March 28, 2014
— Open Blogger Hi again, 'Rons n' 'Ettes. DDR, here. Seems CDRM is busy running around telling people to do stuff tonight, so I'm filling in on his behalf in order to ensure that your Friday night ONT needs are met to a relatively plausible degree. As you know, I have this thing where I can't just throw together a bunch of stuff and call it an ONT. I don't know what it is, but I have a compulsion to try and tie a bunch of crap into a neat little package and pretend I knew where the hell I was going when I started.
Tonight's ONT will be centered around what I do when I'm not lurking or commenting here at the HQ, taking and editing photos, practicing the guitar, or drinking -- which is bartending. I've covered this territory before here, but inasmuch as my occupation is a key feature in the Ace of Spades Lifestyle, I figured I could go back to the well and no one would notice. It's not like anyone reads this part of the ONT, anyway.
Let me start out by stipulating that I work at what most people would consider a dive bar. We have a pretty limited selection -- such that we only keep a fifth each of Woodford Reserve and Patron on hand. And we only have those because people kept asking for them on busy nights and special occasions. For the most part, we're a beer-and-a-shot establishment. And when you find yourself in a bar like the one where I work, it's a good idea to keep that in mind and order accordingly.
As much as I love fancy cocktails at, say, The Oak Bar, there's something oddly charming about ordering a two dollar beer and a shot in a dirty, peanut-covered dive where you heard there was recently a knife fight. It's a kind of urban adventure. That said, when you're taking such an adventure, especially when you're outside of your usual domain, you should observe some key rules of etiquette.
That's right, I said etiquette. Etiquette isn't just about salad forks and car doors, it's about doing as the Romans do, so as not to irritate anybody or make yourself unnecessarily conspicuous. Blending in is the foundation of civilized society, even in bars where your shoes stick to the floor when you walk.
That's not to say I can't mix up something snazzy for you. It's just that I'm somewhat limited by the inventory we keep on hand. Our regular crowd is a decidedly blue collar bunch, but we do get a few fine ladies in from time to time, so we keep enough frootie-froo-froo stuff in stock to make sure we can come reasonably close to their tastes. Still, if you're going to order something along those lines, it's best to do so judiciously. For instance, when the bar is stacked three-deep and there's one guy (me) frantically running hither and yon just trying to keep beer in front of people, it's probably not a good time to snap your fingers and order a Mojito.
Getting on a bartender's good side can mean the difference between service with a smile, or service with a resentful spittle float. Luckily, bartenders are largely very easy to charm. All of them. All.PBR or Perrier-Jouët, it always tastes better if the person serving it genuinely cares about you, and luckily, whether they do is largely up to you.
Just because you're only there for an hour or two doesn't mean your bartender doesn't want to be your best friend. Here are a few easy tips to help you enchant the bejesus out of them.
It's also a good practice to scope out just what type of bartender you have in front of you when considering your drink order. Me, I'm an amalgamation of The Machine and The Grizzled Veteran:
The Machine
Pros: Inhuman speed, dazzling performance.
Cons: Mixes can be sloppy, you may feel dehumanized.
Turf: High volume bars.
What he says: “Quick, whatreyouhavin?”
What he means: “Turn, you goddamn cog, turn!
The Grizzled Veteran
Cons: Tends to favor regulars, can get grumpy.
Pros: Well of wisdom, calm and competent service, doesnÂ’t rattle under pressure.
What he says: “John Wayne used to drink in here.”
What he means: “You ain’t no John Wayne.”
Turf: Dives, neighborhood bars.
What I ain't is one of these guys:
So if you walk up to my bar and act like one of these people . . .
. . . I'm going to turn into this guy:
And if there's anyone whose good side you want to stay on, it's your bartender. Fortunately, that's not hard to do. It's a simple matter of situational awareness and an understanding that no matter how much of a special little snowflake you may be, he's seen you before and he knows your kind.
If you order a cement mixer for your naive friend, youÂ’re an asshole.
If you order a cement mixer for yourself, thereÂ’s something wrong with you.
If you order pitcher after pitcher of the cheapest draft beer we have, and only need one glass or mug to go with it, youÂ’re most likely drinking to numb the pain of existence, and probably just want to be left alone.
If you come to the bar frequently and only ever order one or two different types of drinks, itÂ’s safe to assume that youÂ’ve been around the block, and you now know what you like. You have my respect, even if your drink is an amaretto sour.
If you lean over the bar and try to grab the plastic box of index cards where I keep all my drink recipes, so you can look through everything and order the weirdest drink you can find, youÂ’re an irritating individual and I want you to leave my bar as soon as possible. Unless youÂ’re going to tip me well, which you most certainly are not.
If you’re in a group of squealing girls wearing matching t-shirts and/or tiaras, you will most likely order some shot or drink which is always complicated, messy, and involves fire. You are the bane of my existence because in the seven minutes you’re there, you will swoop in, make a racket, order 30 of something, make a mess, demand to see me throw bottles around like they do in the movie “Cocktail,” argue with me over the tab, argue amongst yourselves about who is paying the tab, and tip poorly (if at all), before hauling your obnoxious asses to the next bar down the block, leaving me with a huge mess to clean up, decreasing the level of service I’m able to provide to my regular customers – the ones who spend lots of time and money at my bar. If this is you, you’re an inconsiderate taint. Please go die in a fire.
Now, believe it or not, I'm actually a pretty easygoing guy. I generally get pretty good crowd of regulars on the nights I work, and they always seem to have a good enough time to want to come back. But, just like any other bartender, I have my off nights. And 99% of the time, those nights are a consequence of patrons who don't quite grasp bar etiquette, whether because they're inveterate douchebags, or inexperienced drinkers who simply haven't learned the ropes of how to conduct themselves in a busy establishment.
It's easy to become jaded as a bartender, and the only way to avoid becoming a complete misanthrope is to get completely away from the scene as frequently as you can. While tempting, it's not a good idea to spend your days off at a bar. You end up socializing with the very kinds of people who drive you to the brink of complete burnout while you're at work, so there's never a true break from the sometimes maddening routine that constitutes your working life.
That's why I like to spend my off hours doing things far removed from my workweek -- hanging out here at the HQ, photography and guitar playing. It helps me to tolerate the occasional besotted lout who stumbles into my workplace a little more easily, and that helps to ensure that the salt of the earth types who make up the large majority of my patrons have a good time while sitting at my bar.
And having other interests outside of work holds the added benefit of giving you something to talk about with the ones you inevitably befriend over the years. For instance, my recently developed obsession with guitars led me to watch this utterly fascinating documentary, which I intend to tell all my musically-inclined friends and customers about this weekend.
Speaking of weekends, enjoy yours 'Rons n' 'Ettes!
Tonight's ONT brought to you by Bartenders' Shoes Before and After Two Years.
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Posted by: The Political Hat at March 28, 2014 06:06 PM (AymDN)
Oh, and The Russians Are Coming:
http://tinyurl.com/l4txd7z
Posted by: Thrawn at March 28, 2014 06:07 PM (WlWt+)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 06:08 PM (x3YFz)
Never did try the place.
Posted by: Timothy Fountain at March 28, 2014 06:08 PM (3r2wi)
Posted by: Beto at March 28, 2014 06:09 PM (/vO0r)
Posted by: The Political Hat at March 28, 2014 06:09 PM (AymDN)
Posted by: Carol at March 28, 2014 06:09 PM (s0f54)
Posted by: Homer Simpson at March 28, 2014 06:09 PM (b/lt+)
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 06:10 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at March 28, 2014 06:10 PM (30eLQ)
Posted by: Zakn at March 28, 2014 06:11 PM (LbwgI)
Posted by: Tobacco Road at March 28, 2014 06:11 PM (4Mv1T)
So he did. True story. And the french hooker spoke really good English
( bar story, circa 1965; U.S. troops were stationed in France until June 1967 )
Posted by: Rocky Racoon at March 28, 2014 06:11 PM (omBWL)
Posted by: Boss Moss at March 28, 2014 06:12 PM (bitz6)
Posted by: notropis at March 28, 2014 06:12 PM (bvlUm)
So either I'll now buy a Ruger 10/22 or I'll save the ammo for bartering during the dark days ahead.
Posted by: McCool at March 28, 2014 06:13 PM (UQcFV)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 06:13 PM (x3YFz)
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Posted by: Timothy Fountain at March 28, 2014 06:14 PM (3r2wi)
Posted by: The Ethanol Loving Drinky Hat at March 28, 2014 06:15 PM (AymDN)
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Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 06:16 PM (ojnk6)
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Posted by: Country Singer at March 28, 2014 06:16 PM (r/e1Q)
Posted by: tangonine
Roger that. I suppose it is on the same level as "Hot Pepper Guy". Tears and pain, but he did it.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 06:16 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 28, 2014 06:16 PM (si68n)
Posted by: Lincolntf at March 28, 2014 06:17 PM (ZshNr)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 06:17 PM (N8MbR)
Back when I was reading biblical scholarship (rather than Qur'anic), I'd always assumed that the Sodom / Lot tale was just a cheap knockoff of the Gibeah horror story in "Judges". And, like every other secularist (which I still am), I got a good laugh out of Jack Chick's "Doom Town".
Over the past few years I've had to accept that the author of Genesis, and Jack Chick, had a point.
Homosexuals cannot accept their state in life. If they even believed they were equal to heterosexuals, then when faced with something they disagreed with, they'd just shrug and move on. But they don't think they're equal, and they never will, because they can't, because they aren't. They might have temporal power, for the moment... so, while they have it, they assert their power. "Bring out your guests that we may know them."
Posted by: boulder toilet hobo at March 28, 2014 06:17 PM (30eLQ)
Random non alcohol
related items, that could be the names of drinks.
Mongolian
metal: http://tinyurl.com/l53l226
Non-mongolion non-metal:
http://tinyurl.com/cbh5ao
Blue Monkey!
http://tinyurl.com/lat5vl7
Now where's the whiskey?
Posted by: Ed Wood VS Godzilla at March 28, 2014 06:17 PM (57JBn)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 06:17 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: Homer Simpson at March 28, 2014 06:17 PM (b/lt+)
http://youtu.be/mxJ-Y2Ac7tM
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at March 28, 2014 06:18 PM (IHAZk)
Posted by: Mike in the Hinterlands at March 28, 2014 06:18 PM (DNpio)
Posted by: George Thoroughgood at March 28, 2014 06:18 PM (aDwsi)
Posted by: Mr. Dave at March 28, 2014 06:18 PM (48LnO)
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 28, 2014 06:18 PM (BAS5M)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice
..............
You say that as if there is something wrong with.. being a moron..
Posted by: Homer Simpson at March 28, 2014 06:18 PM (b/lt+)
Posted by: notropis at March 28, 2014 06:19 PM (bvlUm)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 06:19 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 06:20 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Colorado Alex at March 28, 2014 06:20 PM (b6nAI)
Posted by: Mr. Dave at March 28, 2014 06:21 PM (48LnO)
Posted by: Homer Simpson at March 28, 2014 06:21 PM (AymDN)
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Posted by: Mr. Dave at March 28, 2014 06:22 PM (48LnO)
Posted by: George Thoroughgood at March 28, 2014 06:23 PM (aDwsi)
Posted by: notropis at March 28, 2014 06:23 PM (bvlUm)
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Posted by: Mike in the Hinterlands at March 28, 2014 06:23 PM (DNpio)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 06:25 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: eman at March 28, 2014 06:25 PM (AO9UG)
Posted by: Something Bob Hope Didn't Say at March 28, 2014 06:25 PM (aDwsi)
I *may* have watched Futurama a few too many times.
Posted by: pookysgirl at March 28, 2014 06:25 PM (kMnHs)
It's late here, Mate. Let me get some sleep.
Posted by: Old Blighty at March 28, 2014 06:25 PM (Ua6T/)
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 28, 2014 06:25 PM (BAS5M)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 10:16 PM (N8MbR)
And the medic's.
And the mechanic's.
And... well... it's duct tape!
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 10:17 PM (x3YFz)
I'm currently in a former Motel 6 in Columbia, SC -- where the handyman evidently believed everything could be remedied with caulk.
For example, the toilet is caulked (not bolted) to the floor.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 06:25 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 28, 2014 06:26 PM (aDwsi)
Posted by: traye at March 28, 2014 06:26 PM (C5axv)
Posted by: Thrawn at March 28, 2014 06:27 PM (WlWt+)
Posted by: Mr. Dave at March 28, 2014 06:27 PM (48LnO)
I remember back in, musta been around 1980, I was playing solo acoustic sets at a bar in far south burbs and the bartender started serving Snowshoes (Schnapps and wild turkey). Holy good lord.. I ended up in the hoosegow for speeding, but they let me go with just a ticket.. which I beat because the cop was out of his jurisdiction! lol.
But it makes ya think the next time..
So.. now, it's only beer.. but some of those microbrews can kick yer ass anyways.
Posted by: Chi-Town Jerry at March 28, 2014 06:27 PM (b/lt+)
Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 28, 2014 06:27 PM (aDwsi)
...She reached over, took it away and said, "Don't drink then. Have a coffee on me instead."
-I told the guy to get a real drink and served him an $8.50 Bushmills, two-fingers, on the rocks with water. I then told him to order a burger, because they were the best in the County!
Posted by: Queen of Upsales! at March 28, 2014 06:28 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at March 28, 2014 06:28 PM (IHAZk)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 06:29 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 06:29 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 06:29 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: filbert at March 28, 2014 06:29 PM (roTS7)
Posted by: The Hickster at March 28, 2014 06:30 PM (TI3xG)
All in all, one helluva day on the hq, and it put me in mind of Breitbart. I hope he caught that one.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 06:30 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: eman at March 28, 2014 06:30 PM (AO9UG)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 06:31 PM (ojnk6)
For example, the toilet is caulked (not bolted) to the floor.
Posted by: cthulhu
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Former Motel 6? Egads. Did they charge a key deposit?
Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 28, 2014 10:27 PM (aDwsi)
Online, Orbitz, and their stuff all says Motel 6....but they're pretending to be "Masters Inn" for the duration of the tourney.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 06:31 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 28, 2014 06:31 PM (aDwsi)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 06:31 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: DC in Towson at March 28, 2014 06:31 PM (6NGyP)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 06:31 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: His Wives' Husband at March 28, 2014 06:32 PM (AymDN)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 06:32 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: notropis at March 28, 2014 06:32 PM (bvlUm)
evidently believed everything could be remedied with caulk.
For example, the toilet is caulked (not bolted) to the floor.
Posted by: cthulhu
dammit, cthulhu, you owe me new sinuses.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 06:32 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 28, 2014 06:32 PM (aDwsi)
Posted by: Lincolntf at March 28, 2014 06:33 PM (ZshNr)
Posted by: Votermom at March 28, 2014 06:33 PM (GSIDW)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at March 28, 2014 10:28 PM (IHAZk)
No, but I think the two well-tanned guys with their pants around their knees were kind o' thinkin' in that direction when they got another room for cash.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 06:33 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: eman at March 28, 2014 06:33 PM (AO9UG)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 06:33 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 06:34 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: rickl at March 28, 2014 06:34 PM (sdi6R)
Posted by: shredded chi at March 28, 2014 06:34 PM (qIFpS)
Posted by: S. Muldoon at March 28, 2014 06:34 PM (g4TxM)
Niedermeyer, remember a while back when we found out we were pooping incorrectly? I shoulda saved that one, I only remember bits and pieces.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 06:35 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 06:35 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 06:35 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: H Badger at March 28, 2014 06:35 PM (er9dx)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 06:35 PM (ojnk6)
Hell, even the left couldn't keep that lie going as they were telling it. There have been articles for years from left-wing publications about how polygamy is the next step and how gays aren't monogamous so straights need to get over their hangup on fidelity.
