Sunday, April 13, 2008

I'll be back

Since the Hounds won't be playing for another month, there will likely be a lull here.  Sorry, but I'm not sure if I have the time to post while I'm trying to achieve enlightenment.

Of course, there are always Bonnie's, Christian's and Hamid's sites to visit, plus here are some old favourite posts of mine.

That's right, it's a cheesy clip show, but in blog form:

As Bonners called it, the Hounds Book of Genesis
Hounds closed due to falling ice (Austin also gets inspired from American Beauty)
I still think this commercial sucks
I love this song.  Thank you Tien for giving me an excuse to post it.
Pierre's final game; I get cheesy
End of Season party, with Paper Plate Awards
In case I don't post right away when the Summer season starts in May
That kick-ass Hounds on Ice song, which was key to our Snowplate victory
I complain about my height mojo
The Hounds win Winter, but unfortunately the commenters remind us of karaoke

Next Hounds game: Monday, May 19th.  Don't forget, it's a holiday Monday.

Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Sweep!

At BMO

Obviously the big news is that Release the Hounds won the Monday Competitive Championship on Friday with a convincing 7-point victory over the Disciples of Love. Thus completed the most dominating title run since whenever the last Women's hockey tournament that Canada played in. Taking away the 6-0 default win, we won our games by an average of 19 points. But I think more impressive was limited our opponents to an average of 12 points per game.

As someone noted, it's like we were the Patriots, except that we actually won all of our games.

At the SkyDome Rogers Centre

Friday night was a busy night, as Christian and I attended the Blue Jays home opener against the Red Sox. Shaun Marcum was on fire as he struck out 8 over 7 innings. Unfortunately, we had to leave after the seventh inning, but at least we were able to see the Jays, rocking their kick-ass powder blue uniforms take the lead (which they would not relinquish). Of course, after we left there was a fight in the stands a few sections away from our seats, plus a couple of quasi-streakers before the final out. Also, I didn't get drunk.

You're welcome.

The Blue Jays had strong pitching all weekend, and Frank Thomas drove in 8 runs as they swept the Red Sox. It's still early, but it's nice to see such a strong showing right out of the gate.

For better Blue Jays analysis, there are quite a few sites out there, and I have found these two to be excellent ones:

1) The Mockingbird - This is written by a friend of mine, although I think it is just his excuse for constantly using pitch f/x. It's a site that analyzes things like batting slumps and success, pitcher's great or Towers-esque starts, and bad umpiring. All while mixing in a healthy dose of sarcasm.

2) Drunk Jays Fans - This could be the most appropriately named site since Hot Chicks with Douchebags. Considering they usually are drunk when they post, they know their shit, and are fucking hilarious. I have to swear when describing it because...well, just check it out.

TUC BBS threads that I did not write

I found this one to be amusing. All I can say is this: aren't we all, Leroy...aren't we all...

Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Read the labels!

So, apparently some of you forgot what day it was yesterday when reading my post. You also didn't read the label below the post. It's too bad, because I think the labels are just as funny as the rest of my posts...

Anyways, rumours of my desertion of the Hounds have been greatly exaggerated...by me. I'm still planning on winning the Monday Summer league with the Hounds.

So, for those who were fooled by yesterday's post, I have someone here who doesn't want to pity you, but probably will anyway.

Tuesday, April 01, 2008

A sad announcement

It is with deep sadness that I write today's post. No, I don't regret the total smackdown we laid on the Ultimate Volleyball Team last night. It's something else.

It looks like this is going to be my last season with the Hounds.

Because of my responsibilities with work, Touring and my new Rock Band obsession, something has to give, and it looks like it's going to be Hounds.

It's been an awesome three years playing with you all. I can't believe it's almost been three years since we played our first game.

I hope we can make my last game a memorable one with a Championship win on Friday over the Disciples of Love.