OT 7/2/05-- Flag Waving, Long Weekend, 4th of July Holiday edition
Ahhhhh, a long weekend, complete with baseball.
Time for rambling thoughts, happy incoherence and some patriotic quotes from Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father:
“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.”
“He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.”
“To lengthen thy life, lessen thy meals.”
“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”
Topics for discussion:
Fourth of July traditions?
Worst fireworks? (gotta be snakes, right?)
New & different picnic food?
Beer or wine?
Flag-waving (in a good or bad way) movies?
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Answers!
1. Drinking. Blowing stuff up. When I was a teenager we used to have bottle rocket wars, but I can’t call that a tradition any more because I haven’t done that in years.
2. Snakes, and as I get older I find that sparklers are pretty pointless too. But they are shiny, so there’s that.
3. It’s a picnic. No need to mess with the classics. I can do without potato salad, though, I’ll swap in a pasta salad or something.
4. Either/or – a nice dry white is good with a picnic but nothing beats a good cold beer.
5. Not sure if this is asking for a list or a yea/nay. Generally don’t seek them out, but don’t hate them.
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by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 8:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
re: 2
The point of sparklers is to make sparkler bombs?
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by JY on Jul 2, 2009 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh good point.
Hadn’t thought of that one – I only got as far as pondering dipping them in gasoline before lighting them and realizing that was probably a bad idea.
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by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have seen some scary damage done by one of those bombs.
by Sec 108 on Jul 2, 2009 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are best used on produce.
Preferably of the melon variety.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
by JY on Jul 2, 2009 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kara created a BLT salad for my birthday that is amazing.
She is now required to make it for any BBQ.
by Sec 108 on Jul 2, 2009 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My email is in my profile.
Shoot me an email and I will send you the recipe.
by Sec 108 on Jul 2, 2009 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This sounds interesting to me too...
Give me the recipe on FB.
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Jul 2, 2009 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I may have spoken too soon on this one.
She is asking for payment from me to release the recipe. I’ll see what I can do for you all.
by Sec 108 on Jul 2, 2009 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on.....
Butt scratcher?
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Jul 2, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roman candle wars were the best
Two garbage can lids for shields, a few packages of bottle rockets, and plenty of booze = awesome.
I shot my friend in the FACE once, singed off part of his eyebrow.
by OlSalty on Jul 2, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lake City makes nat'l headlines
So, I’ve been out of town, but apparently there’s some douche from Lake City by the name of Benjamin Schroeter who is whining about fireworks at Gasworks Park.
Well, he caught the attention of The Colbert Report.
The points seem possibly valid, but still, goddamn man, come off it.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
by JY on Jul 2, 2009 8:55 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
No Elliot Bay fireworks this year and I would not be surprised to see Lake Union gone in five years.
by Matthew on Jul 2, 2009 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, what? They cancelled Elliot freakin' Bay's display?
by marc w on Jul 2, 2009 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why? Was it the environmental impact, lack of funds, lack of interest, lack of sponsors.... what?
by marc w on Jul 2, 2009 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ivars decided that the huge amount of money it takes to put on the show might be better used going to NW Harvest...
by msb on Jul 2, 2009 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
While I understand the impulse
I wish they hadn’t decided that this would be the year to discontinue.
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 2, 2009 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can help the homeless any day of the year.
But fireworks, you only really have an excuse to use twice, maybe three times.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
by JY on Jul 2, 2009 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's no Fort Vancouver fireworks down here either
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not surprised
There have been no fireworks in Kirkland for years now, and I’m pretty sure Bothell and Kenmore shut down too.
People need to get the fuck over themselves and admit that shit blowing up is great. I won’t pretend it’s high art or anything, but it’s enjoyable on the whole and the dangers inherent to it are exaggerated by people that don’t know what they’re doing.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
by JY on Jul 2, 2009 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOT SURPRISED?
The day they stop the Tacoma display is the day I finally turn violent.
Still, from N. Tacoma, I could actually see the Elliot Bay display, and now I guess I wont. Boooo!
by marc w on Jul 2, 2009 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not surprised because I have noticed the alarming trend of people turning into gigantic pussies.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
by JY on Jul 2, 2009 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the case down here
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fine.
I live in a social bubble with other alarmingly poor students, so the perception that other people have more money remains.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
by JY on Jul 2, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
People may have money, cities do not
at least not right now.
