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by IwoCPO on 01/06/09 at 06:50 PM ET
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Wow. Big day. For the first time in three years, a savant actually used the word “brah” in the comment section.
It threw us all for a loop, but I think we’ll recover.
When? Now.
Just in time for the Live Blog Bitches. BJ’s for all, courtesy of Rick Nash.
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BJ’s are a busted up team, crippled with injuries and a hot netminder.
Not sayin’ that spells trouble for the Wings, but we all know the Wings, and it is the first game back home......
My liquor cabinet suffers big time when I look at the bright side like this…
Posted by HockeyTownTodd from upset when blogs don’t live up to my expectations on 01/06/09 at 06:59 PM ET
Don’t get married then Nate… just sayin’… brah.
Ah, couldn’t help it. Sorry.... another web forum I visit alot there a couple 20’somethings that say that damn brah thing waaayyyyyyyy tooooooo much.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 01/06/09 at 07:00 PM ET
Brahs and BJs....
Posted by monkey from Waiting for the lambs to stop screaming on 01/06/09 at 07:00 PM ET
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear Chief,
Happy birthday to you!
Happy belated and happy blogiversary as well. 
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 01/06/09 at 07:00 PM ET
HOLY M’FING JEEBUS
Posted by monkey from Waiting for the lambs to stop screaming on 01/06/09 at 07:01 PM ET
By which I mean “Welcome back to Baroque.”
Posted by monkey from Waiting for the lambs to stop screaming on 01/06/09 at 07:04 PM ET
My liquor cabinet suffers big time when I look at the bright side like this…
Your booze cabinet, my beer drawer… works out the same Gramps. And regardless of goalie temperature, we seem to have a diabolical propensity towards making middle of the road goalies look great.
I’ve given up on pregame predictions this season. The good old coin flip seems to be about right, heads we play.. tails we screw around 50+ minutes a game and decide when to turn it on in the final 10 or less minutes based off how many goals we need to score to tie it up.
Beer run now so as not to run out at an inopportune moment, as the inopportune moment is the precise time the last one is empty!
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 01/06/09 at 07:06 PM ET
By which I mean “Welcome back to Baroque.”
+2. Nice to see you ‘round these parts again. Oddly enough, with Baroque here there’s still 19 of us?
Our collective IQ just went waaaaaaaaaay up as well.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 01/06/09 at 07:07 PM ET
Oh man! I love BJ’s!
Posted by Nate A from metro Detroit on 01/06/09 at 06:57 PM ET
So does Cindy. To quote the DC, “Usually he goes down in that situation but that time he stood up.”
Also see:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhDVXtlhF4Y
Like I said, this was much funnier at 3 a.m.
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 01/06/09 at 07:08 PM ET
Everytime I see guys using “Brah” to address one another, I think of those idiotic Guido Gotti douchebags (how the hell did they get their own TV show to begin with anyway?) and their fake tans.
One of these guys is giving his “brah” a BJ later.
Anyway, I agree with Gramps that the Wings can’t even slack off against the Jackets. They ran over the Dives 6-1 and I expect the exact same intensity from them. Should keep our boys motivated.
Go Wings!!!
Posted by SYF from Las Vegas, NV on 01/06/09 at 07:08 PM ET
so, because I’m a cheap bastard… anyone have a feed?
And welcome back Baroque!
Posted by Alzy from Innisfail, Alberta, Canada on 01/06/09 at 07:09 PM ET
See? Now I don’t have to think.
Posted by Tyler from Arizona on 01/06/09 at 07:10 PM ET
Happy belated and happy blogiversary as well. smile
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 01/06/09 at 07:00 PM ET
Nice to see you back home Baroque. I’ll mind my P’s and Q’s. And to give the rest of you a quick lesson in Navy lore and heritage? That stands for “pints and quarts”.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 01/06/09 at 07:10 PM ET
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 01/06/09 at 07:00 PM ET
I told you all a few weeks ago that Baroque was “ a little tied up “ at the moment.
Alls well that doesn’t end up in a kidnapping charge or restraining order.
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 01/06/09 at 07:10 PM ET
Thanks.
I apparently am completely retarded when it comes to figuring out how long something will take, and am unable to say no - as a result I have been overcommitted, overworked, overstressed, overwhelmed, and underslept and underhockeyed for the last few months. I just don’t have the stamina I had about 20 years ago.
On the plus side, I managed to make myself close to indispensable at work! Yay for staying employed in a crappy economy!
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 01/06/09 at 07:11 PM ET
See? Now I don’t have to think.
Awesome.
Posted by monkey from Waiting for the lambs to stop screaming on 01/06/09 at 07:12 PM ET
so, because I’m a cheap bastard… anyone have a feed?
Courtesy of Dennis at Red Wings and Beer.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 01/06/09 at 07:13 PM ET
Down RWBill, Down!
“Welcome back to Baroque.”!!!!!!!
Posted by Rumbear from Sandy Eggo on 01/06/09 at 07:13 PM ET
http://www.redwingsandbeer.com/?page_id=31
That’s one option for the game, tho i’m having trouble with it.
http://atdhe.net/live-tv-2.php?i=591
That should work too once the game starts.
Posted by Nate A from Dark side of the moon on 01/06/09 at 07:14 PM ET
I haven’t had the time to do anything more that lurk - you guys are dang hard to keep up with when I’m out working most nights.
This is actually the first game ALL SEASON I’ve been able to see as it happens. Everything else was DVRed and about a week later. I think I’m all caught up.
(BTW, if I get a little strange, blame the OTC cold medicine. I hab da sniffles.)
