[Laszlo Panaflex]

'Kung Fu' star David Carradine has been found dead in a hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, according to his manage, or so says CNN

[Frost Class Mark]

Scott@PD, on Jun 4 2009, 10:12 AM, said:

Is the BIG WHISKEY the same as the big salad?

We don't have decaf, we have Sanka.

[NumberFour]

Ozzy, that's a wonderful memory of your brother. You're a lucky man to have had such a great relationship (as was your brother). I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Scott@PD]

Frost Class Mark, on Jun 4 2009, 10:20 AM, said:

We don't have decaf, we have Sanka.

I HAD TO GO TO REGGIES, JERRY! REGGIES!

[Frost Class Mark]

Laszlo Panaflex, on Jun 4 2009, 10:20 AM, said:

'Kung Fu' star David Carradine has been found dead in a hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, according to his manage, or so says CNN

:( :(

He was so good in Kill Bill.

[LarryLegend]

Condolences from the Legends, Oz.

When I read posts like Ozzy's opening today it certainly makes me sit back and wonder what sort of relationship my two boys will have and hope that we've raised an older brother with enough compassion for his younger brother to keep an eye out for him in just that sort of way. To then see how the younger brother responds and looks back with such fondness for a memory that happened many moons ago shows just how the small things in life truly can loom large.

[TikiAndTorch]

Beautifully done, Ozzy. Thank you for sharing such moving story, my friend.

[ThatsNotWhatISaid]

Stern's been wearing on me lately - Artie has been abnoxiously taking over the show imo but the Denise Richards interview this morning was worth this month's 13 bucks. I may have to look for Starship troopers in the discount bin.

[ChicoWalker]

ThatsNotWhatISaid, on Jun 4 2009, 09:29 AM, said:

Stern's been wearing on me lately - Artie has been abnoxiously taking over the show imo but the Denise Richards interview this morning was worth this month's 13 bucks. I may have to look for Starship troopers in the discount bin.

details?

[Kevin]

ThatsNotWhatISaid, on Jun 4 2009, 10:29 AM, said:

Stern's been wearing on me lately - Artie has been abnoxiously taking over the show imo but the Denise Richards interview this morning was worth this month's 13 bucks. I may have to look for Starship troopers in the discount bin.

Agreed that it was a really good interview. But she's not naked in that movie, they're wrong about that.

I almost lost my breakfast this morning when Howard was claiming that most pairs of jeans make his hips look too big. WTF?

[LarryLegend]

on a completely unrelated note... Wyc: SHUT UP!

I suppose if you are KG you have to take that call. I mean the guy signs your checks and all, but jesus can someone just tell that guy to keep his yapper shut? I don't want to hear KG guaranteeing championships through the owner relaying it to a newspaper. Wyc is Kraft, stopwatch in hand, looking for a press corner. <_< \


As for the streaming thing... we've talked with Gorman about this a lot on the show and he his a huge fan of the idea of streaming on the net. The problem will likely be the league office who have a pretty 19th century way of thinking when it comes to the internet. Maybe they'll buy in because the team and their broadcast partners are behind it, but I fear that the league will squash this quickly. Also, many people have told me that the CSNNE webpage is a clusterfck of epic proportions. I'm not saying that but others have, just so we're clear on that... others. CSNNE would to invest a whole lot more into their web operations than they have to make this work.

[PortlandSoxFan]

LarryLegend, on Jun 4 2009, 10:27 AM, said:

Condolences from the Legends, Oz.

When I read posts like Ozzy's opening today it certainly makes me sit back and wonder what sort of relationship my two boys will have and hope that we've raised an older brother with enough compassion for his younger brother to keep an eye out for him in just that sort of way. To then see how the younger brother responds and looks back with such fondness for a memory that happened many moons ago shows just how the small things in life truly can loom large.

Damn. If that's the case, my younger brother is going to take a dump on my forehead at my wake should I outlive him.

[eddieisannoying]

Laszlo Panaflex, on Jun 4 2009, 10:20 AM, said:

'Kung Fu' star David Carradine has been found dead in a hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, according to his manage, or so says CNN

"Carradine was found Thursday hanged in his luxury hotel room."

