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cos> Did you go to the Driskill Bar? I love that place. There's something so authentic about drinking a real martini in the place where deals have been made for decades and where LBJ and Lady Bird had their first date. I planned a communications workshop there a couple years ago and we got this sweet ### suite with a giant patio that overlooked the street.

The bar at the Four Seasons is pretty cool too, but mostly because of the outdoor seating, which might be suboptimal on a night like tonight.
Nah, she got done before 4 and that was too early for Happy Hour, so we went to the Drafthouse and saw the Clooney film The Descendants (4.27/5 stars), the went to Matt's for shrimp flautas and margaritas. Date over by 8:30, I stopped at Central Market and picked up a bottle of '08 Faust cabernet (review forthcoming) and a box of truffles. Now we are sitting on the couch and she's watching Jeopardy re-runs while I catch up on GMTAN. Do I know how to party or what?

 
Bentley> I also love the Driskill. Let's meet there some happy hour before xmas.

 
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cos> Did you go to the Driskill Bar? I love that place. There's something so authentic about drinking a real martini in the place where deals have been made for decades and where LBJ and Lady Bird had their first date. I planned a communications workshop there a couple years ago and we got this sweet ### suite with a giant patio that overlooked the street.

The bar at the Four Seasons is pretty cool too, but mostly because of the outdoor seating, which might be suboptimal on a night like tonight.
Nah, she got done before 4 and that was too early for Happy Hour, so we went to the Drafthouse and saw the Clooney film The Descendants (4.27/5 stars), the went to Matt's for shrimp flautas and margaritas. Date over by 8:30, I stopped at Central Market and picked up a bottle of '08 Faust cabernet (review forthcoming) and a box of truffles. Now we are sitting on the couch and she's watching Jeopardy re-runs while I catch up on GMTAN. Do I know how to party or what?
Clearly you've learned the secret to a successful marriage.I'm out of the happy hour scene until after little bentley #2 sleeps through the night. Angrywife is usually hanging on by a thread by the time the end of the day comes around.

 
cos> Did you go to the Driskill Bar? I love that place. There's something so authentic about drinking a real martini in the place where deals have been made for decades and where LBJ and Lady Bird had their first date. I planned a communications workshop there a couple years ago and we got this sweet ### suite with a giant patio that overlooked the street.

The bar at the Four Seasons is pretty cool too, but mostly because of the outdoor seating, which might be suboptimal on a night like tonight.
Nah, she got done before 4 and that was too early for Happy Hour, so we went to the Drafthouse and saw the Clooney film The Descendants (4.27/5 stars), the went to Matt's for shrimp flautas and margaritas. Date over by 8:30, I stopped at Central Market and picked up a bottle of '08 Faust cabernet (review forthcoming) and a box of truffles. Now we are sitting on the couch and she's watching Jeopardy re-runs while I catch up on GMTAN. Do I know how to party or what?
Clearly you've learned the secret to a successful marriage.I'm out of the happy hour scene until after little bentley #2 sleeps through the night. Angrywife is usually hanging on by a thread by the time the end of the day comes around.
Nyquil?
 
:lmao: The joys of teaching 8th graders...Girl student: I like the way you teach.Me: Wow, thank you. It helps to have great students like you, Britney.2 minutes later...totally out of the blue.Boy student: Mr. Lllama? Me: Yes?Boy student: What's the biggest mosh pit you've ever been in?Me: :lmao:
:lmao:
 
ex-wife just emailed saying our oldest has his 9-year check-up apt at 8am in January. She asked if it was okay if she took him out of school for the whole day for this. I said 'no'. Does this make me the meanest dad in the world? I just don't like the idea of missing a full day of school for a check-up. Horrible message to send, IMO. Plus, the kid has perfect attendance. :thumbup: That said, I took them out of school in 2010 for a day to make it to my wedding in Michigan, so I'm a giant hypocrite, right? :unsure:
So this is what parents worry about?
This is like a pimple on a whale's butt on what we have to worry about, but it just happened, so I thought i'd bring it up in my thread about nothing....and everything. :shrug:
Don't listen to these guys. You are doing the lord's work here. I can't even tell you how many kids I have absent because of things besides actual illness.Before the end of the day to day I have to turn in 3 independent study packets for kids that won't be here the 1 or 2 weeks before Xmas. Why? Their parents all want take a long Xmas vacation. And those are just the ones that have notified us already. I'm sure I will have 6 or 7 more before Dec 19.Every day I have at least 4 kids called out of my class because they are leaving for something...dentist, Dr. etc. I know how hard it is to make appointments after school hours but I think a lot of people just don't think about it.
My boys received their report cards on Monday and while I was pleased with many things on there (and displeased with a few - seems both have inherited my lousy handwriting skills) I was incredibly proud of both of them for going 52/52 on attendance. :thumbup:
Brandon Inge shows up everyday as well.
 
