In the past two times I've attempted live blogging, it's been a spur-of-the-moment thing. Chores were done. Colin was asleep. And I had time on my hands.
This session, though, is a little different. It's been planned. It's been promoted. Depending upon the response -- namely, yours -- we'll keep the lines of communications -- comments to this post (preferred) or e-mails (my address is available at my profile) open for an hour to 90 minutes.
Joining us tonight is Moody, Hound Central 4.0's roving Southeast correspondent. A hound from way back, meaning Michigan, he's collected hockey autographs from Alaska to South Florida. Lately, he's been hounding in the Atlanta area.
Within reason and good taste, we're open to answering your questions about hockey hounding.
Okay, folks, let the live blogging begin:
To get the puck rolling, so to speak, I asked Moody, Hound Central 4.0's roving Southeast correspondent, the first question of the evening.
Puckhound: Miss hockey hounding yet?
Moody: Why yes I am missing Hockey. Hockey is my beer / wine to help wind down after a long day of work. Several months of detox doesn’t excite me. Can’t wait to get drunk again in September.
Puckhound: That's a different way of looking at it. I'm not missing it yet. I'm catching up on sleep. And yardwork. Besides, I still have cards and pucks to put away.
Moody: When you do through the mail, is there a method to choosing who you do or do not send to? I like to send to former players for the most part. Trying to complete my 1979 O Pee Chee set as well
As many fan favorites from the 80’s. I find better success from the former players of the 70’s and 80’s than players from the 90’s and 00’s.
Puckhound: We've scaled back quite a bit from TTM hounding. In fact, I don't believe we sent a request this season. (Tsk, tsk, tsk.) When I did send out TTM requests, most were made for one of two reasons: 1.) Favorite players or teams. 2.) Whatever visiting team cards I didn't get signed in person.
Puckhound: We have our first visitor. It's Hound Central 4.0 regular Brett (Thanks, man). He's left a comment about the Canucks-Hawks series. Join the conversation, won't you?
10:16 p.m.: Henrik Sedin scores. Vancouver 2, Blackhawks 0
Puckhound: So, Moody, what's the lowest temperature you've ever hounded in? I imagine it got pretty chilly in Anchorage.
10:36 p.m.: Ryan Kesler scores. Canucks 3, Blackhawks 0. I don't believe Luongo will give yup three goals this game.
Moody: Aces vs. Steelheads in the ECHL in Anchorage. It was negative-45 degrees and I only hung around long enough to get one photo signed of Vlad Novak. The next day I was going to hound North Dakota when they played Alaska-Fairbanks but thought twice. I learned the hotel the teams stayed at later and decided to work the lobby a little.
Puckhound: Dang, that's cold. It never got that cold -- wind chill included -- along Avery Street in Boston. Two tall buildings, including the new Ritz-Carlton, create a canyon of steel that funnels the winter winds. At worst, it was maybe 10-15 below zero.
Hey, Brett, it must get pretty cold up there during the winter.
Moody: When do we get the fish pooh story? That has caught my interest since you first mentioned it.
Puckhound: Ah, the fish poop story. It's one of my favorites.
One spring day in New England, we were riding along the New Hampshire coast at low tide. Predictably, an odor -- none too pleasant, mind you -- was present.
My sister-in-law asked why low tide stunk so bad.
My response was pure reason:
Fish poop.
Poop smells.
Fish poop smells.
I know there's a phrase for short written arguments like this, but it escapes me (Pretty sad for journalist, don't you think?). Anyone know what it is?
Moody: I have had several of the -10 / 15 days in Detroit as well. Mostly due to the wind. Luckily, I used to be able to hound the Detroit Vipers (IHL) inside the arena. The Plymouth Whalers (OHL) had to be hounded outside for opposing teams and that got cold and windy. The Wings are right off the water so that always added to the chill.
Puckhound: Hounding in Florida during the winter has its advantages, doesn't it?
