Article: Gamethread: Twins@Blue Jays 8/26 6:07PM

[Vanimal46]

  On 8/26/2016 at 9:12 PM, twinssporto said:

Just another Canadian question. Why a 6:07pm start time? I see 6:10, 7:10, 6:05, 7:05, etc. on a regular basis. Is it their national anthem that makes the start time seem irregular?

 

Just curious.

Maybe just because they're used to it for hockey. I recall most college and NHL hockey games starting at 7:07, 7:37, etc.

[Vanimal46]

Does Canada have State Fairs? Or in their case, Province Fairs?

[Pardon My Dinger]

 

  On 8/26/2016 at 9:09 PM, Platoon said:

I am sure you do miss Baywatch! It was a show you could have on without the sound, and not miss any of the plot!

You can say that again!

[Pardon My Dinger]

 

  On 8/26/2016 at 9:18 PM, Vanimal46 said:

Does Canada have State Fairs? Or in their case, Province Fairs?

Strikes me as more of a 'Fish Fry' kinda place. 

[twinsnorth49]

 

  On 8/26/2016 at 8:57 PM, Vanimal46 said:

This video may be the most Canadian thing I've ever seen. North, do I need to ask if you have goalie equipment??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9BlJ6gfGNA

Yes I do....but my goalie stick is a Warrior....so that can't be me....heh, heh.

 

Russell MB?......probably the Fleury's.

[twinsnorth49]

 

  On 8/26/2016 at 9:12 PM, twinssporto said:

Just another Canadian question.  Why a 6:07pm start time?  I see 6:10, 7:10, 6:05, 7:05, etc. on a regular basis.  Is it their national anthem that makes the start time seem irregular?

 

Just curious.

Because 7 comes after 6...............plus, Tronno.

[twinsnorth49]

 

  On 8/26/2016 at 9:39 PM, Pardon My Dinger said:

Strikes me as more of a 'Fish Fry' kinda place. 

You mean a shore lunch, I think.

[twinsnorth49]

 

  On 8/26/2016 at 9:14 PM, Vanimal46 said:

Maybe just because they're used to it for hockey. I recall most college and NHL hockey games starting at 7:07, 7:37, etc.

Hockey games here typically start at 7:00, well, that's the posted time, it's really 7:15 to allow a beer line buffer.

[twinsnorth49]

 

  On 8/26/2016 at 9:18 PM, Vanimal46 said:

Does Canada have State Fairs? Or in their case, Province Fairs?

No, it's more a small town thing, Town fairs are very popular all across the country. I think the best one around these parts is the Morden Corn and Apple Festival, those Mennonites do it up right!

[twinsnorth49]

 

  On 8/26/2016 at 4:11 PM, Craig Arko said:

Of course, as the well known TD bearer of bad news, we all know that the Polar Bears are pretty much fighting for their lives, yes?

Sad but true Craig, although they are not on the threatened for extinction list, and hopefully won't be anytime soon. There is a lot being done in the North to protect Polar Bears from further threat, unfortunately the biggest threat to their widespread range is climate change.

[Pardon My Dinger]

  On 8/26/2016 at 10:09 PM, twinsnorth49 said:

Sad but true Craig, although they are not on the threatened for extinction list, and hopefully won't be anytime soon. There is a lot being done in the North to protect Polar Bears from further threat, unfortunately the biggest threat to their widespread range is climate change.

Those poor bears are 'hooped,' wouldn't you say?

[Platoon]

  On 8/26/2016 at 9:34 PM, Pardon My Dinger said:

You can say that again!

Your astute comment seems to have gone unnoticed by all but the most astute thread participant! Edited August 26, 2016 by Platoon

[Platoon]

  On 8/26/2016 at 8:29 PM, bluechipper said:

Tonight's lineup:

 

Dozier

Grossman

Plouffe

Sano

Kepler 

Polanco

Escobar

Suzuki

Rosario

............ night after night and day after day it went on and on.........

[twinsnorth49]

 

  On 8/26/2016 at 10:15 PM, Pardon My Dinger said:

Those poor bears are 'hooped,' wouldn't you say?

Hopefully not, although some adaptation may be a requirement.

[S.]

Is Liriano Toronto's #5 starter? Because I'm pretty sure he'd be our #2, and that makes my head hurt.

[twinsnorth49]

Cause it was in Bobcaygeon, where I saw the constellations
Reveal themselves one star at a time

[Craig Arko]

  On 8/26/2016 at 10:09 PM, twinsnorth49 said:

Sad but true Craig, although they are not on the threatened for extinction list, and hopefully won't be anytime soon. There is a lot being done in the North to protect Polar Bears from further threat, unfortunately the biggest threat to their widespread range is climate change.

My understanding is that they are being driven south to find food in sufficient number that the nanulak (polar/grizzly hybrids) population has become more noticeable.

[Winston Smith]

 

  On 8/26/2016 at 10:41 PM, Platoon said:

............ night after night and day after day it went on and on.........

Complain about the batting order/lineup after they fix the pitching. Until then it's not a big deal, imo.

[King]

Plouffe doing what he has done best. Mash LHP. Nice homer!

[operation mindcrime]

Plouffe 4 for 6 with 3 homers against Liriano just amazing!

[ScrapTheNickname]

 

  On 8/26/2016 at 3:01 PM, Mike Sixel said:

Whether you like Drake's music or not, he's probably the most well known right now.....As for Rush, let's just say that their appeal is not universal, though I like their music.....there are days I love Arcade Fire, then I hear the same sound over and over, and think "this is a BIT much".

 

Having just looked up Canadian rock band lists on line, I'm not sure who my favourite* would be.

 

Of the soloists, I think I only have owned Alanis Morrissette music.....I hear a lot of recent Bieber stuff when my 19 year old has control over the car music, he knows how to do hooks. Neil Young is probably the best, most importanat, along with Joni Mitchell. I do like Dianna Krall....

 

* I believe that is the correct spelling for this topic.

Vancouvinians The Be Good Tanya's first album "Blue Train" is a great album.

[operation mindcrime]

There's another mistake!

[S.]

Pat Dean getting mashed by major league hitters? Who would've guessed?

Edited August 26, 2016 by S.

[spinowner]

Just now got caught up on the thread. I am astounded that nobody mentioned the first Canada's band. Here's the title track from my favourite of their albums.

[spinowner]

 

  On 8/26/2016 at 11:21 PM, operation mindcrime said:

Plouffe 4 for 6 with 3 homers against Liriano just amazing!

He can't handle the Plouffe.

[S.]

Are we allowed to forfeit the remainder of the season, take the #1 draft pick, and take an extra long offseason to replace 95% of the front office/coaches from MLB all the way down through the minors?

[spinowner]

I don't know if I can keep the TV on.

[GCTF]

Is Deansie a major league pitcher yet?

[operation mindcrime]

Eight in a row is looking very attainable!

[Danchat]

And Dean implodes in the 2nd inning. Perhaps the Twins are challenging their 9 game losing streak - after today's likely loss, that'll be 8 in a row.