Avs Vs. Blue Jackets GDT
by texacogirl on Jan 2, 2009 6:20 PM MST
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PrintAlright Avs fans. It's about 45 minutes to game time and there is no thread yet on the front page. So in event one doesn't get posted by game time, here's one. If one does post in time, no worries. If needed, we could use this as an overflow thread as needed. Or delete this. Whatever.
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From the Avalanche main page (because I'm lazy):
The question for Steve Mason isn't when he will lose. It's when will a puck finally get past him.
The rookie will try to extend his franchise-record shutout streak to four games as the Columbus Blue Jackets open 2009 by continuing their season-high six-game road trip against the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night.
Mason has just 20 games of NHL experience under his belt since being recalled from the minors on Nov. 4, But in less than two months, he's already started to rewrite the record book for the Blue Jackets (17-16-4).
After giving up a goal late in a 3-0 loss to the Kings on Dec. 23, the 20-year-old Mason blanked Philadelphia and Los Angeles before beating Anaheim 2-0 on Wednesday to push his shutout streak to 182 minutes, 8 seconds.
"It was a pretty routine game for myself. The guys played great in front of myself and made it real easy," said Mason, now 12-7-1 with a league-best 1.69 goals-against average. "You try not to pay attention to it and think about a shutout because you don't want to jinx it. It was nice to get, but obviously the most important thing is the win. And right now I'm just trying to get as many wins as I can."
Mason, who's never faced Colorado, is the first rookie goaltender to notch three straight shutouts since 1989-90. He's one of only seven rookie NHL goaltenders since 1989-90 to record consecutive shutouts.
With five shutouts, Mason is more than halfway to the club record for shutouts in a season, set in 2007-08 when Pascal Leclaire posted nine. Mason still has a long way to go to equal the all-time rookie record for shutouts in a season as Tony Esposito tallied 15 for Chicago in 1969-70.
To extend its home winning streak to a season high-tying four games, Colorado (19-17-1) must solve Mason and try to bounce back from a lackluster loss while trying to re-establish its dominance at Pepsi Center over the Blue Jackets.
Colorado last won four in a row in Denver from Nov. 26-Dec. 9, and is 11-6-0 at home.
But one of those defeats was a rare one to Columbus. On Oct. 30, Fredrik Norrena made 30 saves, and the Blue Jackets scored three second-period goals in the 4-2 win.
The Blue Jackets had been 1-12-1 all-time in Colorado coming into that contest.
On Wednesday, Colorado jumped out to an early lead, but Peter Budaj couldn't make it stand up in a 3-1 loss at Phoenix. He allowed two goals to Peter Mueller in a 2:05 span of the second period, and finished with 26 saves.
Budaj, though, has won five of his last six home starts to improve to 8-5-0 there. He replaced Andrew Raycroft in the October loss to Columbus, turning aside all three shots faced.
Raycroft had only 10 saves through two periods of that game in his only loss this season. The former Boston and Toronto netminder has won his last four starts and is 6-1-0 with a 2.95 GAA in 2008-09.
T.J. Hensick scored for Colorado in the loss to the Coyotes. With Joe Sakic (herniated disc and broken fingers) and Paul Stastny (broken forearm) expected to miss extended time, coach Tony Granato said he expects more from the second-year center, who has just two goals in 24 games.
"He's strong on his skates and gifted offensively," Granato said. "We're going to need him to score goals for us so it was good to see."
MileHighHockey.com is a fan community, allowing members to post their own thoughts and opinions on the Colorado Avalanche and hockey in general. These views and thoughts may not be shared by the editors of MileHighHockey.com.
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fo shizzle
pathetic
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 9:39 PM MST up reply actions
So according to the Altitududes, TG wanted the Avs to come and play an intense 1st period. Which they did. After 10 minutes. What about the rest of the game?
Pulling Boods… well we have Raycroft as a back up so what do you do. But still, Budaj had a somewhat bad game. He did play well but the more goals, the worse he played.
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Yeah
Well when the tem gave up in front of him, he played worse.
Seriously I thought the team gave up after goal 4, and the only goal he could have stopped was the 5th one (the breakaway through his legs)
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 9:45 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah
That one was questionable, but the Avs completely gave up before that, and the guy came in, from the wing for god’s sake completely untouched on a breakaway. Good god that may be questionable goaltending, but it’s unquestionably piss-poor defense
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 9:53 PM MST up reply actions
Wow
Eve though my humorous overflow thread is going to waste… that’s cool though. If only I had my own forum to post thoughts on the game
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 9:43 PM MST up reply actions
Huh?
Did you post an overflow thread? You have you’re own forum I thought – Jibblescrbbits.com
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Joke
The sarcasm runs deep in this one.
Seriously, I didn’t realize you were using this as the overflow so I made one.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 9:53 PM MST up reply actions
On That Note
Are you really done? Because we are seriously running short on Avs blogs now.
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Nope
Just a combination of Holidays, In-laws and new Xbox 360 keeping me busy. I was going to write a post in the next day or two, and start again in earnest on Monday.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 9:59 PM MST up reply actions
GO FLYERS!!!!
I freaking hate the ducks.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 9:42 PM MST reply actions
Me too
Me too. Pronger, May and until recently Burke are all on my “Only cheer for if playing against Phaneuf or Les Ailes” list
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 9:44 PM MST up reply actions
it's only les ailes for me
otherwise, i have a wonderful time at the pond being the hated enemy
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 9:45 PM MST up reply actions
Calgary (Phaneuf AND Bertuzzi) and the Wings are on my list too — whomever is playing those two are my favorite teams of the moment. Although East Coast — I don’t really like the Flyers or the ‘Canes, but it’s not on anything like the same level as Flames or Wings.
