GM's thread about nothing (12 Viewers)

[PIK95]

So I was looking through my basement where I have everything in recycle bins for an ugly sweater. Anyway I almost fell over when I opened one bin and it was filled with black mold and the sweaters were soaked. This must have happened back when we had that 100 year flood in March and my basement had like ten inches of water in it. I can't believe I just found this. It had a crack in the bottom and that's how the water got in. I just dumped it on the lawn and it smells awful. I had my chimney blown out a couple of months ago over a terrible mold smell that I now know was coming from that bin. I also had a nasty lung infection for months probably caused by the bin. Dang you moldy bin!

 

[Lance Uppercut]

I had my chimney blown out a couple of months ago

 

[PIK95]

I had my chimney blown out a couple of months ago

Repointed, cleaned, powerwashed, and demolded.

 

[General Malaise]

So I was looking through my basement where I have everything in recycle bins for an ugly sweater. Anyway I almost fell over when I opened one bin and it was filled with black mold and the sweaters were soaked. This must have happened back when we had that 100 year flood in March and my basement had like ten inches of water in it. I can't believe I just found this. It had a crack in the bottom and that's how the water got in. I just dumped it on the lawn and it smells awful. I had my chimney blown out a couple of months ago over a terrible mold smell that I now know was coming from that bin. I also had a nasty lung infection for months probably caused by the bin. Dang you moldy bin!

The upside is you can probably help cure some Polio outbreaks.

 

[guest 1553]

I need some book ideas for my 8 year old son. He's gone through quite a few Encyclopedia Browns the last year, so I want to ramp it up a bit for him. Was thinking about "Danny The Champion of the World" but that's the extent of my book ideas. He's a pretty good reader (teacher says 4th grade level, but he's my son, so I'm sure that's where he'll peak too) so I want to challenge him while keeping him entertained.Any idead greatly appreciated.

The Percy Jackson series is pretty good for that level, as is the Wimpy Kid set. My 7 year old blasted through all 4 of those.

 

[General Malaise]

I need some book ideas for my 8 year old son. He's gone through quite a few Encyclopedia Browns the last year, so I want to ramp it up a bit for him. Was thinking about "Danny The Champion of the World" but that's the extent of my book ideas. He's a pretty good reader (teacher says 4th grade level, but he's my son, so I'm sure that's where he'll peak too) so I want to challenge him while keeping him entertained.

Any idead greatly appreciated.

My hands down favorite books growing up were the Great Brain series by John D Fitzgerald

I think they'll be like catnip for a rambunctious 8 year old boy

Judy Blume's younger kids books?

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Superfudge, etc?

Beverly Cleary's stuff?

Henry Huggins is about a boy growing up in Portland, Oregon

+1 for the Great Brain.This is also good: http://www.amazon.com/How-Beat-Anybody-Ins...4869&sr=8-1

 

[General Malaise]

So, I understand the Fonda thing a little better now. Until or unless she is caught with cocaine leaking out her nose (and here I want to be clear and say SHE HAS NOT) we cannot make statements on this website that speculate to the contrary. Alleging that she was high on the Craig Ferguson show on any substance puts Joe and this message board at risk. We can discuss Jane Fonda. We can talk about cocaine, but we cannot tie the two together unless there is some sort of legal presidents. Or something.

That being said, she sure was acting like somebody who might or might not use cocaine. That's not to say she WAS...but boy, was that flighty. I mean...she walked out and called him "Greg". And granted she's 73 (and arguably the sexiest 73 year old woman I've ever seen in my life) and could have simply been confused or forgotten like many 73 year olds are. In fact, I forgot what I had for lunch and have problems committing anybody's name to memory until I've been around them at least 3 times and shared many laughs or beers or both with them. So I can certainly understand walking out and saying "Hi Greg!". I thought Tanner was another poster on this board for months.

All that said, drugs or no drugs, that was an....interesting interview. And an odd outfit choice. For a 73 year old. I just hope at 73 I can still wipe my own butt, though. So props to her.



is this okay?

 

[Sheriff Bart]

I was at a GB's house last night watching the Mizzou/Illini game. This guy is 62, old friend of the family. He was talking about how awful it was to have to bed women in his age range. Then he tells me how he was at a bar last week and this good looking gal in her late 40's sits down next to him. He doesn't really pay her much attention because he figures he doesn't have a chance. After a few minutes she starts making small talk with him. About an hour later they are deep in conversation and he thinks he may have a chance. Well, he then gets a little too excited, talking a little too fast, and his dentures come flying out of his mouth. She turns her head in shock and disgust but with his cat like reflex's, is able to catch the dentures before they hit her in the back of the head.

He went home alone.

 

[General Malaise]

I was at a GB's house last night watching the Mizzou/Illini game. This guy is 62, old friend of the family. He was talking about how awful it was to have to bed women in his age range. Then he tells me how he was at a bar last week and this good looking gal in her late 40's sits down next to him. He doesn't really pay her much attention because he figures he doesn't have a chance. After a few minutes she starts making small talk with him. About an hour later they are deep in conversation and he thinks he may have a chance. Well, he then gets a little too excited, talking a little too fast, and his dentures come flying out of his mouth. She turns her head in shock and disgust but with his cat like reflex's, is able to catch the dentures before they hit her in the back of the head.He went home alone.

