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Georgetown, PEI Fireworks

Jul 27th

Posted by Jeff Docherty in Fun Stuff

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On a windy Prince Edward Island evening, PEI PyroFX put on a great display for everyone in attendance on the Georgetown waterfront.

The show was short because of the high winds. As always, safety was of the highest concern and the best show possible was put on for the appreciative audience.

Here is the entire show:

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WWE/Mattel Announce Randy “Macho Man” Savage Action Figure

Jul 26th

Posted by Jeff Docherty in Wrestling

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Randy "Macho Man" Savage

WWE and Matell recently announced a new Randy “Macho Man” Savage action figure to be released in Spring/2011.  This a huge as Macho Man and WWE have not had a warm relationship of over 12 years.  I, for one, am happy to see the WWE releasing a Macho Man action figure and hope to see more of them in the future.

In my opinion, Randy Savage is the greatest professional wrestler ever to step foot in a wrestling ring anywhere in the world. His athletic ability, charisma, and dedication to the sport are second to none and it was great to see a new action figure of him.

The Macho Man’s video that was shown at the announcement is shown below:

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Kelly Ripa & Family enjoy supper in PEI

Video Recap: Regis & Kelly in PEI

Jul 25th

Posted by Jeff Docherty in Fun Stuff

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Well, Regis & Kelly are settled back into their New York City studious but for close to a week, they caused quite a stir here in Prince Edward Island. The cast and crew of “Live! with Regis & Kelly” arrived on the Island and set up shop at Confederation Landing park on the historic Charlottetown Waterfront for four shows to be broadcast to millions of viewers on ABC and CTV.

The excitement started to build on Friday when there were rumors that Kelly Ripa and her family had been spotted eating in downtown Charlottetown. A quick check on Twitter confirmed this as Kelly had posted a pic of she and her family eating at the Water Prince Corner Shop in Charlottetown.

Kelly Ripa & Family enjoy supper in PEI

So…on Saturday, I had to work…and it was my birthday.  I decided that my mission for my birthday was to meet Regis Philbin and have my picture taken with him.  I collect photos of myself with celebrities and you can imagine that living in a small place like Prince Edward Island, the opportunities here at home are very few and far between.  So I went to work armed with my trusty Canon PowerShot S1IS digital camera and my new Flip UltraHD digital camcorder.

While sitting at work, I monitored Twitter and our local newspaper online for any Regis sightings.  Around 11:30AM, the local paper reported that Regis “might” be filming a segment at the Peake’s Wharf area of the waterfront.  So, I grabbed my keys and took off for the waterfront.  I wandered for 20 mins but no Regis..no camera crew..nothing.  I took a few photos of the crew setting up the park for the shows and headed back to work disappointed.

I got back to work and settled in and I got a Twitter message from my friend @WadeMac that he had just met Regis and Kelly and they were headed to a different private area of the waterfront to tape a segment for the show.  I flew out the door again, determined to get my picture with Regis.

When I got into the parkade, I called @WadeMac and kept him on the phone while I raced down to the waterfront.  When we got there, we met up and we went down to the area where they were going to film the segment.  There were only a few people allowed in the area.  Basically camera crew, and anyone involved directly with the shoot..along with eTalk and other media.

We encountered a large steel gate at the entry to the waterfront…being guarded by two VERY large men who work for Regis & Kelly. I explained that it was my birthday and that all I wanted was to get a picture with Regis for my birthday.  I knew it wouldn’t work but  I figured it was worth a shot.  The biggest guy looked at his buddy…then back at me…and he nodded his head and opened the gate.  ”Go ahead…” he said and we were in!!  What a great guy!  I can never thank you enough, sir.  Not sure of your name..but THANK YOU!

So, @WadeMac and I walked quietly into the area.  There he was!  It was REGIS!  About 20 feet away!  He was talking to a man at the top of the ramp to the fishing boat he was going to board to go catch some lobster.  So…@WadeMac started shooting photos on rapid shoot…one pic every half second or so, making sure he didn’t miss a moment.  Slowly, I crept up on Regis.  In the pictures, I really do look like I was stalking the poor man…but I was just trying to be respectful and not interrupt his conversation.  Once I was up to him, he finished his conversation and I put my hand on his arm and said “Welcome to PEI, Mr. Philbin.  Thank you for coming to visit us.  It’s a pleasure to meet you, Sir.  It’s my birthday today and all I want for my birthday is to meet you and have my picture taken with you.  Would you mind taking a picture with me, Sir?”  He smiled and lit up and said “Sure!  Where’s the camera?”  I pointed to @WadeMac and Regis started hamming it up for the camera.  He was smiling, waving, pointing…it was awesome.  I have met lots of celebrities and I am not usually nervous around them…but I was shaking when I met Regis.  I mean, come on…the man is a LEGEND!  He’s 78 years old and has been in show business for longer than I can remember.   The man has given away millions of dollars to people on “Why Wants To Be A Millionaire” and has been on Live! for years.  This was no small celebrity. Regis is in the upper-echelon of celebrities…and I was standing there with him!

