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Talk Zone / Re: Thank You
« on: November 02, 2017, 12:10:32 am »
This is amazing!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Cooperstown July 2015
« on: January 10, 2015, 10:13:54 am »
Thinking about road tripping it.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Afternoon (Cheap) Beer Thread
« on: October 10, 2014, 05:50:12 pm »
Lone star or Coors Banquet Beer.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2014...underway
« on: August 31, 2014, 01:13:18 pm »
Espn is reporting the Texans acquired qb Mallett from the Patriots for a sixth rd draft pick.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texansv Raiders
« on: November 17, 2013, 09:03:32 pm »
Someone not watching the game texted me and asked why Schaub was in. I responded "I don't know, I don't think anyone does."
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Beer and Queso / Re: Boston
« on: August 16, 2013, 11:19:52 pm »
Boston's a great place, have been up there each of the past three summers.
A couple other recommendations: if you're into cheesy fun, the Tea party museum is interesting, and we've done the Ghosts and Graveyards tour. As far as eats go, one of my must-go places up there is Tasty burger over by Fenway. If you want a really good burger with lots of choices as far as toppings, its your place. Plus, they're open pretty late, and since there are no Whataburgers, it hits the spot after a few (a lot) beers.
I also recommend the Freedom Trail.
A couple other recommendations: if you're into cheesy fun, the Tea party museum is interesting, and we've done the Ghosts and Graveyards tour. As far as eats go, one of my must-go places up there is Tasty burger over by Fenway. If you want a really good burger with lots of choices as far as toppings, its your place. Plus, they're open pretty late, and since there are no Whataburgers, it hits the spot after a few (a lot) beers.
I also recommend the Freedom Trail.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Sharknado 2: Carcharhinoo Boogaloo
« on: July 18, 2013, 01:11:03 pm »
"Why Not?"
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Beer and Queso / Re: Two Longhorn football players suspended for violating team rules
« on: December 28, 2012, 10:31:41 pm »
I can't speak for the longhorn players, but we stayed in the same hotel as Oregon State, and their players were milling all around that evening, both in the hotel and on the riverwalk.
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Beer and Queso / Re: iPhone 5
« on: September 29, 2012, 11:43:55 pm »Did you connect with blue tooth? Never done that before
Yeah, my truck has built in blue tooth connectivity. I was playing music through the USB plug.
I did some googling, and apparently there's some issues with them leaving off public transportation options (which was nice that the old one had it, even though I don't need it every day, the few days I am in Austin during the year it was useful to have) and errors in the maps themselves. I haven't run into the second error, but for what I needed from it today, it was nice.
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Beer and Queso / Re: iPhone 5
« on: September 29, 2012, 07:46:21 pm »
What am I missing in regards to the new Maps app being so terrible? I used it a lot today and I liked it a lot. The turn by turn navigation played over my speakers, and each time it briefly turned down my radio so I could head it. It was much more convenient then the old google maps, at least when using it as a navigation device while driving.
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Talk Zone / Re: Think Positively!!!! Good things to say about your Houston Astros!!!!
« on: July 30, 2012, 12:26:57 pm »
Really only a couple of 'em dressed up. I was part of the original group on the Astros.com message board that started it, but I only made it to maybe 2-3 more over the years (including the 2004 NLCS Game 4 Oswalt start) due to travel issues, etc. I can't speak for what it turned into, but at the beginning it was a play on another pitcher from another team's cheering section, I think it was Randy Wolf. Basically it was an excuse for a bunch of friends from a message board to get together and watch the Astros.
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Game Zone 2012 Archive / Re: Dickities @ Astros 07/25/12
« on: July 25, 2012, 10:07:36 pm »
Can we seem this a failed experiment?
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Talk Zone / Wandy close to being a Pirate??
« on: July 24, 2012, 08:01:56 pm »
According to MLB Trade rumors, they're close.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/07/pirates-close-to-acquiring-wandy-rodriguez.html
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/07/pirates-close-to-acquiring-wandy-rodriguez.html
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For those with direct tv and not in Houston, are the games dependably on or do they find ways to screw you also?
I'm down here a bit NE of Victoria on 59 and I get all the televised Astros games, or at least I have in the past.
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Beer and Queso / Re: TCU Stoned Frogs
« on: February 16, 2012, 04:04:00 pm »
One of the four player/dealers is from my little town. Sure makes us proud.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Big Bend Report
« on: December 12, 2011, 05:20:39 pm »
I have a good friend from high school that lives and teaches out in Terlingua, so we went out there for the last 2 years during the early Spring, and it is amazingly beautiful out there. This past March we went to Santa Elena Canyon for the first time and I was awestruck.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: November 19, 2011, 11:23:51 pm »Thanks to this thread I tried the new Drake and Childish Gambino. Loved the latter as much as I didn't love the former.
I caught Childish Gambino on Conan the other day and it made me want to check out the rest of his music.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Beer in a Can
« on: November 08, 2011, 08:40:41 pm »That sure is a lot of information regarding the location. Good luck on your beer hunt and the cookoff.
Texana Chili Spill
Thanks! It's our second year. Last year we placed in salsa and chili, this year hopefully our meats will fare better.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Beer in a Can
« on: November 08, 2011, 08:01:00 pm »
Last year I bought bottled beer and poured them into cups. This year I didn't want to mess with that if I didn't have to plus we have snazzy new koozies we had made that I want to use.
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Beer and Queso / Beer in a Can
« on: November 08, 2011, 07:09:44 pm »
This weekend some friends and myself are entering as a cooking team into a local chili/beans/bbq cookoff. Since my main job on the team is to drink beer, I'm looking for some recommendations for good beers that are sold in cans. We're not supposed to have glass bottles out there at all, so I'm turning to the best beer experts I know. I know I can get something like Shiner Bock/Blonde in a can, and that would work if nothing else, but I'd like to find something else to try.
So, any suggestions on something that's good in a can and can be found at a Spec's?
(Any of you guys are welcome to drive the 80-100 miles south down 59 and critique our BBQ, chili, beans, and salsa Saturday)
So, any suggestions on something that's good in a can and can be found at a Spec's?
(Any of you guys are welcome to drive the 80-100 miles south down 59 and critique our BBQ, chili, beans, and salsa Saturday)
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Beer and Queso / Re: we're gunna have a t.v. party tonight....all right
« on: November 02, 2011, 08:40:25 pm »
Modern Family
Big Bang Theory
Community
The Office
Chuck
Homeland (best new show I've seen in quite a while)
Boardwalk Empire
I can't wait for the second season of Game of Thrones.
Big Bang Theory
Community
The Office
Chuck
Homeland (best new show I've seen in quite a while)
Boardwalk Empire
I can't wait for the second season of Game of Thrones.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans '11
« on: October 12, 2011, 10:45:00 am »
Yeah, I had a brain fart on the team. D'oh!
I like the move. Low risk, could have a decent reward. He is better than some of what we got, and if he's not, we move on to the next option.
I like the move. Low risk, could have a decent reward. He is better than some of what we got, and if he's not, we move on to the next option.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans '11
« on: October 11, 2011, 09:17:46 pm »
Apparently they traded a conditional draft pick to the Ravens for Derrick Mason.
