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Title: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 02:29:50 pm: Your lineups:

Astros

SSTyler Greene
2BJose Altuve
3BBrett Wallace
1BScott Moore
RFBrian Bogusevic
CFBrandon Barnes
LFFernando Martinez
CChris Snyder
P Lucas Harrell

FTC

RF David DeJesus
3B Josh Vitters
1B Anthony Rizzo
LF Alfonso Soriano
SS Starlin Castro
C Welington Castillo
CF Brett Jackson
2B Darwin Barney
P Chris Volstad
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Duman on August 14, 2012, 03:49:24 pm: Here's the Astros line ups:

SS Greene,
2B Altuve,
3B Wallace,
1B Moore,
RF Bogusevic,
CF Barnes,
LF Martinez,
C Snyder,
P Harrell
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 04:11:02 pm: Chris Volstad must be feeling as optimistic as he's felt in a while about improving to 1-8 on the year.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 05:45:55 pm: Quote from: AppyAstros on August 14, 2012, 03:49:24 pm
Here's the Astros line ups:

SS Greene,
2B Altuve,
3B Wallace,
1B Moore,
RF Bogusevic,
CF Barnes,
LF Martinez,
C Snyder,
P Harrell

Thanks, Appy. RotoNews didn't have the Astros lineup when it first posted the FTC lineup, but it has it now.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: JaneDoe on August 14, 2012, 06:34:52 pm: At the game again. Got a free cubs cap for target practice!!
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 14, 2012, 06:59:16 pm: Quote from: JaneDoe on August 14, 2012, 06:34:52 pm
At the game again. Got a free cubs cap for target practice!!

Put in on backwards and then squint into the sun shielding your eyes with your hand.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:06:48 pm: Shit, Voltron is pitching.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:08:13 pm: Nice to hear Brownie in the booth.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:10:02 pm: Damn, Barney had Wallace played well on that one.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:11:30 pm: Moore with the RBI double to score Altuve, it's 1-0.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:12:12 pm: Weird that Bogey grounded out to second to end the inning.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: strosrays on August 14, 2012, 07:13:52 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:08:13 pm
Nice to hear Brownie in the booth.

I'm guessing Do? Ray? was pleased with itself after its TV gig the other day.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:15:31 pm: Quote from: Dark Star on August 14, 2012, 07:13:52 pm
I'm guessing Do? Ray? was pleased with itself after its TV gig the other day.

I'm sure the headset gave him all the confirmation he needed.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:15:58 pm: Harrell needs to stay away from the middle of the plate.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:17:33 pm: Love Harrell's tempo.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on August 14, 2012, 07:20:15 pm: I'm listening to the Cubs broadcasters, I forgot what a dick Moreland is.

I tried to listen to DoRay. Raymond fucks up the lineup and announces Altuve leading off instead of Greene, he laughs it off (ha ha ha good one, funny huh), then when Altuve batting second, gets a hit, the expert commentary by Dolan comments on how Raymond was, "just wanting to see Altuve hit", Raymond follows up with, "I knew he should be batting lead off...laugh laugh" These fucking guys together are ten times worse than they are apart. I think it was Sparks who worked the middle innings Sunday with Dolan, it was 10 times better than DoRay.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:20:23 pm: Is the wind blowing in? Barnes flies out to right.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:22:50 pm: Martinez called out on a low strike. Both pitchers trying to work low, with middling success.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:23:36 pm: Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on August 14, 2012, 07:20:15 pm
I'm listening to the Cubs broadcasters, I forgot what a dick Moreland is.

I tried to listen to DoRay. Raymond fucks up the lineup and announces Altuve leading off instead of Greene, he laughs it off (ha ha ha good one, funny huh), then when Altuve batting second, gets a hit, the expert commentary by Dolan comments on how Raymond was, "just wanting to see Altuve hit", Raymond follows up with, "I knew he should be batting lead off...laugh laugh" These fucking guys together are ten times worse than they are apart. I think it was Sparks who worked the middle innings Sunday with Dolan, it was 10 times better than DoRay.

It's sad when the FTC team is easier to listen to than DoRay.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:24:11 pm: Snyder grounds out and it's still 1-0 after 1 1/2.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on August 14, 2012, 07:24:23 pm: I'm from the school that likes to have someone in the booth that's an ex-player, even if he's a dick. Except for that Hawk cocksucker.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:26:10 pm: I'd like to hear some cranky, egotistical guys. Dick Allen, surly, sullen and unpredictable.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 07:26:47 pm: Alright. I've been watching, but I was busy cutting up fresh cucumber and tomatoes from our garden and a little sweet onion for a salad later for the Happy's.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:27:17 pm: Nice inside jam job and then fine FB away to get Errormiss.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:27:50 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 07:26:47 pm
Alright. I've been watching, but I was busy cutting up fresh cucumber and tomatoes from our garden and a little sweet onion for a salad later for the Happy's.

