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Storm Damage August 25, 2011

Storm Damage August 25, 2011, a set on Flickr.

Those trees along the north wall of that turkey barn? They used to have tops.

We had quite a storm last night around 9:30. Very strong winds for a short period of time, and protracted lightning/thunder. This morning, we discovered that we had several large […]

Setting the Bead With Fire: A Tractor Story

The boy on the right may have a dangerous idiot for a father.

Had you seen me, ’round about six o’clock in the evening on Sunday, heading in the general direction of the People’s Lawn Tractor with a gas can, some matches and a distinct air of purpose about me – well, no one […]

Fuel, Meet Fire: U of T Report Says GTA Could Support 3 NHL teams

Round and round and round they go, where they stop, nobody knows except that everybody knows it's not here.

 

Noted fishwrapper/parakeet cage liner the Toronto Star has news today that is guaranteed to fan the already raging nationalistic fire that burns so brightly among many about the state of professional hockey. […]

We Need Us Some of That Medicine

Dad always thought laughter was the best medicine, which I guess is why several of us died of tuberculosis. ~Jack Handey, “Deep Thoughts,” Saturday Night Live

Click here to hear some of that medicine – The Boy Laughing

We’ve been ill around here for the last little bit. A noxious, soul-destroying cold, first imported into […]

Welcome to the Tribe, Little Guy

Somebody has a brand new Leaf fan in the family.

Somebody at this Brantford Garden Centre has a brand new Leaf fan in the family (Click image for larger version).

I was rushing home from the office with a hot meal for a sickly Spouse (I cook only the best take out dishes), late for an appointment at the bank to clean up […]

Heads I Win, Tails You Lose

Attention Mr. Cole: Eight birds might not actually be able to lift a whale out of the ocean.

Cam Cole wrote a ridiculous article today about social media and the National Hockey League trade deadline.

Cole mentions that during the intense discussions surrounding today’s NHL trade deadline, many people availed themselves of […]

Dustin Byfuglien: Jerkstore

Yes, I really wish the Leafs could’ve managed to hold on to either:

(a) a one goal third-period lead vs. Pittsburgh on Saturday; OR

(b) a two goal lead vs. Atlanta this afternoon.

…but I’m really more worried about James Reimer. He’s looking more and more like the future of our team between the pipes.

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Reflections on the WJC: Still Proud, Canada

Still Flying the Colours

About an hour ago, everybody watching the World Junior Hockey Championships (including the half dozen viewers south of the border in Bronzeland*) saw one of the most gutsy comebacks in the history of junior hockey unfold on our television screens.

Trailing 3-0 at the outset of the third period […]

Go Canada Go!

We Stand on Guard For Theeeeeeeeeee

Beat the ‘Mericans for the World Under 20 Hockey Championship. Go.

UPDATE: Pierre McGuire Still Ridiculous

My earlier post on Pierre McGuire’s controversial system of anatomy was picked up by Puck Daddy. Kudos to Greg Wyshynski for choosing to shine a light on Pierre’s ridiculous dissembling about this hit.

A few minutes after I posted the video (and my writing on the subject) last night, I saw another clip on TSN […]