Tag: Rapids

I Don’t Hate Everything – Here is Proof

September 1, 2010
Misc. Musings

Share I get a lot of mileage out of the whole curmudgeon thing.  It’s true I can be pretty grumpy and usually assume a sarcastic posture on most any topic.  But the fact is there are things I like.  No really, there are.  I’ve actually written about things I like in previous blog entries, no really.  I’ll refresh your memory on those and add a bunch of new ones. I’ve decided to collect those items and lay them out here, for the world to see. Nissi’s as they say on their home page, is a restaurant and music venue. I go for the music but also enjoy the food.  Nissi’s serves “bistro-styled small plates”.  Fortunately, the small plates can be ordered with food on them.  As for music, they showcase a lot of local talent, some play their own material while others are “tribute” bands.  We prefer the tribute bands, specifically, we liked the fake Eagles or as they are officially known,  The Long Run.  Nissi’s is a wonderful place with great food at reasonable prices.  In addition to supporting a local business,  you can also  support local musicians.   If you’re not from Colorado, making the trip to Lafayette here in …Read the Rest

Colorado Rapids vs. Houston– Recap

Colorado Rapids vs. Houston– Recap
August 29, 2010
Soccer

Share Pre-game thoughts questions: The Rapids are not in their happy place.  They’ve won just once in the last 9 games and that on an own goal.  They are in …Read the Rest

Colorado Rapids vs. Columbus Crew – No Recap

Colorado Rapids vs. Columbus Crew – No Recap
August 21, 2010
Soccer

ShareI watched the Rapids play the Crew today.  I watched the Rapids continue to slide down the standings.  But as the saying goes “don’t worry, be happy”. Or as Paul …Read the Rest

Road Trip – PPL Park – August 14, 2010

Road Trip – PPL Park – August 14, 2010
August 16, 2010
Soccer

ShareThis is the second and last installment of my road trip series. Last week we visited Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ. This past Saturday we went to see the …Read the Rest

Colorado Rapids vs. Philadelphia Union – Recap

August 16, 2010
Soccer

ShareSaturday’s game was the second and last on our east coast road trip visiting the two new MLS soccer stadiums. In this case it was PPL Park in Chester PA, …Read the Rest

Road Trip – Red Bull Arena – August 11, 2010

Road Trip – Red Bull Arena – August 11, 2010
August 11, 2010
Soccer

ShareMy whirlwind tour of new MLS soccer specific stadiums kicked off this evening with a visit to Red Bull Arena to watch the Red Bulls play Toronto. The Statistics Red …Read the Rest

Colorado Rapids vs. FCD – Mini Recap

Colorado Rapids vs. FCD – Mini Recap
August 4, 2010
Soccer

ShareIt’s been a very busy week, work has been very hectic and we’re getting ready for some time away.   I don’t have it in me to do a full …Read the Rest

Colorado Rapids vs. Seattle– Recap

July 25, 2010
Soccer

SharePre-game thoughts questions: Mostly taken from here.  This game is the first of three straight against Western Conference opponents.  Before the game the Rapids had 23 points which puts them …Read the Rest

Colorado Rapids – 1st Half Recap

July 19, 2010
Soccer

ShareWe’re striving to be great, we’re not striving to be average I couldn’t help but repeat that quote.  It comes from Rapids Technical Director Paul Bravo.  He made it during …Read the Rest

Colorado Rapids vs. KC – Recap

July 18, 2010
Soccer

ShareWe’re striving to be great, we’re not striving to be average The quote above comes from last nights broadcast by Rapids Technical directory Paul Bravo.   This was in the …Read the Rest

Brief Random Updates

Brief Random Updates
July 12, 2010
Misc. Musings

ShareI haven’t posted in a while because A. (and most important), we were busy having a wonder vacation with visiting relatives and enjoying fabulous parts of  Rocky Mountains.  That alone …Read the Rest