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Beer and Queso / Re: New iPhone Today
« on: October 04, 2011, 01:00:58 pm »
December 1 release date.
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Talk Zone / Re: 50th Anniversary Logo
« on: September 30, 2011, 09:36:54 pm »I'm fine with the current scheme/logo, as long as they ditch the godawful fucking pinstripes.
Agreed. I much prefer the solid white with the red hats.
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Talk Zone / Re: I miss the Clarks
« on: September 29, 2011, 08:51:38 pm »So there's a sub-group of weirdos silently watching and apparently recording our every move. I now feel more discomfited than usual.
Yes...yes, there is.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros magic number
« on: September 24, 2011, 01:33:32 pm »
I read a day or so ago that they had, in fact, clinched the #1 pick because even if they finish tied with Minnesota they "win" the tiebreaker by virtue of having the worse record of the two teams in 2010.
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Beer and Queso / Re: SnS Fantasy Football 2011!!!
« on: September 03, 2011, 07:16:24 pm »Has to be Sunday for Week 1 to count.
That's strange, because in another league I run on Yahoo!, there is this message:
Leagues that complete drafts (live, auto, offline) after 11:59pm PT on Wednesday, September 7 will start scoring in week 2. However, the commissioner can adjust the league setting "Start League scoring in" to Week 1.
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Beer and Queso / Re: SnS Fantasy Football 2011!!!
« on: August 31, 2011, 05:27:01 pm »
I'm signed up -- Channel 4 News Team
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Beer and Queso / Re: 5.9 Earthquake hits northern Virginia
« on: August 23, 2011, 05:21:40 pm »Capitol, Pentagon, etc being evacuated. Felt as far as NYC and Toronto
Hope all our friends in that area are safe.
My friend that works in Boston felt it as well.
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Beer and Queso / Re: New Orleans foodie recommendations
« on: August 10, 2011, 03:40:11 pm »
We like Cafe Maspero in the quarter. Pretty cheap and everything we've gotten there has been good.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: June 23, 2011, 11:19:36 pm »As a side effect of dining there, however, my sons are now of the opinion that all French fries should be cooked in duck fat.
We had some at a hotel bar I stayed at in New Brunswick last week and they were really good.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Robb Walsh joins with Reef partners to create a new Houston Tex-Mex restaurant
« on: April 18, 2011, 10:58:46 am »
Thankfully I had weighed the food down with a few $10.50 beers.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Robb Walsh joins with Reef partners to create a new Houston Tex-Mex restaurant
« on: April 17, 2011, 08:17:27 pm »
Ate lunch there today on the way to the game, and I was impressed. I definitely plan on trying it again.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Browser Wars
« on: March 31, 2011, 10:28:49 pm »
I've been running the various iterations of FireFox for years now. I've used Chrome here and there, and I like it, but there's nothing I've seen yet to make me jump ship from FireFox, especially with 4 out now.
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Talk Zone / Re: Little Bigs at MMPUS
« on: January 24, 2011, 01:07:39 pm »
Interesting that in all the press photos in that article they're wearing the orange hats from days gone by.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: January 18, 2011, 06:57:18 pm »
Thanks for sharing that. I had $5 in MP3 credit from Amazon for some purchases I made, so this was a good use for that.
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Talk Zone / Re: Guess what percentage of votes Bagwell will get for HOF
« on: January 03, 2011, 03:50:36 pm »
44%
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Beer and Queso / Re: Place Your Bets
« on: December 26, 2010, 05:57:55 pm »
The bad thing is, the press is going to continue to anoint Tebow as the next coming of Jesus after this game, when in reality even Ryan Leaf could have thrown for 300 against this defense.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Houston Oilers vs Los Angeles Texans of Anaheim
« on: December 19, 2010, 12:19:36 pm »
Maybe they're hoping Jones will think the punt is a pass and he'll drop it, giving them better field position?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Beer Thread
« on: December 19, 2010, 12:03:46 pm »
I bought a sixer of Real Ale's Coffee Porter yesterday and enjoyed the first one last night. I also bought a four pack of Brooklyn Brewing's Black Chocolate Stout that I'll probably try today.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Any Texas public school teachers out there?
« on: October 11, 2010, 04:40:26 pm »
You can PM me.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Football this weekend (Sept 18-19)
« on: September 19, 2010, 06:18:50 pm »
WTF??
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Talk Zone / Re: SnS fantasy football 2010!!!
« on: September 09, 2010, 02:00:50 pm »
No, "pretty lame" would have been bailing on the league, leaving you a team down.
I already said that it was my fault for not seeing that you changed the draft time - which, by the way, you changed on August 27th on the league page, so that's hardly "almost a month". But, regardless of when I saw the message, I didn't think I was capable of making the draft, so I was seeing if anyone wanted to take my spot, someone that could make the draft. No one stepped up in the brief window of time available, so I figured out how to make both drafts, and everyone's happy. How is that "pretty lame"?
Oh, and the week you "destroy" my weak-ass team, are you going to be borrowing someone else's? I went and took a look at your team and...yeah...not scared.
I already said that it was my fault for not seeing that you changed the draft time - which, by the way, you changed on August 27th on the league page, so that's hardly "almost a month". But, regardless of when I saw the message, I didn't think I was capable of making the draft, so I was seeing if anyone wanted to take my spot, someone that could make the draft. No one stepped up in the brief window of time available, so I figured out how to make both drafts, and everyone's happy. How is that "pretty lame"?
Oh, and the week you "destroy" my weak-ass team, are you going to be borrowing someone else's? I went and took a look at your team and...yeah...not scared.
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Talk Zone / Re: SnS fantasy football 2010!!!
« on: September 08, 2010, 10:37:36 pm »WTF man. You asked me multiple times to be in this league, and I've had the draft date and time posted for a long time. I can make your slot a bye week if you can't get your shit together.
I've got my "shit" together, I just didn't realize until tonight that you had changed the draft time to exactly the same time as another league I was running. Yeah, shame on me for not checking this thread, but I made it work. I just drafted using two different browsers.
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Talk Zone / Re: SnS fantasy football 2010!!!
« on: September 08, 2010, 07:12:47 pm »
Does anyone else want in? The draft was moved to the exact same time as a previously scheduled draft I had for tonight, so I can't make it.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday beer thread
« on: September 03, 2010, 07:38:27 pm »I have become a big fan of things Real Ale. Their Firemans #4 has been my staple all summer long. They even have it on draught at The Hemingway. I've yet to try the Oktoberfest (things are a bit slow making it out this way), but it's at the top of my list.
Did you try their Devil's Backbone seasonal? I enjoyed it quite a bit.
I agree with others about the Shiner Oktoberfest. It's not the best I've had, but it's enjoyable and is relatively easy to find (now) in my small town. I've gone through about a case so far.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Shiner Octoberfest
« on: August 10, 2010, 08:57:23 pm »
I went to my local Spec's yesterday and couldn't find any. I'm going to try again Thursday. I'd love to have some to take with me to the Frio.
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Talk Zone / Re: SnS fantasy football 2010!!!
