Showing posts with label Number Four. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Number Four. Show all posts

Thursday, August 20, 2009

The Response to the Favre post is as expected...

The reaction to Favre's act of high treason has been swift. Which is expected. I also suspect that Brent has read my letter and spent a couple of hours crying on the floor of his bathroom. Check this LINK. Fricking funny. Dickipedia entry for Brent. Very, very funny. Once again, the funny queen pics on this site are from Packers Palace dot com. Best site, besides this one, for your Packers stuff. I got a link to this song also. Funny.

Since TundraTalk is the multi dollar news organization and website, we of course will be covering this event with all it's resources. Shannon Just, of the Fargo Just's, will be attending the game tomorrow night and will file a report shortly after. Shannon, take it away.

Ringleader,

Strange turn of events. My dad, brother, and I are going to the cities this weekend. Originally we were going just to tool around and check out Valley Fair.
My dad calls me tonight and says he got tickets to the game tomorrow night. So I guess I will be seeing "Brent" in the purple 4 jersey. Thought you should know.

The drama around all this is so disappointing that I am sure the game will be also. I am going for KC by the way.

So anyway, If I get within ear or finger shot of Brent; I'll call him Brent from you along with a "YOU SUCK!!!" Just cause I know you'd want it that way.
The thing I DO appreciate about Favre at this point is his age. I mean imagine trying to do what he is doing with our 40 year old bodies. You gotta give him that much.

I just have a feeling he is going to get hurt bad this season though. But if by some slight chance he is able to pull it off and have a winning season- that would say a lot for human longevity.
Anyway that is also going to be the premise of my new blog. Health and Longevity. Should be up and running sometime soon.

Later,
Shannon

Thanks Shannon and if you have a chance record your you suck and send that to me with some pictures. I would love that. Brent deserves at least a YOU SUCK.

Next up is James Grandy, of the Minot Grandy's. He likes what he read and has a bit of constructive criticism...

Dear TT, The publisher of this blog has a bad attitude.

that was the best edition of TT to date.

James Grandy


Thank you James, I will take your advice in consideration. Next up is Danny McIntosh, of the Regina McIntosh's. He is a Giants fan and has been very considerate to me since the NFC Championship game that I attended. Danny, the floor is yours...


Don't worry Peterson.

You'll get the last laugh. Be happy Rosenfels
isn't leading the Vikings, and I'll tell you why. Rosenfels has a bit of gunslinger in him and he can get it down field. Plus, he's not a big enough name to get the Purples out of Adrian Peterson (no relation.......I don't think) mode.

The legend will walk in there,
freelancing like he's 30, stealing touches from the second coming of Eric Dickerson and launching 50 yard bombs 45 yards down field turning into 80 yard pick 6's.

12 million dollars.
40 year old arm.

No training camp.

9-7.

No playoffs.

Priceless.

Wait a minute. Actually it's 12 million dollars.


Danny Mac


Danny Mac is a local news slinger here in Regina. He seems to know what he is talking about and he also seems to know the Mastercard Ad fairly well.

Next up is another Reginaite Kyle Bender, who will be getting his ass kicked by me in my new fantasy football league this year. Go Kyle...

I enjoyed reading your blog on Favre. Personally I think he's lost his damn mind. I know you don't like Thompson but the more Favre acts like a waffling diva, the more I think Teddy was right to cut ties. Regardless the ratings should be through the roof for the Nov 1st game in Lambeau huh?

Later!
Kyle Bender

You are correct on one thing and wrong on the other. Ted is a jackass and is the SOLE reason Favre is acting like this, and yes those ratings will be fairly high.

Last but not least Ivy, of the Moorehead Ivy's, sent us a bit more of his opinion. As always Ivy is dead on point. Ivy...

I know you are still one of those true Packer fans Lord Favre spoke of at the press conference when he said “Is it weird? Yes. Will it be different? Yes. You can’t take away 16 years of what happened in GB.”.

I’m just happy Adrian won’t have to fight 8 or 9 guys in the box with #4 in there.


