2009

Another year over and 2 years since I've touched this blog.

2009 will be remembered by me for the losses and gains I've endured.

Welcome 2010...I hope you were better than the last.

Relevant once again

No more rebuilding for the future, the signing of a mediocre free agent, and hopefully not another season of disappointment.

Welcome to Boston KG! Let's bring #17 back to Boston!

With the 5th pick the Boston Celtics select...

So it's been about a month since the Celts got the shaft at the NBA Lottery selection. I'm still a bit peeved that they aren't drafting higher but what's done is done.

I can only hope we don't trade the pick away like we did last year for a player that amounted to nothing. And if they do decide to trade the pick please get an impact player in return. Otherwise, all I ask for someone that will help this team.

But I have a bad feeling that the Celts will take the one player I'm hoping they avoid.

So we'll see come Wednesday night. Go Celts.

I can see clearly now...

"How was your weekend?"

The obligatory question that's asked when stepping foot into the office after a weekend. Well this past Father's Day weekend was a bit different for me. You see, I went to see an eye doctor this past weekend with wifey to check the old vision. And the eye test determined I was a bit near-sighted and that I needed *gasps* glasses.

Although, I wasn't too shocked when I heard the news. I was able to see things in the distance fairly clearly but over the past few years things are getting more and more blurrier.

So, it's going to take some time to get used to wearing them and I'll probably wear them only when I'm driving.

"So how was your weekend?"

Get Hydrated or Die Tryin'

I <3 Vitamin Water.

I posted before about my obsession with this product. My favorite Vitamin water is Formula 50 and it's rapper 50 Cent's inspired drink.

So the other day I was finishing up a bottle of Formula 50 and I peeled off the label because it was advertising a website involving 'Fiddy'. The inside label was advertising a customizable 'have 50 Cent call you' website.

I have to hand it to the brilliant marketing mind's who handles Vitamin Water advertising; because I had fun with the site for the rest of the day at work. Here check it out for your self....

http://www.50scalling.com

use this code: your daily dose

*Newsflash* A watchable summer sequel!

Last night wifey and I went to see an advance screening of Ocean's 13 (yet another sequel). I'm a huge fan of Ocean's 11 and was really dissapointed with the pile of crap called Ocean's 12. I normally don't judge a sequel based on a prior film and based on the track record of summer movies we've seen so far (Spiderman & Shrek); we went in with the expectations of witnessing another bomb. But surprisingly, we we're both entertained.

This third film basically did what I wish they'd done in the second film; which is to keep them in Vegas and have the team pull off another impossible heist. But they had to stray away from this sucessful formula and have Ocean's 12 set in Europe. I'm glad they righted this franchise and got it back on track.

Finally the string of bad summer movies have ended for us. But of course a new streak can start up at anytime with the movies yet to be released. But until then, we're going to enjoy this one.

Summ3r Movi3s

The summer season of movies kicked off when Spiderman 3 was released in early May. After Spidey 3; we've had two more sequels released to the biggest movie franchises to date. And the summer of sequels doesn't end with just those three. There's Rush Hour 3, Fantastic Four 2, Die Hard 4, Hostel 2, Ocean's 13...etc.

Ok from a business standpoint, if you have a sucessful product and people are willing to pay for it; you milk it. But big business comes at the expense of originality. I don't recall the last time we went to the movies and saw something brand new.

So far we've seen Spider Man 3 & Shrek 3 (both dissapointments). We're planning on seeing a few more of the films mentioned and probably be dissapointed yet again. So Hollywood's diabolical summer movie business plan is working on us.

Damn you.

Montreal Trip 2007

One of the toughest things (besides trying to understand the NBA lottery) is finding time for the fellas and I to get together for a road trip. We do manage to see one another during birthdays and special occasions. But I think the last time all the guys got together was my bachelor party back in 2005.

So, about a month ago we decided to make a trip up to visit our neighbors to the north. The weekend we chose was Memorial Day weekend and the trip coincide with one of the guy's birthday's (happy bday T!). And again this trip was a success with some much needed quality male-bonding time.

I used to take these trips for granted when I was a 20-something. But as I get older I now fully appreciate these road trips and the fun times it brings. There isn't alot of opportunities to act like 21 again...ya know?