« on: August 09, 2010, 11:43:07 pm »
I'd like to join up if a spot comes open.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Tubular Titillation
« on: August 08, 2010, 08:51:30 pm »
My favorite is andouille, but that's hard to find around here, so usually I just opt for Prasek's when I'm grilling.
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Talk Zone / Re: Drayton finds twitter
« on: August 05, 2010, 08:03:29 am »
Of course that led me to find this:
http://twitter.com/FireDrayton
From their bio: "A handful of die-hard Astros fans who have spent years watching Drayton McLane destroy our franchise. This is our humble attempt to get others involved."
Ugh.
http://twitter.com/FireDrayton
From their bio: "A handful of die-hard Astros fans who have spent years watching Drayton McLane destroy our franchise. This is our humble attempt to get others involved."
Ugh.
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Talk Zone / Re: Angel Sanchez
« on: August 04, 2010, 03:12:19 pm »
If he was your waiter, you'd invite him to put on a hat and sit at your table while taking your order.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Shiner Octoberfest
« on: July 30, 2010, 04:18:23 pm »
I agree. Marzens are right up there in my favorite styles.
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Beer and Queso / Shiner Octoberfest
« on: July 30, 2010, 04:11:19 pm »
According to their Facebook page, it should be hitting store shelves now.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Happy Birthday, HudsonHawk
« on: July 28, 2010, 01:57:48 pm »
Happy birthday HH!
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Beer and Queso / Re: HTC EVO - Has the smartphone gauntlet been thrown down?
« on: June 22, 2010, 11:21:29 pm »
I love the iOS 4 update. It's nice to be able to finally have a background image, and the folders work beautifully. In some ways it feels like a different phone altogether. Now instead of sliding through pages and pages of apps, I was able to get them all done into the first page of folders.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Silver Boot Shitfest, 6/19/10
« on: June 19, 2010, 08:11:46 pm »
Top of 8th, Brandon Lyon on the mound.
Young flies out to Pence.
Kinsler flies to RF, Pence makes a nice sliding catch.
Hamilton drops one in over Manzella in short left field.
David Murphy walks.
Smoak rips one to RF, Pence falls fielding the ball. Hamilton scores.
Vlad up, pinch hitting for the catcher. He hits it up the middle, Murphy scores. 4-1 Texas. I'm apparently bad luck, so I'm done.
Young flies out to Pence.
Kinsler flies to RF, Pence makes a nice sliding catch.
Hamilton drops one in over Manzella in short left field.
David Murphy walks.
Smoak rips one to RF, Pence falls fielding the ball. Hamilton scores.
Vlad up, pinch hitting for the catcher. He hits it up the middle, Murphy scores. 4-1 Texas. I'm apparently bad luck, so I'm done.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Silver Boot Shitfest, 6/19/10
« on: June 19, 2010, 08:01:28 pm »
End of inning, 2-1 Texas.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Silver Boot Shitfest, 6/19/10
« on: June 19, 2010, 07:58:19 pm »
Bourn scores on a passed ball. 2-1 Texas
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Silver Boot Shitfest, 6/19/10
« on: June 19, 2010, 07:56:38 pm »
Keppinger out.
Berkman grounds out weakly to 2b on the first pitch. Bourn to 3b.
Berkman grounds out weakly to 2b on the first pitch. Bourn to 3b.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Silver Boot Shitfest, 6/19/10
« on: June 19, 2010, 07:54:13 pm »
Bottom of 7th, still 2-0 Texas.
Bourn just doubled to right field.
Bourn just doubled to right field.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Conference Realignment
« on: June 10, 2010, 01:27:27 pm »
From what I can tell this is the first "official" announcement. The Nebraska rumor came out yesterday but I haven't seen it officially confirmed by the team.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 US Census - Efficiency in Action
« on: May 02, 2010, 09:07:50 pm »
We never received the first one.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Booze
« on: April 20, 2010, 03:31:21 pm »Had a couple Devil's Backbone trippels from Real Ale this weekend. They just started bottling it after being a draught-only thing for a while. Quite good, complex without being too floral, nice balance of being a well-rounded beer that's easy enough for afternoon porch consumption.
Finished off a sixer this past weekend. I recommend it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Uniwatch talks Astros throwback
« on: April 11, 2010, 08:50:53 pm »I've said it before, but I'll say it again. When *I* own the Astros, they shall revert to their "real" team colors (navy and orange) and they shall wear the shooting star suits from 1965. With stirrups. And black shoes.
After watching the game last night on TV, I agree with you 100%.
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Talk Zone / Re: everete
« on: March 21, 2010, 09:36:05 pm »How many spellings did you try before you settled on that one?
Twelf
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)
« on: March 15, 2010, 08:18:06 pm »My new favorite:
Frightened Rabbit - The Winter of Mixed Drinks
Good, polished Scottish indie rock. It's about all I listen to lately.
Their MySpace page has the new single "Swim until you can't see land" streaming, but nothing else from the current album. Their last one, Midnight Organ Fight, was pretty damn good, too, if not a little rough around the edges.
I agree. I actually logged on the forums tonight just to recommend this album to everyone and I see you beat me to the punch.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Beer Thread...Feb 13, 2010
« on: February 14, 2010, 09:19:01 pm »
Had a nice Firemans 4 the other day at Logan's on 6th. It was good.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Booze Thread
« on: January 23, 2010, 11:16:30 pm »Optimator mighty good
It's hard to go wrong with Optimator (heck, I enjoy all of the Spatens)
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Beer and Queso / Re: Shiner Frost
« on: January 17, 2010, 11:13:33 pm »
I bought a 12 pack at Spec's. I'm enjoying it quite a bit; IMHO it's one of Shiner's better releases.
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Beer and Queso / Re: PS3 game suggestions?
« on: January 06, 2010, 08:29:50 pm »Bullshit! Hardball for the C64.
I have many memories of playing that game. It was our first baseball video game we had, and it was awesome. The football version wasn't as good, though.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Christmas beer/Winter Ale
« on: December 29, 2009, 11:13:18 am »
I'm probably in the minority here, but I enjoy the Old Fezziwig Ale made by Sam Adams. I've also been drinking some Avery Old Jubilation Ale and Full Sail Wassail Ale, both of which are decent.
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Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans
« on: December 06, 2009, 04:05:03 pm »Did Brees get credited with both a TD pass and an INT?
Nope, just the other 2 TD and the interception.
Seems to me that if they don't count it as a passing TD on his part, how can it count as a receiving TD? Hopefully they'll change it back.
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Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans
« on: December 06, 2009, 03:59:39 pm »
Either they changed the ruling on the Meachem TD from a fumble recovery TD to a TD catch, or the fantasy website we use for our league decided on their own to change it.
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Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans
« on: December 06, 2009, 01:48:18 pm »But you don't give a TD to a kick returner that scores, right?
Most leagues I've been in do.
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Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans
« on: December 06, 2009, 01:47:53 pm »Of course Meachem has the TD...he scored it. But it should also be a TD for the Saints defense.
That's how it's gone down in my fantasy league. My team got 6 points for having the Saints defense, another team got 6 points for Meachem.
