PCA

I wasn't even going to watch this, but either my mom or my sister taped it. So I watched it since my dad was taping MANswers and he never gets his shows taped. I didn't get to see the ending because I'm guessing it ran over. But here are some of the winners. Winners are in bold, my choices are in italics. I love that people wanted Taylor to win Country Artist. HAHAHA that award definitely goes to Carrie! Andy should have won Web Celeb! Cobra Starship looked & sounded AHMAZING!


favorite talk show
the ellen show

favorite comedy movie
he's just not that into you
bride wars
17 again - only one i've seen
the proposal
the hangover

favorite R&B artist
beyoncé
alicia keys
usher
mariah carey
jennifer hudson

favorite tv comedy actor
alec baldwin
jim parsons
charlie sheen
steve carell
neil patrick harris

favorite tv comedy actress
tina fey
alyson hannigan
eva longoria parker
amy poehler
america ferrera

favorite tv comedy
the big bang theory
the office
desperate housewives
two and a half men
how i met your mother

favorite country artist
carrie underwood
keith urban
taylor swift
rascall flatts
brad paisley

favorite tav drama actor
matthew fox
patrick dempsey
mark harmon
hugh laurie
kiefer sutherland

favorite movie actresses - hard to choose, all my girls
anne hathaway
drew barrymore
kristen stewart
jennifer aniston
sandra bullock

favorite action star
gerard butler
vin diesel
shia labeouf
christian bale
hugh jackman

favorite independent film
inglorious basterds

favorite breakout movie actor
sam worthington
chris pine
joseph gordon-levitt
taylor lautner
zachary quinto

favorite male artist
john mayer
tim mcgraw
eminem
keith urban
jason mraz

favorite web celeb
miley cyrus
p. diddy
will ferrell
ashton kutcher
andy samberg - SHOULD HAVE WON!

favorite new tv drama
vampire diaries

favorite new tv comedy
glee

favorite female artist
taylor swift
britney spears
pink
carrie underwood
beyoncé

favorite movie actor
hugh jackman
brad pitt
robert pattinson - you're my boo and all, but you were up against legends
ryan reynolds
johnny depp

2nd Decade

The 2nd decade of my life is coming to an end VERY shortly. Here's a look back at my 2000-2009.

Within 10 years, I graduated from 4 schools. Elementary school, Middle school, High school, & Hesser College. 1

I went to my first concert, the Backstreet Boys on September 10th, 2001.

8 hours after I got home from my first concert, the first plane hit one of the Twin Towers.

I went to my first wedding. My now aunt & uncle's.

My first crush. Aaron Carter.

My first dance was the 6th grade Beach Dance that was just after my 12th birthday.

My first over night trip away from my family was to Ferry Beach in Maine during 6th grade.

The first time I went to a different school. Middle school.

My first trip to the hospital. July 21st, 2000.

The first time I went thru a family member passing away. My grandfather passed away on August 3rd, 2000.

The first time I went to Disney World. June 2000.

My first middle school best friend, Tiffany.

My first job at 15. Auction Runner.

My first limo ride for my 16th birthday.

My first hockey player crush. Jerrid Smithson.

The first time I watched American Idol, the moment Kelly Clarkson won the first season.

My first Broadway show, Avenue Q on May 26th, 2008. Also my first time in Times Square.

My first Red Sox game. June 24th, 2006.

My first Bruins game. March 19th, 2009.

My first roommate, Jesi. Every roommate after that. Jami, Ashley, Jen, Katie, Tessa, Amber.

The first time I voted for the next President of the United States.

CREEEEEEPY!

So my dad, sister and I went to the Holiday Tournament for my alma mater. The boys won, of course. But as we were driving home, I realized something. It's icy on the roads. Normally I wouldn't really make a big deal about it. But two years ago today (December 27th), Stephen Record died on the way home from shopping with one of his best friends. I can't remember if I told you this story already.

