Stan in 2013
January 17th, 2013 at 3:56:25 PM
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It finally gets started in less than 48 hours.
Where is your money going for the Stanley Cup?
Does Rick Nash power the Rangers over the Kings in the final, or is it Pittsburgh out of the east?
Where is your money going for the Stanley Cup?
Does Rick Nash power the Rangers over the Kings in the final, or is it Pittsburgh out of the east?
January 17th, 2013 at 6:13:40 PM
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Please move this to Diversity Tomorrow. This forum is for gambling and/or sports.
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
January 19th, 2013 at 8:09:35 PM
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Quote: BuzzardPlease move this to Diversity Tomorrow. This forum is for gambling and/or sports.
Too funny, good one !
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
January 19th, 2013 at 8:27:38 PM
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Quote: JohnnyQToo funny, good one !
Meh...I didn't find it that funny, but I'll admit was a good opportunity for a joke.
The Blues crushed the Red Wings 6-0 on the day #6 Stan Musial passed on. RIP.
January 19th, 2013 at 8:33:45 PM
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I'm going with Bryz and the Flyers after the way they looked today.
January 19th, 2013 at 8:34:29 PM
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Well, being from the N.E. as always its about Rangers v. Bruins. Bruins tonite at home the winner..
Thats a bad for me, long-time Leetch fan.
Thats a bad for me, long-time Leetch fan.
Some people need to reimagine their thinking.
January 19th, 2013 at 8:35:12 PM
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3 world series, 3 MVPs, Stan was the man. And who said President Obama never did anything right ?
President Barack Obama presented Musial with Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor that can be bestowed on a civilian, at the White House on Feb 15, 2011.
As for DT, wel,l just checking to see if Face was awake !
President Barack Obama presented Musial with Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor that can be bestowed on a civilian, at the White House on Feb 15, 2011.
As for DT, wel,l just checking to see if Face was awake !
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
January 19th, 2013 at 8:57:05 PM
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Quote: BuzzardAs for DT, wel,l just checking to see if Face was awake !
I'm here, and I seen it, and I giggled. Cursed your name, but I still giggled.
In other news, LEAFS ARE UNDEFEATED! This year, baby...this is OUR YEAR.
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January 19th, 2013 at 9:08:14 PM
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I have removed my cap for "The Man", and Earl Weaver, no one could kick dirt on an ump or Home Plate like Earl.
Some people need to reimagine their thinking.
January 19th, 2013 at 9:08:38 PM
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I try not to have favorite teams in sports , but Go Leafs GO.
Hey I root at WWE events too !
Hey I root at WWE events too !
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
January 19th, 2013 at 9:11:54 PM
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Earl still has the record at being ejected 90 times. One of the first managers to realize 3 run homers were suddenly the way to win games. no more Minnie Monoso and the Go Go White Sox.
Minnie :
Crowding the plate and being one of only a handful of blacks in the major leagues made him a target for stray pitches. He was plunked a total of 192 times in his career. In 10 of his 17 seasons he led the league in the number of times being hit.
Minnie :
Crowding the plate and being one of only a handful of blacks in the major leagues made him a target for stray pitches. He was plunked a total of 192 times in his career. In 10 of his 17 seasons he led the league in the number of times being hit.
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
January 19th, 2013 at 9:17:31 PM
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Quote: BuzzardEarl still has the record at being ejected 90 times. One of the first managers to realize 3 run homers were suddenly the way to win games. no more Minnie Monoso and the Go Go White Sox.
How many ejections was Bobby Cox behind Earl? I saw Bobby Cox's last game (2010 Gm4 vs. Giants in Atlanta), and I hated the Braves growing up...lol I softened a little bit when I attended ~6 games while living in Atlanta...blah
January 19th, 2013 at 9:28:23 PM
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Damn I stand corrected and in awe. Bobby Cox was ejected 158 times. WOW !
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
January 19th, 2013 at 9:45:47 PM
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And in the NHL's marquee match up, my Preds go down to Columbus at home in a shootout. Yikes.
Always fun to see the Canucks get spanked --- maybe they'll keep Loungo after all!
Always fun to see the Canucks get spanked --- maybe they'll keep Loungo after all!
January 19th, 2013 at 10:08:11 PM
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Buzz, I was a bit surprised when you said that Earl Weaver was the leader with 90 ejections. What's really sad is he apparently died on an Orioles' Fantasy Cruise. :(
But I have seen Bobby Cox ejected a handful of times while passively watching the Braves on TBS.
