aunursa Posted March 14, 2011 #526 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) Wow, this thread sure picked up in the past few months. My family went to Amici's in Cupertino on Monday to meet the Sharks. We were hoping to see our favorite players (me: #19, DW: #12, DD: #15) We waited outside in a very slow-moving line from 4:30-6:30 as it got progressively chillier. While the team was signing autographs inside, at 6:00 Setagucci, Clowe, and Demers -- as well as announcer Randy Hahn and the mascot -- came outside sign so that no one would go away empty-handed. (DW remarked that #16 is even cuter in person than on TV.) At 6:30 we were about a dozen people away from the entrance, we could see Heatley and Thornton at the autograph table, when they announced that the event was closing and the players were leaving. At this point there was a collective groan, and several people went through alternate entrances to reach the players inside. We were disappointed, and very hungry ... so as the line evaporated in front of us, we went into the main entrance to grab a table. Just as I gave the Amici's greeter my name for a table, Thornton and Heatley were leaving, both bearing a couple of boxes of pizza. I shook hands with Thornton as he passed by. Heatley spied my ten year-old wearing a #15 shirt and shook her hand. (At this point she didn't realize who he was.) Then he stopped next to me to sign some more autographs at the entrance. I asked him to sign my daughter's notebook, telling him, "You are her favorite player." He did, then signed for a few more fans. As he was about to leave, suddenly he asked my daughter to turn around so that he could autograph the back of her jersey. Well as you would expect, she was absolutely speechless with delight ... and was in a state of ecstatic bliss for the rest of the evening. It was very good to know that, even though they were tired, the players took care of their fans. Then next evening she and I wrote thank-you notes to #15 -- then we watched the Nashville game on TV. Each time one of the players we met handled the puck, my daughter yelled, "I got your autograph!" And of course Clowe and Heatley were the stars with two points each. Edited March 14, 2011 by aunursa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnismom Posted March 14, 2011 #527 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='barnismom'][quote name='SANJOSEGAL'] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=magenta]Yvonne, I forgot you mentioning that before...enjoy your weekend dog sitting; lucky baby![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=#ff00ff]FYI, I am now stuffed but brought home some ribs and corn bread muffin.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/quote] Oh I just noticed that I cannot spell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnismom Posted March 14, 2011 #528 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='aunursa']Wow, this thread sure picked up in the past few months. My family went to Amici's in Cupertino on Monday to meet the Sharks. We were hoping to see our favorite players (me: #19, DW: #12, DD: #15) We waited outside in a very slow-moving line from 4:30-6:30 as it got progressively chillier. While the team was signing autographs inside, at 6:00 Setagucci, Clowe, and Demers -- as well as announcer Randy Hahn and the mascot -- came outside sign so that no one would go away empty-handed. (DW remarked that #16 is even cuter in person than on TV.) At 6:30 we were about a dozen people away from the entrance, we could see Heatley and Thornton at the autograph table, when they announced that the event was closing and the players were leaving. At this point there was a collective groan, and several people went through alternate entrances to reach the players inside. We were disappointed, and very hungry ... so as the line evaporated in front of us, we went into the main entrance to grab a table. Just as I gave the Amici's greeter my name for a table, Thornton and Heatley were leaving, both bearing a couple of boxes of pizza. I shook hands with Thornton as he passed by. Heatley spied my ten year-old wearing a #15 shirt and shook her hand. (At this point she didn't realize who he was.) Then he stopped next to me to sign some more autographs at the entrance. I asked him to sign my daughter's notebook, telling him, "You are her favorite player." He did, then signed for a few more fans. As he was about to leave, suddenly he asked my daughter to turn around so that he could autograph the back of her jersey. Well as you would expect, she was absolutely speechless with delight ... and was in a state of ecstatic bliss for the rest of the evening. It was very good to know that, even though they were tired, the players took care of their fans. Then next evening she and I wrote thank-you notes to #15 -- then we watched the Nashville game on TV. Each time one of the players we met handled the puck, my daughter yelled, "I got your autograph!" And of course Clowe and Heatley were the stars with two points each.