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OTFPOTDEIEIO 10-3 Edition

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Wow, so what? There's not one of these yet?  Maybe someone's busy writing one now, and it's a race to see how quickly we can get it posted. 

In case you wanted to go have the flesh-eating-fish pedicure, well, the state stepped in and said you can't. 

I'm still freaking out about moving next Thursday.  But when I get in the house, should I open a Cabernet Savignon or stick with the Cuvee that I'm dying to open?  I still drink beer, but both my wife and I prefer red wine nowadays...

Where's Librocrat these days?  Busy with politics stuff, I'm sure, but I figured at some point he'd come here and mention something about the apparent suicide of Choi Jin-sil.

Finally, I love this site:

This is the first time I've ever done one of these.

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I am as well, actually this is the first I've been at my desk all day.

And I’m off!!!

It's hard to convince people to let you eat them if you're an asshole. - Thingray

by Faux on Oct 3, 2008 8:34 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

When you close on your house

you should open your favorite wine. Whatever it is.

I was mere seconds away from opening an OTFPOTD of half-assery myself; thank you for saving the community from my lame attempt at diarizing. Fanposting. Whatever.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Oct 3, 2008 8:32 AM PDT   0 recs

So why are there two OTFPOTD's?

The road to hell is paved with Mariners.

by Taylor H on Oct 3, 2008 8:43 AM PDT   0 recs

Oh wait.... Fail.

The road to hell is paved with Mariners.

by Taylor H on Oct 3, 2008 8:44 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

There are?

There’s the one from yesterday, and the one from today. Unless time has compressed itself to the point where there really is only ever one day.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Oct 3, 2008 8:44 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd freak out about having flesh eating fish near my feet

I’m saving money and hoping the paperwork pushes through for my next gig soon, as this one ends 10/15.

by Gomez on Oct 3, 2008 8:44 AM PDT   0 recs

Hopefully those two statements are not related

I’ve left jobs for a lot of reasons, but never because of flesh eating fish.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Oct 3, 2008 8:45 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

They freak me out too.

Those snappy jaws. Those teeth! And they look mad all the time.

by royalcurve on Oct 3, 2008 8:59 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

So here's a question

I was thinking about some very odd things this morning. My wife’s gone for two weeks, and she’ll be gone most of the rest of the year, which means I’m deleting all her crappy TV shows off the DVR because otherwise it’ll fill up and she’ll really never have time to catch up anyway.

But then I hit one particular show, and I couldn’t delete it because I found myself still intrigued by it. So, my question to you all is this: What is the most out of character thing about you, as far as your television/music/book/film likes and dislikes?

For instance, I tend to really dislike faux-dramatic TV shows, and TV shows that get all schmoopy with twee indie pop playing in the background, but the show that I couldn’t bring myself to take off the DVR?

Grey’s Anatomy. That’s right, I watch Grey’s Anatomy. I’m not embarrassed by it, I just sorta don’t understand it – it flies in the face of all I like and dislike about television and culture, yet strangely I keep watching it.

So what’s the one thing that you watch/read/listen to, even though you know it’s not in character for you?

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Oct 3, 2008 9:02 AM PDT   0 recs

Gulp.... I like 70's Barry Manilow.

That doesn’t go very far in proving I’m not square, but he was my mom’s favorite growing up, she took us to see him a bunch of times and if I hear one of his songs on the oldies station I’m all over it.

by royalcurve on Oct 3, 2008 9:07 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Tom Jones.

I read pdb’s post and thought I was immune to nonsense, above the fray. And no. Tom Jones. That’s all I’m saying.

"Sorry I hit you in the helmet Hank, I meant to hit you in the neck." Stan Williams to Hank Aaron.

by dpseadv on Oct 3, 2008 1:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

One of my enduring wishes in life

is to see Tom Jones in Las Vegas once before I die. I don’t want to see him in Portland, in Seattle, or anywhere but Las Vegas.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Oct 3, 2008 1:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes!!! Then I'm not alone.

Brilliant conversational topic.

"Sorry I hit you in the helmet Hank, I meant to hit you in the neck." Stan Williams to Hank Aaron.

by dpseadv on Oct 3, 2008 1:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I am with you there. Tom Jones, IN VEGAS.

I just bought a great album off his with remakes of “Mama told me not to come”, “Black Betty” and “Burnin’ down the house” on it.

And I’ll go with Barry Manilow too. Same exact story as royalcurve. I saw him for the first time when I was about 5 years old.