From Wiki:
In a July 2006 game, Cox was unable to save outfielder Jeff Francoeur from ejection; speaking with Atlanta Journal-Constitution beat writer David O'Brien, Francoeur recounted his manager's advice after both men had been sent to the Braves clubhouse:
"I’m like, ‘What do I do?’ Cox said, ‘Go have a couple cold beers and get in the cold tub or something and relax. And then you’ll probably have to write a $500 check. Or you can do what I do, write a $10,000 one and tell them when it runs out, let me know'."
Losing to Columbus, ouch. But Loungo is pretty decent at tournament hold'em at least! :P
But I have seen Bobby Cox ejected a handful of times while passively watching the Braves on TBS.
From Wiki:
In a July 2006 game, Cox was unable to save outfielder Jeff Francoeur from ejection; speaking with Atlanta Journal-Constitution beat writer David O'Brien, Francoeur recounted his manager's advice after both men had been sent to the Braves clubhouse:
"I’m like, ‘What do I do?’ Cox said, ‘Go have a couple cold beers and get in the cold tub or something and relax. And then you’ll probably have to write a $500 check. Or you can do what I do, write a $10,000 one and tell them when it runs out, let me know'."
Quote: CalderAnd in the NHL's marquee match up, my Preds go down to Columbus at home in a shootout. Yikes.
Always fun to see the Canucks get spanked --- maybe they'll keep Loungo after all!
Losing to Columbus, ouch. But Loungo is pretty decent at tournament hold'em at least! :P
January 19th, 2013 at 10:16:22 PM
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I don't know which is worse: Corporate greed robbing me of months of soul soothing hockey, or the fact that the one hockey thread going has been infected by BASEBALL!
Oh, the humanity!
Oh, the humanity!
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January 19th, 2013 at 10:22:06 PM
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Quote: FaceI don't know which is worse: Corporate greed robbing me of months of soul soothing hockey, or the fact that the one hockey thread going has been infected by BASEBALL!
Oh, the humanity!
Partly calder's fault for titling the thread: "Stan in 2013", imo.
I'm a pretty big hockey fan, btw. I am very glad, and a bit shocked, that hockey is back.
January 20th, 2013 at 12:13:07 AM
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As a red-blooded Canadian who was really pissed that the sides couldn't work out their differences, I still watched Hockey Night in Canada. It's like it's ingrained in my bloodstream.
I am thinking that this year the Stanley Cup will go to an outlier. The first 7-8 games are going to be complete toss-ups for all teams because they're still getting into shape. That leaves 40 games to make an impression. I see some teams who should make the playoffs missing out.
Look for some whack-a-doo team to go deep, like the Winnipeg Jets or even the Toronto fu**ing Maple Leafs. Look for Bettman and NBC to start crying as the Winnipeg Jets play the Edmonton Oilers for the Stanley Cup.
I am thinking that this year the Stanley Cup will go to an outlier. The first 7-8 games are going to be complete toss-ups for all teams because they're still getting into shape. That leaves 40 games to make an impression. I see some teams who should make the playoffs missing out.
Look for some whack-a-doo team to go deep, like the Winnipeg Jets or even the Toronto fu**ing Maple Leafs. Look for Bettman and NBC to start crying as the Winnipeg Jets play the Edmonton Oilers for the Stanley Cup.
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January 20th, 2013 at 12:47:11 AM
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Quote: boymimboLook for some whack-a-doo team to go deep, like the Winnipeg Jets or even the Toronto fu**ing Maple Leafs. Look for Bettman and NBC to start crying as the Winnipeg Jets play the Edmonton Oilers for the Stanley Cup.
It would be funny, but I watched a good portion of that Winnipeg team play in Atlanta for $10/game. Similar seats go for ~$70 in Winnipeg. No way in hell they get the Prince of Wales trophy.
January 20th, 2013 at 1:28:47 PM
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I love HNIC, especially the Hotstove; the only in-game hockey discussion that assumes a knowledgable fan base, unlike the NBC and Fox broadcasts.
boymimbo, maybe you can help out an American fan:
The Canadiens as usual did a classy season opening, with prior captains passing the torch to Brian Gionta and the rest of the 2013 team. Who was the captain appearing after Yvon Cournoyer -- I didn't catch his name plate or number.
boymimbo, maybe you can help out an American fan:
The Canadiens as usual did a classy season opening, with prior captains passing the torch to Brian Gionta and the rest of the 2013 team. Who was the captain appearing after Yvon Cournoyer -- I didn't catch his name plate or number.