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Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans
« on: December 06, 2009, 01:41:56 pm »
It's scored that way in my fantasy league that's ran on myfantasyleague.com.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Big 12 Title Game Thread
« on: December 06, 2009, 12:22:19 pm »Put it this way - if anyone can point to any instance besides this game of a review of just the clock (in an college game period) I will admit I'm just a sack of shit trolling stirring things up. I watch as much college football as anyone and have never seen it happen once.
Does it matter what *you* have or haven't seen?
The rule was even pointed out for you in the NCAA handbook, yet you continue to call it a "blown call".
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Beer and Queso / Re: VY
« on: November 30, 2009, 07:58:13 pm »Has it occurred to you that those extra running plays may come from the fact that the QB is now a gazelle instead of a lead footed octogenarian? If VY runs 4-5 more plays a game than Collins was, there's your difference right there.
Part of it is Vince running, yes, but a big part of it is the team finally realizing that they have one of the best backs in the league and actually using him a lot. Instead of trying to pass, pass, pass to a WR corp lacking of a true #1 option, they're going back to their bread and butter.
Johnson went from 16 carries a game on average the first 6 games to over 24 carries a game the last 5.
Like I said, don't for a second think that I'm taking *any* credit away from Vince, cause either be it from his special "winningness" ability, or from the team changing their play calling to match his (and the team's strengths) better, him being on the field *has* led to the team turning a lost season into a potential playoff team.
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Beer and Queso / Re: VY
« on: November 30, 2009, 07:03:02 pm »Titans offense, first 6 games: 14.0 ppg
Titans offense, since VY took over, same RB, same WRs: 29.0 ppg
So, yeah, cram it, Aggie.
First 6 games: 33.67 passes per game, 26 runs per game
Last 5 games: 25.6 passes per game, 36.6 runs per game
I'm not saying that VY is *not* the catalyst behind the winning streak, because he obviously is a huge part of it. Whether they're winning now because he's a "winner" or because the Titans adjusted their offensive philosophy is debatable.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Some mid-week discussion fodder for college football fans in TX
« on: November 15, 2009, 06:50:13 pm »Quote
DirectTV: Mtn Net, Yes. CBS College Sports No. Barry Horn in his Dallas News column yesterday verified this. He is the Sports TV/Radio critic.
I've got DirecTV and I'm watching the Houston vs. Central Florida replay on CBS College Sports (channel 613) as I write this.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Ayinger Oktoberfest-Marzen
« on: November 13, 2009, 03:54:44 pm »
I couldn't find the Ayinger Oktoberfest at my local Spec's, but I did pick up a bottle of Ayinger Dunkel-Weizen. It was quite good.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas High School Helmet Project
« on: September 25, 2009, 09:46:01 pm »
(http://www.txhshelmetproject.com/TexasHighSchools/E/Edna.png)
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday beer 9/4 edition
« on: September 05, 2009, 10:14:04 pm »
I couldn't find any Ayinger Oktoberfest at our local Spec's down here in the boondocks, but I"ll have to pick some up in a couple weeks when I'm up in Austin.
I'm enjoying a six pack of Warsteiner Dunkel this weekend. It's the first time I've had it, and I'm really enjoying it. I think the Dunkel style is running a fairly close second to Marzen as my favorite type of beer.
I'm enjoying a six pack of Warsteiner Dunkel this weekend. It's the first time I've had it, and I'm really enjoying it. I think the Dunkel style is running a fairly close second to Marzen as my favorite type of beer.
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Beer and Queso / Re: N'Awlins Repawt
« on: August 19, 2009, 10:49:20 pm »
I second the vote for the Aquarium. Nice and air conditioned. The zoo was nice, but it's way too hot in the summer to enjoy it.
A couple places we like to eat when we go to New Orleans: Cafe Maspero (on Decatur, across the street from the Jax brewery/mini mall) and Acme Oysterhouse (on Iberville between Royal & Bourbon, one block from Canal). They aren't Emeril-quality fine dining, but the food's good and pretty cheap.
A couple places we like to eat when we go to New Orleans: Cafe Maspero (on Decatur, across the street from the Jax brewery/mini mall) and Acme Oysterhouse (on Iberville between Royal & Bourbon, one block from Canal). They aren't Emeril-quality fine dining, but the food's good and pretty cheap.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Oh my god...
« on: August 03, 2009, 12:22:15 pm »Quote
that dingbat Astros Girl/J-Mag was in the original thread
AstrosGirl & Astro Annie aka J-Mag are two completely different people.
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Beer and Queso / Re: ACL '09
« on: July 21, 2009, 04:07:38 pm »
I guess you and I have completely different ideas of "cheesy arena rock". There's a HUGE difference between KoL and a band like Creed.
You shouldn't judge them solely by their weakest record IMO.
You shouldn't judge them solely by their weakest record IMO.
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Beer and Queso / Re: ACL '09
« on: July 21, 2009, 02:51:04 pm »
Cheesy arena rock? I don't think I've ever heard those 3 words used to describe KoL.
I like the band. I liked the last CD a lot, but I liked their older stuff even more. I guess if I was more of a snob about it I could be annoyed by the growing legions of teen girls that have suddenly discovered them, but I pay no mind to that.
I like the band. I liked the last CD a lot, but I liked their older stuff even more. I guess if I was more of a snob about it I could be annoyed by the growing legions of teen girls that have suddenly discovered them, but I pay no mind to that.
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Beer and Queso / Re: ACL '09
« on: July 20, 2009, 01:54:27 pm »
Yeah, I wasn't going on Friday, and if I were, it'd be to see KoL, not BB. My concern, being that I'm going Sunday, is that they'd move someone like The Dead Weather to that spot.
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Beer and Queso / Re: ACL '09
« on: July 20, 2009, 01:02:52 pm »
Just two bits of FYI: they released the daily schedule today. Also, they announced that the Beastie Boys were pulling out due to Adam having lymph node cancer.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Out-of-town recs, version du N'awlins
« on: July 20, 2009, 08:46:52 am »
We enjoy eating at Cafe Maspero on Decatur and the Acme Oysterhouse is really good as well.
Go to Pat O'Brien's, we always enjoy the piano bar (but that might not be rowdy enough for a Bachelor party...)
Good thing about Bourbon Street is there is no lack of bars and strip clubs. If you don't like where you're at, get your "geaux" cup and head to the next one.
Go to Pat O'Brien's, we always enjoy the piano bar (but that might not be rowdy enough for a Bachelor party...)
Good thing about Bourbon Street is there is no lack of bars and strip clubs. If you don't like where you're at, get your "geaux" cup and head to the next one.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Out-of-town recs, version du N'awlins
« on: July 19, 2009, 05:29:48 pm »
You should definitely check out the aquarium, as it's nice and a good way to get out of the heat. The zoo's pretty nice as well, but hot as hell in the summer.
Take 'em to Cafe du Monde at least once for beignets for breakfast. Exploring Jackson Square is always nice, and you can take 'em to the French market for cheap souvenirs.
I've never done it, but I've heard the Steamboat is a pretty cool thing to do. You could also take them over to the Mardi Gras world where they have all the old Mardi Gras parade floats. It might be of interest to them.
