Click the image for 'super-scary gory size!' Buh-haa-haa-haa!
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
And in keeping with the gory Halloween tradition: This is the hole in my leg! To most of you (ok - all of you) it's not looking so great. To me, it's absolutely smashing this morning. This is a huge improvement over even Mon. The sides are really filling in now, and there is a lot of 'bridging' of spots where there was no live tissue to speak of. The bone is now fully covered, and absolutely no sign of any further infection. The sucker is really growing me some new tissue, and will be covered over fully in no time now. The red tissue you see to left of the hole is all new growth, and that yellowish tinge within the hole is new tissue that covers the once visible white bone! The white spots look a little odd, but are also a good sign. Hope I put you all of your candy, your dentist will thank me!
Click the image for 'super-scary gory size!' Buh-haa-haa-haa!
Click the image for 'super-scary gory size!' Buh-haa-haa-haa!
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
HMM - seems the wheels are beginning to fall of the wagon: In keeping with my 'cut and paste' style of late, I offer this up for your reaction:
Last night’s game was the final straw for me…
Whether you read the paper, watch the highlights, peruse the blogs or keep your ear to the ol’ butter churn people are frustrated with the Canucks early season woes.
Have we reached a tipping point? Are we finally ready to wake up and realize what people have been thinking since last year? Are we ready to become Washington Generals fans? We might as well…
Last year’s team was successful after Christmas and managed to win the division. Was this a product of adept coaching, skilled players, a solid system, etc..? Maybe, but I really think that last years’ team overachieved. On the Rik Ocasek sliding scale of overachievement what the Canucks did last year was nothing short of dating an underwear model.
Well, this year all the flaws, all the tarnished, chinks in the armor have begun to emerge:
1. Skill – Currently, if you go down the rosters of the top 8 teams in each conference the Canucks are woefully lacking in skilled forwards. The Sedins and Naslund would be able to be on the first or second line on most of the top 16 teams but as for the rest of our forwards these guys would only be able to crack the third or fourth lines. Now, it’s great that we have some solid third liners but we need a quality second line. A line that takes the scoring pressure off of Henrik and Daniel and removes the top two checking lines and top two defensive pairings off of the Twins. Too many dummies and not enough ventriloquists. I mean, My God!!! How can we be last in the league in shots on net!!!
2. Mediocre goalie play – Luongo is great. I love Luongo. I really do but he has let in his share of soft goals this year and since The Canucks only score in Olympic like fashion (once every 4 periods) he needs to stop those. Sidenote: I’m so sick of people ragging on Cloutier’s “breakdown” in the Detroit Series where Lidstrom scored from the redline. I think Canucks fans are a wee bit myopic when it comes to this gaff because we lost a series last year when our goalie “forgot” that the play was still going and decided to leave the net to argue with the referee allowing the Ducks to pot a series ender. I’m just saying.
3. The Man – Pepsi, McDonalds, Sony – Every business is dependant on their customer. The company supplies a service/good in exchange for money. The better the product (whether it really is better is debatable) the more product you will sell and therefore the more money you will make. How is this gauged? How does the consumer drive this formula? Simple, if they don’t like the product they stop buying it. Pepsi’s foray into the world of clear soda, McDonald’s ramming of the MCDLT down our throats all suffered quick deaths because the consumer said: “This sucks and my dollars will now go elsewhere.” By hurting the company’s bottom line the consumer was able to effect change in the marketplace. The Canucks are a business putting an inferior product on the ice but instead of showing our displeasure by not going, buying merchandise, etc… we continue to make sure that GM Place is perennially sold out, the PPV events are overflowing with cash and that crappy new jersey is sold in droves. If we want change, if we want a better team we have to show our displeasure by boycotting the product. You know, we can be fans but we don’t have to be fanatics. It’s ok to be critical…. It may lead to a better product.
Finally, some other points…
Is the end goal of a sports franchise to make money or to win the trophy? Ask yourself without any bias whatsoever if the Canucks are cup contenders with their current line up? Do you see them as contenders in the next 3-4 years?
