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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: 'Stros @ Wrigley 7/21/10

« on: July 21, 2010, 02:55:24 pm »

nope, Douchebag

You gonna let him talk to you like that MikeyBoy?

2502

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: 'Stros @ Wrigley 7/21/10

« on: July 21, 2010, 02:15:15 pm »

Cool, pots started a thread while I was writing this.  Feel free to delete.

2503

Game Zone 2010 Archive / 'Stros @ Wrigley 7/21/10

« on: July 21, 2010, 02:14:19 pm »

0-0 end of the 3rd.

Lineups:

Bourgeois
Sanchez
Berkman
Lee
Pence
Kepp
CJ
Q
Myers

vs.

Shitbag
Douchebag
Fuckwagon
Shithole
Cuntlicker
Assmuncher
Dumbfuck
Shitforbrains
Cocksucker

2504

Beer and Queso / RIP Andy Hummel

« on: July 20, 2010, 10:54:27 am »

Bassist for Big Star dies of cancer, just four months after Alex Chilton passes.
Link

2505

Beer and Queso / Re: It's Past the All-Star Break in Austin Too

« on: July 20, 2010, 09:47:49 am »

I agree, the TZ needs him back. He's still one of my favorite posters.

Agreed.

2506

Talk Zone / Re: Astros at Cubs – Finding an Ass-Hat to fit Carlos Zambrano

« on: July 20, 2010, 08:18:12 am »

Roy Oswalt was hit by a ball Sunday and suffered a contusion to his Trade Potential, but it’s not expected to be serious.

Awesome.  Great one Craig.

2507

Talk Zone / Re: God bless A. Footer

« on: July 14, 2010, 12:52:15 pm »

Defensive golfer

Not offensive?

2508

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS BULLSHIT????

« on: July 13, 2010, 09:51:47 pm »

If I can cheer for Scott Rolen I can cheer for damn near anybody.

Amen, brother.

2509

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS BULLSHIT????

« on: July 13, 2010, 09:05:56 pm »

Dear Lord what was that?

2510

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS BULLSHIT????

« on: July 13, 2010, 08:49:24 pm »

Nice throw, Joe.

2511

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS BULLSHIT????

« on: July 13, 2010, 08:11:46 pm »

Blahblahblahblahbrought to you by blahblahblahblahblah sponsors of blahblahblahblah ceremonial blahblahblahblah your Schick blahblahblahblahblah 2010 blahblahblahblah after this word blahblahblah greatest owner blahblahblahblah Pennzoil blahblahblahblah rights of blahblahblah express written consent blahblahblahblah inning sponsored by blahblahblahblah this moment brought to you by blahblahblahblah

You forgot this.

2512

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS BULLSHIT????

« on: July 13, 2010, 07:51:24 pm »

Apparently I missed all of what Joey's bitching about (just tuned in), but I REALLY want to know about it now.  Fuck?

2513

Beer and Queso / Re: Team fandom

« on: July 13, 2010, 10:15:59 am »

I never saw it, but a buddy of mine called it "Jar-Jar Binks for 3+ hours."

2514

Talk Zone / Re: AP reporting George Steinbrenner dead at 80

« on: July 13, 2010, 08:55:55 am »

Very sad.  RIP.

2515

Talk Zone / Re: Your new hitting coach: Jeff Bagwell

« on: July 13, 2010, 07:49:52 am »

Berry deserved better.

I think we all can agree on this.

An honest question, though: What was it that made Berry such a good hitting coach?  I don't share the analytical baseball mind that most here have, and the only way for me to recognize a hitting instructor's worth is by watching plate discipline and, sadly, statistics.  And to be honest, neither of those have been impressive this year.  I'm not saying any of it is Berry's fault (mainly because I like the guy), and I understand what you said re: players listening.  But if a coach isn't getting through to his players, regardless of whose fault it is, doesn't that spell impending doom?  The proverbial "He lost the team" situation?

Not trying to be argumentative here, just digging for more info.

2516

Talk Zone / Re: Little League again

« on: July 12, 2010, 09:19:04 pm »

"I love you," said the rain.

The entire post is pure genius, but that line just cost you a new keyboard, strosrays.  Inspiring work.

2517

Talk Zone / Re: Your new hitting coach: Jeff Bagwell

« on: July 12, 2010, 12:16:40 pm »

Not a lot of HRs this year.  Fire the train conductor.

2518

Talk Zone / Re: Baby Strasburg

« on: July 12, 2010, 07:55:33 am »

This is a Boras deal. He still feels guilty about Prior and so he dictated the limits.

Satan can feel guilt?

2519

Talk Zone / Re: Co-Ards @ Astros Series Preview Posted!

« on: July 09, 2010, 03:44:52 pm »

Awesome GBB.

2520

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Pittsburghghg vs Houston 7/8/10

« on: July 08, 2010, 03:34:36 pm »

Ballgame.  2-0.

2521

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Pittsburghghg vs Houston 7/8/10

« on: July 08, 2010, 03:23:36 pm »

M-O-O-N, that spells home run.

nice.

2522

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Pittsburghghg vs Houston 7/8/10

« on: July 08, 2010, 02:16:01 pm »

4th straight. Another one in the lf boxes

Right, by "third" I meant "fourth."  Geez, I gotta spell this stuff out for you guys?

2523

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Pittsburghghg vs Houston 7/8/10

« on: July 08, 2010, 01:47:14 pm »

Apparently Puma went yard for the third straight game.

1-0, Astros.  Bottom 3rd, Bourn on first.

Not going to copy the lineups, but the 1-5 hitters look the same, Castro hitting 6th, then CJ and Sanchez.

Crybaby on the bump.

2524

Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010 - Cuartos de Final

« on: July 08, 2010, 09:01:29 am »

Actually, I find much more dignity in having sex for money than for letting men snap pictures of me in lingerie.

HH, it is WAY too early for that mental image.  Seriously.

2525

Beer and Queso / Re: Band of Brothers

« on: July 06, 2010, 07:54:38 pm »

Okay, multiple choice.

a.) Tonya Harding now (as part of the pantheon of former, uh. . . whatevers now employed as commentators on The World's Dumbest---- shows.

b.) Tonya Harding on her wedding night (to that Gillooley dude.)  I've heard she looked better then (relatively speaking), I wouldn't know.

c.) Matt Groening

d.) OSF

Only check one.

I'd take a) and b) over most of the Lithia Park hippies I met in Ashland, OR.  And I like hippies.
But if pressed, I'd go with e) Mirror Pond Ale.  Or, you know, OSF.

2526

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: 'Stros @ Pads 7/2/10

« on: July 02, 2010, 09:50:23 pm »

ROY OSWALT HAS JUST SAT DOWN 27 STRAIGHT PADRES HERE AT PETCO IN SAN DIEGO.  YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT, 27 UP, 27 DOWN!

Somebody get OSF a damn beer.  The dude deserves it and I think he's cracking.

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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: 'Stros @ Pads 7/2/10

« on: July 02, 2010, 09:38:23 pm »

I had hoped it was just me.  
I could accept senility a great deal easier than the knowledge that yes,
THAT JUST HAPPENED.
Out of nowhere.  
Spontaneous MC Hammer.  
2 Legit 2 Quit.
Rap.
From two bleach-white, 50+  year old dudes.
THE HORROR!

And to think I was bummed I missed the first few innings.

2528

Beer and Queso / Re: HTC EVO - Has the smartphone gauntlet been thrown down?

« on: July 01, 2010, 08:31:22 am »

Waldo you can say Fucking on here.  Just saying.

Just as long as you don't say bo*er.

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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: July 01, 2010, 08:30:39 am »

Anybody heard the new Gaslight Anthem yet?  I haven't had a chance to get over to Cactus to get a copy yet.

I haven't, but I've read many good things about it.  I've actually never listened to them at all, maybe I'll check it out.

2530

Beer and Queso / Re: For Soccer Fans Scoring At Home

« on: June 29, 2010, 04:12:48 pm »

HOLY SHIT!  Anyone find video of this?

Link

2531

Beer and Queso / Re: Hobby Airport

« on: June 29, 2010, 12:20:05 pm »

When the other elevator arrived, you should have shouted "I shall now board this lift in fulfillment of the prophecy!"  Ten bucks says half of them wait for the next one.

I am totally doing that this week.

2532

Beer and Queso / Re: A wonderful way to start your week.

« on: June 29, 2010, 11:26:00 am »

Alkie, I happen to be good friends with a girl that dated Chris during and after college, I could probably get a written description of how his dick tastes?

THAT's how you kill a thread.  Well done, sir.

2533

Beer and Queso / Re: A wonderful way to start your week.

« on: June 29, 2010, 08:21:49 am »

Peter Cetera is going to be playing here imminently.

Please please PLEASE tell me you're going to that concert.  With a gun.

2534

Talk Zone / Best way to start the weekend....

« on: June 25, 2010, 04:10:40 pm »

Zamboner pulled after one inning, fights with Derrek Lee after departure.

2535

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: June 25, 2010, 08:25:57 am »

Punch Brothers - Antifogmatic

I got this album based on a review that called it "Radiohead with bluegrass instruments."  Don't know if I agree with that description, but it is a really, really good album.  It's kinda, I dunno, abstract bluegrass?  Here's a live clip of my favorite song on the disc.  One of the bonus tracks is actually a Radiohead cover, so maybe that's where the comparison came from.  Either way, it's good.

Also, I think GBB talked about the new Hold Steady earlier in this thread.  That album KICKS ASS.  "Hurricane J" and "A Slight Discomfort" are the standouts for me.

2536

Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup Decision Day #1: Groups C and D, 6/23

« on: June 23, 2010, 10:56:24 am »

Congrats to Limey, too.

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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup Decision Day #1: Groups C and D, 6/23

« on: June 23, 2010, 10:48:37 am »

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

2538

Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup Decision Day #1: Groups C and D, 6/23

« on: June 23, 2010, 10:46:10 am »

This is annoying.

2539

Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup Decision Day #1: Groups C and D, 6/23

« on: June 23, 2010, 10:35:17 am »

Americans think the FIFA officials are doing a good job?   That's news to me.

Americans watching the game right now aren't doing their jobs right now.  That's all.

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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup Decision Day #1: Groups C and D, 6/23

« on: June 23, 2010, 10:33:01 am »

Do your jobs, you lazy fucks.   

Every American watching the game right now disagrees with you.

2541

Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup Decision Day #1: Groups C and D, 6/23

« on: June 23, 2010, 09:47:02 am »

Using an 8 year old link?

Apparently using an 8-year-old brain.

2542

Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup Decision Day #1: Groups C and D, 6/23

« on: June 23, 2010, 09:36:51 am »

Works now.  Thx Ty.  Don't know what I was doing wrong.

2543

Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup Decision Day #1: Groups C and D, 6/23

« on: June 23, 2010, 09:33:47 am »

What is that link? This is the one I'm using: http://espn.go.com/espn3/player?id=6375&league=FIFA

It's what I get when I click the link on ESPN3.com and have to log into att to access it.  Watching on Univision online right now.  Anybody know spanish?

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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup Decision Day #1: Groups C and D, 6/23

« on: June 23, 2010, 09:27:10 am »

This webpage is not available.

The webpage at https://broadband.espn.go.com/opensso/saml2/jsp/spSSOInit.jsp?metaAlias=/sp2&idpEntityID=https://login2prodx.att.net/FIM/sps/ATT-ESPN/saml20&binding=HTTP-POST&reqBinding=urn:oasis:names:tc:SAML:2.0:bindings:HTTP-POST&NameIDFormat=urn:oasis:names:tc:SAML:2.0:nameid-format:transient&RelayState=http%3A%2F%2Fespn.go.com%2Fespn3%2Findex%3Fid%3d0 might be temporarily down or it may have moved permanently to a new web address.

I'm happy about this.

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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup Decision Day #1: Groups C and D, 6/23

« on: June 23, 2010, 09:20:14 am »

Well shit.

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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup Decision Day #1: Groups C and D, 6/23

« on: June 23, 2010, 09:16:27 am »

Anybody having a tough time logging into ESPN3.com to watch the game?

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Talk Zone / Re: Giants @ Astros Series Preview is now up

« on: June 22, 2010, 02:39:05 pm »

Outstanding, as always.  Can't wait 'til my little one can throw and catch, for the very reasons you mention here.  Bravo.

2548

Beer and Queso / Re: Wimbledon

« on: June 21, 2010, 10:03:40 am »

Many would love to see that happen.

Not me.  Huge comeback to take the 4th set.  2-2.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Happy Father's Day, everybody

« on: June 21, 2010, 08:28:23 am »

Spent my first Father's Day with a 101 fever.  Didn't realize I was sick until I went outside to throw some steaks on the grill and was...cold.  All that in mind, it was a great day.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Nice just nice...

« on: June 18, 2010, 04:45:14 pm »

you'll see that there is no such thing as balanced coverage by either side of the spectrum.

Let's just end it here and move on.

2551

Talk Zone / Re: Rangers @ Astros Preview Posted!

« on: June 18, 2010, 11:13:18 am »

Great hate, GBB.

The best thing that comes out of Dallas is I-45.

2552

Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010

« on: June 18, 2010, 10:57:47 am »

Assuming England win today, they need any non draw in the England slovenia game.

Gotcha.  Thanks.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010

« on: June 18, 2010, 10:54:27 am »

So - correct me if I'm wrong,

Slovenia - 4 pts
USA - 2 pts
England - 1 pt
Algeria - 0 pts

Meaning the US needs England to lose/tie (1-1) to Slovenia to advance, assuming Algeria loses all three games.  Right?

2554

Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010

« on: June 18, 2010, 10:39:17 am »

WOW.  Tied.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010

« on: June 18, 2010, 09:07:02 am »

Can't get the ESPN feed online -- anybody have another link for this morning's futbol?  Thx.

2556

Talk Zone / Re: Darin Erstad call it quits

« on: June 18, 2010, 07:59:06 am »

I'm hopeful that one day we'll talk about the Great Jeff Keppinger in the same tones that we use for the Great Billy Spiers.

I was thinking this the other day too.

2557

Beer and Queso / Re: Happy 50th Mr. Happy!!

« on: June 16, 2010, 08:31:02 am »

Happy Bday!

2558

Talk Zone / Re: Astros @ Royals Preview Posted

« on: June 16, 2010, 08:03:58 am »

Great job, Jane!

2559

Beer and Queso / Re: Conference Realignment

« on: June 14, 2010, 09:01:22 am »

Good Lord what a circus...

Rumors du jour:

 - Beebee is throwing around $17 million figure for a Big 12(-2) contract.  (also rumored to be based on an 18 year deal, lolz)
 - UT ready to declare commitment to Big 12(-2) today

Wait, what?  Texas to commit to the Big 12?  $17 million for a contract? Isn't that Aggie chump change?

I'm confused.

2560

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros at Yankees, 6/13

« on: June 13, 2010, 02:07:06 pm »

Fuck

2561

Beer and Queso / Re: Conference Realignment

« on: June 10, 2010, 03:52:39 pm »

With the associations inherent to the membership of this community, I feel that your initiatives are facing at best an uphill battle.

What? This Astro's board?

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Beer and Queso / Re: Conference Realignment

« on: June 10, 2010, 03:44:24 pm »

The Rivals guys are all saying the KC report is bunk, Chris Brown (Orangebloods) seems to be the trusted authority in their network.

His tweet:
"There's a Kansas City TV report saying Texas and A&M to the Big Ten. That would be news to those schools."

2563

The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Draft 2010

« on: June 07, 2010, 07:30:57 pm »

100 percent agree re: OSF's contributions. Top notch across the board.

2564

The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Draft 2010

« on: June 07, 2010, 07:23:42 pm »

...And ETA. Ill shut up now.

2565

The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Draft 2010

« on: June 07, 2010, 07:22:48 pm »

Thx, OSF and Chuck.

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Draft 2010

« on: June 07, 2010, 07:20:01 pm »

What pick is it? You guys are more up-to-date than mlb.com and I'm stuck in a meeting. Thanks.

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Talk Zone / Re: Cubs at Astros – Maybe Next Year

« on: June 04, 2010, 11:21:23 am »

It'll come back tonight though, right about the first time I see a goddamn cap with a "C" on it.

Here you go.

Great preview!

2568

Beer and Queso / Re: HTC EVO - Has the smartphone gauntlet been thrown down?

« on: June 03, 2010, 11:56:15 am »

I see your Schwartz is as big as mine....

2569

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: June 03, 2010, 08:04:21 am »

It's kind of, well... gay. But I'm really digging the Matt Pond PA release, The Dark Leaves.

Dude I really like this album.  Nothing gay about it (NTTAWWT).

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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: June 02, 2010, 09:38:55 am »

Continuing the Aussie rock conversation:

Tame Impala - Innerspeaker
Pretty great psychadelic rock.

Non-aussie music:

Anais Mitchell - Hadestown
It's a folk opera that retells the story of Orpheus.  It features Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) on many tracks, and is overall a beautiful album.  Don't know anything about Anais Mitchell, but after a few listens I really like this.

2571

Beer and Queso / Re: Oh Mr. das...

