummmmm....it's his legacy. If he wants to tarnish it, that's his choice. Spend more time worrying about your own legacy.
For anyone that wants to go to the "interception" card, this article should be required reading. Really it should be required reading for anyone with a passing interest in Favre. And, keep in mind it was writtenbefore last season.
You know, I like to go home with who brought me to the dance. Make no mistake, Brett Favre brought the Packers to the dance. Won a Super Bowl. Played through some crazy pain. Brought the franchise back from the depths. Made a play every time I watched him that I couldn't believe he made. Sometimes they were bad plays; more often they were great plays.
BUT....
I get it. I really do. It's professional sports. There is no loyalty. The Packers need to do what they can to ensure the viability of the franchise in the future.
So....is there a middle ground?
Absolutely. Give #4 his release. If the Packers don't want him, let him pick a team that does. If nothing else, Brett Favre has earned that right. And before anyone jumps up and down and says the Packers should get value for him in a trade, baloney! They weren't getting anything for him when he retired. And don't tell me that the Packers can't let him go because he could go to an NFC rival. Really? If the Packers are that worried about Favre’s ability to haunt them, then he should be welcomed back as the starter for the Green and Gold.
As for me, if Favre is released or traded, I hope I find myself sitting on my couch in February cheering for #4 in the Super Bowl. Even if he’s with the Vikings. After all, it was a hell of a dance.
Derek
Thank you Derek, nice job. I think you bring up valid points, except that whole thing about the queens. Not gonna happen.
Mike Chaussee responds to my response, and I think we can find a happy middle ground here. Maybe...
The post Favre liking the Packers wasn't necessarily a Dingleschputz thing. That's directed at a lot of people. He's been around so long my 14 year old has never known a game without Favre. That's amazing.
I see where you're coming from. I just don't see Favre winning it for us. He hasn't done it in the clutch for five years. Okay, I'll give him a nice toss in the Broncos game and he nailed the slant in the Chargers game...but really, Jennings was the MAN on both plays. Other than that he's failed when it counts for several years.
I don't know if Rodgers is the future. His injury history is scary. I agree totally. But we have to find out. The team is young and has the chance to be good for a long time...so dealing with this retirement thing for another six years will kill us all. Just imagine, he comes back again. We do our regular season thing, win 12 games, make the playoffs... then we have to wonder if Mr. Wishy Washy is going to play NEXT year. Then, about August he decides to play again..in the meantime Rodgers waits some more..and then leaves. Then what?
Hey, best case scenario is that he comes back as a back-up. But that won't happen. No way. His ego won't allow it.
I don't think this will last too long. Thompson and McCarthy can't afford it. 4's got them by the balls. Ridiculous too. Anyone who thinks this turnaround the last two years is because of Favre is dreaming. Thompson built this team and McCarthy got the young and old guys to play together. They're not getting any credit. Remember, with Favre running the show two years ago we were 4 - 12. Then Thompson and McCarthy pieced this thing together. All the while taking crap. Why don't they sign this? Why don't they get Moss? Why don't they trade for that? And instead they draft Jennings, they wait for Woodson, they trade for Grant. They cut ties with Walker and Ahman. They look pretty damn smart to me.
But just because they didn't beg and plead with Favre to stay, just because they didn't tell Rodgers that just because Favre retired doesn't mean he's really going to stay retired and that Rodgers shouldn't really plan on being the starter because all Favre has to do is get off his tractor and the job is his, doesn't mean they should take all the heat for this.
Whooooooooooooooo. If nothing else a boring off season has gotten fun. I love a little controversy.
Thank you Mike. Well thought out. You can tell we have probably been spending too much time on this the past few days. I will say though, the 4-12 season was on Sherman, not #4. Sherman sucked as a GM, good coach, great offensive schemes, but sucked at picking players. Especially Defensive ones. As for the Moss thing, sure they (TT) did not go get him, but man, could you imagine how last year would have turned out with Moss catching Favre's passes? I think we may have been in AZ if that were the case. Not sold yet on Grant, I think Jackson is the future RB of the Packers. Runs more like LT than Grant. Anyway, it goes on and on. If anyone else wants to chime in, BRING IT.
First things first. I COMPLETELY forgot the Gamblers had a Sign Boy night. Looking back, that is even funnier now than it was then. Awesome- and a well-deserved honor.
Next....Nordic Man needs to relax. He's a great American and a great Cheesehead. I have the utmost respect for him. Let me go on the record as saying that, if I had a vote, I would vote him into the posse.
