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Title: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on April 17, 2009, 12:04:50 PM
The air is turning a little warmer.  The calendar pages have flipped to April.  That can only mean one thing - IT'S HOCKEY PLAYOFF TIME!!!!  It's the best time of the year!!  Anyone with me? Pucks have dropped on all the first round games and the games have been great!!

Anyone out there think they can take the cup away from my Red Wings?  We looked great last night, the game was an exciting one to watch.  My apologies go right away to any Columbus Blue Jackets, not for anything in particular - just my apologies, LOL!  RenalRomance - what happened to your Sharks?  You gonna let those Ducks do that to a Shark?  paul.karen - uhoh..... Penguins were flying more than your Flyers.   Paris, your Canes better get busy. 

It's hockey playoff time again!!!  GO WINGS!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on April 17, 2009, 12:19:54 PM
 :rofl;

Your right about a couple of things.

it will be VERY HARD to take the cup from the Wings.
And the Flyer's look asleep slow off the puck no control no defense no good checking or boarding.

But  :2thumbsup; It is playoff time and anything can happen.

yes I am here with you.  thx for making a post for the playoffs
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on April 17, 2009, 01:13:56 PM
My family back in Columbus are huge Blue Jacket fans.  Have had season tickets since they got the franchise.  We, in Raleigh, love our Hurricanes!   Please don't let the Jackets go far in the playoffs!   :thumbdown;   Lived in St Louis for years and was always a Blues fan, but they never won the Cup!  Now the Canes, they already have brought the Cup to Raleigh! You got to love hockey players.  They give so much back to the community and are so normal.  My daughter is good friends with Rod Brin'amours wife. I have known Ray Whitney's family since they moved here  They are all very much a part of the everyday life in Raleigh.    You can only imagine how excited we were when they brought hockey to the South!!   I love a good game--so it will be fun to see who wins this year.   :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: jbeany on April 17, 2009, 02:07:59 PM
Go Wings!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on April 17, 2009, 02:11:10 PM
Yeah jbeany!  I thought you might be a fan!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on April 17, 2009, 07:25:32 PM
'Canes won in overtime tonight   :yahoo;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on April 18, 2009, 09:49:06 PM
I attended the Wings' game tonight.  It was FANTASTIC!!!  Wings won 4-0!  It was such a great night - got to go with the whole family, we had a blast.  GO WINGS!!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on April 19, 2009, 08:55:00 AM
That is a good night----family, hockey and a win!!  It doesn't get much better than that!!   
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on April 19, 2009, 10:43:04 AM
You are sooo right, paris.  Here's a picture of us from last night.  This was after the game, you can tell by our happy faces. 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on April 20, 2009, 05:24:07 PM
'Canes lost in overtime last night.   I still love them!   If we don't go all the way, I will help cheer for the Wings.  Although I can't tell anyone in my family!!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on April 21, 2009, 05:58:04 AM
Flyers decide to actualy play this weekend.   :beer1;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on April 21, 2009, 08:16:24 AM
I watched the Flyers-Penguins game on Sunday.  What a game!!   Your guys were playing for real in that one.  The crowd looked great - lots & lots of orange!! 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on April 21, 2009, 07:19:20 PM
The Hurricanes did it in the last second--literally!  So, another win for us  ---   :yahoo;  It was a good game, but thought they might lose it at one point.  They like to keep us on the edge of our seats!!      Blue Jackets lost.  My husband is on the phone talking with his brother in Columbus -- they were at the game.  Sorry Blue Jackets! 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on April 22, 2009, 11:25:51 AM
Yeah, sorry Blue Jackets.


(teehee)
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on April 22, 2009, 11:31:14 AM
Im  :puke;

What the &%@# is up with the flyers.  Every year they barley get into the playoffs then CHOKE.  Makes me almost wish they hadnt made it this far.

I will have to jump on a bandwagon soon :-(
To those of you with winning teams   :2thumbsup;  so much more fun to watch them games.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on April 22, 2009, 11:34:53 AM
Come on over to Michigan, Paul!  I've got the Red Wings on a very large screeen, and a recliner with your name on it.  I even have few extra RedWing jerseys that we hand out to guests.   NxStage on tap! 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on April 22, 2009, 11:44:20 AM
 :rofl; NxStage on tap  LOL.
I have the recliner and 61" tv already.  And i have always liked The wings. (glady take a jersey)  And colorado and St. Louis.

I may go with the Devils.  This way if they and the wings meet up we can have a fun rivalry.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on April 23, 2009, 06:43:09 PM
Whew!!!  Wings made that last game a nail-biter!!!  The good news is that they helped raise my blood pressure during dialysis, LOL.  My regrets to your family, paris, but the Red Wings advance to the second round on the heels of a 6-5 game.  Too close for my comfort, but I'll take it.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on April 23, 2009, 07:05:34 PM
My husband has his Hurricanes sleep pants on, nachos to snack on and sitting in front of his big tv--so 'Canes you need to play good tonight!!   Columbus relatives don't want to talk hockey with us right now. Oh well!  Goooooo Canes!!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on April 24, 2009, 04:26:21 AM
Fingers crossed we are still in it.
With a shut out win no less :thumbup;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: drinkboy on April 24, 2009, 07:55:56 AM
The Devils are tough with Brodeur in net & the Bruins are strong, so it's gonna be tough for my Rangers to come out of the east, but hopefully they win tonight against the Caps and move on to play Boston. 

