Well, I’m back from possibly the best 10 day vacation (3 days in Disney, 7 day Royal Caribbean cruise) of my life. A few things:
- Cabs in Orlando are expensive (upwards of $80). If going to Disney, stay on Disney grounds and take the bus.
- Interesting fact: Disney grounds are twice the size of Manhattan. Moral of this story: do not walk anywhere, take the bus.
- When going to Epcot to complete the drinks around the world, start in Mexico. Trust me. Starting with tequila is much easier than ending with tequila. Especially when there are 11 countries to drink in.
- You should be aware that for some unknown reason, shots in Orlando are actually double shots, and half shots are actually regular shots. We learned this one the hard way.
- Epcot puts on an epic fireworks show at night. It’s even more epic after completing the drinks around the world.
- Magic Kingdom is, has been, and always will be, an excuse to be six years old.
- Disney’s Philharmagic 3D show. If you grew up watching Disney movies between 1985-1998, then this will be the best attraction you see.
- Disney must make a killing on poncho’s when it rains. It’s like the umbrella guy in the city.
- If you plan on going somewhere for more than a few days, I highly recommend going on a cruise. All the food you eat on a cruise is free, you don’t have to worry about transportation, and everything you could every want on a vacation is at your fingertips. It actually winds up being cheaper than staying at a hotel and going out every night.
- Surf and turf dinners. Enough said.
- The sun in the Caribbean is strong. Very strong.
- You WILL gain weight on a cruise. I went to the gym every day, and I still came back 5 lbs heavier. It happens. Just enjoy the week of no responsibilities.
- Be polite to the guys serving your food. You will get extra plates of food if you do. Why do you think I gained weight?
- Last, but certainly not least, cigars after dinner before drinking is a must. Breaks up dinner very nicely so you don’t drink on a full stomach. Cannot stress this one enough.
Well, here I am in “beautiful” Newark, Delaware for the next two weeks. It has always been a dream of mine to work in Delaware for two weeks in winter.
I have exactly zero internet connection here (I am posting from my phone). So, I will be MIA for a while. Jeremy will still be updating on any major news, and putting up game threads. So have no fear, this blog will be updated.
If anyone has any ideas what to do for fun in this state, please let me know. Like, now.
Ranger captain Chris Drury was elected to the Little League Hall of Excellence yesterday, for his performance while pitching for 1989 champion Trumball, CT. Drury, one of the more decorated Rangers (Little league World Series champion, Hobey Baker winner, silver medal, Stanley Cup), said it was one of the greatest weeks of his life.
I’m one of the lucky ones, where my job takes me to LA in August, when some of my friends get to travel to Milwaukee in the dead of winter. I just laugh at them when they complain.
The downside to this LA trip is that I will actually be working a lot, and it’s in a secure facility, I don’t think we will be granted an internet connection. So for the next two weeks, my posts will be few and far between. If any big news happens, expect Mike or Stas to update here.
When I return, we are that much closer to hockey season.
March is one of the best months for sports: baseball is starting, hockey is entering that final, desperate push for the playoffs, and the NCAA Tournament is in full swing.
I took off from work today and tomorrow to watch the games, and I don’t think I will be disappointed. My Final Four? Pitt, UNC, Mich. St, Memphis, with Memphis over Pitt in the finals. Other notable picks: Utah St in the Sweet 16, N. Iowa over Purdue, UCLA in the Elite Eight, and W. Kent over Illinois.
It’s an off day, so this is my only post of the day. Go watch some games.
TSN is reporting that Rangers GM Glen Sather posted Peter Pocklington’s $1 million bail on Friday. The charges against Pocklington? Bankruptcy fraud.
Pocklington, who owned the Edmonton Oilers while Sather was coach of the team, filed for bankruptcy in August 2008, citing $20 million in debt. A large disparity by investigators prompted further investigation against Pocklington.
I didn’t know coach and owner could be so tight that one would post a $1 million bail for the other. I wonder if this counts against the cap? (Kidding).
Seriously, what is Sather’s salary that he can afford to post $1 million bail?
Ill be out of town this weekend. Mike and Stas will be taking care of the blog until I come back on Sunday.
Have a good weekend.
Everything is quiet on the Rangers front as we are all gearing up for the Super Bowl.
I got Larry Fitzgerald scoring the first touchdown of the game, but the Steelers rolling over the Cards. Defense always wins. I will be rooting for the Cards though, I love me an underdog.
I think I’m a big oh-fer on all my predictions since I started this blog, and you should never count out Kurt Warner in a big game.
As you have probably heard by now, Sam Weinman is leaving his Ranger blogging ways for the greens of GolfDigest.com. I, like pretty much everyone else, have been reading Sam’s blog for a long while, and his blog is what inspired me (that and being incredibly bored at work) to start blogging in the first place. The ever-capable Rick Carpiniello will be taking Sam’s place at LoHud.
Good luck Sam, thanks for everything.
Not Hockey | Dave, 22 Feb 10 | 
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