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# International Standard Drinking
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/international-standard-drinking/
- Published: 2010-02-20T12:45:11.000Z
- Updated: 2010-02-20T12:45:11.000Z
- Author: Howard Waddington
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01

You know, a lot people have asked me how I'm able to follow sports that take place when most sensible people are in bed. The answer of course, is simple. **Booze**. That's right, short upon double upon measure upon pint upon litre upon boot upon yard of heady intoxicant.

Something as special and action packed as the Winter Games calls for something a little rarer though. Sure, a good windscreen de-icer will see you though a Flames/Avs matchup at silly o'clock - but that just won't cut the mustard when you're flipping between the four man bobsleigh and the pairs compulsory dance program. With this in mind, I give you a little cheeky something of my own creation - the Mattblack wonderful winter warmer! For this, you will need:

- A fifth of Crown Royal, to own the podium (and later, the bathroom).  
A fifth of vodka, for your latent Russian soulfulness and the distant call of the Steppes.  
A fifth of rum, in memory of *Cool Runnings* and the late Gordon Lightfoot John Candy.
- A dash of rather unpleasant bile from overseas journalists (especially those from countries who really will show the world how to make a balls of running an Olympics in about ooo, 30 months time or so).
- A snifter of hot, cross and indignant tears caused by the above.
- A splash of shame and jealousy from when you realise you will never, ever date anyone as *downright erotic* as a female Curling skip.
- A can of warm, flat beer to celebrate that Great Britain ARE THE GREATEST IN THE WORLD AT WOMENS FACE FIRST SLIDING ON TEA TRAYS AT A SPEED BEYOND REASON!! IN YOUR FACE, HOLLINGSWORTH!!! TEAM GB!! TEAM GB!!!  
That bottle of unidentified green liquid that your brother brought back from Bulgaria, with a laughing Cossack pictured on the label./

Mix together well in a cocktail shaker, serve over ice into a straight glass. Keep a bucket handy, along with your Cliff Notes on 'What makes 25-to-the-naked-eye-identical snowboard runs all very different'. Drink Responsibly.

*Sláinte!*

The games on the ice from yesterday:

- Belarus [2 - 4](http://www.ctvolympics.ca/hockey/results-and-schedules/match=ihm400c03/highlights.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Sweden. The Monster made his Olympic debut, backing up the Swedes to a win over the Grabs-less Belorussians. A save % of less than .900 confirms he plays for the [Toronto Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/TOR?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).
- Czech! Republic [5 - 2](http://www.ctvolympics.ca/hockey/results-and-schedules/match=ihm400b04/highlights.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Latvia. St. Tomáš recorded a goal and an assist for the Czechs, demonstrating again that he only shoots when not wearing blue. Hmmm.
- Finland [5 - 0](http://www.ctvolympics.ca/hockey/results-and-schedules/match=ihm400c04/highlights.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Germany. Nik Hagman notched two assists, but no longer keeps his toiletries in our bathroom cabinet. Somewhat distant Leafs prospect Korbinian Holzer played 12:26 for Germany and was clearly the only thing than prevented a bigger margin of victory.

Links? We got links....

- Holy crap, Marlies win! Joey Joe Joe narrowly misses the shutout, but [leads the team to a 2 - 1 victory](http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/31657-Joey-MacDonald-misses-out-on-shutout-but-helps-Marles-edge-Stars-21.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) over the Texas Stars.
- Behind The Net [takes a statsy look](http://www.behindthenethockey.com/2010/2/19/1318255/the-odds-of-canada-winning-the?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) at the odds of winning the Gold.
- [From the NCAA to the Olympics](http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck%5Fdaddy/post/NCAA-Hockey-101-A-guide-to-former-NCAA-players-?urn=nhl,220844&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), Puck Daddy profiles the players making the journey.
- Away from Vancouver, [Maple Leaf Hot Stove has been taking stock](http://mapleleafshotstove.com/index.php/2010/02/19/kats-krunch-nhl-one-goal-games-records/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) of the NHL standings.
- Toronto Sports Media and [the evil that lurks](http://torontosportsmedia.com/sports-and-toronto/evil-face-youth-hockey/7417?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed:+TorontoSportsMediaBlog+%28Toronto+Sports+Media%29&utm%5Fcontent=Google+Reader) in the ego of the head coach of children.
- Two offerings for non-hockey links - You can [make pancakes like a crackhead](http://links.zigzo.com/2007/05/09/how-to-make-pancakes-like-a-crack-head/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) or think about [the one that got away.](http://www.pictorymag.com/showcases/one-who-got-away/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com#pictory-782)