The new line is that infidelity is such a problem for heterosexual couples that we need to accept open marriages and pretend that jealously is a "manufactured emotion" as a solution.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at March 28, 2014 06:35 PM (b6nAI)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 06:36 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: S. Muldoon at March 28, 2014 10:34 PM (g4TxM)
You will get nothing and you will like it, Seamus. So, yeah, the usual.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 06:36 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 06:36 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 28, 2014 06:36 PM (aDwsi)
Posted by: S. Muldoon at March 28, 2014 06:36 PM (g4TxM)
You would never believe what I discovered today. Not only is the toilet caulked to the floor, but the bed has a hard wired remote control. But it demands the sacrifice of quarters. I think I am going insane.
Cthulhu
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at March 28, 2014 06:37 PM (IHAZk)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 10:29 PM (N8MbR)
I'm thinking a meaningful movement is a bad idea on a toilet that isn't bolted to the floor.
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 10:31 PM (GEICT)
The movement went as planned.....when the load got unbalanced a little later, the whole unit tilted. I've installed toilets, and if the toilet is going in-and-out like that, the wax ring probably has more than a passing resemblance to Sandra Fluke.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 06:37 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 06:37 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 28, 2014 06:38 PM (aDwsi)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 06:38 PM (DmNpO)
Clean Sheets
Hot water
Toilet paper
All else is optional.
Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 28, 2014 10:36 PM (aDwsi)
I will add non-sticky carpet. I will never forget stopping at one of those Red Roof (or something Red) places and the carpet was so gross I wore my boots the whole time I wasn't either in the bed (eewwww) or in the shower. gave me the fuckin' shivers, it did. apparently still does.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 06:39 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 06:39 PM (N8MbR)
evidently believed everything could be remedied with caulk.
For example, the toilet is caulked (not bolted) to the floor.
Posted by: cthulhu
dammit, cthulhu, you owe me new sinuses.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 10:32 PM (8lmkt)
I'm just reportin' the facts, ma'am....
Posted by: Sgt. Joe cthulhu at March 28, 2014 06:39 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 06:39 PM (G+0Rf)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 06:40 PM (DmNpO)
I didn't care if I got "free" shit or not. The quick service was the "plus".
The funny thing? When I couldn't tip them that much was when they "waved me off" and gave me my drinks for free.
As a business owner, I told them "Don't do that. It ain't your booze."
The funny thing? That's when I got to bang the bartenders.
The Shit Ain't Real, I tell you. Strippers and bartenders are "Distant Cousins".
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 06:40 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: H Badger at March 28, 2014 06:40 PM (er9dx)
Posted by: kbdabear at March 28, 2014 06:41 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 06:41 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 06:41 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: Sandra Fluke at March 28, 2014 06:41 PM (WlWt+)
Posted by: notropis at March 28, 2014 06:41 PM (bvlUm)
Posted by: S. Muldoon at March 28, 2014 06:42 PM (g4TxM)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 10:41 PM (ojnk6)
bwahahahaha!!!
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 06:42 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 06:42 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: AltonJackson at March 28, 2014 06:42 PM (JMmQ9)
Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 28, 2014 06:42 PM (aDwsi)
Posted by: eman at March 28, 2014 06:43 PM (AO9UG)
Posted by: eleven at March 28, 2014 06:43 PM (fsLdt)
Nuh-uh. I know one. Nothing, tips, complements, tips, booby flashing, tips.
Not. Im. Pressed.
We still love 'im though.
Even though he's slow. Grouchy. Did I say slow? But his mixed drinks are great, and he'll tell you what you want which saves time - since he's so slow.
Posted by: Clutch Cargo at March 28, 2014 06:44 PM (pgQxn)
Posted by: kbdabear at March 28, 2014 06:45 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 06:45 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: eman
As patrons, we played "Ween" at our corner bar. It cleared out the Plastic-Banana-Good-Time-Rock-n'-Rollers at the end of the night.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 06:46 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: notropis at March 28, 2014 06:46 PM (bvlUm)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 10:39 PM (N8MbR)
FIFY.
Posted by: CQD at March 28, 2014 06:46 PM (4iOIE)
There was an account by zombie of one of those very _au courant_ "polyamorous" marriages (now so common in places like San Francisco) blowing up quite spectacularly indeed.
Posted by: torquewrench at March 28, 2014 06:46 PM (noWW6)
Posted by: concrete girl at March 28, 2014 06:47 PM (1YgVg)
This is a waystop -- I picked a spot as far along as I thought we'd get (good guess) and picked a cheap place with the aforementioned four requirements. The rest of this is gravy.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 06:47 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 06:47 PM (N8MbR)
srsly, you guys are absolutely killing me today! (don't stop)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 06:48 PM (8lmkt)
Link?
BTW, an article I found recently talked about open marriages and used the Underwoods from House of Cards as an example. That's right, the model for modern marriage is two fictitious sociopaths.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at March 28, 2014 06:48 PM (b6nAI)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 06:49 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: Folsom Street Bartender at March 28, 2014 06:49 PM (AymDN)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 06:49 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: The Hickster at March 28, 2014 06:49 PM (TI3xG)
It's the pillows.
You are all going to hate me for saying it because now you'll never look at a Motel 6 pillow and not consider...
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 10:42 PM (x3YFz)
Got my new pillow, and am sleeping on this pristine hotel matress.
Posted by: George Thorogood at March 28, 2014 06:49 PM (291hy)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 06:49 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: concrete girl at March 28, 2014 10:47 PM (1YgVg)
Oh...hell no!
DDR is the pro. I'm just the posturing wannabe.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at March 28, 2014 06:49 PM (QFxY5)
Bastards.
Posted by: fluffy; Plastic-Banana-Good-Time-Rock-n'-Rollers at March 28, 2014 06:50 PM (Ua6T/)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 06:50 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: Tesla's Wireless Poop at March 28, 2014 06:51 PM (AymDN)
I had a bartender in Leesville, LA who was both. She used to serve a shot between her breasts with salt on one nipple and a lemon slice on the other. Good times.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at March 28, 2014 06:51 PM (b6nAI)
Posted by: fluffy; Plastic-Banana-Good-Time-Rock-n'-Rollers at March 28, 2014 10:50 PM (Ua6T/)
Mister, would you please help my pony?
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 06:51 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 06:51 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: AltonJackson at March 28, 2014 06:52 PM (JMmQ9)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 06:52 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: kbdabear at March 28, 2014 06:52 PM (aTXUx)
Sorry, I have no idea what Plastic-Banana-etc is. I just wanted to repeat the phrase. Go ask Uncle Harry over there.
Posted by: fluffy at March 28, 2014 06:53 PM (Ua6T/)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 06:53 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Sherman at March 28, 2014 06:53 PM (aDwsi)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 06:54 PM (N8MbR)
"Two fingers of scotch, please."
Posted by: notropis at March 28, 2014 10:41 PM (bvlUm)
My fingers are tiny (my right hand ring finger is a 3.5). If you need to measure that way, I'm not your gal.
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 10:50 PM (N8MbR)
Oh, Vendette....you didn't....not on an ONT *facepalms*,,,,,,
It'll take you a sec, and then you'll realize why all the 'rons just got even friendlier.....
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 06:54 PM (Wg0F/)
...dicks. $180.00/mo with no movie channels?
Time to move on, Warner.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 06:54 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: Thrawn at March 28, 2014 06:54 PM (WlWt+)
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 06:55 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: John Taffer at March 28, 2014 06:55 PM (mx5oN)
table service? you don't even know what a dive bar is, do ya?
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 06:55 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 28, 2014 06:55 PM (aDwsi)
Posted by: Thrawn at March 28, 2014 06:55 PM (WlWt+)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 06:56 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 06:56 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 06:56 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: notropis at March 28, 2014 06:56 PM (bvlUm)
Posted by: HR Go Cyclones :) at March 28, 2014 06:56 PM (hO8IJ)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 06:56 PM (x3YFz)
...dicks. $180.00/mo with no movie channels?
Time to move on, Warner.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 10:54 PM (lq3Ak)
Oh, fuck, Slap! They did that to me during the muthafuckin' superbowl. I was gonna say Louisville in a landslide, but it's a one-point game right now. xoxo
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 06:57 PM (8lmkt)
Go ask Uncle Harry over there."
Posted by: fluffy
That's something Rush Limbaugh calls "The F.M.-Types"; The LIV's.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 06:57 PM (lq3Ak)
I keep seeing really epically horrible tradesmanship displayed in hotel properties. Even higher end ones with premium brand names.
Nothing at all is square, or level, or plumb. There are giveaway signs like sloppily hammered bent-over nails in door moldings, that instead of being pulled and redone, were pounded down into the wood and then crudely painted over. Plumbing pipe joints are baseball size balls of silicone sealant. That still drip. Shower heads don't have an escutcheon on the pipe, which rattles loosely within a hole in the tile.
And I figure I know where it comes from. The owners are hiring illegals who work cheap and don't have much of an incentive to do good work that will keep up their reputation. Why bother when they'll be moving on in a week or two?
The bad aesthetics are one thing. But then I lie awake in bed at night and think about who did the electrical wiring. And whether I'm going to wake up safely in the morning or be dead of smoke inhalation and burns. Fun.
Posted by: torquewrench at March 28, 2014 06:58 PM (noWW6)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 06:58 PM (ojnk6)
The latter had a cute bartender, was quiet, and I could stagger to a nearby strip club and sober up.
Colorado Springs and Denver bars suck donkey balls.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at March 28, 2014 06:58 PM (b6nAI)
Point taken but we were young and horny so we went to that dance bar. Though tipping works the same at all bars if you are a regular.
Posted by: The Hickster at March 28, 2014 06:58 PM (TI3xG)
Posted by: toby928© at March 28, 2014 06:58 PM (QupBk)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 10:57 PM (8lmkt)
Thanks, darlin'. It is still frozen, but xoxoxo right back-atcha'!
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 06:59 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 07:00 PM (x3YFz)
Zero chance that I would lick the nipples of a stripper/bartender. Zero.
I had just spent ten months in Afghanistan. I was willing to risk it.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at March 28, 2014 07:00 PM (b6nAI)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 10:51 PM (ojnk6)
I would rather be on the side of reason and logic even if it is the losing side.
Posted by: George Thorogood at March 28, 2014 07:00 PM (291hy)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:01 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: traye at March 28, 2014 07:01 PM (C5axv)
Just hurry it up with my mulled port, tough guy.
Posted by: Clarence at March 28, 2014 07:01 PM (Ua6T/)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 07:02 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: Clarence at March 28, 2014 07:02 PM (aDwsi)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 11:01 PM (N8MbR)
At Twenty-Two years old? That was living!
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 07:02 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 07:02 PM (GEICT)
If I feel like getting a different beer with my meal, I'll go somewhere else. But if you happen to be out of the beer I like at your place, yeah, I'll try something different. And I won't mind or anything, but that's just my general odd pattern.
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at March 28, 2014 07:03 PM (/96QU)
evidently believed everything could be remedied with caulk. For example, the toilet is caulked (not bolted) to the floor."
I keep seeing really epically horrible tradesmanship displayed in hotel properties. Even higher end ones with premium brand names.
Nothing at all is square, or level, or plumb. There are giveaway signs like sloppily hammered bent-over nails in door moldings, that instead of being pulled and redone, were pounded down into the wood and then crudely painted over. Plumbing pipe joints are baseball size balls of silicone sealant. That still drip. Shower heads don't have an escutcheon on the pipe, which rattles loosely within a hole in the tile.
And I figure I know where it comes from. The owners are hiring illegals who work cheap and don't have much of an incentive to do good work that will keep up their reputation. Why bother when they'll be moving on in a week or two?
The bad aesthetics are one thing. But then I lie awake in bed at night and think about who did the electrical wiring. And whether I'm going to wake up safely in the morning or be dead of smoke inhalation and burns. Fun.
Posted by: torquewrench at March 28, 2014 10:58 PM (noWW6)
Funny that you would mention that -- the Extended Stay America that the fiancee's company is paying for and I've been sneaking into, the shower pipe is not clamped to a stud where it turns to go through the wall. Accordingly, the shower head/arm just floats around, loosey-goosey. I'm sure it's going to cause leaks at the valve, getting moved all the time.
Here, I noticed from the outside, all the room air conditioners are caulked into their locations under the windows.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 07:03 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: Rooskie at March 28, 2014 07:04 PM (aDwsi)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:04 PM (8lmkt)
You want a flaming rum punch.
You'll take a regular rum punch.
You'll get a throat punch.
Posted by: The Hickster at March 28, 2014 07:04 PM (TI3xG)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 07:05 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at March 28, 2014 07:05 PM (IHAZk)
Posted by: eman at March 28, 2014 07:05 PM (AO9UG)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:05 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at March 28, 2014 07:06 PM (A1oWF)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 07:06 PM (x3YFz)
The waitress gets a confused look on her face and replies, "Sure we can. Um, what's in it?" After she saw our barely contained laughter she laughs as well and says, "Oh, I get it. It's a joke. So, is a donkey punch, like, a punch in the cooter?" We about fell out of our booth.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at March 28, 2014 07:06 PM (b6nAI)
Posted by: notropis at March 28, 2014 07:06 PM (bvlUm)
Posted by: WalrusRex at March 28, 2014 07:06 PM (Mogjf)
The ones I stayed in were so brandy-new, it was hard to make a call on how their maintenance would be. Seems to me that 's what tells the tale on a hotel. Old classy places can have a creak in the floor, or you can smell WWII cigar smoke in the lounge, but if everything's been cared for, you're in a Chandler novel. Newer chains often still have the sheen on the caulking (!) but you can tell nobody knows what to look after.
Posted by: Stringer Davis at March 28, 2014 07:06 PM (xq1UY)
Posted by: eleven at March 28, 2014 07:06 PM (fsLdt)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 07:07 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 07:07 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at March 28, 2014 07:08 PM (A1oWF)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:08 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 11:02 PM (ojnk6)
There is no way to win a fixed game.
Posted by: cm9000 at March 28, 2014 07:08 PM (291hy)
Posted by: Dr. Varno at March 28, 2014 07:09 PM (V4CBV)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 07:09 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: rickl at March 28, 2014 07:09 PM (sdi6R)
I have the appropriate clearances and I need to know. Spill it.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at March 28, 2014 07:10 PM (b6nAI)
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at March 28, 2014 07:10 PM (/96QU)
Posted by: Former State Senator Leland Yee at March 28, 2014 07:10 PM (WlWt+)
Posted by: Reggie Love. Presidential Advisor on Nipple Licking and "Playing Spades" at March 28, 2014 07:10 PM (AymDN)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:10 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 07:11 PM (x3YFz)
. Posted by: Thrawn at March 28, 2014 07:11 PM (WlWt+)
I love that!!!! Teh morons are one clever bunch of racist haters, there's no way around it.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:11 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Jean at March 28, 2014 07:12 PM (Aqvh6)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:12 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: The Political Hat at March 28, 2014 07:12 PM (AymDN)
Posted by: S. Muldoon at March 28, 2014 07:12 PM (g4TxM)
I've been to the Merc several times to go dancing. When I was still in the Army I always wanted to walk in in full dress uniform and walk through the back room during hippie poetry night on my way to the stairs.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at March 28, 2014 07:12 PM (b6nAI)
oh, swell, there goes the rest of my sinuses . . . ya killin' me, you guys!
