I promise not to mention the score, but I was entirely SURPRISED by the performance of TEAM USA. And the Elton John fare? The first few seconds of the game set the tone for the night to come. I guess the Tkachuk Brothers and J.T. Miller had a group chat, prior to the game, and agreed to instigate the fights. It should be an interesting time, with the third games and the final moving their way back to BOSTON. Anyway, Jim, ENJOY your Sunday and have a good week ahead. ;)

My brother who passed from cancer ~~~ his godfather died on a Valentine's Day. So much for the red roses promised to Aunt Blanche. I too had a relationship toilet and/or fizzle, right around this particular ROMANTIC holiday. HA and with a YEAH; upon some further investigation, it seems that many people fall victim to either their Instagram getting hacked or what happened to me (the algorithm culling accounts due to proprietary rights related to photographic images). So much for reposting something you thought was COOL from another source. Twitter lets you do that. The POLISH model? Pretty, but - I'll tell you - when it's the REAL DEAL. Although, fated and/or otherwise, I'm always happy if someone I know finds a love connection. ENJOY your evening out there and time @the roadhouse.

People are funny that way ~~~ I always tell people that we seemingly are only as good as our last comment. Some people get us and some people don't. I truly look forward to the Other Side. I think it's free of all the wanton bullshit that surrounds interpersonal relationships. HA!

Don Cherry and his TECHNICOLOR dream coats? One thing I know about him is that he speaks his mind and tells it like it his ~~~ kind of like his coaching skills ... no sugarcoating what he thought of a player's performance. Yeah, the funny thing about the booing is that you know that the fans in BOSTON (come next week's semifinals and championship game) will reciprocate. And the alcohol usually fuels the fans IRE. HAHA!

So, I opened up an INSTAGRAM and immediately had it suspended. Ha, I had forgotten the whole thing about copyright issues related to a few images that I don't have proprietary right to. FYI, their algorithm is designed to pick up such slight nuances. The only positive is that I got to wish a beautiful Polish model a Happy Valentine's Day. Anyway, Mi Amigo, sending you and your family my very best. ENJOY the weekend and your Valentine's Day. ;)

Yes, Mon Ami, approaching that mentioned channel can or could become - as you called it - a STICKY WICKET. One has to very cautious - if it is the true source - how one interacts with it or - for that matter - anyone. Social media is a double-edged sword and we happen to live in a world where we are immediately judged by our words. I have always had terrible penmanship but the INTERNET and a few taps on a handy keyboard have allowed me to translate well to others. But, yeah, I'd approach it (the new channel) with a bit of trepidation.

I didn't catch the whole game, but the Tkachuk brothers (4 goals between them) helped TEAM USA tame the feisty FINNS. Big game, on Saturday night, and I am for sure that the fans at the Bell Centre will again BOO the National Anthem which is, of course, a response to actions taken by our president. Sometimes, I smile upon the banality of human nature.

More importantly, a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY wish for you and yours. Tell the girls at the roadhouse that Reggie prefers yellow roses. Have a great weekend up there and do stay WARM. Yeah, that video immediately transported me to a place that I'd like to be. The female in the video is a former MISS PUERTO RICO and all I can say is O-U-C-H! A theme song for Saturday Night's game >>> ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND and Sid the Kid's stick prowess. McDavid might SHINE!

Good Wednesday morning to and for you, Jim. Yes, assuredly so, play on the field and/or ICE is what it comes down to. KC went up against a formidable WALL, in regard to the EAGLES defense.

So, come tonight, who knows what happens. Yeah, the US team has a stellar goalie; Connor Hellebuyck of the WINNIPEG JETS. He played at my alma mater (UMASS LOWELL). I will be able to watch the play on TNT (Gretsky is one of the analysts) and ESPN. You guys begin tonight, against SWEDEN. Hopefully, the Swedish fans will be chanting Ja, vi älskar Kanada ... roughly translated, Yes, we love Canada! I'm sure the energy in the Bell Centre will be palpable.