I also have no problem with his Mom campaigning for him to be a member of the posse. Years from now, when historians look back on the posse, there won't be an asterisk next to Nordic Man's name because his Mom nominated him. It's all about winning.
Also Nordic Man.....relax about the curling issue. You're way too defensive. I played baseball for most of my life and I think if it was invented today, nobody would go to the games. Boring sport. I love golf, but if you want to make the argument that it's a boring sport, I can understand that perspective. Cycling? I could see why someone would think the Tour is boring until they learn about the strategies and intricacies of the sport.
So, if you like curling, that's cool. Just understand there's a reason why curling isn't all that popular in the States. Maybe it has something to do with a broom being one of the pieces of equipment.
All that having been said, did you know that a bunch of curling women did a calendar a few years back? It's true. Check out a couple of images. Have fun googling for more.
On second thought, Nordic Man, you're correct. Curling is awesome and I can't wait until the next Winter Games.
Why can't we all just get along? Peace.
-Venckus
P.S.- Hauser, great job on the bike. Remember, pink is the new yellow.
NEXT: Preacher weighs in on the Moto race that I worked...oh and gets in a dig about that shitty wings team...
I know I'm a liitle slow in this but I've still been busy celebrating my Wings winning the Cup! Very cool blog about the motocross race, I do know a few guys that race that. One of my good friends went up and raced Gopher Dunes last year and got 10th. There's even a pro race in Regina (I hope I spelled that right), you should check it out. If you think those jumps were big, check this out: That's Larocco's Leap at RedBud Track & Trail in Buchanan, MI. I'll be right next to that jump next weekend at the big pro national. A little story was just released about my MX idol, Doug Henry. You can see it here:
Mike Banaszynski Preacher
Yes you are slow, but most of us do not hold it against you. That is just Preacher being Preacher. I did know about the Regina race, I was not invited to work it, they had enough guys. I was out on the boat that day so I did not attend. They have one in Edmonton this weekend. We will look for you to get crushed by a bike by that jump. Especially if you are wearing your Kocur jersey.
Okay first things first. Schmenkus' Podcast has raised the ire of the Nordic One. He seems to think that Venckus was running smak at him. Here is what he had to say...
WOW. Schmeckus runs smack at me? I guess I will take that as a honor as the one to take off the hill.And the he has the balls to Rank on Curling. He was good until he went there.
Nordic Man
The Nordic One is huge into curling. In fact I think it is safe to say in Green Bay, the Nordic Man IS curling. Venckus the ball, or should I say rock, is in your house now. What say?
Okay, lets get on with things...
Why does Danny Mac have that look of 'shoot me now' on his face? Well last Friday the Prime Minister was in town. Okay for those of you south of the border, it is like the President George W. Well, except this PM did not steal an election to get his position. He won fair and square. Any way Prime Minister Steven Harper was in town for a very, very, staged photo op. He is giving all the RCMP Cadets money during their training, which is a good thing. It is hard to find anything bad in this announcement. Still I think the PM is a major dork.
He came in, stood around for the cameras and then held a major presser with a room full of Cadets. That is the key to a good presser, fill it with people that there is no way that they will disagree with you. It is easy to get over in a room full of people you are giving stuff to. I don't mean to be all negative on this, but I am not a fan of Harper at all. Too much of a bully for my taste. I think he is more about his image and taking care of his buddies in the oil industry in Alberta than keeping Canada on the straight and narrow. Anyway, I got my video, and got out. Danny Mac was equally as excited.
Okay enough about the guy who is too much of an uptight dork to hug his kid on the first day of school in front of the cameras. Lets move on. Well this is what I did on Fathers Day. The Monster Energy Drink Canada tour. We drove to Morden Manitoba and worked a Motorcross race. Not a bad gig. I was positioned on a hill jump about two feet from the bikes. I swear I was bumped a few times as the bikes jumped over my head. It was awesome.
The day started a bit crappy because it rained but it cleared up and the races went off without a hitch. I was invited to go on this trip by Matt, of the trip to Billings to get my truck Matt. That is him in the really gay, not that there is anything wrong with that, rain gear and head band. I know Preacher is a big moto guy so he probably knows some of the guys on this tour but I had no idea. It was a good experience and another thing I can say that I worked. Sweet gig.
