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Oh no. That ship sailed last night. It gives me some power, and she will not have that.

Jetskiing is far MORE fun than it looks. I would suggest that you buy a pair of tinted swim goggles. I had to keep stopping to get the water out of my eyes the first time I did it. If there is parasailing, and you are not afraid of heights, try it. Once was enough for me, it is not that much fun.

Yes, I can get much better in Dallas, but I cannot find any decent Mexican in DC. So Taco Bell makes sense, and I feel as if they are challenging me.

Jetskiing is on my list of things that must be done at some point!! We dont really have much in the way of jetski friendly locations around here!! It's hard enough to find a bloody row boat!

OK: Art Institute is right there at the Washington Red Line stop MCA is also right around there, and if you like Modern, it's pretty good. Bars: there's Fado on Clark and Grand, which should be a straight walk west from your hotel, about four blocks? There's also the awesome dive bar Billy Goat, on Lower Michigan, also right near there. For good (but pricey) dinner downtown, Frontera (on Clark) is excellent. One of the top places. Avec on West Randolph is also good, and a little less expensive. Tons of hangouts around Grand/Clark area -- four good Irish bars (Pepper Cannister, Fado, coupla others) and lots of stuff to do. You can't really walk around that area and not hit a good place to eat, honestly. Indian Garden is there, and is pretty fab; also there's two good Brazilian steakhouses, a decent Tapas place, etc.

Unfortunately, I have an engagement on Thu night or I would come down and show you about (I'm on 31st, not too far away from the Loop action.)

A lot of what I was told is in there and a lot more. It's absolutely shocking how stupid and arrogant they were, from top to bottom.

There are also quite a few business connections that raise eyebrows and make one believe the Beckham deal wasn't about Beckham, but AEG's stadium building business and their music connections with 19 Management.

shin guards? i havent worn those since i was a wee little one.

I think it is, and normally we wouldn't give it to him early but when the power went out for the second time, they needed the money.
I need to move.
BTW, are you on Facebook?

Sweet Holy Moses. Google "Jesus Camp" asap.
It is a bit like that movie "Saved" with Macaulay Culkin and Mandy Moore. Only it is real.
The people it shows are just bat crap crazy and I think that they should be brought up on charges of abuse when it comes to their kids. They are scaring their babies for life.

Nope, it's always been at Soldier. Should be an easy ticket, as well.

Well then BOOOOOOOOOOO!

2-0 to the USA!

Now if only Celtic would get their act together.

I know right!!!???!!!

I think the problem with Cooper, is that while he scores goals, he is too rarely in the center and does not work well with other players. For instance, consider Russia's clinical finishing, The player had a shot from the angle, but instead crosses it for the tap in. That has something to do with the fact that most of the players were on the same team, but Cooper never pases up that shot unless he is trying to create something else for himself.

The US, however, clearly needs to do something about scoring goals, especially a target man.

The worst thing about the super classic is that one of the teams is new. Like Houston, you have to have a history. Also, the Seedy Cheetos in El Lay was just arbitrary. It could have been in Dallas, or anywhere with a large Chivas fan base. The real Chivas played here last night in a friendly, and drew a huge crowd that set off flares and threw things at the Dallas fans. FCD Security, always on their toes, told the Dallas fans to watch their language.

Of course I'm going - North Stand, as usual. Gaunna' Scotland !!



I'm afraid I might have to eventually get on the Strachan Must Go bandwagon. He looks like a man who doesn't think he'll have the job long - Samaras and Deke should have been on far sooner than they were - when the Dandies scored, in fact, if not before. Too little too late.

I am not the only one. A lot people will not be renewing their season tickets. These should be air tight sales, but the game day experience is so poor, and the moves of the team are so questionable, that the hard core fans are leaving. Walk up only, if and when the feel like it. If the team does well, they might get most of them back. Most doubt they will win many games.

polar bears rule

I appreciate it.

