Game Time Cuisine

August is winding down but for hockey fans, it's been a long month. There's just not much to talk about and it shows. So let's try something new, shall we?

What do you eat at games? Are you a beer and popcorn type or do you prefer anything fried? Is pizza your thing or do you prefer a good old fashioned hamburger? Hot dogs the standby or do you survive only on the mix of misery and happiness hockey brings?

I myself am a nachos fan, but not just any nachos, Una Mas nachos. Better than those salty disks and rubbery cheese any day. Real cheese, beans, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Num.
I wash these down with a refreshing bottle of water. Just water. No sodas or beer for me. The sodas are way too huge and the beer is way too expensive.

So I got that going for me, which is nice

JR TV star.

I can't think of anyone better suited to making the leap from hockey player to actor. Plus, it's always nice to see folks thinking ahead to the post professional athlete careers. Sure, a lot of these guys have enough money, (assuming they spent and saved wisely), to never have to work again but hey, why not try out a new career you may enjoy? Can't sip drinks by the pool all day, you know. That gets boring.

8 Is The New Lucky Number

Phelps stuns world, wins 8 gold medals.
The man is a machine.
Nothing else can be said other than whoooooooooooo!

In other swimming news: Go Dara Torres! 2 silver medals and fantastic sportsmanship. She was all class and narrowly missed her chance at individual gold. Great games for her, nonetheless.

Natalie Coughlin won 6 medals, the most ever for a female US swimmer at a single games.

Awesome.

Better Than A 30 Foot Smurf

We've been very busy watching the Olympics this week but not so busy that we didn't notice that our main man Clowe was honored by his hometown this summer. It may seem a bit cheesy but getting your mug on a huge teal sign that welcomes everyone coming town does say something about how awesome you are. Go Clowe.

Hide Your Children From "The 'Stache"

As a proud member of USA Hockey, I receive USA Hockey Magazine. It is mostly useless for me because I don't play youth hockey in a cold weather area. Every once in a while it proves to be useful with some heartwarming story of the little hockey player who could or something equally sickeningly sweet. But today I opened my mail box to find something that I can never unsee.



Somewhere a huge mistake has been made. George Parros has been allowed to be near small children. It's even scarier closeup.



There is a whole story which you can read here. I truly think the pictures speak from themselves.



can't sleep........'stache will try to punch me

(PS. My favorite part of this fight is the part where Parros throws his glove at Parker and Parker throws it into the crowd like "WTF?" Plus I loved being able to have this photo as the wallpaper on my computer and having my students ask about it.)

At Last

Confirmation.

I like how it has Nabby's picture instead of Clowe's. Nice.

I had been planning this whole bit on what would happen first, the resigning of Clowe or my finishing the next dungeon in Wind Waker. I even had art for it. Since Clowe's been signed, (only for a year *sniffle*), I won't be able to use it. Ah well.

The Equitable Fan's Guide to Fashion

Do you find yourself staring at your closet and realizing that you arsenal of Sharks clothing is lacking? Do you feel that a jersey, t-shirt, sweatshirt, sweat pants, shorts, socks, turtleneck, hoodie, zip up hoodie car flags, scarf, gloves, seasonal santa hat, beanie, ballcap, backpack, sharkie key chain and purse are not enough? Does your head feel improperly adorned despite the many and varied head ware options you possess? Have those glittery bobble antenna you dyed teal lost their appeal? Then allow me to introduce you to two objects which may complete your chomp ridden collection:


This little beauty is a must for those who want to mix their hockey experience with one part horror, one part hilariousness, and three parts awesome. In this hat it's obvious that you take your fandom seriously.


This hat is for those who would like to mix a warm head with supreme cuteness. Rock this hat and you'll be sure to get a few squees of joy from your fellow fans. Wear it skiing or snowboarding and you'll be bound to attract a snow bound Sharks fan or two.

Either of this two fashionable numbers will add variety and spice to your team themed wardrobe and make you the envy of all your friends.


Disclaimer: The above listed hats, while cool, may cause mocking, laughing, pointing, cat calling, name calling and flash photography when worn amongst the general populace.