Well I am still waiting to hear back from the War Hero Tony Mutzenberger to see if he is going to lower himself to do a Podcast so I will let you know how that goes. Until then, GET BACK TO WORK!!!!!
Allright!!! Derek Venckus, of the Tennessee Venckus', hit TundraTalk last night. To use one of his sports guys phrases, his back was against the wall and he just took it shift by shift and put it in the back of the net, top shelf, back where gramma keeps the cookies. That is Derek in the picture with Craig Newsome of the Green Bay Packers. Lambeau Field is the place he used to spend a lot of time. I worked with Derek in Green Bay, hell who am I kidding, we collected a check in Green Bay. Derek was the weekend sports geek. We both love sports and hate Joel Bernell. Joel Bernell was the ND at WGBA. Major dick.
Derek made his play to be in the posse on TT. If you want to listen to said podcast CLICK HERE or just use the link to the right. On TT we spoke on many things. Soccer reared its ugly and boring head again. There are lots of good sports stories and work stories on this one. Derek was a bubble guy to get in the posse and I think he may have just put himself over the edge on this one. This one is a great listen, but it is a bit long, so plan accordingly.
Derek is also the dude that coined my nickname in GB "Sign Boy". He used to show highlights from the Gamblers games on the weekends and would always show a different sign of mine during the highlights. Therein lies the birth of a legend. From then on I was known as Sign Boy and Donna was Dubbed, Sign Boys Wife. Wow, it almost brings a tear to my eye thinking back to that magical time. Derek was a great TV sports jockey and is now employed in the real world.
I have some video of Derek doing his thing rapping on the news talking about Sign Boy. This clip was late in Sign Boy's career, just before I moved to Canada. Chris Riva is also in this clip. They are hyping up Sign Boy night at the Brown County Arena. Have a look. My favorite part is when Derek almost cracks up on the air when he sees a shot of me in the stands acting crazy. Classic.
So there you have it. Derek Venckus on TundraTalk. Will Derek get the TT bump? Only time will tell.
Next up on the podcast the schedule calls for Cory to jump in. He told me that he may want to defer since he already did one. That would lead us to drop in Tony Mutzenberger. That is if he wants to lower himself to our level. I will let you know if he decides to give it a go. Things are getting interesting so pay attention.
Here is what Sonja Heitsusan, of the Dead Moines Heitsusans, said about my truck getting broken into. Welcome to the dialogue Sonja. It is about time....
Chris – Long time no talk to. I was reading about the truck break-in. At least the A-hole didn’t steal the entire truck. My car got stolen a year ago. The dude slit the rag-top, stole everything inside (I mean everything, shoes, books, gloves, etc) and told police he picked up a prostitute and had SEX in the car!!! Needless to say, I wished he would have totaled the car, but the police caught him going about 100 MPH down I-235. So, the moral of this story, it can always be worse. At least you don’t have to power wash the INSIDE of your truck J Hope all is well - Sonya Heitshusen
Yup Sonja, I am glad he did not steal the truck. That would have sucked to 8 hours away and not have wheels. As for the cops arresting him for going 100 on I 235, I thought that WAS the speed limit.
Reggie chimed in on the Entourage Podcasts...
I didn’t see Tony Mutz on the list. Considering the situation he is in, it is imperative that a fair man like yourself would put in a placeholder for the time being. Don’t be a dick like Tupac, look where that got him. Dead! Yeah that is right, Ray Lewis didn’t shoot him either. Also, you visit a friend and subsequently get your “truck” (hauling grain now?) broke into. Sounds pretty suspicious to me, how well do you know Mr. Blashill? Thanks for allowing me to make the short list, but give up on the I hate the Vikings shit. To you it may be a religious experience, but to me it is an opportunity to get a good nap on Sunday’s during the fall. Yes they are overpaid representatives of our loyalty to the team, but I will be able to walk when I am sixty and they will be zealots of our past entertainment. I look forward to your litany of questions, however I am concerned with the tone of “smack down” references. If you recall, my role is one of practicality. I don’t smack down anyone for sport. Finally, because you knew me before I was 18 it is permissible to call me Reggie. All others will refer to me as Reg or Mr. Rudolph. Also, your entourage should have cool nicknames. Like Nordic Man-that is a bad ass nick name, just hope he lives up to it. Reginal Rudolph, General Manager McLean Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Thanks Reg, errr Reggie, I hope you get yours during the podcast. You might want to start with the smak because it will help. The bit about Cory sounded suspiciously like smak to me. No I do not haul grain, but I do haul ass. Whoooooooo!!!!! As for Tony, like I said, not sure how to get a hold of him in Iraq. I don't even have his email let alone his digits. I am sure he would hold his own if he was able to participate.
