Podcast with Lisa Sari

Just got posted... check it out:

http://www.portlandpilots.com/podcasts/2008/10/29/001_A_067_David.mp3

I've listened to the podcast three times, now. I'll probably do it again. There's a lot in there.

The interview touched on the subject of the different lineups that Garrett has been trying because of the impending loss of the three amigas to the U-20 WNT. I'm intrigued with the lineup that had Charney at center-mid and Megan R. at left-mid. Megan seems to be adept at the center spot, but Charney does seem to be very good with the ball at her feet and with distribution. I'm curious if coach will go with that lineup again on Sunday and let the freshman show off her skills in front of a boisterous home crowd and on national TV?

Lisa specifically mentioned Charney being a natural with the "give and go" on the playmaking side. It looks as though they want to play to her strength with the knowledge that Megan will be dangerous anywhere on the field.

BTW welcome Deep Purple I like the avatar we had a lengthy discussion on Popeye a while back. Get Geezer started on it and you will be in for a big surprise.

What I particularly noticed was Lisa's mention that Megan is more of a natural forward and that playing on the right gives her more freedom. That was my first take when I heard about the lineup with Charney in the middle and Megan on the right. She can become more of an attacking, scoring threat -- if Charney can handle the middle. I agree it will be interesting to see if the staff tries that again this weekend. Of course, the Amigas are back. I'd like to see them play, too.

Auto Pilot wrote:
BTW welcome Deep Purple I like the avatar we had a lengthy discussion on Popeye a while back. Get Geezer started on it and you will be in for a big surprise.

FANatic started it. I just kinda ran with it.

Pappy
and the followup...

Thanks Geez for the Popeye link. I had no idea that Popeye and his dad were featured in an earlier thread. Just think, I could have been Poopdeck Pappy rather than Deep Purple!

Deep Purple wrote:Thanks Geez for the Popeye link. I had no idea that Popeye and his dad were featured in an earlier thread. Just think, I could have been Poopdeck Pappy rather than Deep Purple!

You're only two posts in...

Nows the time. Heck, I changed after 1,700 posts.

I've just rechristened myself Poopdeck Pappy!!!

Poopdeck Pappy is a great name and all, but I was totally going to post a link to the "Smoke on the Water" video.

Sigh... a day late, a dollar short.

It's the thought that counts, Stonehouse. Happy Hallows Eve!

OK, how old was Poopdeck Pappy?

Answer here:

"Nineteen Nine?" Must be 99.

Geez - Do you know the year of that film clip? I think that's the oldest Popeye I've ever seen.

Old Pappy sure knew how to kick up his heels, didn't he? Popeye was a chip off the old shoulder, that's for sure!

By the way, Poopdeck Pappy, welcome to the forum. Geezer helped you find an incredible handle, and I'm jealous. Great avatar, too. Hope you post often. We need some fresh voices in here! Some new perspectives.

according to the entry on Google video,

located here

The cartoon dates to 1940, so I guess Poopdeck Pappy is now 167 years old, eclipsing my age by quite a bit.

According to Pappy's wiki, (hey! he's a famous guy!) the character was created in 1936.

If you want to go all Wiki on us. Poopdeck Pappy is either 99 or 85 depending on if it is a strip cartoon or the animation. I guess I'll link the history

Poopdeck Pappy

here's the first episode of Goonland (1936), where Pappy first showed up.
I can't tell which goon was Alice, though.

What a classic Popeye clip!

I must have watched Popeye hundreds of times when I was a younger FANatic. But it wasn't until I had "grown up" before I really got Popeye.

His constant talking under his breath I didn't "get" until I was older. And it's genius because some of what he said under his breath you wouldn't want your children to understand!!!

So I figure it was very intelligently written to grab the kids with the action and the cartoon characters, but it was the parents who were laughing just as loud as the kids. (Or maybe even louder!)

Good job, Geezaldinho.

I like the cinema noir character of the original. Later, they colorized the originals and that completely changed their character.

I like the originals, but I'd venture that modern kids won't watch anything that's not in color. you be the judge.

Maybe it's just that the B&W version reminds me of when TV first came into our house.

I'm discovering more and more about myself everday. Keep up the good work y'all!!!

Geezaldinho wrote:I like the cinema noir character of the original. Later, they colorized the originals and that completely changed their character. I like the originals, but I'd venture that modern kids won't watch anything that's not in color. you be the judge.

Funny you mention that, Geezer. One of my nephews (he's three now) loves watching the old black and white Popeyes. Somehow we have this great DVD collection of a ton of old Popeye cartoons (and others too... Betty Boop I know for sure), and he's always asking to watch them.

So hey... at least one kid out there still likes the black and white!

Welcome, Poopdeck Pappy. Something about you seems vaguely familiar, as if I've known you in a past neighborhood, or maybe we have mutual friends, or maybe our kids know each other, or maybe we've seen some of the same soccer games. I can't quite put my finger on it. Maybe it will come to me. See you in Section B today and we can discuss.

Yeah, PH. I'll see you at Merlo today when the Pilots saddle up and ride the Broncos. Go Purple!!!

What do you think? Should I split this thread into two different threads? It kind of got off on a totally different (but no less interesting) topic.

-SciFi

I don't know someone should ask Lisa if she is a popeye fan.

Lisa who?