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The one in my icon? Yeah, he's apparently decided to play for the one hockey team I can't stand. *sigh* Why? argh. There are 30 teams and when you left one of them you had to go to THIS one? Yes, yes, he's from Michigan and blah blah blah... but argh! <- me venting, deal.

This means if I'm gonna get a Dallas Stars Modano jersey (a new one, he signed my other one so I don't wear it) I either have to find one already done or get one before the official change, b/c IIRC, those shops that do custom player work don't tackle the name on any jersey but the team that player is currently signed to. *sigh - again* B/c, no, Modano or not, I will not wear a Red Wings jersey. Ever. Just won't happen. Steve Yzerman was the only thing I ever liked about that team, but Federov totally ruined it - punky little brat.

In other news... more kink_bingo fics in the 'ready for beta-almost' bucket. 'Almost' b/c they're written, they're just not digital yet. What? I can't lug a PC to baseball games or doctor's appt's - that's just silly. But, when you have to wait 30 minutes for a 2 minute appt (which is also silly, lemme tell you), you can get a lot of writing done. =)

( updated k_b card )



In other, other news - local minor league baseball team failed AGAIN. They lost last night in the 11th and tonight they just crashed around the 6th. They were AHEAD both games, then just - FAIL. *shakes head* I don't know what they were doing. Though, tonight, they didn't roll through nearly as many pitchers as last night. Hell, we thought they might have to pull the 3rd baseman who has some pitching experience as the back-up relief pitcher last night, they went through so many! Tonight's game, though, was REALLY good for the first four or five innings. It's really sad when they just 'flop' in the middle of the game. Also - the guy who was catching tonight totally needs to hit a homerun or imma tell him he's not allowed to catch here no mo'. It's an unofficial rule - catchers for this team have to have good batting averages. =)


ETA: this edit just out of curiosity to see what the 'crossposts' thingy does after edits. B/c typically it just links to my IJ entry, but this time it also linked to DJ (after typo edit); so, if I edit again, will it pick up LJ or Inksome? test test test....

ETA2: yes it does. First post: IJ; 1st edit: DJ; 2nd edit: LJ; so, I should be able to get Inksome linked there now too. Though, I'd figure it should link 'em all the first time...

ETA3: additional peculiarity - after ETA2, it reverted to just IJ. *ponders and skips off to file a Support Request* b/c that's just weird.

ETA4: and with that last edit - all evidence of crosspost-y-ness went away. hmmmmm

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Tiny word-meter thingy for my scifibigbang fic:

5500 / 25000 words. 22% done!

This doesn't count the 12.5k words that I had written BEFORE I started the challenge. Of course, now I have to write nearly 20k in about a month. Erm - yeah, wonder how well that'll work. *glares at story with plot that just won't MOVE forward for me* I have plot pieces, but the pieces just don't want to get written - or something. *headdesk*


For kink_bingo, I've updated my card tracking post... everything that's finished is sitting in a beta-stage. I have 2 WIPs and lots of ideas. But, I keep having to shove my focus at the bigbang fic so I can get that one finished first.

Why did I decide to do both of these at the same time again???


quick eta: :( Mike Modano won't be playing for the Stars next year. If he plays at all, it won't be in Dallas - except as a visitor. But if he doesn't play, he'll most likely be in management for the Stars. *sigh* I'm very glad I got to see him play several times at live games - woulda been more had the NHL not fucked the scheduling after the last lock-out. *heavysigh* And I'd like to see him play more... even as not-a-Star, though I'm thinking he won't play anywhere else. He's been with the Stars organization for 22 years. But, hey, hockey's surprised me before.

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I love Mike Modano. For so many reasons. After Gretzky, he's the reason I've stayed interested in hockey. He's fast, he's awesome on the face-off and with passing. And hey, the guy can score! #1 American-born hockey player? Yeah, he's got some talent.

He's also just damned good at being a hockey player.

At the American Airlines Center (where the Stars play), during the third period, they played a tribute recapping Modano's career. The arena erupted into applause that lasted for something like three minutes. This included 'hockey applause*' from the Ducks as well as Modano's teammates. Three minutes. (at least)

During this, Modano's sitting on the bench, head down, trying not to fall apart emotionally. He didn't quite make it. He's tough - played in the Stanley Cup finals with a broken wrist - but not that tough. However, remember what I said about him being a damned fine player? Yeah, he takes a minute, then gets on the ice and two shifts later TIES THE GAME! The guy can play. The goal wasn't pretty, but it was beautiful!

Ironically, that goal was sent up for review. The commentators were all 'Are they even gonna answer the phone on the other end on this one?' Potentially Modano's final career goal...


Yeah - I stopped reading my Dresden book to watch this game. That's a feat there. I love Dresden, but Modano playing some fucking awesome hockey? Yeah - trumps. =)


( Back to hockey... end of game stuff after this )


Okay - gotta go finish Changes...









* tapping sticks on the ice or boards

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TV viewing dilemma!

Stars hockey game 3rd period vs. L&O:SVU vs. Season premier of IPS!!!