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schools do not either.
I make the connection easier by thinking of it those terms.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
by JY on Jul 2, 2009 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to be really bummed when Lake Union's show ends.
My office is right on the waterfront. I’ve been watching the show from the roof every year since I was hired.
by BrianL on Jul 2, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lawsuit filed in August: okay.
Lawsuit filed in late June: you are a massive douche.
by acblue on Jul 2, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Random squib from my childhood.... The young rebels.
ABC’s 1971 attempt to link groovy young rebellious youth with the Revolutionary War.
Rick Ely (had to be a Tiger Beat dreamboat) as the fiery American youth, Alex Henteloff as the brainy would-be Ben Franklin type, Hilarie Thompson as the Obligatory Love Interest and (the only reason to watch) Louis Gossett, Jr. as the former slave, now blacksmith.
I think it lasted all of half a season.
by msb on Jul 2, 2009 9:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Ben Franklin.
I was watching the History Channel the other night and they were talking about all the human bones found underneath his home. Apparently he was doing massive amounts of illegal dissection and other studies on dead bodies that he purchased from grave robbers. He then would hide the remains under his house so he would not get in trouble.
by Sec 108 on Jul 2, 2009 9:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't there an anatomy school that met for a time at the house?
The daughter of the house he rented in London later married Wm Hewson, a doctor who was studying medicine (and anatomy) at the time Franklin lived there…
by msb on Jul 2, 2009 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, apparently he was running an anatomy school there,
but they did it at night to stay out of the eyes of the police according to this story. Who knows how much they are making up though just to sound interesting.
by Sec 108 on Jul 2, 2009 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find this fascinating.
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 2, 2009 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More .... interesting treatments of the Revolution-- 1776, the musical.
Pretty accurate play & film about the writing of the Declaration, aside from the singing and dancing. Swell cast and pretty good dialogue by former history prof Sherman Edwards:
Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Don’t worry, John. The history books will clean it up.
John Adams: It doesn’t matter. I won’t be in the history books anyway, only you. Franklin did this and Franklin did that and Franklin did some other damn thing. Franklin smote the ground and out sprang George Washington, fully grown and on his horse. Franklin then electrified him with his miraculous lightning rod and the three of them- Farnklin, Washington, and the horse- conducted the entire revolution by themselves.
[pause]
Dr. Benjamin Franklin: I like it.
by msb on Jul 2, 2009 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ruh rohs
I wonder if this sort of thing is going to start becoming common for non-massive-media-market teams.
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 9:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I just wonder if it's going to start becoming common at Mr. Hicks' other teams.
Mr. Gerrard, please accept this IOU featuring beautifully detailed embossing. The amount is equal to your regular paycheck.
by marc w on Jul 2, 2009 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's actually pouring all his money into LFC at this point
seems like he’s trying to divest himself of all his American sports interests.
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is this "all his money" you speak of?
by marc w on Jul 2, 2009 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's got about $54.50 in his pocket and another $4,97 in his couch cushions
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tom Hicks reportedly had to borrow ~$15 mil from MLB to make payroll
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by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crazy. Lucky he had a credit line.
Many businesses have had those pulled or greatly reduced.
It is the single biggest reason businesses are not spending much these days. I love how banks create a problem and then punish there customers for their own poor management.
by Sec 108 on Jul 2, 2009 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So how long until Mark Cuban buys the Rangers?
Or maybe even Bush (no political leanings intended, just mentioning him because he was part of ownership before and has plenty of money).
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Jul 2, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way MLB let's Cuban buy a team.
He tried to buy the Cubs and they gave him the middle finger.
by Sec 108 on Jul 2, 2009 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the company line was "they picked a different ownership option".
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Jul 2, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was indeed the company line
and will be again if Cuban tries to buy into another team.
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really, really despise this weekend.
The only tradition my family ever had was going to the Lumberjack Breakfast in Albany. But for most of my formative years I was not in town for the 4th, so it’s tough to make a tradition. I would love to have just a laid back BBQ, but I hate jamming up with the masses to watch some things explode in the sky considering it is boring after the first two pretty things.
As for this year, though, I am ready for Seattle International Beer Festival and the celebration of Cascadia. I guess that makes me pro-beer.
And picnic food, new and different? All I say is nay on the flag cake.
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 2, 2009 9:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can sympathize.