If the Rangers don't win it all, then I hope it's the Red Wings...as long as the Devils, Flyers, or Bruins don't win it all, I will be ok.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on April 24, 2009, 09:02:38 AM
Another loss for the 'Canes.  My husbands lucky Hurricane sleep pants didn't work last night.   I am not a fair weather fan--I love them win or lose. 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on April 24, 2009, 09:10:41 AM
 :thumbup;  A true fan..

Sadly it sems my team does better when i dont watch  :sarcasm;.

yeah Drinkboy Brodeur is a tough netminder.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on April 24, 2009, 03:50:24 PM
Brodeur is amazing.  There were so many shots on goal and he did a fantastic job. 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on April 27, 2009, 05:28:41 AM
Wow, paris - your Canes are still in it.  That was an amazing goal - right at the buzzer.   Are you ready for game 7? 

Paul - too bad your guys couldn't take out the Penguins.  They gave it a good shot, though.  Are you ready to put on that Red Wing jersey?
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on April 27, 2009, 08:02:34 AM
They played another good game last night.  Beat NJ 4 - 0.  Cam Ward is a great goalie.  And,my boy, Ray Whitley, scored 2 goals! 





Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on April 27, 2009, 08:52:17 AM
Good games all around.  Alot of tied up series which makes for GREAT HOCKEY.

And yup got my Wings as my backup so i can still cheer a team on. :thumbup;

But im into the Devils series now.  That is my brothers and his wifes team.  Since they are happy my flyers are out.  Lets go canes..
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on April 28, 2009, 07:23:48 PM
'Canes versus Devils      4 to 3   We did it in the last minute 20 seconds.    :clap;    I know, only round 1 but I do love my Hurricanes and enjoy each and every win.   :yahoo;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on April 28, 2009, 07:57:05 PM
An exciting finish!!!  Are you ready for round 2?  Wings are playing the Ducks.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on April 28, 2009, 09:38:10 PM
Sports announcers around here were going crazy tonight. I love it when the city really gets into the playoffs.   We need to catch our breath and get ready for the next round.  It is fun to see everyone wearing the Hurricanes shirts and flying flags everywhere.   you have to love hockey!! 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: drinkboy on April 29, 2009, 12:20:27 PM
what an end to Round 1...I'm upset my Rangers blew a 3-1 series lead, so now I am rooting for the Red Wings to win it all.

the end to the Devils game last night was fantastic...unless you're a Devils' fan of course

bring on the next round
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: kitkatz on April 30, 2009, 06:49:22 PM
Go Mighty Ducks!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: jbeany on April 30, 2009, 07:48:11 PM
I don't get the games on TV now that I don't have cable, so I'll just have to root for them in spirit.
Go Wings!!!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on May 01, 2009, 01:15:22 PM
Thanks, jbeany!!!  GO WINGS!! 

I'm going to pretend I didn't see kitkatz's post.  I see nothing.....

I'm pumped up and ready to shoot at some ducks tonight.  :)  <3
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 01, 2009, 01:25:32 PM
Hey I like the movie the Mighty Ducks so I am gonna have to go with Kit tonight. Haha...
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on May 01, 2009, 01:34:57 PM
I didn't see that post either, Manda.   :boxing;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on May 01, 2009, 01:51:36 PM
I am not sure I can watch the game tonight.    Good luck to our teams!   Gooooooo Canes!   :yahoo;

Ducks?  What kind of name is that for a hockey team??  Cute little duckie or a mighty hurricane?  Who do you think would win that battle?   :rofl;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 01, 2009, 01:57:37 PM
Duckies Dukies Dukies  :yahoo;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on May 04, 2009, 06:29:47 AM
Wow.  3 out of 4 of the series are tied at 1-1, with the 4th series playing their second game tonight.  That's good hockey!!!  I was at the Wings' game yesterday - triple overtime!!  I don't know how the players survive that, I was exhausted just sitting in the stands, even more exhausted when the Ducks ended up scoring.  I'm still tired today, that really took a lot out of me.  Those west coast games are gonna be tough to stay up for.   Maybe I'll start chewing some coffee beans now. 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on May 04, 2009, 01:18:28 PM
Canes had a great game last night.  Cam Ward is an incredible goalie.  Cherpep is right---it is a good series this year.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on May 08, 2009, 07:23:47 AM
Paris - I see your Canes are up 2 to 1.  Best of luck to your guys tonight.  I do think it would be exciting to see your team take the series over Boston - they are an incredible foe. 

My Wings made me a little nervous being down in the series 2-1, but they came to life last night and tied the series back up.  It was a fun game to watch - they were skating with passion!!  With all the bad news in the Detroit area right now, it's good to have the Wings to give us something to look forward to and forget our troubles for a little while.  Let's hope they keep playing like they did last night (won 6-3), and we make it a couple more rounds.  Next game is on Sunday - sounds like a great way to spend the evening on Mothers' Day.  I wouldn't have it any other way. 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on May 14, 2009, 05:42:32 AM
Paris!!!!!!  Both our teams are in game 7 positions.  I don't know about you, but I am nervous.  I have faith, but I am very nervous. I don't like game 7's.  My hubby is gonna be popping Tums all day.  I wore my jersey to work today, for extra luck. 

Do you think your Cam Ward is gonna be able to pull it off tonight?  I hope so for your sake, I'm sending good vibes out for Canes and my Wings!!! 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on May 14, 2009, 05:55:26 AM
Everyone is a bundle of nerves!  I will say, the Canes play well when they are in game 7's.   They need to go in with the right attitude and PLAY.   Cam needs to take control of the net, my boy, Ray needs to get the puck in the net a couple of times.  I'm not sure I can watch --  Good luck to both our teams.  Even if tonight is the last night, they are two incredible teams and played some good hockey this season.   :yahoo;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on May 14, 2009, 06:49:52 PM
Oh my gosh - I could hardly breathe!  It was so close.  They definitely brought up my blood pressure, so that's a good thing.  An even better thing is that they won!!!  YEAH WINGS!!!  Bring on Chicago. 

