It's 8:40 AM and there's no OTFPOTD
by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 8:53 AM PDT
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This should suffice as today's off-topic post. First though, I'd like to mention how awesome the Olympics are from a completely non-political standpoint. It's truly amazing to watch the best athletes in the world at their respective sports all get together and give us this level of athletic competition for two and a half straight weeks. Yes, it's true, I don't the first thing about swimming techniques or beach volleyball strategy, but the athleticism, desire and hard work that these athletes put in is incredibly commendable and well worth watching. I can honestly say that I haven't gotten a whole lot of sleep the last couple weeks due to staying up late to watch the games.
All that being said, fuck you, NBC and ESPN, and whoever the hell was calling the Titans-Raiders preseason game on Fox the other day (I think it was Joe Buck). NBC - fuck you for not showing the games live on one of your ten or so subsidiary channels, and making the west coast wait three hours for the games. ESPN - fuck you for not only putting spoilers on your website (that's within our power not to check, so it's not that bad), but especially fuck you for running them in the bottom line and on in-game updates without giving a spoiler warning. I can't watch your station between 4PM and 8PM anymore because I don't want to know what happened. Lastly, fuck you, Joe Buck for out of nowhere blurting out that Michael Phelps had won his seventh gold medal during a football game that was PLAYED ON THE WEST COAST.
Other topics for discussion
What's your favorite state in America for any reason
Beer
Wine
Champagne
Things I want - a G5
Things that are better than watching the Mariners
People who you like more than Carlos Silva
Oh yeah - Carlos Triunfel --> AA
Lastly, overheard this morning on the vanpool
(referencing the Chargers preseason game which ended with them losing 7-6)
"you would think that they'd be able to do better than 7-6! I mean I know it was the third string players, but they've done what their whole live, play football? And all they could manage was 7-6? That's terrible."
Yeah... believe it or not, the defensive players have also been playing football their whole lives...
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I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Aug 18, 2008 9:02 AM PDT reply actions
So many responses.
1. Football…yawn..but hey, it got the apology tag.
2. You can never have too many hearts.
3. I’m not sure any ponies are safe for work.
4. Yay Beavers.
5. My favorite state is Washington.
6. Finishing the Full Sail beer sampler and then trying to subway surf on the Portland Street Car does not produce good results.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 9:09 AM PDT reply actions
They're safe for work if they're friendly
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Streetcar runs too slow to subway surf.
but it does have the advantage of being pretty much always half empty, so there’s that.
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It was ridiculously crowded on Friday, for some unknown reason.
The little old lady I crashed into was quite confused.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions
are you still in town?
It’s much less miserable here today.
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No, I'm back in the swamp.
Unfortunately.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions
If you say bayou it sounds more ethnic and exciting.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
No, it's a swamp.
I sat outside for approximately two minutes this morning, and had six mosquito bites.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions
Maybe the mosquitoes just like you
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I have sweet blood.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
When you grow up in Alaska, your mosquito tolerance reaches an almost zen like state.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
I've more or less given up.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm certain no one cares, but here is my list.
1. Alaska, if you have ever been there you know why.
2. Red Hook ESB
3. Beaux Freres Willamette Valley Pinot
4. As long as it is French
5. My Kindle I ordered from Amazon.com to show up
6. Dental surgery
7. Dane Cook
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
There's some really good non-French sparkling wine, by the way
Domaine Meriweather’s is pretty amazing.
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I'm not a snob about it by any means, I just prefer the French stuff.
Oregon kicks their ass at wine though.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Try the Meriweather Jefferson if you can find it
it’ll really change your assumption of what sparkling wines should be.
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This is true.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
Oregon Wine kicks ass...
Although I must say I do prefer old vine Cali Zin better as well as Napa Cab. Oregon Pinot and some of their whites are some of the best wines I’ve ever had. Although my favorite winery is actually Syncline, which is in Washington…
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by PositivePaul on Aug 18, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I posted it there, I'll post it here too
3 players ejected in China-USA beanball war.
Matt LaPorta got drilled in the head.
They're just mad that Shawn Johnson got the all-around silver
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Are we sure the medals aren't just lead-cored painted tchotchkes?
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He'll set all the records for most gold medals won by an undead being
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
And Rowdy Gaines would still find something wrong with his performance.
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So I'm guessing that Michael Phelps will not be a SFW zombie
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Fuck China (non-political statement)
I fucking hate you Mariners
My favorite state?
California, probably, with New York a close second.
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Don't worry about the post count seattlebruin, you are still my favorite UCLA fan.
