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Talk Zone / Re: Lidge calling it a career
« on: December 03, 2012, 02:27:43 pm »That's pretty tall cotton he walked in.
Indeed. Thanks, Brad! Best of luck in whatever you do next.
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Indeed. Thanks, Brad! Best of luck in whatever you do next.
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Beer and Queso / Re: College Football: What have you done for me lately?
« on: December 03, 2012, 11:14:58 am »I'm all for BCS busters being included in the mix, but the rule that allowed Northern Illinois to sneak into the BCS should be amended. Non-AQ schools should have to run the table to be included, imo.
I don't think anyone ever anticipated a non-AQ school would actually finish in the top 16 ahead of a conference champ from an AQ conference. Doesn't matter... rule becomes moot in two years anyway.
While I would have personally rather Texas played in the Cotton Bowl, I'm not going to get indignant about how it all played out. The Horns had a chance to help keep the little guys out of the top 16 and they blew it... twice. And I also don't think OU should automatically get rewarded for having two "good losses."
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Beer and Queso / Re: Paging OSF...
« on: December 03, 2012, 12:06:06 am »
My gf (BU alum) is contemplating going. Since I can't make it to SA for the Horns and I loved our SD vacation in July, I may tag along is she goes.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Paging OSF...
« on: December 02, 2012, 02:26:26 pm »I'm trying to think of the last time a Texas football or basketball team won a game they weren't expected to.
No idea on basketball. Football was Nebraska in 2010. Before that was Oklahoma in 2008.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Lost
« on: November 30, 2012, 01:16:08 pm »
Shit... completely missed that on the other page. I think I skipped a page somewhere.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Lost
« on: November 30, 2012, 11:00:10 am »
Have y'all read Sepinwall's Grantland piece on it? Pretty good stuff. http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/8670609/alan-sepinwall-origins-lost
Also, Lindelhof spent a lot of time on LOST in a recent interview. Youtube is blocked here at work but I suspect if you'd like to spend a half-hour watching him discuss the criticisms and general post-mortem a few years after the fact then I would recommend it. I'm sure a Google search would turn it up within seconds.
Funny... this is the 3rd or 4th instance of LOST resurface that I've seen in the past week or two. I miss that show.
Also, Lindelhof spent a lot of time on LOST in a recent interview. Youtube is blocked here at work but I suspect if you'd like to spend a half-hour watching him discuss the criticisms and general post-mortem a few years after the fact then I would recommend it. I'm sure a Google search would turn it up within seconds.
Funny... this is the 3rd or 4th instance of LOST resurface that I've seen in the past week or two. I miss that show.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Thanksgiving
« on: November 24, 2012, 12:33:34 am »had enchiladas at a Tex-Mex place. first time ever to be alone for the Thanksgiving meal. it fucking sucked.
I guess that was before y'all stopped by. Damn. Sorry, man.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: November 21, 2012, 09:21:25 am »
Glad you're enjoying it. And the lack of older stuff is definitely the biggest minus. I put together a playlist of old 90s stuff a while back and couldn't locate a few no-brainers.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Paging OSF...
« on: November 19, 2012, 11:03:53 am »I don't know. From what I saw of Kansas State last saturday night, they're lucky that they are where they are, in my opinion.
On the road against one of the best offenses in the country when the opponent is pretty much playing for their season? I don't know that I would discount Kansas State so quickly, especially given the underwhelming performances from Florida and South Carolina.
It's helping the SEC that none of their top six teams had to play more than three of the others.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Paging OSF...
« on: November 19, 2012, 10:55:55 am »Probably Michigan (neutral site) or Washington (roadhome). And what great OOC giants have been slayed by Pac 12 / Big 12 teams?
Big 12 wins over "Power Conferences":
K-State 52-13 over 6-5 Miami
Texas 66-31 over 5-6 Ole Miss
Iowa State 9-6 over 4-7 Iowa
TCU 27-7 over 4-7 Virginia
West Virginia 31-21 over 4-7 Maryland
Pac 12:
Arizona 59-38 over 7-3 Oklahoma State (current #21 in BCS)
Arizona State 45-14 over 2-9 Illinois
UCLA 36-30 over 9-2 Nebraska (current #14 in BCS)
Oregon State 10-7 over 7-4 Wisconsin
Stanford 50-13 over 6-5 Duke
USC 42-29 over 6-5 Syracuse
Marquee game remaining: USC v. #1 ND
SEC:
LSU 41-3 over 7-3 Washington (current #25 in BCS)
Missouri 24-20 over 6-5 Arizona State
Alabama 41-14 over 8-3 Michigan (current #19 in BCS)
Tennessee 35-21 over 6-5 North Carolina State
Marquee games remaining: Florida v. #10 Florida State, South Carolina v. #11 Clemson
None of that is particularly impressive, IMO, but UCLA has the best win as of right now. We'll see how they compare after this weekend.
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Beer and Queso / Re: That's not true...that's impossible!
« on: November 16, 2012, 10:37:16 am »
I could see that working very well.
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Beer and Queso / Re: QBs on Facebook
« on: November 14, 2012, 03:03:47 pm »
Mike Brown's "dibs" was the highlight of that one.
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Beer and Queso / Re: It's still early, but...
« on: November 11, 2012, 08:49:36 pm »Did I hear correctly that Manziel would have accepted Texas if offered?
Not sure, but easy to play the hindsight game. I like Ash and am happy with him, but Johnny Football is doing a helluva job and the Ags had. Great win.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: November 09, 2012, 09:09:43 am »
Yeah... I rarely buy albums anymore (just the bands I know I want to support, or anything Amazon may have on sale). There's a pretty cool feature, too, to subscribe to people's playlists.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: November 08, 2012, 10:00:00 pm »
EC... do you use Spotify?
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Beer and Queso / Re: That's not true...that's impossible!
« on: November 07, 2012, 11:16:10 pm »
Completely glossed over that.
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Beer and Queso / Re: That's not true...that's impossible!
« on: November 07, 2012, 12:51:11 pm »http://static.nomachetejuggling.com/machete_order.html
Nice find. I enjoyed the read.
I read about someone that apparently took the prequels and re-edited into what viewers said was an outstanding stand-alone movie, but one that no one will ever see.
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Beer and Queso / Re: EPL on NBC in 2013
« on: November 01, 2012, 03:02:20 pm »
I got a good deal on Uverse when I signed up, Neil... but after a year my $135 moves to $180, I think. I'll probably lose the extra (i.e., non-HBO) movie channels at that time.
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Beer and Queso / Re: EPL on NBC in 2013
« on: November 01, 2012, 08:58:46 am »
It's insane that it is a stand-alone cost.
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Beer and Queso / Re: That's not true...that's impossible!
« on: October 30, 2012, 04:04:01 pm »
Hell, I'm in.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas vs Kansas
« on: October 30, 2012, 03:39:36 pm »Burton says it's BS. FWIW.
Yeah, I think most people are dismissing them.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas vs Kansas
« on: October 30, 2012, 02:57:50 pm »
Rumblings on the Intertubes of dissension on the coaching staff and a heated exchange between Dodds and Mack after the game last week... could all be bullshit, but wouldn't shock me if it were true.
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Beer and Queso / Re: EPL on NBC in 2013
« on: October 30, 2012, 10:45:50 am »
I like this because FS Plus costs 15 bucks a month on Uverse.
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Beer and Queso / Re: iPhone 5
« on: October 30, 2012, 10:45:14 am »
I know it's frustrating, but keep trying. It finally worked for me.
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Beer and Queso / Re: iPhone 5
« on: October 30, 2012, 08:53:42 am »
Except that's not true. Understanding that you go to be early and can't do the 10pm purchase, there are thousands of people getting phones every day by doing this. When I picked mine up last week the woman that activated it told me they get at least a hundred each day at the Austin Domain store and I saw phones available at every Houston-area Apple Store when I was trying this method. It may not be convenient for you but it does not mean that are not available, "period."
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Beer and Queso / Re: iPhone 5
« on: October 28, 2012, 05:07:00 pm »OK, apparently I can't like the Samsung Galaxy S3. I tried, I really did, but it just wasn't for me. It was too big, too thin, and everytime I even looked at the screen things would happen. Also, just couldn't get used to the Android platform. So I had to return it, re-activate my old iPhone 4 along with my upgrade eligibility. AT&T hasn't had any since the launch date and don't know when/if they will ever get any more. Apple store people told me to get online at 10:00 pm and try "pick up in store". I did that tonight, and none are available in Houston. You can get whatever you want all over the place in Dallas, San Antonio or Austin, but nothing in Houston. I'll try for a few days (though 10 pm is past my bed time), and if not, it's still 3-4 weeks to order one. They told me if I ordered today, there's a chance I can get it before Thanksgiving.
Sigh. Apparently Apple hates me like AT&T hates chuck.
Keep trying. I got it to work last week and that night I saw some in Houston. Start around 9:55 and just keep refreshing.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas vs Kansas
« on: October 28, 2012, 05:04:50 pm »zero talent? bullshit. zero coaching. plenty of talent.
This right here.
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Talk Zone / Re: New logo confirmed...
« on: October 26, 2012, 03:59:43 pm »
Love the H on the Orange Star. That screams Astros baseball to me.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Baylor/UT
« on: October 23, 2012, 09:12:21 am »
I wasn't talking specifically about Texas. Defensive fundamentals are poorly coached throughout football.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas vs OU
« on: October 23, 2012, 09:11:26 am »
Not gonna find it. SNL clips don't last long on Youtube.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Baylor/UT
« on: October 22, 2012, 10:18:08 pm »
I think the growth of 7-on-7 has hurt defensive development.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas vs OU
« on: October 18, 2012, 01:48:38 pm »Come on, you can't really be worried about Kansas.
The same Kansas team that played tough against Okie State last week? Yes, I am worried about that game. When your team cannot play defense to save their lives I see no reason to not be worried about every single game.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Uncomfortable Movie Plot Summaries
« on: October 18, 2012, 11:54:28 am »
Rebellious son turns to the occult to gain dead father's approval.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas vs OU
« on: October 18, 2012, 11:25:19 am »
I wouldn't call any remaining game a gimme. Kansas played tough at home last week. Iowa State beat us in Austin two years ago.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas vs OU
« on: October 18, 2012, 11:15:45 am »
It's not Baylor every year.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas vs OU
« on: October 18, 2012, 10:40:51 am »
Let's not let reality get in the way of being clever.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas vs OU
« on: October 17, 2012, 09:27:30 am »
Here's another stat... We would need to win out for Mack's 2010-2012 record (24-15; 0.615) to beat out John Mackovic's last three seasons (22-14-1; 0.594). Of course the trends would be going in opposite directions, but Johnny Mac did deliver two conference titles in that span.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas vs OU
« on: October 17, 2012, 08:52:07 am »
Yes, dating back Nebraska in 2010.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas vs OU
« on: October 16, 2012, 11:40:38 pm »
4-9 with 4 blowouts in your biggest game of the year seems more meaningful, and a reflection of his ability to get his team prepared in THAT game.
10 of those wins came as a higher-ranked team, btw (6 against unranked opponents), so it's not as much refocusing and "righting the ship" as it is doing what they're supposed to do.
10 of those wins came as a higher-ranked team, btw (6 against unranked opponents), so it's not as much refocusing and "righting the ship" as it is doing what they're supposed to do.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Cleveland Browns Sold
« on: October 16, 2012, 07:45:16 pm »
The Buc-ees in New Braunfels/San Marcos is a marvel of modern consumerism.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas vs OU
« on: October 16, 2012, 07:33:29 pm »Yes, MB is at his best in rallying a Texas team from a devestating loss to OU. He has that routine down.
And, yes, I expect Texas will defeat Baylor Sunday.
Well hell, let's give him another 5-year extension. It drives me crazy when I hear this (note: Brown mentioned during that awful presser on Monday), as it somehow absolves yet another loss.
Four ass-whippings in 13 games against Stoops? Meh, we'll just beat Baylor next week and everything will be okay. Of course last year broke that streak.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas vs OU
« on: October 16, 2012, 02:22:38 pm »of course it is. i heard MB himself call it "inept."
It was definitely inept against OU, but the historicals show a pattern in that game that doesn't necessarily exist against other teams. OU has shut down very good offenses in the Brown era.
Texas *should* move the ball against Baylor.
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Beer and Queso / Re: iPhone 5
« on: October 16, 2012, 08:56:07 am »
You can try ordering online at 10pm for next-day store pickup - I know a few people that have had success - but I've tried five times and have not seen any in stock at either Austin store. The Knox street store in Dallas either has less demand or gets more phones than anywhere else in the state.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday LIVE! Music Discussion
« on: October 15, 2012, 08:02:49 pm »
REK, Live No. 2 Dinner.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas vs OU
« on: October 15, 2012, 11:48:15 am »
The sad thing is I didn't even feel bad. Last year I did, but after 2003 I told myself I was never sitting through another debacle in that stadium. Next year I may go and just watch from the fair instead of going inside the Cotton Bowl, unless we have a new coach in place.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texas vs OU
« on: October 15, 2012, 10:27:39 am »
I read that this morning and agreed with pretty much everything.
On Saturday I left with 7 minutes to go... in the second quarter.
On Saturday I left with 7 minutes to go... in the second quarter.
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Talk Zone / Re: Our Long Nightmare Is Over!
« on: October 04, 2012, 08:08:37 pm »
I feel bad for being happy about this. They seem like good guys, but they just werent very good broadcasters.
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Talk Zone / Re: A Stroll Down Astros Memory Lane
« on: October 03, 2012, 01:18:26 pm »
Fun list. Thanks for sharing, RB!
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: October 02, 2012, 01:33:55 pm »
Dude, you're three years late on the 2009 Music thread.
Seriously, though, the BoH and MoF albums were really good. As stated before, GB is hit or miss with me, but I caught their ACL set not long after Veckatimest was released and got to hear a few of the ones that I liked. I'm not familiar with Galaxie 500, so I'll have to Spotify them this afternoon.
Seriously, though, the BoH and MoF albums were really good. As stated before, GB is hit or miss with me, but I caught their ACL set not long after Veckatimest was released and got to hear a few of the ones that I liked. I'm not familiar with Galaxie 500, so I'll have to Spotify them this afternoon.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Ryder Cup 2012
« on: October 01, 2012, 11:36:10 am »No. Furyk should consider life in a monastery for about five to ten years.
Also, Davis Love learned nothing from when Crenshaw captained the US to their comeback--send out your best guys first on Sunday. That's exactly what Olazabal did and it is obviously a pretty decent strategy. Also, the Euros are just better and they pulled their collective heads out of their asses and showed it on Sunday. Ian Poulter would have made a great assassin. Also, Tiger has never played a team sport in his life and it shows in the Ryder Cup--he hates being there and would find it hard to pull for his own kids in a soccer match. Mickelson has the focus of a shovel. Colin Montgomerie is a pretty damn decent commentator and appears to have dropped a cup size.
Watching his grin and give Rose a thumbs up made me cringe. Appreciate the three points on Friday and Saturday, but at that moment he could have stopped the bleeding and not only did he not do so, he gave the impression that it was no big deal.
Loved seeing Dufner's fiery disposition down the stretch. All in all, I had a bad feeling on Friday that Tiger's lip-out at 18 might come back to haunt them. And it's pretty crazy that the only halved match all weekend was the one that didn't matter.
I've grown to really like Ian Poulter, so it was tough watching him go ice-cold gangsta on our team like that.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Ryder Cup 2012
« on: September 28, 2012, 01:15:09 pm »
Trying to watch on my slingbox at work, but our Internet is slow to it freezes every 10 seconds. I think I'm going to call it a day after my 2pm call and spend the rest of the afternoon on the couch... maybe try that Timber IPA I picked up in Mississippi.
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Beer and Queso / Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIMR
« on: September 26, 2012, 08:37:19 am »
Have a great one, Coach!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Alcohol-Fuelled Thread
« on: September 22, 2012, 03:41:11 pm »Do you guys at the Club have a secret handshake?
No, but they have a friendly staff and decent food.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros @ Cardinals Series Preview Posted!
« on: September 22, 2012, 11:21:14 am »
Just read this and you outdid yourself, EC. Outstanding work.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Alcohol-Fuelled Thread
« on: September 22, 2012, 11:17:37 am »
Nice. I'd try to organize one here in Austin, but it'd just be me and Coach at the UT Club.
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Beer and Queso / Re: iPhone 5
« on: September 19, 2012, 11:00:02 am »
Whenever they finally do away with the grandfathered unlimited plan I'll probably go with one of those sharing plans (by then I suspect I'll have an iPad with 3G instead of the wifi only one I have now).
I'm definitely upgrading to 32GB for i5... I thought 16GB would be fine on the 4, since that's what I had on the 3, but i'm stretched pretty thin, even without music, because I take a lot of pics and videos.
I'm definitely upgrading to 32GB for i5... I thought 16GB would be fine on the 4, since that's what I had on the 3, but i'm stretched pretty thin, even without music, because I take a lot of pics and videos.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: September 19, 2012, 10:57:26 am »
Listened to the new GB a few weeks ago and thought it was a mixed bag, much like their previous one. They can write some good songs, but some of what they do just doesn't resonate with me.
The new Band of Horses is very good and the new Avett Brothers, though top-heavy and not quite up to Emotionalism or I and Love and You, has probably already cemented itself among my top 10 favorites of the year.
I'm just glad to have some new music I enjoy... the summer months were a doldrum for me.
The new Band of Horses is very good and the new Avett Brothers, though top-heavy and not quite up to Emotionalism or I and Love and You, has probably already cemented itself among my top 10 favorites of the year.
I'm just glad to have some new music I enjoy... the summer months were a doldrum for me.
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Beer and Queso / Re: UT-Ole Miss
« on: September 17, 2012, 09:47:54 am »
It was fun to see our offense click for the first time in a few years. It was even more fun to party with the home fans in The Grove all day and ogle Mississippi girls.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Beer Thread
« on: September 14, 2012, 12:05:41 am »
Anyone had ABW Super Awesome yet? Billy's was out last Friday. I wish I could buy their Einhorn by the case. Perfect warm weather beer.
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Beer and Queso / Re: iPhone 5
« on: September 14, 2012, 12:04:35 am »
Love Tapatalk. SNS on it would be clutch.