So here it is!!! As chosen by my 5 year old out of my Packer hat given to me by Dwayne Mandrusiak, who got it from Red Beatty the Packers equipment guy. McKenna cannot read much, let alone your names so there was no bias involved in the order that she chose.
So start studyin' your Bon Jovi and your man laws because you are gonna need all your wits about you for this one. Oh, and a bit of Jager might help.
Here it goes...
1. Min Dhariwal 2. Mike Chaussee 3. Nordic Man 4. Trev Doroshenko 5. Reg Rudolph 6. Derek Venckus 7. Cory Blashill 8. Robby DuPuis 9. Mitch Davis 10. Marty Frey 11. Chad Weiser 12. Shawn Hauser
So the competition is heating up. I decided earlier this week that I would start putting together an entourage. You know, I don't have the money or the fame yet, but I think I need to be prepared when it happens. Oh, and it will happen. I sat down, did some serious thinking, then I put it all on TundraTalk. I made sure that I picked the right guys to hang with. I had charts, graphs, beer, and bratwurst to help me make the right decisions.
After I put it out there I just left it up to you guys to police yourselves. And, guess what. You did. I have had some great feedback from the boys on what needs to be done with this posse. There has been some suggestions that maybe we need to put this out as a reality show with all the music and dramatics. We could have an elimination scene where the obnoxious host gives some stupid catch phrase like, "You have been eliminated from the posse, please turn in your man card and leave the mansion." Nah, reality tv sucks.
So, lets start with an up and comer. Reg Rudolph, of the Garrison Rudolph's, decided to throw his hat in the ring. He makes a strong case for being a member of the crew. Let's let Reg state his case... (sorry about the picture Reg, but that is all I have, circa 1987) Yes that is a marker he is trying to pass of as a microphone...
Mr. Peterson (That is what I would call you if I was in your entourage), I read with great interest the qualifications you felt were important to be in your so called posse. If you want a posse that is just a bunch of money sucking friends living off of your coat tail then count me out. Yes, I am a friend from way back! As a matter of fact just last week I recounted an event that you and I had together; driving home from college freezing our butts off in your Escort because you didn’t have enough anti-freeze. But the rap muzac at least kept you warm.
To recap some of the functional value I could bring to your organization: First and foremost I see you do not mention any person that knows his way around a dollar with the level of expertise as me. As a matter of fact responding to your inquiry for a posse is costing me money right now. However I believe in your potential and ability to convince someone to buy (at an inflated price) your idea eventually.
Let’s get down to it! There is always one or two guys in the posse that make bad things go away and good things develop and the star never knows the difference. I am one of those guys. I run a multi-million dollar company in a fashion that most people perceive that it could run itself. As the CEO I know what it takes to get the skids greased so others can succeed. I will remember your anniversary and send flowers for you, get the birthday gifts for your kids, and still make sure you don’t get screwed when you want to buy a new car. I will also remind you that you haven’t called your mom in five days and as I hand you a ringing phone you will still remain the humble son.
Albeit, Willie Nelson had a bad moneyman , you will not! North Dakotan’s don’t steal their friends money because that is simply wrong and we were taught the Golden Rule in church, the one with God! I will hold your finances inviolate as that is my responsibility, I will also tell you when you are risking it.
As I look back at my request to be in your posse it makes me wonder why you would pick me? But every person has a fun friend and at least one practical friend. I am the practical friend, sad for me to admit but it seems to be working.
Write your masterpiece, strike it rich and when you get scared at what is happening to your life, call your practical friend. I may be available
PS: Tony is a good choice because there may be times when I need to make some bad things go away.
Peace out Bitch! (That is the only thing cool I could think of!)
Reg
Mr. Peterson, attached you will find my picture as you requested. Most of your entourage candidates convey an image of “I like to party” –quote from Talladega Nights. I will be the person in your posse that strikes fear with those that intend to violate your “circle of trust”-quote from Meet the Fockers. But don’t worry as I am the one that knows how to “kick ass and take names”-quote from Reg Rudolph.