Special thanks to all the wives for letting us get away for the weekend (oh yeah...brownie points).

Deflated. Disbelief. Outraged.

Words can't describe how I feel right now.

My hometown Celtics tanked this past season to increase their chances at 2 potential franchise players available. They had a 19.9% to get the top pick and their past season of futility comes to fruition tonight at the NBA Lottery.

So wifey and I flipped on ESPN to watch the drama unfold.

An NBA official opens an envelope revealing the team logo and where they will pick. The countdown starts at number 14 down to 1.

As each pick counted down Wifey and I grew more and more anxious to see where the Celtics land.

And then it happened.

"...the number 5 picks goes to the Boston Celtics."

My heart sank.

You see trying to learn nuclear physics is easer than trying to explain the NBA Lottery. I read that the worst the Celtics can do is slip to number 5 and my worst nightmare comes true.

On the bright side (if there is such a thing), the draft is fairly deep and they will still get a decent player.

But what's another 10 years of mediocrity?

Sigh.

A Soggy Night at Fenway

Tonight wifey and I went to our first Red Sox game of the season. I scored some tickets at work from a generous client earlier in the week. We we're looking forward to watching the first place Red Sox in inter-league play against the Atlanta Braves.

But it just wasn't meant to be.

First off, Josh Beckett was scheduled to pitch the game. But Beckett was placed on the disable-list mid-week due to a finger injury. Instead we get Darren Hansack (who?), a minor league call-up who last pitched for the big club back in October of 2006. So not only we get an unknown pitcher for the Sox he was pitching against John Smoltz; who without a doubt will be a baseball hall of famer when he retires.

Secondly, our game was originally scheduled for Friday, May 18th. The game was re-scheduled because mother nature decided to rain and rain and rain all day. Even with the game moved to Saturday night it was still raining and overall miserable outside. Now, I know how it feels to be watching a Sox game in the shower and fully clothed.

Lastly, the Sox got pummeled. We left the game after the 5th inning because the score was 6-0 and I thought the game was going to be called after the 6th inning due to the weather. But I was wrong and they played the complete 9 innings. The final score of the game, Atlanta Falcons (Braves) 14 - Boston Red Sox 0.

But you know what?

We both had a great night at the ball park and that's all that really matters. Go Sox.

Round Hole, Square Peg

This past weekend me, wifey, my sister and her kids went to the local carnival. The weather was nice and it was a perfect day to be outside. The carnival was tiny but had enough rides and games that allowed the kids to run wild. So as my nephew and niece went around in circles on the rides I was staring at one of the carnival games near by. It was a shoot a free throw length shot, win a prize and all for a $1. The game looked simple enough.

I stood there a good 20 minutes watching person after person attempt to hit what appears to be a simple free throw but the game yielded no winners. So I took a stroll over and looked up at the rim and found out what was causing the missed shots. The rim was shaped like an OVAL. Unless the person actually hits the shot perfectly; the hoop was not going to let anything in. I don't feel bad for the people giving away their money. Since it's THEIR money.

I also have some swamp land that's for sale maybe they're interested...

Say it ain't so Tom!

So the big uproar this week in Boston sports made the front cover of the Boston Herald this past Wednesday. Tom Brady (the quarterback of the New England Patriots) was seen in New York City wearing a New York Yankees cap.

Is it that slow of a newsworthy day?

Personally, I don't really care what he wears as long as he wins Superbowls for the Patriots. And with that said, all it takes is a little Photoshop to make things right.

Thank you...

...for coming out for my b-day dinner.

...for the various birthday gifts.

...for all the happy b-day wishes.

...to the Oakland Raiders for trading Randy Moss to the Patriots.

...and last but not least my wifey.

mental note to self: Stay Away from #10

For the past few years EA Sports have been making the 'Who is the cover athlete for this year's edition of Madden Football?' a bigger deal than it really is. You can't blame EA for making this a marketing ploy since this is the only officially licensed NFL video game on the market. On top of that there's another reason why people are curious who's on the cover. Because coincidentally every year a player is featured that player gets hurt during the season and misses a significant amount of the already short NFL season.