Respectfully Submitted,

Steve Iverson


Steve is always so respectful. Thanks for all the input. TundraTalk would not be what it is without TT nation.

Now GET BACK TO WORK!!!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Shawn Hauser is the first member of the Posse...

FIRST: First things first. I need to give this to you first. CLICK HERE and watch the trailer for the new Trailer Park Boys movie. I cannot wait for this one. Highlight of the trailer - "I'm gonna piss on him Julian. Take the wheel.". Classic. I just about pissed myself laughing at that.

NEXT: Today is the day. Almost like Christmas in a way. Can you feel it? Like the day of Super Bowl XXXI. A day that is filled with excitement and tension. Today is the day I announce the first member of the most ELITE squad of homeboys who will walk the planet as one. A posse to end all posses. An Entourage to end all Entourage's. It is just like Brett Favre to try to upstage us on such a big day. Dick. We will discuss this more later, but first...

As you can see in the photo above that the man who went last, is the man who is picked first. Shawn Hauser, of the Green Bay Hauser's, aka Hauserinskinov, will be the first man to walk side by side with five other guys who all share the same vision. Five guys that will aspire to be THE ultimate. Five guys who every TV show, every awards show, every upscale sports bar, every major sporting event, and every movie premiere will want us to attend.

First and foremost if Hauser was to decide to retire he would not drag it out year after year. He would just shut it down. If you are a member of this elite squad there will be no posturing to leave at the end of the year and join another rival posse.

On that same note, as leader of this posse, there will be no signing of new and up and coming members to sit behind you. I will not be talking about that kid being the 'future' of the posse all the while undermining the current members status in the posse and then eventually pushing him out. If said member wants to come back after a short retirement I will not tell him he can 'compete' for a spot in the posse. That spot is HIS only.

Okay, sorry that I went off on a bit of a rant, but this Favre thing is bugging me. Hauser, as has been discussed at length here in TT, is from Green Bay and is the guy who called that brilliant play two year ago during the Seachicken game at Lambeau where Favre nearly fell to the ground as he passed the ball. Exactly as Hauser drew that up, and called it in to Favre's helmet radio.

What is Hauser's role in this posse? Well let me tell ya. Hauser will be the guy who will drive. Since he has spent most of his life driving self absorbed reporter divas he can handle this position with no problems. He will be the go to guy when the group needs something and needs it now. With his athletic ability and street sense he will have no problems finding us some Funyuns at 2 am in Sheboygan if called upon to do so. Now don't get me wrong, Shawn is not a gopher just to be sent on errands for the rest of us. In this posse it is all for one. We will all gladly jump up to do what the collective wants, we all accept our roles. Hauser is also our hook up for extreme sports if we need a weekend of adrenaline rush.

One plus on Hauser's side is that he is a hockey fan and can discuss it intelligently. For example if some pussy, like say Gary Bettman, decides to say something about how fighting needs to be eliminated from the game he can stand up, be recognized, and tell Bettman he is a tool and he needs to crawl back under his mommy's skirt and shut the hell up.

So, lets see how the man himself feels about this appointment...Hauser, take it away.

Dear TundraTalk,

Well well......What would GW....George Washington (not that other freak that ran the US of A into the ground) have said when his mug was blasted into the side of a chunk of rock? Probably....................ah yah, duh! Bought freakin' time you pushed the plunger and put me up for all to see......and praise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I could essentially stop right here, nuff said!

Nahhhhhhhhhhhhh, it is truly an honor to be on the rock (as I will refer to it) with my good man the American-Canadian. A great guy that would have yer back anytime and any place, and I reciprocate that feeling! That my friends is what the rock is all about, having your boys backs.

No sense in running smack on the rest of ya'll's......looking forward to seeing who all will make up the complete rock, who else will get blasted on the granite?!

I'd write more but as I speak OLD number 4 is yet again getting the itch to jump off the tractor and lace 'em up.....let's be honest here, that freakin' itch will still be wreaking havoc with him when they are lowering the wood box 5 feet south.....but what the hell...........he provides job security for us media types here in TITLETOWN!