« on: June 01, 2010, 03:13:15 pm »

Hurricane Matthew has a nice ring to it.  It would be difficult to track, but in the end completely harmless.  Always forgetting where it was headed and losing interest in the whole destruction and, you know, rain and wind stuff.  They chose that name because of me, right?

2572

Talk Zone / Re: Roster moves

« on: May 28, 2010, 09:55:16 pm »

I quit.

Possibly the best reply to a Fredian post I've ever seen.

2573

Talk Zone / Re: Could the owners of this site...

« on: May 26, 2010, 01:57:25 pm »

I had to close the door to my office and collect myself.

You have a bunk in your office?  Sweet!

2574

Talk Zone / Re: SnS was down

« on: May 26, 2010, 01:41:07 pm »

I got waaaaaaay too much work done in the last 24 hours.  Thank God SnS is back up.

2575

Beer and Queso / Re: Lost

« on: May 24, 2010, 03:37:53 pm »

Dude. When the complete DVD comes out you, me, Alkie and Ebby'll get together and spend a weekend watching the whole thing and knock back a couple of co-colas. Whaddaya say?

I'm in.  Alkie gets to wear the polar bear costume.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Lost

« on: May 24, 2010, 09:52:47 am »

It's like complaining that at the end of Home Alone they didn't give the rest of macaulay culkin's life story.

Michael Jackson was unavailable.

2577

Beer and Queso / Re: Lost

« on: May 24, 2010, 09:43:05 am »

...it happened because Ben dislodged the frozen polar bear wheel.

Ok, now you're just making stuff up.

I guess I'm glad I never watched the show.

2578

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 World Cup Ad

« on: May 24, 2010, 09:12:28 am »

That's a great one, Noe.  I've always enjoyed Nike commercials (regardless of whether I buy their products, which I don't).  Two of my favorites:

Jordan

Peterson

2579

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 World Cup Ad

« on: May 23, 2010, 12:49:40 pm »

Aside from it being really long, what's so special about it?

In my opinion, great production, clever editing and a quality that's difficult to find in ads these days.  Shit, at least they tried to make it look cool - more than you can say for the majority of what's on tv these days.

2580

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 World Cup Ad

« on: May 23, 2010, 09:19:22 am »

Yes it is.  Thanks for that.

2581

Talk Zone / Re: Roy Oswalt talking like a man that is willing to get traded this season

« on: May 21, 2010, 10:01:02 pm »

You guys need to get the fuck over the fact that the team's best player is making plain to an already aware public that the Houston Astros are a fucking joke of a major league franchise. I mean, seriously.

I agree with this.  Trade him, get the best value you can, move on.  This can be a win-win.

2582

Beer and Queso / Re: Bob Ford, Astros' PA announcer, in Japan...and so am I!

« on: May 21, 2010, 09:09:54 am »

$3 handjob.

2583

Talk Zone / Re: Sugarland Minor League Baseball Approved

« on: May 19, 2010, 09:27:07 am »

All the time.  Everywhere.  It's called independent baseball.

Ok, thanks.

2584

Talk Zone / Sugarland Minor League Baseball Approved

« on: May 19, 2010, 08:53:16 am »

Link.

The team won't be affiliated with a major league.

"We wish them the best of luck in their endeavor. It's great they are stepping out to bring baseball to Sugar Land," said Pam Gardner, president of business operations for the Houston Astros, whlie lustily stroking her hair.

Minor league baseball with no affiliation?  I don't ride the bus as much as I should - is this common?

2585

Beer and Queso / Re: Shameless Plug

« on: May 18, 2010, 06:38:39 pm »

Congrats!  Please let us know when it gets updated.

2586

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: May 18, 2010, 02:52:39 pm »

Or, put another way, a version of Yeah Yeah Yeah's worth listening to.

Nice (although I kinda liked It's Blitz!)

Also, anybody with a Spencer Krug tolerance should definitely check out the new Wolf Parade.  It's fantastic.

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Beer and Queso / Re: ACL '10

« on: May 18, 2010, 02:47:53 pm »

I agree with the Eagles confusion, but there are still some great bands mixed in there.  LCD Soundsytem, Spoon, Vampire Weekend, Band of Horses, the National, Broken Bells, Yeasayer, Beach House, the XX, Edward Sharpe, Midlake, Morning Benders, Bear in Heaven, Foals, etc.  Sounds like a kick ass weekend to me - with just enough hipster vibes to Keep Austin Wierd.

I'd also stand in line just to see Norah Jones, but maybe that's just me.

2588

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: 'Stros at Dojers, 5/17/2010

« on: May 17, 2010, 10:29:36 pm »

Takes a slow man to get tagged out at home on that play....

2589

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: 'Stros at Dojers, 5/17/2010

« on: May 17, 2010, 10:10:48 pm »

Nice catch Gunther.

2590

Talk Zone / Re: Astros at Dodgers – Nothing But Brown Sky

« on: May 17, 2010, 08:04:54 am »

Outstanding, Craig.

2591

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: May 16, 2010, 08:25:01 am »

In other news...

Wolf Parade - Expo 86

...is available.

2592

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: May 16, 2010, 08:17:55 am »

The Hold Steady album is really different from their previous, but I like it.  It's like the transition U2 made with Achtung Baby (not in terms of where they went musically, just in that it's a curveball)

This sounds interesting.  I've hesitated getting their new album because I've always thought they were a one-trick pony, even if they perform that one trick extremely well.  I really liked Boys and Girls in America but didn't give their last one many proper listens.

I'm finally getting into the new National album after a dozen or so times through it.  The first four tracks don't do much for me, but things really get good at "Afraid of Everyone" and it doesn't let up.  "Bloodbuzz Ohio," "England" and "Vanderlyle Crybaby Geeks" are the other standouts to me.  Here's a clip of the National and Sufjan Stevens playing Letterman a few nights ago.

Either way, I suggest giving High Violet a couple more listens if you didn't like it the first time.

2593

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: 5/15/10 Astros @ Giants

« on: May 15, 2010, 03:23:14 pm »

So I just glanced up and saw the last out.  Somehow it's 1-0, but no hits.  How'd it happen?

2594

Talk Zone / Re: Please tell me someone got a screen capture

« on: May 14, 2010, 04:45:56 pm »

I wouldn't say I missed it, Bob.
Wow.

2595

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: May 14, 2010, 04:21:21 pm »

Like you don't know...

Ugh.  Let me rephrase then.

Surely there's an Australian band who's released something worth a crap in the last 25 years (aside from Hoodoo Guru), right?  Midnight Oil?  Where's Lurch/das with that Google thingy when you need them....

2596

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: May 14, 2010, 04:06:21 pm »

A rocking good time by Australia's most underrated and second greatest rock band.

This got me thinking...Australia's second greatest rock band?  Who's #1?

2597

Talk Zone / Re: Roy Oswalt talking like a man that is willing to get traded this season

« on: May 14, 2010, 04:01:44 pm »

So what's the ideal return?  Pitcher(s) or position player(s)?

Yes.

2598

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: May 14, 2010, 02:29:58 pm »

I've done this too many times to count.
Link

2599

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: May 14, 2010, 08:04:32 am »

Hoodoo Gurus - Purity of Essence - First new album in 5 years.  Sure their old and cranky but hooks still ooze out. After nearly 30 years in the business, the Hoodoo Gurus still combine melodic power pop and garage rock with a bit of psychedelia, and "Purity of Essence" finds them in top form. A rocking good time by Australia's most underrated and second greatest rock band. Probably can't find it in a record store near you. I had to order mine online.

Wow - I'm gonna check this out for sure.  Never heard of them.

2600

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros @ Jakes, 5/13/10 DAY GAME!

« on: May 13, 2010, 02:58:44 pm »

Sweep!

2601

Beer and Queso / Re: iPhone question

« on: May 13, 2010, 02:06:19 pm »

You see that headphone jack? That headphone jack right there?

No, it's like this, but with a phone.

2602

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros @ Jakes, 5/13/10 DAY GAME!

« on: May 13, 2010, 02:01:34 pm »

Are you ashamed of SnS?  Is that why you didn't mention it/us?

No, but I didn't want to get my ass kicked in case he reads SnS.  Not a lot of fans of his on here (me included).

2603

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros @ Jakes, 5/13/10 DAY GAME!

« on: May 13, 2010, 01:55:08 pm »

They both annoy me.

I actually met Dolan a couple weeks ago and talked to him for a bit.  Really nice guy.
I didn't mention SnS.

2604

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros @ Jakes, 5/13/10 DAY GAME!

« on: May 13, 2010, 01:29:45 pm »

...Berkman, who was on base, walked over and gave everyone some sunflower seeds.

This had me laughing.

2605

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros @ Jakes, 5/13/10 DAY GAME!

« on: May 13, 2010, 01:23:28 pm »

He was mouthing off at Lee after Lee popped up so Lee tried getting into his face. Benches cleared. Carpenter then was saying something to somebody else on the Astros once the benches cleared.

What started all of this?

2606

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros @ Jakes, 5/13/10 DAY GAME!

« on: May 13, 2010, 01:17:50 pm »

Wow.

2607

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros @ Jakes, 5/13/10 DAY GAME!

« on: May 13, 2010, 01:11:44 pm »

Following online (no audio or video):

Top 3.

Puma singles in Bourn.
1-0 Astros.  2 on, 2 out for Pence.

2608

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros @ Jakes, 5/13/10 DAY GAME!

« on: May 13, 2010, 01:10:22 pm »

"Man, fuck Cubales!"

I agree, Fuck the Cubales.

2609

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Astros @ Jakes, 5/13/10 DAY GAME!

« on: May 13, 2010, 12:02:48 pm »

Bourn
Kepp
Puma
Kabong
Janitor
Happy Pete
Kaz
Q
Norris

vs

8 Shitbirds and a Carpenter.

2610

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros @ Jakes, 5/11/2010

« on: May 12, 2010, 08:08:19 am »

Just checked the GZ for the first time since watching the game last night, and I have to say the entire 7th inning was a thing of beauty.  Two pinch-hit RBI singles, the best situational bunt I've ever seen in my life, and Sampson shutting the door on Pooholes and WhateverthefucknicknamewegaveHolliday.  Awesomeness.

2611

Talk Zone / Re: Astros @ Co-Ards Preview Posted

« on: May 11, 2010, 02:41:18 pm »

Well done!  Love the ballpark names.

2612

Talk Zone / Re: April 2010 SnS Spike and Star Award Winner

« on: May 11, 2010, 01:14:27 pm »

...but if you can get the time machine, couldn't you get those three days back?

Oh no, I've gone cross-eyed.

2613

Beer and Queso / Re: Dear audiophiles

« on: May 11, 2010, 01:08:36 pm »

I agree with a lot of the above posts.  I currently use a Denon receiver (great) and Boston Acoustics speakers (meh), but have positive experiences with Pioneer in the past.  Haven't tried an Onkyo or the Polk/Klipsch speakers, though.  Check cnet - they're really good at this stuff.

Also, as far as I can tell, wireless only helps in the initial setup.  If you're willing to spend an afternoon stringing it all together, I wouldn't bother with it.  Of course, I've never used a wireless setup, so like all other things I'm probably speaking out of my ass.

2614

Beer and Queso / Re: Freshly baked Gfx Cards

« on: May 10, 2010, 08:18:22 am »

Hey guess what?  A baked graphics card very closely resembles a fried one.  Not that I'm surprised, but it would've been cool if it worked.

2615

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: May 08, 2010, 09:55:51 pm »

Josh Ritter - So Runs the World Away
One of the best songwriters out there right now, and his latest does not disappoint.  I really don't think he knows how to write a bad song.

2616

Beer and Queso / Re: Freshly baked Gfx Cards

« on: May 07, 2010, 09:49:34 am »

Is it an HP laptop?  They had a run of laptops with bad nVidia graphic cards and when the board dies, they just replace them with another bad nVidia card.  They generally don't last more than a year.  Supposedly, nVidia  knew about it too. You can find out more here.  

Baking a laptop motherboard is a bad idea (I shouldn't have to tell you this).  If the fix works at all, it's likely because it cooked the thermal sensors on the mainboard, so they won't shut off the board to protect it anymore.  Of course this will eventually lead to the heat death of your mainboard anyway.

Nope, it's a piece of shit Alienware (pre-Dell buyout).  It's artifacting like crazy when I run anything with graphics; other than that it works fine.  Alienware and nVidia have absolute crap customer service, too, fwiw.

I'm really thinking about trying this out, though.  It sounds whimsical enough to work, considering nothing else does.  Maybe I'll fry the whole thing and convince my wife I need a new laptop....

2617

Beer and Queso / Re: Freshly baked Gfx Cards

« on: May 07, 2010, 09:09:42 am »

Did you try holding it upside down and shaking it?

That's too difficult.  I'm looking for an easy fix.

2618

Beer and Queso / Freshly baked Gfx Cards

« on: May 07, 2010, 09:02:30 am »

I don't know if this falls under the "don't believe everything you read on the interwebs" category or not, but I'm at my wits end and thinking about doing it.
My laptop's gfx card (nVidia GeForce Go 7900 GTX) is failing on me, getting green/purple/white lines across video editing software, games, etc.  Lots of times it freezes on me and I get a BSOD.  I've tried every driver I can find, every setting I can think of, reseated the video card - even replaced the mobo.  Nothing works.

So a lot of forums say that baking a failing video card in the oven at 385 degrees (F) for ~10 minutes fixes the problem.  Here's one success story.  There are even YouTube videos on it.  The logic behind it is that you get rid of any moisture and melt the soldering to make new connections (or something along those lines).

Anybody ever heard of this or tried it?

2619

Talk Zone / Re: Hey Ebby!

« on: May 06, 2010, 09:28:12 am »

Thanks!

2620

Talk Zone / Re: Towles sent down

« on: May 05, 2010, 02:31:02 pm »

God can hit but can he lay off a slider low and away?

You trying to say Jesus Christ can't hit a curveball?

2621

Talk Zone / Re: Our novel corporate event options for a night to remember

« on: May 05, 2010, 09:23:34 am »

Thank you, Ian.  First, can we dispense with the "good evening" bullshit?  It's only 3 PM in London.

With that unpleasantry out of the way, I am pleased to inform that you have correctly surmised that SpikesnStars, LLC is in need of a Hollywood summer party.  While I respect the fact that your company may have novel ideas, our needs are very specific:

1.  We will have need of 24 attractive yet nondescript women.  They should arrive at the party dressed only in thongs and black robes.  they should also be wearing golden masks to conceal their identities.  Any party guest's displeasure with any of these women will constitute a breach of contract and result in the full refund of our fees.

2.  We will have need of an organist with the ability to play a keyboard while blindfolded.  Should the organist resemble David Arquette, this will constitute a breach of contract and result in the full refund of our fees.

3.  We will have need of a large mansion with randomly placed potted plants.  Lack of plants will constitute a breach of contract and result in the full refund of our fees.

4.  Guests are only to be admitted to the party with the password "Fidelio".

5.  Admittance of any guest with the correct password but who resembles Tom Cruise will constitute a breach of contract and result in the full refund of our fees.

6.  You're going to need a shitload of bleach afterwards.  Any cleaning will be at your expense.

Nominated, if only for creativity.  I especially like #3.

2622

Beer and Queso / Re: This is the coolest story I've read in a long, long time.

« on: May 03, 2010, 04:45:45 pm »

Thanks RB, great story.

2623

Talk Zone / Re: Arizona Series Preview Posted

« on: May 03, 2010, 12:27:36 pm »

Who is this Chelsea Handler of whom you speak?  Is it the one from the tee-vee who's like an unfunny Jon Stewart in drag?

Chelsea Handler

SFW...I think.

2624

Beer and Queso / Re: Polarizing political bitching about Arizona

« on: April 30, 2010, 11:40:42 am »

Politicians are starting to call for MLB to revoke the All-Star game from Arizona, because of their new law.  I guess this is similar to the NFL skipping AZ when they refused to celebrate Martin Luther King day.  

Perfect.  Let's bring Selig into the discussion.

2625

Beer and Queso / Re: Multiple Lead Singers

« on: April 30, 2010, 08:10:30 am »

Also: Yo La Tengo

2626

Beer and Queso / Re: Multiple Lead Singers

« on: April 30, 2010, 08:00:11 am »

Couple of newer bands:

Wolf Parade
Grizzly Bear

2627

Beer and Queso / Re: Big 10-12

« on: April 29, 2010, 04:54:16 pm »

Dammit Lurch.  I was wondering why this story was buried on a small-town tv news website and nowhere else.

Move along, nothing to see here....

2628

Beer and Queso / Big 10-12

« on: April 29, 2010, 04:30:53 pm »

Mizzou jumping ship to the Big 10?
Link

2629

Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros vs. Reds - 4/28

« on: April 29, 2010, 08:20:41 am »

Damnit, girls, sit still for 10 fucking seconds! Stop taking your bows out!  Woman, would you get your kids under control please?!  And whats with that stupid grin?  Just how much Oxy did you take this morning? Okay, here we go, in 3..2..1..  I personally trained the doctors in the Brown procedure...

