Phendrana Drifts

I am often horrid at posts like this - looking at my blog obviously I have to move form cheering for the Flames to the present day. Also, I was on vacation in Florida up to now, so the transition has to progress.

First, Walt Disney World was fantastic. A beautiful place to visit and bond with my family and I also noticed a lot this time. Also, despite the lack of inversions, Expedition Everest was a fantastic roller coaster and was likely my favourite ride. Allie will have a metric tonne of pictures put up on her Flickr profile likely in the coming weeks, so I'll try and remember to share some photos later.

Second, it would seem the world survived my departure for the week and a bit. I still haven't caught up in news and goings-on so I won't try and post about the budget or other events, but Alberta seems to be happy. I also note the conversation about the environment continues in earnest, and while the discussion on "issues" based on "facts" may still be waiting for next week but I'm happy the discussion is happening.

Third, too bad about the Flames. I still stand behind my assessment that virtually any team could win the cup and that only one team will - meaning that the Flames are a competitive team and massive changes aren't what is demanded. That said, the talent pool of the Calgary Flames will eventually begin to dissipate and the time to win is soon. Retaining Huselius and Langkow seems unlikely given the modern reality of the salary cap. Nevertheless, moving on to the second round, I'm now suddenly interested in the Eastern Conference, with both the still undefeated Penguins and the nation's favourite Canadiens are garnering interest. Go Pens! Go Habs! Boo Rangers! Boo Flyers! In the west Allie's longstanding beef with the Dallas Stars means I'm disappointed with the Stars 2-0 lead in that series and I'm largely indifferent to the Wings battering of the Avs.

Labels: alberta politics, hockey, inane

I am very happy to see the Flames fight back with four unanswered goals following allowing three goals in the opening three and a half minutes - go Flames go!

I'd bet that this will be the last post I have a chance to make before heading to Florida - wish us fun, and cheer for the Flames while I am gone.

Labels: hockey

Wed., April 9, 2008 at 8:00pm - Calgary at San Jose
Thurs., April 10, 2008 at 8:00pm - Calgary at San Jose
Sun., April 13, 2008 at 8:00pm - San Jose at Calgary
Tues., April 15, 2008 at 8:00pm - San Jose at Calgary
Thurs., April 17, 2008 at 8:00pm - Calgary at San Jose (if necessary)
Sun., April 20, 2008 - San Jose at Calgary (if necessary)
Tues., April 22, 2008 - Calgary at San Jose (if necessary)

I still stand behind my prediction that every team has a one in seventeen chance or so in winning the cup, save Detroit which has a two in seventeen chance (twice has much any other team). I'm not a good odds-maker however, but I do believe it is painfully close. Consider that only 10 points separate the Eastern Conference winner Montreal and their opponents, the Boston Bruins.

Labels: hockey

I awoke this morning to find a blizzard. Given that it is now April 6, I was not planning on finding any blizzards until around November. But sure enough, the "flurries" outside my door this morning involve buckets and buckets of snow. -4�C isn't that cold, but the snow - I am dumbstruck. And now I have decreed I shall be homebound, despite having a couple of places to go at some point this weekend. My mind had already begun moving to spring and all that implies.

Labels: climate change, inane

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