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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 09:23:40 am »No, no, no. This is the 21st Century. It's time for Twitter mob mentality. The Astros should have to forfeit this Series, Luhnow and Taubman fired, the Astros fined $1 billion, and Hinch deported back to whatever shithole place he's from. Oklahoma, I think. Let's make it go viral!!
A billion is a bit much....
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 08:20:44 pm »4
Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 08:19:30 pm »Damn...is that Cashman's side piece?
That was a bit much...
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 09:46:31 pm »Papi to Springer: “Glasnow was tipping his pitches, right?”
Springer: “Man, I’m too stupid for stuff like that. It’s hard enough just to see the white thing and swing at it.”
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Fucking classic
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 09:44:21 pm »So that’s like a.500 batting average then (2.000 slugging).
I mean if you want to get technical, but one
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 09:32:30 pm »How did you wait this long? So much restraint.
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There is no issue, it's a progression. Checks and balances. Good win, see you next game.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 09:27:28 pm »Bite me.
It's a concerted effort to do what it takes. After all, I drank Lone Star and Optimator on Tuesday.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 09:21:33 pm »Last game the Astros were down 4-1 and it felt like 40-1. Tonight they're up 4-1 and it feels like they're down 4-1
Relax
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 09:17:39 pm »Someone else will if he demands six years. Astros won’t go for that long.
And that's fine. He might regress to the mean with the Mets or whatever whore team wants him. At that point, fuck him.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 09:11:25 pm »Well, he's not Dave Roberts, that's for sure. Cash has to manage this way. That's the way his team is built, and getting behind early meant he had to pull out all the stops at every stop. It caught up with him.
Cash managed this way all season. Roberts fucked his up in short order.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 09:10:17 pm »Hinch: “We want you to stay.”
He said 'I'll think about it'
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 09:03:44 pm »I thought the same thing. He's got one left, but not a good one.
It's a game of spades..............
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 08:59:59 pm »I love the shot of Hinch and Cole strategizing.
That was something. I wish I knew what was said.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 08:55:26 pm »Last game the Astros were down 4-1 and it felt like 40-1. Tonight they're up 4-1 and it feels like they're down 4-1
Tractor's broke. Go fix it.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 08:53:13 pm »Last game the Astros were down 4-1 and it felt like 40-1. Tonight they're up 4-1 and it feels like they're down 4-1
Now what?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 08:48:49 pm »I do not like pinch hitting for Maldonado
It's almost like he doesn't trust Chirinos.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 08:46:50 pm »
It must be something to see a different pitcher every at bat.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 08:39:00 pm »
Dave Cash strikes again.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 08:26:16 pm »Last game the Astros were down 4-1 and it felt like 40-1. Tonight they're up 4-1 and it feels like they're down 4-1
Go get your scotch.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 08:19:36 pm »Can a bitch get a donut?Nope
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 08:12:07 pm »https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/1182455100507381760
@ESPNStatsInfo: In the 3rd inning, Gerrit Cole didn't record a strikeout.
Why is that significant?
Cole had recorded at least 1 strikeout in 73 consecutive innings (reg. and postseason) dating back to Aug. 1.
It was the longest such streak in the Expansion Era (since 1961)....by 33 innings.
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Wait what?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 08:08:35 pm »Last game the Astros were down 4-1 and it felt like 40-1. Tonight they're up 4-1 and it feels like they're down 4-1
Drink a beer.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 08:05:03 pm »Correa is flashing leather tonight.
Ridiculous. 50 seconds behind I am.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 08:02:33 pm »Last game the Astros were down 4-1 and it felt like 40-1. Tonight they're up 4-1 and it feels like they're down 4-1
Smoke a cigar.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 07:57:39 pm »Sparks says Cash's plan is to build a bridge to Morton for 7-8-9
That doesn't seem smart. It worked for the Astros, but against?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 5...October 10, 2019
« on: October 10, 2019, 07:56:02 pm »
Kevin Roberts is gonna regret this.
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Talk Zone / Re: Frito pie
« on: October 10, 2019, 11:11:57 am »
Just had a chopped brisket frito pie from here: TwoBrosBBQ
I, uh........well, it's different. I hope it counts for good.
I, uh........well, it's different. I hope it counts for good.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 4...October 8, 2019
« on: October 08, 2019, 09:39:16 pm »
Another Optimator and more dried sausage....................................
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 4...October 8, 2019
« on: October 08, 2019, 09:14:10 pm »
Optimator and dried venison sausage. I done my part.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 4...October 8, 2019
« on: October 08, 2019, 08:54:22 pm »
Their pitching should be getting hammered. I hope Houston rights it’s ship and takes care of them; if not, they will be a feast for the Yankees.
Coming from a Limey.............
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 4...October 8, 2019
« on: October 08, 2019, 08:53:29 pm »Serious question
Do I dive into Optimator now or wait?
Keystone till then.....
I'll wait till the 7th; I got to finish this beer first.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 4...October 8, 2019
« on: October 08, 2019, 08:50:27 pm »
Serious question
Do I dive into Optimator now or wait?
Keystone till then.....
Do I dive into Optimator now or wait?
Keystone till then.....
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 4...October 8, 2019
« on: October 08, 2019, 08:35:04 pm »
Still not convinced it's over. I got Optimator yet.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 4...October 8, 2019
« on: October 08, 2019, 08:32:08 pm »
I'm pouring out a Lone Star Longneck as I puke.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 4...October 8, 2019
« on: October 08, 2019, 08:29:36 pm »I hope you're right
I'm grabbing a Lone Star Longneck as I speak. I can't take it no more.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 4...October 8, 2019
« on: October 08, 2019, 08:26:06 pm »I still am not sure they will have to play Thursday.
I concur
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 4...October 8, 2019
« on: October 08, 2019, 07:56:39 pm »Joe Girardi is legitimately one of the dumbest fucking people I've ever heard on television.
Adames was aiming for that ring, you see.......
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 4...October 8, 2019
« on: October 08, 2019, 07:55:17 pm »
Girardi says the Rays hitters know how to play the 'rings' for ground rules better than any other team. Amazing.
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Talk Zone / Re: Skaggs autopsy
« on: September 04, 2019, 08:46:24 pm »It's not like he bashed a teammate in the head with a bat.
or beat his girlfriend. No one here knows the absolute truth in either case.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 09:41:37 pm »
I had the sound off.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 09:41:11 pm »
To be honest, I forgot about the no-hitter when Sanchez left. Wow.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 09:29:56 pm »So let s get this straight, the last two times you were out with this chick, the Astros tossed a no-hitter?
Secondly...a fucking baby shower? For someone else’s kid?
You're grumpy. Does it matter?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 09:22:25 pm »I've been watching on my phone at a Mexican baby shower for one of wife's friends... the last no-no we were out for her birthday. At least I got to watch part of this one and my phone didn't die before the last out. I'm at 6% but it was worth it!
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Did you use the light?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 09:16:20 pm »
Hey, that was a no-hitter. I told you.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 09:07:36 pm »I'm shocked at the number of people leaving early.
Batteries are dead.....
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 09:03:41 pm »Bregman has smacked a few balls hard lately.
He has the worst average of anybody but catchers and pitchers.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 09:02:05 pm »Is there an app for that light thing?
The app is 'cnadle'. It's quirky but gets the job done.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 08:53:20 pm »Is there an app for that light thing?
I'd help you but it's charging.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 08:20:28 pm »A wise woman said don't do it.
I had to stop to charge it; hence the problem. She is wise, no doubt.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 08:09:44 pm »YOU’RE NOT!?!
Now you tell me. If'n I try the wave by myself does that count for or against?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 08:05:27 pm »The fans need something to do. I seem to be in the largest group of idiots.
No seriously, WTF? Do I need to do this at home too?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 07:58:52 pm »
What's with the lights in the stands?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 07:50:42 pm »I still can't believe what we got for Derrick Fisher.
No shit; Biagini is a stud.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 01:26:12 pm »
NOT Bumgarner; Pomeranz
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 12:19:42 pm »
Jon Morosi
@jonmorosi
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45s
Source: #Astros are most comfortable with Zack Wheeler’s acquisition cost, among the possible rotation trade options. Houston’s farm system has thinned, constraining the team’s ability to land Bumgarner or Ray without giving up Kyle Tucker. @MLB
@MLBNetwork
@jonmorosi
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Source: #Astros are most comfortable with Zack Wheeler’s acquisition cost, among the possible rotation trade options. Houston’s farm system has thinned, constraining the team’s ability to land Bumgarner or Ray without giving up Kyle Tucker. @MLB
@MLBNetwork
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners - 6 Jun 2019
« on: June 06, 2019, 07:21:06 pm »
My clock said double if you hurry............
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, May 12, 2019
« on: May 13, 2019, 07:49:40 pm »
This Tigers pitcher went to my high school.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, April 14, 2019
« on: April 14, 2019, 06:37:59 pm »A partial list of songs for which I don't stand and take my hat off:
God Bless America
America the Beautiful
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Sweet Home Alabama
Dixie
Any song by Lee Greenwood
An exhaustive list of songs for which I do:
The Star Spangled Banner
But, but, the waiter has a hat on. Face the flag.
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Talk Zone / Re: Good Ole JR (not Richards)
« on: March 24, 2019, 08:52:09 am »This place is interesting. As an out of towner I was thrilled to find a really smart Astros baseball community.
Until I had the unfortunate pleasure of dealing with good ole Jim R - the proverbial internet tough guy.
JR decides who has the right to speak her. He demands credentials. He needs posts to be appropriately worded.
He doesn't need anyone else to contribute. He is MR CONTRIBUTOR.
I had this crazy ass notion that being the fan of the same team made it OK for 'outsiders' to post here.
But no, good ole JR just wants to play a colossal game of dick out deciding who gets to talk Astros baseball and who doesn't.
So when I mention at 10pm at night that I saw Verlander was in final stages of contract negotiation, and I look at the headlines and don't see it
mentioned, I figured what the hell, no one could possibly find fault with me sharing that insight.
Wrong.
Good ole JR decided that he had to attack even that innocuous post. Personally.
You guys have a helluva website. And I know you are a tight knit community, so leaving this here isn't going to make any friends.
But it truly sucks that one tired, bitter old man can spew his shit with immunity.
Good Ole JR, kiss my internet loving As-tros. goodnight.
WFW
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Talk Zone / Re: Looking for a Fantasy Baseball League to join
« on: February 20, 2019, 07:51:16 am »
If anyone is interested in participating in an ESPN customized H2H points, 10 team league I have five spots open. No money, but participation is preferred. Draft date has yet to be set. Please PM.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Roster
« on: December 11, 2018, 02:47:42 pm »https://www.dictionary.com/browse/proceed
Are you fucking with him?
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Roster
« on: November 09, 2018, 09:56:40 am »Don't be ridiculous, I sat on Dellin's lap
But was your server wearing a Yankees' cap?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALCS Game #1: Astros @ Red Sox, October 13, 2018
« on: October 13, 2018, 09:28:57 pm »I think they gamer the system for mound visits. Kelly was not hurt.Gamed
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALCS Game #1: Astros @ Red Sox, October 13, 2018
« on: October 13, 2018, 09:27:59 pm »
I think they gamer the system for mound visits. Kelly was not hurt.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALDS Gam 3: Astros @ Indian s, October 8, 2018
« on: October 08, 2018, 02:12:47 pm »There are alternatives.
Yeah, like rum.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALDS Gam 3: Astros @ Indian s, October 8, 2018
« on: October 08, 2018, 01:42:35 pm »
Hazel Mae is no Julia Morales.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 12, 2018
« on: September 12, 2018, 02:49:28 pm »
This Reininger pitcher went to my high school.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 12, 2018
« on: September 12, 2018, 01:24:01 pm »
Figured it out on this PC anyway. I had disabled media:autoplay:enabled within Firefox, and evidently you can't force it to play manually no matter what. Changed the setting and back in business. This was not the issue the last two days however.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 12, 2018
« on: September 12, 2018, 01:14:45 pm »
I haven't been able to stream Root for the past three days. Anybody else?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Labor Day 2018
« on: September 03, 2018, 01:10:03 pm »
TV coverage?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 2, 2018
« on: September 02, 2018, 08:28:35 pm »Did you think they were in the booth with their mics turned off?Well no, but for some reason I thought this game was moved to ESPN late. Do they have flex games in MLB?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 2, 2018
« on: September 02, 2018, 08:24:55 pm »
Does the normal home crew get the day off for nationally televised games?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 09:49:09 pm »78
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 09:37:02 pm »One has to appreciate the correct area code.
But clearly it's 512-WFW-RAUP.
That's the number I had, but it doesn't work. I've actually spoken to JRaup on the phone before.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 09:35:15 pm »Oh Jesus. If I'm supposed to be the middle man, we're all in trouble.
You're to fetch the beer...
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 09:27:35 pm »I do not want you to say anything. Your comment the other day was nonsensical. See the ball, hit the ball means if the ball is a strike.
One of these days we'll have a beer and speak in person, hopefully with Mark in attendance. Maybe then I can make my statement make sense.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 09:17:03 pm »No. Pure.
Ok already. I'm wrong if that's what you want me say. Mark made a great observation, but it seems to coincide with the HBP as well. I wish I was right.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 09:00:33 pm »
He seems too far off the plate.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 10:13:14 pm »It is making outs on bad pitches.and it's hitting pitches no one swings at. It's exceptional hand/eye coordination. The results speak for themselves. If you try to change his approach......who knows.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 10:00:04 pm »Not much comfort game to game. He wastes tremendous talent lots of times.It's see the ball; hit the ball. 5' vs 7' just looks different on TV. I love it because it's pure.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 09:24:27 pm »If Bregman could teach him his approach, Altuve would make the HOF while he is still playing.Think of it as trying to teach Vladimir to not do what he did. Still HOF.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 09:16:37 pm »Fan-fucking-tasticBoth Keystones are great, thanks for asking.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 07:39:31 pm »
A foul tip is being told to try some Skyline.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros VS Oakland 08/17/2018
« on: August 17, 2018, 10:22:35 pm »
It would have been cool if Maldonado embraced the Machete nickname.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros VS Oakland 08/17/2018
« on: August 17, 2018, 10:21:11 pm »I like my beer like I like my women...or you're cheap.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros VS Oakland 08/17/2018
« on: August 17, 2018, 10:18:22 pm »I like my beer like I like my women...It's complicated....
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros VS Oakland 08/17/2018
« on: August 17, 2018, 10:16:16 pm »A late night west coaster, but...Friday Night Booze Call
Ron Cartavio XO for me. This being World Rum Week...or something like that
Keystone light; two at a time.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros just acquired Osuna
« on: August 06, 2018, 07:12:34 pm »You know, typically my interactions with robots do work out better than my interactions with humans. Kudos to @OutlawScotty for bucking that trend!
I'll be back.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros just acquired Osuna
« on: August 06, 2018, 02:44:34 pm »I'm just sad you missed out on this great opportunity to use one of the internet's greatest tools, LMGTFY.
Damn. Forgot about that one.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros just acquired Osuna
« on: August 06, 2018, 02:12:48 pm »This is probably Cabrera'd (although I couldn't find it in the thread), but I did read a pretty interesting article about Osuna, and the history of the Astros WRT domestic violence, in the dead-tree San Antonio Express-News last Sunday (not yesterday). I've googled and I can't seem to find it.
I'm pretty sure it was written by Brian T. Smith and almost certainly it appeared in the Chronicle (which is owned by Hearst, same as SA paper).
Apparently, the Astros (via Astros wives') had a relationship with a battered women's shelter when McLane was owner. This ended when Crane decided to focus Astros charitable giving on inner-city youth.
They also talked with the executive VP for a battered women's charity (wish I could remember the name) and she said that zero tolerance policies can unintentionally provoke greater abuse (since the abuser has nothing to lose once they've crossed the line once), and they oppose zero tolerance as an organization.
The article also mentioned past Astro domestic violence incidents like Lugo and Cesar Cedeño. It was a really good read-wish I could find it.
Try Harder.
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Talk Zone / Re: Fresno
« on: June 20, 2018, 07:19:51 am »So I had to take a watch in for service, and went to see this guy with a little shop over off of Kirby. He’s exactly what you’d picture...little old guy with one of them magnifiers on his head, small shop with a gazillion watches and clocks all around.at any rate, I walk in wearing an Astros polo shirt and the guy proceeds to spend 15 minutes talking about the Astros before he ever looks at the watch. He went in about how good the team at Fresno is. I don’t think he reads this site either.
I got a locksmith in SA that I had the same experience with. Little old guy, but with keys and locks instead of watches and clocks.
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If you were making buscuits, and you could only use one ingredient...
I'll take gravy for $100
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Talk Zone / Re: I have been waiting for this
« on: April 21, 2018, 09:02:04 am »He wasn't even nominated for arguably his best role: Drexl Spivey
What the fuck is a Drexel?
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Talk Zone / Re: New radio afflliates thread-San Antonio has 92.5/93.3 FM
« on: April 10, 2018, 08:49:34 am »
Well, no, that would be preposterous.
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Talk Zone / Re: New radio afflliates thread-San Antonio has 92.5/93.3 FM
« on: April 09, 2018, 07:00:25 pm »
I was thinking about it but I was wearing my hat to my own dinner table.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: World Series - Game 5 - 29 Oct 2017
« on: October 29, 2017, 11:34:32 pm »
Just think of all those poor TZer's in attendance.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ Royals June 8, 2017
« on: June 08, 2017, 09:21:43 pm »McCullers out...he'll get no decision for his effort tonight.
Should not have been pulled, IMO.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: stRangers @ Astros May 1, 2017
« on: May 02, 2017, 10:44:49 am »What was the catcher's name? Sandy Vagina or something like that.
Is there video available? I remember listening on the radio to this.
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Talk Zone / Revenue Sharing
« on: December 01, 2016, 08:23:17 am »
What does the bullet below from the new CBA mean?
