Poppin' em out one at a time

And the baby brigade has begun. And I couldn't think of two better people to have the magic of having children happen to. Kevin and Trish just recently had Abigail and Josh and Katie just had Hudson. I couldn't be more thrilled for either.

Kevin and Trish, obviously because Kevin is my best friend in the entire world, and its great to see a good woman settle his ass down and have a child. Someone needed to... and I'm just glad he found someone that can put up with him. See the picture below. All their wonderful pics can be seen here http://cronau.shutterfly.com


I don't have pictures from everyone, but Josh and Katie have an amazing story of two of the strongest people I know, who fought thru some tough times together and now have their very own bundle of joy in Hudson. And again, anyone who can put up with Josh, more power to them.. because that mofo is nuts.

And don't get any ideas, I won't be posting our little future hockey player just yet ;)

The Final 10

How important is each goal? The picture says it all-- Excitement and utter disbelief all with two hockey players

Not exactly Final Four time... its better. The last ten hockey games of the regular season. What an exciting time. Teams all within a few points of each other. Loosing or winning the next few can be the difference between gearing up for sold out playoff crowds or penciling in your tee times for the summer.

Right now, the Rangers are in a fight for 6th in the east looking like they will indeed make the playoffs, but by how much can change drastically. New Jersey, who is first in the East, still has not clinched a playoff spot, and in theory, still could not make the playoffs, if you follow numbers that is. They will. But teams like Buffalo, Philly (my new most hated team) and Washington are all on the cusp.

I'm pulling for Washington in the final 8th spot and hoping the Rangers secure 6th gaining a first round match up with the Hurricanes. Pulling for the Pens too but hope they don't have to play the Rangers in the first round, as my friendship with two buddies will no doubt be put on hold if they do. Even if you are not a huge hockey fan, try and catch a game on Verses sometime soon (I think the Rangers play the Flyers this coming Tuesday) and watch the excitement.

!! New Def Leppard Album !!

Yes, its that time again - Def Leppard is about to drop a new album April 29th. Recorded last year during month-long stints at lead singer Joe Elliott's Dublin studio, the album's title refers to a backstage area called "The Sparkle Lounge" on Def Leppard's 2006 tour where the band would go to write songs. Tracks from the album have been described by the group as written in the style of "HYSTERIA", with the production of "HIGH 'N' DRY"

"The whole record's got a great '70s feel," said lead singer Joe Elliott. "By our standards, it's a very different album as we've been very adventurous, musically, on certain numbers. On the album there are classic Def Leppard songs and then there's also tracks that are very new-wave influenced while others sound like middle-to-late '70s AC/DC. There will definitely be some moments on it where anybody that's familiar with our music will go, 'Whoa! I wasn't expecting that!'"

An added PR Bonus : Def Leppard's "NINE LIVES" Featuring Tim McGraw to Run on All NBA Game Broadcasts on ABC through Rest of Season and Into Playoffs.
Exclusive new video footage was recently shot for the special opening segment with both artists in Los Angeles last week. The video will debut this Sunday, March 9th on ABC as the lead-in to the NBA game between the San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Want to listen to the new track? I do know you: Listen Here!

Also, click on the cover art above. As you can see, the band went for a cover in the style of The Beatles' "SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND", by using a collage of photos of various people who have a connection with the band in one way or another. Apart from a number of pictures of the band members themselves (throughout the years), you'll find their parents, crew members, friends, and some artwork characters from the past.