The short of it is Stephen was a year behind me in school & in my Journalism class the semester he passed away. He and his best friend were on their way home from shopping before they had to play in the Holiday Tournament. Well Steve's friend was the driver and slide on some ice & hit head on into an oncoming truck. Steve died when he got to the hospital (or pronounced dead at the scene, I can't remember and I don't wanna bring it up to anyone). If he hadn't had trauma to his head, he would of only suffered a broken arm. His friend suffered two broken legs & a broken left arm.

So I find it insanely creepy that it was ICY on the way home from THE HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT since it was TWO YEARS after Steve passed away. I can't remember if last year it was icy on this day. Of course, if I remember right, I was at my Nana's this day last year.

112

I bet you're asking yourself why I named this post 112. Well...
1. it is my 112 post.
2. I didn't know what else to call it. this post is just random.
3. I really hate that I am continuing to post after the post before this one, #111.

111 has become just an important number to me since December 10th, 2008. It's when Eleven Past One found me. 111, Eleven Past One 1:11. Yeah I think you get it. But i can not not post. So sadly, I will have to go past #111. *tear*

Well it's almost Christmas Day yet again and I hate that I didn't get my family what I wanted to get them. I'm too poor to buy anything. :(

I kinda hate when Bud blogs on the team's website. It just shows how incredible he probably is. I kinda like that I say his name on here. He will probably be the only guy's name that I will post on here. I don't know why, I guess there's something about him that lets me be confident enough to say his name. And the fact that I find him attractive. Its not like I'll ever really know him. He'll probably never know that I slightly like him. He'll never know me. And I'm learning to be okay with that. But Bud, stop making your blogs so amazing. It's not like he says a lot but the little things that get me. Let me show you his latest blog that they put up today.

12/23/09
Insight Into Curious George

By Bud Holloway
"Well, as of this week your Manchester Monarchs are holding down first place in the AHL! Now, with two big games last weekend, we kept ourselves in a good spot heading into the Christmas break. Although we're still losing guys from our line-up faster than Tiger is fans....too soon? But all jokes aside, and as I mentioned a couple of weeks ago week, we've had so many roster changes this year and guys playing through injury; this break could not have come at a better time.

I love the holiday season! Snow on the ground, everyone’s in a good mood and Chevy Chase on the TV every night. One of my favorite things to do though is go tobogganing! One year, my cousin found a little spot in the valley for good sledding and we would all jump on the inflated tractor tire tube and fly down the hill. I know everyone has the image that Saskatchewan is really flat, and it is, but when you are going down a huge valley you can really generate top end speed. The best part is when we just jump on the ski-doo to head up the hill instead of making the trek back. Also, I especially like a good Christmas lights display; something about taking the time to decorate your house is respectful. But it also could be that I'm attracted to bright lights! Either way, it makes a cold December night a little warmer.

I guess with all the good there is some bad. Christmas shopping! I love buying my family and close friends gifts but I never know what to buy. That's probably why gift cards are so popular these days; but where is the fun in that! I'd rather struggle and come up with something unique than take the easy way out. Maybe that's why there is a look of disappointment when every one opens up their presents from me! Just kidding. No matter what you get Christmas morning, the supper at night makes up for it and everyone knows that’s true. This is why everyone wears sweat pants to supper so you don't have to get rid of the top button.

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!

P.S. – Don’t forget the sale on Geoff Walker jerseys at the Monarchs Pro Shop! Apparently they haven't been selling at all and they’re paying you to take them. (Haha, just kidding but it would make Geoff feel better if you stopped by and bought him something pretty.)"

I bolded (I know, not a word) the little things. The things that make me go wow. Ugh I hate it. I just want to meet him again and blow raspberries in his face. Haha, I know childish & he'll have no idea why I would do that. But I don't know, it would just make me smile. Puuuuuuuuuurfect, I'm listening to A Rocket to the Moon's song "Like We Used To" while I'm finishing talking about "Prince of Wapella". Oh yeah, when I meet him again, I'm gonna walk up to him and say "Hi, Prince of Wapella. It's really cool that I'm meeting a 'Prince' today" and then blow raspberries in his face.

