Jottings from the Granite Studio

As a native New Englander, I’ve been a Pats fan from way back. Yes, even when they were the “Patsies.” Now that they have become the New York Yankees of the NFL, I’ve come to realize how much fun it is to root for the dark side.

So when I heard from my buddy Froog that there was an NFL 2008 party at the Goose and Duck, hosted by the New England Patriots, well….

It was a corporate event. Football toss, raffles, fan clubs, and a replay of last Saturday night’s Pats/Jags game. But the real attraction for the mostly male and, surprisingly, mostly Chinese attendees, was an appearance by four of the New England Patriots cheerleaders, who put on quite the halftime show. The curious can check Froog’s site for more details and pictures.

I’m still trying to decide where to watch the Superbowl. I could watch it at home on the Slingbox, but I think this requires big screen and other fans. I watched the ALCS at Rickshaw, but I think I may change for the Superbowl. Goose and Duck has the facilities but the new location has all the character of the hotel bar at the Kansas City Ramada Inn and Conference Center. Sammy, of the wonderful dive bar Sunset Grill, has said he will have a “Breakfast with the Superbowl” special that morning. There are other options to consider, fortunately I have two weeks to think about it.