Halos Heaven

I'm rooting for rain

Cupie and I are going to the Echo & the Bunnymen show tonight (they’re performing “Ocean Rain” in its entirety, with orchestra. yes, i know you don’t care), and we don’t want to get text updates!

You are choosing Echo and the Bunnymen over the ALCS game six?

Consider your mancard revoked.

more rare event than a game 6

One of my fave albums ever, with the orchestration it deserves. Might not ever happen again, whereas the Angels will be here again.

Thats a bold statement.

ryanfea - October 24, 2009 reply

Hopefully it isn't....

But this COULD be the time you ever watch Vladdie and Figgins play for the Angels. I hope for your sake for rain to go with your Rain.

show is at Nokia Theater

If the game is on, then I’ll watch as much as possible from the sports bar in Staples Center across the street.

one of my faves too!

ladybug - October 24, 2009 reply

video here

ladybug - October 24, 2009 reply

Moody Blues Redux.

Stirrups - October 24, 2009 reply

Sweet

that will be a good concert

eyespy - October 24, 2009 reply

I'm at sea again

And now your hurricanes have brought down this ocean rain.

Get it? Get it?

Red114 - October 24, 2009 reply

it worked! well done.

mlb will want the game played in rain because it slows the Angels running game down

it is supposed to sunny on Sunday, let’s hope for rain of the cats and dogs sleeping together variety and for a sunny Sunday for the Halos.

tanana40 - October 24, 2009 reply

The halos are undefeated on NFL Sunday!

I'll take that.

it’s supposed to be sunny on Sunday and partly cloudy on Monday.

rooting for rain

Let’s get Lackey for a GM 7

So is C.C. going to pitch if it indeed gets rained out?

ChrisSimmsSpleen - October 24, 2009 reply

no i believe Girardi sd that he will pitch Petite when ever GM 6 is played

RedAces - October 24, 2009 via mobile reply

That is dumb

CC vs. Saunders would be a big mismatch in the Yankees favor. Go for the jugular.

if game 6 is rained out, it’s CC vs. Lackey in 7..close to a push.

Girardi is a dumb man.

they would rather give Andy a shot at it

I guess it kinda makes sense. What if CC lost GM 6 would you want Andy pitching GM 7 vs Lackey.

I guess it might be better having your Ace pitch GM 7 if needed

now wait just a second here

Does that say “Yankees win series 3-2”? I don’t believe it’s won until it’s well, WON.
Heading down now… Stomach in knots already. GO ANGELS!

cath619 - October 24, 2009 via mobile reply

fixed it

is it going to get rained out?

ChrisSimmsSpleen - October 24, 2009 reply

dunno yet

Weather’s been crap all day and supposed to get worse with thunderstorms. Not cold though, which is nice.

cath619 - October 24, 2009 via mobile reply

hey, it says 'win' again!

cath619 - October 24, 2009 via mobile reply

Not fixed yet....

figgiesdaman - October 24, 2009 reply

Why not root for rain?

Weaver and Lackey or Saunders and Weaver…it’s no contest.

You think they would skip over Joe Saunders?

I don't think they would

If we can get Lackey to pitch in game 7, I think Weaver is a better emergency relief pitcher than Saunders would be and Saunders had a pretty good start in game 2 so I think the best case scenario is Lackey and Saunders

ryanfea - October 24, 2009 reply

I agree, Saunders is used to that cold weather being a Hokie. Weaver, not so much.

it's not that cold.

65 now, weather.com says 63 at 11pm. Reminds me of winter back home, sigh…

cath619 - October 24, 2009 via mobile reply

Sosh doent like Weaver in NY

There is no way Weaver is getting a start out there. You have a better chance of seeing Santana. And I would love to see him as his the ownage on NY.

A-Rod looks like a thug in that picture

hbhalofan - October 24, 2009 reply

he is the emperor

right before Vader finished him off.

Right before "VLADer" finishes him off.

Totally amatuer softball league: batting gloves or no batting gloves?

Quietly meditating...

drawing on the power of the Rally Monkey and channeling it to Figgy.

3rd Echelon - October 24, 2009 reply

agree

hummmmmmmmm ahhhh hummmmmmmm

Big Bad, 'Vlad'! - October 24, 2009 reply

Sith Lords are our specialty

i'd love to see the game tonight

but i’m rooting for rain.

bringing Lackey back on 3 days rest would be HUGE for us.

howiestheman - October 24, 2009 reply

i feel the same way

are you thinking game 7?

Cause the yankees are probably going to throw in CC tomorrow as he’ll have had 4 days rest.

The NY Post is saying the game is postponed

mustard_man - October 24, 2009 reply

MLB says the gates are open.