Glad I'm not the only one who gets pissed off at that commercial.  I always wonder what the other kids are thinking when the youngest shrills "Daddy's Baby Goil!"

2630

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: April 26, 2010, 09:49:37 pm »

Great music video from OK Go.  Worth a click:

Link

2631

Talk Zone / Re: Pirates @ Astros Series Preview is now up

« on: April 23, 2010, 08:45:47 am »

Fantastic preview.

2632

Talk Zone / Re: Morgan Ensberg's "Baseball IQ"

« on: April 22, 2010, 10:49:48 pm »

La Russa's  kids want to bat ninth.

Nominated.

2633

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: April 22, 2010, 10:47:35 pm »

Just found Band of Horses and The National.  I honestly don't know which to listen to first.  I think they call that a "good problem."

2634

Talk Zone / Re: 1 Hit Win

« on: April 22, 2010, 02:41:37 pm »

Goddammit!

At least he didn't say Bo*er.

2635

Talk Zone / Re: Morgan Ensberg's "Baseball IQ"

« on: April 22, 2010, 02:40:04 pm »

Ebby John Calvin LaLoosh?

Yes?

2636

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: April 22, 2010, 02:39:05 pm »

It's out there. It's really good.

Awesome, thx.  Look forward to it.

2637

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: April 22, 2010, 08:54:11 am »

What I didn't catch por la radio is the obvious Andy Partidge yelp in Hutchison's vocals. There's a definite Scottish lean to the yelp, too, which I love. It's been ages since I was nutso about a Scottish band and it's about time.

Help me out here: Who is Andy Partidge?  Been racking my brain and I can't place the name.  And I'm too lazy to Google right now.

Also, the Scots are putting out some great music lately.  Check out The Twilight Sad (a bit darker than the Rabbits, but a great sound) and We Were Promised Jetpacks (I think I mentioned them on this thread before).  They're all on the same label and from what I've read each band has influenced each other in one way or another.

I've been giving Frightened Rabbit a rest for a bit (don't want to burn out), and have been listening to new albums from:
Ruby Suns
Matt Pond PA
LCD Soundsystem
Dr. Dog
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
Roky Erickson
Broken Social Scene
Josh Ritter

All of which are good (if not great), but I expect the new National and Band of Horses to take priority when they leak.

2638

Beer and Queso / Re: 100,000,000,000 x 100,000,000,000

« on: April 14, 2010, 09:01:26 pm »

So he's got that going for him.

Which is nice.

2639

Beer and Queso / Re: Happy Birthday austro!

« on: April 07, 2010, 11:17:40 pm »

Happy Bday!

2640

Beer and Queso / Re: Happy Birthday Batgirl!!

« on: April 07, 2010, 04:28:05 pm »

Happy belated!

2641

Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day 2010--SnS Style

« on: April 05, 2010, 11:02:43 pm »

Enjoyed the game tonight, wish I could've hung around before/after.

Highlights:
the hyena sitting behind Mark
Dasani's Guess the Fuck mid-inning game
no wave

oh, and baseball!

2642

Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day 2010--SnS Style

« on: April 05, 2010, 04:10:57 pm »

How late will everybody be at FS?  Damn work is tying me up.

2643

Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day 2010--SnS Style

« on: April 05, 2010, 03:12:21 pm »

Anyone at FS yet?  We are alone and a little scared...

Just look for Buzz.  He's the douchebag in a personalized Cubs jersey.  Most commonly seen walking briskly away from drunken SnSers.

2644

Beer and Queso / Astros in LA

« on: April 05, 2010, 01:28:53 pm »

Anybody know of a good place to catch Astros games in LA?  I have a buddy who just moved there and he wants to watch tonight's game somewhere fun.  Thanks.

2645

Talk Zone / Re: Alright, everybody - gather 'round

« on: April 05, 2010, 10:34:29 am »

Fuck the Cubs.

This.

Also, I'm bracing for a Clarkie infiltration now that the season has begun.  Glad to see Coach is already in midseason form.

2646

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: April 03, 2010, 10:04:41 pm »

Check out The Tins.  They don't have a CD yet, but I'm really liking what I hear.  This is a good starter http://prettymuchamazing.com/mp3/the-tins-the-green-room but check out their myspace page.  Some hits and misses, but I like where they're going, particularly is you're Krug & Co. sound type fan.

Haven't checked out their MySpace yet, but the single you linked to was very, very good.  Not as harsh as Krug, et al, but I see the comparisons.

2647

Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day 2010--SnS Style

« on: April 02, 2010, 11:05:55 pm »

Doubt I can make SF, but I'm gonna try to be at the Saucer by 4ish.

2648

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: April 02, 2010, 10:52:57 pm »

Two more:

Dave Rawlings Machine - A Friend of a Friend
Absolutely amazing singer/songwriter stuff.  Has a classic feel to it.  They actually reference, unabashedly, "Cortez the Killer," and it's a pretty damn good reference.  A live, four-song video set can be seen HERE.  "Ruby" is probably the best track.

Joanna Newsom - Have One on Me
I'm ashamed to admit it, but this is too good to ignore.  I haven't liked any of her previous albums, but this is worth the listen.  "Good Intentions Paving Company" is a good track to start with.  Keep in mind it's a 2-hour, 3-CD album from an indie harp-player (harpist? harpie?).  So, uh, if that's not your thing, move along.

2649

Beer and Queso / Re: 32% abv Beer

« on: April 02, 2010, 10:39:43 pm »

Right.

Avoid Tactical Nuclear Penguin like the motherfucking plague.

Sounds like an obvious statement.

2650

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: April 01, 2010, 01:56:52 pm »

Good folk:

The Tallest Man on Earth - The Wild Hunt

2651

Beer and Queso / Re: Happy Birthday Ebby Calvin!!

« on: April 01, 2010, 11:40:55 am »

Thanks everybody!

2652

Talk Zone / Re: Today's Sporcle Stumper

« on: March 28, 2010, 11:59:48 am »

69/150.

Got 3/5 Astros (idiot).
Somehow got 5/5 Angels and missed the Dojers altogether.

2653

Beer and Queso / Re: Mudbugs

« on: March 27, 2010, 10:54:54 am »

I am happy to report that you can legitimately fit a cocker spaniel named Sadie 25 lbs of crawfish in an 80-qt tub, as well as all the fixings.  I made 75 lbs in three batches.
A few revelations from my first crawfish boil:

1. Men eat more crawfish than women.
2. Don't wear sandals near the 80-qt pot of boiling water.
3. It's actually a LOT of work.
4. Airline Seafood's seasoning mix is ridiculously good.
5. I bought entirely too much crawfish, corn and potatoes, and not near enough sausage.

Thanks again for all the advice.  Any good hangover remedies out there?

2654

Beer and Queso / Re: Mudbugs

« on: March 26, 2010, 09:42:12 am »

Google it.  I am sure there is info out there.

There is, but for some reason I trust you yokels more than John P. Google.

2655

Beer and Queso / Re: Mudbugs

« on: March 26, 2010, 08:06:59 am »

The Big Crawfish Boil is this afternoon, and I think I'm ready to go (thanks for all of the responses, they've been a big help).  I'm going to pick up 75 lbs of live crawfish at Airline Seafood today around noon and I'm bringing my dad's old fishing cooler to store them.  I figure a couple bags of ice (unopened) will keep them alive til I start cooking (around 4).
I also picked up andouiile (sp?) sausage, lemons, garlic, onions, red potatoes, corn, mushrooms and (don't kill me) green beans.  I've had green beans in a crawfish batch before and they were ridiculously tasty, so I thought I'd try it again.  Gonna grab the seasoning at Airline when I get the bugs.
I'm still unsure if I'm going to purge in salt water or just a heavy rinse of fresh water, but I'll let the beer decide that for me at the last minute.

One question:  I have the 80-qt tub to cook with, how many batches would you reckon 75 lbs of crawfish would be?

Oh, and I got enough beer to drown a horse, so I think we're set there, too.
Thanks again, and any last-minute recommendations are appreciated if I've done something stupid.

2656

Talk Zone / Re: Morgan Ensberg's "Baseball IQ"

« on: March 24, 2010, 01:56:16 pm »

Parenting is hard.  I wonder what my kids will be writing 20+ years from now.

Assuming they can write.

2657

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: March 24, 2010, 10:42:17 am »

If you liked the Avetts, definitely get Mumford and Sons. 

Also Fleet Foxes.

2658

Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day 2010--SnS Style

« on: March 24, 2010, 07:56:48 am »

I'm a deadbeat.  I am still paying for my ticket.  Sorry.  I will put a check in the mail tomorrow.

Same here.

2659

Beer and Queso / Re: Happy Birthday Budgirl!

« on: March 22, 2010, 04:54:13 pm »

Yes, Happy Belated!

2660

Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day 2010--SnS Style

« on: March 22, 2010, 04:50:52 pm »

We're outside of the lunch crush, so they usually just put together as many tables as we need.  No need to book a room.

A/holic:  The Saucer is a good call as, on OD, the BUS is slammed.  Easier parking too.  What say everyone else?

Yes to all of the above.

2661

Talk Zone / Re: Fantasy Baseball

« on: March 22, 2010, 02:27:26 pm »

...Fantasyland, based on the book of the same name.

That's a great book, by the way.  Very funny if you like fantasy baseball.

2662

Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day 2010--SnS Style

« on: March 21, 2010, 07:51:02 am »

So are we going to pre-game at Spanish Flowers like last year?  Thankfully, OD isn't that far away.

2663

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: March 20, 2010, 08:06:18 am »

...the Morning Benders.

I'm really liking this, thanks for the heads-up.

Just added to the library:

We Were Promised Jetpacks - These Four Walls (2009)
Another great Scottish indie group (same label as Frightened Rabbit, Twilight Sad).  After a listen or two it's really good stuff.  Pitchfork's SXSW report said they killed on stage.  Their songs aren't as tight as the Rabbits' are, but it's still a great sound.  Worth a listen.

She & Him - Volume 2
Haven't listened to it yet, just wanted to let all the Zooey admirers know it's "available."

2664

Beer and Queso / Re: Crystal Pal-Diddy

« on: March 19, 2010, 12:10:49 pm »

Wu Tang United.  Bitches.

Winner.

2665

Beer and Queso / Re: March Madness open thread

« on: March 18, 2010, 03:44:34 pm »

Go Murray State!  What a shot!

2666

Beer and Queso / Re: March Madness open thread

« on: March 18, 2010, 02:15:51 pm »

That 3-pointer to put it within 1 was ridiculous.
Valiant effort by Robert Morris.

2667

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: March 17, 2010, 07:58:51 am »

Five days ago I'd never heard of these guys, now they're popping up everywhere. I watched the TV show Chuck last night and in the closing sequence the background music was "Swim Until You Can't See Land."

Cool!  It's good to hear they're getting some commercial exposure.

I know it's the "hip" thing to declare that a band's single isn't your favorite track on the album, thus implying a deep, personal connection with said band and/or album, but really, I like three or four songs better than "Swim...."  "Foot Shooter," "The Loneliness" and "Skip the Youth" all sound fantastic to these ears.
Which isn't to say "Swim..." isn't a great tune -- it most certainly is.

2668

Beer and Queso / Re: Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?

« on: March 16, 2010, 11:50:37 am »

I guess he had the fish.

Awesome.

2669

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: March 16, 2010, 11:48:51 am »

Dr. Dog.

Nice.  Think he has a new one coming out pretty soon.

2670

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: March 16, 2010, 08:36:21 am »

Really, that's just the tip of the iceberg. Unfortunately one less, Mark Linkous of Sparkelhorse (and earlier The Dancing Hoods) killed himself last week and that is just a bummer. Poor bastard was a troubled soul but a great artist.

Great call, couldn't agree more.  That DJ Dangermouse/Sparklehorse album last year was pretty darn good.  I also liked his few collaborataions with Radiohead. 

2671

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: March 16, 2010, 08:14:37 am »

They've got a really good sound in spite of their animal name.

Glad you liked them.  Really wish I could make that show at the Parrish.

Other good bands in spite of their animal names:

Grizzly Bear
Wolf Parade
Department of Eagles
Andrew Bird (yes, it's his real name but it counts)
Phoenix
Band of Horses
Wolfmother
Frog Eyes
White Rabbits
Animal Collective

2672

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: March 14, 2010, 02:33:48 pm »

I heard a piece about this band on the radio yesterday (maybe you heard the same one?) and was most impressed.

Nope, haven't heard them on the radio, but a buddy of mine told me he heard them on a Dallas-area indie rock station.

If you liked what you heard at first glance I highly recommend you check out the whole album.  It's solid from start to stop (my favorite song has changed five times - no joke).  It's creative and robust without being depressing or smug.
It's easily my favorite album of the year so far.

2673

Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: March 14, 2010, 08:15:03 am »

My new favorite:

Frightened Rabbit - The Winter of Mixed Drinks

Good, polished Scottish indie rock.  It's about all I listen to lately.
Their MySpace page has the new single "Swim until you can't see land" streaming, but nothing else from the current album.  Their last one, Midnight Organ Fight, was pretty damn good, too, if not a little rough around the edges.

2674

Beer and Queso / Re: Quick request to help out a friend

« on: March 13, 2010, 07:58:35 pm »

Voted.  Good luck to him.

2675

Beer and Queso / Re: Hey Houston!

« on: March 13, 2010, 07:42:44 am »

By the way, I've noticed several bands from around the country suddenly dropping in on Austin and Houston this week and next week.  Is there, like, something going on?

Yes.

Bummed I can't make it this year.

2676

Beer and Queso / Re: Not working tomorrow, so it's Friday

« on: March 12, 2010, 08:16:40 am »

I got the Oban at the same recommendation from a Spec's guy, liked it.

Call me a chick, Bench, but I'm impressed you keep a bottle of Lagavulin around.  If I had my way I'd drink their 16-year morning, noon and night.  Absolutely love the stuff.

And say what you want about cheap (shitty) scotch, but that's what got me into the drink, much like Miller Lite for beer.  Sure, Famous Grousse doesn't come close to the good stuff, but when you're strapped for cash ANY scotch is better than NO scotch (not taking into account shitty scotch that costs a lot).

Hudson, I eagerly await your rebuttal.  I also like IPAs and hoppy beers.

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Talk Zone / Re: Really?

« on: March 09, 2010, 08:04:19 am »

Pinwheel had referred multiple times to this.

Ah, that explains why I'd never heard of it.

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Talk Zone / Really?

« on: March 08, 2010, 09:26:06 pm »

I hadn't read this before.
Link

"I do like Cooper," Blum said. "He's a good dude. But we lost faith in the leadership that was there. That was apparent. I think both sides read it equally.

"We understood it. Then he understood it. And it was impossible to regain faith in the system. That's what led to distrust in the system."

By late summer, a half-dozen or so players were wearing T-shirts that read "Really?" -- a not-so-subtle form of fashion rebellion against a manager clearly in over his skis.

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Talk Zone / Re: Chuck, Live From Kissimmee (pt. 1)

« on: March 08, 2010, 09:54:40 am »

Yep, thanks Chuck!  Keep 'em coming!

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Beer and Queso / Re: Mudbugs

« on: March 08, 2010, 08:27:08 am »

Thanks for all of the replies.
Re: purging, how exactly do you do that?  Fill a cooler with salt water and drop the bugs in?  How long should they stay in there?

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Talk Zone / Re: Arnsberg: the anti-Dewey?

« on: March 07, 2010, 06:08:24 pm »

Fallas is the anti-JDJO. 

I know, right? Yet I feel like I know nothing about him.  What kind of person is he?  Where does he stand on the whole "Drayton's racist" issue?  Which players does he have on speed-dial?  If only he'd interject himself a bit more into his articles.  I mean, I don't even know the dude's first name, much less his middle.

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Beer and Queso / Mudbugs

« on: March 07, 2010, 02:05:17 pm »

After reading through several pages of the gumbo thread a few weeks back, I figure this is as good a place as any to ask for crawfish advice.  I'm hosting a crawfish boil in a few weeks and I know next to nothing about the process.  I don't have the equipment, I don't know what ingredients to buy -- I don't know where to even begin.  I've "helped" cook 'em before, but my job duties consisted of drinking and fetching beer.  Two things I actually know a lot about.

I've seen the big metal tubs and burners at Academy, so I was thinking about buying the equipment there.  Any reason to avoid the generic stuff and go for something different?

Ingredients: Yes, crawfish.  Sausage, potatoes, corn, garlic, onion...but what spices?  Anything else I should toss in?  Also, where in Houston should I buy the crawfish?  I saw some at the HEB off of Buffalo Speedway today, but they looked pretty small.

Thanks in advance for any tips.

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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros v Tigres 03/05/10

« on: March 05, 2010, 04:17:20 pm »

Fire Mills!

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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Nats (SS) @ Astros 3-4-10

« on: March 05, 2010, 09:18:01 am »

The problem is you have to have good, sound players.  Don't know that the Astros have many of those.

Point taken.  I guess I inherently expect any major leaguer to be able to play good, sound baseball -- one player's level might not be as productive as the next, but hopefully Mills will have the team ready to compete.