I'm just heating up a couple of those smoked hamburgers.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 07:29:10 pm: It's a damn miracle that Harrell actually has a winning record on a 38-79 team.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 07:32:26 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:27:17 pm
Nice inside jam job and then fine FB away to get Errormiss.
The Cubs have a new ErrorMiss?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Col. Sphinx Drummond on August 14, 2012, 07:33:15 pm: While DoRay are probably talking about guys with funny names like Smardzija, Moreland was commenting on how the Cubs batters need to be stepping out more and try to disrupt Harrell's pace.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 07:37:15 pm: Wow. Looked like Rizzo gave up on that too soon.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 07:38:43 pm: Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on August 14, 2012, 07:33:15 pm
While DoRay are probably talking about guys with funny names like Smardzija, Moreland was commenting on how the Cubs batters need to be stepping out more and try to disrupt Harrell's pace.

From what I hear, DoRay gorvel over the Cubs.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:39:07 pm: Wallace! Fuck the Cubs!
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 07:39:26 pm: Holy fucking shit that was crushed.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:40:40 pm: Quote from: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 07:32:26 pm
The Cubs have a new ErrorMiss?

You're right, it's that bunny hopping fuckstick Soriano.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 14, 2012, 07:41:35 pm: I just roasted some poblanos for the chucks.

Bomba para el pinguino! Strange, he doesn't look like he generates much power with the lower part of his body.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 07:42:13 pm: Nice hit by Bogey on the 2-1, but his pathetic swing at the 2-0 pitch is not what you want to see in that count.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 07:43:00 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:40:40 pm
You're right, it's that bunny hopping fuckstick Soriano.

Yep. He is a fuckstick alright.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 14, 2012, 07:43:25 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 07:38:43 pm
From what I hear, DoRay gorvel over the Cubs.

You have no idea. It's incredible. One grew up a Cubs fan and the other called games for their AAA club in Iowa. The combined result is pure misery.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:45:30 pm: It's Mrs. Jack!
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 07:46:05 pm: Quote from: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 07:42:13 pm
Nice hit by Bogey on the 2-1, but his pathetic swing at the 2-0 pitch is not what you want to see in that count.

When I saw that hit, I was reminded of the 1977 hit by Johnny Mathis and Deneice Williams, Too Much, Too Little, Too Late. I predict that this'll be it absent looking rejuvenated during spring training.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: OregonStrosFan on August 14, 2012, 07:47:32 pm: A little late to the party here... but... WAY TO GO WALLACE!!!
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 07:49:43 pm: Harrell just hit 95 according to the TV gun.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: OregonStrosFan on August 14, 2012, 07:50:26 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 07:38:43 pm
From what I hear, DoRay gorvel over the Cubs.

I can tell ya there is a lot more to pleased about as an Astros fans regarding where the Astros are in the rebuilding process than a FTC fan should be about the FTC rebuild...
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:50:53 pm: Voltron has a lot of lead in his pants.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:51:19 pm: Quote from: OregonStrosFan on August 14, 2012, 07:50:26 pm
I can tell ya there is a lot more to pleased about as an Astros fans regarding where the Astros are in the rebuilding process than a FTC fan should be about the FTC rebuild...

But they've got Theo!
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 07:51:38 pm: Quote from: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 07:49:43 pm
Harrell just hit 95 according to the TV gun.

He's done that several times.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:52:38 pm: Wallace is flat scary at third.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 07:53:00 pm: Wallace is downright frightening at 3B.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 07:54:24 pm: Wallace is SPOooOooooOOoky at thIiIiIIiiiiIiRrrrRRrDddDDddD!
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:55:23 pm: BOO!
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:56:12 pm: F-Mart's swing looks better than it did the other day.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 07:56:23 pm: Volstad is throwing BP right now.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 07:57:37 pm: Haha! That fucking clown, Castro.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:58:37 pm: I guess Castro put down the uprising.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 07:59:15 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:56:12 pm
F-Mart's swing looks better than it did the other day.

Yep. His bat looks quicker this time up. Must have been the concussion.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:00:47 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 07:58:37 pm
I guess Castro put down the uprising.

Yep. Routine 6-4-3.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:03:02 pm: Fuckstick singles to LF opn a pretty nicely hit ball.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:04:01 pm: Nothing quick or fluid about Wallace at third.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:05:18 pm: Wallace starts an around the horn twin killing to end the fourth. This Iphone ad is fucking on my nerves. The clown reminds me of Regis Philbin.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:05:56 pm: Marty Scorsese, star graduate of the Quentin Tarantino School of Acting.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:06:19 pm: No TV tomorrow.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:07:44 pm: I'm going to have to watch the FTC broadcast tomorrow. Shitfick.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:08:12 pm: Can anybody but Altuve run on this team?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:10:36 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:08:12 pm
Can anybody but Altuve run on this team?