My family didn’t have any set traditions for it either. Sometimes my dad would get some fireworks of questionable legality from people he knew, or we’d visit neighbors who, being in a rural area, had the higher end stuff and knew how to use them, or maybe relatives would be in town and we’d head to Gas Works.
My mother was never big on fireworks in general. Cobras, roman candles, those things that spin around on the ground and make colored flower shapes, that was it.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
by JY on Jul 2, 2009 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We never even blew stuff up
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 2, 2009 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're anti-American.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 2, 2009 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if I can sympathize anymore.
Sorry NOLA :(
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
by JY on Jul 2, 2009 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We also don't drink at family get togethers.
And they wonder why I make excuses.
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 2, 2009 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now I'm really sorry.
My mom’s side of the family is boring as all hell but at least they have the sense to make a bee line for the gin as soon as they take their shoes off.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
by JY on Jul 2, 2009 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My extended family gatherings are alcohol free as well.
by acblue on Jul 2, 2009 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mine used to be until I got old enough to change that silly habit.
Now many of my younger family members no longer fear bringing alcohol.
by Sec 108 on Jul 2, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My younger family members are worse, damn it.
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 2, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would you like some lessons on how to corrupt people?
My Dad says he has never met anyone with proselytizing skills like mine for the bad.
by Sec 108 on Jul 2, 2009 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you took your dad's skills and turned them upside down?
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 2, 2009 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've become all wild and crazy at holidays and actually drink wine.
Can you imagine.
by msb on Jul 2, 2009 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depending on the family, that can be a good thing.
Take my in-laws for instance …
…
…
please.
by Jed MC on Jul 2, 2009 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ground Bloom Flowers.
My Mom’s favorite too.
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Jul 2, 2009 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was never big for us, either
snakes & sparklers in the street, and a small but tasteful collections of pinwheels that my dad would set off (keep away now!) in the side yard. It was one of the few time during the year the BBQ came out of the garage.
by msb on Jul 2, 2009 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anybody know of a place that you can light off fireworks in Seattle and not get in trouble?
by Robert on Jul 2, 2009 9:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Drunken stumbling distance from Seattle Center would be preferable
by Robert on Jul 2, 2009 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Catch the passenger-only ferry to Vashon Island. There's like one cop there.
by Teej on Jul 2, 2009 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do they check garage backs that look like they are filled with 900 bottle rockets on the ferry?
by Robert on Jul 2, 2009 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just use the ferry.
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 2, 2009 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
10 minutes south of Seattle is a little haunt I like to call unincorporated King County.
Where I live, things get to blow up.
by James F'n X on Jul 2, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does your street turn into mini Darfur like mine does?
by Sec 108 on Jul 3, 2009 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unincorporate areas are the best
I want to poop at your house - Thingray
by tootthekazoo on Jul 3, 2009 10:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go up to Snohomish County
Its legal up here in Bothell!
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by Fin on Jul 2, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you're willing to drive for ~20 minutes north on I-5 to do it, unincorported Edmonds is one of the closest places where it is legal I think.
Not regular Edmonds or Lynnwood, but the Edmonds that’s just south of Everett and not really anywhere near the city center. I grew up there and my area was always the exception to the no-fireworks rule.
by OlSalty on Jul 3, 2009 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hello msb (and others)!
1: the 4th of July was always a bigger holiday for my family than Christmas or Thanksgiving. We never had any family in the area, so the trad. ‘family’ holidays were always weird, either because we would hang out with non-family, or because it was just the three of us celebrating. The 4th of July isn’t necessarily supposed to be about family, so it was much easier to enjoy having lots of people over for food and drinks.
We always hosted, and every year, it features grilled oysters from Hood Canal. I’m not a big oyster guy myself, but people love the grilled oyster thing.
2: Snakes, those whistling things (I see Black Cat is selling one this year that’s called Pure Torture. The point of this thing that’s made of gunpowder is that it makes loud, annoying noises and doesn’t blow up. I… it’s like making a sandwich that really, really smells bad. Why? That’s not what a sandwich is FOR, and who’s paying money to smell something nasty? In sandwich form? What?), pop-its.
3: Chile Colorado. Great on its own, with rice, with tortillas, whatever. Why not.
4: Both, of course. Cold beer on the 4th of July is just right, and I’ll have a few. But I may have a cab with grilled meat for dinner, and then a gin and tonic for the fireworks as if to say, “No hard feelings, England.”