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:13 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:13 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: Jimmy Buffet at March 28, 2014 07:13 PM (HxSXm)
Posted by: AltonJackson at March 28, 2014 07:13 PM (JMmQ9)
I assumed that movie was going to completely suck. But I saw it on cable the other night and was presently surprised it was a fun stupid movie and I like not thinking sometimes.
Posted by: The Hickster at March 28, 2014 07:13 PM (TI3xG)
...If I were Married, I'd be formulating "Hepatitis Z" scenarios in my head, as well.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 07:14 PM (lq3Ak)
Florida and Minnesota was giving this rich couple things like food stamps. Sometimes both states at the same time. For a decade even though the guy was Elmer J. Fudd millionaire who owns a mansion and a yacht.
http://tinyurl.com/mh2tl4t
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at March 28, 2014 07:14 PM (IHAZk)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 07:14 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:15 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: eleven at March 28, 2014 07:15 PM (fsLdt)
Posted by: UWP at March 28, 2014 07:15 PM (KAmBO)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 07:15 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: eman at March 28, 2014 07:15 PM (AO9UG)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:16 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 07:16 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: traye at March 28, 2014 07:16 PM (C5axv)
y'all need to stop it right now! i am old and not sure i have enough beer to withstand teh funny.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:16 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: notropis at March 28, 2014 07:16 PM (bvlUm)
Posted by: Mike Hammer at March 28, 2014 07:17 PM (aDwsi)
Posted by: notropis at March 28, 2014 07:18 PM (bvlUm)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 07:18 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 07:19 PM (ojnk6)
At any given time, one frsakishly ugly girl will give you a blowjob for $10. Thats just a guess, as I've never partaken in the opportunity.
Posted by: UWP at March 28, 2014 11:15 PM (KAmBO)
Does she expect a tip?
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 07:19 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: Peaches
Just put on the Depends. Not only is it "expected", (LIBERTY!), but it also complies with the AoSHq styleguide for "No Pants".
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 07:19 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: Thrawn at March 28, 2014 07:20 PM (WlWt+)
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 07:20 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:20 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 11:19 PM (Wg0F/)
for 10 bucks, it better not be just the tip. men have it so tough.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:20 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Miley's Tongue at March 28, 2014 07:20 PM (R+h7Q)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 07:21 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: notropis at March 28, 2014 07:22 PM (bvlUm)
Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Hotel Scamper, formerly MrCaniac at March 28, 2014 07:22 PM (HxSXm)
we call it "the Cochran" and then we roll our eyes
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:22 PM (8lmkt)
Actually, yeah, Catherine Zeta Jones was indeed a stripper.
http://tinyurl.com/m3j56do
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:18 PM (GEICT)
...thank you, Lord.
Posted by: Colorado Alex at March 28, 2014 07:22 PM (b6nAI)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 11:20 PM (N8MbR)
She knows me better than that! It was a Moron thing, not anything other than that. ..you silly baseball fan!
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 07:22 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: Jean at March 28, 2014 07:22 PM (Aqvh6)
Posted by: S. Muldoon at March 28, 2014 07:22 PM (g4TxM)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:23 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: eman at March 28, 2014 07:23 PM (AO9UG)
Posted by: UWP at March 28, 2014 07:23 PM (KAmBO)
Posted by: concrete girl at March 28, 2014 07:23 PM (1YgVg)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 07:23 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 11:23 PM (8lmkt)
...Yup. THANK YOU!
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 07:24 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:24 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:25 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 07:25 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: Skookumchuk at March 28, 2014 07:25 PM (OSzB9)
The Peaches shot is called a "kill shot."
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:25 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 07:26 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: model_1066 at March 28, 2014 07:26 PM (afNM6)
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at March 28, 2014 07:26 PM (A1oWF)
With what MP4 chipped in for everybody, that's over $200. The other 25-30 people there couldn't come up with a combined total of $500 worth of a bar bill.
So Gabe and Bannion made up the difference.
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:26 PM (GEICT)
That's not right. They should have at least chipped in $10 each.
Posted by: EC at March 28, 2014 07:26 PM (doBIb)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 07:27 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: S. Muldoon at March 28, 2014 07:27 PM (g4TxM)
really. I was easily at $40 and got an early start. this will have to be corrected.
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 07:27 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 11:24 PM (N8MbR)
Yeah, but you're the only one I know, beside BC!!! We're being eliminated by non-chess-playing, impatient idiots who say, "At Least I Didn't Miss Anything", when the score is zero-zero in the seventh inning!!!
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 07:27 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 07:28 PM (GEICT)
They didn't say anything. We all would have chipped in.
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:28 PM (GEICT)
You guys need 'bar insurance'!
Posted by: EC at March 28, 2014 07:29 PM (doBIb)
I like Coors, but only in bottles.
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:27 PM (GEICT)
I used to be a "bottles only" kinda cheap swiller, but then the bottles got to be a drag -- the hoboes break 'em in the alley and you either sweep that shit up or buy new tires, plus they're fuckin' embarrassingly noisy when you put 'em out. So, now, I'm cool with the cans.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:29 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at March 28, 2014 07:29 PM (A1oWF)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 07:29 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Anna Puma (+SmuD) at March 28, 2014 07:29 PM (IHAZk)
Posted by: UWP at March 28, 2014 07:29 PM (KAmBO)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:30 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 07:30 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:30 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:28 PM (GEICT)
That was certainly above and beyond of them to do that. What gentlemen!
Posted by: EC at March 28, 2014 07:30 PM (doBIb)
See what I did, there?
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at March 28, 2014 07:30 PM (/96QU)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:29 PM (GEICT)
RIGHT?!?!
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 07:30 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: AltonJackson at March 28, 2014 07:31 PM (JMmQ9)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 07:31 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 11:30 PM (8lmkt)
-Yes Ma'am. Louisville over Kentucky, Please.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 07:31 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at March 28, 2014 07:33 PM (A1oWF)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 07:33 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:33 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: Peaches
You're a fucking dream. Do you know that?
--You and yours get an extra-helping of Prayers tonight!... lol.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 07:34 PM (lq3Ak)
and keeping it on topic, was the bartender a bit bitchy? kinda cute, but she didn't seem to want be a work that day...
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 07:34 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:31 PM (GEICT)
cheap swill has GOT to be super-cold. otherwise, you might as well go with guiness.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:34 PM (8lmkt)
Why don't lepers play hockey?
Too many face-offs in the corner.
Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at March 28, 2014 07:34 PM (hn5v5)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:35 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: UWP at March 28, 2014 07:35 PM (KAmBO)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 07:36 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:33 PM (GEICT)
You guys are all good people for doing that and not saying anything.
Posted by: EC at March 28, 2014 07:36 PM (doBIb)
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 11:34 PM (lq3Ak)
Need 'em for my friends' dad, 56, got thyroid cancer (which is really manageable) but it went to his lungs and he's got some aplastic thing which is very scary. Jamie and Jeff's dad. Appreciate any prayer anyone can spare. He's a very devout Christian man. I hope God will take it easy on that family, it's kind of upsetting, just heard about it today.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:36 PM (8lmkt)
I thought morons hunted hobos not drank with them.
I first read 25-30 people can't come up with $500 but after I wrote that I figured maybe you mean those 25-30 drank less so had smaller bills not that they couldn't pay them. now I confused.
Posted by: The Hickster at March 28, 2014 07:36 PM (TI3xG)
at work...anyway.
and I've got no excuse. drinking a cup of coffee and not a drop of booze in the apartment.
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 07:36 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:33 PM (GEICT)
I agree, and I wasn't even there. Gabe is informative and brilliant with the pending, (or possible), court cases.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 07:37 PM (lq3Ak)
The joke I was making there was that import + portmanteau = importmanteau. Thus, making a portmanteau that includes the word portmanteau. So meta!
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at March 28, 2014 07:37 PM (/96QU)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 07:38 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: S. Muldoon at March 28, 2014 07:38 PM (g4TxM)
Posted by: rickl at March 28, 2014 07:38 PM (sdi6R)
Posted by: Semi-conscious scroller at March 28, 2014 07:38 PM (/cUUk)
Re: Bartenders
I don't drink. Never have.* Yet, I do enjoy going out occasionally to a barish place with friends or co-workers.
Is there anything I can order beyond the normal Coke or ginger ale that is even slightly cool, or should I just resign myself to sympathetic looks from the waitresses that think I'm a recovering alcoholic/Mormon missionary?
*Straight Edge!
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at March 28, 2014 07:38 PM (kdS6q)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 07:39 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: notropis at March 28, 2014 07:39 PM (bvlUm)
Posted by: Kalneva at March 28, 2014 07:39 PM (3pQOs)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 07:40 PM (g1DWB)
Anybody else here ever drink at a place in Santa Fe Springs, California called Bruce's?
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 28, 2014 07:40 PM (HVI5a)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 11:30 PM (N8MbR)
I can't help myself. I'd like to point out that the guy that takes more shit than anyone on this blog, much of it over the line IMO, volunteered ahead of time to cover if we were short. And then did it to the tune of several hundred dollars. And never said a word.
THAT is why I like Gabe. I disagree with him on a regular basis, but he's good people.
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:33 PM (GEICT)
And gets up at some ungodly hour to sweep out the leftover hobo parts and put some content on the blog in the morning.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 07:40 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:40 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at March 28, 2014 07:40 PM (hn5v5)
Posted by: Semi-conscious scroller at March 28, 2014 11:38 PM (/cUUk)
Some of their bloggers like Megan McArdle write stuff that is sort of libertarian-conservative in nature. Most of their staff is liberal or left-leaning, but they occasionally have some interesting topics to read about.
Posted by: EC at March 28, 2014 07:41 PM (doBIb)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 07:41 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 07:41 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: Catherine Zeta Jones at March 28, 2014 07:41 PM (Aif/5)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 07:41 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:41 PM (N8MbR)
I went to a friend's house and noticed on the inside of the front door that the "peephole" device had a viewable area about 2.5 inches in diameter and showed an amazingly big, bright, wide angle view of the outside.
Far, far superior to classic little glass lens door peepholes, where you can kinda sorta roughly tell that there is a person (or persons) out there, but little more.
I said, "Holy cow! This is incredible!"
It's not electronic. It's a fiber optic and prism combination device. You can see out (again to a very high level of detail) but those outside can not see in. I figure that digital CCD camera hardware will supersede this technology fairly soon (plus be able to record) but I found it impressive stuff.
Posted by: torquewrench at March 28, 2014 07:42 PM (noWW6)
Posted by: Ricardo Kill at March 28, 2014 07:42 PM (A1oWF)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 11:40 PM (g1DWB)-
that would be "FUCKING RINO" and you have to yell it really, really loud.
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 07:42 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 10:29 PM (x3YFz)
====
what's the proper tip for that? you'll get like 147 refills, too. what's the right tip for refills?
Posted by: jc at March 28, 2014 07:43 PM (PlzOe)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 07:43 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 11:36 PM (8lmkt)
Copied and pasted to Notepad.
May your good fortune be carried through to your oh-so-loved ones. May the Good Lord find each and every one of you well; in His embrace.
May our Prayers give you comfort and may your joy of having them with you stay with you forever and ever.
-With Love,
-In Jesus' Name, I pray.
*amen*
*Big Hugs From the North Coast!!!*
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 07:44 PM (lq3Ak)
1. Gabe will be called, yet again, a fucking RINO.
2. Dramatic reading by MWR w/ cursing.
3. Serenade of MWR by the morons ("Oh Beth, what can I do?")
Posted by: EC at March 28, 2014 07:44 PM (doBIb)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:45 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 07:45 PM (g1DWB)
Posted by: notropis at March 28, 2014 11:39 PM (bvlUm)
Seconded. Or just pour some over ice cream in a bowl.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 07:45 PM (Wg0F/)
I do disagree with him on some matters, but he's not prone to calling us Hitler and stuff like that, the way some people (even those mostly on our side, like Michael Medved) do when we disagree.
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at March 28, 2014 07:45 PM (/96QU)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:45 PM (N8MbR)
However, if you wanted a quiet beer at 7.00 AM on a weekday in the summer after spending 8 hours looking at frozen beans it was a pretty cool place. Torn down when they widened the highway years ago..
Posted by: Kindletot at March 28, 2014 07:45 PM (LRUgq)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 07:45 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 07:46 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: cm9000 at March 28, 2014 07:46 PM (291hy)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 07:46 PM (x3YFz)
I enjoy yelling. Because, everybody I know, knows that I don't do the fuckin' popover. It was either those crazy ladies with the Jeebus shit or it was the maintenance guy or it was bullshit. Turns out it was bullshit. So glad the cops got 'em. May they roast on a spit in hell.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:46 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 11:45 PM (N8MbR)
You want the morons to stay quiet.
You'll settle for drunken scuttlebutt.
You'll get an off-key serenade of a KISS song.
Posted by: EC at March 28, 2014 07:46 PM (doBIb)
Posted by: traye at March 28, 2014 07:46 PM (C5axv)
- Complain about the quality of the FREE appetizers. "Ya call *this* piece o' crap a jalapeno popper?!?!?"
- Order the most crazy obscure drink ever, then scoff and yell "just gimme a beer!!" when he/she doesn't know exactly what it is.
- Say "hey, can I take a minute to tell you about Herbalife/Amway/Obamacare??"
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 28, 2014 07:47 PM (HVI5a)
Posted by: rickl at March 28, 2014 07:47 PM (sdi6R)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 07:48 PM (ojnk6)
One of my more embarrassing bar stories is how me and a couple of regulars at my old hangout were snapping bottle caps at the bartender's sweet, sweet ass, and I had one get away from me and I nailed a chick right between the eyes. Her boyfriend wasn't amused, but a round of drinks smoothed things over.
On the other hand, there's supposedly a photo hanging around of me sucking on a tampon that had been floating in a Bloody Mary. Personally, I don't believe I would do anything that nasty.
'sup jackwagons.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 28, 2014 07:48 PM (AHzA7)
Now that makes sense. And Good on Gabe and Bannion for being stand up guys.
Posted by: The Hickster at March 28, 2014 07:49 PM (TI3xG)
Posted by: S. Muldoon at March 28, 2014 07:49 PM (g4TxM)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 07:49 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: Ashley Judd's Puffy Hotel Scamper, formerly MrCaniac at March 28, 2014 07:49 PM (HxSXm)
darlin' back when I used to go out at night and dance with the bands, I went with pineapple juice, sometimes pineapple and cranberry. It's tasty and refreshing. Go with your fruit juices. I don't do soft drinks and iced tea has caffeine, I don't do that either.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:49 PM (8lmkt)
LIBERAL rags? Geez.