Last I saw your team was winning by a goal.  Hope they can pull it out for ya!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Chris on May 14, 2009, 11:45:34 PM
GOOO Blackhawks! :bandance; :bandance; :bandance;

But since it is a Chicago team, I won't get my hope up to high.  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
I'll try o watch the game this weekend against the Red Wings if I feel up to it and not sleeping.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 15, 2009, 08:06:28 AM
Go DUCKS!  :yahoo;  Haha nah just kidding. Just giving  you a hard time.  No I am  happy your team has made it this far.  You are the hokey fan not me.  Hope you can watch them go all the way this year.  ;)
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on May 15, 2009, 11:54:49 AM
What about our REDWINGS  :thumbup;
What about them Penguins  :thumbup;

What about them Flyers  :thumbdown;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Chris on May 15, 2009, 01:02:25 PM
What about our REDWINGS  :thumbup;
What about them Penguins  :thumbup;

What about them Flyers  :thumbdown;

They all sound like they flew the coup  :rofl; :rofl;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: twirl on May 15, 2009, 01:23:39 PM
how about those Rockets
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on May 15, 2009, 03:33:55 PM
Hurricanes did it in overtime!!   What a game.  AlohaBeth and I probably woke the neighborhood with that last goal  :yahoo;  We were yelling and screaming and all the windows were open.  We could hardly breath during the overtime.  It has been a really good series.   :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on May 15, 2009, 03:49:13 PM
Good one Chris  :rofl;

Congrats to your Canes Paris.  I am missing all the good games.
It can only get more exciting :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on May 15, 2009, 05:35:29 PM
OK, Chris - it's ON!!!  We already cooked us some ducks, what's a little hawk?  GO WINGS!!!!

Congrats, Paris!!!  Your team finally put away Boston.  Those penguins are gonna be tough though!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on May 16, 2009, 08:09:56 AM
Everyone predicted the Bruins to win.  We love being the underdog and proving people wrong.    I think any team that takes it now, deserves it.  You have to respect the teams that are still playing.  I love a good hockey game!! 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on May 16, 2009, 04:31:40 PM
They announced today that Scott Walker's wife has cervical cancer.   How sad.  The team will definately be effected by this.  I feel bad for Scott and his wife.  I pray she will have good results from treatments.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: aharris2 on May 16, 2009, 05:08:58 PM
how about those Rockets
Springtime...
 :flower;
flowers in full bloom, final exams, school coming to an end, and
PLAYOFFS!!!
 :cheer:  :cheer:  :cheer:

To each their own, but SUHHH-WISHHHHHH!!!
B-BALL - how 'bout them Lakers? Sunday tells the tale!
 :beer1;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Chris on May 17, 2009, 12:55:27 AM
Who won Saturday's game? I have slept all day and night Saturday.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: dwcrawford on May 17, 2009, 10:42:49 AM
I've been wondering where Chris was.  Now I know.  Sleeping...  are you doing ok, Chris?
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on May 17, 2009, 02:56:47 PM
Wow, Chris!  I am glad you finally got some sleep. 

Oh, by the way Wings took away the first game from Chicago, 5-2.  Here we go.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Chris on May 17, 2009, 09:45:15 PM
I've been wondering where Chris was.  Now I know.  Sleeping...  are you doing ok, Chris?
Just being sick. Doc wanted to wait to admit me to see if I got better over the weekend. Which means I think I will make my yearly hospital stay.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: dwcrawford on May 18, 2009, 01:14:01 AM
Chris, Please be well soon.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Tinah1968 on May 18, 2009, 04:35:26 AM
Sorry to hear your not feeling well Chris.. get better soon.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: dwcrawford on May 18, 2009, 05:01:57 AM
Tinah, check out the link on click2houston.com.  there is a live update on a kidnety transplant going on right now on twitter....
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on May 21, 2009, 06:53:30 PM
Paris - what a crazy game!!!  it's Thursday, and I'm watching Pens vs Canes.  Pens just scored, about halfway through the 3rd period.  I can't believe how high the scores are, currently 5-4.  wow!!  I hope the Canes can pull this one off!  I'm rooting for ya!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on May 22, 2009, 01:29:27 PM
Those Penguins are tough!  My boys need to come home and play like they know how!   This is just too stressful!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: BigSteve on May 22, 2009, 02:24:42 PM
The Lakers are driving me crazy. I never know which team will show up.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on May 27, 2009, 06:07:44 AM
Sorry about your Canes, Paris.  Your boys sure did give you a great playoff ride, until they hit the Penguin wall.  I was really hoping for a Canes-Wings final.    My Wings could make it to the finals if they win tonight.  Keep your fingers crossed for them, and then we'll take care of those Penguins for ya. 