'Oakland's revenue-sharing funds will be cut to 75 percent next year, 50 percent in 2018, 25 percent in 2019 and then phased out.'
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/18176138/mlb-owners-players-union-reach-agreement-new-5-year-labor-contract
Why is Oakland singled out?
'Oakland's revenue-sharing funds will be cut to 75 percent next year, 50 percent in 2018, 25 percent in 2019 and then phased out.'
http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/18176138/mlb-owners-players-union-reach-agreement-new-5-year-labor-contract
Why is Oakland singled out?
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Beer and Queso / Re: PC laptops
« on: September 17, 2016, 08:10:01 am »
I wasn't buying them, just servicing. The Optiplex in particular had issues with capacitors on the motherboards that rendered them inoperable. Granted this was 1st generation P4, they may have resolved this issue. I'm sure it was an issue with the supplier, but it still skews my view toward someone else if given a choice.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/29/technology/29dell.html?hp
I'm also not fond of their tech support practices or service. Just an overall poor experience with them. When I needed to integrate a PC for a customer, I would build out with an Intel desktop board and processor and customize the rest around a corporate environment. The only failures experienced with these was the hard drive, which is understandable given the MTBF. Intel no longer offers 'desktop' motherboards and is concentrated on server platforms, of which I still build many. As you can't really 'build' a laptop, I was pimping Toshiba until they basically folded and went Gateway. In order to fill that void, I am currently using the Lenovo brand for laptops and desktops. I never had a dislike for their products, but the price point was such that nobody in San Antonio would want to purchase them, especially when they were branded IBM. Once the spin-off happened, they corrected the difference and I think offer a superior product.
As a conceding side note, when you have such a large market share as Dell does here locally, you tend to see more broken Dells simply because there are more to break.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/29/technology/29dell.html?hp
I'm also not fond of their tech support practices or service. Just an overall poor experience with them. When I needed to integrate a PC for a customer, I would build out with an Intel desktop board and processor and customize the rest around a corporate environment. The only failures experienced with these was the hard drive, which is understandable given the MTBF. Intel no longer offers 'desktop' motherboards and is concentrated on server platforms, of which I still build many. As you can't really 'build' a laptop, I was pimping Toshiba until they basically folded and went Gateway. In order to fill that void, I am currently using the Lenovo brand for laptops and desktops. I never had a dislike for their products, but the price point was such that nobody in San Antonio would want to purchase them, especially when they were branded IBM. Once the spin-off happened, they corrected the difference and I think offer a superior product.
As a conceding side note, when you have such a large market share as Dell does here locally, you tend to see more broken Dells simply because there are more to break.
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Beer and Queso / Re: PC laptops
« on: September 16, 2016, 12:23:13 am »
I'll modify my statement concerning Dell to say that it my history regarding desktops, is less than stellar . Otherwise I stand by my stance, local be damned.
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Beer and Queso / Re: PC laptops
« on: September 14, 2016, 06:33:27 am »
I vote Lenovo since Toshiba has basically gone consumer/non-customization only. Dell and HP are beyond garbage. The Acers I have seen seem to be good, but I don't know if you can customize them or not. I am speaking from a business platform, so I'm always thinking of reliability and ease of use because I have to support them. You can surely customize a Lenovo for under $1000 and get a great machine.
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Talk Zone / Re: Did he have to sell the bulldozer?
« on: June 25, 2016, 01:57:08 pm »
Which makes him, among other things, very Urinique.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Dolby Atmos
« on: June 03, 2016, 12:39:15 pm »
I don't know about the Dolby, but the Marantz is awesome. I got a SR5007 because it had pre-outs and it works flawlessly. I did discover that it takes premium HDMI cables to prevent screen flicker.
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Beer and Queso / Re: should i update to windows 10
« on: May 28, 2016, 10:16:53 am »
They are positioning themselves for a constant revenue stream. There is no media to reinstall, so just wait until you need to and see what happens. Windows 10 will soon be a SAAS, and you will be charged monthly for being able to use your PC if you want to use Windows as the OS. You can decline the EULA and it will revert back, but for how long, I don't know. If it does get installed, you have about thirty days to revert back through a built in feature. I can't wait for a class action to put a stop to the bullshit.
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Talk Zone / Re: Race for the Lid!!!
« on: April 04, 2016, 07:37:51 pm »
I have 100 already; I donate it to WFWRaup. I hope he wins.
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Talk Zone / Re: Let the Stove be Heated
« on: December 22, 2015, 08:01:17 pm »$12M for April - July, $1M for August - October.
Who's in charge of the POTwhatever?
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Beer and Queso / Re: rain rain part 2
« on: October 30, 2015, 09:30:21 pm »The gauge I read is at the 311 bridge, and it said 42,000 cfs. But the valley is pretty wide there, so it may not look totally ridiculous, at least as far as height goes. Width might be a different story.I'm right at Nichols Landing and it didn't crest as high as it did Memorial day I don't think. The rainfall was not as far upriver as then.
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Beer and Queso / Re: rain rain part 2
« on: October 30, 2015, 04:02:03 pm »Presumably, wrt the Guadalupe, "cfs" means "cuties floating shitfaced".
Not at Spring Branch. Sattler to New Braunfels maybe. I have never in 43 years seen this type of localized flooding. River is not necessarily higher but everything else is.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: ALCS Game 4...Royals @ Astros, October 12, 2015
« on: October 12, 2015, 03:14:07 pm »Colt 45
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
God help you.
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Talk Zone / Re: Between 7 and 14 games over since when?
« on: September 22, 2015, 01:29:16 pm »Instead of screwin' around with secret menus and such, I went ahead and made my own with some Frito's, Wolf Brand and some shredded cheddar. No diced chilis or onions but I figured the cruder, the better.
Surprised to find Wolf Brand in my local Winn Dixie.
I have done the exact same thing. My stomach hurts.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Yankmees August 26, 2015
« on: August 26, 2015, 01:54:35 pm »
Rasmus ejected for the bird according to YES.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Yankmees @ Astros June 27, 2015
« on: June 27, 2015, 02:41:24 pm »
Anybody in attendance? My nose is bleeding.
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Talk Zone / Re: Anyone Watching the O's Game?
« on: April 29, 2015, 01:50:20 pm »
If Chris Davis hits a home run and no one cheers, does it still count?
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Talk Zone / Re: Anyone Watching the O's Game?
« on: April 29, 2015, 01:44:27 pm »
They're still playing the walk-up music though, with an announcer. Orioles PBP said that Stone and Hawk were bitching because the booths are so close together and they could hear each other talking.
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Talk Zone / Re: You Make The Call
« on: October 05, 2014, 08:18:55 pm »The catcher, who did the game prep on the hitters, knows more about what the incoming pitcher needs to know for him to get outs. There's really no reason for the exiting pitcher to say anything to the incoming pitcher.
OK, this is an answer I can see. Thanks. Otherwise, can the pitcher stay and peptalk/rally?
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Talk Zone / Re: You Make The Call
« on: October 05, 2014, 08:17:49 pm »
Oswalt gets pulled. Waits on the mound for Lidge to come in. Says something to the effect of 'Strike this next dick out' or 'Don't pitch him inside.' I don't see why that is so out of line.
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Talk Zone / Re: You Make The Call
« on: October 05, 2014, 08:08:11 pm »
I don't know why I feel the need to respond but what if it wasn't a yanking for a bad performance? What if it was an 8 2/3 deal, winning, with an unfavorable matchup? Just imagine if you will......
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Talk Zone / Re: You Make The Call
« on: October 05, 2014, 08:03:40 pm »
The exiting pitcher talking to the entering pitcher.............?
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Talk Zone / Re: You Make The Call
« on: October 05, 2014, 07:01:24 pm »
I don't know....pep talk, strategy, behind the plate flashing, whatever. I just asked because I've never seen it.
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Talk Zone / Re: You Make The Call
« on: October 05, 2014, 09:58:41 am »
I got that part of the rule. I'm asking about the exiting pitcher.
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Talk Zone / Re: You Make The Call
« on: October 05, 2014, 08:05:28 am »
Is there a rule about a pitcher, starting or otherwise, that once the manager signals for relief, can't stay on the mound and speak to the incoming pitcher? I've never seen it happen and thought that maybe there could be an advantage to doing so.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Tigers May 8, 2014
« on: May 08, 2014, 02:40:14 pm »It was either that our it was the result of the baseball hitting Davis outside of the batter's box.
Come again?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Tigers May 8, 2014
« on: May 08, 2014, 02:26:35 pm »
What was the out on R Davis for batter interference with the catcher in the bottom of the 8th?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:58:40 pm »
Bot 6 KC 5 Hou 1
Shields 67 pitches
Fowler - sbsbfSO looking
1 out
Springer - bssbSO swinging
2 out
Castro - bbsbsfSO looking
Put Scully back in - I'm out.
Shields 67 pitches
Fowler - sbsbfSO looking
1 out
Springer - bssbSO swinging
2 out
Castro - bbsbsfSO looking
Put Scully back in - I'm out.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:55:19 pm »
Bot 6 KC 5 Hou 1
Shields 62 pitches
Fowler - sbsbfSO looking
1 out
Springer - bssbSO swinging
2 out
Castro -
Shields 62 pitches
Fowler - sbsbfSO looking
1 out
Springer - bssbSO swinging
2 out
Castro -
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:54:06 pm »
Bot 6 KC 5 Hou 1
Shields 56 pitches
Fowler - sbsbfSO looking
1 out
Springer -
Castro -
Shields 56 pitches
Fowler - sbsbfSO looking
1 out
Springer -
Castro -
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:50:17 pm »
KC 5 Hou 1 Top 6
Feldman 86 pitches
Butler - sbsbFO to RF
1 out
Moose - sbGO to Pitcher
2 out
Escobar - bsFO to CF
Strangely enough I haven't seen a foul ball (third strike) on either side since I've watched.
Feldman 86 pitches
Butler - sbsbFO to RF
1 out
Moose - sbGO to Pitcher
2 out
Escobar - bsFO to CF
Strangely enough I haven't seen a foul ball (third strike) on either side since I've watched.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:47:56 pm »
KC 5 Hou 1 Top 6
Feldman 83 pitches
Butler - sbsbFO to RF
1 out
Moose - sbGO to Pitcher
2 out
Escobar
Feldman 83 pitches
Butler - sbsbFO to RF
1 out
Moose - sbGO to Pitcher
2 out
Escobar
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:46:32 pm »
KC 5 Hou 1 Top 6
Feldman 78 pitches
Butler - sbsbFO to RF
Moose
Escobar
Feldman 78 pitches
Butler - sbsbFO to RF
Moose
Escobar
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:43:01 pm »
KC 5 Hou 0 Bot 5
Carter - walked
Dominguez - sb1B to CF Carter to third Dominguez out a second stretching
1 out Carter at third Shields 51 pitches
Presley - sbsSF to LF Carter scored
KC 5 Hou 1 2 out Bot 5 Shields 55 pitches
Villar - GO to pitcher
Carter - walked
Dominguez - sb1B to CF Carter to third Dominguez out a second stretching
1 out Carter at third Shields 51 pitches
Presley - sbsSF to LF Carter scored
KC 5 Hou 1 2 out Bot 5 Shields 55 pitches
Villar - GO to pitcher
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:42:46 pm »
KC 5 Hou 0 Bot 5
Carter - walked
Dominguez - sb1B to CF Carter to third Dominguez out a second stretching
1 out Carter at third Shields 51 pitches
Presley - sbsSF to LF Carter scored
KC 5 Hou 1 2 out Bot 5 Shields 55 pitches
Villar -
Carter - walked
Dominguez - sb1B to CF Carter to third Dominguez out a second stretching
1 out Carter at third Shields 51 pitches
Presley - sbsSF to LF Carter scored
KC 5 Hou 1 2 out Bot 5 Shields 55 pitches
Villar -
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:41:03 pm »
KC 5 Hou 0 Bot 5
Carter - walked
Dominguez - sb1B to CF Carter to third Dominguez out a second stretching
1 out Carter at third Shields 51 pitches
Presley - sbs
Carter - walked
Dominguez - sb1B to CF Carter to third Dominguez out a second stretching
1 out Carter at third Shields 51 pitches
Presley - sbs
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:35:33 pm »
Top 5 KC 5 Hou 0 2 out
Feldman (74 Pitches) vs-
Gordon GO to pitcher
Springer backed up Fowler to relay to Villar to Castro for out at home previous play.
Feldman (74 Pitches) vs-
Gordon GO to pitcher
Springer backed up Fowler to relay to Villar to Castro for out at home previous play.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:34:30 pm »
Top 5 KC 4 Hou 0
Aoki at Third
Hosmer to First
Feldman (74 Pitches) vs-
Perez 2B to CF Aoki Scores Hosmer thrown out at home
Aoki at Third
Hosmer to First
Feldman (74 Pitches) vs-
Perez 2B to CF Aoki Scores Hosmer thrown out at home
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:31:53 pm »
Top 5 KC 4 Hou 0 1 Out
Aoki at Second (stolen)
Feldman (71 Pitches) vs-
Hosmer - sb1B to LF Aoki to Third
Aoki at Second (stolen)
Feldman (71 Pitches) vs-
Hosmer - sb1B to LF Aoki to Third
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:29:38 pm »
Top 5 KC 4 Hou 0
Aoki at First
Feldman (67 Pitches) vs-
Infante - sbsSO Looking Aoki to Second
Aoki at First
Feldman (67 Pitches) vs-
Infante - sbsSO Looking Aoki to Second
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:26:52 pm »
Top 5 KC 4 Hou 0
Feldman (63 Pitches) vs-
Aoki - bss1B to 2B
Bucknor is Home Plate umpire
Feldman (63 Pitches) vs-
Aoki - bss1B to 2B
Bucknor is Home Plate umpire
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:23:08 pm »
KC 4 Hou 0 Top 5
3 out
Shields (43 pitches) vs-
Krauss - bbsbsSO looking
3 out
Shields (43 pitches) vs-
Krauss - bbsbsSO looking
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:20:49 pm »
KC 4 Hou 0 Top 5
2 out
Shields (37 pitches) vs-
Altuve - bGO to pitcher
2 out
Shields (37 pitches) vs-
Altuve - bGO to pitcher
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:19:45 pm »
KC 4 Hou 0 Top 5
Shields (33 pitches) vs-
Castro - sbGO to 1st
Shields (33 pitches) vs-
Castro - sbGO to 1st
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:16:04 pm »
Dyson - FO to CF KC 4-0 Bot 4
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:14:57 pm »
Escobar - 2B to LF - Gordon and Butler scores KC 4-0 Top 4
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:11:59 pm »
Moose - GO
Gordon - To Third
Butler - To Second
2 out - Top4
Royals 2-0
Gordon - To Third
Butler - To Second
2 out - Top4
Royals 2-0
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:09:19 pm »
Butler - Walked
Gordon - To second
2-0 Royals
Top 4
1 out
Gordon - To second
2-0 Royals
Top 4
1 out
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 17, 2014
« on: April 17, 2014, 08:06:25 pm »
Perez - GO to SS
Gordon - Single to LF
Gordon - Single to LF
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays Series Preview is now up
« on: April 07, 2014, 11:10:48 pm »
Who are the Astros playing again? I feel you.
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Beer and Queso / Re: So... Anyone know any good Wedding venues in San Antonio?!?
« on: March 01, 2014, 07:40:13 am »
Faithville is very remote and unexpectedly very nice considering the location. It is next to Anhalt dancehall in Spring Branch. I haven't been to an actual wedding there, but I have been to an open house and was impressed with the facilities.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Go-To Sports Page
« on: February 02, 2014, 10:29:14 am »
Once setup, this looks to be the possible answer.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Shaving...Part Deux
« on: February 02, 2014, 09:19:04 am »
Received all study materials and props. Proceeded with caution. Now fully on board. I don't think I would have tried this without reading here first. Thanks for all the recommendations as it doesn't feel like giving money away anymore.
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Beer and Queso / Go-To Sports Page
« on: February 02, 2014, 09:13:13 am »
I've pretty much had it with ESPN. From their announcers and so-called political correctness to their obvious favoritism of certain sports, I can't bear to keep using their site. I've been using them for so long, I'm use to their layout, which seems maneuverable enough if you can find anything worth reading. I've used them as a home page for probably ten years, and now even the home page plays videos automatically. Fox Sports page looks hard to maneuver and strange, but it could just be today for the Superbowl. Are there any sites that are straight forward and contain stories (reporting) that are relevant to the sports world left? Are there any sites worthy of being a home page? What do you use and why?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans - Colts
« on: November 05, 2013, 07:05:17 am »Question...and be honest: you're drafting a QB to anchor your franchise (and hopefully win Super Bowls) for 10+ years, do you take Luck or RGIII?
I don't even think that's a fair question.
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Beer and Queso / Re: James Street
« on: October 01, 2013, 07:17:00 am »Bradley's knee injury hampered his baseball play at SS, and he quit playing. CG was happy he quit because he thought Bradley was a bad influence on Street.
You should hear the stories. And I don't think it was all Bradley either.
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Talk Zone / Re: Carter and K's
« on: September 17, 2013, 11:55:57 am »Mark Reynolds holds the MLB record for SO with 223. Carter ought to make that standing up.
Are you saying he could swing that?
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Talk Zone / Re: Race for the Lid XV
« on: September 17, 2013, 06:50:32 am »
Someone may actually win this year.
There.
geezerdonk 63
Tralfaz 65
Sphinx Drummond 70
Ebby Calvin 72
pots 76
drew corleon 77
subnuclear 78
Jacksonian 79
ValpoCory 80
Noe in Austin 82
EasTexAstro 87
JimR 88
Virtual Bob 92
Ron Brand 93
Neil T 94
AppyAstros 95
Andyzipp 97
Ty in Tampa 98
OregonStrosFan 99
Outlawscotty 100 and 103
Bench 104
homer 105
GreatBagsBeard 107
Mr. Happy 108
Fynn 110
HudsonHawk 116
There.
