I missed the first one. I was part of a combined team for the second one. Won the third one. Wiped out on the fourth one. Broiled in the fifth one. Reclaimed the sixth one. And whiffed on the seventh one. And today, at 1:00 p.m. at Wolf’s 1-11 on Wolf Road in Colonie, the…
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The 2011-12 Elbo Room Trivia Tournament FINAL RESULTS!
And after nearly five months of qualifying and hundreds of wings and dozens of pizzas and gallons of beer, we’ve come to this final day. The final day when the top eight – er, nine – trivia teams compete for the big money. First place wins $1,500. Second place wins $500. Third place wins a…
Read MoreThe Dignity of “Mr. Hockey”
You can say Wayne Gretzky was the greatest hockey player that ever lived. You can say the same about Mario Lemieux. Or Sidney Crosby. Or Alex Ovechkin. But you’re not going to convince me that any of them could ever outskate Gordie Howe. The man was “Mr. Hockey.” The man is the reason why Wayne…
Read MoreWhen your heart is torn in two … the best Valentine’s Day gift is Krazy Glue
Valentine’s Day is coming up. It’s less than two weeks away. And as far as I’m concerned, it should probably be scrubbed off the calendar with an industrial strength Brillo pad. Let’s face it. For me, Valentine’s Day is when you really learn where your relationships stand. It’s when you learn that there’s a passive-aggressive…
Read MoreA “Watchmen” prequel in the works? Has DC Comics lost their minds??
I grew up with a comic book collection. My tastes gravitated toward Marvel’s lineup of comics – mostly Fantastic Four and Amazing Spider-Man and Incredible Hulk and the like. But I did have an appreciation for DC’s comics, including Green Lantern and The Flash and a few others. And, of course, I appreciated one of…
Read MoreEven more teams announced for Trivia Bowl VIII
We’re getting closer to the big day. And now more teams are being announced as receiving invites for Trivia Bowl VIII – the Super Bowl / Masters / Daytona 500 / Stanley Cup of Capital District competitive team trivia. And with this updated list, I can, where available, note the bar or tavern or restaurant…
Read MoreFun With The New York State Thruway
In my lifetime, I’ve driven every mile of the New York State Thruway – from New York City to Erie County, along with the I-84 connector and the Berkshire Spur. Driving on the Thruway can be a long and arduous experience, but it’s an experience that, in essence, allows me to reflect on my existence. …
Read MoreGet your corporate trivia team together!
Come on. You know you want to do this. You know there’s at least two or three people in your office or business that are trivia whiz kids. And you definitely want to help out for a good cause. Here’s your chance. On Wednesday, March 1, Parsons Child and Family Center will host their Corporate…
Read MoreNext year on “Downton Abbey…” the Dowager Countess faces off against Shirley MacLaine!
As you might have gathered, I have become a big fan of Downton Abbey. It’s a fantastic period drama / soap opera, and one of the highlights of the show is Dame Maggie Smith’s Emmy-winning portrayal of the Violet, the Dowager Countess of Grantham. The Dowager Countess – or, for us Americans, the mother of…
Read MoreMore teams announced for Trivia Bowl VIII
So in addition to the fifteen teams that have already been announced as competitors for Trivia Bowl VIII – Stop The Bus (current champion) Stern Fans (Trivia Bowl IV champion) Lynch’s Mob (Trivia Bowl I, II champion) Street Academy (Trivia Bowl III, VI champion) Team Load (Trivia Bowl V champion) Tres Hombres Village Idiots Blue…
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