Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Mexico

I leave for Mexico today. Peace out!

Back on air next Friday!

Friday, January 28, 2011

Friday

I had my last Boxing session for a while last night. I head Cancun Wednesday morning. Flight leaves at 6 am so we have to be at the Airport at 3. I am already there mentally, basically have things on cruise control. The people at boxing were saying that I will come back out of shape. Not going to happen. My wife happens to be a personal trainer and there is a world class gym at the resort we are staying at so I will be continuing my training to make my hands a weapon.

If someone with a bob cat could clear the parking lot at Muller Plaza that would be great. With the + temps we had, the ice pack that was our parking lot has become 9 inches of mush. And for whatever reason the owner doesn't think that clearing it is something that needs to be done, even when cars are getting stuck and people cant walk through it. I get that it would cost, but hes a lawyer.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Suicide

Its such a touchy and tricky subject. I don't even like to say the word. In the last 72 hours people very close to me have been devastated by the news of 2 young men who decided there was nothing left. I didn't know these guys personally but can feel the pain. One was a guy who my brother would hang out with from time to time and one was a cousin of my wife.

It brings up so many emotions. Sadness. Anger. Confusion. Guilt. My heart aches for the people who were close to them. I'm angry that they decided to hurt those who loved them. I'm confused as to why they decided that is all they had left. I feel guilty that I couldn't help.

I have had to deal with suicide since I was 5 years old. My uncle Miles decided that was his only way out. Its not.

I know life is tough. I have felt some extreme lows. But there is always someone there who will listen. There is always someone there who loves you. There is always something to live for.

Like I said, I didn't know these 2 guys. They didn't know each other. 2 guys who felt there was no other answer.

If these are things that cross your mind, talk to someone.

1 800 448 3000. That's a national hot line number. They can help.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Monday

Watched some pretty good stuff on TV yesterday. Jurassic Park was on so Seth (22 months old) and I sat down and watched it. He lost his marbles when the T-Rex attacks the cars after escaping its pen. Like literally screamed, cried and ran out of the room. I had to pick him up and he locked onto my like a little squid. his little arms and legs wrapped all the way around me I swear.

I was able to calm him down and then taught him how to hide under a blanket during scary spots. He rather enjoyed doing that and even did it at appropriate times during the movie and then later that night during Oilers power plays.

Can we seriously start cleaning up facebook. Its making us as a society look dumb. If you don't know how to spell something look it up. You're already on the Internet. Some peoples entire statuses seem to be in a code that I can't figure out. It doesn't make you cool, it makes you dumb.

Speaking of FB, I cruise through it all the time to see whats important to you, the listener. Its helpful on deciding what people care about, and I noticed the ONLY people tweeting and facebooking about the Golden Globes last night, were radio people. I personally don't care about the awards shows and it looks like you don't either. I like knowing who won, as it will affect what movies I rent but the show itself, in my opinion, is a huge waste of time. I was busy with Simpsons, Bobs Burgers, Family Guy, and the Oilers game last night.

That's it, that's all

Friday, January 14, 2011

Just a quickie

How long is a person supposed to hang on to cards for? I have a few birthday and Christmas cards on my desk and I think its time to throw them away but I don't want to offend the people who bought them for me. OR, am I supposed to keep them forever? Maybe I will just do that, or at least until the cleaning lady tosses them for me.

I have a confession. Chad Mercier, head coach and gm of the Pontiacs, was in today for Behind the Bench. He asked if I had taken my Christmas Tree down. I knew he would make fun of me if I answered honestly so I lied and said yes. Then when Robb piped up that he still hasn't taken theirs down yet, I joined Chad and made fun of Robb.

Like Robb said though, they do make great lamps!

That's it that's all!

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Thursday

We discussed nick names on the more morning show today. I wish I had a really cool nickname. I came up with a really cool nickname, but that's illegal and it wont be able to be used, but if for some reason we COULD make up our own, I would be Dean "The Jet" Lee!!!

My grandpa calls me Tiger, (started before Tiger Woods was famous) but he's the only one.

Oatmeal is the most underrated breakfast food on the market.

What mode of transportation do I remind you of? Think that's a weird question? It came up in a game of "What" over the weekend and 2 people came up with a broken elevator......weird in so many ways.
Good Job to the Kindersley Red Lions of the Sask West Hockey League. About 5 years the Senior hockey team began. I played for the first 2 years and we were absolutely awful. I think we had 2 wins in those 2 seasons. Most nights dressed only 12 players or so, most of which were under the age of 19, and most nights were filled with brawls and extra curricular activities.
But after a few hard, long ,depressing seasons they have become a respectable hockey team in that league and this year can threaten for a league title! Good job guys!