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Beer and Queso / Re: DirecTV
« on: September 08, 2013, 11:12:01 am »
Obviously the drizzle creates the perfect 'storm' of banana spider mating. On your dish.
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Talk Zone / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros Series Preview is now up
« on: August 26, 2013, 11:37:00 am »I am beset by many of the same questions that you are, but I can offer one piece of advice: stay the fuck away from Facebook. It may be great for young people (although I think its persistence will bring them grief in the long run), but for those of us with already-established relationships that function without it, it can only bring trouble.
and how. If you don't believe me, just ask me.
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Talk Zone / Re: Manuel out in Philly; Sandberg in
« on: August 17, 2013, 06:37:39 pm »Another case of a good manager getting canned because of his incompetent GMs brain farted moves.
You mean Ruin Tomorrow, Jr. I saw that in the comments and laughed out loud.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 9, 2013
« on: August 09, 2013, 10:05:02 pm »
At least the crickets stopped for a minute. I didn't realize how loud they were until I was switching channels. I just assumed they were in MY house.
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Talk Zone / Re: astro new slogan (my opinion)
« on: August 04, 2013, 11:37:06 am »Shouldn't winning for most of the game count?
Pitch for six, play for nix.
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Talk Zone / Re: ummmm might want to tune in to the Pirates V Braves game
« on: June 06, 2013, 12:05:02 pm »Just for the record....I had a frito pie last night, and the Astros scored 11 runs. So take that!
Check this a little ways down the page called a Roosevelt:
https://www.facebook.com/ChiliQueens
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Beer and Queso / Re: Seattle
« on: May 31, 2013, 11:43:20 am »You're not? This isn't a division of the American Bar Association?
There are different kinds of bars you know. Both get paid.
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Beer and Queso / Re: More Whiskey
« on: May 28, 2013, 06:10:34 am »I'll second that. Sipping whiskey. Not bad at all.
I met one of their reps, who told me they make a vodka, too. Which seems kind of odd, but I'll never know.
Enchanted Rock
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Talk Zone / Re: Chronicle of the season
« on: May 21, 2013, 12:13:56 pm »I've been an Astros fan for...you know what, fuck you, I'm an Astros fan.
Don't ever apologize for being a fan, man.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Early 2013 Draft Thread
« on: May 08, 2013, 04:41:34 pm »They did. I don't know if that would have happened if there had been a Strasburg/Harper clear-cut 1/1 (would they have taken him over Correa?), so I don't know if it will take that long for them to decide this year. There's no overwhelming favorite, though, and there's no reason for them to stop looking even if there was. They have to be prepared for injuries, etc. It very well could go down to the wire, but they may make up their mind before then.
Is Appel considered by anybody here as clear cut as Strasburg/Harper? In your opinion, and without me looking it up, did the Nationals do right by paying what they did? I guess it was before the bonus pool structure of this year? In other words, if Appel is Strasburg, then spend the bank?
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Early 2013 Draft Thread
« on: May 08, 2013, 12:04:29 pm »This is where a degree of gamesmanship can come into play. We may have a preference, but have a price in mind. The problem is that the Cubs are supposedly in hard on the same two pitchers. If they have a preference, they can't cut technically cut a deal before the draft, but they can give indications that they're willing to pay slot, or whatever. It wouldn't be smart to do that for both, but if they prefer Appel, we may have to pay more than we wanted if we do select him. Same goes for Gray.
I don't think you have to look at it as just one guy. I get that the strategy used last year allowed them to get McCullers and Ruiz, in addition to Correa. If you see guys as equal, it makes a lot of sense to go that route. But, if there is a gap, you have to remember that it's not just Appel we're counting on to turn it around. You have Cosart, Folty, Springer, Singleton, McCullers, Correa, DDS, and a slew of other players that you are counting on to turn it around. You're counting on him to be a big part of that, but it's going to be those other guys stepping up, as well.
So I guess it depends on if the Astros will pay up-to slot or over. Are they now willing to do this? Following the 'rules' hasn't done them any favors in the past.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Early 2013 Draft Thread
« on: May 08, 2013, 09:57:35 am »Keith Law said yesterday in his chat that he iss hearing the Astros are leaning towards striking a deal with Gray to save money for the next pick at 40.
Repeated same on Baseball Tonight last evening. Seems to believe that spreading the money around would result in more players signing. Quantity>Quality? Sounds like the same philosophy they used to trade all their players with names you know for prospects and control. Granted, I don't think Appell alone can turn anything around.
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Beer and Queso / Re: RIP GJ
« on: April 28, 2013, 05:30:23 pm »Cute.
If you promise to cuddle me afterwards....Don Williams.
Just when I doubted you knew everything you come up with this......
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Talk Zone / Re: 2013 Presale
« on: March 01, 2013, 10:01:07 pm »How do you know?
I would have read about it here. That's how.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2013 Presale
« on: March 01, 2013, 10:00:23 pm »Maybe I'll show my face next year. I've been wasted in front of strangers, but never internet strangers.
My thoughts exactly.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Playoffs
« on: January 13, 2013, 06:12:55 pm »
Kubiak is just saving Foster for the playoffs.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans vs Bengals
« on: January 05, 2013, 05:26:19 pm »
Novel idea to run for a TD. Kubiak will forget this later.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Whiskey Thread
« on: December 27, 2012, 07:04:00 pm »I was in Spec's today picking up some stuff, and I noticed Rebecca's Creek bourbon, which I presume comes from the Spring Branch area. Anybody tried that? OutlawScotty, have you heard anything about it?
Made in Spring Branch along with Enchanted Rock Vodka. I don't know about the vodka, but the whiskey is comparable to Woodford IMO. Would recommend.
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Talk Zone / Re: More cuts (Bogey gone)
« on: November 06, 2012, 06:49:44 am »
So you mean to tell me that the GZ is for discussing the game of that day, and recipes can be exchanged and commercials discussed? Have you all exchanged the recipe for STFU Stew and Quit Whining Quiche yet? I think the comments from everybody involved here can't be expressed in a typed format and taken within the correct context. Gone overboard. JMO that doesn't matter. Gamezone is cool by the way.
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Talk Zone / Re: So this Uniform shindig tonight... anyone here going?
« on: November 03, 2012, 09:37:24 am »
I never renamed my link.
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Talk Zone / Re: Race For The Lid Scavenger Hunt
« on: October 31, 2012, 03:24:12 pm »why wouldn't you be eligible?
Because he thought the answers had to be submitted from an iPhone 5.
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Beer and Queso / Re: iProblems
« on: October 20, 2012, 02:15:24 pm »
Do you have another software on the computer for an Aircard of some sort? I recall uninstalling this software to resolve the conflict.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros @ FTCubs Series Preview is now up
« on: October 01, 2012, 01:11:36 pm »DS, I know how you feel about this team, but you put it into words much better than I ever could have. That was painful, but just right.
And as for your stories, man I wish you would write a book. I would read that fucker from beginning to end in one sitting. Ideally on a beach somewhere, but maybe out in the woods.
Thanks for writing and sharing so much. I've looked forward to your writing every time, and when I see you've posted, it's something I want to sit and spend some time with. It's not all necessarily fun and enjoyable, because your stories are often painful, but I usually think about them for a long time afterward. And I mean that as the highest compliment I can give. I don't know what else to say but thanks, and please keep writing, whether it's here or somewhere else.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Music question
« on: October 01, 2012, 06:23:21 am »
Just got a Marantz SR5007 that has AirPlay and can also stream from iDevices and Windows Media player. The whole device can be controlled by the iPhone.
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Beer and Queso / Re: iPhone 5
« on: September 23, 2012, 09:52:26 am »They guys at ATT who prey on my wireless naivete.
The AT&T vultures will try and say anything to remove your grandfathered unlimited plan, including skirting the truth. Stand firm.
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Talk Zone / Re: Roger Clemens joins the Sugarland Skeeters
« on: August 22, 2012, 09:13:48 am »The ghost runner on third.
Even his OBP is at the lowest in recorded history.
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Beer and Queso / Re: ka-BOOM!
« on: July 10, 2012, 11:58:15 am »Y'all are sick motherfuckers.
I'm not getting the correlation on this one....
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Talk Zone / Re: Chronicle Decoder Ring Needed
« on: July 10, 2012, 11:55:04 am »The irony that you misdirected us to a thread in which you were having trouble posting links, made my nipples explode.
So how did you get there?
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Talk Zone / Re: Chronicle Decoder Ring Needed
« on: July 10, 2012, 11:39:10 am »
You are correct; my mistake, sorry.
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Talk Zone / Re: Terrific, Concise Recap of Yesrterday's Crapfest Plus
« on: July 09, 2012, 09:18:10 pm »
Speaking of what could have been, would it be a stretch to say that Carlos Hernandez would have projected out better than Wandy if not for the injuries?
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Beer and Queso / Re: NBA
« on: June 20, 2012, 02:08:04 pm »I would like to commend the entirety of this post for its overall excellence.
I meant WWE; that's a goose down correction, bro. Either way, it's my opinion not looking for your commendation.
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Beer and Queso / Re: NBA
« on: June 20, 2012, 10:41:16 am »Same here. And it's worse in the playoffs, because even a thoroughly beaten team will keep fouling...just in case.
Basketball is, in my mind, is not even a legitimate sport anymore than the WWF is. They have tremendous athletes with talent, but the fact that the game can be manipulated and shaped by the decisions of zebras, without being held accountable in the short term, makes it unwatchable. The Rome/Stern confrontation should have been dissolved quickly with Stern laughing off the question instead of getting defensive about it. The more appropriate question would be is the fix in. How would he have answered that question? Laughing or defensive? Watching 7' men run the court and jump and shoot 3's with their talent has been overshadowed to the point that watching 7' 400lb men throw each other around with speed and agility in the ring is the same in my eyes. It is impressive to watch these talents, but the 'game' itself leaves much to be desired and has become increasingly so in the last few years. JMO!
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Beer and Queso / Re: I went to see a fight and a little league game broke out!
« on: May 23, 2012, 08:46:08 am »Ramble, ramble,ramble..... I came home and thought "I'll never, ever, ever, ever volunteer to coach a little league team that plays in that league!" Truth.
I'm already there. Trying to appease the parents' wishes and have them control their emotions concerning something they know little to nothing about, just doesn't appeal to me anymore. It causes unease in the community, since the community is smaller in my case. Poor kids.
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Talk Zone / Re: A little off-day humor...
« on: May 13, 2012, 09:40:45 am »If I understand you correctly this is fucking funny.You must
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Beer and Queso / Re: More Tech Help: Styles in MS Word
« on: May 11, 2012, 09:53:50 am »I'm too embarrassed to ask for a week long training course on Word, but I probably need it. I've used LaTeX my whole career and consider that less complex.
As opposed to sheepskin?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Mayans changed their minds
« on: May 11, 2012, 09:51:29 am »Isaac Newton once predicted the world would end in 2060. When asked why that date, he said (paraphrased) " so you yahoos will quit worrying about when the world is gonna end".
My cousin (not Isaac Newton), predicted that we'd all die of sodium poisoning after watching a group of us salt our food last week at dinner. My friend (also not Isaac), predicted he would die worrying about it. Had to be there I guess.
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Talk Zone / Re: A little off-day humor...
« on: May 11, 2012, 09:46:57 am »You keepa using dat word. I do notta think itta means what you think itta means.Sorry, I forgot the !
Ironic!
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Talk Zone / Re: Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio for the Hall of Fame
« on: April 19, 2012, 07:37:07 pm »
Melvin and the FB page mentioned again tonight on the TV broadcast.
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Beer and Queso / Re: A new leader in the clubhouse
« on: April 03, 2012, 10:44:12 am »One man to a suit has always been my motto.
Amen or A men as it were.
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Beer and Queso / Re: San Antonio Eats
« on: March 13, 2012, 09:08:28 am »Los Barrios (Blanco Rd.) x2
Henry's Puffy Tacos
Mi Tiera
and La Fogata.
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Beer and Queso / Re: And another thing...office coffee etiquette
« on: February 23, 2012, 09:09:54 am »What are the rules for office beer etiquette?
If you're going to live in a civilized society, there are certain behaviors that should be observed when it comes to the ice chest.
1. When you arrive at the office, and the beer hasn't been iced down, don't bitch and moan. Ice down the beer.
2. When you do ice the beer, just ice it normal, according to the amount of cans or bottles. We understand that you may like your ice chest crammed full of ice or mostly water, but don't use 1/4 of the bag for a case, and don't use 4 bags just because you had the room.
3. The can bin is for cans. It's clearly marked. Don't put bottles in the can bin, and don't put cans in the trash. Believe it or not, recycling is a big deal to some people.
4. Finally, when you take the last beer, go on a beer run. Just because you only 'drank one' doesn't mean you didn't drink.
Follow these rules, and the office will be a better place for all of us.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Super Bowl
« on: February 05, 2012, 10:06:48 am »
Giants will win but I don't care either way. Cooking chicken and dumplings, 15 bean soup with sliced beer brats, and bacon wrapped backstrap of a poor innocent deer.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Merry Christmas to you all.
« on: December 26, 2011, 09:55:56 am »Finishing off a great day with a bottle of Sister Creek pinot noir and an Opus X Perfexion.
Hope all y'all freaks had a great day.
Speaking of bottles and creeks, there is a new local 'Fine Texas Spirit Whiskey' in the form of Rebecca Creek. Brewed north of SA and almost compares to Woodford. All bottles I have seen have been Batch 1.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ryan Braun cheater?
« on: December 11, 2011, 09:52:57 am »
What strings do you think will be pulled? Selig loses Fielder and now possibly Braun. I bet he is exonerated, and is the first in history to successfully dispute his positive test.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans '11
« on: December 04, 2011, 03:21:51 pm »What happened? Why are the Cowboys on TV and not Heidi? Unfucking believable.
Shirley Temple held out for more money.
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Talk Zone / Re: One more rant about the league switch
« on: November 19, 2011, 12:45:56 pm »Thanks. That's certainly not what I expected to see. I can't remember: was there a mercy rule involved?
Do not give that motherfucker any more ideas.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans '11
« on: October 13, 2011, 06:26:20 am »Then he's a way bigger pussy than I thought.
Seems to me that with a head of steam, he should plow the safety very easily. He has no _______ to play.
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Beer and Queso / Re: A&M to SEC?
« on: October 06, 2011, 10:51:45 am »
Confused....
'On Sunday night, it was reported that the Big East Conference has added SMU as a potential target for expansion. TCU will join the league in 2012.'
http://espn.go.com/dallas/ncf/story/_/id/7059438/angry-gary-patterson-tcu-horned-frogs-not-helping-smu-mustangs-again
'On Sunday night, it was reported that the Big East Conference has added SMU as a potential target for expansion. TCU will join the league in 2012.'
http://espn.go.com/dallas/ncf/story/_/id/7059438/angry-gary-patterson-tcu-horned-frogs-not-helping-smu-mustangs-again
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Beer and Queso / Re: So close....
« on: September 28, 2011, 10:35:51 am »
Got some out of it. FYI austro, the river has/had stopped flowing completely above Nichols Landing and the 281 bridge both just recently. It disappeared on 311 and Rebecca Creek crossing months ago. Worst since the 50's.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Advice for Bachelor Party in New Orleans
« on: August 20, 2011, 05:31:55 pm »
But then again, he picked you to host his......
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Astros vs. Brewers, 8/6/11
« on: August 06, 2011, 06:47:04 pm »
Didn't it hit the ground on the side of the plate first?
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Talk Zone / Re: Turdinal being a Turdinal
« on: August 03, 2011, 10:50:17 am »
Also in the ESPN Game Notes:
The Cardinals filed a complaint with the umpiring crew about the thin LED boards that surround Miller Park's second level, creating different lighting situations in Monday night's game, but would not discuss the matter further. Brewers general manager Doug Melvin also declined comment. ...
ESPN Game Notes
The Cardinals filed a complaint with the umpiring crew about the thin LED boards that surround Miller Park's second level, creating different lighting situations in Monday night's game, but would not discuss the matter further. Brewers general manager Doug Melvin also declined comment. ...
ESPN Game Notes
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Talk Zone / Re: Waiver News?
« on: August 02, 2011, 07:11:01 pm »
Would it not behoove the Astros to pay $10M to allow him to walk at this point?
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Talk Zone / Re: Where will Wandy go?
« on: July 31, 2011, 11:51:33 am »
Morosi via Twitter: Source says "50/50" chance of Wandy Rodriguez trade. #Yankees among teams involved. #Astros
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Talk Zone / Re: Bourn the next to go?!?
« on: July 31, 2011, 10:40:42 am »
All the more reason to hope that Lee doesn't make it through waivers.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bourn the next to go?!?
« on: July 31, 2011, 10:40:21 am »
All the more reason to hope that Lee doesn't make it through waivers.
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Talk Zone / Re: Where will Wandy go?
« on: July 31, 2011, 10:37:27 am »
Rosenthal and MLBTR bringing up the Yanks again this morning.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Astros violated by Rangers AGAIN
« on: July 05, 2011, 03:04:56 pm »The other guy I know, the leader of a different HOA, uses the board specifically to jerk around people he doesn't like. He's great at building coalitions and hiding his intentions.
You know BHO from his HOA days? HAC Baby, Hope and Change.
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Astros @ Friars 6/2/11
« on: June 02, 2011, 11:29:27 pm »What was the injury delay?Phillips hurt on a swing; turned out to be OK
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Astros @ Friars 6/2/11
« on: June 02, 2011, 10:33:58 pm »Well, I hope Lyons shittiness was related to injury and he will be better than before. Towles shittiness is at least 50% mental and I don't think there are any good smart pills available.
