Happy Thanksgiving

Ashleigh and I have a lot to be thankful for this year, not the least of which is being able to spend the day with family. All our best to everyone, and we hope that you have as much to be thankful for as we do.

Be safe, and happy thanksgiving!

Way to go GRRM!

Any fans of A Song of Ice and Fire out there? Well, you're in luck! George RR Martin and HBO just announced that they will be filming a pilot episode of his series. This still does not mean that we'll ever get to see ASoIaF on television, but its a HUGE step in the right direction. And, from what I hear, George is going to be involved pretty closely with the project, keeping it true to his artistic vision (or, as close as a mini-series can get). Here's to hoping!

And, if you're interested in reading more, you should check out these links:

http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/11/hbo-orders-fant.html

http://grrm.livejournal.com/58155.html

Sean Taylor

The Redskins organization is showing it's class once more as Sean Taylor will be inducted into the Ring of Fame: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3684105&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233

If you're going to the game, you should plan on being in your seat early to watch the induction ceremony.

Joxer Daly's

Let me just start by saying that the Redskins looked pathetic on Monday night. That was embarrassing. On the plus side, the Redskins fans were pretty awesome out at Joxer Daly's in Culver City, CA. I had heard stories that it was the best Skins bar in the country; I think those might just be right. It's definitely the best one that I have been to. I actually noticed all of the Skins gear on cars outside of the bar before I noticed the bar itself. When I walked in, I was greeted by a sea of burgundy and gold jerseys. The place was PACKED with Skins fans. I no longer felt out of place wearing my Cooley jersey over a Skins tee-shirt, a Skins hat and Skins socks. No, I felt right at home. It would have been nice to hear the entire crowd sing "Hail to the Redskins" on a touchdown, but alas, our poor team struggled.

Burbank Skins Fans?

Hey All,

I'm looking for a good place to watch the Skins game tonight out in the Burbank Area.

If you have a good recommendation, please let me know!

Quandry

fanatic, fanatical, overzealous, rabid (marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea) "rabid isolationist" - http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?o2=&o0=1&o7=&o5=&o1=1&o6=&o4=&o3=&s=fanatic&i=1&h=00#c

As you all know, I am a Redskins fan in the truest sense of the word. So, what am I to do when faced by the dilemma America is facing tonight? Basically, when the Redskins win their last home game before the Presidential election, the incumbent party retains control. http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3679597&CMP=OTC-DT9705204233

As far as McCain goes, I probably could have lived with him in office if his politics hadn't changed so much in the last 8 years. However, considering who his number 2 would be, the prospect of McCain in office is terrifying. Sarah Palin scares the crap out of me. Forget about her lack of experience, her "maverick" tendencies, and her lack of support for women's rights for a moment. Just look at her educational policies for a good reason to stay away. In fact, it was McCain's educational policies that turned me off of him in the race this year. Since then, he's done much to convince me that he's not right for office, but when he announced that he would be continuing the "No Child Left Behind" act, that made up my mind.

At any rate, being a Redskins Fanatic, I'll be rooting for them tonight, while "voting" against them in the election. In fact, I'm bringing my full Redskins gameday gear on the road with me - I'm headed out to LA on business (as usual), and will be sporting my gear in full force tonight. In the meantime, the one sure way to gaurantee a Redskin's victory is to vote the Redskin's Ticket for the Pro-Bowl!

Hail to the Skins!