"Swing and a Miss, For Old Man Winter"

Ah Old Man Winter still has some power his bag of tricks. Sunday into Monday is the next shot of snow. Seems odd to think of such a thing since it was insanely warm for the most part the last week.

Now its cold again, but Old Man Winter's timing is fairly poor to bring in snow. The storm will come just as it gets warm, so it will change over to rain early Monday morning anyway. So, not only is it snowing on a day when tons of people have off anyway, it seems that the roads will be safe early Monday.

They are capping the worse (or best if you like snow) case senario at 6 inches. I don't even see us getting any more than 2 or 3 inches at the most. The storm isn't worth hyping up as the news station have been since last night. The timing is off, and if you notice its going to be well over 50 degrees on Monday. So, I don't know baring a big change for Monday, how they can sell this as anything to worry about.


Could be our last chance for noticable snow.Check the map out for updates.

I may update the situation if need be on TUCKERS WORLD. As a loyal service to both my readers. I have to go bake cookies for my neighbors. Won't they be happy when I knock on the door and run away.

"Garden State VS Blockbuster"

I wrote about the new "late fee" policy awhile back. I was there a month ago or so, and thought to myself that something like this might happen. Since the policy is some what misleading, if you are late past the not really late date you get charged for the movie. So, I guess its depends on "Whadda Mean Late?"

Check it out.


ps.

Sorry for any left wing readers for the link to FOX news in advance.

"Day of NHLPA Reckoning"

As I was update on the NHLPA press conference, part of me thought NHLPA might actually take the almost offer to discuss the $45 millon cap. However, Goodenow refused, despite the fact that several players were begging him to do so. He didn't listen.

The NHLPA is falling apart right now. Some players are pissed that Goodenow went behind backs and actually accepted a cap. Two of them were Flyers forwards John Lecalir and Tony Amonte (who I offically loathe now) of course its players like these who clearly don't care about the game that will drive fans away.

During all this none other than Jeremy Roenick started to rally the troops to get something done. Even right now Friday afternoon he is trying to get people to see the logic in a $45 million cap. Since despite the fact that the season has been "iced" its not too late to uncancel the season.

Sadly, though if you listen to the stupidity of Trevor Linden you have to think that this is just players, and reporters in denial. In fact one gutless player gave a vauge threat to Roenick to the papers.

"There is going to be a reckoning," one unidentified player told the New York Post. "There is going to be an inquisition. What happened inside this union will not stand."

If JR finds out who he is and gets to skate in the NHL again I seriously, seriously, hope he kicks the living crap out of him. Flyers netminder Robert Esche has also drawn some fire. He had an emotional tirad on Daily News Live the day of the cancellation. He said he could careless that he is the lowest paid goalie in the league he just wants to play. That is should not have come to this. He certainly didn't care about a cap. It seems most players that speak out against the union are threatened, and I wonder how many more people would slam them.

Goodenow I doubt even has the majority behind him anymore. He is costing carrers, he is not looking out for their best interests, and should be committed.

So, rumors fly that this weekend that the players that care about the game are going to pull a superman and reverse the earth till the time when the season wasn't cancelled. If they don't succeed hopefully they will be the first to break the union and play next year if it comes to that.

Check this article in todays courier post. Here is another good one about the affects on others. Philly stand to lose $5 million. Mayor Street is thinking about taking action along with some other city mayors.

HA HA HA the union is falling apart! :::rubbing hands together:::

"McGreedy & the Whore"

Now former garden state Gov. Jim McGreevey, came out last year. He said he was gay. All the scandal that went along with him hooking his boytoy( the guy said he never had gay relations with the GOV.) up with a job he wasn't qualifed for. Some figure he got paid off to drop his lawsuit, but whatever.

Anyway now WPVI Channel 6 (ABC affliate) has a special report that he carried on a two year relationship with a known hooker.

Cheap sweeps stunt? Or another nugget of joy about our former GOV.?

"TGIFridays Burns Down"

The TGI Fridays in Williamstown (Washington TWP)was engulfed in flames last night. It was severly damaged, and I am not sure how much is actually left. I just wouldn't count on getting and chicken fingers from there anytime soon.

Thankfully, no one was hurt or killed in the blaze. Certain most my readers have been to this one before.

Click here for more details.

breaking news.........

ITS OVER;BETTMAN CANCELS SEASON

Despite an even bigger move to lower the cap by the NHLPA late last night said to be around $49 million Gary Bettman decided to tell them to pound sand and said $42.5 million or nothing. The NHLPA finally budged on their salary cap, and Bettman thanked them by arrogantly standing his ground.

Now besides the obvious with a lack of a season hurting the fanbase, this just awful. I highly doubt that NHLPA will even put the cap back on the table now that there is nothing to lose for awhile.

So it roughly comes down to 6.5 millon dollars they couldn't get on board with. Bettman is trying to spin it, but the truth seems to be clear.

I said all along despite maybe being a little to soft on the owners, that I thought the bottom line was that many owners simply want out. That perhaps Bettman was bluffing. Besides all he needs is 8 people to go against this and its a lockout. I don't think Bettman ever thought they would give back with a cap this late in the game. HOwever, its clear to me that he was going to do nothing to save the season.

So, now the blame went from the players who were dumb enough to never ever even consider a cap ( the concept is highly reasonable, the amount is arguable)which is why we are in this mess. Now the shift goes to to Bettman. The NHLPA leaped forward, Bettman took half a baby step forward. I can't blame ALL the owners, because I doubt Comcast and the Flyers wanted the cap that low. As long as 8 teams, so no way thats it.

Now plans to save the next season is underway. What a mess. Hockey will live on in Duke and my loser's season, and my seasons at Lizas. Somehow the playoffs might not be the same. That doesnt mean that I don't think my friends should throw a party or parade if I win the cup with either the Flyers (my season) or Vancover (the loser season).

Bettman and Goodenow should be shoe-ins for the hall of fame. As the men who killed hockey.

"NHLPA Caves"

NHLPA ACCEPTS CAP $52 millon cap; Bettman says NO!


In a last minute shocker in sudden death overtime for the NHL season, the NHLPA has caved. Faced with the fact that an entire season being wiped out the NHLPA has said they would allow a cap of $52 millon.

This was by far the largest step towards putting this mess behind them, and players back on the ice. HOwever, Bettman arrogantly rejected it, and claims a cap of $40 million or nothing. The fact that the NHLPA did this is big shock, and the fact that Bettman is even dumber than I thought in rejecting this is down right shocking.

Although one wonders, if this deal is any better then the deal sent the NHLPA's way at the end of the last week. This could be huge blunder by Bettman, or perhaps it is just a matter of playing with the money to get it down to this. Perhaps combine a roll back with the cap. I don't know what else the NHLPA can do, Bettman was asking for something. He pretty much got it, now he is telling them to go to hell.

Still there is a slim chance that there could still be a "season". Both sides are clearly freaking out over the thought of the league folding entirely.

"RIP NHL"

Well thats all she wrote. The NHL season is over. Of course its totally ludricous that they were even talking about having a season and all. Considering that fact it would be like March 1st for the season opener. It was going to be fairly, silly. LIke you lose the home opener just throw in the towel you are eliminated.

This morons didn't bother to start "brainstorming" till like 4 weeks ago. They just slammed each other in CAndian papers for the first several months. Now they are like.

"Gee, thought we could work something out"

Brenden Shannan was on the new last night (actually an ESPN clip I think). He was saying he was really upbeat about there being a season. Now he is sure its done. Considering the fact that a press conference is set for tomorrow I am sure he is right.

The kicker is, SHanny said now that this season is cancelled it's certainly going to take out part or all of next season. He said it will more then likely spill into a third season.

Now it was fairly obvious that he was told what to say. So, either the NHLPA is doing this out of real anger or they are just that dumb. Do they REALLY think there would actually be an NHL in 2007 if the dispute is not solved by then? I honestly think they do. I am really starting to wonder about Goodenow's mental health. He has made clearly some huge tactical errors against his union.

I am sure the press conference will be nice. Betman will give no straight answers and be really rude to reporters when they actually ask him direct questions. The most powerful man in hockey. Its his own damn fault for expanding too much, and turning his back on the loyal fans of the game. Too busy trying to get the "new" viewer or market.

The game of hockey had some issues like a decrease in ratings, tv money, scoring, and major marketable stars. Instead of trying to solve any of them they just keep opening up can after can of worms. Next what about the draft? Etc.

Ugh. If your sick of lockout talk on here. You got your wish. It's over now. Aside for maybe a link tomorrow for the press conference. Look for my NHL season preview sometime after Hell freezes.

This first time this ever happened in the US. From what I know the last time it happened anywhere was with the gladiators.

"Super Sunday"

Well as you well know I am a big fan of the Superman Movie Series and for the past 10 years Warner Brothers has been trying to start a new movie series. The project has had quite a few directors attached to it including Kevin Smith, MC G, and Tim Burton. In fact Nick Cage was to play Superman (AWFUL IDEA) under the direction of Burton in the mid 90's. The film got as far as pre-production and various sites in Pittsburgh were being filmed to be the new Metropolis. The project however fell through. Thank God, since Burton wanted the move Superman Reborn to have Superman be moody, and see his powers as a curse. That just isnt Superman. Check out this SUPER link to see some of the many ups and downs of the project.

However, it looks like everything is ago with a June 2006 release. There are already pictures of the Kent farm set being built. The movie being filmed in Australia which I think is terrible idea, considering it looks nothing like America.

What I am going to try to do is launch a new feature here called Super Sunday. This will update my readers on the progress of the film. I will also write about what I would actually like to see in the film, and trace the history of the previous four films. OF course I wont do this ever Sunday, but if I do write about it. Look for it to show on Sunday. The movie now called Superman Returns isn't out till June 2006. So God knows we have plenty of time.