The officials in our series have had a lot of controversy.  Weird calls - some blatantly wrong.  The Blackhawks lost their compusure in the last game, and spent a lot of time in the penalty box because of it.  They could come out fighting tonight - it might get ugly.  Wings are really great at keeping their composure and dealing with the controversy.  Unfortunately, though, our 2 best players are on the injured list.  The team runs deep, so we may still have a chance.  But, it's gonna be a challenge!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on May 27, 2009, 07:46:35 AM
I think the felt like they had lost my support last week, and couldn't play their best game!!    :rofl;    I love them and as long as we got further than Columbus, I am happy!   :rofl;   Penquins are a tough team and they deserved the wins.   (where is Joe Paul, he lives in Pens area)    So, we shall back the Wings now.  Your town could use a lift in spirits with all the car stuff going on.  Nothing like the Stanley Cup to cheer a town up   :yahoo;   :yahoo;   It is always fun to see what each player does with it on their day to have it.  One of our players had it at his wedding reception.  Fun, fun. 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: harley08 on May 27, 2009, 09:14:57 AM
GO  PENS!!!!!! Nice flush out (sorry Paris), I was also wondering where Joe Paul was, he and I are both from Pittsburgh, I thought he would be jumping on this post. :yahoo; :yahoo;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on May 27, 2009, 07:35:10 PM
It was a nail-biter, but we clinched it in overtime - on to the Stanley Cup finals!!!!!!!

OK, harley & Joe Paul - here we go.  It's a rematch of last year's finals.  Wings vs Penguins - it's gonna be a great match-up.  Are you ready for it?   

Go Wings!!!!!!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Chris on May 27, 2009, 09:53:35 PM
So which bird will be fried first?  :rofl; :rofl; Then again, my team  lost in OT.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on May 28, 2009, 05:27:33 AM
Ducks - hawks - penguins ---- they all taste like chiken.  :)

(I must admit I stole that from my clever niece) 

GO WINGS!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 28, 2009, 10:29:40 AM
Haha GO WINGS! Just for  you.   

(but no really go ducks!) Haha. Just giving you a hard time. I hope you guys kick some major butt.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on May 28, 2009, 10:33:07 AM
One of these days, Manda!  One of these days......

I :banghead;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Chris on May 28, 2009, 07:24:28 PM
I do like Duck sauce when I have mandarin orange chicken with rice. :2thumbsup;  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: harley08 on May 29, 2009, 09:18:49 AM
Always ready.... GO PENS, just love the play offs... but I think it is our turn to bring home the cup!! :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: MandaMe1986 on May 29, 2009, 09:24:29 AM
I do like Duck sauce when I have mandarin orange chicken with rice. :2thumbsup;  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;

Sounds good.  :rofl;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: aharris2 on May 31, 2009, 06:28:26 AM
So here it is, the finals The LA Lakers vs the Orlando Magic!

Here's the schedule for those of you (us) who need to plan (outings to the local sports bar!)

Game 1 — Thursday, June 4: Orlando at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m.
Game 2 — Sunday, June 7: Orlando at L.A. Lakers, 8 p.m.
Game 3 — Tuesday, June 9: L.A. Lakers at Orlando, 9 p.m.
Game 4 — Thursday, June 11: L.A. Lakers at Orlando, 9 p.m.
Game 5* — Sunday, June 14: L.A. Lakers at Orlando 8 p.m.
Game 6* — Tuesday, June 16: Orlando at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m.
Game 7* — Thursday, June 18: Orlando at L.A. Lakers, 9 p.m.


Could get a little rough at those sports bars cuz we are in Florida, but GO LAKERS!
 :beer1;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: dwcrawford on May 31, 2009, 07:07:06 AM
I'm a Houstonian and still POed at the Lakers.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: aharris2 on May 31, 2009, 07:34:55 AM
Sorry DW, but it's not so bad to have been eliminated by the team that goes all the way, so now ya know what you gotta do...

GO LAKERS!!!
 :yahoo;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: BigSteve on May 31, 2009, 12:18:28 PM
I have a friend with "connections" who is trying to get me a seat at Staples for one
one the games. I hope  it works out. GO LAKERS!!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on May 31, 2009, 03:26:44 PM
Wings pulled out a win last night!  Woohoo!!!  Game 2 is tonight.  I can't believe NBC (Nothing But Crosby) is forcing them back-to-back.  Oh well - makes for a great weekend for us fans. 

GO RED WINGS!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Chris on May 31, 2009, 04:19:16 PM
As for the Lakers, can we have our coach back now?  ;D

Didn't know NBC did that, but not surprised since it happens in NASCAR also.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 01, 2009, 01:02:05 PM
The Wings took both home games.  I gotta say WOOOHOOOOO!  I'm so proud of my Wing Boys!!!!  And we are having so much fun watching the games with friends and family.  What a great time!  I love being able to do dialysis at home, and sharing in these moments.   During the games, I can't help but remember being in clinic and trying to watch the games on those tiny televisions, and not being able to share it with the family.  I love the comments flying - the jokes - the jumping up at exciting moments - even the disappointments (even though those are rare with the Wings, chuckle, chuckle).  I just love being able to share them again with my clan. 

We are on to Pittsburgh, where I know it's gonna be even tougher, but hope we can at least pull out one win there.  GO WINGS!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Wenchie58 on June 01, 2009, 01:21:36 PM
Cher...
    I get joy from the joy in your posts.  I don't follow sports...but I have a feeling that watching a game with you would be entertainment enough!

Rock on!!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Chris on June 01, 2009, 01:59:13 PM
I am totally lost on the game now. The sports coverage did not talk about hockey, just reminissed about how the Hawks "Missed it by that much"  I watched the news while in chat and the extra sport coverage after the news, but no hockey or Nascar in the news, wtf kind of sports news are they! Well I did listen/watched parts of the race though.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: jbeany on June 01, 2009, 02:48:34 PM
 :bandance;

Go Wings, Go!