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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Nats (SS) @ Astros 3-4-10

« on: March 05, 2010, 08:51:26 am »

You SHOULD have a man-crush; Mills is a great fit I think. I watched the guy work for six hours or so yesterday and came away convinced. Yes, I know, it was a very short time, etc., but I am quite confident that anyone who saw what I saw would come away with the same impression. The people I talked to who've been there for a good while are unanimous. I have no idea how good the Astros are going to be while Mills manages the team but I am convinced that he will maintain the respect of anyone and everyone in the organization while he is there.

I feel the same way.  I haven't spent any time around (or near) the guy, nor have I talked to anybody who knows him, but from what I've read he seems like a hard-nosed, no-bullshit baseball guy.

OSF quoted:

Here was Mills' response when asked what he didn't like Thursday:

"I don't want to go too much into bit becuase I haven't talked to the players yet.

Wow, what a breath of fresh air.  I know it's unreasonable to expect drastic improvements in the W/L column, but at least they'll be playing good, sound baseball.  A consistent lineup should help matters, too.

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Talk Zone / Re: per Footer Puma w/knee contusion

« on: March 02, 2010, 01:34:39 pm »

is it too soon to sacrifice some kfc or a box of twinkies

I have a feeling Puma has already taken care of that.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Submitted for your approval...

« on: March 02, 2010, 01:32:27 pm »

I liked both books, too, and have read most or all of the work by both authors.  In my opinion, however, they are as different as toast and tofu.

Clavell does an excellent job of placing his characters in historically realistic contexts, with actions and opinions that are consistent with those times.  He weaves a wonderful plot, but leaves you with a better understanding of the historical factors at work.  He omits much that would be beneficial to a real (though informal) student of history, but he follows an author's variation of the Hippocratic oath ... first do no harm.  King Rat is his earliest novel, though set in a WW2 Japanese prison camp, it is more recent in its setting than all but one of his other works.  Taifun is (in my opinion) his best; even better than Shogun.

Follet writes gripping stories, and with only a few exceptions I have enjoyed them.  However, they are always painful in the way they dismember history and impose 20th century attitudes and sensibilities on characters that would never have thought or acted that way.  In many ways his approach is as heavy-handed as James Michner, though unlike Michner he does seem to come up with fresh plots for each story.  Enjoy him if you will, but beware the anachronism.  It is best to take him with a large dose of non-fiction as a chaser.  Pillars of the Earth is indeed one of my favorites, but the warning here is especially apt.

I couldn't argue with any of these points.  Like I said, I'm not a history buff, so I have zero frame of reference when it comes to historical novels.  And I agree with your description of the differences between the books; Shogun puts a lot of emphasis on the culture in which the book is based, whereas Pillars of the Earth is more of a novel that happens to take place in the 14th century (or whatever).
Either way, I loved both of them and would recommend them to anybody.  I get that from your comments as well.

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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: March 02, 2010, 07:58:11 am »

Another good one:

Titus Andronicus - The Monster

It's good, sloppy rock.  They have a Hold Steady feel to them, but it's much looser and a bit, well, sloppier.
It's been a great year for music so far.  My regular rotation includes:
Spoon
Beach House
First Aid Kit
Mumford & Sons
Titus Andronicus
Hot Chip
Yeasayer
Retribution Gospel Choir
Moonface
Future Islands
The Besnard Lakes
...and a few others.

Looking forward to the new She & Him and The National.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Submitted for your approval...

« on: March 02, 2010, 07:52:20 am »

I can't say I'm familiar with many of the authors mentioned above, but they all sound interesting.
I'd recommend James Clavell's Shogun and Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet.  I'm not a historical fiction buff like many here, but I think the two fit in that category.  I really liked both.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Hockey

« on: February 26, 2010, 02:29:31 pm »

5-0 everytime I've checked the score changes.

Right.  6-0.

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Talk Zone / Re: Baseball Tonight crew in Kissimmee today

« on: February 26, 2010, 01:47:02 pm »

Thanks OSF, I'll tune in.
BTW, you're doing a great job around here.  Keep up the good work!

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Beer and Queso / Re: Coaching kids

« on: February 23, 2010, 09:01:42 am »

Brett Myers has a different approach:

"I'll do anything it takes to win. I think losing [stinks]. I've always felt that way. The one thing I've tried to do is to tell the four- and five-year olds [he coaches] that 'It's not OK to lose, guys.' You don't have fun when you lose."

Link

Shocker.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Ok, 'fess up...

« on: February 22, 2010, 04:19:42 pm »

(PA brings out cock from offstage)

Padma: Now, we worked a cock earlier...let's see how it turned out!

Alfredo sauce?

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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: February 20, 2010, 08:29:54 am »

Yes, it's a 2009 album, but I just listened to:

Mumford & Sons -- Sigh No More

Wow, what an album.  For all of you Avett Brothers, Fleet Foxes, Calexico fans out there, try it out.  It's hard to define the sound - it's mostly acoustic, has some bluegrass elements, but on the whole it's a really BIG album.
I highly recommend it.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Plane crash in Austin

« on: February 18, 2010, 12:20:08 pm »

Per CNN.com

12:49 p.m.: The Internal Revenue Service in Dallas, Texas, told CNN that the building is a federal IRS outsourced building. It said 199 of its employees work there. The IRS said it thinks all employees are accounted for, but they are checking.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Came across this. . .

« on: February 16, 2010, 07:57:40 am »

I was a Cub for two years.  We sucked, too.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Horns Basketball on TV Tonight

« on: February 16, 2010, 07:56:15 am »

Longhorn girl was once again spotted behind the KU bench, this time at the A&M/KU game.

PIC

I take it that's the hottest girl the Aggies could find on campus?

Pretty funny.

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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day 2010--SnS Style

« on: February 16, 2010, 07:51:38 am »

Yep.  One please.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Death of a famous logo

« on: February 11, 2010, 11:34:57 am »

Thank you, that's very useful.

Sure!
I left off:

The A/V Club

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Beer and Queso / Re: Death of a famous logo

« on: February 11, 2010, 09:40:20 am »

What do you do when you decide when you want to listen to new music?  What are you actually looking at or tuning into?

I still check Pitchfork for music news, but I try to avoid their reviews.

Check out:

Metacritic's Music Forums
KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic
NPR All Songs Considered

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Beer and Queso / Re: Death of a famous logo

« on: February 11, 2010, 08:25:42 am »

I wasn't around in the 60s or much of the 70s, so I'm not qualified to cast a vote for either decade.  Don't get me wrong, I consider the Beatles one of my favorite bands (just got the remastered versions of their entire catalog -- thanks PeteM) and I've spent countless hours listening and seeking out music of past generations (even Jim's).  But music is largely contextual, and many people quit seeking out new music once they hit a certain age -- whether by choice or obligation.

MTV had a huge influence on "Pop" music and where it is today.  I agree with a number of previous points -- Michael Jackson's "legacy" is a byproduct of his exposure on MTV, Hip-Hop owes a debt of gratitude for its emergence, etc.

The music industry is entirely different now (this is all from a listener's standpoint, mind you).  MTV no longer belongs in the musical forefront for a number of reasons, most notably -- they don't play music anymore (duh!), and when they do play music, it's overproduced, style-over-substance crap.  Think Nickelback.  Then again, maybe I'm just getting older.

That said, there is a TON of great music out there right now, and it's all easily accessible.  Sure, the internet phenomenon has, in a sense, brought on the death of the album, but there are a great many bands who still strive to put together something complete.  It may not be your cup of tea, but it's fresh, new and changing the face of music whether we like it or not.

So, in my experence -- 2000s > 1980s > 1990s.
And if I had to cast a vote, 1960s > 1980s > 1970s.

Fuck Jersey Shore.

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Talk Zone / Re: Baseball, where are you?

« on: February 09, 2010, 11:36:22 am »

Seriously...didn't ANYONE pay attention on Groundhog Day?  Sheesh.

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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: February 03, 2010, 09:48:39 am »

I'm looking forward to the new Milk Kan album sometime in the early part of this year, although I already have pre-release copies of about half of it.

Never heard of them.  What're they like?

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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: February 03, 2010, 08:07:16 am »

MY favorite recent discover was Surfer Blood. I really like "Floating Vibes," "Catholic Pagan," "Neighbor Riffs" and "Fast Jabroni"

I've been meaning to check this out.  Now I will.  Thanks.

Can't wait for the new National album in May.  Sufjan Stevens collaborated on a track or two.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Pro Bowl

« on: February 01, 2010, 07:43:15 am »

Matt Schaub: The Pro-Bowl MVP.  Hudson must be so proud.

Proving he can perform with the best in meaningless situations.

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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)

« on: January 31, 2010, 10:21:10 pm »

Besnard Lakes - Are the Roaring Night is very good.  Rock with a little shoegaze thrown in.  I didn't like their last album but this one sounds pretty damn good after a few listens.

First Aid Kit -- The Big Black and the Blue is also very good.  Think Fleet Foxes/Bon Iver but with female vocals.  The harmonies throughout are worth the listen.

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Beer and Queso / Re: 2009 Music

« on: January 30, 2010, 11:08:01 pm »

I don't know if I need to start a new thread for this, but Spoon's new album came out yesterday.  I've only had a chance to listen to it once through, but it sounds really good.

The deal may not still be going on, but it was only $3.99 to download from amazon yesterday

Just gave the new Spoon a good listen, and I really, really like it.  Kind of a return to Kill the Moonlight, imo, and that's not a bad thing.  It's a jam.

Somebody mentioned it before -- should we start a 2010 Music thread?

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Beer and Queso / Re: 2009 Music

« on: January 30, 2010, 08:08:20 am »

I just stumbled across the Avett Brothers on Austin City Limits (KLRU-HD in Austin).

I was happy to find this on my DVR the other day.  "Murder in the City" is fantastic.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Laptop shopping advice

« on: January 28, 2010, 04:40:41 pm »

AtascAstro brings up a good point.

'Bout time.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Laptop shopping advice

« on: January 28, 2010, 01:54:35 pm »

I agree with the Lenovo ThinkPad support here, too.  It's all we use at work -- and we do quite a bit of video editing on a daily basis.  I bought the wife a ThinkPad for Christmas (T400, ~$1000, decked out), and she loves it.  I would imagine their $500 models are just as reliable.

Edit: Not that they fall in the $500 range, but avoid Alienware laptops at all costs.  Overpriced pieces of shit.  Or at least mine is.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Booze Thread

« on: January 22, 2010, 07:40:10 pm »

Damn that's some sweet hooch.  At least you're not having to drink it straight from the bottle, cowboy.

Actually it's my maiden voyage with the 18.  By far the best (yet most expensive) single malt I've had.  Finished off a bottle of Lagavulin 16 the other day, too.  Loved that stuff.

And for the record, I'm not buying.  Which is why I'm drinking the good stuff.  

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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Booze Thread

« on: January 22, 2010, 07:26:57 pm »

Macallan 18, in a plastic cup, stuck in a hotel room in Marshall, TX.  1 out of 3 ain't bad.

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Beer and Queso / Re: SNS Golf

« on: January 22, 2010, 10:48:31 am »

What he really needs is a hot psychiatrist to help him unwind. Either that or just play every hole with his 7-iron.

Or a slumpbuster.

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Talk Zone / Re: Fuck you, Bryant Gumbel

« on: January 21, 2010, 03:31:08 pm »

Fuckhouse, if you're reading, please kick Gumbel in the junk the next time you see him.  I'm sure you won't be the first, or last.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Pro Bowl

« on: January 21, 2010, 01:07:37 pm »

What a goddamn joke.

He doesn't deserve one Pro Bowl, let alone two. Joe Flacco, Carson Palmer, and Kyle Orton are more deserving this year than Vince Young.

Maybe the AFC just wants to win.

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Beer and Queso / Re: 2009 Music

« on: January 20, 2010, 02:11:27 pm »

The new Midlake is pretty good, but more of the same from them.  I think I liked their last one better.
The new Beach House is really good the first time though it.  Don't know about its staying power.

Been too busy to get the new Spoon/Vampire Weekend lately, but I've heard mixed reviews of both.

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Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans

« on: January 18, 2010, 02:13:41 am »

I spend a lamentable amount of time in airport lounges. I'm in one now. Sitting in these places I overhear a lot of conversations, and conversations between male colleagues almost invariably drift to sports. Many times, most times, even, the people engaged in conversation are colleagues, they work for the same large company, work for complimentary companies, who knows what, but they are not close friends and as they sit and chat they get to know one another. Again, the conversations will almost inevitably drift to sports. I am astounded at how often people describe their sports loyalties. Well, I grew up in Pittsburgh so I like the Steelers and I live in Phoenix so I like the Cardinals and my son grew up in Kansas City and he likes the Chiefs so I like the Chiefs. You know, what the fuck? You like the color green? Hey, me too! Let's be Packers fans!

Fuck me, dude, pick a team. Hell, maybe that's my problem. If you root for half the fucking league you're bound to get a winner once in a while. The two behind me at the moment - Colts, Eagles, Steelers and Giants between them - are now hotly debating where Brett Favre is from (they have settled on Louisiana somewhere) and where he went to college (they have narrowed it down to Mississippi or Mississippi State).

My wife told me today that one of her patients holds the same venom for many of the teams that I do.  She mentioned Braves, Cubs, Yankees, Sooners, Jazz, Cowboys etc.  I figure, great, I always like to hear about rabid Astros fans, this guy's cool.

Nope.  Cardinals fan.

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Beer and Queso / Re: I Sure Hope

« on: January 17, 2010, 11:58:55 am »

Holy shit - Brett Favre plays for the Vikings now?!?

2719

Beer and Queso / Re: Blake Griffin done for the year

« on: January 14, 2010, 01:43:00 pm »

A Sooner and a Clipper is no way to go through life, son.

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Talk Zone / Re: Astros sign Brett Myers

« on: January 09, 2010, 03:48:32 pm »

Memo to Drayton and Pam: If you sign scumbags to contracts, you forfeit the right to call your organization classy. And you take that away from the fans too. Fans who value class don't like wifebeaters being associated with the team they root for.

Why would the Astros want that hunk garbage? Even still, I don't understand why they would give that major shit-bum 5 million even if he wasn't a piece of human excrement. Three point five with incentives at best.  Myers has always underachieved as a player while excelling at being a fuckwad. Wade?!?!? Dammit! WTF!?!?

While I believe every human being deserves a second-chance to prove himself, I can't help but agree with everything you say here.  I want nothing to do with the guy, much less a reason to root for him.
Hampton/Ortiz were shots in the dark to improve the pitching staff also, but at least they didn't beat the ever-living shit out of their wives.  I just don't like it.

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Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans

« on: January 07, 2010, 02:21:10 pm »

That's ridiculous.  Seven teams beat the Jets, and not one of them had Peyton Manning on their team.

Or Whatshisname Painter.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Pirate Walks The Plank

« on: January 07, 2010, 12:34:34 pm »

But he wasn't offered more $$$.

If he didn't interview for the job, was he technically offered any money?
Plus, in terms of College Football coaching jobs, yes I consider Lubbock to be better than Waco.  Having never been there, though, I can't speak to the quality of living.

And I think Briles is a good coach.  He's a great fit for Baylor.  I'd like to see Tubs at Tech.
But there I go again, arguing with a Clarkie.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Pirate Walks The Plank

« on: January 07, 2010, 12:00:23 pm »

If Briles is basing his coaching career and subsequent decisions based on what some dumb-fuck says on the airwaves /newspapers/talk radio stations/blogs/e-mails/text/tweets/Facebook/My Space, Tech is better off without him.
Every school has demons, but not every school offers the immediate opportunity to make more money and get out of Waco.

I'm not saying he should've taken the job, but if those were his reasons, he's an idiot.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Pirate Walks The Plank

« on: January 07, 2010, 11:00:02 am »

Sand Aggies, really?  You realise I'm coming to your house tonight, right?  Retribution may be in order.

Just don't show up wearing anything Crimson.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Heading to L.A. in the morning....

« on: January 07, 2010, 10:31:58 am »

9 hours to go....

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Beer and Queso / Re: Pirate Walks The Plank

« on: January 07, 2010, 10:09:25 am »

A Baylor buddy just told me that Briles announced that he flat-out refused the interview with the Sand Aggies.  Don't have a link, haven't looked for it, don't really care to back the story up.  I feel like JdJO!  Shit.

2727

Beer and Queso / Re: PS3 game suggestions?

« on: January 06, 2010, 02:21:08 pm »

Baseball Stars

+1

2728

Talk Zone / Pigeons everywhere breathe a sigh of relief...

« on: January 05, 2010, 06:25:08 pm »

Randy Johnson retires.

I sure liked him as an Astro.

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Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans

« on: January 05, 2010, 06:22:18 pm »

Belichick blames Texans' field conditions for Welker injury.

...one of the worst fields I've seen.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Heading to L.A. in the morning....

« on: January 04, 2010, 01:20:02 pm »

The words you just used are all clearly English, but the order they are in is incomprehensible to me.

Right, and "work" could be exchanged for "three weeks in Marshall, TX."  FML

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Beer and Queso / Re: At the movies

« on: January 04, 2010, 01:14:00 pm »

District 9

I watched this the other day on my new BluRay player.  Incredible.  Loved it.