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Oct 3, 2008 1:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

If only my wife wasn't perpetually out of town the rest of the year

she’d kill me if I went to this without her. But the length of his tenure there encourages me that this could be an annual thing.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Oct 3, 2008 1:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Lately I'm making an effort to check out entertainers as quickly as possible.

I’ve missed out big in the past with the ‘catch ’em next time’ decision. Some have died, retired due to ill health, or their performance has become less than stellar for whatever reasons.

"Sorry I hit you in the helmet Hank, I meant to hit you in the neck." Stan Williams to Hank Aaron.

by dpseadv on Oct 3, 2008 2:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He's healthy for an old man, so he's probably not going anywhere

He says he stays young by drinking a lot of water and getting 9 hours of sleep a day.

by Gomez on Oct 3, 2008 2:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I watched the first season of Greys and thought it was very well done,

but after the first couple of episodes into the second season, I was shocked at how fast it seemed to devolve into soap opera levels.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms.

by kevin_ess on Oct 3, 2008 9:08 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I like *some* Hootie & the Blow Fish.

Generally, I despise reality TV, but I can’t stop watching Hell’s Kitchen.

by Phildopip on Oct 3, 2008 9:10 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

One of my favorite bands used to tour with Hootie.

I’m not personally a Hootie fan, but the guys from Jump Little Children went to school with my wife in Charleston. I had never heard of them until I met her (they’re huge on the East Coast, but not really known much over here), but fell in love with their music fast. Recently, they shortened their name to “Jump” – a bad move in my mind. Anyway, they finally went on hiatus, and lead singer Jay Clifford just released an incredible solo album that I strongly recommend.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms.

by kevin_ess on Oct 3, 2008 9:14 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

When I hear the band name "Jump"

I think of a Van Halen tribute band.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Oct 3, 2008 9:16 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Speaking of wrestling...

I will be making my official return to the ring in November if anybody is interested.

The good thing about having sex with pregnant chicks is that they cant get pregnant.

by RED29 on Oct 3, 2008 9:34 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

A RED SIGHTING!!!!

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Oct 3, 2008 9:37 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

November 16th and 22nd

Up in Tulalip, as I get more info Ill post it. I should have a handfull of free tickets as well so I should be able to accomidate a few people.

The good thing about having sex with pregnant chicks is that they cant get pregnant.

by RED29 on Oct 3, 2008 10:47 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

RED!!

Welcome back!

I'm back to liking midgets too much.

by Thingray on Oct 3, 2008 10:55 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Your DVD is going to be done today

Want me to send it to the same address as before?

by Robert on Oct 3, 2008 10:51 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Fuck yeah!

Im excited, I forgot all about it. Thanks guy.

The good thing about having sex with pregnant chicks is that they cant get pregnant.

by RED29 on Oct 3, 2008 11:00 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Have you ever checked out the Ballard wrestling circuit?

I’m not sure about the name, I’ve been to a couple of shows at the Sunset Tavern, at least 18 months ago, may be defunct now. Brilliant, best $5 bucks I’ve ever spent.

"Sorry I hit you in the helmet Hank, I meant to hit you in the neck." Stan Williams to Hank Aaron.

by dpseadv on Oct 3, 2008 1:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

My guilty pleasure is the Mariners.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms.

by kevin_ess on Oct 3, 2008 9:14 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I actually have two.

I enjoy reading fanatsy novels from time to time. Especially the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan.

Also, during my work day when I am out making sales calls all I listen to is cheesy upbeat dance music. Helps keep me in a positive mindset when I am out meeting clients and prospects.

by Sec 108 on Oct 3, 2008 9:20 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm actually a little shocked by this confession...

Because, yeah, I love me some Grey’s. I don’t know what it is about that show, but I’ve always considered it a guilty pleasure.

That and, of course, the new 90210.

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Oct 3, 2008 9:24 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I cannot bring myself to even think about watching 90210.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms.

by kevin_ess on Oct 3, 2008 9:25 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd like to think that watching "What Not to Wear" is out of character, but it's really not.

I’d have to say judge shows and trashy Mauryesque talk shows.

A lot of people think I should be ashamed for loving 70s country music as much as I do, but those people are insane so fuck ’em.