5: I don’t really know.
by marc w on Jul 2, 2009 9:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
RE: whistling things
If you throw them in sewage pipes it sounds like somebody being strangled and drowned.
by Robert on Jul 2, 2009 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew I could count on you for taking something that seemed so worthless and making it slighlty less worthless.
I never liked whistling bottle rockets (because they just give your target advance warning!), but they were so awesome to fire under water. The plastic shell meant they’d still work, and on a dark night, it was really cool to see the snaking lines of green and little muffled explosions under a glassy lake/puget sound inlet.
by marc w on Jul 2, 2009 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ALl this that I missed as a kid
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 2, 2009 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh, you're not the only one. I didn't know anything besides sparklers existed til i was 17.
by royalcurve on Jul 2, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We always had the big fireworks (and related injuries).
A close family friend was a long-haul trucker, and he’d bring fireworks back from all the reservations across the country. It was insane, and amazing that nobody was SERIOUSLY injured.
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Jul 2, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take three blocks of the whistling ones (saturn 5 is what they are called) put them on on piece of wood in the ship of a "T"
Voila! A modern day crossbow! Think of how easy it would have been to cleanse Nottingham Forest with this!
by Robert on Jul 2, 2009 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, saturns.
The problem with those is that they didn’t fire straight. You need to fashion a little barrel for ‘em so they don’t do that stupid fly-anywhere-but-ahead crap. Otherwise Nottingham Forest would remain infested with evil.
by marc w on Jul 2, 2009 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RE: RE: Whistling things
If you pinch them off, they go boom
by d0nkey on Jul 7, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Growing up, on the 4th of July
we had a block-wide, all-day waterfight. There were a handful of families with kids on my street, and so all the boys and their dads would run around all day. There would be kiddie pools for dunking victims into, buckets full of water balloons, super soakers and PVC pipe guns. At some point, somebody’s mom would make the mistake of leaving the house and they would be dunked into the kiddie pool.
After that, we all got together for a barbecue and lit off all of our pooled fireworks.
angels fan in seattle
by Eyebrows on Jul 2, 2009 10:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We had the same kind of thing in our neighborhood growing up.
There doesn’t seem to be nearly as much social capital in circulation as there used to be. sniff
by Manzanillos Cup on Jul 2, 2009 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We didn't do much as a street on the 4th (aside from watching each other set off daytime stuff)
but the rest of the year we had a pretty elaborate version of hide-and-seek/kick-the-can/tag to be played as the dusk moved into dark, across a 6 yard radius.
by msb on Jul 2, 2009 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That sounds fun!
Of course as a stingy grown up, I read that all the first thing I thought was “damn, that’s one expensive water bill”
by royalcurve on Jul 2, 2009 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck you all, we'll be back and when we arrive the first thing we'll do is dunk a huge set of destructive hairy balls into the Boston area in a "tea"bagging fashion for supreme irony.
I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.
by EnglishMariner on Jul 2, 2009 10:48 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Hey, y'all get to have giant legal bonfires.

by msb on Jul 2, 2009 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Guy Fawkes Day.
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by JY on Jul 2, 2009 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where you get to have giant legal bonfires.

by msb on Jul 2, 2009 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was referring more ot the premise behind it.
I don’t know of any other country that celebrates someone who tried to blow up Parliament.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
by JY on Jul 2, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, they celebrate his torture, confession and execution.
It’s pretty fucking macabre.
by marc w on Jul 2, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I ought to do more research on these things before I start talking.
"Ever tried? Ever failed? No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett http://mvn.com/marinersminors/
by JY on Jul 2, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where goest thou, Kev?
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 2, 2009 11:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's transcended athletics
and started to become Least Favorite Human. Let us not forget that his ex-wife was only back in his house because he asked her to move back in to help with the kids after his last go-round with the law.
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the fucking bat twirl he used to do after every pitch!
Execute that motherfucker!
I will smash your face into a jelly.
by Phildopip on Jul 2, 2009 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm.
from Drayer: “Another possibility is there could be a trade made between now and then. Jack Z has two members of his brain trust in Tom McNamara and Carmen Fusco on this trip and there have been a lot of meetings, conversations and phone calls. The atmosphere is such that I get the feeling they would like to make a deal sooner rather than later. An interesting road trip could get even more interesting.”
by msb on Jul 2, 2009 11:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This year
I’m going to a friend’s house in Bremerton. They live above the naval base and you can see the Bremerton, Silverdale, Tacoma, and Port Orchard displays from their deck, plus whatever else is going on in the neighborhood, which, past experience has demonstrated, is a LOT. Lots of food, lots of drink, lots of baseball, and as little else as possible.
