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[flysack]

I love these little cross-chemical 4am intersections Homer and I have now and then. He comes rolling in still drinking and happy as sin. I come in as I'm waking up with a hardcore redeye in hand, the nyquil wearing off. Cheers Homer.

 

[Josie Maran]

I love these little cross-chemical 4am intersections Homer and I have now and then. He comes rolling in still drinking and happy as sin. I come in as I'm waking up with a hardcore redeye in hand, the nyquil wearing off. Cheers Homer.

I gotta go to bed. Nyquil kicking in or the sun is coming up or something.Read a book.

 

[Tiger Fan]

TF, would love to know the good, the bad, the ins and outs of living in New Orleans. Chicago makes a lot more sense, but I keep being drawn back to the idea of living in New Orleans instead.

Hmm...where to start:Good-Culture/people: It's a European city that happens to be in the US. You have great architecture, it's a walking city (at it's core), etc. People take immense pride in the city. When you tell them that you moved there b/c you've visted a few times, they'll eat that #### right up and you'll have new best friends-food, nightlife, music etc are top notch. There is literally always something going...and sometimes too many things that make it a hard decision. Literally something for everyone. This is the reason people come to new orleans and stay.-Cost of living: Not as cheap as Texas, but it's pretty good for a major city. And since you can afford to buy NBA players old houses, assume you can find something great here that's in walking distance of a ton.-Weather (see also, ugly): October - May are pretty awesome if you don't like the cold. I think over the past 2 years, I've worn a heavy jacket maybe 5 times. Bad-You're a lawyer, and we're the only state that follows the Napoleonic code...but I assume you already know this...so i would assume this would require an additional "test" or something on your part -While New Orelans itself is a liberal city, you're surrounded by a lot of red; which isn't bad in and of itself...but there are a lot of "old school" people who come an work in the city. Folks who moved out of NOLA over the course of a few decades to "get cheaper land", which really meant "get away from the black people". Now for the most part, these people are getting old and the sheer quantity of them is dwindling...but there are some that have passed down their views to their kids...which sucks. I imagine there is some of that in Memphis as well, so I assume you know what I'm talking about. It sucks, but it's not like its a majority of the people by any means.-Crime - if you were to look up the stats, this would be under ugly...but as long as you know the areas to stay away from, you should be fineUgly-It's hot as #### b/w June and September. Like step outside and you're sweating hot. I don't mind it, but I assume I'm in the minority hereHopefully, that's a good start. For what it's worth, the goods far outweigh the bads. I had a colleague move to Houston for a 70% increase and much more opportunity, with a lower cost of living. I didn't even think twice about contacting his recruiter.I can give you much more ins and outs, but would probably need a little more background first. Feel free to ask any other questions you may have.

I don't know if this counts as good or bad or both, but the food in New Orleans is so universally good that I would probably weigh 300 lbs if I lived there. Also, the bars don't close, which makes it harder to tell when to go home. I could never live there, but someone with more willpower would probably love it. The heat is a big negative, but I'm from Houston so it doesn't bother me as much as it would someone from up North.

Yeah, I can't imagine anyone who went to college here. While we #####ed about the bars closing at 2 in college, it was probably a good thing. It's all about the willpower. Especially with all the different events and such.

 

[bentley]

TF - I agree completely on closing time. The appreciation for last call was something that I developed after my first college road trip weekend to NO.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