Sure, I can watch hockey while the vcr tapes SVU like any other Wed, but IPS is in the lurch! I don't have TiVO (since I don't pay for the cable, I don't get to choose), and tho I have 2 vcr's, they won't tape 2 diff channels at the same time... at least, I don't think they will. And I'm not keen on attempting to test that and end up getting NEITHER show.

Alas, I'll have to wait for an online version of IPS.


Hell, I still have Monday's L&O to watch.

How did I do this when I was watching at least one show every night or watching twice as many shows AND hockey?


ETA: crisis averted! USA re-airs IPS at 0100.... *goes to set vcr*

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If I never have to watch/hear the Sabres feed again while watching hockey, I'll be very happy. Nothing against the Sabres, but the play announcers are boring and the commercials are boring. Please? Not again.

I need to work on my fic for A Ficathon Walks into a Bar...

B/c I have to have that finished before it's time to work on my fic for scifibigbang.

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It's not quite fired, but it's certainly in need of some time in the corner.

People in this town canNOT drive. The one grocery store in town that carries Vanilla Coke was out of Vanilla Coke! (this is a bad thing) Then Starbucks didn't have cream cheese for my bagel. This after more people with a lack in driving skills. Ugh. Bad today.


On a better note - hockey! The Stars play tonight and the first of the Olympic hockey games is tonight too - Sweden and Switzerland, I think. Hockey is always good! And Canada and the US in the final would rock! *g* Though, is it a bad thing that I'm almost pulling more for Canada than the US?

And I caught the replay of the Opening Ceremonies - and Peter Forsberg walked out carrying the flag for Sweden. Him I recognized, Jagr? Not so much.


And, I still hate the Kia Sorento commercials.

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technically, hockey 'uniform' talk... as in, what were they thinking in Minnesota when they switched to this -> link to image of Minnesota Wild player in their latest uniform of choice.

Is this an aim at going 'throwback'? Or did Santa's elves design the uniform? Sure, the Coyotes (as also seen in the above shot) have done something similar, but not in the same color scheme.

I am so glad the Stars went with black as their main color, rather than green, because - wow. (We won't talk about how not well the Stars have been playing this game of hockey of late.)

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Had to do a little cropping and contrast adjusting, but they're all ready for viewing.

Dallas Stars vs. Carolina Hurricanes - 16 Dec 2009 photo album over on H2sMsK

Standard image disclaimers apply: no hot-linking, no reposting without credit, no thievery, copyright Photography by H2, etc.

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Went to the game tonight... had like the most awesome seats! (Photos to come...) 3 rows back from the players' benches right at center ice. From there, the hard spots to see are the near-side corners, but even that's not too bad. Even better - we were on the away side, so we were behind the Stars' bench! Woot!

Okay, so there's the part where the Stars lost (5-3), but that's not the important part. The important part is the hockey! It wasn't the most exciting game, but it had some good action. And Mike Modano (see icon) had two penalties! Modano? Really? C'mon man, that's not like you! One for hooking and one for interference.

The good part? 2 of the Stars' goals were Power Play goals! And I was 3 rows back from the bench! 'Could see every line change and every lean against the boards during the TV time-outs. =) The only time I was closer was back in 2000 when I went to a charity event and the guys (different guys then though - well, most of 'em) were on the other side of a 3' table signing autographs.

My boys aren't doing nearly so well this year as they have in the past. Not sure what's going on, but they need to get back on the game.

I miss being able to see hockey on regular TV (regular cable... stupid ESPN). *sigh* Need my hockey back. I also need to go see the Stars play in Dallas one of these days. =)

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So, in the previous cookie entry there were:

• Sugarcrafter's Chocolate Crinkles


• Snickerdoodles


• Alton Brown's Toasty Coconut Macaroons

In this entry, there are several more:

• Alton Brown's Sugar Cookies - totally yum even w/o icing


• Easy Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies - I used Hershey's Hugs in mine *g*


• Jell-O Pastel Cookies - except I didn't include the Jell-O and I put them through a cookie press and topped 'em with sugar sprinkles =)


• Cut-out Cookies - a recipe from a friend of my mom that makes a zillion cookies! (recipe below)

( Cut-out cookie recipe )


I also made another batch of Snickerdoodles so my family types would stop snarfing my cookie gifts!

This weekend, niece and nephew will get to cover the kitchen in icing and sprinkles for great decorating art! Hmmm - I think we need more food coloring. *makes a note*


At some point between now and Christmas, my friend's coming over to make Hermit Cake. If anyone wants that recipe, let me know. =) ETA: Hermit Cake recipe - just looking, it looks to be the same as the one my grandmother and mom have been making for years.

ETA: I got my 'Inner Child Secret Santa' goody box yesterday! (I mailed mine today! I promise! It should be there in 2 days or so!) My goody box had: A My Little Pony, 2 Matchbox cars, a PEZ dispenser and a holiday card! Very cool! Thank you, Secret Santa! =)


Also - my hockey countdown! XD


Dominica Vacation Guide

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