I've not done the family-friendly New Orleans trip yet, so I'm sure there are those around here who will have far more advice than I. Now, if you want suggestions on meals and late-night debauchery, I can help you there
Take 'em to Cafe du Monde at least once for beignets for breakfast. Exploring Jackson Square is always nice, and you can take 'em to the French market for cheap souvenirs.
I've never done it, but I've heard the Steamboat is a pretty cool thing to do. You could also take them over to the Mardi Gras world where they have all the old Mardi Gras parade floats. It might be of interest to them.
I've not done the family-friendly New Orleans trip yet, so I'm sure there are those around here who will have far more advice than I. Now, if you want suggestions on meals and late-night debauchery, I can help you there
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Beer and Queso / Re: Corpus Christi recommendations?
« on: July 13, 2009, 05:26:40 pm »My family has a condo in Rockport. That is a very nice town but has no beaches.
We took our son to Rockport last Thursday and had a nice time at the Rockport Beach Park. It wasn't as nice as South Padre, but the water was nice and beach was clean.
http://www.cityofrockport.com/index.aspx?NID=117
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Beer and Queso / Re: Catered brisket?
« on: July 07, 2009, 09:51:51 pm »There are a lot of reasons - they burn at a more predictable pace and temperature being the main one. Whether or not it makes us pussies is a separate issue.
The only 2 practical reasons I can think of to use the wood for heat are:
1) You think the charcoal introduces an off flavor
2) You think its impossible to get enough smoke using just wood on top of charcoal
I'm certain 2 is false. I haven't done enough comparison to say for sure on 1.
Even more sacrilegious, you can use gas or even electricity for the heat.
I can add a 3rd reason that applies to me:
3) Your father cuts and sells firewood for a living, so you can get all the wood you want for free.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Our f'd-up health care system (been on the phone an hour and counting)-- LONG
« on: June 17, 2009, 01:24:20 pm »Quote
this is not some trek to the fucking mountains of fucking India to see some fucking guru who's gonna rub panda sperm on my jowels."
NTTAWWT
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Beer and Queso / Re: Limewire question
« on: June 17, 2009, 12:05:54 am »Quote
Torrent downloading is good for downloading whole libraries of music at a time.
It's also useful for downloading one song at a time, or..ummm..at least that's what I was told.
Another way to 'get' music off sites like projectplaylist or imeem is to install the download helper add-on to Firefox. With that, you can also download videos from websites, albeit in FLV form. A quick search will find you a free FLV player, though, and there are websites that will convert the FLV files to different file types.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2009 Draft
« on: June 09, 2009, 10:05:53 pm »
What's sad is there really are some morons on Footer's Facebook whining about the picks and saying they're 'done' with the Astros.
Good riddance, I say. Friggin' morons who think they know more about these draftees (and potential draftees) than Heck & company. That's some kinda arrogance there.
Good riddance, I say. Friggin' morons who think they know more about these draftees (and potential draftees) than Heck & company. That's some kinda arrogance there.
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Beer and Queso / Re: WWDC
« on: June 08, 2009, 04:00:44 pm »Usually Best Buy will honor price changes through that 30 day period.
Best Buy's real good at taking care of you if their price drops sometime in the 30 day period. I bought my Playstation 3 from them back in February, then the next week they advertised a free game & wireless guitar for the music games free with purchase. I just took in my receipt and I walked out with a free game and guitar.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Question for the Dads here
« on: June 08, 2009, 12:44:14 pm »
This is my first Father's Day as well, and I already told my wife that I'd like to take her and my son to the beach and then to eat somewhere in Port Aransas or Rockport.
On Mother's Day, my wife chose to go out to eat buffalo wings.
On Mother's Day, my wife chose to go out to eat buffalo wings.
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Beer and Queso / Re: ACL '09
« on: May 19, 2009, 09:10:25 am »
I read on the FAQ that you can take in 2 sealed 1 liter bottles of water. Are prices there that overly outrageous to make it worth packing stuff like that in? I mean, I know the prices will be high, but are they that much higher than MMP prices, for example?
If I'm going to want a decent/good vantage point of the headliner, should I plan on camping out as close to that stage as possible all day?
If I'm going to want a decent/good vantage point of the headliner, should I plan on camping out as close to that stage as possible all day?
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Beer and Queso / Re: ACL '09
« on: May 18, 2009, 05:28:37 pm »
I got my ticket a couple days ago for the Sunday date. This'll be my first time to go. Do any of the experienced ACLFest goers on here have any advice/suggestions on what I should/shouldn't take or do?
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Beer and Queso / Re: ACL '09
« on: April 28, 2009, 05:18:10 pm »I've faithfully bought each album as it came out. For me, Ten and Vs are fantastic and I could put them on loop for days on end. Vitalogy and Pearl Jam are very good. The rest I simply could not get very excited about. And then there's the politics...
I can't argue with you about that period between Vitalogy & Pearl Jam. The records in that time (No Code, Yield, Binaural, Riot Act) were hit or miss, with seemingly a lot more miss than hit, although there are some songs on those 4 that I like a lot. It's just those records as a whole can't compare IMO with Ten, Pearl Jam, Vs. or Vitalogy.
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Beer and Queso / Re: ACL '09
« on: April 28, 2009, 03:49:32 pm »Quote
I must be the only guy in the world who thinks Pearl Jam is the most ridiculously overrated band since Nirvana.
Granted, I'm a huge fan of the band, but I don't see how they could be considered overrated. A good chunk of people out there think they either a. quit putting out music out in the 90s or b. haven't put out anything worth listening to since Ten, and we all know a. is wrong and IMHO b. is totally wrong. They don't get undeserving rave reviews for their releases, and the media doesn't fawn all over them like they do bands like Coldplay and U2. Like I said, I'm obviously biased, but I'd say they're decidedly UNDERrated by the majority of music fans out there who haven't listened to their last few albums or watched/heard a live performance by the band.
Good enough lineup for me. I was hoping/praying for a PJ headlining spot and I got it. They haven't played Texas in many a year, so I'm glad to finally have this chance to see em. After that, I want to see Kings of Leon, Bon Iver, Blitzen Trapper, Arctic Monkeys, Toadies, The Dead Weather, Sonic Youth, Ghostland Observatory, and Raul Malo among others.
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Beer and Queso / Re: texans draft
« on: April 26, 2009, 01:16:33 pm »
Texas drafted S Glover Quin from New Mexico and TE Anthony Hill from NC State in the 4th round. With Daniels on the roster, I'm not seeing the need to pick a TE, at least not so early.
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Talk Zone / Re: J.R. Richard Q&A
« on: April 22, 2009, 07:48:15 pm »
Sure wish the Astros would retire his number.
I don't know if I've ever posted a link to my online petition here, but I'll do it anyways.
Link
Got over 3000 signatures. It was helped immensely by a story on ESPN.com a couple years back. I know the number of signees isn't overwhelming (I did get some letters to the editor posted in various newspapers a couple years ago, might be time to do it again), but does anyone know who I might contact within the organization to at least show them the thing so they see that their is quite a bit of support?
I don't know if I've ever posted a link to my online petition here, but I'll do it anyways.
