Eleven

There is a noticeable difference taking the Maple Leaf or Empire Service train eastbound rather than westbound. Eastbound, the service originates in Toronto or Niagara Falls, and the trains are clean when you board. Westbound, the trains originate in New York City, and by the time you board in Central New York, the New Yorkers who have disembarked have left bottles, wrappers, newspapers, and other detritus EVERYWHERE. I realize that they live in a debris-filled nightmare, but must they recreate that effect everywhere they go?

And Toronto is an hour and a half from Buffalo. And Milwaukee isn't really that amazing, nor is KC, Pittsburgh, etc. Even Philly, large as it is, is boring AF.

Glad that business called and I didn't have to see the debacle. Not surprised that it was a debacle.

I don't think I knew that. What a horrible thing. After further research, you are correct. I'll try to edit the title. Nope, can't edit the title. Mods please help. Thanks.

I swear, Liger, if you post it...

I had no idea that he had a daughter. I know we don't necessarily love him here, but I wouldn't wish this on anyone.

Dammit I thought that there was a goal and that the TV in my hotel was behind or something. Alas, no.

What was that Sheary / Rodrigues clown show a moment ago all about?

This entire game appears to have been intentionally left blank. Both teams are playing uninspired hockey even though one of them is fighting for a playoff spot.

The basis of virtually every mystery story/novel since Doyle started writing them. I agree with you. And this is one very interesting possible explanation and possible conclusion.

Unfortunately I find myself with an hour to kill, so I'll have the game on.

Not as embarrassing as the situation is for Pittsburgh though.

I LOVED it. And while I won't look for it, I'll bet there are a ton of Leavers crying on hfboards and reddit and whatever.

I can't read this.

It's no longer must see TV for me. And it's certainly not must go to the game, either. If they're on and I catch the game, fine. Otherwise, there are too many other pleasant pastimes in life.

He will be this summer and I want him here.

Yep. I don't have a plan for watching tomorrow's game, and I don't care. I cannot watch much of any games in the next two weeks because of work, and I don't care.

This board sometimes... "Team's not tough enough." and "Let's ship Risto and Bogo out."

Absolutely. He's a great locker room guy and will be an excellent mentor for Ollison.

On No. 3, it's a "no, but" for me. I supported tanking once the calendar changed from January to February, or around then. This team learning how to win again is more important than a draft pick, IMO.

Should be fairly obvious; using taxes to line the pockets of the powerful is a younger idea than the idea of tax itself by about three hours. If we want just one pre-baby boomer example in the US, there's the Teapot Dome scandal.

I am so happy that I went to trivia tonight and concentrated on that rather than on this Sabres nonsense. This is five losses in a row. I do realize that the captain is out, but oh, I am happy that I spent my time otherwise. Here's to doing something else again on Thursday!

My birthday shifts with the stars and planets, and other stars, and other planets. Currently, my birthday is in the fourth case of Orion, but only when Venus is in alignment with Jupiter. Some other day, my birthday might be more aligned with Mars, Ah, Mars! But only when Mars can see Titan.

I do not. What is it?

Me to.