Now, project 2 –3 years in the future. Do we have the players on the farm to supplement our team to make them contenders? Have we drafted well enough?
Will Luongo be willing to wait for us to make these adjustments? There is such a finite window to have your ducks in a row or at least in a good enough spot to make a run and with The Sedins and 2/3 of our D Corps getting older? Will we be able to compete for the Cup with an ever shrinking UFA market because of the cap and our shoddy record of drafting and scouting? Oh, the trade route? Well, what quality players would you give up if you were the GM on another team for some of our pluggers and prospects? Maybe Schenider, Bourdon and Edler?
Mason Raymond – Am I the only one that doesn’t see this guy as an NHL talent? I mean, he’s got 0 points, only a handful of shots on net and he’s way too easily pushed around on the ice. He seems to be a second behind everyone else whether it’s D Zone coverage or fanning on a one timer. Nope, he’s a bust.
Vigneault – Ok, this guy was the Jack Adams winner last year so why is he not able to “coach” us out of this slump? What’s changed? Was his pact with Satan only good for one year? Oh, enough with the line juggling. It’s making me dizzy. Leave, The Sedins with Pyatt and go from there. Raymond, Naslund, etc.. are not as good with them as Pyatt is.
Last night’s game was the final straw for me…
Whether you read the paper, watch the highlights, peruse the blogs or keep your ear to the ol’ butter churn people are frustrated with the Canucks early season woes.
Have we reached a tipping point? Are we finally ready to wake up and realize what people have been thinking since last year? Are we ready to become Washington Generals fans? We might as well…
Last year’s team was successful after Christmas and managed to win the division. Was this a product of adept coaching, skilled players, a solid system, etc..? Maybe, but I really think that last years’ team overachieved. On the Rik Ocasek sliding scale of overachievement what the Canucks did last year was nothing short of dating an underwear model.
Well, this year all the flaws, all the tarnished, chinks in the armor have begun to emerge:
1. Skill – Currently, if you go down the rosters of the top 8 teams in each conference the Canucks are woefully lacking in skilled forwards. The Sedins and Naslund would be able to be on the first or second line on most of the top 16 teams but as for the rest of our forwards these guys would only be able to crack the third or fourth lines. Now, it’s great that we have some solid third liners but we need a quality second line. A line that takes the scoring pressure off of Henrik and Daniel and removes the top two checking lines and top two defensive pairings off of the Twins. Too many dummies and not enough ventriloquists. I mean, My God!!! How can we be last in the league in shots on net!!!
2. Mediocre goalie play – Luongo is great. I love Luongo. I really do but he has let in his share of soft goals this year and since The Canucks only score in Olympic like fashion (once every 4 periods) he needs to stop those. Sidenote: I’m so sick of people ragging on Cloutier’s “breakdown” in the Detroit Series where Lidstrom scored from the redline. I think Canucks fans are a wee bit myopic when it comes to this gaff because we lost a series last year when our goalie “forgot” that the play was still going and decided to leave the net to argue with the referee allowing the Ducks to pot a series ender. I’m just saying.
3. The Man – Pepsi, McDonalds, Sony – Every business is dependant on their customer. The company supplies a service/good in exchange for money. The better the product (whether it really is better is debatable) the more product you will sell and therefore the more money you will make. How is this gauged? How does the consumer drive this formula? Simple, if they don’t like the product they stop buying it. Pepsi’s foray into the world of clear soda, McDonald’s ramming of the MCDLT down our throats all suffered quick deaths because the consumer said: “This sucks and my dollars will now go elsewhere.” By hurting the company’s bottom line the consumer was able to effect change in the marketplace. The Canucks are a business putting an inferior product on the ice but instead of showing our displeasure by not going, buying merchandise, etc… we continue to make sure that GM Place is perennially sold out, the PPV events are overflowing with cash and that crappy new jersey is sold in droves. If we want change, if we want a better team we have to show our displeasure by boycotting the product. You know, we can be fans but we don’t have to be fanatics. It’s ok to be critical…. It may lead to a better product.
