Friday thoughts

Making some room, in the event of fresh thoughts arriving:

• The break from the bitter cold was nice. Now that the respite is over, how long before we're all collectively bitchy again?
• Anyone know where I can get a monthly parking spot near the Hill Towers?
• I'm starting to really look forward to my trip to Houston the first week of February.
• I'm also looking forward to escorting young Jacob to the Pats game tonight.
• Sitting in the stands surrounded by elementary school kids? Not so much.
• It's time for the Pats to show us they've got the pieces in place for a bit of a playoff run this year.
• Can you imagine if the Pats get Jordan Eberle and Colten Teubert back next year? I'm not banking on it, but wow!
• On the flip side, if they don't get the dynamic duo back it'll be wow for completely different reasons.
• So, if my math is good, the Riders are in the market for three assistant coaches. Or is it four? Definitely two on defense (including a defensive coordinator) and one or two offensive assistants.
• Ron Estay will be missed around these parts. You won't find many better people than the old Swamp Dog around the CFL. Good luck and good health coach!
• Is it too early to start planning for the 2009 RMF season?
  
• Don't count on Mitchell Blair joining the CKRM team anytime soon. Which is unfortunate.