Thanksgiving Day Turkey Shoot won by Team White 10-1

Ok, so Team White actually lost 8-6. But since most people will only read the headline, worth a shot. In actuality, the second annual TWAHT Thanksgiving Day Turkey Shoot thing has come and gone, with great success and an incredible time had by all. 

We couldnt perform the long awaited skills competition due to lack of voltage (ie dead batteries) so we went straight into game mode. 

And what a game! Both sides had spectacular goaltending, tough D, and pretty playmaking and scoring. Since many of the TWAHT's couldnt make it, the substitutes brought in did very well as the replacement cheap bastards that TWAHT alumni would be proud of. A little hacking, tripping, hooking and general "in your face" fun.

I have some video to go through, and TJ has some additional pictures, so this will be part one of a few parts.

After the game, the TWAHT-ers enjoyed snacks, beer, and a shrimp platter with REAL cocktail sauce. Not just ketchup and horseradish mixed up, but real sauce. No BBQ, since we need to get a new one. Frankly, WOI owes us one, but ain't no water coming from that stone. The day was warm, the beer cold, and the usual tomfoolery priceless.

Some group shots:

Ok, so we finally have a picture of TWAHT's most ornery player, Pete. Since it wasnt 9pm,  Pete was still awake and available for picture time.
The young subs. Yea, some day all three of YOU will be fat and lazy too. Hanging out at WOI until 3 am looking for your car keys and wondering if the wife will notice you stumbling home reeking of beer and brats. Or falling off the O'ROURKE picnic table with a bloody head. Or staying until 6 am when the hockey moms and dads bring their kids for morning practice...enjoy your speed now. It's downhill from here...(im just fucking jealous)
Bill and TJ showing why they are good influences for todays youth. Here, describing what a TWAHT is, in medical terms. 
Chan wondering how the hell she got involved in this. 

John does the hokey pokey and turns himself around. That IS what its all about.
Front passenger seat of Ray's truck. I see it is only at half capacity right now, and a seemingly low count of fast food articles. Disappointing. The last time it was filled to the window line, and emptying it filled a commercial garbage pail. 
The lonely shrimp. These lasted about 14.5 seconds. Kudos on the special china.
Matt is officially inducted into TWAHT with a sip of beer and a smile.



Tim S. shows us what a real hockey player looks like. As part of the group of guys  that were looking on the ice for the missing jawbone and teeth, and helping him off the ice with blood pouring down his chin two years ago, I can say looking good, Tim!

More to come...