Really?
I kinda like the Flyers. No idea why, but I am a sucker for orange
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 9:54 PM MST up reply actions
It was all that stuff when the GM Bobby Clarke was was fighting with Lindros and his parents, and then he ditched his #1 goaltender (was it Boucher?) without telling head coach Hitchcock (who was asked by the press about it and he had no idea). It was all so undignified and kinda nasty in a petty, low way. I think also I’ve lived in NYC long enough that I became a fan of all the NY hockey teams, and there is a rivalry between the Rangers and the Flyers. Also they took Peter away; ‘least thaz what I say. I didn’t follow the Flyers when Forsberg joined them but my sister did and she said there was a nastiness about the media and the fans if something didn’t go 100% perfect with the Flyers. Plus I hear the Flyers fans “make rioting Wings fans look classy.” Enough said. I know this is rambling and semi-incoherent but whatev…I just finished my second glass of wine.
hmmmmm
you have a good point on calgary. i forgot bertuzhit is playing for them now
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:02 PM MST up reply actions
hey bubblegum
was that you that added me on myspace??
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 9:49 PM MST reply actions
of course!
it was just so coincidental that someone did just as you were commenting on berlin!
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 9:52 PM MST up reply actions
Oh snap!
I added you, not realizing what pictures I have on there, and there are totally pictures of me in an Avs jersey. Wot the phail.
They call me Bubblegum.
uhhhh
there’s a pic on there of me in a ducks jersey. let the heckling begin.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 9:57 PM MST up reply actions
It also doesn't help
that you have approximately 23508275097205982052 Photo Albums.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:00 PM MST up reply actions
lol
i haven’t even updated for months either.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:00 PM MST up reply actions
great song line up
i have some very good memories of that cranberries song! and who’s isaac???? hmmmmmm.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:00 PM MST up reply actions
No.
Isaac is an absolutely must stay away from. I’m dead serious. Do not even go there. My music taste is one of the few things I’m really proud of.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:02 PM MST up reply actions
i just like looking at him
guys like that are never the ones you want to spend time with
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:05 PM MST up reply actions
You don't even know.
He’s extremely flawed, to say the very, very least.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:07 PM MST up reply actions
a guy on his myspace page
totally hot body, but clearly one effed up individual
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:10 PM MST up reply actions
Hahaha
Wanna e-fight?
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:16 PM MST up reply actions
So
Center Ice is no longer presenting advertisements and intermision? “We’’ be right back”.
Ok. I might go play Wii. WTF?
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Ohhhh
We can? I was wondering about that. I just got it for X-Mas so I only have Wii Sports and Star Wars Lightsaber Duels… and I know you hate Star Wars.
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No no no
I do not HATE Star Wars. I just don’t really dig it too much. We should exchange friend codes so our Wiis can be friends when we aren’t on MHH.
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What!?!
You don’t dig Star Wars… we might not be able to be friends
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 9:56 PM MST up reply actions
* sigh *
I realize that being a nerd almost forces me to like Star Wars, and while I play into the cliche enough, I really don’t like the newest three movies. Episodes 1-3 were, ehhh, terrible imo. I really dug the older films, though.
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OK
acceptable opinion, even though i though Episode III was sort of redeeming.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:01 PM MST up reply actions
Me too. 1 and 3. Return of the Sith gave me nightmares. The Younglings! Oh.. the younglings,
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Eh
I liked 2 more than 1. But Jar Jar was what pushed 1 over the top.
The Younglings stuff was terrible, because Luke was what, 22 when he started, and they thought Anakin was too old at like 5. Seriously!?! I know it was a last chance and all, but no one thought that one through.
But nothing will ever, EVER be as poorly thought out as the movie Signs i don’t think there can even be a debate to this.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:05 PM MST up reply actions
Dude.
When water is what kills the aliens, but they can enter the atmophere, which is like mostly water, and have no problem, CLEARLY SOMETHING WENT WRONG ON THE STORY BOARD.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:06 PM MST up reply actions
the only cool moments in that movie
were the video of that mexican kid’s birthday and the alien in the pantry getting his finger chopped.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:08 PM MST up reply actions
grrr
THE PLANET IS 72% WATER, IT FALLS FROM THE FUCKING SKY. wHY THE FUCK WOULD SUPER-SMART ALIENS ATTACK WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION FROM THIS!?!?!?!?
This movie makes me angry
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:09 PM MST up reply actions
deep breaths
and count to 10
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:09 PM MST up reply actions
Seriously
I don’t think there’s a stupider movie premise that’s ever made it to screen. And I remember Wild Wild West
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:10 PM MST up reply actions
At least
we share the same complaint.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:10 PM MST up reply actions
defending the luke at 22 thing…i think he was supposed to be like 18 first of all, but you also have to remember that the day of the Jedi was dead when luke came around. it wasn’t like they had a bunch of 5-year-olds waiting around or anything. i think they were not worried about age by that point. ya know?
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:07 PM MST up reply actions
Agree
But seriously, why would Yoda be like “He’s too old” he’s there only fricking chance (other than an equally aged Leia).
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:08 PM MST up reply actions
giving up
just like the avs do during the 2nd period
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:09 PM MST up reply actions
Uh, as we get older, we are less teachable. That’s not a Star Wars theme, it’s a human theme.
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You mean
less impressionable?