Okay Reg, you make a strong case. You are correct that I did not put a guy on the list that can take care of finances. That is very important. I do remember that trip in the Escorche, and yes it was cold. The idea that I would never have to remember an anniversary or birthday again is very appealing. There is one thing that is holding your back a bit, that whole thing with the viqueens. I do recall you in a email this year trying to justify your loyalty to the purple and on the verge of giving them up for dead. I am here to tell you, we as Packer fans are always welcoming converted queen fans. It can change your life for the good. Come on over and I believe that it could be a done deal. Oh and comparing the pictures, in the old one mullet, and the new one, well no mullet. Nice.
Now Venckus chimed in on him being on the list...
Thanks for putting me on the list...it's an honor. Really.Moot point...your screenplay will probably suck. Try writing something about a 16 year old chick that gets pregnant and drinks Sunny D. THAT might make it big.
Idiot. Peace.
Venckus
Thanks Derek, nice of you to drop the idiot right away. Already keeping me real. Points for you!!!
Hauserinskinov jumps in after he sees all the other resume's. He does well for himself simply by bringing up the legend of Sign Boy, and FUNYUNS. Hauser looks like a lock....
Sooooo, I am sitting here tired as hell and I see everyone else is making a case for themselves, a-holes! First of all....I LIVE IN GREEN BAY AND YOU ALL DO NOT. I could simply end my statement and say nuff said? No, I will roll on. Being a competitive cyclist and a guy who likes to keep the body in decent shape, I feel I play a key role in the entourage, read on! When the Bossman (that's you Big Man) needs a cold beverage and the closest Shell gas station is really not all that close....I am fit enough to RUN for beer and FUNYUNS...pulled the F word which again is a likely lock. So in review, Green Bay and Funyuns, and then in shape and willing to run like Forest. I was there when the legend was born, SignBoy, brings a tear to a fellas eye. From small felt tip pens to the big ass oversize Sharpie, notebook paper to huge chunks of solidified pulp...no wonder Kaukauna stinks....all those signs! I have witnessed everything except the forest fires and the whole living in Canada thing, whatever. I was there when the first felt tip made contact with the paper....and the first "YOU SUCK" sign was born!!!! Again, getting real tired here, which brings me to my last point....my one weakness which just happens to be a demand as well. I need the naps, OK, if Bossman has the entourage on the run all day.....I'm gonna need a nap here and there boys....just the way it is! That is my little diddy, not P-Diddy, just a little diddy. Take as you want it, bottom line....I love that Dee Snyder. Hauserinskinov is in the HOUSE
Naps are good with me. Hauser good work.
Next up is my Uncle Ray Harper, of the Boeing Harpers, and he wants in...
Chris,
Every famous person has at least one no talent deadbeat relative hanging on their coattails. Lucky for you I fit the description, besides if you don'tlet me on I'll tell your mom. Since I cant earn my way in I will have to useextortion like threatening to sell my DNA to the tabloids so they can make a match with yours on those paternity suits.
Uncle rayman
Okay, uh, sure. Call my mom if you need to. She will just tell you to mind your business. Oh and the picture is the picture that Ray will be using to run for office at the Washington state legislature. If you live in Washington, make sure you vote for my Uncle. If you want him in the Entourage vote for him. Not sure how being in my Entourage is gonna help him get elected.
Of course Mary Frey jumped in with his opinion on how the whole crew was shaping up...
I like it -I like it a lot... Now the one thing that I would change on my blurb would be that I was "born" a Packer fan - the son of a man who stayed for all 4 quarters of the Ice Bowl and a charter member of the Bucky Scribner Fan Club - the official fan club of the Packers first left-footed punter.
OK - enough about me...There are some good choices there - there are some GREAT choices there...
Venckus - IN... one of the smartest, sarcastically funny sports guys that I ever met (I guess that isn't saying a lot - but still) I can hear him saying it in my head right now.. "Peterson - your an idiot"...
Nordic Man - IN.. Big fella, easy to get along with - Fireman, cheese curd and beer lover and a hard working man.
Trevor D - Love the last name, He's chewed some dirt.. good
Hauser - a great athlete (but I am concerned about the pink bike), a seriously funny guy and a great photog that is up for just about anything..