They have the Spirit of Detroit statue dressed in a Wings jersey - did you see that? 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 01, 2009, 05:12:16 PM
Oh yeah!!!  We try to go by it every year when it's dressed in the COOLEST JERSEY IN THE WORLD!!  They just dressed it a couple of days ago - really had to go through some red tape this year to get it done.  They just recently did a major restoration on the statue, and dressing it in jersey removes some of the finish.  Therefore, the Wings themselves will pay the couple of thousand dollars to have it touched up when the jersey is removed.  I'll have to dig up one of my pics of the Spirit of Detroit in the jersey and post it. 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: aharris2 on June 01, 2009, 07:23:14 PM
I have a friend with "connections" who is trying to get me a seat at Staples for one
one the games. I hope  it works out. GO LAKERS!!

(so jealous) Make enough noise for both of us! Okarol, how 'bout you, are you able to go?
 :beer1;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 02, 2009, 12:17:22 PM
I'm starting the chant now for tonight.  I hope they can hear me in Pittsburgh.  Anyone is welcome to join me to make it as loud as possible. 

LET'S GO RED WINGS.... clap, clap, clap-clap-clap..... LET'S GO RED WINGS... clap, clap, clap-clap-clap
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: dwcrawford on June 02, 2009, 12:35:10 PM
Is that anything like Buffalo Wings?  I'll take an order.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on June 02, 2009, 12:49:38 PM
I'm cheering with you, Cherpep!    :yahoo;    After all the auto announcements lately, your town deserves something to celebrate!     :bandance;   :2thumbsup;   :clap;   :yahoo;   :cheer:
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on June 02, 2009, 12:54:33 PM
My part time adopted wings are doing GREAT........
Witht that said i dont wanna see a shutout.
So i am going to cheer on Pittsburg till the series is tied up.  Then ill go back to the wings.

Nothing better then a team who defends the cup  :2thumbsup; :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: kitkatz on June 02, 2009, 09:49:46 PM
Go ducks!  :Kit n Stik;  :sir ken;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on June 03, 2009, 12:20:23 PM
Way to win a game Pens. :thumbup;

Would love to see this series go to seven and have the wings win it at home... :2thumbsup;

Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 03, 2009, 01:54:00 PM
Way to win a game Pens. :thumbup;

Would love to see this series go to seven and have the wings win it at home... :2thumbsup;



WHOA... Hold on there!!  How about just 5 and have the wings win at home?!  I would hate for this to go to a seven-game series.  I just can't handle that stress!!  You know, I blame you for the Wings' loss last night.  Cheering them on...HA!...I'm so disappointed. 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 04, 2009, 07:45:37 AM
Let's go RED WINGS... clap, clap, clap-clap-clap   :clap;

Tonight is game 4.  The wings are up 2 games to 1.  The Penguiins played pretty well on Tuesday, we had a hard time keeping the puck on our end.  I'm hoping one of our biggest star players, Datsyuk, will be back in the lineup tonight.  I'm also hoping that my favorite, Draper, will be back on the ice.  It should be exciting. 

paulkaren - who you cheering for tonight?   In case you can't decide, let this help....

Let's go RED WINGS.... clap, clap, clap-clap-clap!     (Try it, it's fun!)   :)
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on June 04, 2009, 02:45:34 PM
Cherpep

I want the wings to take it home and be proud defenders of the cup.
But i also want them to do it in seven.

So lets go PENS clap clap  clapclapclap...

You love hockey like so many of us.  So a game seven would be a NAIL bitter and a great game :thumbup;
And it would be great to watch it with you.  I bet you jump out of your seat alot huh :-)

WINGS IN SEVEN :yahoo;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 04, 2009, 05:01:40 PM
It is fun to watch a game at our house, and you all are welcome.  For Tuesday's game, we ended up having 15 people here watching it.  Not to shabby for a mid-week game.  I have no idea how many people will be here tonight, but I'm sure it will be plenty.  We do a lot of jumping, that's for sure.  The only thing that keeps me down is if I'm on dialysis - but I still raise my right arm, yell, and bang the wall. 

I'd still rather it didn't go to seven games.  Really, that's just way tooooo much stress.  Let's keep it to 5, OK?!  I'm so nervous, and the game is about to start.  GO WINGS!!!!!!!   :cheer:
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Joe Paul on June 04, 2009, 10:59:53 PM
Penguins 4 Wings 2  :thumbup;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: harley08 on June 05, 2009, 10:25:43 AM
It is about time you showed up to defend our PENS, Joe Paul, These games get better with each one can't wait until tomorrow night. What is up with NBC or CBS or whatever not letting it be brodcasted, that is just crazy. The Igloo was packed with people outside last night, they say over 12,000 watching outside the arena on a big screen they set up outside, but they will not be able to do the next game. That really sucks!!!! All in all we have had some great talent and scoring power...  GO PENS! GO PENS! :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :yahoo; :beer1; :beer1; :beer1; :beer1; :beer1;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on June 05, 2009, 11:06:19 AM
There is Joe Paul!   I knew you would be here at some point!   Harley has been waiting for you.   Lots of good hockey being played right now.    :2thumbsup; 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on June 05, 2009, 12:15:00 PM
I agree what is up with blacking out the friggen stanley cup games??? :stressed;

On the other hand my plan is in full swing as far as going to game (7)..
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: BigSteve on June 05, 2009, 12:25:49 PM
One down, three to go. GO LAKERS!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: harley08 on June 05, 2009, 12:50:38 PM
We can watch it from our homes or bars or wherever there is cable but at the Igloo (arena) they usually have a hugh screen set outside and thousands of fans show up and it is just a fun thing to do, but because it is an away game the lose advertising money so they don't do it.... we will still get to see it!!  So glad to finally hear from you Joe Paul!   :beer1; :beer1;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on June 06, 2009, 05:02:20 PM
Cherpep,Joe Paul and Harley ---- my tv is on and the game will begin soon.   I am cheering for everyone tonight.   :yahoo;   :2thumbsup;   :bandance;   :beer1;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 08, 2009, 06:44:51 AM
And what a great game it was!!!!!!!!  WOOOOHOOO!!  Red Wings 5 - Penguins 0.  One more to go.......