Cross your fingers and hope like hell....that you too can park your mug on the big ol' rock.......time for an Ice Cold Pabst Blue Ribbon.

Hauserinskinov

Nice job Hauser. You did yourself proud in your interview and you deserve to be in this elite group. I will be publishing the rules and regs of the posse soon so stayed tuned fort that. Now if any of you would like to give your congrats to the man, or tell me I am wrong to add him, send me a note and we will publish your thoughts and or concerns.

NEXT:

So Number 4 decided today to come back out of retirement to play for the worst franchise in NFL history. Oh, and click on that last link and look at what comes up. 'Are you ready 4 some football?' it says. Well, I have not seen any good football out of Minnesota since, well, FOREVER. Now I know you could get confused with that last statement and think it is the Bengals. Nope, at least they had Boomer, the queens had nothing and liked it. I know we have discussed this at length here in TT, but I feel compelled to say it all again. Ted Thompson is the reason this happened. Ted himself, not Favre. Had Ted just let the man play, we would not be talking about this now. Just have another look at the pic of him and Mike McDumbshit as Favre is calling it quits. That does not look like two guys who are grateful for all that Favre gave them, but two guys who are scared shitless as to what Favre is going to say. Oh, and Deanna really looks happy to be sitting next to them doesn't she?

Favre is just so set on sticking it to Ted that he is willing to tarnish his legacy. No I am not talking about playing another year and playing poorly. I am talking about putting on the ugly purple jersey and playing for a lost cause. The queens will never earn that capital letter from me. I vow that I will never have to capitalize their name until they win the Super Bowl. Since they will never do that, with or without Favre, I will never have to capitalize their name. Suck it Minnesota.

I do want you to know that this is an equal opportunity website. I have from time to time let those who wear the purple give their opinion. So therefore I have some statements from a few queen fans who hang out here from time to time...

First up is a west coast queen fan. Shane T Keller, who has been involved with the color purple on many levels. As a queen fan, and as an employee of 'His Purple Highness', Prince. That's right, you may as well color his life purple. Take it away Shane....

Dear TundraTalk,

I could take the course of good sense team building philosophy. How it would be better to invest in a younger quarterback that we could build upon and to worry about possible discord in the
team ranks and Farve's hot and cold running attitude etc etc.
But no, I am taking the course of unabashed spite and cynicism! I want to dress up the Golden Cheddar Boy of Greenbay in Purple (the color of royalty you know) parade him through the streets of Greenbay Wisconsin and then park his old tired $10 million dollar ass at the water cooler. I don't care if all he does this season is shoot Gatorade into Adrian Peterson's mouth after every down. This will be the best season ever!!

Put that on your Brat and Eat It!!


Shane

Thank you Shane for your unbiased and calm statements. You are really on the fence on this one aren't you? Purple is the color of royalty, but it is also the color of little girls and princesses. As for that parade you are going to have in Green Bay? We had one of those back in 1996, it was called the SUPER BOWL PARADE. Not sure if you have ever seen one of those in Minnesota. Oh yeah that's right you HAVEN'T. Deal with that.

As for him getting gatorade for Adrian, kinda appropriate that he is wearing purple with a name like that, I am all for it. In fact I will agree with you. I think he should ride the pine.

Although I would love to see Ted Thompson eat a little crow if Favre pulled a victory out of his ass against the Pack. Do not take that as me rooting for the queens, THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN. What that is me rooting against Ted Thompson.

Next up is Steve Iverson, of the Morehead Iversons, and his two or three cents...

Chris:

Here’s my random thoughts regarding the alleged signing of Brett Favre to the winningest professional sports franchise in the 1990’s. No rings, but best winning percentage. Check it out if you don’t believe me.

1.)1. I saw Rosenfels in real life at the first live intra-squad scrimmage on 8/7. I said then he should be the starter this season and that was verified at the first pre-season game last Friday in Indy. Why spend 10 million for getting the same end result (early playoff exit if everything goes good)?

2. 2. That same end result means the Brad Childress era will sometime shortly after the new year 2010.

