SB Nation User Blog: johnv59

Blazers TV looking for new musicians

johnv59 — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:38:27 -0000

Blazers TV looking for new musicians

Calling all musicians:

"The Portland Trail Blazers are in search of local musicians and bands to perform their unique version of the popular Trail Blazers broadcasting theme music for the 2009-2010 NBA Season. The familiar theme music sets the stage at the beginning of every Trail Blazers game broadcast by energizing the fans for another exciting night."

A tribute to MaxaMillion and other VideoHeads

johnv59 — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:30:19 -0000

During the season we at BE benefitted from the video/editing skills of several community members. Max did some great ones; the young guy has a great future in this area and I wish him the best of luck. And as the summer wanes on, I go back and watch them again and again to re-live the fun, get ready for summer league (I'll be there in all my sweaty glory in the 100+ degree weather), and get pumped up for the upcoming season. I know a lot of folks watched these because they always got high Rec counts. So, in order to pass some time away this weekend, I'm including some links below to some of his excellent Blazer highlight vids and then a poll to see which one you all like best. I'll be honest, there are three of them that I have a hard time choosing a favorite between. It's a dead heat tie for me. That's actually a good problem. :-)

Enjoy the play back memories. I plan to do another post/poll of DMKPDX's videos in a day or two; you know you watched them also! I certainly did.

Poll

Which Max video highlight do you like most?

Random heads up: Vegas Summer League flights are going up in price quickly (from PDX). I just...

johnv59 — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:55:11 -0000

Random heads up: Vegas Summer League flights are going up in price quickly (from PDX). I just bought my flight tix to Vegas today, the prices went up $75 per ticket in the last week. If you are going I suggest you buy the airline tix soon...

Tone's new Radio Show. Anyone listening to this? I think it's pretty good, enjoyable. Opinions?

johnv59 — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:01:19 -0000

Tone's new Radio Show. Anyone listening to this? I think it's pretty good, enjoyable. Opinions?

Updated: I'm on a mission, and am almost complete (with poll)

johnv59 — Sat, 23 May 2009 06:23:46 -0000

I've been watching the Blazers for many years. Season ticket holder I am (Yoda speak). Before this season started I thought it would be cool to set a goal / mission to watch EVERY Blazer game this year, in person or on TV. I've never done that before, even being a hard core fan.

There were times when it became difficult, especially weekend games on the East Coast for some reason when I had to wake up from my nice afternoon nap to watch the last three quarters. However, I accomplished the goal!! I watched all 82 games this year.

Before the playoffs I decided to expand the goal - "let's watch every playoff game, regardless of which teams are playing". And so far I have done so. I have all the channels on TV, so I was covered. And of course the Internet feeds... I can say with 100% accuracy that I have now watched every Blazer game and every NBA playoff game this year. The finish line is coming, and I won't miss a game. Of course my wife thinks I'm nuts, however.... I even bought a new LCD flat screen for my "man cave" in April to further my goal. It's personal now, and I won't fail.

I'm wondering if there are any other hard cores out there like me? Poll below.

Where Amazing and Pizza happens....

Update, 5-23:
I failed. Call it Karma, or whatever - I should have never posted this. Today, under a great sun and in good weather, I took my puppy to the doggy park. It was fabulous, we ran, we played, we grunted, we pottied, we had tons of fun. We then proceeded home, ate some snacks, and got ready for the LAL/DEN tip off. 45 minutes to go, I'm in my man cave, laying there in front of the big screen, snacking with my favorite beverage and friend (dog). Soon the mind says: "Dude, a 15-30 minute nap here would be perfect, the temperature is perfect, it's quiet, it's all perfect" and my puppy is already snoring at my side. I fall for it, damned temptation, my pastor warned me about it.

3.5 hours later I awoke to an infomercial on TV and a sleeping puppy butt in my face. No, no, no - this can't be real - No, I missed the game. I run out to the main room and yell at the wife and kids for not waking me up, and get blank looks from them (The "Oh, Dad is freaking out look"). I'm told to be quiet as they are watching that Mall Cop movie on DVD. "Don't you understand what just happened?" I state. Nobody cares. Mall Cop is on you know.

No no no. I just posted this on BEdge and this happens, this, in one day? I feel like the announcer who talks about how good a player is shooting free throws when he is at the line and then he misses.

Epic Fail. There is always next year.

Poll

How many NBA games did you watch this year?

20

12 votes

40

17 votes

60

29 votes

82

34 votes

All Blazers games and all Playoffs

57 votes

149 votes | Poll has closed

5/10 Junk Drawer - Mother's Day - Dog Edition

johnv59 — Sun, 10 May 2009 09:03:03 -0000

Update: Yikes, it is Mothers Day, thanks for the reminder. I love you Mom!

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Hey ye Bedgers. What kind of dog do you have? I have a Pug and love him immensely - he is 4.5 months old and goofy. I'd paste a pic of my pup here, but I don't know how to do that. Any hints?

What kind of dog do you have, or want? And what do you like about him/her?

Good NBA games coming up today; will Houston do it? It's a do or die game for sure.

Gene Wojciechowski at ESPN

johnv59 — Sat, 09 May 2009 18:39:24 -0000

Gene Wojciechowski at ESPN

came up with a good read, about a soldier. Grab a tissue and check this out.

I love's the Birdman

johnv59 — Fri, 08 May 2009 04:12:56 -0000

I love's the Birdman

Nice video interview of the Birdman, Chris Anderson. I want this guy, could be our needed bad boy, and he comes cheap.

No more 1080 the fan in Salem? They used to simulcast on AM 1390, but it's now a Spanish station...

johnv59 — Fri, 08 May 2009 01:20:05 -0000

No more 1080 the fan in Salem? They used to simulcast on AM 1390, but it's now a Spanish station (I think ESPN Desportes). Can't barely pick up 1080 down here, so guess I'm full time 95.5 FM. Anyone else notice this?

Game 7 Blazer / Rockets tickets for sale, real cheap! I'm looking at them now, make me an offer!!!...

johnv59 — Fri, 01 May 2009 05:29:43 -0000

Game 7 Blazer / Rockets tickets for sale, real cheap! I'm looking at them now, make me an offer!!! :-)