I just flossed my teeth and brushed for that elusive 3rd time today.

 

[Flash]

Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Old Bourbon

Anyone drink this?

How is it?

 

[Flash]

YOU'RE INVITED TOO!

Man, I would love to.

Please make this happen.

Honey, you know how I have these friends on the innernets? Well, they are having a little get together in Oregon and this one gal really wants me to go. Don't worry, she's married too.

Why don't you have URG pay for it?

What a day for URG!

 

[krista4]

I was at a GB's house last night watching the Mizzou/Illini game. This guy is 62, old friend of the family. He was talking about how awful it was to have to bed women in his age range. Then he tells me how he was at a bar last week and this good looking gal in her late 40's sits down next to him. He doesn't really pay her much attention because he figures he doesn't have a chance. After a few minutes she starts making small talk with him. About an hour later they are deep in conversation and he thinks he may have a chance. Well, he then gets a little too excited, talking a little too fast, and his dentures come flying out of his mouth. She turns her head in shock and disgust but with his cat like reflex's, is able to catch the dentures before they hit her in the back of the head.He went home alone.

 

[krista4]

OMGOMGOMG! I just remembered there are two gallons of sangria in my refrigerator! BRB.

 

[Flash]

Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Old Bourbon

Anyone drink this?

How is it?

And what is the best way to break into drinking Bourbon?

 

[Tiger Fan]

I just bought some of those vibram fivefingers shoes. Hopefully, spending the $100 will force me to start running again

 

[Lance Uppercut]

Speaking of exercise, I'm eating Taco Bell and drinking makers mark tonight.

GO STILLERS

 

[bentley]

I'll be following this afternoon's run up with some Makers myself.

 

[Tiger Fan]

Speaking of exercise, I'm eating Taco Bell and drinking makers mark tonight.

GO STILLERS

I believe this was the suggestion of the week at my cocktail club last week.

 

[YSR]

Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Old Bourbon

Anyone drink this?

How is it?

And what is the best way to break into drinking Bourbon?

Hmm. Bourbon lovers may disagree with me but you may want to crawl, then walk then run. Maybe start with an inexpensive one and mix with coke or Ginger ale. Then move to a better one and pour it and cut with a little water. Then just over ice, letting the ice creep in and cut it a little. Then straight if you are so inclined.

 

[desert rose]

I am not a fan of Outback Steakhouse. What's on the barbie? Don't really care.

 

[YSR]

OMGOMGOMG! I just remembered there are two gallons of sangria in my refrigerator! BRB.

I put a brisket in my parents' garage refrigerator and found a couple of hidden bottles of wine!

 

[Lance Uppercut]

Speaking of exercise, I'm eating Taco Bell and drinking makers mark tonight.

GO STILLERS

I believe this was the suggestion of the week at my cocktail club last week.

exquisite pairing, imo.

 

[mr. furley]

I don't know if they ever go bad, but I know that in the little town (Madison, IN) that my mom lived in for a while, she went to the local ice cream shop for a marshmallow sundae once and was told by the people working there, in all seriousness, that they didn't have marshmallows at the time because they weren't in season.

i've been to that ice cream shop i know people there

eta: there was a badger on a leash out front when i stopped in. a badger

Was it giant and wooden?

unfortunately, no

is there a picture of this? was someone inside getting ice cream for the badger?

i think so. let me look.

 

[desert rose]

OMGOMGOMG! I just remembered there are two gallons of sangria in my refrigerator! BRB.

I put a brisket in my parents' garage refrigerator and found a couple of hidden bottles of wine!

Did they let your boyfriend come?

 

[krista4]

OMGOMGOMG! I just remembered there are two gallons of sangria in my refrigerator! BRB.

I put a brisket in my parents' garage refrigerator and found a couple of hidden bottles of wine!

There is now substantially less than two gallons of sangria in the fridge. Mr. krista4 makes the best sangria in the world.

 

[Osaurus]

Just got from botanical gardens in Sarasota all lit up for the holidays just in time for kickoff.

 

[PIK95]

My almost two year old daughter just threw her first no look pass in nerf hoop. She made a mean face at her five year old brother while whipping a perfect pass to me for a layup. Good times.

 

[honky kong]

I was at a GB's house last night watching the Mizzou/Illini game. This guy is 62, old friend of the family. He was talking about how awful it was to have to bed women in his age range. Then he tells me how he was at a bar last week and this good looking gal in her late 40's sits down next to him. He doesn't really pay her much attention because he figures he doesn't have a chance. After a few minutes she starts making small talk with him. About an hour later they are deep in conversation and he thinks he may have a chance. Well, he then gets a little too excited, talking a little too fast, and his dentures come flying out of his mouth. She turns her head in shock and disgust but with his cat like reflex's, is able to catch the dentures before they hit her in the back of the head.He went home alone.

That story is chock-full of awesome.

 

[YSR]

OMGOMGOMG! I just remembered there are two gallons of sangria in my refrigerator! BRB.