[Scott@PD]

The last time the Jets were up here, what was that celebration in the runway with Tannenbaum and Favre and the "@!&% YEAH!" and the embraces? I thought was supposed to be all about vanquishing the bully. So then they collapse like rented chairs down the stretch, and its all about beating the bully again? That's the part that makes little sense to me.

[Frost Class Mark]

Kevin, on Jun 4 2009, 09:33 AM, said:

Agreed that it was a really good interview. But she's not naked in that movie, they're wrong about that.

I almost lost my breakfast this morning when Howard was claiming that most pairs of jeans make his hips look too big. WTF?

I could only take about 2 minutes of her.

[Beaker]

Scott@PD, on Jun 4 2009, 10:34 AM, said:

The last time the Jets were up here, what was that celebration in the runway with Tannenbaum and Favre and the "@!&% YEAH!" and the embraces? I thought was supposed to be all about vanquishing the bully. So then they collapse like rented chairs down the stretch, and its all about beating the bully again? That's the part that makes little sense to me.

Especially coming from a guy who looks like Biff Tannen all grows up.

[Suzy]

What a beautiful, eloquent tribute to your beloved brother, Ozzy. You did him proud.

I'm so very sorry, My Friend.

[NumberFour]

Fluto:

Quote

Chiarelli's next priorities are re-signing Phil Kessel, Matt Hunwick, and Byron Bitz. Chiarelli said he doesn't necessarily need to extend all the restricted free agents prior to July 1. Chiarelli said he will match any offer sheets.

Interesting approach.

[Scott@PD]

Beaker, on Jun 4 2009, 10:36 AM, said:

Especially coming from a guy who looks like Biff Tannen all grows up.

It could be that he has discovered a sports almanac from the future, and he's having trouble keeping it to himself.

Maybe Rex suffered emotional damage when he gave away a win over an undefeated team with a too-clever-for-his-own-good time out.

[InThisTown]

I just want to know what the message was. Did they send a knee brace with a fish inside it to Patriot Place? Did they kidnap a lesser known Kraft brother? Crank calls to Belichick? Shh shh, no be quiet, be quiet, stop laughing. "Hi Bill, this is Eric is your William Perry running?" BWAHAAAGAGAG!

[Kevin]

Quote

Vince Wilfork is all about charity, just not when it comes to his contract.

Wilfork finally made an appearance yesterday. The big nose tackle, who has boycotted all of the Patriots' organized team activities, including on Tuesday, was in Dorchester to promote the online raffle he's holding to benefit the Vince Wilfork Foundation, the Joslin Diabetes Center, and the Diabetes Research Institute.

Give it up to Chris Gasper. That's a solid opening line.

[Suzy]

LarryLegend, on Jun 4 2009, 10:27 AM, said:

When I read posts like Ozzy's opening today it certainly makes me sit back and wonder what sort of relationship my two boys will have and hope that we've raised an older brother with enough compassion for his younger brother to keep an eye out for him in just that sort of way. To then see how the younger brother responds and looks back with such fondness for a memory that happened many moons ago shows just how the small things in life truly can loom large.

Well said, LL.

[NASCL]

If that's the case, Ken Ryan had a far better career than Hansen.

[Smilin' Joe Hesketh]

NASCL, on Jun 4 2009, 10:46 AM, said:

If that's the case, Ken Ryan had a far better career than Hansen.

I deleted the post because I fukked up. They transferred him to the 60 day DL; they didn't DFA him.

He still sucks, though.

[ChicoWalker]

"Coach, there was a red tag in my locker..does that mean I made the team?"

"No it means make like a tree..and get outta here"

[LarryLegend]

NumberFour, on Jun 4 2009, 10:43 AM, said:

Fluto:

Interesting approach.

Are poison pills allowed in NHL contracts?

[Rotillo]

Sorry for your loss Ozzy.

[Kevin]

He didn't even get spiked? Big @!&%ing baby.