Reynolds linked a Hoover Institution piece on Fukushima recently that was the most ludicrous, unscientific, bullshit scare-story nonsense imaginable. Hoover are supposed to be a reputable conservative lot.
Damn near every single comment said, "First off, Hoover have major internal problems if they are publishing this kind of crap under their imprimatur. Second, WTF is it doing being linked to by those who should know better?"
I think that the fundamental issue there is that Reynolds is basically a semi-franchise now, and a fair number of the links he pops up have perhaps not even been looked at in depth by the man himself other than to write a brief comment. "Heh.". Vetted by an intern at PJ Media and nothing more.
Posted by: torquewrench at March 28, 2014 07:49 PM (noWW6)
Posted by: S. Muldoon at March 28, 2014 07:50 PM (g4TxM)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 07:50 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 11:47 PM (8lmkt)
I just got WTBS back, (MSU v. Virginia), and even though I can't watch the game, I can see the score now!
You're SUCH a Sweetheart, Peaches! Thank You!!!
BTW... your Prayer is above! I forget which post.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 07:50 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 07:51 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: Jen at March 28, 2014 07:51 PM (IdGqX)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:51 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 07:51 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 11:50 PM (lq3Ak)
Please keep that good man in your prayers, Slap. I don't need anything for myself, but it's tearing me up to think about their troubles. Glad you gots your teevee back!!!!
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:51 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 07:52 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: Erowmero at March 28, 2014 07:52 PM (1gcFZ)
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at March 28, 2014 07:54 PM (/96QU)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:54 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: S. Muldoon at March 28, 2014 07:54 PM (g4TxM)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 07:55 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: future [/i]andycanuck[/b] at March 28, 2014 07:55 PM (hn5v5)
Posted by: concrete girl at March 28, 2014 07:55 PM (YBmqo)
Posted by: Paul Rudd in "Role Models" at March 28, 2014 07:55 PM (/96QU)
As a nerd, I can tell you from experience, you do not want to say this at parties.
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 11:51 PM (x3YFz)
Hobbies? I collect fungus, molds, and spores.
Posted by: Zombie Egon at March 28, 2014 07:55 PM (BAS5M)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 07:56 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 07:56 PM (GEICT)
A friend moved. Gave away his kegerator. For free. Not to me.
GOSHDARNIT ALL TO HECK ELEVENTY!
There will be a kegerator. No more of this bottle/can ridiculousness.
Because you can actually get really good beer in kegs now.
But, without the bottles and cans in the alley, the hobo hunting will get scarce.
Posted by: torquewrench at March 28, 2014 07:56 PM (noWW6)
Posted by: S. Muldoon at March 28, 2014 07:56 PM (g4TxM)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 07:57 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: Paul Rudd in at March 28, 2014 07:58 PM (/96QU)
Posted by: Burn the Witch at March 28, 2014 11:54 PM (gBnkX)
How appropriate.
Posted by: EC at March 28, 2014 07:58 PM (doBIb)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 07:58 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at March 28, 2014 11:38 PM (kdS6q)
and Orange Fizz...about half orange juice, half ginger ale, shaken over ice, and a slice of orange
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 07:58 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 07:59 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 07:59 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at March 28, 2014 07:59 PM (/96QU)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 08:00 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 08:00 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: The Hickster at March 28, 2014 08:00 PM (TI3xG)
Oh!!!! Some drunk girl said some stupid thing at the bar earlier and I called out "burn the witch," and everybody went nuts. So, thank you, very kindly, for the inspiration!!!
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:00 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: andycanuck at March 28, 2014 11:48 PM (hn5v5)
Doesn't Gabe have a steady? How come we never hear about him? It would make me feel better if Gabe's flame were some conventionally bleeding-heart Libertarian sympathizer than if he's a rabid progtard cog in the corrupt machine.
Also, I think I'm running a fever (not associated with being in this room, it's been going on all day), so you can expect me to just disappear without warning.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 08:01 PM (Wg0F/)
Hobbies? I collect fungus, molds, and spores.
What a coincidence! Me too! Sorta grow them on my own, too.
Posted by: Bartendress what serves shots between her breasts w salt and lemon on nipples at March 28, 2014 08:01 PM (BAS5M)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 08:01 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: future [/i]andycanuck[/b] at March 28, 2014 08:02 PM (hn5v5)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 11:59 PM (x3YFz)
No, I think you totes deserve that, tangonine. There's cool and then there is you.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:02 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: E.T. at March 28, 2014 08:02 PM (uGlk8)
Hoping everything is well, come tomorrow, amigo.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 08:02 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 08:03 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: Ashley Judd's PuffyScamper, formerly MrCaniac at March 28, 2014 08:03 PM (HxSXm)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 08:04 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 08:05 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at March 28, 2014 08:05 PM (/96QU)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 08:05 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:05 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 11:45 PM (g1DWB)-
i think i was about 5 feet away from him when he yelled it and he found his command voice. think everyone in NoVa heard it.
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 08:06 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 08:06 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at March 28, 2014 08:06 PM (/96QU)
Posted by: UWP at March 28, 2014 08:07 PM (KAmBO)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 08:07 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at March 29, 2014 12:06 AM (/96QU)
don't come to my house, i will shoot you and ask questions later. no disrespect, it's just the way i roll.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:07 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Ashley Judd's PuffyScamper, formerly MrCaniac at March 28, 2014 08:08 PM (HxSXm)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 08:08 PM (g1DWB)
And that's when the fight started....
Posted by: EC at March 28, 2014 08:08 PM (doBIb)
Posted by: Ashley Judd's PuffyScamper, formerly MrCaniac at March 29, 2014 12:03 AM (HxSXm)
And then they had the walk of shame.
Posted by: cm9000 at March 28, 2014 08:08 PM (291hy)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 08:08 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 08:09 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 08:09 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 12:08 AM (g1DWB)
exsqueeze me????? you don't like the company, the door is right over there . . . dang, that was so uncalled for.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:09 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Peaches at March 29, 2014 12:07 AM (8lmkt)
She'll make you a "hol-y roller".
...sometimes? I don't even entertain myself.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 08:09 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 08:09 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at March 28, 2014 08:10 PM (/96QU)
Posted by: The Political Hat at March 28, 2014 08:10 PM (AymDN)
Posted by: kalneva at March 28, 2014 08:10 PM (3pQOs)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:10 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 08:10 PM (g1DWB)
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 28, 2014 08:10 PM (HVI5a)
Eff -- just had another earthquake. Not a bad shake, either.
San Andres is getting mighty testy lately...
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at March 28, 2014 08:11 PM (kdS6q)
Posted by: Daffy Duck at March 28, 2014 08:11 PM (OLxY8)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 08:11 PM (ojnk6)
Funniest bar name was Skinny Dick's Halfway Inn down near Nenana.
Posted by: S. Muldoon at March 28, 2014 11:12 PM (g4TxM)
Oh yeah. Remember driving past that place in a Humvee on the way to Ft Greely in the late 80s.
Used to hang out at Chilkoot Charlie's in Anchorage back in those days. One of the great American Bars. Loved it.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 28, 2014 08:11 PM (AHzA7)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 08:12 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 08:12 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: cthulhu at March 29, 2014 12:01 AM (Wg0F/)
ohhh.... if you have the same shit I got on the plane, chalk up the next 5 days to disoriented and get your ass to bed.
Get home. Drink water. By the gallon. And 2 aspirins a day.
It's a bitch. Virus, so don't waste time at the doc, just tough it out.
Posted by: tangonine at March 29, 2014 12:05 AM (x3YFz)
Tomorrow, I drive to Savannah. Fever or no fever.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 08:12 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at March 28, 2014 08:13 PM (/96QU)
"If you lean over the bar and try to grab the plastic box of index cards where I keep all my drink recipes, so you can look through everything and order the weirdest drink you can find,"
Who the hell does this? It would never occur to me to do that.
I don't like sweet girly girl drinks. If I want something sweet, Ill have cheesecake for dessert. I don't go to bars much any more but when I did I ordered either wine, beer or vodka tonics in the summer.
I confess, I did have one habit that probably made a few bartenders hate me - fishing for my wallet in my huge '80's purses. I try to have the ATM or credit card out early when I'm in a grocery store line, but in bars after a few drinks - er, gee, sorry. At least I never asked to park my purse behind the bar.
I think if you have worked in food/drink service at all, the experience makes you more sympathetic to waiters/bartenders - you know what sort of aholes they routinely have to put up with.
Posted by: Donna and V. (no ampersand) at March 28, 2014 08:13 PM (R3gO3)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 08:14 PM (N8MbR)
Can't the dogs smell where the treat went?
I figured they would've been able to still smell where it was and not lose it.
Posted by: EC at March 28, 2014 08:14 PM (doBIb)
Posted by: AltonJackson at March 28, 2014 08:14 PM (JMmQ9)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 08:14 PM (x3YFz)
Just got some and tried it recently. Not bad...
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 28, 2014 08:14 PM (HVI5a)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 08:15 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 28, 2014 08:15 PM (OLxY8)
Posted by: Sen. Sandra Fluke at March 28, 2014 08:15 PM (AymDN)
Posted by: cthulhu at March 29, 2014 12:12 AM (Wg0F/)
Have safe travels. Savannah is a great city.
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 08:15 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:16 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: concrete girl at March 28, 2014 08:16 PM (YBmqo)
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 29, 2014 12:11 AM (AHzA7)
=====
we cheat the other guy and pass the savings on to you.
Posted by: jc at March 28, 2014 08:16 PM (PlzOe)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 08:17 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: concrete girl at March 29, 2014 12:16 AM (YBmqo)
Just ducky
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:17 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 28, 2014 08:17 PM (HVI5a)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 08:18 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Ashley Judd's PuffyScamper, formerly MrCaniac at March 28, 2014 08:18 PM (HxSXm)
Posted by: E.T. at March 28, 2014 08:18 PM (uGlk8)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 08:18 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 08:18 PM (ojnk6)
Yes, that's exactly what I've had the last three days.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at March 28, 2014 08:19 PM (0AKks)
33.929°N 117.922°W depth=1.9km (1.2mi)
Nearby Cities2km (1mi) E of La Habra, California2km (1mi) WNW of Brea, California5km (3mi) SSW of Rowland Heights, California6km (4mi) N of Fullerton, California544km (338mi) W of Phoenix, ArizonaPosted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 08:19 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 08:19 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at March 28, 2014 08:19 PM (AA6QE)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 08:19 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 08:20 PM (x3YFz)
Watched the blu-ray last night. OMG. Freakin' hilarious IMHO.
And not a a single political sucker punch to be found, although it takes place during the original Reagan-Bush era.
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 28, 2014 08:20 PM (HVI5a)
Does it taste like chicken?
Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at March 28, 2014 08:20 PM (hn5v5)
Posted by: Realtor in Yuma at March 28, 2014 08:20 PM (FARbd)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 08:21 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: Ashley Judd's PuffyScamper, formerly MrCaniac at March 28, 2014 08:21 PM (HxSXm)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 08:21 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: The Political Hat at March 28, 2014 08:21 PM (AymDN)
It does amuse me to throw those lines out there, though.
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at March 28, 2014 08:22 PM (/96QU)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 08:22 PM (x3YFz)
they just had another quake close to the surface...
3.4 2km ESE of La Habra, California 2014-03-29 00:11:53 UTC-04:000.1 km
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 08:23 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: E.T. at March 29, 2014 12:18 AM (uGlk
I'm in WLA and sister is in Pasadena. Everyone was calling, it was obvious that this was a semi-biggie. Dang . . .
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:23 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 08:24 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 08:24 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 08:24 PM (g1DWB)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 08:24 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: The Hickster at March 28, 2014 08:24 PM (TI3xG)
Posted by: mindful webworker - attitudinally adjusted at March 28, 2014 08:25 PM (qG1i2)
Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at March 28, 2014 08:25 PM (AA6QE)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 08:25 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: Just a GA Boy
Depends. The 1994 one was like a giant was kicking my house, then I looked out the front door and watched transformers blowing, in serial, all the way to LAX. Shit was very, very damaged. This one, meh, it was a rolling shaker, but there may have been damage closer to the epicenter. Hopefully no injuries.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:25 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 08:25 PM (DmNpO)
How can it be a true dive with three stars.
Posted by: Jean at March 28, 2014 08:25 PM (Aqvh6)
Posted by: Ashley Judd's PuffyScamper, formerly MrCaniac at March 28, 2014 08:25 PM (HxSXm)
1 word? helpless.
Posted by: tangonine at March 29, 2014 12:25 AM (x3YFz)
that will fuck your head up bad. where was this?
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:26 PM (8lmkt)
What's an earthquake like?
Posted by: Just a GA Boy
I've been at ground zero of two major quakes, 6.5+ and let me tell you.
Let me tell ya. Sucks. Hard.
But it is amusing how CalTrans keeps rebuilding the 5-14 split and every quake it still collapses.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at March 28, 2014 08:26 PM (kdS6q)
Posted by: Sister Sestina at March 28, 2014 08:26 PM (Em6d4)
When a weak one hit Toronto (I think from the Montreal region and down the St Lawrence) I was laying in bed and thought "That's odd" but as it was garbage day, I thought it was the garbage truck at work making the house vibrate just that little bit.
Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at March 28, 2014 08:26 PM (hn5v5)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 08:26 PM (rDidD)
Damn, how this blog has changed.
No surprise many of the best commenters have left.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 12:08 AM (g1DWB)
Perhaps that wasn't properly nuanced....although @465 seemed to get the message. Look, we like Gabe -- and we're not all that excited about what he does in private -- but maybe some of the "goddamned RINO" stuff is really a reaction to him splitting the difference between his living situation and his persona here? We know he can think things through logically and legally....so why does he end up on people's "roll-their-eyes" list so often?
And this could help him out in a couple of regards....his own opinions could become more logically consistent, and people could stop giving him shit about things he spouts as if he believed in them, and start sympathizing that he's getting Dem talking-points with breakfast and helping him respond elegantly later.
OTOH, if it turns out that is steady is more conservative than he is, we could invite him to hang with us and taunt Gabe that all the cool kids are here.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 08:27 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 08:28 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at March 28, 2014 08:28 PM (AA6QE)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 29, 2014 12:26 AM (rDidD)
Oh, bless your heart, Y5. You know I wouldn't be here if I couldn't take it. Everthang be cool, except this fuckin' cat what wants more food.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:28 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Mindy at March 28, 2014 08:29 PM (Ew9Pv)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 08:30 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 08:30 PM (GEICT)
uh, you probably want to stay away from the long island iced tea. or anything that involves jaegermeister. other than that, i can't help you. what do you have against beer and wine, anyway?
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:30 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Bob Filner, Graduate, Sensitivity Training Centers of Cleveland at March 28, 2014 08:30 PM (OLxY8)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 08:31 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: Pug-De-Da! at March 28, 2014 08:31 PM (vFh9Q)
Posted by: E.T. at March 28, 2014 08:31 PM (uGlk8)
"Marshall also quietly apologized. "I wish none of this would have ever happened," he said."
Yeah, the woman you sexually assaulted and her husband you paralyzed for life wish none of it happened too. Fuck you and your life!
http://www.wral.com/raleigh-man-convicted-in-string-of-home-invasions/13521242/
Posted by: EC at March 28, 2014 08:31 PM (doBIb)
One thing to recommend it for fellow AOSHQ readers: I don't think there's a a single woman in the entire flick that you don't see nude at least three times. It is *literally* as far as can be gone with an 'R' rating.