3. 3. Who gets cut to make room? I say T Jack is gone.

4. 4. This is entirely a move to get an extension to the Dome lease and leverage getting a new stadium deal pushed through the State. They’ll be able to say “we’ve sold out the dome for the last 11 years, blah blah blah” and try to get a new one. Zigmunt needs to open his checkbook a bit more, then they might say “here’s a quarter of a billion”.

5. 5. As always, I will still look forward to the big discounts on Viking apparel right around Christmas as they are either already out or soon to be out of the playoffs.

6. 6. Cheech Harvin is going to be a play maker not se-en since 1998 Moss.

That’s all I can come up with under all the pressure you put me under. Later.

Can you get Leinies in Saskatchewan?

Respectively Submitted,

Steve Iverson

Thank you Steve, for those honest and mostly truthful words. If I did not know you I would believe you were a Packer fan. Which would be okay with us if you wanted to switch. The NFL radio said that Sage had looked good (which is always relative when you are speaking about a queen QB) so far in camp so you are spot on on that comment. Childress will be gone next year, they will sell a lot of seats in that stupid dome, you will get cheap purple gear, not sure about Cheech Harvin, but he has to at least drive over a cop and ride a sex boat, and no I cannot get Leinies in Saskatchewan. Sorry about all the pressure, I just wanted you to bring it.

Well, I will leave you with this. Another open letter to Brent Favre. That's right, I know will refer to him as Brent Favre.

Dear Brent,

Well I guess you have gone and done it. You decided to let that bald Mr. Noodle look alike in Minnesucka talk you into playing again this year. You know what this means don't you? Did you weigh all the implications?

Did you consider all of us who have followed your career up until this point? Did you consider all of us who shelled out cash to buy number 4 jerseys, fatheads, bobbleheads, action figures, Favre pictures and footballs? Did you consider all of the people who have made the trek to Green Bay to eat at your restaraunt?

I guess not. You know that when you show up in Lambeau in that stupid Fu@king ugly ass purple jersey you will get your ass booed off.

I know that you are doing this mainly to stick it to Ted Thompson. I know, I hate the guy also. I hate him almost as much as the viqueens. Almost. On my list of hate he ranks just above Chris Duncan, American Idol, and rectal exams, and just below the viqueens, Hitler and hemorrhoids. Oh and by the way, it is only approrpriate that on the week that I have a procedure schedule to examine my point of exit, you decide to fu*k me
there , and all the other Packer faithful, two days before it.

Butt Brent has to do what Brent has to do. You go to Minnesota, you play for however long you can. Just let it be known that every Sunday when you put on that purple dress, that instead of me rooting for you and hoping that every time you throw the ball it is for six, I will be rooting for whatever defense is on the other side of the line will break your legs. LT on Theisman style, and I loved Theisman when I was a kid.

You suck Brent. There I said it. Are you happy?

Chris

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

FAVRE TO THE qUEENS????? In related news, forecast for hell is freezing rain...

As you know, TundraTalk has sources in all corners of Canada and the good ole US of A. As you also know, TundraTalk is your only source of breaking news about the Packers and other stuff. Well, I have done it again.

Sources tell TundraTalk that a certain DB that used to play for the Packers until he sold out, has told someone close to my source that if Brett Favre's 'arm is healed and feels good he will play for the queens.' Done deal. Rock solid. I will give you pause to scream NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!


Okay, now that that is out of the way. How does TundraTalk feel about this? Well, I will tell you. This whole Favre to the queens is not new news. You can read about it here, here and here. I know that news has been around for weeks.

As far as why he wants to go to the godless queens? I put it square on Ted Thompson and Mike McCarthy. He wants to play in Lambeau field and whip the pants off of the Packers. I hate to say it but, he might just do it. He did not have a chance to do it last year with the Jets but we all know that if he goes to the queens he will have two chances to do it. TT Nation member Ryan Popkey, of the GB Popkey's, told TT earlier today that he would love to have new LB Clay Mathews 'welcome him to Lambeau personally'. I agree, but man would it be hard to watch Favre run out of that tunnel wearing that godforsaken purple that those losers wear.