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 01/06/09 at 07:16 PM ET
@RWBill:
You have nice curtains, too. 
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 01/06/09 at 07:17 PM ET
Rob Parker?
Shitcanned. Resigned. Permanent leave of absence. Whatever.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 01/06/09 at 07:17 PM ET
anyone have a feed
http://atdhe.net/live-tv-2.php?i=591
Posted by WingsFanInBeanLand from Earth. on 01/06/09 at 07:18 PM ET
Just curious, but anybody know why the wings games start at 7:30 and so many other games in Eastern timezone start at 7?
Also, Matt Ellis Has another goal already tonite.
Posted by Nate A from Dark side of the moon on 01/06/09 at 07:18 PM ET
Nice to see ya back Baroque. It’s almost go time.Bitches
.Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa. on 01/06/09 at 07:18 PM ET
I just don’t have the stamina I had about 20 years ago.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 01/06/09 at 07:11 PM ET
To quote my brother, who is exactly 5 years older than I am, “I’m not as good as I once was but i’m as good once as I ever was.”
I think that’s what Baroque is sayin’. Welcome back. Yay!
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 01/06/09 at 07:19 PM ET
Thanks Chief!
Alright, I’ll take the heat if we end up on the wrong side tonight. My prediction: we win 7-1, Dats and Hank both score two, with Fils, Maltby and Cleary getting the other three. The PP goes 4-7, with Happy picking up three assists. And the Conk only has to make 16 saves, and the BJ’s lone goal will come on their second 5-on-3, as they will fail to score on their first 5-on-3.
Now if that all happens, I’m probably going to fear for my life, because it would have to mean something very bad’s about to happen.
Posted by Alzy from Innisfail, Alberta, Canada on 01/06/09 at 07:20 PM ET
@RWBill:
You have nice curtains, too.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 01/06/09 at 07:17 PM ET
I suddenly feel so violated!
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 01/06/09 at 07:21 PM ET
Ahahaha… “BJs"… I get it guys… original..
What’s next… “Boo” Jackets?
Signed.. Gordie Howe in the hell does Paul let trash like this on his quality site....
Posted by Trashman on 01/06/09 at 07:22 PM ET
Nice to see Matt Ellis doing so well.
And Rob Parker gone?
The collective IQ of all printed words everywhere just went up 120 points.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 01/06/09 at 07:23 PM ET
As long as I can remember it’s always been a 7:30 start. With the exception of 7:00 Sunday games.Bitches
.Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa. on 01/06/09 at 07:23 PM ET
Ahahaha… “BJs"… I get it guys… original..
What’s next… “Boo” Jackets?
Signed.. Gordie Howe in the hell does Paul let trash like this on his quality site…
Yes. Welcome.
Posted by IwoCPO from Washington, DC on 01/06/09 at 07:23 PM ET
Oh oh, looks like we hurt someone’s feelings again.
Posted by Nate A from Dark side of the moon on 01/06/09 at 07:23 PM ET
Signed.. Gordie Howe in the hell does Paul let trash like this on his quality site....
Counterweight.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 01/06/09 at 07:24 PM ET
original..
Nah,very much immature. As in par for the course and very much expected here, either you’re new or just a dipstick.
Posted by MOWingsfan19 on 01/06/09 at 07:25 PM ET
Puck me the cover of the new Hockey News is nice.
Posted by WingsFanInBeanLand from Earth. on 01/06/09 at 07:26 PM ET
Ahahaha… “BJs"… I get it guys… original..
What’s next… “Boo” Jackets?
Signed.. Gordie Howe in the hell does Paul let trash like this on his quality site....
Posted by Trashman on 01/06/09 at 07:22 PM ET
Nah Cup #11 is next for us. You guys can watch from the golf course like you did last year though.
Posted by Alzy from Innisfail, Alberta, Canada on 01/06/09 at 07:28 PM ET
Nice to see Rob Parker completely unapologetic about his comments as he always is. That’s par for the course for Parker.
Posted by SYF from Las Vegas, NV on 01/06/09 at 07:28 PM ET
Just curious, but anybody know why the wings games start at 7:30 and so many other games in Eastern timezone start at 7?
Thanks Gary.Bridgestone.Ass
Posted by monkey from Waiting for the lambs to stop screaming on 01/06/09 at 07:28 PM ET
I suddenly feel so violated!
I’m sorry. I didn’t mean anything bad by it.
Hugs?
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 01/06/09 at 07:29 PM ET
Alzy! Cup #12, man.
That would put us one behind the Leafs for second all-time.
Posted by SYF from Las Vegas, NV on 01/06/09 at 07:29 PM ET
WOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!
Baroque!!!!!
Thanks again darlin! You make me happy!
Posted by eyesris from Chestertown, MD on 01/06/09 at 07:31 PM ET
And… cue the Captain and Cokes....
Posted by monkey from Waiting for the lambs to stop screaming on 01/06/09 at 07:31 PM ET
Alzy! Cup #12, man.
That would put us one behind the Leafs for second all-time.
Posted by SYF from Las Vegas, NV on 01/06/09 at 07:29 PM ET
My bad. We just have so many that I forget how many we have total sometimes.
Posted by Alzy from Innisfail, Alberta, Canada on 01/06/09 at 07:31 PM ET
Posted by Trashman on 01/06/09 at 07:22 PM ET
I’m a little disappointed. “Surfin Bird” was one of my all time favorites.
Posted by RWBill from jabbing a six inch sewing needle into my eye. on 01/06/09 at 07:32 PM ET
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Oh man! I love BJ’s!
Posted by Nate A from Dark side of the moon on 01/06/09 at 06:57 PM ET