The Saskatchewan Roughriders dropped to 0-and-2 over the weekend by losing to the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday afternoon. Darian Durant was much improved, reducing his turnovers from 4 to 0. However, it's clear he is going to have to go about his business much differently than the last couple of years as the departure of Andy Fantuz and the long term injuries to Rob Bagg and Cary Koch are proving to be too much to overcome. The defense doesn't have an effective pass rushing lineman and it's resulting in frequent lengthy drives for opposing offenses through the first two games. You are what your record says you are and this team is a winless club that is giving up an average of 40 points a game. That's ugly. Don't look now, but they have to go to Hamilton this week to play an equally desperate Tiger Cats team and then it's off to Montreal for another game with the Als.
Meanwhile, the NFL lockout may come to an end this week. If that's the case, look for the shortest, wildest, whirland of offseason activity you have ever seen in the National Football League.
I have long made known my dislike for camping. I need a nice hot shower with plenty of water pressure. Not to mention a bit of leg room when I'm sprawled out reading a book. However, I'm quickly growing a strong liking for our seasonal at Canora Beach. It's quiet, a little off the beaten path, and as long as I keep my hair real short, who needs a long hot shower? Okay, I'm kidding about the shower. Still, we've got a real nice set-up and I have to give full marks to my wife, who has set the place up in a most attractive way so that even the grumpy non-camper is asking to go now!
I like Trooper as much as the next guy, but it's time to pack it in. Here's to hoping some other Canadian acts are able to perform for a similar fee. Ideas include Default, State of Shock, Faber Drive, and 3 Days Grace. 3 Days Grace might be asking for too much, but you never know.
Last week, I mentioned Canada Day celebrations and how much I enjoyed Regina; but Yorkton resident Scott McLaughlin pointed out the festivities at the museum that day were second to none and he spent the entire day there with his family. Kudos to the people involved with that event. It's not fireworks, but still lots to do over the course of a day. So, on behalf of Scott and the many folks that attended the museum, thanks for the effort.
It's interesting to note what may happen to you if you don't bother paying a hydro bill for 31 days, or maybe even report to work for 31 days. It's possible the electricity could be turned off and it's highly likely that you would find yourself out of a job if you treated your employer with such indifference.
The Casey Anthony trial in the United States is another sick example of what's gone wrong with society. You can neglect reporting your child missing for 31 days and, inevitably, end up unscathed. Not only that, but somebody is going to pay her a fortune for a television movie or a tell-all interview. Count me out as far as tuning in.
Dave Zinczenko, of Men's Health Magazine, never fails to let me down on his Twitter account. Last week, he pointed out that you don't have to do everything. Just be willing to give anything to a special person in your life. And, winners also know that you can't control everything. Sometimes giving up is the best way to achieve command over chaos. Finally, and this is the toughest one for us to understand, but you can always make more money. You can't make more time.
Here's another quote that gave me pause for thought this week: "Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere."
For those that are not health conscious, Ruffles has come out with a new flavor of chips: Double-Fisted Bacon Cheeseburger.
Nice person mentions this week to Paul Kuntz, Wade Berlinic, Brent Haas, Evan Johnson, and Orvin Pineda.