So how badly will it break your heart when the Saints beat the Seahawks in the playoffs. Reggie Bush will have crushed two of your teams.
Seriously though, our defense looks baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Well this seems slightly kiss ass.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Not really, he is the only UCLA fan I know.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Ah.
Not me, but today he can be my favorite.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
Reggie Bush would be one of my heroes if he hadn't gone to u$c
Free college, sick athletic talent, tons of under the table benefits, and a hot/famous wife (though I would have never picked Kim Kardashian of all people…)
cool!
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions
He spends a lot of cash on charity too.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
This is true
Reggie Bush actually seems like a nice enough guy
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm also comfortable enough with my masculinity to admit that he's pretty dreamy too.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
My friend met him when he helped with Rebuilding Together here in NOLA.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions
Was he cool to your friend? Sometimes the fans can be a little oppressive to poor Reggie.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
She said the entire group that volunteered that day were cool.
She also said it was strange to hear professional football players coming to her with questions and seeking advice.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Was one of the players Mike McKenzie?
That guy is crazy serious about charity work.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
I didn't memorize her group photo, sorry.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Quote of the day
From Raul, in the PI today:
“We’re on the verge, I think we all feel that,” said left fielder Raul Ibanez, who had five hits, including one each in the sixth, the seventh and eighth innings when the Mariners combined to get 10 hits and eight runs.
On the verge, eh? The verge of what, exactly?
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Of being just awful and not dreadful?
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
This Canadian gymnast
has a rather painful sounding name
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I'm too scared to see this movie.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Oh, it's worth it.
If you love horrible movies.
I saw it a few weeks back.
As a horror movie fan I was underwhelmed. It was pretty spineless.
She should hook up with Jarrod
so they can name their child Washburn-Cockburn, which as we all know, simplifies to Burn(Wash-Cock)
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
My favorites
State – I don’t really have one. I just have cities. 1) Portland; 2) San Francisco; 3)Seattle
Beer – All-time: Deschutes Black Butte Porter; Current: Rogue Dead Guy
Wine – I choose to drink beer.
Champagne – See ‘wine’
Things I want – Rock Band 2
Things that are better than watching the Mariners – Watching Spaced
People I like more than Carlos Silva – Ernest Borgnine
I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Aug 18, 2008 9:46 AM PDT reply actions
Does Rock Band 2 have an official release date yet?
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
I love your sig.
I saw three or four of those after it hit the news.some of the responders were funnier than the original questions.
Mmmm I already miss Black Butte.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions
I just can't drink porter. I have tried it a lot of times, but something about the style just does not agree with me.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
I'm the same way
whenever me and my wife go to a bar where they don’t know us, she’ll order a porter and I’ll order some IPA or red or something, and the server will come back and automatically put the porter in front of me. Strange.
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I get a lot of grief about it from my friends. Evidently I'm not a "man."
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Whenever the aforementioned incident happens
My wife slides her beer to her side of the table, looks at the server, and says something like “No, I’m actually the one that drinks the man beer here, thanks!”.
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I'm not a huge fan of Porters, either. They almost always seem to have a skunky undertone that I can't get down with.
I do like Black Butte, though. And Eastern European Porters are good, too.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 18, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Skunky?
Descriptive.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
If you can come up with a better word to describe it, I'm all ears.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 18, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, only one ear, actually.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I tried Monkey Face Porter and could barely force it down, but I think it was the bitter that got me.
Of course, I should’ve known not to try something with monkey in the name.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Smoky.
I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Aug 18, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Answers
1. State – Washington. Where else do you get an ocean, mountains, forests, mild weather, a great city, good local beer, and sports teams that are so neglected by the media that you’ll always feel like they’re the underdog?
2. Beer/Wine – School starts soon, which means that before too long I’ll get the fear that the moment I step into a bar or put a case of Dead Guy into my shopping cart, I’ll run into a parent. The school year is my off season for alcohol.
3. What I want – This weather is making me want a zip-up cardigan. It just sounds like something worth wearing. I also want Wednesday to arrive.
4. Things that are better than watching the Mariners – I predict watching the Liars and Radiohead this Wednesday will be infinitely better than watching the M’s.
5. People I like more than Carlos Silva – Felix, Woody Allen the director, Bob Dylan.
1. Alaska?
Our semi-pro hockey team kicks ass.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
I never have been able to get into watching hockey
I’ve always meant to check out Alaska, though. It seems like at least half of my friends have spent at least a summer there before, and loved it.
Frankly, the entire Pacific Northwest rocks.
