The 'Hamster' goes to st. Louis

I attended my first NHL game (hell yeah) at the Savvis Center on April 15, 2006 (don't ask why I picked tax day). The St. Louis Blues played the Detroit Red Wings. I went with Donald, Sheila, and Crystal (hooray). We were walking to our seats and I stepped inside the arena for a quick pic of warm-ups.




Opening face-off. I think I aged 10 years waiting for this idiot to drop the puck.



It was hard to get a good shot of shift change, so I settled for a timeout instead.



Six Blues, three officials, two Wings, and a very satisfied fan (not in a pear tree -- HA).




Poor guy -- on his way to the sin bin -- you should've stayed in bed pal!

More from St. Louis...

Children, please don't try this at home...remember this is a trained professional...gee, his mama must be proud.









With nine seconds left in regulation, #40 Henrik Zetterberg scores the game winning goal for the Red Wings. I was yelling and screaming because my team won, but then I started moaning and groaning because my first NHL game didn't go into overtime.

When boredom sets in...

Lights at the Ford Center --- these have shone on Metallica, Godsmack, many French-Canadians, and who could forget Sir Paul!!!

Arena football in OKC

Keeping in mind how close I am to a certain football driven town (suck the fooners -- haha) deep rooted hatred for the sport comes naturally to me --- BUT --- this AF2 stuff is addictive (plus it gives me more chances to see beer guy).

The last pics of the CHL 05-06 season

The Blazers made it to the playoffs and their first round opponent was the Colorado Eagles. My seat neighbor Diane made this sign (incidently her last name is Berger...get it? Ham --- Berger! So sue me for being easily amused!)



Another infamous face-off photo featuring the equally infamous #8 Marty Standish and #82 Jared Dumba.



The celebration after forcing game seven. The Eagles ended up taking the series, but were defeated in round two by the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs (I've been told that a mudbug is like a crawfish and NOT a crawdad, which are both some type of giant shrimp -- how's that for an oxymoron?!?)

The 'Hamster' is online again!

Hello all! I've downloaded Netscape and I have to admit...I like it a lot better than AOL. I'll be posting alot of pics this weekend so check in and be amazed! Now, I'm off to find a walkthrough for the Legend of Zelda.

Ramblings and other miseries

Well, it appears that I have un-officially made the mother angry again. This time all I did was tell her that Brokeback Mountain was a boring movie. She started muttering something about not watching because of principles...blah, blah, blah. I got the movie from the library, so I didn't lose any money paying rental fees. Anywho Brokeback was extremely boring, moved too slow, soundtrack sucked (and the damn thing won the Oscar for musical score...I think...what a fucking outrage...John Williams gets two nominations and the award goes to this crap?!?!?) I can't wait to hear what the mother says about me going to see DaVinci Code.

In other news, I've had three different people come up to me this week and tell me that I need to get screwed and soon...oh yeah, like that's really going to solve my problems.

My team is out of the Stanley Cup playoffs...at least there is still a Canadian team playing...so I'll be cheering for Edmonton.

My car is officially demon possessed. The check engine light is on and my windshield wipers will start going off for no apparent reason.

I think my friend in Arizona has officially committed a 'Thelma & Louise.' I haven't heard from him since Thanksgiving. I've sent him e-cards for Valentine's, St Patty's, and Easter. I always ask for a confirmation e-mail, but haven't received anything yet.

Get ready to feel the earth tremble...I miss AOL...It's nice that the library staff all know me by my first name now, but having to come down here for only 30 minutes at a time is driving me nucking futs!

That's all for now. There's a line for this computer.

For everyone still searching for closure over the last 11 years...

i turned
my back
on this tragedy
this empty hole
in the ground
yet do not
turn away
for in doing so
you forsake me
i face
the wailing wall
to honor
those fallen
i beg you
do the same
for in doing so
you honor me
and also
remember
those who have
survived
their lives
are to be
honored
i was there
at 9:02
i felt
your pain
i smelled
the smoke
debris
crushed
my flesh, too
i was
with you
through it all
i held you
i listened
i am here now
your continuing comfort
gaze no longer
upon this
empty place
look to heaven
and your father
do not forget
the past
it brought
you together
and closer
to me
but do
not linger
for i know
your future
i know what good
will befall you
i am in
constant prayer
for you
i grant you peace
safety
and understanding
i am here
in this marble facade
but do not
place your trust here
do not
give yourself
to the abyss
fall
to your knees
and you
will rise
as i lift you
with my prayers
i watch
as you stand
before me now
eyes red
and overflowing
weep
no more
for you do so
in vain
my tears
have cleansed
and freed you
do not
give in
to despair
for i remain
with you
i leave
with you
my spirit
a spirit
of truth
of peace
a spirit
of hope
you will
be able
to face
your future
the road ahead
is rough
and i
will carry you
as i
always have
i will shoulder
your burden
endure
your loss
your faith
in me
in the truth
shall set
you free
free
from the past
free from
your pain
free
to live
and remember
those fallen
i will
heal
your wounds
i will
ease
your pain
i will
hear
your cries
i will
dry
your tears
you will
be comforted
your prayers
will
be answered
the spirit
i have promised
will lead you
as you pray
i must go
i must continue
with my work
your place
must be prepared
i shall return
and give eternity to you
you've heard it said
that "Jesus wept"
i assure
this is true
for I am
the Son of God
I was there
and wept
with you

jdh 3/27/99; 4/21/99

3:30 in the morning...

...not a soul in sight. The city's looking like a ghost town on a moonless summer night...

Wow! I can remember the words to a Garth Brooks song! At one point my nephew Chase and I were going to be storm chasers for one of the local news stations. BTW: this pic was taken at 5:00 p.m.

#15 Ryan Johnston

I was playing with the "antique color" option at the Wal-Mart machine. Sometimes I think I should just pack it all in and dwell in photography.

Better than leaving a trail of bread crumbs...

I had to change camera batteries just as the gloves came off and the fists started flying (damn) but still a good pic.

Here's Esther!

She's a keeper!

Mr. Grumpy Pants...

...but we love him anyway.

BTW -- you're looking at my grand-nephew Corbin and part of my Mom.

As promised...

"Hi Michelle. I've scored alot of goals for you this season."

I tried to upload a video that I shot with my camera, but the blankety computer kept telling me no.

This one's for Sammy...

#8 Marty Standish -- and no, this is not his good side!

#23 Kelly Paddon

Alright everybody! A-one...a-two...take me out to the Ford Center, to section 117, put up some plexiglass and make a fist, if the Blazers don't make it to the finals I will get pissed.

HAHAHA!

#22 Tim Earl -- ain't he a cutie?!?

3 generations -- 1 fridge

AAARRRGGGHHH!!!

Will Saturday ever bloody get here?!? I'm ready for another hockey game damnit! If my withdrawals are this bad after only 2 weeks, I hate to imagine what the off-season will be like (insert cringe here).

Sorry about that...I had to get it out of my system. Anywho, my friend Diane G. needs some cheering up, so I've posted a few pics on her behalf. Starting with this one...what a fine lookin' woman!!!