PHEW

Dear Ambassador, Since we announced our decision last week to reduce the alcohol content (ABV) of Maker’s Mark in response to supply constraints, we have heard many concerns and questions from our ambassadors and brand fans. We’re humbled by your overwhelming response and passion for Maker’s Mark. While we thought we were doing what’s right, this is your brand – and you told us in large numbers to change our decision.You spoke. We listened. And we’re sincerely sorry we let you down.So effective immediately, we are reversing our decision to lower the ABV of Maker’s Mark, and resuming production at 45% alcohol by volume (90 proof). Just like we’ve made it since the very beginning.The unanticipated dramatic growth rate of Maker’s Mark is a good problem to have, and we appreciate some of you telling us you’d even put up with occasional shortages. We promise we'll deal with them as best we can, as we work to expand capacity at the distillery.Your trust, loyalty and passion are what’s most important. We realize we can’t lose sight of that. Thanks for your honesty and for reminding us what makes Maker’s Mark, and its fans, so special.We’ll set about getting back to bottling the handcrafted bourbon that our father/grandfather, Bill Samuels, Sr. created. Same recipe. Same production process. Same product.As always, we will continue to let you know first about developments at the distillery. In the meantime please keep telling us what’s on your mind and come down and visit us at the distillery. It means a lot to us.Sincerely,Rob SamuelsChief Operating Officer,Ambassador-in-Chief

 

[guru_007]

I, for one, would like to thank Ambassador Tre

 

[charvik]

TRE>

 

[T Bell]

PHEW

Dear Ambassador, Since we announced our decision last week to reduce the alcohol content (ABV) of Maker’s Mark in response to supply constraints, we have heard many concerns and questions from our ambassadors and brand fans. We’re humbled by your overwhelming response and passion for Maker’s Mark. While we thought we were doing what’s right, this is your brand – and you told us in large numbers to change our decision.You spoke. We listened. And we’re sincerely sorry we let you down.So effective immediately, we are reversing our decision to lower the ABV of Maker’s Mark, and resuming production at 45% alcohol by volume (90 proof). Just like we’ve made it since the very beginning.The unanticipated dramatic growth rate of Maker’s Mark is a good problem to have, and we appreciate some of you telling us you’d even put up with occasional shortages. We promise we'll deal with them as best we can, as we work to expand capacity at the distillery.Your trust, loyalty and passion are what’s most important. We realize we can’t lose sight of that. Thanks for your honesty and for reminding us what makes Maker’s Mark, and its fans, so special.We’ll set about getting back to bottling the handcrafted bourbon that our father/grandfather, Bill Samuels, Sr. created. Same recipe. Same production process. Same product.As always, we will continue to let you know first about developments at the distillery. In the meantime please keep telling us what’s on your mind and come down and visit us at the distillery. It means a lot to us.Sincerely,Rob SamuelsChief Operating Officer,Ambassador-in-Chief

One of the dumber (proposed) moves by a company in a while. I'm glad they came to their senses, although part of me wonders about this all being an attention-grabbing ploy given the stupidity of it all.

 

[YSR]

Tre> how can you tell when your barrel is ready? Years ago I could log in and see when it was going to be ready, but now it seems that all I can do is order/look at my barrel plate and order cards.Will probably not answer yours.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

PHEW

Dear Ambassador, Since we announced our decision last week to reduce the alcohol content (ABV) of Maker’s Mark in response to supply constraints, we have heard many concerns and questions from our ambassadors and brand fans. We’re humbled by your overwhelming response and passion for Maker’s Mark. While we thought we were doing what’s right, this is your brand – and you told us in large numbers to change our decision.You spoke. We listened. And we’re sincerely sorry we let you down.So effective immediately, we are reversing our decision to lower the ABV of Maker’s Mark, and resuming production at 45% alcohol by volume (90 proof). Just like we’ve made it since the very beginning.The unanticipated dramatic growth rate of Maker’s Mark is a good problem to have, and we appreciate some of you telling us you’d even put up with occasional shortages. We promise we'll deal with them as best we can, as we work to expand capacity at the distillery.Your trust, loyalty and passion are what’s most important. We realize we can’t lose sight of that. Thanks for your honesty and for reminding us what makes Maker’s Mark, and its fans, so special.We’ll set about getting back to bottling the handcrafted bourbon that our father/grandfather, Bill Samuels, Sr. created. Same recipe. Same production process. Same product.As always, we will continue to let you know first about developments at the distillery. In the meantime please keep telling us what’s on your mind and come down and visit us at the distillery. It means a lot to us.Sincerely,Rob SamuelsChief Operating Officer,Ambassador-in-Chief

One of the dumber (proposed) moves by a company in a while. I'm glad they came to their senses, although part of me wonders about this all being an attention-grabbing ploy given the stupidity of it all.