So I'm gonna have a better post than this one really soon. I'm not going to tell you about it but I'm proud of myself for thinking of it! It will be up before the New Year!


OH YEAH! I almost forgot! What kinda made me die was when the Monarchs did their annual "Christmas Toy" video. Go see it here! When it gets to Bud, I died.

My best Christmas Present ever was when I realized Drew Bagnall was my friend! You guys weren't there! You don't know what it was like!

Sorry I ruined Bud's part for you but you should still watch it to see the rest of the guys. That's what I want for a boyfriend. Interviewed but puts adorable humor into it! I wish they would interview Viatcheslav Voynov or Andrei Loktionov. So they're Russian, I don't care! Put captions under them! I wanna hear that Russian accent! I've hardly have heard Slavas and Andrei's new and I haven't met him yet so I haven't heard him speak. Just give me some Russian!!!

And you can't tell me that Drew shouldn't be an actor. I can't think of who he sounds like but that tone would do great in Hollywood! Even tho my dad says its Bud that should be the actor.

I really hope suspensions come out tomorrow!

Scott Fletcher better have the remaining season & possible playoffs next to his name. Or I'm going to Springfield, Mass and raising hell! He has one messed up head! Yesterday he fought with Kevin Westgarth during the Monarchs versus Providence Bruins game. I saw on theahl.com gamesheet that he had fought with Kevin & got two penalties. 5 for fighting and 10 for match. Since I wasn't at the game, I didn't know what happened. I read this on the Monarchs Facebook fan page. "Fletcher received an extra 5 minute major penalty for intent to injure as he had taped his hands prior to the fight. Monarchs are on the power play." THE BASSTURD WANTED TO INJURE KEVIN! Ohhh I was so pissed yesterday! Who in the hell does such a thing? And why didn't anyone stop him in the locker room?! Obviously his teammates must have seen him! His team should be suspended too! Accessory to injury. I mean they can charge someone as an accessory to a crime or murder. This is like the same thing! Well anyway, Fletcher needs to be severely punished!

Prince of Wapella

11/27/09
Insight Into Curious George

By Bud Holloway

Well another two weeks have rolled by since my last blog. It's crazy how so many large events can take place in such a short amount of time. I'll explain that last part in greater detail by walking you through those weeks and sharing some of the thoughts that roll through my head.

You really never know what's going to happen in the course of a hockey season, and this one is no different. There have been call-ups to L.A. like "Scooter" Parse, Segs (Segal) and Lokty (Loktionov), and now we have been hit by the injury bug. Azey (Azevedo) has a “lower body” injury and will be out for a while. Now all he does is lie in his room and listen to "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." It's hard to get to sleep with him crying over how well written the song is. And we had a few other guys go down that will be sidelined until well after the new year, along with other bumps and bruises here and there. But that is to be expected, and so you deal with it and push on. It happens at every level of hockey, and to every team. The guys in the locker room know that and they know that we have the character to push through it while continuing to win hockey games.

I'm sure a couple of people were confused when the heading of the last blog contained the name George. I suppose I should explain myself on why they call me Bud. It all started when I was a young jet fighter pilot still trying to deal with the death of my wingman...never mind, that’s the plot of Top Gun. Like I was saying, there are three George's in my family: Grandpa, Dad, and myself. It got very confusing when someone would say "George" because no one really knew who they were talking about. When I was just a little guy, my babysitter, Aunty Margaret, started to call me Bud and it's really stuck. I was known as Bud so in school, that’s all I ever wrote down. The only thing I write George for is legal stuff to keep me out of trouble. Although, I have introduced myself as George Edward Holloway lll - Prince of Wapella.

