December 05, 2004
Leap of faith
Paul One and his mates overcame some tough physical play by their overmatched opponents and a shaky start by their neophyte netminder, Nibs, to roll to a 25-17 win in Sunday's game.
Despite falling behind 3-1 early, on a floating backhander by the Living Legend and an unlikely deflection, the veteran forward had faith it would only be a matter of time before his speedy linemates, Lak Attack and Kid, would seize control of the game. They just had to ensure they didn't dig themselves into too deep a hole.
"We had to finish our chances, we were missing empty nets," says One, who only knows too well that lining up alongside Kid and Lak Attack isn't a guarantee of a win after his undermanned side defeated the dynamic duo in Week Four.
"We knew we could win, we just had to stay calm, stay focussed and get the job done," says Wendel. "We had the firepower, we had the skills and we were getting enough of the bounces our way."
When four of those bounces in a row skipped past a beleaguered Billy Idol, the powerhouse favorites were on their way. They never trailed again.
"I don't think they ever really panicked," says Bird of his potent opponents. "They're so skilled and so fast, you have to be better defensively than we were."
Not that there weren't some tense moments. Time and again Paul One and his mates threatened to romp only to allow their feisty foes back into the game.
"They got some timely goals, and when you get a few goals going your way, it kinda re-energizes a team and they can pick up their pace," says One.
"When you're shooting on Nibs, I think you're always in the game," says Bird, as his side tried to take advantage of the substitute shotstopper's inexperience by peppering him with shots from every angle.
But as Nibs settled down, his side's scorers lit the scoreboard up.
"Nibs needed a little time to warm up, but we knew he'd come along," says Wendel.
"I'm not sure we were ever really in it," says Bird.
Sunday Morning Road Hockey will take a holiday hiatus, with no game scheduled for December 26, to allow the roadsters time to spend with their families, or large-screen televisions. Games will resume the following week, January 2. The Shrimp Ring Bowl is scheduled for January 9.
Posted by jaysuburb at December 5, 2004 03:08 PMIdont get that either.....
Posted by: Billy Idol at December 11, 2004 10:16 PMLobster Boy,
Hearty congratulations on the impending delivery of your little lobster girl! That is such great news.
While we're on the topic of lobster conception, I've taken the liberty to post a telling lobster fact that I retrived from http://www.gan.ca/en/exceptional/lobster.htm. It has helped me to understand your type a litte better.
A female lobster can mate only just after she sheds her shell. Lobster society has evolved a complex, touching courtship ritual that protects the female when she is most vulnerable. When she is ready to molt, the female lobster approaches a male's den and wafts a sex "perfume" called a pheromone in his direction. Unlike a female moth, whose sex pheromone may attract dozens of random suitors, the female lobster does the choosing. She usually seeks out the largest male in the neighborhood and stands outside his den, releasing her scent. He emerges from his den with his claws raised aggressively. She responds with a brief boxing match or by turning away. Either attitude seems to work to curb the male's aggression. The female raises her claws and places them on his head to let him know she is ready to mate. They enter the den, and some time after, from a few hours to several days later, the female molts. At this point the male could mate with her or eat her, but he invariably does the noble thing. He gently turns her limp body over onto her back with his walking legs and his mouth parts, being careful not to tear her soft flesh. They mate "with a poignant gentleness that is almost human, " observes Dr. Atema. She stays in the safety of his den for about a week until her new shell hardens. By then the attraction has passed, and the couple part with hardly a backward glance.
Go Lobster Boy Go!
Posted by: The Colonel at December 11, 2004 08:02 PMStill dont get it......
Penile tumors come in all shapes and sizes
Posted by: Matt Sands at December 9, 2004 11:25 PMWhat do you mean you do not get it Billy! Where the hell have you been Ottoman or should I say Mr. Lazyboy I am on vacation. If you are not retired get your booty out on the court. I need to score some goals.
Posted by: Lak Attack at December 9, 2004 10:25 PMI dont get it.
Posted by: Billy Idol at December 9, 2004 05:43 PMThe new poster for "Stuck On You II" by the Farrelly Brothers was a strange sight for the roadhockey website.
Lobster, good luck with the, uh, spawning? what the hell do lobsters do anyways?
As far as my retirement is concerned, I believe that announcement is a bit premature.
Billy, Billy, Billy.
Try again.
Here's a hint:
Move away from the "alternative lifestyle" references and you may be drinking some gatorade.
Posted by: PaulOne at December 9, 2004 10:26 AMGood luck Lobster with baby Lobstergirl. Isn't it time you started training baby Lobsterboy to inherit your place on the court?
Posted by: wendel at December 8, 2004 11:31 PMBaby lobstergirl being delivered in the tank on dec 21, will be gone for a while. This crustacean will miss you lowlifes...
Posted by: lobsterboy at December 8, 2004 08:30 PMI got it!"Not now wink were in public"
Posted by: Billy Idol at December 7, 2004 07:08 PMHow about, "Winkian blast sends One flying".
Posted by: wendel at December 6, 2004 10:50 PMHow about,"Who's team are they really on?"
Posted by: Billy Idol at December 6, 2004 04:09 PMWink,
That's pretty solid. What flavor of gatorade do you like?
Posted by: PaulOne at December 6, 2004 01:31 PMOK...Paul One...
How about,"After what just happened, Paul, does this mean that I'm related to Lobsterboy, too?"
Posted by: Wink at December 6, 2004 01:07 PMWink,
Under oath you can say that you never laid a hand on me, but, photographic evidence suggests you used your most valuable ASSet.
Roadsters:
I'm launching a little contest. Write a humorous Wink caption to the photo. Winner gets a free bottle of Gatorade at the next game, courtesy of me.
Sorry for what? It's hockey, kill em!!!
Posted by: Billy Idol at December 6, 2004 11:52 AMMost of all, I'm sorry to Billy Idol for being so sorry.
Posted by: Wink at December 6, 2004 04:51 AMSorry Wendel.
Posted by: Wink at December 6, 2004 04:50 AMWhat a love-fest out there today. Between Wink's hugs, Legend's arm-grabs and body-checks, and Elvis' overall physical chumminess, I don't think I've ever felt so loved. Dunno why I got so much attention but hey it opened up lots of room for teammates far better than I so I was happy to take the love.
Thanks to both Nibs and Billy Idol for strapping to save the game.
Posted by: wendel at December 5, 2004 10:34 PMSorry Paul One.
Posted by: Wink at December 5, 2004 07:25 PM