simey
Footballguy
Black-eyed peas, collards, corn bread, and pork.
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Getcha passports ready - the middle-aged dummies are going to the British Isles! Top 31 song countdown. (2 Viewers)
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Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
I couldn't find collards. Is there a shortage? For pork, I fried up some bacon and threw that in with the BE peas.
simey
Footballguy
Not that I know of. When did you start looking for them? They get cleaned out pretty quickly around this time of year in the south.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
I had someone else look for them last week (maybe Thursday?) - had Covid and didn't go out myself. She said she couldn't find them in any grocery store.
simey
Footballguy
Maybe the recent deep freeze killed the latest harvest from your local farmers.
krista4
Footballguy
2010s neo-grunge band Yuck is ineligible because the bass player was born in Japan. I drafted this song in a 2000s song draft many moons ago.
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Foals, another 2000s band on my long list is ineligible because the singer was born in Greece.
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Just to confirm, are the first two above wholly ineligible and the third is partially ineligible? Once I have the info, I'll add to post #3. Thanks!
krista4
Footballguy
I don't know much from Queen and should listen more some day. The song you named is my favorite, though.
krista4
Footballguy
simey and I were just talking about this a little bit yesterday. That sounds like a proper Southern New Year's. Where I grew up, we have pork and sauerkraut, with a dime in the sauerkraut, which I think was supposed to bring good luck? Some German tradition or whatnot.
New Binky the Doormat
Footballguy
8lb pork butt roasted with 6 jars bottled sauerkraut,
real mashed potatoes
fresh baked bread
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
The countdown with my idiots started today. I’m not going to list results until we start here and then I’ll just give their four from each corresponding day.
No shocking picks and Chap is playing it straight (so far). We have another text chain member, Glenn, give a “Glenny” award for his favorite of the five. Doug got off to a fast start in the Glenny Chase.
No shocking picks and Chap is playing it straight (so far). We have another text chain member, Glenn, give a “Glenny” award for his favorite of the five. Doug got off to a fast start in the Glenny Chase.
simey
Footballguy
Are they playing by the same vetting rules?
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
We’re not quite as diligent - last time Van Halen and a few others got through - but same “rule”.
Eephus
Footballguy
Black-eyed peas and collards for Mrs. Eephus' heritage. Pickled herring and mochi (not together) for my father and mother's side respectively.
Doug B
Footballguy
I didn’t dig all that deep into Scritti Politti’s ouvre. The band has gone through many members since the 1980s, and I’m not sure if they ever had an all-Brits line-up. Have to check later.2010s neo-grunge band Yuck is ineligible because the bass player was born in Japan. I drafted this song in a 2000s song draft many moons ago.
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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Foals, another 2000s band on my long list is ineligible because the singer was born in Greece.
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Just to confirm, are the first two above wholly ineligible and the third is partially ineligible? Once I have the info, I'll add to post #3. Thanks!
krista4
Footballguy
I didn’t dig all that deep into Scritti Politti’s ouvre. The band has gone through many members since the 1980s, and I’m not sure if they ever had an all-Brits line-up. Have to check later.2010s neo-grunge band Yuck is ineligible because the bass player was born in Japan. I drafted this song in a 2000s song draft many moons ago.
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Foals, another 2000s band on my long list is ineligible because the singer was born in Greece.
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Just to confirm, are the first two above wholly ineligible and the third is partially ineligible? Once I have the info, I'll add to post #3. Thanks!
I'll just put them in partially ineligible and note that people should check. No need for you to put a ton of time into this if no one is planning to take them outside of their "classic" lineup.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
I'd likely have gone with "Lonely is the Night". It's thumpy.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
That's my brother's fave.
krista4
Footballguy
I didn’t dig all that deep into Scritti Politti’s ouvre. The band has gone through many members since the 1980s, and I’m not sure if they ever had an all-Brits line-up. Have to check later.2010s neo-grunge band Yuck is ineligible because the bass player was born in Japan. I drafted this song in a 2000s song draft many moons ago.
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Foals, another 2000s band on my long list is ineligible because the singer was born in Greece.
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Just to confirm, are the first two above wholly ineligible and the third is partially ineligible? Once I have the info, I'll add to post #3. Thanks!