I got access to a goat pasture; the pills are free.
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Astros @ Friars 6/2/11
« on: June 02, 2011, 09:56:11 pm »
One final thing; it seems you must select the 'ALL' instead of particular page number for this to work.
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Astros @ Friars 6/2/11
« on: June 02, 2011, 09:39:11 pm »
Incidentally, I loaded an add-in for Firefox called ReloadEvery 4.0.3 that refreshes your browser at your preferred interval. It can be per tab or all tabs. The only drawback so far is that in order to post, you have to be quick, or turn off the refresh for a moment. Also, the latest posts need to be shown first for the GZ.
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Astros @ Friars 6/2/11
« on: June 02, 2011, 09:34:12 pm »
FOX is good to go now
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Beer and Queso / Re: Watch out Limey
« on: May 25, 2011, 09:14:28 pm »Yes, I think you are pretty much cooking meat on a stick you carved yourself over a fire you started from rubbing two sticks together or you are cheating.I don't need said stick to prepare eggs of the hard-boiled variety, but then again.... I haven't tried it either.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Watch out Limey
« on: May 25, 2011, 07:55:29 pm »Look right while cooking or the finished product?
My guess is if you made a list of the top 30 high-end restaurants in the US, you couldn't find one of them not using SV. You wouldn't necessarily know it to eat there (unless you realized that a protein was cooked to a better doneness than you've ever had) but it is almost certainly being used. Hell, I had a steak at the Capital Grille the other day that I am fairly certain was cooked SV (it makes service for a steakhouse much easier if you have the temps perfect and just have to sear them off to order).
If I'm to understand this correctly, it's fairly common name is 'cheating'.
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Talk Zone / Re: Dodgers at Astros Series Preview Posted
« on: May 24, 2011, 01:02:30 pm »Looks like I missed quite the party.
And I thought it was funny, but HH has spoken. I will find it funny nevermore.
Amen.
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Talk Zone / Re: More Bagwell
« on: April 19, 2011, 09:17:24 pm »
Can we talk the Stems announcers into 'The Mole' or 'The Puerto Rican Whore'? I mean it IS creative.
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Talk Zone / Re: Berkman
« on: March 31, 2011, 06:39:48 pm »
His 'defensive' replacement and his noodle arm, two-hopped a routine throw back into second base and cost them the game. If that's what they have for right field, then I like what we have a little more.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pretty darned cool!!!
« on: March 21, 2011, 02:38:03 pm »There's Carolina Beer Co. and Carolina Brewing Company. They make okay beers, but Trader Joe's generic "Mission St." beers kick the shit out of them in both taste and value. I just haven't found a go-to like I have in Texas (a beer that is served almost everywhere and doesn't taste like shit). So, I drink PBR or Bud.
Yeah, too bad you can't get Lone Star.....
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Talk Zone / Re: Castro torn meniscus
« on: March 03, 2011, 03:02:00 pm »Oh stewardess? I speak jive.
Al Swearengen: [discussing Custer at Little Bighorn] I'll tell you this, son, you can mark my words, Crazy Horse went into Little Bighorn, bought his people one good, long-term ass-fucking. You do not want to be a dirt-worshipping heathen from this fucking point forward. Pardon my French.
Joanie Stubbs: Oh, I speak French.
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Talk Zone / Re: Delino DeShields busted for DUI, MIP, etc.
« on: January 20, 2011, 11:50:39 am »I suspect he had rounded 3rd and was headed for home.You never know...he's pretty excitable.
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Talk Zone / Re: Delino DeShields busted for DUI, MIP, etc.
« on: January 20, 2011, 11:39:54 am »Nope. 1st to 2nd.Sorry, I'm thinking of the great hot tub incident.
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Talk Zone / Re: Delino DeShields busted for DUI, MIP, etc.
« on: January 20, 2011, 11:19:49 am »Didn't we fark the shit out of Pence going to 2B...when he should've stayed at 1B?
I thought he was somewhere between 2nd and 3rd base when he ran through the
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Talk Zone / Re: Delino DeShields busted for DUI, MIP, etc.
« on: January 17, 2011, 02:07:23 pm »
Hopefully it's MMP before DOA.
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Talk Zone / Re: Delino DeShields busted for DUI, MIP, etc.
« on: January 17, 2011, 01:41:34 pm »
and all this before he makes it downtown to the railway station.
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Beer and Queso / Re: The 50 best Mexican restaurants in Texas
« on: January 03, 2011, 08:45:01 pm »Fuck you.Fuck me? I take it all back; if you knew everything you would know I was fuckin' with you. But then again.....
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Beer and Queso / Re: The 50 best Mexican restaurants in Texas
« on: January 03, 2011, 04:12:38 pm »
it's Budweiser?
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Beer and Queso / Re: The 50 best Mexican restaurants in Texas
« on: January 03, 2011, 03:51:00 pm »
HH is the all knowing. The other posters don't even strive to understand him. He's not, by any stretch, ever wrong.
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Beer and Queso / Re: The 50 best Mexican restaurants in Texas
« on: January 03, 2011, 01:50:56 pm »
Laugh all you will but Carta Blanca is one of the smoothest beers I've ever had, and probably my favorite Mexican beer. This coming from someone who prefers Optimator to the Lager.
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Talk Zone / Re: Gammons: Bagwell deserves Hall of Fame call
« on: January 03, 2011, 09:20:53 am »
So the bear was on steroids because he was allergic to scorpion stings, right? And the scorpion plays the part of the evil trainer who tells the media about the injections and why the HOF needs to keep the bear out because he didn't help the Yankees cross the river. I'm starting to understand.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros, Rockets set to finalize deal for TV network
« on: December 18, 2010, 01:43:12 pm »
VPN and Split tunnel connections
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Beer and Queso / Re: Okay, let's play a game
« on: December 06, 2010, 02:11:04 pm »I use this in conversation all the time.
Noe, have we found the winner?
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Talk Zone / Re: Bourn gets his second gold glove!
« on: November 16, 2010, 10:50:27 am »I don't want him to punt on hitting, but you get more shots on goal with his 100m sprint and, of course, blocked shots are just as good as two at the other end in my book.
Deuce.
Correct me if I'm wrong Lurchy, but if he gets his hitting up to par, he'd be playing tennis.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Baylor... Powerhouse
« on: November 02, 2010, 01:34:29 pm »IE: HTWAC.- ..-. ..-. .. .-. -- .- - .. ...- .
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Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans
« on: November 02, 2010, 01:32:30 pm »Actually, he or Young discussed that at length in the pre-game. He mentioned that the Houston D was as vanilla as it gets, and that won't work in today's NFL. That there is no gimmick makes it easy to plan for and he would love to line up against it.
I was talking about the Colts running that defense during the last Texans offensive drive (hurry-up offense). It's as if the Colts just knew that Schaub couldn't or wouldn't change the offensive style. The Colts were basically daring them to run up the middle because of the soft middle. Gruden called the Foster run up the middle two seconds before it happened, and it worked. Then, right back to dropping back and fumbling.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Baylor... Powerhouse
« on: November 02, 2010, 12:25:23 pm »And you'd be excited about a BJ from EA, but we're all SOL.Maybe; it depends on if she knows the correct MO.
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Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans
« on: November 02, 2010, 12:07:17 pm »I don't blame Schaub for the happy feet. As was noted by the esteemable Gruden & Jaworski, if Schaub's first option wasn't open it was pretty much clusterfuck time with the protection he was getting. If his coach isn't going to run the ball to keep the d ends off balance then he can start pop and locking in the backfield and I won't blame him.
I've noticed with Cushing this year that teams seem to be exploiting his aggressiveness and tendency to stunt on his blitzes-- lots of cutbacks and play action to his spot on the field.
Gruden also stated during the last series for the Texans that the defense was playing a 'Tampa 2' or something to that effect, and that nobody ran that anymore because a 'good' offensive coordinator could adjust on the fly and tear it to bits.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros, Rockets set to finalize deal for TV network
« on: November 02, 2010, 12:00:33 pm »What do you consider a major city?The other Spring Branch??? I have fiber to my house and can access a 40Mbps circuit if I choose, on top of cable and telephone. Good ole Guadalupe Valley Telephone COOP.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Sporadic is a genius
« on: October 08, 2010, 02:44:16 pm »
YOU learned something? jk
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Beer and Queso / Re: Football this weekend (Oct 2-3)
« on: October 05, 2010, 07:11:07 am »They're not allowed to swear, so it's safer to use cliches than try to freeform. I think 24-hour sports networks are systematically deconstructing the rules of grammar.
It's almost better than their attempt to have a grasp of the actual English language. Almost.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Sonofabitch...again!
« on: September 28, 2010, 09:59:42 am »That's the way the system works.
Not necessarily. You can HH them if you want, opinions be damned.
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Beer and Queso / Re: In & Out
« on: September 27, 2010, 12:38:08 pm »If that isn't Animal Style, you foo.I expect it was, but then again I inhaled it so, yes, yes it was.
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Beer and Queso / Re: death by irony
« on: September 27, 2010, 12:18:03 pm »
I think full irony would be him getting hit by a Metro bus or maybe a horse and carriage instead.
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Beer and Queso / Re: In & Out
« on: September 27, 2010, 12:06:07 pm »I'm with you I'm pretty sure because Whataburger is can't miss. All San Antonio needs is yet another avenue to pack on the pounds.
he says as he sits down with his #2 Double Meat Double Cheese Combo and Fries.
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Beer and Queso / Re: In & Out
« on: September 27, 2010, 11:10:12 am »
I'm with you I'm pretty sure because Whataburger is can't miss. All San Antonio needs is yet another avenue to pack on the pounds.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Chrome/IE help
« on: September 10, 2010, 06:19:51 am »How come on Firefox on my Macbookpro I can only get half of the NY Times front page to load?
Censorship?
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Talk Zone / Re: Scalped
« on: September 02, 2010, 06:47:09 am »deer lowered
night ranger=damn yankees in my head
where can i turn in my 80's hair band card?
There is Jack Blades though no?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Daddy's little gooiiiiiillllllllll!!!!
« on: August 25, 2010, 11:36:56 am »
His bullshit is on the radio (WOAI-Clear Channel affiliate) in San Antonio. He states that he is retired (uh-huh) but taught all the practicing quacks in his employ. Why can't he just go away? And no, this is not during an Astros game. WOAI is not an Astros affiliate. And if I remember correctly, there are billboards here too.
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Talk Zone / Re: Angel Sanchez
« on: August 09, 2010, 09:51:45 am »
Angel Sanchez told Jim "WFW" and lived to tell about it.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Tubular Titillation
« on: August 08, 2010, 03:54:31 pm »Slovacek's Jalapeno
Chappel Hill
Bellville Meat Market
Prasek's
Kiobasa Jalepeno
I prefer them smoked, but grill or skillet works, too.
Slovacek's is the one I can never remember and is the best of the store-bought variety I think. I think they only have it in Sam's Club around here. For run of the mill hot dog isle stuff, Johnsonville Beer Brats. However, I'm with Budgirl and mostly make and prefer my own.
Depending on which one, Slovacek's and those types are best sliced longwise and burnt. Johnsonville types are grilled like hotdogs. Homemade is good no matter how you cook it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Is "Bleacher Report" the worst "sports" site on the web?
« on: August 05, 2010, 01:00:23 pm »You're British, not Canadian. Get it right.
Is a British-Canadian French?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Margarita Machines
« on: August 03, 2010, 06:35:15 am »Dude, the line is just a dot to you, isn't it?
Dot?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Behavior in a restaurant that really chaps my ass...
« on: July 20, 2010, 12:08:26 pm »Why do people drive 50 mph in the left lane? Because they'reclueless, and unaware that their actions have an effect on other people around them.self-centered pricks as Limey just stated.
FIFM
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Talk Zone / Re: Cubs preview slightly delayed
« on: July 20, 2010, 08:20:37 am »You should never where a hat when peeing indoors. Of course, I pee outside whenever I can.
Or wear for that matter. I was reminded the other day when some radio personality mentioned Ozzy and his Alamo experience, about a time when I was probably 14 or 15 at the Majestic. I was dragged down to the symphony by my mother, with my little brother and then came intermission. Needless to say, the lines were long 'inside'. We never went back. FTR, I didn't wear a hat there either.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Behavior in a restaurant that really chaps my ass...
« on: July 19, 2010, 03:49:54 pm »Depends. Creating a tailwind?
All I can say is somtimes shit happens.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Behavior in a restaurant that really chaps my ass...
« on: July 19, 2010, 03:47:34 pm »Doffing the cap is a respect thing; most golf etiquette is designed to avoid people getting accidentally hit with a golf ball or deliberately hit with a mashie niblick. Off the top of my head, the stuff most commonly ignored is:
- You mark your card at the next tee, not at the last green
- You park your shit behind the green towards the next hole, not in front of it
- You don’t walk into another group’s firing line, you let them all hit first then go hunt for your precious ball
- You don’t drive past/near/around a group that’s teeing off, you stop and wait quietly for the whole group to hit
- You repair any divots/pitch marks you see, not just your own
- 90 degrees means 90 degrees
- Either your score or that phone call is important. Pick one, you can’t have both.
And lastly, two golden rules that apply in life as well as golf:
- Your place is behind those in front, not in front of those behind; and
- When it’s your turn, be ready
What about farting in the backswing?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010 - Cuartos de Final
« on: July 08, 2010, 01:58:50 pm »So "hat eh al" refers to admins, but a specific class of admins (i.e. those admins not named Noe, HH). Here you are supplying the definition along with its proper usage in a sentance, right?
No wonder Andy's pissed. And apparently chuck has left the door open for Noe and HH, but does that make chuck a 3 or HH a 7? I'm confused again. hat eh al!?!
Is it the bush league admins only?
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Talk Zone / Re: Best. Fans. In. Baseball.
« on: July 07, 2010, 09:16:45 am »
Keep the drunk manager and drinking pitching coach though.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros vs. Pirates, 7/6/10
« on: July 06, 2010, 08:33:45 pm »
Springer sitting above the bullpen. Cool dude.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Hobby Airport
« on: June 29, 2010, 09:17:29 pm »The problem is that there should not be space in front for another car to take. If you can speed up into the gap, you should've been there in the first place. I never have to pull this move, because behind me is the only space you'll get. You'll be amazed at how much aggravation you can save simply by being positive about where you are and where you're going. Dithering will get you in a world of shit every time.
My point is that if I wanted in front of you at any point in time, including when you think there is no room, I won't telegraph my move by asking please. The answer nine times out of ten is 'Fuck you and your blinker, I'm in a hurry', when it's obvious they're just being an asshole.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Hobby Airport
« on: June 29, 2010, 02:03:13 pm »On a slightly related note...
I'm waiting for the elevator. It's morning, and I have yet to have any caffeine. Two ladies wander up just as the lift arrives. It's the one nearest them, so it's easy for me to be chivalrous, and let them board first. They amble in the general direction of the door, but it closes before they get on. They then stand in the way of the call button - without pressing it. More than a little miffed now, I proffer a loud "Excuse me!" and press the button. They laugh sheepishly and crack some lame joke about slowing me down. No shit, lady!
By the time the next elevator arrives, 4 million people have showed up to get on. I am on the highest floor for that bank of elevators. We stop at every other floor along the way.
ETA: When I drive in rush hour, I have what I call my "zero tolerance" policy. Mostly this means that I don't go out of my way to get out of your way. If you want in my lane, there's space right behind me, because there's none in front. If you're in the wrong lane, the only way you'll learn is by getting stuck out there. Next time, maybe you'll plan ahead and not be a cocksucker.
I believe that it's circa 100% of the time that the driver to whom you show courtesy, will then fuck you over so fast it makes your head spin.
Contrary to what the law says, what the books say, what your instructor said, and what you believe is the right thing to do, and when you make up your mind about which lane you need to switch into, don't use your blinker. This is the warning to the people around you that you really need over, but their interpretation is 'Fuck You'--'Fuck You'--'Fuck You'--'Fuck You'--'Fuck You' in unison with the blinking light as they speed up to prevent such a move. I watch this develop from afar and it happens almost every time.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Hobby Airport
« on: June 29, 2010, 10:14:32 am »And you want the gov't to be in charge of retirement money, schools for children under 18, and basic crime security and fire putting outting.and health care. Don't forget the health care.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Middle of 9th/Final Giants 5 Astros 7
« on: June 24, 2010, 04:21:25 pm »
Lindstrom RHP 3.07 ERA-7.36 K/9 innings relieves Lyon 13 pitches (5 strikes) batting 4th
Bourgeois replaces Lee in LF batting 9th
Rowand up: s,Ground Rule Double to RF
Sandoval up: Groundout to 2B; Rowand to 3rd
Renteria up: b,b,b,s,s,Single to CF;Rowand scores
Ishikawa bats for Mota: Single to RF;Renteria to Second
Huff up: f,Popout to SS
Uribe up: s,s,Strikeout Swinging
SF 5-10-0
HOU 7-11-3
(W)Rodriguez (L)Cain (H)Lyon (S)Lindstrom (HR)Pence, Castro, Burrell
Bourgeois replaces Lee in LF batting 9th
Rowand up: s,Ground Rule Double to RF
Sandoval up: Groundout to 2B; Rowand to 3rd
Renteria up: b,b,b,s,s,Single to CF;Rowand scores
Ishikawa bats for Mota: Single to RF;Renteria to Second
Huff up: f,Popout to SS
Uribe up: s,s,Strikeout Swinging
SF 5-10-0
HOU 7-11-3
(W)Rodriguez (L)Cain (H)Lyon (S)Lindstrom (HR)Pence, Castro, Burrell
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / End of 8th Giants 4 Astros 7
« on: June 24, 2010, 04:10:31 pm »
Thank you for the words....
