Captain & Coach

Captain & Coach
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Above: (L to R) Captain Morgan, Coach (not pictured are the Captain's four headband passing wenches).

Punchies 2008

It's award season and time for the Punchies, the annual gathering of Bulldog players to give respect to the finest players of this past season. It is also a time for fellowship, wine, and song (get a sitR). We don't know where it's going to be or what time, but save Saturday, September 27 as a fun day on your mental, paper, and computer calendars.

Any thoughts on new award categories or party place? Add it to the comments on this blog.

Summer is almost over and I'm sad. It means a close end to comfortable leisure biking time. This kick ass (Gordie term) video from Doomtree will likely help me get through the winter.


Doomtree "Drumsticks" Music Video from Ted Romeo on Vimeo.

Sabotage (Part 1) - 1998

Coach's brother is in this. It was filmed in Rochester, MN in October of 1998. It was originally meant as a high school anti-smoking video, which turned into a loving homage to the greatest music video of all time, Beastie Boy's Sabotage.

Take Back Labor Day

Take Back Labor Day
Originally uploaded by Ghostface CRZA

Coach and some of your teammates are going to rock out on Harriet Island September 1 with Atmosphere, Lupe Fiasco, Billy Bragg, Mos Def, Steve Earle, Allison Moorer and Tom Morello. It's only $10. Get a ticket. It can be your little RNC protest without all the tear gas.
http://www.takebacklaborday.com

Lollapalooza

I never want to go back to being a serf after being included in the backstage ruling class. Yes indeed.

Lala

Lala
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The Raconteurs
Backstage

Lallapalooza Journal

9:59 AM Boarding plane for Chicago along with a professional kickboxer or what is just a really sad poser.

10:00 AM Woman ahead of me in the plane in Minneapolis - Is there a time difference in Chicago (from here).

11:05 AM Man in seat across the aisle has a nose of gushing blood.
11:10 AM Woman next to nose guy to flight attendant - Why do I have to have a bag of bloody napkins under my seat?
Flight attendant - Because that's the way it is.

Pinata Party V

Saturday Night Preview

Saturday Night Preview
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Se llama Unicorno

Bulldog Down

Bulldog Down
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Photo Caption: 80s Country Singer Mickey Gillis on a sub shop wall in Kansas City

Maya got worked by a softball that hit her in the collarneckbone on an errant throw as part of a double play attempt. This was the scariest thing I had ever seen in my five years as player/coach. With the grace of Jeebus she is just now regaining her ability to walk and speak without a lisp. My greatest regret as Coach is that I didn't have whiskey in the first aid kit to kill the pain.

On a positive note, ringers Jill and Amy came in to help continue the hotness . . . Our our winning streak. We made the win over 1st place Capella University (13-6) feel easy thanks to smart fielding and timely hitting. This year we have guaranteed a winning record plus third place in the league. This may not sound like a lot but it is considering that we didn't even have a white board (or Mel Jensen's glove) five years ago.

Side Note
Meg is back with hits that landed her on second and third bases the past few games.

Sad Note
Tomorrow is the last game of the season.

Super Note
Pinata party at Coach's this Saturday.

Saucy Note
The Punchy Awards back at Buca this year? I say yes. You say?

Grill&Chill Pregame Wednesday.

Since it is a late game let us grill out starting at 7:30. I will bring the grill.

2008 Bulldog Team Photos

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