I'll just put them in partially ineligible and note that people should check. No need for you to put a ton of time into this if no one is planning to take them outside of their "classic" lineup.
Hold on! Scritti Politti was already in my post #3! Apparently I also do not read my posts.
Chaos34
Footballguy
Huh, I was unaware of these traditional southern New Year's foods. Mom was Italian as can be and a wonderful cook. New Year's Eve was usually her putting out pizzas laced with a Sunday gravy that finished cuts of pork and her meatballs. New Year's day was finger foods, nuts, crackers, chips, dips, charcuterie, antipasto, mini meatball sandwiches, parades and bowl games. I'd give anything to take a fork and stab a cold meatball from that sauce in the fridge and eat it like a popsicle.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Tell her that none of us do.It's been six months since wikkid/Dale died, and I'm texting with his sister today. She told me that they're doing ok, but they "miss him and do not laugh as much." That really hit me.
But on the positive side of that, he was a bright spot to a lot of people he didn't even know...even if we didn't understand half of what he was talking about!
Manster
Footballguy
I did not realize this! I like Queen, but I've never had their albums except maybe a greatest hits CD.....Thank you!
MAC_32
Footballguy
This is our tradition, but my wife also prepares spatzle and applesauce from scratch. We go the KISS route with the kraut, but add chopped bacon. I also prepare a salad for myself to help push through the devoured charcuterie board from the night before.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
If you haven't seen Queen at Live Aid, you should. No one wants to follow this.
zamboni
Footballguy
While it could never compare to Queen’s performance, Extreme’s performance at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert was pretty amazing.
DrIanMalcolm
Footballguy
Hoppin' John is a traditional New Years dish, so good on ya.
I was doing a gigantic fried chicken thing every NYD, but since we moved, haven't done it the last two years. So today, it was bagels. Great, amazing, fresh, NYC bagels.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I was perusing my Neil countdown thread to find recommendations for turnjose7, and I came across this post from wikkid, which was very ... him.It's been six months since wikkid/Dale died, and I'm texting with his sister today. She told me that they're doing ok, but they "miss him and do not laugh as much." That really hit me.
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
Zegras11
Footballguy
one bite or two?
worrierking
Footballguy
The Black-eyed Peas are definitely an American group, so ineligible. Still vetting the Collards and Cornbread, Will post results.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
We were too. And then we both realised we have colds. Joy.
But Damar Hamlin's gofundme is just heart warming.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Missed getting to do this as my MIL came down with Covid. She always does what you have listed as her "lucky" meal. She's a great cook and adds in other stuff so hate we missed it but thankfully (and more importantly) she's on the mend.
krista4
Footballguy
I've only received one list in the last seven days, though that's understandable due to holidays. With fewer than 50% in so far, I'm starting to fear a blitz at the last minute! 
It'll be fine in any case - the more the merrier. This is the ***OFFICIAL*** reminder that you have 10 more days to submit your list. You don't want OH's kazoo bands dominating the countdown! 
It'll be fine in any case - the more the merrier. This is the ***OFFICIAL*** reminder that you have 10 more days to submit your list. You don't want OH's kazoo bands dominating the countdown! 
jwb
Footballguy
I've only received one list in the last seven days, though that's understandable due to holidays. With fewer than 50% in so far, I'm starting to fear a blitz at the last minute!
Nobody is going to read this. Better quote it...
Eephus
Footballguy
I've only received one list in the last seven days, though that's understandable due to holidays. With fewer than 50% in so far, I'm starting to fear a blitz at the last minute!
I've begun the great cull of my long list which has grown to an unwieldy 134 songs. ditkaburgers asked me yesterday what the deadline was. Mrs. Eephus was interested before the holidays but I'd put her down as questionable now.
krista4
Footballguy
ANNOUNCE:
For the first time in middle-aged dummy history, in addition to a regular contest (TBD) that @Val Rannous has kindly agreed to compile again, I am going to run a Super-Awesome-Mega-Contest!!!111. The Super-Awesome-Mega-Contest!!!111 will comprise 10 multiple-choice questions, so not much thinking involved. You could even get your dog or cat or parrot or ferret or your stupid kid to choose for you! (video encouraged)
Also for the first time in middle-aged dummy history, the winner of the Super-Awesome-Mega-Contest!!!111 will get not only a significant donation to charity, but will also receive a personalized gift to enjoy themselves. The gift will depend upon who the winner is and what I can come up with, and can also, at winner's option, involve additional charitable or personal donations to anyone you choose, or just some fun ****.