[/quote] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=teal]You were lucky to meet so many of them in one place. My husband has commented that hockey players show more appreciation towards their fans than other professional athletes; so true![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS] [/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsnake57 Posted March 14, 2011 #529 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='barnismom'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=teal]You were lucky to meet so many of them in one place. My husband has commented that hockey players show more appreciation towards their fans than other professional athletes; so true![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [/quote] Hockey players are good guys. They seem to willing to take just a moment to sign an autograph, or say hi to a kid. It's so refreshing when compaired to other sports that think they are above that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aunursa Posted March 14, 2011 #530 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='barnismom'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=teal]You were lucky to meet so many of them in one place. My husband has commented that hockey players show more appreciation towards their fans than other professional athletes; so true![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [/quote] It was an official event that I learned about from the Sharks' Facebook page. It was also announced on KNBR. Here's a [URL="http://www.amicis.com/about_details.asp?id=18&c=1"]video[/URL]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnismom Posted March 15, 2011 #531 Share Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) [quote name='aunursa']It was an official event that I learned about from the Sharks' Facebook page. It was also announced on KNBR. Here's a [URL="http://www.amicis.com/about_details.asp?id=18&c=1"]video[/URL].[/quote] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=teal] Thanks for sharing this link...looked like everyone had a wonderful time! I used to work for a non-profit and one year we received a donation from the Sharks Foundation...need to watch the game!! [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=teal][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=teal]GO SHARKS![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Edited March 15, 2011 by barnismom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnismom Posted March 15, 2011 #532 Share Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) [quote name='kingsnake57']Hockey players are good guys. They seem to willing to take just a moment to sign an autograph, or say hi to a kid. It's so refreshing when compaired to other sports that think they are above that.[/quote] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=teal] Carl, the game is on now which I can hear in the background...I prefer not watching until the 2nd period. I get too worked up to see all three periods. GO TEAM![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=teal][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=teal]The last two loses have been disappointing![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Edited March 15, 2011 by barnismom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsnake57 Posted March 15, 2011 #533 Share Posted March 15, 2011 [quote name='barnismom'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=teal] Carl, the game is on now which I can hear in the background...I prefer not watching until the 2nd period. I get too worked up to see all three periods. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [SIZE=4][FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=teal]GO TEAM![/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=teal]The last two loses have been disappointing![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/quote] Oh No! Should have watched the first and third, skipped the second. Darn Blackhawks! I can't stand that song they play when they score, drove me nuts during the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnismom Posted March 15, 2011 #534 Share Posted March 15, 2011 [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=sienna]Yvonne, thank you for the tip...I am still monitoring prices. I do realize that they have escalated because of the gasoline price spikes. Howver, I do know that SWA will probably have future sales in the near future (hopeful). Of course, I know that you can re-book to get the savings which I know you have done successfully.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=sienna][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=sienna]Hope you had fun pet sitting; did your kids enjoy Disneyland?[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnismom Posted March 15, 2011 #535 Share Posted March 15, 2011 [quote name='kingsnake57']Oh No! Should have watched the first and third, skipped the second. Darn Blackhawks! I can't stand that song they play when they score, drove me nuts during the playoffs.[/quote] [FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=4][COLOR=teal]Somehow, I think I shouldn't have started watching tonight's game...I saw their mascot in the ice and wondered why Stanford cannot go back to being the Indians rather than the Cardinals. I know there has been a movement towards reverting back to the original mascot although in California this isn't politically correct. How can there be various "Indians" out there? I would rather have a brave "Indian" than a funky tree any day...[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsnake57 Posted March 15, 2011 #536 Share Posted March 15, 2011 [quote name='barnismom'][FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=4][COLOR=teal]Somehow, I think I shouldn't have started watching tonight's game...I saw their mascot in the ice and wondered why Stanford cannot go back to being the Indians rather than the Cardinals. I know there has been a movement towards reverting back to the original mascot although in California this isn't politically correct. How can there be various "Indians" out there? I would rather have a brave "Indian" than a funky tree any day...[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/quote] I'm sorry, but that tree is a dumb mascot. No offense to any alumni! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANJOSEGAL Posted March 15, 2011 #537 Share Posted March 15, 2011 [quote name='aunursa']Wow, this thread sure picked up in the past few months. My family went to Amici's in Cupertino on Monday to meet the Sharks. We were hoping to see our favorite players (me: #19, DW: #12, DD: #15) We waited outside in a very slow-moving line from 4:30-6:30 as it got progressively chillier. While the team was signing autographs inside, at 6:00 Setagucci, Clowe, and Demers -- as well as announcer Randy Hahn and the mascot -- came outside sign so that no one would go away empty-handed. (DW remarked that #16 is even cuter in person than on TV.) At 6:30 we were about a dozen people away from the entrance, we could see Heatley and Thornton at the autograph table, when they announced that the event was closing and the players were leaving. At this point there was a collective groan, and several people went through alternate entrances to reach the players inside. We were disappointed, and very hungry ... so as the line evaporated in front of us, we went into the main entrance to grab a table. Just as I gave the Amici's greeter my name for a table, Thornton and Heatley were leaving, both bearing a couple of boxes of pizza. I shook hands with Thornton as he passed by. Heatley spied my ten year-old wearing a #15 shirt and shook her hand. (At this point she didn't realize who he was.) Then he stopped next to me to sign some more autographs at the entrance. I asked him to sign my daughter's notebook, telling him, "You are her favorite player." He did, then signed for a few more fans. As he was about to leave, suddenly he asked my daughter to turn around so that he could autograph the back of her jersey. Well as you would expect, she was absolutely speechless with delight ... and was in a state of ecstatic bliss for the rest of the evening. It was very good to know that, even though they were tired, the players took care of their fans. Then next evening she and I wrote thank-you notes to #15 -- then we watched the Nashville game on TV. Each time one of the players we met handled the puck, my daughter yelled, "I got your autograph!" And of course Clowe and Heatley were the stars with two points each.[/quote] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=black]This was a great story I passed it on to family and friends that also love the [COLOR=yellowgreen][U][B]SAN JOSE SHARKS.[/B][/U][/COLOR][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [quote name='barnismom'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=sienna]Yvonne, thank you for the tip...I am still monitoring prices. I do realize that they have escalated because of the gasoline price spikes. Howver, I do know that SWA will probably have future sales in the near future (hopeful). Of course, I know that you can re-book to get the savings which I know you have done successfully.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=sienna]Hope you had fun pet sitting; did your kids enjoy Disneyland?[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/quote] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=black]Carol if you get the emails from SW you can check for any sales that are going on for a limited time. Looks like they opened up November.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=black][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=black]We did have a good time pet sitting we got lost once trying to get from the AMC on Dear Valley Road back to Discovery Bay. It was very relaxing just sitting around someone elses house because you don't think about all the stuff you need to do at home. We went to the movies twice (Adjustment Bureau :) & Red Riding Hood :rolleyes:), rented a movie (Conviction :)), walked the dogs twice, ate out more than we should have :D. Over all a nice relaxing weekend. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnismom Posted March 16, 2011 #538 Share Posted March 16, 2011 [quote name='SANJOSEGAL'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=black]This was a great story I passed it on to family and friends that also love the [COLOR=yellowgreen][U][B]SAN JOSE SHARKS.[/B][/U][/COLOR][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=black]Carol if you get the emails from SW you can check for any sales that are going on for a limited time. Looks like they opened up November.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=black]We did have a good time pet sitting we got lost once trying to get from the AMC on Dear Valley Road back to Discovery Bay. It was very relaxing just sitting around someone elses house because you don't think about all the stuff you need to do at home. We went to the movies twice (Adjustment Bureau :) & Red Riding Hood :rolleyes:), rented a movie (Conviction :)), walked the dogs twice, ate out more than we should have :D. Over all a nice relaxing weekend. [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/quote] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=sienna] Yvonne, I booked our air to FLL tonight...it appears that $178 ow is the best rate going plus there isn't the baggage fees either. OF course after all the fees and taxes it becomes closer to $200.50 ow. Thank you for letting me me know the booking window. Of course I will monitor for any reductions...[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=sienna][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=sienna]FYI, we were talking about the "Adjustment Bureau" at work on a scale from 1-10 where would you rate that movie?