Quote

Kevin Youkilis left last night's game in the bottom of the eighth after he was kicked in the right ankle by Josh Anderson as the Tiger ran across first base. Nick Green bobbled Anderson's grounder and the throw arrived late, leaving Youkilis vulnerable. "He's OK," manager Terry Francona said. "He got more of a bruise. I think all of our fears were that he got spiked, then everybody came up from the replay and said he kind of got kicked with the back foot. He said he'll be OK [today]." Youkilis left the clubhouse before reporters were allowed in . . .

[Div]

Biff Tannen was an awesome character.

[Napolian Passoverbrook]

That was moving, Ozzy. Your brother is smiling.

[Rotillo]

Scott@PD, on Jun 4 2009, 10:34 AM, said:

The last time the Jets were up here, what was that celebration in the runway with Tannenbaum and Favre and the "@!&% YEAH!" and the embraces? I thought was supposed to be all about vanquishing the bully. So then they collapse like rented chairs down the stretch, and its all about beating the bully again? That's the part that makes little sense to me.

This is exactly the kind of thing that makes me want the Jets to never win. To repeat my post from yesterday a bit, I think the Jets are the main team other than the Yankees I want to fail. Tampa Bay wins the AL? That sucked, but OK. Indianapolis wins the AFC- horrendous, but it happened. The Jets getting to the Superbowl would disappoint me.

Also, mark me down as anti-DMB. Rock and roll violin? He's stealing John Mellencamp's move!

Did Bob Geldoff kill Caradine too? A few charity concerts and the guy thinks he's untouchable.

[Nick67]

Ozzy, beautifully written tribute. My condolences to you and your family.

[Funkhouser]

Has anyone here done this? I got asked to sub in on someone's team and was looking for some info.

[Scott@PD]

InThisTown, on Jun 4 2009, 09:44 AM, said:

I just want to know what the message was. Did they send a knee brace with a fish inside it to Patriot Place? Did they kidnap a lesser known Kraft brother? Crank calls to Belichick? Shh shh, no be quiet, be quiet, stop laughing. "Hi Bill, this is Eric is your William Perry running?" BWAHAAAGAGAG!

Either he's confirming that Tannenbaum was the whistle blower or he really thinks Larry Izzo was a shot across the bow.

[Patrick Pass]

Kevin, on Jun 4 2009, 09:00 AM, said:

On a lighter note, who knew that Dave Matthews' hippie fans could get so angry?

:lol:

You know, I have seen DMB twice and my beef with them has always been far more with his fans than him. and those comments remind me of that. I like him and the band. The second time I saw him, I liked the show a lot better than the first. But, it only has its time and place for me. Its easy listening. They play it on stations my mother listens to. And she is approaching 70. They play it in supermarkets. Its a combination of soft rock and some rock. Yeah, there is some jazz thrown in. But its not jazz. Some of his lyrics are good, some ridiculous as the reviewer points out. His band is very talented.

I like the band, but his fans are out of control. Its more a fad to a large portion of them. Its almost pre-requisite to love "Dave" without really knowing why. But you must because everyone else does. But actually, I believe the downside has hit. The guy is like 42 now. He had a lot harder time selling tickets at Fenway this time then in 2005, when they were in huge demand. The new album is only doing so so. In 10 years, the guy will likely be playing Bank of America Pavillion to the hardcore fans, but the fad will be over. And I'm a fan, but its too bad his @!&%ing fans almost spoil it for me.

[LJ Sandwich]

That trade included North Conway NH's own Jeff Locke from Kennett High School.

[Major Intangibles]

I feel Ray Lewis/Junior Seau level late to this, but sincere condolence, Oz.

[Rotillo]

Patrick Pass, on Jun 4 2009, 10:58 AM, said:

I like the band, but his fans are out of control. Its more a fad to a large portion of them. Its almost pre-requisite to love "Dave" without really knowing why. But you must because everyone else does. But actually, I believe the downside has hit. The guy is like 42 now. He had a lot harder time selling tickets at Fenway this time then in 2005, when they were in huge demand. The new album is only doing so so. In 10 years, the guy will likely be playing Bank of America Pavillion to the hardcore fans, but the fad will be over. And I'm a fan, but its too bad his @!&%ing fans almost spoil it for me.

