And then, there were two! dos, twee, duece, deux, zweie.
The World Cup Final is set. Netherlands and Spain. Sunday at 11A on ABC. (1 hr pre-game show)
In a rematch of the Euro Championships in '08, Spain, again bested Germany 1-0.
Paul the octopus continues his streak.
http://ibnlive.in.com/news/octopus-pauls-prediction-comes-true/126182-5-21.html
hmmmm I'm confused, I thought Paul was the Walrus?
A stalemate in the first half, Spain began to control in the second. In the 73rd minute Carlos Puyol brought his Basque attitude and his Eddie Van Halen flowing coif up from his defensive position to leap higher than a stack of Marshal Amps heading a Xavi corner kick past German keeper Neuer. Tara Baker and David Satlin were ecstatic with joy...as was the city of Madrid and Spaniards everywhere.
No games today. take a break. get off the couch. go get some sunshine for me! (one great way to get some exercise and sunshine would be to go mow my yard)
World Cup tidbits:
This final will feature the top 2 scorers of this Cup, Wesley Sneijder of Holland and David Villa of Spain, both have 5 goals. Each futbol masterpiece will make ya say 'wowza!'
Spain have the most World Cup wins of any country that has not lifted the World Cup trophy. The Dutch have the 2nd most.
Teams that have won the World Cup without losing or tying a game.
1930 Uruguay 4-0-0
1938 Italy 4-0-0
1970 Brazil 6-0-0
2002 Brazil 7-0-0
Netherlands could join this list
10 players have won both the European Cup (UEFA Champions League) final and the World Cup final in the same year. Wesley Sneijder could be added to this list if the Dutch win the title.
Serious crew bonding at dinner the other night.
Finally got all of our MLS posse out on the same night.Musica de dia!
Went to get a haircut yesterday (I was staring to look like Puyol). got the scoop on the local music scene.
Check this great South African band. I should go buy this one. you should too! Could be my new fave band. a slow easy thoughtful piano/accoustic sound to chill with:
which is different than Watershed from Columbus, Ohio!
dig this sound. could be my new 2nd fave. in the vein of Wilco and Jayhawks.
My secret Portland stash of 'Coffee 3.2' has run out. Much to the joy or Amy Rosenfeld, Beth Chappell and Julie McGlone, I rationed it as long as yesterday morning. Alas, we now move on to Java 4.0.
Yep, this pict is from the faux Italian villa next door. Not a Strarbucks in sight... haven't seen one in the whole country!!
Have ya had your Blatjang today?
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