Good morning, Raleigh

It’s almost time to head downstairs, so let’s get down to brass tacks. The Kings are playing the Hurricanes tonight. As you may have noticed from yesterday’s spellbinding video, it is drizzly and cool in North Carolina. We’re not actually in central Raleigh, but rather in the upscale North Hills “mixed development zone” to the north of downtown. It’s kind of like staying at a hotel at The Grove. Because Carolina played last night – and won – they’re taking the later morning skate, which means Los Angeles will be on the ice at roughly 10:30 a.m., followed by Carolina. In the meantime, enjoy the Onion article posted below and gasp in amazement at the Munter’s unit surrounded by an array of industrial air conditioners.

The Onion: Carolina Residents Confused, Terrified As Victorious Hurricane Players Riot In Streets

Raleigh

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