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[cmk418]

Better game tonight. Really. After last night, how could it not be. We had what was basically "the team" out there. They played pretty good - had 35 shots, hit everything that moved, a good all-around effort. I'm a little disappointed they lost, but they carried it through to overtime, and I can remind myself that these games don't count. Havlat and Byfuglien were on the ice and Crawford was in the net. After last night (7 goals from 22 shots), I wouldn't have started Huet either.

Talked to one of my former co-workers. I shouldn't dwell on this, but he mentioned that Wifey had been getting my "reference" calls. I don't know if she just picked up the phone at those times, or if she was just trying to help the Boss out. So I'm not going to be paranoid that she's giving realistic, but unpleasant reports to my (hopefully) future employers. At least I know that the jobs I'm applying to are somewhat interested. That should say something, right?

I signed up for another ficathon thing this past week. It's BtVS - Willow-centric. I'd really like to get my first choice of prompts, since it involves one of my favorite episodes - "The Killer in Me", but it'll be a fun challenge any way it shakes out. I just put the final touches on my second G/X piece (which is actually going to be the one I post on the 2nd). I also managed to put together a very last minute River/Jayne post for "Firefly".

Don't know if anyone has noticed, but during my work hiatus, I've put together a fairly comprehensive fic list of everything I've posted on LJ. It's in with the links.

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[trillingstar]

I hadn't noticed the fic list, so thank you for pointing it out! :)

Oh, hockey. I suppose I should just pick a team and follow it, just to get a better grasp on the sport. I know I like live games! There must be a stadium right around here... Stadium? Arena? Rink? LOL.

[cmk418]

You have about a week to make a decision on the hockey front, so there's time to shift your allegiance to Toronto or Ottawa (whichever one you're closer to).

Just to let you know, I'll fully support you if you want to jump on the Blackhawks bandwagon :-)

[trillingstar]

Okay, I picked out three teams for intensely ridiculous reasons. I watch SportscentRE with Mr Star pretty much every morning now, so... I'm learning :)

Even though I live about fifteen minutes from Toronto, the Leafs fans remind me too much of Philadelphia fans so I steered clear of them.

[cmk418]

Hey- the Philly fans booed Sarah Palin. That must show they have some brains.

So what are the three teams?

[trillingstar]

Phila. fans definitely gained points by booing Palin! I suppose it's more that I've never full-on loved a particular team to the point of starting a riot in the street if/when they win/lose, etc. I know Phila fans aren't the only ones to do this, but living in Phila, it was hard to miss and easier to just steer clear from... if that makes sense. I swear, I leave you the most convoluted comments sometimes.

Anywho, I picked three Canadian teams, because I figure since I'm here, I may as well go full bore. So firstly, the Ottawa Senators, based on how much I like Alex Auld's helmet. Also I like that they have red/white unis and yet a hot yellow goalie helmet, meaning they obviously think outside the box and aren't afraid to try new things. I'm close enough to Ottawa and presumably this will stir up rousing debates with all the Torontonians in my area. Heh. Then, I chose Calgary Flames, for a team Out West and also Nathan Fillion is from Calgary. And then one team in the AHL - the Manitoba Moose. Mr Star's from Wpg, and the past two Christmases we've gone to see the Moose play, and it was all very enjoyable (including the "fights") so mostly for sentimental reasons, although I like moose, too.

Obviously all of my reasons are logical and make perfect sense.

In perspective, I've always liked the Green Bay Packers because when I was younger, my parents used to call them the GB Pickles.

[cmk418]

Calgary - my coach (Mike Keenan) is there. Love him. My big three are based on places that I've lived, so it's St. Louis, Chicago, and L.A. for me. I also like Minnesota (because I used to love the North Stars, the fans up there are decent hockey-loving folks, and their uniforms are nice), Boston (and I think I'll continue to love them until they win), and Montreal (simply for tradition's sake).

The only non-NHL team I've seen is the Milwaukee Admirals (and whoever they were playing - I don't remember). I think that teams in the other leagues are a little freer and their fans are far more rowdy than on the NHL level.