Have we learned nothing since New Coke?

 

[Guster]

Tre > how much does a barrel yield? I'm being lazy and don't feel like looking it up

 

[T Bell]

PHEW

Dear Ambassador, Since we announced our decision last week to reduce the alcohol content (ABV) of Maker’s Mark in response to supply constraints, we have heard many concerns and questions from our ambassadors and brand fans. We’re humbled by your overwhelming response and passion for Maker’s Mark. While we thought we were doing what’s right, this is your brand – and you told us in large numbers to change our decision.You spoke. We listened. And we’re sincerely sorry we let you down.So effective immediately, we are reversing our decision to lower the ABV of Maker’s Mark, and resuming production at 45% alcohol by volume (90 proof). Just like we’ve made it since the very beginning.The unanticipated dramatic growth rate of Maker’s Mark is a good problem to have, and we appreciate some of you telling us you’d even put up with occasional shortages. We promise we'll deal with them as best we can, as we work to expand capacity at the distillery.Your trust, loyalty and passion are what’s most important. We realize we can’t lose sight of that. Thanks for your honesty and for reminding us what makes Maker’s Mark, and its fans, so special.We’ll set about getting back to bottling the handcrafted bourbon that our father/grandfather, Bill Samuels, Sr. created. Same recipe. Same production process. Same product.As always, we will continue to let you know first about developments at the distillery. In the meantime please keep telling us what’s on your mind and come down and visit us at the distillery. It means a lot to us.Sincerely,Rob SamuelsChief Operating Officer,Ambassador-in-Chief

One of the dumber (proposed) moves by a company in a while. I'm glad they came to their senses, although part of me wonders about this all being an attention-grabbing ploy given the stupidity of it all.

Have we learned nothing since New Coke?

Or Netflix?

 

[Bogart]

On a first date, when she says in the first 15 mins, "I don't like to read", that should be automatic allowance to end the date right there, right?Part of me said, "What would flysack do?" The other part of me said, "she's the cutest girl I've been out with yet and has an amazing ###."The date continued. If it goes anywhere, we can cross that whole "reading bridge" when we get to it.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

On a first date, when she says in the first 15 mins, "I don't like to read", that should be automatic allowance to end the date right there, right?Part of me said, "What would flysack do?" The other part of me said, "she's the cutest girl I've been out with yet and has an amazing ###."The date continued. If it goes anywhere, we can cross that whole "reading bridge" when we get to it.

Maybe reading isn't all that great.

 

[Idiot Boxer]

On a first date, when she says in the first 15 mins, "I don't like to read", that should be automatic allowance to end the date right there, right?Part of me said, "What would flysack do?" The other part of me said, "she's the cutest girl I've been out with yet and has an amazing ###."The date continued. If it goes anywhere, we can cross that whole "reading bridge" when we get to it.

flysack? You partied in Austin with Stu, Guster and Thorn and you're asking WWFD?

 

[Limp Ditka]

On a first date, when she says in the first 15 mins, "I don't like to read", that should be automatic allowance to end the date right there, right?Part of me said, "What would flysack do?" The other part of me said, "she's the cutest girl I've been out with yet and has an amazing ###."The date continued. If it goes anywhere, we can cross that whole "reading bridge" when we get to it.

flysack? You partied in Austin with Stu, Guster and Thorn and you're asking WWFD?

 

[SofaKings]

On a first date, when she says in the first 15 mins, "I don't like to read", that should be automatic allowance to end the date right there, right?Part of me said, "What would flysack do?" The other part of me said, "she's the cutest girl I've been out with yet and has an amazing ###."The date continued. If it goes anywhere, we can cross that whole "reading bridge" when we get to it.

flysack? You partied in Austin with Stu, Guster and Thorn and you're asking WWFD?

Aren't we celebrating Flysack's 50th birthday this week as well?