Here is the cast so far:


Superman/CLark Kent: Brandon Routh, an unknown actor who plays in daytime TV shows. He really looks the part( though his eyes are the wrong color), and God knows he has some pretty big boots to fill. I am really glad they went with an unknown here. It came close to being Keenu Reeves.

Lois Lane: Kate Bosworth. Shes fairly hot, but all I know her from is Ads and a that terrible Blue Crush movie.

Ma Kent: Eva Marie Saint she starred opposite Marlon Brando (who played Jorel in Superman: the Movie) in On the Waterfront and with Cary Grant in North by Northwest. Apperently she is still alive and acts. considering that Superman is already an adult I guess Ma Kent would be fairly old. Since they were already 5oish when little Superman crashed on earth.

Lex Luthor: Kevin Spacey, now really he has big shoes to fill in my mind too. I cant see anyone other than Gene Hackman in this role. I guess he will play it like his character in Swimming with SHarks. Hopefully, they don't got the cheesy route of CLarke and Lex knowing each other in Smallville.

Jimmy Olsen: He is being played by this kid named Sam Huntington. He was in Not Another Teen MOvie which I only saw parts of. I guess he is best known playing opposite Tim Allen in the family comedy Jungle 2 Jungle quite a few years back.

ALso in the cast is Kal Pen best known for playing the stoner White Castle MOvie. IF you recall in the previous films Lex always had a comic relief dimwhitted sidekick. The first two flicks it was Ottis played wonderfully by Ned Beaty. In Superman IV: THe Quest for Peace, Jon Cryer played Lex's nephew Lenny. Now I usually like Cryer, but this was right off the filming of the forgotten 80's comedy Hiding Out where he played a straight laced stock brooker hiding out as a punk rocker highschool student. He kept the awful punk hair for his role as Lenny, which was painfully unfunny. Wasn't really Cryer's fault since most of his important plot lines were cut, and the writing sucked. Given Pen's film career I imagine he is playing Lex's goofball.

Also playing this film is Jason Mardsen from X-Men. I am not sure but I think he is playing Perry White's son. HUge Laurie (another name I had to look up he was the father in the Stewart Little films) is playing Perry White the head of the Daily Planet. I think he is way too young for this role, but I guess they dont want him to be really old if they do sequels.

Other names out there are all over the map. I have heard Jud Law will play General Zod, and Daniel Day Lewis (yeah right!) will play Jor-el. Also Kevin Bacon might randomly show up.

The Plot:

Its unclear. Obviously Superman returns from somewhere. Some are saying its a loose sequel to Superman II, just with a different cast. Basically SUperman has been gone for awhile and General Zod and the other two featured in Superman II are running the show. I don't think Warner Brothers would like to sell this as a sequel though.

At any rate at the very least we know Superman is already known to people in this movie, and there might be some flashbacks to make it more clear. However, "something" likely very simliar to the events of Superman II already happened. Any everyone is saying "Where is Superman?" It seems that at this point they are going the route that Pa Kent died when CLark was young and is already gone at this point. There might be some flashbacks though. In the original movie series he died in the first film, and we learn in Superman III that Clark's mother passed away when he returns to Smallville for a class reunion.
Bryan Singer is directing the film, he did the first two X-men films. This makes most people happy except the X-men fans are pissed he left for another comic book movie. No word yet if they will use John Williams classic theme. Or at least a verison of it, he only actually did the first film the sequels were all copy cats with "love themes" for that film in addition to watered down verisions of the famliar Superman theme. I will keep you posted on Sundays, if I feel like it.

"Echelon Ins & Outs"

In:
Charlie's Grilled Sub (food court)
Boscovs Junior Store
Out:
Wet Seal
COntempo
Cinnabun
Scotto Pizza---Upper Level (might not be for good)

Anyone want to do a Echelon Mall store death pool?

"Iran LOVES Us"

Ah, the old Iran thing is really heating up again. Check it out. They just love us over there. Always a good sign when countries promise you a "Burning Hell"

"Bad Joke Wednesday, Joke 101"

Wednesday sucks so why not post some bad jokes? This was sent to me in an email. God knows where it started. You might have seen it already.

"50 dollars is 50 dollars"


Morris & his wife Esther went to the STATE FAIR Each Year, & EVERY YEAR
MORRIS would say, "ESTHER, I'D LIKE TO RIDE IN THAT HELICOPTER". Esther
always replied," I know MORRIS, but that HELICOPTER RIDE is 50 dollars &
50 dollars IS 50 dollars".

One year ESTHER & MORRIS went to the fair, and MORRIS said "ESTHER I'M 85
YEARS OLD. IF I DON'T RIDE THAT HELICOPTER, I MIGHT NEVER GET ANOTHER
CHANCE".

Esther replied "MORRIS THAT HELICOPTER IS 50 DOLLARS AND 50 DOLLARS IS 50
DOLLARS".

The pilot over heard the couple and said, "FOLKS I'LL MAKE YOU A DEAL, I'LL
TAKE THE BOTH OF YOU FOR A RIDE. IF YOU CAN STAY QUIET FOR THE ENTIRE RIDE
AND NOT SAY A WORD I WON'T CHARGE YOU! BUT IF YOU SAY ONE WORD, IT'S 50
DOLLARS"

MORRIS AND ESTHER agreed and up they went. The pilot did all kinds of fancy manoeuvres, BUT not a word was heard. He did his DARE DEVIL tricks over and over again, BUT STILL not A word. when they landed, The Pilot Turnted to
MORRIS AND SAID "BY GOLLY, I DID EVERYTHING I COULD TO GET YOU TO YELL OUT,
BUT YOU DIDN'T. I'M IMPRESSED!"

Morris REPLIED" WELL I WAS GOING TO SAY SOMETHING WHEN ESTHER FELL OUT, BUT
50 DOLLARS IS 50 DOLLARS"!

"Scattered Flyers"

I came across this page on the Flyers Newsgroup. Once a great place to get the trade rumors and etc is now 3 people that still talk about the Flyers, some Bush Bashing, and people trying to sell you stuff.

Anyway in case you were sitting at home blinking mindlessly at your white wall wondering where are all those Flyers at these days? Well have no fear my friend and just click...here...just kidding click HERE! No seriously this time right......HERE!

It should be noted that some of these people like Hackett retired. So I am not sure why we should care where he is now. Kirby Law signed with the Wild and is playing for their minor league team. Duke and I were confused why he wasn't there at a Phantoms game we went to earlier this season.

Oh yeah Brashers stats might be an eye opener. However, he all kidding aside playing in a beer league. So, it would be like him playing with some dudes down at the Skatezone. Sadly, he was kicked out of the league for kicking the crap out of someone while they laid defeated on the ice. Pretty stupid to let him in your league and expect him not to beat the crap out of someone. Being as he was a professional athlete at one point in his life and all. In addition to the fact he is known for his fists. Anyone in that beer league must have had pretty big balls to take him on though.

note to readers:

The Flyers played in a league called the NHL where 30 teams from cities in North America played. The League Died recently.

"The Great White Nope"

Well you might have been hearing those promos for the local weather by now. Enjoying the really mild weather? WELL ITS ABOUT TO CHANGE! (deep serious voice). IS THERE SNOW ON THE WAY?

Well, before you start driving like a crazy person to Home Depot to buy more shovels (what the heck did you do with the ones from 3 weeks ago?) take a deep breath.

Keep in mind the following things:

1.It has been really warm for quite awhile. I mean I drove with the windows down today. So, if the storm comes even with dropping temps it would take awhile to stick on the not so cold ground.

2. Rain to Snow events which is would this will be (if there is snow at all) are usually fairly lame. I never really put much weight in them.

3. Most importantly its sweeps months, so they will try to scare the hell out of you while you are watching their network shows. So, just keep that in mind.

The event from lateWednesday into THursday will be mostly rain. It might eventually change over but since the ground will be really soaked and wet from the rain it will melt. At best maybe an inch but it will be the slushy type stuff.

Of course I predicted John Kerry and the Eagles to win in the past two months. So, maybe you should buy four bags of bread and 8 gallons of water. In fact if you have to actually shovel any snow from this system I figure you can come beat me over the head with your new shovels.

Damnit, I am better to get this prediction right!

"Eagles Will Soar"

Back on December 5th this what I said:The Stealers I think will actually be up rooted by New England and the Eagles can take them. In fact I will predicit this far in advance that the Eagles will win the Superbowl over New England by two touchdowns. I still haven't changed my tune. I am not the least bit worried about the game. It is there year. New England won't know what hit them. Calling it again Eagles by two touchdowns.

"Wing Bowl: The Game"

This is pretty cool. Check it out guys and let me know how many you eat.

Garry, KIT Your Friend Bob

Well season could be offically cancelled with in the hour. Check it out.

"NHLPA Wastes a Minute of Your Time"

The two hockey sides have gone from airing their dirty laundry through the meeting (instead of actually meeting for months), to being really secretive, and now they are just being silly. Of course we all know behind closed doors everything generally goes well until the words SALARY CAP are uttered. Then they called each other a bunch of jerks and storm out of the room like 5 year-olds.

Below is statement released to the public. I think it might be to the point that the columnists don't even care anymore. Yes, and its February and they are still talking about "trying to save" the season.



NEW YORK (February 3, 2005): At the conclusion of today's meeting in New York, National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) Senior Director Ted Saskin released the following statement:
"The meeting with the league has ended for this evening. The parties plan to meet again tomorrow."