~I "write" about the Mariners. section331.com~
by section331 on Jul 2, 2009 12:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm staying home this year.
This summer has been too busy, and I’m taking the three-day weekend to relax.
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Jul 2, 2009 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The last , oh, 5-6 years, I've taken my dad to a brass band concert on the 4th
but this year with the heat, his age, and the logistics of getting to this year’s location, I think we are staying home
by msb on Jul 2, 2009 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've always gone to our friend's house in Mukilteo that has a view of the Everett display,
but they’re not having a party this year, so I’m planting my butt at home.
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Jul 2, 2009 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, make no mistake
After a margarita, some beer, a rum and coke, and a little Bailey’s, I’m pretty relaxed. (All of this was consumed over the past 6 hours, so I’m not hosed, just in the mood for a nap.)
~I "write" about the Mariners. section331.com~
by section331 on Jul 2, 2009 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Answers:
I don’t have any traditions for the fourth. I think when I was little my dad may have put hot dogs on the barbecue, but that’s about it. As a grown up I don’t even do that. I’d like to, but I’m lazy.
I’m fireworks ignorant! I like the big ones…. the twinkly big ones in the sky. As far as little ones go, I have absolutely no experience with that.
Pioneer Woman has some good looking picnic food. I practically worship her.
Beer or wine? I don’t know. Beer usually, but I like Lambrusco and Cava a whooollllle lot.
I don’t know nothin bout no flag waving movies!
by royalcurve on Jul 2, 2009 12:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Note on Pioneer Woman's cake:
I’ve made her strawberry shortcake cake for the last 3 parties I’ve gone to. It is so good, SO GOOD, that people getting teary eyed is not an unusual reaction.
by royalcurve on Jul 2, 2009 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I don’t know nothin bout no flag waving movies!"
I haven’t looked, but I bet TNT or USA will air Independence Day.
by msb on Jul 2, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good morning.
In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world. And you will be launching the largest aerial battle in this history of mankind. Mankind — that word should have new meaning for all of us today. We can’t be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests. Perhaps its fate that today is the 4th of July, and you will once again be fighting for our freedom, not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution — but from annihilation. We’re fighting for our right to live, to exist. And should we win the day, the 4th of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day when the world declared in one voice:
“We will not go quietly into the night!
We will not vanish without a fight!
We’re going to live on!
We’re going to survive!”
Today, we celebrate our Independence Day!
angels fan in seattle
by Eyebrows on Jul 2, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
AMERICA FUCK YEAH!
angels fan in seattle
by Eyebrows on Jul 2, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still makes me want to stand up and salute. Every single time
by Kermit. on Jul 2, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bill Pullman really does it for you, huh?
by abender20 on Jul 2, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the reason for needing to stand up.
by Sec 108 on Jul 2, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, wouldn't you want to sit down?
Or is he proudly displaying his….“affection” ?
angels fan in seattle
by Eyebrows on Jul 2, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ewwww. Seriously, can't we ever have a sub-thread that doesn't turn into an 'affection' joke?
(sarcasm)
by Kermit. on Jul 2, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's no joke son
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Outside of John Wayne watching Henry Fonda ride off to his death against the Apaches?
One of the all-time greatest American acting performances of all time!
by Kermit. on Jul 2, 2009 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wagon master is out on DVD in September!!!!!
by msb on Jul 2, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa! I was thinking of an earlier J.W. movie.
Excellent, John Wayne/Ford movies from that era are terrific
by Kermit. on Jul 2, 2009 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, Fort Apache.
I just love Wagon master.
by msb on Jul 2, 2009 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I meant the Wagon Master movie.
Until I looked it up I was thinking of The Big Trail
by Kermit. on Jul 2, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another fine one.
Next time you watch it, count how many actors feel compelled to touch John Wayne in it.
It could be a drinking game.
by msb on Jul 2, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll keep an eye on that, I love his early ones for the cheese.