It’s late November and still no snow. I know there are many people who hate the cold and snow but I am not one of them. But it hasn't even been close to snowing yet with the 10 - 15 degree days (50 - 60F for the Americans). I walked out of the rink the other day and Westy was catching some rays. I know the female readers are probably picturing a Fabio type image as I say that, and let me be the first to tell you it was. Except there was no white horse, just Cliche. My point being that Christmas is right around the corner and I'm not even going to be able to take the ski-doo out! Other than seeing family and friends, that's one of the best parts about going home for the holidays. Cruising out into the country looking for moose, deer, saskquatch, or whatever my Dad and Sis and I may find is awesome. Especially because Dad always lets me ride the new sled when I'm home! Thanks Pa.

Well that’s all for this week. I hear rumors floating around that Elkins may be doing a little write up on some of the flicks he has watched so look out for that next week. Well I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!!

P.S. I know everyone has been dying to know...... Edward or Jacob.... and the answer is Edward.

Dougie's back!

True fact about that day,

Doug and Adam called me "the smartest Wal*Mart shopper they've ever met". The Monarchs had a small meet and greet at Sub Way in Wal*Mart. I believe this was back in April of '05. (Date on picture is when I took my camera and took a picture of this picture) We waited a while, my dad and I were there early. Finally PR Kim arrived and told us (my dad & I and then there was a mother & son) that the guys would arrive shortly. About I don't know 15-20 minutes later, the guys arrived to Wal*Mart. We let the mother and son meet Doug and Adam first. Then we met them. They were the nicest guys ever. When we were walking away, my dad asked me if we should go print out my picture with the guys. We were at Wal*Mart, they have a photo lab, we could print out the picture and bring it back to get autographed. So we printed it out the picture I got with the guys and went back to Sub Way. I walked back up to the guys and I believe they said "you're back!" And I hand the photo to one of them. I can't remember which one said it, but one of said "Wow, I think you're the smartest Wal*Mart shopper we've ever met!" Made my lifetime.

Hockey players into the Twilight series? That would be a yes. You're joking right? No I am not.

Just ask Corey Elkins of the Manchester Monarchs. I love that they're having the players write small blogs on the website. Corey gave New Moon 4 out of 5 pucks. I wish he could of written more. Don't worry, I'll find out who those five "nameless" guys are. But I don't know if I will share it with the world. If I can find out, I might just keep it to myself. But I will say I sure as hell wish I had been there when he and the "nameless" guys saw New Moon.



12/09/09
Corey Elkins' Five-Puck Review

By Corey Elkins

Hello Monarchs fans. Here is my first attempt at developing my movie analysis skills. Who knows, maybe I will end up having a career after hockey! Ebert and Elkins...No?? The movie for this first edition is the second chapter of the Twilight Saga, New Moon, and I gave it a rating of four pucks out of five.

Now some might say that this is a “chick flick,” or at least not a typical movie for a hockey player to be interested in. However, I will have you know that five teammates of mine, who shall remain nameless, snuck into the very same theatre I was in without seeing me. Let's just say that I heard one guy crutching up the stairs, and a whole lot of noise whenever Jacob (Taylor Lautner) entered the screen with his shirt off.

I would advise anyone who enjoyed the movie to read the books. A lot of the story is what goes on inside Bella’s head. This is a major aspect of the book, which the movie is unable to capture. In the book, the story develops at a slower pace, which allows for so many more details and emotions to develop among the characters, particularly Bella and Jacob. Being a fan of the books, I have to say that the movie did not quite do justice to the story. Jeff Zatkoff is a fellow fan of Twilight, and he is in agreement with this.

An additional critique would be regarding the acting skills of the wolves. At times, they were a bit cheesy and it felt like they were reading from a teleprompter. However, as long as Jacob kept his shirt off, I think the five nameless guys behind me were just fine with his performance.

The setting for the story is on the Olympic Peninsula in Forks, Washington, and La Push, a Native American Reservation on the coast. Although the movie is filmed in British Columbia, I thought they really did a good job capturing the scenery.