ESPN is also saying the game is postponed

mustard_man - October 24, 2009 reply

I just saw that on MLB tv

DANG

yep

LINK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvWGZpu_TXw

Fuck the Yankees...

For all that they've spent a couple billion on new stadia for the Metsies and Yanktards

why did nobody bother getting a dollar towards roofs?

scareduck - October 24, 2009 reply

agree 1000%

They ran out of taxpayers to soak for the funding.

sothball - October 25, 2009 reply

damn (sort of)

Rally monkey will have to wait til tomorrow to go to the lair. Of course it wasn’t announced til my train pulled in, hah!

Rain wouldn’t have been fun, but it’s supposed to be about 15 degrees colder tomorrow night.

cath619 - October 24, 2009 via mobile reply

Since the Angel game won’t be on? I’ll watch the Ducks, obviously. Watch them shit the bed against the Blue Jackets.

brokenyard - October 24, 2009 reply

Ducksssssssss

Will destroy Steve Mason.

Also. ANGELSSSSS!!!

Slyintine - October 24, 2009 reply

with the lines mixed up, maybe we’ll get some more offensive action. I’d like to see the Ducks win.

This ALCS has been intense, It’s painful to watch the games, my nerves get so worked up. Go Angels!!!!!!!!

tu madre - October 24, 2009 reply

This really screws me over...

(night class Monday night during game 7). I think Im coming down with something….

dr-awkward - October 24, 2009 reply

I have a class too

my throat feels funny…..cough cough – sniffle sniffle

F--k

Play the damn game, guys. What is this, some ruse to start CC tomorrow or so that Jeter can get over his flu?

I don't think they'll start CC tomorrow

They’ll probably hold him back in case of a decisive game. They would also rather not use him at all so he could start Game 1 of the World Series.

Suboptimal - October 24, 2009 reply

Yeah, sounds true enough

Hopefully we can force game 7 and f—k up their WS rotation at the very least!

Or maybe this will mean if there is a Game 7 it will mean no CC...?

They should just bring the series back west to a neutral site...

like Dodger Stadium
buaha

Vlad Dracul - October 24, 2009 reply

how come MLB didn't have a contingency plan that coveres weather?

they are forcing games to be played later in the year, when they know full well that weather is going to start to become very dicey. I’m getting really tired of MLB giving Fox the ALCS contract, and not standing up to the NFL when it comes to game scheduling.

$$$$

Thanks to the WBC, as well.
We might still be here til thanksgivin!

Vlad Dracul - October 24, 2009 reply

that would be sweet..

instead of Cowboys or Packers vs. whoever on Thanksgiving, we get Phillis vs Halos in Game 7….

oops, Phillies

HalosFanInNorCal - October 25, 2009 reply

nothing wrong with the Pack playing on turkey day.

SenorChuckles - October 25, 2009 reply

true, I'm just saying that the Halos in Game 7 of the World Series would be sweet :)

That would be a very meaningful Thanksgiving in this house.

opiejeanne - October 25, 2009 reply

in my family's house as well

My mom raised her kids to be California Angels fans. We grew up with Boon, DiSarcina, Downing, Witt, Boone, and the rest of the late ’80’s Angels lineup. Hell, one of my sisters even memorized the lineup because she had a crush on Brian Downing!

HalosFanInNorCal - October 25, 2009 reply

The cash-strapped Yankees couldn’t be hassled to put a roof on their shiny new stadium. They’re not as flush with funding as the Seattle Mariners.

Of course it doesn’t actually rain as much in New York during the baseball season as it does in Seattle. Oh wait, never mind.

Suboptimal - October 24, 2009 reply

not to mention the close to $1 billion in public funds that helped to subsidize the Yannks new castle

never mind that the seats are so expensive that they can’t fill the stadium, even during a hard fought ALCS because ticket prices are too high.

We're not playing and my stomach is in knots.

What's the weather situation for tomorrow? Are they going to play for sure?

forecast is for SUN

except at night where it will be Moon.

No Rain SUN / MON.

Nice..

Saunders in game six.

Lackey in game seven.

Weaver in game one.

^ ^ this ^ ^

LET'S DO THIS!!!!

I like your thinking

halofan4life - October 24, 2009 reply

+100000

norcaliangelsfan - October 24, 2009 reply

guess Im gonna have to actually work now during the rest of my shift

with no beisbol to divert my attention.

weren't the first two games played in rain? why postopone this one?

It's been raining all day

Game 2 it started raining after it started.