*****************UPDATE*************************

TSN reports that Gary and Bob were there for the fun. They almost burned the midnight oil too. Some think it was a good sign that their meeting ran over. Who really knows maybe it just we drug out because of all the 5 minute majors.

"Hockey Town Jerks"

Ah.....You have to love this story.


If you are going to stand up for something you "belive" in at least have the balls to actually give up something for it. Since none of these guys children ever have to work a day in their life let alone them, why not weather out the storm?

Now you could argue that its there "love of the game" shinning through. I think thats a load of crap, because if that was true they would have gone to Trevor Linden and Bob Goodenow and said; "Aw Shucks we will play for 4.5 million instead of the 4.8 million a year we love the game so much.


The NHLPA is supposed to help its members I guess. However, in the process its screwed countless alumni who base their businesses off the game of hockey who are now lossing thier shirts. Not to mention players in these leagues who never did anything to anyone.

I hope they get their asses booed. At this point I hope the talks go bad today. Screw the NHL and even more the NHLPA. I hope all their members are really dumb with their piles of millons like MC Hammer was and end up digging ditches for 10 bucks an hour untill the machines come to life and wipe out humanity.


Trevor Linden said he would rather see the NHL die then ever accept a salary cap. You know what at this point I hope you get your wish you has been jerk-off.

"Tuckers World On DEMAND"

What you would you like to see?

1.

Was there any serious interest in my doing a DR. Who like review of the Transformers cartoon series from the 80s? It was suggested to me again this weekend, but I don't know how much interest there would actually be. Not to mention I am a little uncomfortable with being sent to an even higher level of nerdness. PLus I need to get copies of the shows.


2. Movie trivia games. I have failed to get any off the ground on this blog in the past, but the casting the crew blog was a big hit. So, maybe there is some interest there.

3. MOvie Franchise History: Here my expert take on the Jaws, Superman, Starwars, Lethal Weapon and more movie series. Learn more about them than you ever wanted to and have me point out what went wrong with some of these sequels.

4. Bad joke Wednesday. Every weds, I post really bad joke on here.

What if any of these idea do you want to see on Tucker's World?

"The New Deal"

Here it is. Still trying to save that season!

"Wal-Mart Block"

Well my sources were wrong before the Wal-mart at Echelon isn't done deal. In fact some people in Voorhees hope it never comes true. There are still some legal pitfals to leap over apperently. THe people of Voorhees are afraid that it will bring in too much traffic. They fear "there will be too many trucks" if Wal-mart is build there. One wonders how many more there would be then when there were 4 anchor stores and the mall was totally filled. But these are the same people that gripe that the stores are all leaving the mall.

OKay, I can understand that people would upset and lets say Deptford where there simply isn't any room to place a Wal-Mart. However, this mall won't make it with out thinking outside the box, which would sky rocket the propert taxes in the town. The Echelon Mall is roughly 20 percent of the tax money of the town, and its exit would really hurt the town.

The idea the PREIT has at this point is to tear down the empty J C Penny's building, and put the Wal-Mart there. They would have a new enterance to the mall near where Suncoast is and possibly insert a reteruant of some sort there. In addition the existing remaning part of the mall would be overhauled and updated.

On top of people that fear "the trucks" being pissed off the grocery unions are getting in the mix. The planned Wal-mart could be (seriously) just as big as the actual mall. So, based on that fact you would imagine that it could be a Super Wal-Mart. This would include a grocery section. Which would have non-union worker, and potentially put union workers out of work if say it knocks out the Acme in the same town. So, sometime this week (don't know when or where) there were supposed to be more meeting about it.

Now most people think that when Wal-mart comes to town it results in everyone losing their jobs and having to work for Wal-mart. That every store in 10 miles will be boarded up. Well, I am starting to think that it only happens in really small towns like in Mystery, Alaska. I mean there has been a Wal-Mart near Liza for years, and the entire shopping center is alive and feeding off the Wal-Mart. The Target and Kohls down the road are still alive. Also the area doesn't look like a bomb dropped or anything.

Now Wal-mart IS being stupid in South Jersey because if they get their way they will have dozens all over the place. One wonders if they would only be competing with themselves. However, cases like this I th ink the area will only benefit. It can't get worse. Empty IHOP, Empty Hair SALON, almost entirely empty mall.

Rick and I estimated recently that a third of the stores are empty in the entire Mall. Counting the small ones there is 57. Oh yeah, and that doesn't count The Wet Seal, Contempto, or Cinnabun that are all offically gone as of earlier this week.

Its your fault Bush voters.

"More winter"

The Groundhog has spoken. Happy Groundhog Day Everyone! Hope you have a safe and joyus day!

"Best Movies of 2004....I Never Saw."

Sideways: Lowell from Wings and that guy from that American Splendor Movie that I never felt like seeing go around and drink wine. Oh, yeah one of them is getting married and a bunch of whacky stuff happens when they hit the road. Its all artsy and stuff and the wine is symbolic of um something.

Ray: Ah man Jamie Foxx sure looks like, sings like and acts like Ray Charles. I was really almost brought to tears late in the film when he sang "AMERICA's GAME THE ONE AND ONLY LOTTERY!". Also the scene when he sang about Diet Pepsi was great. You got the right stuff baby!

Million Dollar Baby: Hillary Swank acts all tough, father figure Clint Eastwood creeply looms over her. Oh yeah,the is sad since he is old now and wants to pass his knowledge on to her. Oh, but its not cool to train a woman! Uh-oh looks like these two are going to have to overcome the odds.

House of Flying Daggers: Amazingly they cut a tin can as easily as a tomato.

"Monster Storm Fell Through"

Well, I didn't update much this week. So I wasn't really able to bring up the fact that the Son of the Monster Storm wasn't going to happen. Despite the fact we did get some snow. Liza said she got like 5 inches or so. I shoveled a bit today and it was maybe 2 at best. However it's somewhat thought that the biggest storm of the winter might be in two weeks. I will keep you posted. This week its actually going to be fairly mild and dry so. No son of monster storm this week.

"Silent Pucks"

Here's the lastest on the lockout.

"Dark Days of Echelon"

Well I figured the months after the holiday season would be telling one for the future of the Echelon mall.

Well I have been there a few times since the holiday season past, and you could hear a pin drop. The one day the building was almost totally void of any customer traffic. All I saw was vast emptiness and could hear my foot steeps echo across the empty shopping mall.


THere hasn't been a post holiday mass exit. However, rumors are still floating around that the Cinnabun is leaving and one of those girlie stores I never went into has closed its doors. The only new store in the mall by my estimate in the last 2 years was the Mens Mart. Some nice stuff, but I always feel like the workers (and I assume owners) that stand around in there are always really nice to me. However, I just feel like if I don't buy something there the entire family will be out on the streets.

The only changes that PREIT seems to have done in order to get readying for the awakening at this point is the different displays they put up in their dozens of empty store fronts telling you to go to the foodcourt where there are still some stores. An entire wing of the malls only purpose at this point is to let old people walk around. Or local blog writers to investigate for any new developments.

So, if you go to mall enjoy your time in you store of choice, because it might be your last trip there. Also stop by the dollar store, because they play Russian music really loud. Its very absurd to have pop Russian music play there all the time and good for a laugh. Also there seem to be lots of kids that work there even during hours when you would think they would be in school or something.

Wish PREIT would just get their butts in gear sometime before 2020.

"Philly Birds of Prey"

Well for the first time since I was younger than Hunter (does it even really count?) the Eagles are going to the Superbowl. Now for my age group the very concept of the Eagles being in the Superbowl is a mind blower. I accepted over the years, that the Superbowl was something that happened after the Eagles were eliminated. Certainly not a game that had anything to do with the team that played in Philly. So Superbowl Sunday was almost like a holiday for some sort.

We stay up some what late, have a lot of stories to exchange the next day. Mainly it was about breaking out John Madden, eating lots of good food(Ryans family used make me gain about 6 lbs every year), and watch,,,um commericals. Unless someone had money on it, or was one of those sickos that rooted for an outsider team no one cared who won or lost. This year we find out if the curse of Willy Penn will be lifted. Wh ich makes it a a SUPER bowl indead.

"Son of Monster Storm?"

An inch of so of snow tonight. Some more chances of a little dustings this week. More importantly something big might be brewing this weekend. Could be rain to melt the snow, could be nothing, could be a little snow and there is a fair chance it could be a repeat of this weekends storm! Looks like there might be a sequel on the way. Sorry, Hunter no days at the playground anytime soon. You can always make snowcrewmen. Point your mouse clickers here readers.

"Two Good Days in CBA Hell"

The two side for the NHL lockout met this past week. Well sort of. They banned Bettman and Goodenow from the meetings. They really wanted to make the talks more friendly so they hung out in an airport lounge the first day. Clearly, there are people on both sides that are starting to piss themselves since they realized that the general public either has moved on with their lives or hasn't yet noticed there is no hockey. Bill Daly was there for the NHL owners, and Trevor Linden was there for the players. Nice of them to finally get around to doing this around the time the ALL- Star game should have been played.

Supposedly, there is a scheudule made up of as many as 37 games and as few as 24 in case things get worked out. There might be times when the teams could play 3 games in 4 nights. The players said they would be ready to go if things got together that quick.

However, having a meeting without the big guys there isn't likely to move either side anywhere. Sadly, I think just as much came out of the talk Duke and I had about the lockout at SHarkeys a few weeks ago than what came out of their friendly meeting. Maybe, when both sides finally run out of money they might actually give a damn about the game.

Check this out for more details.

"White Out" ***UPDATE** "PHASE 2 A Go"

The Phase two mentioned below that would dump even more snow is going to happen. Its up to 9.5 inches in my lovely little town.