LET'S GO RED WINGS <clap> <clap> <clap clap clap>

On another note - I do think it's really cool how the fans have that lawn party outside the Igloo, and really nasty that NBC won't allow the game to be shown on the screen out there.  That's ridiculous!!  We really don't have anywhere outside the Joe for something like that - but the party inside, and in my basement, is GREAT!!  Saturday's game had about 20 people over at my house.  Many watched it on the big projected screen in the basement, and others trickled off and watched it on the TV in my family room.  It was so much fun!!!  We enjoyed a pregame BBQ, then settled in when the puck dropped.  I guess there wasn't much 'settling', though, for that game.  It was sheer electricity in my house and throughout Detroit. 

Looking forward to Tuesday.  We have an inflatable Stanley cup that no one is allowed to touch once the playoff games start.  The boys were saying on Saturday that they can't wait to touch that cup again.  Perhaps Tuesday.....
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on June 08, 2009, 07:23:52 AM
WOW total domination from start to finish...
Guess this is the last chance for the pens to tie it up and make it REALLY exciting.
Sounds like a good time at your house :clap;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: harley08 on June 08, 2009, 12:41:39 PM
The first quarter was OK but the Pens sucked and didn't play worth crap, they just could not move the puck.... I am hoping the game tomorrow will be more interesting, we will have to wait and see....GO PENS (I still have my faith).   :yahoo; :yahoo; :beer1; :beer1;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 08, 2009, 12:45:45 PM
 :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap; :clap;
LET'S GO RED WINGS!!! 
 :clap;     :clap;     :clap; :clap; :clap;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 08, 2009, 01:04:56 PM
Whose team will be next to be engraved?

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Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: BigSteve on June 08, 2009, 01:25:04 PM
Two down, two to go!! GO LAKERS!!!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Chris on June 08, 2009, 05:36:40 PM
When is the nest game for hockey? Tuesday right?
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 08, 2009, 05:48:24 PM
Tuesday night, 8:00 Eastern, NBC.  On the big screen in Cherpep's basement.  Red Wing jersey required, have extras on hand.  :)
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Chris on June 08, 2009, 05:50:52 PM
4 hour drive, be there about 4 pm OK?  :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 08, 2009, 05:53:39 PM
OK!  Side door is always unlocked for games.  We don't answer the door - just come on down to the basement - follow the hoots and hollers!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on June 08, 2009, 06:01:16 PM
Save a seat for me!   I love playoff games!   And there is nothing like seeing your team with the Stanley Cup in their hands!    :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Chris on June 08, 2009, 06:17:50 PM
If I was only healthy, I would actually do it, would be fu :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 08, 2009, 07:03:25 PM
Hubby pulled out the card table.  He's put a white tablecloth on it.  He has my son's old white gloves from marching band, and is hoping to move our inflatable stanley cup to the covered card table tomorrow night.  He's so cute how excited he is.   

Oh - also - he doesn't cook.  But, today, on the way home from work, he stopped at a cake decorating store.  He purchased a RED velvet cake mix, some white frosting, RED and white striped cupcake papers, some RED sprinkles, and some little RED WING jersey shapes to stick in the top of the cupcakes.  I'm dialyzing right now, and he's upstairs making cupcakes!!!  Don't worry, we have a baby monitor, I also have the telephone right here, and he comes downstairs every 5 minutes to be sure I'm OK.    Isn't he adorable?!!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Joe Paul on June 09, 2009, 02:11:02 AM
Pittsburgh may be down, but we aren't out. I'm not a huge hockey fan, but when Pittsburgh is involved that old Pittsburgh pride steps in - GO PENS!!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Chris on June 09, 2009, 08:40:57 PM
Who won? Haven't had the tv on all day and news is over for the night.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Joe Paul on June 09, 2009, 11:31:56 PM
Who won? Haven't had the tv on all day and news is over for the night.
Pittsburgh 2 Wings 1  :thumbup;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on June 10, 2009, 04:17:41 AM
 :2thumbsup;

The plan has come together.
Well done Pittsburgh.

Now that it is tied up time for the wings to win the cup at home  :beer1;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 10, 2009, 06:13:49 AM
My Wings were sluggish in the first 2 periods, and even without the officials calling some blatantly obvious penalties, the Penguins deserved to win  that game.  So, it's a game 7 back at Detroit.  I don't like game 7's, they are toooooo stressful.  I'm no longer speaking to paul.karen. 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paris on June 10, 2009, 07:20:09 AM
I like game 7 when it doesn't involve my team!  But, when it is MY team, it is very stressful.  I would be sick with worry until it is all over.   Cherpep, how were the cupcakes? 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 10, 2009, 07:22:21 AM
They were quite tasty.  Hubby is not a chef, certainly not a baker, but he did an outstanding job on the cupcakes!!  The company and food were both great - even if we didn't win the game.  I guess we just get to do it all again on Friday.  We'll also have a dish of TUMS available for the guests. 
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on June 10, 2009, 08:48:38 AM
 :Kit n Stik;   Bad P&K........


Cherpep it is so much better to win in front of your homecrowd.
Stressful  YUP but that also makes for a GREAT game.  Both teams will (should) come with there A game.
From here on out I am (and have been) 100% behind the wings.
It will be ELECTRIC in that stadium, at my house and surely at your house.

