Re: NHL Edmonton vs Montreal

On Sun, 23 Nov 2003 15:36:17 GMT, while chained to a desk in the
scriptorium, Black Jacque Shellacque <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> $John Fleming wrote:

> $>Back in the spring when it was announced Rod Phillips was going
> $>to be inducted into the hockey hall of fame, a thread got started
> $>in this ng for us to recognize this honour.
> $>
> $>What's the first thing out of sharx keyboard in that thread?
> $>Complaints about his property taxes.
> $
> $I think that I remember that thread.  Rod Phillips is a great announcer 
> $and he deserved that honor.  I found it kind of funny that Sharx made 
> $some kind of lame connection about an announcer in private broadcasting 
> $(read:  not tax supported) and the whining that eminates from sharx on 
> $the subject of property taxes.  Pretty lame.

And if I recall correctly, sharx couldn't even be bothered acknowledging
the honour.

Rod Phillips is a fantastic sports announcer, and it is enthusiasm for
the game that got me listening to the occasional Oilers game.  That I am
as familiar with the team and the game now is a credit to Rod.

--
John Fleming
Edmonton, Canada

     A Dreamer is One Who Can Only Find Her
     Way by Moonlight.

          -- Oscar Wilde