If I can find an opportunity in Smashville as lucrative as my current job , I would seriously consider relocating just to see NHL hockey 8 months a year.
Unfortunately I don't think Nashville is layed out as cool as Atlanta, has no MLB, and lacks the epic foliage, but those are not deal breakers.
The worst part of the Thrashers moving was the timing- Right after I graduated college. I was so stoked on the idea of graduating, moving back to Atlanta and attending Thrashers and Braves game after a grueling work day. While my summer post work sporting event opportunities are still covered (family has Braves season tickets), this time of year is especially depressing knowing that going down to Philips to sit in my seats, drink brews, and watch my team play the greatest sport on earth every other night is not going to happen for decades.
Anyone going to the Tool concert tonight at the Gwinnett Center ? It'll help get some anger out of you ... I'm going to be there in my Foo Fighters t-shirt in the next hour OR so
I'll be in town Saturday night for the Sharks game. It's part of my Valentine's gift to the wife. She wants to have Joe Thornton's children. Last game I was up for I asked if there was any good music after the game and caught a boatload of sarcasm. This time I'll be more pacific. Are Vince Gill, Rickey Skaggs, Patty Loveless, or Steve Earle playing anywhere in town Saturday night? If not I'll head back to Bailey's if we can't get into Tootsie's.
If you come up a day early, you can see Vince at the Opry. As for Saturday, he comes to games and sits on the glass in 110. It's right in front of the bandstage. You may see him singing during an intermission--you never know! No tour dates til March 3, so you COULD see him pop up somewhere.
Ricky Skaggs will be in Washington State...so no on him.
Can't find anything on Patty.
Steve Earle is in New Jersey.
PS--I agree with your wife. Joe Thornton...he's dreamy. Sigh.....
If you come up a day early, you can see Vince at the Opry. As for Saturday, he comes to games and sits on the glass in 110. It's right in front of the bandstage. You may see him singing during an intermission--you never know! No tour dates til March 3, so you COULD see him pop up somewhere.
Ricky Skaggs will be in Washington State...so no on him.
Can't find anything on Patty.
Steve Earle is in New Jersey.
PS--I agree with your wife. Joe Thornton...he's dreamy. Sigh.....
Adzy! Youre gonna break poor Cale's heart if he sees this...
If you come up a day early, you can see Vince at the Opry. As for Saturday, he comes to games and sits on the glass in 110. It's right in front of the bandstage. You may see him singing during an intermission--you never know! No tour dates til March 3, so you COULD see him pop up somewhere.
Ricky Skaggs will be in Washington State...so no on him.
Can't find anything on Patty.
Steve Earle is in New Jersey.
PS--I agree with your wife. Joe Thornton...he's dreamy. Sigh.....
I was a volunteer during the All Star Weekend in '06. After the game Joe, Evgeni Nabokov, and some suit all climbed in to my Dakota for a ride back to the hotel. I immediately made big points with all three when I declared Nabokov should have been MVP(only the 3rd goalie to pitch a shutout during an ASG period). I then told Joe how Special K felt about him and he signed his Skills Competition pass for me to give to her. He's a very cool guy. I've no doubt she'll be all moist and dreamy eyed the whole game. Thanks for the music update.
Speaking of Thornton being a nice guy, this story is over two years now but I remembered it. Many Preds fans will remember this but, Atlanta people for example, probably won't.
It's a really good read and there's a small bit about Thornton at the very end.
Speaking of Thornton being a nice guy, this story is over two years now but I remembered it. Many Preds fans will remember this but, Atlanta people for example, probably won't.
It's a really good read and there's a small bit about Thornton at the very end.
One more question. Holiday Inn Suites on Broadway. That's walking distance to the Bridge right?
If that's the one @ 920 Broadway, then I guess it could be considered within walking distance (4 blocks or so). You'll be going uphill on the way back to the hotel though, IIRC.
If that's the one @ 920 Broadway, then I guess it could be considered within walking distance (4 blocks or so). You'll be going uphill on the way back to the hotel though, IIRC.