I have been waiting for Alaska, Yukon, BC, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Northern California to create their own country: The United States of Awesome.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Cascadia...?
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
It would depend on our system of government, but how about North Pacific Empire?
Would Vancouver be our capital?
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
You should make Fresno the capital
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Fresno is not included.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Why not
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Because it is an excellent definition of hell.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions
(I'm aware how much Fresno sucks, I was just really excited for it to the capital of the NPE)
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
The 'Couve FTW!
I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Aug 18, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions
We'll give it to you for the Southern California push off.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
What makes you think we want Fresno?
I wouldn’t be opposed to keeping San Jose though
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
The one time I was in Fresno, four underaged prostitutes were arrested in our hotel's parking lot.
Not all at once, either. AND WE WERE IN THE NICE PART OF TOWN.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 18, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
This sounds like the Vegas stripper story.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think I've heard that story.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 18, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
When SB's friend went to Vegas and his girlfriend got mad because a stripper kept calling his phone.
Just the whole…“no really, I just observed sex workers from a distance” tone.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't forget the part how she got his number by asking for it at the club
and him turning around and rattling it off on the way out
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I missed this part.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
As long as we get the Monterrey coastline on up.
Fresno can attach itself to Nevada.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
So wait do we get to keep SF then?
you guys can have Oakland, of course
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Absolutely not
You can have Oakland.
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
We don't really want San Mateo either
What if we let you have then entire Bay, we get everything through Santa Barbara, and then we both declare war on Central California at the same time
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, we'll keep Bakersfield too
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't want Bakersfield; it's almost as hellish as Fresno.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
They're taking Bakersfield.
I assume they get Barstow as well.
by Mariner John on Aug 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone needs to draw a map.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
We gotta have Barstow
pit stop on the way to Vegas.
I’m kinda thinking about taking LV and Phoenix with us
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I like this arrangement.
We need peace between the Pacific empires.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 18, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
How about the bay area remains an autonomous "free city"
Where the two sides can meet to settle disputes?
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
The Bay Area would really tip the balance of power.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 18, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
In what way?
We’d still have BAKERSFIELD!
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
So the bay area is our neutral ground?
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Think of it as the Hague or Geneva.
Our diplomats use it to facilitate treaties.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
So what's Fresno then
just somewhere we bomb when our trigger fingers get itchy?
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Chemical/Biological warfare testing ground.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Target practice on those neither side likes.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
That's also acceptable
are we still going to permit the 49ers to play in the National Football League though?
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Does the Southern California Free state swallow up the Baja Peninsula as well?
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
If it's a trade-off, I'd rather have Las Vegas and Phoenix
but other than that, sure, why not, we’ll take it
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Is your capital San Diego?
How about a name? Confederated Principalities of Western America? Too cumbersome. . . how about the West Coast Republic?
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Well, we really can't be the West Coast Republic without SF, Portland or Seattle
Our capital would probably be somewhere in Orange County, maybe like Santa Ana or something.
We could be the People’s Republic of California, I guess…
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Proof that y'all are already a weaker state.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, San Diego in and of itself makes for a pretty good country
plus we have the whole of Los Angeles county!
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I sense that gang violence will be much less of a problem in the NPE than in the PRC
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, but we have Idaho, Alaska and Western Montana.
So lots of guns. And we have Lewis County, so lots of meth.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 18, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
This is an excellent place to live.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I've decided I'm bored enough to see if I can make a map.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Outstanding
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Posted map in it's own thread.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
You left out Southern California
which should form it’s own state where you have to smugly hate all the other states and NorCal
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions
Southern California could drift away after an earthquake and only Southern Californians would care.
And possibly the editors of OK magazine.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions
The national media would care
they would just stop paying attention to the west coast entirely
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
Leaving us free to do as we wish.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
And us.
If Southern California drifted away, we’d lose Jeff.
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by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Aug 18, 2008 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Paving the way for revolution.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
He will always have a home in the NPE.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Doesn't "empire" imply imperialistic tendencies?
what are you gonna do, colonize Montana?
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions
If they get in our way, we will do what we must.
Besides, we prefer “liberate” to colonize.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
I think they have more guns, though.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Have you ever been to Alaska?
We make Texans look like pacifists.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
em·pire
a. A political unit having an extensive territory or comprising a number of territories or nations and ruled by a single supreme authority.
b. The territory included in such a unit.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Yes, so you'll need some territories to go with your empire, like Montana
You could probably conquer the North Pole too. I heard that reindeer and elves guard it though
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
As long as it's not gnomes, we're good.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Robert's people are on your side, I believe
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 10:25 AM PDT up reply actions
This is, in fact, true.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
So you think
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Aug 18, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
LFoJL is a gnome?
