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by IwoCPO on 04/10/08 at 01:56 PM ET
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Stress Train is now boarding. Five hours and small change until the puck is dropped in Hockeytown.
For those of you new to the A2Y experience, you must understand a few things. Much of the language used in the Stress Car you may not understand. I recommend you look closely at the A2Y Glossary so that you can immediately fit in.
Bubba fans: we haven’t put the tires on the roof of the train yet, so it may take you a little longer to get your bearings. However, you are more than welcome.
If you can’t find your way to the Hasek Club Car, I’ve included an image of it so that you’ll recognize the surroundings when you get there.
This post will serve as the final one of the day unless some sort of crazy-ass news breaks from Detroit. Consider it a pre-game live blog until the real one begins at 1845.
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Sure it looks all clean and nice now, but I bet there are empties all over the floor and the cushions are ripped out by the end of the first period no matter what happens.
Posted by AndrewB from TN on 04/10/08 at 01:07 PM ET
AndrewB, it’s only been 9 minutes since the train left, and we’ve already defecated and puked everywhere.
We’re not fetal yet, but give it time.
Posted by Nathan on 04/10/08 at 01:12 PM ET
Wow. I’ve been on the wrong train the whole time...mine doesn’t look anywhere near that nice. Mine is full of furniture that’s been flung around, a toilet with a knee rest in front, and an inflate-a-date in the corner that I’ve been meaning to give to TeamDub as a wedding present. The TV has a protective cover over it that can withstand the imapact of a full bottle of beer, the carpets are stained with my tears, and at some point, someone scrawled “Pronger” on one wall in what I suspect is feces.
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 04/10/08 at 01:14 PM ET
Dibbs on the seat closest to the can… as I’m sure I’ll be hurling up until game time. Better yet… just let me lie on the floor in a puddle of my own juices… I wouldn’t want to upset the finer folks on board. I can hear the conductor now, “Just step over him ladies and gents. We’ll clean that up after the game is over.”
Posted by Mike from La-La Land on 04/10/08 at 01:19 PM ET
My seat better be close to the bathroom because I feel like I might be visiting it alot before the playoffs (and even game one) are over.
Posted by Bryan from Athens, OH on 04/10/08 at 01:19 PM ET
My husband says I’m crazy. I tell him that I have so many personalities in my head that I could form a corporation. That being said, I will allow my Stress Personality to board and head right to the Hasek Club Car. The rest of us will mill about in coach shouting “BRING IT ON!” Lets Go Red Wings!!!!!
Posted by Kate from Pa. on 04/10/08 at 01:23 PM ET
I’m surprisingly calm today, I’m sure I’ll be tense closer to game time, but right now I’m feeling good about this series. Of course, if Nashville scores the 1st goal, I’ll have to ask for an oxygen mask from above my seat.
Posted by Jeremy on 04/10/08 at 01:33 PM ET
Um, guys… restrooms are superfluous during the playoffs.
Duh.
(Oh, and GABE! - I’m down for a blow-up friend, I love that open mouth, stunned carp look they all have.)
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 04/10/08 at 01:37 PM ET
If Chief is the Conductor on this little voyage that we’re all about to embark on, then I’m the guy shoveling coal into the engine. I’ve been on the train awaiting you all ever since there was the first little indication that we were going to be playing Bubba in the first round. I’ll be living and dying on every second of every game, hoping to God that I don’t have to spend my summer listening to all the idiots down here have to celebrate an upset of our Wings. Other than that, I’m fine. Dammit!!
Posted by Chris from Columbia, Tennessee on 04/10/08 at 01:42 PM ET
Sigh. I’m aboard. I like how all the trash cans are hidden from view. I’m bringing my own personal one along. One minute optomistic, next minute, shaking in my shoes. It is a long ride and this is just the start, pour me a big one, extra shots and let’s bring it on.
LET’S GO RED WINGS!!!!!