Movies watched: Spartan, The Perfect Score
Beers Drank: One rolling rock


I also slept almost till noon, for the first time in ages.

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I have estimated roughly 5 inches at least at we are getting burried right now. Just out shoveling and its piling up like crazy. I cleaned my car off, and turned my back for a few mins. any it was covered again. Less then a half an hour later its as if I never touched it. There might be a break in the snow for some time this afternoon. But then more tonight when the system taps into more energy over the ocean.

Hows everyone else fairing? I hear its turned to sleet and rain near the shore. Whats it like out in PA Royce? Drew and I were talking about the timing of the storm. Doesn't look like its going to benefit getting anyones classes cancelled. I don't know who might get a 3 day weekend here, other than maybe the Beanz.

What could make this storm kick ass, is depending on if this other part happens or not. If you look at the radar map there isn't much left of the system. So without second surge it would wind down this evening. Though that isnt likely to happen. The baramoter is dropping which likely means its shifty energy to the coast. It could bring in some warmer air in the process, however if it might only bring it as far west as Vineland. Which would mean more snow all night long with the "2nd surge".

Yes, I am a total nerd.

Right now you can barely see down my street just total white out.

"Best Royce Story Ever"

Well in my first of maybe a few (maybe none) posts to give snowed in readers something to do. I want to have everyone tell their best Royce story. Royce is one of the funnist guys I know and I don't think anyone looks at the world the way he does. THere are some classics out there. I am still laughing about the M and M think you posted on here a few weeks ago Royce. And Yes ROyce, you can tell your best Royce story ever too if you want.

"Monster Storm"

Well the first big snow storm is just 8 hours away from hitting us. They have been hyping this one since the start of the week. It is going to be really nasty out there with the strong winds that will come in the later part of the storm.

For camden county im going to say 10 inches from what I have gathered from what everyone is saying. Supposedly the storm may tap into warmer air and we could get some rain and sleet that would shrink the totals. If we dont get the change over we could have as much as 14 inches, but I figure it to bottom out at 10 inches. Also its a fast moving storm so I think even if we dont get the change over it will end sooner than they think.

North Jersey (look out Brant) will really get nailed and they are saying at LEAST 15 inches. For any of my readers who live closer to the shore, they will get less snow.

Of course I can't even imagine rain tomorrow. I just got back from Liza's house and on the way home it was literally 7 degrees.

So, hope you got your beer, shovel and DVDS ready to go. Going to be fun to watch. Dorks like me that like to read this kind of stuff have had a blast reading the stuff this week.

I am sorry for the lack of posts this week. I have just havent been home much. I plan to post some stuff to entertain my readers who will likely be shut in this weekend.

"Gay Bombs"

Well as if you didn't have enough to worry about regarding terrorists, now you have to worry about becoming Gay at the hand of Osama, that is if we don't make the Iraqis homosexuals first.

Here is an article about the US kicking around the idea of using a chemical weapon that would make everyone gay.

Now we aren't the only one that wants the enemy to become just a bunch of dudes getting it on with one another. Just check this out, Osama wants to make you and everyone you care about gay.

Now, Drew had an interesting theory that the town of Collingswood may have been the vicitm of hush-hush government experiment. Hmm.. Maybe McGreedy just got too close to the the truth and they made him gay.


As a service to my readers I have decided to start a Gay Color Warning Chart.

Code Red= Every Thing is Fine the gays are gays, the straights are striaghts.
code Blue= Everyone is a "little" gay. There just shades of gay, accept it. Not that there is anything wrong with that
code orange= Hey, just because guys snuggle together and hold hands doesnt make them Gay!
Thats acceptable.
Code yellow: Just a bunch of guys "expermenting" perfectly natural.
Code Pink: The whole world has become gay. Nothing but Gay Orgies untill the robots rise up and wipe us off this planet. No turning back nothing will get done just a bunch of dudes humping all day long. Well I guess the women inherit the planet.

Before I get slammed for being homophobe, just relax its a joke.

"Old Man Winter Comes to Town"

Finally.

If I have to inform you on this blog that we are in a "deep freeze" then you likely, well never leave your home.

If you don't the next few days I couldn't blame you. Check this out highs below freezing. Yeah old man winter is here.

We might even get a potentially big snow storm this Saturday into Sunday. Could be a fun game to watch and could be deemed "The Snow Bowl", but its too early to tell.

check it out kids

"Last Stop Superbowl"

Well the Eagles ripped the Vikings, apart. Now they have to face Atlanta which I feel that if they dressed up the Soul, they could beat them. So, I am not too worried about next week. Should be over before the first quarter is done. Does anyone know where we can get some good but rather cheap cigars for the end of the Philly Curse early next month? Philly is going to knock out New England (who will rub out Pittsburgh next week). So, in a few weeks, McNabb will be saying that he is going to Disney Land. Get the t-shirts made up there is no stopping this team.

Tuckers World: The Movie Casting Call

So for no good reason I decided to cast the movie of Tucker's World if they ever made one. Now keep in mind some of the actors don't really look exactly like the parts they are playing,but I just think these actors can nail the parts.

Me= Ben Stiller, since everyone says I look like him. People even say I act like him whatever that means. My backup would be John Cusuack.


Liza= I had Chirstina Ricci or Clarie Danes for her. This had nothing to do with the huge crush I had on Ricci for like two years. However, Liza pointed out the actress Holly Marie Combs who plays Piper on Charmed would be really good at playing her. I watched about 5 minutes of the show and agreed. Something about the way she carries herself. She would make a good Liza.


Drew= Phillip Seymor Hoffman, can't you just picture him sitting there smoking a cigarette bitching about Bush, or talking about movies. I can see him with a shaved head, a beard and a flannel shirt and just disappearing into the roll of Drew.

Jay= Steve Zahn who was in Saving Silverman, and That Thing You Do. Zahn can play Jay well of course there will be lots of scenes with Jay talking about young girls, and showing people pictures of his penis. I think Zahn can handle the role of Jay, and if there is any serious scenes Zahn has proven that he can tone it down in movies like Shattered Glass.

Jenna= Well I was really racking my brain for this one. Then I flipped past a rerun of Cheers. Now I think Kristy Alley would make a perfect Jenna. The only thing is she is getting up there now and all the tabloids say she is really fat now. I really don't see why the are making such a big deal about it since I have seen much fatter. Anyway, as far as personality Alley's Cheers performance was a close as I could come. Any re-casting from my readers would be welcome.

Dan: Sean Connery. Okay, I realize that its totally insane to have Ben Stiller and Sean Connery playing friends who grew up together. Just picture Connery saying lines like "I have 5 Computers, at home, I make 6 figures, and I can't wait to die!". No one else can play this part. IT would be really off the wall, but it will be great.

Price: I think Jaquin Phoenix can nail Price. There is a vauge look that the both share and I think Phoenix might have some comic talents he hasn't really used yet. Maybe a bit like the part he played in Signs. Plus he could pull off being a solider if there were scenes of him at war. My close 2nd went to Matt Damon since he played soilder twice. Some of his parts remined me of Price a bit. Plus Price was always the lady's man of the crew so why not?

Aileen (I am sure I spelled that wrong).
She would be played by Natlie Portman. She can play her being all funny and sweet.


Brant: Okay, I know he looks nothing like Brant. But, I would cast Bernie Mac as Brant. Okay, yes again theres any age gap. However, just picture him trading stocks, hanging out with North JErsey people and grilling stuff through out the movie. Plus they both tell stories in the same fashion only no offense to Brant, Bernic Mac is a lot funnier.

Rick: Steve Buscemi I dunno we always said he could play Rick. Busemi has played the good guy in movies like Ghost World.

Rob: Jason Biggs, yeah why not. Biggs could play drunk Rob great. Not to mention him and Zahn have worked together before so they could play off each other well.

Rich: Tom Welling, I may have the name wrong, but the dude who plays Superman on Smallville.

Kate: Parker Posey

Chris: BD Wong

Harry: Hill Harper who stars on CSI NYC, and he also was on the short lived show The Handler (sniff, sniff). If you never watched either of those shows he played a doctor on the Sopranos last season in the episode where everyone thought Tony got a blow job from Christopher's girlfriend.

Tom: Conan O'brien. Tom is tall. His hair is reddish. He would show up randomly in the film and it would be great.

Ryan: Who?

Reagan: Satan. I think the prince of darkness could really capture the true colors of this character. Oh, I am not talking about the late President here.

Mosco: Billy Crystal. Okay Billy Crystal 10 years ago. He is always talking about dating and relationships. Reminds me of him in the younger roles. IF not maybe a slimed down Kevin James (King of QUeens) his hair dyed black.

Duke: Well it has recently came to my attention that the lead singer of Moron 5 looks like Duke. He kind of does with short hair. Maybe he would like to act. I kicked around the thought of casting Hayden Christensen after seeing Shattered Glass. Duke is prone to fits of rage and maybe he can do that justice. Granted this guy is a fairly lousy actor at least he was Attack of the Clones. That stupid fake cry he did after he murdered the little sand guys. "I Killed them, I kille d them all". NOw just picture him sitting on the floor same voice, but saying It is the lowest point of his life.

Royce: God, help me. I can't cast this one at all. Can someone help here

Ghost of William Penn Who only Keith Can See: Adam West of course.

That Dude that I don't know who reads my blog: Joe Don Baker, so everyone on the set can yell MITCHELL! in between takes. I imagine only 3 people got that joke. Maybe two.

"Eagles Chances"

Well we can't talk pucks. I sense that the excitment for the Eagles might be fairly low among my readership since rarely. Do people respond to the few times I write about them.