 

[Disco Stu]

Reading.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

If you're asking WWFD, and if F asks What Would Henry Rollins Do, then I'm pretty sure the answer to your question is to put out a bunch of crummy self-indulgent albums and pump iron.

 

[Bogart]

On a first date, when she says in the first 15 mins, "I don't like to read", that should be automatic allowance to end the date right there, right?Part of me said, "What would flysack do?" The other part of me said, "she's the cutest girl I've been out with yet and has an amazing ###."The date continued. If it goes anywhere, we can cross that whole "reading bridge" when we get to it.

flysack? You partied in Austin with Stu, Guster and Thorn and you're asking WWFD?

I just figured our resident book nerd would find it interesting. And yes, my Austin training did overtake any other thoughts going forward.

 

[Otis]

PIcs?

 

[T Bell]

On a first date, when she says in the first 15 mins, "I don't like to read", that should be automatic allowance to end the date right there, right?Part of me said, "What would flysack do?" The other part of me said, "she's the cutest girl I've been out with yet and has an amazing ###."The date continued. If it goes anywhere, we can cross that whole "reading bridge" when we get to it.

"Good, 'cause it won't be a book that your nose is in later, toots."

 

[Bogart]

PIcs?

Will get some up tonight.

 

[Drifter]

It's after the fact, but does anyone want to take a look at a resume and cover letter?

You can send it to me if you'd like. I've seen a number of operations type resumes in my day.

 

[Ignoramus]

Reading.

I can read by myself.

 

[cosjobs]

It's after the fact, but does anyone want to take a look at a resume and cover letter?

You can send it to me if you'd like. I've seen a number of operations type resumes in my day.

Drifter is defintitely your huckleberry for this

 

[proninja]

In a doctors office with a heroin addict who is going to try to score withdrawal management medication without telling the doc he's on heroin. This should be fascinating.

 

[mr. furley]

Tre> how can you tell when your barrel is ready? Years ago I could log in and see when it was going to be ready, but now it seems that all I can do is order/look at my barrel plate and order cards.Will probably not answer yours.

what's this now?

 

[Uwe Blab]

On a first date, when she says in the first 15 mins, "I don't like to read", that should be automatic allowance to end the date right there, right?Part of me said, "What would flysack do?" The other part of me said, "she's the cutest girl I've been out with yet and has an amazing ###."The date continued. If it goes anywhere, we can cross that whole "reading bridge" when we get to it.

You were going to auto end the date because the hottest girl you've dated doesn't like to read? Maybe she's too busy performing experiments to cure cancer or the hiv. Or too busy diddling herself waiting for the right guy to take that over.This seems oddly picky. "She smells like soup."

 

[Bogart]

On a first date, when she says in the first 15 mins, "I don't like to read", that should be automatic allowance to end the date right there, right?Part of me said, "What would flysack do?" The other part of me said, "she's the cutest girl I've been out with yet and has an amazing ###."The date continued. If it goes anywhere, we can cross that whole "reading bridge" when we get to it.

You were going to auto end the date because the hottest girl you've dated doesn't like to read? Maybe she's too busy performing experiments to cure cancer or the hiv. Or too busy diddling herself waiting for the right guy to take that over.This seems oddly picky. "She smells like soup."

Very valid point. I should just be happy she hasn't met Stu yet and starts asking me where my tall friend is at.

 

[shuke]

On a first date, when she says in the first 15 mins, "I don't like to read", that should be automatic allowance to end the date right there, right?

Part of me said, "What would flysack do?" The other part of me said, "she's the cutest girl I've been out with yet and has an amazing ###."

The date continued. If it goes anywhere, we can cross that whole "reading bridge" when we get to it.

You were going to auto end the date because the hottest girl you've dated doesn't like to read? Maybe she's too busy performing experiments to cure cancer or the hiv. Or too busy diddling herself waiting for the right guy to take that over.This seems oddly picky. "She smells like soup."

 

[flysack]

Tre> how can you tell when your barrel is ready? Years ago I could log in and see when it was going to be ready, but now it seems that all I can do is order/look at my barrel plate and order cards.Will probably not answer yours.