You would think I should be used to it. Eleven seasons, one US Open Cup, two US Open Cup finals, two appearances in the conference finals, one regular season conference title, but never a MLS Cup final appearance.

I suppose it was predicable. After winning the West last year, and going out in the first round, the coach was fired. He had been given an ultimatum; win the MLS Cup at home, or pack your bags. Colin Calrke knew whaht was coming, though Jamie Trekker thought it was a mistake. When Steve Morrow took over, he quickly changed the winning line up. D mid Simo Valikari was released, and replaced by the more capable Pablo Richetti. Right wing Ronnie O'Brian was sent to Toronto in exchange for their first round pick, Adrian Serioux, and for Toronto not taking any FCD players in the expansion draft. Greg Vanney went to Colorado for a pick to clear up cap room. Schemer Richard Mulrooney was sent to Toronto for another first round pick. So, Morrow traded the right wing, the best (though overpaid) defender, and the schemer, none of whom were replaced. I must wonder what moves he will make this year.

Still, I wonder what might have been. If defender of they year Clarence Goodson did not get a stomach virus two hours before the game, if Richetti had been ready to go 90 minutes, if Dario Salas and Carlos Ruiz had not been injured in the game, if Arturo Alverez had not picked up a silly red card.

Maybe next year. Though when Waldo said that FCD's "time has passed," I am forced to agree with them.

LET'S GO REVS!

Well, I wish Milan was not there, though it took them twice as long to score half as many goals against Celtic than Liverpool.

If we can pull out a draw against Milan in either game, I will be happy.

Neither Benfica nor Shaktar scares me. Celtic should beat those teams in Celtic park, and hopefully a draw in the first game. Seven points will be enough.

I like Gravesen for Everton. He will get some top flight competition there, If he does well, an if he gets back to East Glasgow, he will be loaded with confidence. It also may show something to the EPL,

We could tailgate, if we were willing to stand under the strong Texas sun for three hours. No one would bring a grill or food. So, my home made salsa and the brats I have soaking in beer, red onion, and garlic remain in the fridge, and I at home.

The worst part about it is that there is a place for us to tailgate. It is undercover, has water and electricity, and is close to restrooms. The team will no longer let us use it.


FCD GM Micheal Hitchcock was brought in to sell tickets. That is it, nothing more. He has proven to be incapable of doing so. His biggest success has been getting the FO staff to wear ties everyday. He has every advantage. A good team, a SSS, and a vibrant soccer community. The FO has sold more tickets, generally to corporations who do not use the tickets. So attendance does not increase. My fear is that they are so deluded by their own self importance that they really do believe that they are following the right course; they just need to work a little harder.

So, in order to turn a profit, he has to rent the surrounding fields out for tournaments. Which is fine, that is what they should be used for. The problem is that the FO then denies the use of our tailgating facilities. Why they do that is unclear. Why not make the other people stand in the sun? Or why can we not share the facilities? Blank out. The FO has no response, and will not even address our concerns.

The FCD FO is presiding over a disaster. They have driven some of the most hardcore supporters, such as myself, away. They say they want those of us who have spent thousands of dollars on the team to stay. Everything they do suggests the opposite. Say you want a brat and a beer during the game. As soon as the teams head for the locker rooms at the end of the first half, you head for the concessions stands. After spending $13.00 for a brat and a large draft, you will make it back to your seat around the 60 minute mark. If you are lucky. Forget about getting a pizza; they always run out at Pizza Hut Park. Again, the FO says they are working on this. There are just no results.

The debacle with Beckham not even making the trip, and now they are trying the same thing with Denilson, What if he takes a knock and cannot play? It goes on and on. If they want to increase ticket sales, perhaps they should start by treating the fans they already have well.

I am in a conundrum. I want to support the team, but I cannot support the FO. I suppose I can best accomplish this by loudly proclaiming my loyalty, but refusing to attend games.