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
If Robert is the king what does that make LFoJL?
LFoJL – Prince of Gnomes or such?
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Joker to the Gnomes.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU'RE on my side.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
So you think
Mummy Nola’s going to have a wee little rebellion on her hands
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Aug 18, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
God damnit I'm going to kill Graham.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought the porridge was worse.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I downloaded a cd by Jackie Mittoo yesterday
I can’t tell if it’s hip and likable or a mere one degree away from being elevator music.
I hate it when I hear a song that I know I should hate, but love instead.
Like Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne. I need help.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Especially if you're the one singing it.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions
Leavin' - Jesse McCartney
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
What is this, find the worst guilty pleasure thread?
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I always thought You Oughta Know was a good song.
9 = 8
by JI on Aug 18, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
That's different.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
But not so much guilt.
Head Over Feet, now that’s more guilty.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
I don’t have it downloaded or anything but when it comes on somewhere where I can’t change the station I don’t object. It is the antithesis to Low by Flo Rida
by Mariner John on Aug 18, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
This was just summoned to my iTunes. I blame you.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
HEY HEY YOU YOU. . .
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
I DONT LIKE YOUR GIRLFRIEND
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
NO SWEAT NO WAY?
What does she SAY there? It’s bothered me forever.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
The cheaters way
http://www.metrolyrics.com/girlfriend-lyrics-avril-lavigne.html
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh.
That’s not actually very creative.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHA!!!
Remember the days before the internet and when Nirvana had no liner notes to cheat from. To this day I still sing along with my wrong lyrics.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
That's a child that doesn't need to exist.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
Chris Brown is a freaking ridiculously talented person
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
States, in order
1. Ohio
2. Idaho
3. Kentucky
4. West Virginia
5. Washington
6.Tennessee
7. Maine
8. Wisconsin
9. Minnesota
10. Vermont
11. Iowa
12. Arizona
13. Colorado
14. Illinois
15. New Hampshire
16. Pennsylvania
17. Wyoming
18. Nebraska
19. North Carolina
20. Virginia
21. Maryland
22. Rhode Island
23. Hawaii
24. Montana
25. Mississippi
26. New Mexico
27. South Dakota
28. Alaska
29. South Carolina
30. Indiana
31. Missouri
32. North Dakota
33. Georgia
34. Nevada
35. Oregon
36. Delaware
37. Florida
38. Alabama
39. Arkansas
40. Louisiana
41. Kansas
42. Utah
43. Oklahoma
44. Texas
45. Massachusetts
46. Connecticut
47. New York
48. New Jersey
49. California
50. Michigan
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
When I saw the subject line
and noticed the list, I KNEW this was a Corco post!
And let me add that posts like this are always welcome on Neo-LL
It’s like a giant farm that Corco can run free on.
Mississippi deserves lower.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions
I believe it
there’s a few changes I’d make after thinking about it- I think Utah got unfairly pushed down, and Miss. probably sucks with hot humidity and nothing nice to look at
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
And nothing to do, and no decent food.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions
but yeah I'm thinking I
underrated Utah, New York and Oregon and overrated Mississippi, Arizona, and Illinois
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
You are judging Alaska as an average state without even seeing it?
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
I'm basing it on lots of things
climate is decent there, incredibly beautiful, being ridiculously remote knocks it down several pegs
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
It is only a three hour flight from Seattle.
I fly down for weekends all the time.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
It is if the oil company makes it part of your benefits package, as many do when they put you into remote locations.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm betting they might for the introducer of the concept.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Although you will receive a check just for living there.
That check should cover a couple flights, at least (about $2k this year, I’ve heard).
But being ridiculously remote is one of the good things about it anyway, in my book.
Is it just me, or is this AJ trade looking worse every day?
by The Alaskan on Aug 18, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
With Palins energy bill our PFD is supposedly going to be $3200 this year.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
I thought the 1200 was a different thing.
But I see now they’re tying it to the PFD. Good call.
Is it just me, or is this AJ trade looking worse every day?
by The Alaskan on Aug 18, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
You're discussing an arbitrarily assembled list with Corco?
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
You over-rated Maine.
Even Maine’s one good characteristic (the coast) gets ruined by visitors from Massachusetts in the summer and is too damn cold to enjoy in the winter. Saying Maine > Vermont is like saying Bud Light with lime > Mirror Pond Pale Ale.
the mountains in Maine are beautiful
I love the Fryeburg area, and then the coast throws it over the top of Vermont
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
I think I'd rather spend time at Lake Champlain than the Maine coast.
