Go Flames Go

Rarely is the time difference between Alberta and Berkshire more poignant than during the few weeks where the Flames are still 'alive' in the playoffs. I am about to turn into a zombie, setting the alarm for 3am to watch Kipper vs. the Sharks.

Tonight, Anna and I celebrated the impending playoff series by doing a little dance and cheer in our matching Flames jerseys (yes, she'll be wearing hers to nursery tomorrow too). This tells it all:



Of course, this sort of playoff happiness will not be known at the Brake house. In fact, there is strong and compelling evidence that being forced to cheer for the Oilers is a starkly different experience (noting Graham's mood at his Oiler hat):