The big question is, at this point in the story, whose side are you on? George "Bud" Holloway III, Prince of Wapella, gave his opinion at the end of his blog last week, siding with Edward the Vampire. Bud and I agree to disagree. I am team Jacob...at least for now.

http://www.manchestermonarchs.com/fullstory.php?id=3517

Ugh I'm sick of boy problems

I really want to ask God why he made guys so damn hot. I mean seriously, I hate being tortured. I might have found a really great guy but there's no way in hell he'd date me. I'm not the kind of girl he wants. I know I'm great and whatnot but I hate that I'm not what he wants. I know I should move on, there's other fish in the ocean but I just absolutely hate that personality-wise I'm probably what he wants but not looks. I know a guy shouldn't choose a girl over looks, but he's in that category of guys who choose that beautiful girl. Okay, so I don't know him that well but from everything I see, its what I want.

If I can start my master plan now I can get him within a year. Hopefully. If I actually start it after Thanksgiving that is. Because I can't stand not having him.

Wow, I havent blog yet in November?!

Hahaha, nope I haven't. So this is my first post nine days into the month. I think I'm serverly addicted to tumblr. It's really gonna turn into a big problem somewhere down the road. I think I'm addicted to raising my tumblarity up constantly.

I think I should either go to the Downtown Fiction concert or the Monarchs game on Wednesday. I should get out an about and let tumblr be.

Other than my addiction to tumblr, I haven't really been up to much. Pretty much just tumblr & street teamed all weekend. Pretty boring I know. But it was a lazy weekend for me. I probably wont get another one for a while.

I go home most weekends now. Been helping the family organize things at my Grams since we're going to be selling it hopefully within the next year.

I need another concert! I'm dying since my last one on October 23rd when I saw the ever-so-handsome Jesse Ruben. So good to see him again! If I don't see the TDF on Wed. I won't see one until the 27th & 28th when I see Boys Like Girls, the Maine, A Rocket to the Moon, Cobra Starship & Versa Emerge on the 27th. And Push Play, Phil Bensen & Emily Osment on the 28th. Can NOT wait for that weekend!

Just one month & eight days left until I leave this horrid school!

I didn't think I'd get this upset

I really didn't think I would get this upset over this. Any vacation I was planning is not happening. Of course, I blame part of it on Bud Holloway because he's got me listening to Eric Church's Carolina (sad country song). I just wanted a vacation so bad! I just wanted to go somewhere were I can disconnected myself from the world and just have fun with never-yet-to-face-have-met friends. I just wanted a vacation with no worries, drama or bullshit. I haven't had one since summer 2008 and with all the stress that has been going on here at Hesser, I just wanted to get away from it all. I guess that was too much to ask. Well my mother got her wish, she doesn't have to worry about me missing classes or spending that kind of money on me. I hope she knows that I am now gonna to demand a camera for Christmas. I've been wanting a "good" one for years but you know the elders, don't explore possibilities, just go with what's cheap and is crap. I'm picking out the one I want! I already have one in mind. And it's a hell of a lot cheaper than the one I was asking for around my birthday. 700 dollars cheaper! Now knowing that my Dallas or Orlando vacation isn't happening, that just drives me to making my trip to Cali this coming summer WILL HAPPEN! Even if I have to walk there! I will get there!

I'm not worth it

I'm not worth your friendship. For some reason I never do anything right anymore. I am constantly being attacked. And they get their friends to attack me too. Seriously, this isn't high school. I can't take it anymore. I can't make anyone happy anymore, I guess I just piss them off. I'm just loosing friendships left and right.

True Life: I will have seriously problems with alarms in the future

Sorry Madi, but I need to steal your "True Life" for this post. I seriously think I'm going to have like post-traumatic stress alarm disorder. PTSAD. I figured that out last Monday night, after our 4th alarm in 2 weeks last Monday morning. Monday night as I was trying to fall asleep, I was starting to freak out that there was going to be another alarm early Tuesday morning. I remember during the summer, my mom, sister and I were at Friendly's and their alarm in the kitchen was going off. I could hear it and I started freaking out. It's like the exact alarm with have here. I think I'm going to have some seriously problem in the future when I hear an alarm or something close to it. I'm already freaking out now. Well not at the moment but last week and such. You get my point.