2732

Beer and Queso / Re: Heading to L.A. in the morning....

« on: January 04, 2010, 01:03:17 pm »

I am jealous of both of you.  I passed on face value tickets because of work.  Still pissed about that....

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Talk Zone / Re: Top Ten Baseball Memories of the Decade

« on: January 04, 2010, 11:31:18 am »

It didn't happen during a period of ten years?

No, C4 doesn't believe in "decades."

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Beer and Queso / Re: 2009 Music

« on: January 04, 2010, 11:18:21 am »

Also, I really enjoyed Mykonos by Fleet Foxes.

Oh yeah, absolutely loved that album.  I put that in my 2008 list, though.
Their Sun Giant EP is also really really good.

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Beer and Queso / Re: 2009 Music

« on: January 03, 2010, 06:54:58 pm »

If you haven't heard the Edward Sharp and the Magnetic Zero's album, download it immediately.

You're the second person to mention this to me.  Gonna download it tonight.

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Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans

« on: January 03, 2010, 12:06:00 pm »

Don't you have DirecTV?

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Beer and Queso / Re: 2009 Music

« on: January 03, 2010, 11:44:26 am »

Pete, here ya go.

Here's another one.

Thanks for the recs.  Haven't heard of Joe Pernice, Porcupine Tree or a couple others -- looking forward to checking them out.

ETA: And I'd totally miss today's Texans game to check out the Avett Brothers live.  Even if it is in Dallas.

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Beer and Queso / 2009 Music

« on: January 03, 2010, 08:18:36 am »

Anybody hear anything good this year?  I'm always looking for music that slipped through the cracks.
What I listened to this year:

Grizzly Bear – Veckatimest
Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix
Sunset Rubdown – Dragonslayer
Bonnie “Prince” Billy – Beware
Various Artists – Dark Was The Night
Bibio – Ambivalence Avenue
The Decemberists – The Hazards of Love
The Avett Brothers – I and Love and You
St. Vincent – Actor
Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs – It’s Blitz!
Fink – Sort of Revolution
Ramona Falls – Intuit
Yo La Tengo – Popular Songs
Animal Collective – Merriweather Post Pavillion
Here We Go Magic – Here We Go Magic
Flaming Lips – Embryonic
White Rabbits – It’s Frightening
The Twilight Sad – Forget the Night Ahead
Volcano Choir – Unmap
Beirut – Realpeople Holland EP
Bon Iver – Blood Bank EP
Yim Yames – Tribute To EP
Neko Case - Middle Cyclone
Norah Jones - The Fall
Lyle Lovett - Natural Forces
Atlas Sound - Logos
Fanfarlo - Reservoir

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Talk Zone / Re: Top Ten Baseball Memories of the Decade

« on: January 03, 2010, 07:51:39 am »

Kent's walk-off.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Pirate Walks The Plank

« on: December 29, 2009, 04:06:33 pm »

And now Leach is suing to regain control of the team.  I much prefer this over the Meyer situation.

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Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans

« on: December 29, 2009, 03:50:20 pm »

I'm not jealous of the Cowboys.  I'm jealous of the Yankees...i'm jealous of the Lakers...I'm jealous of the 49ers, Steelers and Packers.  I'm jealous of whomever is giving Alyssa Milano the high hard one at the present time.  But I thank God every night that I wasn't born in Dallas or any place that would otherwise predestinate me to root for those cocksuckers.

Not that you need anyone to tell you this, but you're right HH.  100%.

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Beer and Queso / Re: Christmas beer/Winter Ale

« on: December 29, 2009, 03:48:36 pm »

Not my first hefeweizen but will be the last time I try the Shiner variant.  I tend to like wheat-based beers at all times, but that is just me.  Thanks for the Paulaner suggestion.  I'll try it next summer.

I'm with you, das.  I bought a sixer of the Shiner hefe a few years ago and spit out the first taste.  Tried it again with their pouring instructions, didn't like that either.  I finally got around to throwing away the four remaining bottles a month ago.  I kept thinking "emergency beer," but I realized I'd rather go without than drink that swill again.  Guess it's just not my cup o' brew.

2743

Beer and Queso / Re: Urban Meyer stepping down.

« on: December 27, 2009, 07:54:31 am »

Too soon for the "Why couldn't Tebow just heal him?" jokes?

In all seriousness, I hope Meyer is OK.  He's a heckuva coach and from what little I know about him, seems like a stand-up dude.  I'm hesitant to believe anything that comes out of Bristol lately, though, so it'll be interesting to hear him actually talk about it after the Sugar Bowl.

2744

Beer and Queso / Re: hello anyone out there

« on: December 26, 2009, 09:25:30 am »

She's fallen and she can't spell "up"?

2745

Beer and Queso / Re: OU and ND both suck

« on: December 18, 2009, 04:31:30 pm »

It is 4 pm and I'm still an idiot OU still sucks.

There we go, back on topic.

2746

Beer and Queso / Re: OU and ND both suck

« on: December 18, 2009, 02:18:21 pm »

did ya here?

Displaying that college edumacation, eh?

2747

Talk Zone / Re: Rangers to Gilbert?

« on: December 17, 2009, 01:46:56 pm »

too bad he didn't go to that school...oh wait, nevermind

I keed, I keed

C'mon, Alkie, help me out here.
Tech's giving out degrees now?

2748

Talk Zone / Re: Rangers to Gilbert?

« on: December 17, 2009, 11:02:29 am »

It's also a just a matter of time before the sun burns out and all life as we know it is extinguished, but that's hardly newsworthy, is it?

Exactly.  In my college journalism classes we'd automatically fail an assignment if we used certain phrases.  "Time will tell," was one of them.  So was, "It's just a matter of time."  But there I go again confusing Justice with journalism....

2749

Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans

« on: December 06, 2009, 03:29:55 pm »

fox is shameless for showing that shot of the old kicker on the sidelines.

Fixed.

2750

Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans

« on: December 06, 2009, 03:24:23 pm »

saints/redskins link:

http://p2p4u.net/watch-live-sports.php?id=9569&link=1

Awesome, thanks.

2751

Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans

« on: December 06, 2009, 02:38:15 pm »

Texans driving for a TD...first and goal from the 5 yard line...halfback option pass where Chris Brown sort of shot puts the ball straight up in the air when there was no Texan receiver withint 20 yars of the ball.  Intercepted on the 2-yard line.

Classic.

2752

Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans

« on: December 06, 2009, 02:37:59 pm »

You wouldn't believe it if we told you.

To a certain extent, you're right, considering who's on this board.

2753

Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans

« on: December 06, 2009, 02:35:52 pm »

What happened?

BTW -- Check out Mike Vick throwing and rushing for TDs against the Falcons.

2754

Beer and Queso / Re: Big 12 Title Game Thread

« on: December 06, 2009, 07:51:05 am »

First issue I've ever had with U-verse: the fucking picture FROZE as he kicked.  NExt thing I know, Brent says "he made it!"

EXACT same thing happened to me.  Snap, good hold, there's the kick! it looks wide ... AND ..........................Mack Brown cheering.  That's what we got.

I seriously almost passed out.

Hook 'em!

2755

Beer and Queso / Re: woods injured

« on: November 30, 2009, 11:30:23 am »

I don't see how anyone would know if she's a blonde or not.  I'm going to need a pick axe and a blow torch to get through all the layers of makeup, dye, and plastic.

Alkie, I seem to remember a post or two about preferring older women who "know how to handle a cock" over a smokin' hot 19-year old.  Or something along those lines.

Does that fit into this scenario?

Knows How to Handle Cock = horse-faced bar hostess
Smokin' Hot = Swedish model

2756

Beer and Queso / Re: Texans Titans thread?

« on: November 23, 2009, 10:44:43 pm »

Ugh.

2757

Beer and Queso / Re: Texans Titans thread?

« on: November 23, 2009, 10:40:24 pm »

Why in the holy fuck was the Titans throwing the ball on those three downs?

And why kick it short?

2758

Beer and Queso / Re: Texans Go Undefeated

« on: November 23, 2009, 01:07:06 pm »

Congrats, MB.  I bet that's a great feeling.

2759

Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans

« on: November 21, 2009, 11:49:47 am »

You know what? I don't have all that much hatred for Bud Adams to tell you the truth. Once he moved my team to some backwater where high art is 1-4-5, a rhyming dictionary and a fake yodel and high fashion is an individually sized coonskin hat he got the fuck out of my life and out of my general consciousness. Also, his current bunch of clown and reprobates wearing the old uniforms has helped me considerably to get over becoming emotional, lachrymose, even, at the very sight of the old derrick.

And I know perfectly well that Titans fans have known and will know nothing but heartbreak.

Even with Dungy gone and some other guy standing on the sidelines (he never DOES anything... anybody notice that?) I can't summon up much beyond respect for the Colts. That is an offense the likes of which you rarely see. As much as I would like Mario to plant that molasses mouthed redneck in Reliant turf like a sago palm I can easily acknowledge that it is a privilege to watch him play football.

This.  All of it.

2760

Beer and Queso / Re: f'ing texans

« on: November 16, 2009, 01:14:03 pm »

Not to hijack the hijack, but I thought this was pretty damn funny.

You stay classy, Bud.

2761

Talk Zone / Re: Bourn snags Gold Glove (per Footer tweet)

« on: November 11, 2009, 03:06:52 pm »

Gotta say I like all the other selections for Gold Glove, besides maybe Matt Kemp.

Well I don't necessarily "like" Yadier, but I get your meaning.
Congrats, Bourn!

2762

Beer and Queso / Re: Some mid-week discussion fodder for college football fans in TX

« on: November 08, 2009, 11:30:01 am »

texas would be going to war wearing a mack/davis ankle bracelet

..and a bazooka named "Muschamp."

2763

Beer and Queso / Re: Some mid-week discussion fodder for college football fans in TX

« on: November 08, 2009, 10:00:03 am »

Somebody has to be ranked higher -- that's the nature of college sports.  Yes, TCU has a very good football team.  I think a Top 5 ranking certainly indicates that.  But the same goes for Texas, and right now they're arguably playing better football than anyone in the country.
If the argument is that TCU would give UT a run for their money, then yes, I agree.  It would be a fun game to watch.  But Texas would win that matchup 7 times out of 10, maybe more.
Without a playoff system, the best you can do is watch both teams play and determine who's better.  Right now, that's Texas.

And yes, I'm biased.

2764

Beer and Queso / Re: Ft. Hood

« on: November 07, 2009, 08:13:58 am »

Crazies are crazies.  It seemed like the bulk of this afternoon's reporting was "what was his motivation?"  Much hay was made on certain channels that he was a Muslim; others focused on the fact that he was terrified of being deployed to a war he didn't believe in.  The simple fact is that he has a lot more problems than any simple answer can provide.  His issues are a lot deeper than any single belief.  The man is crazy, and this was a horrible tragedy that has no greater meaning beyond itself.

This.

2765

Beer and Queso / WWTD

« on: November 04, 2009, 09:33:06 am »

I'm sure some of you have seen this, but it's worth posting anyway.

Tebow Halloween Costume

2766

Beer and Queso / Re: Fried Egg Sandwich

« on: October 31, 2009, 07:56:31 am »

Good Christ. I thought the one at Hyde Park Grille in Austin was great, but the next time I feel the need for a heart bypass I'll check this one out first.

I used to live literally right across the street from Hyde Park Grille.  Still surprised I didn't have a coronary that year.

And now I find out that I work literally right down the street from Fried Egg Sandwich perfection.  Limey, my nutritionist would like to have a word with you, if you don't mind.

2767

Beer and Queso / Re: Colonel Sanders in a giving mood

« on: October 31, 2009, 07:50:04 am »

But since you asked. Everybody wants to.

Damn you.

2768

Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day 2010??

« on: October 27, 2009, 07:51:39 am »

I'm in.

2769

Talk Zone / Re: World Series Umps

« on: October 23, 2009, 10:31:20 pm »

After much consideration I've come up with the following model:

NFL Umps > MLB Umps > Big XII Fball Umps > NBA Refs > Hockey.

Not Hockey Refs.  Hockey.

Yes, CB, the Angels (not the ones from Anaheim) and the other incompetent fools out there infuriate me, but at least I'm indifferent enough about the NBA that I can choose to ignore the shitty calls.

2770

Beer and Queso / Re: Weather Perspective

« on: October 23, 2009, 03:58:38 pm »

Good news for Steve Philliips.

Nominated.

Das, can I nominate you on your geeky weather board for that fascinating Typhoon gif you posted over there?  That was really incredible.

2771

Talk Zone / Re: Manager search - open interview process

« on: October 23, 2009, 02:20:24 pm »

...a legitimate news source.

You found one?!?!  Where?

2772

Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Cigar Thread

« on: October 23, 2009, 10:48:00 am »

...but be warned, if you don't have a good meal, it'll really put your dick in the dirt. 

This is really not the image I want in my head when looking for cigars.....

Thanks for the recs, I'll see what Specs has in the Camacho/Rocky Patel families.

2773

Beer and Queso / Friday Cigar Thread

« on: October 23, 2009, 08:04:36 am »

Looks like it'll be the perfect night to sit on the patio, smoke a cigar and sip on some scotch.  Any reccomendations for a good, relatively inexpensive stogie that goes well with Glenfiddich 15-yr?  I'm headed to Spec's downtown in a few hours and I know next-to-nothing about cigars, other than the fact that I like them.  Usually I just look a prices and pick out something I haven't tried before.
HH? Anyone else who smokes 'em when you got 'em?
Thanks.

2774

Talk Zone / Re: I Got Something I Wanna Say

« on: October 16, 2009, 10:58:46 pm »

in the movie, she doesn't want jimmy to play basketball because it'll distract him from going to college on his academic merits.  excusing for a moment the dick-slammingly obvious point that hackman brings up in the movie about jimmy being good enough to earn a basketball scholarship, CAN'T HE FUCKING DO BOTH YOU DREAM-ROBBING, WET-BLANKET HOSEBAG???  IS IT NOT SO CRAZY THAT A KID COULD PLAY BASKETBALL ANNNNNNND STUDY?  IT'S NOT LIKE HE HAS TO WORK IN THE FIELDS AFTERSCHOOL LIKE ALL HIS OTHER CLASSMATES.  HIS PARENTS ARE FUCKING DEAD!  LEAVE HIM THE FUCK ALONE AND LET HIM BE A FUCKING STAR!!!

Crude?  Obnoxious? Nominated?

Yes.

2775

Talk Zone / Re: I have urgent news to share

« on: October 15, 2009, 05:03:49 pm »

At least they now have their own hand gesture.

2776

Talk Zone / Re: Dear Mr. Tracy:

« on: October 09, 2009, 11:49:17 pm »

So I was in this extremely long meeting today at work, and during a break the random woman across the conference table asks casually, "Anybody following the MLB playoffs?"  I say, sure, hey did you see the Cardinals piss their pants last night?  She laughed and said, "Man I HATE the Cardinals, I hope they get swept."  Not bad for bullshit meeting small-talk, eh?
Well, turns out, "I'm a Cubs fan, WE should be in there right now."


Meetings suck.

2777

Beer and Queso / Re: Texas High School Helmet Project

« on: October 06, 2009, 09:34:06 am »

(http://www.txhshelmetproject.com/TexasHighSchools/H/HoustonLamar.png)

It was just as lame back in the late 80's.

Yep, they sucked in the mid 90s, too.

2778

Talk Zone / Re: Cardinals at Astros – Shooting the Bird

« on: September 21, 2009, 11:18:22 pm »

Great recap, Craig.  It reminded me to call my dad and book a trip to pull some specks out of the water.  Thanks from him and me.

2779

Beer and Queso / Re: ACL Dilemma

« on: September 15, 2009, 11:18:53 pm »

FWIW, Grizzly Bear is fantastic live.  I know this strays from the Evil Limey discussion, and for that I apologize.

ETA: But you can decide for yourself:  Link

2780

Beer and Queso / David Bowie Spider

« on: September 08, 2009, 11:53:49 pm »

I don't care if they're endangered.  Next time I'm in Malaysia I'm gonna step on one, then run away screaming like a little girl.
Link

2781

Beer and Queso / Re: Houston TV question

« on: September 03, 2009, 10:03:20 pm »

Can anyone here confirm that AT&T DSL in Houston allows access to ESPN360?

Confirmed.

2782

Talk Zone / Re: Pudge traded to the Rangers

« on: August 20, 2009, 08:14:30 am »

Shit I'm hearing for the clubhouse, so take it with a grain of salt, but Lee is about Lee.  He's not a bad guy by any means, and not a problem on a team, but he's not the kind of guy who is going to run into a brick wall to win.  If winning comes, that's cool, but he's not going to necessarily do anything to put forth any special effort.

So, um, Carlos being Carlos?

/ducks

2783

Beer and Queso / Re: The Rock-A-Fire Explosion! Now it's a documentary!

« on: August 18, 2009, 01:33:16 pm »

I'm not embarrassed to admit that those robots scared the ever loving shit out of me when I was six.

