Penguins, Pot & Other Stuff

April 6, 2008

The Playoffs Begin with Montréal In First Place

Filed under: Sports, Hockey

Yes, the boys did do what they had to do-beating Toronto Saturday night.  Then, we sat back and watched Philadelphia do us a favor on Sunday by beating Pittsburgh.  Now, the playoffs.  Montréal gets Boston in the first round.  We beat the Bean Towners every game this year.  No reason for that to change!  In the East-Montréal or Pittsburgh-take your pick.

 

In the West however, I see a dark horse.  Minnesota & Jacques Lemaire to advance to the Stanley Cup.  They better; I put money down all on them several months ago when a friend of mine was in Las Vegas!

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Buddy Guy: Great Guitarist

Filed under: Music

Brother Joseph & I were supposed to go see blues guitarist Buddy Guy who was playing at Hamilton Place last Friday.  After we bought the tickets, Joe realized he was already committed to something else with the lovely Lady Kathryn.  No problem; a quick telephone call to my friend Ava and I had it taken care of.

 

After settling in our seats, the opening act came on.  A local musician by the name of Stephen Strongman and three other gentlemen provided some good blues themselves.  Strongman plays a mean guitar and got the crowd warmed up for The Man.  Then, it was Buddy’s turn.

 

The man is a legend.  Played some old, played some new.  During one song he started walking around the entire theater.  Even got up into the balcony!  Unfortunately though he only played for about one hour.  And to top that off, no encore!  Don’t know if I have ever been to a concert where the crowd begged for an encore that was not provided.  Still though, a good night.  Now, I wait for George Thoroughgood-he’s in town in late May.  I’ll be there-care to join me?

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