The questions for the Super-Awesome-Mega-Contest!!!111 will be posted later tonight or, depending upon my mood and how much wine I've had, tomorrow. I did have some questions in mind a week ago and have forgotten them. Hope to get the creative juices going again tonight.
Please let me know of any questions in the meantime, or as soon as @jwb bumps this post.
For the first time in middle-aged dummy history, in addition to a regular contest (TBD) that @Val Rannous has kindly agreed to compile again, I am going to run a Super-Awesome-Mega-Contest!!!111. The Super-Awesome-Mega-Contest!!!111 will comprise 10 multiple-choice questions, so not much thinking involved. You could even get your dog or cat or parrot or ferret or your stupid kid to choose for you! (video encouraged)
Also for the first time in middle-aged dummy history, the winner of the Super-Awesome-Mega-Contest!!!111 will get not only a significant donation to charity, but will also receive a personalized gift to enjoy themselves. The gift will depend upon who the winner is and what I can come up with, and can also, at winner's option, involve additional charitable or personal donations to anyone you choose, or just some fun ****.
The questions for the Super-Awesome-Mega-Contest!!!111 will be posted later tonight or, depending upon my mood and how much wine I've had, tomorrow. I did have some questions in mind a week ago and have forgotten them. Hope to get the creative juices going again tonight.
Please let me know of any questions in the meantime, or as soon as @jwb bumps this post.
krista4
Footballguy
I've only received one list in the last seven days, though that's understandable due to holidays. With fewer than 50% in so far, I'm starting to fear a blitz at the last minute!
I've begun the great cull of my long list which has grown to an unwieldy 134 songs. ditkaburgers asked me yesterday what the deadline was. Mrs. Eephus was interested before the holidays but I'd put her down as questionable now.
Aw bummer, I was really hoping for Mrs. Ee to be in. What can we do to get her to "probable"?
MAC_32
Footballguy
krista4
Footballguy
Brilliant!
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
1. This sounds awesome.
2. That last bolded means that you need to do it tonight if wine is involved.
krista4
Footballguy
For the "regular" contest, I'm thinking favorite band and favorite song are going to be too narrow, since we have a Big Three that will make the artist bit a little too easy. Instead I'd propose that it be to name the other seven artists to fill out the top 10. Any objections?
Eephus
Footballguy
My fiendish plot is to get ditkaburgers to cajole her by saying she really wants to listen to her mom's favorite songs.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Sounds good to me
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
That's fine, as long as there aren't any gosh darn kazoo bands.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I was listening to my playlist the other day, and I had to do a double take and wonder if one of my selections something that OH was listening to.
krista4
Footballguy
All right, three votes are good enough for me.
For the ***OFFICIAL*** contest, please send to @Val Rannous your list of the seven (7) artists that you believe will round out the top 10 along with Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Rolling Stones. Also include the song that you believe will receive the most points, other than songs from the Big Three. The winner will bethe one who guesses the highest number of artists correctly. TO COME The tiebreaker will be the person whose seven choices score the most total points. If we need another tiebreaker after that, it will be arbitrarily and capriciously decided by me.
Deadline is 11:59 EST on Sunday, January 15.
Winner gets a donation to charity of his/her choice in an amount to be determined by me based on whether I have a job at the time, but in no case less than $250.
For the ***OFFICIAL*** contest, please send to @Val Rannous your list of the seven (7) artists that you believe will round out the top 10 along with Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and Rolling Stones. Also include the song that you believe will receive the most points, other than songs from the Big Three. The winner will be
Deadline is 11:59 EST on Sunday, January 15.
Winner gets a donation to charity of his/her choice in an amount to be determined by me based on whether I have a job at the time, but in no case less than $250.
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Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
I'm on the job now. Just gonna format my list for you.I've only received one list in the last seven days, though that's understandable due to holidays. With fewer than 50% in so far, I'm starting to fear a blitz at the last minute!
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