The people I’ve met in the two states really affect my opinion. Vermonters are like people from the Pac-NW, except they are a little scared of big cities. Mainers are like the retarted red-headed children from Massachusetts.
This is the worst list of all time
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
1. California
1a. Washington
3. Oregon
4-50. All the other states
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
1. Washington
2. Oregon
3. Colorado
4. Canada
5. California
6. Montana
7. Wyoming
50. Idaho
I haven’t been to any other states, and the only other foregin country I’ve been to is Utah.
9 = 8
by JI on Aug 18, 2008 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Idaho is indisputably better than most central states- I like it far better than Washington
Go to north central Idaho (e.g. McCall) sometime. It’s absolutely the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever seen anywhere
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
Countdown til Jeff's RSS McCall alarm goes off
10…9…8..
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
and California with their California attitudes and California politics and California idiocy pummels them to the near bottom
Mostly dragged down by southern California
Determined, Jonesing Commentor
*zomfg
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I find it amusing that the states that have lots of people are all down the list
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
No way Tennessee is that high.
Wyoming should be higher.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 18, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, for the bison.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Wyoming is awesome.
The whole state is like a David Lynch movie.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 18, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I love this comment.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions
LATE.
I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Aug 18, 2008 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions
Should I go?
I didn’t know where else to post this, but the Rays #1 pitching prospect, David Price, is pitching 15 mins from my house tonight. Would it be weird to go see a player from a team that’s not my favorite on a team playing against the home team? What would you do?
Will you have fun?
That is all you need to ask yourself.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Why not, if it's fun baseball.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I just ate a Tuscani Pasta dish from Pizza Hut
by myself. Apparently it’s supposed to feed a family of four.
Apparently it's also supposed to taste good.
Someone needs to be fired in their advertising department.
The chicken one is good.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Oh hai. In teh beginnin Ceiling Cat maded teh skiez An da Urfs, but he did not eated dem.
http://www.lolcatbible.com/index.php?title=Genesis_1
I’m guessing nobody approves of this site.
Also lucky that he's RJ and Jeff won't box him.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
That was deserved.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm not the curator.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions
He doesn't like clowns...
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Just because he's not here right now doesn't mean he can't appear as if from nowhere.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions
He probably has a sixth sense about that picture.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
This one is well done.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Which lead to another...but I can't find it.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Gracias!
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions
My favorite part of the Ankiel gif
was that Chipper still managed to strikeout during the meltdown inning.
9 = 8
If only you could read you admin notes.
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 18, 2008 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Just a matter of time, just a matter of time.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions
Thank goodness; there'd be strange pictures everywhere.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Right, we'd invite you in and then there'd be messes and party crashers everywhere.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions
It would be like DRB leaving love stains in your bed
with the help of some 16 year old skank who looks like she 19 while you’re in the kitchen talking up guests and making drinks.
9 = 8
There is nothing in this post that ever, ever needed to be stated.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Her roommate would sleep with a 16 year old skank?
by R.J. Anderson on Aug 18, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I was just gonna let it go.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not responding to anything relating to mom.
Nor mum.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh shit. Don't you start too.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, he would.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions
The sad thing is it's true.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions
This is a creepy site.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions
No, the site itself is perfectly normal
It’s us, the hodgepodge assortment of miscreants who call it home, who make it creepy.
Free Stephen Awesome Strasburg!
This does stand out now, doesn't it.
I meant the cat bible.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I find it hilarious
and kind of terrifying that someone had that much time on their hands
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a wiki.
Several someones had that much time on their hands.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 18, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Even more frightening.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm still ashamed that I find that site funny.
by Mariner John on Aug 18, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
It is funny
just more in a frightening way…
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Say good bye to the rest of your day
This game is amazingly fun, easy to pick up, and at the same time challenging as hell (at higher difficulty levels). Enjoy.
Free Stephen Awesome Strasburg!
Holy god this game is awesome.
I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Aug 18, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Any good strategies to recommend?
I’m trying out different ones, but what seems to work well is building a labyrinthine maze with the $5 guns that makes them snake back and forth from the entrances to the exits. Periodically I put “bunkers” with a missile launcher, freeze gun and squirt gun, then level the crap out of those. Centering 2-3 anti-air guns (and leveling them from time to time) seems to cover the aircraft through at least level ~30-35. Still, I’ve only made it to something like level 38 on the medium difficulty. No idea how many levels there are in total… Go figure I actually have work to do today. Damnit.