That was a pretty good throw by Castro. And Volstad did a decent job holding him on.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: austro on August 14, 2012, 08:10:42 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:08:12 pm
Can anybody but Altuve run on this team?

No.

ETA: Well, technically, I guess Bogusevic can run, too. But since he's never on base, it doesn't matter.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 08:14:09 pm: Harrell can run OK.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:15:47 pm: That bar was low, but I'm not missing Schafer yet.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:16:09 pm: Harrell now going sidewinder to get Castro.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:17:10 pm: 17 players bitching about Bobby V? Hahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaa...
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: austro on August 14, 2012, 08:17:19 pm: Wallace seems to short-arm everything. Uuuuuuuugly.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: austro on August 14, 2012, 08:17:43 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:17:10 pm
17 players bitching about Bobby V? Hahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaa...

Who could have ever predicted such a thing?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 08:19:10 pm: Another nice smooth inning from Harrell.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 14, 2012, 08:19:13 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:15:47 pm
That bar was low, but I'm not missing Schafer yet.

I was JUST thinking that I like this team a great deal more when I don't have to look at that subnormal on the field.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:19:38 pm: Bobby Valentine is inciting a players' mutiny? Who couldn't have seen that coming, besides BoSox ownership and management?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:20:18 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:19:38 pm
Bobby Valentine is inciting a players' mutiny? Who couldn't have seen that coming, besides BoSox ownership and management?

Red Sox Nation.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:21:30 pm: Quote from: chuck on August 14, 2012, 08:19:13 pm
I was JUST thinking that I like this team a great deal more when I don't have to look at that subnormal on the field.

+1
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:22:24 pm: Swingin' Scotty Moore.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:23:54 pm: Bogusevic elevates one? Damnit!
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:24:49 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:22:24 pm
Swingin' Scotty Moore.

Like most .230 hitters, he can hit mistakes.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 08:29:49 pm: Oh my, that was enjoyable.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:30:52 pm: Quote from: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 08:29:49 pm
Oh my, that was enjoyable.

Yes, indeed. Let's pile em on, boys. Make Jane Doe happy.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:31:18 pm: F-Mart!
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 14, 2012, 08:31:24 pm: We've got a number of innings yet and thus considerable opportunity for epic slapdickery but the idea of a crowd of drunk, wet Cubsfans trudging home glumly after taking an ass kicking from one of the worst teams in history does hold a certain appeal.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 08:31:41 pm: Fuck the Cubs AND the Mets!
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:32:26 pm: FeMart got all of that one. This is beautiful now. 8-0 and counting.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:33:23 pm: Quote from: chuck on August 14, 2012, 08:31:24 pm
We've got a number of innings yet and thus considerable opportunity for epic slapdickery but the idea of a crowd of drunk, wet Cubsfans trudging home glumly after taking an ass kicking from one of the worst teams in history does hold a certain appeal.

It's the maggoty cherry on top of their rancid season.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 08:33:49 pm: Wow. I'm shocked to hear that the Astros already have 101 homers.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:34:00 pm: Quote from: chuck on August 14, 2012, 08:31:24 pm
We've got a number of innings yet and thus considerable opportunity for epic slapdickery but the idea of a crowd of drunk, wet Cubsfans trudging home glumly after taking an ass kicking from one of the worst teams in history does hold a certain appeal.

I hope that they'll be at least civil to Jane Doe.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:35:58 pm: Yeah kid, cover your mouth. You wouldn't want to give away any secrets.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: juliogotay on August 14, 2012, 08:36:17 pm: This is not one of the worst teams in history when Harrel pitches. He gives them a shot.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:36:55 pm: Quote from: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 08:33:49 pm
Wow. I'm shocked to hear that the Astros already have 101 homers.

Seriously? Damn. I've watched almost every inning of every game and wouldn't have predicted that.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: juliogotay on August 14, 2012, 08:38:05 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:36:55 pm
Seriously? Damn. I've watched almost every inning of every game and wouldn't have predicted that.

I think they have 25 guys with four.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:39:29 pm: That 3-2 to Greene didn't have to be strike, but this is an 8-0 game still in the sixth inning.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 14, 2012, 08:39:46 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:34:00 pm
I hope that they'll be at least civil to Jane Doe.

I'm pretty sure she can hold her own among those goons.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 14, 2012, 08:40:20 pm: Quote from: juliogotay on August 14, 2012, 08:38:05 pm
I think they have 25 guys with four.

And they've all hit third at some point in the season.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:40:29 pm: Altuve ripped that one.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:42:18 pm: Quote from: chuck on August 14, 2012, 08:39:46 pm
I'm pretty sure she can hold her own among those goons.

ZI agree.She's a half-marathoner. She can kick some ass.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 08:42:33 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:40:29 pm
Altuve ripped that one.
Eh. Bourn woulda had it.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: juliogotay on August 14, 2012, 08:43:39 pm: Harrel reminds me a little of Backe.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:45:27 pm: Quote from: juliogotay on August 14, 2012, 08:43:39 pm
Harrel reminds me a little of Backe.