Finally, some other points…
Is the end goal of a sports franchise to make money or to win the trophy? Ask yourself without any bias whatsoever if the Canucks are cup contenders with their current line up? Do you see them as contenders in the next 3-4 years?
Now, project 2 –3 years in the future. Do we have the players on the farm to supplement our team to make them contenders? Have we drafted well enough?
Will Luongo be willing to wait for us to make these adjustments? There is such a finite window to have your ducks in a row or at least in a good enough spot to make a run and with The Sedins and 2/3 of our D Corps getting older? Will we be able to compete for the Cup with an ever shrinking UFA market because of the cap and our shoddy record of drafting and scouting? Oh, the trade route? Well, what quality players would you give up if you were the GM on another team for some of our pluggers and prospects? Maybe Schenider, Bourdon and Edler?
Mason Raymond – Am I the only one that doesn’t see this guy as an NHL talent? I mean, he’s got 0 points, only a handful of shots on net and he’s way too easily pushed around on the ice. He seems to be a second behind everyone else whether it’s D Zone coverage or fanning on a one timer. Nope, he’s a bust.
Vigneault – Ok, this guy was the Jack Adams winner last year so why is he not able to “coach” us out of this slump? What’s changed? Was his pact with Satan only good for one year? Oh, enough with the line juggling. It’s making me dizzy. Leave, The Sedins with Pyatt and go from there. Raymond, Naslund, etc.. are not as good with them as Pyatt is.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Well y'all - I've been promising gore for some time - so Happy Halloween! I forgot my camera today when I went for the VacDressing change. I reckon that if I'm stuck with this unit for the next three weeks, that I might as well update the wee holes progress. It looked good today and shall be even better on Monday with any luck. Regardless, it's a whole hell of a lot better than the following pic. I don't remember taking this. Found it on my cel today. It was taken about 40 hrs after surgery - so I must have snapped it while the dressing was being changed. Those were some nasty days - lots of morphine, thus the lack of memory I suppose. This is the least gory of the three I (apparently) took. Where you see the bloodiest spot is where the hole is currently. It's about the size of a pencil eraser and shrinking daily. I will talk to the surgeon(s) again in early Nov. and will really up the heat for those X-rays; cuz they are some cool shit. 
Thursday, October 25, 2007
OH MY, MY NAZZY!
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
More 'Inter-Web' theft for your perusal. Firsl line in the following quote is almost as funny as the pic of Ron:
A few simple techniques will have your pumpkin lasting like Walt Disney. You already have many of the best preservation products lying around the house.
I read a few websites that said you should coat the cut surface with Vaseline or you can use something called "Pumpkin Preserver" that you buy at the halloween store.
I doubt it will surprise you if I told you I don't do either of those things.
For one thing, I hope to get through my entire life without covering anything with Vaseline. Second, I am not making a special trip to a store for something called Pumpkin Preserver. I don't have time for that crap.
I spray the crap out of the pumpkin with WD-40. It seems like it is similar to Vaseline. Petroleum right? It is clear and I already have a can of it. Usually that can is within 10 steps of where I am carving a pumpkin. Best of all, it works.
Actually, I don't even use name brand WD-40, I use the dollar store variety. I especially like the name "Spra Loos". That is a sweet name.
People keep writing me and asking if this really works and/or if it is dangerous. The answer is yes it does really work. You spray the entire pumpkin inside and out and it will prevent rotting for a while. Keep in mind that a pumpkin will usually start to rot in about 3 days of cool (70 degree) weather and less in hot weather so don't carve those pumpkins too early.
Also, some folks seem to think that WD40 will combust violently when they put a tealight candle in the pumpkin. To them I say nope! The oil in WD40 is flamable indeed but it really will only combust when it is vaporized. Once it is on the surface of the pumpkin it won't light. Trust me, I've tried to light a pumpkin on fire in a number of ways. Just don't spray the WD40 on the pumpkin while the candle is burning.
Enjoy carving y'all!