After a few photos, Regis shook my hand, asked me my name and said “Happy Birthday, Jeff.  It was a pleasure to meet you and I hope you have a wonderful birthday!”.  I thanked him and we stood back to watch him film his segment for “Live!” (which I will post below).  I took video of the segment and then we left.  When we watched Live! a few days later…there were @WadeMac and I right there on the shore.  We were on the show!  A bonus!  It was only for a few segments…but I can say I was on “Live! With Regis & Kelly”.   Apparently people recognized me in the 5 seconds I was on camera as I got tons of messages on FaceBook saying that they had seen me on Regis & Kelly. What a cool experience!  Thank you, Regis!  You made my birthday a special one, sir!

Here are a few of the photos from my meeting with Regis:

Here's me creeping up on Regis

Here I am moving in to chat with Regis

I'm shaking...I'm meeting REGIS Friggin' PHILBIN!!

Me and "Reege"

Regis giving a wave

I love this picture. Regis pointing.

Another shot with Regis.

Me "stalking" Regis....well....not really...but it looks like I am! :)

Now, here are the two videos I shot with my Flip UltraHD of Regis boarding the boat and the boat moving away from the docks.  After my videos, you’ll see the actual segment as it aired on “Live! with Regis & Kelly”.  Interesting to see it from both perspectives.  Maybe someday I’ll find a way to overlay them in real-time to get both views at the same time..but for now….here’s my two videos:

Regis Boarding The Boat:

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Regis Going For A Harbor Cruise:

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Here is the video of the segment that was shown on “Live! with Regis & Kelly”.  You can see me standing on the shore with @WadeMac when Regis walks down the ramp to meet Captain Mark Jenkins of Top Notch Charters.

Now…on to the rest of the videos from “Live! With Regis & Kelly” from here on beautiful Prince Edward Island! Show segments along with some exclusive “Web Only” Content!

Day One Show Opening Segment (Monday July 13, 2010)

Lady Antebellum on “Live!” in PEI, Canada

Chef Gordon Bailey of “Lot 30″ prepares some seafood treats for Regis & Kelly

Tuesday July 13, 2010 – Regis & Kelly are back for day two on Prince Edward Island, Canada

Web Exclusive: Kelly Ripa taking pictures with audience members

Web Exclusive: Model Walkoff with Carson Kressley, Kelly Ripa, and Regis Philbin

Web Exclusive: Regis thanks the PEI Audience

Web Exclusive:  Making of Kelly Anne of Green Gables

Kelly Anne of Green Gables Fashion Finder

Wesley Gallant of “Ship To Shore Restaurant” brings some seafood treats for Regis & Kelly

Kelly Anne of Green Gables

Wednesday July 14, 2010 – Day Three of “Live!” on Prince Edward Island – Show Opening

Web Exclusive: Travel Trivia Beach Balls

Web Exclusive: Kelly Ripa chats with the PEI audience

Ted Grant of the “Culinary Institute of Canada” offers up some sea treats for Regis & Kelly

Kelly Ripa & Carson Kressly go horseback riding near Morell, PEI

Thursday July 15, 2010 – Opening segment from final day of “Live!” on Prince Edward Island

Regis throws a beach party at Crowbush in Prince Edward Island

One Republic performs “Secrets” on Prince Edward Island

Liam Dolan of “The Claddagh House” gets Regis to FINALLY eat some seafood!

Web Exclusive: A PEI gift for Kelly Ripa’s daughter Lola

Web Exclusive: John Corbett and Bo Derek backstage in PEI

Web Exclusive: That’s All Folks! Regis & Kelly Thank Prince Edward Island!

Web Exclusive: Behind the scenes of Regis’ Beach Bash at Crowbush

Web Exclusive: Behind the scenes of the production of “Live! with Regis & Kelly” in PEI!

Thank You, PEI! Regis & Kelly thank Prince Edward Island as they wrap up their visit to PEI

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George Steinbrenner – A Baseball Legend Lost

Jul 14th

Posted by Jeff Docherty in Friends

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Mr. George Steinbrenner 1930-2010

On July 13, 2010, baseball and the world lost a friend.  Mr. George Steinbrenner, the long-time owner of the New York Yankees, died of a massive heart attack.  Word of his passing sent shockwaves throughout the baseball world.  I find it almost fitting that Mr. Steinbrenner died the morning of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game…a game that he had sent so many players to in his years as an owner, including this year..along with his manager, Joe Girardi.

