Welcome home Lord Stanley!

There's nothing that bonds a city closer than when one of it's sports teams wins a championship. A championship puts everyone in a good mood; strangers talk to each other, food tastes better, even the T doesn't seem as hot and crowded. For a few days we all feel connected, we feel like we're part of something. We've been lucky in Boston to have seven championships in the last ten years.  Our lucky seventh came courtesy of the Boston Bruins. From the moment Big Z lifted Lord Stanley's Cup over his head B's fans let out a collective roar and have been celebrating ever since. The Bruins were bringing the Cup home after 39 years! (and no we don't count the time when Ray Bourque brought the Stanley Cup to Boston. The Cup that he won with another team. Does not count.).  

I knew as soon as the Bruins won that I would attend the parade. I had not attended any of the other team's championship parades not even the Sox but I've got a soft spot for the B's and I wanted to join in the celebration. (Oh wait, I did attend one of the parades.  In 1984 my mom took my brothers and I to the Celtics championship rally but I don't remember much about it except that it was very crowded and hot and that we got stuck on the Red Line coming home.)

This time would be different.  My mom being the trooper she is joined me for today's Bruins celebration. We got to the parade route about 8:45am. The parade wouldn't start until about 11am and it wouldn't reach us on Boylston Street until about 12pm. I thought it might be tedious waiting but the time flew by. We could feel the excitement in the air. I have never seen so many black and yellow jerseys, t-shirts and hats in one place. I was proud to be a Bruins fan! Finally the duck boats came toward us with all the Bruins players on board.  The crowd erupted and confetti exploded as Timmy Thomas, Chara, Bergeron, Lucic, Marchand, Recchi, Horton, Coach Claude and all the rest waved to the fans.  The actual parade went by quickly but it was so worth the wait.  Thank you Boston Bruins for one helluva season!

Boylston Street at 9am.

Fake Cup

Here they come!

Big Z!

Timmy Thomas!

Hi Looch!

 Tyler Seguin

Michael Ryder

Brad Marchand

Patrice Bergeron!

 Andrew Ference

The Stanley Cup was carried right in front of me! Slow down boys!

Me and mom. Thanks for sticking it out Mom!

 Confetti is all that's left.

Ice Cream!

Did someone say all you can eat ice cream for $8?  Yes, it's that time of year again, the Jimmy Fund Scooper Bowl!  Taking place at City Hall Plaza from June 7-9, the Scooper Bowl is a fun event where you can sample tons of delicious ice cream.  It starts at noon and runs until 8pm so head over during your lunch break, after work or after supper.  All the proceeds go to the Jimmy Fund so you don't even have to feel guilty for indulging.  Go and enjoy a scoop...or two or three!

http://www.jimmyfund.org

Bruins Fever

I took a stroll through town this morning and was happy to see that Bruins fever is in high pitch. People were walking around proudly wearing their Bruins shirts and hats. Bruins banners are hanging from bars, roofs, statues and even the State House. I'm psyched that the Bruins are front and center, it's about time!



Screw the Capitals, George Washington is a Bruins fan!



Even the Mallards are in on the action.