He has more velocity if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:45:37 pm: Quote from: juliogotay on August 14, 2012, 08:43:39 pm
Harrel reminds me a little of Backe.

Yeah, a little bit.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:46:03 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:45:27 pm
He has more velocity if I remember correctly.

Doesn't hit quite as well.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 08:46:47 pm: Quote from: juliogotay on August 14, 2012, 08:43:39 pm
Harrel reminds me a little of Backe.
Uh... hopefully not his pitching...
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:47:30 pm: More lovable losers. Fuck the Cubs.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: austro on August 14, 2012, 08:47:36 pm: Quote from: juliogotay on August 14, 2012, 08:43:39 pm
Harrel reminds me a little of Backe.

He's enthusiastic, he can hit a little, he runs well. But he also throws strikes, which damages the comparison some.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: OregonStrosFan on August 14, 2012, 08:48:21 pm: HAHAHA FTC HAHAHA!!! That is all.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: juliogotay on August 14, 2012, 08:50:49 pm: Quote from: austro on August 14, 2012, 08:47:36 pm
He's enthusiastic, he can hit a little, he runs well. But he also throws strikes, which damages the comparison some.

It's the enthusiasm thing.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:51:58 pm: Harrell is carving up Rizzo inside.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: juliogotay on August 14, 2012, 08:52:53 pm: Greene is a good addition I think.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:53:09 pm: Quote from: juliogotay on August 14, 2012, 08:50:49 pm
It's the enthusiasm thing.

I love Harrell's attitude. It's the way that professionals should approach the game in my opinion.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 08:58:48 pm: Nice night for Scott Moore.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: austro on August 14, 2012, 08:58:51 pm: Hahahahahahahaha. Fuck the Cubs.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ebby Calvin on August 14, 2012, 08:59:00 pm: 10-run rule!
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 08:59:52 pm: This pitcher has a weird way of showing the ball to the hitter way early in his delivery.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: NeilT on August 14, 2012, 09:00:22 pm: Quote from: Ebby Calvin on August 14, 2012, 08:59:00 pm
10-run rule!

Only in little league. What? Oh.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:00:28 pm: Quote from: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 08:59:52 pm
This pitcher has a weird way of showing the ball to the hitter way early in his delivery.

I miss Sammy.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: juliogotay on August 14, 2012, 09:01:01 pm: Who are these guys?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:02:15 pm: Quote from: juliogotay on August 14, 2012, 09:01:01 pm
Who are these guys?

The latest warm bodies to stomp the fuck out of the Cubs.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 09:03:25 pm: Castro looked so surprised that he fielded that.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Taras Bulba on August 14, 2012, 09:04:07 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:00:28 pm
I miss Sammy.
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This. It was wonderful watching Houston prison rape the Cubs with Sammy the Clown grabbing his ankles
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:05:06 pm: I meant Sammy Gervacio. Currently getting slapped around in the Mexican League.

Fuck Sammy the Clown.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 14, 2012, 09:07:55 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 08:42:18 pm
ZI agree.She's a half-marathoner. She can kick some ass.

She can certainly run for more than a block which is more than I can expect from most of these drunk fat fuckers.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:10:10 pm: Yikes.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:11:32 pm: Chicago is a great city. I've known some fantastic people from Chicago. But good lord, they put some ugly folks in that ballpark.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Jacksonian on August 14, 2012, 09:12:39 pm: Harrell could end up being the crown jewel of the Wade era.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:13:01 pm: If Jackson's eyes were any closer together he'd look like a Picasso.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:13:50 pm: Spiffy avatar, Jacksonian.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ebby Calvin on August 14, 2012, 09:15:14 pm: Altuve flashing more leather. That could've been either incredible (which it was), or another Astros circus play.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: OregonStrosFan on August 14, 2012, 09:16:26 pm: H-O-L-Y C-R-A-P!!! Shoulda given him the DP there just for its sheer beauty!!!
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Jacksonian on August 14, 2012, 09:21:18 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:13:50 pm
Spiffy avatar, Jacksonian.

Borrowed from them a number of years ago. No idea if they still use it.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 09:21:43 pm: Why not give Rhiner Cruz and some other schlub an inning apiece? Why try to get 8 out of Harrell here?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:22:47 pm: Quote from: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 09:21:43 pm
Why not give Rhiner Cruz and some other schlub an inning apiece? Why try to get 8 out of Harrell here?

Trying to reward him, I guess.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: JaneDoe on August 14, 2012, 09:23:49 pm: Apparently even cubfans do the wave....
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ebby Calvin on August 14, 2012, 09:24:21 pm: Quote from: JaneDoe on August 14, 2012, 09:23:49 pm
Of course even cubfans do the wave....