January 20th, 2013 at 1:35:08 PM
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Yes, baseball is a MAJOR league sport and has no place on a Hockey thread. My mistake.
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
January 20th, 2013 at 1:38:56 PM
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Just seemed Earl must have the record. I can not ever remember Paul Richards ever being ejected, though he must have been.
Shed not for her
the bitter tear
Nor give the heart
to vain regret
Tis but the casket
that lies here,
The gem that filled it
Sparkles yet
January 20th, 2013 at 1:41:20 PM
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Hockey would be improved by Bettman leaving the NHL.
I will keep on watching the WHL... egos, less cost. One day I will visit the Joe Louis though...
I will keep on watching the WHL... egos, less cost. One day I will visit the Joe Louis though...
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
January 20th, 2013 at 2:14:00 PM
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Quote: boymimboLook for some whack-a-doo team to go deep, like the Winnipeg Jets or even the Toronto fu**ing Maple Leafs.
=D
Put a "shortened season asterisk" if you need to. I'll take it.
I've been told that the last time they won the Cup was before recorded history. I hope, thanks to advances in science and carbon dating, some evidence of a Cup win will one day be known.
In any case, there's just two things I really want - seeing Don Cherry on HNIC, and hearing Rick Jeanneret broadcasting Sabres games. Jeanneret, IMO, is the best caster in the history of sports.
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January 21st, 2013 at 9:12:15 AM
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Quote: Face=D
Put a "shortened season asterisk" if you need to. I'll take it.
I've been told that the last time they won the Cup was before recorded history. I hope, thanks to advances in science and carbon dating, some evidence of a Cup win will one day be known.
In any case, there's just two things I really want - seeing Don Cherry on HNIC, and hearing Rick Jeanneret broadcasting Sabres games. Jeanneret, IMO, is the best caster in the history of sports.
Vanek on pace to score 96 goals with 240 points in just 48 game season. Unless the Leafs can slow him down tonight.....
January 21st, 2013 at 9:45:40 AM
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Selanne also on that pace and at 42.5 years of age, he is a true wonder. Bet he pops in one more on Kipper tonight!
January 21st, 2013 at 12:07:27 PM
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Quote: SOOPOOVanek on pace to score 96 goals with 240 points in just 48 game season. Unless the Leafs can slow him down tonight.....
I'll wager my 1,000,000 Canadian Dollars against your 10 Pounds Sterling that Vanek won't meet that goal. I know how you love wacky bets and all ;)
God, I love this all conference schedule! Go, Leafs, Go!
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January 21st, 2013 at 12:14:03 PM
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I swore not to watch hockey this season, and I already caved.
Blues win 6-0, their rookie gets a hat trick in his first game. This is our year
Blues win 6-0, their rookie gets a hat trick in his first game. This is our year
January 21st, 2013 at 12:45:58 PM
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Quote: FinsRuleI swore not to watch hockey this season, and I already caved.
Blues win 6-0, their rookie gets a hat trick in his first game. This is our year
When did a hat trick become two goals? lol
But yeah, I watched the game too and was very impressed by him.
May 12th, 2013 at 10:35:09 PM
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Quote: Face 1/19/13In other news, LEAFS ARE UNDEFEATED! This year, baby...this is OUR YEAR.
Quote: boymimboLook for some whack-a-doo team to go deep, like the Winnipeg Jets or even the Toronto fu**ing Maple Leafs.
I'm about to come out of my skin...
Other than maybe the first game, there hasn't been one where they looked bad, like they might just be in some trouble. Their last lost was a domination of OT that just didn't go their way.
I swear to Christ, if they pull out this Game Seven, they're going to steam roll their way straight to the Cup. I CAN FEEL IT!!
OPTIMUS REIM!!!
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May 12th, 2013 at 10:52:15 PM
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I'm upset, if I want to win my predictions league, I need the Laughs to go all the way to final. It's worth the two-four of good craft beer.
See yah in the final with the Wings then, Face. Then I can't lose.
See yah in the final with the Wings then, Face. Then I can't lose.
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
May 12th, 2013 at 11:07:50 PM
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Quote: thecesspitThen I can't lose.
Against the Wings? Then neither can I!
(Get it? Cuz the Wingz would lose, you see ;D)
I wonder if TheNightFly has been thinking of his years long bet, and what it's up to now...
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May 13th, 2013 at 7:15:57 AM
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DUHHIIIIIIIII HEARD THAT!