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:12 PM MST up reply actions
No
I mean less teachable. Most people at a certain age no longer wish to learn. They think they have arrived. Even though they haven’t. Along the way, people forget that learning and being taught is wisdom. Not rigidity, or arriving somewhere.
Red Wings Suck
then there's the whole physiology of it
your brain acquires info faster and with more accuracy when younger. as you age, it becomes more difficult to retain info
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:18 PM MST up reply actions
I understand that
But the younglings should have been a little older in the newer films to make it more believable then. Like 11 or 12. They were just too young. But i think that’s kind of a minor complaint to be honest, just one that bugged me.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:12 PM MST up reply actions
yeah
i thought it was odd they were so young too. i thought that was just the teacher in me, but perhaps not
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:15 PM MST up reply actions
Oh, definitely
Episode 3 had AWESOME moments in it. It sounds insane, but the scene where he kills all the kids totally made that movie for me. If you’re going to have a bad guy, HE HAS TO BE BAD. That sealed it.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:03 PM MST up reply actions
Oh, I Agree
It just gave me nightmares. And episode 2 well, it just resonates with me. I feel Anakin’s pain.
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Agree
that’s why the first three were awesome. Darth Vader and the Emperor were completely evil. And Jabba was ruthless like a Mobster would be, and Boba Fett was as heartless and coniving as a bounty hunter would be. They were perfect.
Anakin as a whiney bitch doesn’t fit at all.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:07 PM MST up reply actions
Except Anakin shows (however bitchy) the conflict in all of us. Unless you have led a totally sheltered life, his anger, teenagerness is in all of us. Never mind the hardships he went through. He took it to a bad place – that’s the difference.
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Yeah
I thought he was a bad actor. I knw a lot of people who were angst ridden at that age, and the most conflicted ones never whined that much. They silently brooded.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:18 PM MST up reply actions
Then again
If you ever saw the movie that actor did with Kevin Kline (life as a house or something) you’d see that’s the only character he can play.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:18 PM MST up reply actions
i liked that film tho
very intense
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:20 PM MST up reply actions
Me too
I liked it a lot, but Hayden Christensen was the weak link in the movie
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:21 PM MST up reply actions
true dat
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:21 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah.
Because he’s a terrible actor. He and Christian Bale should be friends.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:21 PM MST up reply actions
hahahahaha
that’s funny
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:22 PM MST up reply actions
Bale
I don’t mind him. I thought he was good a Bruce Wayne, and his Batman weird voice is digitally altered.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:23 PM MST up reply actions
He was all right
I really thought Michael Keaton was the best. He seemed to play up the secret nature of Bruce Wayne the best. I was very impressed with his performance.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:24 PM MST up reply actions
i totally agree
so few people seem to realize how great keaton was in that film.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:29 PM MST up reply actions
Hands Down
Micheal Keaton and Jack Nicholson best Batman and Joker ever. EVER.
The new ones are just different.
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Well
Nicholson was great, no freaking doubt, but Heath Ledger WAS the Joker. He embodied everything that was truly terrifying about the character.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:31 PM MST up reply actions
again
right there with ya bubblegum. i loved heath ledger in that role.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:32 PM MST up reply actions
LEdger and Nicholson
I don’t think their Jokers were comparable, because they played them completely differently. Even though they were the same character they were just too different.
Which really is the mark of two great actors, they took the same role and made it their own. Awesome stuff by both.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:34 PM MST up reply actions
you have a point
i just liked hedger’s take more. seemed more real, if that makes any sense
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:41 PM MST up reply actions
But Not Real
He gave at least two different explanations of the “why so serious”. Which one was the truth, if any. In the other Batman, you could easily tell why JN was the Joker and had a vengeance. Batman did it to him.
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Agree
I thought Ledger’s was more real, but Comic book movies when the first Batman movie came out weren’t supposed to be real. People still saw comics as the old Adam West batman style, with “POW” and “BAM” and as cartoons.
Nicholson did a fine job taking that mentality and expectation and making it into an incredibly believable villain. I mean it paved the way into making Comic book movies a little darker and a little more real-life like.
Before that they were either Super villains like the Superman movies series or Campy like the old Batman
That’s not to take anything away from LEdgers performance, which I think deserves an Oscar. They were both great and both were different renditions of the same general character. Both awesome performances.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:45 PM MST up reply actions
older ones rock
the new ones suck. right there with ya bubs
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:02 PM MST up reply actions
How do you do that? I’ve had my Wii for a week so please excuse me for not knowing how to work it or what it can do.
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Ahahaha
Okay, lemme fire mine up and work through it myself.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:03 PM MST up reply actions
Okay...
Fire up your Wii, and on the main screen with all the channels, click on the bottom right icon called “Wii Message Board”. From there, click on the pen & paper icon and go into your Address Book. From there, you will see your Wii Console Number. This is commonly referred to as a “friend code”. In order to “friend” someone else, you have to send them that number. For example, mine is 7214 7509 3816 4033. In order to add my Wii, you click Register and add their number. In order to add them, though, your Wii needs to be connected to the internet. If you have a wireless router, this can easily be setup.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:12 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah
Nintendo screwed up their online friend system so much it’s insane. We actually have to trade Console Numbers and whatnot in order to properly register on each other’s Wii. It’s so stupid.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:21 PM MST up reply actions
Kay
When you turn the Wii on, it’s the icon in the bottom right corner. It won’t actually SAY Wii Message Board until you move the hand icon over it.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:24 PM MST up reply actions
Nope
I need your number in order to finish it.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:29 PM MST up reply actions
It took a few minutes
and then it worked. I tried sending you a message to make sure it went through. Did you get it? Why would I hack you?