As a Red Sox fan, Mr. Steinbrenner was a man who I loved to hate. However, one thing I can tell you is that love or hate him, I have the utmost respect for the man. He was a larger than life character who knew baseball and knew how to build champions. I know that in my lifetime, I will most-likely not see as many World Championships for the Red Sox as Mr. Steinbrenner brought to the Yankees.

The Red Sox / Yankees rivalry was built by Mr. Steinbrenner and we have him to thank for the greatest rivalry in professional sports.

Today, I stand beside Yankees fans in mourning the loss of one of the true pioneers of baseball.

Today, we are not separated by pinstripes and red B’s….today, we are all joined together as one…as baseball fans…and I think Mr. Steinbrenner would respect that.

My condolences go out to the Yankees organization and their fans. You’ve lost a great man…we all have.

Godspeed, George…you’ll definitely be missed.

My good friend Megan Marshall (@YankeeMegInPHL on Twitter) has written a beautiful tribute to Mr. Steinbrenner.  Megan is an incredibly talented writer and I have never seen a bigger fan of the game of baseball than she is.  She’s a wonderful woman, mother, and baseball fan.  Megan respects all the fans of the game no matter who they cheer for but if you mess with her Yankees, she’ll defend them with ever fiber of her being.  Take it from a Red Sox fan..I’ve felt her wrath on more than one occasion…albeit in a very small way.

You’ve written an incredible piece, Meg. Your love of baseball and the Yankees never ceases to amaze me and it’s apparent that you’ve put your heart and soul into this brilliant send-off tribute to Mr. Steinbrenner.

To my fellow fans of baseball and anyone who has never watched baseball, you owe it to yourself to read this article. It will definitely give you a whole new respect for the man they called “The Boss”.

I’ve reprinted the first paragraph with Megan’s permission…along with a link below it to the entire article.

Mr. Steinbrenner: A Tribute

Posted on July 13, 2010 by yankeemeg

I live in the Philadelphia area presently but I was born in the Bronx, not too far from Yankee Stadium, in 1971. I come from a family, all of whom settled in the Bronx, upon coming to this country three generations behind me. The men primarily employed with either with the FDNY or NYPD, the women nurses or housewives (until the burning of the bras in the 60’s). All however, became and were Yankee fans. This fandom was never pushed on future generations. We were born with it.

There are aspects of my being a New Yorker that I couldn’t imagine…(Click here to read the rest of Megan’s tribute)

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Lanny Poffo Wishes Me A Happy Birthday

Jul 10th

Posted by Jeff Docherty in Wrestling

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My close friend, Lanny Poffo, formerly “The Genius” and Leaping Lanny of the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) made me a special video today for my birthday.

In it, he talks about the special friendship we’ve developed over the past year since we met in person.

Lanny is one of my closest friends.  Not a day goes by where we don’t talk on the phone at least once.  We share the good days and the bad and we’re always there for each other when needed…just as real friends always are.

Watch the video and you’ll understand just what a great friendship Lanny and I have.

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10 songs that changed the world

Jul 5th

Posted by Jeff Docherty in Music

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From MSNBC

When music goes beyond simple entertainment…

File Photo of Michael Jackson (AP Images)

Snooty commentators often argue that popular music is nothing more than bubblegum for the ears; disposable, vapid and culturally worthless.

We beg to differ.

While the Mileys and Biebers out there are likely never going to change the world, the fact is that a number of songs (including Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean”) have done exactly that over the years.

Michael Jackson – “Billie Jean”

Michael Jackson - "Billie Jean"

“Billie Jean” is the one. “Thriller” is the “Jaws” of the music industry. Singularly brilliant, perfect on its own terms, it invented the blockbuster for good or for evil.

“Billie Jean,” effectively the lead single for the album, resonated in so many ways. There’s the sound of the track, Jackson singing through a cardboard tube and a drum sound all of its own. There’s the Motown 25 performance where he premiered the moonwalk that made Jackson a megastar.

Most of all, there’s MTV. Forget the earlier contenders, the light-up pavement is the first pop video, the first one that counts, and pop culture was never the same again.

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Canada Day Fireworks 2010 – Prince Edward Island

Jul 2nd

Posted by Jeff Docherty in Fun Stuff

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July 1, 2010 – Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Canada
Canada Day fireworks as seen from Stratford, PEI over the Hillsborough River.

Video by Jeff Docherty

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Bret “Hitman” Hart Blasts Brother Owen Hart’s Widow

Jul 1st

Posted by Jeff Docherty in Quick Updates

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The following was posted today by WWE Hall of Famer Bret “Hitman” Hart on his Facebook account in response to the lawsuit that Martha Hart (widow of Bret’s brother Owen) has filed against Vince and Linda McMahon of World Wrestling Entertainment.

