Comments on: Jan 19 :: Storming the Capital (Capitol?)

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:29:12 +0000

@jennbikegirl

That might be the point, I don't know. Another thing about Paris is that their parking is insane. They get into spots that are smaller than their car! It's the only place people gather around to see someone park and then applauds as the parking is completed. Needless to say, my father was allowed to take over the car when I was about to park.

By: TPL Mom

TPL Mom — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:18:33 +0000

Love the names Ernie! Loved John Lovitz in this film!

By: jennbikegirl

jennbikegirl — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:50:00 +0000

I haven't driven in Paris, but I have been in cabs there, and it seemed to me that the point was just to remain moving at all times. Forward, backward, sideways, whatever. It's actually kind of entertaining, as long as you aren't trying to get anywhere at a specific time.

By: Andy

Andy — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:52:33 +0000

I have doubts that there is any city as bad as Paris when it comes to driving and parking. On the other hand I also doubt there is another city as beautiful (maybe Dubrovnik, Croatia, but it only has 80 000 people so it doesn't count)

By: Michael Petrella

Michael Petrella — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:12:37 +0000

DANCE magic DANCE magic DANCE magic DANCE! Put that magic jump on me! Slap that baby, make him free.

Wait a minute, that's horrible.

Also, Nothing? NOTHING? Nothing tra la la?

By: Mauvais gardien de but

Mauvais gardien de but — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:09:28 +0000

Michael, so can I blame your for getting Magic Dance stuck in my head for the rest of the day?

You remind me of the babe
What babe?
The babe with the power
What power?
Power of voodoo
Who do?
You do
Do what?
Remind me of the babe!

Also, all I need to do is get to the hotel and park so I'm hoping it won't be too painful. I won't be doing any more driving during the weekend since my hotel is in walking proximity to the Verizon Center.

By: Michael Petrella

Michael Petrella — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:03:35 +0000

Thanks for the head's up, JJ — I'm going to post it right now.

By: J.J. from Kansas

J.J. from Kansas — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:02:39 +0000

Apparently, it's Ozzie in net and Leino in for May; via Khan(!)

http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2010/01/chris_osgood_is_back_in_net_fo.html

By: Michael Petrella

Michael Petrella — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:02:26 +0000

Natalie, thanks for having my back. Also missing from DC in the Paris Conversation is the beauty of, ya know, Paris.

JJ, the only thing more painful than long stretches of country driving in the District of Columbia. HA!

Wade, did you see the shoutout to YOU in the Travel Channel blog I linked to? Where else would I get that random info?

Mauvais, get a GPS and you should be alright. Relying on Mapquest or Google will make you want to kill someone from Google, and yourself. Also, never assume that "I'll just take the next street" when you miss your turn, because it's like Labyrinth. All of a sudden, you're arguing with two door knockers as Huggle takes your rubies. Without, of course, the benefit of seeing David Bowie's package as he dances with babies.

By: Mauvais gardien de but

Mauvais gardien de but — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:50:26 +0000

You guys are making me a little nervous about my trip to DC this weekend... I'm serious too. I'm driving out on Friday (7 hour hockey road trip! wooo!) and going to the Caps/Coyotes game on Saturday. I'm very good with directions. I have driven most major cities. Am I still screwed anyway?

Also, the Expected Lineup Jimmah/Ozzie debate is exactly what goes through my head all day at work. I haven't come to any conclusions either.