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 11:09 PM MST up reply actions
Tex?
Did you get message to see if friend addage worked?
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 11:42 PM MST up reply actions
Haha
It’s sad that in between when I posted this comment and now I’ve beaten the original Mario Bros. twice =[
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:28 PM MST up reply actions
i'm taking the dog to pee
not like it matters now. freaking avs
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 9:52 PM MST up reply actions
Flyers-Anaheim
If anyone is still watching it, it’s a pretty good game.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:22 PM MST reply actions
i am
that was one hell of a save
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:30 PM MST up reply actions
Absolutely, 100 percent agree.
You could have just emailed it to me lol.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 10:34 PM MST up reply actions
Well
There is this thing called “e-mail” =)
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:35 PM MST up reply actions
lol
sarcasm rocks
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:35 PM MST up reply actions
That's actually a fair point
and I hadn’t even thought about it. Honestly, I’m the person least afraid of getting hacked or stalked on the internets. I’ve been around the tubes quite a bit in my day, and I figure that if someone is gonna fuck me over, they’re gonna do it no matter what happens. That being said, I totally approve of people being safe lol.
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by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 11:10 PM MST up reply actions
OT
Ducks-Flyers going to OT (probably)
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:35 PM MST reply actions
the flyers-ducks game is freaking fun
way better than the lame ass Avs – BJ game. who woulda thunk anytlhing with “BJ” in it would suck?? (pun intended)
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:36 PM MST reply actions
I like
the way you think
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:41 PM MST up reply actions
Shootout
Ducks Flyers in the Shootout
And what a travesty to end a game this entertaining like this.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:46 PM MST reply actions
FLYERS WIN
1-0 in the shootout
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:51 PM MST up reply actions
take THAT you effin quackers!!
my philly friends are at the game… and loving it I’m sure
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:51 PM MST up reply actions
College football
If anyone wants to see why I dislike College Football the philosophy behind this story by Dan Wetzel (one of the best sports columnists in the country) is the big reason why.
I don’t think there’s anything more corrupt in the USA than college football.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:50 PM MST reply actions
Really
I suppose that’s why I got a jury summons today
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:55 PM MST up reply actions
Eh
depends on the locality… Chicago Sure.
Honestly I have thought about running for local school board. I think that’s a noble civil position that doesn’t get into too much of the BS political
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:55 PM MST up reply actions
you'd be surprised
at how much BS goes on at the school board. freaking lame.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:56 PM MST up reply actions
I know
but I think it’s an area that I could make a difference in. I have strong opinions (imagine that) on education.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:57 PM MST up reply actions
you?
strong opinions?? never! lol
i would love to have someone as educated and cool as you on my school board.
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 10:59 PM MST up reply actions
Educated
Please I just sit in my mother’s basement. (how do you know I’m educated?? Is my secret identity blown?)
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:00 PM MST up reply actions
totally blown
when you can string together a few sentences, that makes you educated in this country
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 11:00 PM MST up reply actions
OMG
That’s just awful right there. Just an awful characterization of what’s going on in our schools.
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well
as an English teacher responsible for teaching kids how to string together a few sentences i think i can say that
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by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 11:03 PM MST up reply actions
Whew
At least I, and Firefox’s spell check, am smart enough to fool you.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:04 PM MST up reply actions
i'm easily fooled
especially after wine
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 11:05 PM MST up reply actions
Wait
Probably when i’m older, and back in CO.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 10:58 PM MST up reply actions
CO
Is done for on boards. There is so much infighting here along all districts and parts of the gov’t. Good luck. Strong opinions can at least try but good luck.
Red Wings Suck
that's the case in CA too
and prob just about anywhere these days
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 11:02 PM MST up reply actions
Oh i'm sure
There’s politics in every organization that outnumbers 2… but i think i could handle it at that level, at least for a few years
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:04 PM MST up reply actions
like tex said
go for it.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 11:05 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah
It’s definitely a few years down the line. A long term goal if you will.
I think in the short term i’m looking at going back and getting another Master’s… but that’s less time for Avs and video games so we’ll see.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:06 PM MST up reply actions
see
getting another Master’s
i knew you were educated.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 11:08 PM MST up reply actions
Well there's the Master's
And I know how to use blockquote’s =)
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:10 PM MST up reply actions
i tried
but i’m chatting on IM and talking on the phone too so i wasn’t too concerned about accuracy…and then there’s the wine
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 11:11 PM MST up reply actions
IM
is a slippery slope, my friend.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 11:12 PM MST up reply actions
just friends
nothing more
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 11:13 PM MST up reply actions
What about the blog site? Are you really done, Jibble? Avs coverage just kinda sucks the last few months with the downing of ITCS and you and Shane is busy.. Tapeleg.. DNP…
It’s like no one cares anymore.
Red Wings Suck
No
not done. That was sarcasm, and more a joke about the new Xbox360
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:09 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah, and I just found the good sites at the end of last season.
Such a nice change from the altitude and newspaper pablum
I blame it all on my goalie
But Checkout
Avslova factor (Avsrant.blogspot.com). He’s really starting to find his voice. I hope he starts posting more
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:11 PM MST up reply actions
not that i'm complaining
but why did the game transition into the twilight zone on my tv???