Mota RHP 3.08 ERA-4.10 K/9 innings relieves Romo 24 pitches (11 Strikes)
Berkman up: s,b,b,b,Walk
Lee up: f,s as Berkman steals second,Groundout to SS;runner holds
Lindstrom warming;Mills and trainer visit Berkman at 2B to discuss knee issues (Refreshed his seed cache and he stayed)
Pence up: s,b,s,Flyout to RF;runner holds
Navarro up: b,Flyout to RF
SF 4-7-0
HOU 7-11-3
Mota RHP 3.08 ERA-4.10 K/9 innings relieves Romo 24 pitches (11 Strikes)
Berkman up: s,b,b,b,Walk
Lee up: f,s as Berkman steals second,Groundout to SS;runner holds
Lindstrom warming;Mills and trainer visit Berkman at 2B to discuss knee issues (Refreshed his seed cache and he stayed)
Pence up: s,b,s,Flyout to RF;runner holds
Navarro up: b,Flyout to RF
SF 4-7-0
HOU 7-11-3
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Middle of 8th Giants 4 Astros 7
« on: June 24, 2010, 03:59:18 pm »
Navarro at SS replacing Blum batting 6th
Lyon 3.19 ERA-6.39 K/9 innings relieves Lopez 1 Pitch
Burrell up: s,b,b,s,Groundout to 3B
Posey up: f,f,b,b,Groundout to SS
Molina up: s,b,Groundout to 1st
SF 4-7-0
HOU 7-11-3
Lyon 3.19 ERA-6.39 K/9 innings relieves Lopez 1 Pitch
Burrell up: s,b,b,s,Groundout to 3B
Posey up: f,f,b,b,Groundout to SS
Molina up: s,b,Groundout to 1st
SF 4-7-0
HOU 7-11-3
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / End of 7th Giants 4 Astros 7
« on: June 24, 2010, 03:51:53 pm »
Runzler LHP 3.65 ERA-7.66 K/9 innings replaces Affeldt 31 pitches
Blum up: b,b,b,s,Walk; Navarro to pinch run for Blum
Sergio Romo RHP 2.67 ERA-8.33 K/9 innings relieved Runzler 5 pitches (1 strike)
Feliz up: s,pick off attempt[poa],s,b,f,Flyout to LF
Castro up: s,b,b,f,b,Single to RF;Navarro to Third(running on the pitch)
Michaels batting for Lopez: s,f,HBP to load bases, Castro to Second Lyon and Fulchino warming
Pitching Coach visit to Romo
Bourn up: f,b,b,b,Flyout to LF; runners hold (pitch was ball four)
Mota warming for Giants
Keppinger up: s,b,s,b,Strikeout Swinging
SF 4-7-0
HOU 7-11-3
Blum up: b,b,b,s,Walk; Navarro to pinch run for Blum
Sergio Romo RHP 2.67 ERA-8.33 K/9 innings relieved Runzler 5 pitches (1 strike)
Feliz up: s,pick off attempt[poa],s,b,f,Flyout to LF
Castro up: s,b,b,f,b,Single to RF;Navarro to Third(running on the pitch)
Michaels batting for Lopez: s,f,HBP to load bases, Castro to Second Lyon and Fulchino warming
Pitching Coach visit to Romo
Bourn up: f,b,b,b,Flyout to LF; runners hold (pitch was ball four)
Mota warming for Giants
Keppinger up: s,b,s,b,Strikeout Swinging
SF 4-7-0
HOU 7-11-3
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Middle of 7th Giants 4 Astros 7
« on: June 24, 2010, 03:29:24 pm »
Alkie's BFF RHP 6.30 ERA-4.50 K/9 innings in for Rodriguez 101 pitches (63 strikes)
Molina up: s,f,b,f,Sinker to Blum;safe on fielding error
Rowand up: s,s,Single to LF;Molina to Second
Mills out for visit to replace Sampson 8 pitches (5 strikes) with Byrdak LHP 6.19 ERA-8.44 K/9 innings
Sandoval up: f,b,b,b,Flyout to LF
Renteria up: s,b,b,f,Strikeout Swinging
Torres bats for Affeldt: s,f,Single to CF;Molina scores, Rowand to Second
Huff up: b,s,b,Single to RF;Rowand scores,Torres to Third
Wilton Lopez RHP 3.86 ERA-6.43 K/9 innings in for Byrdak 17 pitches (7 strikes)
Uribe up: Fielders Choice to SS to Second
SF 4-7-0
HOU 7-10-3
Molina up: s,f,b,f,Sinker to Blum;safe on fielding error
Rowand up: s,s,Single to LF;Molina to Second
Mills out for visit to replace Sampson 8 pitches (5 strikes) with Byrdak LHP 6.19 ERA-8.44 K/9 innings
Sandoval up: f,b,b,b,Flyout to LF
Renteria up: s,b,b,f,Strikeout Swinging
Torres bats for Affeldt: s,f,Single to CF;Molina scores, Rowand to Second
Huff up: b,s,b,Single to RF;Rowand scores,Torres to Third
Wilton Lopez RHP 3.86 ERA-6.43 K/9 innings in for Byrdak 17 pitches (7 strikes)
Uribe up: Fielders Choice to SS to Second
SF 4-7-0
HOU 7-10-3
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / End of 6th Giants 2 Astros 7
« on: June 24, 2010, 03:09:29 pm »
Affeldt at 15 pitches
Byrdak warming
Bourn up: s,b,b,b,Walk
Keppinger up: s,(Runner Going)Double Play Uribe tags Bourn and relays to First
Berkman up: b,b,Infield Hit to SS
Lee up: b,s,b,b,Walk
Pitching Coach visit to the mound; Romo RHP warming for Giants
Pence up: Fielder's Choice to 2B;Lee out at second
SF 2-4-0
HOU 7-10-2
Byrdak warming
Bourn up: s,b,b,b,Walk
Keppinger up: s,(Runner Going)Double Play Uribe tags Bourn and relays to First
Berkman up: b,b,Infield Hit to SS
Lee up: b,s,b,b,Walk
Pitching Coach visit to the mound; Romo RHP warming for Giants
Pence up: Fielder's Choice to 2B;Lee out at second
SF 2-4-0
HOU 7-10-2
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Middle of 6th Giants 2 Astros 7
« on: June 24, 2010, 02:59:17 pm »
Rodriguez at 77 pitches
Huff up: s,b,b,HBP
Uribe up: b,b,b,s,Walk;Huff to Second
Sampson warming with Rodriguez at 85 pitches
Burrell up: s,s,f,f,b,b,f,f,b,Strikeout Swinging
Posey up: b,s,b,f,Double Play to Blum to Second to First
SF 2-4-0
HOU 7-9-2
Huff up: s,b,b,HBP
Uribe up: b,b,b,s,Walk;Huff to Second
Sampson warming with Rodriguez at 85 pitches
Burrell up: s,s,f,f,b,b,f,f,b,Strikeout Swinging
Posey up: b,s,b,f,Double Play to Blum to Second to First
SF 2-4-0
HOU 7-9-2
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / End of 5th Giants 2 Astros 7
« on: June 24, 2010, 02:46:37 pm »
Sandoval replaces Uribe at 3rd batting 9th
Uribe to Second Base replacing Sanchez batting 4th
Sanchez Out
Affeldt LHP 5.64 ERA-7.25 K/9 innings in for Bautista batting 2nd
Feliz up: b,f,f,b,b,Foulout to C
Castro up: s,s,b,Strikeout swinging
Rodriguez up: f,b,s,b,Strikeout Swinging
SF 2-4-0
HOU 7-9-2
Uribe to Second Base replacing Sanchez batting 4th
Sanchez Out
Affeldt LHP 5.64 ERA-7.25 K/9 innings in for Bautista batting 2nd
Feliz up: b,f,f,b,b,Foulout to C
Castro up: s,s,b,Strikeout swinging
Rodriguez up: f,b,s,b,Strikeout Swinging
SF 2-4-0
HOU 7-9-2
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros vs. Giants, 6/24/10
« on: June 24, 2010, 02:40:31 pm »Well, of course. If you'd been reading the other thread you would have know this already.
Seriously, thanks for the pbp.
It's called insult to injury. DOCK HIS PAY, DOCK HIS PAY
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Middle of 5th Giants 2 Astros 7
« on: June 24, 2010, 02:38:12 pm »
Rodriguez at 65 pitches
Rowand up: s,HBP
Pinch Hitter Sandoval for Bautista: s,Safe at first on Error by Blum; Rowand to Second
Renteria up: s,b,f,f,Double Play to Feliz to Second to First;Rowand to Third
Sanchez up: b,b,Popout to 1st (Foul Territory)
SF 2-4-0
HOU 7-9-2
Rowand up: s,HBP
Pinch Hitter Sandoval for Bautista: s,Safe at first on Error by Blum; Rowand to Second
Renteria up: s,b,f,f,Double Play to Feliz to Second to First;Rowand to Third
Sanchez up: b,b,Popout to 1st (Foul Territory)
SF 2-4-0
HOU 7-9-2
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / End of 4th Giants 2 Astros 7
« on: June 24, 2010, 02:30:51 pm »
Bautista at 10 pitches
Lee up: f,f,f,b,b,f,Popout to 1st
Pence up: s,b,b,s,f,f,f,b,Groundout to SS (Posey has to tag Pence up the line because of bad throw)
Blum up: b,s,s,Strikeout Swinging
Affeldt LHP warming after 20 pitches for Bautista
SF 2-4-0
HOU 7-9-1
Lee up: f,f,f,b,b,f,Popout to 1st
Pence up: s,b,b,s,f,f,f,b,Groundout to SS (Posey has to tag Pence up the line because of bad throw)
Blum up: b,s,s,Strikeout Swinging
Affeldt LHP warming after 20 pitches for Bautista
SF 2-4-0
HOU 7-9-1
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Middle of 4th Giants 2 Astros 7
« on: June 24, 2010, 02:19:53 pm »
Rodriguez at 47 pitches
Sanchez up: s,b,s,b,Safe at first on throwing error by Feliz
Huff up: HBP;Sanchez to second
Uribe up: b,f,s,Double Play grounder to Feliz to Second to First; Sanchez to Third
Burrell up: s,b,b,b,HR to LF; Sanchez, Burrell score
Posey up: f,b,Single to CF
Molina up: Liner to SS
SF 2-4-0
HOU 7-9-1
Sanchez up: s,b,s,b,Safe at first on throwing error by Feliz
Huff up: HBP;Sanchez to second
Uribe up: b,f,s,Double Play grounder to Feliz to Second to First; Sanchez to Third
Burrell up: s,b,b,b,HR to LF; Sanchez, Burrell score
Posey up: f,b,Single to CF
Molina up: Liner to SS
SF 2-4-0
HOU 7-9-1
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / End of 3rd Giants 0 Astros 7
« on: June 24, 2010, 02:10:41 pm »
Cain at 55 Pitches
Feliz up: Flyout to RF
Castro up: b,f,b,b,Walk
Rodriguez up: f(bunt),s(bunt),f(bunt)SO
Bourn up: s,b,b,b,f,f,f(runner going),Double to LF/CF;Castro scores
Pitching change: Denny Bautista RHP 2.75ERA-11.90K/9innings for Cain after 72 pitches (47strikes).
Keppinger up: s,b,b,s,b,Walk
Berkman up: s,b,s,Groundout to pitcher unassisted
All Astros have hit except Feliz
SF 0-2-0
HOU 7-9-0
Feliz up: Flyout to RF
Castro up: b,f,b,b,Walk
Rodriguez up: f(bunt),s(bunt),f(bunt)SO
Bourn up: s,b,b,b,f,f,f(runner going),Double to LF/CF;Castro scores
Pitching change: Denny Bautista RHP 2.75ERA-11.90K/9innings for Cain after 72 pitches (47strikes).
Keppinger up: s,b,b,s,b,Walk
Berkman up: s,b,s,Groundout to pitcher unassisted
All Astros have hit except Feliz
SF 0-2-0
HOU 7-9-0
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Middle of 3rd Giants 0 Astros 6
« on: June 24, 2010, 01:55:18 pm »
Rodriguez at 30 pitches
Paulino DL stint backdated to the 21st
Molina up: s,b,Groundout to 2B
Rowand up: s,Single to LF
Cain up: f,b,s,f,Strikeout Swinging
Renteria up: b,b,s,f,Flyout to RF
SF 0-2-0
HOU 6-8-0
Paulino DL stint backdated to the 21st
Molina up: s,b,Groundout to 2B
Rowand up: s,Single to LF
Cain up: f,b,s,f,Strikeout Swinging
Renteria up: b,b,s,f,Flyout to RF
SF 0-2-0
HOU 6-8-0
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / End of 2nd Giants 0 Astros 6
« on: June 24, 2010, 01:47:24 pm »
Cain at 24 pitches
Castro up: b,b,s,Second Deck HR to RF(1st in career)Parents are in the stands
Rodriguez up: s,s,Single to CF
Bourn up: b,b,Double to RF;Rodriguez to third.(Rodriguez stopped at third, otherwise a triple)
Keppinger up: b,s,b,f,b,Walk; Bases loaded
Berkman up: b,b,s,Broken bat looper to LF;Rodriguez and Bourn score, Keppinger to third, Berkman to second
Lee up: s,s,b,f,Goundout to 1st; Runners hold
Pence up: s,b,f,Strikeout swinging
Blum up: b,Flyout to RF
Bautista warming for Cain after 38 pitches
SF 0-1-0
HOU 6-8-0
Castro up: b,b,s,Second Deck HR to RF(1st in career)Parents are in the stands
Rodriguez up: s,s,Single to CF
Bourn up: b,b,Double to RF;Rodriguez to third.(Rodriguez stopped at third, otherwise a triple)
Keppinger up: b,s,b,f,b,Walk; Bases loaded
Berkman up: b,b,s,Broken bat looper to LF;Rodriguez and Bourn score, Keppinger to third, Berkman to second
Lee up: s,s,b,f,Goundout to 1st; Runners hold
Pence up: s,b,f,Strikeout swinging
Blum up: b,Flyout to RF
Bautista warming for Cain after 38 pitches
SF 0-1-0
HOU 6-8-0
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Top of 2nd Giants 0 Astros 3
« on: June 24, 2010, 01:30:14 pm »
Josh Banks to pitch Saturday up from RR
Paulino to the DL
Norris to pitch Monday all as per JD
Rodriguez at 15 pitches
Uribe up: s,f,b(check swing), Groundout to 3B
Burrell up: b,s,b,s,f,f,Flyout to RF
Posey up: s,b,s,Flyout to CF
SF 0-1-0
HOU 3-4-0
Paulino to the DL
Norris to pitch Monday all as per JD
Rodriguez at 15 pitches
Uribe up: s,f,b(check swing), Groundout to 3B
Burrell up: b,s,b,s,f,f,Flyout to RF
Posey up: s,b,s,Flyout to CF
SF 0-1-0
HOU 3-4-0
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / End of 1st Giants 0 Astros 3
« on: June 24, 2010, 01:23:39 pm »
Cain at 25yo is the longest tenured current Giant
Bourn up: s,Grounds out to Second base
Keppinger up: s,s,f,f,b,f,b,single to left
Berkman up: Pop out to SS
Lee up: b,b,f,s,Double to LF; Keppinger to third
Pence up: f,HR to LF;Keppinger, Lee, Pence score
Blum up: s,s,b,Infield single to SS (tried to barehand)
Feliz up: s,Pop up to IB
SF 0-1-0
HOU 3-4-0
Bourn up: s,Grounds out to Second base
Keppinger up: s,s,f,f,b,f,b,single to left
Berkman up: Pop out to SS
Lee up: b,b,f,s,Double to LF; Keppinger to third
Pence up: f,HR to LF;Keppinger, Lee, Pence score
Blum up: s,s,b,Infield single to SS (tried to barehand)
Feliz up: s,Pop up to IB
SF 0-1-0
HOU 3-4-0
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros vs. Giants, 6/24/10
« on: June 24, 2010, 01:11:10 pm »
Sanchez grounds into double play Second to SS to 1B
Huff Strikes out
Huff Strikes out
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros vs. Giants, 6/24/10
« on: June 24, 2010, 01:10:21 pm »
Renteria SS
Sanchez 2B
Huff RF
Uribe 3B
Burrell LF
Posey 1B
Molina C
Rowand
Cain SP
Vs
Bourn CF
Keppinger 2B
Berkman 1B
Lee LF
Pence RF
Bum SS
Feliz 3B
Castro C
» Rodriguez SP
Sanchez 2B
Huff RF
Uribe 3B
Burrell LF
Posey 1B
Molina C
Rowand
Cain SP
Vs
Bourn CF
Keppinger 2B
Berkman 1B
Lee LF
Pence RF
Bum SS
Feliz 3B
Castro C
» Rodriguez SP
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Astros vs. Giants, 6/24/10
« on: June 24, 2010, 01:07:31 pm »
Renteria leads off with a single
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Beer and Queso / Re: HTC EVO - Has the smartphone gauntlet been thrown down?
« on: June 24, 2010, 01:06:17 pm »It's actually a right-handed problem too. Because us righties hold the phone in the left hand whilemasturbatingtyping.
If you are ambidextrous you could prop the iPhone up and use both hands. But then again, you still have to type sometimes.
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Beer and Queso / Re: HTC EVO - Has the smartphone gauntlet been thrown down?
« on: June 24, 2010, 11:56:15 am »The internets are busy with reports of a flaw in the new iPhone. Apparently, if you're touching the lower left corner and the right side (which happens when you hold it in your left hand to tap the screen with your right), it kills the cell signal.
Wow!
I have one reserved at the Apple Store, and I'm not going to pick it up today. Need to see how this pans out. Can't believe this never came up in testing.
ETA: One theory is that test phones, like the one left in a bar, had a skin around the edge to make it look like a current iPhone, and this may have insulated the antennae. It's also now a theory as to why Jobs had trouble during the WWDC demo. Apple = France?