That's it, that's all!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Ted Williams

How does Ted Williams have a twitter account already? From what I understand he doesn't actually have a place to live yet. Is he going into Internet cafes and tweeting? Something doesn't add up here. There is no way someone made one and its not actually him, now is there?

If he has a "golden" radio voice, mine must be more like a "graphite" radio voice.

Thanks Dr Phil for shining a light on the dark side of him. Not only was he homeless but he has 9 children and an ex-wife who he ran out on in the 80's and hasn't paid any sort of child support. He has only been homeless for the last 15 years so do the math and see how much of a deadbeat he was before hitting rock bottom.

Speaking of his kids, cops were called to his hotel room Monday night due to a "domestic disturbance" . He and his daughter were taken "downtown" and released after they calmed down and it was discovered there was no physical harm done to anyone. They were just having a heated argument. It could have been anything, but my guess it was over the classic debate, spoon or fork for your KD!

Does he have a Russian dentist?

Has anyone ever asked the guy who currently does the Cleveland Cavaliers announcing if hes cool with the job offer to Ted for HIS job??

People are inspired by this story. The key to success and fame is, according to Ted, get into radio, get married, have 9 children, leave your wife and kids for another woman, become an alcoholic, get into drugs, become homeless, beg cheat steal for 15 years, get 'clean' and then get discovered. Boom!! its that easy kids!!!

That's it that's all.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Chicken fights

Got Call of Duty:Black Ops for my birthday!!! I always play the campaign mode before going online, but i must say, the missions are pretty lame. There is WAY to much watching animations and not enough killing bad guys. I just landed in Vietnam so it should get interesting. Hopefully I'm in Forrest Gump and Bubbas platoon.

3 weeks and I am off to Cancun with family. My dad, 2 brothers and I were planning on hitting up some Bullfighting (totally hoping to see some matador get demolished by a bull) but have found out they don't have any this year. Upon telling my youngest brother of this (17) he then suggests, in his own words, "chicken fighting"! Frick did I laugh. for whatever reason calling it "chicken fighting" makes it seem OK to attend. First of all, I don't even know if its legal in Mexico, and second of all, all i can picture with cock fights is a sketchy-back alley-underground-people making bets-people getting killed-something from a James Bond movie-situation. Kind of like this.





See! Sketchy!!!



Then I thought, well maybe he means chicken fights as in the girls-on-top-of-shoulders-wrestling-in-a-pool. Which should be safer.

Something tells me this is NOT what he meant, and that makes me sad.

That's it, that's all. See ya tomorrow

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Game Cancelled

The Pontiacs game tonight in Sherwood Park has been cancelled because of weather. So no broadcast tonight, but I did hand pick the music to fill the 3 hours that would normally occupy the evening on game night.

I bet the Crusaders are all pumped that they don't have to feel the wrath of the Yaks. Kevin Carthy has a great status on facebook, "deeply concerned for the kids of sherwood park who were expecting a show tonight" The wrecking ball will be grounded until at least Wednesday when the Pontiacs make the trip to the Park again. Now word on when tonight's game will be re-scheduled, but it sounds like it will be in February.

I'm more disappointed on missing out on a chance to see if my source regarding "puck bunnies" is accurate. oh well.

Speaking of which, I was talking with a friend last night who also referred to "puck bunnies" as just "pucks" while growing up. They also had a special "regional" term for them while growing up, "Tiger Tails" as he grew up in Medicine Hat.

How soon is too soon to teach Seth (23 months old) how to shovel the sidewalk? Should we start with taking out the garbage first? He already likes to help with dishes so I figure we get him trained up as soon as we can.

OK that's all, I should go home. Talk to you later!

Friday, January 7, 2011

Friday

Well this week went by fast. I guess it helps when you only have a 3 day work week.

I will be hitting the road with the Pontiacs tomorrow afternoon. I will be doing colour commentary for the game in Sherwood Park. Robb and I will be on the air at 6:45.

Sherwood Park by the way, hottest puck bunnies in the league. This is from a very reliable un-named source so if you are into good looking ladies, maybe make the trip.

Speaking of 'puck bunnies'. Is that the politically correct term now? I remember back when I was younger we just referred to the as 'pucks'. Is the 'bunny' part an Alberta thing? Or is it to make them feel better with the Playboy Bunny comparison? Do puck bunnies even know they are puck bunnies? Either way, try and tune into tomorrow for the hockey game.
I googled "puck bunnies" and the following picture was one of the few I felt was sharable...the rest were awesome though!

