Thursday Thoughts

Before I get to today’s thoughts, here is an idea I floated a few years ago. Just thought I would run it up the flag pole again and see if anyone salutes.

Roughrider Day In Saskatchewan

Yes this comes from NASCAR.... Just to clear that up right away.

What does everyone think of Roughrider Day in Saskatchewan? On a specific day, you would be allowed to wear your Rider Gear to work, for a cost of around $3.00 - $ 5.00. This is not a new concept, (We already have dress-down days for other worthy causes) but I don't think its been done with a Rider flare, and it would accomplish 2 things:

1) All proceeds to go to charity. In this case, that charity could be Catch for Kids; or the team could designate another charity for this event.

2) Tons of great exposure for the team. Imagine the day…the media coverage, all the Green and White wear out there, etc.

It would take a bit of logistics to pull it off. You have to find the proper day, the businesses would need to approve it, where to pay, do you do a ribbon or pin type thing once paid, and so on. Having said that, I think it could be done, and would be a great promotion.

Here is how NASCAR is doing it (USA-wide): Nascar Day

Thoughts?

And now Thursday’s Thoughts

- I had a great conversation with Ron from Joey’s only seafood today, and honestly a nicer man you will not meet. Plus, they make darn good food at his restaurant and I am not just saying that.

- Why are there never any female streakers?

- Am I the only person in the world that does the speed limit on Highway s 11 and 1? (Proof reader note: Yes, Joe, you are.)

- Do you think the fans of the Argo’s were as excited as Rider fans when they got new turf?

- Last year’s Rolling Stones concerts were awesome. I was at both and I am really looking forward to finding out who is coming this year. As they have mentioned, there will be another big one at Mosaic Stadium sometime this year. My only question besides who’s coming is why only one concert?

- And the winner of this years American idol is….. Oh wait, I don’t care. Never mind.

- “Heroes” was the best new show on television this year: “Save the cheerleader, save the world.”

- I am really looking forward to the Coach’s Show on CKRM again this year. I enjoyed being a part of it last year and I thought it was always very informative. I hope you are also looking forward to it.

- I think the boys will be making a road trip to Saskatoon for the Green & White game on June 9th. Who else is going?

- I don’t see a lot of Ottawa Senators fans out there. Well, not going by how many flags or license plates there are (or aren’t).

- Today’s Rider plate count: 30. I also saw two plates that said World’s Greatest Grandma (one of them must be wrong), and another plate that said “My tastes are simple.-I like the best”

- In honour of the above plate… “Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best of you”. Foo Fighters. They rid the world of Foo on a daily basis you know.

- Will Nate Davis have a good year in Winnipeg? I think so, but not for those two days in September.

- Are you as interested in seeing the new RCMP Heritage Centre as I am?

- I love the east side at Taylor Field (yes I know, Mosaic). Section 25 is a great place to watch the game from.

- Why oh why do some friends still have weddings on game day in the summer?

- Bob Poley and John Lynch are great guys and wonderful to work with. I look forward to their company on the Touchdown Club and Rider Roundtable again this year.

- Met another HATER today. I quote, “Oh the Riders are all just a bunch of criminals.” What is criminal is that people like this have no idea what they are talking about.

- Bob and Doug Mackenzie are still funny after all these years. Take off eh! You knob.

- Next time your spouse says that there is no room for a plasma T.V. in the bedroom, show them this. Cool

That’s enough for today.

Today’s lyrics

"Little darlin' it's been a long cold lonely winter

Little darlin' it feels like years since it's been here"

Not too many more sleeps until training camp. I cannot wait!