So basically, there are pink hat DMB fans?

I think the height of South African contribution to American popular culture was the 'Diplomatic Immunity' guy from Lethal Weapon II. Or 'Graceland'- it's a toss up.

[Kevin]

I liked the first DMB album, but then when the second came out and every single radio station played "Crash Into Me" once an hour for four straight years, I was done with him.

[ThatsNotWhatISaid]

ChicoWalker, on Jun 4 2009, 10:32 AM, said:

details?

She appeared to answer every question honestly. And the answer to almost every question was yes. She was anointed with "good girl" status by Howard. FCM - I didn't find her nearly as annoying as Brooke Hogan but I may be looking at this through "Wild Things" colored glasses.

I realize this is entirely inappropriate baked into the body of this post but I do want to express what a phenomenal post that was Ozzy. I'm not sure how you managed to so eloquently capture the essence of that special relationship. I'm very sorry for your loss.

[Lebron]

Probably the best obit/eulogy I've ever read.

[Fred West Lynn]

Ozzy -
Read your piece about an hour ago, then a dust storm hit so I'm late in saying anything.

And there's really nothing to say except what a wonderful tribute.

[LJ Sandwich]

Just emailed somebody with the first name of Peachjunette :blink: She goes by "Peaches".

[Patrick Pass]

DMB would likely call this review of the new album brilliant, which I grabbed off a DMB message board:

Quote

OMG, a modern day sgt. pepper's!

Big whiksy is it. It literally brought me to tears at certain points. A modern day sgt. pepper's for sure!!

Now THAT is how you review an album!

[LarryLegend]

Kevin, on Jun 4 2009, 11:06 AM, said:

I liked the first DMB album, but then when the second came out and every single radio station played "Crash Into Me" once an hour for four straight years, I was done with him.

DMB was hit big when I was young and impressionable in high school, and thus "Under the table and dreaming" and Petty's "Wildflowers' are in many ways the soundtrack to my high school years. Nearly everyone I know that is my age still thinks Dave Matthews is a goddamn genius. To me, he's alright. He's no Jimmy Page though...

[Lobel's Drinking Buddy]

So sorry for your loss Ozzy.

[Frost Class Mark]

LJ Sandwich, on Jun 4 2009, 11:13 AM, said:

Just emailed somebody with the first name of Peachjunette :blink: She goes by "Peaches".

Is it Peaches Geldoff?

[PortlandSoxFan]

Patrick Pass, on Jun 4 2009, 10:58 AM, said:

You know, I have seen DMB twice and my beef with them has always been far more with his fans than him. and those comments remind me of that. I like him and the band. The second time I saw him, I liked the show a lot better than the first. But, it only has its time and place for me. Its easy listening. They play it on stations my mother listens to. And she is approaching 70. They play it in supermarkets. Its a combination of soft rock and some rock. Yeah, there is some jazz thrown in. But its not jazz. Some of his lyrics are good, some ridiculous as the reviewer points out. His band is very talented.

I like the band, but his fans are out of control. Its more a fad to a large portion of them. Its almost pre-requisite to love "Dave" without really knowing why. But you must because everyone else does. But actually, I believe the downside has hit. The guy is like 42 now. He had a lot harder time selling tickets at Fenway this time then in 2005, when they were in huge demand. The new album is only doing so so. In 10 years, the guy will likely be playing Bank of America Pavillion to the hardcore fans, but the fad will be over. And I'm a fan, but its too bad his @!&%ing fans almost spoil it for me.

The new album came out 2 days ago. How do you know it is doing so/so? Demand in Hartford today is as big as it has been since 1996, when he started to get huge.

Other than that, I'm in agreeance with your statement regarding the fans. Many of them are twits.

[02062]

So sorry for your loss Ozzy. That was a wonderful post.

"Fair winds and following seas." Navy, traditional.

[Denny Doyle]

LJ Sandwich, on Jun 4 2009, 11:02 AM, said:

That trade included North Conway NH's own Jeff Locke from Kennett High School.

Heavy D with the breaking news on this last night.