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Throwing dem bones, reading the runes and NFL freezer mugs

Hank Kingsley

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Back in the day, many people placed great value on reading the runes, tossing dem bones, etc. to gauge what the future holds.

Myself, I abide by my NFL freezer mugs.

I have 8 of them. 2 Dallas, 1 each of Bears, Steelers, Redskins, Raiders, Patriots, Cardinals. 5 at a time reside in my big second fridge freezer door downstairs. And there are strict rules that apply.

They enter the rotation randomly. If I’m the only person using them, they get a good rinse and put back in the space they came from on the door. If company comes, one will get a good wash and put back to freeze, but when company is finished, it goes upstairs for official cleaning and goes out of the rotation. Similarly, if I happen to take one upstairs before dinner when I’m BBQing, it too will stay upstairs for an official washing and leaves the rotation.

Official washing means they go to the shelf in our storeroom till space is available. And one comes off the shelf and replaces it on the freezer door.

The mug next up is the first mug on the freezer door with a different handle rotation. If all 5 are same direction, I take the first one. If the third mug has the different handle rotation it is the next mug up.

Substitutions are not allowed. Next mug up is next mug up. This is important because Dallas has never won a game when I’ve used a Dallas mug. I get a sinking feeling if I notice either of the 2 Dallas mugs could be in play on a Sunday. The Hindu Hex is strong on the Dallas mugs.

The Steelers have won one game while I’ve used my Steelers mug. The Bears never win anyway so they are a space taker upper. Patriots have won a few while using them, Raiders too. Redskins are a hapless bunch but I love the logo…. I’ve killed the Cards several times with their mug in play but they once beat Seattle while I was using it.

Last week it was especially warm where I live. I usually have 4 brew during a weekend happy hour, sometimes 5.

I started the Happy Hour with my Patriots mug. It was a 5 beer day. The Patriots mug couldn’t hold it’s cold. I had to bail on it during the 3rd beer.

I go to the fridge for a second mug and the next mug up was the Raiders. Beer #3 was dumped into it, plus 4 and 5.

The Raiders mug held it’s cold to the end and could have gone longer.

I take this as a sign that the Raiders are the next team up should New England falter in the heat of the playoffs.

I have faith the Patriots will win out.

But dammit, the freezer mugs never lie.
 

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Back in the day, many people placed great value on reading the runes, tossing dem bones, etc. to gauge what the future holds.

Myself, I abide by my NFL freezer mugs.

I have 8 of them. 2 Dallas, 1 each of Bears, Steelers, Redskins, Raiders, Patriots, Cardinals. 5 at a time reside in my big second fridge freezer door downstairs. And there are strict rules that apply.

They enter the rotation randomly. If I’m the only person using them, they get a good rinse and put back in the space they came from on the door. If company comes, one will get a good wash and put back to freeze, but when company is finished, it goes upstairs for official cleaning and goes out of the rotation. Similarly, if I happen to take one upstairs before dinner when I’m BBQing, it too will stay upstairs for an official washing and leaves the rotation.

Official washing means they go to the shelf in our storeroom till space is available. And one comes off the shelf and replaces it on the freezer door.

The mug next up is the first mug on the freezer door with a different handle rotation. If all 5 are same direction, I take the first one. If the third mug has the different handle rotation it is the next mug up.

Substitutions are not allowed. Next mug up is next mug up. This is important because Dallas has never won a game when I’ve used a Dallas mug. I get a sinking feeling if I notice either of the 2 Dallas mugs could be in play on a Sunday. The Hindu Hex is strong on the Dallas mugs.

The Steelers have won one game while I’ve used my Steelers mug. The Bears never win anyway so they are a space taker upper. Patriots have won a few while using them, Raiders too. Redskins are a hapless bunch but I love the logo…. I’ve killed the Cards several times with their mug in play but they once beat Seattle while I was using it.

Last week it was especially warm where I live. I usually have 4 brew during a weekend happy hour, sometimes 5.

I started the Happy Hour with my Patriots mug. It was a 5 beer day. The Patriots mug couldn’t hold it’s cold. I had to bail on it during the 3rd beer.

I go to the fridge for a second mug and the next mug up was the Raiders. Beer #3 was dumped into it, plus 4 and 5.

The Raiders mug held it’s cold to the end and could have gone longer.

I take this as a sign that the Raiders are the next team up should New England falter in the heat of the playoffs.

I have faith the Patriots will win out.

But dammit, the freezer mugs never lie.
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Nope.

You need the whole thing for clarity.

I love superstitions and sports. We have several at my place on game days too.

My favorite "sign" that we were going to have a good year was when I saw the Lombardi trophy floating in my ice water just after the 2013 draft. I knew we were destined to win the Superbowl that season and we did.

My fortune telling ice cube:
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My beer doesn't stay around long enough to get warm.
 

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I would never drink out of a Raiders mug. Use as an emergency bathroom, maybe. But never drink from one.
 

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I would never drink out of a Raiders mug. Use as an emergency bathroom, maybe. But never drink from one.

It's my second one, dropped the 1st one and it shattered all over.

I'm not particular, like I said, I even have a Redskins mug/towel/fleece blanket. Which some Cowboys fans would call heresy....
 

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It's my second one, dropped the 1st one and it shattered all over.

I'm not particular, like I said, I even have a Redskins mug/towel/fleece blanket. Which some Cowboys fans would call heresy....

Yeah, that was kinda my point. It's okay to be fair-weather, just a little sad is all.
 

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This may have had more pizzazz had I mentioned it prior to last night's game, but....

I went to my freezer for a mug for my game beers and sure as shit, Patriots was next mug up.

I kid you not.

No turning back though, blame it on me...... The Hindu Hex attached to those mugs is all powerful.
 

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I love superstitions and sports. We have several at my place on game days too.

My favorite "sign" that we were going to have a good year was when I saw the Lombardi trophy floating in my ice water just after the 2013 draft. I knew we were destined to win the Superbowl that season and we did.

My fortune telling ice cube:
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Uhhh...that's a label-maker

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