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 11:01 PM MST reply actions
Hopefully
It’s an episode where the Avs are good.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:02 PM MST up reply actions
lol
it’s the one where the guy ends up with all the books in the world but breaks his glasses. kind of sucks knowing the endings.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 11:04 PM MST up reply actions
Wow
I figured it was Wii
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:07 PM MST up reply actions
What? lol
I can play and follow along like a pro. I’m old hat at this, my friend.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 11:08 PM MST up reply actions
Off topic
I think I’d like to add another writer to my site… how the hell would I go about doing this? I was thinking of just making an announcement on my site, and ask for an audition post.
Either way, I’m kinda scared no one will audition.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:08 PM MST reply actions
What with the GDT only up .0005 seconds before opening faceoff I figured Joe would be asking YOU!
I blame it all on my goalie
i'd audition
but then i like to “hear myself talk” so to speak
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 11:10 PM MST up reply actions
Lolz
Yeah. Most sites seem to do auditions. Sounds like a sound way to do it. Matt (Heir Doktor) anyone? And why isn’t Dario keeping ITCS going?
Red Wings Suck
I'd audition
but I retired from writing a few years ago. I’m sure someone would step up and take a swing at it.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 11:12 PM MST up reply actions
Help required cuz I'm old.
Back to the security thing, how the hell do you exchange contact info without exposing (haha) yourself? Whats the PM thing? I’m getting worried cuz I put my email on one of the other threads. Beach and snow girl, if I get hacked, no free passes for you!
I blame it all on my goalie
Well
The easiest way is just make a new e-mail address. Gmail, Yahoo and most e-mail is free, so just make “”mailto:TheRed21@Gmail.com">TheRed21@Gmail.com" or something
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:13 PM MST up reply actions
Pretty much
using your real personal email really is dangerous, so making a “dummy” account that you use for random stuff is the way to go.
Also, PM means ‘Private/Personal Message’. It’s something only the sender and receiver can see, as opposed to this type of public forum where everyone sees everything.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 11:14 PM MST up reply actions
Honestly
This is the real reason I don’t ever use my real name.
There’s too much identiy theft out there, and not putting my name out there is just a good idea. Also
Also I don’t ever want a future, or current, boss googling my name and using my writing as a barometer of my work. I’m not ashamed of anything I say, but there’s some off-color stuff that has no bearing on my professional ability that I wouldn’t want used against me.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:17 PM MST up reply actions
That's true
Googling your own name is really cool sometimes. I google mine sometimes and am sad to see what comes up.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 11:18 PM MST up reply actions
Yeah
Luckily the only stuff that comes up is:
— A fairly respectable (if pretentious sounding) website.
— A personal website, that is expired
— My grad school picture.
So right now it’s pretty decent.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:20 PM MST up reply actions
Mine is mostly obituaries
as a surviving member of a deceased person’s family. Kind of amusing that in the internets eyes, I only exist through the death’s of others.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 11:21 PM MST up reply actions
Oh
Don’t be. Life happens to all of us. Just because it’s happened to me an earlier age doesn’t mean I’ve been slighted, really. I just grew up faster than I should have, but no regrets. Hopefully someday somebody’s heart will be broken because of my passing because that’s how you know you’ve made an impact in somebody else’s life.
“I just want somebody’s life to be different because I was in it.”
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 11:29 PM MST up reply actions
Huh
Really? Never mind..
"I just want somebody’s life to be different because I was in it."
Me too.
Red Wings Suck
Strange
Hmm I am lucky that the only people who have died close to me are people I wouldn’t be in an obituary for. But I’ve been incredibly lucky with death in my life so far.
(both parents are going strong, Sis is younger and 26. Grandfather did pass on last summer, but I doubt that my name would make the paper.)
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:29 PM MST up reply actions
I just googled
my own name. Nothing came up. I must be a loser. Awesome.
I blame it all on my goalie
Well
My name’s unique in both first and last name. Just me and a car guy in D.C.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:22 PM MST up reply actions
Seriously
Maple nut brown and guiness is what I will drink in heaven.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:29 PM MST up reply actions
No no no
I love you… and your sweet sweet nector.
Seriously We need that stuff in CA.. make it happen
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:35 PM MST up reply actions
Not my dept
We are in 21 states but they are all east of CO. Sorry. A boatload of medals and they struggle to keep me employed, let alone expand our market. But I’m not bitter…. noooo….
I blame it all on my goalie
I know
It took some effort, but I was able to find Maple Nut Brown in Ohio, so I was pretty grateful for that.
My one complaint about Tommyknocker is thier distribution thought. It’s been a few years, but when I was waiting tables we had to drop you guys because of it….
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:43 PM MST up reply actions
Ugg.
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that I wouldn’t have to work any more. I’ve been there 10 years. I think we’ve had 5 distributors. Bleaccchhh. Yeah, when I go somewhere else I can say “I won a lot of medals for my beer”. Thankfully I won’t have to say “I took an award winning beer and brewery and ran it into the ground though my sheer incompetence”
I blame it all on my goalie
But
The beer is great, I introduced my uncle to it and he loves it.
Seriously, The only beer I am only “eh” on is Glacier, and that’s because i don’t like Pilsners and light beers.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:50 PM MST up reply actions
I'm a loser too Red
cuz I never come up either
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 11:29 PM MST up reply actions
meh
Apparently its a good thing. Much better than “delinquent TheRed owes money, back taxes, alimony, etc etc” on stuff i never got to enjoy….
I blame it all on my goalie
I'm a scientologist!
According to google. huh. i had no idea.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 11:46 PM MST up reply actions
You had me frightened
we were about to not be friends on myspace anymore.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 11:47 PM MST up reply actions
lol
not a scientologist.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 11:48 PM MST up reply actions
You could do both
and actually be a scientologist.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:51 PM MST up reply actions
Abosolutely
Quoting Maggie the Monkey and dishing on the Red Wings is my fun time. Not a gauge of my professionalism.