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Beer and Queso / Re: iPhone 5
« on: September 13, 2012, 11:41:24 am »
I'm an Apple guy so I'll get it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Fuck off Junction Jack
« on: September 12, 2012, 07:50:34 pm »
Bring back General Admission!
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Beer and Queso / Re: 9/11/01
« on: September 11, 2012, 11:36:48 am »
Got to work at 7:30 that day and they sent us home at about 10. I flipped back and forth between Fox News, MSNBC and CNN until about 2am and posted about it on LonghornFanZone. At some point I went to that convenience store on Far West and Hart Lane, which was owned by a Pakistani guy, if I remember correctly. I used to always shoot the shit with him when I went in, but he was very tense that day, as if he feared some sort of backlash. Terrible day.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans vs Dolphins
« on: September 10, 2012, 10:34:39 am »I'm a dumbass. CJ Spiller and RG III are riding the bench on my fantasy team today.
Not a dumbass for the former... Fred Jackson's injury allowed it.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Blast from the past
« on: September 04, 2012, 06:47:16 pm »
Yeah, barring some incredible turn of events, that ship has sailed.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Horns Network
« on: August 31, 2012, 04:39:18 pm »
I signed up last night when I heard the rumor. Installation is next Friday!
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: August 29, 2012, 11:15:56 am »Any word on the new Mumford & Sons album?
It's going to have a lot of songs that start soft and slow and then get very fast-paced and loud toward the end.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 1. Bundesliga 2012-13
« on: August 21, 2012, 06:14:20 pm »
Yeah, I thought about taking it up, but lack of coverage makes it tough.
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Talk Zone / Re: New unis
« on: August 20, 2012, 11:26:16 am »
I suspect they'd like to have the new unis and apparel available for the Christmas season.
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Talk Zone / Re: Greene for PTBNL or cash
« on: August 10, 2012, 09:26:57 am »No, I checked AFTER the movie. It came during, but my phone was off.
Alamo Drafthouse, bitches.
Much win in this post.
Do they still have Einhorn on tap?
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Beer and Queso / Re: San Diego Recs
« on: August 06, 2012, 08:58:40 pm »
One of the guys on Shaggybevo runs a SD beer blog and asked me to pen a guest entry based on a brewery tour I did while in town. Here's the link for anyone interested in my somewhat hazy memories of a great day: http://sandiegobeerinsider.com/san-diego-trip-report/
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Talk Zone / Re: New From the Dugout posted!
« on: August 06, 2012, 02:26:10 pm »
Late to the party here, Coach, but that was a tremendous read - every bit as enjoyable as your piece about playing for Coach Falk, which has always been my favorite OWA/SnS contribution.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Internet Vigilantes
« on: August 05, 2012, 12:00:11 am »A very long time ago, there used to be a place near downtown (on what now sits the MMPUS actually) that had the best Fried Chicken I've ever had. I was just a kid, may be 12 or so, but I would work with my Dad during the summer to make some spending money. During lunch, on rare occasions, my Dad would take the ten minute drive down to this place and we'd sit down and eat the chicken plate. It was two pieces of chicken with a side salad (French dressing) and some fries (and iced tea... unsweetened of course). Something like 2 dollars if I remember correctly, maybe 2 and a half. I would eat the whole thing without a problem and my Dad would just smile at me with that proud papa look. I can't remember the name of the place, but it was so darn good. The chicken was not only deep fried, but it had a sort of tomato sauce blended it as they fried it.
Yum!
P. S. I used to trek over to Ervin's Chicken in Temple when I would have to commute there to work on a project. That was good stuff, but trust me, you don't eat there every day... lessen your days be numbered on this here earth.
Holy shit, this x 1,000,000. Love Ervin's (née Williams). There is a newish one right down the street from Drayton's house.
Tenders, mashed taters and a fried pie... That's a meal that is damn hard to beat. They opened a Bush's on 31st and that place sucks compared to Ervin's.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Shaving trois
« on: August 04, 2012, 11:56:18 pm »
Hudson says to use disposable razors in cold water.
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Game Zone 2012 Archive / Re: Astros @ Brewers 07/30/12
« on: July 30, 2012, 10:43:26 pm »
Unbelievable.
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Talk Zone / Re: Think Positively!!!! Good things to say about your Houston Astros!!!!
« on: July 27, 2012, 04:03:40 pm »The Wizards of Os. Or did you block those guys from your memory?
Blum's Blondes.
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Game Zone 2012 Archive / Re: Local nine vs. Roots, 7/26/12
« on: July 26, 2012, 09:30:18 pm »
Instead of cutting off alcohol sales after the 7th, they should lower beers to half price for the rest of the game. Anyone that buys a ticket to this traveling shit show deserves to get well lubed in the process.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pirates at Astros Series Preview Now Posted (written by Coach)
« on: July 26, 2012, 08:30:26 pm »
Very moving, Coach. Thanks for sharing - I'm glad things are going well.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: July 26, 2012, 01:47:02 pm »So I got the new Dirty Projectors album, read all of the glowing reviews, even heard it at Anvil tonight - but I just can't seem to get into it. I recognize that it's well-crafted music, but it's just not...enjoyable to me. Anybody heard it that can tell me what I'm missing?
I just finally gave this a listen yesterday and I am right there with you. Not sure what resonates with others, because it did nothing for me.
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Talk Zone / Re: Wandy close to being a Pirate??
« on: July 24, 2012, 08:26:16 pm »
Sad to see him go. But excited to see how this helps the club in the long run.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Two Topics Near and Dear To My Heart
« on: July 23, 2012, 09:37:23 pm »
I like Trout Slayer.
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Talk Zone / Re: Myers to the White Sox
« on: July 22, 2012, 12:40:24 pm »
Well I hope the surviving beers help ease the pain, Chuck.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade w/Jays
« on: July 20, 2012, 12:34:58 pm »
So do any of these acquisitions reflect a disillusionment or lack of confidence in Oberholtzer or Clemens?
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade w/Jays
« on: July 20, 2012, 12:30:52 pm »
So I was there to witness the final chapter in the JA Happ era of Houston Astros baseball. *tear*
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Beer and Queso / Re: Two Topics Near and Dear To My Heart
« on: July 19, 2012, 11:54:36 am »
Having just returned from SD, I would have to say they are in the running for this distinction as well (and they're quite eager to proclaim it).
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Beer and Queso / Re: Two Topics Near and Dear To My Heart
« on: July 19, 2012, 08:16:19 am »A "craft" brewery is defined as producing less than 6MM bbls per year. Sam Adams produces less than half of that. So, despite the fact that you can get it everywhere, and it tastes like shit, Sam Adams is certainly defined as "craft".Don't know the accuracy of this, but on my visit to Stone the other day our driver said that Sam Adams lobbied to move the threshold up to 6M so that they could maintain their status as a craft brewery.
This article doesn't imply that directly, but it doesn't seem like some tinfoil conspiracy either.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Two Topics Near and Dear To My Heart
« on: July 12, 2012, 10:58:00 am »
I didn't realize 21st Amendment was nationwide.
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Talk Zone / Re: Guest All Star Game Preview Now Posted
« on: July 10, 2012, 07:43:52 pm »
Very sad to read that, Jim.
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Beer and Queso / Re: San Diego Recs
« on: July 10, 2012, 12:23:20 pm »
Thanks for all of the recs!
Our plan right now is pretty much...
Friday - afternoon wine tour in La Jolla
Saturday - Zoo, and maybe dinner at Sanska's
Sunday - afternoon Brewery tour (Stone, San Marcos, Lost Abbey)
Monday - Gaslamp and Astros game that evening
I suspect we'll fill in some of those blanks with aforementioned restaurants, and the rest with brewpubs (for me) and shopping (for her).
Any opinions on these spots?
O’Briens Pub (http://www.obrienspub.net/)
Toronado
Blind Lady Ale House (http://www.blindladyalehouse.com/)
Downtown Johnny Brown’s (http://downtownjohnnybrowns.com/)
Hamilton Tavern (http://hamiltonstavern.com/)
Luigi’s at the Beach (http://www.luigisatthebeach.com/)
Neighborhood (http://www.neighborhoodsd.com/index.php)
FWIW... the Astros are 2-1 in games I have seen them play outside of Texas, so I'm hoping that counters the awful road record this season.
Our plan right now is pretty much...
Friday - afternoon wine tour in La Jolla
Saturday - Zoo, and maybe dinner at Sanska's
Sunday - afternoon Brewery tour (Stone, San Marcos, Lost Abbey)
Monday - Gaslamp and Astros game that evening
I suspect we'll fill in some of those blanks with aforementioned restaurants, and the rest with brewpubs (for me) and shopping (for her).
Any opinions on these spots?
O’Briens Pub (http://www.obrienspub.net/)
Toronado
Blind Lady Ale House (http://www.blindladyalehouse.com/)
Downtown Johnny Brown’s (http://downtownjohnnybrowns.com/)
Hamilton Tavern (http://hamiltonstavern.com/)
Luigi’s at the Beach (http://www.luigisatthebeach.com/)
Neighborhood (http://www.neighborhoodsd.com/index.php)
FWIW... the Astros are 2-1 in games I have seen them play outside of Texas, so I'm hoping that counters the awful road record this season.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Game Meetup?
« on: June 28, 2012, 10:05:52 pm »get someone else to do it. would it hurt?
Would probably help. But I'm the commissioner.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Game Meetup?
« on: June 28, 2012, 02:09:11 pm »
Would love to attend, but have my fantasy draft that day. Y'all have fun!
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Talk Zone / Re: Damnit Footer...
« on: June 24, 2012, 06:39:16 pm »
Loved her story of drinking the last Bud at old Busch.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: June 22, 2012, 12:44:21 pm »
The new Tallest Man on Earth is good, but it starts to get repetitive after about 6-7 songs.
I never really got into Keane before, but their new album is solid, and I love the new Metric. Emily Haines just does it for me, even is she is Canadian. I was pretty disappointed in Rhett Miller's latest solo effort, though that is often the case (Old 97s are my all-time favorite band, but I tend to like only a handful of his solo songs per release). Finally, for those that enjoy the indie-with-a-twang stuff, River City Extension just released a new album. I saw them at SXSW and they put on an incredible live show (if you subscribe to Paste and watch their SXSW set video, look for the dbag in the backward Astros hat), and their albums do a pretty good job of capturing that.
Semi-related, God bless Spotify. It makes it so easy to find new music, and all for $10 a month.
I never really got into Keane before, but their new album is solid, and I love the new Metric. Emily Haines just does it for me, even is she is Canadian. I was pretty disappointed in Rhett Miller's latest solo effort, though that is often the case (Old 97s are my all-time favorite band, but I tend to like only a handful of his solo songs per release). Finally, for those that enjoy the indie-with-a-twang stuff, River City Extension just released a new album. I saw them at SXSW and they put on an incredible live show (if you subscribe to Paste and watch their SXSW set video, look for the dbag in the backward Astros hat), and their albums do a pretty good job of capturing that.
Semi-related, God bless Spotify. It makes it so easy to find new music, and all for $10 a month.
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Beer and Queso / Re: US OPEN, 2012
« on: June 18, 2012, 06:35:07 pm »
I liked Costas' complete ignorance of Beau Hollser's college selection. You would think that by day four of the tournament he might have educated himself on a player that had generated quite a bit of buzz.
Despite Jim Nantz and his smugness I infinitely prefer CBS' golf coverage to the other two networks. Johnny Miller is insufferable.
Despite Jim Nantz and his smugness I infinitely prefer CBS' golf coverage to the other two networks. Johnny Miller is insufferable.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Saturday Beer...
« on: June 16, 2012, 02:40:30 pm »
Haven't had the Amber, but was slightly disappointed by the IPA. I enjoyed a few ABW Pearl Snaps after completing our landscaping project today.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Business Too Casual
« on: June 16, 2012, 02:39:26 pm »
I don't own a JAB suit, das, but my experience in renting a tux from there last fall was enough to dissuade me from future patronage. For all I know, their suits may be top of the line. But the ill fitting garbage they gave me for my buddy's wedding, which didn't come close to meeting the measurements they took, and the "I don't give a shit" attitude they displayed when I raised my concerns, told me that my business was not valued. It was really a night and day experience from the Men's Warehouse, and not even close to the service I received at Macy's the last time I bought a suit.
On a positive note, as the wedding reception wound down, and as they say in Westeros, we were all in our cups, my untucked parachute, er, tux shirt was a hit on the dance floor.
On a positive note, as the wedding reception wound down, and as they say in Westeros, we were all in our cups, my untucked parachute, er, tux shirt was a hit on the dance floor.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Since we're talking men's fashion...
« on: June 16, 2012, 02:08:58 pm »
I only wear undershirts with button-ups (unless I'm doing an occasional button-up with shorts, then it's no undershirt). I have never owned a v-neck undershirt, though I have a ton of v-neck sweaters (I eschew the undershirt if I wear a button-up underneath a v-neck sweater).
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Beer and Queso / Re: Business Too Casual
« on: June 15, 2012, 08:59:27 am »I wonder sometimes if Zimmer needs to do stuff like this in order to keep up with Jos A Bank and those clowns at SuitMart.
Never heard of Suitmart, but it will be a cold day in hell before Jos A Bank ever gets another dime from me.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Euro 2012
« on: June 13, 2012, 04:51:06 pm »
Denmark-Portugal was the best game of the tourney, and I'd say this has been the best day overall.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Business Too Casual
« on: June 05, 2012, 09:40:21 pm »Again, I feel people should work the hours of the day they need to, based on their need to work with other individuals, or their clients, or the public, or whatever their job demands. Working 8am-5pm really isn't very productive if your clients are working midnight to 8 am.
I think that 8-5, in general, is arcane. You put it well: work when you need to work.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: June 05, 2012, 09:30:53 pm »Praise you, drew.
Loved the timing. Finished SnS, went to check out Google Reader, realized I hadn't checked my Paste feed in a few days, and saw that was the 6th or so entry.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: June 05, 2012, 04:21:05 pm »Looking around for the new Tallest Man on Earth and any news relating to a new Frightened Rabbit, Phoenix or Grizzly Bear album.
From Paste earlier today: http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2012/06/grizzly-bear-announces-new-album-album-title.html
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: June 05, 2012, 04:14:06 pm »
That new Walkman album has done nothing for me. I just listened to The Lumineers for the first time and I can see that being in rotation for a while.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Business Too Casual
« on: June 05, 2012, 04:12:33 pm »
We're pretty much jeans and polos/button-ups. If I have a client in I'll go with slacks and a dress shirt, though my last one specifically asked if we were casual, because he was only packing jeans.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2012 Draftees and Status
« on: June 04, 2012, 06:21:59 pm »So much for Crane demanding that they take Appel. BA looks ridiculous now.
First thing I thought.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2012 Draftees and Status
« on: June 04, 2012, 06:18:53 pm »
That is funny. So much for the talking heads.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Memorial Day movie watching
« on: May 31, 2012, 02:25:52 pm »
Agreed on Tears of the Sun. Was very surprised at how much I liked it.
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Beer and Queso / Re: NBA
« on: May 31, 2012, 10:38:21 am »It's so hard for me to get into the NBA for several reasons and this is one of them.
The structure of the league is so backwards but it's the only the way the league can be successful. While parity may be good for football and baseball (to an extent), it isn't for the NBA. There are a small group of superstars that dictate what happens in the league. At the end of the season everyone wants to see these superstars play each other and that's what the NBA has right now. I do think the league would operate much better if 2-4 teams were contracted.
Instead of contraction I'd rather see the NBA move to a soccer-style relegation system.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: May 25, 2012, 03:32:31 pm »
So had a few new ones in rotation lately:
Beach House, Bloom: Wasn't nearly as high on their last album, but this got me from the start. Just great songwriting. Right now it's the leader in the clubhouse for my favorite 2012 album.
Best Coast, The Only Place: I dig this chick's voice enough to get past some of the lo-fi monotony and the vapid lyrics. The title track is a perfect little summer song... catchiest pop song I've heard since Of Monsters and Men's "Little Talks."
Memoryhouse, The Slideshow Effect: I saw them compared to Beach House... maybe because of the "dream pop" label, but it seems forced to me. Love the lead chick's voice (yeah, where have you read that before?) and their easy, laid-back melodies.
Father John Misty, Fear Fun: I've heard a lot of people rave about this, and I like quite a few of the songs. But there are a few that I just don't like at all.
Beach House, Bloom: Wasn't nearly as high on their last album, but this got me from the start. Just great songwriting. Right now it's the leader in the clubhouse for my favorite 2012 album.
Best Coast, The Only Place: I dig this chick's voice enough to get past some of the lo-fi monotony and the vapid lyrics. The title track is a perfect little summer song... catchiest pop song I've heard since Of Monsters and Men's "Little Talks."
Memoryhouse, The Slideshow Effect: I saw them compared to Beach House... maybe because of the "dream pop" label, but it seems forced to me. Love the lead chick's voice (yeah, where have you read that before?) and their easy, laid-back melodies.
Father John Misty, Fear Fun: I've heard a lot of people rave about this, and I like quite a few of the songs. But there are a few that I just don't like at all.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Manchester City vs Manchester United
« on: May 15, 2012, 12:13:47 pm »
This was my first season following EPL and it was a blast. I might as well give MLS a shot, too (definitely not expecting as much) and thinking of adding Bundesliga next season, though the lack of a US TV outlet may make it difficult.
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Talk Zone / Re: rangers on 77 and espn i
« on: May 06, 2012, 10:30:32 pm »
I sent a strongly worded email to TWC. You're all welcome.
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Beer and Queso / Re: San Diego Recs
« on: May 05, 2012, 01:07:13 pm »
Appreciate the recs! We're going Friday to Tuesday (believe the Astros open their series on Monday) and I know the lady wants to do the zoo one day. I'm looking forward to bringing back some Lost Abbeys.