Fixed.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 09:26:14 pm: Quote from: Jacksonian on August 14, 2012, 09:12:39 pm
Harrell could end up being the crown jewel of the Wade era.
I still don't understand how a pitcher with his stuff (94 mph with movement, good sinker) could be let go, granted he was 26 years old at the time.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 09:28:06 pm: I'm grilling some chicken in yet another perfect night here. It's hard to believe that I'm really thinking about moving to Montana.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:29:41 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 09:28:06 pm
I'm grilling some chicken in yet another perfect night here. It's hard to believe that I'm really thinking about moving to Montana.

That would cut down on worrying about the neighbors.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: NeilT on August 14, 2012, 09:30:00 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 09:28:06 pm
I'm grilling some chicken in yet another perfect night here. It's hard to believe that I'm really thinking about moving to Montana.

Good fishing in Montana. Lousy winters.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 14, 2012, 09:31:13 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:29:41 pm
That would cut down on worrying about the neighbors.

And about Nancy Pelosi coming to take away all of his automatic weapons.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: austro on August 14, 2012, 09:31:40 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 09:28:06 pm
I'm grilling some chicken in yet another perfect night here. It's hard to believe that I'm really thinking about moving to Montana.

Gonna be a dental floss tycoon?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: austro on August 14, 2012, 09:32:55 pm: Man, what a night for Harrell. I wonder who's starting him in our fantasy league. Oh, what's that you say? Gee, let me check. Wow, you're right! It's me!
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:35:46 pm: Quote from: austro on August 14, 2012, 09:31:40 pm
Gonna be a dental floss tycoon?

A dennil toss flycoon.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ebby Calvin on August 14, 2012, 09:38:06 pm: Anybody been to Grand Rapids, MI? Going there tomorrow.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 09:38:29 pm: Quote from: austro on August 14, 2012, 09:32:55 pm
Man, what a night for Harrell. I wonder who's starting him in our fantasy league. Oh, what's that you say? Gee, let me check. Wow, you're right! It's me!

Good for you!
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:39:16 pm: Quote from: Ebby Calvin on August 14, 2012, 09:38:06 pm
Anybody been to Grand Rapids, MI? Going there tomorrow.

I've been to Lansing, but I doubt that helps.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: NeilT on August 14, 2012, 09:39:46 pm: Quote from: chuck on August 14, 2012, 09:31:13 pm
And about Nancy Pelosi coming to take away all of his automatic weapons.

Doesn't Montana have a Democrat senator? Shouldn't Mr. Happy be moving to Idaho. Good fishing in Idaho, lousy winters.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 09:41:32 pm: Quote from: NeilT on August 14, 2012, 09:30:00 pm
Good fishing in Montana. Lousy winters.

Actually, the winters in Missoula weren't as bad as I expected.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:41:37 pm: Hell, if it's for political reasons why move anywhere but Texas?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: austro on August 14, 2012, 09:43:19 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:41:37 pm
Hell, if it's for political reasons why move anywhere but Texas?

He's hoping to see rain before he dies.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 09:44:19 pm: Quote from: Ebby Calvin on August 14, 2012, 09:38:06 pm
Anybody been to Grand Rapids, MI? Going there tomorrow.

I spent like a day or so there 8 years ago for work. Um... I can tell you that Gerald Ford was from there...
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: NeilT on August 14, 2012, 09:44:26 pm: Quote from: Ebby Calvin on August 14, 2012, 09:38:06 pm
Anybody been to Grand Rapids, MI? Going there tomorrow.

No one's ever been there. Ever.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:45:16 pm: Quote from: austro on August 14, 2012, 09:43:19 pm
He's hoping to see rain before he dies.

Yeah, that takes Texas out of it. Arizona too.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 09:45:36 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:41:37 pm
Hell, if it's for political reasons why move anywhere but Texas?

It's called a job, which I need.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:47:05 pm: They have jobs in Montana? Cool. Good luck!
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: NeilT on August 14, 2012, 09:48:11 pm: I'd go to Montana for a job. I'd go to Montana to tie flies.

This is the kind of score a real baseball team puts up every 30 games or so.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:48:19 pm: Rhiner Cruz closes it out!
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: austro on August 14, 2012, 09:48:40 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 09:45:36 pm
It's called a job, which I need.

Small details. Here's the big question: what MLB teams claim Montana as their territory?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:49:22 pm: Quote from: austro on August 14, 2012, 09:48:40 pm
Small details. Here's the big question: what MLB teams claim Montana as their territory?

The Rangers.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 09:50:04 pm: Astros Win! I get to recap a win! Hot damn.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: juliogotay on August 14, 2012, 09:50:20 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:49:22 pm
The Rangers.

Yes, Montana is joining the AL next year.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 09:50:36 pm: I don't know which big league team claims Montana; it could be either the Rox or the Mariners.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: OregonStrosFan on August 14, 2012, 09:51:01 pm: ASTROS WIN!!! FTC!!! SWEET!!!
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:51:33 pm: Quote from: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 09:50:04 pm
Astros Win! I get to recap a win! Hot damn.