Puckhound: You know, folks, I expected a few more of you to ask some questions. We'll keep lines open until 11:30 p.m. EST, so, if you have any, ask them now.
10:35 p.m.: Patrick Kane scores. Canucks, 3, Blackhawks 1.
Moody: Wind burn or Sunburn. Both prices we pay for the hobby we enjoy.
11:20 p.m.: Kane scores again. Canucks 3, Blackhawks 2.
Moody: Hounding question for the crowd. What cities do each of you hound in? CHL, NHL, AHL, ECHL?
Moody: Hey, Puckhound, when can we see the Hockey Bay Hounding awards and can we get a sneak peek of the nominees?
11:28 p.m.: Dave Bolland scores. Canucks 3, Blackhawks 3.
Puckhound: Yes, the Hockey Bay Hounding Awards. I'd expect something more about those in the weeks ahead. Nominees? I'm not so sure. Details are still being finalized.
11:36 p.m.: Sami Salo scores. Canucks 4, Blackhawks 3.
11:40 p.m.: Canucks get an empty-netter. Game over. Vancouver 5, Blackhawks 3.
Puckhound: Thanks, all, for checking this out. Special thanks to Moody and Brett for their contributions. We had fun. Good night.
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Be first in line
With only hours to go before Hound Central 4.0's latest and most organized attempt at live blogging, why not get your questions or comments in early? They can be submitted via a comment (preferred) or an e-mail, available at my profile. It'll help us out, if you do, as we'd like to hit the ground running at 10 p.m. EST.
I've heard from Moody, so he's on board, offering insight on hounding from Alaska to Michigan to Georgia and many points in between. Given the hoops of communication that will have to be jumped through, it would be better if questions for Hound Central 4.0's roving Southeast correspondent arrive earlier, rather than later.
I'm still waiting to hear, too, from Al, our Toronto-based correspondent. Even if he can't take part, we can look forward to his Toronto Blue Jays hounding report next week at Baseball Mondays. Baseball in hockey-mad Toronto? Hard to believe, isn't it, the Jays have playing since 1977.
And, yes, I'll be bummed if I can't share my "fish poop" argument.
Remember, the live blogging starts at 10 p.m. EST tomorrow. We'll start answering your questions then. Send some good ones, okay?
I've heard from Moody, so he's on board, offering insight on hounding from Alaska to Michigan to Georgia and many points in between. Given the hoops of communication that will have to be jumped through, it would be better if questions for Hound Central 4.0's roving Southeast correspondent arrive earlier, rather than later.
I'm still waiting to hear, too, from Al, our Toronto-based correspondent. Even if he can't take part, we can look forward to his Toronto Blue Jays hounding report next week at Baseball Mondays. Baseball in hockey-mad Toronto? Hard to believe, isn't it, the Jays have playing since 1977.
And, yes, I'll be bummed if I can't share my "fish poop" argument.
Remember, the live blogging starts at 10 p.m. EST tomorrow. We'll start answering your questions then. Send some good ones, okay?
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Mark your calendar
If you're not doing anything this Thursday night, why don't you stop by the old Hound shack, where I'll be taking questions, offering opinions and, if asked, will share my seven-word "fish poop" argument.
Yes, there's a story behind that. You'll have to wait, though.
Either way, the festivities (I'll crack open a cold one -- I'm on vacation until May 11) begin about 10 p.m. EST.
Unlike the my past two attempts at live blogging, when I thought to myself "Gee, this would be a great time for a little impromptu live blogging," this advance notice/warning gives you remarkably intelligent humanitarians a couple days' notice.
That should be plenty of time, I hope, for a question or two to bubble to the surface. Remember, Thursday, April 30 @ 10 p.m. EST
Yes, there's a story behind that. You'll have to wait, though.
Either way, the festivities (I'll crack open a cold one -- I'm on vacation until May 11) begin about 10 p.m. EST.
Unlike the my past two attempts at live blogging, when I thought to myself "Gee, this would be a great time for a little impromptu live blogging," this advance notice/warning gives you remarkably intelligent humanitarians a couple days' notice.