He ALWAYS exited the door in a rush, looked to his left very dramatically, then ran to his right with that loping stride and spurs jingling. I love that kind of stuff, it’s goofy as hell
by Kermit. on Jul 2, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you like westerns, the Hi-Lo Country was pretty good.
I don’t believe it garnered much notice, but I recommend it to all my friends. Here’s a decent review.
by Kermit. on Jul 2, 2009 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I pretty much have that memorized
Say what you will about the movie, but that is an inspirational speech that will be referenced for years to come
I want to poop at your house - Thingray
by tootthekazoo on Jul 2, 2009 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure I understand this.
They flipped his head over? Um.. So?
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Jul 2, 2009 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chin, facial hair all remain as they were.
James Earl Jones doesn’t illustrate this very well, but in the photo above the hair on top is his beard and his normal hair is on the bottom. It’s more striking for those without facial hair. There’s a pretty good one of GWB in the link, but I didn’t post that because [politics].
angels fan in seattle
by Eyebrows on Jul 2, 2009 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That makes more sense!
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Jul 2, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All I can think of is the weird moment in For those who think young
with Bob Denver buried in the sand— just his goateed chin sticking out, with a little upside-down face drawn on it, singing.
by msb on Jul 2, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is thoroughly entertaining.
It’s the new manbabies.
by Manzanillos Cup on Jul 2, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I am considering going to see Dave Matthews Band at the Gorge this year.
Which are the best days to go? I heard Friday is where he plays all his popular music.
2009 Safeco Field Record: 4-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 8-4
by Fin on Jul 2, 2009 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YAY!
Jungles of Guam! 14th and Jefferson!
Wherever two or more are gathered in their name, THE GAS HUFFER CHAMBER IS AMONGST THEM.
by marc w on Jul 2, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Salute the men of ITS they never buckle under stress!
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best days to go are the days that Dave Matthews are not playing
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 9 recs
I was so happy to leave college and find out that other people hated DMB too.
by Matthew on Jul 2, 2009 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are the Grateful Dead of douchebags.
(Note to Fin: I do not think you are a douchebag. But many DMB fans are.)
by acblue on Jul 2, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At my bachelor party my cousin made the mistake of trying to defend DMB
his bigger mistake was doing it at the very beginning of the weekend so we were able to give him nonstop shit about it all weekend.
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think they're God,
but some of their songs are okay.
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Jul 2, 2009 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't tell most of their songs apart.
by abender20 on Jul 2, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now I've got Ants Marching running through my head.
They can all sound quite similar, but then again so can CCR or rap or Celine Dion or demons from hell (Canada) screeching for eternity…
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Jul 2, 2009 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please be less redundant. There's no need to waste all of our time.
Celine Dion or demons from hell (Canada) screeching for eternity…
by abender20 on Jul 2, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I apologize.
I thought of Celine Dion and became frightened.
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Jul 2, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arguably the best American rock band of all tme.
by acblue on Jul 2, 2009 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just noticed this conversation.
Aaron is correct; not only is CCR incredible, but they are additionally the absolute best band to listen to on hot summer days.
by katal on Jul 3, 2009 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I have to agree with this.
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by Fin on Jul 2, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This list is total bullshit
Bruce Springsteen counts as a band? OK, but he’s number fifteen? Bruce Springsteen has had way more critical and commercial success than Pearl Jam and has been recording and touring for twice as long.
by Poochie on Jul 2, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't agree with the whole list.
I just agreed that Pearl Jam is the best American band. Maybe the list is quality over quantity.
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by Fin on Jul 2, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I know what you meant
I should have been clearer
by Poochie on Jul 2, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not knocking CCR (I love them),
but you can take any band, and many of their songs will sound similar.
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Jul 2, 2009 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know they like have guitar drums and vocals
by Poochie on Jul 2, 2009 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bands tend to have a unique sound...most of their songs sound similar.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 2, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take U2...they all sound the same to me.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 2, 2009 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most of the individual band's songs sound the same.
i.e. In the Name of Love and Vertigo.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 2, 2009 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you really listened to their entire catalouge?
by Poochie on Jul 2, 2009 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And twice on Sundays.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 2, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's fine if you don't like them
“All their songs sound the same” seems more like a hasty dismissal as opposed to a legitimate reason for criticism
by Poochie on Jul 2, 2009 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
'All' was too specific...I'll stick to my second statement about 'most'
Or I could just say, “U2 is faggy” and be done with it.