Same.

The Arcade Fire version was pretty funny.  I'm not a big fan of MGMT, but it was good, too.  Not that enjoying the music was the point of the exercise....

2784

Talk Zone / Re: Pinwheel summarizes everything wrong with today's media

« on: August 12, 2009, 03:35:20 pm »

Hey, the Brewers are gonna need a new manager sooner or later.

Too bad Cooper doesn't manage home teams well in their stadium.
Feel free to FIFM.

2785

Talk Zone / Re: last nights game

« on: August 12, 2009, 01:39:47 pm »

No sir. A plaid flat cap is indicated.

Looks good on you though....

/rollseyes

2786

Talk Zone / Re: Note to Kevin Youkilis (sp?)

« on: August 12, 2009, 09:49:59 am »

MLBVideoIFY

A thousand thanks.  I hadn't gathered up the intestinal fortitude to turn the TV on yet, so you saved me.

2787

Talk Zone / Re: Note to Kevin Youkilis (sp?)

« on: August 12, 2009, 09:39:07 am »

Great, now I have to turn ESPN on to see this damn highlight.  The Worldwide Leader thanks you, Noe.

2788

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Giants v. Astros, August 5, 2009

« on: August 05, 2009, 05:07:28 pm »

Did it strike anyone else as odd that Cooper let Wandy run the bases after he pulled up at 1st clutching his hamstring the other night? Then he took him out before he pitched again.

Odd? No.  I expect things like that to happen these days.

2789

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: giants at ASTROS 8.3.09

« on: August 03, 2009, 07:45:37 pm »

Very graceful, Mike.  Nice job.

2790

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: giants at ASTROS 8.3.09

« on: August 03, 2009, 07:11:19 pm »

Apparently Pablo Sandoval's nickname is Kung Fu Panda.

2791

Talk Zone / Re: David ortiz and steroids

« on: July 31, 2009, 10:33:06 am »

No, but I am very familiar with the subject at in hand.

FIFY

2792

Beer and Queso / Re: Tubing

« on: July 29, 2009, 09:58:10 pm »

Bring water beer.

Fixed.

2793

Beer and Queso / Re: Kabong Befriends Anthill

« on: July 27, 2009, 11:07:43 pm »

Cabrera has friends, too

So THAT'S the mythical SnS homepage?!?!  Can I bookmark it?

2794

Beer and Queso / Kabong Befriends Anthill

« on: July 27, 2009, 10:59:42 pm »

I'm sure this has been Cabrera'd, but in case it hasn't:
Link

2795

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Good Guys Vs. Fuckers 07-27-09

« on: July 27, 2009, 10:56:50 pm »

Fucking prick stood and watched it the whole way too.

2796

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Good Guys Vs. Fuckers 07-27-09

« on: July 27, 2009, 10:55:51 pm »

Well fuck me.

2797

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Good Guys Vs. Fuckers 07-27-09

« on: July 27, 2009, 10:52:54 pm »

JD still going on about the failed Bourn steal opportunity.

2798

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Good Guys Vs. Fuckers 07-27-09

« on: July 27, 2009, 10:49:00 pm »

i don't feel good about this ab

For good reason.

2799

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Good Guys Vs. Fuckers 07-27-09

« on: July 27, 2009, 10:46:17 pm »

Shit.  Bourn steals, Kaz moves him to 3rd...completely different inning.  Idiocy.

2800

Beer and Queso / Re: 6th Annual Alkie NYC Update Post

« on: July 26, 2009, 10:03:30 pm »

...when it became clear that any place would want her to buy something to use the bathroom, she decided to use the restrooms in the custom dildo store.

So she bought something?

2801

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Saturday July 25 -- Mshits vs Astros

« on: July 25, 2009, 11:10:20 pm »

All I know is that BudGirl participated in the wave.  Twice.

2802

Talk Zone / Re: Mets at Astros Series Preview Posted

« on: July 24, 2009, 04:16:36 pm »

As long as it's not Kaz.  They're not paying him all that jack to play 1B.

2803

Talk Zone / Re: Saturday's Game Against the Mets

« on: July 24, 2009, 04:14:09 pm »

Sounds good.  See everybody there.

2804

Talk Zone / Re: Mets at Astros Series Preview Posted

« on: July 24, 2009, 02:01:12 pm »

Nicely done.  Sorry about your mom, glad she's recovering well.

2805

Talk Zone / Re: Saturday's Game Against the Mets

« on: July 24, 2009, 11:45:35 am »

I fear we will have to summon the Council of Elrond.

Coach might be the closest thing we have....  Elrond was, what, 400 years old or something?  I don't remember Jim having pointy ears, but I'm sure JA can fix that.

2806

Talk Zone / Re: Buehrle...

« on: July 23, 2009, 03:30:30 pm »

Wow, just saw the replay of the catch on ESPNews.  Unbelievable.

2807

Talk Zone / Re: Buehrle...

« on: July 23, 2009, 03:10:49 pm »

Perfection!

2808

Talk Zone / Re: Buehrle...

« on: July 23, 2009, 03:10:13 pm »

Saw the exact same thing.  It was an out.

2809

Talk Zone / Re: Mark Buehrle

« on: July 23, 2009, 02:59:45 pm »

Dangit, Cabrera'd by Bench....

2810

Talk Zone / Mark Buehrle

« on: July 23, 2009, 02:59:21 pm »

Check out the CWS/TB game here.  9th inning.

2811

Talk Zone / Re: Astros +1....again

« on: July 23, 2009, 01:55:46 pm »

I seem to recall Houston hospitals reporting a significant spike in births 9 months after Ike, though

We (my wife) gave birth at the tail end of the Ike Spike.  Nurses in the L&D sectors were going crazy trying to keep up with all of the new admissions.  We were told we were lucky to get a bed.
And, no, Ike had nothing to do with our, um, pregnancy.

2812

Talk Zone / Re: Saturday's Game Against the Mets

« on: July 23, 2009, 01:47:36 pm »

So, is there going to be an early meeting for this group?

I'm in for a couple drinks before the game.  4:30-5ish?

2813

Talk Zone / Re: Astros +1....again

« on: July 22, 2009, 09:42:57 pm »

Congrats Jeremy!

2814

Talk Zone / Re: Yet another new Astros fan

« on: July 22, 2009, 03:53:25 pm »

Congrats!

2815

Beer and Queso / Re: happy birthday, jane doe!

« on: July 21, 2009, 10:29:06 pm »

Happy Bday!

2816

Talk Zone / Re: Saturday's Game Against the Mets

« on: July 20, 2009, 11:14:22 pm »

Anybody going to meet up for drinks/grub before?  Looks like I might have a hall pass for the evening.

2817

Talk Zone / Re: Saturday's Game Against the Mets

« on: July 20, 2009, 09:26:40 am »

I think so. Probably. Most likely.

2818

Talk Zone / Re: Inanity check

« on: July 15, 2009, 03:16:06 pm »

OMG, you guys just bored me back to work.

I laughed.  Nominated.

2819

Beer and Queso / Re: FTP help?

« on: July 12, 2009, 11:37:32 pm »

Anyone got server space to store a ~1700 mb file long enough for someone else to download said file?

It's not porn.

Then no.

2820

Talk Zone / Jonathan Sanchez...

« on: July 10, 2009, 11:39:59 pm »

Just threw a no-hitter vs the Padres.  0 hits, 0 walks, 11 k's, 1 error.  Struck out the last batter.

2821

Talk Zone / Re: JackAstro

« on: July 09, 2009, 01:04:22 pm »

Amazing.  Asshole.

2822

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Dasians @ Natinals, Cinco de Mayo Edition

« on: July 09, 2009, 01:53:13 am »

So if the Good Guys pull a victory out of this one does Das get credit for the victory?  I forget where we stand on this issue.

2823

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Business Fan's Special Buccos @ Astros 7/8/09

« on: July 08, 2009, 03:15:08 pm »

By us or agin' us?

]

Miggy in the 3B hole falling to his right, Kaz airborne coming off the bag, nipping LaRoche at 1B.

2824

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Business Fan's Special Buccos @ Astros 7/8/09

« on: July 08, 2009, 03:06:37 pm »

Wow what a DP!

2825

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Business Fan's Special Buccos @ Astros 7/8/09

« on: July 08, 2009, 02:59:14 pm »

Blaming the baby already?

Of course.  That's what they're for, right?

2826

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Business Fan's Special Buccos @ Astros 7/8/09

« on: July 08, 2009, 02:34:37 pm »

guilty--oops, was that facts or the truth? i have so many problems with them.

Wasn't referring to you, Coach.  It was a sorry attempt at sarcasm.  Damn sleep-deprived brain won't shift into gear.

2827

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Business Fan's Special Buccos @ Astros 7/8/09

« on: July 08, 2009, 02:28:54 pm »

Matsui infield hit and SB

Bourn singled him in

Slacker.

2828

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Mid 4th, HOU 2, PIT 0

« on: July 08, 2009, 02:07:21 pm »

Top 4th

Young strikes out swinging.  1 out.
Jones grounds to 2B.  2 outs.
LaRoche flies out to shallow RF.  3 outs.

Mid 4th, HOU 2, PIT 0

Gotta step away for a bit.  Anyone else want PBP?

2829

Game Zone 2009 Archive / End 3rd, HOU 2, PIT 0

« on: July 08, 2009, 02:02:23 pm »

Bottom 3rd

Stepped away from my computer, so i'll be brief

Wandy out.
Bourn standup triple.
Tejada singles to RF, Bourn scores, 1-0 HOU.  1 out, 1 on.
Puma drills one to the base of Tal's Hill, McDreadlocks gathers it, hits the cutoff man and nips Tejada trying to score.  Puma stopped at 2nd.  2 outs, 1 on.
Kabong double down the 1B line, Lance scores, 2-0 HOU. 2 outs, 1 on.
Blum flies to CF.  3 outs.

End 3rd, HOU 2, PIT 0

2830

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Mid 3rd, 0-0

« on: July 08, 2009, 01:48:01 pm »

Top 3rd

Morton strikes out looking.  1 out.
McDreadlocks strikes out swinging.  2 outs.
Wilson grounds out to 1B.  3 outs.

Mid 3rd, 0-0

2831

Game Zone 2009 Archive / End 2, 0-0

« on: July 08, 2009, 01:40:41 pm »

Bottom 2nd

Carlos singles to CF.  1 on, 0 out.
Blummer singles to CF, Kabong to 2nd.  2 on, 0 out.
Thunderpants high chopper to SS, both runners advance, Pence out at first.  1 out, men at 2nd/3rd.
Kazuo swings at strike three in the dirt, thrown out at 1st.  2 on, 2 out.
Q slow roller to SS, out at 1st by a mile.  3 outs.

End 2nd, 0-0

2832

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Mid 2, 0-0

« on: July 08, 2009, 01:27:59 pm »

Top 2nd

Jones popped to 2nd.  1 out.
LaRoche singled to center.  1 out, 1 on.
LaRoche singled to RF, the other one went to 2nd.  1 out, 2 on.

Meeting at the mound.

Diaz strikes out swinging.  2 outs, 2 on.
Vazquez called out looking.  3 outs.

Mid 2, 0-0

2833

Game Zone 2009 Archive / End 1st, 0-0

« on: July 08, 2009, 01:17:18 pm »

Bottom 1st

Bourn grounder to SS.  1 out.
Tejada grounder to 1st.  2 outs.
Puma strikes out swinging.  2 outs.

End 1st, 0-0

2834

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Mid 1st, 0-0

« on: July 08, 2009, 01:10:59 pm »

McCutchen grounder to SS. 1 out.
Wilson strikes out swinging.  2 outs.
Young strikes out swinging.  3 outs.

Mid 1st, 0-0

I can't really commit to full PBP, but I'll fill in when I can.  If anybody else out there wants it, please take over.

2835

Talk Zone / Re: Yet Another New Astros Fan

« on: July 01, 2009, 01:28:33 pm »

Haven't seen the meconium yet, have ya?

Hmmm...meconium....  If I have, it either wasn't called that or was so unbelievably gross that I deleted it from my memory and went to a happy place.  Sounds like a math rock band.

2836

Talk Zone / Re: Yet Another New Astros Fan

« on: June 30, 2009, 06:09:25 pm »

Thanks everybody.  This parenting stuff is pretty easy from what I've seen so far.  Just keep him fed and well-rested and you're done, right?

2837

Talk Zone / Yet Another New Astros Fan

« on: June 30, 2009, 12:32:29 pm »

Our baby boy decided he was ready for the world and arrived yesterday, June 29th at 8:17am.  Despite his early arrival (only 33 weeks) Benjamin Matthew Spalding came out crying and breathing on his own at 4 lbs 13 oz and 17 inches tall.  He's currently in the NICU at Texas Children's Hospital, but is progressing quickly and stirring up all sorts of trouble already.

I'm ecstatic to report that my wife and son are both healthy and happy and each of them will be home with the next two weeks.

Here's a link to a few early photos, please note that his left arm is being kept out of the blankets to speed up development.
Link

2838

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Tigers vs Astros, Gm 3

« on: June 28, 2009, 04:19:27 pm »

Thx very much for the pbp. Wish it was a better outcome.

2839

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Tigers vs Astros, Gm 3

« on: June 28, 2009, 02:11:13 pm »

Many many thanks JaneDoe.

2840

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Tigers vs Astros, Gm 3

« on: June 28, 2009, 02:08:36 pm »

ugh damn fan interference.

what happened?

2841

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Tigers vs Astros, Gm 3

« on: June 28, 2009, 01:59:03 pm »

If any gentle soul out there feels like taking pbp, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Stuck in a hospital with no remote priveledges. Thanks.

2842

Beer and Queso / Re: Confederations Cup update

« on: June 24, 2009, 03:01:54 pm »

2-0 now.

2843

Talk Zone / Re: hey, LSU

« on: June 24, 2009, 08:55:26 am »

Couldn't have said it better myself.
Hook 'em!

2844

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: CWS June 23, 2009

« on: June 23, 2009, 10:54:41 pm »

Beautiful.

2845

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: CWS June 22, 2009 LSU vs Texas

« on: June 22, 2009, 10:12:20 pm »

Nice route to catch that 3rd out.

2846

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: CWS June 22, 2009 LSU vs Texas

« on: June 22, 2009, 10:10:51 pm »

Shitfuck.

2847

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: CWS June 22, 2009 LSU vs Texas

« on: June 22, 2009, 10:08:28 pm »

Wes Mantooth coming up to bat.

2848

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: CWS June 22, 2009 LSU vs Texas

« on: June 22, 2009, 10:03:41 pm »

I'm sick and fucking tired of these leadoff walks.

2849

Talk Zone / Tell Pooholes where to put it...

« on: June 22, 2009, 12:51:03 pm »

So there's an ad on the ESPN website (top banner) that says, "Tell Pujols Where to Put It!"
Sure, it links to this bullshit call-your-shot Home Run Derby promotion (sponsored by State Farm!), but I thought of a few places where he could "put it."

Asshole.  And I don't mean in the Taras sense of the word.

2850

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins

« on: June 21, 2009, 03:23:41 pm »

Thanks, OSF.  Nice win!

2851

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins

« on: June 21, 2009, 02:49:42 pm »

Gotta go work in the garage, I'll send updates as I see them.

2852

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Mid 7th, HOU 4, MIN 1

« on: June 21, 2009, 02:48:25 pm »

Top 7th.

Michaels hits it out of the infield, flies out to LF.  1 out.
Bourn singles to left.  1 out, 1 speedy mo-fo on.
Kepp chopper up the middle, Bourn to 3rd.  1 out, 1 speedy mo-fo on 3rd, Kepp at 1st.
Miggy laces it to LF, Bourn scores on the sac fly.  2 outs, 1 on.
Carlos gets absolutely robbed by Gomez on a catch over the LCF wall.  3 outs.

Mid 7th, HOU 4, MIN 1

2853

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins

« on: June 21, 2009, 02:41:07 pm »

So, what you're saying is, Crede ate his Wheaties today?

Looks like he ate an entire box.

2854

Game Zone 2009 Archive / End 6th, HOU 3, MIN 1

« on: June 21, 2009, 02:40:09 pm »

Bottom 6th

Gomez squares to bunt, ball ricochets off his bat right into his forehead, helmet flies off.  Gomez rubs some dirt on it, strikes out.  Ball squirts away from Pudge, who chases it down and runs to 1st to get the out.  2 unassisted, Gomez not running.  1 out.

Harris strikes out looking.  7 k's for Wandy, at least 1 in every inning.  2 outs.
Mauer bounces to 1st.  3 outs.

End 6th, HOU 3, MIN 1

2855

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Middle 6th, HOU 3, MIN 1

« on: June 21, 2009, 02:32:55 pm »

Top 6th

Twinkie grounds out to 3rd.  Nice play by Crede on the short-hop.  1 out.
Thunderpants grounds out to 3rd.  Nice play by Crede on the short-hop.  2 outs.
Pudge walks.  Nice play by Crede on the short-hop.  2 outs, 1 on.
Kaz lines out to 3rd.  Nice snag by Crede.  3 outs.