May 13th, 2013 at 7:24:38 AM
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Yeah, with my beloved Canucks gone in 4, I have to root for the Toronto f**king Maple Leafs now.
You can catch the CBC broadcast pf Game 7 on CNBC tonight, I think.
You can catch the CBC broadcast pf Game 7 on CNBC tonight, I think.
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May 13th, 2013 at 1:42:37 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesWings getting past Chicago? I know I'm in the Detroit area but, coughbullshitcough.
Don't worry, I've not bet my house on it happening (or in fact anything). Half the fun of sports is the dream. The other half is watching teams from Toronto fail. ;)
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
May 13th, 2013 at 2:53:32 PM
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Quote: boymimboYou can catch the CBC broadcast pf Game 7 on CNBC tonight, I think.
I'll be at work. But I found an intersting little policy of Food & Beverage that states the TVs contained therein may never be on the News channel or (something else) and must remain on Sports and/or (something else).
I suppose I'd only be doing my job if I were to ensure that they were following that procedure, so I guess I'll have to check in tonight and make sure ;)
Quote: thecesspitHalf the fun of sports is the dream. The other half is watching teams from Toronto fail. ;)
Bloody nora! Yer really taking the piss now, talking a load of codswallop. Only a gorm would think the Leafs could fail.
LOL arguing with a barmy rosbif about the NHL. Made my day, cess =D
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May 13th, 2013 at 5:33:14 PM
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I've realized that the comments I've made about Canadian Hockey teams may be used against me when I apply for citizenship... oops!
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
May 13th, 2013 at 6:15:55 PM
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Quote: thecesspitI've realized that the comments I've made about Canadian Hockey teams may be used against me when I apply for citizenship... oops!
Pfft. Canada's like 5 countries - B.C., "The Middle", Ontario, Quebec, and "The North". You like minor league hockey; your disrespect of the Leafs shall be tolerated.
In other news...
JESUS JUMPINGJACK CHRIST!!! LLLEEEEEEAAAAAFFFFSSSS!!!! THEY'RE GONNA DO IT!!!
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May 13th, 2013 at 6:18:47 PM
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You missed the Maritimes and Newfies... That's another two :)
Now I need the Caps to come back against the Rangers...
Now I need the Caps to come back against the Rangers...
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
May 13th, 2013 at 6:36:59 PM
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No. No no no.... don't turn into the Leafs of old now....
Nooooooo!!!!
Nooooooo!!!!
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May 13th, 2013 at 7:07:33 PM
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May 13th, 2013 at 7:12:46 PM
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Hell has officially unfrozen itself as the Leafs happily display why they suck. Wow. Incredible.
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May 13th, 2013 at 7:16:16 PM
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The Canadian Weather Office has reported HUGE FLOODING is taking place around the CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE without a cloud in the sky
May 13th, 2013 at 7:42:21 PM
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Suck? Suck?!
Nah, boymimbo. They did anything but. Despite the taste of vomit that still lingers in my throat, and my heart which is trying to break but cannot due to the massive scarring resulting from being a 20+ years Leafs fan, I am still thrilled with the year they put on.
There was no mid-year skid. There was no epic losing streak. There’s nary a superstar on the team. And they made 5th and put up a hell of a fight against a legit powerhouse in Boston.
I saw the heart and determination I expect from the epicenter of the hockey world, and will gladly enjoy the rest of the Cup playoffs, if a little less rabid and out of my head than I was 20 minutes ago.
Now to see if they can do it again, this time for a full season.
Go, Leafs, Go!
Nah, boymimbo. They did anything but. Despite the taste of vomit that still lingers in my throat, and my heart which is trying to break but cannot due to the massive scarring resulting from being a 20+ years Leafs fan, I am still thrilled with the year they put on.
There was no mid-year skid. There was no epic losing streak. There’s nary a superstar on the team. And they made 5th and put up a hell of a fight against a legit powerhouse in Boston.
I saw the heart and determination I expect from the epicenter of the hockey world, and will gladly enjoy the rest of the Cup playoffs, if a little less rabid and out of my head than I was 20 minutes ago.
Now to see if they can do it again, this time for a full season.
Go, Leafs, Go!
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May 14th, 2013 at 9:03:30 AM
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Well last night took me from 2nd to last in the prediction league.
Damn it.
Damn it.
"Then you can admire the real gambler, who has neither eaten, slept, thought nor lived, he has so smarted under the scourge of his martingale, so suffered on the rack of his desire for a coup at trente-et-quarante" - Honore de Balzac, 1829