I put a brisket in my parents' garage refrigerator and found a couple of hidden bottles of wine!

Did they let your boyfriend come?

We drove up together yesterday, got in around 11:15 last night. He left at 9:00 this morning to go to Knoxville to be with his family, but will be back Saturday night, then we will leave together Sunday.

 

[elcohiba]

Last Waltz starting on Palladia now,

 

[PIK95]

Last Waltz starting on Palladia now,

Is that a band?

 

[desert rose]

OMGOMGOMG! I just remembered there are two gallons of sangria in my refrigerator! BRB.

I put a brisket in my parents' garage refrigerator and found a couple of hidden bottles of wine!

Did they let your boyfriend come?

We drove up together yesterday, got in around 11:15 last night. He left at 9:00 this morning to go to Knoxville to be with his family, but will be back Saturday night, then we will leave together Sunday.

Interesting. Hope it's a happy time for all.

 

[RudiStein]

I thought Tanner was another poster on this board for months.

link

 

[YSR]

OMGOMGOMG! I just remembered there are two gallons of sangria in my refrigerator! BRB.

I put a brisket in my parents' garage refrigerator and found a couple of hidden bottles of wine!

Did they let your boyfriend come?

We drove up together yesterday, got in around 11:15 last night. He left at 9:00 this morning to go to Knoxville to be with his family, but will be back Saturday night, then we will leave together Sunday.

Interesting. Hope it's a happy time for all.

Thanks!BTW, I hate Outback too. I'm not a huge fan of any of the mid-level chains, but Outback is the only one where I've truly never been able to find anything good.

 

[elcohiba]

Last Waltz starting on Palladia now,

Is that a band?

The Last Waltz was a concert by the rock group, The Band, held on American Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The Last Waltz was advertised as the end of The Band's illustrious touring career, and the concert saw The Band joined by more than a dozen special guests, including Paul Butterfield, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Ronnie Hawkins, Dr. John, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Wood, Bobby Charles and Neil Young. (Left out the Staples Singers)The event was filmed by director Martin Scorsese and made into a documentary of the same name.

 

[Sweet J]

I need some book ideas for my 8 year old son. He's gone through quite a few Encyclopedia Browns the last year, so I want to ramp it up a bit for him. Was thinking about "Danny The Champion of the World" but that's the extent of my book ideas. He's a pretty good reader (teacher says 4th grade level, but he's my son, so I'm sure that's where he'll peak too) so I want to challenge him while keeping him entertained.

Any idead greatly appreciated.

I really liked the Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander at about that age.

My kid has LOVED the Ranger's Apprentice series. I've also read the books as they've gone along, and I love them, as well. Also, you can't go wrong with the Percy Jackson series. My kid loved those as well.

 

[YSR]

I'm probably a little too emotionally involved with the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

 

[PIK95]

Im sitting here with a bag of cool ranch D's, the biggest corned beef reuben you have ever saw, and 20 ounces of poland springs finest watching Borat. Life is good.

 

[kevzilla]

It appears the Steelers gave the Panthers a lump of coal. Then they twisted it up in the stocking and beat the stuffings out of them.

I should probably add that I have Jonathan Stewart, and my brother has Pittsburgh's DEF in our Super Bowl.

 

[PIK95]

Borat trying to put Pam Anderson in that sack had to be the funniest thing I have ever saw.

 

[Please See Mine]

never knew if that was real or not on the UNKLE cd.

 

[Please See Mine]

Borat trying to put Pam Anderson in that sack had to be the funniest thing I have ever saw.

###### tivo faked me out picking this as a suggested recording despite the fact that I don't get Universal HD.

 

[Lance Uppercut]

Forgot to set my FFSB lineup so I left Mike Goodson in , instead of swapping him for Reggey Bush

 

[PIK95]

Borat trying to put Pam Anderson in that sack had to be the funniest thing I have ever saw.

###### tivo faked me out picking this as a suggested recording despite the fact that I don't get Universal HD.

I have verizon. I hate them. They do crap like that and worse to me every day.

 

[the rover]

Forgot to set my FFSB lineup so I left Mike Goodson in , instead of swapping him for Reggey Bush

No offense, but why was he in there in the first place?

 

[PIK95]

Forgot to set my FFSB lineup so I left Mike Goodson in , instead of swapping him for Reggey Bush

I am ready to quit FF all together as I forget there are Thursday games now and it's a hassle. Im in a couple of bowls too. I woulda forgot but I just submited them Tuesday morning. I don't even like american football anymore. TV timeouts and slow pace killed it for me.

 

[Lance Uppercut]

Forgot to set my FFSB lineup so I left Mike Goodson in , instead of swapping him for Reggey Bush

No offense, but why was he in there in the first place?

final flex player in a ppr. He's had weeks of 13, 21, 29, 15 since week 10. :shurg:

 

[Sheriff Bart]

Hey

 

[kevzilla]

Hey

 

[bentley]

I am not a fan of Outback Steakhouse. What's on the barbie? Don't really care.

Despite my best efforts, my wife is a huge fan. The only benefit is that she'd rather go there than a real steakhouse, which is easier on the pocketbook.