It's Fall People

I am getting so sick of hearing people complain it's cold. It's like IT'S CALLED FALL IT'S GONNA GET COLD! What in the world are you going to do when WINTER comes?? Wait, you mean to tell me you've grown up in New England since you were born and YOU'RE STILL NOT USED TO THE COLD??? If you hate the cold, move SOUTH! This is New England, WE GET SNOW! I'm gonna start telling people that you can start complaining it's cold when you've stood outside the Verizon Wireless Arena for about an hour in about 15º to 20º with snow on the ground waiting to get a Mr. Potato Head. That was in I think December. I'm doing the same thing this coming February for the Kevin Westgarth Bobblefists. I WANT MY BOBBLEFISTS! So I have to stand outside in the freezing cold. Do that and then you can complain about the cold!

This is why I love my team

Things like this is the reason I love my team so much! This is such a wonderful idea! I'm bringing as many boxes as I can afford! :D

"MANCHESTER, NH – The Monarchs Care Foundation, the charitable arm of the Manchester Monarchs, announced in a press conference on Tuesday that they are partnering with the New Hampshire Food Bank, Shaw’s and AutoFair to host New Hampshire’s largest known collection of macaroni and cheese, the Max & Cheese Food Drive, at the Verizon Wireless Arena during the Monarchs Home Opener on Saturday, October 17 against the Portland Pirates at 7:00 p.m.

The Monarchs Care Foundation is asking fans to bring boxes of macaroni and cheese to the team’s Home Opener. During the game, fans will be able to use the boxes as noise makers to cheer the Monarchs on to victory. At the end of the game, the team will collect the boxes of macaroni and cheese and donate them to the New Hampshire Food Bank. The Monarchs Care Foundation will also have boxes of macaroni and cheese available during the game for donations to the New Hampshire Food Bank.

“The Monarchs Care Foundation and the Manchester Monarchs are proud to partner with these local businesses to give back to the community and help feed the hungry,” explained Monarchs President Jeff Eisenberg. “We are committed to the city of Manchester and the state of New Hampshire and by hosting the Max & Cheese Food Drive, we’ll be able to assist in feeding thousands of families across the state.”

Shaw’s will be promoting the Max & Cheese Food Drive, as well as marketing their brand of macaroni and cheese at a discounted price of two boxes for $1.00, throughout 11 stores in New Hampshire. The Monarchs mascot, Max, will be visiting these locations to spread the word about the food drive and encourage fans to join him at the Monarchs Home Opener.

“Shaw’s is excited to be involved in this event with our friends at the New Hampshire Food Bank, and the Manchester Monarchs,” said Shaw’s Manager of Community Relations and Associate Communications Rick Tremblay. “What a fun and creative way to enjoy opening night and make a difference with a donation to the NH Food Bank. For Shaw’s, hunger relief is core to our charitable mission, and we are proud of our support, and of the long-standing relationship Shaw’s has had with the New Hampshire Food Bank.”

In addition, AutoFair is challenging Monarchs fans to bring macaroni and cheese to the game by committing to match all fans donations collected at the game, up to $5,000, for the New Hampshire Food Bank.

“AutoFair is thrilled to be a part of this wonderful initiative,” said President and CEO of AutoFair, Andy Crews. “We are committed to helping the hungry and making some noise at the Monarchs Home Opener. We challenge all fans to open their hearts and their wallets to help those less fortunate.”

A box of macaroni and cheese is a meal in itself. It has the basic building blocks of a wholesome meal and it’s so easy to make, even kids can do it. Macaroni and cheese is a comfort food and a staple item at the New Hampshire Food Bank as it has a two-year shelf life.

“Macaroni and cheese is one of the most requested items at the food bank,” said the New Hampshire Food Bank’s Executive Director Melanie Gosselin. “We distribute 20,000 pounds of food a day to individuals and agencies throughout the state. The demand for food grows on a daily basis and this food drive will assist us in meeting those demands.”