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Beer and Queso / San Diego Recs
« on: May 01, 2012, 01:39:03 pm »
Headed out to SD in July to catch a game at Petco (and drink good beer). Any recommendations?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Manchester City vs Manchester United
« on: May 01, 2012, 11:39:27 am »
I'm sure... they won the FA Cup last year and spent a bazillion dollars added players.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Manchester City vs Manchester United
« on: April 30, 2012, 06:03:52 pm »
I decided to follow EPL last July, having no idea that City was the new Red Sox. But today was fun... watched it at Fado with a pretty balanced City-U crowd. If nothing else, an excuse to drink on a Monday afternoon is a good thing. Go Citeh!
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Talk Zone / Re: Bryce Harper era begins
« on: April 27, 2012, 07:36:10 pm »
I didn't realize he wasn't catching anymore.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs
« on: April 25, 2012, 10:41:21 pm »
Props to the Caps. I hope they win now.
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Talk Zone / Re: Fenway 100th Anniversary Ceremony is just starting now
« on: April 20, 2012, 02:49:06 pm »His Twitter feed is hilarious btw. I'm convinced it's a joke account. No one is that crazy, right?
It's a running segment on one of the national guys' (SVP?) radio show... always funny.
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Talk Zone / Re: Anyone excited to see Strasburg vs the Astros tonight?
« on: April 16, 2012, 02:57:54 pm »
Great. More time spent with DoRay.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros at Nats preview posted
« on: April 16, 2012, 02:56:38 pm »I am absolutely serious in saying that I will adopt the Nats as my NL team next year. They should be hella fun to watch.
When I briefly toyed with the idea of abandoning ship during the void, Washington was one of the two teams (along with Pittsburgh) that I came up with as a viable "new team."
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: April 12, 2012, 11:36:04 pm »
Going to see Delta Spirit tomorrow. I've listened to the new album about 17 times this week. It just keeps getting better.
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Talk Zone / Re: Frenchy Francoeur is my kind of player
« on: April 12, 2012, 09:25:14 pm »
Good stuff.
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Game Zone 2012 Archive / Re: Bravos @ Astros 4/11/12
« on: April 11, 2012, 09:43:04 pm »
Well fuck me.
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Game Zone 2012 Archive / Re: Bravos @ Astros 4/11/12
« on: April 11, 2012, 09:39:36 pm »
Well... keep inching closer, I guess.
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Game Zone 2012 Archive / Re: Bravos @ Astros 4/11/12
« on: April 11, 2012, 09:36:52 pm »
Nice AB from the big guy.
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Game Zone 2012 Archive / Re: Bravos @ Astros 4/11/12
« on: April 11, 2012, 09:35:57 pm »
So the MLB audio is 30 seconds behind, based on the live cut-in on MLB Network.
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TWC, Biz... I don't mind getting bumped for the Spurs, as it's the stretch toward the playoffs and there are as many people that want to watch the Spurs as the Astros, I'm guess, if not more, BUT... Ch. 77 is ALSO showing the Spurs. What. The. Fuck.
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Talk Zone / Re: RACE FOR THE LID XIV Official and Only Thread
« on: April 11, 2012, 11:24:54 am »
Did my Reply #4 not count? if not, can I change 72 to 70?
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Talk Zone / Re: RACE FOR THE LID XIV Official and Only Thread
« on: April 11, 2012, 10:04:37 am »
72
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Tonight is throwback jersey night, the dreaded Colt '45 handgun night (along with dollar hot dogs). Too bad won't get to see it tonight in Austin, unless they're on channel 77 for some reason (they may be).
It's not listed, but last night's Ranger game wasn't listed either, and it was broadcast on Ch. 77.
Austin Culturemap had this (apparently incorrect) blurb in a recent article:
Quote
Therefore, when you tune in Fox Southwest during baseball season within the next few days, more than likely you’ll see the Houston Astros even though we know only a few of their names (Carlos Lee, Wandy Rodriguez, and Chris Johnson). You’ll have to look elsewhere for the Rangers.
“The Austin area is, is considered a home market for the Astros, but when those games are on Fox SW and the Rangers are playing at the same time, then the Rangers game will be on Channel 77 [in Austin],” says Melissa Sorola, regional communications director for Time Warner Cable.
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Game Zone 2012 Archive / Re: 04/09/12: Los Astros vs. Les Braves today; Happy vs. Beach (from TZ)
« on: April 09, 2012, 10:02:40 pm »Kids don't know they're supposed to be horrible yet...
Give'em all a big shitburger.
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day 2012
« on: April 07, 2012, 01:12:38 am »
Fun times, all... thanks again for organizing, Jane!
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day 2012
« on: April 06, 2012, 09:08:41 am »
I should be able to make SF by 1:30 or 1:45. If worst comes to worst, what is the "drop-dead" time when it wouldn't make any sense (i.e., I should just head directly to FS)?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: April 04, 2012, 03:39:47 pm »
Love Mueller's potato salad, too, and I am a pretty tough potato salad critic.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: April 04, 2012, 12:36:50 pm »
I don't think they're as formulaic as M&S.
Also checked out the new Great Lake Swimmers, new Wild Everywhere, and Justin Townes Earl, Nothing's Gonna Change. The former is pretty all over the pace (not necessarily in a bad way), and looong - 20 songs. I thought only Will Johnson wrote that much music anymore.
Also checked out the new Great Lake Swimmers, new Wild Everywhere, and Justin Townes Earl, Nothing's Gonna Change. The former is pretty all over the pace (not necessarily in a bad way), and looong - 20 songs. I thought only Will Johnson wrote that much music anymore.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 NCAA Tournament Thread
« on: April 04, 2012, 12:31:46 pm »"So help me, I will shove a motherboard so far up your ass.."
"Technically, I outrank you."
"SO. FAR! Up your ass."
Couldn't let this one get Morgan Ensberged... well played, dude. Sorkin's dig at the BBS community (not that all are created equal) rubbed me slightly the wrong way, but it did amuse me seasons later when John Wells essentially repeated the gag with bloggers instead of message board users (Josh crashed a Hummer during a test drive, and someone's cell phone camera documentation found its way to a blog almost immediately, resulting in a presidential blue ribbon committee on alternative energy or somesuch).
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 NCAA Tournament Thread
« on: April 04, 2012, 12:26:26 pm »This. I was literally laughing out loud at the comments about Sunday's episode of Mad Men.
In a similar vein, Alan Sepinwall's comments often feature interesting/compelling takes. And he doesn't put up with shit.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 NCAA Tournament Thread
« on: April 04, 2012, 08:35:49 am »I've never seen her play or even seen her. What is the nature of the comments?
She's 6'8" and athletic, and her voice is slightly deeper than the average female's. I'll let you take it from there.
And Taras is absolutely right.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: April 03, 2012, 10:48:50 pm »
The last time I went to Mueller's I waited 15-20 min, I think. If I go I try to get there by 11:15-11:30.
Ron Brand's description of the beef rib is spot-on. Outstanding! And sometimes he has free beer.
Ron Brand's description of the beef rib is spot-on. Outstanding! And sometimes he has free beer.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: April 03, 2012, 10:45:02 pm »
Of Monsters and Men, My Head is an Animal - debut album from this euro band... saw them at SXSW and have been listening to their 2011 EP a lot on a co-woker's recommendation... enjoying it a lot
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Beer and Queso / Re: i should have known better
« on: April 02, 2012, 10:49:21 am »
Echo what Hudson said. Seems like you were being a good friend, and he was not.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bourgeois transaction?
« on: March 28, 2012, 09:47:35 am »Chuckie Carr doesn't like the tone of this thread.
Regards,
Chuckie Carr
Chuckie's hacking on 2-0.
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Talk Zone / Re: In case you hadn't heard...
« on: March 28, 2012, 09:45:44 am »the last sacred bastion of baseball has fallen..
Or fell ten years ago, when MLB first opened in Japan?
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Beer and Queso / Re: New iPad
« on: March 27, 2012, 03:43:54 pm »
That could be a problem. You may try creating a new account and linking it to that?
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Beer and Queso / Re: New iPad
« on: March 27, 2012, 02:35:20 pm »Well fuck that. Why would I do that when I can already get the audio on my iPhone?
No, you don't have to buy separately. If you have already subscribed on the iPhone, go into your settings and basically link your MLB.com account to your iPad. It should work just fine after that.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tough Decisions Ahead
« on: March 27, 2012, 09:43:07 am »
How does this affect the Rule 5 selections?
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Beer and Queso / Re: New iPad
« on: March 26, 2012, 09:45:10 pm »I don't have a 2, I have a 3.
I realize that, but I have a 2. I'm saying that maybe you don't notice the drastic difference between iPad apps and iPhone apps that are enlarged for the iPad screen, because your 3 is more advanced than my 2. But I can definitely tell.
As far as apps I enjoy, the network/cable media apps are great (watch ESPN, HBO GO, NBC, ABC Player, TWC TV; availability may be dependent on your cable provider). Crackle gives you access to some free movies/tv shows, and Netflix is useful if you subscribe. And if you have a Slingbox, their app is a must-have, though it's pricey at $30.
Games: WordWelder was an obsession for about a week, but grew old quickly. I have a love/hate relationship with both Words With Friends and the NYT Crossword, and I've recently become hooked on Draw Something.
News: FeeddlerRSS is the best RSS reader I have found, and I also use Zite (which I much prefer to AOL Editions). HSW HD is a good time-waster when you're feeling nerdy, and CNN, FoxNews and NPR all have pretty food interfaces for the national outlets.
Other: As someone that always keeps a Wikipedia tab pinned in Firefox, I use Wikipanion a lot. I came to the iPad party too late last year to justify At Bat, but it looks pretty sweet so far. And if you like space, both the NASA HD and NASA Visualization Explorer apps are nice.
Books: Kindle and Stanza are my go-tos.
I suppose, in conclusion, I'm a big nerd.
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Beer and Queso / Re: New iPad
« on: March 26, 2012, 06:39:26 pm »
Maybe it's better with the 3, but on the 2 an iPhone app definitely looks pixelated when expanded x2.
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Beer and Queso / Re: New iPad
« on: March 26, 2012, 04:55:28 pm »Piggybacking on this thread... I just got an iPad2 through work (I know, bad timing, but I had no control -- it was this or nothing, not this or the new one). I've had an iPhone for years, but curious if anyone has any good iPad-specific app recommendations.
What kind of apps? Games? Entertainment? Productivity?
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Beer and Queso / Re: New iPad
« on: March 25, 2012, 01:28:50 pm »How do you back up all your stuff?
Admittedly I don't back up as often as I should. Maybe once a month.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 NCAA Tournament Thread
« on: March 24, 2012, 01:47:03 pm »
I don't see any way Baylor beats Kentucky, but Scott Drew's douchiness aside, I'm cheering for it o happen.
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Beer and Queso / Re: New iPad
« on: March 24, 2012, 01:45:26 pm »
I barely use iTunes anymore. Downloading the latest software update for ipad and iphone without a tethered connection was glorious.
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Beer and Queso / Re: New iPad
« on: March 22, 2012, 03:52:25 pm »
Mine syncs with my Macbook Air.
ETA: Er, charges.
ETA: Er, charges.
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Beer and Queso / Re: New iPad
« on: March 21, 2012, 05:25:09 pm »
I mainly use the laptop these days for music management, or when the iPad runs low on juice. If I feel like posting a bunch I may opt for the laptop, just because of the keyboard aspect.
Anyone upgraded from the 2 to the 3? Can you tell a difference?
Anyone upgraded from the 2 to the 3? Can you tell a difference?
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: March 21, 2012, 05:21:47 pm »
Yeah, but it's quite a bit different from their debut. It took 3-4 listens to get used to it.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: March 20, 2012, 12:06:02 pm »
Nice bump... I need to sort out all of my SXSW stuff... really liked the new Dr. Dog and Fanfarlo, though both were a little jarring at first. Still haven't heard the new Delta Spirit enough to have a strong opinion.
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Beer and Queso / Re: where is the best pizza in austin
« on: March 12, 2012, 10:09:08 pm »
Homeslice and Saccone's are my favorites... Frank & Angie's is pretty good, too. Also like Rounders and Salvation.
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Beer and Queso / Re: R.I.P. Leslie (the Austin thong-wearing street person) ((not someone else))
« on: March 09, 2012, 08:45:20 am »
I saw him once on Public Access and was surprised to see that he was well spoken and... well, sane. At least he appeared so. His antics and general persona turned me off long ago, though. As far as his death is concerned, it's as sad as any death is, I suppose, but for me it rates somewhere in the neighborhood of the dead raccoon I saw on the Mueller park trail a while back.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Beer Thread
« on: March 05, 2012, 09:28:41 pm »
Kima.
Great show. Just recently finished my third viewing of the series.
Great show. Just recently finished my third viewing of the series.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Beer Thread
« on: March 04, 2012, 04:04:28 pm »
Watching the Stros, having an Endeavor... nice little Sunday.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Beer Thread
« on: March 04, 2012, 03:05:45 pm »
BTW... Avery's (and Russian River's) Collaboration Not Litigation is outstanding. The Saucer has it on tap.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Beer Thread
« on: March 04, 2012, 02:32:50 pm »is Endeavor at Spec's?
I have bought it at Sunrise and Duval market... haven't checked Spec's.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Beer Thread
« on: March 03, 2012, 10:14:00 am »
Bought two Endeavors yesterday and have one chilling as we speak.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Houston Heroes....
« on: February 28, 2012, 04:32:16 pm »
I got 11 of 13 right (not sure why I didn't go with Reynolds for 14, since I left it blank and had thought of him). Erroneously included Bagwell and Biggio. Couldn't remember of Alou was still around in 2000, and I spaced on Beltran.
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Talk Zone / Re: “We’re going to be the biggest spender in baseball on young talent,”
« on: February 26, 2012, 03:54:14 pm »
They opened the new academy as well.
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Beer and Queso / Re: And another thing...office coffee etiquette
« on: February 24, 2012, 09:31:27 am »
Coffee seems like a big hassle.
Coke Zero FTW!
Coke Zero FTW!
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Talk Zone / Re: Still rewriting Astros History...
« on: February 21, 2012, 09:44:28 pm »
I don't mind the Rangers, but I reserve the right to change my opinion when they are a real rival, compared to the fake rivalry of the past decade. I still wish they would have beaten St. Louis. Fuck the Co-Ards.
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Beer and Queso / Re: The Hay Merchant
« on: February 21, 2012, 09:40:26 pm »
Like Jim, I have only been to Houston Saucer on OD, but it doesn't seem like a douchey place based on those few instances.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Mark Raup
« on: February 15, 2012, 05:08:26 pm »
Late to the party... happy B-Day!
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Beer and Queso / Re: RIP Whitney Houston
« on: February 12, 2012, 12:24:02 am »She nailed the national anthem at the giants bills super bowl like few have ever done. Amazing voice
Best anthem in the history of ever. Best thing about Whitney Houston.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2012 Music Thread
« on: February 12, 2012, 12:23:10 am »
The new Dr. dog and Ben Kweller are both solid.
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day 2012
« on: February 11, 2012, 09:56:43 am »
How do they compare to AT&T Park?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Signing Day
« on: February 01, 2012, 11:18:10 pm »
Love the guys they got on the defensive side, especially.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bring your Whataburger to a game
« on: January 24, 2012, 09:19:12 am »I'm not for a name change, I have to many tops with the Astros' logo on them, I'd hate to have to replace them.
Agreed. And the hats... don't forget the hats. Even though the current logo is probably going bye-bye.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Orange Bowl
« on: January 05, 2012, 09:59:48 am »So Holgerson runs the score up. Puts his starting QB back in the game after the sub throws a pick while WV is up by 40. I guess we welcome into the Big 12 another Bob Stoops douche-nozzle.
Holgerson has personality. Personality goes a long way.
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day 2012
« on: January 04, 2012, 02:34:03 pm »
In x 2. Club or Field Boxes would be Aces. ABW Sputnik at the concession stand and a decent product on the field would be better, but I'll settle for the tickets.
Thanks for organizing again, JD... I know it's a bitch.
Thanks for organizing again, JD... I know it's a bitch.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: January 04, 2012, 09:15:16 am »
I'm embarrassed to say that yesterday was the first time I listened to the entire BI album, despite knowing that Ebby (and others) have raved about it for months. I kept thinking that it'd be an Amazon half-off and it never was. Me being cheap.
My one listen to the new DT did nothing for me. I like them a lot, and I should give it another listen, but I found it painful to listen to.
My one listen to the new DT did nothing for me. I like them a lot, and I should give it another listen, but I found it painful to listen to.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: January 04, 2012, 12:39:41 am »
I'll take a stab at an Ebby list (SnS music awards should absolutely be called the Ebbies).
Top 20 Albums (Favorite Songs in Parentheses)
1. Dawes, Nothing is Wrong (Time Spent in Los Angeles, Coming Back to a Man, How Far We've Come, A Little Bit of Everything)
2. Fleet Foxes, Helplessness Blues (Helplessness Blues, Sin Sala Bim, The Plains / Bitter Dancer, Bedoin Dress, Battery Kinze)
3. The Head and the Heart, The Head and the Heart (Lost In mY Mind, Couer d'Alene, Ghosts)
4. Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Here We Rest (Alabama Pines, Codeine, Tour of Duty)
5. Portugal. The Man (So American, Got it All [This Can't Be Living Now], Sleep Forever)
6. The Decemberists, The King is Dead (Rox in the Box, Don't Carry it All, Calamity Song)
7. Middle Brother, Middle Brother (Daydreaming, Portland, Middle Brother)
8. Rural Alberta Advantage, Departing (The Breakup, North Star, Tornado '87)
9. Black Keys, El Camino (Nova baby, Gold on the Cieling)
10. Jay Z/Kanye West, Watch The Throne (Otis, Niggas in Paris, Murder to Excellence)
11. Cults, Cults (Go Outside, Rave On)
12. Fitz & the Tantrums, Pickin' Up the Pices (Pickin' Up the Pieces, Rich Girls)
13. Real Estate, Days (Municipality, Easy)
14. The Dodos (Black Night, Don't Try to Hide It)
15. Wilco, The Whole Love (Capitol City, Whole Love, Standing O)
16. Tapes n' Tapes, Outside (Freak Out, SWM)
17. My Morning Jacket, Circuital (Circuital, Holding on to Black Metal)
18. Smith Westerns, Dye It Blonde (Weekend, Dance Away)
19. Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi, Rome (Problem Queen, Two Against One)
20. Lupe Fiasco, Lasers (All Black Everything, Till I Get There)
Honorable Mention
Cave Singers
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
Braids
Childish Gambino
David Wax Museum
Eddie Vedder
Foo Fighters
Foster the People
Girls
Givers
Joy Formidable
Man Man
Old 97s
Theophilus London
Wye Oak
Top 10 Songs (no particular order)
1. The Strokes, "Under Cover of Darkness"
2. Fitz & the Tantrums, "Pickin' Up the Pieces"
3. Dawes, "Little Bit of Everything"
4. Fleet Foxes, “Helplessness Blues”
5. Jason Isbell, "Alabama Pines"
6. My Morning Jacket, "Holding on to Black Metal"
7. Middle Brother, "Middle Brother"
8. Portugal. The Man, "So American"
9. Head and the Heart, "Couer d'Alene"
10. The Decemberists, "Rox in the Box"
There is a clear chasm between the first ten and the second ten albums, and not a lot of space between the second ten and the fifteen HMs. Then there are albums that tomorrow could end up in the HM instead of some of those 15 because I really liked 1-2 songs and didn't like much else (see: Darkness, Under Cover of).
