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#275 DUFFER NEWS      Visit the old Duffer Web Pages at:      http://www.geocities.com/glopatka/dufferhome.html May 11, 2001  Reporters Cammi Granato ***** Rich Storm

Papa Joe! Friday 5/11/01 Papa was spotted at Henry's last week, pouring beer.  That means one of 3 things: It was his Birthday His wife was out of town He scored Papa  scored on a bad angle shot that found it's way into the net, I asked him to e-mail me an embellishment.  Here it is. I received a nice pass from Doc about 25 ft out from the net and left of the slot.  I just took a wrist shot and it went in on the short side.  Danny didn't leave much room, I guess he thought the post was covered.  I watched it go in and it looked like it turned a little on an angle between the post and his leg pad.  I reminded him afterward that chewing tobacco can make bad things happen to a person.  Let's not remind him that someone 40 years older than he  scored.  That is going to be a tough record to beat but it is another reason to keep on playing. Remember:  WE DO NOT GROW OLD BECAUSE WE PLAY,  WE CEASE TO GROW OLD BECAUSE WE  CONTINUE TO PLAY. Joe had the only meaningful goal of the night.  Gary the Ghost played a great game with his new eyesight and shut out the Blues.  Bill Alien provided some more laughs when he forgot to hop on to the ice twice in the third period when his center came off.  When we screamed at him, he yelled for Rich Storm to come off.  We were short a center and Stormy was playing Defense!     Duffers are Knocked out of the Play offs by the Ice Show   The Duffer play off game at the Rocket Ice Arena on Friday, May 18. has been canceled because they have an Ice show scheduled.  Maybe we will have the Picnic Committee or a Duffer Video show that night. Our 30th Season will end Tonight The King needs Picture money and 30 year Stuff orders.  He also needs $40.00 if you plan to attend Beak's Retirement Party at the Oak Lawn Holiday Inn on June 8. Call the King if you are planning to attend my retirement.  He has to write a check for tickets on May 11.  You don't want the King to call you.   The evening will include a family style dinner and open bar.  Bowling? Any body want a bowling party? The Oskrobas will fill half of the 72 slots, but no one else has expressed any interest. Who can make it on Saturday July 14?  The Peoria Rivermen The Titans won games 1, 3, 4 and 7.  Peoria won games 2, 5 and 6. Game 7 was tied at 3 when the Titans scored with only 30 seconds left in the game.   Beer-nuts, Beak and Jeff Lopatka went down  to Peoria to cheer the Rivermen on to Victory. Tuesday, May 2, 2001 Worcester Ice Cats lost a game 7 heartbreaker 3-2 in over time. The Providence Bruins will move on to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Rivermen Star Trevor Baker told Jeff that he would score a goal for him, and he did.  That is Trevor dancing. (right) Rivermen coach, Jason  Christie, shows his new Duffer hat to Duffer GOD. (Grandson Of a Duffer) Baker goes for a rebound. Klinger dives into a burger.   Go to Young Duffers Stats Page

Trevor Baker scores on his first shift. Goalie, Kenric Exner welcomes Jeff to the Rivermen locker room. We were treated to intense Play off Hockey. Doc failed to score this week, but he knocked Tweedy the goalie out with a crashing slide.

Calendar  May 11                       Last Game May 18   Picnic Committee Meeting June 8       Beak's Retirement Party                   Oak Lawn Holiday Inn June 16                                    Picnic July 7 Las Vegas for Larry's Wedding July 14                                  Bowling? September 8                      Golf Outing September 13                  Jimmy Buffett September 15 (Wives invited) Jimmy Buffett

I got this e-mail from a sensitive female. (I know that is redundant, because all women are sensitive.)  Many of these things apply to us, insensitive males.  See if you agree.

Think....

 Take a few minutes and read these.

 Think about them one at a time BEFORE going on to the next one.........

 Falling in love.                                                    (Never on Friday)

 Laughing so hard your face hurts.                  (Every Friday)

 A hot shower.                                                     (Only if you undress fast)

No lines at the Super Walmart.                        DNA

 A special glance.                                             (Maybe)

 Getting mail.                                                  (No Comment)

Taking a drive on a pretty road.                 (Every Friday)

Hearing your Favorite song on the radio.    (Every Friday)

 Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.   (No Comment)

 Hot towels out of the dryer.                       (No Comment)

 Finding the sweater you want is on sale for half price. (No Comment)

 Chocolate milkshake. (or vanilla!) (or a beer)

 A long distance phone call.                    (Every road trip)

 A bubble bath.                                       (Every Saturday)

Giggling.                                                (Every Friday)

 A good conversation.                         (Every Friday)

The beach.                                          (Never on Friday)

Finding a $20 bill in your coat from last winter.
(We wake up on Saturday and wonder where that $20 bill went)

 Laughing at yourself.                                      (Every Friday)

 Midnight phone calls that last for hours.       (If Wally likes you)

 Running through sprinklers.                              (In the Shower every Friday)

 Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.         (Every Friday)

 Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.  (Never on Friday)

 Laughing at an inside joke.                             (Every Friday)

 Friends.                                                           (Every Friday)

 Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you. (Never on Friday)

 Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep. (Every Saturday)

Making new friends or spending time with old ones.     (Every Friday)

Having someone play with your hair.     (Never on Friday)

 Sweet dreams.                                  (Every Friday)

 Hot chocolate.          Cold Beer         (Every Friday)

 Road trips with friends.                 (Once in a while)

 Swinging on swings.                     (Never on Friday)

 Wrapping presents under the Christmas tree while eating cookies and drinking eggnog.  (Never on Friday)

 Making eye contact with a cute stranger. (Never on Friday)

 Winning a really competitive game.  (Every Friday someone wins)

 Making chocolate chip cookies.     (Never on Friday)

 Having your friends send you homemade cookies.  (Never on Friday)

Spending time with close friends.                  (Every Friday)

Seeing smiles and hearing laughter from your friends. (Every Friday)

Holding hands with someone you care about.   (I don't think so)

Seeing an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change. (Florida)

Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much desired present from you.

 Watching the sunrise.      (Some times when the Ghost starts telling stories to Uncle Bob )

 Getting out of bed every morning and thanking God for another beautiful day.
(Every Saturday)

PASS ON THESE NATURAL HIGHS TO AT LEAST 7 PEOPLE IN THE NEXT HALF-HOUR AND SOMETHING GODLIKE WILL COME TO YOU IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS
 I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly....
 Or, just pass it on because we all need to be reminded of how good life is!

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