Posted by hockeychic from Denver, CO on 04/10/08 at 02:03 PM ET
Trash can/porta potty available under each flip-up seat. Who needs a stinkin bathroom…
Posted by Cwix from Roanoke, VA on 04/10/08 at 02:17 PM ET
Here’s to a great series...should be a good one.
Posted by PredJoe from Nashville on 04/10/08 at 02:28 PM ET
Guess it’s time for me to come aboard.
Oh, and in case any of you needed a laxative, I’ve got one you can borrow: Tomas Holmstrom’s last NHL goal was scored in January.
Posted by Ryan from Toronto on 04/10/08 at 02:33 PM ET
I think it’s a good thing that the shades are all down on the windows so that we can’t see out.
Nervous energy is building up. Its been awful hard to do any of my CAD work today with the mouse twitching all over the screen.
Posted by Nate A from Dark side of the moon on 04/10/08 at 02:38 PM ET
Ryan from Toronto,
‘Tomas Holmstrom’s last NHL goal was scored in January.’
Thanks,that will do it.
Posted by AndrewB from TN on 04/10/08 at 02:56 PM ET
Man oh man… I have GOT to calm down. I just cross-checked the UPS guy ‘cause I thought he said, “Here’s your Preds.” Turns out he said, “Here’s your Meds.” Ha-ha, joke’s on me (bending down to pick up the left behind chicklits (sp?) left on my porch).
Posted by Mike from La-La Land on 04/10/08 at 03:06 PM ET
sure count me in, i got all the faith in the world so not sure if i need the stress train or the clear sailing sailboat for this trip. 1 thing that might not make me stressed but pi$$ me off is my brother is coming over to watch the game tonight, he cheers for vancouver so just to make me miserable like he is he said he is gonna swing by the sports store and show up in a tootoo jersey. anyways, hope everyone stocked up on a provisions i am thinking it could ebt he long haul this year.
/cracks beer and waits for the puck to drop
Posted by Jay from canada on 04/10/08 at 03:30 PM ET
The most rational argument for a Preds victory:
http://msn.foxsports.com/nhl/story/8009864/Forechecker:-Don’t-underestimate-the-Predators
You know...just in case you need another laxative, or 5.
Posted by Osrt on 04/10/08 at 03:36 PM ET
Me? I’m chill’n back in the caboose. Got my scotch, got my TV, got my cheddar.
My favorite team always improves, game after game, through the playoffs. You think they are good now? Wait till they play the Habs. That will be an all-time classic beat-down. Grapes will have to live with a “European” team winning the cup.
Posted by w2j2 on 04/10/08 at 03:39 PM ET
Ha Ha! Great image! I’ll need a seat in the back so I can smoke muh weed and roll a dice game for $$ between periods. Ya know standard stress relief.
Posted by Puck from San Francisco, CA on 04/10/08 at 03:49 PM ET
That TH comment about the January goal...really? Do we really need that? I’ve called up every bar in Austin with more than 5 tv’s in it, determined who will have the game on, and priced out pitchers at each of them. The venue decision has been made.
(steps gingerly onto the train...kisses (imaginary) smoking hot bombshell girlfriend on the cheek and cops one last feel...waves good by the the sane life he once knew)
Posted by disch from austin on 04/10/08 at 03:51 PM ET
...(reconsiders leaving bombshell girlfriend on the platform...pulls her unwillingly into the Hasek car)
Posted by disch from austin on 04/10/08 at 03:55 PM ET
Ahhhhhh, The Hasek. There really is no reason to ever leave. I’ll be in the back.
Waiter!
Posted by Rumbear from the den.... on 04/10/08 at 04:03 PM ET
You know… While hasek scared the f outta us this year. Hes usually pretty solid in the playoffs.
I think Ill take a nice relaxing nap on the stress train. I wont move to the Hasek Club Car until I see a Red Wing loss.
Posted by solo16 on 04/10/08 at 04:24 PM ET
Hell, I’ve been on this thing since February! Just a warning… don’t look under the seat cushions. Well you can but you’ve been warned!