ex-wife just emailed saying our oldest has his 9-year check-up apt at 8am in January. She asked if it was okay if she took him out of school for the whole day for this. I said 'no'. Does this make me the meanest dad in the world? I just don't like the idea of missing a full day of school for a check-up. Horrible message to send, IMO. Plus, the kid has perfect attendance. :thumbup: That said, I took them out of school in 2010 for a day to make it to my wedding in Michigan, so I'm a giant hypocrite, right? :unsure:
So this is what parents worry about?
This is like a pimple on a whale's butt on what we have to worry about, but it just happened, so I thought i'd bring it up in my thread about nothing....and everything. :shrug:
Don't listen to these guys. You are doing the lord's work here. I can't even tell you how many kids I have absent because of things besides actual illness.Before the end of the day to day I have to turn in 3 independent study packets for kids that won't be here the 1 or 2 weeks before Xmas. Why? Their parents all want take a long Xmas vacation. And those are just the ones that have notified us already. I'm sure I will have 6 or 7 more before Dec 19.Every day I have at least 4 kids called out of my class because they are leaving for something...dentist, Dr. etc. I know how hard it is to make appointments after school hours but I think a lot of people just don't think about it.
My boys received their report cards on Monday and while I was pleased with many things on there (and displeased with a few - seems both have inherited my lousy handwriting skills) I was incredibly proud of both of them for going 52/52 on attendance. :thumbup:
Brandon Inge shows up everyday as well.
Much to Greco's dismay.
 
If I ever get self righteous, preachy, or otherwise intolerable in any of the religion threads, would on of you please kindly tell me so I can stop it?

TIA

 
cos> Did you go to the Driskill Bar? I love that place. There's something so authentic about drinking a real martini in the place where deals have been made for decades and where LBJ and Lady Bird had their first date. I planned a communications workshop there a couple years ago and we got this sweet ### suite with a giant patio that overlooked the street.

The bar at the Four Seasons is pretty cool too, but mostly because of the outdoor seating, which might be suboptimal on a night like tonight.
Nah, she got done before 4 and that was too early for Happy Hour, so we went to the Drafthouse and saw the Clooney film The Descendants (4.27/5 stars), the went to Matt's for shrimp flautas and margaritas. Date over by 8:30, I stopped at Central Market and picked up a bottle of '08 Faust cabernet (review forthcoming) and a box of truffles. Now we are sitting on the couch and she's watching Jeopardy re-runs while I catch up on GMTAN. Do I know how to party or what?
Happy Anniversary D!
 
ex-wife just emailed saying our oldest has his 9-year check-up apt at 8am in January. She asked if it was okay if she took him out of school for the whole day for this. I said 'no'. Does this make me the meanest dad in the world? I just don't like the idea of missing a full day of school for a check-up. Horrible message to send, IMO. Plus, the kid has perfect attendance. :thumbup: That said, I took them out of school in 2010 for a day to make it to my wedding in Michigan, so I'm a giant hypocrite, right? :unsure:
So this is what parents worry about?
This is like a pimple on a whale's butt on what we have to worry about, but it just happened, so I thought i'd bring it up in my thread about nothing....and everything. :shrug:
Don't listen to these guys. You are doing the lord's work here. I can't even tell you how many kids I have absent because of things besides actual illness.Before the end of the day to day I have to turn in 3 independent study packets for kids that won't be here the 1 or 2 weeks before Xmas. Why? Their parents all want take a long Xmas vacation. And those are just the ones that have notified us already. I'm sure I will have 6 or 7 more before Dec 19.Every day I have at least 4 kids called out of my class because they are leaving for something...dentist, Dr. etc. I know how hard it is to make appointments after school hours but I think a lot of people just don't think about it.
My boys received their report cards on Monday and while I was pleased with many things on there (and displeased with a few - seems both have inherited my lousy handwriting skills) I was incredibly proud of both of them for going 52/52 on attendance. :thumbup:
Brandon Inge shows up everyday as well.
Yup, and despite a batting average that borders on vomitous, the guy is well paid and well laid in the D. :thumbup:
 