Speaking of tangible atmospheres; here's a clip related to all things NOTRE DAME (storied football program that it is). Have a great day up there and do STAY WARM. ;) And, if you may watch some of the hockey action, DO ENJOY! Good game on Saturday, by the way (U.S. and Ô Canada). ;)

Good afternoon to your end of things, Mon Ami. Yeah, the FOUR NATIONS could have easily been increased to the SIX NATIONS. I'm surprised that the NHL didn't let the CZECHS or the RUSSIANS have the chance to field a team. I know why Russia was left out >>> to punish Putin >>> but - by doing so and involving politics - the athletes are the ones who end up getting the BUTT END OF THE STICK (no pun intended). I was looking at America's roster ~~~ other than not inviting me to participate, they seem to have fielded a solid team ... so who knows who might give SID and the guys to the NORTH a run for their $$$ money. I hope this short note finds you doing well. ENJOY your Tuesdays and the time leading up to Valentine's Day. ;)

So, I forgot to ask you what your thoughts were on the upcoming 4 NATIONS FACE-OFF. Fans in Boston and Montreal lucked out to have the tournament pop off in their respective cities. I haven't looked at the ROSTERS, but I might give the edge to SID THE KID and TEAM CANADA. I guess the action begins on Wednesday Night @Bell Centre. Six round-robin games and then a championship game @TD GARDEN (February 20th). See you there, Mi Amigo. Reggie can come but he has to buy $$$ his own ticket. Kidding aside, they're commanding pretty good $$$ for the TD GARDEN games <<< but one has to consider the talent assembled.

Remember what I once told you; if I ever keel over, I plan on coming back as a RUSSIAN phenom with golden locks ... Hong COUVER will be my stomping ground. My English will be good enough to do a quick shoutout to you and your family and it will be after a televised hat-trick game.

Anyway, my Good Friend, I hope this short note finds you well and the same is wished for your family. Try to stay WARM up there and think wonderful thoughts of some Pacific jewel (Hawaii, perhaps). God's honest truth, but - if I could go back to May of 2021 or thereabouts - I probably should have ventured out to OAHU. I may have found myself a Hawaiian bride. ;)

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Good early morning to you, Mon Ami, and welcome to the start of a new weekend. Here's hoping that you may enjoy yours. My days all seem to blend into one and nothing is planned here >>> cue sleeping sounds. The reality of the two Hawai'i based shows is that they're both now defunct and replay themselves in royalty-induced reruns. I'd say that the FIVE O reboot (new Steve McGarrett and all) fared better than the Magnum redo.

Unless I may be wrong, but I think both your wife and daughter are psychically inclined ~~~ they may tell you, as I do, that the Ouija board sounds cool but it comes with muchos bad mojo and the seance idea can bring bad tidings too. The veil between this world and the ethereal is way too thin >>> it might be best to leave sleeping Reggies alone. But, if one had the right mix of characters, the reality show could hold promise. The only bad thing about reality shows is that they have the tendency to crash and burn. And there's always a lot of interpersonal drama. Just imagine if one of these here websites had a live feed to highlight some of the characters involved. OUCH, it would make your police chase look timid. But the MELTDOWNS are EPIC ... aren't they? HA!

Yeah, JEFF SPICOLI ~~~ quintessential STONER COOL who ended up blowing the Brooke Shields' reward $$$, but Van Halen playing your birthday party is definitely worth the RIDE. It was always rumored that Robin Masters and Higgins could be the same person, but the new HIGGINS is or was a former MI6 operative and became Masters' majordomo which - considering that vast estate - wouldn't be too bad of a gig. Ya just have to take care of a pair of somewhat well-behaved Dobermans and tend to the Macadamia trees (if they may have them). But MAGNUM had a good gig too and the authentic Hawaiian shirt collection. Sorry for the pic, but it's a nice one of the actress who played the latest HIGGINS (Ms. Perdita Weeks). I digress, but she's happily married ~~~ so there's no chance of meeting her and having them play HERE COMES THE BRIDE on a ukelele. Your story's premise sounds promising. I do hope someday you receive the gift of publication. It would be well-deserved. ;)