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 28, 2014 08:31 PM (HVI5a)
Posted by: Walter Freeman at March 28, 2014 08:31 PM (kqGWM)
Posted by: concrete girl at March 28, 2014 08:31 PM (YBmqo)
Posted by: thunderb at March 28, 2014 08:31 PM (zOTsN)
re: Quakes
The salent metric is Gs.
In the '94 quake my area got hit with 2Gs of random multi-axis acceleration for however long the quake lasted.
So you, all all your stuff, actually goes weightless, then up, then slams down with twice your weight.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at March 28, 2014 08:31 PM (kdS6q)
Posted by: UWP at March 28, 2014 08:31 PM (KAmBO)
Posted by: Slip the Pulitzer betwixt my sheets at March 28, 2014 08:32 PM (wu/TK)
You're a fucking progtard RINO for even asking.
RINO.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 12:10 AM (g1DWB)
You can't be a fucking progtard RINO. Progtards overtly worship the state, RINOs pretend to oppose the state while secretly advancing its aims.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 08:32 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: The Purified Hat at March 28, 2014 08:32 PM (AymDN)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 08:32 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 08:32 PM (x3YFz)
Not a sourpuss! (See #27 )
Posted by: [/i]andycanuck[/b] at March 28, 2014 08:32 PM (hn5v5)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 08:32 PM (rDidD)
ah, shit, was that when the freeway pancaked, concrete girl? because that was some serious shit. this, tonight, just another day in paradise.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:32 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: AltonJackson at March 28, 2014 08:33 PM (JMmQ9)
I figured they would've been able to still smell where it was and not lose it.
I can't figure that out either. Maybe it's part of the trick - he makes the smell disappear at the same time. If he disappeared the treat up his sleeve, you would think they would catch it. But, maybe we just get to see the dumb dogs; the ones who figured him out didn't make the video.
I will say that none of those dogs seemed to appreciate prestidigitation as entertainment.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at March 28, 2014 08:33 PM (IN7k+)
Posted by: Sister Sestina at March 28, 2014 08:33 PM (Em6d4)
Not fair! We'll get it next time!
And stop asking about the Bay Bridge rebuild in NorCal. It's fine. Just fine. There is nothing to worry about in a quake. Nothing. Nothing at all.
Posted by: Caltrans at March 28, 2014 08:33 PM (noWW6)
Posted by: waitress; veal at March 28, 2014 08:33 PM (yFFC0)
I was in that situation recently, and came away underwhelmed. I took a chance asking the bartenders for suggestions, since they were casual friends of ours, and ended up with a Cosmopolitan.
Posted by: Mindy at March 29, 2014 12:29 AM (Ew9Pv)
Long Island Iced Tea.
Posted by: cm9000 at March 28, 2014 08:33 PM (291hy)
Posted by: Mindy at March 29, 2014 12:29 AM (Ew9Pv)
My Mother enjoys Pina Coladas, but she really likes Margaritas.
If your bartender knows their high-end liquor? The Flavored Vodkas lead to many, many variables from citrus, to chocolate, to coconut.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 08:33 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: Ashley Judd's PuffyScamper, formerly MrCaniac at March 28, 2014 08:34 PM (HxSXm)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 08:34 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: Mindy at March 28, 2014 08:34 PM (Ew9Pv)
I have 5. Can't envision a situation where I would wish I had a sixth.
fuckerPosted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:34 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 08:34 PM (rDidD)
Cranberry Vodka, Basic dive bar ingredients and vodka is a fairly neutral taste booze.
Posted by: The Hickster at March 28, 2014 08:35 PM (TI3xG)
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at March 28, 2014 08:35 PM (/96QU)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 29, 2014 12:18 AM (GEICT)
Rain. Lots of rain. Wish I could send it back to Cali.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 08:36 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: waitress; veal at March 28, 2014 08:36 PM (yFFC0)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 08:36 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 08:36 PM (N8MbR)
Never had to pay for driveway gravel from them. Just call them up and ask for a load. Had to spread it yourself though.
Posted by: Zakn at March 28, 2014 08:36 PM (zyaZ1)
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 28, 2014 08:36 PM (HVI5a)
Posted by: The Hickster at March 28, 2014 08:36 PM (TI3xG)
Posted by: Blanco Basura at March 28, 2014 08:36 PM (0AKks)
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at March 28, 2014 08:36 PM (/96QU)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:36 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 08:37 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Mindy at March 28, 2014 08:38 PM (Ew9Pv)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 08:38 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: tangonine at March 28, 2014 08:38 PM (x3YFz)
Posted by: cm9000
For an inexperienced drinker? Those will knock ME on my ass! Tall glass, tasty, four-or-five liquors? That's like drinking a six-pack if your bartender is out for tips and not the business.
Maybe a "small"... lol.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 08:39 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 08:39 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 08:39 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at March 28, 2014 08:39 PM (AA6QE)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 08:39 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: UWP at March 28, 2014 08:39 PM (KAmBO)
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at March 28, 2014 08:39 PM (dfYL9)
There are flavored vodkas, and there are flavored vodkas. Hangar One in Alameda does an amazing Kaffir lime one. I took the tour (worth doing if you're in the area; it's in a hangar on an abandoned naval base), and it turns out that they use Kaffir lime leaves (like in Thai cuisine), but key lime pith. The kaffir lime pith is too bitter.
Posted by: Splunge at March 28, 2014 08:40 PM (qyomX)
the Nisqually Earthquake, 6.8 bone rattler when I was in Seattle.
and the earthquake here back in 11 woke me up because I'd worked the night-early morning. thought a plane hit the apartment.
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 08:40 PM (RhQvZ)
Stopped going to Bars when smoking got banned. Sucks for them
Posted by: Zakn at March 28, 2014 08:40 PM (zyaZ1)
the thing that got me were the aftershocks.
Posted by: Sister Sestina
What got me in the '94 quake was the Mexicans of various varieties. As soon as the first shaking stopped, everyone in my old neighborhood jumped in their cars and started feeling in random directions for no damned good reason.
Then everybody set up tents in the public parks and refused to go home for weeks, because everyone through they were still in Nicaraguan or something.
For the next big one, I expect 20 more years of unchecked illegal immigration is going to make this place very very interesting.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at March 28, 2014 08:41 PM (kdS6q)
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:41 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 08:41 PM (DmNpO)
Please. As the eldritch horror knows firsthand, the state is as dry as a popcorn fart right now. We're having triage sessions deciding which parts of the garden to allow to die later in the summer.
Posted by: torquewrench at March 28, 2014 08:41 PM (noWW6)
Posted by: Rep. Hank Johnson, (D)umbass at March 28, 2014 08:41 PM (OLxY8)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 08:41 PM (N8MbR)
Subducted, like pulled under? http://youtu.be/mipc-JxrhRk
Posted by: Blanco Basura at March 28, 2014 08:41 PM (0AKks)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 08:42 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: cm9000 at March 29, 2014 12:33 AM (291hy)
If you order this, be prepared to stay there for a while. It's potent.
Verily.
Posted by: dr sheldon cooper at March 28, 2014 08:42 PM (hn5v5)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 08:43 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: thunderb at March 28, 2014 08:43 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: Mindy at March 28, 2014 08:43 PM (Ew9Pv)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 08:43 PM (N8MbR)
For an inexperienced drinker? Those will knock ME on my ass! Tall glass, tasty, four-or-five liquors? That's like drinking a six-pack if your bartender is out for tips and not the business.
Maybe a "small"... lol.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 29, 2014 12:39 AM (lq3Ak)
Those things rock when made right, 2 will wipe you out.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 28, 2014 08:43 PM (FMbng)
Posted by: Margarita DeVille at March 28, 2014 08:44 PM (dfYL9)
-You're a lady. Bartenders NEED your business.
"And if I order a high- end vodka, will that hurt the pocketbook? Also, do I just ask for the vodka, or does it get mixed with something?"
Posted by: Mindy
High-End Vodka Drinks will cost you anywhere from $7.50-$12.00, depending on the region/market.
The vodka should be mixed with something, because the "solo-shot" isn't as good as the label suggests... lol.
If you do order a shot, it'll cost you $3.00-$7.00 and it won't be as satisfying as the mixed drinks they can make from them.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 08:44 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 08:44 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 08:44 PM (g1DWB)
Posted by: thunderb at March 28, 2014 08:44 PM (zOTsN)
I'm up in Minisoda. They had a ban on it in the Cities and for a while all the bar business moved to the Southern Suburbs. It was amusing to see Suburban cops suddenly dealing with drunk crime (Fights, Public Urination, etx). The servers and Bar Tenders told sob stories of losing business to those other bars. Needed to ban it all to be fair.
Typical Libtards. Everyone must be Miserable, because I am Miserable.
Posted by: Zakn at March 28, 2014 08:45 PM (zyaZ1)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 08:45 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: Vendette at March 29, 2014 12:41 AM (N8MbR)
^^THIS^^
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 08:45 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: jc at March 29, 2014 12:35 AM (PlzOe)-
was that Anchorage? yikes!
Posted by: Mindy at March 29, 2014 12:29 AM (Ew9Pv)-
beam and coke w/ a slice of lime.
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 08:45 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 08:46 PM (QeH9j)
At which point I will immediately vote for Sarah Palin.
Did that before. It didn't work out for the best. Something to do with the running mate, I understand.
Posted by: torquewrench at March 28, 2014 08:46 PM (noWW6)
Drunk and rolling is no way to go through this life. Actually, I pretty much enjoy them, as long as nobody dies. It's like an earthgasm!! I can't believe I just said that, but I'm hitting "post" anyway.
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 08:46 PM (8lmkt)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 08:46 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: The Hickster at March 28, 2014 08:47 PM (TI3xG)
Did that before. It didn't work out for the best. Something to do with the running mate, I understand.
Apparently the running mate was some cranky old fart who wasn't that into the whole President thing anyway.
Posted by: Splunge at March 28, 2014 08:47 PM (qyomX)
Posted by: Zakn at March 28, 2014 08:47 PM (zyaZ1)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 08:48 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 08:48 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: E.T. at March 28, 2014 08:49 PM (uGlk8)
The hangovers alone ought to be a deterrent.
Posted by: Splunge at March 28, 2014 08:49 PM (qyomX)
Posted by: concrete girl at March 28, 2014 08:49 PM (YBmqo)
Posted by: kbdabear at March 28, 2014 08:49 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 08:49 PM (rDidD)
No, I really don'tt. Pretty good friends with many of the COBs and early commenters in the meat space.
This place used to be 50-50 politics and jokes but it wasn't a constant purity brigade. When it became that and less funny some of the best commenters left.
Gabe is obviously one of aces's friends. So is DrewM. Pretty far apart on the right spectrum but they are ace's friends or they wouldn't be blogging here.
I don't agree with either of them on everything but on either of them on everything but that doesn't mean I have to go off on this stupid RINO bullshit. I can read either of their opinions without having to either agree or call them douchebags every frigging minute.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 12:24 AM (g1DWB)
Can we at least agree that there are, in fact, progtard douchebags out there? Can we agree that there are some who consistently sellout conservative principles while making grandiose speeches supporting them -- AKA "RINOs"? Can we agree that not all Dems are truly evil? If we can, what are you getting on your high-horse about?....and if we can't, what color is the sky on your world?
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 08:49 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 08:49 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Mindy at March 28, 2014 08:49 PM (Ew9Pv)
Posted by: ManBearPig at March 28, 2014 08:50 PM (OLxY8)
Posted by: mpfs at March 28, 2014 08:50 PM (6y1fO)
The other thing about the Northridge quake, it kicked up a lot of dust. So in addition to the sparking power-lines, we had static electric discharge lightning in the pre-dawn sky, which is really eerie.
Posted by: Laurie David's Cervix at March 28, 2014 08:50 PM (kdS6q)
Posted by: thunderb at March 28, 2014 08:50 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 08:50 PM (N8MbR)
Yes. And honestly, not worth the money. There are certain hard liquors that are worth the coin. Anything but the very most hideous plastic bottle vodka is not in that category.
"Also, do I just ask for the vodka, or does it get mixed with something?"
Vodka alone is fairly boring. People tend to start to throw it back fast and hard simply because there's so little there to appreciate. This can get out of hand. See also: RUSSIA.
I would invariably opt for a vodka tonic over straight vitamin V. Even a dive bartender can't screw that up too much.
Posted by: torquewrench at March 28, 2014 08:50 PM (noWW6)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 08:51 PM (ojnk6)
we cheat the other guy and pass the savings on to you.
Posted by: jc at March 29, 2014 12:16 AM (PlzOe)
Heh. I still buy Koots t-shirts every so often, even though I haven't stepped foot in the place since summer of '91.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at March 28, 2014 08:51 PM (AHzA7)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 08:52 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 28, 2014 08:53 PM (OLxY8)
Lighten the fuck up Day Walkers.
Posted by: Zakn at March 28, 2014 08:53 PM (zyaZ1)
Posted by: UWP at March 28, 2014 08:53 PM (KAmBO)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 08:53 PM (rDidD)
You got 666. I guess thats not much of a thing anymore. Sad
Posted by: Zakn at March 28, 2014 08:54 PM (zyaZ1)
I am only at my house on the weekends so she and Fluffy could come and help protect it during the week. Rural so not much risk but I feel weird when I'm gone. But I'm guessing Minnesota is a no go.
Posted by: The Hickster at March 28, 2014 08:54 PM (TI3xG)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 08:55 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: Mindy at March 28, 2014 08:55 PM (Ew9Pv)
#6...2.9 2km NNW of Brea, California 2014-03-29 00:47:13 UTC-04:005.3 km
what the hell are y'all doin' out there.
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 08:55 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: Piercello on the road at March 28, 2014 08:55 PM (5Jtal)
Posted by: Adam at March 28, 2014 08:55 PM (Aif/5)
Posted by: thunderb at March 28, 2014 08:55 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 08:55 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Ashley Judd's PuffyScamper, formerly MrCaniac at March 28, 2014 08:56 PM (HxSXm)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 08:57 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: thunderb at March 28, 2014 08:57 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: concrete girl at March 28, 2014 08:58 PM (YBmqo)
Posted by: Piercello on the road at March 28, 2014 08:59 PM (5Jtal)
Posted by: The Hickster at March 29, 2014 12:47 AM (TI3xG)
You're lucky! All I have to do is...
-Let the DeeJay know the itinerary.
-Argue with the DeeJay about what is happening and what I want.
-Get women to "Bare-As-They-Dare", (dance), on a sign-up sheet.
-Find their tunes and settle arguments between the women for songs.
-Hand in the tunes to the DeeJay. --In Order.
-Buy the "ladies"... re: broads, drinks, out-of-pocket.
-Tell jokes when no one wants to hear you and only wants to see the women.
-Hold a Beer-Chug.
-Do a Trivia Contest, (that I write. Common sense is NOT that common).
-Find/Draw Judges for the Contest.
-Argue with women about who won while remaining calm and settling things down.
-Help close the bar by cleaning and stocking.
If I don't get "contestants" from the bar patrons?
...I don't get paid. Even though I do everything else. No women, no paycheck.