Yeah, football is violent and injuries happen all the time. But what are the chances the player they chose to be their cover boy ends up on the sidelines with a broken leg?

Look at this list of past players chosen:

2007 - Shaun Alexander (Broken foot)
2006 - Donovan Mcnabb (Sports hernia)
2005 - Ray Lewis (Breaks wrist)
2004 - Michael Vick (Fractured fibula in pre-season game)
2003 - Marshall Faulk (Ankle injury, first time in career doesn't gain 1,000 rushing yards)
2002 - Daunte Culpepper (Suffers a leg injury and subsequently killing my Fantasy football season)

So today in an radio interview with John Madden he accidentally leaks who is Madden 2008's cover boy. It's going to be second year player phenom Vince Young. The Tennessee Titan quarterback that played brilliantly in his rookie year gets rewarded with a cover and 6 - 8 weeks on the shelf with a broken arm.

I don't normally believe in this stuff but I'm not taking any chances with him on Fantasy football draft day. :)

A new addition to the Lee family

After months of research and price comparing we've finally settled on getting a new Canon A640 digital camera. We currently own a 6 year old Sony digital camera. The old digi-cam has been with us since we started dating and has photographed all of our significant events throughout the years.

But now it's time to get with the times. Thanks for the memories old Sony digi-cam but I'm sure the new Canon will do just fine...and yes the pic on the digi-cam screen is the Mrs. :-)

It's finally back!

Yay...it's been way too long since this show was on the air. Welcome back Vince, Johnny Drama, Turtle, E and Ari.

R.I.P. Xbox 360

Last week I got the dreaded 'Red Ring of Death' with my Xbox 360. What this means is my 360 is about to kick the bucket because of an internal hardware failure...sigh.

I remember the days when paying $400 for a piece of equipment it was built to last. But apparently this isn't the case anymore.

I called up Xbox tech support and they had me run thru the cookie cutter list of troubleshooting tips and of course none of the tips worked. And to add insult to injury my system is already out of it's warranty period.

So I was told by the phone rep it's going to cost me $129 and 2 weeks of waiting for the system to be repaired and sent back to me. Thanks but no thanks I told them.

So what do I do now?

Play Ball!

2007 World Series or Bust.

Walk it Off!

So tonight the Mrs. and I went to our first Celtics game of the year. We try to go to at least 1 game in my company's suite depending on when it's available. It's been a lost season for the Celtics who are playing for pride (and a draft pick). But there were a number of reasons that kept my interest in tonight's game.

Here goes:

1) Fantasy basketball playoffs start today and I have Paul Pierce & Al Jefferson on my team

2) Hoping the Celts lose to increase their odds in this summer's NBA Draft

3) Like I said before, we try to go to 1 game every year

And a unsuspecting fourth item popped onto our itinerary...

4) Witnessing Jorge Garbajosa snap his ankle in two while trying to block a shot

At first, I didn't even notice his ankle snapping like a twig but when the jumbotron played the 'highlight' over and over and over and over...It wasn't until the fifth multi-angled replay I noticed the injury and watched Al Jefferson look away in horror of the dangling appendage.

After a stoppage in play and the player was taken off the court play resumed. The Raptors made a mini comeback towards the end but the Celts won to spite me...sigh.

Bo knows Tecmo Bowl

I took a break from my week long Battlestar Galactica marathon to see what's cooking on the Wii marketplace. I was pleasantly surprised when one of the best football games ever to grace a console was available for download...Tecmo Bowl! After purchasing it; I fumbled my way through the settings and started a season. Since the New England Patriots wasn't available as a team (they stunk back then), I selected the then Los Angeles (now Oakland) Raiders. The reason being that Bo Jackson was the starting running back on that team.

There's a reason why ESPN.com a few years ago voted Bo Jackson as the greatest video game athlete EVER. Once you hand Bo the ball chances are you're breaking a long run or taking the ball to pay dirt. The guy was unstoppable in the game.

Tecmo Bowl brought back a ton of memories when I was a kid playing this game non-stop. It was the only football back then that had NFL players in the game. And a majority of the players are in the Hall of Fame. Ah memories.
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OK enough reminiscing; back to Battlestar Galactica.