Sorry about the MIA as I took some time off and have been busier than hell at work.
First off I want to say get well to
the Blonde who suffered a horrific car accident and is recovering in the hospital. All of my wishes and thoughts are with you. (I would say prayers but I don't pray)
I got to see this last week...
Let me just say North Carolina is awesome. The arena was awesome the cerimony was awesome the banner raising was awesome the food was awesome the people were awesome my seats were awesome. Right on center ice I took this picture with tears in my eyes as they showed a motha fuken montage of last years kickin playoffs.
I did not realize that there were friendly american states. I always thought through my travels of the central and eastern states that everyone was in a big city mentality with no concern for manners, morals or common courtesies. Well NC laid that to rest for me as everyone was very friendly and approachable that I have not experienced in the US as of yet.
There is no doubt in my mind that the Hurricanes have the most enthusiastic fan base. I was meaning to hook up with some friends in the parking lot a few hours before game time to do some tailgating. I was thinking there would be small packs of people tailgating well I was in for a surprise....I showed up and there were thousands of people around the stadium bbqing and setting up their tents and shrines in pregame festivities. Needless to say I was floored...and couldn't find the people I wanted to meet. However I did meet some other fine folks...
The arena was beautiful as I stepped through the security check and gazed upon the beautiful arena which I had seen so many times on tv and in playing NHL on xbox. It seemed like a dream to be there to watch the team I had cheered for almost all of my life. It was surreal seeing Glen Wesley as he has been there almost as long as I can remember. Seeing the banner rise and then seeing Ric Flair on the scoreboard after a Hurricanes goal was unbelievable.
Never mind the result of the games that I saw...it was an experience I will never forget. It has got me looking a bit for job opportunities in that area but getting a VISA or green card is a very difficult process...until then a guy can dream can't he?
