LAST CALL: Canes Country Closes out the Season: April 10th at Backyard Bistro
by Carolyn Christians on Apr 9, 2010 9:16 AM EDT
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One of many things we learned this season, we Canes Fans always always support our team.
Alrighty, my fellow Canes Country members and dedicated Hurricanes fans,
After consulting with lcd2you, who posted his idea before I could get this plan up and running, I, hockeymomof2, and my fellow Female Hockey Friends would like to
Invite all of you to join us at the Backyard Bistro on Saturday, April 10th to close out this memorable roller coaster of a hockey season in Carolina.
Gametime is early at 1pm and Backyard Bistro is across Trinity Road and to the south of the RBC Center. The Hurricanes will be playing the Bruins up in Boston. With playoff dreams gone, this will be the Canes' final game before next year's roster (expected to be notably younger, faster, and cheaper than this year's starting line up) takes the ice next October in Helsinki for the much anticipated 2010-11 Season (which it seems we started anticipating in November 2009, right?)
A few incidentals after the jump.
We'll be gathering at the Backyard Bistro, chosen not only
- for it's proximity to the Mother Ship, or
- because they're setting aside their Hurricanes Room, replete with Hurricanes decor, including a siren which sounds at every Hurricanes goal, but really because
- it has provided the backdrop for the 3 Ladies' Night parties this year, where the Hurricanes achieved 3 thrilling wins (including Justin Peters' first game on the Island, and Jamie McBain's first NHL and OT goal in Pittsburgh).
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My friends, you just don't mess with that kind of success.
Remember, this is not going to be "just girls" this time, and we expect all who love hockey and the Hurricanes, no matter gender, marital status, or other distinguishing characteristics or means of posting your opinions, to join the fun.
CC Blogmaster Bob Harwood Waeghe has kindly offered to provide some nifty door prizes et al to help me help you remember the event.
Finally, so you may plan your afternoon accordingly, de facto phoblographer and Finn-afficianado LTD, is working out the logistics for fans to head over to RDU following the game, to show our support as the team returns from Boston, and wish them the best for the off-season as we all look forward to a better outcome in April 2011.
So, please let us know whether you plan to attend in the comments below. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you who have made this season bearable (and very fun) as we showed what'all it means to be a Carolina Hurricanes fan.
Let's Go Hurricanes!
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Sounds like a great idea
So good that I’m RSVPing yes from my
iPhone currently, lol. Would like to meet some fellow canes country members!
by get_A_name on Mar 29, 2010 5:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I’ll be there! Can’t wait!
"The increase in pain is way beyond what you would expect a person to play with," said coach Paul Maurice. "Unfortunately it’s even beyond what Tim Gleason can play with, because he can play with just about anything."
Phoblographer?
Did you make that up?
Regardless, I LOVE IT. I think that might stick :D
And yeah, I’ll be there.
Working on the details now with RDU just to make sure what we did last year is cool for them this year. I’ll get a fanpost or whatnot out later this week or early next week.
Phoblographer and aficionado of all things Finnish
Sisu
only one f in aficianado? who knew? Of course the Finn spelling would be aäficiinäadüunen, wouldn’t it?
Yes, I made up phoblographer. Glad you liked it. Seemed apt.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 29, 2010 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, no rain nor shine issues.
Of course I’ll be there.
I’ll be the one drinking.
;-)
We’ll take the place over and have fun!
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
Paladin
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
I'm the one in the red jacket sitting behind Paladin
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
he is
as am I, the last time I checked. Wondering where our “northern neighbor” is.
Just messing with you. ;-D
I have no idea who either of those ladies are.
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
I LOL’ed.
jej, they’re just random fans that I don’t believe are on Canes Country. That particular photo is from the snow/ice storm game against the Blackhawks.
Phoblographer and aficionado of all things Finnish
Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Mar 30, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
i don’t get it?
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 30, 2010 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah that sounds like a plan to me. Have to see if I can make it out to meet a lot of people! I’m kinda mad I couldn’t make it to the tailgate a couple of weeks ago. Stupid work. :D
Can someone please get Manny a new shirt? He DESERVES one.
Yeah work,
that annoying time, much like a HOT and WAY TOO HUMID summer, that you have to endure just so you can pay for your Hockey fix.
If the guys and gals who brought you the financial meltdown deserve big bonuses, where do I sign up?
Hockeymom, any way to bump this article up so it doesn’t get lost on page 2 where most folks probably won’t see it?
"The increase in pain is way beyond what you would expect a person to play with," said coach Paul Maurice. "Unfortunately it’s even beyond what Tim Gleason can play with, because he can play with just about anything."
Hey Cyn, welcome back from Boston.
It’s still at the top of the fanposts. But yep, good idea – I can “edit” with a new date and put up top maybe Friday afternoon for the weekend perusals.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Mar 31, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh I’m still in Boston… get home late Friday night. At least the monsoon rains have stopped.
"The increase in pain is way beyond what you would expect a person to play with," said coach Paul Maurice. "Unfortunately it’s even beyond what Tim Gleason can play with, because he can play with just about anything."
Cyn brings up a good question… in general, is there a way to edit or “sticky” fanposts so they don’t bump off the main page? I’ll mention this in the Helsinki post as well, I’d like to see that one on the first page for a few more days because there are still some folks making plans for the trip and it would be nice to keep the info top of mind.
Phoblographer and aficionado of all things Finnish
Sisu
by Jamie Kellner on Apr 1, 2010 8:33 AM EDT up reply actions
I think you can go in and edit. It will ask you whether you want to update the date and say yes. It will then put it in the queue based on the new revised date.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Apr 1, 2010 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions
100% in!!! Can’t wait.