ex-wife just emailed saying our oldest has his 9-year check-up apt at 8am in January. She asked if it was okay if she took him out of school for the whole day for this. I said 'no'. Does this make me the meanest dad in the world? I just don't like the idea of missing a full day of school for a check-up. Horrible message to send, IMO. Plus, the kid has perfect attendance. :thumbup: That said, I took them out of school in 2010 for a day to make it to my wedding in Michigan, so I'm a giant hypocrite, right? :unsure:
So this is what parents worry about?
This is like a pimple on a whale's butt on what we have to worry about, but it just happened, so I thought i'd bring it up in my thread about nothing....and everything. :shrug:
Don't listen to these guys. You are doing the lord's work here. I can't even tell you how many kids I have absent because of things besides actual illness.Before the end of the day to day I have to turn in 3 independent study packets for kids that won't be here the 1 or 2 weeks before Xmas. Why? Their parents all want take a long Xmas vacation. And those are just the ones that have notified us already. I'm sure I will have 6 or 7 more before Dec 19.Every day I have at least 4 kids called out of my class because they are leaving for something...dentist, Dr. etc. I know how hard it is to make appointments after school hours but I think a lot of people just don't think about it.
My boys received their report cards on Monday and while I was pleased with many things on there (and displeased with a few - seems both have inherited my lousy handwriting skills) I was incredibly proud of both of them for going 52/52 on attendance. :thumbup:
Brandon Inge shows up everyday as well.
Yup, and despite a batting average that borders on vomitous, the guy is well paid and well laid in the D. :thumbup:
That could be you my friend. Cornholes at the drop of a cellphone.
 
I drank all the beer, the only booze left in the house tonight was some vodka in the fridge. I didn't have any mixer, but I do have a bounty of fruit and a juicer.

1st drink - 2 pears, 1 kiwi, and a bunch of mint pulled from our backyard (the wife is into planting edible things). This is pretty awesome.

Next up is some combination of orange and pomegranate, maybe with some ginger. Oh, and some vodka.

 
Sorry not to have been around -- I got a new job, and it has been kicking my rear end all over town. I should never have taken it. Ack.

Anyway, to the question: Any of you guys ever heard of something called "Renaissance Weekend?" I got an invite out of the blue for this thing, and it looks like a really expensive series of conferences that . . . I don't know what they are for, really. Networking? I'm shuked. Teh Googles doesn't really help. I throw it to the collective knowledge of the best and the brightest within the FFA. Worth it? My wife has already told me it's silly and she's not going.

 
Sorry not to have been around -- I got a new job, and it has been kicking my rear end all over town. I should never have taken it. Ack.

Anyway, to the question: Any of you guys ever heard of something called "Renaissance Weekend?" I got an invite out of the blue for this thing, and it looks like a really expensive series of conferences that . . . I don't know what they are for, really. Networking? I'm shuked. Teh Googles doesn't really help. I throw it to the collective knowledge of the best and the brightest within the FFA. Worth it? My wife has already told me it's silly and she's not going.
 
Sorry not to have been around -- I got a new job, and it has been kicking my rear end all over town. I should never have taken it. Ack.

Anyway, to the question: Any of you guys ever heard of something called "Renaissance Weekend?" I got an invite out of the blue for this thing, and it looks like a really expensive series of conferences that . . . I don't know what they are for, really. Networking? I'm shuked. Teh Googles doesn't really help. I throw it to the collective knowledge of the best and the brightest within the FFA. Worth it? My wife has already told me it's silly and she's not going.
GB the comments section."I used to cast lightning bolt, but then I took an arrow to the knee."

 
a guy at my work took his truck into the shop to get it looked at since it was "rattling" or something. long story short, the repair shop took it for a spin to see what was wrong with it and the back wheel flew off and smashed a BMW.

oh and he doesnt have insurance on it.

 
My wife got rear-ended yesterday (and not in a good way :( ). She was stopped at a light, and some idiot slammed into her and then took off. Unfortunately, she didn't get the plate, so there's a roughly 0% chance they ever find the guy.

