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Losing a Bet. Paying Up. Yet Again.
by Alanah McGinley on 04/27/07 at 05:51 PM ET
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It’s almost like a sign of the seasons, the regularity with which I make—and lose—stupid hockey bets. In this latest episode, witness this March email exchange between myself and “Sailor Boy” IwoCPO of Abel to Yzerman...
IwoCPO: So, playoffs coming up. What are we betting?
Alanah: I don’t bet anymore.
IwoCPO: Sure you do. Let’s bet points, first round. I pick PavelDattysuckyDatsyuk
Alanah: I pick Daniel Sedin.
IwoCPO: Loser wears an Avalanche jersey and posts a photo.
Alanah: I’m not that drunk.
IwoCPO: Loser wears the winner’s jersey
Alanah: Whatever.
IwoCPO: Fine.
Alanah: Sucker.
So yeah, I lost. God, how I hate Detroit fans.
And by the way, anyone that copies this photo and reposts it anywhere, dies. That includes you, Sailor Boy.
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Note: A big “thank you” to Eddy’s Hockey Shop here on Vancouver Island, who took pity on me, allowing me to borrow this horrible jersey. I’m exchanging it for a vintage Roberto Luongo one next week.
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Yes, my pride is in rough shape. And while normally I wouldn’t care who won that series - Detroit or San Jose - you are correct. I now hope Detroit goes up in smoke.
Go Thornton!
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 04/27/07 at 06:54 PM ET
You know what would be a good follow-up? Photos of that jersey burning.
Posted by Greg from Atlanta on 04/27/07 at 07:01 PM ET
Sadly, no burning ceremony. I’ve packed it nicely away to be returned to the store in exchange for my Luongo jersey.
This is bad enough as it is, Greg. If I actually had to PAY for this stupid thing, I wouldn’t be able to look myself in the mirror again.
Posted by Alanah McGinley from British Columbia on 04/27/07 at 07:17 PM ET
That thing is freaking saved to my hard drive. And I’m backing that one up.
BTW: I have a small wager for you…
Posted by Tapeleg from Denver, CO on 04/27/07 at 09:51 PM ET
Wow, you look so sexay in red, hunee!
Posted by Valdemar Jirus on 04/28/07 at 02:23 PM ET
Alanah, I don’t care what anyone says. That picture proves you really can dress up a Canucks fan.
Posted by Gabriel from San Diego, CA on 04/28/07 at 06:59 PM ET
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Alanah McGinley has been blogging hockey since 2003 (with a notable gap in time through 2010, kicking it with new baby Lucy while living knee-deep in chaos while reading “parenting for complete idiots” during every spare minute) sharing opinions, rants and not-so-deep thoughts with anyone who will listen.
In addition to writing Canucks & Beyond and helping manage Kukla’s Korner, Alanah was one of the founders and co-hosts of The Crazy Canucks Podcast. She has contributed pieces to FoxSports.com and the New York Times Slapshot blog, as well as other stray destinations in cyberspace.
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Well, I’ll at least link to that image! haha
Your pride has been destroyed. Now all you can hope for is a Detroit loss to the Sharks and then RUB IT THE HELL IN!!!
Posted by Zanstorm from Smithers on 04/27/07 at 06:47 PM ET