Tag: Thanksgiving

A Sporting Thanksgiving

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As posted previously, I attended a few professional sports events over the Thanksgiving holiday. Last Wednesday (Nov. 23) my parents left Rogers City bright and early. I’m not sure why they came down so early, but I wasn’t too happy that they interrupted my Xbox 360 time since I had just hooked it up the night before. Luckily they went off to do a little shopping and I had a little more time by myself. We met up with my brother and ate lunch at the mall.

Warning! This post might be a novel since it’s been weeks since my last “real” update.

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Wings, Lions, and Pistons

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My Dad, brother, and I were planning on getting some tickets for the Lions Thanksgiving game this year, so I’ve been keeping an eye on eBay. It looked like it was going to be at least $300 for 3 tickets to the game, and those aren’t even for the good seats.

Yesterday I found a dream come true. There was an auction selling 3 tickets to the Detroit Red Wings vs. Colorado Avalanche game on the 23rd, Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons game on the 24th, and Detroit Pistons vs. Washington Wizards game on the 25th. The auction had a But It Now price of only $550 with free shipping! After getting the seller to confirm that the tickets were all seated together I bought them quicker than Joey Harrington can make a dump off pass. None of the tickets are in great locations, but each of the venues have pretty good seats no matter where you sit.

Is that going to be one hell of a Thanksgiving or what? Talk about a sports dream! Seeing the Red Wings live at Joe Louis Arena is awesome, Ford Field is a great place to watch a football game, and the Pistons are always exciting. I’ll miss out on my favorite meal of the year, but it’ll be worth it.

Happy Thanksgiving

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I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving today!!

The drive home yesterday started out horrible. It was raining, but so cold that it turned to slush on my windshield. Then it was snow. Then it was mixed. This lasted for about a half hour and then was clear for the rest of the ride. I’m glad I got out of work early because people who drove up later in the day had a horrible time. The roads got pretty nasty. I heard something like 100 accidents on I-75 and a train derailed somewhere.

I had a few close calls during the trip. I went by a state cop who must have been taking a nap, because I was going about 72 in a 55. Then I hit a deer about 5 miles from home. No damage though! That would have been just what I needed only a few months away from getting a new vehicle. The deer was standing on the right side of the road so I slammed on the brakes and moved into the left lane. The deer started to run right out at me and then vanished by the side of my car. At first I thought she (it was a doe) had slipped and fell under the car. Then I heard a thud in the back rear of my car. “Shit,” is all I remember thinking. I was still clipping along at a pretty good speed, but couldn’t see anything in my mirrors so I figured she maybe kicked my car when running back off the road. I’m just glad I have superior driving skills!

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

Happy Thanksgiving

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Well, I survived the biggest bar night of the year, unlike Tom who was stumbled home at 12:30. It’s been a long time since I’ve been out drinking in Rogers City and didn’t end up without a hangover the next day. Today is that day. 🙂

I’m not sure if I could be any hungrier for turkey, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, stuffing, and everything else. It couldn’t ask for a better day…the Lions are winning and there is also a poker tournament on TV. We’re watching poker and switching back to see the football score.

Looking forward to spending some time visiting with family later and most likely playing some cards.