-And they wonder why I run shit up on "The Company Tab".
I'ma get my "hundy". -one way or the other.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 08:59 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 08:59 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 09:00 PM (rDidD)
Smoking is still allowed at select bars in GA that will not allow those under 18 inside. God bless that loophole....
that's the one thing I miss about GA. Okay to bring your kid to a watering hole with you.
Posted by: PMRich at March 28, 2014 09:00 PM (KDUNf)
***
there have been four, including a 5.1, two 3.6, and a 3.4
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 29, 2014 12:43 AM (DmNpO)
=====
makes you nervous, but lots of little ones is good. it is all about energy release. many little is way better than one big.
Posted by: jc at March 28, 2014 09:00 PM (PlzOe)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:01 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 09:01 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 09:01 PM (DmNpO)
"Sell me this pen."
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 28, 2014 09:01 PM (HVI5a)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 09:02 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: thunderb at March 28, 2014 09:02 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at March 28, 2014 09:02 PM (oFCZn)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero) at March 28, 2014 09:02 PM (OLxY8)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 09:02 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 09:03 PM (g1DWB)
Posted by: Piercello on the road at March 28, 2014 09:03 PM (5Jtal)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 09:04 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:04 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 09:05 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 09:06 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 09:07 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: 5.0 Coors at March 28, 2014 09:07 PM (MV98J)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:08 PM (QeH9j)
With all the crap that is spewed about Pixy's idiosyncrasies how could one fix this site and not lose more than what was gained. This site is the best and part of that is Ace has not kicked Pixy to the curb IMO. There needs to be a little anarchy to allow the free flow of thought. And Ace allows that semi controlled anarchy which is what makes this place great. Oh and the comm enters don't take kindly to trolls.
Posted by: The Hickster at March 28, 2014 09:08 PM (TI3xG)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 09:08 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at March 28, 2014 09:08 PM (DmNpO)
Posted by: Dack Thrombosis at March 28, 2014 09:09 PM (oFCZn)
Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at March 28, 2014 09:09 PM (AA6QE)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 09:09 PM (ojnk6)
685 Anyone ever been to a biker bar?
Used to hand out in one when I was in the Navy.
KT's Buckroe Restaurant - Hampton area of VA
One thing about the biker joints, don't make any waves around the holidays. Everybody is in a pissed off mood. They like to go see family for holidays too, but alot of them couldn't for legal issues
Posted by: PMRich at March 28, 2014 09:10 PM (KDUNf)
Sorry, couldn't resist.
BTW, anybody here see Michelle Malkin's recent piece titled "My Trip to the Pot Shop"?? Sounds like she's going somewhat liberal on medical maryjane.
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 28, 2014 09:10 PM (HVI5a)
Posted by: Zakn at March 28, 2014 09:11 PM (zyaZ1)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:11 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 09:11 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 09:11 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: thunderb at March 29, 2014 01:02 AM (zOTsN)-
soju...lots and lots of soju...in a green bottle.
think i was puking green for a few days afterwards.
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 09:11 PM (RhQvZ)
xoxo,
auntie peaches
Posted by: Peaches at March 28, 2014 09:12 PM (8lmkt)
up to #10 in this mini storm...
2.7 1km E of La Habra, California 2014-03-29 01:05:31 UTC-04:000.7 km2.7 2km WSW of Los Serranos, California 2014-03-29 01:05:28 UTC-04:0016.2 km2.7 2km NNW of Brea, California 2014-03-29 00:53:57 UTC-04:001.3 km2.9 2km NNW of Brea, California 2014-03-29 00:47:13 UTC-04:005.3 km2.7 2km N of Brea, California 2014-03-29 00:45:37 UTC-04:001.3 km3.6 2km SE of La Habra, California 2014-03-29 00:30:51 UTC-04:000.1 km3.4 2km ESE of La Habra, California 2014-03-29 00:11:53 UTC-04:000.1 km5.1 2km E of La Habra, California 2014-03-29 00:09:41 UTC-04:001.9 km3.6 1km ESE of La Habra, California 2014-03-28 23:03:39 UTC-04:006.9 km2.7 10km NW of Calipatria, California 2014-03-28 02:10:35 UTC-04:000.4 km
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 09:12 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: thunderb at March 29, 2014 01:02 AM (zOTsN)
I no longer drink Tequila or Jack Daniels. The former is horse-shit-tasting and the latter is a slow-moving-sort-of-something that doesn't allow me to know just how drunk I am.
I can understand how some people say, "Jack makes me mean."
I'm pretty happy and sing-songy, but Jack doesn't allow me a slow-progression. It is a BOOM!
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 09:12 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 09:12 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: thunderb at March 28, 2014 09:13 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 09:13 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:14 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: kbdabear at March 28, 2014 09:15 PM (aTXUx)
. . . makes you nervous, but lots of little ones is good. it is all about energy release. many little is way better than one big.
Stuff about orgasms no woman ever said.
Posted by: Count de Monet at March 28, 2014 09:15 PM (BAS5M)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:15 PM (QeH9j)
I can't speak for Gabe. I don't know him.
But he's openly gay. That isn't a political position its just what he is. And he's also a conservative which is much less defined. I get lectured here daily on who is and who isn't conservative. Apparently Rick Perry is a conservative despite his views on illegals cause he's from Texas.
But ace wants him here as a co-blogger so why do people get their shit in a twist about Gabe and still come here?
Ace has stated many times he is much less conservative than much of his readership. What's the point of trying to drive this place farther right than the owner is?
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 12:44 AM (g1DWB)
Look, you're just not getting this -- people get their shit in a twist because Gabe's a super stand-up guy that we love as a moron who is intelligent and logical to an extreme we can barely imagine when we are sober.....and frequently coughs-up some hairball of illogical emotive Dem-talking-points crap out of nowhere -- and we all roll our eyes like he's had some kind of mini-stroke. B Cochran didn't lay into him with the "Fucking RINO" thing because he hated him as a person, he did it because of frustration with these emissions.
We have had people go off on Gabe for his homosexuality -- to the point where several people got banned for it...some long-timers. And, y'know what, that was mostly deserved.
I've met Gabe, and spent a good number of minutes in a crowded noisy bar telling him why advocacy for gay marriage was a bad idea....when my own (hetero) partnership was unwedded some 20 years in. (Basic argument -- with 50% divorces, family court horrorshows, prenups for anyone who can afford one, and so many couples who elect to avoid marriage -- maybe you want to overhaul the basic underpinnings before you throw a whole lot of people -- some of them quite strange -- onboard. [This can be summarized as the "wouldn't you want the boat to float before you demanded to get on?" theory.] It was noisy, I was speaking extemperaneously, but he took the time to hear me out and we moved on respecting each other.
I'm not trying to attack him, his partner, or their relationship -- I'm pretty relaxed about all of these, actually -- I was merely speculating if the poor bastard isn't in the same position many guys have been in where he's got to act like Alan Alda until he goes to work, where he has to act like Michael Corleone.
If there's anyone who's assuming a massive unity in worldview and pressure to conform....well, you might start looking at other folks besides me.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 09:17 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: The Hickster at March 28, 2014 09:17 PM (TI3xG)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 01:03 AM (g1DWB)
All Dems are evil, or at least complicit in evil. A RINO is a Republican who doesn't get that. See McCain-Graham-Kirk.
Posted by: cm9000 at March 28, 2014 09:17 PM (291hy)
http://tinyurl.com/ked239v
Posted by: Anna Puma
I am speechless... actually surprised BO didn't attempt a selfie....
Posted by: Forty Baht Barack at March 28, 2014 09:18 PM (jY8R9)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 09:18 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Ashley Judds PuffyScamper, formerly MrCaniac at March 28, 2014 09:18 PM (HxSXm)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 09:18 PM (ojnk6)
Granted I play Eve, so I'm a special kind of psychotic. Or something
Posted by: Zakn at March 28, 2014 09:19 PM (zyaZ1)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 09:19 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: weft cut-loop [/i] [/b] at March 28, 2014 09:19 PM (AA6QE)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:20 PM (QeH9j)
Ahem.
http://tinyurl.com/lo8juqs
Posted by: torquewrench at March 28, 2014 09:20 PM (noWW6)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 29, 2014 01:12 AM (rDidD)<<<
those bastards.
thinking about it still sends a shiver up my spine...
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 09:21 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 09:21 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 09:21 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: torquewrench at March 29, 2014 12:41 AM (noWW6)
Torquwrench, try this book: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4512
Gardening Without Irrigation: or Not Much Anyways
Posted by: Kindletot at March 28, 2014 09:21 PM (LRUgq)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 09:21 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 28, 2014 09:21 PM (HVI5a)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 09:22 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:23 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 09:24 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:24 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 09:24 PM (GEICT)
He is the least pushy gay person I have ever met, and I thank the ever living fuck out of him for that. I can talk to and relate to that man, even if he happens to be gay.
Posted by: Zakn at March 28, 2014 09:25 PM (zyaZ1)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 29, 2014 12:51 AM (ojnk6)
Because when you chase away other commenters, of whatever stripe, you diminish the site's overall traffic and thus its income-generating value for Ace. A little tolerance can go a long way.
Posted by: CQD at March 28, 2014 09:25 PM (4iOIE)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 09:26 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:27 PM (QeH9j)
No conversion to smiley faces, but that's no biggie.
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 28, 2014 09:27 PM (HVI5a)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 09:28 PM (N8MbR)
:-)
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 29, 2014 01:26 AM (HVI5a)
_____
http://smilies.mee.nu/Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 09:28 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: George Thoroughgood at March 28, 2014 10:18 PM (aDwsi)
AHEM!
Posted by: John Lee Hooker at March 28, 2014 09:28 PM (AWwDY)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 09:29 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:29 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: bill-o at March 28, 2014 09:30 PM (AWwDY)
Posted by: The Political Hat at March 28, 2014 09:30 PM (AymDN)
Posted by: Prothonotary Warbler at March 28, 2014 09:31 PM (/96QU)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 09:31 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: thunderb at March 28, 2014 09:32 PM (zOTsN)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 09:32 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: The Farmer at March 28, 2014 09:32 PM (eBupg)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 09:33 PM (g1DWB)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 09:33 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 09:33 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at March 28, 2014 09:33 PM (IN7k+)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:33 PM (QeH9j)
It would probably shock you
Posted by: Zakn at March 28, 2014 09:34 PM (zyaZ1)
Posted by: Vendette at March 29, 2014 01:28 AM (N8MbR)
I've been there. When everyone is having so much fun? You don't tell them about "All The Costy Things".
...unless your budget is going to be in shambles. Otherwise? You don't use the words, "Had To". You only say, "It Was A Pleasure To..."
And if you're honest with yourself? ...it was.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 09:34 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:35 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: The Hickster at March 28, 2014 09:36 PM (TI3xG)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 09:36 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: The Farmer
Yup.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 09:36 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 09:36 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:37 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 09:38 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: kbdabear at March 28, 2014 09:39 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:40 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 29, 2014 01:32 AM (ojnk6)
But he has tried to direct it in the direction of greater tolerance for a broader spectrum of opinions and discussions on occasion. It's just that his remonstrations seem to have had no effect. Which, again, hurts no one but Ace, in the pocketbook.
Posted by: CQD at March 28, 2014 09:40 PM (4iOIE)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 09:40 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 09:41 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: bestie21 at March 28, 2014 09:41 PM (AzO5R)
Posted by: Piercello on the road at March 28, 2014 09:42 PM (5Jtal)
YOU try getting women to dance and "Bare-As-They-Dare". Try explaining that to nice patrons and come-off as a "good guy".
Then explain to them that their song was already chosen by another chick.
THEN explain to them why they didn't win, when "I Volunteered For YOU!!!!111eleventy!!!DRUNK!"
What a Fucking Job.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 09:42 PM (lq3Ak)
You miss my point, CQD. Ace could very easily direct the direction of the blog should he choose to. Instead, he lets it be free range and direct itself, despite his opinions. He's wise enough to know that he now could become a clickbait site like Slate to make more cash and sell out. All of this is IMO, of course.
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 29, 2014 01:32 AM (ojnk6)
++++
I disagree with you a little bit. Ace does direct the direction of the blog, but he does so with a light hand in some areas. In a few areas, he uses a heavy hand. That's not a criticism, btw. Most people don't want to regularly visit and participate in a forum if it is actual anarchy.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at March 28, 2014 09:42 PM (IN7k+)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:43 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 09:44 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 09:44 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 09:45 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: The Political Hat at March 28, 2014 09:45 PM (AymDN)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:45 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 09:46 PM (N8MbR)
But whatever
Posted by: Zakn at March 28, 2014 09:47 PM (zyaZ1)
====
at small enough life forms and quick enough mutations, that should happen daily.
Posted by: jc at March 28, 2014 09:48 PM (PlzOe)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 09:48 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 09:48 PM (5yGi/)
Posted by: The Political Hat at March 28, 2014 09:49 PM (AymDN)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 29, 2014 01:44 AM (ojnk6)
I don't know which part of my statement you were referring to, but Ace has given the subject its own post a couple of times recently (within the last two weeks, let's say). As far as site valuation/revenue goes, it's based on daily uniques, pure and simple.
Posted by: CQD at March 28, 2014 09:49 PM (4iOIE)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 09:50 PM (ojnk6)
Sorry, I take vacations to get the hell out of the desert for a while. Nothing hotter than that last week before the monsoon kicks in.
That said, I'll be in Vegas the weekend of April 19th for this: http://tinyurl.com/kcgrx2f
Posted by: Blanco Basura at March 28, 2014 09:50 PM (0AKks)
If not all Dems are evil then what is the point of calling someone a RINO?
Give the high horse shit a rest. I have been called every name in the book on this blog for not being uber conservative enough, which seems to be a moving target depending on who is in favor. I remember when DrewM was touting Chtistie over Romney because Christie was a True Conservative. Good. Times.
And the color of the sky in my world is grey. Yours?
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 01:03 AM (g1DWB)
Once again, you're fundamentally misreading the dynamic. You are throwing words and phrases around in ways that are incongruous with their meaning, and confusing motivations among friends with motivations of bitter enemies.
BTW, as BCochran was throwing his view on the Moron That Roared incident, it reminded me -- did you ever see the prank vid where Ace had Gabe read some surreal statement about being his puppet? That was some of the funniest stuff in ages -- does it make Ace a h8er?
Seriously, some of the shit we give Gabe is 'cause we love him so much it feels good to rub on him a little.
And, yes -- coming into a group of people and reading their behavior incorrectly, then giving 'em a ration of crap based on your incorrect reading is pretty much a textbook illustration of getting on your high horse.
But, y'know what.....let's cut to the chase. I've tried to clue you in, BCochran's tried to clue you in....write to Gabe and ask him. Go ahead and include links to this thread or others. Hell, link to anything, anywhere on the internet. If you want to get creative, link to stuff you made-up or forged. Dump the entire steaming pile in front of Gabe and ask him who his friends are.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 09:51 PM (Wg0F/)
Kind sir, I just may take you up on that.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at March 28, 2014 09:52 PM (0AKks)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 09:53 PM (N8MbR)
And re a Vegas meetup: assuming something of mine works out, July would be *fantastic* for one. I'd even help organize the thing. I want to meet some of you people. :-)
Political Hat, don't count out Eastside Cannery as a quality off-strip Vegas hotel. I've found some incredible deals there at booking.com recently.