That should be plenty of time, I hope, for a question or two to bubble to the surface. Remember, Thursday, April 30 @ 10 p.m. EST
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Liveblog 04.24
As much as I'd like to give people more advance notice, these live chat sessions are the result of realizing that -- at the moment for the next 90 minutes or so -- I have some time on my hands.
And, yes, I know the Ducks-Sharks game is on Versus. I'm watching it.
If you have any hockey-hounding questions, leave them in a comment or send me an e-mail (link on my profile). Comments don't require signing up, either; leave them as anonymous, but feel free to add your name.
Also, have any questions for Moody and Al, Hound Central 4.0's far-flung correspondents? We may not get answers tonight, but I'll pass any along and pester them until they answer.
10:48 p.m.: San Jose 1, Anaheim 0, end of the first. Joey Thornton finally scored.
10:53 p.m.: Sean Avery and John Tortorella? Related?
11:05 p.m.: Anaheim wins draw to start the second period.
11:36 p.m: Nice toe-drag by Devin Setoguchi. Sharks 2, Ducks 0. Thornton picks up an assist, his second point in the game. Now he needs to get into a fight. Gordie, God bless him, would be proud.
11:50 p.m.: Ten more minutes. Then it's nighty-night.
12:01 a.m.: Ryan Carter scores for Anaheim. Sharks 2, Ducks 1, early in the third.
12:02 a.m.: Okay, folks, good night. I can barely keep my eyes open. I was hoping for at least one question from the nine people who stopped by over the past 90-plus minutes.
Well, that's what I get for no advance warning/notice, right? Especially on a night during the playoffs. Or, simply, no one was interested.
Next time, though, I'll let you know sooner.
And, yes, I know the Ducks-Sharks game is on Versus. I'm watching it.
If you have any hockey-hounding questions, leave them in a comment or send me an e-mail (link on my profile). Comments don't require signing up, either; leave them as anonymous, but feel free to add your name.
Also, have any questions for Moody and Al, Hound Central 4.0's far-flung correspondents? We may not get answers tonight, but I'll pass any along and pester them until they answer.
10:48 p.m.: San Jose 1, Anaheim 0, end of the first. Joey Thornton finally scored.
10:53 p.m.: Sean Avery and John Tortorella? Related?
11:05 p.m.: Anaheim wins draw to start the second period.
11:36 p.m: Nice toe-drag by Devin Setoguchi. Sharks 2, Ducks 0. Thornton picks up an assist, his second point in the game. Now he needs to get into a fight. Gordie, God bless him, would be proud.
11:50 p.m.: Ten more minutes. Then it's nighty-night.
12:01 a.m.: Ryan Carter scores for Anaheim. Sharks 2, Ducks 1, early in the third.
12:02 a.m.: Okay, folks, good night. I can barely keep my eyes open. I was hoping for at least one question from the nine people who stopped by over the past 90-plus minutes.
Well, that's what I get for no advance warning/notice, right? Especially on a night during the playoffs. Or, simply, no one was interested.
Next time, though, I'll let you know sooner.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Taking questions
It's about 9:30 p.m. down here in Hockey Bay. Let's try another round of impromptu live blogging for the next hour or so.
Feel free to ask any hounding or hockey question, using the comments on this posting or send an e-mail.
Update (10:45 p.m.): I'd like to thank rhinomark and kc for stopping by. Excellent questions all around. The word association was a great idea. We'll do this again some other time.
As always, folks, thanks for stopping by.
Feel free to ask any hounding or hockey question, using the comments on this posting or send an e-mail.
Update (10:45 p.m.): I'd like to thank rhinomark and kc for stopping by. Excellent questions all around. The word association was a great idea. We'll do this again some other time.
As always, folks, thanks for stopping by.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Taking your questions
I'm opening the floor to questions until 11:30-11:45 tonight.
Either leave 'em in a comment or send me an e-mail.