The most fortunate accident of them all.............
by Serendipity on Apr 1, 2010 6:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
been following the site all season so this would be nice to finish out the season…for now count me in!
yep – I’ll do it now,
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Apr 5, 2010 6:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Sandbagger and I are out of town this weekend to pick up the kids ( :( for out of town, :) for seeing my babies!). Maybe for the draft lottery party, or perhaps the “middle of the playoffs” party, or the CC draft party, or how about the Free Agent Signing Day party, or…
I like Cam between the pipes...
sounds like a date!
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Apr 5, 2010 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
With a potential larger than normal group what time do you suggest we start showing up? 12:00pm?
"The increase in pain is way beyond what you would expect a person to play with," said coach Paul Maurice. "Unfortunately it’s even beyond what Tim Gleason can play with, because he can play with just about anything."
I’ll get there at noon for sure. And I think this can be fairly loose, since we have the room to ourselves. Each person will order food and beverage on their own.
Should I bring nametags? for blog name/real name?
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Apr 6, 2010 8:19 AM EDT up reply actions
OK – we’ll try to get there a little after 12. Yes – name tags are a great idea. With Bob’s permission, we could even print some with the CC logo.
"The increase in pain is way beyond what you would expect a person to play with," said coach Paul Maurice. "Unfortunately it’s even beyond what Tim Gleason can play with, because he can play with just about anything."
Badges? We don’t need no stinkin’ badges!
Phoblographer and Finn Aficionado
SISU
by Jamie Kellner on Apr 6, 2010 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Unless they say “Gleason for Emperor” on them.
by Raccoon Fink on Apr 6, 2010 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Just FYI, I haven’t forgotten about the airport afterwards. I left several messages with folks at RDU last week and today but I think a few of them were out for the holiday and I haven’t heard anything back yet. Will try again tomorrow and hopefully will have an update shortly.
Phoblographer and Finn Aficionado
SISU
This needs to be bumped up AND
see you all there around noon, with NO STINKEN’ BADGERS!
All "Real Men" have one name in common: "Daddy"
Agree on the bump.
And between the holiday, staff vacations, and traveling dignitaries, it’s been a little slow getting plans locked down with RDU security and parking for our visit to the airport afterwards to welcome the team home.
I remain hopeful we’ll have the same arrangements we had last year with regarding to parking and standing location, but I don’t have final confirmation yet.
I hope to have everything finalized by Friday so I can publish the details.
Phoblographer and Finn Aficionado
SISU
by Jamie Kellner on Apr 7, 2010 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Moving up again – I did mention it the C&C (again)
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Apr 7, 2010 5:43 PM EDT reply actions
Strike my previous statement about hoping to make it….I will be there!!!! :)
"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."
YAY!!!! you go girl.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Apr 9, 2010 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
LTD – any word from RDU?
"The increase in pain is way beyond what you would expect a person to play with," said coach Paul Maurice. "Unfortunately it’s even beyond what Tim Gleason can play with, because he can play with just about anything."
RDU is definitely on, I just need to confirm with RDU parking which lot we’ll be able to use so I can post directions.
Phoblographer and Finn Aficionado
SISU
by Jamie Kellner on Apr 9, 2010 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Excellent!
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Apr 9, 2010 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't know
after all, she actually was entertaining doing something else instead of seeing the last game of the season by the Canes?
Can you imagine that?
All "Real Men" have one name in common: "Daddy"
for the record I have missed exactly ONE game this whole season, I wouldn’t miss this one!! Just didn’t know if we could find a sitter for the kids. My most AWESOME sister has volunteered to be tortured!! LOL!!
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
Thank you sister!
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Apr 9, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
We will drink one in her honor!
"The increase in pain is way beyond what you would expect a person to play with," said coach Paul Maurice. "Unfortunately it’s even beyond what Tim Gleason can play with, because he can play with just about anything."
Oh, like we'll need a reason to drink!
But hey, the more reasons, the less guilt.
All "Real Men" have one name in common: "Daddy"
So is there a secret handshake/knock we need to get through the door into this lovely shindig? ;)
Can someone please get Manny a new shirt? He DESERVES one.
We’ll be to the left when you come through the door. Mention Canes Country to the hostess, if you’re not sure.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Apr 9, 2010 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Or just listen for the loudest drunks
and follow the swearing…..
All "Real Men" have one name in common: "Daddy"
Looks like a few Sabre fans could be joining us
hey, we need someone to pick on
All "Real Men" have one name in common: "Daddy"
Airport
Just got the details and logistics from RDU, which I’ll post later this afternoon.
I’ll probably create a separate FanPost so I can link it all at once to Facebook/twitter unless there are any objections?
Phoblographer and Finn Aficionado
SISU
I would say something
but I’ve been asked to not be political…..
All "Real Men" have one name in common: "Daddy"
LTD, I think you’ve grasped the twitter/fb/sbn integration thing fast than BHW (aka Bob)
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Apr 9, 2010 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I absolutely LOVE the CC/Facebook/twitter simulcast!
Phoblographer and Finn Aficionado
SISU
by Jamie Kellner on Apr 9, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Excellent to know. We’ll relay to the folks upstairs.
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by Carolyn Christians on Apr 9, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
There’s a second floor? Who knew? Next you’ll be telling me they have their own private washroom.
Phoblographer and Finn Aficionado
SISU
by Jamie Kellner on Apr 9, 2010 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess that's better than
the building not being “so much a building but an outhouse”.
And we get the “bottom floor”.
All "Real Men" have one name in common: "Daddy"
Yeah!
Thanks to everyone involved in getting stuff organized, I had a good time, despite the power play. ;)
by Raccoon Fink on Apr 11, 2010 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
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