LETS GO WINGS :thumbup; :yahoo; :clap; :2thumbsup; :beer1;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: BigSteve on June 10, 2009, 01:30:41 PM
Just a small bump in the master plan. GO LAKERS
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 10, 2009, 02:26:57 PM
Let me try that. 

Bad P&K!!   :Kit n Stik;

OK, I feel better now.  :) 

GO WINGS!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Joe Paul on June 10, 2009, 11:58:56 PM
GO PENGUINS!!!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: okarol on June 11, 2009, 01:01:46 AM
Just a small bump in the master plan. GO LAKERS


:2thumbsup; I second the emotion!!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Tinah1968 on June 11, 2009, 06:22:16 AM
Just a small bump in the master plan. GO LAKERS


:2thumbsup; I second the emotion!!

LET'S GO MAGIC!!!! CRUSH THE FAKERS...
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Mizar on June 11, 2009, 05:18:22 PM
Well Poop! I was all set to watch the Wings WIN, Tomorrow Night and then We get invited out to Dinner. Hubby, being the " Dialysior" I felt We needed to go, as He does not get out much, but as soon as the Wings, score, We are out of there! Would it be Rude to go to Dinner with a Radio and Earbuds in?
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 11, 2009, 05:26:13 PM
No way, would that be rude!  We are talking a game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals!!!  Anything Goes!!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: BigSteve on June 11, 2009, 05:50:57 PM
Tinah: Are you still home in Tejas? I thought you would be in the Caribbean sunning yourself on the
beach with the members of the Spurs, Mavs and Rockets.  Go Lakers, soon to be World Champions!!!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: BigSteve on June 11, 2009, 09:46:01 PM
Three down, one to go. Go Lakers
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: okarol on June 11, 2009, 10:51:33 PM
YOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 :bandance;  :bandance;  :bandance;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: aharris2 on June 11, 2009, 11:00:30 PM
YOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 :bandance;  :bandance;  :bandance;

Ssswishhh - 3pts... and again!!!  :clap;

GO LAKERS!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Tinah1968 on June 12, 2009, 06:07:13 AM
Tinah: Are you still home in Tejas? I thought you would be in the Caribbean sunning yourself on the
beach with the members of the Spurs, Mavs and Rockets.  Go Lakers, soon to be World Champions!!!

I am in TEXAS.. But i am not a Spurs, & Mavs fan FAR FROM IT.. I am a DIE HARD HOUSTON FAN... WIN OR LOSE I LOVE MY TEAMS (ASTROS,TEXANS,ROCKETS, & DYNAMO). And I am proud of them we are the only team that gave the Lakers a run and I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT. SORRY Just not a Laker FAN and not a MAGIC FAN EITHER Just like to pick on OKAROL (LOL)
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: BigSteve on June 12, 2009, 12:27:00 PM
I was scared during both the Houston and the Denver series , because you never knew which Laker team would show. They played poorly in some of those games, partly I'm sure because of the strength of the opposition, but also sometime they left their minds behind. They have been pretty consistent through this series. Over on Sunday. GO LAKERS
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: okarol on June 12, 2009, 01:00:51 PM

Tina is just jaded because Lakers RULE and the Rockets lost, but that's ok. Love you anyway.  :bandance;

(GO LAKERS!)  :yahoo;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Tinah1968 on June 12, 2009, 01:04:03 PM

Tina is just jaded because Lakers RULE and the Rockets lost, but that's ok. Love you anyway.  :bandance;

(GO LAKERS!)  :yahoo;

I am a LAKER HATER and KOBE is OVERRATED!!! (LOL) But I love you too....  :yahoo; :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: jbeany on June 12, 2009, 03:03:41 PM
With the digital switchover, I don't have NBC any more.  I need a new antenna, I guess.  Sooooooo - no game at home tonight for me.  My sister is coming, and she's planning on dragging me off to a bar to watch the Wings.  Darn it, if I have to sit in smoke to watch them, they better stinkin' win tonight!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: MandaMe1986 on June 12, 2009, 03:05:15 PM
Haha Tinah I am wiht you not a big Laker fan here myself. I kinda have a thing with getting away with rape..But you know that is just me..haha
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: okarol on June 12, 2009, 03:42:35 PM
Haha Tinah I am wiht you not a big Laker fan here myself. I kinda have a thing with getting away with rape..But you know that is just me..haha

The Lakers were not accused, one man was. Unless you were there... you don't actually know what happened, only he and his accuser does. Have you ever read the whole story? Here's an overview http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_Bryant_sexual_assault_case - it's not as easy "getting away with rape" as you may think.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: MandaMe1986 on June 12, 2009, 04:33:32 PM
I agree, I just have issues with a team supporting a player who was "accused" as you put it.  Like I said its just me.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: okarol on June 12, 2009, 07:05:22 PM
I agree, I just have issues with a team supporting a player who was "accused" as you put it.  Like I said its just me.

How would you put it?
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Tinah1968 on June 12, 2009, 08:52:12 PM
i cant believe the wings lost.. Sorry Cherpep :stressed; :banghead;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Joe Paul on June 12, 2009, 10:24:06 PM
 :thumbup;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: MandaMe1986 on June 13, 2009, 04:39:08 AM
I agree, I just have issues with a team supporting a player who was "accused" as you put it.  Like I said its just me.

How would you put it?

I would say by the fact that he payed her off and a few weeks after bought his wife a nice pretty big ring. That he pretty much did it.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: okarol on June 13, 2009, 09:33:52 AM

Read the facts. He did not pay her. But you're entitled to your view.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Mizar on June 13, 2009, 04:50:51 PM
Cherpep, Lived in MI. for 56 Years. Watched the Game Last Night. I feel Your Pain!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: aharris2 on June 13, 2009, 08:09:22 PM
I agree, I just have issues with a team supporting a player who was "accused" as you put it.  Like I said its just me.

