More Smack Than a Screen Door in a Windstorm

Friday nights here in East Tennessee are all about Midget Mayhem Wrestling, or at least this past Friday night was and OH what fun it was!

There was a huge turnout; the place was packed -

They kicked off the event with the singing of the National Anthem, with the entire place joining in, then they were off both in and out of the ring.

The littles were a fly'n -

The coup de grâce was an all hands free for all, with even "Mama", pictured ringside above, and her rolling pin taking part -

I don't recall their names but the dude I affectionately referred to as "25 Cent" (I mean he looked very much like the rapper 50 Cent... but smaller 😂) was the last dwarf standing!

Photo ops with the mighty wrestlers, rear view -

They even auctioned off the below trash can prop that was used to clunk and bash little heads during the events.  Someone in the audience actually paid $350.00 for that, which was also autographed -

This organization seems to support and raise money for veterans. Half the raffle take goes to veteran organizations, as do the proceeds from the various in-ring props auctioned off during the event.

The event was very entertaining and well worth the price of admission. We all had a great time!

Again, welcome to East Tennessee!

Bundled Up, Then Bundled Up More!

"Crazy is as crazy does.".

Being in the low 30's and with the windchill in the upper teens, we took in the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro this past Sunday, the last game of the regular season.

Our seats were in section 335, which is almost at the top of the stadium seating and where the wind gusts were ripping, BRRR!

The recently rebuilt lighthouse and the tallest lighthouse in America, Lighthouse Landing, now has 360-degree observation deck, known as the Lookout that provides spectacular panoramic views of the stadium and the surrounding area, including the Boston and Providence skylines -

The view of the field from our seats -

The final score - 

New England Patriots 24

Buffalo Bills 16

With the win, only their 4th of the season, the Patriots squandered their chance at the No. 1 pick in 2025 NFL Draft.  Instead they fall into the number 4 slot, alas.

Although, a very cold day, the game was a good take.  It was a good game and from a fan perspective, a win is a win, and I have high hopes I'll be able to feel my toes again soon...

The Black and Gold

Emilie and I took in a Boston Bruins & Pittsburg Penguin hockey game at the TD Garden in Boston last night!

We were up in the nose bleed section, all the way up, in the last row with our backs against the wall.  They were actually pretty good seats, with a good view of the whole rink and arena, see pic.

The B's jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first period but came out flat in the second and went into the third period down 2-3.  They ended up losing the game 2-4.

Didn't matter, we had a great time none-the-less.

In the past year we've been to a Boston Red Sox game, a New England Patriots game and a Boston Bruins game.  Up next is a Boston Celtics game.

Offsite Event

Welcome to the Putnam Club!

I attended Cisco Connect Boston 2019, held at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA.

A good take.  One for staying closer to home and still getting credit for working.  I was a super cold day too but make for a couple great pictures of where the GOAT and Squirrel play...

#CiscoConnectsUs

Home Improvement Ideas

Last Saturday I took in the New England Home Show, in Foxboro, at the Empower Field House, where our Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots practice.

Got some good information on a number of products for the home and contact information for local providers and installers.

In Attendance I Was!

I received a surprise phone call Wednesday evening from my neighbor asking if I'd like to go to the New England Patriots vs Chicago Bears preseason game at Gillette Stadium and I said YES!

Although, I've been in Gillette Stadium many many times, this was the fist time evah attending a Pats game in all my years.

It was a perfect night for the game with free parking just outside the entrance gate and our seats were terrific.  Plus, and of course, the Pats won the game 23 to 22.  Unfortunately, the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time), Tom Brady didn't play, nor was he in attendance.  Thank goodness the Patriots Cheerleaders were on hand...

Ticket in hand -

Pats vs dah Bears -

Here comes the players with a beautiful sunset backdrop -

And of course a complimentary cheerleader pic -