Local officials are issuing a public warning for wednesday May 5th to all local taxi and transportation workers. The warning comes in light of knowledge of a young male who is known to frequent the local nightclubs, is to arrive in town. This individual has a history of attacking defenseless cab drivers. He is regarded as a dangerous offender and likely to re-offend. The individual known as Patrick Kane once assaulted a minority taxi driver over 20 cents. If you should see this man. Please stay away from him and do not pick him up. Doing so would be putting your life at risk. If you should see Mr. Kane, do not approach him.

"It is our assessment that the public need to be armed with the knowledge of these events, so they can take the necessary steps to secure their homes, cabs, busses and vehicles.", states Ryan Kesler of the Vancouver Canucks Local Hockey club . "We are doing everything possible to identify and apprehend this individual. If you can help us in any way, please call Rick Rypien.

Really, that wasn't a high stick? Even if the Zebras missed it, surely the guilty fellas name was on the end of the stick danging fron Hank's head??? Great game, even an 11 year old from the Isle of Man was loving it. Can't wait til tomorrow's game.

Tiger Woods' caddie Steve Williams claims he would have "blown the whistle" if he had known of the world number one's affairs.

Speaking in an interview that aired on 60 Minutes in his native New Zealand, Williams insisted he would not have remained silent if he had any knowledge of what was happening off the course.

"In some people's perception, I'm involved in it and I've committed a crime or I've done wrong," Williams said. "The truth is I knew nothing.

"If the shoe was on somebody else's foot I would say the same thing, that it would be difficult not to know, but I'm telling you 100 per cent that I knew nothing.

"It's been the most difficult time of my life ... because every single person believed that I should know or did know or had something to do with it.

"I'm a straight-up sort of person. No-one that has ever watched him on a golf course would suspect anything would be going on. I'm under siege, it's been a difficult time.

"If I had known something was going on, the whistle would have been blown."

Williams added that while he is angry with the 14-time major winner he will not be "beating him with a stick" as a result of his behaviour and has no intention of severing their association.

"Of course I'm mad at him, why would you not be?" Williams said. "I'm close with his wife and he's got two lovely children and he's let them down.

"But when a guy's having a tough time, it's not up to me to beat him with a stick. He's getting enough grilling from everybody else. When you're a true friend ... that's when somebody needs your support ... that's when you don't walk away.

"Tiger's one of my closest friends and he needs my support right now and I'd never think of walking away. When I talk to him, I don't talk to him about what's happened. I talk to him about the future and about what we're going to try to accomplish and how we're going to get over it."

Well, further proof that Tiger's caddy is a douche and covering his ass hoping for another gig. Ten to One that tiger comes back with Fluff to carry the bag. Hopefully he pries his back from Furyk, and goes back to a professional he never should have dropped. Sure Fluff did alright, but the Kiwi got way to rich while acting like the biggest ass on tour.

Thanks to Lex, and Evan before him for the photo. And damn you Geo for being a weenie. Geo was high and mighty that the evil Americans would win, but backed out on a bet for steak at Gotham's when I wouldn't front him goals in the game. I battled back with 'the Yanks are undefeated' and he countered with 'the Canadian team has home ice.' I boo you like you booed Sarah Doc...Boooooooooo! Wonderful hockey, it was all anyone would talk about today at work: tremendous thing.

Well kids. This is my watch, had her for years and quite enjoy wearing her. I've always had a problem with the pins from the band coming loose from the body of the watch itself. Thought I'd take a photo of said watch nestled atop of some vegaetables for to nights dinner and point out something...I freaked out when Sid the Kid scored, jumping up, pumping my arms and clapping like a mad man. The watch flew off my wrist and came to rest about 20 ft. away. And it doesn't work anymore...but is forever frozen in time. So, question...do I keep it as it is, and commemorate the moment somehow, or do I fix it? A wee problem, so proud of our country right now!

Step aside Marty, there's a new kid in town. And me thinks he's gonna take us all the way. Can't wait to watch Friday's game in its entirety. This work bullshit gets in the way of enjoying the Olympics. Another four Canadian metals today...gotta like it.

Take us to the promised land Lou...wake this club up and take em all the way!!!!

A few words in my return to posting here:

Shutter Island is perhaps the best film of the year,

Wolfman was not.

I enjoy pruning, and love being truly in love.

My new mutt ain't a Border Collie, but is loveable none the less.

Luongo will start on Tuesday...Proger is still scum...

More to come...