A few simple techniques will have your pumpkin lasting like Walt Disney. You already have many of the best preservation products lying around the house.
I read a few websites that said you should coat the cut surface with Vaseline or you can use something called "Pumpkin Preserver" that you buy at the halloween store.
I doubt it will surprise you if I told you I don't do either of those things.
For one thing, I hope to get through my entire life without covering anything with Vaseline. Second, I am not making a special trip to a store for something called Pumpkin Preserver. I don't have time for that crap.
I spray the crap out of the pumpkin with WD-40. It seems like it is similar to Vaseline. Petroleum right? It is clear and I already have a can of it. Usually that can is within 10 steps of where I am carving a pumpkin. Best of all, it works.
Actually, I don't even use name brand WD-40, I use the dollar store variety. I especially like the name "Spra Loos". That is a sweet name.
People keep writing me and asking if this really works and/or if it is dangerous. The answer is yes it does really work. You spray the entire pumpkin inside and out and it will prevent rotting for a while. Keep in mind that a pumpkin will usually start to rot in about 3 days of cool (70 degree) weather and less in hot weather so don't carve those pumpkins too early.
Also, some folks seem to think that WD40 will combust violently when they put a tealight candle in the pumpkin. To them I say nope! The oil in WD40 is flamable indeed but it really will only combust when it is vaporized. Once it is on the surface of the pumpkin it won't light. Trust me, I've tried to light a pumpkin on fire in a number of ways. Just don't spray the WD40 on the pumpkin while the candle is burning.
Enjoy carving y'all!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Considering all the defensive problems the Canucks have endured, the lack of attention being paid to the injured Sami Salo is somewhat astounding. I say somewhat because Salo still has a reputation as a primarily offensive defenceman – he’s the guy with the big shot – so it’s understandable (albeit misguided) that his imminent return doesn’t have fans overly excited. After all, it’s defensive breakdowns that have been the Canucks’ demise, not the power play.
Make no mistake about it, though; Salo will make a big difference when he plays either Wednesday in Detroit or Friday in Washington. That’s because, dare I say it, he’s the best defenceman on the club. You might disagree. I wouldn’t blame you. It’s a strong statement considering the quality of the Canucks’ back end. If you’d like to fight about it, let’s arrange a time and place. No head or groin shots. Also, we will be wearing those sumo suits.
But seriously, folks, here’s what’s good about Salo: he was +21 last year, tops on the team, and he was second in scoring among d-men with 37 points (Kevin Bieksa led with 42). Here’s what’s even better: Salo took just 26 minutes in penalties over 67 games. Compare that to Bieksa with 134 PIM in 81 games, Mattias Ohlund (80 in 77), Willie Mitchell (45 in 62) and Lukas Krajicek (64 in 78).
Granted, in Bieksa’s case particularly, not all those minutes resulted in an opposition power play, but Salo was by far the best at avoiding the lazy hooking and holding minors that occur when forwards get body position.
One other thing that Salo does well is move the puck. What does that actually mean? Well, you know how once in a while Mitchell gets it in the Canucks’ end and you can feel the panic before he rattles it high off the glass and out? Salo doesn’t do that. He actually finds the open man and starts the rush.
Salo has also, to the KB’s knowledge, never allowed Chad LaRose, a player with nine goals in 138 career games, to sneak behind him like a beer-league seagull and score on a breakaway from the blue line in. (Just saying is all.)
Putting the Panic in Perspective
The Canucks (4-5-0) have played nine games. The season is 82 games long. That means they’ve played approximately 11 percent of their schedule. A CFL team plays 11 percent of its schedule in two games. So if you’re already panicking about the Canucks, you’re essentially panicking about a 1-1 football team. So stop panicking and get a hold of yourself.
And while we’re here, let’s remember that Vancouver started the 2005/06 season 8-1-1. They missed the playoffs. Last year, they started 8-10-1 and were 17-18-1 at Christmas. They won the division.