Red Wings Suck
I mean
Calling Dion Phaneuf a whiny bitch-ass coward has no bearing on whether I can engineer a widget
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:24 PM MST up reply actions
Glad you could work that in
on a day we don’t play calgary. For the record, I can’t agree more….
I blame it all on my goalie
Oops
don’t know what the hell happened there.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:14 PM MST up reply actions
Thanks
I shoulda just used my other gmail address but I never remember to check it, and thus would miss out on skiing with cool types. So I guess if I get my shit hacked I’ll just have to make a new address and use it all the time. But thanks for the advice.
I blame it all on my goalie
lol
ask joe to delete the post! i’ve got it saved!!
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 11:14 PM MST up reply actions
you can also identify an email addy here
in your profile for SBNation. that’s what i did.
When hell freezes over, I'll play hockey there too!
by BeachNSnowGirl on Jan 2, 2009 11:30 PM MST up reply actions
In my mind
there were no "high"lights. God the game tonight sucked. Thank you for an epic PGT.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 11:25 PM MST up reply actions
Well
I stayed up until 3:15 AM last night playing Assasin’s Creed when I wanted to go to bet around 11.
In my defense, I didn’t realize it was that late.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:25 PM MST up reply actions
Hahaha
My friend, you never realize it’s that late when in a game. Assassin’s Creed is an awesome choice, btw. NHL 09 is extremely deep as I’m hoping you’ve found out, and XBLA is very, very awesome.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 11:26 PM MST up reply actions
NHL '09
I started on rookie or the lowest just to learn the control, then moved to Pro. I’m already a 1st line Avs defensive pairing (despite the fact I suck at actual defense). I don’t know whether to start over, keep going, or create a whole new position/team
So i’m delaying a decision by playing a different game (I am perfect for government.)
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:31 PM MST up reply actions
Haha
I had four different files going before deciding to stick with my RW Sniper. Scoring goals only as a hockey player isn’t how I played and certainly doesn’t relate to my personality at all, but I just figured out how to score a lot and kept going.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 11:33 PM MST up reply actions
Wish
I wish they had more options for defensemen. They should have 2 “Defensive-Defensemen” (Positional, like Hannan and Hard Hitting like Foote) and 2 “Offensive Defensemen” (Puck Carrier, like Liles and Booming shot, like…. ummmm… hmmm… have to go to someone not on the Avs for this one… Souray). And 1 “Sucky, but everyone thinks is awesome” (Like Phaneuf)
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:41 PM MST up reply actions
Haha
Yeah, they did feel a little bit limited, but considering this is still EA making the games, albeit the very impressive and un-EA like EA Canada, I’m extremely happy with the effort. The online game play is also amazing, as each person can control their very own version of themselves out there. Very fun stuff.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 11:45 PM MST up reply actions
No doubt
I like the game 100%. This is the wishful internet complainer in me.
I met someone 2 nights ago who worked for EA. If she wasn’t dating a guy, and I wasn’t married… I’d marry her. (Sometimes it’s cool living in Silicon Valley)
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:54 PM MST up reply actions
Every other franchise
with the exception of Madden 2009, which they positively HAD to get right, they are doing their best to screw it up. EA is terrible for the gaming industry as their currently stand.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 11:56 PM MST up reply actions
Well
I like them for sports games, but everything else isn’t so good. They do get sports games right though… IMO
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:58 PM MST up reply actions
They
had a brilliant idea for the NBA series they do, but it just wasn’t refined enough yet. They spent several years in a row running Madden into the ground and they just haven’t done anything dynamic with the NCAA series in a few years. The NHL games have been standing head and shoulders above the rest for a while now.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 3, 2009 12:10 AM MST up reply actions
Hmm
Gave up on Madden for a lfew years, but that’s how i treat Sports games. I can only buy one sport once every 3 ears or so. NHL ’10 will be too similar to ’09 to drop $50 on, no matter what.
I will probably buy Madden ‘10 but they always had the same problem. Defense was too hard and there’s always one play that someone can find an exploit no matter what defense. That’s no fun.
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 3, 2009 12:13 AM MST up reply actions
Wondering if you were able to see my Wii? Watching NHL network highlights and being very excited to see Shattenkirk on our team.
Red Wings Suck
Well
I sent you a message, and it only allows you to get to that point if both people have added each other, so I’m assuming it worked out the way it was supposed to. Because the Nintendo system blows HARD, we can’t see each other online or anything. We just get to leave each other random messages and send Miis to each other. Speaking of which…are you one of those people who gets a Wii and immediately sits down and creates 2309582052 Miis because they think it’s hilariously fun?
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 2, 2009 11:56 PM MST up reply actions
Hmmm
are you one of those people who gets a Wii and immediately sits down and creates 2309582052 Miis because they think it’s hilariously fun?
Not even close.
