Interesting blog I read today:
Not being able to decide whether to write about Hillary Clinton or the Stanley Cup finals, I decided to do both:
There are some similarities between the Stanley Cup finalists Pittsburgh Penguins and Hillary Clinton. Both thought they had destiny on their side. Both found out that the label Destiny assigned them wasn’t “Winner” (oh sure – “Winner in Life” – like that really matters to them right now).
A vocal part of the crowd at the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh reacted during the Stanley Cup presentation to the Detroit Red Wings much the same way that die hard Hillary supporters did upon hearing the inevitable news that Obama was the nominee- they booed (putting it nicely).
A picture of Hillary sitting on the floor, in stunned disbelief, will never see the light of day, if it exists. However many of the Penguins were all over the ice getting their photo snapped. As the camera zoomed in on Marian Hossa and various Penguins as reality was setting in (including Evgeni Malkin at center ice), I yelled at them through the television (like they could hear me) “Get up! It’s not your turn anymore!”
And finally – there’s always next time. What? You thought I’d say “It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game”? Yeah right. That’ll make it all better. “There are no losers here…” is being replaced by “close only counts in horseshoes”.
“Congratulations” to the victors, and “Better luck next time” to the also-rans.
Categories: Pittsburgh Penguins
Tagged: hillary clinton, Pittsburgh Penguins, stanley cup playoffs
Admit it. You all have superstitions that you have to do for important games of your favorite team! Now that the Stanley Cup Playoffs are over, here are ours revealed!
First is the playoff beard and hair. Can’t shave during the playoffs! (Doug only, of course!)
This is Wednesday night during the last game after not cutting hair for over two months and only a couple slight trims on the beard.
Doug had the laptop on during games with two different websites up……..one showing shots on goal and the other with every stat imaginable about the game.
The TV was on the game………..HD of course!
Yinzburgh vs Motown shirt on the wall
Closer view
Shrine under TV included Iceburgh and Mario Lemieux bobbleheads, stuff Pittsburgh Penguins Zamboni, Pens vs Flyers rally towel, and a little help from Myron Cope and his Terrible Towel. Before the game Bonnie would ask Mario if the Pens were going to win or not and tap his head to see if he said yes (he always did!).
Sacrifice in any Language shirt on the wall
Both of us had to be in our special seats with our special shirts on and Doug also had his specal cap on.
We both had to have our rally towels that we got at Round 1 Game 1 that we attended. Mine had the BBQ sauce on it from the wings I ate while watching one of the games at the Hall of Fame Club at PNC Park!
The Iron City light had to on………..
The Steelers helmet neon light had to be on and Bonnie’s Pittsburgh Penguin Build-a-Bear monkey had to be watching the game.
And then when it was all over, Doug shaved!
And then we get ready for next season!
Categories: Doug and Bonnie's Life · Pittsburgh Penguins
Tagged: Pittsburgh Penguins, stanley cup playoff superstitions
On May 31st we tried to sell our wares at the first of our five scheduled visits to Ligonier Country Market. However, the weather did NOT cooperate! Bad storms came through the area. Two hours into the 4 hours we finally put the canopy up and put a few things out, however not many people were shopping because it was still raining off and on, so an hour later when it started raining again we packed up after selling NOTHING! Here are a few pictures of my banners and my husband and my in-laws and a few of her crafts. Remember, we only put a few things out so hopefully after our next try on 6/14 I will have better pictures of everything displayed!Hubby and in-laws holding canopy due to the wind:
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A few customers braving the rain:
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Still waiting for the rain to stop:
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My mother-in-law finally put a few of her things out but was hesitant to put more out due to the high humidity:
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Here are some pictures of the few things I did finally put out of mine:
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PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TIMES FOR 2008 ARE 8 AM TO 12 NOON. THANK YOU.
Categories: Beaded Banners · Beaded Banners by Bonnie Website · Bonnie's Ebay Store · Doug and Bonnie's Life
Tagged: Beaded Banners, Beaded Banners from Beaded Banners by Bonnie, ligonier country market
