It is a Mosaic Kind Of A Weekend

With the lousy weather we have been having, I must say how much I am looking forward to what they tell us will be a nice weekend. With so much going on in the city, it would be cool if they were right.

A quick 20-minute stop at Rookie camp today again for me. I got to see a little more action then yesterday but still nothing earth shattering caught my eye. Others have probably already reported anything interesting on on the message boards and websites already today anyway. I imagine if you are hitting this blog that you already know about http://rodpedersen.blogspot.com/. If not, make sure you check it out as Rod will always have the lowdown on TC as well as a great wealth of other information, Rider-related and beyond. The one thing I took away from today’s visit to rookie camp is that Drew Tate can also throw a ball. That goes along nicely with my report from yesterday that he can hand off the ball well too.

As mentioned yesterday in Thursday thoughts, I hate the Edmonton Eskimoes. When asked why, my first response is usually, “Because they suck” and sadly it really is the exact opposite of that. No need to go into specifics, but five Grey Cups in a row, x amount of years in the playoffs, the deep pockets, and so on and so on. Those are the real reasons I hate them. Is ‘hate’ to strong a word? Nope. We all have a team we love to hate. For a lot of people around here it seems to be the Bombers. Of course Labour Day helps with that I think, but really there is so much to dislike about the Eskimoes. To add to my distain for the capitol of Alberta, I am also a Flames fan. So needless to say not a big Oiler fan either. I have always said if Edmonton ever got a MLB team I would instantly hate them as well. Does that make me a HATER? (Editor note: Yes, it would appear that way.)

Now if you want to talk about good baseball (nice segue eh), don’t forget the Regina Red Sox kick off their 2007 season this weekend. It will be great baseball in a great park with great atmosphere. No overpaid superstars. Just a bunch of young men playing for the love of the game, so make sure you take in some B Ball this year.

I heard them say that there will be a new Green Day song coming up on the radio today, but unfortunately was out of my truck for it. Anyone hear it? And how was it? It will be pretty hard to top the American Idiot CD.

37 Rider Plate sightings from the old Nimbus truck today, one of which also had the green and white dice hanging from the mirror and I believe even the little Rider Snowman as well. I saw a Gainer in the back window of a car today, and 7 cars/trucks with Rider flags on them. I am sure there will be many more of those out soon.

I would be remiss if I did not mention that this week marks the 40th Anniversary of the completion of the legendary Beatles album, Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Band. If you have never bothered to listen to it, or if you have not recently, and much like I suggested a while ago with The Wall from PF, put it on and listen start to finish. You won’t be disappointed. I came across this fact I will share with you.

- The actual "Recording time," was over 700 hours; over 129 days, compared with "Please Please Me" (Album) which took 585 Minutes!

My editor mentioned to me yesterday I tend to have long posts so just one more thing. For those in Regina it’s Mosaic weekend! It’s always a great time of food, fun, and frivolity, so make sure you take in a bit (or a bunch) of the festival. Mmmmm…I love the food. However, we all know the BEST Mosaic pavilion will actually be at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday when we all get to feast on TC 2007.

Today’s Lyrics

“I was toting my pack along the long dusty Winnemucca road
When along came a semi with a high canvas covered load
If your goin' to Winnemucca, Mack with me you can ride”

Don’t go to nuts at Mosaic this weekend. Remember you will need your strength for Training Camp bright and early Sunday morning.