Free Stephen Awesome Strasburg!
Is there a way to move the towers once in place?
"Ask them hitters about the curve. They'll tell you. It's Public Enemy Number 1." -Charlie Dressen.
Don't feel to bad. Phildopop seems to be a 'somebody' around here.
I however, should be considered as innocuous as furniture.
"Ask them hitters about the curve. They'll tell you. It's Public Enemy Number 1." -Charlie Dressen.
And Robert's a nobody...
Oh I’m laughing. Oh…oh it hurts.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I used to play this game all the time.
I kicked ass on it and have beat it on every difficulty level. Now if I can remember how to do it…
There is a "Bloons" version of this on addictinggames.com
That is amazing as well.
by seattlesundevil on Aug 18, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I will do this as well, ala thewyrm.
1. Washington, although Montana is my new favorite state in terms on natural beauty.
2. Stone Ruination is my all time favorite, but Kettlehouse Brewing Cold Smoke Scotch Ale now enjoys a special place in my heart, which sucks because you can’t find it outside of Montana.
3. Assuming I’m not having it with a meal, I do love Chianti.
4. Eh.
5. A custom made Verellen Amplifier. Would settle for a Ampeg VT-40, though. Also, a good delay pedal would be nice.
6. Watching the Rays, Brewers, Cardinals, D-Backs, Twins and any other competent teams I’m rooting for to do well.
7. Pol Pot.
J.K.L.
I swear to God I actually typed Pol Pot and then changed my mind.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
I almost linked to Osama bin Laden's wikipedia page
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Well
1. Washington
2. I’ve had one in my life which is Hoegaarden
3. not a fan from the small amount I’ve had
4. never had
5. Senior year to end
6. Playing Rock Band
7. Joel Pineiro
The first beer you ever had was Hoegaarden? Nice.
The first beer I ever had was a warm can of Coors. I put ice in a glass and drank it that way, because I was a stupid.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 18, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I think my first beer was Corona
wasn’t a big beer fan until I found Blue Moon
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Or
The first beer I ever had was a warm can of Coors.I put ice in a glass and drank it that way,because I was a stupid.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Likely excuse.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it's perfectly reasonable, and also a charming story,
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 18, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Perfectly charming that you iced your beer, yes.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
My first beer was a 40 of something that I shared...and then we elected to read the bible and collapse into hysterics.
Good times.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh man, reading the bible drunk would freak my shit out.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 18, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly, especially when it was read by a sober guy with a strange accent.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
My first was a 40 of Old English.
I was at a party and sitting, holding the top of the bottles with my fingers. The bottle slipped, hit the floor with it’s butt end, and shot beer all over me.
Later I went home, threw up, and in the morning my mom had cleaned up my bathroom. My bathroom reeked of Old E and remorse.
This is currently my signature.
Ouch!
My first was a Corona, and a shot of mescale. A friend in h.s. was from Mexico, and his dad had returned from Mexico with both. I’ve never had a Corona that good, or smoother shot of mescale since. I’ve since been told Corona is like the Bud of Mexico. I’m not sure how to take that.
"Ask them hitters about the curve. They'll tell you. It's Public Enemy Number 1." -Charlie Dressen.
So after 10 minutes you had a Coors light?
Free Stephen Awesome Strasburg!
I believe that I won the duel of the off-topic threads
unless Corco Corcobombs the other one or such
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Please no.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
It might become unintel-lidge-able
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
This is getting Uggla pretty quickly
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Please see the above photo of don't do stupid shit.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, ma'am
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh absolutely adores it.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Unless she was going for "Oh absolutely adore it"
then NOLA just has JItis
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
It was third person.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
For this thread extending the pun meme my thread wins
but in most other cases this thread wins easily.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
I will flag them all
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
the North Pacific Empire, the People's Republic of California, and the Greater San Fransisco Protectorate.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
by thewyrm on Aug 18, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Aww shit I can't see the picture :(
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Direct link:
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s40/hebertjd/north_americaEMPIRE.gif
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Wait
you forked Fresno on us!
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
It doesn't have enough detail to see the target testing zone.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
If I wasn't at work and had time I would sooo take this too far.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
So the NPE looks like a giant upside down foot
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
You have weird feet.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not sure that's possible.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Portland, Oregon should be part of the Greater San Francisco Protectorate.
I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Aug 18, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
How's that going to work?
Portland is part of NPE.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
One of our crown cities in fact. Much too important to give away.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Not sure what's going to happen first
will the NPE invade Russia or will the PRC invade Arizona?
