From Constantinople to St.Paul: Episode 1

sachishi4 · Post by **sachishi4** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:44 am

The pioneers will move on from the coliseum to the X. The throng is gathering, the wagons are packed, here we come

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 1:02 pm

Charliedog wrote:Packerboy,

I am beginning to wonder if the Catholics are having some influence on Roseau's success. I remember being a kid in Roseau and going to the creamery with my Grandpa to drop of the milk cans. More than once I heard the "men" talking and trying to figure out what to do with all the Catholics who were moving to town. And to make matters worse......God forbid.....the Catholics wanted to build their own church. There was probably even a discussion about building a Catholic school!

It is interesting to look back only 50 years and to think about how ridiculous the whole conversation really was. I guess a few families just took a detour on the road from Constantinople.

I am enjoying your saga!

Well Charlie, I am sure that the Catholics can take credit for Roseau's success and as soon as I figure out how, Ill get back to you.

The Pioneers join The Red Knights in a successful completion of the journey.

We started with 4 out of the 64 plus and end up with 2 of the 8. Thats 25% for those of us still getting up to speed on the new math and both are seeded. So many who doubted should feel renewed.

The journey has ended but work still remains.

It was a great trip From Constantinople to St Paul

pistol · Post by **pistol** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 1:14 pm

50% of the Catholics = 25% of the State Tournament entries

100% real Catholics = Rooting for Hill on Saturday night

Traitorboy Packerboy = < half Mathrunner

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 2:29 pm

pistol goes to 5:00 Mass on Saturday and thinks he is a real Catholic.

The BSM folks are as real as it gets and if they are also there on Saturday, well... it would be Like Dream Come True

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:34 pm

packerboy wrote:pistol goes to 5:00 Mass on Saturday and thinks he is a real Catholic.
The BSM folks are as real as it gets and if they are also there on Saturday, well... it would be Like Dream Come True

Yeah, Pedro, I am more of a Catholic than you!!!!

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:35 pm

And I will be cheering for Hill!

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:32 pm

I have always been inspired by this guy who is truley one of our greatest of all time. He will go down as the "Statesman President", no doubt.

What an honor that he should stop in for the pre tournamnet festivities celebrating the great journey From Constantinople to St Paul and the success of the Catholics. Love ya , Dubya

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:09 pm

Fridays in Lent are always special.

Stations of the Cross, no meat, and, as always, lots of kneeling and prayer

This coming Friday could be even more special. It could feature HM vs Roseau and BSM vs Edina.

Dont tell Sister Mary Rose, but I might have a steak if that happens.

pistol · Post by **pistol** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:12 pm

It will be Saturday somewhere, but further proves you are a semifinal traitor.

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:14 pm

pistol wrote:It will be Saturday somewhere.

Always is AP.

Liffey on Thursday?

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:18 pm

pistol wrote:It will be Saturday somewhere, but further proves you are a semifinal traitor.

At least he has his original 'bored' name.

pistol · Post by **pistol** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:24 pm

Who has mine?

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:27 pm

pistol wrote:Who has mine?

Lee probably took it. But whats in a name?

elliott is buying and thats all we care about.

We always make the old guys in flannel shirts pick up the tab.

pistol · Post by **pistol** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:30 pm

He probably hid it in a closet with all the interesting threads.

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:40 pm

Forty-eight hours to the Liffey...

Sounds like an old song..

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:30 pm

I notice packer is still in good spirits as I saw him in the secular thread a few moments ago.

What do we have here? It's looks like we just have one left running, it has to be BSM because I know who'll be representin' the bottom half of the big school draw come Saturday.

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:43 am

Irishmans Shanty wrote:I notice packer is still in good spirits as I saw him in the secular thread a few moments ago.

What do we have here? It's looks like we just have one left running, it has to be BSM because I know who'll be representin' the bottom half of the big school draw come Saturday.

The keen awareness of IS of our Christian symbols and our Catholic diets is noted.

However his confidence in secular humanism is misplaced. Just like Neut and his "faith" in science, IS is in for an awakening that will hopefully renew his Faith in Him.

So many are called but few are chosen.

We've got Cadets and Crusaders and Hilltoppers( anointed honorary Catholics) in A still alive.

Today the Red Pios will battle in AA.

Think about the possibility of an all Catholic final in both classes.

BTW, Regardless of whether you agree with him, I think it was totally inappropriate for John Miliea to write that article about STA. It was especially in poor taste to interview a player.

Who cares what Miliea thinks and even if he is right, his reasoning is poor.

Coverage of HS sports in the media should alwys be positive. STA's decision to play A should be the subject of discussion by people who care about hockey but not an editorial in a newspaper at tournamet time.

Typical Red Star quality journalism.

Anyways, we came From Constantinople.We have arrived in St Paul. We came to play under the shadow of our Cathedral. We didnt come just to participate. We came to win.

We will have our own tournament and it will be this one.

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 10:28 am

packerboy wrote: Coverage of HS sports in the media should alwys be positive.

YES, it should be positve at all times.

Many don't like the paddlelocks that show up around here but even in this forum, negativity about HS kids isn't needed. Why a paper would do it is beyond comprehension

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:04 am

8 teams left. 5 are Catholic.

From Constantinople to St Paul.

"A March of Triumph" says the Boston Globe

"Two Thumbs Up" Siskel and Ebert

"Catholic hockey at its finest" Gene Shalit

"Creationism is back" says USA Today

"A Lenten feast for the hockey fan" proclaims The Catholic Bulletin

Yes, the reviews are in and its a hit. Catholics all over the brackets.

Should be another great day today.

The AA semis tonight will be no place for those without Faith. Ill bet a lot of prayers will be said by many. There are no atheists in fox holes.

Shall we gather at the river, the beautuful, beautiful river.
YES we'll gather at the river, that flows right in front of the Xcell

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:21 am

I think the Doctor is hinting that by the end of the day, only BSM and STA will still be running.

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:09 pm

Irishmans Shanty wrote:

I think the Doctor is hinting that by the end of the day, only BSM and STA will still be running.

Hard to argue with the Doc.

But whatever happens, it will be In His Hands

I guess if its Up for Grabs, I'll take those hands to do my grabbin for me.

While Neut is trying to digest the big bang "theory" more like fairytale, we believe that the intelligent design of things will carry the day.

Its a Friday in Lent. But tonight, I'll be eatin meat...just like I said.

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:01 pm

The Road from Constantinople to St. Paul has become one lane as all hope now falls on the Pioneers.

Edina 5
BSM 4

FINAL OT

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:58 pm

Hill-Murray is still running with one day left in
the season.

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 11:37 am

What a great Friday in Lent.

Catholics will get to have 2 Good Fridays this year and yesterday was one of them.

BSM played great in OT defeat.

HM beat Roseau soundly.

4 left and 3 are Catholic.

Even though I was going to treat myself to a steak yesterday, I had an attack of conscience and ate a fish sandwich at the X between periods instead. Man, they are bad but it's Lent and whataya gonna do.

We are the Catholics and couldnt be prouder, if ya cant hear us, its because we are praying.

Go Pioneers.

Neutron 14 · Post by **Neutron 14** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:45 pm

Hang on to your hats boys!

This might get a little "WINDY"....