Car has minimal visible damage - bent license plate and some scuffs, but I'm guessing there's probably some internal damage to the bumper that will require replacement. She also had enough neck and back pain to warrant a trip to the ER last night for a couple of CTs and an x-ray.

Anybody know if our uninsured motorist coverage is likely to cover a hit and run?

 
Sorry not to have been around -- I got a new job, and it has been kicking my rear end all over town. I should never have taken it. Ack.

Anyway, to the question: Any of you guys ever heard of something called "Renaissance Weekend?" I got an invite out of the blue for this thing, and it looks like a really expensive series of conferences that . . . I don't know what they are for, really. Networking? I'm shuked. Teh Googles doesn't really help. I throw it to the collective knowledge of the best and the brightest within the FFA. Worth it? My wife has already told me it's silly and she's not going.
Missed that. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

 
Flysack>when did you find the FFA? You seem to not know very much about anyone or any history around here.
Lolz...I'd probably also HIGHLY encourage Flysack deleting the *N* word asap. That could prove very costly here.
he dropped an n-bomb in here last week that made me wonder wtf he was thinking.
I edited it out. Even though I think it's perfectly acceptable, it is Joe's kingdom and like many insecure white people, I doubt he feels comfortable with the difference between the -a and the -er.
So you think if I just casually strolled down a street in Harlem and used this word over and over at the top of my voice, I'd get nothing but smiles and head nods??? :confused: I dunno man...I'm so afraid of this word that I got really nervous playing the Marshawn Lynch youtube clip to myself with headphones on. :unsure:
This reminds me of a poker tourney my brother held once. We were all seated waiting for a couple more guys and just shooting the #### in his basement.All of a sudden a buddy of ours comes bounding down the stairs, and yells out " Wassssupp my ni..as?"

Yea, what he didn't know was one of my brothers coworkers was black and sitting at one of the tables.

:pindrop:

After my brothers friend got up and rattled something off like "sheeeeeeeet my brutha, hangin' like a mofo" Something to that effect, don't know because we first were all in shock, then laughing uncontrollably.

But the look on his face when he first saw the black dude, was priceless...
I drop it at least once a semester in my classes. After a couple months go by and they're well acquainted with my act, I'll wait for one of them to say something particularly ridiculous, then reply, "ni--a, please." They all go :o then :lmao:

Then I springboard this into a discussion about the organic nature of language and the idea of coopting derisive terms.

Like I said, it all depends on context.

There's an episode of Louie that demonstrates this brilliantly. All the comics are sitting around a poker table playing cards. They start asking the gay guy about being gay. This leads to a discussion on comics using the word "faggot" on stage. The gay guy goes over how historically mean-spirited this word has been to gay people - it's been shouted at them while they were getting beat up, etc. But the gay guy insists, "use it though, get your laughs," but just know how terrible it's been. Everyone gets real quiet. Then one comic says, "yea we'll keep that in mind, faggot."

Everyone = :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

It's all about context.
Completely different situations. The bathos of the well-timed comment from the above comedian was made ironically in a trusted environment among trusted friends. Dropping the "n" word (-a only slightly better than -er) as a professor amongst students who don't know you or your motives is neither ironic nor trusted. The lesson on co-opting divisive terms is a good one, but I'm not sure I support your methods of getting there.Plus, white guys saying the -a word sound like dooshnozzles. It is unavoidable. I think our palates are malformed in such a way as to ever prevent this from sounding cool.

 
My wife got rear-ended yesterday (and not in a good way :( ). She was stopped at a light, and some idiot slammed into her and then took off. Unfortunately, she didn't get the plate, so there's a roughly 0% chance they ever find the guy.Car has minimal visible damage - bent license plate and some scuffs, but I'm guessing there's probably some internal damage to the bumper that will require replacement. She also had enough neck and back pain to warrant a trip to the ER last night for a couple of CTs and an x-ray.Anybody know if our uninsured motorist coverage is likely to cover a hit and run?
I would be surprised if you weren't covered for this. I'm no expert though.
 
My wife got rear-ended yesterday (and not in a good way :( ). She was stopped at a light, and some idiot slammed into her and then took off. Unfortunately, she didn't get the plate, so there's a roughly 0% chance they ever find the guy.Car has minimal visible damage - bent license plate and some scuffs, but I'm guessing there's probably some internal damage to the bumper that will require replacement. She also had enough neck and back pain to warrant a trip to the ER last night for a couple of CTs and an x-ray.Anybody know if our uninsured motorist coverage is likely to cover a hit and run?
I would be surprised if you weren't covered for this. I'm no expert though.
Yeah, did a quick search and it looks like this is generally covered. My wife's calling the agent this morning.
 