Really nothing would make me more happy than to see a shit look on Ted's face after Number 4 leaves the field with a 40-0 W on his back, but not for those shitty queens. Never. Due to his indiscretions last year I have already had to take my Favre Fathead wall hanging off the wall in the man cave, demoted him and moved it to the beer fridge room. Not that the beer fridge room is much of a demotion, but I would hate to have to move it to the shed. This kind of dumbass decision might just seal the deal. Really, who in their right mind wants to play in Minnesota? Dipshits and Randy Moss.

Forget what it says in the picture to the right, it would be MY worst nightmare. Last year when he was in NY I at least had two games to watch on Sundays that would be interesting. I was rooting for the guy whilst he was in NY. In fact I managed to finagle a NY Jets McFarlane Favre which is sitting right next to the Packer one. I was not totally offended when he went there last year. It was a reasonable thing to do. He actually had a decent 3/4's of the year with the Jets.

I don't ever want to find myself in front of the tube, watching Favre play, rooting for him, and then realizing I was rooting for the queens. NEVER. I mean really if Dick Cheney had a team and they were playing the queens, I would root for Dick. If Hitler had a team, wait, maybe not. I would root for injuries on both sides. Yeah.

Marty Frey, of the GB born and bred, Frey's, took time out of his busy schedule making NBC the greatest network on TV to tell us what he thinks...

Dear TundraTalk,

I loved Brett Favre as a Packer and I understand that his current motivation now is to hurt Ted Thompson any way that he can. Really - I can't blame him as Ted has systematically taken a winning team apart just so he could have "his guys" playing for him and Favre was standing
in his way.

But going to the Viqueens is the last step in the tarnishing of a champion. I get it - you want to take Ted down. So do I. But going to the Viqueens is just like making a deal with the devil or turning traitor in the middle of battle..

Real heroes just don't do it. You take the high road and you let Ted self destruct on his own - then talk about it on ESPN after he's dead and gone.

Marty

I know Brett reads TundraTalk, so I am going to make my plea.

Dear Brett,

First off, I want to thank you for all the years you played so amazing for
the Green Bay Packers. For all those 'holy shit' moments that you gave us whether we were sitting in the stands or watching at home on the TV. I was there when you whipped the 49'rs in 1996 when the rain was sleet and coming down sideways. I was there when you took on the Giants for the NFC Championship. I was there when you whipped the Cowboys by 3 TD's. That was freaking awesome. Oh and the night you beat the queens in OT with that prayer pass that Freeman caught off his ass. I was watching and screaming at my TV. Great moment.

I was there parade side when you brought the Lombardi Trophy back to where it belongs, Green Bay Wisconsin. Titletown USA.
It was a glorious time to live in GB and to be a Packer fan. I to this day still believe that you deserved the MVP. Not Desmond 'I will leave you and suck next year' Howard. That said, the Minnesota viqueens will NEVER win anything EVER. You know that as well as I do.

Anyway, the reason I am writing you today is to plead to your better conscience. You are a great quarterback. Best ever in my book. You have nothing to prove to anyone. I know that that dick Ted Thompson really fucked with your life for two to three years and Mike McCarthy really does not know his head from his ass, but by doing this you are playing into their hands. They want you to do this. They are arrogant a-holes who think they do no wrong. Let them fall on their face by themselves. They do not need your push.


I know that Mr. Noodle over there in the Baggie Dome is making you an offer that will be hard to refuse. I mean really, look what he has to work with. Tavaris who? Sage who? And some guy named Booty who wears your number. If I were him I would be begging you to come also, but I would never, EVER be him because I have class and respect for the game of football. Real men play on grass outdoors. Oh, and don't run over traffic cops and go on porno boats on one of those many swamps in Minnesota.
One more thing about Minnesucka, their hunting sucks balls. Wisconsin is waaaaaaay better. Believe dat.

Remember, Lambeau field is still your house. It ain't A Rod's until he has a winning season. We want to see you back in Lambeau just as bad as you want to be there. It's just that we want to see you raise your number to the ring of honour NOT see you wearing that ugly purple jersey.