BTW, Ebby, I've been spending some time today reviewing some of your picks that I wasn't very familiar with. Appreciate the work you put into that. I'm guessing you covered 2-3 times the ground I did.
Top 20 Albums (Favorite Songs in Parentheses)
1. Dawes, Nothing is Wrong (Time Spent in Los Angeles, Coming Back to a Man, How Far We've Come, A Little Bit of Everything)
2. Fleet Foxes, Helplessness Blues (Helplessness Blues, Sin Sala Bim, The Plains / Bitter Dancer, Bedoin Dress, Battery Kinze)
3. The Head and the Heart, The Head and the Heart (Lost In mY Mind, Couer d'Alene, Ghosts)
4. Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Here We Rest (Alabama Pines, Codeine, Tour of Duty)
5. Portugal. The Man (So American, Got it All [This Can't Be Living Now], Sleep Forever)
6. The Decemberists, The King is Dead (Rox in the Box, Don't Carry it All, Calamity Song)
7. Middle Brother, Middle Brother (Daydreaming, Portland, Middle Brother)
8. Rural Alberta Advantage, Departing (The Breakup, North Star, Tornado '87)
9. Black Keys, El Camino (Nova baby, Gold on the Cieling)
10. Jay Z/Kanye West, Watch The Throne (Otis, Niggas in Paris, Murder to Excellence)
11. Cults, Cults (Go Outside, Rave On)
12. Fitz & the Tantrums, Pickin' Up the Pices (Pickin' Up the Pieces, Rich Girls)
13. Real Estate, Days (Municipality, Easy)
14. The Dodos (Black Night, Don't Try to Hide It)
15. Wilco, The Whole Love (Capitol City, Whole Love, Standing O)
16. Tapes n' Tapes, Outside (Freak Out, SWM)
17. My Morning Jacket, Circuital (Circuital, Holding on to Black Metal)
18. Smith Westerns, Dye It Blonde (Weekend, Dance Away)
19. Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi, Rome (Problem Queen, Two Against One)
20. Lupe Fiasco, Lasers (All Black Everything, Till I Get There)
Honorable Mention
Cave Singers
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
Braids
Childish Gambino
David Wax Museum
Eddie Vedder
Foo Fighters
Foster the People
Girls
Givers
Joy Formidable
Man Man
Old 97s
Theophilus London
Wye Oak
Top 10 Songs (no particular order)
1. The Strokes, "Under Cover of Darkness"
2. Fitz & the Tantrums, "Pickin' Up the Pieces"
3. Dawes, "Little Bit of Everything"
4. Fleet Foxes, “Helplessness Blues”
5. Jason Isbell, "Alabama Pines"
6. My Morning Jacket, "Holding on to Black Metal"
7. Middle Brother, "Middle Brother"
8. Portugal. The Man, "So American"
9. Head and the Heart, "Couer d'Alene"
10. The Decemberists, "Rox in the Box"
There is a clear chasm between the first ten and the second ten albums, and not a lot of space between the second ten and the fifteen HMs. Then there are albums that tomorrow could end up in the HM instead of some of those 15 because I really liked 1-2 songs and didn't like much else (see: Darkness, Under Cover of).
BTW, Ebby, I've been spending some time today reviewing some of your picks that I wasn't very familiar with. Appreciate the work you put into that. I'm guessing you covered 2-3 times the ground I did.
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Beer and Queso / Re: TicketCity Bowl
« on: January 02, 2012, 09:46:00 pm »Solemn faces from the PSU crowd on the train home now.
What about Pedobear?
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Talk Zone / Re: where do the strangers get their money
« on: December 20, 2011, 10:40:03 pm »
They have a pretty lucrative Tv deal.
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Talk Zone / Re: Fucking Twitter
« on: December 19, 2011, 01:14:38 pm »
I get 90% of my news from Twitter.
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Beer and Queso / Re: AA Holiday Meet at the Saucer 12/26
« on: December 19, 2011, 12:02:54 pm »
Sounds like a great plan. I should be back in town.
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Talk Zone / Re: Gammons: Bagwell deserves Hall of Fame call
« on: December 16, 2011, 11:19:35 am »There was a man on fire, and I killed Bud Selig with a trident.
If SnS did Reputation points, that would have earned you some.
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Talk Zone / Re: Reliever traded?
« on: December 14, 2011, 12:52:28 pm »
So does this mean we don't get to quiet the riot?
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Beer and Queso / Re: RG3: Davey O'Brien Award Winner; Heisman Trophy Winner
« on: December 12, 2011, 03:28:30 pm »I thought it was kinda bullshit to send him to NYC over Kennum. He is good though.
Bullshit to send him to NYC? Or bullshit that he received more votes/points?
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Talk Zone / Re: NYCU 8/24 Patton starting friday...
« on: December 10, 2011, 06:06:25 pm »
I know Wulaw. He's a good dude.
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Beer and Queso / Re: BCS
« on: December 05, 2011, 11:32:44 am »
I don't think using the bowls is a viable solution for anything longer than a four-team, two-round playoff, because it involves too much travel. I can't see a fanbase traveling cross-country three weeks in a row, and neither the NCAA nor the bowls want half-full stadiums.
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Talk Zone / Re: We still need a 5th outfielder, right?
« on: December 01, 2011, 11:50:20 am »
This team definitely needs low-price FA acquisitions that the new GM can flip at the trade deadline for a light-hitting A-ball SS with a decent glove and questionable footwork.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Longhorns at Aggies
« on: November 25, 2011, 05:26:27 pm »
We're still going to play OU.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Longhorns at Aggies
« on: November 25, 2011, 11:10:04 am »Hook 'em! remy can laugh all he wants. great win for the Horns!
We can toast a final win over the Ags at the UT Club Holiday deal.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Longhorns at Aggies
« on: November 25, 2011, 03:51:14 am »
Loudest place I have been, and maybe the happiest I've been in a long time. Amazing day.
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Beer and Queso / Re: My little town
« on: November 23, 2011, 02:07:03 pm »
Reminds me of the the Seinfeld episode where Jerry and George go visit their old pizza joint before it shuts down (it's the "Frogger" episode.
It's a great message, and one that I try to take to hearty as often as I can.
It's a great message, and one that I try to take to hearty as often as I can.
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Beer and Queso / Re: NASCAR fans not nice to the First Lady
« on: November 22, 2011, 10:19:46 pm »
I don't listen to TOp 40 radio, but I liked both Gnarls and Cee Lo's solo stuff.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Longhorns at Aggies
« on: November 22, 2011, 09:18:56 pm »Not to mention a 1 game playoff for the Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas.
Funny guy.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Longhorns at Aggies
« on: November 22, 2011, 08:19:46 am »
I overpaid for a ticket, but I didn't want to miss the last (ever?) game between these teams.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Can't wait!
« on: November 21, 2011, 09:40:57 pm »
So you would have just barely missed him in Gnarls Barkley, and I'm guessing you were never a Goodie Mob fan.
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Beer and Queso / Re: It's 11:00...
« on: November 20, 2011, 10:58:14 am »
Good for UH and Baylor (at least for another week on the latter).
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: November 19, 2011, 12:16:09 am »
Thanks to this thread I tried the new Drake and Childish Gambino. Loved the latter as much as I didn't love the former.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Beer Thread 11/18/2011
« on: November 19, 2011, 12:14:58 am »
Had three pitchers of ABW Battle Axe tonight at Billy's on Brnet. Love it. Was also fond of Tommyknocker Cocoa Porter, thought BeerAdvocate.com was not so much.
We;re doing a beer tasting at my tailgate tomorrow.
We;re doing a beer tasting at my tailgate tomorrow.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Tattoo Question
« on: November 19, 2011, 12:11:40 am »
My brother gave himself a tat at 14.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: November 17, 2011, 11:32:33 pm »
I listened to Deer Tick's new one on one of the streaming sites and decided not to buy. Loved their older stuff, but that did nothing for me.
Will check out the hip hop recs.
Will check out the hip hop recs.
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Talk Zone / Re: The American League sucks
« on: November 17, 2011, 10:57:10 pm »
The only thing worse than the Astros moving is the high horse some people are showing toward those that suddenly feel apathetic.
Good for y'all... I wish I felt as okay with it, but I don't.
Good for y'all... I wish I felt as okay with it, but I don't.
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Talk Zone / Re: Update on that online petition
« on: November 17, 2011, 04:59:10 pm »I replied thanking him for the canned response.
I replied, "Up yours."
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Beer and Queso / Re: hey, Austin beer folks
« on: November 08, 2011, 11:09:16 pm »
Does BS brew their own or just sell other beers?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Beer in a Can
« on: November 08, 2011, 11:08:25 pm »
Second Oskar Blues, though I usually opt for Mama's Yella Pils. I love all of the ABW beers, and Big Sky Trout Slayer is also refreshing (Moose Drool ain't bad, either).
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Talk Zone / Re: How did you become an Astros fan?
« on: November 03, 2011, 10:24:02 pm »
My dad was an Astros fan, so I became an Astros fan. It was one of the few things we had in common.
I love baseball, but I really only care about watching the Astros.
I love baseball, but I really only care about watching the Astros.
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Beer and Queso / Re: we're gunna have a t.v. party tonight....all right
« on: November 02, 2011, 10:32:10 pm »
EC... Best use of Netflix... premium cable tv shows
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Beer and Queso / Re: we're gunna have a t.v. party tonight....all right
« on: November 02, 2011, 11:52:42 am »
Homeland is worth getting Showtime.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Wednesday morning beer thread
« on: October 31, 2011, 04:27:33 pm »
I had the New Belgium Belgo last week at the Saucer and thought it was solid, if unspectacular. I did not like their Trippel.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: October 29, 2011, 11:44:50 pm »
I didn't like it at all after one listen, and I really like Deer Tick.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2011 Playoffs
« on: October 28, 2011, 09:09:26 am »
It was exciting, but it was pretty sloppy.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2011 Playoffs
« on: October 27, 2011, 10:28:30 am »
Yeah, I knew there was some bullshit in that one.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2011 Playoffs
« on: October 26, 2011, 10:55:45 pm »
Am I mis-remembering, or did the Astros have to play game one in a cold, steady drizzle? You play the game as scheduled until there is reason tom call it. Total horseshit. I hope it goes 7, and LaGenius trots out Carpenter, who promptly gets shelled.
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Talk Zone / Re: Update on that online petition
« on: October 26, 2011, 10:54:05 pm »
I don't think fan backlash will matter one iota.
That, said, I signed the petition and emailed everyone AC suggested.
I'll organize a damn march if there's any chance it would help.
Fuck this. it makes me sick to think about. I know there are bigger injustices in the world, but still...
That, said, I signed the petition and emailed everyone AC suggested.
I'll organize a damn march if there's any chance it would help.
Fuck this. it makes me sick to think about. I know there are bigger injustices in the world, but still...
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Beer and Queso / Re: R.I.P. Mike's Pub
« on: October 21, 2011, 04:32:50 pm »
I'm ashamed of myself for never going there. Tried on a Saturday once without knowing beforehand that they were closed on the weekends.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: October 21, 2011, 08:48:57 am »
I've been meaning to check out the new Feist. Thanks for the heads up!
I listened to the AA Bondy on NPR's site a month or two ago and liked it, but I haven't gotten around to buying (or "buying").
I've been lax on new music lately... the last stuff I bought was Girls, Fitz & the Tantrums and Other Lives, all of which I liked, but didn't necessarily love (each had some great standout tracks, though).
This week I've been trying out the Spotify Premium service and my favorite find has been Real Estate. Wasn't too big on the new Ryan Adams or M83 (agree with you; they haven't really done much for me in the past).
I listened to the AA Bondy on NPR's site a month or two ago and liked it, but I haven't gotten around to buying (or "buying").
I've been lax on new music lately... the last stuff I bought was Girls, Fitz & the Tantrums and Other Lives, all of which I liked, but didn't necessarily love (each had some great standout tracks, though).
This week I've been trying out the Spotify Premium service and my favorite find has been Real Estate. Wasn't too big on the new Ryan Adams or M83 (agree with you; they haven't really done much for me in the past).
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Talk Zone / Re: Update on Crane
« on: October 20, 2011, 06:45:46 pm »50 million to go to the AL
(allegedly)
http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2011/10/20/report-jim-crane-asks-for-50-million-reduction-of-astros-purchase-price/
So... 30 pieces of Silver over 2000 years... Hell, that's a lot of inflation.
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Beer and Queso / Re: UT football '11
« on: October 17, 2011, 10:13:18 am »Other than the DE play, I can't think of any. They are what I thought they would be: young, learning, and inferior in talent to OU and OSU.
Yep.
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Beer and Queso / Re: saint arnold pumpkinator
« on: October 14, 2011, 09:43:17 am »I can safely say that this has never happened to me.
It's fall and the weather was fairly cool, and I read Paste magazine's ranking of eight pumpkin ales. http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2011/10/eight-pumpkin-beers-evalutated-byhicexperts.html
I think I may pick up some for tomorrow's tailgate. The New Belgium offering looks intriguing.
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Beer and Queso / Re: saint arnold pumpkinator
« on: October 13, 2011, 11:18:09 pm »I'm a big Lagunitas fan, not so much a Hefe fan though. Love their IPAs. Would I like this?
They have much better options.
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Beer and Queso / Re: saint arnold pumpkinator
« on: October 13, 2011, 09:22:56 pm »
I had a craving for pumpkin beer earlier, but was too lazy to go to specs, so I'm settling for the Lagunitas Bavaria style Doppel Weizen
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Beer and Queso / Re: I have fantastic Whataburger news.
« on: October 12, 2011, 10:52:19 pm »
A1is great on everything but steak.
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Beer and Queso / Re: I have fantastic Whataburger news.
« on: October 10, 2011, 06:47:28 pm »
I love the Patty Melt, but the regular double with cheese and jalapenos is my fave there.
I was bad this past weekend and ate two.
I was bad this past weekend and ate two.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Shameless request for assistance
« on: October 10, 2011, 02:38:42 pm »
I just received a note from the organizers that Youtube doesn't update views in real time, so some of these may actually be counting. Doing some research on my own, it appears that they are very tight lipped about how the process works. Anyway, again I appreciate the assistance!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Shameless request for assistance
« on: October 10, 2011, 02:12:40 pm »
Oh, and thank you for the effort!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Shameless request for assistance
« on: October 10, 2011, 02:12:20 pm »
I have no idea... and I was wondering the same thing.
If it doesn't allow for a browser/system/etc to record more than one view then I have no idea how the leader is at 25K views.
If it doesn't allow for a browser/system/etc to record more than one view then I have no idea how the leader is at 25K views.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Shameless request for assistance
« on: October 10, 2011, 08:27:55 am »
Ha. Thanks, man!
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Beer and Queso / Shameless request for assistance
« on: October 09, 2011, 10:18:05 pm »
So I'm up for the Gameday Rivals "Bud Light Ultimate Tailgater" contest, which is judged by the number of views of each tailgater's video. If you have two minutes to kill, or just want to see me say stupid shit on camera, I would appreciate the views!
There is some sort of prize, which I can't remember, but I really just don't want to finish last.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb7Yj1z8dxs
There is some sort of prize, which I can't remember, but I really just don't want to finish last.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb7Yj1z8dxs
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Beer and Queso / Re: UT football '11
« on: October 09, 2011, 07:09:03 pm »
Well that was a slaughter.
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Beer and Queso / Re: GG Officially Cast Off
« on: October 06, 2011, 10:38:30 am »
Gilbert wasn't a bad person. He didn't get arrested, get the program in trouble with the NCAA, or dog it on and off the field. He was just a high-profile recruit that didn't get the job done. The guy wanted to be a Longhorn and he gave all he could. The fact that he wasn't a good quarterback shouldn't give people carte blanche to make ridiculous comments trashing the guy, IMO. This has to be pretty humiliating for the kid, and he's doing it with class, so why is it necessary for some internet morons to pile on? Most of us moved on after BYU.
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Beer and Queso / Re: GG Officially Cast Off
« on: October 05, 2011, 10:51:02 pm »I have no need for the "Good riddance".
Good luck. Kid did his damnedest, just wasn't meant to be.
Yep. Our fanbase can be pretty callous sometimes.
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Beer and Queso / Re: New iPhone Today
« on: October 05, 2011, 05:34:46 pm »Oh, and about the previously rumoured iPhone 5, it is likely that it was all the work of case manufacturers trying to get a jump on sales by releasing cases based on a design that may not even exist. Don't expect the 5 to show up anytime before Apple's customary 3rd/4th qtr release next year.
Nice, that means that the 5 would have the kinks worked out by the time I'm eligible for an upgrade in Dec 2012.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Beer Thread
« on: September 30, 2011, 02:22:33 pm »
Anyone going to BeerFeast tomorrow?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Beer Thread
« on: September 30, 2011, 09:41:20 am »
Went to Spec's last night to try and find one of the recent lagunitas seasonals - Little Sumpin' Wild Ale. I didn;t see any, so I picked up an Ommegang Three Philosophers instead... it's a belgian blend with hints of chocolate and cherry, and I enjoyed it. I also got a few of the other Lagunitas seasonals, the Wilco Tango Foxtrot and the new Doppel Weizen, which I intend to enjoy this weekend while hopefully watching a Longhorn win.