Posted by cementslinger from Midland MI on 04/10/08 at 04:55 PM ET
Please pour me a stiff one…
Um, no offense CWIX, but I don’t think that’s on the menu until the series shifts to the SoGay. Oh, wait, you said pour me a stiff one. Sorrry. My mistake.
Here’s to a great series...should be a good one.
I love how the only calm guy here is PredNeck. But, then, I guess that’s easy to do when you know in your heart that you’ll be watching nothing but NASCAR in two weeks.
P.S. Whoever sent the porter back to the Baggage Car, thanks a lot. He was able to get me the last bottle of really fine red wine left on the train. And at six bucks a bottle, I’ve gotta say it’s a gem!
P.S.S. Give me a freaking break. The secret word is “head42”. Um, you aren’t 42 are you CWIK? 
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 04/10/08 at 04:56 PM ET
Leaving work in 30 minutes...here’s hoping I make it home in time to watch the puck drop.
Posted by hockeychic from Denver, CO on 04/10/08 at 04:59 PM ET
Easy, OTC… I lived in Grand Rapids many years. Oh, it’s 79 degrees here in Roanoke right now.
Posted by Cwix from Roanoke, VA on 04/10/08 at 05:09 PM ET
Looks like Its miller light or bud tonight in honor of Bubbah.
Posted by solo16 on 04/10/08 at 05:11 PM ET
Office is shuttered. Staff home early. Let the game begin…
Posted by Rumbear from Sun Diego on 04/10/08 at 05:13 PM ET
I already have a headache. Dammit!!
Posted by Chris from Columbia, Tennessee on 04/10/08 at 05:16 PM ET
Easy, OTC… I lived in Grand Rapids many years.
Like I said, CWIX, no offense intended. I just mistook “pour” for “pull”. 
Oh, it’s 79 degrees here in Roanoke right now.
Hey, no bragging allowed on the Stress Train. Back here in the Baggage Car, it’s 43° and raining. Well, actually, that stuff on the floor might not be rain. It is, after all, only about 40 minutes till puck drop. More wine, porter.
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 04/10/08 at 05:31 PM ET
BAHHHAHHA *#$%@& COMCAST>..... Seems i no longer have VS....
I call up they are like u have what we call a legacy package. We dont know what u have or what u should have. Since Comcast bought out adelphia which bought out my local cable company.
How have i had Vs. HD for almost 2 years and I lose it the one night I WANT TO USE IT!!!!!!!!
Flipping mad
Posted by solo16 on 04/10/08 at 05:43 PM ET
Alright, I need to swill down a few and soak my old bones in the hot tub for a bit, and as my playoff mood swings aren’t conducive to laptops near water, I’ll check in on the madness in a bit.
Ahhh yes, good times. (mildly NSFW)
Enjoy...?
(btw - 5-2, 13(2),25,40,51)
Posted by TeamDub from The gratch. on 04/10/08 at 05:46 PM ET
Geez, I was just in the baggage car. I thought it was pretty big and dark for a bathroom… My apologies. Hey, there’s room for a Grand Rapidian in the Hasek Car. Lord knows I’ve been on this train since the mid-60s. I guess that makes me OTC as well. Gulp, 15 minutes to puck drop. Friggen VS screwed us from watching FSND here. At least we can watch DWLive before and after. Hope after is delightful…
Posted by Cwix from Roanoke, VA on 04/10/08 at 05:47 PM ET
Hey, there’s room for a Grand Rapidian in the Hasek Car.
Thanks, CWIX. But I figure there are already enough folks in there soilin’ themselves.
Friggen VS screwed us from watching FSND here.
Just saw Murph on FSND and he says, “I’m already sweating up here.” Looks like we’re not the only ones who get “wet” for these playoff games.
Well, that’s it for me. I’m goin’ into the fetal position for the next three hours.
Posted by OlderThanChelios from Grand Rapids on 04/10/08 at 05:54 PM ET
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