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 28, 2014 09:53 PM (HVI5a)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 09:53 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: The Political Hat at March 28, 2014 09:54 PM (AymDN)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 09:54 PM (5yGi/)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 09:55 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 09:55 PM (g1DWB)
Posted by: The Political Hat at March 28, 2014 09:56 PM (AymDN)
When the (State) appellate court upheld the decision that the bakers had to do "gay cakes", I socked "The Baker".
I posted stupid shit like, "Do you want your cock with or without cream, damnit?"
-The Baker
"Will you accept chocolate sprinkles on your vagina? ...Damnit"
-The Baker
"We don't have enough fondant for your lemon-yellow ass."
The Baker
...he told me to "tone it down, will you? The Baker?"
-It wasn't a suggestion.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 09:56 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 09:56 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: Zakn at March 28, 2014 09:56 PM (zyaZ1)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 09:57 PM (5yGi/)
I was going to last years until I realiEd I was driving from FL to VA in one day.Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 09:57 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 09:58 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 01:55 AM (g1DWB)
You're just a fucking Prince, aren't you?
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 09:58 PM (lq3Ak)
Alls I knows is, EC appears to have good reviews at Vegas.com.
Another halfway decent compromise maybe: Harrah's on the strip, or Excalibur close by. Easily the most affordable hotels in that area.
Also the one time I finally got to see Vegas a few years go, my family stayed at Golden Nugget. Liked it, if not Fremont Street so much.
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 28, 2014 09:59 PM (HVI5a)
Posted by: Vendette at March 29, 2014 01:46 AM (N8MbR)<<<
managed to land an interview in florida close to my dad's place. it seemed to go well but the hiring manager was non committal on my last call (it is with a large aerospace firm). conflicted too...spent too much time and energy getting into gmu and would like to continue my studies so I am also working an option at gmu but not sure if it will work out. but more than anything (and I've said to myself I'll stop beating this dead horse)-i'm just stumped as to why I was on the list:
worked the weekends. worked the holidays. worked the small hours of the morning. wasn't goofing off in school (my gpa would testify to that as would my course load). worked on critically important, visible tests and delivered them ahead of schedule.
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 09:59 PM (RhQvZ)
Not going to overstep, but I 'think' I could put aliases to faces.
Posted by: RWC at March 29, 2014
bet ya can't. everyone looked different than I imagined.
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 29, 2014 01:31 AM (rDidD)
Chi certainly did.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 09:59 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: Zakn at March 28, 2014 09:59 PM (zyaZ1)
Figured that was some kind of message to me.
Posted by: GMB (et al) House of the Evil Social Conservative. at March 28, 2014 09:59 PM (nkPV9)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 10:00 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: kbdabear at March 28, 2014 10:00 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 10:01 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 10:01 PM (g1DWB)
EveVegas 2013 was fucking amazing. It was based at the Rio. I didn't gamble much at the Rio because I'm a cheapskate and like low Craps mins. (I walked next door to the Gold Coast. Took all my Eve buddies with me, and told Rio mgmt that on the survey)
Posted by: Zakn at March 28, 2014 10:02 PM (zyaZ1)
You should have an email clogging your spam filter any time now. Subject is the anglicized version of my nick.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at March 28, 2014 10:03 PM (0AKks)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 10:03 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 02:01 AM (g1DWB)
I couldn't possibly care less.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 10:03 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 10:03 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 10:03 PM (5yGi/)
Posted by: RWC at March 29, 2014 01:57 AM (QeH9j)
yikes. and I'll look in the couch cushions for the beer money,
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 10:04 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 10:04 PM (ojnk6)
I know it was on a stool. The rest I'm wondering about.
But I think I'll recognize all y'all. Easily.
Everyone's wearing the AoSHQ T-Shirts right?
Posted by: RWC at March 29, 2014 01:43 AM (QeH9j)
I've certainly got mine....and would wear it if it had arrived within one order of magnitude of the quoted size.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 10:04 PM (Wg0F/)
The only question is, which one of us is Charlie. ;-)
Posted by: qdpsteve at March 28, 2014 10:05 PM (HVI5a)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 10:05 PM (g1DWB)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 10:06 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: Vendette at March 29, 2014 02:03 AM (N8MbR)
thanks. it will all work out eventually-my situation is pretty good overall as far as options except for my current living arrangements. kicking around starting my own business too.
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 10:07 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 10:07 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: The Political Hat at March 28, 2014 10:08 PM (AymDN)
What was up with that? They make those things for dolls?
Posted by: Blanco Basura at March 28, 2014 10:08 PM (0AKks)
Posted by: kbdabear at March 28, 2014 10:09 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: Piercello on the road at March 28, 2014 10:09 PM (5Jtal)
Posted by: Teh Horde at March 28, 2014 10:09 PM (AymDN)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 10:10 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 28, 2014 10:11 PM (FMbng)
Posted by: Piercello on the road at March 28, 2014 10:12 PM (5Jtal)
Posted by: The Political Hat at March 28, 2014 10:13 PM (AymDN)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 10:13 PM (N8MbR)
What was up with that? They make those things for dolls?
Posted by: Blanco Basura at March 29, 2014 02:08 AM (0AKks)
Either you were part of that fiasco, or you catch on quick.
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 10:13 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: JackStraw
Possibly, but I didn't come here to start a fight. That's on you.
Maybe I read your previous posts incorrectly, so I'll leave myself open to "being the jackass". I've been wrong before, so I'll keep an open mind.
I think you're being a dick, but as I said ...I could be wrong.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 10:13 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 10:14 PM (Bkxfo)
Posted by: Cackfinger at March 28, 2014 10:16 PM (BR5kP)
Posted by: Piercello on the road at March 28, 2014 10:16 PM (5Jtal)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 10:16 PM (QeH9j)
Asshole older brothers make one a quick study of necessity.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at March 28, 2014 10:17 PM (0AKks)
Posted by: Piercello on the road at March 29, 2014 02:12 AM (5Jtal)-
louder.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 29, 2014 02:11 AM (FMbng)-
don't be just tempted. be open to falling from grace...
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 10:17 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: Cackfinger at March 29, 2014 02:16 AM (BR5kP)
Neither do I. I just want faster service at a crowded bar.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 10:19 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 10:19 PM (g1DWB)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 10:20 PM (ojnk6)
Asshole older brothers make one a quick study of necessity.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at March 29, 2014 02:17 AM (0AKks)
The good news is that I'll look great in it if I lose 50% of my body weight.
***sigh*** I should probably sell it off to some 120-pound 'ette....
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 10:20 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 10:20 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: Country Singer at March 28, 2014 10:21 PM (r/e1Q)
I couldn't give a wet shit what you think. I find you equally irritating.
The H2 is exactly what I said it is.
I don't need a sock to say what I think, fuck you.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 02:19 AM (g1DWB)
Tsk, tsk....couldn't keep that "pleasant, reasonable" mask on for another second, could you? You want to step up to the podium and try to go "full-sportcoat"?
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 10:23 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 10:23 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: kbdabear at March 28, 2014 10:24 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 10:25 PM (Bkxfo)
{{{{kbdabear}}}} -- HAHAHAHAHAHaHaHahahahaha!
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 10:26 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 10:28 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: cthulhu at March 29, 2014 02:23 AM (Wg0F/)
He's in full, "I've Been Here Longer And My Dad Can Beat Up Your Dad!" -Mode.
...incorrigible.
Let him "charge".
...Ole'!
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 10:28 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 10:30 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: You've changed, man. It used to be about the music at March 28, 2014 10:31 PM (wu/TK)
Nope, Eastern these days. Last call had come and gone, so while I didn;t have to come home, I couldn't stay there.
Posted by: Country Singer at March 28, 2014 10:31 PM (r/e1Q)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 10:31 PM (g1DWB)
Posted by: GMB (et al) House of the Evil Social Conservative. at March 29, 2014 02:23 AM (nkPV9)
think i'll i put on this sneaker pimps i found buried in my stuff at my dad's place...becoming x...don't remember it being this good.
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 10:33 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 10:33 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 10:34 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 02:31 AM (g1DWB)
Oh? Me thinks thou doth protest too much.
...full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 10:34 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 10:34 PM (Bkxfo)
Not to get too far down the rabbit hole, but what if the idea is to surround people in a cocoon of experience such that they could only think, feel, experience, and analyze according to Dem talking points. This is meant to be implemented by individual discussion modules which will continually interact with people -- much like Google glass, eh?
So, what happens when the computer that's supposed to push the meme thinks the meme is crap?
Posted by: cthulhu at March 28, 2014 10:36 PM (Wg0F/)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 10:36 PM (Bkxfo)
(I deal with the Oilers and the Jets)Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 10:36 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: Country Singer at March 28, 2014 10:36 PM (r/e1Q)
Posted by: navycopjoe at March 28, 2014 10:37 PM (Ft87j)
In the mean time, off with the heads.........
Posted by: GMB (et al) House of the Evil Social Conservative. at March 28, 2014 10:38 PM (nkPV9)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 10:38 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 10:38 PM (Bkxfo)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 10:39 PM (g1DWB)
Posted by: Country Singer
He's just got sand in his pussy. He'll be back to the 'ol fella' tomorrow.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 10:39 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 10:39 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: navycopjoe at March 28, 2014 10:40 PM (Ft87j)
Posted by: navycopjoe at March 28, 2014 10:41 PM (Ft87j)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 10:41 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: navycopjoe at March 28, 2014 10:42 PM (Ft87j)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 10:42 PM (rDidD)
What's up, Pineapple Express? How's the ol' cab treating you?
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 10:42 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 10:43 PM (Bkxfo)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 10:43 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 10:43 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: RWC at March 29, 2014 02:41 AM (QeH9j)<<<
you didn't actually drink one of them did you?
better make it sleep in sunday.
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 10:43 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 10:45 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: zombie Will Rogers at March 28, 2014 10:45 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: GWAR at March 28, 2014 10:46 PM (V98X7)
Posted by: != at March 28, 2014 10:46 PM (wu/TK)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 10:46 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 10:46 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at March 28, 2014 10:47 PM (IN7k+)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 10:48 PM (V98X7)
I'd go with wood paneling. I'd discuss the 16.5" OC panel nails, as well as the treatment for them, based on the material.
"...any guest speakers we should invite?"
I'd go with Rob Zombie. I don't know why, but he'd be interesting.
"...maybe a tour of a local abandoned mine and a box lunch."
Posted by: yankeefifth
That sounds dangerous. I'd find a food truck.
...that's just my opinion. I could be wrong.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 10:48 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 10:49 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: RWC at March 29, 2014 02:46 AM (QeH9j)
Duh. Bacon.
Posted by: Country Singer at March 28, 2014 10:49 PM (r/e1Q)
Posted by: navycopjoe at March 28, 2014 10:49 PM (Ft87j)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 10:49 PM (g1DWB)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 10:49 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: Nice Girl Who Needs College Money at March 28, 2014 10:50 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 10:50 PM (rDidD)
yankeefifth-
any guest speakers we should invite? Jaron Lanier would be interesting but think he has a pretty high speaking fee.
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 10:50 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 10:51 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: yankeefifth
That's up to you. You're the leader of the band, amigo. We all trust you.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 10:51 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: navycopjoe at March 28, 2014 10:51 PM (Ft87j)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 10:52 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 10:52 PM (QeH9j)
What does the horde want for breakfast?
Posted by: RWC at March 29, 2014 02:46 AM (QeH9j) <<<<
hahahahahahahaha...drink a few cups of coffee to bring yourself down.
sorry man.
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 10:52 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 10:53 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 02:49 AM (g1DWB)
I'm still waiting on a numbe ofresponses from you from ckmments above, Asshole. What, you got nothing?
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 29, 2014 02:52 AM (ojnk6)
What we have here is an Ewok Standoff...
Posted by: Country Singer at March 28, 2014 10:54 PM (r/e1Q)
Posted by: navycopjoe at March 28, 2014 10:54 PM (Ft87j)
Posted by: Judge Chamberlain Haller at March 28, 2014 10:54 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 10:54 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 10:55 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 10:55 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 10:55 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk
We get that and we're entirely good with it. Do you talk to JackStraw often? He's on a rampage and while that's "okay"-? His pussy has some sand in it.
...perhaps you could let him down easy. (...or at least get him to lower that middle-finger!)
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 10:56 PM (lq3Ak)
Photoshop the message on top of a Kate Upton pic and post it as a meme.
Posted by: Blanco Basura at March 28, 2014 10:57 PM (0AKks)
Posted by: navycopjoe at March 28, 2014 10:58 PM (Ft87j)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 10:58 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 10:58 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 10:58 PM (V98X7)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 10:58 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 28, 2014 10:59 PM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 29, 2014 02:56 AM (lq3Ak)
http://youtu.be/T26qEbLoE2k
Posted by: Country Singer at March 28, 2014 10:59 PM (r/e1Q)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 10:59 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: Mayor Bloomberg at March 28, 2014 11:00 PM (qoKTg)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 11:00 PM (g1DWB)
You've already doe more than necessary. Bless you, your Family and baseball!
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 11:00 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 11:02 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 11:02 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 11:03 PM (V98X7)
Posted by: Little Bobby Vinton ... at March 28, 2014 11:03 PM (qoKTg)
Posted by: kbdabear at March 28, 2014 11:04 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: Blanco Basura at March 28, 2014 11:04 PM (0AKks)
Posted by: Vendette
..whoah, whoah, whoah...
The is one of my Mother's favorite songs!
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 11:05 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 11:05 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 11:06 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 03:00 AM (g1DWB)
Having spent a little time there not only being shot at, but seeing the denizens walking down the street just decide to hoist their man-dresses and take a shit on the sidewalk, I can't fault him much. "Cradle of Civilization" my ass.
Posted by: Country Singer at March 28, 2014 11:06 PM (r/e1Q)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:07 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 11:08 PM (g1DWB)
Heh... Pantera is soothing. Favorite? "Becoming".
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 11:08 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: Adriane... at March 28, 2014 11:08 PM (qoKTg)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 11:09 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: MAx at March 28, 2014 11:09 PM (b7yum)
Last time I did that was for a bachelor party...I lived behind the place in college for a couple years. Not where I DJ'd, not even same college
Posted by: bill-o at March 28, 2014 11:09 PM (AWwDY)
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 11:12 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 11:12 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 11:12 PM (V98X7)
Posted by: yankeefifth at March 28, 2014 11:12 PM (rDidD)
Posted by: RWC
That tune COMMANDED respect... lol. Phil Anselmo has gone crazy. He's the opposite of "glue".
Too bad. They were heavy and good.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 11:14 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 11:15 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:16 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 11:17 PM (g1DWB)
Posted by: Adriane... at March 28, 2014 11:17 PM (qoKTg)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 11:18 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 29, 2014 03:16 AM (GEICT)
*cheers!*
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 11:18 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:18 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 11:20 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 11:20 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 11:20 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 28, 2014 11:21 PM (xa1/W)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:22 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: Adriane... at March 28, 2014 11:23 PM (qoKTg)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 11:25 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 29, 2014 03:22 AM (GEICT)
Oh, a RINO I is, is it? *turns pants pockets inside out* wanna see the horn?
