Due to a stop work order, the regular pub quiz spot on Smith Street was closed. This left X, Thunder Laura and I to seek out dry shelter on a rainy night in Brooklyn . Comforted by warmth, food, and drink, we entertained ourselves. I was gifted a wig which Santa left on her rounds the previous Saturday. We made up our own questions learning that geography is not X's strong suit. We watched busboys having snow fights. And the topic turned to the nickname question which became a focal point.

In the back room of a restaurant bar on 4th Avenue the Ty breaker was decided. Of the 15 plus contenders, Tynamite and Thunder Tys remained. Personally, I was leaning towards Tynamite. X and Laura disagreed as did the the Brazilian patron who chose Thunder Tys. When the names were boomed from deep within my lungs there was no doubt. Thunderrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Tys claimed victory over Tynamite.

Cast your Vote

It's not American Idol or Dancing with the Stars. No hanging chads here. Your vote is important and will be counted!

As a citizen of the world, I implore you to exercise your right to have some levity in your life or at least add some to mine. So please vote for your favorite professional wrestling name fitting of my style and personality. One Vote. Your choices are: (Chicken) Pad Ty
Angry Ty Taco
Ty Thunder
Ty-rannasaurus Rex
Ty-namite
Ty-nation
Yes Ty Can
Ty-ouch my Body
Ty-abolical
Macho Ty Randy Savage
Your Mom
Thunder Tys
Ty Pung Pow
Outlaw Dog
Starship Destroyer
Ton of Smackdowns
I'll Make You Crazy
Tysh Your A**

Thank you to everyone who submitted a name.

Voting closes 12/9/2008

From rugby to wrestling

Professional Wrestling in Brooklyn

Lately I've been feeling lethargic and down right unmotivated with regards to training. A new workout came out last week. The good thing is it's a fresh workout regimen. But it took a while for me to decipher it the first time through.

In an effort to kick start my day yesterday, I decided I needed some cold NYC air. So I went for a walk and brought my camera along. I was on a mission to photograph a sign that reminded me of an old teammate. Along the way I saw the sign posted above. Maybe if this rugby thing doesn't work out I can try a new sport.

The sign reads:

Professional Wrestling Comes to Brooklyn

Forgotten Championship Wrestling

Bare Bones 2008

.......8 great matches including a 3-way tag team and a female match

Me, a professional wrestler? I'd need a name. I have several rugby nicknames. Glorious, GDO for short, and Hurricane. What should my new wrestling name be?

So about that sign I was in search of. Here it is below.