All the engineers were left-handed, because everyone knows that left-handed people are the only ones smart enough to create an iPhone.
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Beer and Queso / Re: HTC EVO - Has the smartphone gauntlet been thrown down?
« on: June 22, 2010, 02:39:00 pm »Not that I'm aware of. But, in case you didn't know, tapping the header bar whizzes you back to the top where you can access refresh (this works on most apps with scrolling screens).
Much better, but a refresh button on the bottom bar would be ideal.
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Beer and Queso / Re: HTC EVO - Has the smartphone gauntlet been thrown down?
« on: June 22, 2010, 12:36:52 pm »
Is there a way to refresh the Safari browser without having to scroll to the top of the page and hit the tiny refresh button every time?
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Talk Zone / Re: Darin Erstad call it quits
« on: June 18, 2010, 06:37:06 am »
He's lobbying for the Twins to get an invitation to the BIG 12.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals 6/15/10
« on: June 15, 2010, 08:33:44 pm »
Explanation from JD on the CI is that since it was strike three to Kepp anyway, the runner was called out for the penalty instead of the batter (who is already out). That's what he thinks anyway.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies, 6/8/10
« on: June 09, 2010, 06:57:54 am »Don't know if they showed this during the Stros broadcast, but on the Padres/Mets game, they just showed the Kepp is the 2nd hardest man in baseball this year to K. Feliz is 5th hardest.
Padres/Mets game? Where are you? San Diego?
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Beer and Queso / Re: HTC EVO - Has the smartphone gauntlet been thrown down?
« on: June 08, 2010, 06:41:55 am »
I believe I heard that video calling will only happen on a WiFi type network and not 3G (cellular). I've never had an issue with battery usage, and I connect to WiFi all over the place (mainly customers). My question is when I can get the new OS on my phone (3GS) for the use of multitasking? If AT&T is going to place limits on data usage, all these new Apps and features are useless to me. AT&T is wringing their hands together just waiting for the next billing cycle.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Conference Realignment
« on: June 04, 2010, 03:34:08 pm »
UT in San Antonio might be up for that once they begin their football program.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros vs Nationals 6-3
« on: June 03, 2010, 03:24:29 pm »
Enjoyed PBP but gotta head out; Blame SA traffic.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Hou 3 Nat 2 Bottom 7
« on: June 03, 2010, 03:23:23 pm »
WSH 2-8-2
HOU 3-8-0
Storen still in
Bourn up: (Shows bunt)b,b,b,s,Walk
Keppinger up: b,s,b,Singled to center; Bourn to second
Berkman up: b,s,s,b,f,Flied out to right; Bourn to third
Lee up: b,Popout to short
Pence up: s,s,f,f,b,Groundout FC to short(First two strikes were looking on the outside corner)
Hou 3 Nats 2 End of 7th
HOU 3-8-0
Storen still in
Bourn up: (Shows bunt)b,b,b,s,Walk
Keppinger up: b,s,b,Singled to center; Bourn to second
Berkman up: b,s,s,b,f,Flied out to right; Bourn to third
Lee up: b,Popout to short
Pence up: s,s,f,f,b,Groundout FC to short(First two strikes were looking on the outside corner)
Hou 3 Nats 2 End of 7th
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Hou 3 Nat 2 Top 7
« on: June 03, 2010, 03:08:22 pm »
WSH 2-7-2
HOU 3-8-0
Fulchino 7.52 ERA in for Daigle
Maldonado up: s,Singled to left
Harris up: Flied out to center
Guzman up: b,s,b,s,DP 2nd to SS to first
Hou 3 Nats 2 Middle of 7th
HOU 3-8-0
Fulchino 7.52 ERA in for Daigle
Maldonado up: s,Singled to left
Harris up: Flied out to center
Guzman up: b,s,b,s,DP 2nd to SS to first
Hou 3 Nats 2 Middle of 7th
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Hou 3 Nat 2 Bottom 6
« on: June 03, 2010, 03:02:14 pm »
WSH 2-7-2
HOU 3-6-0
Martin is at 86 pitches
Pence up: s,b,b,Groundout to third
Feliz up: s,s,Double to left
Manzella up: s,b,b,s,f,Strikeout looking
Cash up: s,b,s,Infield Single; Feliz to third (High throw from Zimmerman;saved by Dunn; no error)
Michaels up for Daigle: (Storen in for Martin @103 pitches; Willie Harris in for Bernadina RF, batting 9th)s,b,b,s,Flied out to right
Hou 3 Nats 2 End of 6th
HOU 3-6-0
Martin is at 86 pitches
Pence up: s,b,b,Groundout to third
Feliz up: s,s,Double to left
Manzella up: s,b,b,s,f,Strikeout looking
Cash up: s,b,s,Infield Single; Feliz to third (High throw from Zimmerman;saved by Dunn; no error)
Michaels up for Daigle: (Storen in for Martin @103 pitches; Willie Harris in for Bernadina RF, batting 9th)s,b,b,s,Flied out to right
Hou 3 Nats 2 End of 6th
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Hou 3 Nat 1 Top 5
« on: June 03, 2010, 02:46:50 pm »
WSH 1-5-2
HOU 3-6-0
Moehler at 59 pitches
Morgan up: s,b,Groundout to short (Bullpen up)
Zimmerman up: b,b,b,s,Walk
Dunn up: (Visit to mound; Byrdak in) s,b,Flied out to center
Willingham up: (Daigle in for Byrdak) b,Single to left;Zimmerman to 2nd
Bernadina up: b,b,b,s,Single to right; Zimmerman scored; Willingham to 3rd; Pence throw waaaaaay off line.
Kennedy up: s,s,b,(throws to 1st),b,(Bernadina stole second-no throw),f,b,Groundout to 1st
Is Moehler so old he can't go more than 65 pitches? This was a Cooper move or he's hurt.
Softball phenom Finch in the stands; maybe she can pitch?
Hou 3 Nats 2 Middle of 6th
HOU 3-6-0
Moehler at 59 pitches
Morgan up: s,b,Groundout to short (Bullpen up)
Zimmerman up: b,b,b,s,Walk
Dunn up: (Visit to mound; Byrdak in) s,b,Flied out to center
Willingham up: (Daigle in for Byrdak) b,Single to left;Zimmerman to 2nd
Bernadina up: b,b,b,s,Single to right; Zimmerman scored; Willingham to 3rd; Pence throw waaaaaay off line.
Kennedy up: s,s,b,(throws to 1st),b,(Bernadina stole second-no throw),f,b,Groundout to 1st
Is Moehler so old he can't go more than 65 pitches? This was a Cooper move or he's hurt.
Softball phenom Finch in the stands; maybe she can pitch?
Hou 3 Nats 2 Middle of 6th
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros vs Nationals 6-3
« on: June 03, 2010, 02:32:55 pm »
Byrdak in Mr. Unhappy
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Hou 3 Nat 1 Bottom 5
« on: June 03, 2010, 02:26:20 pm »
WSH 1-5-1
HOU 3-6-0
Martin at 68 pitches
Bourn up: s,b,s,b,Groundout to short
Keppinger up: b,s,s,Strikeout looking
Berkman up: b,s,b,s,f,Safe at 1st on error by Guzman (Second error for him today)
Lee up: s,s,Strikeout swinging
Hou 3 Nats 1 End of 5th
HOU 3-6-0
Martin at 68 pitches
Bourn up: s,b,s,b,Groundout to short
Keppinger up: b,s,s,Strikeout looking
Berkman up: b,s,b,s,f,Safe at 1st on error by Guzman (Second error for him today)
Lee up: s,s,Strikeout swinging
Hou 3 Nats 1 End of 5th
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Hou 3 Nat 1 Top 5
« on: June 03, 2010, 02:17:13 pm »
WSH 1-4-1
HOU 3-6-0
Moehler at 50 pitches
Maldonado up: s,Single to center
Martin up: Grounded into DP short to 2nd to 1st
Guzman up: s,b,s,b,f,Groundout to 2nd
Hou 3 Nats 1 Middle of 5th
HOU 3-6-0
Moehler at 50 pitches
Maldonado up: s,Single to center
Martin up: Grounded into DP short to 2nd to 1st
Guzman up: s,b,s,b,f,Groundout to 2nd
Hou 3 Nats 1 Middle of 5th
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Hou 3 Nat 1 Bottom 4
« on: June 03, 2010, 02:10:29 pm »
Martin at 55 pitches
Feliz up: Groundout to short
Manzella up: s,b,b,s,Groundout to third
Cash up: b,s,s,b,b,Walk
Moehler up: Groundout FC to short
Hou 3 Nats 1 End of 4th
Feliz up: Groundout to short
Manzella up: s,b,b,s,Groundout to third
Cash up: b,s,s,b,b,Walk
Moehler up: Groundout FC to short
Hou 3 Nats 1 End of 4th
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Hou 3 Nat 1 Top 4
« on: June 03, 2010, 02:03:34 pm »
Moehler at 37 pitches
Zimmerman up: b,s,s,b,Singled to left
Dunn up: Groundout to second;Zimmerman to second
Willingham up: s,Singled to center; Zimmerman scored
Bernadina up: b,Flied out to left
Kennedy up: b,s,Flied out to center
Hou 3 Nats 1 Middle of 4th
Zimmerman up: b,s,s,b,Singled to left
Dunn up: Groundout to second;Zimmerman to second
Willingham up: s,Singled to center; Zimmerman scored
Bernadina up: b,Flied out to left
Kennedy up: b,s,Flied out to center
Hou 3 Nats 1 Middle of 4th
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Hou 3 Nat 0 Bottom 3
« on: June 03, 2010, 01:55:00 pm »
Keppinger up: s,s,b,Flied out to right
Berkman up: s,b,s,Homered to Left
Lee up: b,Flied out to center
Pence up: b,b,s,s,strikeout looking
Hou 3 Nats 0 End of 3rd
Berkman up: s,b,s,Homered to Left
Lee up: b,Flied out to center
Pence up: b,b,s,s,strikeout looking
Hou 3 Nats 0 End of 3rd
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Hou 2 Nat 0 Top 3
« on: June 03, 2010, 01:47:19 pm »
Maldonado up: b,b,groundout to 1st
Martin up: s,s,single to center
Guzman up: Flied out to center
Morgan up: b,s,Flied out to center
Hou 2 Nats 0 Middle of 3rd
Martin up: s,s,single to center
Guzman up: Flied out to center
Morgan up: b,s,Flied out to center
Hou 2 Nats 0 Middle of 3rd
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros vs Nationals 6-3
« on: June 03, 2010, 01:41:44 pm »Manzella grounds out
Cash homers to left
Moehler singles to center
Bourn hits into double play
End of 2
Hou 2 Nats 0
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Astros vs Nationals 6-3
« on: June 03, 2010, 01:37:02 pm »Bourn CF
Keppinger 2B
Berkman 1B
Lee LF
Pence RF
Feliz 3B
Manzella SS
Cash C
Moehler SP
VS
Guzman SS
Morgan CF
Zimmerman 3B
Dunn 1B 1
Willingham LF
Bernadina RF
Kennedy 2B
Maldonado C
Martin SP
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Beer and Queso / Re: Lebowski Dissed
« on: June 02, 2010, 12:36:46 pm »While we're on the subject, has anyone seen the adult version of the Big Lebowski? Wow.
The one with the physical acts instead of the verbal?
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Talk Zone / Re: Roy Oswalt talking like a man that is willing to get traded this season
« on: June 02, 2010, 10:44:53 am »Footer tweeted yesterday that Roy said he'd go "anywhere" to contend.
Good. Go to Hell and 'contend' with the heat.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros @ Brewers 5/27
« on: May 28, 2010, 08:58:02 am »Oh I do , but the Mets announcers would start homerun calls on balls caught by infielders (and if the other team hit a homerun you'd have to wait and read about it in the paper the next day).
Yesterdays call made it to the warning track but the guy was screaming like a little girl the entire time.
He definitely had me fooled, as I thought Prince killed someone a street over.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros @ Brewers 5/27
« on: May 28, 2010, 07:13:15 am »Thought it didn't sound like him, but can never tell with internet feed. New announcer guy is not good.
XM feed didn't sound like him and I don't think he would have been so enthusiastic about a fly out. And by enthusiastic I mean fucking dickhead.
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Talk Zone / Re: Roy Oswalt talking like a man that is willing to get traded this season
« on: May 24, 2010, 12:26:20 pm »This was a relay of an mlb.com report.
OK, so that makes them the Drudge Report then, right?
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Talk Zone / Re: Roy Oswalt talking like a man that is willing to get traded this season
« on: May 24, 2010, 12:25:01 pm »I don't know what this means.
I would guess he means fair and balanced, but we all know that ain't true.
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Talk Zone / Re: Roy Oswalt talking like a man that is willing to get traded this season
« on: May 24, 2010, 12:15:38 pm »
ESPN crawler last night said that the Nats were going to pursue the opportunity as well. I'm sure that's high on his list, but at least it would make me happy for him.
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Talk Zone / Re: Sugarland Minor League Baseball Approved
« on: May 19, 2010, 11:24:00 am »Actually, it's funny that you brought that up to use against me. I'm very seriously looking at getting season tickets to Columbia basketball next year. I can sit on the floor for nothing, it's closer to my apt, and it'll be a shitload more fun than the NBA. Oh, plus Columbia is better than the Knicks.
Can't you just hold on to those as an investment, because you know that when LJ gets through fucking over the rest of the league and trying to asphyxiate everyone on ESPN who is waiting for his decision, the Knicks season tickets will be worth
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Beer and Queso / Re: NBA playoffs
« on: May 12, 2010, 07:18:11 am »I don't ever want to hear LeBron James and Michael Jordan in the same sentence again.
Close your ears.....LeBron James is not, and will never be, Michael Jordan. Thanks for listening.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Dear audiophiles
« on: May 12, 2010, 07:16:45 am »
Got Klipsch tower fronts that have horns instead of tweeters for the highs. To me, this is the ultimate difference in sound quality and I've had the setup for about ten years coupled with a Yamaha receiver. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase a Pioneer product, but would definitely recommend anything Klipsch.
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Talk Zone / Re: I Hate the Yankees.....
« on: May 03, 2010, 07:01:28 am »I wonder where "fuck" fits in the scale. I feel like we are a big contributor there.
If this was true, "'Fuck' the Cubs" alone would win them first place. However, the obvious flaw in their formula is calling it hate when it should be passion, at least in the Astros' case.
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Talk Zone / I Hate the Yankees.....
« on: April 29, 2010, 10:49:58 am »
How about some more things that don't make sense?
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5146663
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5146663
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Pirates @ Astros 4/25
« on: April 25, 2010, 02:09:15 pm »
Why did Bourn have to go back to first after the apparent steal? I changed chanels at the wrong time.
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Talk Zone / Re: Race For the Lid - TwentyTen - NOW OPEN
« on: April 09, 2010, 09:28:15 am »
I'll gladly donate my 102 on Tuesday for a win today. Please.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Attn: Youth League Baseball Coaches of Past and Present
« on: March 30, 2010, 02:49:00 pm »It was incredible how many opposing managers were 1) surprised at what I was doing and 2) appreciative of what I was doing and 3) decided to follow the same strategy.
I'll tell you what is incredible - how many opposing managers didn't care.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Dear ESPN:
« on: March 11, 2010, 09:44:11 am »I had to watch the 2005 World Series game 4 from there.
The highlight of the evening was my client ordering a round of Shirley Temples for a table of White Sox fans.
Classic
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Talk Zone / Re: Breaking down how breaking balls are breaking Hunter Pence
« on: March 09, 2010, 07:57:12 am »363
Talk Zone / Re: Wednesday Timewaster
« on: February 25, 2010, 07:32:49 am »I'm now in last place with only 14/37, but with an asterisk - it should accept "Cards3rds" when the answer is "Cardinals".
FIFM
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Talk Zone / Re: Further proof that people don't get it
« on: February 25, 2010, 07:30:24 am »
I thought Deadspin was a sort of satire website not to be taken seriously anyway. At least I thought it used to be. Not Onion crazy, but almost.
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Talk Zone / Re: Just how much weight did Paulino lose?
« on: February 24, 2010, 10:45:19 am »What is a 'brain trust', really? It's one of those cliched expressions I've heard used a gazillion times and never really thought about until now.
Are they guys whose brains we should trust? Are they a sort of trust fund of brainy-age the Astros can tap into whenever they need it? Any estate attorneys present want to comment on this?
What would they call it if it was a picture of Paulino on the mound with a bunch of us sitting behind him and watching? The Astros Beer Trust? The liver trust? How did those guys get in here, call the police right away?
The Man in whose stuff we trust
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Talk Zone / Re: MLB Bans Guns from Clubhouses
« on: February 23, 2010, 01:20:05 pm »Well, maybe I'm projecting, but if you work in a large corporate environment with thousands of people, as many of us do, it will get your ass fired. It may also get your ass shot and/or jailed.
Why? Because most people are scared by the sight of them?
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Talk Zone / Re: MLB Bans Guns from Clubhouses
« on: February 23, 2010, 01:13:59 pm »I'm thinking of a more typical scenario where you'd bring your rifle into the break room: "Look what I got this weekend!" There's a good reason why most workplaces have a weapons ban.
Why? Because most people are scared by the sight of them?
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Talk Zone / Re: Is the void over Friday?
« on: February 19, 2010, 12:55:38 pm »
Realizing this should probably be in the B&Q by now but has anybody seen the recent movie 'Dark Country'? It has to be a parody, otherwise, Beastmaster is an award winner.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Coaching kids
« on: February 19, 2010, 10:33:59 am »First issue (most important to me):
Are you trying to win or are you trying to teach baseball regardlees of W-L record?
Imo, if you answer "win," let someone else do it.