At least the forecast is for nice weather on Sunday and Monday.

hmm, I seem to remember it raining during game 1 too (maybe it was just the stupid crap that they were wearing to cover their ears that made me think so)

I think it was just cold - maybe it had rained during the day but it stopped.

maybe, but I am pretty sure that the field was a slip-n-slide both games..

or maybe that was mostly game 2?

because it wasnt pouring

It’s dumping now and only supposed to get worse. Plus thunder.

cath619 - October 24, 2009 via mobile reply

It looked like it was coming down in buckets during one of the first two games.

And someone said it snowed for half an inning.

opiejeanne - October 24, 2009 reply

i promise you, it wasnt like this

cath619 - October 24, 2009 via mobile reply

More camera tricks. The hats and jerseys were only spotted with a little rain.

These are not the droids that you are looking for..

that was game 2

I'll be sitting at home.

Filling out job applications online. If you are a hiring manager, know a hiring manager, or have heard whispers in the hallways at work that your company might be hiring…kindly send me an email at helpfindscottajob@gmail.com. Steak dinners and such are rewarded to those who get me a worthy gig. Thanks in advance, and I will move ANYWHERE for a job right about now.

Slasher52 - October 24, 2009 reply

Not that I know anything, but whatdya do?

norcaliangelsfan - October 24, 2009 reply

Project administration, marketing...

Pretty much anything. B.S. in Public Administration, USAF vet. I was always told that if you’re a vet and you get your degree, you’ll find work. 6 months looking…not so much. Thanks for keeping an ear out.

Slasher52 - October 24, 2009 reply

I wish you much luck in your search my friend.......

What kinda work are you looking for?

Thanks.

See post above reply to Clutch. I’ve applied for over 600 positions, job fairs, you name it. I’ve really hit the defense contractors hard lately, and I hope a few contacts at Lockheed can work some magic. I would also like to work for the VA, as I’ve done a lot of work with active military and vets. So many options…so little hiring going on.

Slasher52 - October 24, 2009 reply

so I take it you've been on USAJOBS and such then?

Thats where I got my Federal Position after I got out of the USAF…….

norcaliangelsfan - October 24, 2009 reply

Well hopefully Machida can beat Shogun Rua tonight!

Anybody know hot spots to catch the fight? I think Corner Office may be one.

Vlad Dracul - October 24, 2009 reply

House of dudes...

I mean brews in HB.

Funke5ive - October 24, 2009 reply

Chronic Cantina, in Costa Mesa

where you can hang out with a bunch of guys in affliction shirts, who all have about 3 months of brazillian jiu jitsu training yet claim they fight professionally.

I think Centerfield in HB has it also.

I have a few friends going to the new buffalo wild wings place in the buena park mall to watch it.

clover_black - October 24, 2009 reply

all hooters and its free

classic Q but it costs money

figgifig - October 24, 2009 reply

Whew. I was afraid I was going to miss the game

The wife informed me we had free tickets this evening for some band concert in Pasadena that my son needed to go to for a report at school. Now I won’t miss the second part of the game after all.

Hoppity Hooper - October 24, 2009 reply

I'll be watching the UCLA-Arizona game

so I can hear out favorite announcer Fizz call the game

Fred Fredrix - October 24, 2009 reply

oh wait Auburn-LSU is on

sorry Fizz

Fred Fredrix - October 24, 2009 reply

LACKEY TIME!!

I prayed for rain, and now we got it! We get our stud on the mound again boys!

robi s - October 24, 2009 reply

Aroid looks like a sith lord in the pic btw

robi s - October 24, 2009 reply

Sith-Rod

HalolessHaloFan - October 24, 2009 reply

The Yankess are idiots!

$1.5 billion for your new stadium and no retractable roof! We have the technology. The east coast is plagued with rain outs.

C’mon boneheads! You build a stadium that looks just like your old stadium except that it has an HD big screen and obstructed view bleacher seats on either side of that stupid bleacher cafe. $1.5 billion- pathetic.

Ugh!

And the concrete is already seeing 2-inch cracks!

Stirrups - October 24, 2009 reply

F-ing mafia

contracters(?)

hittheg - October 25, 2009 reply

I read that earlier....the big question..."is it safe?"

ladybug - October 25, 2009 reply

At least there is UFC 104 :)

Haha yup. Soon as I found out the game was cancelled

I ordered the fights

Epic Dean - October 24, 2009 reply

Hopefully Machida will lose.

Or make it worth my money.

Shogun got jobbed

Obviously McClelland and co were the judges in staples, that was ridiculous

Epic Dean - October 24, 2009 reply

Hands down...

Machida didnt win more than one round. Shits ridiculous, Shogun got robbed. The crowd was even booing when they call that decision. Worst MMA fight decision to date.