Everybody should get one.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ebby Calvin on August 14, 2012, 09:59:16 pm: Quote from: Reuben on August 14, 2012, 09:44:19 pm
I spent like a day or so there 8 years ago for work. Um... I can tell you that Gerald Ford was from there...

Wow, sounds like the place is quite impressive.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 10:01:17 pm: Wrap your heads around this one: without Lucas Harrell's record, the Astros are 29-71: .290 baseball.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: NeilT on August 14, 2012, 10:01:23 pm: Quote from: Ebby Calvin on August 14, 2012, 09:59:16 pm
Wow, sounds like the place is quite impressive.

http://roadfood.com/Restaurant/Overview/6279/yesterdog
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ebby Calvin on August 14, 2012, 10:02:50 pm: Quote from: NeilT on August 14, 2012, 10:01:23 pm
http://roadfood.com/Restaurant/Overview/6279/yesterdog

Nice. Thanks.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: remy on August 14, 2012, 10:05:37 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 14, 2012, 09:51:33 pm
Everybody should get one.

Fuck the motherfucking cubs.

That's mine.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Lefty on August 14, 2012, 10:13:57 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 14, 2012, 09:41:32 pm
Actually, the winters in Missoula weren't as bad as I expected.
Missoula is a great town, I would highly recommend Boise as well.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 14, 2012, 11:19:39 pm: Quote from: NeilT on August 14, 2012, 09:39:46 pm
Doesn't Montana have a Democrat senator? Shouldn't Mr. Happy be moving to Idaho. Good fishing in Idaho, lousy winters.

TWO. Goddam community gardening patchouli squirters. Fortunately their entire congressional delegation is Republineck.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: moriartp on August 14, 2012, 11:19:55 pm: Quote from: juliogotay on August 14, 2012, 08:43:39 pm
Harrel reminds me a little of Backe.

Had that same conversation watching the game with my dad tonight, joking that we just hope that the similarities don't get too strong.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 15, 2012, 11:36:41 am: Damn. All this winning, and Brandon Backe talk really inspired/confused me. After all, 3 out of 5 (http://www.spikesnstars.com/2012/08/15/3-out-of-5/) is way better than 3 out of 30-whatever.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 11:54:47 am: Quote from: chuck on August 14, 2012, 11:19:39 pm
TWO. Goddam community gardening patchouli squirters. Fortunately their entire congressional delegation is Republineck.

From what I've been told, I'd be moving right into the heart of enemy territory in Missoula, which is brazenly liberal, whereas most of the rest of the state is my kind of peeps. I'm used to living around the enemy, living in Napa and so close to over the top liberal Marin county.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ebby Calvin on August 15, 2012, 12:09:50 pm: Quote from: Reuben on August 15, 2012, 11:36:41 am
Damn. All this winning, and Brandon Backe talk really inspired/confused me. After all, 3 out of 5 (http://www.spikesnstars.com/2012/08/15/3-out-of-5/) is way better than 3 out of 30-whatever.

Very nice Recap, sir.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: NeilT on August 15, 2012, 12:18:57 pm: Quote from: Ebby Calvin on August 15, 2012, 12:09:50 pm
Very nice Recap, sir.

Very good. Excellent. Most excellent.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Ron Brand on August 15, 2012, 12:25:48 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 11:54:47 am
From what I've been told, I'd be moving right into the heart of enemy territory in Missoula, which is brazenly liberal, whereas most of the rest of the state is my kind of peeps. I'm used to living around the enemy, living in Napa and so close to over the top liberal Marin county.

Yeah, but there might be more people in those two counties than the whole state of Montana.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 12:48:36 pm: Quote from: Ron Brand on August 15, 2012, 12:25:48 pm
Yeah, but there might be more people in those two counties than the whole state of Montana.

You have a point, sir.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 15, 2012, 01:23:28 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 11:54:47 am
From what I've been told, I'd be moving right into the heart of enemy territory in Missoula, which is brazenly liberal, whereas most of the rest of the state is my kind of peeps. I'm used to living around the enemy, living in Napa and so close to over the top liberal Marin county.

You're definitely going to need a pair of Birkenstocks and a tie-dye, that's for sure.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 01:33:40 pm: Quote from: chuck on August 15, 2012, 01:23:28 pm
You're definitely going to need a pair of Birkenstocks and a tie-dye, that's for sure.

I actually own a tie-dye NA shirt, but you will never, repeat never, see me in a pair of Burkenstocks or owning a Prius.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 15, 2012, 01:44:17 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 01:33:40 pm
I actually own a tie-dye NA shirt, but you will never, repeat never, see me in a pair of Burkenstocks or owning a Prius.