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Jul 2, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He honestly is a fan,
and he said they sound similar, not they all sound the same. Big difference.
by Sec 108 on Jul 2, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is my problem
And again, Fin, this is no slam on you – but I just find all of DMB’s music to be generic, unchallenging, and bland.
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been to six DMB shows...
And now I can’t handle most of it.
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 2, 2009 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
High school? College?
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 2, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just can't imagine liking a band enough to see them taht many times
and then do a 180 is all
by Poochie on Jul 2, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I also saw Boys II Men
Tastes change.
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 2, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to like the Beatles about as much as you do.
by Poochie on Jul 2, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This statement seems odd
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 2, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And to think I shared my scotch with you
I want to poop at your house - Thingray
by tootthekazoo on Jul 2, 2009 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When he still lived in Wallingford a bunch of people I worked with lived a few houses away.
They had a party one night and after many beers decided to go pay him a visit.
He put his house up for sale a week later.
by acblue on Jul 2, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave Matthews used to live here?
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Jul 2, 2009 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still does I believe
but on Mercer Island or in Woodinville or something like that. At least part of the year.
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh.
Never knew he was from around here.
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Jul 2, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think he's a native but he's lived in the area for a good long while
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he picked a good place to live.
"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."
by Thingray on Jul 2, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've watched exactly four movies in local theaters in the last 12 months, he's been there every time.
Kind of weird coincidence.
by Kermit. on Jul 2, 2009 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He came to the Metro at least three times a week when I worked there.
by acblue on Jul 2, 2009 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also a recent Dina Martina performance.
At least at Dina Martina no one made any ruckus about it, at the theater everyone whispers and points. With everyone doing it, it’s pretty obvious. He’s also been with the same 2 people on every occasion. It’s just strange since I don’t go out much anymore.
by Kermit. on Jul 2, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duff McKagan goes to the Metro all the time.
And Dale Chihuly. I fucking hate Dale Chihuly.
by acblue on Jul 2, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I mean what's with all the fucking melted glass?
Get some talent, asshole!
by abender20 on Jul 2, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't even blow the glass!
He “conceives” of the art and pays people peanuts to do it for him!
by acblue on Jul 2, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His art hangs all over my alma mater
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 2, 2009 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also ran into him at the Ballard movie theater, he cut the line.
While making small talk with the girl at the window, she said he was always a complete prick.
by Kermit. on Jul 2, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chihuly that is.
Someone mentioned McKagan grew up or had family in Wallingford, I don’t know if that’s true.
by Kermit. on Jul 2, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is!
He was the drummer for the Fastbacks for a few months when he was in HS.
by acblue on Jul 2, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the funniest things I ever saw at the Crocodile
was at the Fastbacks’ 15th anniversary show in…whatever year that was in the late 90’s. They put out a public call for everyone who had ever drummed for the Fastbacks to show up and play at least a song that night. About 15 min into the show, this guy with a big shag haircut, pirate shirt, leather pants, boots, and a supermodel girlfriend strolls in like he owns the place. He looked completely out of place in a show full of people wearing t-shirts and jeans. That was the first time I’d ever seen Duff McKagan in person.
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He still dresses that way!
And his girlfriend looks so amazingly out of place in Seattle it’s not even funny.
He is an amazingly kind and funny guy, based on my limited experience with him.
by acblue on Jul 2, 2009 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've heard nothing but good things about him
it was just so hysterically funny – even Kurt Bloch, after they finished a song, said something like “OOOOH LOOK there’s a rock star in the house!” and wouldn’t stop giving him shit until he got up on stage. It was awesome.
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My friends and I used to joke that FBX were working their way through the white pages
as far as drummers went and that everyone in Seattle would eventually have a chance to drum for them. Sadly that never came to pass.
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by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a friend in HS that made a Fastbacks family tree.
That thing was incredible.
by acblue on Jul 2, 2009 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet.
I don’t suppose you still have a copy? That would be pretty epic.
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's totally stalking you
You just think it’s coincidence. He must be good
I want to poop at your house - Thingray
by tootthekazoo on Jul 2, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And lived in Charlotte. Or Charlottesville.
One of those southern cities.
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 2, 2009 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't want to show off my knowledge too much.
Ronny, TAKE
by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 2, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My friend is a fanatic.