Red Wings Suck
Do not have yet
but presumably will soon. We would both have to get a game that we could play together and go from there.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 3, 2009 12:05 AM MST up reply actions
Sweet
My friends think my Wii is super lame because I have like, 3 Miis on there that I actually made and all the rest I downloaded from the Mii Channel. I just don’t see what the huge interest is in making them for everyone I know. It doesn’t interest me lol.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 3, 2009 12:06 AM MST up reply actions
Oh
I have definitely have it, but I meant a game we could play together online. That’s the only way we can has game together. As far as I know, Wii Sports isn’t an online game.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 3, 2009 12:09 AM MST up reply actions
Well
One of these days, head into a gaming store (if you have a Play N Trade near you, that’s probably the best place. They’re typically waaaaaaaaay nicer people there) and see if there are any Wii games that might interest you. Silly fun like Mario Kart might be your bag, and it’s an online game that we could rock together, or a game like Animal Crossing where you live in a town and do random things and visit other people’s towns might be up your alley. I have no idea what kind of games you like, but if it’s online, we can find a way to try it out. I’m down for playing any game, really. They almost all have something to offer.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 3, 2009 12:18 AM MST up reply actions
Ahahahaha
I’m seriously laughing so hard right now. I absolutely could have called that one. Star Wars Unleashed was a tip off, as was your general tendency towards smacking people around. I dunno if SWU is online. Lemme check.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 3, 2009 12:20 AM MST up reply actions
Errr
Lightsaber Duels. My bad. Both games came out within like 3 weeks of each other. So confused.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 3, 2009 12:23 AM MST up reply actions
The Smash Brothers series
is a fighting series, but probably not what you’re into. Fairly complicated and definitely confusing, so I’ll keep searching around for other fightaz.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 3, 2009 12:25 AM MST up reply actions
Your rage is well served, then.
I’m tempted to just send you hilarious Miis and other random stuff, but don’t want to abuse my position as Wii friend lol.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 3, 2009 12:36 AM MST up reply actions
That
is probably my favorite Mii. I use it as my icon in most online games.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 3, 2009 12:41 AM MST up reply actions
Night
Keep brewing that heavenly nector.
I believe in Peter Budaj
by Jibblescribbits on Jan 2, 2009 11:59 PM MST up reply actions
Too late now
but night to you good sir. And thanks for inspiring me to drink tonight.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 3, 2009 12:07 AM MST up reply actions
Good grief…guess maybe it was a good thing I wasn’t able to watch the game tonight….
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
LOL
Right on time!
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 3, 2009 12:19 AM MST up reply actions
Well the girls wanted to stay and watch the Varsity boys game, so we just got home.
This is going to be a long season…..
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 3, 2009 12:22 AM MST up reply actions
Going to be
no no no… Is IS
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 3, 2009 12:24 AM MST up reply actions
Well I was talking about the rest of our basketball season….but yea the Avs season is.
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 3, 2009 12:26 AM MST up reply actions
Ahhh
you’re right, my comment stands
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by Jibblescribbits on Jan 3, 2009 12:27 AM MST up reply actions
It DOES really suck
because the game is just SO fun. I’m really hoping the Wii Sports sequel being released in February has an online feature.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 3, 2009 12:55 AM MST up reply actions
LOL
Btw, I sent you a message perfect weather for breakfast or something. That was totally an interrupted thought as the beginning of the thought was going somewhere sarcastic and snarky, whereas the second half was someone calling me on the phone asking about breakfast tomorrow morning, and I ended up putting that in there. Just figured I would explain hahahaha.
They call me Bubblegum.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 3, 2009 12:58 AM MST up reply actions
Meanwhile
I’m totally sure breakfast in Houston at the Embassy Suites Galleria would be awesome because i wouldn’t have to cook… and my dad would be less than a half mile away.
Red Wings Suck
I've been there!
You and your dad seem to be pals. It’s sweet. I’m actually going to the Galleria tomorrow. I went yesterday and stopped at Texaco to get gas lolol. I’ll buy something Avs-related if I see it in the honor of MHH.
They call me Bubblegum.
I’m pretty sure what Texaco you’re talking about. Yeah, my Dad’s the best. Skate for me, eh? Even though the rink is small and there are a bunch of kids who want to show off.
Red Wings Suck
Well
it also doesn’t help that they have the gigantic Christmas tree still in the middle of the ice rink. My friends and I have spent some time wondering how they maintain it, and we think they just lower it underneath the mall when the season is over. It’s like 3 stories tall, and the decorations are always the same, so we think they just story it somewhere until it’s time again. I might skate tomorrow. The ole ankle has been srsly kicking my ass.
Speaking of skating. Have you kicked the fear and taken it on yet?
They call me Bubblegum.
Uh
It’s not so much fear but time now. I was on vacation but between holidays ect. I had no time. It doesn’t look to be getting any better either.
Red Wings Suck
Haha
Few years ago I was playing pickup basketball and my 5’5’’ frame couldn’t handle my Shaquilian sized effort on the court and I shredded my left ankle. Unfortunately, it wasn’t shredded badly enough for the doctors to want to operate on it, so they told me to go to physical therapy and the muscles would grow around it or something. It still doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. When ligaments are frayed, do they just magically grow back together or something? Not as far as the medical community is concerned, so unless I finish off the tears in my ankle, I’m stuck with flat tire for a while longer.
They call me Bubblegum.
So
It’s okay to compare yourself to a Shaq like effort but be bummed at a Forsberg like ankle. I get it.
Totally kidding and giving you shit, of course.
Red Wings Suck
Well
The only thing Forsberg didn’t excel at was staying healthy. So the comparison is sad. One of the things that made Shaq so great (despite his footwork) was his overall size. Thus, an effort to match his size would be a good thing, whereas a comparison to Forsberg in terms of health would be…not so great. That’s all.
=p I’m going to Wii message you again in a minute. Be prepared for it to light up all cool and such.
They call me Bubblegum.