So to wrap this up with a nice little green and gold bow. Please Brett, don't play for the queens. If not for your legacy, don't do it for all the fans who still think you are the greatest QB to ever play the game. Playing for the queens never does anyone any good. Look what it did for Herschel Walker and Warren Moon. Nothing. That is what you need to do, nothing. Oh, or maybe mow your lawn.


Your biggest fan, for now,


Chris from Green Bay

Friday, October 17, 2008

Just a few things on a Friday...


First thing I want to share with you is this. No we are not moving again and this isn't our new house. I wish. I know one guy who will recognize this house. Hauser, of the Green Bay Hauser's, spent a few days at the end of this house's driveway this summer. This is Number 4's house in Green Bay. Apparently it is for sale. In the article the author calls this house "simple". Uh yeah. Simple. My ass.

This house is amazing. I would love to live in this house. The house we sold in Edmonton was simple, this one is not. 4890 square feet of simpleton in the greatest city in the USA, Green Bay Wisconsin. Oh and did I mention that it used to house the family of the greatest QB ever to play in the NFL? The house that we had in Edmonton was around 1200 square feet. It did not have a formal dining room, had a modest kitchen, three bedrooms, and only one bathroom. That is simple. The only thing that is simple, and I guess it is because of all the economic problems that W has caused over the last 4 years, is the price, $475,000.

Now some of you are now screaming at your screen "Are you out of your beer and bratwurst filled mind?" "Hey Chris, how the hell are you considering that 475 g's simple?" I know it sounds crazy, but let me finish my thought. AND do the math. How do I base this? Well the house we had in Edmonton which I have brought up here a couple of times we bought it in 2001 for what I thought was way too much. Still nowhere near 475.

Now fast forward to 2007 when we decide to move to Saskatchewan. We managed to sell the house at more than what we paid for it, which is good investing right? What we got I will not get into because I do not want to seem to be bragging here on TundraTalk (which I never do). I will say it was more than what Favre is asking for his house. I of course would like to say that it was my shrewd investing sense that led us to purchase that home and that I knew that I would make serious coin on it and that if you want my financial advice to just give me a call and I can help you out. Oh and soon you will see my infomercial on late night TV shilling a CD on how to become wealthy overnight. But the real truth is that I could not balance a check book if you asked me to and we almost felt embarassed asking the price that we did. The market for houses in the area dictated the price of our home and we got what we wanted.

What I wish would have happened is that Favre would have called me and we could have come to some sort of deal for his house shortly after we sold ours. That would have been awesome. Move back to the holy land AND live in Number 4's house. Now Donna of course told me that neither one of us would have work in Green Bay. Details, details. I told her we could give tours of the house and charge 20 bucks a pop. Who would't want a tour of the house that Brett Favre lived in for 6 months out of the year? That's right No One. They would be lined up around the block.

Here is how it would go..."Okay, please do not touch my bobble head collection or my game ball signed by Brett. Thank you. Over there you will see an area of the house where Brett used to watch TV. Here is where Brett ate his TV dinner. Oh and out there in the living room, is where Brett slept when he came home drunk out of his mind." The tour group goes..."Ohhhhhhhhh."

Yup, it could have been great. You know what. I am going to buy this house. Right after I make my millions and put my Entourage together. This will be the house we stay in on game weekends in Green Bay. How great would that be? "Hey Chris you going to the game this weekend?" "Yup, flying out this friday, staying in Brett's house." I can see it now. Just gotta get that screenplay done.

NEXT: I would be remiss to not mention the passing of a legend. A guy who was the subject of one of the first "Just a little love on a Friday" emails. Way back in the early 2000's. Reg Dunlop, or Paul Newman, of Slapshot. Slapshot is the greatest sports movie of all times and Reg Dunlop was huge in it. Paul died on September 26th of lung cancer. I can not tell you how many times I have seen this movie. I do know that every hockey team I have know has ALWAYS had a copy of this movie on their bus, plane, or computer. It is mandatory. In fact I think I am going to break that one out this weekend, just for Paul.