What is everyone drinking lately?
What is everyone drinking lately?
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Beer and Queso / Re: For Jim R.'s Birthday
« on: September 30, 2011, 09:35:18 am »
Amen. What imbibements were you enjoying during said games?
753
Talk Zone / Re: positive things to take away from the season
« on: September 29, 2011, 12:32:13 pm »
I added a new ballpark to my "visited" list.
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Talk Zone / Re: I miss the Clarks
« on: September 29, 2011, 09:22:57 am »Point is, if you keep your mouth shut and respect those who have vastly more knowledge about the team and the game, you'll be alright.
My philosophy as well (i.e., read more, post less). If newer posters would just take it to heart they'd ease into the site much better.
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Talk Zone / Re: Moneyball
« on: September 29, 2011, 09:20:18 am »
I'm predisposed to like just about anything Aaron Sorkin does, but I really enjoyed it nonetheless.
Anyone else notice that Brad Pitt seemed to be eating in more scenes than not? He did the same thing in Ocean's Eleven.
Anyone else notice that Brad Pitt seemed to be eating in more scenes than not? He did the same thing in Ocean's Eleven.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Rugby World Cup
« on: September 28, 2011, 12:47:42 pm »
There's a thread about this but not one for either EPL or Champions League?
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: September 28, 2011, 10:40:51 am »The new Wilco is a nice return to form for everyone who fell in love with YHF and was disappointed by the easy listening vibe of the past couple releases.
So... you're saying I should not avoid it because the last one underwhelmed me?
Well thanks for posting this last night when it was still $6 at Amazon!
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: September 27, 2011, 10:34:54 pm »
I saw Blink in concert about 10 years ago and thought they put on a great show. But excluding parents my friend and I were the oldest people there... by at least five years.
Stuff I'm jamming these days:
Fitz and the Tantrums
Theophilus London
Other Lives
Portugal the Man
The Head and the Heart
Stuff I'm jamming these days:
Fitz and the Tantrums
Theophilus London
Other Lives
Portugal the Man
The Head and the Heart
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Beer Thread
« on: September 27, 2011, 11:07:06 am »
Yeah, Texas alcohol restrictions are horseshit. I believe I heard that anything over 5% ABV has to be labeled a certain way, and many craft breweries haven't the resources/capital/time/inclination to do so.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Happy Birthday JimR!!
« on: September 26, 2011, 11:41:43 am »
Hook'em, Coach!
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Talk Zone / Re: The BUS is shutting down
« on: September 22, 2011, 10:51:44 pm »
I just go to the Saucer.
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Beer and Queso / Re: A&M to SEC?
« on: September 22, 2011, 01:46:41 pm »The LHN is fine.
I can't wait to actually get the thing. TWC obviously didn't believe my idle threat to cancel service if they didn't add it.
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Beer and Queso / Re: A&M to SEC?
« on: September 22, 2011, 12:55:49 pm »You mean how Texas ended up staying in the Big 12 with OU, keeping the LHN, probably adding BYU and replacing the commissioner they didn't want anyway? Or do you mean the part where OU learned they couldn't go to the PAC-12 and didn't have too many other options?
No, I'm kind of happy about that. Dodds played everyone like chumps and got exactly what he wanted.
I mean the daily media circus... speculation and grossly negligent reporting... wailing and gnashing of teeth from everyone with an opinion and a twitter/facebook/blog/message board account.
I'm glad it's finally over so that we can talk about, you know, actual football.
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Beer and Queso / Re: A&M to SEC?
« on: September 22, 2011, 09:41:05 am »
This has been one giant clusterfuck.
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Beer and Queso / Re: i now know more about h and m and in and our burger than i ever thought possible
« on: September 22, 2011, 09:40:39 am »
Ha! It's just a weird place. Their clothes don't seem to be high-quality, but they have trendy styles and they're fairly inexpensive. Hence, Hipster Old Navy.
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Beer and Queso / Re: i now know more about h and m and in and our burger than i ever thought possible
« on: September 21, 2011, 02:00:09 pm »
I haven't had a 34 waist since HS. Maybe early college. Last summer I dropped down to 36 long enough to buy some pants that fit perfect for six weeks.
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Beer and Queso / Re: i now know more about h and m and in and our burger than i ever thought possible
« on: September 21, 2011, 10:24:44 am »
I should add that I did actually consider buying some jeans at H&M (for guys it's more like $30 for $70 jeans, I suppose), but as hipsters don't typically have waistlines above 34 I was unable to find anything in my size. It let me get to the beer quicker, though.
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Beer and Queso / Re: i now know more about h and m and in and our burger than i ever thought possible
« on: September 21, 2011, 10:22:33 am »
Lurch hit the nail on the head. Of course it worked to my advantage in SF. There is a pretty good little bar across the street from one of the H&Ms, so while the lady shopped for three hours I shot the shit with the bartender and got to enjoy quite a few brews we can't get here in Texas.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: September 20, 2011, 09:15:25 pm »
MMJ has a 2011 album.
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Beer and Queso / Re: i now know more about h and m and in and our burger than i ever thought possible
« on: September 20, 2011, 05:26:47 pm »
H&M = Hipster Old Navy.
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Beer and Queso / Re: UT football '11
« on: September 18, 2011, 08:33:09 pm »
Maybe I'm just down from Man City blowing that 2-0 lead.
Anyway... I don't really think the late start issue is such a big deal. In the pod system Texas will play three road games to west coast venues. The higher-caliber games aren't going to be relegated to the late-late slot. My guess is that Texas plays a 9pm game once or twice per season. If that's cause for complaint then I think you're just looking for a reason to be contrary.
Anyway... I don't really think the late start issue is such a big deal. In the pod system Texas will play three road games to west coast venues. The higher-caliber games aren't going to be relegated to the late-late slot. My guess is that Texas plays a 9pm game once or twice per season. If that's cause for complaint then I think you're just looking for a reason to be contrary.
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Beer and Queso / Re: UT football '11
« on: September 18, 2011, 07:32:34 pm »
Fuck me. Yeah, I should re-read my rants before hitting Post. That was the only thing I take back.
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Beer and Queso / Re: UT football '11
« on: September 18, 2011, 07:30:43 pm »
And you are a total pussy. Pussy pussy pussy.
Worthless pussy. Witless pussy. Tiresome pussy.
Yawn.
Worthless pussy. Witless pussy. Tiresome pussy.
Yawn.
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Beer and Queso / Re: UT football '11
« on: September 18, 2011, 07:28:50 pm »Watch out now, one of the relatively anonymous posters who otherwise brings almost nothing to the site may call you a pussy.
Very funny. Aren't you about ready to go back into retirement?
If we could buy you for what you're worth and sell you for what you think you're worth SnS could outbid Crane and keep the Astros in the AL. You add nothing to this site, and the character you play is more tiresome than Frieda. In short, you're a petty caricature of every wannabe Internet celebrity out there, and the fact that you regularly out-do the Shaggy/Orangebloods/HornFans crowd in the category is your only impressive accomplishment.
But hey, you got me, chief.
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Beer and Queso / Re: UT football '11
« on: September 18, 2011, 06:35:56 pm »
Maybe a few times a year. Don't be a pussy; you're an adult.
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Talk Zone / Re: Update on Crane
« on: September 15, 2011, 09:16:35 pm »
I hope the Houston Electric Ballsacks do well in the AL West.
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Talk Zone / Re: Grantland turns its attention to the Astros
« on: September 14, 2011, 01:05:01 pm »Guys, guys, I think you're failing to recognize the impressive stature of the writer here, I mean after all, did you not see in his post-column bio? He's not just a former BPer and baseball writer: he's a dermatologist.
So, we really should yield to his poorly-researched, recycled opinions and accept whatever he has to say about the Astros.
He also blogs about the Royals. Perhaps we could have one of the guys at Astros County or TCB pen a ho-hum tome about the shit-tastic performance of that franchise over the last 24 years.
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Talk Zone / Re: Grantland turns its attention to the Astros
« on: September 14, 2011, 01:03:14 pm »
I usually find a couple of pieces a week I enjoy there.
I suppose if this guy was just looking to stir up the 150 people that still give a shit about the Astros, then he did his job. Meanwhile, fans in 29 other markets scrolled down to the EPL column, or the piece about the female GM, or the tennis story... all of which I'm sure had more hits than another "Houston sucks" post.
I suppose if this guy was just looking to stir up the 150 people that still give a shit about the Astros, then he did his job. Meanwhile, fans in 29 other markets scrolled down to the EPL column, or the piece about the female GM, or the tennis story... all of which I'm sure had more hits than another "Houston sucks" post.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2012 Schedule Released
« on: September 14, 2011, 12:50:40 pm »
I guess that in order to secure OD at home, they had to forfeit home dates on Memorial Day, Labor Day and July 4.
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Talk Zone / Re: Grantland turns its attention to the Astros
« on: September 14, 2011, 12:48:35 pm »
On top of glaring inaccuracies (neglects Schafer and paredes as guys under 26 that are significant parts of the team, calls Jordan's stuff mediocre, notes that Wallace is the first baseman), this piece is probably the most pedestrian "summary" of the Astros' woes I have read this year.
I'm wondering why he even felt compelled to write it? Is there some portion of the Grantland readership that was clamoring for a mid-September piece about the worst team in baseball? With little to no pennant race drama that's what they're left with? Every other news outlet has already covered this ad nauseum. It's a hack piece, and it irritates me.
I'm wondering why he even felt compelled to write it? Is there some portion of the Grantland readership that was clamoring for a mid-September piece about the worst team in baseball? With little to no pennant race drama that's what they're left with? Every other news outlet has already covered this ad nauseum. It's a hack piece, and it irritates me.
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Beer and Queso / Re: UT football '11
« on: September 13, 2011, 10:41:49 am »I agree that it is mental stress issue, not a physical tools issue. I think him being part of a rotation in the short term, is the best way to resolve who should warrant the lion's share of snaps in the long term.
Disagree. IMO, the spring and the first six quarters of this season resolved who should warrant the lion's share, and that individual is not Garrett Gilbert. He may yet get another chance, should the McCoy/Ash rotation falter, but his performance has warranted the depth chart change.
RE: physical tools... He has a cannon, but also a slow release and poor touch.
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Beer and Queso / Re: UT football '11
« on: September 13, 2011, 10:36:55 am »i know college football doesn't have the complex presnap reads and route options that pro offenses have, but you still gotta wonder about the coaching gilbert's received in his 2+ years on campus. most of the mistakes outlined here seem easily avoidable with basic coaching.The complexity from last year to this year has increased significantly, and Gilbert seems to lag as a distant third in really getting a handle on it. At this stage I don't think we can blame "poor coaching" for his deficiencies. And to be honest, inability to develop quarterbacks was not Greg Davis' major woe.
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Beer and Queso / Re: UT football '11
« on: September 12, 2011, 10:29:58 am »
I know most of you probably aren't fans of barking Carnival, but I wholeheartedly agreed with Scipio Tex's post today re: Gilbert:
The nasty stuff - I mean, the really hateful, personal vitriol - that gets posted on message boards drives me crazy.
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Gilbert tried his best. And seems like a good guy. If you can point to lack of effort anywhere in Gilbert’s game, I’m happy to concede. Not lack of performance. That’s clear enough. Lack of effort. I’m not aware of any off-field issues either. So when a good citizen tries his hardest and doesn’t pan, he’s an object of personal scorn? Really?
I don’t mean a choice curse word after an interception, an expression of desire for another signal caller, or a detailing of his deficiencies. I’m talking about the hyper-personal garbage we’ve all seen or heard.
Newsflash: Garrett Gilbert plays for Texas.
He’s OUR guy as a member of the team, even if he’s not your guy or my guy at starting QB.
You either get that at some fundamental level or you don’t. And if you don’t, I can only speculate on the cause. Maybe you’re a jerk. Maybe you revel in the failure of others in all aspects of life. Maybe you don’t know any better. Maybe the commercialization of college football and absurd ticket prices have created a professional mindset in fans. Maybe you like attention, whatever its form. Maybe it’s exciting to boo.
Except that is all trumped by this: The Longhorns are our team. Our players – at least the ones who conduct themselves with class on and off of the field and play their hardest every Saturday – are our guys.
If you’re one of the people booing him, luxuriating in Gilbert’s failures, or writing personal attacks, this isn’t the place for you. We generally give people all the rope necessary to hang themselves and our moderating touch is light, mostly because our readership is smarter than the average bear. At some level, stupidity is self-evident and is its own caution to others.
But QB controversies have an amazing attractive ability. It’s emotional flypaper. Idiots emit some sort of clustering beacon to attract others where they try to find some collective purchase like viruses trying to take over their host. Then it becomes a game of one-upmanship for who can top the others for shock, hatred, and cowardice. Thankfully, that number has been small here, but it’s not going to spread.
The nasty stuff - I mean, the really hateful, personal vitriol - that gets posted on message boards drives me crazy.
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Beer and Queso / Re: UT football '11
« on: September 11, 2011, 08:49:45 pm »
I'm in favor of moving forward.d with McCoy and/or Ash, but agree with Jim 100% that anyone that booed Gilbert (all 75,000 ofthem) are low-class pieces of shit.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Tailgating Time
« on: September 09, 2011, 02:23:09 pm »Really and truly. Making websites occasionally comes with perks.
BTW... their website is very well done, so if that was y'alls work... well done.
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Talk Zone / Re: Update on Crane
« on: September 09, 2011, 09:40:22 am »
Blow me, roadrunner.
Sub... that's my favorite OWA/SNS post since the "steps of trolling" from a few years back. Well fucking done.
Sub... that's my favorite OWA/SNS post since the "steps of trolling" from a few years back. Well fucking done.
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Beer and Queso / Re: For Jim R.'s Birthday
« on: September 09, 2011, 09:32:53 am »
Very nice, BG. But I'm afraid you'll be forced to drink Bud Light.
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Talk Zone / Re: Update on Crane
« on: September 08, 2011, 03:21:28 pm »
I resigned myself to this months ago.
My Ranger buddies were trying to tell me last week how much fun it will be to have an Astros-Rangers pennant race. Ugh.
My Ranger buddies were trying to tell me last week how much fun it will be to have an Astros-Rangers pennant race. Ugh.
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Beer and Queso / Re: A&M to SEC?
« on: September 06, 2011, 06:36:52 pm »1 other thing about the proposed PAC16, that would be a fantastic road trip conference. Some great cities in that 16.
Absolutely, and a huge reason why I want this to happen.
I agree completely that one of the four pods is a little more top-heavy, historically, than the others, but that's been the case with the B12 South more often than not in recent years. And who knows what changes lie ahead? If that's what it takes to start the sport toward a playoff system, then so be it, IMO.
For the time being I don't see why you couldn't just take the two best overall records among the 16 for a CCG.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Tailgating Time
« on: September 06, 2011, 05:50:16 pm »
I shared a few PMs with one of the guys (Mark, I think) over on Shaggy. His response was that they'd love to sponsor some tailgates, but they aren't set up to give away product just yet (which makes sense, considering how hard it is for them to keep it in stock at the dozen or so retailers that carry it).
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Beer and Queso / Re: A&M to SEC?
« on: September 06, 2011, 05:47:40 pm »
I'm intrigued by the pod system.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Tailgating Time
« on: September 06, 2011, 01:57:05 pm »
No shit? You could be the first rookie to be named tailgate MVP since 2006.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Tailgating Time
« on: September 06, 2011, 10:55:11 am »I'll only take a little credit.
When do I get my appearance fee check?
Ha! Keep bringing the eye candy and there will continue to be delicious ABW with your name on it.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Tailgating Time
« on: September 05, 2011, 10:35:33 pm »
I'll watch the hell out of the LHN.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Tailgating Time
« on: September 04, 2011, 12:38:35 am »
Our tailgate kicked ass.
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Beer and Queso / Tailgating Time
« on: September 02, 2011, 01:46:59 pm »
So since we all like to drink beer, watch sports, and eat food, I figured it would be worthwhile to have a tailgate-centered thread.
UT fans without a home are welcome to stop by our tailgate (18th and San Jacinto, by the Waller Creek bridge and the porta-potties). I'll be the loud guy in burnt orange.
UT fans without a home are welcome to stop by our tailgate (18th and San Jacinto, by the Waller Creek bridge and the porta-potties). I'll be the loud guy in burnt orange.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: September 01, 2011, 11:11:16 pm »
Yeah, and I plan to try that soon.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Summer Reading
« on: September 01, 2011, 11:10:49 pm »Summer is almost gone, and I hadn't recalled a thread on our summer reading, so...
I'm finishing up The Big Rich by Bryan Burrough (who wrote Barbarians At The Gate).
Temple, holla!
I read all 5 Game of Thrones books this summer. Now I'm trying to finish Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Wednesday morning beer thread
« on: September 01, 2011, 12:04:07 am »You must really enjoy cool glasses of dirt.
Ha. I'm not a fan either, but glad you're able to enjoy something you like, das.
I didn't really dig on Weedwacker either.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: August 31, 2011, 11:57:44 pm »
John Mueller is re-opening... Not sure if his temp stand will be open by this weekend.
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Beer and Queso / Re: More out of town recommendations - San Francisco!
« on: August 29, 2011, 04:36:22 pm »
Yes, Cougar. Nice to meet you as well, Navin (and Joey). I liked AT&T, but I was disappointed in my seats. The lack of an OF deck creates deeper baseline sections, and I was near the top, which put me under the overhang. It felt claustrophobic.
Overall, great city, great beer and wonderful, cool weather. My legs really hurt from all the (oftentimes uphill) walking.
Overall, great city, great beer and wonderful, cool weather. My legs really hurt from all the (oftentimes uphill) walking.
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Beer and Queso / Re: More out of town recommendations - San Francisco!
« on: August 28, 2011, 10:26:33 am »
Yeah, I was drunk.
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Beer and Queso / Re: More out of town recommendations - San Francisco!
« on: August 27, 2011, 06:00:35 pm »
Found a great bar with graT beerssnd a pretty badass bartender. They don't gave Pliny, but they have List Abbey. Es schmeckt Mir gut.