Haha
I remember the first time my Wii got a message in the middle of the night. I was sleeping on the floor at the time (heh…) and I woke up to this crazy blue light that kept getting dimmer and then brighter. Now, I thought I was about to have some crazy “Flight of the Navigator” moment where aliens were gonna take me away for a long time and I was gonna come back lookin for Starsky and Hutch reruns, but instead this little white box I just bought was the source of the light. Quite confusing and slightly scary when you’re dead tired.
They call me Bubblegum.
I also love Flight of the Navigator. Sweet reference.
I am currently getting my ass kicked at tennis.
Red Wings Suck
You're just awesome
the end. Cheese or no cheese.
I love Flight of the Navigator. Nobody else that I’m friends with had even heard of it until Thanksgiving when it was on TV and I freaked out from excitement. We only got to see the last few minutes of it (I had to work Thanksgiving morning -_-), but someone was going to get it for me for Christmas until it was bought by another person. Instead of going on to ebay or something, they just blew it off.
Typical.
They call me Bubblegum.
PS
Tennis rocks. You’re giving me the Wii Sports itch. I love the training far more than the actual games themselves. Power Shots in Bowling is super popular with some people I know. We’re talking everyone get together every Saturday, get drunk, and play Wii Bowling. Insane stuff.
They call me Bubblegum.
Well
In my family, my niece got a Wii for X-Mas, brought it to “Nana & Popy’s” and we all got drunk and played Wii bowling. Love it.
Soo, is “Power Shots” like playing guitar hero in someone’s basement?
Red Wings Suck
Absolutely not
but Guitar Hero/Rock Band are touchy subjects with me. As a gamer, I absolutely detest them because of what they’ve done to the industry.
Wii Bowling is seriously a real trip. A friend of mine’s mom was playing with us one night and got a 299. Kid you not. She had 12 strikes in a row and then got a 9. She hasn’t played since.
They call me Bubblegum.
Yeah
she is super good. Very consistent motion, averages like a 250 when she would play. I average about a 180, but have had 260 games. I’ve also had 70 something games. It’s not really my thing, but it can be a ton of fun with random people.
They call me Bubblegum.
Totally
Wii bowling has to be done with a lot of people, just like the real thing, for it to be fun.
Red Wings Suck
I went through a phase
when my life was kind of crappy recently and I hid in the bowling alley quite a bit. Just went at a slow time of day and asked for a corner lane and escaped my life by throwing a ball at pins. I’m actually really terrible at IRL bowling.
They call me Bubblegum.
Oh helllllll no
I cheat and download them from the Check Mii Out Channel. Basically, you can browse a bunch of Miis that other people make and download them on to your system if you want. There are only a couple on my Wii that people have made, and the only one I’ve made is the one for myself.
They call me Bubblegum.
Actually
I’m not. I’ve had to re-learn how to do a lot of this stuff tonight. I rarely do much on my Wii except play retro games, so playing with the friend codes and channels and such has been a learning process for me, too. I’ve honestly been making most of this shit up as we go.
They call me Bubblegum.
RIght On
You have taught me in the process so, no worries. I know it’s not like playing World of War Craft easy.
:)
J/K LOL
Red Wings Suck
Ahahahahahahahahahahaha
Any digs at WoW are welcome. I hate that game with an insane passion.
They call me Bubblegum.
Haha
everyone says that, but I never know what it means. You try what? To be good at silly things? How do you know if you succeed or not? So confusing
They call me Bubblegum.
Lolz
Actually. I believe in Yoda. Do or do not.
There is no try. Facetious (sp?) is the word here.
Red Wings Suck
You're such a nerd.
but in subtle ways that I can’t even imagine. You admit to loving Gambit, Flight of the Navigator, and believe in Yoda.
They call me Bubblegum.
Yeeeah
It’s really cool part I’m still trying to find the recipe for. Maybe if I were taller.
They call me Bubblegum.
Being tall is overrated, IMO. Unless you’re a hockey player… but even then, being a small center or winger isn’t bad as long as you play big. Like Svats.
Red Wings Suck
Now you're just being nice.
I mentioned earlier I was 5’5’’ and you totally didn’t mock me, which is the norm. Now you say being tall is overrated. hmmm…
They call me Bubblegum.
Naw
I just know that being small can give an advantage in other ways if you chose to use it. Like Cumiskey. Kid has wheels. Now, I know he has gained a few pounds, but he wouldn’t have the wheels he has if he wasn’t somewhat small.
Red Wings Suck
True dat.
I loved watching him play the other day. He was just sooo aggressive, and it wasn’t to the detriment of the team as he insisted on pushing the play down the ice. It put a lot of pressure on the Aeros somewhat shaky defensemen. Fun game, no doubt.
They call me Bubblegum.
Yeah
I love Wheels (Cumiskey). My love for him is almost as irrational as my love for Budaj.But the kida can skate and make plays… it’s just a matter of who can keep up with him. Which is not many players.
Red Wings Suck
I'm watching the Patrick Roy tribute video
and despite it obviously being amazing, I fucking love the inclusion of Enya as the song for the montage.
They call me Bubblegum.
And now that the internet
is dying, I’m just gonna head for bed. Night, Tex. I’ll be Wii-ing you sometime.
They call me Bubblegum.
On YouTube, eh? I’ve seen it. Oh…
I’m Wii bowling and contemplating going to bed after this game. It’s late, buddy.
Red Wings Suck
Would you two just get a room already…LOL
I'm The Canary - but I'm not cute nor cuddly, and I don't sing.
Now and then we had the hope that if we lived and were good, God would permit us to be PIRATES.
-Mark Twain-
by Americanario on Jan 3, 2009 12:01 PM MST up reply actions
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