Middle 6th, HOU 3, MIN 1

2856

Game Zone 2009 Archive / End 5th, HOU 3, MIN 1

« on: June 21, 2009, 02:25:27 pm »

I'm not feverishly refreshing, but I'm cooking, and the Older Son is flipping between a movie and the game... with more tv time going to the movie, of course. So I'm happy to have whatever updates you give. Do what's easiest for you- it's appreciated.

Sure, no problem.

Bottom 5th

Wandy still on the bump.

Crede walks.  3rd BB of the game for Wandy.
Young strikes out swinging, beautiful breaking ball low-away.  5 k's for Wandy today.  1 out, 1 on.
Redmond shoots one to RF, Pence with the diving play to get the out.  Not as spectacular as it sounds.  2 outs, 1 on.
Tolbert pops out to Matsui.  3 outs.

End 5th, HOU 3, MIN 1

2857

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Mid 5th, HOU 3, MIN 1.

« on: June 21, 2009, 02:17:07 pm »

Mid 5th, HOU 3, MIN 1.

Carlos gave one a ride for the 3rd out at the warning track.

2858

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Middle 4th, HOU 3, MIN 1

« on: June 21, 2009, 02:01:12 pm »

Pence out at 2nd on a bullshit call.  Pudge grounded up the middle, ball deflects off 2B glove towards the bag, where SS pulls off the bag to grab it.  Replays are clear.  Coop out to discuss.

Middle 4th, HOU 3, MIN 1

2859

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins

« on: June 21, 2009, 01:55:42 pm »

Top 4th, HOU 3, MIN 1.

If anyone needs more frequent/detailed info, let me know.  I doubt too many are feverishly refreshing the GZ this afternoon, but just in case....

2860

Talk Zone / Re: The Astros' newest fan

« on: June 21, 2009, 01:47:54 pm »

Congrats!

2861

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Happy Father's Day, Astros vs. Twins

« on: June 21, 2009, 01:41:08 pm »

Bottom 2nd, HOU 3, MIN 1, 2 outs

Scoring:

1st:
Kepp singles home Bourn, who singled and stole 2nd.
Miggy ground-rule double to right, Kepp to 3rd.
Lee grounds to 2nd, scoring Kepp from 3rd, Miggy moved to 2nd, 1 out.
Puma grounds out to 2nd.
Pence!!! doubles to left, Tejada scores.
Pudge flies out.

Bottom 2nd:
Cuddyer solo shot to left.

Lineups

Astros

Bourn
Kepp (3b)
Tejada
Lee (DH)
Puma
Pence
Pudge
Kaz
Michaels (LF)

Twinkies

Gomez
Harris
Mauer
Cuddyer
Kubel
Crede
Young
Redmond
Tolbert

Wandy vs. Perkins

2862

Beer and Queso / Re: NC or ASU

« on: June 19, 2009, 10:47:30 pm »

FUCK YEAH!!!

2863

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: ASTROS at metrodome 6.19.09

« on: June 19, 2009, 10:27:15 pm »

i did not notice that
but i'm pretty sure it winked at me

Wow.  Just wow.

2864

Talk Zone / Re: From Footer's Twitter...

« on: June 18, 2009, 04:43:32 pm »

"Hahaha! JENGA!  JEEEEENNNNNNNNNGA!!!  Lookit all the pieces go flying!  You're right, Jeff, this is fun!...What?  Stop looking at me like that!"

2865

Beer and Queso / Re: Who Else Is Tired of My Ass Being Fat?

« on: June 18, 2009, 09:35:22 am »

Start smoking and/or chewing tobacco.  It'll cure that oral fixation (insert joke here), plus from what little I know about you, the social consequences of the habits might, in fact, make you more pleasant to be around.

Oh, and it's healthy. 

2866

The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2009 Draftees and Status

« on: June 16, 2009, 03:02:17 pm »

Wonderful job, OSF.  Top-notch.

2867

Beer and Queso / Re: Our f'd-up health care system (been on the phone an hour and counting)-- LON

« on: June 16, 2009, 12:05:36 pm »

I mean, really? Come on.

Really.  It cracked me up, and I don't know Joey (or his friend) one bit.  Typical guy behavior.
Every once and awhile you just need a random "Fuck You" from a friend for no apparent reason.  Keeps things in order.

2868

Beer and Queso / Re: Happy BIrthday to me!

« on: June 16, 2009, 09:41:38 am »

Mr. Happy Birthday!

2869

Beer and Queso / Re: Yankees Broadcasters

« on: June 13, 2009, 11:44:09 pm »

They were talking baseball, especially pitching, and it was great.

Good. Then I'll add two more to my safe list. That makes five (including Scully).

2870

Beer and Queso / Re: I Agree With Sarah Palin

« on: June 13, 2009, 12:59:50 pm »

Is there a way to put keywords on ignore?  You know, like "/ignore_Palin_thread" or "/delete_JdJO_Link" or "/WTF_cricket?"  I mean, I really have zero interest in the Palin/Letterman feud, yet here I am, reading every word of this thread.  Not that we're talking about that anymore, but you get the idea.

2871

Beer and Queso / Re: Shiner Smokehaus

« on: June 12, 2009, 10:59:48 pm »

Better grab another 6er.  Backes still pitching and just gave up another...

You just gave me an amazing idea for a new drinking game.  Too bad Backe won't be around long enough to see its true potential.

2872

Beer and Queso / Re: Shiner Smokehaus

« on: June 12, 2009, 10:53:55 pm »

Unfortunately I threw the last four at the TV.

Damn screen tastes kinda funny, but it works.

2873

Beer and Queso / Re: Yankees Broadcasters

« on: June 12, 2009, 10:51:10 pm »

But I'm enjoying Al Leiter and David Cone on YES tonight. They're talking a lot.

When I was living in Oregon several years ago we used to watch Mariners games just because it was Baseball On TV.  I can't remember the broadcast team at the time, but they employed a strategy that (to me) was revolutionary.  When they weren't talking about the game or something very closely related, they shut the fuck up.  I loved it.

I watch baseball because the game is entertaining.  I don't need/want two schlups in blazers trying to entertain me while I'm watching (JD and Brownie excluded, of course).

2874

Beer and Queso / Re: Shiner Smokehaus

« on: June 12, 2009, 10:37:06 pm »

Currently drinking #2 (I'll polish off the entire sixer in the next few minutes if Backe keeps this shit up), and it's good.  I think I liked the 99 better, but I can't tell you exactly why.  Ask me again after I drink the next four.  I'm sure I'll have a very interesting explanation of it.

2875

Talk Zone / Re: FTC

« on: June 12, 2009, 04:18:01 pm »

The best part about Bradley tossing the ball into the stands on out 2 was the way he caught it.  He jogged back, stood in his spot for awhile and caught it at his hip while facing away from the infield.  I was thinking, "that's not the way to set up with a man on...oh, wait...this is a good thing!"

Oh, and even better -- Cubs lose!

2876

Beer and Queso / Re: Best Pizza

« on: June 12, 2009, 04:05:41 pm »

Star Pizza on Norfolk for me.  Can't beat it, although I haven't tried many of the places listed so far.

2877

Talk Zone / FTC

« on: June 12, 2009, 03:59:14 pm »

Don't know if anybody's watching the Twins/FTC game right now, but Milton Bradley just caught out #2 and tossed it into the stands.  Men on 3rd and 1st both tag up to add a run to the Twins' lead.
Earlier in the game, Bradley ran on contact from 2nd base with 1 out on a grounder to SS, he was quickly tagged out (the Twins were conceding a run with men on 2nd/3rd, 1 out).
Bradley also misjudged a high popper to RF (the sun is brutal on that side of the field) for a single.

sCrubs fans booing him mercilessly.  Good for them.

2878

Beer and Queso / Re: June 11th (June-venth In My Head) NYC Update

« on: June 11, 2009, 08:58:42 pm »

So, in the heart of New York City you eat dinner at Taco Bell. I think it is going to take a while for you to get fully acclimated.

Probably the best Mexican food in town....

2879

Beer and Queso / Re: I Agree With Sarah Palin

« on: June 11, 2009, 08:52:23 pm »

Oh goody!  A religion debate and a Palin thread all rolled into one!
/grabs_popcorn
/heads_for_bomb_shelter

2880

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: FTC, 06.11.09

« on: June 11, 2009, 01:18:31 pm »

Couple ugly swings by Gunther that AB.

2881

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: ftc @ ASTROS 6.10.09

« on: June 11, 2009, 08:01:02 am »

Never talk about fight club.

If it's your first time at Fight Club, you HAVE to fight.

2882

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: ftc @ ASTROS 6.10.09

« on: June 10, 2009, 10:11:05 pm »

A couple of my favorites from bar trivias (since I knew the answer):

What is Ringo Starr's given name?

In what city is Oregon State University located?

What's the 10th rule of Fight Club?


Easy, yes, but if your audience is a mixed group they might go over well.

Oh, and Fuck the Cubs.

2883

The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2009 Draft

« on: June 09, 2009, 10:49:50 am »

When does it start?  I thought it started at 11:30am today.  I'm going to be disappointed apparently.

5:15 CST

2884

Talk Zone / Re: "They Report, We Decide" is posted

« on: June 09, 2009, 07:35:54 am »

Great job OSF.

2885

Talk Zone / Re: Ensberg calls CWS

« on: June 07, 2009, 09:01:31 am »

Checked out the broadcast last night and thought Moberg did a really good job.  He was informative, somewhat funny and they sprinkled in a few Astros tidbits (World Series mention) to boot.  I'd take him over Do or Ray (can't remember which is the 'color' guy) any day.
Good job, Morgan!

2886

Beer and Queso / Re: Kwai Chang Caine Dead

« on: June 05, 2009, 01:27:18 pm »

I also have a fear of being shot dead while in a strip joint.

Well there's a simple solution to that.  Just make sure you're armed when you go.

2887

Beer and Queso / Re: IT Questions

« on: June 05, 2009, 12:58:44 pm »

Many many gracious thanks to everybody who has responded.

The great thing about this site (at least one of them) is that you can meet honest, funny and intelligent people all while talking about your favorite baseball team.  I first visited OWA a few years ago at the recommendation of a friend (thx AstascAstro), not really knowing what to expect.  This is what a social networking website should be like.  I don't give two shits what a high school acquaintance had for fucking dinner last night, but dammit if I missed a NYCU (and I do miss it now, everyday) or a WFW I'd be pissed.
So fuck Facebook, fuck the Cubs and fuck me I'm rambling.

Thanks again.

2888

Beer and Queso / Re: IT Questions

« on: June 05, 2009, 07:10:41 am »

You're telling me that you don't find something interesting about the fact that those threads I started have something like 3 to 10 times as many reads as most of the threads in B&Q?   As usual, I take no responsibility and blame society at large.   

If people would stop smoking the crack, I wouldn't have to keep selling it.

No, no.  I find the threads equally as fascinating as the next guy, and have read through each of them.  They're no "Palin, WTF?" (yet), but they've been a nice diversion from the current Astros team.  Keep em coming.

2889

Beer and Queso / IT Questions

« on: June 04, 2009, 10:52:54 pm »

I apologize for interrupting your regularly-scheduled Alkie/NYC programming.

I know there are a few SnS IT professionals out there (can't remember exactly who) and I was hoping for a bit of advice.  Without going into too much detail, several factors (economy, impending fatherhood, self-loathing, etc) are forcing me to reevaluate my current career path.  I'm not looking for a job, just a push in the right direction.  Please send me a PM if you're available/willing to answer a few basic questions.

Thanks.

We now return you to overpriced apartments, loose Manhattan women and Nigerian moving company scams, currently in progress.

2890

Talk Zone / Re: 2009 SnS Opening Day/CabritoFest

« on: June 04, 2009, 08:52:36 pm »

I'm still going, pregnancy permitting.

2891

Talk Zone / Re: Trying to figure out Pence - not from Foooters Blog

« on: June 04, 2009, 07:56:52 am »

Thank goodness for parentheses.

Oh, I don't know...

"I'm kind of just finding holes here and there," Pence said during the Astros' recent series at Cincinnati.

Looking for random holes in Cincy could really ruin the guy.

2892

Talk Zone / Re: Glavine released

« on: June 04, 2009, 07:52:19 am »

Me too, until I talk to one and the conversation immediately turns to Superbowls.

Like this?

2893

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rox-Stros 6/3/09

« on: June 03, 2009, 08:58:29 pm »

Whims of a madman?

Eh, just seeing if I could get anybody to bite on the statement.  Move along.

2894

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rox-Stros 6/3/09

« on: June 03, 2009, 08:47:20 pm »

Michaels PH for Moehler.  Why not Erstad?

2895

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rox-Stros 6/3/09

« on: June 03, 2009, 08:16:47 pm »

Fucking neat.

2896

Talk Zone / Re: From Footer's blog:

« on: June 03, 2009, 02:40:32 pm »

Lord of the Rings Online for me.  Allegedly a much more mature player-base (several of the guys I group with are retired and in their 70s), but geeks just the same.  Present company included.

2897

Game Zone 2009 Archive / End 2nd, 0-0

« on: June 02, 2009, 07:34:06 pm »

Paulino broken bat swinging bunt on the first pitch, out at first.  3 outs.

End 2nd, 0-0.

Gotta run guys, hope somebody can pick up PBP.

2898

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rukkakes @ Good Guys, 6/2/9

« on: June 02, 2009, 07:33:05 pm »

Q fouls off strike 3 several times, pitching coach visits Jimenez at the mound, high chopper to the mound, both runners advance on the bounce, Q out at 1st.  2 outs, men on 2nd and 3rd.

2899

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rukkakes @ Good Guys, 6/2/9

« on: June 02, 2009, 07:29:47 pm »

Maysonet cracks a looper to RF.  2 on, 1 out.

2900

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rukkakes @ Good Guys, 6/2/9

« on: June 02, 2009, 07:28:20 pm »

Blummer works a full count walk.  1 on, 1 out.

Both starters consistently hitting 97 mph on the FSH radar gun.

2901

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rukkakes @ Good Guys, 6/2/9

« on: June 02, 2009, 07:25:47 pm »

Bottom 2nd.

Twinkie grounds out to 2B.  1 out.

2902

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Mid 2nd, 0-0

« on: June 02, 2009, 07:23:24 pm »

Smith hits the first pitch to Puma, toss to Paulino in time.  3 outs.

Mid 2nd, 0-0

2903

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rukkakes @ Good Guys, 6/2/9

« on: June 02, 2009, 07:22:17 pm »

Atkins works a full count, bounces to Paulino.  2 outs.

2904

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rukkakes @ Good Guys, 6/2/9

« on: June 02, 2009, 07:20:42 pm »

Top 2nd.

Paulino allows a Rockies hitter to put the bat on the ball.  Hawpe grounds out to 2B.  1 out.

2905

Game Zone 2009 Archive / End 1, 0-0.

« on: June 02, 2009, 07:18:55 pm »

KaBong (Bourn steals second easily on the 0-0 count) swinging bunt, manages to shuffle halfway down line before mercifully being thrown out.  3 outs.

End 1, 0-0.

2906

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rukkakes @ Good Guys, 6/2/9

« on: June 02, 2009, 07:16:47 pm »

Hunter Hunter Pence, y'all flies out to shallow center.  1 on, 2 outs.

2907

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rukkakes @ Good Guys, 6/2/9

« on: June 02, 2009, 07:15:08 pm »

Tejada flies to CF on a 1-1 pitch.  1 on, 1 out.

2908

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rukkakes @ Good Guys, 6/2/9

« on: June 02, 2009, 07:13:20 pm »

Bottom 1st

Bourn singles to LF.  1 on, 0 out.

2909

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Mid 1st, 0-0.

« on: June 02, 2009, 07:10:31 pm »

Helton k's looking.  3 outs.

Mid 1st, 0-0.

2910

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rukkakes @ Good Guys, 6/2/9

« on: June 02, 2009, 07:09:10 pm »

Barmes k's swinging.  2 outs.

2911

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rukkakes @ Good Guys, 6/2/9

« on: June 02, 2009, 07:08:46 pm »

Fowler k's swinging.  1 out.

I can do PBP for an inning or two, can someone else take over after that?

2912

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Rukkakes @ Good Guys, 6/2/9

« on: June 02, 2009, 06:07:30 pm »

Starting Lineups

Rockies

D. Fowler cf
C. Barmes 2b
T. Helton 1b
B. Hawpe rf
G. Atkins 3b
S. Smith lf
T. Tulowitzki ss
P. Phillips c
U. Jimenez rhp

Astros

M. Bourn cf
M. Tejada ss
H. Pence rf
C. Lee lf
L. Berkman 1b
G. Blum 3b
E. Maysonet 2b
H. Quintero c
F. Paulino p

Strange Days

2913

Talk Zone / Re: hunter green

« on: June 02, 2009, 02:39:01 pm »

Count yourself lucky... Man, I saw a guy walking down Congress today wearing a rainbow leotard that was WAY too short/tight, and like 6 inch stripper heels.

You'd rather a loose-fitting rainbow leotard?