Between Gators and Lightning games, I'll check every 15 minutes or so.
If I get any, I'll answer them here. If not, so be it. It was worth a try.
9:01 p.m.: C'mon now, don't be shy.
9:49 p.m.: Had time for a haircut before halftime. Gators 7, Sooners 7.
9:53 p.m.: Just got an e-mail from the Mikko Koivu puck winner, thanking me for mailing it.
10:01 p.m.: Phoenix 2, Tampa Bay 1. Second load of wash in.
10:16 p.m.: Wow! A comment and an e-mail. Thanks. Kevin in Calgary wants to know two things.
How much was lunch at Lenny's?
Puckhound: The three us of had breakfast, tip included, for less than $25. You're right, the place should be a baseball museum.
What pens do you use for pucks and where do you buy them? I looked at Michael’s last trip and had no luck.
Puckhound: That's not good. That's where I get my DecoColor Liquid Silver fine line paint pens. The display seems to move around at the store I visit, so I always have to ask. I usually buy four or five at a time. Each pen is done, as far as hounding is concerned, in two or three trips.
Then, Moody, Hound Central 4.0's Southeast correspondent, weighs in with a comment about the Gators-Sooners game:
"It is a shame that 30 minutes have gone by of play and it took 2 hours. that is the problem with football and a couple of other sports. Way too commercial."
Why do you think I'm going this?
10:36 p.m.: Second intermission. Lightning 2, Coyotes 2.
10:42 p.m.: Gators 14, Sooners 7, with 4:21 left in third quarter.
10:46 p.m.: Moody's right. Even the play-by-play guy slips in commercials between calls. Gators block a Sooners field goal attempt.
11:01 p.m.: Coyotes 3, Lightning 2, with less than 12 minutes left.
11:09 p.m.: Gators 14, Sooners 14. Florida ball, first and 10, on Oklahoma's 27.
11:18 p.m.: Gators 17, Sooners 14.
11:19 p.m.: Coyotes 3, Lightning 2, 5.6 seconds left. Penalty against Phoenix.
11:20 p.m.: Gators pick off Heisman winner.
11:21 p.m.: Coyotes 3, Lightning 2. Game over. Phoenix rookie Kyle Turris gets the winner.
11:24 p.m.: Timmy Tebow runs for a first down.
11:27 p.m.: First down, Gators, picking up 16 yards on a third-and-12. 7:50 left in game.
11:29 p.m.: First down Gators. 5:30 left.
11:30 p.m.: False start, Florida. No, problem. "Huge first down," the announcer says. It's first and goal.
11:32 p.m.: Tebow jump-pass to David Nelson. Touchdown! Gators 24-14, with 3:14 left.
11:36 p.m.: No visitors in the past 32 minutes. Everyone must be watching the game. I'll remember that next time.
11:37 p.m.: Defensive stop, Gators. 2:26 left.
11:40 p.m.: Unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against Tebow. Yes, Tebow. 2:09 left.
11:43 p.m.: Urban Meyer just got a Gatorade bath.
11:46 p.m.: Tebow takes a knee. Game over. The University of Florida Gators are the national college football champions.
11:47 p.m.: Hey, another comment and a couple questions from longtime Hound Central 4.0 reader Brett:
What is the one autograph you wish you had in your collection?
Puckhound: Either Mario Lemieux or Mark Messier. I've asked both, but like most every other hound, I got shot down.
Who has the best autograph in your collection?
Puckhound: Hands down, it's Bruins legends Milt Schmidt or John Bucyk. Letter-perfect. Chicago's Nikolai Khabibulin has a real sweet auto, too.
11:57 p.m.: Hey, that wasn't too bad. Four questions from two readers. Moody, our roving correspondent, offering up commentary. Not bad, I'd say, seeing that it was an impromptu session. We'll have to try this again some time.
As always, thanks for stopping by. Good night.
12:00 a.m.: God bless you, too, Timmy Tebow. Go Gators!
Either leave 'em in a comment or send me an e-mail.