Link
Got over 3000 signatures. It was helped immensely by a story on ESPN.com a couple years back. I know the number of signees isn't overwhelming (I did get some letters to the editor posted in various newspapers a couple years ago, might be time to do it again), but does anyone know who I might contact within the organization to at least show them the thing so they see that their is quite a bit of support?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Speaking of Cigarettes
« on: April 01, 2009, 03:03:21 pm »
Probably a dumb question, but isn't there an open casino down on Indian land around Eagle Pass? If so, how come they shut down the Alabama Coushatta Tribe's casino?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Houston Restaurants
« on: March 31, 2009, 11:13:45 pm »I'm a fan of Lupe Tortilla. When we visit my family, I try to take the wife to eat there. Living in Pflugerville, I have to say, has led me to experience some of the worst Tex Mex I've ever had. We've found a couple places we like but there are some plain awful chains that seem to drive steady business. Pappasito's is awesome in comparison to some of the places.
Speaking of Pflugerville, I've eaten at the European Bistro once and I quite enjoyed it.
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Talk Zone / Re: huhzawhatnow?
« on: March 24, 2009, 09:01:27 pm »Either that or the sum of his thoughts can be entirely written on a 1" x 1" sticky that fits handily in his pocket.
"I love lamp"
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Beer and Queso / Re: New Avatar Suggestions
« on: March 17, 2009, 08:37:00 pm »
I'd suggest transforming *my* avatar, but only if you can keep the mustache.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin Hotel Advice
« on: March 08, 2009, 10:52:42 pm »
I've personally stayed at the Omni and it's a very nice hotel that's only a few block away. The Hilton is right across the street and the Courtyard & Residence Inn is close. (I have no experience with those)
Downtown Austin Hotels
Downtown Austin Hotels
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Beer and Queso / Re: According to My Facebook Friend "Shiner Beer"...
« on: February 18, 2009, 10:38:47 pm »
Late to the dance here, but I finally found some 100 in my neck of the woods and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was in Austin a couple weeks back, and when I stopped in at Gingerman, they didn't have 100 on tap, but they did have Optimator which I tried for the first time instead. Very, very nice beer, especially on tap.
Just an FYI, but they did have 100 on tap at Logan's on 6th, at least they did ~2 weeks ago. I would have tried it, but we got there right before closing time and before I could order one my friend put a pint of Guinness in front of me.
Just an FYI, but they did have 100 on tap at Logan's on 6th, at least they did ~2 weeks ago. I would have tried it, but we got there right before closing time and before I could order one my friend put a pint of Guinness in front of me.
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Talk Zone / Re: Childbirth: the ultimate voidbuster
« on: January 31, 2009, 10:34:47 am »Scott James Waldo, the world's newest Astros fan, was born on January 30 at 10:06pm. Except for a little fluid in his lungs, mom and baby are doing great!
Congratulations! My wife and I had our first back in November, and it's been the greatest experience ever.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Set Condition One throughout the fleet
« on: January 16, 2009, 07:43:29 pm »Also, Friday Night Lights returns to network TV tonight.For those that didn't get to watch it already on DirecTV, the 3rd season was really good.
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Beer and Queso / Re: In honor fo the Friday Beer Thread
« on: December 06, 2008, 12:59:33 am »
Pat O'Brien's is one of our favorite places to go to in the Quarter, especially in the summer. It's always dark, cool, and you can get a tasty, albeit a bit pricey, drink while listening to some tunes on the pianos.
This past summer I took some friends to New Orleans who had never been before, and the first night we did Bourbon Street & Pat O'Briens. The second night they only wanted to return to Pat O'Brien's.
This past summer I took some friends to New Orleans who had never been before, and the first night we did Bourbon Street & Pat O'Briens. The second night they only wanted to return to Pat O'Brien's.
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Beer and Queso / Re: UT officially gets screwed
« on: December 02, 2008, 05:24:50 pm »Quote from: tophfar
Crying about being screwed and claiming the SEC way is better because it would benefit Texas is just asinine.And spending two days crying about UT fans crying about being screwed is somehow *less* asinine?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Shiner Cheer
« on: November 16, 2008, 07:35:56 pm »
Didn't see that, but reading it makes me upset I passed it over in favor of the Shiner. I won't make that mistake again.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Shiner Cheer
« on: November 16, 2008, 05:17:55 pm »
Bought a sixer yesterday. It's like drinking a wheat bear while chewing a piece of peach flavored gum. I don't hate it like I hated Bud Light with Lime, but I can't see me buying another sixer.
I saw the Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale while shopping for beer. Anyone in here tried it?
I saw the Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale while shopping for beer. Anyone in here tried it?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Ayinger Oktoberfest-Marzen
« on: October 27, 2008, 06:55:44 pm »Try it without the ice to kill your tastebuds ... cold, but not too cold. Trust me on this just once.
I agree. I haven't had this particular one, but good beer is always much better when not ice cold.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Palin. WTF?
« on: October 04, 2008, 09:44:27 pm »Quote
Still don't think they'll win, but she has got that intangible likeablity. She is also intellegent, capable, and has great communication abilities.Are you talking about the same Sarah Palin that McCain chose as his running mate? Maybe you have to wear special goggles to see this 'intangible likeability' (sic) because I sure as hell ain't seeing it.
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Beer and Queso / Re: ACL
« on: September 24, 2008, 11:32:40 pm »Mrs Tralfaz and i will be in attendance all three days. This years line up is a little lame compared to years past, but hey, beats working. Racontours, Hot Chip and Band of Horses top my list.
I saw Band of Horses back in February in Austin, it was a good show. They're playing a gig Saturday night at the Parish.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Music
« on: September 23, 2008, 09:08:39 pm »Sorry for not noticing this until just now.
I like it. Its not quite as gritty and nasty as their old stuff, but it still has a Toadies feel to it.
Awesome, I'll definitely have to check it out.
I'm halfway through listening to the new Kings of Leon CD right now. Very good stuff.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Music
« on: September 04, 2008, 01:57:17 pm »I just bought the new Toadies album, after seeing them live tonight. Album name: No Deliverance.
They were, as always, fucking amazing live.
How's the record?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Music
« on: September 03, 2008, 10:12:53 pm »
I've been listening a lot to the new Kings of Leon songs that have been released in advance of their new record.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Palin. WTF?
« on: September 03, 2008, 10:04:19 pm »Do you really think that hormonal 16 year olds are thinking that rationally, sitting in the backseat of a '74 Nova with Journey playing in the background?
I don't know about a 74 Nova, but I can tell you stories about a '74 Malibu
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Beer and Queso / Re: ocho cinco
« on: August 30, 2008, 09:45:43 pm »
Lance Big Puma doesn't see anything wrong with it at all.
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Talk Zone / Re: Twins DFA Mike Lamb
« on: August 25, 2008, 09:23:32 pm »
Everett knows how to play defense, which is the job required of a SS.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Heres something you should be aware of...
« on: August 21, 2008, 08:31:54 pm »Quote
3.) Ok, oil is made from the fossils of things that died millions of year ago. Each year something dies, and each year a dead something had the chance to be turned into that black gold called oil. Its been happening for years on end...but apparently we are running out of oil. If you notice, it seems like every now and then they say "hey we found more oil". The earth creates it!
Next up, Mr. DNA's gonna teach us all about dinosaur cloning!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Heres something you should be aware of...
« on: August 20, 2008, 05:20:36 pm »Where do you think HISD gets its funding?
Well, maybe you dont know this. The reason HISD wants kids to go to school every single day (and takes away off days mostly) is because they get a special tax bonus from the state. Also...what the hell are you talking about? The school district is watched by the state.
ISDs in Texas get the majority of their funding from property taxes collected locally. That's why you had 'rich' districts and 'poor' districts in the past - schools built around industry, schools with a lot of highly valued property in the district, raised a lot more property taxes than other school.
The rest of it comes mainly from the state, but that's only roughly 38-40% of it. This is where WADA comes into play, which is weighted average daily attendance. Schools get more money from the state based on attendance, but it's a weighted system, meaning students in certain groups are weighted higher than others.
The districts are 'watched' by TEA.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Bigfoot found
« on: August 13, 2008, 02:27:46 pm »
Perhaps it should be called the chupapavo?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Olympics
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Beer and Queso / Re: Bigfoot found
« on: August 13, 2008, 01:40:58 pm »http://cbs11tv.com/slideshows/watercooler.great.video.20.492140.html
Banner day for cryptozoology....looks like the Chupacabra may be coming out of the closet too.
Saw that in the local paper this morning. Seeing as how Cuero is only about 40 miles from me, I guess I better hide all my goats until they get this thing figured out.
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Talk Zone / Re: Judged by the company you keep
« on: August 08, 2008, 12:02:12 pm »
I was on TV once with Gerald Young many moons ago at an Astros Caravan stop in Victoria. I was getting his autograph (hey, I was young!) while the local TV station interviewed him.
Back in 2004 when we went to Spring Training in Florida, on an off day we went to Universal Studios and we ran into Brad Ausmus and his family there.
Back in 2004 when we went to Spring Training in Florida, on an off day we went to Universal Studios and we ran into Brad Ausmus and his family there.
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Talk Zone / Re: Monday Uni's
« on: July 29, 2008, 07:25:48 pm »
Maybe they're getting rid of the god awful pinstripes?
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Talk Zone / Re: Introducing: Ivy Sommer Dutton :)
« on: July 25, 2008, 03:15:07 pm »
An *Astros* fan named their kid *Ivy*? Heh heh.
Congrats! We're expecting our first in November.
Congrats! We're expecting our first in November.
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Talk Zone / Re: Friday Afternoon Beer Thread
« on: July 19, 2008, 12:33:23 pm »
Does anyone know specifically why Shiner isn't brewing Kolsch this summer? I can't find it anywhere and wikipedia (yeah, I know) says they're not making it in 2008. It's not the greatest, but on a day like today after I just finished mowing the yard, it'd be a nice beer to sip on.
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Talk Zone / Re: Friday Afternoon Beer Thread
« on: July 19, 2008, 10:01:38 am »Best red ale I've ever had was in New Orleans. "Red Stallion" from a local micro-brewery near Jackson Square.
I think that's at the Crescent City Brewhouse.
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Talk Zone / Re: Friday Afternoon Beer Thread
« on: July 18, 2008, 06:07:22 pm »
I live further down the coast, about 25 miles north of Victoria, in a town of about 5500 people. At our HEB, Land Shark beer passes as 'special' beer. 
(Though I must admit, they keep in stock of Shiner 99 & Black)
(Though I must admit, they keep in stock of Shiner 99 & Black)
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Talk Zone / Re: Friday Afternoon Beer Thread
« on: July 18, 2008, 05:05:00 pm »
A couple weeks ago when I was in New Orleans I drank a lot of Abita Amber, but to my dismay I'm having problems finding it anywhere locally. 'Course, if I'd take a road trip to Houston or Austin, I'm sure a Spec's or Central Market would have it.
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Beer and Queso / Re: URGENT: Deadwood Fans
« on: July 16, 2008, 03:47:12 pm »
Thanks for the heads up, but Amazon.com has em all for $54.99 with free shipping as well.
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Talk Zone / Re: I need a ticket to Philly, ASAP
« on: July 10, 2008, 12:18:37 pm »Hey, I didn't say she was ugly. But, honestly, you will find better looking women working at your local gentleman's club. Without the towel, and without erection-killer Shia LeBouf.
I need to come to *your* local gentleman's club. The girls at mine are more likely to look like Limey's avataar.
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Beer and Queso / Re: SnS Firefox Question
« on: July 01, 2008, 10:21:37 am »I'm gonna stick to Firefox, even though it IS a memory hog. I can't upgrade to 3 because for some reason it hangs on the Yahoo home page, and since I use Yahoo mail, that's kind of a problem. Maybe Firefox just doesn't like me or my laptop for some reason.
I haven't had a single problem with Firefox 3 (or 2 or 1.5...) hanging up on Yahoo.
I've been running FF for a while now, both here at the house and at work in a lab with 24 computers in it.
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Beer and Queso / Re: friday (i double checked this time) beer thread
« on: June 06, 2008, 11:41:46 pm »Smithwick's is starting to show up this side of the pond. That's a good thing.I agree. I can get it at HEB Plus, and they have it on tap at Fado's in Austin.
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Beer and Queso / Re: friday (i double checked this time) beer thread
« on: June 06, 2008, 09:50:11 pm »i could be the last to know,
but my heb at louetta and stuebner
has shiner 12-packs for $8.99
Thanks for the heads up. Cases of 99 & Black for $18 make me a happy man.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Game Consoles
« on: April 28, 2008, 07:05:17 pm »
Once they started making the 40gb & 80gb versions of the PS3, they quit including the "Emotion Engine", which was the processor that enabled for the hardware compatability with the old PS2 games. For some reason, though, they included a software emulation on the 80gb version, but not the 40gb.
FWIW, sometime in June (I think), they'll be selling an 80gb bundle with the system, a new Dual Shock 3 controller, and Metal Gear Solid 4 for the same price that the 80gb bundle sells for now ($499).
FWIW, sometime in June (I think), they'll be selling an 80gb bundle with the system, a new Dual Shock 3 controller, and Metal Gear Solid 4 for the same price that the 80gb bundle sells for now ($499).
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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
« on: April 26, 2008, 12:03:09 am »
Great win!
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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
« on: April 25, 2008, 11:59:27 pm »
Nice K!
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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Astros @ Jakes, 4/25/2008
« on: April 25, 2008, 11:45:22 pm »
Lee!!!!!!!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Shiner 99
« on: March 09, 2008, 09:46:11 pm »
I picked some up Friday at a Spec's in Austin. Very good stuff. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Talk Zone / Re: Congrats, LSU
« on: January 09, 2008, 10:44:06 am »
The 8 team playoff isn't perfect, but it should be an upgrade over what we have now. Plus, it's a step in the right direction. Maybe down the road they realize 'hey, this does work with 8, let's add a round and make it 16'...
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Talk Zone / Re: College Classic?
« on: January 04, 2008, 10:56:05 am »
I think in the past they've announced it in the beginning of January, around the 7th or so. I wouldn't be surprised to hear an announcement next week.
