It's Our Game

Great commercial, Canada. I'm pulling for you. The greatest hockey players in the world grow up in Canada and eventually leave for a higher payday. Once every four years they play for you, however. This is your time to shine and show the world what you're all about. It is indeed your game. Thanks for sharing it with your greedy brothers to the south.


How aboot that?

The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum

This Saturday my wife and I stopped in at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum. It's located in Pittsburgh's Strip District only minutes from Heinz Field and PNC Park. There are 4 floors of sports artifacts, memorabilia and information.

Here's a jersey and helmet worn by Mario Lemieux in the 1991 Stanley Cup Finals when the Penguins defeated the Minnesota Northstars in six games.

Here's one for Unlce Mike. Juan Pablo Montoya drove this car to victory in the 2000 Indianapolis 500.

My wife suited up for a little practice between the pipes while we were there. Notice the mean face. I've heard she's undefeated this year in shootouts. Don't bring it glove-hand.

These are the shoes Franco Harris wore when he caught (many would object to that word) the Immaculate Reception... perhaps the most controversial play in NFL history. Notice Jack Flemming's call of the play when you click on the link.

Roberto Clemente used this bat in 1966. While at the museum I saw an interesting quote from Roberto. A reporter asked him how long he'd like to play baseball. Roberto responded, "I'd like to play until I have 3000 hits." Clemente died in 1972 with exactly 3000 hits. His legacy is extremely intriguing. He was as good of a humanitarian as he was a baseball player.

And this one really brings back memories. This is one of the roller coaster cars from Kennywood's Racer. I can't tell you how many times I rode this when I was a kid. Two cars on two seperate tracks "raced" each other side by side. You were so close to the other car that you could reach out and touch its occupants. Fun stuff.


If you're ever in Pittsburgh, take the time to stop. It's an enjoyable way to spend a couple hours.

The Love Pizza

Apparently Husson's, a chain pizza joint in Charleston, has been serving these up every February for years. This evening, Valentines Day, Homeyette and I decided we'd give 'er a try.


It tasted like pizza.

The Puppy Bowl

During the Super Bowl (which I horribly predicted), Animal Planet aired Puppy Bowl VI. It was a canine alternative to the football and pop culture madness aired on CBS. Puppies were placed in a football field shaped cage and videotaped for hours on end. Animal Planet then aired the highlights and made jokes and amusing football references that could make concrete statue crack a smile. Check out the starting lineup:



Isn't Bandit cute?

What Puppy Bowl is complete without a Kitty Halftime Show?



Sickening, eh? Sickening, but slightly appealing. We're goobers.

The "Who Dat" Dog

New Orleans Saints fans have a well known chant... "Who dat? Who dat? Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints? Who dat? Who dat?" Many times it's shortened to a quick, "Who dat?" Therefore, we have the "Who dat" Dog (above). Cute, right?

Unfortunately I don't believe the "Who Dat" nation is going to have much luck this evening. Peyton Manning is just too good. He's smart, he's quick to get rid of the ball and he's an outstanding leader. The only chance the Saints have is to get to Peyton Manning quickly and often, or he'll pick them apart. Get in his face or he's gonna make you pay.

Prediction:

Indianapolis Colts - 33

Who Dats - 27

The Prettiest Picture I've Ever Taken

This view was a short walk from our condo on Kauai, Hawaii.

Music Monday

The first place I heard this song was on a Cadillac commercial. Take a listen. It's quite catchy. It's Phoenix playing "1901."