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 28, 2014 11:25 PM (xa1/W)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 11:26 PM (ojnk6)
Cochran has issues at this time of the morning.
Posted by: Vendette at March 29, 2014 03:25 AM (N8MbR)
Could have left everything off past the word "issues"...
*checks watch*
Burning the midnight oil tonight?
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 28, 2014 11:26 PM (xa1/W)
Posted by: Eugene Ionesco... at March 28, 2014 11:27 PM (qoKTg)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 28, 2014 11:27 PM (xa1/W)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 11:27 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: navybrat at March 28, 2014 11:28 PM (JgC5a)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:29 PM (GEICT)
If not, we continue the punishment anew.
Posted by: garrett at March 29, 2014 03:12 AM (V98X7)
I kinda like that plan. Definitely go heavy on the purge part.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 28, 2014 11:30 PM (FMbng)
Posted by: RWC at March 29, 2014 03:27 AM (QeH9j)
BTW, and apropos of nothing I suppose, but the Goth chick I went shooting with said I had just the right amount of curmudgeonly. WTF does that even mean?
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 28, 2014 11:30 PM (xa1/W)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:30 PM (GEICT)
How about we live in the real world. We aren't going to nuke anyone.
So now what? "
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 03:17 AM (g1DWB)
Give your head a rest, amigo. Stop by tomorrow and enjoy the comradery.
As a Jesus-Loving, Independent Libertarian? I'd rather post questions than go into combat.
I also apologize when I'm being a dick. It works better than digging a hole and firing from my limited position.
Maybe I'm stupider than you. I'd be willing to concede that.
-I'd just rather fight another day than to burn bridges.
Posted by: Slapweasel at March 28, 2014 11:31 PM (lq3Ak)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 11:31 PM (Qiqvm)
Posted by: Martha Stewart at March 28, 2014 11:31 PM (qoKTg)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 29, 2014 03:29 AM (GEICT)
Unfortunately streaming media is blocked here at the workplace. I'm sure it was very funny though.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 28, 2014 11:32 PM (xa1/W)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 11:32 PM (g1DWB)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 11:32 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 11:32 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: kbdabear at March 28, 2014 11:32 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 29, 2014 03:30 AM (GEICT)
Mayhaps I am. He was a hell of a guy...for a sandwich.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 28, 2014 11:33 PM (xa1/W)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 11:34 PM (ojnk6)
Garrett is going to explain it to me soon.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 03:32 AM (g1DWB)
Kill them all, we win. Makes sense to me.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 28, 2014 11:34 PM (xa1/W)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:35 PM (GEICT)
Never seen that.
Posted by: Adriane... at March 29, 2014 03:23 AM (qoKTg)
Clearly, you need need to make a trip to Bob's Country Bunker.
http://youtu.be/Psm96Dn9KII
Posted by: Country Singer at March 28, 2014 11:35 PM (r/e1Q)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 11:36 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 29, 2014 03:34 AM (ojnk6)
yeah...perhaps...but as I explained before, I'm not her type. My type, however, seems to be her type. At least, she sends me pics of redheads.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 28, 2014 11:36 PM (xa1/W)
Posted by: 10 Million Goats at March 28, 2014 11:38 PM (Qiqvm)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 29, 2014 03:30 AM (xa1/W)
I think she means that on a scale that goes from bore to prick you sit somewhere in the middle.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 28, 2014 11:39 PM (FMbng)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 11:39 PM (g1DWB)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 28, 2014 11:39 PM (xa1/W)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 11:40 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: kbdabear at March 28, 2014 11:40 PM (aTXUx)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:41 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 11:41 PM (Qiqvm)
Good plan.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 03:39 AM (g1DWB)
Well, obviously respect would be better. Not that anyone would respect our current boy genius, least of all the sheiks he bows to. But I digress.
Respect would be good, I'd rather we had their respect...but fear works.
But to be fearsome, we would have to show resolve. Kind of hard to do when we've been sitting in the corner apologizing all of these years.
So tell me...what's your plan?
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 28, 2014 11:42 PM (xa1/W)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 11:44 PM (g1DWB)
Posted by: BCochran1981 - Credible Hulk at March 28, 2014 11:44 PM (GEICT)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 11:45 PM (ojnk6)
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 29, 2014 03:39 AM (FMbng)
I guess that works. I think she was a bit surprised that I was playing something from Moonshine Bandits on the thumb drive, and the next thing up was Glen Miller.
Posted by: garrett at March 29, 2014 03:41 AM (Qiqvm)
ha...not much danger there. See post 1092.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 28, 2014 11:46 PM (xa1/W)
I don't drink much, but when I do, I drink alone, at home, in the dark.
Posted by: The Most Interesting Smith at March 28, 2014 11:47 PM (MrwEm)
Posted by: Vendette at March 28, 2014 11:47 PM (N8MbR)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 03:44 AM (g1DWB)
We tell the democrats and RINOs to STFU (surely if we can find the stones to glass the ME we can find the stones for that) and then we start drilling in our own oil patches, become energy independent and then everyone gets rich.
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 28, 2014 11:48 PM (xa1/W)
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 28, 2014 11:49 PM (xa1/W)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 28, 2014 11:50 PM (ojnk6)
Not smart enough.
I'm still trying to figure out how nicking the middle east is a win for team us.
Garrett is going to explain it to me soon.
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 03:32 AM (g1DWB)
++++
You seem to be making two arguments simultaneously:
1. We won't nuke the Middle East, so stop wasting time advocating it.
2. Nuking the Middle East would be a loss for the US
You are, without a doubt, correct in saying we will not nuke the Middle East. But, if the USA would ever remember how to win wars again (it involves ruthlessly killing the enemy until they admit defeat), it would be very much in our interests. If we don't do something about Iran, they will keep on attacking us, as they have been since 1979, and they will eventually succeed in doing some real damage. If only they believed we had a willingness to mercilessly punish those who attack us, including the use of nukes, they would at least be more reticent in attacking us openly.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at March 28, 2014 11:51 PM (IN7k+)
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at March 29, 2014 03:51 AM (IN7k+)
*quietly tells the bartender that I have Anon Y. Mous's tab covered*
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 28, 2014 11:52 PM (xa1/W)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 28, 2014 11:53 PM (g1DWB)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 03:53 AM (g1DWB)
Mayhaps we do. I'll certainly do my part, but I'm not discounting the GOP's almost magical ability to blow themselves up with the victory celebration fireworks.
At any rate, I've lost any faith that there is a shred of difference between the D's and the R's. Both of them want power for power's sake, but it seems like the D's are the only ones to wield it with authority...even if most of everything they do is absolutely disastrous in the long term.
But for now, it's back to work for me. Someone has to pay for Obamacare.
Later roonz and roonettez, fear no evil!
Posted by: GGE of the Moron Horde, NC Chapter at March 28, 2014 11:57 PM (xa1/W)
Posted by: garrett at March 29, 2014 03:56 AM (Qiqvm)
We're talking about nuking the ME, not hitting them with a mouse fart. lol
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at March 28, 2014 11:57 PM (FMbng)
Posted by: RWC at March 28, 2014 11:59 PM (QeH9j)
Posted by: garrett at March 28, 2014 11:59 PM (Qiqvm)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 12:00 AM (g1DWB)
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 12:04 AM (g1DWB)
>>1. We won't nuke the Middle East, so stop wasting time advocating it.
>>2. Nuking the Middle East would be a loss for the US
Not even close.
I'm saying what you and every sentient being on this being knows, we won't be nuking the middle east. Or anywhere else.
I'm not sure how that could have been misunderstood by what I said.
If I did I apologize. Can you show me where I said that?
Posted by: JackStraw at March 29, 2014 04:00 AM (g1DWB)
++++
I based my #2 on this statement of yours:
"I'm still trying to figure out how nicking the middle east is a win for team us."
I assumed the "nicking" was a typo for nuking. If so, that looks to me like you don't believe it would be a win for the USA, therefore, it would be a loss.
If I misunderstood you, I apologize.
Posted by: Anon Y. Mous at March 29, 2014 12:13 AM (IN7k+)
Posted by: SFGoth at March 29, 2014 12:14 AM (dS+As)
Posted by: garrett at March 29, 2014 12:25 AM (Qiqvm)
Posted by: garrett at March 29, 2014 12:25 AM (Qiqvm)
Posted by: shredded chi at March 29, 2014 12:31 AM (/odIv)
Posted by: Sister Sestina at March 29, 2014 12:39 AM (Em6d4)
Posted by: Vendette at March 29, 2014 12:40 AM (N8MbR)
Posted by: GMB (et al) House of the Evil Social Conservative. at March 29, 2014 12:50 AM (nkPV9)
Posted by: Vendette at March 29, 2014 12:51 AM (N8MbR)
Posted by: Vendette at March 29, 2014 12:53 AM (N8MbR)
Posted by: GMB (et al) House of the Evil Social Conservative. at March 29, 2014 12:58 AM (nkPV9)
but i thot y'all would want to know this one: jennifer fucking anniston came into our dive bar on houston st. (milano's, if you wanna know)
and she tried to use an american express BLACK CARD
the bartender says 'we can't process that shit -- we only take cash'
so one of the regulars said, 'i''ll stand you a drink honey' and he did. she didn't tip, either
Posted by: Beverly at March 29, 2014 01:00 AM (u08H+)
Don't go rummaging through the pockets of the passed out drunks. I got there first.
Posted by: GMB (et al) House of the Evil Social Conservative. at March 29, 2014 01:02 AM (nkPV9)
Posted by: Vendette at March 29, 2014 01:04 AM (N8MbR)
Posted by: SFGoth at March 29, 2014 04:14 AM (dS+As)<<<
watch out for the broken glass. i guess we are all fucking rinos.
spinning some sneaker pimps becoming x...can't believe they dumped kelli after that album.
Wasted Early Sunday Morning...
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 29, 2014 01:06 AM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: shredded chi at March 29, 2014 01:08 AM (/odIv)
>>>Posted by: Vendette at March 29, 2014 04:51 AM (N8MbR)
hope all is well.
>>>so one of the regulars said, 'i''ll stand you a drink honey' and he did. she didn't tip, either
Posted by: Beverly at March 29, 2014 05:00 AM (u08H+)<<<
lol...and what a cheap skate.
Posted by: rich@gmu at March 29, 2014 01:10 AM (RhQvZ)
Posted by: Vendette at March 29, 2014 01:10 AM (N8MbR)
Posted by: shredded chi at March 29, 2014 01:24 AM (/odIv)
Posted by: Vendette at March 29, 2014 01:29 AM (N8MbR)
Posted by: Maurice Del Taco at March 29, 2014 01:31 AM (pLTLS)
Posted by: Vendette at March 29, 2014 01:35 AM (N8MbR)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 29, 2014 01:41 AM (ojnk6)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 29, 2014 01:48 AM (ojnk6)
I'm coming up with nothing.
Posted by: GMB (et al) House of the Evil Social Conservative. at March 29, 2014 02:21 AM (nkPV9)
Posted by: RickZ at March 29, 2014 02:25 AM (exKE2)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 29, 2014 02:30 AM (ojnk6)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at March 29, 2014 02:35 AM (60Vyp)
Hows things with you?Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at March 29, 2014 02:48 AM (60Vyp)
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 29, 2014 02:52 AM (si68n)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 29, 2014 02:52 AM (ojnk6)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at March 29, 2014 02:55 AM (60Vyp)
Posted by: mindful webworker and his dog at March 29, 2014 03:00 AM (Bfbpz)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 29, 2014 03:00 AM (ojnk6)
Well, fair is fair.
Happy wife=happy life....and all that.
Dropped Little VIA at Scouts last night, and Mrs VIA and I headed tothe local range. Figured on a Friday night , one hour before closing that it wouldn't be too crowded.
All 13 lanes full, and a waiting line to get on.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 29, 2014 03:02 AM (si68n)
Posted by: panzernashorn at March 29, 2014 03:04 AM (/vO0r)
Posted by: mindful webworker and his brain on a leash at March 29, 2014 03:05 AM (Bfbpz)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 29, 2014 03:06 AM (ojnk6)
Hit WikiArms now. Some really good deals popping up this morning.
Better deals yet for reman, and steel cased,if you are so inclined.
http://tinyurl.com/n5e2upp
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 29, 2014 03:08 AM (si68n)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at March 29, 2014 03:09 AM (60Vyp)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 29, 2014 03:11 AM (ojnk6)
Posted by: mindful webworker's mind chasing its own tail at March 29, 2014 03:14 AM (Bfbpz)
I try for about once a week, as the local range is about 10 minutes from the house.
And that usually consists of taking Mrs VIAs AR-15/22 up there and running about 100-150 rds of 22lr through it.
More like "Recoil Therapy" than any actual skill development.
As someone once said, if you're gonna quit smoking, you need an other vice to take it's place.
Guess which vice I picked from the list.
Even sent off the application yesterday for my Federal C&R license.
While not impossible, it's difficult in the Baltimore area to shoot rifle caliber locally.
Elk Neck State Forest is about 55 minutes away,on the other side of an $8.00 bridge toll, and fills up quickly on weekends.
One local indoor range allows up to .223, but is pretty much filled up as soon as the doors open daily.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 29, 2014 03:16 AM (si68n)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 29, 2014 03:17 AM (ojnk6)
Posted by: panzernashorn at March 29, 2014 03:18 AM (/vO0r)
Posted by: Stephen Colbert at March 29, 2014 03:19 AM (/vO0r)
Posted by: CrotchetyOldJarhead at March 29, 2014 03:21 AM (60Vyp)
Posted by: panzernashorn at March 29, 2014 03:22 AM (/vO0r)
Posted by: mindful webworker's mind baying at no moon at March 29, 2014 03:22 AM (AMsS5)
Posted by: panzernashorn at March 29, 2014 03:23 AM (/vO0r)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 29, 2014 03:27 AM (ojnk6)
Actually, it gives me hope about our nation.
Another little aside from yesterday.
Went with Mrs VIA to get some facial stuff done.
Shop is run by a friend of ours who just branched out and started her own little one woman shop.
Her husband and I were yakking about Ace's thread from yesterday about homeowners in Detroit wasting Goblins at a rather fast pace, and the supporting comments from Detroit's Police Chief.
Suddenly, her desk girl, short little blond, petite, not unattractive looks up from the desk, and says "Good, I wish more women would carry legally"
Good news is out there, sometimes you just gotta find it.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 29, 2014 03:28 AM (si68n)
Posted by: robert17 at March 29, 2014 03:32 AM (bGQeu)
Don't know about the Ad links.
But....if you use Amazon, go through the Amazon link on the right side of the Boss's home page.
That gets him bank for sure.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 29, 2014 03:32 AM (si68n)
Posted by: ManWithNoParty at March 29, 2014 03:34 AM (ojnk6)
There are at least four daywalkers sitting here, reading the thread.
Just waiting for the morning thread to pop, and start their shift in the AoSHQ salt mines.
Morning guys!
Come on in, the water's fine.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 29, 2014 03:36 AM (si68n)
Yes.
Hit Ace's link to Amazon.
Once you get there, log into your Amazon account as normal.
Not sure if you need cookies enabled.
Perhaps another Moron can put us some knowledge on that topic.
Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at March 29, 2014 03:39 AM (si68n)
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