Well I am no football expert, but I did predict the Birds to win the Superbowl a month or so ago. That was before T.O. went down though. Despite his lose I don't see them going down to the Vikings this Sunday.

It's still early in the week, but just curious what everyone thinks will happen this Sunday? I mean it is the playoffs, and time to enjoy the ride.

I predict a two touchdown win. What about everyone else?

"Type it Don't Gripe It"

So, we have all been screwed before.

Screwed by something we bought that was broken or food that was bad. Or something that breaks after a few days or those things that look cool in the store that simply dont work.

Well, right before Christmas and right around Turkey Day, Liza and I exchange gifts in honor of when we started dating. Well I got her a box of Whitman Samplers because she loves candy, and I figured if I was lucky I could eat some too.

So, I gave them to her when we exchanged gifts. A few days later she finally opened it when I was hanging out with a friend and she was staying in. She called me to tell me she opened it and they were covered in all that white nasty stuff that chocolate gets when its old.

Now picture this my picture this my sweet girlfriend settling in for the night. Being all happy and cozy in her home. Ready to watch some animal planet and she wants to treat herself to a Whitman Sampler. Only to find that they were likely packaged during the Clinton admistration.

So, now I had to take it back to get my money back. Which ment the next time I saw her I would have to bring it home, then the next day bring it back to the mall, and then she couldn't get it till we saw each other again. So, the present was several days late till it was actually enjoyed.

I was pretty mad,so I got the address of the box and wrote them a letter. I told them how my family always eats them during the holiday season, and my one aunt always gives us a box. I talked about how let down I was that the choclate was bad. In the meantime I got my money back from the Hallmark store in the mall, and got a new box at the CVS in the mall.

So, just after Christmas I got a free box of whitman sampler in the mail. Today I got a letter telling me why they thought the candy went bad and thanked me for bringing it to their attention. They also offered me free shipping for and order of 30 bucks or more good for a year.

Now I don't claim to be the first person to point this out, but it really does work. Everyone rants or bitches to someone, or blogs, or emails a friend about when they get screwed. God knows I was ranting when I got the news that I gave my girlfriend nasty ass candy. So you are going to bitch, just be honest in your letter and they will hook you up.

So, its simple just get your thougts out in microsoft word, and drop a letter in the mail. You are almost certain to get something for free, and feel better about yourself. So, you can sit there and bitch and tell Drew or someone who will just be like that sucks, or you can write a letter and get free stuff. So, you are going to be pissed might as well get something out of it.

Anyone else do this? Give me some good stories. I know Royce has some good ones related to this.

"The Comcast Tower"

Well if you didn't hear by now center city Philly is getting a new skyscrapper. In fact it will not only be the biggest building in the city it will be behind only the Crysler building and the empire states building in NYC for biggest buildings onf the east coast.

Check it out here.

"Top 5 Robert De Niro Flicks"

Well trust me. Just trust me. I had some really witty and important stuff to write about. HOwever, its 11 pm and my eyes are all heavy. As any blog writer will tell you there is a difference between having the blog in your head and actually writing it.

Well tonight I watched Mean Streets for the first time and it was pretty cool. Some slow parts kind of Diner meets Good Fellas.

So why not rank De Niro flicks, and don't be lame and say I LIKE THEM ALL!

Also, where is Lima Beanz?


Here is my list. Keep in mind I never saw The Godfather Part II, which pretty much means all my movie nerd friends should hit me in the balls. Heres my list.

1. Goodfellas 2. Casino 3. A Bronx Tale 4. Raging BUll 5. Mean Streets. Also he hasn't made a good movie (aside from Meet the Parents) since 1997's Wag the Dog. I never saw Brazil and only saw the first part of the Deer Hunter (I asume every thing worked out ). List them.

"In Search of Old Man Winter"

Note to Old Man Winter: YOUR LATE!


Now most of you might be just really enjoying this weather we have been having. Well if it was not raining every single day you might be. It has felt more like spring than the middle of winter with highs in the 50s and even breaking 60 for the past week.

However, I am in the minority who actually likes cold weather and snow, and so far this winter has been fairly lame in both departments. Our Deep Freeze was merely 72 hours at best of actual cold weather, and despite a few cold nights the days have been hitting highs that are way above the norm.

Now next week it's going to be mostly in the 50's and 60's yet again, so wipe that week off for a shot of snow. The winter is slipping away already and we haven't had to brush more than a dusting of snow off.

Now as most of you know that I mainly trust FOX Philly's Rob Guarinos weather call. For the most part he was dead on in December. Rob seems to think it will be till the 16-18th before we see any cold weather, and there is shot of a storm around then.

Now, some of you would be like why dont you like it being 60 degrees in January? Well nothing is open that is warm weather related anyway. Its not as if I can go sit on the beach or anything. It gets dark early, and was Jason Lee once said the sweet is never as sweet with out the sour. So, really what is the reward in spring if it never got cold to begin with?

Maybe Old Man Winter is locking us snow lovers out this year, or maybe its because my dad bought a kick ass snow blower. All I know it is there is no winter weather and its kind of lame. Just gray skies and rain. How very lame.

"Be Back Soon"

Sorry, no for the lack of blogging. Be back soon with a flurry of blogs. I promise.
Feel free to personally attack one another or try to see how many kinds of fish you can name in the comments untill I blog again.

2004

Tucker's World Person of the Year: Duke

The Tucker's World Person of the Year for 2004 is Duke.

Aside from Price who got married this year and finnished his tour of the duty with the marines the rest of the competition was drawfted by this year's winner.

Duke's 2004 story had more life changing events then most people have in several years. He moved, got a new job, got a new car, broke up and suffered a huge loss with the passing of his father.

A huge fight exploded between Duke and some of his friends over comments made about his girlfriend. Now some really nasty things were said and more petty person would be able to still hold on to this grudge. Despite everything else Duke put it behind him.

The breakup itself was a bit of a shock, and I imagine it sucked. It came right when he got a new job, and apartment. The job he has now pays much better than his last and has limitless growth potential. I never really had a problem with his girlfriend, but I guess sometimes it just isn't ment to be.

Now as goofy as it is for me to name a person of the year on a blog no one reads, I never really imagined that I would have to touch on serious subject matter when naming the person of the year. However, it can't go without mentioning the Duke losing his father. I knew the man since I was a kid and it was quite a shock to everyone. The two of them were really close, so one can imagine the impact.

Duke has remained strong and has been there for his mother. Around the same time his car broke for good, he moved and he got a new job.

So being the fact that his was a big part of the crew war that raged last spring which would persumably be the biggest event that would affect the state of the crew.

Despite it all, Duke still went out and had fun in 2004. He is quite a lot going for him still and even got offical possesion of Mr. Boots one of the coolest cats you will ever met. He is almost done school and should finnish in 2005, and the year could lay down the ground work for the 1st repeat of this honor.

Drinks up in the air, congrats Duke.

Later this week:

Crazy stuff, and I will cast actors to play my friends if there was a movie about us.

"Bye-bye 2004!"

Well Happy New Year everyone!

Sorry I was um, not blogging for awhile. You know how it is.

Since everyone is doing the look back in 2004 here is a quick run down.

Movies: Fahrenheit 9/11 and The Passion of the Christ made lots of people pissed about movies.

Spiderman 2 and the incredible made truck loads of money.

Ben Affleck's career officially died.

Books:

Jon Stewart's Mock history book and the 9/11 commission report became unlikely best sellers.

Big Stories

President Bush won four more years, and plans to spend flex his muscles now that he has a lot more people on his side. Tons of people are going to move to Canada now because of the out come of the election which is great news, because there will be less people applying for the same jobs!

Anyway, the election was a fun and heated ride. Blue State, Red State, Swift Boats, Flip-Floopers, fake CBS documents, Michael Moore, "Moral Values (can someone explain to me how all those reality shows about marrying strangers are so high rated if Americans cherish marriage so much?), MIA WMD's, windsurfing, mispronouncing words, and those crazy debates.

4 Hurricanes with in a few weeks slam Florida.

Sports

Smarty almost won the triple crown, T.O. came to town, Veteran's Stadium fell, The PHillies sucked, The Flyers were oh so close and then the NHL died. The Sixers, ah who cares?

Famous People who died:



Marlon Brando
Ronald Reagan
Christopher Reeve
Rodney Dangerfield
Reggie White


IN

Bush Bashing
Blogs
ABC
I-Pods
Lost and Desperate Housewives (and I'm sure other shows I never watch).
Lasers
Cicadas
facial hair on crew members
Low Carbs
Being Gay
PA Slots

Out
carbs
Sex and the City, Frasier and Friends
hockey
Dan Rather
NBC
The Tempo

Annoying Stuff:

Ashlee Simpson: She's just awful everything about her.

The Village: I want my money back, this movie was so goofy and stupid.

Paris Hilton: Shes ugly, talentless and annoying.

The Cell Phone Ban: Only because I feel like I am the only idiot actually using my "hands free mode".

Modest Mouse: I bought the CD, they are okay, I guess.

Scott Peterson: Can someone please tell me one reason why I should care about this case? Its awful and all, but I am sure that stuff happens to other people. You would have thought this guy was the President's son or something. Am I the only person who could give a damn?

Delaware River Oil Spill:
Don't we have radar equipment that can pick up giant pieces of jagged metal in rivers yet? We can send robots to Mars, but we can't can figure out if there is stuff in our rivers that can rip open holes in boats.

Comcast's Bitching:

They really want a giant sky rise in Center City Philly. Well there are close two 200 vacant office floors in Center City right now, because companys are bailing because of the high taxes. So, why do they feel PHilly needs another skyrise? Oh, and they want lots of tax breaks on the building, and plan to raise cable rates.


