B-A-C-K

Someone in my office just said "No Talent Assclowns" and that, of course, reminded me of you fools.

1. Back from Panama and Costa Rica on Sunday...what an f-ing trip. Highlights in no particular order:
-Turned 26, very possibly the most fun I've ever had on my birthday. The beach, a live band, dancing, stars, ocean, palm trees, hot central american women all over. etc, etc. Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica is alllll right with me.
-My traveling buddy from Michigan was robbed in Bocas Del Toro, Panama.
-I was bitten apparently by a spider and now I have a half dollar size bruise on my arm. I'm going to the doctor today.
-Went mountain biking and hiking on Volcan Baru, the highest point in Panama (it's a volcano).
-Got a tan. Yes, a tan. I couldn't believe it either.

2. Red Wings/Pistons Update: Despite the loss last night to the Stars, the Wings look to be headed to the best Stanley Cup Finals in years with a matchup against the Pens. BB's heart just skipped a beat.
Pistons are rolllling and hopefully this break will allow Chaunce to get healthy in time for the matchup against the 'Brons or the Celts. This series is going 7 because clearly, Boston is incapable of winning on the road.

3. Is there anything more annoying that when people have Bible quotes on their answering machine? I'm all for religion (well, sort of), but when it's on your work phone? Is that appropriate? Really? Thank you, I will have a blessed day, you jerk.

4. Tigers: Still suck, but not quite as bad as before.

5. Bonus Goal: I ran into Mrs. Jnicho on State the other night. Actually, it was less of a "run into" and more like a "secret date at Flemings, in which we shared all our innermost secrets and planned to run away together to the South of France". I mean, what?

Baseball

Baseball is back. Preview coming soon.

That is all.

Return of the Goals

1. The wedding weekend in Michigan was outstanding. Everything went well at Wheaton Joel's wedding, including the annual Friday night pool party at my parent's house, which (for the first time ever) my Dad was a part of, he was loving it. Great weekend all around, I'm still recovering. Definately the most stress free wedding I've ever been part of, gotta love that.

2. This Benoit thing has definately taken a turn for the worse...first it's murder/suicide, now they find roids at his house...and wwe is saying they're not related? I doubt it. My next guess is they find PCP or something in his system at the time. Such a shame.

3. Tigers update: Kill Todd Jones. Or at least trade him. Please. Now.

4. http://ghostsofwaynefontes.blogspot.com/
My new favorite sports blog.

Goals Out The Ass

1. Tigers win 15-1 against the hapless Nationals and just like that we're tied with the worst city in the world for 1st in the Central. The offense is incredible and The Gambler comes back on Friday, cheating, scuffing and all.

2. Looks like Rudy's staff is having fun in South Carolina...blow anyone?

3. Bon Jovi has a new album? I didn't know AARP had a record label...

4. I didn't know that Randy Walker and Tery Hoeppner coached together at Miami for nine years...what are the chances? Either way, I'll say it again: RIP.

5. Going to Meeeeeechigan on Thursday for my friend Wheaton Joel's wedding (best friend growing up)...2 time D-III All American basketball player at Wheaton College in the 'burbs, and now he's getting married. I, on the other hand, am getting d-r-u-n-k and am a reigning 4 time All American at that.

6. The Black Keys were absolutely incredible on Saturday night in Austin, pure balls to the wall Rock and Roll in the best live music city in the world, can't ask for much more than that....Check them out or something is wrong with you. AWM: Despite their name, they are white and (gasp) from Akron, OH...even though I hate Ohio, I cannot resist the Keys.

NO-NO

Justin Verlander: NO HITS the Brew Crew

102 MPH in the 9th, ridiculous

CG, 0 hits, 4 BB, 12 K's

GO TIGERS