Author Topic: Not Prepared (Read 5881 times)

Alkie · « **on:** October 12, 2005, 05:32:57 pm »

4 hours to game time. I'm not ready. I'm just not ready. So much to do. Did I wear the right shirt today? Where's my '04 WILD CARD TOWEL?

Why did my grandmother come to town TONIGHT? What have I forgotten at work? Where is everyone? What am I forgetting; I know I'm forgetting something. Gotta win tonight. Gotta win tonight.

So dizzy. So tired. So pumped. I should be in St Louis. No. Not safe for anyone. Why does the game start at 8:28pm Eastern? Who sets this shit? Does this mean I have to watch 28 minutes of Jeanne Zelasko, the ugliest woman on television? Who knocked her up again? No, really.

I'm gonna have to start quitting my job during October if we're gonna do this every year. Ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman, ohman.

jaklewein · « **Reply #1 on:** October 12, 2005, 05:44:41 pm »

Slow down man...time to take a shot or two out of the o'le emergency flask. Was here till 8pm last night and will be here till 7pm tonight trying to get caught up. Ain't gonna happen, so Lidge it. It's damn near beer-thirty for me and my nerves, but I'm going to try and hold out as long as possible. Would like to get home unscathed if at all possible.

astrox · « **Reply #2 on:** October 12, 2005, 05:45:31 pm »

Quote:

I'm gonna have to start quitting my job during October if we're gonna do this every year.

No kidding. As I looked to the last week of the season I saw the Astros losing a series to the Cubs (thereby allowing the Phillies to sniff the WC-lead) plus having to play 2 more against the Cardinals. I thought to myself, "Self. At least you'll get some work done this October..."

Last year was just gut wrenching. I couldn't sleep without dreaming of the game just played and the game to be played. After game 7 I dreamt that the Astros came back and won and when I woke up the thought was so strong, I had to get up and turn it to ESPN to double check.

It warped my brain.

Alkie · « **Reply #3 on:** October 12, 2005, 05:46:28 pm »

Don't drink on Astros game day before or during a game.

jaklewein · « **Reply #5 on:** October 12, 2005, 05:50:22 pm »

Sorry, that's an impossibility. I won't get blasted, but 2-3 beers are going down tonight. One before the game if I get home in time and 1 or 2 more after that. Of course, if the game goes 18/19 innings then you can throw all that out the window.

homer · « **Reply #6 on:** October 12, 2005, 05:52:25 pm »

I haven't slept good since Sunday. I still have a sore throat from the marathon. People at work keep telling me I look like a zombie. Someone actually closed my office door to make sure that 'everything was ok' or some shit.

Someone asked me a minute ago who I wanted to win in the ALCS. I told them I really didn't care. I just want the Astros to get past the fucking co-ards.

Alkie · « **Reply #7 on:** October 12, 2005, 05:55:55 pm »

Sorry, I meant I don't. Drink all you want.

Alkie · « **Reply #8 on:** October 12, 2005, 05:56:24 pm »

Why haven't you fixed your avatar yet?

Trey · « **Reply #10 on:** October 12, 2005, 05:59:15 pm »

I got married during the WS last year. Before Game 7 of the NLCS I told my wife "I look at this as win-win. If the Astros win, they go to the World Series. If they lose, our marriage starts off without you wanting to kill me for checking the score in the middle of the ceremony."

Last year my attention was divided, so I didn't get quite as wrapped up. My stomach is turning right now.

LonghornCDR · « **Reply #12 on:** October 12, 2005, 06:00:28 pm »

The good guys haven't lost since he's had that avatar. I say leave it.

Alkie · « **Reply #15 on:** October 12, 2005, 06:05:14 pm »

Uh, we didn't lose with Andy either.

Or did you not put Roger up for Game Two?

Alkie · « **Reply #16 on:** October 12, 2005, 06:05:57 pm »

Why would Zipp be the one wearing the condom?

Alkie · « **Reply #18 on:** October 12, 2005, 06:09:56 pm »

Lemme tell you something about paying for sex out here.

1) Andy shouldn't a done it.

2) All the women are men. That's not a joke.

3) All the men are women. A good friend of mine had $5 stolen out of his pocket in High School while he was forced (I don't make this up) to fondle the fully formed breasts of some man in Mexico.

4) Andy got a taste, but no need for him to put on a condom. We were both on the pill and I wore that "thing."

Alkie · « **Reply #21 on:** October 12, 2005, 06:12:02 pm »

Wait, we needed a license?

We got married in Louisiana, is that still legal in the other 49 states?

Alkie · « **Reply #24 on:** October 12, 2005, 06:14:42 pm »

I was 11, she was 19. As far as we can trace, my grandparents were Ukranian Jews and hers were in the SS, so no.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #25 on:** October 12, 2005, 06:14:43 pm »

I keep wanting to leave work early, but then I remind myself I would be even more crazy with nothing to do and the game won't start earlier because I got home earlier.

Heck, I have been staying at work until 9 pm every night this week. It's over now, though...I'm thinking about it again. I'm wasted and I haven't even had a beer, yet.

Lidge!

There, I said it...

Alkie · « **Reply #26 on:** October 12, 2005, 06:15:45 pm »

I keep doing the SAME thing. I look at the clock and think "I can leave. Nothing going on here."

Then I realize the clock at home isn't any faster.

I'm gonna need some porn.

Alkie · « **Reply #28 on:** October 12, 2005, 06:20:52 pm »

Who, pray tell, will ENFORCE this "law"?

I ain't making a joke about the hurricane, either. I was in Louisiana PLENTY before Katrina.

Taras Bulba · « **Reply #29 on:** October 12, 2005, 06:34:55 pm »

The lot number for the house I just bought is 69. My wife was highly pleased when I pointed that out during closing.

ASTROCREEP · « **Reply #30 on:** October 12, 2005, 08:02:07 pm »

But the table dances are $10!!

I miss the "Prince"

Curly · « **Reply #31 on:** October 13, 2005, 12:32:24 am »

It's attention to details that makes your wife so happy that yall shacked up.

LonghornCDR · « **Reply #33 on:** October 13, 2005, 12:42:52 pm »

Good man.

Alkie · « **Reply #34 on:** October 13, 2005, 12:50:42 pm »

...like a sucker....

Couldn't agree more.

LonghornCDR · « **Reply #36 on:** October 14, 2005, 12:48:20 am »

Roy must stay. Does anyone still doubt his power?

Alkie · « **Reply #37 on:** October 14, 2005, 01:38:11 am »

Roy stays. I'll never question it again.