The NHL lockout:

note from the FCC, the notes regarding those involved in the hockey lockout have been deemed. "indecent" they writer is bound and gagged in and undisclosed location.

"New Year's Resolutions"

Anyone got any?


I would make some myself, but I doubt anyone would care or notice if I kept them.

"Reggie White, dead at 43"

Well since none of my circle of blog brothers have mentioned it I guess I will.

Now I have never been an EAGLES hardcore fan. I just keep up on them, and my interest was at an all time high when Reggie White played for them. I always thought he was a cool athlete and was a class guy.

He was fun to watch and as I am sure everyone else is, am shocked that he is gone. Does anyone have an cool stories about Reggie? Or has heard confirmation on his cause of death? As of press time (11 20pm monday) it still isn't known. Although ACTION NEWS tells me they will tell me, but since its not likely to start till midnight I doubt I will hear it.

Sucks about Reggie. Seems Billy Joel was right, only the good die young.

"The Bachelor Pad"

Well since most of my readers have internet (internet,eh?) access at work I am going to recommend a good site to check out.

The site is archives of the Courier-Post column writer Matt Katz. Its basically a sex and the city for South Jersey and Philly from a guys prospective.

The articles are funny as hell, and I highly encourage you to read "This Singles Event Was Awful, Really Really Awful", "A Cat Toy Ploy: A Second Date Cautionary Tale","Comcast on Demand Dating; pick up a remote find a date" and "Interpid Scientists Begin Getting Girls Numbers"(which has a sequel the following week.)

The articles are usually filled with Philly bar references and South Jersey towns. Now the column has gone national and perhaps that would be the case from now but its still cool. Anyway the guy is really funny and I usually crack up reading this column which actually appears every Tuesday in the Living section of the Courier-Post.

So check it out its filled with lots of self deprecating crew humor.

christmas day...

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL !

I will see quite a few of you on Christmas, but for those of you that I don't see I would like to take the time to wish you a Merry Christmas.

I hope that my readers all have a nice Christmas and their time with their friends and family. Enjoy opening your presents and giving them to show how much people mean to you.

Christmas only comes once a year and than its over in a flash. So enjoy it today, and I hope everyone is safe and has enjoyable day.

If you want use this entry to post about what you got, or what you did that would be cool.

Just don't forget to take a minute or two today to actually reflect on the true meaning of Christmas at some point today. It's easy to lose sight of why the holiday actually exists in the first place with all the rushing around and all.

Again Merry Christmas and thanks for reading.

"The Gift"

The following is a short story I wrote awhile back. Here is it again, since it has become an annual Tucker's World tradition to post this on Christmas.


Some time around the first week of the year. I took a second look at one of our traditional Christmas decorations; it was a complete and total eyesore. It was a gift some old lady gave my mother 10 years ago for Christmas and I guess she felt obligated to put it on the tree each year. It was a gaudy looking knitted cat. It was one the most hideous things I have ever laid eyes on. They say its thought that counts well it’s the thought that angers me when I see it every year.

That same Christmas like every year an epidemic spread through the grade school. This year it was in the form of Sega, the newest video game system. Over greasy square pizza, pale yellow peas, and flavorless mashed potatoes shaped like an ice cream scoop, I would hear all the kids discuss the latest video games. I would try my best to stay absent from the conversation. I wouldn’t know what to say when they would ask me if I had gotten past the castle board yet.


One day went I went home I sat my father down and tried to tell him how I would benefit from having a Sega game system of my very own. I told him it would give me better hand eye coordination and against the popular notion it made kids zombies, I told him it acutally made them think and make quick decisions. He went on and on about how when he was a kid he would just use his imagination to have fun, and how kids today are spoiled. I think that conversation is had all over America in every family at one point and time. I used to think that my parents and all the other parents would go to secret meetings at night or when all their kids were in school and discuss stuff like this. I pictured a man with a gavel leading the meeting and hammering home the idea of telling children why they are spoiled and to shove vegetables down their throats. One time I actually searched my mother’s purse for a pamphlet when they got home late the night before.

That Christmas I was hoping for a miracle. I rushed down the steps that morning and studied each mystery. I did the shake test, the weight test and the hold them up to the sunlight test. As I tore, open each one my chances of getting the coveted Sega was getting slimmer and slimmer. All kinds of flashes were going off from my mother’s camera capturing images of me, and my reactions to each present.


Later that day my family and I went to my aunt and uncle’s for dinner. I was in a miserable mood the whole time. The only bright spot was that my cousin Robby who was about my age was there. And guess what he got for Christmas? Of course the very same Sega system. He told me he got it weeks before Christmas even came. Robby and I were always highly competitive. So while the sweet smell of the pending ham dinner dissipated through the air we settled down in front of the television. With all those weeks of practice, he had on me he humiliated me. I think he set a record for goals scored in a hockey game, shot my plane down about a dozen times, and beat me all over the wrestling ring. I went home feeling worse than I did when I realized I wasn’t getting the Sega.


On the ride home my father tried to reach out to me. But I just pushed him away. The image of my wrestler I was controlling laying on the floor after about 30 seconds was burning in my mind. I sat in fit of rage in the back seat as my parents were in the front. My father turned the radio down. He told me that maybe one day I would get one. But I didn’t hear it. I wanted to tell him how Robby’s parents weren’t any richer than we, that I was the only kid that didn’t have a Sega. But all that came out at the top of my tiny lungs was I HATE YOU! And instead of saying anything after that. I just repeated I HATE YOU! Because he was driving of course he had his back to me. But we passed a street light that light up the rear view window and I glimpse of his face. Suddenly I didn’t want to yell anymore. I did not apologize either, in fact no one said anything. The car just hummed along the rest of the ride.

About two months later I got a Sega for my birthday. It funny the minute I unwrapped the gift and realized what it was, I almost had to fake excitement. Sure I spend many a night in the glow of my television going to far off lands and winning championships, but I could never take those words back. At least in a video game you are blessed with more than one life. At the time I meant the words that came out of my mouth. I hated my father as much as I hate that stupid knit cat now. One time after coming home from a fishing trip with my father after many years of those words keeping me up at night, it figured it was time to apologize. However my mouth froze, I never did. I like to think that my father knew what I was thinking. Like I said they say it’s the thought that counts.

I put the rest of the ornaments in a box, and I carried them basement. I placed them in a closet we hardly used. It was full of dust and mildew. I rested the box right on top of the Sega.

"Christmas Wishlist"

Here it the annual Tucker's World Wishlist for you last minute shoppers.

John Kerry: A Time Machine, so he can go back and win the election.

Gary Bettman: A Clue

The NHLPA headquarters: A flamming pile of dog crap.

T.O.: A new ankle.

Jay: A bag of lima beans, ever since he was a kid he has just loved those things. Just a bag filled with them just like the one he carried around when he was little.

Echelon Mall: A fresh start

Mosco: A stocking full of White Castle burgers

Drew: A Gun

Donald Rumsfeld: Free Public Relations classes.So,next time a soilder askes for better equipment his answer is better than simply telling him that he is likely to die in a firey ball of death in his tank when explodes anyway, so he shouldn't be too worried.

Donald Brasher: He was kicked out of a beer hockey league earlier this week for punching someone who was already laying on the ice. So, perhaps anger mangement classes could help.

Ben Stiller: A new agent that will tell him to turn down something once in awhile. I love Ben Stiller, but 8 movies this year was a bit much.

Fat Albert: Our 8 bucks for his new movie for Christmas Movie Christmas.

"Best Christmas Movie Moments"

Does anyone have any?

1. There are so many from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation,but if I had to pick one I would go with the scene where the tree is set on fire. The fact that we don't actually see it is what makes it funny. There is a shot of the family sitting there, then the sound affect and you see what appears to be flames of some sort lighting up the room in the background.

2. The movie A Christmas Story a timeless of a film that has aged very well is almost a flawless comedy is also packed full of goodies. I would have to say I always enjoyed the shot of the parents watching the snow behind the tree at the end of the film. However,as far a moments the entire Santa scene is just classic. The film had such heart with just a pinch of dark humor mixed in. The fact that mall Santa is a jerk, to Ralphie and puts his boot on his face is just priceless. Not to mention the creepy kid; "I like the Tinman!"

3. In It's a Wonderful Life, the scene in which George Bailey goes to see Mary when she returns from college. The chemistry between them is so good. Not to mention the scene at the bar when he has a break down.

There are a ton more, from these three movies alone. Let's even include short cartoon specials like the Grinch, Frosty, Garfield, Rudolph etc. Im short on time,but why not get the ball rolling here.

"Tucker and Barber"

So, yours truely was chowing down at the Don Pablos in Deptford (yes the ban has been lifted) with my wonderful girlfriend.

Behind me the whole time (or at least most of the time) was NHL hall of famer Bill Barber with I assume his grandson. I didn't notice him untill the kid walked past our booth, and Barber was trying to help him get his coat on. I guess it was his daughter he was with.

Now I wouldn't say that I am star struck or whatever, but the few times I meet someone famous I rarely say anything. Mainly,because I don't know what to say. He was standing like right next to me.

I guess I should of asked him how it felt to be FIRST to be first. Maybe I could have asked if Clarkie sent him a Christmas card yet. I certainly could have asked him what he thought about the lock out. Since most former players like him would give anything to lace them up one more time for an NHL game I doubt he would really feel bad for the millionaire players of todays age.

I was at the Tropicania this weekend and supposedly Snoop Dog was there wondering around some place. Anyone, who hasn't been to this casino in awhile should really go. They totally overhauled the entire place they have some cool shops and places to eat. Of course it helps if you win money if you want to actually eat or drink at this place.