That ain't no lie. However, be prepared to deal with parents who know so much more.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Beer Thread...Feb 13, 2010
« on: February 19, 2010, 07:09:03 am »Any links? I can't imagine that's true as they've started releasing their seasonals in bottle and have just invested a fair amount of money in their brewery.
Just locals talking. Then again, it is Blanco.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Beer Thread...Feb 13, 2010
« on: February 14, 2010, 07:47:34 am »
I'm hearing rumors that the brewery is not long for this world. Perhaps they will be bought out.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Why the Mid-Atlantic Sucks
« on: February 10, 2010, 02:28:43 pm »Another two feet on top of the two from last time. Anyone in Texas wanna give me a job?
Sure. Keep us posted on the snowfall.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Central Texas bbq crawl
« on: January 23, 2010, 05:10:23 pm »Good stuff.
You know, I've lived a significant part of my life in central Texas and I've never been to Lockhart or Salt Lick.
Coopers in Mason (or Llano) is a must-visit for me when I'm in the area.
There is a new one in NB; heard it is ok.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Smartphones revisited
« on: January 21, 2010, 09:18:10 am »
There's an app for that
As per that link...
Tethering is not currently offered in the U.S. and some other countries. See your carrier for availability.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Smartphones revisited
« on: January 20, 2010, 08:33:20 pm »
iPhone is far superior to anything HTC has IMO. I had the Touch, which was considered untouchable (and un-insurable)at the time of the iPhone launch. Once the iPhone overcame the Microsoft compatibilities, you can't find anything better. The GPS is very integrated into everything and is much more accurate than what I expected. BB and RIM can kiss my ass. If you think Apple is proprietary, just go corporate BB.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Hook Em! Game Thread
« on: January 08, 2010, 07:25:21 pm »Except that Texas was back within 3 points in the 4th quarter, and had a chance to march down the field and take the lead. Texas defense was playing possessed until the inexplicable sack fumble after Ulatowski elected to, you know, just not even block the 4th rusher coming off the edge.
.....five seconds after Muspussy just got through mentioning the the Longhorns had not given up a sack all night. And, Anders is from Smithson Valley, not San Antonio. If he is drafted, I believe he will be the first from that school.
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Beer and Queso / Re: PS3 game suggestions?
« on: January 05, 2010, 11:53:19 am »
No pentagram button on my controller, no any key on my keyboard, WTF?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Chris Berman
« on: January 04, 2010, 09:51:45 am »
How? Simple answer please.
Why?
Why?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Big 12 Title Game Thread
« on: December 05, 2009, 08:14:56 pm »
Best field position of the game
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Beer and Queso / Re: Big 12 Title Game Thread
« on: December 05, 2009, 08:01:19 pm »
Couldn't even punt for a first down?
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Beer and Queso / Re: woods injured
« on: December 02, 2009, 12:19:14 pm »You will hear/read no argument here, on this point.
I just wish my ex would have read/heard this beforehand. Oh wait, she did.
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Beer and Queso / Re: woods injured
« on: November 29, 2009, 01:40:59 pm »In Texas -- and the rest of the more-or-less civilized world -- okay. But are you sure about the Louisiana Purchase?
No you're writes.
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Beer and Queso / Re: woods injured
« on: November 29, 2009, 01:09:35 pm »yes, you can. until you are in custody, then you can refuse to talk.
What are you, a lawyer or something?
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Beer and Queso / Re: I think I'm going to get drunk tomorrow. . .
« on: November 25, 2009, 08:08:54 pm »Will be gorging myself all day long. First at the in-laws and then at my parents.
I will actually miss the in-laws and can't wait to go to the parents. The STBX wife, not so much. 2009 pretty much sucked. I give thanks to what I have and dream big. Here's to brighter days and something better to be thankful for.
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Talk Zone / Re: Note to Sammy
« on: November 12, 2009, 02:03:00 pm »It don't matter if you're black or white.
I'm sure he's thrilled with his new look; I just wish he would beat it.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Ft. Hood
« on: November 10, 2009, 08:52:27 am »I just thought Biz's phrasing was curious.
I thought it was spot on. Pull your head out of the sand and look around. And no, that is not an intended pun or joke.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Who's the iSCSI SAN expert?
« on: October 13, 2009, 11:17:36 am »
I'm thinking more along the lines of corporate networking. Four or five diskless 2008 servers/2007 Exchange servers, remote booting from the SAN iSCSI server. FC is not highly recommended from Microsoft for this application. Don't want to use a VLan, but a separate SAN network altogether.
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Beer and Queso / Who's the iSCSI SAN expert?
« on: October 13, 2009, 10:29:00 am »
I need some recommendations on equipment please. PM is cool.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: October 7, 2009 - NLDS B, GAME ONE Astros @ Braves
« on: October 07, 2009, 08:31:46 pm »
How can Chip speak with all the Yankee cranks in his mouth?
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Talk Zone / Re: Fitting end to the season
« on: September 29, 2009, 11:00:34 am »I have a special practice; I handle one client.
Some day, and that day may never come, I will call upon you to do a service for me.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Strange home networking issue
« on: September 28, 2009, 10:20:22 pm »
Better yet, two DHCP servers.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Strange home networking issue
« on: September 28, 2009, 08:52:48 pm »
It would warn on the client side. Duplicate MAC addresses maybe. Do you remember the networking geniuses that were Boca?
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Talk Zone / Re: Fitting end to the season
« on: September 28, 2009, 07:37:42 pm »That would require sex.
Mark, if you're interested, Guinness does magic.
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Talk Zone / Re: Fitting end to the season
« on: September 28, 2009, 02:54:39 pm »I really don't believe such people exist in any great numbers, and if they do, they're the sort that think they don't need to wear a seatbelt.
Just curious, but how can you quote me and add words to my quote.
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Talk Zone / Re: Drayton
« on: September 28, 2009, 01:50:19 pm »The moral of this story is that you should never go to Las Vegas with Uncle D.
18/1 for the NL pennant
40/1 for the World Series
1/2 Money in Drayton's pocket
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Talk Zone / Re: Fitting end to the season
« on: September 28, 2009, 01:40:15 pm »maybe she freely and voluntarily chose to spend her money on something else.
B I N G O
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas High School Helmet Project
« on: September 28, 2009, 01:17:07 pm »My high school no longer exists. I think it was just a plain white helmet anyway if I remember correctly (Mt. Carmel Rebels).
You burned it down didn't you, Johnny Storm.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas High School Helmet Project
« on: September 25, 2009, 05:08:54 pm »
(http://www.txhshelmetproject.com/TexasHighSchools/S/SprBranchSmithsonValley.png)
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Talk Zone / Re: Oh Happy Day
« on: September 23, 2009, 02:47:51 pm »Earlier this year, in a fit of insanity, I mentioned Valentine as a replacement for Cooper. Now that Cooper is gone, I have regained (a measure) of sense. No Valentine, no way. If he isn't the most despicable cocksucker to ever weara major league uniformfake eyeglasses and a moustache, he is in the top two
FIFM
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Talk Zone / Re: Oh Happy Day
« on: September 23, 2009, 09:18:45 am »
Fucksticks @ ESPN said something about Showalter being considered. At least if that happens, all the grocer has to do is fire him to go to the World Series.
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Talk Zone / Re: Oh Happy Day
« on: September 22, 2009, 03:35:02 pm »This would be a worthy approach, but it doesn't solve the hitting problems.
Wouldn't this tend to be a reasonable problem to fix if there was a xerox machine for the lineup card available?
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Talk Zone / Re: Cardinals at Astros – Shooting the Bird
« on: September 21, 2009, 12:21:05 am »I forgot to say Fuck the Jakes, so feel free to drop it in wherever you want.Drip..."Fuck.... Drip....
Cardinals Series Preview
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Houston at Milwaukee 09/20
« on: September 20, 2009, 06:55:55 pm »
Prince broke Cecil's single season RBI record for a Brewer today. More to come....
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Beer and Queso / Re: Little Big Planet
« on: September 19, 2009, 07:50:28 am »Which rock, btw.Space Station #9
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Beer and Queso / Re: Need some advice...
« on: September 18, 2009, 10:46:22 am »You can find out anything you need to know on this site. I'm going to spray some petroleum based pesticide around my tires this evening for just the pure meanness of it.Ahh, the ole 'Two birds one stone' approach. TECQ/PETA pissed off for the day.
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Beer and Queso / Re: I am a big baby
« on: September 17, 2009, 06:40:53 pm »it was a different era before opra and men finding their inner feelings. geeze
You mean men finding their outer space feelings and jumping up and down on couches?
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I have never felt pressure as a fan. Except for when it's late in an important game and I haven't relieved myself recently.
Or you foolishly bet on the Astros with Coop at the helm.
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Talk Zone / Re: Roy shut down
« on: September 17, 2009, 06:35:12 pm »Worried about the 25 man roster / from April.
Wait a minute..is this..what month is this?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Pain
« on: September 16, 2009, 05:43:17 pm »
So he's responsible for that too? What's next, a sub .500 season?
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Talk Zone / Re: Back to the Apple in '10
« on: September 16, 2009, 05:41:10 pm »the new season looks grand.. but the scrubbies being the last home games will leave a stinch in mmpus that will be hard to get rid og
Read this last in your wildest Creole speak (and a little imagination) and then ask yourself why the scrubs are there at all.
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Talk Zone / Re: No Trivia Today
« on: September 15, 2009, 09:39:57 pm »Sorry folks. After trying for too long and not succeeding, my wife and I are seperating. She and the kids are moving to Houston today and it's my last day to spend with my son for a while. I can live without her but being apart from him is ripping my heart apart. This thread should probably be in the Beer and Queso but I didn't want anyone waiting around for me. I'll be back next Sunday and it should be a good one since I have nothing to do all week but research.
ich dich auch, you're like H1N1. Sucks for us both, but in the long run......
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Talk Zone / Re: Roy 'pitching to tolerance'
« on: September 15, 2009, 09:36:01 pm »As opposed to an "Astros' pitcher's back", which is full of Cooper's knives.
Please nominate as I can't follow instructions.
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Talk Zone / Re: Back to the Apple in '10
« on: September 15, 2009, 09:29:35 pm »Anyone else read this and think maybe zombies got Fredia while she was writing?
"...that will be hard to get rid AAAAAGGH"
No, because it would have been AGGAAAAH, but thanks for asking.
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Talk Zone / Re: Dear Cecil
« on: September 09, 2009, 09:15:59 am »
Dear Limey,
Are you questioning my authority? I'm talking about Ortiz and his ineffectiveness. What's that? He's been released? Damn, It won't happen again.
THE Manager,
Cecil
P.S. I got a contract for next year too. HaHa
Are you questioning my authority? I'm talking about Ortiz and his ineffectiveness. What's that? He's been released? Damn, It won't happen again.
THE Manager,
Cecil
P.S. I got a contract for next year too. HaHa
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Beer and Queso / Re: Pain
« on: September 09, 2009, 06:36:40 am »Shingles is the second manifestation of symptoms from the chickenpox virus (which you can't actually get out of your system... it just goes dormant, only to rear its ugly head again many years later, now as shingles.) So, someone with shingles previously contracted the chickenpox virus, probably as a child, and something has triggered it to flare up again with these new symptoms. Importanly for those of us that never got chickenpox as children, someone with shingles can spread the chickenpox virus. And it is my understanding that the initial reaction from the chickenpox virus can be deadly to an adult.
As for my credentials, I never cared much for ER, but will admit to watching several seasons of Scrubs and all but the most recent season of House.
Not to mention
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Talk Zone / Re: Dear Cecil
« on: September 09, 2009, 06:28:06 am »
Dear Limey,
I blame the players for not executing on the play. I was a little bit surprised that it didn't work out and can assure you that it won't happen again.
The Manager,
Cecil
I blame the players for not executing on the play. I was a little bit surprised that it didn't work out and can assure you that it won't happen again.
The Manager,
Cecil
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Beer and Queso / Re: Disney to Acquire Marvel Comics
« on: September 02, 2009, 12:16:22 pm »Tell me, what is the purpose of laws that mandate spyware installed on all TVs and computers (as has been proposed by Hollings) to check for copyright violations? Does that help the people of South Carolina? Why would one be so intent on passing legislation on something so clearly outside their bailiwick?
Or would you rather high and mighty semantical games? That makes it easier to ignore the fact that Disney has an inordinate amount of influence on our legislative branch, and if they had their way, our computers would be phoning home to them? Not to mention their history of abusive lawsuits. You don't find it the epitome of thanklessness that they are subverting the public domain, when they have taken nearly all their characters from the public domain? But what do I know, I'm just a kook.
Thanks, I'm well aware of the Disney's legal history, and copyright law. It's still a scumbag thing to do, and hiding behind "we have to protect copyright" is just another "don't hate the player, hate the game," cliche that excuses pathological behavior. Ask yourself why no other copyright holders dare to stoop to that level. No other company has the combination of marketing, imperiousness, and sway with lawmakers.
And modders don't make money. We're talking about the guy who changes a few sprites so you can play Starcraft with Aliens™ instead of Zergs...this is a purely theoretical argument too, as Disney (to their credit) has not sued the modding community.
In other words.....WFW™
How's that grab ya?
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Post of the Week (The Mihoba) / Re: Post of the Week 12!
« on: August 31, 2009, 07:48:19 am »
I'd like to thank Cecil for ruining the season ruining the pitching staff giving me the subject matter, no matter how lame it might be. I'd also like to thank the stat geeks for not checking facts as Pence has actually batted ninth, but not eighth. Pam/Pence would like to thank BUWebguy for his unwavering support, no matter his lineup slot:
I'd like to thank Geoff for not succumbing to the pressure.
I'd like to thank Pam for not looking me in the eyes.
Oh, and what she said above:
Thanks for the nominations.
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So my complete set of never-worn, mint-condition Hunter's Lodge t-shirts WON'T pay for my kid's college education?
I'd like to thank Geoff for not succumbing to the pressure.
I'd like to thank Pam for not looking me in the eyes.
Oh, and what she said above:
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Who won? Who won?
Thanks for the nominations.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Track athlete's gender questioned...
« on: August 21, 2009, 09:27:03 am »If loving you is Wrong....... Sorry I could not resist.you don't want to be right?
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros @ Brewers Series Preview Posted
« on: August 14, 2009, 08:29:57 pm »
(830) Hey, it's the 830, it's 9-0 yo.
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Talk Zone / Re: Smoltz and Jason Giambi
« on: August 14, 2009, 08:26:14 pm »
Sorry if this has been Cabrera'ed already......
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Talk Zone / Re: MLB goes exclusive with Topps
« on: August 12, 2009, 09:38:45 pm »I also liked the 69 set. But the 71 and 75 sets are my favorite.
75 sucked 78 rocked IMO
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: August 4th, 2009 - Juicy. Oiled. Tits.
« on: August 05, 2009, 12:32:57 pm »
I haven't seen the train move, but then again I haven't seen the tits either. You can't please everybody all the time.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: August 4th, 2009 - Juicy. Oiled. Tits.
« on: August 05, 2009, 11:12:09 am »
WFW; who cares.
Your 'Pope' title is so appropo.
Your 'Pope' title is so appropo.
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Talk Zone / Re: Wade says...
« on: July 23, 2009, 01:58:43 pm »A liver the size of Alkie's ego? Jesus.
In the same thought? It is an off day....
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Talk Zone / Re: Why is Pence batting 7th?
« on: July 08, 2009, 12:52:40 pm »"Just trying to shake things up. It's my job to move things around until something works for a while."
Dear Cecil,
I haven't got to bat in the first, fourth and ninth spots in the order yet. Geoff says no. Can you talk to Pam for me?
Thanks,
Hunter
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Beer and Queso / Re: The new iPhone's here...the new iPhone's here!!
« on: July 02, 2009, 11:16:22 am »We're using some Iphones through Exchange/OWA.
It woudln't work initially, but it was mostly to do with old software compatibility.
Just find someone with an ipod touch and set it up through that to test it.
Once we got the software setup correct, it works like a champ.
I'm thinking this was the case when we initially checked into this (1st generation IPhones). OWA is not what we're after, nor syncing with a standalone Outlook on a desktop. We currently have it where the emails come in as they hit the Exchange server itself (most of the time even before they are delivered to the individual mailbox). This requires the 3G connection to be active all the time however which is fine I guess, but eats battery. It also syncs contacts, calendar, etc. Just checking to be sure as the phone people don't seem to know and won't commit to an answer. Thanks.
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Beer and Queso / Re: The new iPhone's here...the new iPhone's here!!
« on: July 02, 2009, 10:47:20 am »
We are currently using AT&T service with the Tilt SmartPhones at our place of business. Our biggest concern of switching to IPhones is the functionality of the Microsoft Push used in conjunction with Microsoft Exchange server. If this doesn't work as well as advertised (or as good as the Tilt, which uses Windows Mobile 6.1), then there is no point of upgrading. Is there anyone who is currently using this scenario, and if so, how is it working out?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Flying Ants!!!
« on: July 01, 2009, 12:11:08 pm »I guess they're mating? I've been swarmed a couple of times myself, but I was never bitten.
There's a reason for that...
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Beer and Queso / Re: Transformers (NO spoilers please)
« on: June 29, 2009, 08:07:01 pm »Here's a spoiler for you.
Megan Fox stays mostly covered up during the entire fucking film.
This should be a good thing for women who would fail in the comparison and Gizz.
But is she wearing green tights?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Dear Budgirl, Batgirl, JaneDoe, Hudson Hawk, Batgirl's husband, etc.
« on: June 29, 2009, 08:06:11 pm »Come to San Antonio!
I would attend a San Antonio show. Your music would seem to go over well there from what I heard on the You Tubes.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Micheladas?
« on: June 29, 2009, 08:01:54 pm »Yeah, the tricky part seems to be how much hot sauce to add, and what other things like salt, Worcestershire sauce, etc. We made a couple decent ones the other night, although I was surprised that they had zero foam (we used Tecate, for the record)... are you supposed to shake the mixture a lot?