BC's Shame
So Cranbrook’s Scott Niedermayer won the Conn Smythe Trophy in the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals, Victoria’s Steve Nash was the NBA’s MVP in 2005 and 2006, New Westminster’s Justin Morneau was the American League’s MVP in 2006 and North Delta’s Jeff Francis is starting Game 1 of the 2007 World Series. My question is as follows: why is British Columbia not producing NFL stars? It’s a total joke. A complete embarrassment.
Beating a Dead Horse, Running a Granny
Roy MacGregor wrote an article today about the CFL’s importance in Saskatchewan. It didn’t tell us anything we don’t know, unless you didn’t know the CFL is pretty darn important in Saskatchewan. The reason it warrants mention is the quote by one Lori Cosh, a Roughriders’ season ticket holder.
"We consider the NFL an inferior league to the CFL," she said. "For heaven's sake, my grandmother can run 10 yards in four tries."
For heaven’s sake, why do insecure CFL fans feel the need to bash the NFL with such stupid arguments? You know what, Lori? Prove it. Throw granny out there. Give the ole gal the ball. Four tries. Ten yards. Let’s see it.
Okay - thought I'd do a wee cut and paste job from my fav. blog - them lads is funny! Sumo suits, that is some fine blogging action. Some of you may know the site, others maybe not. Now be like me - cut and paste!
http://communities.canada.com/theprovince/blogs/kurtenblog/default.aspx
Monday, October 22, 2007
Will they be Jekyll or Hyde tonight? Hopefully the puck won't be in our end tonight as pictured above. I'm not going to hit the panic button yet, but a whole period (30+ min.) yesterday without recording a single shot on net? Rather frightening to say the least. The good news is that Kesler and Bieksa looked like they cared. The bad news is Morrison looked aloof. That said, this club performs better on the road, so I'm taking Vancouver by two - let's say 2 nil. And being the headcase I am, you probably will not see me pick anyone other than Vancouver all season! Blog style congratulations to Mike Weir who beat out the crappy field in this weekends PGA event to get back in the winner's circle. God, I'd love to golf right now, win or lose - Alas.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
As if the Canuck's recent difficulties on the ice weren't bad enough already:
Police arrested 32-year-old teacher Christopher Paul Neil in Thailand on Friday after a global manhunt.
He is suspected of appearing in 200 online images of child abuse.
The international police agency Interpol appealed for help after experts unscrambled digitally distorted photos of the suspect.
Mr Neil appeared in court unshaven, wearing sunglasses, a cap and a red-striped T-shirt.
DEAR GOD - The Moby look pedophile (alleged of course!) alike is a Nucks fan? Fuck this just isn't good. Anyone else find it a wee bit ironic this fella toyed with the idea of the priesthood before taking on a job within spitting distance of Thailand? Hmm. Thought I'd bring his choice of headwear to your attention in anticipation of the Doc discovering it first. Thusly, attempting to ward off a full on web styled blogger vendetta/Nucklead bashfest.
Police arrested 32-year-old teacher Christopher Paul Neil in Thailand on Friday after a global manhunt.
He is suspected of appearing in 200 online images of child abuse.
The international police agency Interpol appealed for help after experts unscrambled digitally distorted photos of the suspect.
Mr Neil appeared in court unshaven, wearing sunglasses, a cap and a red-striped T-shirt.