Now I never got to meet the man, but it was not for lack of trying. I did once participate in a scrum interview with him at the Grand Prix of Edmonton. He was an onwer of a team so he was there every year. Of course you know me, the autograph hound that I am, I spent many an hour just haning out with a photo waiting for him to come by areas that I knew he should be near. I was seconds away from it once. Cory Blashill, of the Edmonton Blashill's, came by the paddock once whilst I was waiting and told me he was right around the corner. Well, he never came around the corner and I waited forever and did not get the auto. Too bad. I would have been a centerpiece of my collection. I had the picture of him on the bench, the one up above.

So here's to you Reg. I am foiling up in your honor. The next time I step on the ice I will play old time hockey. Oh, and the next time I hear the national anthem I will yell at someone that I am trying to listen to the song. Reg, you will be missed.



NEXT:
I will leave you with this video of a fight at the Rider Stamp game last week in Calgary. Seems that someone has not learned that you do not mess with a cop, ever. Enjoy.

Now GET BACK TO WORK!!!!!!

Sunday, June 08, 2008

Cap'n Crunch has some company...

Yup, that is right. You are seeing correctly. I am sitting on a boat. Not just any boat, MY boat. Oh yeah. I can now rule the seas as well as the road.

This weekend we went down to Hazen and picked up the boat. Last year my dad said he was going to sell the boat so I told him that he was not allowed to sell it to anyone without offering it to me first. He offered and we scrounged up some cashola and bingo. New (new to us)boat. This boat was made in 1978 and purchased by my dad in 1979. A thirty year old boat. It is in great shape because my dad took really good care of it and I can only hope that I do half as good.

So If you happen to like boats, want to fish, or you just want to ride in one, just head north to Regina, stop by our place and I will be happy to take you out fishin'. I plan on sitting in my boat (in the driveway) this week in the evening, weather permitting, and sip a few tasty beverages. If you would like to partake and you are in the area of Devonshire drive, swing in and have a bevy with me on my boat. It will be just like Lethal Weapon 3, well, except with out the shooting and Mel Gibson.

One real cool thing is that the state (North Dakota) issued number for the boat is really cool. It is like density that I have this boat. Click on the picture and see if you can see it. The number on the front of the boat is ND-004. It truly is density. Dad called the boat Treble Hook, I think I am going to rename it Number Four. Of course after the greatest QB to play the game. Out of the thousands, maybe millions of numbers they could have issued this boat, they issue 004. Sweet. Yup, I rule.

NEXT: Oh, and Trev had something to say about my last post. He has a great story about the A-channel billboard and a comment about my hatred of the Red Wings. Sorry Trev that you feel that way, but that is the way it goes. At least I don't hate them as much as the queens...

Your hatred of the Wings amuses me. You sound like a four year old, who doesn't like broccoli. That would normally be funny...but you're 40....so it's just kind of sad. Anyways, I hope you take some time today to enjoy the Wings' Stanley Cup parade.

As for your A-Channel billboard flashback. I remember it well. Mike Simpson and I were in the middle of shooting a story in the SW end of Edmonton...when we were told to come back to the shop. It was a 'mandatory' photo shoot for this all-important ad campaign. This was back in the day when we still had our noon, "Live @ 5" and "News @ 6" shows. More often than not, you had to put something together for all three of these lame-ass programs which drew a combined viewership of 36 (we used to greet our audience by name). So needless to say, you didn't have a lot of time to put together award-winning stories.

TWO HOURS we pissed away getting back to the station, having some doorknob with a kodak disc herd us like farm animals...then getting back into the field to finish our shoot. A month later we find that out of the 100 people posing for the picture, the ad company only used around 25, with several (Mrs. Klippenstien) appearing six times over. It was hard to be angry at that moment...because it was just easier to laugh at a company that was so repeatedly inept at decision making, but so effective in wasting it's employees time.

Nice work, A-Channel. Thanks for the raise........oh, wait a sec...

Trev