Comments on: Three Things On The Way Up

By: jtbourne

jtbourne — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:23:26 +0000

Hahaha, that’s awesome, thanks for the link. You know you’re doing something right when…

I haven’t stopped smiling since I saw that – Better not let my gay uncle find out I’m a homophobe, he’s the co-signer on my car! I love the gay man.

I say we all sign up and add our own pictures of me with lines through me and stuff. I feel important (PS, I like that he thinks I was a good player too. This guys totally delusional).

By: Pete

Pete — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:43:25 +0000

when sully’s face lights up at the end, i cry. my 3 year old then asks “what’s wrong with me?”

keep up the great work, however, you know what else is on the way up? attendance on this facebook page.

http://www.facebook.com/s.php?init=q&q=justin%20bourne&ref=ts&__a=1&sid=577739001.1982058567.1&n=-1&o=4&s=10&hash=4a82c8180e49bafcf41a385fb1c1ce02&sf=p#/group.php?gid=142933615462&ref=search

you seem like a pretty open-minded guy, so i thought you may want to be aware of this garbage.

and i have to say i enjoy the “mystery” surrounding the avatar pics of you and the lady friend. is she in a bathing suit? is she on a boat? is he sporting a soul patch? is he really sporting a frigging soul patch?

(not trying to be disrespectful of the fiance, just trying to be funny…)

By: Don

Don — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:17:01 +0000

Griff is right – cider and a Guinness is called a Snakebite south of the border. Tasty, but I’d rather have my Guinness floating on top of more Guinness.

By: rm

rm — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 03:54:52 +0000

Great article on USA Today! I’m glad you are getting a chance to showcase your writing in several different venues.

Sledge hockey looks great and dangerous!. I have enough trouble keeping my balance on two skate blade, that’s why when playing forward I do not mind parking my butt in front of the goalie, or when playing defense moving people out of the crease. One guy I used to play pick up (I believe “shinny” north of the border ) with was a 70-something year old guy. I loved that fact that he was still playing hockey with a bunch of 20-50 something year olds, unfortunately, he only played “middle Defense”. I used to feel so sorry for the goalie when the two of us were the D pair; I didn’t have the speed, mobility, etc. to cover the left *and* right side of our defensive zone. The coolest thing was one pick-up group when he got to play hockey with his grandson. He was one happy guy. Hockey is indeed a game that relates well across generations.

I wish DirectTV would add TSN and CBC to their US package. I got really hooked on curling during the 2006 Olympics (yes, I did leave work early to catch curling matches!). I have a feeling sledge hockey could be equally addicting.

How is your golf game coming along? I played 9 holes on Sunday, golfing for the first time since December. I went to the driving range tonight, and well, I think my 4 and 5 irons will be my best friends. On the bright side, my pitching was pretty good.

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:43:26 +0000

Was curling in Northern Mn and some guys from Thunder Bay wanted our caesar recipe (we jam the vodka bottle with our hot ingredients like jalapenos, garlic, and chillies) I was honored

By: Griff

Griff — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:55:16 +0000

I believe they call a crown float a snakebite, they actually make a pre-mix clamato with bud light, comes in a 16oz can. Shandy’s are usually beer and lemonade, the only place I’ve seen beer and sprite is in Germany, they call it a rattler and give it to kids during fests.
Is there a Canadian version of the murderball doc? Someone needs to make one about the sled hockey players.

By: minnesotagirl71

minnesotagirl71 — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:34:12 +0000

One more reason to look forward to the Winter Olympics (not that I need another reason)! Sledge hockey looks like a must watch sport.

Love your blogs but I just have to say it “God Bourne – you’re such a GUY!”

By: pat

pat — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:59:50 +0000

Sledge Hockey looks like friggen fun to watch have you heard if any sports channel in US plans to pick it up? Great USA Today piece…..

By: jtbourne

jtbourne — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:45:59 +0000

Ooo, a fiance comment. I have to admit, I’m slightly less-than-surprised that you read nearly 200 blogs, but waited to comment until the topics involved booze and Monsters, Inc. (a nice combo, if I do say so myself).

But yes! The Pick-Me-Up – Damn near the best pre-drinking kickstart you need for any fun night.

1 espresso shot
1 shot Van Gogh espresso vodka
1 shot Kaluha
1 shot Bailey

In a low-ball, over ice. Caffeine and alcohol people, so use wisely… like, say, when your friend (or even fiance) tries to make the “I’d love to go out, but I’m soooo tired” comment.

By: Brianna

Brianna — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:20:02 +0000

haha. monster’s, inc. wait, what? oh.

no mention of the pick-me-up? blasphemous.