Teva sports sandals would work fine, too.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: OregonStrosFan on August 15, 2012, 01:44:43 pm: Looks like Scott Moore is enjoying being back at Wrigley!!! (Solo HR to begin T2).
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 01:46:11 pm: Quote from: chuck on August 15, 2012, 01:44:17 pm
Teva sports sandals would work fine, too.

Is there anyplace you haven't been? Like the late Hank Snow, it seems like you've been everywhere, which I envy, although I don't leave the country.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 15, 2012, 01:46:16 pm: Quote from: OregonStrosFan on August 15, 2012, 01:44:43 pm
Looks like Scott Moore is enjoying being back at Wrigley!!! (Solo HR to begin T2).

What day are you living in?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: OregonStrosFan on August 15, 2012, 01:47:24 pm: Quote from: chuck on August 15, 2012, 01:46:16 pm
What day are you living in?

Yesterday... all my troubles seemed so far away...
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 15, 2012, 01:48:43 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 01:46:11 pm
Is there anyplace you haven't been? Like the late Hank Snow, it seems like you've been everywhere, which I envy, although I don't leave the country.

I need to see a good bit of the upper midwest, the Dakotas, Nebraska even. I've never been to Oregon, either, believe it or not.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Guinness on August 15, 2012, 01:49:47 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 01:46:11 pm
although I don't leave the country.

Why not? Travelling outside the US is great.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Noe on August 15, 2012, 01:50:40 pm: Quote from: PeteM on August 15, 2012, 01:49:47 pm
Why not? Travelling outside the US is great.

Maybe he's been banned in said "other" countries?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: OregonStrosFan on August 15, 2012, 01:52:05 pm: Quote from: Noe in Austin on August 15, 2012, 01:50:40 pm
Maybe he's been banned in said "other" countries?

I dunno, to the best of my knowledge Oregon has not issued a 'no entry' order for Chuck yet...
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 01:52:58 pm: Quote from: chuck on August 15, 2012, 01:48:43 pm
I need to see a good bit of the upper midwest, the Dakotas, Nebraska even. I've never been to Oregon, either, believe it or not.

I just recently made my first forays into Montana and Oregon and Washington if you count fly-through stops in the airport. I've been to South Dakota because I made a speech in Rapid City back in 2001. While in the Portland airport, I had the privilege of talking by phone with OSF.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Noe on August 15, 2012, 01:56:10 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 01:52:58 pm
I just recently made my first forays into Montana and Oregon and Washington if you count fly-through stops in the airport. I've been to South Dakota because I made a speech in Rapid City back in 2001. While in the Portland airport, I had the privilege of talking by phone with OSF.

Did he charge you for said privilege?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: OregonStrosFan on August 15, 2012, 01:57:32 pm: Quote from: Noe in Austin on August 15, 2012, 01:56:10 pm
Did he charge you for said privilege?

At my significantly elevated SnS rate of course...
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 15, 2012, 01:59:27 pm: Quote from: OregonStrosFan on August 15, 2012, 01:52:05 pm
I dunno, to the best of my knowledge Oregon has not issued a 'no entry' order for Chuck yet...

Hell no, those people know how I vote. I'm welcome any time up there.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Noe on August 15, 2012, 02:01:31 pm: Quote from: chuck on August 15, 2012, 01:59:27 pm
Hell no, those people know how I vote. I'm welcome any time up there.

Even named a commune after him. Chuckville.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 02:02:36 pm: Quote from: PeteM on August 15, 2012, 01:49:47 pm
Why not? Travelling outside the US is great.

I don't even have a passport. I've been to Mexico pre-911 twice. The only place overseas that I even have any willingness to risk life and limb travelling outside of the country is Italy to see Rome and Florence.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 15, 2012, 02:12:43 pm: Quote from: Noe in Austin on August 15, 2012, 02:01:31 pm
Even named a commune after him. Chuckville.

Hell yeah, I get all the tempeh burgers I can eat.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 02:15:43 pm: Quote from: chuck on August 15, 2012, 02:12:43 pm
Hell yeah, I get all the tempeh burgers I can eat.

What in God's name is that?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 15, 2012, 02:19:39 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 02:15:43 pm
What in God's name is that?

It's a versatile soy product beloved by many vegetarians. Don't worry, you can indeed get them in the good old US of A.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Guinness on August 15, 2012, 02:20:12 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 02:02:36 pm
I don't even have a passport. I've been to Mexico pre-911 twice. The only place overseas that I even have any willingness to risk life and limb travelling outside of the country is Italy to see Rome and Florence.

Risk life and limb?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 02:30:04 pm: Quote from: PeteM on August 15, 2012, 02:20:12 pm
Risk life and limb?

I believe that security isn't nearly as strong elsewhere, rightly or wrongly.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 15, 2012, 02:38:49 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 02:30:04 pm
I believe that security isn't nearly as strong elsewhere, rightly or wrongly.
Yeah, but lightning storms are much more of a concern here in the US. Aren't you worried about getting struck by lightning?!?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 02:42:52 pm: Quote from: Reuben on August 15, 2012, 02:38:49 pm
Yeah, but lightning storms are much more of a concern here in the US. Aren't you worried about getting struck by lightning?!?

