Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Sharks and Beer


Yes, those San Jose Sharks pulled out the series win with a magnificent win! Tim and I will be going to the second game of the series against Dallas on Sunday.

But here's a question for all you faithful blog readers. I consider myself a person grounded in the scientific world. However I find that I'm superstitious at the oddest times.

Here's what I've noticed. If I drink a beer (Bud Light for those of you scoring at home), the Sharks lose, often in an ugly manner. Game 3, Sharks up by 3 goals only to see Calgary storm back with four goals and win -- I was caught imbiding a light beverage of hops and barley. Games 4 and 5 - no alcohol, Sharks win. Game 6, lamest Sharks game of the series, another empty bottle of brew. Game 7, strongest game of the series (perhaps the season) and I was sipping on sparkling mineral water.

Certainly the scientific part of me knows that what I drink does not affect Nabby's reflexes in goal or Cheechoo's move to the net but another part of me feels my choice of beverage gave Roenick the lift he needed last night. I'm very nervous about opening up another Bud Light while the Sharks are still competing for Lord Stanley's Cup.

Are you caught in this same conflict of logic and superstition? What superstitions do you have? And be sure to join me in a Diet Coke this Friday for game 1!

Tim: Updated with a picture of Jeremy Roenick celebrating one of his two goals from game seven

Friday, April 18, 2008

WTF?!?

Would you get on this train or wait for next? Even if the next train is 3 hours from now? I don't think I would ever be in such a hurry...

I don't understand, can anybody explain this behavior to me?

Here is the description of the video: Oshiya, or "pusher", is an informal Japanese term for a worker who stands on the platform of a railway station during the morning and evening rush hours, and pushes people onto the train. This video is a good example of just how crowded it gets on Japanese trains.

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Balding Dude and Ice Skating Lessons


I finished my 2nd week of ice skating lessons on Tuesday. Another 10 weeks to go.

Ice skating is tough. The class is being taught at the Sharks Ice facilities in San Jose.

I am slowly getting more confident on the skates. Class is 30 minutes long with an adult open skate immediately after for an hour.

So far I have had two instructors. Both are fun for different reasons. One is very good at teaching, the other instructor and I enjoy being smartass/mouthy with each other.

Taking the class with Angela, as well as even starting to think about getting my own blades.

Good article about the facilities: Sharks Ice arena: Rinky-dink it's not

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Everett Boys Day in SF Continued

Here's another activity we Tim did in San Francisco...tie shoes. First the right and then later, the left.



Tuesday, April 15, 2008

More pictures from the Segway Day

My entire collection (49 pictures) of "Everett Boys Day" can be seen at http://flickr.com/photos/teverett96/sets/72157604522441577/

btw: I love my camera (PowerShot SD750)

Here are some pics from that great day to pique your interests:

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Mystery Solved!

I know you've been wondering ever since you saw that windiest road video, "what the heck were those Everett boys doing up in San Francisco anyways". Here's one of the things we were doing. We took a Segway tour by the San Francisco waterfront. It was about three hours, including training. We all had a great time. Everett boy Ben said it was "awesome" however he did wish the guy in front of him wasn't so slow, forcing Ben to go at a speed less than the maximum. Everett boy Tim also wished the guy in front of him (aka Everett boy Steve) was going faster but he took matters into his own hands and passed him. Here's a picture of us with Alcatraz in the background.






Monday, April 14, 2008

How will Steve rate it? #2

Now Dale and Ben will understand when I say "more cowbell" when playing "Don't Fear the Reaper" on Rock Band.

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Ride along with the Everett boys



Ride down Lombard Street with the Everett boys (Steve, Dale, Ben, and Tim). Very San Francisco thing to do including the Grateful Dead playing Truckin' in the background.

My favorite part is Ben's quote "Think it is more of windiest road than crookedest street"