I may be drunk. Fuck the Giants.
I may be drunk. Fuck the Giants.
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Beer and Queso / Re: More out of town recommendations - San Francisco!
« on: August 25, 2011, 04:03:07 pm »
Ah. You avoided waking up at 5 and laying over along the way. Having a late lunch at Mario's right now and then going in search of Pliny the Elder.
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Beer and Queso / Re: More out of town recommendations - San Francisco!
« on: August 25, 2011, 11:06:33 am »
Navin, since my gf may bail on 21st Amendment, I'm down. I'm hoping to get there by 4 at the latest. I'm guessing there won't be too many Astros fans in red pullover windbreakers.
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Beer and Queso / Re: More out of town recommendations - San Francisco!
« on: August 23, 2011, 05:14:15 pm »
Good. I've had the misfortune of seeing happ pitch in 2 of the 3 games I've attended this year.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Your Life in Steve Jobs' Hands
« on: August 23, 2011, 11:32:19 am »
Her life was in your hands, Dude.
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Beer and Queso / Re: More out of town recommendations - San Francisco!
« on: August 23, 2011, 11:16:34 am »
21st Amendment Brewpub looks intriguing for pregame. They seem to have a lot of choices, and the Yelp reviews are positive. Any firsthand experience?
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Beer and Queso / Re: More out of town recommendations - San Francisco!
« on: August 22, 2011, 09:54:05 pm »
Well it seems that She doesn't want to eat in Chinatown. We're supposedly eating somewhere in north beach.
We're doing a bus tour to wine country so outside of lunch, which is part of it, we'll be back before dinner.
We're doing a bus tour to wine country so outside of lunch, which is part of it, we'll be back before dinner.
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Beer and Queso / Re: More out of town recommendations - San Francisco!
« on: August 22, 2011, 06:47:20 pm »
Apologies for the necro-bump, but the lady and I are headed to SF on Thursday and I thought I'd see if anyone has some recent thoughts besides ones mentioned here.
Right now our plans include: Astros-Giants Thursday night, Alcatraz Friday morning, and Napa/Sonoma on Sunday, followed by dinner at the Slanted Door.
Before we head down to pregame on Thursday (suggestions for that?), I know she wants to do lunch and some shopping in Chinatown, so restaurant recs there would be appreciated, too.
Right now our plans include: Astros-Giants Thursday night, Alcatraz Friday morning, and Napa/Sonoma on Sunday, followed by dinner at the Slanted Door.
Before we head down to pregame on Thursday (suggestions for that?), I know she wants to do lunch and some shopping in Chinatown, so restaurant recs there would be appreciated, too.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: August 08, 2011, 10:44:26 am »
You only waited 45 min? I read last week that the lines were forming at 9am now.
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Talk Zone / Re: Johnson/wallace to OKC - Paredes/Bogusevic to HOU
« on: August 08, 2011, 10:40:00 am »No one's BEEN like Gaston, or could BE like Gaston.
I hate myself for getting this, and I hate you for putting that song in my head.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Road Trip!
« on: July 31, 2011, 10:49:52 am »
Billy Goat Tavern is quite possibly the worst cheeseburger I have ever eaten. The entertainment value made it worth a visit, but the food sucks.
Echo the Shed Aquarium and Art Institute recs.
Echo the Shed Aquarium and Art Institute recs.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pence to Atlanta?
« on: July 29, 2011, 11:19:34 am »
Any chance of getting Brown in a deal with the Phillies and then flipping him for another couple of prospects?
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest SI story on Bryce Harper
« on: July 28, 2011, 01:25:06 pm »
Doesn't seem like a bad kid to me... who wasn't immature sometimes at 18?
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: July 13, 2011, 10:51:22 pm »
Cults, Dale Earnhardt Jr Jr, Dawes and Foster the People are on my recent rotation... still haven't picked up Bon Iver
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Beer and Queso / Re: Google+
« on: July 12, 2011, 03:15:06 pm »
I'm on it, but it's blocked at work so I haven't done much with it.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2011 TV ratings, Astros in the bottom 5 now.
« on: July 11, 2011, 11:18:54 am »
I keep it on for background noise while I read or mess around on the computer.
But with NCAA 12 coming out tomorrow that will wane over the next few weeks.
But with NCAA 12 coming out tomorrow that will wane over the next few weeks.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ranger Fan dies in fall
« on: July 08, 2011, 08:52:20 am »
One of the local Austin sports anchors led off the highlights package with the clip of the guy falling, and I damn near thought he was about to make a joke... it was very nonchalant, right up until he said they guy had passed away. I couldn't tell if he knew beforehand or if he was just reading the prompter.
Very sad story.
Very sad story.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros violated by Rangers AGAIN
« on: July 01, 2011, 06:39:40 pm »
HRs for us meant the front yard across the street, but that required a line drive because of the large oak tree that stretched out over the driveway. The neighbors hated us.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Beer Thread
« on: July 01, 2011, 06:37:54 pm »
No cans, yet, I don't think. They do have all four styles at the Saucer.
I hope to have several tomorrow night before or after the Red Sox game.
I hope to have several tomorrow night before or after the Red Sox game.
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Beer and Queso / Friday Beer Thread
« on: July 01, 2011, 04:40:08 pm »
Austin Beer Works is a new brewery with four offerings... I had the Fire Eagle IPA at Contigo a few weeks ago. But I just pick up a sixer of that, the Peacemaker Pale Ale and the Pearl Snap German-Style Pils at Sunrise Mini-Mart on Anderson.
Looking forward to trying the latter two... the Fire Eagle is pretty damn good.
Looking forward to trying the latter two... the Fire Eagle is pretty damn good.
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros 6/30/11
« on: June 30, 2011, 09:37:01 pm »
This is like skipping the gym for two weeks and then doing an extra set to make up for it. But then again, according to the Pythagorean record the Stros can still win the Silver Boot, right?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: June 30, 2011, 02:27:54 pm »
I've read that John Mueller may be re-opening a spot in Austin soon.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: June 29, 2011, 01:29:43 pm »
I have only had Kreuz in Lockhart, but their brisket was not in the same ballpark as Franklin. The ribs are sausage were, but I don't really want to drive that far to not eat brisket.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: June 28, 2011, 11:14:03 pm »
Agree, Lurch. Every time I've been he's chatted us up and given the impression that he really appreciates the business. Obviously the line would move faster if that scenario didn't repeat itself 250 times, but it's probably a good thing. He does his thing, loves what he does, and produces some damn fine food. Two months from now I'll probably have another craving strong enough to wait for 2.5 hours.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: June 28, 2011, 02:07:35 pm »You know what? I don't care how good it is. I am not standing in line for three hours. If I wanted to loiter around in front of a trailer for the better part of the day among a crowd of the anxious and unwashed I'd pick up a meth habit.
It's not a trailer anymore, FWIW...
And here's a pretty good interview with Aaron Franklin: http://eater.com/archives/2011/06/28/aaron-franklin-interview.php
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: June 25, 2011, 04:00:03 pm »
I woke up craving Franklin and decided to get in line at 10. I was already 100 deep. Probably won't be going back for a while, though my lunch was delicious.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: June 24, 2011, 11:17:06 am »
I had a dream last night that I bought three pounds of BBQ at Franklin and it was $1000.
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Talk Zone / Re: Posnanski's List of Dominant Performances
« on: June 24, 2011, 11:06:21 am »
That list has a glaring error from early 2006.
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: 06/22/11: Astros at TBiA
« on: June 22, 2011, 09:55:09 pm »I'm ready to hand him the hot corner job over Clank II.
[all in favor]Aye[/all in favor]
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Talk Zone / Re: Myers and Kepp on the block
« on: June 18, 2011, 11:33:51 pm »
Why trade Norris?
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Beer and Queso / Re: US Open
« on: June 17, 2011, 11:38:04 am »
His play has been... well, impressive doesn't go nearly far enough.
He'd have to work hard to blow this thing right now.
He'd have to work hard to blow this thing right now.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Corpus Christi - 2011
« on: June 17, 2011, 11:35:47 am »I had no idea that Keuchie is a lefty. Maybe I should start paying attention.
I had no idea it was pronounced KIKE-ul (no racist), not KOOCH-ul, until I heard JD mention him the other day.
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Beer and Queso / Re: MLB At-Bat 11 now available
« on: June 02, 2011, 08:25:02 pm »
Nice. How much is that dock connector?
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Transactions (via BA)
« on: June 02, 2011, 08:48:03 am »
Sorry, VB, after posting I saw that it was already covered pretty thoroughly on the Hooks' season thread, so I didn't come back to this one.
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: 6/1 Astros at Cubs - At the End of the Hall?
« on: June 01, 2011, 03:22:56 pm »why? what did he do?
Eliminated the Temple Wildcats from the Regional Semi-Finals in 1995. Bastard.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Transactions (via BA)
« on: June 01, 2011, 11:03:26 am »
Altuve and Jonathan Villar to Corpus.
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Beer and Queso / Re: For you, Limey
« on: May 31, 2011, 04:51:34 pm »
I don't really like The Onion, but that is pretty funny.
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Talk Zone / Re: Welcome aboard Jordan Lyles
« on: May 28, 2011, 11:39:43 pm »And people think I'M the whippersnapper around here.
Yeah, this makes me feel old.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: May 27, 2011, 12:10:54 pm »
A few right by Mueller, too.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: May 27, 2011, 11:04:02 am »
Any other weekend I would join you, but the lady and I are headed out to Lockhart to hit up one of the many options there (I've never been, and Kreuz is her favorite BBQ).
Biz... you waited more than two hours? Two weeks ago we waited an hour after getting there at 10:45. I've never heard anyone take that long before.
Biz... you waited more than two hours? Two weeks ago we waited an hour after getting there at 10:45. I've never heard anyone take that long before.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: May 26, 2011, 04:56:07 pm »
I read (on the 142 page Shaggybevo thread) that they stopped taking phone orders some time after moving into the new location, as the demand grew to be too much. You may want to call and ask anyway, though.
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Talk Zone / Re: Overpriced Fake Food? There's an App for That
« on: May 26, 2011, 11:10:16 am »There's nothing wrong with Subway as long as you understand that you're getting what you pay for. Simple, cheap sandwiches. I wasn't hosting royalty, just a bunch of people who'd need to soak up beer and for whom I couldn't be arsed to grill.
That sentence just makes me want to stand up and applaud. Bravo, sir.
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Beer and Queso / Re: RIP Macho Man
« on: May 20, 2011, 02:04:07 pm »
Sad to hear. He was one of the greats, you dig it?
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2011 Draft
« on: May 20, 2011, 01:47:47 pm »
Obviously, I'm something of a homer regarding Jungmann, but taking a guy that can be in the rotation next season and "tops out" as a #2/#3 seems like a great fit for a club that could likely need to fill in the rotation sooner than later if Myers/Wandy are dealt.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: May 18, 2011, 05:43:12 pm »
I've heard Calgary so far, but nothing else. It's on my list of "nexts."
A buddy gave me the entire Elliot Smith catalog last week and it's either soother or further contributed to this funk I've been in the last week. That and Fleet Foxes.
A buddy gave me the entire Elliot Smith catalog last week and it's either soother or further contributed to this funk I've been in the last week. That and Fleet Foxes.
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Talk Zone / Re: Watch with Footer
« on: May 18, 2011, 05:40:19 pm »small pitcher of beer / 40 oz
I just call that "a beer."
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: The 8 People You'll See At Every Minor League Baseball Game
« on: May 18, 2011, 01:56:52 pm »
Gamechanger is great. My old HS baseball team used it, and I was able to keep up with them pretty easily with all of the email alerts after games.
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Beer and Queso / Re: i just had...
« on: May 17, 2011, 11:28:33 pm »
Five guys uses fresh japs. That is the best thing I can say about them.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: May 09, 2011, 11:33:23 pm »
Probably won't bother with MMJ, based on my apathy toward the last one, but I am enjoying most of the new Fleet Foxes. Also tried the new Death Cab and Dave Bazan albums, but neither hooked me after the first spin. The new Foo Fighters is still in heavy rotation for me, as is Jason Isbell.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: May 06, 2011, 11:32:37 am »I'm having a very hard time coming up with any place in Austin that is not bettered by multiple places in Houston. For any cuisine, any style.
Except Franklin.
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Talk Zone / Re: If you're sick of reading whiny quotes from a certain former Astros 1B/OF, pass.
« on: May 05, 2011, 09:10:34 pm »
I've been fairly indifferent toward Lance, but jeez... shut the fuck up already.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Bin Laden Dead
« on: May 05, 2011, 04:25:08 pm »Noe,
Since Osama was buried at sea, will it take him longer to turn into oil?
How long does it take shark/whale turds to turn into oil?
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Talk Zone / Re: Time for a bullpen adjustment?
« on: May 05, 2011, 11:54:31 am »
Not really assuming black/white anything, and don't think there's ever been a "voila" moment, as performance has been less than what his history suggests he's capable of since OD.
Footer's latest tweet does a pretty good job of explaining, so not point in debating this further.
Footer's latest tweet does a pretty good job of explaining, so not point in debating this further.
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Talk Zone / Re: Time for a bullpen adjustment?
« on: May 05, 2011, 11:11:23 am »
I'm not trying to fault Lyon for trying to pitch through pain. Shouldn't someone, though, at some level (Rex Jones up through Ed Wade) see that his performance is suffering, make the correlation that it's due to an injury, and make the executive decision to sit him down until said injury heals/improves?
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Beer and Queso / Re: The Franchise
« on: May 05, 2011, 10:23:56 am »
Hell, I'd take the ghost of Mike Henneman over Brandon Lyon at this point.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: May 05, 2011, 10:22:46 am »
Ken's is greatness. I worked over at 183/290 for about two months in 2009, and I think I ate Ken's two dozen times. Both the breakfast and regular tacos were outstanding.
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Talk Zone / Re: Time for a bullpen adjustment?
« on: May 05, 2011, 10:21:29 am »
If he was previously diagnosed with an injury, why were they still running him out there?
I get that there's not another bona fide closer on the roster, but hasn't really looked sharp at any point this season.
I get that there's not another bona fide closer on the roster, but hasn't really looked sharp at any point this season.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Bin Laden Dead
« on: May 03, 2011, 08:44:20 pm »OK, I wasn't sure what you were talking about with MLK, so I skipped over that. I thought maybe there was something else I missed. I had not seen anything about this before until I saw this today:
http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2011/05/anatomy-of-a-fake-quotation/238257/
I haven't read the whole article, so I hope it isn't offensive to anyone.
What I said were my own words. I am glad OBL is gone. He was not a good person, and his influence on others, and what he did, was terrible. He led a group of people that wanted to be led down that road for whatever reason.
The reason I cannot celebrate has to do more with how many lives were lost or destroyed, and will continue to be lost and destroyed. What I was trying to say was that his death reminded me of those people who have been hurt, not that I have sympathy for him in any way. I am sorry I did not express myself well.
All good, my man. I can respect your opinion. I didn't mean to imply you were being preachy or morally condescending or any of the descriptions I might use with some of the jackwagons on my facebook feed the past few days (who were very much trying to be all of the above).
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Beer and Queso / Re: Portal 2
« on: May 03, 2011, 11:37:10 am »
Is it available on PS3? I just bought myself one for my birthday two weeks ago and I'm down for trying out some non-shooter games, as COD:Black Ops has reminded my why I gave up on video games a few years ago (I'm terrible at that kind of game, and it seems to make up 90% of all titles).
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Beer and Queso / Re: Bin Laden Dead
« on: May 03, 2011, 11:34:38 am »They'd like you to bring back 8-track tapes. I don't know if you can do that.
I still love that movie. /ducks
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Beer and Queso / Re: Bin Laden Dead
« on: May 02, 2011, 11:25:45 pm »OK,
I will state that I have a hard time celebrating the death of anyone. I believe what OBL did was terrible beyond imagination. I am not sorry that he is no longer there, for many reasons. I have seen too many people celebrate terrible things that have happened in the US, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, Asia, and elsewhere, and I always wondered how they could.
I am not sorry he is gone.
I am happy for those who needed him to be gone.
I am hopeful for those who resisted his influence.
I honor those who fought to eliminate him and people like him.
I cannot celebrate that it was necessary.
I agree with most of that, but I have zero problem celebrating his death. I keep seeing this quote everywhere (apparently falsely) attributed to MLK, and while the sentiment is nice, OBL wasn't an "enemy," he was pure evil. I am ecstatic that he is dead.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Bin Laden Dead
« on: May 02, 2011, 04:27:12 pm »
Hey... it's a FNC v. MSNBC v. CNN shitfest... again. It seems that every thread devoted to something important devolves into this discussion at some point.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Bin Laden Dead
« on: May 01, 2011, 10:02:18 pm »
Burn in Hell, motherfucker.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin eating
« on: May 01, 2011, 04:16:32 pm »
I used to love Torchy's and then I got a little burned out. Franklin delivers... absolutely worth the hassle (though I haven't yet been to the brick-and-mortar loc).
I recommend Homeslice Pizza. The lady and I love to split an Italian sandwich and I get a slice or two while she goes with the salad.
I recommend Homeslice Pizza. The lady and I love to split an Italian sandwich and I get a slice or two while she goes with the salad.
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Turdinals @ Greenies: Missing Pujols Edition
« on: April 26, 2011, 09:43:14 pm »
Bill Hall makes me long for Preston Wilson.
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Turdinals @ Greenies: Missing Pujols Edition
« on: April 26, 2011, 09:35:35 pm »
Spaz channeling his inner Bagwell... nice.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Game of Thrones
« on: April 25, 2011, 12:44:04 pm »The Killing has my Sunday nights.
Last night I opted to hold off on The Killing until tonight because of GoT and the Treme premiere. But, yeah, that is also a great show.
Sunday nights make me glad that the Astros usually play on Sunday afternoons.
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Beer and Queso / Game of Thrones
« on: April 25, 2011, 10:40:46 am »
No one else is watching this?
Fantasy isn't always my cup of tea, but this has been pretty outstanding through the first two episodes.
Fantasy isn't always my cup of tea, but this has been pretty outstanding through the first two episodes.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ebby Calvin.....
