George Parros: Dux in tux was a full evening

Well, I’ve heard this blog has been received well, so it’s good to know I'm not putting everyone to sleep out there. You have to understand this is still a learning process for me because I have a natural aversion to blogging.  I associate blogging with all of those critics and comments that appear underneath our fight videos and in the myriad of fan forums out there. Even though there are legions of Ducks fans and perhaps Parros fans out there, I know there are just as many bloggers who love to comment on our lack of skills and how badly we were beaten in a fight.

Often times, there are some funny comments but in my first year in the NHL, I took all the negative ones to heart and it became a necessity to develop tough skin, figuratively speaking in this case! Now I can appreciate this side of blogging.

I'd say the most interesting part of this week took place last night at the Anaheim Hilton where the team hosted Dux in Tux, which benefits the Anaheim Ducks Foundation. This event always ends up being a good time. We show up right in rush-hour traffic, which is especially tough for me coming from the South Bay. We then all cram into a two-person bathroom to paint on our rental tuxes that don't breathe too well … just ask Jiggy!  It’s all rather comical … think, ‘Slap Shot’ during the fashion show, and it usually just gives us an excuse to make fun of each other.

In the past, our only duty for the evening was to serve wine to our assigned tables and make sure everyone had a healthy glow about them. This year, however, proved to be far more entertaining because we were each assigned to a table with a sponsor restaurant and were asked to help prepare the food. Unfortunately for my teammates, I was assigned to the Morton's Steakhouse table and was able to stuff my face with Colorado lamb chops, New York strip, and bacon-wrapped scallops. It turned out to be the most fun I've had yet at a Dux in Tux. I was able to eat and prepare some amazing food and come home with a full stomach thanks to Morton's Chef Eric and host-with-the-most Nate.

 I had a high school friend from New Jersey in town this week so when we got home, I thought it would be a good idea to cap the night off with a cigar and some old stories. My buddy brought me some Gurkha cigars for a wedding present, so I was all excited to relax and light one up. We got outside and spent 10 minutes fighting the wind, could barley hear each other and had ashes everywhere...the evening had apparently come full circle from the tuxedo changing room. So much for beautiful SoCal weather!

-- George Parros

Comments

[Paul M. Mock]

Wedding present??? George, are you getting married? Congratulations if that is the case. And I'm not worried...you guys will get this turned around quickly. Best of luck personally and professionally.

[Andrea Davidson]

sounds like a fun event. i'll make plans to attend next year.

[Jennifer]

mmmmmm! Bacon-wrapped scallops are so good. I wish I could've gone, but I'm saving up for Casino Night! What's the theme this time? The cowbody theme was fun.

Did you get married? If yes, congrats!

ps The team showed great effort against the Coyotes and the Canucks. Keep up the good work men!

[mary ann taeger]

Really enjoy your blog!! Look forward to it.
Have you set a wedding date? Congratulations!

[Curt Otterholt- Shakopee,Mn.]

Hey George,

being from Mn,of course i'm a Boogaard/Scott fan,but after reading stuff about you that you've blogged/wrote yourself
about the good things you & your team mates are doing.
You Sir,i've gotten to respect and like you very much,your a true gentlemen,and set a great example that children & adults could easily be proud of.
I now proudly wear & display,my Parros ducks jersey,as you are now one of my favorites as well,don't change for anyone,keep doing the things that make you who you are.

Curt,Shakopee,Mn.

[Ken]

GP,

Congrats on the marriage. If you have to be in an institution, it's one of the better ones.

Great job w/the blog

Horseshoe pits are still here

Ken