Cory - Hell yes.. every team needs a "scrounger". The Guy who can get what you need, the "fixer", the "go-to guy.. hell yes
Tony Mutzenberger - war hero - great name - probably doesn't want to be any part of this? - he's perfect
Mitch - I could see this.. Say you're about to do something really stupid because of an idea that we came up with when we were drinking and playing poker by the pool. Then Mitch could lean back, take a slug from his beer - scratch his head and say.. "You know Chris - Donna would kick your ass if she ever found out you did that".. And then we could all agree and get on with the game.
but really? A "donkeys fan" - A frickin' Lawyer? - A viqueen fan? What the hell is that? I mean if your goal is to have a couple of guys that every else wants to beat down on a regular basis -then sure... A lawyer I could see, only if he knows that he's scum and feeds off the suffering and pain of others.. But a Viqueens fan? That, my friend is unforgiveable. They are the worst punks imaginable - They play in a Dome - failures to the core, full of whiny complaints about how everything is "bad luck" - THEY PLAY IN A DOME!
I miss the old-style viqueen fan when they played outdoors.. We grew up tailgating at Lambeau and when the queens came to town there was good-natured ribbing - a few bets on the game, we shared our brats and beer with them and gave them directions when they were a little tipsy after the game. But win or lose - they were decent fans, plus we both hated the bears so bad that there was some of that "mutual enemy" camraderie. But in the last 10-15 years, Viqueen fans have become bitter, sad little punks - spitting and swearing in the kids section at Lambeau.. Their perverted players holding sex parties on lake barges and mooning entire stadiums with their disgusting displays. Perhaps it's because their parents gave up on the team in the early 90's and all that is left is the current generation of viqueen fan, brought up on failure and poor sportsmanship - and the only thing they know is fear and heartbreak. I pity them and their useless dome-bound team.
Marty
I know what you are saying about the queen fan thing, and it is a big deal to get past, but he does have connections and I have tipped a few with this dude, and he can be changed, if we wish to take him in as a 'project'.
The lawyer is also a bad mofo. He works for the state department in North Dakota fighting crime. As you know there is not much for crime in ND so he is smart enough to pick a state that is slow. You know a few grow ops, some jaywalking, maybe a noise complaint, stuff like that.
I think we have a good crew here. OK - You didn't tell me that he was a prosecuting attorney and not the "scum sucking" type of lawyer.. you idiot.. He's OKBut I still can't abide by a queen fan being in the posse.. If he's in - I'm out..
Bold statements from Marty. Shane, do you want to state your case? I think you should.
Blashill, of the Edmonton Blashill's, just had one thing to say about his nomination...
Petey,
Feels like you just wrote my obituary.
No, my friend, I think in those words I wrote your destiny. You are getting huge support from the rest of TT and you look as if you could lock this up almost as quick as Marty. Nice work my friend.
Nordic Man made a bold move on the Entourage thing, he sent his wife to respond. Man, that is awesome. Much points for the Nordic One on this one. So what does she have to say?
I of course would have to vote for my Nordic Man, and where else do you get a Vikings fan to make you home made pancakes shaped like a G? I do hope you know it was painful to use my griddle for that! Also who would take his girls to the Tilted Kilt, aka strip club, that serves food without a cover charge.
Nordic Woman!
Yes, those pancakes were awesome. The Packer G in the middle of the cakes was just the icing on the cake. Yes the idea of taking your daughters to lunch with the boys at the tilted kilt, yup, manly. He is rising above the rest. Truly an innovator.
Last but not least Mitch adds his opinion...
“Unstable personality - check. Referred to (in the third person) by a nickname (Red Rage) - check. Packers fan - check. I believe I more than qualify. Add in the fact that I am also a fan of the Grey Cup Champion Riders, I also hate the Vikings, and I think this is a no-brainer.Mitch
Preach on brutha, or should I say, brutha in law. You got Marty's vote so you are already a head of the game. Just keep your game up.
So there you have it Nation, the Entourage is shaping out to be a great competition. I welcome any and all suggestions as well as bribes. Feel free to let me know if there is something wrong also. Oh and if you want to call me an idiot. It is getting to be that way now on my emails. Still waiting to hear from a few of you. Min, Mike, Ivy, Weiser, bring it...
NEXT: I conducted Marty Frey's Entourage interview last night and it was epic. I will be editing it today and hopefully have it up tonight for all 20 or so of you who actually take the time to listen to it to peruse. Marty came strong and took shots at the host, NBC, Jay Leno, and of course the queens.
NEXT: My picks for the Stanley Cup Final will be very similar to last year except for one thing....
Green Bay Gamblers of all time AND a TT vetran. True. I want Ty's name on the Cup more than I want Favre to stay retired (which he will). Yes we know that. Preacher is in love with Sidney Crosby. True.