2914

Talk Zone / Re: Time Warner Cable -- Austin/Waco

« on: June 02, 2009, 02:36:39 pm »

I wish I could get U-Verse, but my new house is only a couple of blocks from the biggest fucking AT&T sub-station in Houston.

That's funny.  The day I got U-Verse installed, my next-door neighbor came by to bitch to the AT&T guy.  Sure enough, his house is still out of range.  It all evens out, though.  He got power three days before I did post-Ike.

And I second any positive remarks about Samsung.

2915

Talk Zone / Re: It could be worse

« on: June 02, 2009, 12:08:58 pm »

not a chance. if it were, it would be sitting on my head.

Sounds like a challenge....

2916

Talk Zone / Re: It could be worse

« on: June 02, 2009, 12:06:37 pm »

I have terrible news for you.

Please please please tell me that's a JA photoshop special.

2917

Talk Zone / Re: Time Warner Cable -- Austin/Waco

« on: June 02, 2009, 12:05:27 pm »

Time to drag this up.  The MM clan will be relocating within Houston, and I am taking this opportunity to make the jump to HD.

So...

1.  ATT U-Verse: looking at bundling TV, internet, and phone.  Anyone had any problems with it?

2.  Plasma vs. LCD.  What the hell?  I'm looking for a big fucking TV to watch from anywhere in the family room and kitchen.  Is one clearly better than the other?

3.  Any common problems in making the HD jump that I need to know about?

1.  I've had it for a month or so now, no problems whatsoever.  Heads and shoulders above Comcast.

2.  We went with a DLP a couple years ago, since you can get a bigger TV for the money.  Great picture, etc.  I've heard Plasma's don't last as long and LCDs are the best, but I very well could be wrong.

3.  The only problem I've had since making the HD jump is the inability to watch anything in Standard def.  It just doesn't compare.  You'll love it.

2918

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Final: Astros 4-1

« on: June 01, 2009, 09:36:26 pm »

Spilborghs grounds to the pitcher.  3 outs.

Final: Astros 4-1

2919

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 09:35:04 pm »

PH Ian Stewart (lefty)

taps to 2nd.  2 outs, 0 on.

2920

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 09:34:01 pm »

Hawk in.

Yorvit strikes out swinging, slider low and away.  1 out, 0 on.

2921

Game Zone 2009 Archive / End 8th, Astros 4-1

« on: June 01, 2009, 09:29:38 pm »

Puma grounds to SS (Tulowitzki ties club record for putouts in a game).  3 outs.

End 8th, Astros 4-1

2922

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 09:27:17 pm »

Carlos walks.  2 outs, 1 on.

2923

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 09:25:25 pm »

Spaz works a full count, strike 'em out (ball 4), throw 'em out (by a mile) DP.  2 outs, 0 on.

2924

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 09:21:22 pm »

LHP Alan Embree in.

Tejada singles to LF (great swing).  1 on, 0 out.

2925

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Mid 8th, Astros 4-1

« on: June 01, 2009, 09:17:34 pm »

Tulowitzki lines to SS.  3 outs.

Mid 8th, Astros 4-1

2926

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 09:15:10 pm »

Smith singles to RF, Hawpe to 2nd.  2 outs.

2927

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 09:14:34 pm »

I'd have run him back out there for the eighth.

Me too.  He made his last two hitters look terrible.

2928

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 09:13:41 pm »

Hawpe rips one to RCF, single.  2 outs, 1 on.

2929

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 09:12:58 pm »

Atkins pops to Puma.  2 outs.

2930

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 09:10:56 pm »

Sampson in.

Helton grounds to first.  1 out.

2931

Game Zone 2009 Archive / End 7th, Astros 4-1

« on: June 01, 2009, 09:08:01 pm »

He then waves at strike 3.

End 7th, Astros 4-1

2932

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 09:06:32 pm »

Bourn (AVERT YOUR EYES) fouls one off the plate, right into the nads.  As expected, he's in a TON of pain.

2933

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 09:05:11 pm »

Erstad PH for Oswalt (102 pitches, 70 strikes)
taps to pitcher, 2 outs.

2934

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 09:03:13 pm »

RHP Josh Fogg in for the Rukkakes.

Maysonet flies to RF.  1 out.

2935

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Mid 7th, Astros 4-1

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:59:30 pm »

Barmes sits down on three straight.  8 k's for Oswalt.

Mid 7th, Astros 4-1

2936

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:58:38 pm »

Spilborghs k's swinging.  2 outs.

2937

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:57:13 pm »

PH Matt Murton (former Cub) for Aaron Cook

slow roller to 2B, Maysonet great recovery, out at first.  1 out.
Fuck the Cubs.

2938

Game Zone 2009 Archive / End 6th, Astros 4-1

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:53:50 pm »

Kepp taps to SS.  3 outs.

End 6th, Astros 4-1

2939

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:53:00 pm »

Pudge shoots it into RF.  1 on, 2 outs.

2940

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:51:47 pm »

Wow, Carlos hit that off his shoelaces.

Berkman taps to SS, 2 outs.

2941

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:50:40 pm »

KaBONNNNNNNNNNNNG to the Crawford Boxes, first pitch.  Astros 4-1, 1 out.

2942

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:49:51 pm »

Thunderpants (passed ball on 0-2 advances Tejada to 2nd) taps to SS, Miggy to 3rd.  1 out.

2943

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:46:52 pm »

Bottom 6th.

Miggy rips one through the 3B-SS hole for a single.  15-game streak.  1 on, 0 out.

2944

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:43:47 pm »

Anybody need this PBP?  I can keep going, just curious.

2945

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Mid 6, Astros 2-1

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:43:13 pm »

Yorbit flies out to Tal's Hill (just short of it).  3 outs.

Mid 6, Astros 2-1

2946

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:42:29 pm »

Tulowitzki high popper close to the mound, Kepp fields it.  2 outs.

2947

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:40:23 pm »

Smith flies out to center.  1 out.

2948

Game Zone 2009 Archive / End 5, Astros 2-1

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:37:04 pm »

Bourn 6-4-3 DP.  Inning over.

End 5, Astros 2-1

2949

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:35:35 pm »

Oswalt works the count full, grounds to Tulo, reaches on a muffed ball (ruled a hit?)

JD and Brownie talking about Oswalt being rumored in trades around the league.
Brown: "Must be June."

2950

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:32:11 pm »

Maysonet bouncer up the middle, Tulo shows great range behind 2nd to get him at first by two steps.  1 out.

2951

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Mid 5, Astros 2-1

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:29:16 pm »

Quick recap:

Spilborghs flied out to right.
Barmes rolls one to Tejada's right, throw to first nicely digged by Lance.
Fucking Helton HR to right, Pence flailing at the wall to try to grab it (way off) Astros 2, Rockies 1
Atkins walked.  2 outs, 1 on.
Hawpe k's.

Middle 5th, Astros 2-1

2952

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:26:35 pm »

I can take PBP for awhile if anyone needs it.

2953

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Rockettes at ASTROS, 6/1/09

« on: June 01, 2009, 08:23:49 pm »

Nice dig by Twinkie there.  He's been bailing out Tejada all year.

2954

Beer and Queso / Re: UT #1 seed overall?

« on: May 31, 2009, 09:23:03 am »

Horns won in 25 innings last night over BC, longest game in NCAA history.
Link

Texas reliever Austin Wood pitched 13 innings, including 12 1/3 innings of no-hit ball before allowing a two-out single to Tony Sanchez in the 19th inning....
Woods, who threw 169 pitches, including 120 strikes, was relieved by Dicharry, who retired the next two hitters.

ETA: Cabrera'd in the TZ.

2955

Talk Zone / Re: Peavy reportedly traded to White Sox

« on: May 28, 2009, 01:55:51 pm »

From the same article:

Here's hoping Roy's "change of scenery" involves a new manager and a dedicated clubhouse...in Houston.

2956

Talk Zone / Re: Cooper in the postgame - 5/26

« on: May 28, 2009, 10:46:20 am »

So he's saying that his pitching coach went out to talk to his pitcher, and there was no communication of what information the pitching coach might have discussed?

Candlesticks always make a nice gift.

2957

Beer and Queso / Re: Last 3 Hours As a Texan

« on: May 28, 2009, 10:31:32 am »

Go pee on Shae for us all.

Just make sure he's not bigger than you.

Good luck, Alkie.  No hurricanes up there to knock down your trees.

2958

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: ASTROS at reds 5.27.09

« on: May 27, 2009, 10:57:47 pm »

Just to put the 2009 Astros in perspective, we've resorted to talking about hockey in the GZ.  Hockey.
Better than talking about getting swept by the fucking Rangers and Reds, I guess.

2959

Talk Zone / Re: pravata

« on: May 27, 2009, 10:53:59 pm »

I don't post much (and am not very good at it when I do)....

ETA: Fuck the Cubs

You had me at Fuck the Cubs.

Hope everything works out well for Prav, and I'm yet another who'll miss his input.

2960

Talk Zone / Re: pravata

« on: May 27, 2009, 12:29:46 pm »

pravata was the Last Sane Man.  A man who wasn't distracted by hype or any matter of media prestidigitation.  He intrepidly fished through the oceans of dreck and brought us the most relevant and informative Astros news.  He brought us the news in a workmanlike, taciturn factor, without begging for accolades, without calling undue attention to himself.    No longer can we rely on pravata and Footer.  Now, we must do our own research, exercise our own judgment.  We suffer from those losses, but I am hopeful that we can follow in pravata's footsteps.  And, if the legend is true, when SnS is in its darkest hour, he will return to reclaim his position as Ferret-in-Chief.

Here, here!

2961

Talk Zone / Re: So, Taras...

« on: May 22, 2009, 07:42:49 am »

Looks a bit like a younger Colonel Sanders.

Fixed.

2962

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: brewers at ASTROS 5.21.09

« on: May 21, 2009, 10:33:18 pm »

Sadly I missed tonight's game, so I'm reading the GZ for the recap.  One question: After Puma got thrown out for arguing the call at the plate, why did Cooper get tossed?  Why the fuck wasn't Blum out there arguing instead?

2963

Beer and Queso / Re: New Wilco album

« on: May 20, 2009, 07:40:54 am »

I just "found" the album, and the second listen is as good as the first.  Like Ty, they tend to be growers for me, with YHF my favorite.

Unrelated note: the new Grizzly Bear is rediculously good.  St. Vincent's new album is pretty darn good too.

2964

Beer and Queso / Re: New Wilco album

« on: May 18, 2009, 02:10:24 pm »

I streamed it a few days ago and really liked it at first listen.  Better than Sky Blue Sky imo.  I love the creative titles like Wilco (The Song).  Album art is great, too.

2965

Talk Zone / Re: Wild One in St. Pete

« on: May 18, 2009, 09:56:24 am »

Filling out the lineup card incorrectly?  Just when you thought there was nothing left for Cooper to aspire to.

Hasn't he been doing this all along?

2966

Beer and Queso / Re: Rockets playoff thread

« on: May 17, 2009, 08:16:42 am »

Refs for Game 7:

J. Crawford
M. Callahan
D. Crawford

2967

Beer and Queso / Re: A Video Game I Want...Badly

« on: May 16, 2009, 08:19:49 am »

That has to be the funniest thing I've seen in a VERY long time.  Thanks for that, Gizz.

2968

Talk Zone / Re: Zipp Meets A Fan

« on: May 16, 2009, 07:58:35 am »

Awesome job.  Love the ending.

2969

Talk Zone / Re: Congratulations to Alyson Footer

« on: May 15, 2009, 02:53:17 pm »

don't you remember the infamous avatar scandal?

What was scandalous about that?

2970

Talk Zone / Re: Congratulations to Alyson Footer

« on: May 15, 2009, 01:25:04 pm »

Enough speculating.  Hey Alyson, what's the deal?

(worth a shot)

2971

Talk Zone / Re: Weather report today?

« on: May 15, 2009, 01:18:24 pm »

Postponed according to FSSW.

2972

Talk Zone / Re: Weather report today?

« on: May 15, 2009, 12:53:29 pm »

Not looking good. It's already started coming down at the stadium and that's a long fetch of rain to the south and west:

http://mobile.weather.gov/radarhl.php?radar=klot

3"+ possible over the next 24 - 36 hours. Ugh.

http://mobile.weather.gov/pil.php?pil=LOTAFDLOT

StrosRays is right, NOAA/NWS is always your best public source...

Thanks, Das.  A buddy of mine is in Chicago, headed to Wrigley right now.  He's texting me to get updates.  A rainout would suck for him, especially since he planned the vacation around the Astros series and only has tickets for today's game.

2973

Beer and Queso / Re: Rockets playoff thread

« on: May 15, 2009, 12:40:39 pm »

Post-game quote from Artest:

He also likes Coconut Shrimp

2974

Talk Zone / Re: Astros at Cubs – Drunk Tank Matinees

« on: May 15, 2009, 10:36:23 am »

That was exactly what went through my mind. But I think they're starting to shake that.

IIRC, yesterday's opposing pitcher (Hammel?) was a rookie RHP.  They scratched a few runs against him, although his defense was mostly to blame.

2975

Talk Zone / Re: Jayson Werth

« on: May 15, 2009, 10:31:02 am »

In a very particular order:

Sooners
Cubs
Jazz
Cowboys
Lakers
Trojans
Braves
Cardinals
Gators
Fighting Irish
Razorbacks
Mets
Yankees
AL Teams

...and every Nascar driver.

2976

Talk Zone / Re: Hey, all you advertising and media folks out there

« on: May 14, 2009, 06:35:00 pm »

So all of these sprinkles represent all of the people on the Verizon network I can talk to free?
You want whip cream?

Fucking awful the first time I saw it.  That and the "No Dentures" commercial send me into a frenzy.

2977

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 04:27:07 pm »

Sampson up in the pen.

2978

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 04:22:32 pm »

Did anyone see the Spilbourghs play?  He's not just faking it again, is he?

Just saw the replay.  Looks clean.

2979

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 04:20:12 pm »

Boom!  Caballo!

2980

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 04:10:38 pm »

JD making an argument for Bourn to hit leadoff in front of Kaz. 

2981

Game Zone 2009 Archive / End 5th, Astros 4-3

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:44:43 pm »

Spilborghs waves at strike 3.  9 k's for Wandy.  3 outs.

0 hits, 0 LOB
Astros 4-3

I'm out.  Can somebody else take over?  Thx.

2982

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:43:13 pm »

Hammel K's swinging.  Hat trick.  2 outs.

2983

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:41:33 pm »

Stewart works a full count, foul tip k's. 1 out.

2984

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:38:10 pm »

I can get through this half inning, then I've got to work for a bit.  Can anyone else pick up PBP?  MM?

2985

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Mid 5th, Astros 4-3

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:36:42 pm »

Don't know what just happened, but Carlos is out.

1 hit, 1 LOB, 0 runs.
Astros 4-3.

2986

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:35:27 pm »

Belisle warming up int he pen...

Bourn steals 3rd on a 2-1 count.

Puma lines out to 2nd, great catch.  Man on 3rd, 2 outs.

2987

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:32:28 pm »

Bourn starts 0-2, works it full, bounces one down the first base line.  Idiot fucking fan picks the ball up, Bourn ordered to stop at 2nd.  Man on 2nd, 1 out.

2988

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:29:58 pm »

Kaz flies out to right.  1 out.

2989

Game Zone 2009 Archive / End 4th, Astros 4-3

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:27:08 pm »

Torrealba watches strike 3.

2 hits, 1 error, 3 runs.
Astros 4-3

2990

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:25:52 pm »

Atkins rolls one past Tejada, Hawpe scores.  Atkins thrown out at 2nd.  Astros 4-3.  2 outs, 0 on.

2991

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:23:40 pm »

Hawpe smacks a 3-2 pitch to deep center.  Bounces at the wall, Helton scores on the RBI double.  Astros 4-2, 1 out.

2992

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:20:09 pm »

Murton watches strike 3.  Runner on 2nd, 1 out.

2993

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:17:50 pm »

Helton rips it down first base line for a RBI double.  Lance arguing whether it was fair/foul.  Barmes scores.  Astros 4-1.  Runner on 2nd, 0 out.

2994

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:15:51 pm »

Barmes bunts to 1st base side of the infield, Wandy throws to 1st, Lance misses the throw, Barmes advances to 3rd on the error.  0 outs.

2995

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Mid 4th, Astros 4-0.

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:12:16 pm »

Wandy taps to 2nd.  3 outs.

0 hits, 0 LOB.
Astros 4-0.

2996

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:11:32 pm »

Trainers working on Lee's calf in the dugout.

Kepp flies out to RCF.  2 outs.

2997

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:10:13 pm »

Pudge works a full count, bounces out to 1st.  1 out.

2998

Game Zone 2009 Archive / End 3rd, Astros 4-0

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:06:12 pm »

...then gets thrown out stealing 2nd.

1 hit, 0 LOB.
Astros 4-0

2999

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:04:30 pm »

Spilbroughoghsbours singles to right.  1 on, 2 outs.

3000

Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rockies 5/14/09

« on: May 14, 2009, 03:03:39 pm »

Hammel k's very quickly.  Swinging.  2 outs.