Bring a box of macaroni and cheese to the Max & Cheese Food Drive and make some noise at the Monarchs Home Opener on Saturday, October 17 at 7:00 p.m. versus Portland at the Verizon Wireless Arena. The first 5,000 fans to the Monarchs Home Opener will receive a magnetic schedule for the 2009-10 season. Catch all of the play-by-play action of Monarchs hockey with Ken Cail on the Monarchs Radio Network WGAM 900/1250 AM and at www.manchestermonarchs.com."

Hmm...

I can't believe that loser is injured before the season even starts AGAIN! Second year in a row! He's gonna be mighty bored out of his mind if he comes back to Manch and still single! Well, well, well, I bet he wishes he hadn't deleted me off of facebook, I could keep him company well he recovers. Oh well, his loss not mine.

Scariest Moment of my LIFE

Thank you God for looking out for Joey on September 27th, 2009!



Joey was flipped on his side 7 1/2 times. He is okay. Still has that smile on his face. Didn't suffer any injuries.

Our brandy new bill!

$17,500 if doubled. Thank God we got rid of the other bill!

Meet Bud

HAHA, this Bud Holloway, #9 & LW for the Manchester Monarchs. This is his second season with the team. This particular picture is from open practice on Sept. 26th. I tagged Bud it in "yesterday" the 27th on facebook. About half an hour or so later, I see that he has tagged his teammate Drew Bagnall in the picture. Wanna know where? No you perverts! Bud's face. I'm waiting for Drew to come online. Don't know when that will be since I'm not friends with Drew on facebook? But I'm waiting for him to get online, see that he was tagged in a photo and I bet you anything, they'll start having a conversation on my photo. They might not since I'm a fan and not friends with Drew but God only knows with hockey players. Those two have been hilarious lately! So they might, who knows.

I'll let you know if anything happens. I'll corner Bud if nothing happens by the start of the season. I'll ask him straight up if they talked about my photo face to face. lol :D

I'll warn ya now

All season long, I'll probably put my frustration on here instead of putting them on the ahlboards.com . I always want to say something on the boards but I always get absolute backlash from the members there. People use their PMS way to much to explain their feelings. But I must speak out against their harsh words for the players of the Manchester Monarchs. I only still go on that website because to hear of transactions before they happen, meet & greets or open practice.



Paul Crosty was released from the Monarchs some few days or weeks ago. It is said that he has signed with the Detroit Red Wings but will most likely play with the Grand Rapid Griffins. I am so pissed off that people on the boards think that Crosty "took down" the team this past season & that he was the reason why we didn't make playoffs for the 1st time in 8 seasons. That is the most BS thing I have ever heard! Seriously, they really think he's the reason why we didn't make playoffs?! Yet he had been with the team for 3 seasons. He was even on the team when they went further into playoffs than they had ever gone. But he was the reason for this past season. I think the reason why they didn't make playoffs for the first time was an entire team effort. By the last couple months it seemed like the team didn't want the Calder Cup that bad. Plus I do blame it on their parent organization the LA Kings for putting in Jonathan Bernier in for almost the entire season. You can't have a goalie start 8 straight times & have him win every game. I don't even think Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins can do that. And he's fan-freaking-tastic! They played Bernier way too much. He's good but he isn't God. And putting Bernier all the time probably made the back-up goalie Danny Taylor a little depressed. And by the time Taylor was put in, the team never helped him because they always relied on Bernier. I'm not putting any blame on Bernier because he did what was asked of him & did as best as he could, but damn that kid needed more of a break than they gave him.

The reason why we didn't make 2008-2009 Calder Cup playoffs was the ENTIRE team's fault! You can't blame one guy, there's 4 other guys on the ice with you, plus a goalie. You have 20-something other guys on the team with you. It was Paul Crosty's fault that the team didn't make it.

If you want to be that stupid about this, you might as well say that David Meckler will be the reason we don't make 2009-2010 playoffs because he lost a tooth or more yesterday during practice. Seriously get real people of the ahlboards.com!