SenorChuckles - October 25, 2009 reply

This could be better for us...

Give the guys an extra day to rest up practice that patience, get ‘em good and charged to get this to Game 7 so it at least f—ks with the Skanks’ WS rotation, and possibly not even have to face CC if it gets to Game 7 and the Skanks are overconfident and want to rest him for a Game 1 that they won’t play?

NOW LET’S GO WIN!

I like the way you think.

opiejeanne - October 24, 2009 reply

What does this even mean?

We’re going to win the pennant and not even face CC?

NO CHANCE.

Out on bail fresh outta jail, California dreamin
Soon as I stepped on the scene, I’m hearin hoochies screamin
Fiendin for money and alcohol
the life of a west side playa where cowards die and its all ball
Only in Cali where we riot not rally to live and die
In L.A. we wearin Chucks not Ballies (that’s right)
Dressed in Locs and khaki suits and ride is what we do
Flossin but have caution we collide with other crews
Famous cause we program worldwide
Let’em recognize from Long Beach to Rosecrans
Bumpin and grindin like a slow jam, it’s west side
So you know the row won’t bow down to no man

Stayin home.

Lots of family over (some for the game). Getting prepped for Halloween.

halofan4life - October 24, 2009 reply

We now return you to regularly scheduled programming...

3rd Echelon - October 24, 2009 reply

Did Soth talk about any potential lineups yet?

Wait?

If game 7 is on Monday how will that work? Fox will compete with MNF and let their show House be aired on another day? Will game 7 be an afternoon game?

House blows.

Its all about “Herman’s Head” and “The Chevy Chase Show”.

halofolife - October 24, 2009 reply

I'll go with "The Magic Hour" and "The Winner" ;)

Fan Since 1981 - October 24, 2009 reply

You win.

Our knowledge of crappy shows is pretty pathetic!

halofolife - October 24, 2009 reply

Fox doesn't do MNF ESPN does.

Game 6 will be at 5:20
Game 7 will be at 4:57

GO ANGELS

princeton11loveshalos - October 24, 2009 reply

Stay home

Root for the beavers. Go angels!

Figgi4life - October 24, 2009 via mobile reply

what a game F4L

the beavers are a solid squad, gave my Trojans all they could handle.

SCHalo - October 25, 2009 reply

THE MOST PERFECT CAPTION.EVER!

Well Done!!!

and yeah I’m having baseball withdrawal…hockey it is!!!

SDcat09 - October 24, 2009 reply

And here I thought WihaloFan left us high and dry today with no new poll to fill out.

44FAN - October 24, 2009 reply

A Fish Called Wanda is on IFC

Dono Romantico - October 24, 2009 reply

"ASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHOLE"

Dono Romantico - October 24, 2009 reply

I love that line. I use it often.

opiejeanne - October 24, 2009 reply

OMG

I just got home. (11:40) Here’s my long story:

I arrived at Yankees Stadium with the help of a few Mets Fans only to find a large group of people on the other side of the platform. I thought to myself, "Wow, maybe the weather is pretty bad. As soon as I step of the train, police officers are telling us the game has been canceled. I didn’t believe it because the weather didn’t seem bad at all. I go up the stairs and a downpour descends upon me. I called and rescheduled with Cath for tomorrow. I ran back inside the subway and sat quietly in the corner as I waited for the subway to take me back to Penn Station.

As I waited for the train, I felt lonely in a sea of Yankees fans. Out of nowhere a nice couple dressed in Angels Paraphernalia joined me and suddenly life was not bad. The couple came from Perris, CA. They have been season ticket holders and followed the Angels EVERYWHERE. They were at Game 3 of the ALDS and most of the regular season games that were at New York and Boston. We talked about most of the season and the ramifications of the rain out. He said he would be in section 420 so I hope to see him there. He said he didn’t really like blogs, but he might be interviewed by someone from OC Register. It made my day.

As soon as I arrived to Penn Station, I again was surrounded in a sea of Yankees fans from New Jersey. My train said departure time was 7:45 and I waited patiently in the lobby while getting some mean looks. 7:45 rolled around and no train. 8:15 no train. 8:45 no train. I looked at the screen and saw that all the trains were delayed or canceled. I was pretty pissed and started to walk towards the food strip near the subway when I found one of my Princeton friends. We both waited and entertained each other until the train arrived at around 10. The trip to Princeton lasted a good hour and half, but with my friend at my side it was ok.

I am finally back in my dorm room and I will now sleep. I can’t wait for tomorrow

damn dude ... cheers to you

Red - October 24, 2009 reply

Sorry for the troubles!!! Nice to see how friends can help us through things!

And thanks for the report!!!