Between Gators and Lightning games, I'll check every 15 minutes or so.
If I get any, I'll answer them here. If not, so be it. It was worth a try.
9:01 p.m.: C'mon now, don't be shy.
9:49 p.m.: Had time for a haircut before halftime. Gators 7, Sooners 7.
9:53 p.m.: Just got an e-mail from the Mikko Koivu puck winner, thanking me for mailing it.
10:01 p.m.: Phoenix 2, Tampa Bay 1. Second load of wash in.
10:16 p.m.: Wow! A comment and an e-mail. Thanks. Kevin in Calgary wants to know two things.
How much was lunch at Lenny's?
Puckhound: The three us of had breakfast, tip included, for less than $25. You're right, the place should be a baseball museum.
What pens do you use for pucks and where do you buy them? I looked at Michael’s last trip and had no luck.
Puckhound: That's not good. That's where I get my DecoColor Liquid Silver fine line paint pens. The display seems to move around at the store I visit, so I always have to ask. I usually buy four or five at a time. Each pen is done, as far as hounding is concerned, in two or three trips.
Then, Moody, Hound Central 4.0's Southeast correspondent, weighs in with a comment about the Gators-Sooners game:
"It is a shame that 30 minutes have gone by of play and it took 2 hours. that is the problem with football and a couple of other sports. Way too commercial."
Why do you think I'm going this?
10:36 p.m.: Second intermission. Lightning 2, Coyotes 2.
10:42 p.m.: Gators 14, Sooners 7, with 4:21 left in third quarter.
10:46 p.m.: Moody's right. Even the play-by-play guy slips in commercials between calls. Gators block a Sooners field goal attempt.
11:01 p.m.: Coyotes 3, Lightning 2, with less than 12 minutes left.
11:09 p.m.: Gators 14, Sooners 14. Florida ball, first and 10, on Oklahoma's 27.
11:18 p.m.: Gators 17, Sooners 14.
11:19 p.m.: Coyotes 3, Lightning 2, 5.6 seconds left. Penalty against Phoenix.
11:20 p.m.: Gators pick off Heisman winner.
11:21 p.m.: Coyotes 3, Lightning 2. Game over. Phoenix rookie Kyle Turris gets the winner.
11:24 p.m.: Timmy Tebow runs for a first down.
11:27 p.m.: First down, Gators, picking up 16 yards on a third-and-12. 7:50 left in game.
11:29 p.m.: First down Gators. 5:30 left.
11:30 p.m.: False start, Florida. No, problem. "Huge first down," the announcer says. It's first and goal.
11:32 p.m.: Tebow jump-pass to David Nelson. Touchdown! Gators 24-14, with 3:14 left.
11:36 p.m.: No visitors in the past 32 minutes. Everyone must be watching the game. I'll remember that next time.
11:37 p.m.: Defensive stop, Gators. 2:26 left.
11:40 p.m.: Unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against Tebow. Yes, Tebow. 2:09 left.
11:43 p.m.: Urban Meyer just got a Gatorade bath.
11:46 p.m.: Tebow takes a knee. Game over. The University of Florida Gators are the national college football champions.
11:47 p.m.: Hey, another comment and a couple questions from longtime Hound Central 4.0 reader Brett:
What is the one autograph you wish you had in your collection?
Puckhound: Either Mario Lemieux or Mark Messier. I've asked both, but like most every other hound, I got shot down.
Who has the best autograph in your collection?
Puckhound: Hands down, it's Bruins legends Milt Schmidt or John Bucyk. Letter-perfect. Chicago's Nikolai Khabibulin has a real sweet auto, too.
11:57 p.m.: Hey, that wasn't too bad. Four questions from two readers. Moody, our roving correspondent, offering up commentary. Not bad, I'd say, seeing that it was an impromptu session. We'll have to try this again some time.
As always, thanks for stopping by. Good night.
12:00 a.m.: God bless you, too, Timmy Tebow. Go Gators!
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