Added to this & In general: how does one become an "Ambassador" of an alcohol?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

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This thread is 22 pages long?

 

[flysack]

On a first date, when she says in the first 15 mins, "I don't like to read", that should be automatic allowance to end the date right there, right?

Part of me said, "What would flysack do?" The other part of me said, "she's the cutest girl I've been out with yet and has an amazing ###."

The date continued. If it goes anywhere, we can cross that whole "reading bridge" when we get to it.

flysack? You partied in Austin with Stu, Guster and Thorn and you're asking WWFD?

Hey now. I may be a high strung book nerd, but I'm also the guy who married the girl all his friends were in love with, who goes sunbathing & swimming regularly with a 23 year old underwear model (who would love to replace the lovely Mrs. Fly except for the fact that nobody can replace the lovely Mrs. Fly), and flirts and gets flirted with by hot (admittedly artsy & book nerdy & punkish) chicks much younger than myself. Hipster romantics never have problems with the ladies. It's stuff like responsibility and money and shmoozing old boring fat white men in rooms stinking of power that I suck at. I'm betting rapidfireweasel can back me on up on this (not that he's a hipster, but he's certainly a romantic artist).

If you're asking WWFD, and if F asks What Would Henry Rollins Do, then I'm pretty sure the answer to your question is to put out a bunch of crummy self-indulgent albums and pump iron.

(seriously watch this).Ain't going to argue the crummy albums part. The man can write a decent lyric, but he can't sing for ####. But then again, neither can most punks.

 

[mr. furley]

why do 70s movies have such long intros?8 minutes in to Grand Prix and just now the dialogue (sort of) has started.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Reading.

 

[flysack]

BTW Bogart> in that situation, WWFD = pretend she's wearing pages of smut and hit that #### hard.

Then sneak away in the morning and learn to forgive yourself. If she diddled your sphincter with her tongue stud while jackhammering you to visions of the sweet lord jesus, keep going back. Reading is important, but it ain't that important.

 

[Idiot Boxer]

On a first date, when she says in the first 15 mins, "I don't like to read", that should be automatic allowance to end the date right there, right?

Part of me said, "What would flysack do?" The other part of me said, "she's the cutest girl I've been out with yet and has an amazing ###."

The date continued. If it goes anywhere, we can cross that whole "reading bridge" when we get to it.

flysack? You partied in Austin with Stu, Guster and Thorn and you're asking WWFD?

Hey now. I may be a high strung book nerd, but I'm also the guy who married the girl all his friends were in love with, who goes sunbathing & swimming regularly with a 23 year old underwear model (who would love to replace the lovely Mrs. Fly except for the fact that nobody can replace the lovely Mrs. Fly), and flirts and gets flirted with by hot (admittedly artsy & book nerdy & punkish) chicks much younger than myself. Hipster romantics never have problems with the ladies. It's stuff like responsibility and money and shmoozing old boring fat white men in rooms stinking of power that I suck at. I'm betting rapidfireweasel can back me on up on this (not that he's a hipster, but he's certainly a romantic artist).

If you're asking WWFD, and if F asks What Would Henry Rollins Do, then I'm pretty sure the answer to your question is to put out a bunch of crummy self-indulgent albums and pump iron.

Listen. People love the Olive Garden too. Nothing wrong with that, but Bogart just finished cooking school at Lenôtre University and he's asking for a good recipe for soup, salad and breadsticks.

 

[T Bell]

Tre> how can you tell when your barrel is ready? Years ago I could log in and see when it was going to be ready, but now it seems that all I can do is order/look at my barrel plate and order cards.Will probably not answer yours.

Added to this & In general: how does one become an "Ambassador" of an alcohol?

It helps if you know the President of Alcohol.

 

[Bogart]

BTW Bogart> in that situation, WWFD = pretend she's wearing pages of smut and hit that #### hard.

Then sneak away in the morning and learn to forgive yourself. If she diddled your sphincter with her tongue stud while jackhammering you to visions of the sweet lord jesus, keep going back. Reading is important, but it ain't that important.