That's it. Have a good weekend!

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Silver?

Well that sucked. 3 goal lead vanishes in the 3rd and lose 5-3. how? why? I almost threw up!

How classless are the Russians? You win so you have the right to celebrate, scream scary Russian at the camera with your crooked teeth and ugly faces, sure. You won, I get it. Its not their fault that everything about them is ugly. But, when you take the championship trophy into Canada's end of the ice to celebrate, that's crossing the line. I was disgusted!!! How come Kassian didn't fix some Russian teeth with his Koho? It shoulda been lights out Piestany style! The Brawl in Buffalo!!! Had I been on that team it woulda been ugly. Uglier than their language, teeth and faces combined.

oh well, at least my 2 year old son enjoyed all the goals in the 3rd period. Sometimes I wish I could just appreciate good hockey like him. Doesn't matter who scores he goes bonkers cheering. Definitely lightens the mood.

OK enough World Juniors, I'm getting all fired up!

When you see someone running across the street, do you secretly hope they bite it when they get to the curb? no? me neither.....

Day 2 of boxing tonight! I'm looking forward to punching the crap out of the heavy bag, and I think some people will be sparring so that will be fun to watch. My goal is to start sparring in 3 months, hopefully I learn to keep my hands up or my name will be Dean "lights out" Lee.

Is Eminem the greatest rapper of all time? I think so. People will argue Tupac, but Eminem has been able to stay alive so therefore takes over the title. That is of course if Tupac is actually dead.

alright that's all, talk to you tomorrow

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

World Juniors

I'm sitting at home watching the Bronze Medal game at the World Juniors featuring the hosts. USA and Sweden. I must say that this is an utter failure for USA. They were the defending champs with 8 returning players playing at home (kinda). if this was being played in Canada and we were playing in the Bronze medal game, on a Wednesday afternoon, there would be outrage. Those poor kids would never hear the end of it. I hope Sweden crushes them by the way.

How embarrassing is USA Hockey. They host the WJHC and when Canada met USA in the semis it looked like it was Canada. Try and sell the game a bit. Its not even like Buffalo isn't a hockey city. They should be ashamed by the lack of support. Just another reason why we are the greatest hockey nation in the world.

The IIHF would be CRAZY if they leave North America for this tournament. I just cant see any other country try and compete with the attendance and TV numbers when its in Canada. 4 million people watched the game against the US. Highest ever for a non-gold medal game, and TSNs highest rated program EVER was the Gold Medal game last year in Saskatoon Can vs USA, with 5.3 million viewers. Would it be that high in Europe with the time difference? Not a chance.

1-0 Sweden. 7:38 to go in 2nd

You ever look at something and think, hey that's easier than it looks??? Boxing is complete opposite!!! I joined the K.A. Boxing club last night, boxing looks tough and is tougher to do.

Damn, US tied it up 6:28 left in 2nd.

How does a person get more twitter followers? I only have 10! its brutal. Recommend me and follow me here Dean_on_Kool

OK time for me to get focused on the big game....later!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Random Thoughts

So I realize it has been for ever since I last posted something and I figured I would get back into the blogging by posting just a bunch of random thoughts that are going through my head right now!

A huge thanks to Ashlee Rye for harassing me everyday this week to post something new so she isn't bored at work!

Playing NHL 11 Be a GM mode is great, until the season is over. I think it takes wayyyyyy too long to get back to playing. Since I won the Stanley Cup the other day I have been picking random CHL teams and playing against them as Team Canada. Its awesome how pretty you can score and how badly you can crush them

Dominos is open on Main street. Do you like Dominos? I had it one time like 5 years ago and was NOT impressed, but since its the only chain pizza joint in town I will likely be trying it out in the near future.

Christmas is more fun as a child. The magic of Christmas disappears slightly the moment you stop believing that money grows on trees.

I feel like people are judging me when they ask what I bought my son for Christmas. Its like a competition for some people, after I tell them they feel the need to explain everything they bought their kids and how much it cost. It might sound cliche, but its the thought that counts.

I also feel like people are judging me when he comes into the liquor store with me.

Are people judging me?

I will attempt to cook a turkey during my show tomorrow. I have never cooked a turkey before so I will be asking the help of the listeners for instructions and I will probably call my grammas for advice. the scariest part is the fact that 8 people will be eating it for lunch. Mind you they are all co-workers so if they get sick no big deal right??!!