While I believe that when it's your time, it's your time, I believe that the security just is shaky elsewhere. That, combined with a simultaneous love of this country and lack of interest in seeing things outside of the country.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Reuben on August 15, 2012, 02:50:52 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 02:42:52 pm
While I believe that when it's your time, it's your time, I believe that the security just is shaky elsewhere. That, combined with a simultaneous love of this country and lack of interest in seeing things outside of the country.
What are you basing this belief on? News reports, such as this one (http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/us/security-at-jfk-breached-by-swimmer-648875/)?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: chuck on August 15, 2012, 02:54:16 pm: Quote from: Reuben on August 15, 2012, 02:50:52 pm
What are you basing this belief on? News reports, such as this one (http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/us/security-at-jfk-breached-by-swimmer-648875/)?

That's awesome. Where the fuck did that idiot think he was going? Was he going to dodge airliners walking up to one of the fuel trucks? Hey, dude, help me out with a gallon gas?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 03:05:40 pm: Quote from: Reuben on August 15, 2012, 02:50:52 pm
What are you basing this belief on? News reports, such as this one (http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/us/security-at-jfk-breached-by-swimmer-648875/)?

I just said that it is my belief, rightly or wrongly. Clearly, millions of people, including my wife, disagree with me every day. I'm very conservative in that respect as well as in many others.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Bench on August 15, 2012, 03:12:31 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 03:05:40 pm
I just said that it is my belief, rightly or wrongly. Clearly, millions of people, including my wife, disagree with me every day. I'm very conservative in that respect as well as in many others.

I think it's safe to say that you are a one of a kind.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 03:29:14 pm: Quote from: Bench on August 15, 2012, 03:12:31 pm
I think it's safe to say that you are a one of a kind.

Actually, a now deceased federal judge who was a friend of mine was just like me-he neither had a passport nor ever traveled out of the country. Ironically, he died at the beach after having been stung by something in the water (not a jellyfish I don't think), but it's been a long time since it happened and I can't remember it. But I've been told that before, and you may well be correct.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Noe on August 15, 2012, 03:48:27 pm: Quote from: chuck on August 15, 2012, 02:12:43 pm
Hell yeah, I get all the tempeh burgers I can eat.

And some people even bathe when you visit. Ah the simple life... come to think of it, my youngest son is living as if he were in a hippie commune right now. It's called his "bedroom".
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: VirtualBob on August 15, 2012, 03:56:56 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 02:02:36 pm
I don't even have a passport. I've been to Mexico pre-911 twice. The only place overseas that I even have any willingness to risk life and limb travelling outside of the country is Italy to see Rome and Florence.
I must be the anti-Happy. I have just filled up all the extension pages in my passport and have to get a second set of extensions. Am leaving this weekend for my 9th overseas trip of the year.

You really should make time to see Rome & Florence, though, Hap ... and I am not talking about heading north on 195.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Bench on August 15, 2012, 04:02:14 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 03:29:14 pm
Actually, a now deceased federal judge who was a friend of mine was just like me-he neither had a passport nor ever traveled out of the country. Ironically, he died at the beach after having been stung by something in the water (not a jellyfish I don't think), but it's been a long time since it happened and I can't remember it. But I've been told that before, and you may well be correct.

If it was called the Gulf of America I'm sure he would have been safer.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 04:51:31 pm: Quote from: VirtualBob on August 15, 2012, 03:56:56 pm
I must be the anti-Happy. I have just filled up all the extension pages in my passport and have to get a second set of extensions. Am leaving this weekend for my 9th overseas trip of the year.

You really should make time to see Rome & Florence, though, Hap ... and I am not talking about heading north on 195.

Being a papal historian of sorts and a devotee of Dante, if I break down and get a passport, it'll be to go there.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 05:33:15 pm: Quote from: Bench on August 15, 2012, 04:02:14 pm
If it was called the Gulf of America I'm sure he would have been safer.

I fully realize that my rationale isn't rational, but it is what it is. I'm just more comfortable and happier in the good ole US of A.
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Noe on August 15, 2012, 06:29:46 pm: Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 05:33:15 pm
I fully realize that my rationale isn't rational, but it is what it is. I'm just more comfortable and happier in the good ole US of A.

If you wanna go irrational, then pretend you're a Euro and you love visiting the good ol' U.S. of A. Might I recommend Disney World?
Title: Re: Astros @ FTC 08/14/12
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 15, 2012, 06:57:24 pm: Quote from: Noe in Austin on August 15, 2012, 06:29:46 pm
If you wanna go irrational, then pretend you're a Euro and you love visiting the good ol' U.S. of A. Might I recommend Disney World?

I'll see your Disney World and raise you just about any suburban mall in the country.