J.K.L.

by acblue on Oct 3, 2008 10:14 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No shame in 70's country.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms.

by kevin_ess on Oct 3, 2008 10:17 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

One of my favorite songs is Tim McGraw's "Where the Green Grass Grows", and I will often listen to country in the car.

I hate the concept behind country music, dislike the djs, and often dislike the artists. But damn, some Tim or Keith Urban or Taylor Swift while driving with the windows down…

Also my Laguna Beach obsession. Hate the characters, hate the concept, hate what it promotes, but love the show.

by NOLAmarinergirl on Oct 3, 2008 11:13 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The Dresden Files.

Maybe not so strange to people, but if you ever met me or had a look at the books I collect, one of these things is not like the other.

"Sorry I hit you in the helmet Hank, I meant to hit you in the neck." Stan Williams to Hank Aaron.

by dpseadv on Oct 3, 2008 1:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Actually, I have no idea, but I'm curious as well.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms.

by kevin_ess on Oct 3, 2008 9:07 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

According to cspan.com

it’s scheduled for “this afternoon”.

And we’ll close this subthread now.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Oct 3, 2008 9:07 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It passed the House.

subthread closed.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Oct 3, 2008 10:45 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Subthread reopened

Funny how $700 billion turns into a negative day in the market because of 159,000 jobs being lost in September. I chuckle at the market giving the “F-U” to this ‘necessary bill’. And I believe the new bill was $850 billion.

Subthread reclosed.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Oct 3, 2008 1:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh look at that

The best airlines for customer satisfaction? Discount carriers like Southwest. As in, the airlines that never cried wolf, never added on surcharges for little things like checking bags and non-alcoholic drinks, never cancelled flights due to fuel costs, etc. Funny how United, American, Delta etc. report huge losses and risk of unsustainability without surcharges, but airlines like Southwest keep on rolling without a hitch. Just a matter of how you allocate and manage your resources, basically.

by Gomez on Oct 3, 2008 9:09 AM PDT   0 recs

Southwest has always done it right

Because their initial operating strategy was “do better than the big guys”. And now that they ARE one of the big guys, they’ve kept that same philosophy. For one thing, they can turn a plane around (from touchdown to ready to board the next flight) in less than 30 mins, and it can take the legacy carriers almost twice that. People notice these things. Southwest also doesn’t treat people with contempt.

My wife actually missed her flight yesterday, because she got picked for extra screening in the security line; when she went to the USAir counter and explained that she’d missed her flight due to the security line, the gate agent looked at her and said, apparently with no end of snottiness, “well, you checked in almost 90 minutes ago, I’m not sure how you managed to miss your flight”. Which is exactly what you don’t need to hear at that point. Southwest is good at teaching their people to treat passengers like humans, and not cattle; when every single airline has the same crappy legroom, food, and personal space, these things matter.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Oct 3, 2008 9:14 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Northwest, however, has consistently provided me with horrible service.

Screw you, Mariners. I'm back in football's loving arms.

by kevin_ess on Oct 3, 2008 9:29 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

This is how they stay in business

if they “consistently provide you with horrible service”, why do you keep flying with them? Most airlines price-match within an hour or two of one of them posting a fare; in this day and age there’s no earthly reason to be loyal to an airline unless they’re the only one that flies to a city you need to go to.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Oct 3, 2008 9:32 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Surprising how often this happens (one carrier per *direct* route)

NW has been up and down; I fly them sometimes because the Seattle-Amsterdam route is one of the best ways to get to Europe. I’ve also flown w/them to Hawaii (direct Kona-Seatac flight; no one else does this for now), and been treated horribly. At some level, I don’t really mind. I don’t fly for the flight, I fly to get somewhere I want to go. Certainly it’s a less-terrible experience if you’re treated humanely, but ultimately it’s just about getting where you want to go.

I’m just suspicious of ‘great’ airline service, because I’ve seen good and bad on every carrier from Southwest to Singapore Air. I think if I flew first class it might make more of a difference, but since I don’t….

by marc w on Oct 3, 2008 9:36 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I used to be locked in to Northwest

because I flew to Minot, ND quite a bit, and they’re the only carrier that goes there; I really try to avoid flying US domestic airlines internationally whenever possible.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Oct 3, 2008 9:39 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

What do you do with routes like the Sea/Amst. run that are co-operated by a US and a foreign carrier?

It’s half Northwest, half KLM.

Continental and Virgin used to do the same for certain flights to the UK (LA-London, Newark-London).

by marc w on Oct 3, 2008 9:53 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs