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Monty's does seafood really well.

Barbara, you're in. Will send you the details tomorrow.

That's cool.  I'd like to know how the 3rd baseman realized he was in a triple-play situation.

In 2010, I went to Jason Marquis' much-hyped debut for the Nats, and after ONE OUT in the top of the first inning, they were down 10-0.

Marquis' stats for that game: 4 hits, 1 BB, 2 HBP, and 7 earned runs - he was lifted after seven betters, and did not record a single out.

There may be other major league games that started out this badly, but I don't know of any.

That'll do a number on your self-esteem.

He's a starting pitcher for the Reds now.

Currently 10-0, 1 out in the top of the 2nd in Arizona.

Correction:  Now 2 outs, and Bronx cheers.

I am going to choose to believe that the energy they found in the last 40 minutes of the game will carry over to Game 7.  Then again, I am a newer fan, so I don't have to forget about all the disappointments suffered in previous years.

The real question is...where is the best place to watch???  I'm not sure my critters can stand another game - Jason and I get so worked up, and they just don't understand!

I'd say Bugsy's in Old Town Alexandria.  Owned by a former Capital, which means they'll actually show the game and care about it.

Right now I've got 8:

Flygirl +1

Pjnewman +1

myzuk +1

ol_ironstomach +1

Soup, no worries. 

If you're a Caps' fan, the goal they just scored was a gift from heaven.

If you're not, it was horrific.

P.S. I called my brother, the goalie, to tell him about this, and now I'm part of a Tarzan bedtime story for my nieces and nephew.

Addendum:  "Dont kick your sister."

I will plead ignorance here, but $2.9 billion market value?  How????????

Switches from hockey to see Harper smack a 3-run homer to make it 7-2.  Five homers, 10 RBIs in 2 games.

Why didn't I go to this game???? 

5 homers tonight, so far.

A good example from last night was the Rangers' goal when Ovi was beaten by Brassard in a footrace to the Caps' goal. Why not more emphasis on the defenders in that play, rather than the talk about how Ovi, a winger, was out skated?

I'm a little late to this, but when I read your comment my first thought was, "The defensemen pinched".  I didn't see the Rangers' goal, so I just looked it up, and yeah, the defensemen pinched.  (They didn't hang out along the blue line but instead made their way into the offensive zone; a negative result of this can be the other team taking advantage of a turnover because the defensemen are out of position.)

Paul, the meeting place will be the visitors center; I'll PM attendees with further info.

Soup, you're in.

Quote from the article:

"Separately, the appeal document also says that the impact on Kurniawan's victims has been exaggerated. 'The prices paid for the bottles of counterfeit wine greatly exaggerated the real financial impact on the purchasers,' the document says.

'That is not to say that Rudy's conduct in any way should be lauded or excused,' it adds."

My head hurts.

This is the time of year when I start paying closer attention.  What a game tonight! This team has a serious goaltender!  Amazing 2-1 victory to go up 3-1 with Holtby beating the first penalty shot of the series.  Lots of fun. Can they close this out in Madison Square Garden on Friday???  That'll game should be must-see TV for any DC sports fan imho.

A healthy, confident goalie can carry a team a long way.

Right now I've got:

Flygirl +1

Pjnewman +1

myzuk

BTW, this will go on even if I don't hit 15.  That's just the max I can take by myself.

As another aside, because llaine brought it up, if you have mobility problems I can and will do my best to accommodate you.  There are elevators galore and wheelchairs available for use, along with some shuttle service.

"Beautiful."

My out-loud comment to an otherwise empty space about the game-winning goal tonight.

2-hole, short side, despite the full butterfly?

2-hole, short side, goalie confused.  I wouldn't call it a full butterfly.

Since there is no building standing at the address, this is at least 2 years down the road.  My mind doesn't equate "winery" with a place this size...

While this series has not been good for Caps fans' collective blood pressure, it's the most competitive of the 4 going on right now.

Although it's a different national anthem, I'm going to put this here:

Back when the Canadian Football League did its ill-fated expansion into the States (the most successful team was the Baltimore CFL Colts, which turned into the Stallions after the NFL sued), one of the teams was in Las Vegas.  At one game, the singer tried to sing "O Canada" to the tune of "O Christmas Tree".  And some of the words got messed up.

Seriously.

It may have made the news across the Great White North...

I'm just going to rewind the DVR and watch the bottom of the 8th again...

Right now Angel Pagan of the San Francisco Giants is one of the best I know about.

On the same vein, Miroslav Satan (pronounced Shah-tahn) played for the New Jersey Devils, among other NHL teams.

My houseguest went on a tour this week - some things are closed off, including much of the dome (Brumidi's "Apotheosis of George Washington" is still visible at the very top), so this tour won't give you the best visual - however, the Capitol is going to be closed completely for awhile, so get it while the getting's good. They're repairing the cast-iron dome, and apparently, removing lead paint, so they've draped over the inside to protect people - or something like that (your tour guide will know).

From July 25-September 10 the 2nd floor will be closed (this includes the Rotunda, Statuary Hall, and the Old Senate Chamber) as they install scaffolding and protection around all of the artwork and statues in the Rotunda for the next round of dome repair.  Right now there's just a large canopy covering a good chunk of the Apotheosis.

Since the Rotunda and Statuary Hall are the two most popular tour spots, this is a big deal.  The first floor, which includes the Crypt, the Old Supreme Court Chamber, the Brumidi Corridors, and the Cox Corridors, will be open, although I don't know if the Capitol Guide Service will include the latter two as part of the standard tour during the 2nd floor closure.  During the August recess, the House and Senate galleries will be open Monday-Friday.

As for your question, Don, I believe they're rosettes.