Ah...have a good Monday one and all. Hmm..anyone else ever meet anyone cool? Or sit next to anyone cool?

"What's on First?"

What will come first?


The Wal-mart next to the Echelon Mall will open.


An NHL game will be played again.

Ryan will actually call me.


A new Sopranos will air.


A democrat will be in the White House.

I will see Drew again

****coming soon*** Tucker's World Man of the year!

"Five Golden Rants"

Here are some rants that have been ratting around in my brain lately

#1 Bernard B. Kerik

Okay, I admit it I had no clue who this guy was when he was first nominated to head the Department of Homeland Security. However, I saw his picture and saw how though he looks ; like a mean SOB, good choice. I read his bio which was mostly about his work during the horrible events of 9/11.

Come to find out he bangs girls on the side, hires illegal aliens, and I wouldn't want him cleaning my cats litter box let alone telling me what color terror we are at and when and where I might be blown up by a terrorist.

So, since all this stuff came out pretty quick I am guessing reporters were sitting on the story and figured it would sell more papers one day if he ever tried to go anywhere in government. My other thought is why do they do better background checks for the Sears Outlet then they do for this position? I am told that they do the background checks after the nomination. Maybe Bush saw the same pictures that I did and was like yeah he looks mean hire that man. He sure looks tough what with the shaved head and big mustache and all.


# 2 Liberals and Colin Powell

Why is that all the liberals gave Powell the benefit of the doubt when they loathed everyone in the Bush admistration from A-Z from almost day one. Yet they would always, say for the longest time, well I like Powell but the rest of them are bums!

Eventually, seemingly by association they finally said I give up on Powell. He is no good either good I am glad he is stepping down. Now if he looked like Donald RUmsfield he would have never been given that grace period. It's almost like they were like he is black, he can't be corrupt and evil. He is black! Lets give him a pass he is black.


# 3Liberals and Holidays

Listen if I want to walk down the street singing jingle bells or deck the halls it doesn't mean Christians are good you are evil. First off most christmas songs and decorations that are falling under fire this holiday season have nothing to do with the birth of Christ. The Grinch, Santa and Frosty weren't in the bible.

Right now on the crewblog there is a huge debate over if people should not be allowed to hang their holiday decorations up or not. Since this is a free country I am all for it. No matter how ugly some houses can be. I have never heard of parking problems or neighbors being mad because people litter on their lawn since the guy across the street has a Homer in a Santa suit.

Most decorations really don't say anything about religion and if you got into a jewish neigbhorhood your likely not to see any. The thing of it is christianity is the dominat religion in the US. Sorry, it's true. Actually many of the people who founded this country were of Christian faith deal with it. If you live in China and aren't a buddist you would have to put up with most people praying to buddiah. In Iraq Allah, etc. Heck I have friends from other religions that put up trees and stockings. I don't get all mad.

It will come and go in a few weeks and its all over. I don't understand why Atheists can't come up with their own holiday if they feel so left out. Why don't ahteists just celebrate festivus?

The thing that cracks me up is these are the same people stick up for the other less practiced religions in the country so they can pray to whoever. But when christians are expressing their freedom of religion all of the sudden are angry if people walk down the street singing christmas songs.

Listen im not gay I have no idea why a guy would want to hump another guy. I am aware that there are many gay pride parades in the city, but I dont give them a hard time because I don't follow their way of life. Hell I don't get all jealous because they all look like they are having fun dancing and singing and all.


#4 Blockbuster

Blockbuster's new policy. Good lord do I have sympathy for those employees. If you didn't hear by now in order to compete with Comcast on DEMAND, and Netflix they decided to get rid of late fees come 2005. Well that might be a good idea, but you are dealing with the general public who are likely to ignornant to read a paper, or watch the news.

Even if they do see it on tv, you know they wont understand and will put the the people at blockbuster through hell. The rule is they give you a 10 day grace period to get the movie back, if its not back 10 days after its um.."due" then they charge the whole damn thing to your account so you own the movie. If you bring it back in 30 days you get your money back.

I can picture this.

"Whadda ya meaaaaaaaaaaaan? I own Spiderman 2? Own it ? What do you meaaaaaaaaan?

"Sir, actually you can just get your money back if you get it in before your 30 days are up!"

"You better give me my money back or im going to through the DVD through the damn window!"

"No copies of Spiderman 2?"

"Eh, everyone decided to take advantage of the grace period now they own all our copies"

#5 Red lights

So, I hate red lights like most people. Now they always seem like they come at the wrong time. Or don't come when they should.

Awhile back my mouth was feeling a little funky after something I ate I guess. I was lucky enough to have a small bottle of mouth wash in my car. I figured good time swish and spit since that light is always red up ahead. Then simple I open the door real quick and spit. Sure it could look nasty to the dude behind me, but it's not any nastier than all those micro-organisms running around in my mouth having a good old time.

So of course the light was never green when I was running let or ever for that matter when I got to that intersection. This time it was green followed by another, and another. Now I could roll the window down but my luck would have a bunch of minty freshness coat the interior of my car as it comically blew back at me.

It was as if I had some sort of magic powers the lights up ahead were just all changing green. Again and again I got almost home and it was nearly a 25 minute drive. Of course because I am me, I started thinking of the the health risks of having mouth wash in your mouth for this period of time. I started to weigh the pros and cons of consuming the contents in my mouth. So, if you are running late swish you will be there in record time.

"Hockey No Go"

Eh, whats to write? I had a lot but there isn't much to say. The owners basically wrote SALARY CAP on a piece of paper and slide it over to the NHLPA. The said...um no. Then the owners gave them their new deal and they told them to go pound sand. The roll back was a good PR move by the NHLPA to make it look like they were the good guys. Does anyone think we will ever see NHL hockey again?

"First Snow"

We could get snow this weekend. Maybe up to two inches, and the storm could be big west of us. Also the chance of a white chirstmas has increased. We could have another shot of snow on Thursday. Any out of the gate predictions on what will happen this weekend snow wise?

"NHL Season Melting"

One the eve of the counter proposal a memo has been leaked. Actually things look worse then they did a week ago. At least according to this article.

"NHL Season Melting"

One the eve of the counter proposal a memo has been leaked. Actually things look worse then they did a week ago. At least according to this article.

"The DEEP FREEZE"

I was going to post this sometime last week to disprove Drew's theory of the 48 hour forecast, because Rob Guriano said this would happen weeks ago. Now its unfolding.

Hope you folks like cold weather cause are getting tons of it this week. It will warm up a bit this weekend, but will be even colder next week. They are also saying there is a chance of white Christmas because early indications point to some sort of "wet stuff" near the time that Old Saint Nick will be making his list and checking it twice. Here is a brief snippet from FOX PHILLYS weather.

" Temps will be the coldest Tuesday-Thursday this week with lows in the teens north of Philly. The coldest feeling day may actually be Tuesday with a wind chill of 20-24 during the afternoon hours. As far as snow this week we'll see snow showers in the Lehigh Valley with no real accumulation. Once you get closer to the Poconos we could see up to 2" the next 3 days as bands of lake effect snow showers skirt the Pocono region.Temps will rebound late week to near normal values but the cold will reload next week. The cold next week will even be colder than this week so makwe sure the heaters are tuned up and ready. I do not see any big snow makers at this point but we'll focus more toward the 20-23rd for a possible clipper like development near the coast. That could bring a light snow or mix to the region during the 20-23rd timeframe."


See that now that I have more and more readers clicking on here during work out of total boredom you are getting the weather at no extra charge or um extra clicks.

"Lancaster Bush Ban"

DEMOCRATS HATE THE 1st AMENDMENT?

You know I can understand people who voted for Sen. John Kerry being upset that he lost. The election was very close and very emotional. I can even understand how people that voted for him were disgusted with our country for a brief time. However, I simply no tolerance for the democrats who have clearly fallen into total lunacy about it.

Its events like this that make me have to call myself a moderate. Because, I see the democratic party as nothing but a bunch of hypocryites. I mean how many times do they grip about free speech? Then when someone dares talks about God, or says the voted for Bush. It is time to run them out of town and burn them to death.

Okay so this is from WPVI 6.com, and it does have a bit of an even more local connection then just Lancaster. David Stoltfus is part of the family that runs the Amish market in Williamstown in South Jersey. Anyway here are some juicy nuggets from the article.

A Democratic city councilman has demanded that a baker remove photos of President Bush (Mr Bush for you ABC NEW viewers) from his stand in Lancaster's venerable farmers market, saying the city needs a "healing period" following the bitterly contested presidential election.

City Councilman Nelson Polite approached David Stoltzfus last month and asked him to remove the pictures. When Stoltzfus refused, Polite vowed to pursue a city ordinance that would ban all political items from public places in the city.
Polite said the photo offended city Democrats.


"I just feel that since it was a close election and the city's so divided, that we should have a healing period," Polite told the New Era of Lancaster on Friday.

First off, how the heck is putting up a picture of the PRESIDENT a political statement? My mother has a picture of the President up in the house, but its not saying screw you if you voted for Kerry I hate your guts. Some people actually put pictures up of the leader of the free world and its that simple.

Second, when are the democrats going to get over it? Please Bush won. Its over. Its this arrogant "we are smarter then you dumbasses who don't agree with us" attitude that may have cost them the election. Please, if he had a picture of Saddam up and was told to take it down I bet there would be some democrats out there talking they just dropped from Care- A-Lot about who we can't voliate his civil rights even if its Saddam. God the democrat moto seems to be we belive in the first amdenment and free speach unless you disagree with us.