« on: April 21, 2011, 04:36:19 pm »
Instant Classic! Nicely done!
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Talk Zone / Re: If this doesn't sell you on Twitter...
« on: April 21, 2011, 10:15:59 am »
Very nice find. I was glad to see he left tickets at will call for both Don Draper and Roger Sterling on their trip to NYC.
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Talk Zone / Re: More Bagwell
« on: April 19, 2011, 03:46:02 pm »The Great.....
15-game winner.....
Temple HS has a pitcher that is committed to McLennan CC, and every time I read a game write-up after one of his starts he's referred to as "McClennan Community College signee Marshal Whorley." It always reminds me of ol' Jeroime (RIP).
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Talk Zone / Re: MLB Network
« on: April 15, 2011, 03:20:56 pm »
What's wrong with Harold Reynolds?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Writing Instruments
« on: April 14, 2011, 02:04:30 pm »When at all possible, I avoid writing with pens that are not the pilot G-2. I don't need a fine writing instrument, but I certainly prefer it to other writing tools. Nice rubber grip and consistent, fluid ink flow.
It's the only pen I'll use. bastards at work keep stealing'em.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Corpus Christi - 2011
« on: April 14, 2011, 10:52:34 am »
Yeah, I misread the schedule.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: BA Draft 2011 Midseason top 50
« on: April 14, 2011, 10:52:10 am »
Lyles, Folty and Jungmann/Purke in 2014 sounds pretty salty to me... but this kid from SC is intriguing.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Corpus Christi - 2011
« on: April 13, 2011, 05:54:39 pm »
Is Seaton going tonight?
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: April 12, 2011, 10:21:57 am »
New Jason Isbell available at Amazon for $3.99.
http://www.amazon.com/Here-We-Rest/dp/B004RX20DQ/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1302620579&sr=8-9
http://www.amazon.com/Here-We-Rest/dp/B004RX20DQ/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1302620579&sr=8-9
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Beer and Queso / Re: The Masters
« on: April 10, 2011, 02:34:55 pm »First true Tiger charge in memory.
Starting after a bogey at 7 that put him at even:
Birdie
Birdie
Birdie
Par
Par
Birdie
Birdie
His round today has been amazing thus far. That shot he just hit to set up the eagle on 8 was incredible.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Something something something Dark Side
« on: April 10, 2011, 02:26:24 pm »
I love my Macbook Air.
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Talk Zone / Re: Spanish Flowers on Opening Day
« on: April 09, 2011, 04:30:18 pm »
Great time! Hope everyone got home safely.
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day 2011
« on: April 07, 2011, 10:31:47 pm »
I'll probably miss y'all at SF and meet up at the Saucer.
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Beer and Queso / Re: The Masters
« on: April 07, 2011, 04:11:46 pm »
Picking Martin Kaymer in two different pools is going to bite me in the ass.
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: April 6, 2011 - Tortuga's Revenge
« on: April 06, 2011, 07:42:55 pm »
Did Gunther at least hit that one hard?
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: April 6, 2011 - Tortuga's Revenge
« on: April 06, 2011, 06:56:42 pm »i just can't find the game on tv in Austin
Me either. Thank God for the iPhone/MLB app. We've also gotten a few look-ins on MLB network.
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Astros at Dickities, 4/5/2011
« on: April 05, 2011, 08:36:13 pm »
Wonderful at-bat from Michaels... takes two strikes, chases a ball in the dirt.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Pre/Post game Opening day (In Houston)
« on: April 01, 2011, 03:46:28 pm »
I'm leaving Austin around 12 so I'm not sure if it would be better to try and get to SF or just go straight to the Saucer.
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Opening Day!!!
« on: April 01, 2011, 03:45:20 pm »
Lots of positives out there today.
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Talk Zone / Re: Season opener plans?
« on: April 01, 2011, 02:27:49 pm »
I'm wearing my Bagwell shirt, listening to a promising game in the late innings, and enjoying the buzz from an executive lunch.
Not. Too. Bad.
Not. Too. Bad.
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Talk Zone / Re: Season opener plans?
« on: March 31, 2011, 01:31:33 pm »That's why you paper your own calendar. Not sure what you do, but I've always found that "Offsite meeting with potential client" works well in such circumstances...
Ha. I have a buddy that handles my 401K, and when I do lunch with him sometimes I put in on the calendar as "lunch w/ financial planner."
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Talk Zone / Re: Season opener plans?
« on: March 31, 2011, 11:57:24 am »
Plan to catch at least an hour or so of it at Sam's Boat while enjoying some crawfish. Hopefully no one puts anything on my schedule from 12-3.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Atlas Shrugged Part 1
« on: March 30, 2011, 11:30:27 pm »I'm going to go out on a limb and predict "critical acclaim" but "financial failure".
I will add, I have read all of Ayn Rand's published work. Call me a glutton for punishment if you must. The Fountainhead, with Gary Cooper, was also mostly true to the book as well. Painfully so, at times.
I saw it well after I rea the book, but Dominique Francon and Howard Roark were nothing like I had imagined.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: March 30, 2011, 11:27:12 pm »
They were great at SXSW
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Beer and Queso / Re: For you UT boys and girls
« on: March 30, 2011, 11:26:27 pm »
Fair or not, my lasting memory of him is his disappearance in Omaha two years ago.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rowland-Smith DFA'd
« on: March 30, 2011, 05:19:07 pm »
He's no Ol' Hoss Radbourn.
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Talk Zone / Rowland-Smith DFA'd
« on: March 30, 2011, 04:05:33 pm »
Per Footer's twitter.
If Happ goes to the DL, who takes that spot in the rotation?
If Happ goes to the DL, who takes that spot in the rotation?
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Talk Zone / Re: Jim Crane trying to buy Astros again
« on: March 27, 2011, 04:25:58 pm »Yeah, but it would be nice to do better than either of them.
Oh, for sure.
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Talk Zone / Re: Jim Crane trying to buy Astros again
« on: March 26, 2011, 05:38:43 pm »
I'd take Cuban over another McMullen.
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Beer and Queso / Re: This is amazing.
« on: March 26, 2011, 05:27:17 pm »
Sweet, but I still prefer this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk9oa_PiXAk
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Beer and Queso / Re: NCAA to Longhorns:
« on: March 26, 2011, 05:21:16 pm »
Was it Perryman? My bad. Anyway, in pregames, dude would hit half-court shots like they were mid-range jumpers. I don't think I've ever seen a guy that could hit them from deep the way he could. And watching Fredette play, that was who popped into my mind, because I saw Jimmer hit some pretty crazy shots, too. And he could actually create them himself.
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Beer and Queso / Re: NCAA to Longhorns:
« on: March 25, 2011, 04:11:24 pm »
The first time I watched Jimmer play, I couldn't help thinking, "Brandy Perriman with ball-handling skills."
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Beer and Queso / Re: Netflix WTF?
« on: March 24, 2011, 10:20:41 am »Showtime is pulling shows like Dexter and Californication off from Netflix's watch instantly offerings. Probably just a matter of time before you can subscribe directly to Showtime to view their shows online without having to pay a third party to deliver the content.
HBO apparently now has a streaming service for subscribers with tons of old shows and movies, but TWC does not yet offer it. Furk.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: March 24, 2011, 10:18:48 am »
I rarely find albums I like start-to-finish. Two skippable tracks = pretty solid, IMO.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Every HOFer
« on: March 24, 2011, 10:17:48 am »
That would be cool, since she's an Astros fan.
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Beer and Queso / Every HOFer
« on: March 23, 2011, 05:50:58 pm »
Interesting site I found from the Uni Watch blog... some gal went to the HOF and it inspired her to create drawings for every inductee.
http://everyhalloffamer.tumblr.com/
http://everyhalloffamer.tumblr.com/
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: March 23, 2011, 05:39:46 pm »
I'm liking the new Strokes... a few blah tracks, but mostly enjoyable, based on my first few listens today.
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Beer and Queso / Re: March Madness
« on: March 20, 2011, 10:12:35 pm »
Him saying he reached five is a complete fabrication. Watch his arm... it doesn't wave five times.
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Beer and Queso / Re: March Madness
« on: March 20, 2011, 07:56:39 pm »
No, he didn't. Rewind and pull out a stopwatch if you don't believe.
As a lot of Twitter folks are pointing out, though, it's hard to blame a call or two when you lose after holding a lead and the ball with 14 seconds left and the opponent out of TOs.
As a lot of Twitter folks are pointing out, though, it's hard to blame a call or two when you lose after holding a lead and the ball with 14 seconds left and the opponent out of TOs.
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Beer and Queso / Re: March Madness
« on: March 20, 2011, 07:43:29 pm »It was right. After 4 seconds you cant call a timeout
That's a pretty fucking stupid rule.
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Beer and Queso / Re: March Madness
« on: March 17, 2011, 10:02:41 am »
I filled out two brackets.
#1: Kentucky, Texas, Kansas, Pittsburgh
#2: North Carolina, UConn, Kansas, Pittsburgh
No love for Ohio State or Duke in either bracket. I wanted to pick against Pitt, but the rest of that region was underwhelming. And while I picked Texas to the Final Four in the first one, I have them going out in the second round to Arizona in the other.
#1: Kentucky, Texas, Kansas, Pittsburgh
#2: North Carolina, UConn, Kansas, Pittsburgh
No love for Ohio State or Duke in either bracket. I wanted to pick against Pitt, but the rest of that region was underwhelming. And while I picked Texas to the Final Four in the first one, I have them going out in the second round to Arizona in the other.
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Beer and Queso / Re: WFW
« on: March 16, 2011, 01:21:52 pm »
I was hoping to open this and see a pic of Coach's Saucer plate. But then I wondered how das would have taken one.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: March 15, 2011, 10:59:50 am »
I've heard one song from The Dodos, and I'll definitely be getting the album. I want to say that it's discounted today at Amazon.
RE: Middle Brother... they're playing SXSW (of course), including a Brooklyn Vegan show at Barbarella with back-to-back-to-back-to-back performances from: Jason Isbell, Deer Tick, Old 97s and Middle Brother. They could not have put together a show that I would rather see if they had let me choose the artists.
Sadly, this means I have to miss The Dodos, J Mascis and Wye Oak, who play the same venue on other stages at competing times.
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2011/03/brooklynvegan_k.html
RE: Middle Brother... they're playing SXSW (of course), including a Brooklyn Vegan show at Barbarella with back-to-back-to-back-to-back performances from: Jason Isbell, Deer Tick, Old 97s and Middle Brother. They could not have put together a show that I would rather see if they had let me choose the artists.
Sadly, this means I have to miss The Dodos, J Mascis and Wye Oak, who play the same venue on other stages at competing times.
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archives/2011/03/brooklynvegan_k.html
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day 2011
« on: March 11, 2011, 10:41:51 pm »
Sorry, yes, I am still in for two.
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Astros @ steM 3/9/11
« on: March 09, 2011, 01:13:18 pm »
Lyles with 2 K's in his first IP... I think it was just a day or two ago that Tags was bemoaning his lack of K's.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Charlie Sheen Wants To Finish Career As A Cleveland Indian
« on: March 09, 2011, 11:22:25 am »I refuse to even waste any time on Charlie Sheen.
I thought the thing was pretty funny for the first few days, but geez, I still hear people talking about non-stop at work, and all i can think is, "don't you have any other interests?" Like... is this guy really so delusional to think this is something Wade would consider?
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Texas Baseball thread
« on: March 04, 2011, 10:56:00 pm »
I watched the first few innings... Jungmann looked great. Read they got to him late, but the Horns pulled out the win.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Kosher food in Houston
« on: March 04, 2011, 02:40:06 pm »
Hebrew National dogs are greatness.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Yard Dog Spring Training at SXSW
« on: March 03, 2011, 06:52:09 pm »
Free parties with open bar:
http://coolinaustin.tumblr.com/post/3623167173/sxsw-rsvp-roundup-open-bar-edition
http://coolinaustin.tumblr.com/post/3623167173/sxsw-rsvp-roundup-open-bar-edition
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: SPlit Squad, 3-2-2011
« on: March 02, 2011, 01:52:06 pm »
I find it borderline offensive that they keep pimping a minor league trio as "the Killer B's."
ETA; The Yankees, that is.
ETA; The Yankees, that is.
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: SPlit Squad, 3-2-2011
« on: March 02, 2011, 01:29:44 pm »
1-1 in the 5th now against NYY. Towles got things started with a double.
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Beer and Queso / Re: KSU @ UT
« on: March 01, 2011, 11:09:49 am »
One of the guys at Shaggy was talking about fatigue being a pretty big factor in the recent swoon... the aggressive defense and thin rotation.
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Beer and Queso / Re: KSU @ UT
« on: March 01, 2011, 08:46:11 am »
I'd rather send TT to the line for 1/2 than have someone jack up an 18-footer that might hit the rim.
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Beer and Queso / Re: No Oscars discussion?
« on: February 28, 2011, 04:19:09 pm »
Am I dreaming or is Director usually done right before Film? Its placement last night took away any remaining suspense that Kings Speech would take BP.
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Beer and Queso / Re: No Oscars discussion?
« on: February 28, 2011, 03:51:06 pm »
The first hour, especially, was brutal. I won't argue with any of the recipients.
Overall the unintentional comedy made it worth watching, but I'd prefer to see more clips (particularly of the BP nominees) and fewer songs.
Overall the unintentional comedy made it worth watching, but I'd prefer to see more clips (particularly of the BP nominees) and fewer songs.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: February 28, 2011, 02:24:07 pm »
Listening to Middle Brother via Spinner.com... combo from the front guys of Deer Tick, Delta Spirit and Dawes. I'm halfway through the first listen and it's right up my alley.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: February 25, 2011, 03:26:20 pm »
Yeah, it's really good. I got it on Wednesday.
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Talk Zone / Re: Fuck You, Baseball Prospectus
« on: February 24, 2011, 09:52:44 pm »I'm not going to defend them, but this isn't like during the killer b days. Astros were not a very good team last year in case you didn't notice. Not worst record in baseball, but many many things would need to go right for them to make the playoffs this year.
Are our only choices playoffs or worst record in baseball?
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Beer and Queso / Re: a bit of immortality
« on: February 24, 2011, 09:49:19 pm »
Ha! We can do it any night. I'm open to whatever.
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Beer and Queso / Re: a bit of immortality
« on: February 24, 2011, 04:46:10 pm »
Maybe the 24th then? Tuesdays and Wednesdays are bad at the Saucer because of Trivia and Pint Night.
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Beer and Queso / Re: a bit of immortality
« on: February 24, 2011, 03:59:15 pm »
Not sure when Coach is headed to Spring Training this year, but how about 3/3?
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: February 23, 2011, 03:26:07 pm »
I just listened to the King is Dead today for the first time through in about two weeks. Still love it.
I haven't been able to get into Radiohead, and I've given it 5-6 spins. I'm going to hibernate it and try again in a week or two.
Amazon tweeted a daily special for No Witch by the Cave Singers. Not being familiar with them, I gave it a few listens on Spinner.com and it was good enough that I may drop $4 on it later tonight.
I haven't been able to get into Radiohead, and I've given it 5-6 spins. I'm going to hibernate it and try again in a week or two.
Amazon tweeted a daily special for No Witch by the Cave Singers. Not being familiar with them, I gave it a few listens on Spinner.com and it was good enough that I may drop $4 on it later tonight.
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Talk Zone / Re: Satan vs Tanked Commander
« on: February 21, 2011, 01:24:55 pm »
I think KO is absolutely a lunatic, and I also don't think MSNBC is more virtuous than the other cable networks in acknowledging that their evening shows are more news than shtick and lowest-common-denominator pandering.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Texas Baseball thread
« on: February 21, 2011, 12:31:17 pm »
True freshman Eric Weiss this past weekend: 9-11, 1 2b, 2 3b, 7 RBI, 6 Runs, 5 walks, 1 steal, .818 Avg, 1.273 Slg, 2.097 OPS
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Talk Zone / Re: Satan vs Tanked Commander
« on: February 21, 2011, 12:28:34 pm »
My general rule of thumb has been that the 4-7 block = news, and the 7-10 block = entertainment.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: February 20, 2011, 12:34:36 pm »
I haven't really been too into Radiohead since they went electronica, but I'll probably get this today and give it a listen.
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Beer and Queso / 2011 Texas Baseball thread
« on: February 17, 2011, 08:13:49 pm »
Why not?
Heading out to the Disch tomorrow and Saturday for a little Augieball. Lots of question marks with the lineup, but the pitching staff should be pretty salty. I'm interested to see what effect the new bats have on the game this year.
Heading out to the Disch tomorrow and Saturday for a little Augieball. Lots of question marks with the lineup, but the pitching staff should be pretty salty. I'm interested to see what effect the new bats have on the game this year.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: February 17, 2011, 10:11:24 am »
Rural Alberta Advantage, Departing - I've seen these guys the past two years at SXSW and thought they put on a great live set, but their previous album was very raw, and in spots their attempted harmonies were more of a tonal assault than anything else. This new album is very good, though. It reminds me a little of Deer Tick, if you're familiar with them. They have a gritty-voiced frontman and a chick the brings backing vocals. It doesn't get released until March 1, but it's "out there."
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Talk Zone / Re: At last
« on: February 17, 2011, 08:55:52 am »
I can only find 2XLs, and I've tried about five different sites.
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Talk Zone / Re: Mixed feelings for Keith Moreland
« on: February 16, 2011, 11:14:14 pm »Who was the guy that used to do the games with Craig before Keith, like 15 years ago?
Bill Schoening?
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Talk Zone / Re: Mixed feelings for Keith Moreland
« on: February 16, 2011, 01:20:22 pm »
I like him on UT baseball broadcasts, but his caustic dismissal of anyone criticizing last year's football team soured me on him as a radio host. That said, congrats to him!
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Beer and Queso / Re: KState
« on: February 15, 2011, 06:06:33 pm »
The vocal contingent of Baylor fans behind me would disagree. But then again they were offering up some of the lamest chants and smack I have ever heard at a sporting event.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Happy Friggin' Birthday, MRaup!
« on: February 15, 2011, 06:05:15 pm »and am planning on gorging myself on BBQ tomorrow for a late lunch.