DEAR GOD - The Moby look pedophile (alleged of course!) alike is a Nucks fan? Fuck this just isn't good. Anyone else find it a wee bit ironic this fella toyed with the idea of the priesthood before taking on a job within spitting distance of Thailand? Hmm. Thought I'd bring his choice of headwear to your attention in anticipation of the Doc discovering it first. Thusly, attempting to ward off a full on web styled blogger vendetta/Nucklead bashfest.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Friday, October 19, 2007
For those of you who are unfamiliar - this is one wack series. I'm half way through the first season; and loving it. Showtime is so beyond brilliant - it ought be the bar every network reaches for. Thankfully they don't and leave all the brilliant programming to ST, who have proven again they're the masters. Enjoy if you chose to follow a serial killer, who - get this, kills other serial killers. 'Because its murder by numbers, one, two, three
Its as easy to learn as your abc's
Murder by numbers, one, two, three
Its as easy to learn as your abc's'
'Now if you have a taste for this experience
And you're flushed with your very first success
Then you must try a twosome or a threesome
And you'll find your conscience bothers you much less'
Credit:
Sting tops Blender’s list of worst lyricists
Music mag says rock star’s words betray ‘pomposity,’ ‘cloying spirituality’
This one is for you Ron. The crow (aka Marc Crawford) will bring his bumbling LA Kings into the Garage tonight to take on the Nucks who still search valiantly for an identity. My prediction - Canucks by four. Brazen eh? I'm sticking with it. I'd love to be in the stands, wearing my new Jersey (from my lovely lady) and Caw, Caw, Cawing it up. Fuck that was some good times.
| WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A New Zealand brewer is hoping for the safe return of a stolen laptop. The computer turns out to contain all of Croucher Brewing Company's financial information, plus its business contacts and the designs for its new beer labels. The company is offering as a reward, free beer for life. Actually, a dozen bottles of beer a month, for life. Co-owner Paul Croucher says the offer hasn't produced the computer, but it has prompted calls from lots of people who say they're looking for it. He blames the theft on a flimsy lock and "opportunistic kids." If you can't find me for a few days - you know where I'll be. On the case! That's right, on the case... |
Friday, October 12, 2007
Hey Matt, let's try and do a bit of the above tonight please. Love ya when you skate, hit, and score!
Hate yer guts when you're one of these. Prediction - Canucks smarten the hell up and win a close one tonight. 3-2.On another completely unrelated note; I called my usual Chimney Sweep to do their thing prior to indoor fire season this morning. Buddy's wife proceeds to tell me that it'll be $150. I tell her this is double what they charged me last year and inquire to the increase. She informs me they are busy. I tell her my mechanic is busy too, but he doesn't bill me on a sliding scale. She tries to brush this off with a laugh and attempts to confirm my appointment for next week. I tell her that there is no way in hell that I'm paying double because it's Fall. She now proceeds to inform me that this was their idea to convince customers to have the sweeping done in the Spring, when as she put it, 'They're hurting for money." Laughter ensues. I tell her that she can't count on my cash or business anymore and that I'll be calling around for other quotes. She tells me they could do it right away. Imagine that, not busy despite doubling the going rate? Hmm. I get off the phone. Got a guy booked next week for $70. Must try that stunt with my boss when I get back to work. 'I'm kinda busy during the golf season - my hourly rate just doubled!'
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
http://www.e-sports.com/articles/818/1/How-to-Win-Your-Hockey-Pool/Page1.html
Hey Ron/Lex - remember this guy? Jon and I found the link when we watched Cooke turtle like the lady he is and Kes take a nasty stick to the face. Fuck, what a horrible game!
Sunday, October 07, 2007
In light of Calgary fans actually 'Booing' Luongo when he got up from what looked to be a nasty knee injury - I bring out this oldie. Thankfully Luo looks to be OK, but man oh man did I have a serious lump in my throat when I saw that leg buckle under him. Can't remember which of our D-Men pushed that Flamer onto God; but he ought at least be Tazered. God I love that word - Tazer. Oh and before you jump all over me - it's our guy, not the Redneck Flame, that was to blame. When we're done Tazering our defenceman back to the reality that clearing men out of the crease and ONTO said God is a bad idea; it's time to turn it onto those fans! Oh yeah - I hate Calgary and everything about it! HeeHee.
Saturday, October 06, 2007
Kinda haven't felt like blogging lately - was hoping to return to blogland with gory X Ray images; but alas - that's in the works. Instead, a picture of my goddess and I at Eagle Island a few weeks before my leg got mushed. I'm probably gonna catch shit for posting this - but I think she looks gorgeous. She's visiting the Center of the Universe, and I miss her already. Oh - and I found twenty bucks in that hat! How fucking sweet is that action?
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