4 blocks is definitely walking distance. I park about about 8 blocks away when I go.
Edit: Though construction has turned it into about 10 blocks recently.
If that's the one @ 920 Broadway, then I guess it could be considered within walking distance (4 blocks or so). You'll be going uphill on the way back to the hotel though, IIRC.
One more question. Holiday Inn Suites on Broadway. That's walking distance to the Bridge right?
Easy walk to the arena cuz it's downhill. Going back can get interesting, especially if you're drunk. I've seen many visiting fans come out of that hotel. I stayed there one time about 6 years ago for my bachelor party, I feel extremely sorry for the housekeeping crew that day.
Easy walk to the arena cuz it's downhill. Going back can get interesting, especially if you're drunk. I've seen many visiting fans come out of that hotel. I stayed there one time about 6 years ago for my bachelor party, I feel extremely sorry for the housekeeping crew that day.
The wife and I never get drunk at a hockey game. I do however see a cab ride home in our future tomorrow night.
We'll be in 117 Row KK. She'll be wearing a Sharks jersey and I'll be sporting either a Coyotes original or an original Thrashers road. Stop by and say howdy.
I want to thank you for chosing us and making the difficult choice to come back to the NHL. To paraphrase Metallica, you are broken, beaten, and scarred. You were viley abused by an uncaring ownership and you had your deep love ripped from you. But you showed strength by coming back to the NHL. You showed that Atlanta Spirit was unworthy of a wonderful fan base such as yourself. You showed that hockey has a place in Atlanta. And you have showed all of us that you are a great addition to the Nashville Predators fan base. We are lucky to have all of you and we hope you continue to make a home with the Preds.
I want to thank you for chosing us and making the difficult choice to come back to the NHL. To paraphrase Metallica, you are broken, beaten, and scarred. You were viley abused by an uncaring ownership and you had your deep love ripped from you. But you showed strength by coming back to the NHL. You showed that Atlanta Spirit was unworthy of a wonderful fan base such as yourself. You showed that hockey has a place in Atlanta. And you have showed all of us that you are a great addition to the Nashville Predators fan base. We are lucky to have all of you and we hope you continue to make a home with the Preds.
As a fan I say thank you.
BFC999
Thank you for the kind words, BFC. Even though I miss my team, thanks to the fans and the team, it has been a much easier process. Getting to know most of you through posting, and even meeting a few of you in person, I've grown to love the team, fans, and city of Nashville. After seeing how the Thrashers were run, in hindsight, this may have indeed been a blessing. The Preds are now far and away my favorite team for many reasons. Now that the sting has past for the most part (still bitter and hope Winnipeg loses every game from here on out), I'm a very happy Nashville fan. Now...let's kick some ass in the playoffs!!
PS...Having lost 2 teams to relo now, I'd also like to thank management for not sending me a letter telling me to go the F away.
I just sent an email to Bruce Levenson thanking him for making me a Preds fan. "After 7 years of watching you guys screw things up, it’s refreshing to see how a successful hockey club operates."
Thanks Nashville. I'd love you just as much if your record was no better than Columbus. Still, it's a lot of fun to go see a team that knows how to win. Good luck in the playoffs. I'll be there for the WCF should it come to pass.
I just sent an email to Bruce Levenson thanking him for making me a Preds fan. "After 7 years of watching you guys screw things up, it’s refreshing to see how a successful hockey club operates."
Thanks Nashville. I'd love you just as much if your record was no better than Columbus. Still, it's a lot of fun to go see a team that knows how to win. Good luck in the playoffs. I'll be there for the WCF should it come to pass.
I was hoping Gwinnett would win the Kelly Cup so it could be rubbed in the faces of Levenson and company. It has been a fun year of hockey, I saw 7 regular season Gladiators games, 1 playoff game and got to make a trip to Nashville.
... I'm going to be there in my Foo Fighters t-shirt in the next hour OR so