Franklins, I hope.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Happy Friggin' Birthday, MRaup!
« on: February 15, 2011, 11:32:39 am »
Happy birthday, dude!
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Beer and Queso / Re: KState
« on: February 15, 2011, 11:32:03 am »of course, there always is a reason for losing. if they had not confused defense with karate, it might have gone better for them.
That made me laugh. Their first half was also a seemingly endless impression of John Starks' last minute of Game Six (?) in the 1994 NBA Finals.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: February 15, 2011, 09:56:51 am »
Streaming link for the new DBT album, for those that are interested: http://www.livestream.com/drivebytruckers/video?clipId=pla_e0b7d96f-890a-46dd-bdc4-ca8e19272072
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Beer and Queso / Re: KState
« on: February 15, 2011, 09:55:33 am »I hope Ohio State leapfrogs us.
Agreed. I do not want to go into Waco as the #1 team. They already have a hard-on for the game because they think they got screwed last week.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: February 14, 2011, 02:27:13 pm »
It's so stupid. If people are going to invest their time in watching an award show, why not invest a little bit more time in familiarizing yourself with the key nominees?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Board/Bored Sociology
« on: February 04, 2011, 06:44:41 pm »Just to cheer you up, I will remind you that it was cancelled to make way for "John from Cincinnati". Did anyone ever find out why that bloke levitated? Did anyone even care?
I just started watching Deadwood on demand the last few weeks. I didn't realize it was halted for that terrible show.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Chili
« on: February 03, 2011, 08:34:56 pm »
Well... I'm headed to max's on Saturday and plan to have their Bison chili... so maybe I shall have some wine, too.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Dude II?
« on: February 03, 2011, 05:10:46 pm »
I just want to know whether or not anyone ever fixes the goddam cable.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: January 17, 2011, 11:52:32 pm »
PSA: New Decemberists for $3.99 on Amazon Tuesday... http://www.amazon.com/The-King-Is-Dead/dp/B004HAG40O/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1295329888&sr=8-6
Also.... really big on the Tapes n' Tapes release. http://www.amazon.com/Outside/dp/B004EZ3AKY/ref=pd_ys_qtk_rnr_1?pf_rd_p=236216201&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_t=1501&pf_rd_i=home&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0CSQBYYWXC30AG4SW1QJ
Also.... really big on the Tapes n' Tapes release. http://www.amazon.com/Outside/dp/B004EZ3AKY/ref=pd_ys_qtk_rnr_1?pf_rd_p=236216201&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_t=1501&pf_rd_i=home&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0CSQBYYWXC30AG4SW1QJ
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Beer and Queso / Re: Oregon vs Auburn
« on: January 10, 2011, 11:32:06 pm »
I felt dirty pulling for Auburn, but f it... won me $180 in my bowl pool.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Merry Christmas, Biz
« on: January 06, 2011, 10:05:37 pm »There is potentially a lot more money to be made in Silicon Valley than in the NFL.
He's an architecture major, I thought.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)
« on: January 06, 2011, 01:32:48 pm »
Not familiar with The High Dials. I liked School of Seven Bells.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)
« on: January 06, 2011, 11:14:00 am »
I was wondering if we should do a "Best Of..."
This is my most recent updated list I did on Shaggybevo.
Favorite Albums
1. Black Keys, Brothers
2. Cee-Lo Green, The Lady Killer
3. Dr. Dog, Shame Shame
4. Kanye West, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
5. She & Him, Volume Two
6. Delta Spirit, History From Below
7. The Tallest Man on Earth, The Wild Hunt
8. Best Coast, Crazy for You
9. Surfer Blood, Astro Coast
10. Old 97s, The Grand Theater Vol 1
HM: Future Islands, Broken Bells, Matt Pond PA, Harlem, Two Door Cinema Club, Belle & Sebastian
Favorite Songs (I limited to one per artist):
Black Keys: Unknown Brother
Delta Spirit: Ballad of Vitaly
Dr. Dog: Shadow People
Old 97s: A State of Texas
She & Him: Home
The Tallest Man on Earth: Troubles Will Be Gone
Arcade Fire: Sprawl II
Frightened Rabbit: The Loneliness and the Scream
Harlem: Faces
Jonsi: Animal Arithmetic
Morning Benders: Excuses
Of Montreal: Enemy Gene
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin: Critical Drain
Surfer Blood: Floating Vibes
Sleigh Bells: Rill Rill
Matt Pond PA: Specks
Best Coast: Boyfriend
Broken Bells: The Ghost Inside
Bun B: Trillionaire
Cee-Lo Green: Love Gun
Galactic: Cinemaramascope
Kid Cudi: Revofev
LCD Soundsystem: Dance Yourself Clean
Kanye West: Power
Future Islands: Tin Man
This is my most recent updated list I did on Shaggybevo.
Favorite Albums
1. Black Keys, Brothers
2. Cee-Lo Green, The Lady Killer
3. Dr. Dog, Shame Shame
4. Kanye West, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
5. She & Him, Volume Two
6. Delta Spirit, History From Below
7. The Tallest Man on Earth, The Wild Hunt
8. Best Coast, Crazy for You
9. Surfer Blood, Astro Coast
10. Old 97s, The Grand Theater Vol 1
HM: Future Islands, Broken Bells, Matt Pond PA, Harlem, Two Door Cinema Club, Belle & Sebastian
Favorite Songs (I limited to one per artist):
Black Keys: Unknown Brother
Delta Spirit: Ballad of Vitaly
Dr. Dog: Shadow People
Old 97s: A State of Texas
She & Him: Home
The Tallest Man on Earth: Troubles Will Be Gone
Arcade Fire: Sprawl II
Frightened Rabbit: The Loneliness and the Scream
Harlem: Faces
Jonsi: Animal Arithmetic
Morning Benders: Excuses
Of Montreal: Enemy Gene
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin: Critical Drain
Surfer Blood: Floating Vibes
Sleigh Bells: Rill Rill
Matt Pond PA: Specks
Best Coast: Boyfriend
Broken Bells: The Ghost Inside
Bun B: Trillionaire
Cee-Lo Green: Love Gun
Galactic: Cinemaramascope
Kid Cudi: Revofev
LCD Soundsystem: Dance Yourself Clean
Kanye West: Power
Future Islands: Tin Man
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)
« on: January 06, 2011, 09:45:31 am »Call me old fashioned, but I still prefer to buy an actual CD and then upload it to iTunes.Get off my lawn!
FIFY
Seriously, though, the last CD I bought was from a local rapper that happened upon my tailgate in September. The last one before that was at a SXSW show in 2009. I much prefer the digital purchase.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)
« on: January 06, 2011, 08:31:36 am »
FYI... Amazon has a great sale going on right now with a ton of $5 albums from last year... a lot of good stuff, much of which has been discussed in this thread.
http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=2577697011&ref_=pe_130840_18246060
http://www.amazon.com/b/?node=2577697011&ref_=pe_130840_18246060
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Beer and Queso / Re: Sugar Bowl
« on: January 05, 2011, 04:44:10 pm »
I saw Arkansas play a few times this year and I thought they were damn good.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: January 05, 2011, 11:23:30 am »
I love the weird shit Melloy sings about; they aren't songs, so much as stories put to music.
Chuck, I hate to sound simple, but I enjoy every single thing they've done. Their stuff can be hit or miss, but each of their albums has at least 4-5 songs that I've listened to a hundred times. I'd be happy to share my favorites from each release.
Chuck, I hate to sound simple, but I enjoy every single thing they've done. Their stuff can be hit or miss, but each of their albums has at least 4-5 songs that I've listened to a hundred times. I'd be happy to share my favorites from each release.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2011 Music Thread
« on: January 05, 2011, 09:31:32 am »
I love The Decemberists, and I know the new one has been streaming on some site, but I'm holding out until I can get the actual release.
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Talk Zone / Re: Guess what percentage of votes Bagwell will get for HOF
« on: January 03, 2011, 04:03:33 pm »
34%
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day 2011
« on: January 03, 2011, 04:02:59 pm »
I'm in, probably with a +1 (if possible).
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Beer and Queso / Situational Tipping Etiquette
« on: December 21, 2010, 12:03:43 pm »
If a server leaves something off of your bill (e.g., one of six or seven beers), would you:
A. Notify her of the omission and remind her to add it?
B. Leave a tip based on the amount that the bill should have been?
C. Tip on the normal amount, and throw a little more in as gratitude for a possible free beer?
D. Just tip on the amount of the actual bill?
A. Notify her of the omission and remind her to add it?
B. Leave a tip based on the amount that the bill should have been?
C. Tip on the normal amount, and throw a little more in as gratitude for a possible free beer?
D. Just tip on the amount of the actual bill?
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Talk Zone / Re: Changes in HOF's 2011 program (with Bagwell mention)
« on: December 17, 2010, 03:49:49 pm »I heard that Alkie scrawled his name (and phone number) on the wall (in the bathroom).
Did it say: "Alkie. was. Here."?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Let's Play a Game - Part II
« on: December 07, 2010, 04:16:56 pm »Is this your homework, Larry?
He fixes the cable?
You mean coitus?
Leads? Yeah, we got three new detectives working on it. They got us working in shifts!
I wouldn't hold out much hope for the tape deck, though... Or the Creedence.
Don't be fatuous, Jeffrey.
Shut the fuck up, Donny!
I'm the Dude, or his Dudeness, or El Duderino, if you;re not into the whole brevity thing.
I can get you a toe, Dude. I can get you a toe by 3:00... with green nail polish.
My buddies didn't die face down in the muck...
Yes, Yes, the Little Lebowski Urban Achievers, and proud we are of all of them
Jackie Treehorn treats objects like women
I've had a long day, and I hate the fucking Eagles, man
This is what Happens, Larry; This is what happens when you fuck a stranger in the ass.
Yes, I sadly find ways to work most of these into conversations, far more frequently than I should.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Ags at Horns
« on: December 07, 2010, 02:21:56 pm »then he is part of the problem, which i have thought all along.
In 2010 I think he was absolutely part of the problem. Complacency and laziness don't usually filter up from the bottom.
If he approaches 2011 with a "fresh start" attitude I don't see why Texas can't get back to 10-win potential. If he's taking the petulant child approach because he had to cut dead weight then it may be a very long season.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Ags at Horns
« on: December 07, 2010, 01:06:12 pm »I know this sounds crazy, but maybe, just maybe Holgorsen doesn't want to go to UT? Nah, let's instead attack his character with fabricated bullshit and pretend we're not interested in him because of it. (not directed at you MM, but the source of the rumors)
There is plenty of speculation that he doesn't want to go to UT. But the rumors of his party lifestyle didn't start when Texas suddenly had an OC vacancy.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Okay, let's play a game
« on: December 06, 2010, 04:13:47 pm »
Off the top of my head, per Music man's interpretation...
"Bunch of savages in this town." - Clerks
"Over the line!" -Big Lebowski
"Go get your fucking shinebox" - Goodfellas
I'll have to update as they come to me, or else I won't get any more work done today.
"Bunch of savages in this town." - Clerks
"Over the line!" -Big Lebowski
"Go get your fucking shinebox" - Goodfellas
I'll have to update as they come to me, or else I won't get any more work done today.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Ags at Horns
« on: December 03, 2010, 11:23:06 am »
What is Holgerson's deal-breaker? That's he's spent two years banging Stillwater co-eds? Or so it has been rumored?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Cam Newton
« on: November 18, 2010, 03:23:12 pm »
FYI... the next ESPN 30 for 30, I believe, is on the SMU situation. I'm very excited to see this one.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)
« on: November 17, 2010, 04:14:35 pm »
So my computer's USB ports decided to stop working a month or so ago and since I couldn't update my iPod I fell off the music wagon. This week I said F it, and just went old school, burning CDs.
Stuff I'm listening to now:
Old 97s - My favorite band of all time, and I think the new Grand Theater is about 10x better than the piece of garbage they put out a few years ago. Still not their best work, but I'd say about half of the tracks actually do feel like a 97s record.
NERD - Only through a few listens... not really feeling it so far.
Cee-Lo Green - Has kind of an Outkast feel... more upbeat and light than his Gnarls Barkley material. I'm really enjoying this one. He actually covers a Band of Horses song, and I started laughing when I caught on to it.
Kid Cudi - I burned this in reverse order, and I'm hoping the beginning of the album is better than the end, because I didn't really much in the second half of it that I liked. It has 17 tracks, and I just got tired of it before I completed my first listen-through. I'll get back to it this weekend, but my initial impression is I liked Man on the Moon Vol 1 much better.
Also, finally got around to getting Mumford and Sons, but I'm just now listening to it.
Stuff I'm listening to now:
Old 97s - My favorite band of all time, and I think the new Grand Theater is about 10x better than the piece of garbage they put out a few years ago. Still not their best work, but I'd say about half of the tracks actually do feel like a 97s record.
NERD - Only through a few listens... not really feeling it so far.
Cee-Lo Green - Has kind of an Outkast feel... more upbeat and light than his Gnarls Barkley material. I'm really enjoying this one. He actually covers a Band of Horses song, and I started laughing when I caught on to it.
Kid Cudi - I burned this in reverse order, and I'm hoping the beginning of the album is better than the end, because I didn't really much in the second half of it that I liked. It has 17 tracks, and I just got tired of it before I completed my first listen-through. I'll get back to it this weekend, but my initial impression is I liked Man on the Moon Vol 1 much better.
Also, finally got around to getting Mumford and Sons, but I'm just now listening to it.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Horns Win Tonight
« on: November 16, 2010, 05:13:57 pm »Then we disagree on what we see from the scheme. In those BCS teams, I see an offense that was at it's best when the play broke down.
I get what you're saying here, but I'm still not necessarily convinced that the offense was at it's *best* when the play broke down. Yeah, we were blessed to have two incredibly great improvising quarterbacks at the helm, but there's that whole "post hoc" fallacy that keeps me from automatically drawing the "ergo hoc" conclusion.
Take the closing drive of the 2006 Rose Bowl, for instance. Texas ran the same play on both 3rd and 4th down. Vince chose to pass on 3rd and run on 4th. I wouldn't call the results of the successful 4th down attempt a "broken" play, even though I know some people choose to label it as such.
Again, I'm not an X's and O's guru (and I will not argue for a moment that GD is a great offensive mastermind), but GD had his moments. The short passing game of the past two seasons seemed pretty well designed, to me, though it's obvious that you can argue that the talent made it work as much as, if not more so, than the scheme itself. And at this point I may be talking in circle, so as they say on the radio, "Im'a hang up and listen..."
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Beer and Queso / Re: Horns Win Tonight
« on: November 16, 2010, 01:25:53 pm »
You may be right, Jim, but if Mack honestly thinks this is just a "down year," and that the problems are short-term and easily fixable, then I would prefer we just move on the Muschamp (or whoever) era.
His PC on Monday led me to believe that he has no idea what the hell is wrong, and no idea how to right the ship... at least in the short term. Obviously, I am not an X's and O's guru, so my opinion is worth little. My uninformed opinion, though, is that our program has become complacent and lazy, and that the recruiting, especially, in recent years has been sub-par, despite what recruiting ratings may say to the contrary.
His PC on Monday led me to believe that he has no idea what the hell is wrong, and no idea how to right the ship... at least in the short term. Obviously, I am not an X's and O's guru, so my opinion is worth little. My uninformed opinion, though, is that our program has become complacent and lazy, and that the recruiting, especially, in recent years has been sub-par, despite what recruiting ratings may say to the contrary.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Horns Win Tonight
« on: November 15, 2010, 08:34:45 pm »
I can't imagine that anything could prevent wholesale changes after this debacle of a season, even if the team somehow manages three straight wins.
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Beer and Queso / Re: The Cowboys
« on: November 14, 2010, 05:36:28 pm »
This is so enjoyable that I'm almost able to forget they're still only going to be 2-7.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Horns Win Tonight
« on: November 14, 2010, 02:04:57 pm »There is no NFL talent on the offense at the moment. When is that last time that was the case?
What you are seeing is a lack of talent rather than a lack of effort.
I think it's both. I do not believe the give-a-shit factor is high with most of the team.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Horns Win Tonight
« on: November 14, 2010, 10:31:58 am »I take it all back.
This team might be worse than 1997.
It's definitely a more frustrating season than 97, IMO
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Beer thread
« on: November 12, 2010, 04:34:59 pm »
I would have loved to, but I have to go set up our tailgate at 6. Dammit.
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Beer and Queso / Re: why people hate the cowbosy
« on: November 08, 2010, 09:21:24 pm »
It can't possible get any worse than not showing up for the past two games.
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Beer and Queso / Re: If You Thought The Horns Football Team Was Bad
« on: November 08, 2010, 09:19:34 pm »
I got my basketball fill for the night with the Spurs.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Colt McCoy Gets First Pro Win
« on: November 07, 2010, 03:31:32 pm »
Colt's TD run was pretty amazing.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Colt McCoy Gets First Pro Win
« on: November 07, 2010, 02:47:54 pm »
They're kicking the shit out of the Pats.
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Beer and Queso / Re: I don't know who thought this was a good idea
« on: November 05, 2010, 03:18:43 pm »
A few of the guys in that thread emailed the Co-Op board and one of the responses noted how positive the reaction was... I guess they decided they couldn't get away with that stuff anymore.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Iowa State... Powerhouse
« on: October 27, 2010, 12:09:27 pm »
[office space] The Nazi's had pieces of flair they made the Jews wear. [/office space]
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 Music (split off from 2009 Music)
« on: October 21, 2010, 03:27:30 pm »
I saw Frightened Rabbit at SXSW and they put on a great 45-min set. I know quite a few people that went last night and really enjoyed it.
I haven;t listened to much new stuff lately, but I'm actually enjoying the new Old 97s album... much much more than the less-than-impressive release from two years ago. It's not Too Far to Care good, but quite a few strong tracks.
I haven;t listened to much new stuff lately, but I'm actually enjoying the new Old 97s album... much much more than the less-than-impressive release from two years ago. It's not Too Far to Care good, but quite a few strong tracks.
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Talk Zone / Re: At Least We're Not Ranger Fans
« on: October 19, 2010, 09:39:18 pm »
Tattaglia was a pimp.