Lastly, BAN? BAN ? no one can speak out at all period? No one can ever voice their veiws in public? Ban? Because of a few cry babies?

Now before anyone slams me here. I am not saying all democrats are evil or John Kerry voters should burn in hell. Just please, please make this make sense to me. Some many times this stuff happens and you can't have it both ways if you want to pound the free speech drums and stop if you dont like it.

Not to mention it was just something simple a picture of the President. Did it really cause people to fall down and shake and slip into a coma? If so they shouldn't watch TV, read the internet (or Internets as Bush calls it), papers or talk to anyone. Should we just act like Kerry won in New JErsey and all the other Kerry states just so people don't get upset? Should be put up pictures of the losers of the elections now next to the President in schools so we don't offend anyone?

Oh heres the article. I have to go my head hurts.

"AOL delays"

AOL for some reason takes almost 48 hours in some cases to actually show my new posts. SO that means you might be behind on my blogs if you just read on AOL. What you need to do is go to my page and if the dates seem they were days ago cut and paste the URL in Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer. That as far as I know is a problem on AOL users are having, but is shows up if you open up those applications seconds after I update it. So, AOL users drop the URL in the other applications to double check for updates. Thank You---------Keith

"Bettman Pondering"

There are signs out there and rumors that Gary Bettman will give on the salary cap and think that this new agreement will save the owners some serious green. Despite the fact there is no "cap" word to be found players are already grumbling that it is way too much. Some of the most vocial is Robert Esche.

Here is a new story and I am going to try to cover this story at it develops. Lets keep our fingers crossed for Tuesday. Now I honestly can't imagine that the owners would ponder over it if there wasn't a chance to save the season. I also don't think they would be cocky enough to give a counter offer with a salary cap in it.

"The NHLPA's Olive Branch"

NHLPA statement

NHLPA REVIVES TALKS TO END OWNERS’ LOCKOUT WITH NEW SIX-POINT PROPOSAL FROM PLAYERS an effort to end the owners’ lockout that has reached 85 days and threatens the 2004-05 season, the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) put forth a comprehensive proposal to the league today with major concessions to the owners, beginning with an immediate and unprecedented 24% rollback of all players’ salaries through the term of their existing contracts.The proposal more than quadruples the players’ last offer from Sept. 9, while providing the owners with a competitive business model for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Based on the NHLPA’s six-point plan, the proposed rollback triggers a windfall of short and long-term savings for the owners through a system of changes to the Entry Level System (ELS), reductions to qualifying offers, new salary arbitration rules for clubs, a payroll tax and a revenue redistribution plan.

“The players have dramatically lowered the overall marketplace and adjusted all of the main system elements with changes that will help well-managed clubs maintain their roster at a significantly reduced cost,” said NHLPA Executive Director Bob Goodenow.

“Once a rollback of this magnitude is recognized in the system, the owners’ cost-savings will be realized for years to come.”The six major elements of the NHLPA’s plan as presented to the owners include:24% Compensation RollbackAn overall market deflator that resets player compensation at a new, sharply reduced level by rolling back all player compensation by 24% through the life of existing contracts. The rollback in compensation over three years will be $528M. In addition to an immediate economic impact for owners and their teams, the deflator will have major ongoing effects on new contracts.

Future Salary Restraints (Entry Level System, Qualified Offers and Arbitration)A new set of system deflators that will reduce spending on the individual contracts executed in the new, rolled-back marketplace. These system deflators include substantial restraints in the ELS; reduced qualifying offers; the use of rolled-back and new contracts as the only comparables available in salary arbitration and in negotiations for new contracts; and the use of arbitration at the election of the club for two new purposes identified by the NHL as important.

Conservatively these system benefits to owners will pull $400M out of the ELS system over the next six years, reduce the aggregate qualifying offers due to Group II Players by $285M over three years and provide other benefits. Payroll TaxA payroll tax with thresholds that begin at $45M, tax rates between 20% and 60% for first time taxpayers and higher rates for repeat taxpayers. If a club triggers the tax, its payments will be pooled for distribution by the NHL and NHLPA. Revenue Redistribution PlanA revenue redistribution plan that will transfer money from the high-revenue clubs to the low-revenue clubs, and encourage low-revenue clubs to increase their own revenues.

The redistribution will inhibit spending on players by the clubs that have formerly spent the most. This plan offers three alternatives to the NHL with amounts ranging from $65M, to $124M and $190M, respectively. Joint Player-Club CommitteesJoint Player-Club committees designed to ensure real improvements in the game, its marketing and its revenues, along with other areas of mutual concern. As an initial step, the players propose to commit to play in the 2006 and 2010 Olympics. Ongoing Adjustments and UpdatesAdjustments and updates to a variety of other CBA provisions..

Today’s meeting in Toronto was attended by NHLPA executive committee members Trevor Linden, Bob Boughner, Vincent Damphousse, Arturs Irbe and Trent Klatt, and NHLPA officials Bob Goodenow, Ted Saskin, Ian Pulver, Mike Gartner and John McCambridge.“This proposal demonstrates the players’ sincere desire to get the game out of the boardroom and back on the ice,” said NHLPA President Trevor Linden. “While the concessions on our side are quite significant, we know that our effort represents a meaningful compromise to get a fair deal for both sides.”

The last collective bargaining agreement between the NHLPA and the NHL expired at midnight, September 15. NHLPA members have pledged to play hockey this year and next while negotiations continue to end the owners’ lockout.

"Tuesday or Nothing"

Dec. 9, 2004
TORONTO - NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement:
"The Union presented us with a proposal today that, clearly, they worked on for a long time. We wanted to give it at least a preliminary review before making any comments.
"We will not discuss any of the specifics until we formally respond to the Union. To do otherwise would not be constructive to this process. However, I will acknowledge that one aspect of the proposal is very significant. That element is a recognition by the Union of our economic condition -- but it is a 'one-time' element.
"We have said consistently that the focus must be on the overall systemic issues and the long-term needs and health of the game. We will fully review the Union's proposal and respond next Tuesday. It is our present intention to make a counter-proposal."
::::::::Tucker's World's Take::::: Well so far it looks as though as I thought, that they would make a counter offer. I am feeling a heck of a lot better than I was a few weeks ago. There is still a chance that we could see some hockey tonight. They may play with the numbers a bit, but some how I think they might work things out. We should know a lot more Tuesday. The tone is a lot less nasty than its been.

"Little Parking Spots"

So I got this new job in Westmont. The surronding area is made up of some of the oldest towns in South Jersey. Its a little neat and all with the history, however everthing is insanely small. There is a Wawa down the street from my work which is plain and simple a death trap. I honestly don't see how their parking lot is remotely legal. THere is so few parking spots and the space to zoom around once you realize there are no spots is insanely small. So you have cars having to go out of their way not to hit each other if there are no spaces.

To make matters worse there is usually no room to park your car to the side of the parking lot not that stops some people despite the fact that its illegal. So, you have to make your way back on to one of the roads in order to try it again. All the businesses are like that. There is a diner a few miles down the road with like a total of 12 parking spots. I realized they were all full when I went to eat there today, and went into the neighborhood behind it which as streets that seem like that haven't be widen since horse and buggies were trotting down them.

There are some stores that look cool on the sides of the street, but there seems to be no where to ever park the car. The places that do have parking lots my place of work included have huge dips going into the parking lot. What genius ever thought it was a good idea for people to scrap their cars on their way in?

Drew when are we getting together for Peanut Butter Sandwitches and pickles?

"Hockey Doomsday"

The two hockey sides will sit down and talk this Thursday. It's fairly clear thought the plan hasn't been released to the press that the NHLPA's new plan still doesn't include a salary cap. The owners said just last week that no luxury cap is good enough. Even still the two sides are going to sit down together for the first time since the lockout started. Does anyone think any good will come from this or it just a bunch of people stilling around? Why did the owners accept the invite if they know there is no salary cap? Will one side bend? Will the owners make a counter offer? Only time will tell I guess. Its clear if nothing is really agreeded upon the 2004-05 season will likely be offically canceled

"Tucker to Readers:Eagles are '05 Superbowl Champs"

Okay, I am not an Eagles or football expert. However, I think its time to use up all the William Penn curse jokes before they don't make any sense. I have followed the Eagles a little closer this year. I still find football to be an overrated sport, but whatever. Now that the NHL is gone I really don't have a sport anymore. So, most my friends are Eagles fans so its only fair to let them use this post to talk about it.

The Eagles have only one Loss, and most their wins were done with out breaking a sweat. Todays smack down was one of the biggest spankings I have ever seen. Most the games are over by the start of the 2nd quarter when Philly is playing. Its like someone playing on rookie in one of the EA sports games.

Yeah, the Stealers beat their asses, but the Eagles didn't have their A game going. Lets face it they were not going to win EVERY game. HOwever, its likely they will from this point out. Unless they are slammed by the injury bug they should be able to make it to the Superbowl in their sleep. Their confidence is so high right now the teams just fall to their knees in fear.

Now the Redskins took awhile to be put out of their misery a few weeks ago, but the Eagles still had control of the game.

The Stealers I think will actually be up rooted by New England and the Eagles can take them. In fact I will predicit this far in advance that the Eagles will win the Superbowl over New England by two touchdowns.

It's about time we have all team for all 3 of the major sports (4 actually till this past September when the NHL went under) and its been forever and a day since we had a parade. Does anyone actually have and doubt about the Eagles? I will steal the concept of the 610 wip guys..whats your confidence level?

"Snow"

Curious how much snow you will have to shovel this winter? Well check out Fox Philly winter outlook. In my book its the most accurate place to find out whats going on in the weather world. It breaks it down by county and it appears that some of us will get a tad more of the white stuff then the average.