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Y'all probably need the golf and spas more than we need vodka.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
We already have San Diego and Las Vegas
I think we have golf and spas covered
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
And killer whales.
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by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Right now our ambassador to the PRC is giving you false information on possible border incursions by
the Arizona Republican Guard. To mask our own ambitions in Canada and Siberia.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Yes, because it's so hard to conquer snow!
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, you guys did threaten war when we attempted to annex the Kingdom of Hawaii.
Luckily cooler prevailed and we set up a puppet government instead.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
You don't know that we secretly control New Mexico already
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Bastards!
At least the Lone Star Republic will put a swift stop to any of your eastern expansion plans.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
That makes it easy to take Arizona.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
We thought we'd pretend to struggle conquering Arizona as to catch the NPE offguard when we forcibly send Fresno back
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
The Fresno Liberation Front has been placing car bombs in our cities.
Our citizens are afraid to walk the streets.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Goodness, please take Fresno.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
There needs to be no struggle.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Your first act as a nation could be to give Fresno back.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
thewyrm drew Fresno as part of the PRC
it’s us who are trying to ungive this “gift”
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
That is the problem, that nest of terrorist are too dangerous to leave on their own.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Let's just try and sell Fresno to Bill Bavasi
maybe he’ll give us like $10B for it
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
We keep Bill on display in Seattle.
The inscription on his cage reads “Never Forget.”
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
We're not going to fight over Bill Bavasi are we...
Anaheim had a similar idea
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Neither of us want it. The Central Valley will be a target testing zone.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm part of your nation!
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
What position in our government do you want NOLA?
pdb can be Baron of Portland.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Baron? Really?
You have noble titles? That’s such feudal age crap
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Just because your feeble nation has no tradition or history.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Whatever, our nation has dragons
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
That's just a myth.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
We also have pegasi and unicorns
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Our Seawolves protect our shore
while the Sasquatches make the bulk of our land force.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Yeah, too bad pegasi and dragons can both fly
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Thus the balance of power, your airforce protects you
from our superior naval and land forces.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
And if we are throwing magic and myth into our struggle,
Then our Inupiaq battle mages harness the power of the Midnight Sun to rain destruction down on your helpless cities.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
This subthread is getting increasingly weird
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
At least you noticed.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm so glad you said pegasi instead of pegasuses
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Aug 18, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course.
As the Arch-Duchy of Anchorage’s representative to the Imperial Throne in Vancouver I get to carry an elaborate Ulu knife.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Thanks for all the insight into your government
now we know who to send the unicorn assassins after first
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Then come to Portland
because if I really have to defend Portland with a weapon that I can barely lift, it’ll be easy to come take over here too. Just leave the Rogue and the Lompoc standing, please.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
Mmm...I love the LSD.
I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Aug 18, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
We went to the Lompoc on Thursday
and they were out of C-Note. I almost wanted to cry. So I had LSD instead, which is pretty damn good.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
I usually get the LSD
but every once in a while I get the C-Note and I remember how good it is.
I live in georegia but i dont see rusia no where not even sound but they says theres tanks should i be worrie-Yahoo Answers
by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Aug 18, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to stay away from the LSD most nights
because I’m usually the one that ends up driving, and LSD gets me in trouble fast. C-Note is probably my favorite Portland beer.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
We'll burn down Rogue if Portland refuses to pay our excessive tribute demands
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we need to start with large amounts of imported Rogue
and we’ll go from there
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
There's several secret stashes hid at retail outlets throughout the Southland
we put them there so there’d be an orderly process of distribution. If they ask for money at the BevMo, just tell ‘em I sent you and you’ll get it free.*
*my definition of “Free” may not jibe with the definition provided by the California Penal Code.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
by pdb on Aug 18, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm not sure I want to be part of this nation anymore.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
*whispers* it's just a hollow threat to get free beer from the good people of Portland!
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to be part of whichever nation gives me free beer.
I think it’s more likely in whichever the upper nation is called.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
You can be the Foreign Minister.
Travel to whatever country is holding a beer festival.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Foreign Minister of Little Hearts.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
There's an empty seat at the Lompoc with your name on it.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
Can I request Marquis des Cascades son excellence Mathieu Champeaux?
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 18, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
It's best to be proper when requesting such a chewy title.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, everyone will refer to me as Marquis des Cascades.
J.K.L.
by Aaron Campeau on Aug 18, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Certainly.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Portland is the San Marino of the NPE
we’re our own country, and good beer is our currency.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
Don't worry, the NPE is run a a City State Republic. Portland and other important cities have a lot of individual freedom.
Not like the so called “People’s Republic” and their "Free form elections.’