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Talk Zone / Re: for those Guitar Hero fans (non-bb obv)
« on: January 02, 2008, 04:08:05 pm »Quote
Oh, and if you have a PS3, don't expect to use the Guitar Hero guitar with Rock Band.
That's strange because I know for a fact that you can use GH guitars on the XBox360 version. We got tired of the Rock Band guitar after about 5 songs and plugged in the GH ones and used those the rest of the time.
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Talk Zone / Re: for those Guitar Hero fans (non-bb obv)
« on: January 02, 2008, 09:24:16 am »
From what I could see, the guitar part was just as hard. There wasn't any song on a level of "Devil Went Down to Georgia" as far as hardness, but it gave my GH expert friend some fits at first.
The drums are pretty tough to get into, but the vocals and bass parts are fun.
The drums are pretty tough to get into, but the vocals and bass parts are fun.
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Talk Zone / Re: Auld Lang Syne
« on: December 31, 2007, 01:19:01 pm »
Hope everyone has a safe and happy New Years!
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Talk Zone / Re: Your Holiday Movie Minute (non-bb, of course)
« on: December 27, 2007, 03:30:41 pm »I hope this was a joke that I didn't get, but that's not Jason Lee. Remember, imdb is just a click away.Actually it is Jason Lee. Remember, IMDB is only a click away
(or if you have Firefox running, you can easily add it to your drop down search box).
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Talk Zone / Re: Your Holiday Movie Minute (non-bb, of course)
« on: December 27, 2007, 12:30:35 am »Quote
The fact that Jason Lee continues to find work is mind-boggling to me. He hasn't made a decent movie since Mallrats and Chasing Amy, and the latter is now ten years old.
Lee did a good job of playing the lead singer in Almost Famous. He's also perfect in the Earl role on his TV series.
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Talk Zone / Re: Question about Texas HS Football Playoffs (obviously non-bb)
« on: December 04, 2007, 05:36:17 pm »Quote
Kids don't ride school buses to these anymore either; 3 games at Kyle Field last weekend and the town was filled with chartered buses.The kids at my school will be proudly riding the yellow dog down the road to their Regional Championship game Friday night.
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Talk Zone / Re: Question about Texas HS Football Playoffs (obviously non-bb)
« on: December 03, 2007, 09:14:37 am »Okay, forgive me if this is a bit naive, but money? Really? How much revenue could possibly be generated by gate receipts and concessions? Granted, I'm sure the schools are glad to get it, but are HS football tickets pricey enough to bring in a significant amount of money? And who gets that money since many if not most playoff games are played at neutral sites? If money really is the answer, I would think there would have to be an larger revenue source than just ticket sales and concessions.Yes, money. It may not be a huge amount of money, but the schools take it. On many of the sports the schools don't come out 'ahead', but football is the moneymaker. This Friday we'll be playing in the Regional Championship at a neutral site about 50 miles from our town and 25 miles from the other town. There will be at least 5-6k fans there, at $8 a pop. It's not MMP attendance revenue, but it helps. I don't know the exact formula, but for the neutral site games, I'm sure the two schools playing get equal percentages with a chunk of the gate going to the host school.
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Talk Zone / Re: Question about Texas HS Football Playoffs (obviously non-bb)
« on: December 02, 2007, 11:07:24 pm »Quote
But if that's so, why include so many teams in the playoffs in the first place?To put it quite bluntly: money. Football is the main sport that schools can generate revenue in via gate receipts, concessions, etc. Playoff games generate even more of the same. The more teams in the playoffs = more money for the schools.
I work at a AAA school, so 3 of the 5 teams in our district made the playoffs. Interesting note - the Division 1 (big school) team made it to the Regional Finals and the two Division II teams (small school) are playing this coming Friday for their regional title.
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Talk Zone / Re: Dog breeds (non BB)
« on: October 19, 2007, 07:03:28 pm »
We've got a mini dachshund, Butters, and he's a great little dog. He'll bark in the middle of the night if he sees a fly, but other than that he's very (if not overly) affectionate. Our other dog, Abby, is a chi-wiener, and she's the best dog we've ever had. Didn't really have to house train her, and she has a great personality. Until I get a house with a bigger (fenced in) yard, I can't see ever having a dog other than a dachshund.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros hire Ed Romero as third base coach
« on: October 04, 2007, 06:21:57 pm »
(http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/j/Cesar%20Romero.jpg)
Any relation to Cesar?
Any relation to Cesar?
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Talk Zone / Re: Absolutely brilliant!
« on: September 20, 2007, 06:34:22 pm »
I agree! I've enjoyed the takes, the jokes, and the commentary. I don't post that much, but I read nearly every day. Great, great, great stuff!
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Talk Zone / Re: Neyer: Bagwell will cruise into HOF
« on: September 18, 2007, 05:10:05 pm »
My wife asks me every so often "when is Bagwell going to be inducted?" because I've promised her a trip up to NY that summer.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bocktoberfest '07
« on: September 17, 2007, 07:23:40 pm »All this talk about ACL and beer got me thinking of who is going to Bocktoberfest in Shiner this year. The lineup includes:
Godsmack
Diamond Rio
Blue October
Pat Green
Old 97s
Restless Heart
October 14th. I haven't been in a few years. Anyone planning on going this year?
That was the lineup for last year. They canceled it this year.
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Talk Zone / Re: ACL (Non-BB)
« on: September 17, 2007, 05:30:24 pm »
I wasn't able to make it to town for ACL, but I did catch Arcade Fire on the live webcast on AT&T's website. It was a good show.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pence in RR tonight
« on: August 20, 2007, 08:12:22 pm »that was my third time to see Patton, and he has been unimpressive each time. he got good results the other two, but he got pounded last night. average FB and flat breaking ball each time i have seen him. hard to think of him as a top of the rotation starter unless he is tired from a long season.
Jim, I watched Patton pitch twice this year in Corpus and I thought the same thing.
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Talk Zone / Re: BBQ Joints (Non-BB)
« on: August 09, 2007, 09:56:57 pm »
If you're ever headed south down 59, Mustang Creek BBQ in Louise/Ganado ain't too bad, either.
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Re: steM @ Astros - 7/7/07
« on: July 07, 2007, 10:35:02 pm »
I'm even more shocked that it worked.
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Re: steM @ Astros - 7/7/07
« on: July 07, 2007, 10:33:40 pm »
Who would've guessed a team would rather face Ensberg than Lee?
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Re: steM @ Astros - 7/7/07
« on: July 07, 2007, 10:17:52 pm »You didn't need it anyway.Apparently not.
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Re: steM @ Astros - 7/7/07
« on: July 07, 2007, 10:16:03 pm »
Carlos, thank you for denying me sleep.
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Game Zone 2007 Archive / Re: Houston at Garden Grove - Juneteenth, 2007
« on: June 19, 2007, 09:59:01 pm »
Nice swing by Lee.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: First Minor League Game
« on: June 08, 2007, 06:36:38 pm »
Corpus is a great place to watch a game. Tickets are cheap ($10 will get you field level) and there's pretty much not a bad seat in the place.
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