Well It Sure Is Monday Isn’t It Now

Well, color The Ship happy, because this week we played at Bailey's, and there's a sofa for two there, along with a bowling game and bar video games. Of course, some dart dreams come true, and some don't. This week ours didn't, but at least, in case I forget to tell you later, The Ship had a really good time on Monday night. (Click to continue...)

48 Hours Til Monday

ROXANNE! In a special twist this week, each round of the match was played at a different bar. So hop in your POS sky blue Cadillac and come along for another ride with The Ship. (Click to continue...)

Home on a Monday

Can you guess where I'm writing from? Well, it's not the Las Vegas Hilton, unfortunately, and I'm not spinning The Wheel. This week was over the top, as we were playing to win and looking to make lonesome losers of the top ranked team. So quiet down, drop the bullhorn and use your "inside voice" as you read along with this week's update. (Click to continue...)

And the Truth is Just Beginning

Here's Monday, and here comes The Ship. Slowly but surely, it looks like we are emerging from our hive and taking control if this "B" thing. We came this far without once hurting others, but now we've changed our minds and we are stinging like a bee. (Click to continue...)

A Monday Night Party

Are you ready for some darts? Come on down to the big stage, where you can compete for cash and superstar prizes! This week, with the darts
Commish in the house, The Ship played the bully and won the showcase showdown by posting its first B league victory. (Click to continue...)

Come Monday It'll Be Alright

OK, before we start I just want to let you know that those sandwiches over there, yeah those sandwiches on that table over there, umm... they are not for you. I just wanted to clarify that before we go any further. Now that that's out of the way, let's get our hush-puppies on and get down to the recap. (Click to continue...)

They Call It Stormy...

Another week, and another stormy Monday for The Ship. It was an outing that left us banging our heads against the wall, somewhat frustrated by tough losses. But, we'll keep on trying each week, and if nothing else works, let's go to church on Sunday, to kneel down and pray. (Click to continue...)

It's Just Another...

It was just another manic week for The Ship and its crew. Dave was out mingling with athletes, and Mindy was back from her trip to Peru, and The Ship was camped out at Biddy's for the evening. Time it goes so fast, when you're having fun. And all of the other craziness was just prologue to the fun we were about to have this week. (Click to continue...)

Tell Me Why

Sometimes teams get very excited over darts. I don't understand it, if they think they are as good as gold. I can see no reasons, 'cause there are no reasons to put on a show. So it is, as on into boomtown we go. (Click to continue...)

But Whenever Monday Comes

If we are going to compete in B, we need every advantage we can get. This week, at least one of us was bulked up on some BALCO supplements, but there is no asterisk attached to these results. (Click to continue...)

Oh Yes It's Monday Night

It's Monday night, and the feeling's (pretty much) right as The Ship set sail on it's maiden Monday voyage. Mmmm, oh yeah, it was also Ladies Night at Flannery's, and despite some early hesitation, The Ship showed it is more than capable of competing in Division B. (Click to continue...)

Champions!

Pucker up, Shipmates! Full of Ship is the C1 Subdivision Champion of the 2007 Spring NYDO Tuesday Night season. Yes, after 13 seasons, The Ship has won its first subdivision championship!

Like the 2006 Minnesota Twins, The Ship never held first place in the subdivision until the final week. But of course, that's the only time that counts.

So, clear a space on the mantle for a trophy and clear a space on your calendars for Awards Night, where we will triumphantly claim our rightful awards.

Of course, per NYDO Rules Section 3(12):

• If a team wins it's subdivision or division, at the minimum, it will be moved up to the next division. The teams from C move up to B, and the teams from B move up to A.

But that's another issue for another day. Today, we celebrate. Tomorrow, we prepare for the playoffs, where we will hold home-bar advantage throughout. (Click to continue...)

His Flu Flop

Paging Dr. Ship! Paging Dr. Ship! This week, the Ship rolled its gurney to the UES to look in on another patient and administer some bad medicine. So stay out of the rain to avoid the flu, and take two aspirin and call The Ship in the morning. Stat! (Click to continue...)

Flip Of Lush

Some nights, sailing The Ship is just a breeze. We were all happy to have Michael back from France this week. As an added bonus, our opponents only had four players (and only three after Cricket), ensuring a good score for The Ship. But apparently the coup de grâce was the fact that John had a few drinks early in the evening, which appears to provide him with Superman-like darts skills. With everything going our way, The Ship had the wind at its back and coasted through a breezy Tuesday night. (Click to continue...)

Ill Puff Hos

Definitely the best way to celebrate your birthday contains the following items:

• A nice night out playing darts
• Karaoke Jovi, and "Eye of the Tiger"
• A win over the first-place team

And lucky for me, I got all of these presents for my birthday.

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Uh, Spill Off

The Ship had been rollin' down the darts-highway in recent weeks, carrying a cargo of whup-ass everywhere it went. But this week, we forgot to secure the load, and we hit a bump in the road at Ace Bar, causing a bit of a spill-off on the road to the playoffs. (Click to continue...)

Oh, Ill Puffs

So far this season, we have had matches that have taken our breath away, nights on which we held our breath in anticipation, and even nights when we might have sucked. But every now and again, it's nice to have a night when we can breathe easy and let out a little sigh of relief. This week, The Ship had just one of those nights. (Click to continue...)

Pull-Off... ish

With The Ship sheathed in the security of a full roster, we hoped to be protected from any unwanted incidences this week, as though we were wrapped in a rubber raincoat in a downpour. Plus, the heat of the bar and the live music made for a sultry evening, which set the mood for a magical night. (Click to continue...)

Posh If Full

A pessimist might see a darts team with only four players as half empty. But an optimist would see a darts team with only four plays as being half Full of Ship. And this week for The Ship, four players and a ton of optimism was more than enough for a win. (Click to continue...)

Flip O'Flush

There is nothing like holding a suited pair and seeing the flop come up and hand you the flush. So far this season, The Ship has been dealt rags, but this week we had nothing but the nuts all night. (Click to continue...)

Ill Push-Off

Entering into Week 5, The Ship was both under the weather and under-manned. It did not take a super-genius to see that with only four players, it was destined to be a short night, but a long night for The Ship. (Click to continue...)

Pull Of Fish

In the second leg of the home series, The Ship was looking to fatten up our scores. But instead of loading up on good eats, we ended up snacking on fish sticks. (Click to continue...)

Fill Of Push

Coming off the Nor'easter of the century, The Ship had its fill of rain. And coming back from Vegas, Rich and Andrew had their fill of flying. And with two home games in a row, The Ship was looking to fill up on some home cookin'. (Click to continue...)

Flush of Lip

With only five shipmates on board, it wasn't The Ship's "regular" night on Tuesday. But though we were short-handed, there was no lack of lip flapping this evening, and we still managed to have a jaw dropping, jib-jabbering, yackety-yacking, talkee-talking good night. But enough with the talk, let's get to the action. (Click to continue...)

Off Up Hills

And we're off! Why do we play darts every season? Because it's there. So once again we have begun another trek to conquer the mountain and hoist a flag in victory at the summit. (Click to continue...)

Scenes From The Edge

A bottle of Fred, a pitcher of Lite, whatever kind of mood Ship's in tonight...

And it's safe to say that we were in a Fred mood on the last week of the regular season. Apparently, they've finally distilled the essence of Fred into a bottle, which is amazing. What's next? Dave in a bag, Mindy in a barrel, or me in a box? of course, it'll be truly amazing when Fred comes in different flavors. Remember what they say about Fred, it really goes down easy. So sit back, take a tug off a frosty-cold Fred, and enjoy the season ending recap. (Click to continue...)