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
I think of us more like Greece with the city states
we only call ourselves the People’s Republic to foster the idea of Communism
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
We shall take the Roman example.
We elect an “Emperor” during war time to steer the course of the Empire.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
But your corrupt emperor will turn on your great military heroes
and kill their families before forcing them into slavery as sporting heroes, all for his own gain
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
This is a demented world.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Demented but Oscar-winning
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty off the wall threads!
Most entertainment I’ve had all week. I never know where these things are going, it’s nearly always worth the trip.
"Ask them hitters about the curve. They'll tell you. It's Public Enemy Number 1." -Charlie Dressen.
ZOMG NO POLITIKZ
Free Stephen Awesome Strasburg!
Creating an entirely new international order is just fine.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
This world might need one.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss Earthquake. And Typhoon.
Free Stephen Awesome Strasburg!
He looks like Dom Deluise.
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by Phil Hatzenbuehler on Aug 18, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't decide whether I like Ian Furness
or want to beat him near death with a claw hammer.
This is currently my signature.
My turn!
Bavaria. Okay, so it’s not in the US. Screw it, we’ll force ’em to secede…
Aecht Schlenkerla Rauchbier. ’Nuff Said
Hmm. Can’t decide between Syncline Cuvee Elena and Duckhorn Cab Sav
Don’t really drink champagne, but I actually like the Martini Asti Spumante stuff a decent amount…
A new house — OMFG we’ve got our offer on ours but haven’t put in an offer on a new one yet. Still looking for a place to move into. Oh, and a new 8+ core Mac tower. And a Tesla motors car…
Let me rephrase this — things that are WORSE than watching the Mariners: a) Prostate surgery b) mean people c) Watching the Angels, Yankees, or the A’s.
CARLOS SILVA IS A F’ING THIEF!!!!
My layout.spellcheckDefault goes to 11
Prostate surgery's closing the gap on watching the M's, as far as unpleasant experiences go
at least with surgery you get cool recovery drugs that insurance pays for.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
And hopefully a cancer free prostrate.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Or prostate.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
Whatever you do
DO NOT watch a Mariners game while having prostate surgery.
This is currently my signature.
I've realized I'm drinking more while watching the games lately.
I wonder if I could get to organization to pay for my trip to Schick Shadle?
This is currently my signature.
Their pitchman's voice creeps me right the fuck out.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked. "Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
He wants to have a conversation with you in the privacy of your mind.
DO NOT LET HIM.
This is currently my signature.
Numb doesn't even begin to describe it
I was away at the coast this weekend and it was a struggle to come back and see what happened with the M’s while I was gone – I really had to work up the desire to check. Kinda wish I hadn’t, now.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
Psh, how can the Baron of Portland take a vacation?
Don’t you have a city to lord over?
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by seattlebruin on Aug 18, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Not until early this afternoon, apparently
and the nice thing about Portland is that it pretty much runs itself. All these stoned hippies don’t give a damn what happens, most times. Which makes lording over quite simple.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
Just let the man named after the beer do the day to day tasks.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
At least you can escape Mariners games.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I am sad that I can only participate in OTFPOTD's late at night
When I am bored at work on the night shifts.. :-( I miss LL!
by seattlesundevil on Aug 18, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah...it kinda dies off when we're all done being bored at work.
Finally, some recognition.
by Kirsten Schlewitz on Aug 18, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
You could always start a night shift one (OTFPOTN)
oh, and since you work for the Star – any news on a replacement team for the Sidewinders yet?
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
There were some promises of another summer league team
But I haven’t heard anything since those initial rumblings.. I went to the Sidewinders game the other night when Morrow pitched against Scherzer and I must say, the atmosphere was terrible. They are only expecting 2k’ish people for the final game there last I heard.
Not many people are showing much emotion towards them.
by seattlesundevil on Aug 18, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm just worried about the knockon effect for spring training
as I understand it, if the Sidewinders go, that lets the D-backs out of their TEP lease, and if the Rockies are the last remaining ST team, their lease can also be abandoned; not that not having ST is the end of the world, but I like ST in Tucson because it’s so much less scene-y than it is in Phoenix.
But, having been to my share of games at TEP in the summer, I can understand the lack of enthusiasm – it’s a long way out of town, it’s hot (especially in monsoon weather) and the neighborhood, as you well know, is blah. Too bad, I really like that park…
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
The city of Marana is trying to get a ST complex built
Inside a massive rock quarry just to the west of the freeway.. But yea, it’s looking pretty bleak.
by seattlesundevil on Aug 19, 2008 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
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