I’m pretty indifferent. If DMB is on, it doesn’t send me running for a ledge to jump off, but I don’t own any albums or anything.
by Teej on Jul 2, 2009 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of my friends turned into a massive DMB fan and had a shoebox filled with
burned cds of every single one of his live shows, and found them all to be unique and inspiring. I stopped talking to him.
by abender20 on Jul 2, 2009 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope you have a GF who is making you go.
by Sec 108 on Jul 2, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeez,
I didn’t realize people hated DMB so much here. I actually like DMB, even though I am guessing its considered girly music.
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by Fin on Jul 2, 2009 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it's girly, just bland and unimaginative
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hate is too strong actually.
I find him boring more than anything.
by Sec 108 on Jul 2, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're no coldplay amirite
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am not afraid of admitting to liking something that isn't cool.
Even though to be honest, I wasn’t expecting this big of a negative reaction towards Dave Matthews here.
2009 Safeco Field Record: 4-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 8-4
by Fin on Jul 2, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was, and I cringed for you.
I have some skeletons in my closet. I own the first Dane Cook album and don’t hate it.
by Teej on Jul 3, 2009 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even though Dane Cook's movies are absolute garbage
I think some of his stand up jokes are good, even though other parts are just plain bad.
2009 Safeco Field Record: 4-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 8-4
by Fin on Jul 3, 2009 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find him tolerable on CD.
When I have to watch him, he ruins his jokes. (Assuming they’re his jokes to begin with.)
by Teej on Jul 3, 2009 12:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought about going to see him live.
I am glad I didn’t though, I am guessing it probably would’ve been a major let down, compared to seeing Chris Rock doing stand up live.
2009 Safeco Field Record: 4-0 ; Overall Safeco Field Record: 8-4
by Fin on Jul 3, 2009 12:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Dane Cook was the bee's knees my freshman year of high school
He acts like a snake! How cool is that!!
But seriously, I don’t fault people for finding him funny, I just thing that the more you experience something the less appealing you find it, especially those things you find appealing at a young age.
by OlSalty on Jul 3, 2009 1:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
As a college kid, I thought I had a pretty refined taste in comedy. I loved Mr. Show, The State, etc. All those weird comedians who did everything the could to avoid the lowest common denominator. But sometimes shit just makes you laugh. I don’t find Dane Cook humorous nowadays, and he’s nowhere near the top rung of comedians on my ladder, but it’s not like he’s incapable of being funny. His first album had some pretty good stuff, and maybe a few good jokes on his second album. He’s just massively overrated, and it’s to the the point where hating on Dane Cook is about as annoying as loving Dane Cook.
by Teej on Jul 3, 2009 1:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, beer or wine.
That’s fine, I love a great beer – and have gotten some good recommendations just reading series previews here. But are there any other scotch drinkers out there?
I’ve got a small home bar of about 12 single malts. My current favorite (of what I have and/or can afford to drink at a bar) would be the Ardbed 1990 “Airigh Nam Beist”. Delicious, peaty, floral. Absolutely fantastic whisky.
Anyone?
by AtomicGarden on Jul 2, 2009 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love scotch but very seldom buy liquor to keep at home.
by acblue on Jul 2, 2009 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was gifted some Tullamore
It is about to be opened…
by msb on Jul 2, 2009 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a Gin drinker.
NEEDS MORE FREEDOM!
by Scruffy Lefty on Jul 2, 2009 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like, straight up?
I love the odd gin & tonic, but there’s not that much I can think to do with gin.
by AtomicGarden on Jul 2, 2009 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gin rickey!
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually I want to try a Sloe Gin Fizz
But I’m not sure where [in Seattle] they can make one since it has a bunch of weird ingredients.
Maybe Zig Zag or some modern downtown bar.
by AtomicGarden on Jul 2, 2009 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gather it is hard to find real English sloe gin
by msb on Jul 2, 2009 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My in-laws make it for me. Yay!
Of course, it comes out more like a cordial, but you can serve it with Pimms and you’re basically English at that point.
by marc w on Jul 2, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
only if you headbutt someone after drinking too much of it
LAZY NATIONAL STEREOTYPE AHOY
Nice Guys Finish Third - My semantics are a waste of time.
by pdb on Jul 2, 2009 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And you gotsa knock out half of yer teeth before you drink any!
Amirite? Because their teeth suck! So if you wanted to go all the way, you would make YOUR teeth shitty. Then you would be more like them.

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