Don't the Bud ones in the store have little to no carbonation as well? Seems I remember it that way. I had never had one before then and haven't had a homemade one ever.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: CWS June 23, 2009
« on: June 23, 2009, 09:30:36 pm »Looks like we're gonna actually play.
I'm not trying to sound like a total fag here or anything, but my god, who DRESSES Erin Andrews? I don't mean just this series, it's been like this for years. When she's not trying to look pregnant, she looks like a color blind Sooner.
I've seen her undressed like every night; what's your problem?
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Beer and Queso / Re: RIP Ed McMahon
« on: June 23, 2009, 12:41:02 pm »
I'm the best drummer even if I can't keep a beat.
Signed,
The drummer in Cecil Cooper's head
Signed,
The drummer in Cecil Cooper's head
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Talk Zone / Re: Coming to Austin
« on: June 23, 2009, 12:35:19 pm »I had a double done 25 years ago. Now that was fun. That first morning out of bed, I didnt' think I was gonna die, I was hoping I was gonna die.
Mine was a double as well; I'm thinking the lapro saved the extra pain.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Jon & Kate
« on: June 23, 2009, 10:14:15 am »I always found iReporter terribly insulting. I get the point, and it seemed like a great idea. What if we had people who are ACTUALLY there who can tell us what's happening.
But that's not what it is now. Now, it's just twitter with video. Fucktards giving their untrained account of shit that may or may not be happening.
I think I liked it more when my news came from people who had some training and/or experience. I mean, even this site feels a lot more legit of a way to get news than iReporters.
I'll go ahead and edit the Wiki while I'm at it. MSNBC just called to ask why I didn't call them first.
Noe, what is twitter?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Jon & Kate
« on: June 23, 2009, 10:02:32 am »I know what you're getting at and I want you to know that I completely agree. I never understood it.
Thanks for checking in as I now have what I need to continue my day. I'll report to CNN to let them know for the rest of us.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Jon & Kate
« on: June 23, 2009, 10:00:20 am »why stop at celebrities? why would anyone want to know what anyone else is doing or where they are going? how is that relevant or news?
Thanks for checking in as I now have what I need to continue my day. I'll report to CNN to let them know for the rest of us.
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Talk Zone / Re: Coming to Austin
« on: June 23, 2009, 09:58:35 am »I'm having laparo, bilateral inguinal. I'm expecting to be knocked down for a while.
Not too bad. Lifting is limited for a good while, but otherwise the pain level and down time is very minimal in my experience. I'm sure this was due to the lapro procedure instead of the full monte.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Jon & Kate
« on: June 23, 2009, 09:52:39 am »Because they are dumbasses.
is this some sort of epiphany or something?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Alkie Moves To Austin (A Special Retro Post In the Name of Science)
« on: June 21, 2009, 08:50:56 pm »
Huh? I fell asleep and the bold/italic letters; cliff notes please.
Experiment failed.
Experiment failed.
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Beer and Queso / Re: An Alkie In New York June 21st Update
« on: June 21, 2009, 08:20:28 pm »But how did you manage to have folks not actually whine about it to you within ten seconds after you posted it? I thought that this was paplovian for any post above 200 characters, guess I was wrong.
Newsflash Noe...you live in Austin, not the center of the universe.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Well, the Recording Industry sure is in a surly mood
« on: June 19, 2009, 11:46:44 am »How is this racketeering? Artists produce a product they want to sell. How is not allowing people to pirate the material without paying for it "unjust"? You feel any intellectual creation should be in the public domain?
Sure, just look at his posts.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros/Twins Series Preview
« on: June 19, 2009, 11:20:59 am »Just waiting on the marketing survey.
or the hair to grow out....
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros/Twins Series Preview
« on: June 19, 2009, 10:44:21 am »the picture of pam, is she the blonde or brunette?
Both, but there is no current confirmation available.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Yankees Broadcasters
« on: June 12, 2009, 08:36:08 pm »So why do New Yorkers put up with this shit?They don't know no better and they don't have a riverhaus.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2009 Draft
« on: June 12, 2009, 12:14:09 pm »Here are the details of the Professional Baseball Scholarship Plan.
It was a smart thing by MLB to do this. The conditions are relatively light. Must put it in your initial contract. Only for Junior college or 4 year (no trade schools or grad schools). Must start college within 2 years of last day of active service. There is a $ limit negotiated at the time of the contract. If not all $ used, then it is lost. Limited to 8 semesters or 12 quarters.
So you can impress Momma by giving negotiating a 250K scholarship plan. If Bobby Ballplayer makes it to the pros, you not likely to ever have to pay it out. If he doesn't, he isn't likely to go to a school that will cost 30K per semester. So even if he goes to local state school for 4 years, you are likely only out 80K - 100K. But you sold Momma on the big $ you knew you were unlikely to spend anyway.
This is a win/win for player and MLB but a good bargaining chip for MLB.
Thanks, I now have a better understanding.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2009 Draft
« on: June 12, 2009, 11:15:16 am »
So his choices are to sign and leave school for the Red Sox farm system, sign and complete school without playing college ball (report to farm system periodically if this option is available from the Red Sox,) or not sign and continue school and college baseball career, hopefully improving his draft status for next year. If I recall, he was slated for a much higher round than this until he showed some elbow problems recently. What is typically the amount offered for a ninth round pick? I'm sure he will finish school anyway, but it is an intriguing decision regardless.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Yankees Broadcasters
« on: June 12, 2009, 10:43:36 am »
I don't think Alkie would go for that; to far to walk to the bathroom.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2009 Draft
« on: June 12, 2009, 10:40:51 am »
If he signs, does he have to leave school, or is that between the team and the player?
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Beer and Queso / Re: I Agree With Sarah Palin
« on: June 12, 2009, 10:33:54 am »She's a physically attractive fifty-year old. She probably does anal to keep Todd happy. She's not anything more than a hail mary for a dead-in-the-water campaign, who has deluded herself into thinking she's a factor in 2012 or 2016.
Considering where we stand as a nation today, this is bad how? Why does it bother you so much? Who cares? I mean, if it keeps Todd happy......
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2009 Draft
« on: June 12, 2009, 10:17:00 am »
I have a general question concerning the draft in general. Take a player, for example, Kendall Volz from Baylor, who is a Junior this year and was drafted by the Red Sox in the ninth round. If he chooses to remain in school for his Senior season, what rights do the Red Sox have to him, and vice versa?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Yankees Broadcasters
« on: June 12, 2009, 10:06:26 am »I seriously won't do it.
I tried to watch the Yanksox game last night figuring, hell, I live here now and I'm 7 minutes from the stadium......it lasted less than half an inning before I glazed over.
It isn't just a joke, AL baseball sucks. This team of batting champs against that team of batting champs. Yippee.
But the alternative is only $8100.....
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Beer and Queso / Re: June 11th (June-venth In My Head) NYC Update
« on: June 11, 2009, 03:23:37 pm »You lost me. "What" is "not"?
'Constantly in the spotlight'?
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Beer and Queso / Re: June 11th (June-venth In My Head) NYC Update
« on: June 11, 2009, 03:19:51 pm »Yeah, honestly, out of college, if I had decided to keep up my half ass dream of comedy, I'd have either had to go to LA or NY. It's just too difficult a game to get into and stay in if you're not constantly in the spotlight (so to speak).
I can honestly say, there's not a day that goes by that I wish I had gone into comedy for a job.
Wait just a minute. You mean to tell me it's not?
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Talk Zone / Re: Question for JimR
« on: June 05, 2009, 02:48:13 pm »pretty much. in the 1850s, i worked with a lanky first baseman who showed a lot of promise. i do not know what happened to him. the team called him Old Abe, but i never caught his last name.
and you were a 'planting' instructor? On the farm, right?
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Talk Zone / Re: Glavine released
« on: June 04, 2009, 02:14:49 pm »
Would the Astros trade Pence for something like this package?
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Talk Zone / Re: Blurry line between work/home and SnS.
« on: June 03, 2009, 11:16:46 am »Their recent hit single "Cleveland Steamer" squeezed its way to Number 2 on the charts before making a big splash by dropping so precipitously. They are now straining furiously to release their next masterpiece, "Pasadena Mudslide."
Pasadena Mudslide is the B-side; the straining comes from the "Sequoia Summer" track, yet unreleased.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rukkakes @ Good Guys, 6/2/9
« on: June 02, 2009, 10:21:14 pm »
What was Street bitching about?
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Talk Zone / Re: Time Warner Cable -- Austin/Waco
« on: June 02, 2009, 02:16:22 pm »
Do all plasma screen TV's have a glass cover (or really glossy finish) on them? To me, this picked up more reflection from behind and somewhat took away from the picture itself, similar to the CRT types. LCD's have a duller finish and don't have a reflection to speak of. I have neither one yet, but I have noticed this when browsing at the store and looking from the same angle I would from home (horizontal on the couch).
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Talk Zone / Re: Jayson Werth
« on: May 14, 2009, 09:55:39 pm »
"BBG say Golden Sombrero for Werth tonight. Thanks guys"
Your Friend,
Charles Fuqua Manuel, Jr.
Your Friend,
Charles Fuqua Manuel, Jr.
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Talk Zone / Re: Hey, all you advertising and media folks out there
« on: May 14, 2009, 09:49:29 pm »
All they're saying is, if you must mix your whiskey, use water. If you can't do that, try RC.
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Talk Zone / Re: Time Warner Cable -- Austin/Waco
« on: May 12, 2009, 12:00:05 pm »
I saw something in the SA Express News just this morning to the contrary concerning Rangers games. It was inside the front page of the Sports section as I recall.
and here it is: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/TWC_to_carry_Rangers.html
and here it is: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/TWC_to_carry_Rangers.html
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Talk Zone / Re: Manny Ramirez to be suspended for PADs
« on: May 11, 2009, 04:51:19 pm »I wish I could take a pill to shake it from my brain.
How ironic...
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Beer and Queso / Re: places to stay in or around Blanco
« on: April 29, 2009, 02:16:58 pm »
Frio?
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Beer and Queso / Re: places to stay in or around Blanco
« on: April 29, 2009, 11:59:19 am »
There is only two hotels in Blanco and they ain't nothing to be bragging about. There are bed and breakfast places in the not so immediate area, however I can't recommend anything because I've never stayed at any of them. I'll ask around though. Besides, I heard the brewery is closing anyway.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Speaking of Cigarettes
« on: April 05, 2009, 09:05:04 pm »I'm guessing you meant Sherwin Williams...
That's him
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Talk Zone / Re: On Cooper, Clarks, and doing things the wrong way
« on: April 05, 2009, 12:48:47 am »Do you mean that your primary source for Astros news isn't rotoworld.com?
Noe, why is TTB asking me a rhetorical question?
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Talk Zone / Re: On Cooper, Clarks, and doing things the wrong way
« on: April 04, 2009, 04:52:19 pm »If you read here a lot, if this becomes your primary source of Astros information and how you follow the team, you will not be able to talk baseball with anyone else. This is worse than it sounds.
This is, quite strangely, so true.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Sheesh
« on: April 03, 2009, 11:15:27 am »
You can go to the licensing office and explain. They charge $6 I think for a replacement.
ETA: I did this in Bulverde though, not Houston.
ETA: I did this in Bulverde though, not Houston.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Speaking of Cigarettes
« on: April 03, 2009, 10:21:08 am »
It's Sherman Williams man, he trumps everyone.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2009 SnS Opening Day/CabritoFest
« on: March 30, 2009, 07:46:46 pm »
Going way out on a twig here, but anyone in SA or surrounding want to meet somewhere for the game?
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Beer and Queso / Re: apple scorecard
« on: March 30, 2009, 07:03:09 pm »
Just saw this:
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/zip/1098533549.html
Call and reserve one and I'll (or someone else from SA), can pick it up if you want it.
http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/zip/1098533549.html
Call and reserve one and I'll (or someone else from SA), can pick it up if you want it.
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Talk Zone / Re: New lows in writing incompetence
« on: March 27, 2009, 08:22:08 pm »It's "La Nortena" and it's on a side street off 285 toward New Mexico. Worth a visit and they "sell out" so get there before late afternoon.
Pecos' sister city is in the Sunni Triangle.
Don't they also sell their hot sauce by the Mason jar? If this is the same place, pretty much everything is excellent. They have no dining area from what I recall, and it looks somewhat like a meat market when you walk in.
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Beer and Queso / Re: The Chronicle
« on: March 26, 2009, 09:32:41 pm »That's some bad stink right there.and it's down to half of a fish wrap; or half a limit. Whatever.
ETA: Hearst, also.
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Talk Zone / Re: New lows in writing incompetence
« on: March 26, 2009, 09:21:37 pm »I always stop at that famous tamale place in Pecos when I'm driving through. I also make a point to look around and marvel at the wretchedness that is Pecos.
You mean the place where tacos are called burritos? Where the green chilies
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Beer and Queso / Re: fried chicken
« on: March 18, 2009, 12:24:21 pm »Off topic, but useful nonetheless: buttermilk is good for tilapia. I'm not a fan of that fish because it has that dirty taste from the geosmin the tilapia ingest on the bottom of farm ponds. The flavor is disgusting. Soaking the tilapia fillets in buttermilk for 45 minutes or so before cooking will break down and remove the geosmin from the fish.
Not sure of tilapia, but on catfish at least, I use mustard instead of egg or buttermilk. This probably doesn't kill any geosmin, and will hardly cover any mud taste from store bought catfish, but good and easy. I haven't tried it on chicken as of yet.
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Talk Zone / Re: What do the Padres, Blue Jays, Rockies, and Astros have in common?
« on: March 14, 2009, 12:23:11 pm »The media are given certain constitutional protections in order to act as the canaries in the coal mine. When they eschew the truth in favour of ratings, they are abdicating their duty as the 4th estate. That's why they deserve to get pinged by Stewart, who is hosting an entertainment show. The irony being that Stewart does a better job of journalism than many of the so-called serious journalistic outlets.
Present company and Keith Olberman excepted, of course.
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Beer and Queso / Re: worse beer ever
« on: March 05, 2009, 12:59:30 pm »Imagine accidentally taking a sip from the can your friend has been spitting his dip-spit in to all day, then add a slightly metallic aftertaste. You're almost to "Steel Reserve High Gravity" when you feel like you just bit in to some tinfoil.
and thats when it's cold.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Dreaded fantasy baseball question
« on: March 03, 2009, 07:28:10 pm »
I'm looking for 2~4 team owners in a private H2H league (ESPN, free). Send me a PM if interested. Draft will be auto-draft on Saturday early AM.
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Beer and Queso / Re: worse beer ever
« on: March 03, 2009, 06:53:25 pm »Tomorrow's post: bess tits ever
Holy shit that's funny
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Beer and Queso / Re: worse beer ever
« on: March 03, 2009, 06:27:42 pm »If I'm translating correctly, there's a little problem. There was never 7 dollar beer sold at the Astrodome.
Oh those radio guys.....
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros on TV Today
« on: February 26, 2009, 05:41:00 pm »My skills at interpreting that picture clearly leave something to be desired.
How are your numchuck skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills......?
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Talk Zone / Re: Expert advice for fantasy leaguers
« on: February 26, 2009, 05:29:08 pm »
Noe, how good is Fredia's advcie?
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros on TV Today
« on: February 26, 2009, 04:43:57 pm »Sorry to disturb everyone...my friend gave me some cartoon strip bandages last week and I was taking a picture to show her while reading the site, and I thought it would make a good avatar. Guess not, huh?
Oldest trick in the book....
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Talk Zone / Re: The World Premier of Headhunter, by SnS and 1560theGame.com
« on: February 26, 2009, 03:02:34 pm »
Eat the Rich is the theme for the nation, so that only leaves Headhunter.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Chimp rampage during the void
« on: February 18, 2009, 01:53:52 pm »And he was only using them because of all of the pressure he felt to live up to his contract.and for the evolusionist; his cousin, the un-named human provided it for him.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Chimp rampage during the void
« on: February 18, 2009, 01:50:44 pm »Tragic situation. However, WTF was the owner doing giving the chimp tea mixed with Xanax? Did the vet prescribe the drug to the chimp or did the owner assume that the chimp would have the same reaction to Xanax that most humans would? What course of treatment was next? A syringe of heroin? Main point is that Xanax is a mood altering drug. Owner playing amateur chimp psychiatrist is probably not a good idea.
http://wcbstv.com/local/chimpanzee.attack.stamford.2.937244.html
What wasn't reported, only to be revealed at a later press conference, is the rampant steroid and HGH usage.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Michael Phelps is back in the news. Not in a good way.
« on: February 04, 2009, 09:50:01 am »The application of makeup is referred to as farding.
I really thought this might be a Fredian gaseous expulsion.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Michael Phelps is back in the news. Not in a good way.
« on: February 04, 2009, 06:56:07 am »
So punish everyone for the foolish acts of a few huh? Responsibility and consequence are huge words to this conversation and their definitions should be keyed into the hoods of the cars of our youths' minds as a reminder. As far as punishment goes, being doled out by your parents in any legal manner, and this includes spanking, is ten times better than anything to do with the law. The good old days of 'our' youth are gone, and 'our youts' will be punished by their 'criminal' record for a good portion of their lives. So, in my view, you do what it takes to get your point across your way, before you have no say, or money left to help.
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Beer and Queso / Re: XM/Sirius merger
« on: February 03, 2009, 11:00:18 am »
Boneyard picks up where it left off and replaces the 80's void left by Hair Nation. Or vice-versa. For the Country void, try 10 The Roadhouse. Willie's Place is OK until it goes to the Grand Ole Opry live which sucks big time now since all the talent that used to be is now dead.
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Beer and Queso / Re: XM/Sirius merger
« on: February 03, 2009, 09:00:57 am »
Boneyard is back at 53; I guess AC/DC went away.
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