Flysack>when did you find the FFA? You seem to not know very much about anyone or any history around here.
Lolz...I'd probably also HIGHLY encourage Flysack deleting the *N* word asap. That could prove very costly here.
he dropped an n-bomb in here last week that made me wonder wtf he was thinking.
I edited it out. Even though I think it's perfectly acceptable, it is Joe's kingdom and like many insecure white people, I doubt he feels comfortable with the difference between the -a and the -er.
So you think if I just casually strolled down a street in Harlem and used this word over and over at the top of my voice, I'd get nothing but smiles and head nods??? :confused: I dunno man...I'm so afraid of this word that I got really nervous playing the Marshawn Lynch youtube clip to myself with headphones on. :unsure:
This reminds me of a poker tourney my brother held once. We were all seated waiting for a couple more guys and just shooting the #### in his basement.All of a sudden a buddy of ours comes bounding down the stairs, and yells out " Wassssupp my ni..as?"

Yea, what he didn't know was one of my brothers coworkers was black and sitting at one of the tables.

:pindrop:

After my brothers friend got up and rattled something off like "sheeeeeeeet my brutha, hangin' like a mofo" Something to that effect, don't know because we first were all in shock, then laughing uncontrollably.

But the look on his face when he first saw the black dude, was priceless...
I drop it at least once a semester in my classes. After a couple months go by and they're well acquainted with my act, I'll wait for one of them to say something particularly ridiculous, then reply, "ni--a, please." They all go :o then :lmao:

Then I springboard this into a discussion about the organic nature of language and the idea of coopting derisive terms.

Like I said, it all depends on context.

There's an episode of Louie that demonstrates this brilliantly. All the comics are sitting around a poker table playing cards. They start asking the gay guy about being gay. This leads to a discussion on comics using the word "faggot" on stage. The gay guy goes over how historically mean-spirited this word has been to gay people - it's been shouted at them while they were getting beat up, etc. But the gay guy insists, "use it though, get your laughs," but just know how terrible it's been. Everyone gets real quiet. Then one comic says, "yea we'll keep that in mind, faggot."

Everyone = :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

It's all about context.
Completely different situations. The bathos of the well-timed comment from the above comedian was made ironically in a trusted environment among trusted friends. Dropping the "n" word (-a only slightly better than -er) as a professor amongst students who don't know you or your motives is neither ironic nor trusted. The lesson on co-opting divisive terms is a good one, but I'm not sure I support your methods of getting there.Plus, white guys saying the -a word sound like dooshnozzles. It is unavoidable. I think our palates are malformed in such a way as to ever prevent this from sounding cool.
Have to agree with this. Although I will say it when listening and "rapping" along with rap songs in my truck. Yeah, I'm a dork.
 
Sorry not to have been around -- I got a new job, and it has been kicking my rear end all over town. I should never have taken it. Ack.

Anyway, to the question: Any of you guys ever heard of something called "Renaissance Weekend?" I got an invite out of the blue for this thing, and it looks like a really expensive series of conferences that . . . I don't know what they are for, really. Networking? I'm shuked. Teh Googles doesn't really help. I throw it to the collective knowledge of the best and the brightest within the FFA. Worth it? My wife has already told me it's silly and she's not going.
:lmao: No, not what I'm talking about.
 
Have we received pics of the hot young 22 year old co-worker that Zooks is porking yet? I'm still living in a medicine fog and can't remember very much. :unsure:
I took matters into my own hands here and did a little facebook stalking. If she is who I think she is, holy whoa! :shock: I would tell all sorts of lies to just get a waft of one of her farts. Go ZOOKS!
She told me that she has me listed as "Mike Wazowski" in her contacts in her phone because "Monsters INC" is one of her favorite movies and for some reason I remind her of him. I told her that I have her listed as "Midlife Crisis" in my contacts.
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
 
a guy at my work took his truck into the shop to get it looked at since it was "rattling" or something. long story short, the repair shop took it for a spin to see what was wrong with it and the back wheel flew off and smashed a BMW. oh and he doesnt have insurance on it.
Wait, so the repair shop wrecked your buddy's truck and the BMW?Why would insurance matter?
 

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