How would you put it?

I would say by the fact that he payed her off and a few weeks after bought his wife a nice pretty big ring. That he pretty much did it.

This is how I would put it: I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out!!!  :boxing;

Jeez louise folks, give me basketball anyday!

We just went out and scoped out the neighborhood sports bars looking for the ideal place to watch tomorrowś game. The one we picked says "Magic" on its marquee. We'll be dressed in purple and yellow tomorrow night... it could get interesting.

SSSWISHHH
, GO LAKERS!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Chris on June 13, 2009, 08:17:39 PM

This is how I would put it: I went to a fight and a hockey game broke out!!!  :boxing;

That is how my dad put it many years ago when we went to our first and only hockey game. I wanted to stay, but he didn't want to stay. Turns out we should have stayed instead of sitting in the parking lot for over 2 hours because we were boxed in.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: okarol on June 13, 2009, 08:23:32 PM


We just went out and scoped out the neighborhood sports bars looking for the ideal place to watch tomorrowś game. The one we picked says "Magic" on its marquee. We'll be dressed in purple and yellow tomorrow night... it could get interesting.

SSSWISHHH
, GO LAKERS!

My daughter's graduation is during the game - and the party afterward is at our house! I will try to catch the game - it's going to be tough not to sneak off to watch some - YAY TIVO!!
Go Lakers!!  :yahoo;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Tinah1968 on June 13, 2009, 09:09:53 PM
GO MAGIC!!!!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Chris on June 13, 2009, 09:12:20 PM
Is the Magic from Orlando or did they move the franchise the last time I kept track of basketball years ago.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 15, 2009, 10:31:02 AM
It was a sad night for us on Friday, but you gotta hand it to those Penguins - they sure did earn the cup!!  I still love my Wings, and although it was a disappointing night, it was one heck of a season!!  We sure did enjoy the run.  The Penguins wanted it more.  I don't think it was right that Crosby didn't do the handshaking with his team.  That was poor sportsmanship and I lost some respect for him.  For his teammates, I gained respect.  Good job Penguins!!  How about next year, we try a 2 out of 3?
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Tinah1968 on June 15, 2009, 10:44:41 AM
It was a sad night for us on Friday, but you gotta hand it to those Penguins - they sure did earn the cup!!  I still love my Wings, and although it was a disappointing night, it was one heck of a season!!  We sure did enjoy the run.  The Penguins wanted it more.  I don't think it was right that Crosby didn't do the handshaking.  That was very poor sportsmanship and I lost a lot of respect for him.  For his teammates, I gained respect.  Good job Penguins!!  How about next year, we try a 2 out of 3?

Way to stay positive Cherpep...   :thumbup; :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on June 15, 2009, 12:15:01 PM
Well said cherpep.

it isnt like making it to the finals two years in a row is easy.  Then again both teams did it huh :waiting;...

I didnt see Crosby not shake hands but tuned out after time expired.  Plus you guys rocked his boat pretty good.  Was a great series and a good way to end the year even without the cup.  I thought they may tie it at the end there, the last puck drop with seconds to go.

Looking for my broadstreet bullies to rebuild and come back strong next year.

To the pen fans  :2thumbsup; :clap;  Good season..
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: BigSteve on June 15, 2009, 12:45:29 PM
Just who does Sid Crosby think he is, LaBron James?


      LAKERS, WORLD CHAMPIONS
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on June 15, 2009, 12:48:40 PM
What  is a laker???????
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Chris on June 15, 2009, 12:57:35 PM
What  is a laker???????
That's what California had a few of, a lake r 2  :rofl; :rofl;
Who's Sid Crosby?  ??? ???  :rofl; :rofl;
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 15, 2009, 02:30:59 PM
I'm not sure who Sid Crosby is, but here's Cindy Crosby. 

(I apologize if this offends someone, it truly is just intended to be all in good fun)
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Chris on June 15, 2009, 02:34:30 PM
Cherpen, are you sure that's not Cindy Brady all grown up?  :rofl; :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;

I know who Sid Ceaser is, does that count?
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: cherpep on June 16, 2009, 01:47:07 PM
I know what a laker is!  It's one of those things that freezes up so people can play hockey!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: paul.karen on June 16, 2009, 01:50:56 PM
 :rofl; :clap; :2thumbsup;

Now that made me LOL  :thumbup;

thx i needed that
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: BigSteve on June 16, 2009, 02:58:02 PM
I still don't know why when sport franchises change cities they don't change their names to
something more appropriate to the new city. When the New Orleans Jazz moved to Salt Lake City
they should have become the Saints in honor of the Latter Day Saints. Then when the Hornets moved
to New Orleans they could have become the Jazz. I am still looking for suggestions on what the
Minneapolis Lakers should have become when they moved to L.A.  Please don't beat me up too much
with the names, please, please.
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: kitkatz on June 18, 2009, 07:36:28 PM
2 million dollars for the mess with the Laker Championship celebration! Can we let it go? It is after all JUST a basketball GAME!
Title: Re: Playoffs!!! The most wonderful time of the year!!!
Post by: Chris on June 18, 2009, 10:06:32 PM
Just glad I don't live in te city where that might happen. Would hate to have my car vandalized over something stupid. It is not like Lakers have never won before either. Geez, imagine if the Cubs ever won the World Series, all the village idiots will be out in force that night and the day of the celebration.