[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=sienna][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=sienna]Enjoy Wednesday. I loved your photos; you and your husband make a cute couple![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnismom Posted March 16, 2011 #539 Share Posted March 16, 2011 [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=teal]Carl, wasn't tonight's game perfect? Now if they could play all of the next regular season games this way then onto the playoffs we will have the Cup in San Jose![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANJOSEGAL Posted March 16, 2011 #540 Share Posted March 16, 2011 [quote name='barnismom'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=sienna] Yvonne, I booked our air to FLL tonight...it appears that $178 ow is the best rate going plus there isn't the baggage fees either. OF course after all the fees and taxes it becomes closer to $200.50 ow. Thank you for letting me me know the booking window. Of course I will monitor for any reductions...[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=sienna]FYI, we were talking about the "Adjustment Bureau" at work on a scale from 1-10 where would you rate that movie?[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=sienna]Enjoy Wednesday. I loved your photos; you and your husband make a cute couple![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/quote] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=black]I would rate the Adjustment Bureau a 8.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=black]Thanks for the compliments on the photos here are a few more from our son's wedding. [/COLOR][URL]http://family.webshots.com/album/577869649TVylMZ?vhost=family[/URL][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnismom Posted March 17, 2011 #541 Share Posted March 17, 2011 [quote name='SANJOSEGAL'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=black]I would rate the Adjustment Bureau a 8.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=black]Thanks for the compliments on the photos here are a few more from our son's wedding. [/COLOR][URL]http://family.webshots.com/album/577869649TVylMZ?vhost=family[/URL][/SIZE][/FONT][/quote] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=sienna] Yvonne, love wedding photos; thank you again for sharing: everyone looked so beautiful![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=sienna][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=sienna]I'll let me co-workers know about your movie rating; we were all deliberating.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aunursa Posted March 17, 2011 #542 Share Posted March 17, 2011 [quote name='SANJOSEGAL'][FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=black]I would rate the Adjustment Bureau a 8.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=3][COLOR=black]Thanks for the compliments on the photos here are a few more from our son's wedding. [/COLOR][URL]http://family.webshots.com/album/577869649TVylMZ?vhost=family[/URL][/SIZE][/FONT][/quote] I like conspiracy movies, so I enjoyed The Adjustment Bureau. That said, there were a lot of unanswered questions and the fate vs free will aspect could have been explored more. After the buildup, the ending was quite weak. I would rate it a 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnismom Posted March 17, 2011 #543 Share Posted March 17, 2011 [quote name='aunursa']I like conspiracy movies, so I enjoyed The Adjustment Bureau. That said, there were a lot of unanswered questions and the fate vs free will aspect could have been explored more. After the buildup, the ending was quite weak. I would rate it a 7.[/quote] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=sienna]Thanks for your feedback...I love shows like "Lost" and "Flashforward" which are no longer on...I enjoy the spy-type action movies.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANJOSEGAL Posted March 17, 2011 #544 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Thought for today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnismom Posted March 18, 2011 #545 Share Posted March 18, 2011 [quote name='SANJOSEGAL']Thought for today[/quote] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=darkgreen]Yvonne, oh I was bad today...I had chocolate! That is besides the corned beef and cabbage.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnismom Posted March 18, 2011 #546 Share Posted March 18, 2011 [FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=4][COLOR=teal]Carl, I had to hold my breath the last three minutes...they did it![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctn Posted March 19, 2011 Author #547 Share Posted March 19, 2011 [SIZE=3]Just a brief howdy for now - will be chattin' more over the weekend!! carol[/SIZE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnismom Posted March 19, 2011 #548 Share Posted March 19, 2011 [quote name='corkey'][SIZE=3]Just a brief howdy for now - will be chattin' more over the weekend!! carol[/SIZE][/quote] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5][COLOR=sienna]Hope everyone has fun weekend plans...we are anticipating a rainy weekend![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [IMG]http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/news/weather/hurricane/blog/rainy28.gif[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANJOSEGAL Posted March 20, 2011 #549 Share Posted March 20, 2011 [FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=7]Sharks are having a awesome game[/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnismom Posted March 20, 2011 #550 Share Posted March 20, 2011 [quote name='SANJOSEGAL'][FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=7]Sharks are having a awesome game[/SIZE][/FONT][/quote] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=4][COLOR=teal]It was an awesome game but hoping that Logan is alright![/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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