I have signed up for twitter recently. feel free to look me up. Its all about the numbers.

speaking if numbers, I have a blackberry and NEED more BBM contacts...hit me up with you pin.

That is all for today. Have a Merry Christmas and I hope to see you soon!

Friday, September 24, 2010

Mexico here we come!

So here is another picture of the resort we will be staying at in Huatulco! This trip is going to be amazing and if you are thinking of taking a trip this winter you might as well come with me and I will ensure you will have a great time!

Call Marlin Travel in Bonnyville at 780-826-2772 or St Paul at 780-645-3348 and tell them you want to go to Mexico with KOOL!!!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

LET'S GO TO MEXICO!!!

We are going back to Huatulco!!!!! AND YOU ARE INVITED!!!!
If you want to come with me to Mexico for a week you should sign up today! We are staying at the 5 star Dreams Resort and Spa. We leave January 25th on a bus to the airport then fly down to Mexico!! People are still talking about last years trip so let's make this years even better!

I will also be broadcasting the morning show from down there and you can help me rub it in to every ones face how hot and beautiful it is while everyone in the Lakeland is shoveling and dealing with -40!!!


I hope to see you there.

Call Marlin Travel in St Paul at 780-645-3348 or in Bonnyville at 780-826-2772

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Funny? I think so!

This lady thought it would be funny to toss a cat in a garbage can and was caught on a security camera. To be honest with you hate cats, so I giggled when I first saw it. Many people however did not and someone posted her name and address on the Net and she had an angry mob at her home and has received death threats.

What do you think? Funny or cruel? Are cats even considered pets?



By the way, the cat spent 15 hours in that can.....BAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! Wheelie bin....BAHAHAHAHAHA!

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Miss Universe 2010

With hockey season firing up last night and a HUGE win for Team White at the White and Black Intra-Squad game for the Pontiacs last night, I missed the Miss Universe Pageant.

That doesn't mean I can't google the winner!!

Winner Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete



1st Runner Up Miss Jamaica Yendi Phillipps2nd Runner Up Miss Australia Jesinta Campbell

Miss Thailand Fonthip Watcharatrakul nabbed Miss Photogenic

To quote the awesome Billy Madison for all the girls above "SO HOT!!! Want to touch the HINEY!!!"

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Sports Channels

I have been getting quite annoyed lately with the way 2 of Canada's sports channels decide to operate. 1st of all TSN. They claim to be "Canada's Sports Leader" . I think maybe they should change that slogan to "Eastern Canada's Sports Leader" If you ever watch Sportscentre you would think that the only teams in the CFL are Hamilton, Montreal and Toronto. Where is the team/player reports for the other 5 teams? How about a full 3 minute story on the play of Canadian receiver Robb Bagg? Or maybe how good of a leader John Hufnagle is leading the Stamps to a 6-1 record? Maybe a sit down with Ricky Ray? No. We get to see only the 3 eastern teams stories.

Next I would like to slap Sportsnet. Sure they have 4 regional channels which is good in a way. But why would you block Canucks, Sens, and Canadians games from the rest of the country? And with them being the sole broadcaster of the Jays, why launch a station that only people without Rogers Digital Cable get? Are you trying to make the rest of the Jays fans out there tune into radio broadcasts? Or just wait for the highlights to be on TSN cuz you guys are clueless when it comes to making a highlight show entertaining?

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Jersey Shore Drinking Game

Are you tough enough to endure a Jersey Shore drinking game?

Drink whenever the cast visits the gym, tanning salon, Laundromat or barber shop.
Drink every time someone uses the word "Bro."
Drink whenever Snooki eats a pickle.
Drink when the cast members get into a fight.
Drink whenever any of the guys hit on a girl who may not be of legal age.
Drink whenever Snooki takes off an article of clothing or accidentally reveals more of herself. Drink twice if the editing crew hasn't made the shot blurred enough for you to endure without looking away.
Drink anytime a private security guard for the group makes his way into the shot or has to interfere in a fight.
Drink whenever JWoww adjusts herself on camera.
Drink whenever Snooki gets drunk and does something to entertain herself (dances by herself, makes random phone calls, builds a bubble bath cave, etc.).

Good luck, and enjoy your hangover!

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Philly

Here is the clip of the kid at a Phillys game have a gulp of beer. To be honest, this probably happens all the time all over the place, it just so happens a camera was on this kid. Not saying that makes it right.