Well, off to change out the thermostat in the 'new to me' Volvo. Thanks Slick. Hopefully it won't be too horrible. Gonna take Mickey with us with us for a little more human interaction. He's doing very well, and seems just plain happy to be with a family who loves him. The more time I spend with him, the more I suspect he's come from a family that tried hard and gave up. If I'm correct, then they made a huge mistake. He's got all the basic commands down, and is eager to learn, please, love and be loved. He loves his Momma, his Dad, and shows a contentment I wish I saw more of in humanity. At this time of year, we ought be thankful for what we have, not what we crave. To those of us enjoying where we're at, High Five - to those without - hope the sunshine comes calling, and your days become as bright as it seems for this wee man I feel so fortunate to have as a part of the family.

Yet another brilliant Michael Mann film. Depp wonderful, as was the rest of the cast. The tow 'elder' cops almost outshone Bale, albeit with very few lines. All in all, a beautifully crafted piece with shots and visual that will leave you gasping for air. Highly recommend this one, and pretty much anthing Mann graces us with.

Welcome Mickey....he's beyond wonderful. I only pray that Bailey approves; Hiram likes him: so all is well in the Robertson animal kingdom. Thanks to Jo and Jon for the support this afternoon.

Some out of order photos...I ain't so good with technology. Story was supposed to from top to bottom, but alas, it's bottom to top.

Jo makes her first burgers to be BBQ'ed in Canada. She got a lovey package of lean bison and lean beef from the Meat Shop at TRU. Made the patties herself, and we had enough to freeze a few. Enjoyed said burgers with carrots from the garden, a lovely salad, and home made fries (thanks for the tip btw baby!).

Hiram sleeps while we enjoy said burgers, because he never bothers us while we cook or enjoy our dinners. Cough cough.

Having that much food, but still feeling peckish - I opt to eat the cat, raw and whole. Tasty those Siamese, spicy almost. Hint of oregano for some reason.

We smile, knowing we're full and now saving approximately eight thousand dollars a month in cat food.

Back to the dust in the morning...

Think I'd like to visit the Isle of Mann, seems that nice folk come from there.

Been almost two months since you've been gone girl, and I still find myfelf calling out to you everyday. Hope the sticks are tasty wherever you are. Miss you Babygirl - RIP

The Steamer just looks pissed...

Twins are officially signed...now what???

A High School pal passes...thought I'd post it here for the peeps to check in.

Kamloops – Ed Patterson remembers former teammate Dale Masson as a quiet guy with a terrific sense of humour.

Masson, a goaltender who played parts of four seasons with the WHL's Kamloops Blazers, died Saturday near Calgary. He was 36.

Masson spent much of his time with the Blazers backing up Corey Hirsch, but, according to Patterson, he accepted his role and was a good teammate.

“He was a quiet guy, a nice guy and a big part for our team when we won,” said Patterson, who played two seasons with Masson. “He never caused too much trouble when he was the backup for Corey.”

Masson, a lawyer in Calgary, collapsed and died while running in the Kananaskis 100-mile race, a 10-person relay that starts in Longview, southwest of Calgary, and ends at Nakiska ski hill. He leaves a wife, Tanya, and two sons — Wyatt, 2, and Sam, two months.

Masson, an Edmonton native, joined the Blazers in 1989 and played in Kamloops until he was dealt to the Victoria Cougars for goaltender Steve Passmore during the 1992-93 season. In 1991-92, when the Blazers won their first Memorial Cup, Masson appeared in 29 games and had a 3.68 GAA.

Masson is the third former member of the Blazers to die in the last 13 months. Mike Mathers, who played in Kamloops from 1990-93, died in his sleep in St. Albert, Alta., on June 1, 2008. On Nov. 29, Michael Maniago, who was a Blazers goaltender from 2004-07, died in a car crash in Calgary.

Upon graduating from the WHL, Masson attended the U of Alberta and played five seasons with the Golden Bears, the last four as starter. In his final season (1998-99), he backstopped the Golden Bears to the CIAU national championship in Saskatoon.

Masson went on to play two seasons of pro hockey, spending time with the ECHL's Pensacola Ice Pilots and the Central league’s Wichita Thunder and San Antonio Iguanas, before returning to the U of Alberta to study law.

Masson got his law degree in 2004 and was working for Burnet, Duckworth and Palmer in Calgary. According to the firm’s website, Masson, who was called to the bar in 2005, specialized in securities and corporate law. His profile picture on the website bdplaw.com shows a smiling Masson wearing a blocker and leaning on a goalie’s mask.

Patterson, who guessed that he last spoke with Masson 15 years ago, was shocked at the news of his death.

“He had a good sense of humour,” Patterson said. “He was a quiet guy, but when he dropped a joke, it was always funny.”

The BDP website noted that Masson was a participant on Team Burnet, Duckworth and Palmer for the Kananaskis 100-Mile Relay from 2005-08, meaning this was his fifth appearance in the race.

Masson also ran in the Calgary Police half-marathon on April 26, finishing in two hours five minutes 45 seconds.

Funeral arrangements have yet to be finalized, but the tentative plan is for a service to be held Friday in Calgary.