February Leaving Like a Lion

Whew! Tried to run this morning, around 7:30. It was about 32, so I didn't think it would be too bad. Wrong! Once that wind began, it tore right through me. I hadn't cut short a run in months, but I sure did this morning.
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Olympics end tonight. )-: NBC will probably grin that they finish. I guess the ratings were less than stellar. When American Idol almost doubles up the number of viewers, it might be time for them to quit those 'people pieces.' How frustrating to begin watching something, like the Snowboard Cross, to really become engrossed by it, then NBC switches to ICE DANCING. Nothing against ice dancing, it's a real nice display, but I want to watch the Cross. One thing the network did right was showing USA Hockey (Men's and Women's) in its entirety, commercial free. Probably only to capitalize on NHL hockey after the Olympics.
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Speaking of Men's Hockey--Mike 'Crybaby' Modano became the latest posterboy to show why the rest of the world hates the USA. I only hope most people out there know not all of us feel the same way he does. I do agree with him--they never never never should have taken all those slow slow players. Makes me happy that Lavi and Cole, along with Hedican did so well. Hopefully that will give them a good boost as the begin their quest for the Cup!

An Olympic Sized Edition...

It seems I've been a bit lax of late in my postings. With the marathon road trip last week, I've been trying to catch up on sleep and rest, but we're back at it now!
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Olympics have begun. Until this evening, I did not pay much attention. I usually don't until the NHL takes its sabbatical. Now with the Canes winning this evening, K and I are sacked out on the couches watching luge, snowboarding, and ski jumping. Some observations:

1. What is with the men's snowboarding uniforms? Ok, yes, I recognize the average participant's age is probably 20, but do they really need to wear skate boy outfits? I would think those loose fitting outfits would hinder their efforts too. And I guess it must be a pre-requisite that you have long hair.

2. NBC (and the networks) have TERRIBLE coverage. Yes, I can understand trying to prolong viewership, but it is SO annoying to really get into an event, like we did with snowboarding tonight, then they switch to luge. I hate tape delay.

3. Why do host countries think they must provide an 'artistic interpretation' to the opening ceremonies. These are sports. Athletes participate and we watch. None of us with our low intelligence know anything about art, so why put them on. To me, the excitement came from watching to see if the little sparks would run into anyone else and put the whole thing up in flames.

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Ok, my Seahawks lost. Complain about the refs until you're blue in the face, but we didn't get it done. The game was fun to watch on the HDTV at my uncle's. The party was great too. As you can see, Lucy enjoyed herself with all my cousins! And they enjoyed her. The trip home was tough though. We came straight on the Turnpike from Monroeville and ran into a major whiteout over Somerset Mountain. While, I did. Lucy and Kerry were sacked out. Definitely would not have missed it. We'll get 'em next year!

I got a feeee-ling...

Seattle is going to win the Super Bowl...

Don't you just hate how some people can be such loud mouths. I mean, a professional athlete, making millions of dollars, needs a petty, soap opera squabble to get motivated for a football game. If I was in his shoes, I would seriously question my career choice. Gotta love hot heads. Seriously though...let other people defend themselves. *eye roll*
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Heading up to the 'Burgh tomorrow. I know the uncles will delight in seeing me come over. I promise not to gloat too much for winning. I just want to see a quick score, maybe over Walter Jones' left shoulder! (-:
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Punxsy Phil saw his shadow today. Six more weeks of winter! Or maybe for us down here, that will be just six weeks of winter, since we've been mild around here lately. I just want to see some snow!