“I feel that it’s ridiculous for anyone to think they are serving the best interests of Owen’s memory or his children to pretend he wasn’t a wrestler. Not only was he a wrestler, he was a great one and proud of it. I personally believe Martha Hart has done nothing to keep his memory alive and sadly, he fades from view a little more every year. I do suspect this lawsuit is more about publicity, ego, and small-mindedness than it is about pro-wrestling and all of those that are in it.

I know Owen was always proud of his body of work. His fans have never forgotten him and most of today’s WWE wrestlers and hundreds of employees have never forgotten him. They speak endlessly of loving memories that speak volumes on what kind of person he was. I saw Owen on TV a few weeks ago against a young Matt Hardy and it put me in such a good mood all day long. Why would anyone want to prevent that? Martha needs to accept the sad truth that he’s gone, but we all deserve to be able to salute and honor him for being the great man and the great wrestler that he was. I stopped caring a long time ago about what Martha thinks of me. We don’t speak and I haven’t seen Owen’s children in 10 years. For what reasons, I couldn’t begin to tell you. I personally found great inner peace by opening up to forgiveness and instead supported and encouraged current Hart family members now fulfilling their dreams in the complicated-but-astounding

world known as the WWE Universe. She completely ignores the fact that Nattie Neidhart, TJ Wilson (Tyson Kidd), and Harry Smith all made a pact when their 12 year old cousin died that they would someday carry on the dream of wrestling in the WWE, this was years before Owen’s death and I don’t see any reason they should forsake all their dreams. I can’t speak more highly of the dedicated, hard working WWE superstars of today.

Having worked with all levels of talent since January, I can honestly say that you won’t find a more wholesome bunch of athletes anywhere in any profession. Owen would be proud to be part of what they all are. Martha can say or think whatever the hell she wants but the Hart family as a whole found a way to forgive and move on for the sake of the next generation’s well-being. Just because Owen died doesn’t mean the Hart legacy from Stu down to his wrestling sons and grandchildren has to die too. The best thing I can do for Owen’s kids is take them backstage and introduce them to all the people who love and remember their dad. Owen is loved and missed everyday. Why Martha would insist they never know these people is sad and pathetic.

I believe Owen would turn in his grave watching Martha erase every single thing he ever did, all for spite. Martha Hart needs to celebrate Owen’s memory as much as possible, not block it away forever. How stupid and selfish is that? In her own book, she wrote how even though she was angry at Vince, she didn’t hate him and that she felt he was truly sorry about what happened. She had written him a letter in order for her to move on and be at peace. Maybe she should practice what she preached.

For those of you who haven’t had a chance to pick up some new Hitman gear, now is a great time, we are having a summer sale until July 31st. All orders will ship with an autographed brothers gotta hug 8×10 pic. check brethart.com/store for more info. ”

-Bret

The post can also be seen at it’s original place of posting on Bret’s Facebook.


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WTF?!? Moosehead Dry Changes Design

Jun 30th

Posted by Jeff Docherty in Quick Updates

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Ok..I’m NOT impressed!

The makers of my favorite beer, Moosehead Premium Dry, have decided to change the design of their cases and labels and caps.

I am not a big drinker but I like to have a cold beer from time to time. So tonight when my Mom’s boyfriend, John, asked me if I wanted some beer, I couldn’t be rude and turn down an 8-pack of my favorite beer.

When they got back from the liquor store, I thought at first that they had gotten the wrong kind of beer. The new box looks NOTHING like the old box..and to be honest, I think it sucks ass! I mean there was NO creativity put into this box whatsoever. Then I opened it and saw that the labels and caps were different, too…and they suck too! Again…no creativity at all! Whoever designed this should give back their pay for that day….and the exec who approved it should question his skills as a decision maker for the brand.

New Moosehead Dry Packaging (Click Picture To Enlarge)

So…without further delay, I give to you the brand new box and bottle design for Moosehead Premium Dry.

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Yankees Fan Takes Ball To The Face

Jun 30th

Posted by Jeff Docherty in Videos

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I know I shouldn’t but….as a Red Sox fan…who hates the Yankees and MOST* of their stupid fans…I’m laughing my ass off at this clown who was caught on tv yapping on his cell phone when he should be paying attention to the game on the field.  He gets a ground-rule double right in the face!

Now, I can understand getting a line drive in the face…but a ground-rule double??  The ball has to travel all the way to the warning track and then take a slow bounce up into his ugly mush….but do you think this idiot would get off his phone to stick his hand out to stop the ball from hitting him in the face?  Noooo…..that would require interrupting his precious phone call.  Guys like this give me the douche-chills!

Here’s the video in all of it’s hilarity….feel free to laugh along with me, Red Sox Nation!

*I do know some Yankees fans who are pretty cool people so I can’t paint ALL of them with the same brush. Some come to mind that are pretty cool..such as @YankeeMegInPHL @Krissynyy and @crizFRESH to name just a few. :)

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