Point taken.

Listen. People love the Olive Garden too. Nothing wrong with that, but Bogart just finished cooking school at Lenôtre University and he's asking for a good recipe for soup, salad and breadsticks.

 

[flysack]

On a first date, when she says in the first 15 mins, "I don't like to read", that should be automatic allowance to end the date right there, right?

Part of me said, "What would flysack do?" The other part of me said, "she's the cutest girl I've been out with yet and has an amazing ###."

The date continued. If it goes anywhere, we can cross that whole "reading bridge" when we get to it.

flysack? You partied in Austin with Stu, Guster and Thorn and you're asking WWFD?

Hey now. I may be a high strung book nerd, but I'm also the guy who married the girl all his friends were in love with, who goes sunbathing & swimming regularly with a 23 year old underwear model (who would love to replace the lovely Mrs. Fly except for the fact that nobody can replace the lovely Mrs. Fly), and flirts and gets flirted with by hot (admittedly artsy & book nerdy & punkish) chicks much younger than myself. Hipster romantics never have problems with the ladies. It's stuff like responsibility and money and shmoozing old boring fat white men in rooms stinking of power that I suck at. I'm betting rapidfireweasel can back me on up on this (not that he's a hipster, but he's certainly a romantic artist).

If you're asking WWFD, and if F asks What Would Henry Rollins Do, then I'm pretty sure the answer to your question is to put out a bunch of crummy self-indulgent albums and pump iron.

After hearing the tales and reading the insider versions of things, I have little doubt that Stu is a master of magic. But there's no need to compare me to the Olive Garden. Damn. I feel downsized and oily just thinking about it.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Tre> how can you tell when your barrel is ready? Years ago I could log in and see when it was going to be ready, but now it seems that all I can do is order/look at my barrel plate and order cards.Will probably not answer yours.

Added to this & In general: how does one become an "Ambassador" of an alcohol?

It helps if you know the President of Alcohol.

Yes?

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Wasn't Gusher going to be posting pics too?

 

[Idiot Boxer]

On a first date, when she says in the first 15 mins, "I don't like to read", that should be automatic allowance to end the date right there, right?

Part of me said, "What would flysack do?" The other part of me said, "she's the cutest girl I've been out with yet and has an amazing ###."

The date continued. If it goes anywhere, we can cross that whole "reading bridge" when we get to it.

flysack? You partied in Austin with Stu, Guster and Thorn and you're asking WWFD?

Hey now. I may be a high strung book nerd, but I'm also the guy who married the girl all his friends were in love with, who goes sunbathing & swimming regularly with a 23 year old underwear model (who would love to replace the lovely Mrs. Fly except for the fact that nobody can replace the lovely Mrs. Fly), and flirts and gets flirted with by hot (admittedly artsy & book nerdy & punkish) chicks much younger than myself. Hipster romantics never have problems with the ladies. It's stuff like responsibility and money and shmoozing old boring fat white men in rooms stinking of power that I suck at. I'm betting rapidfireweasel can back me on up on this (not that he's a hipster, but he's certainly a romantic artist).

If you're asking WWFD, and if F asks What Would Henry Rollins Do, then I'm pretty sure the answer to your question is to put out a bunch of crummy self-indulgent albums and pump iron.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Hacker employs Tanner shtick on Twitter with awesome results:http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-burger-king-twitter-hack-0219-20130218,0,477071.story

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Thorn

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Hacker employs Tanner shtick on Twitter with awesome results:http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-burger-king-twitter-hack-0219-20130218,0,477071.story

That three bratwurst sandwich looks pretty awesome.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Hacker employs Tanner shtick on Twitter with awesome results:http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-burger-king-twitter-hack-0219-20130218,0,477071.story

That three bratwurst sandwich looks pretty awesome.

Followed that link. In the Philippines, you can get McSpaghetti. :X

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Most of these zombie nerds in the Walking Dead thread don't seem to appreciate my work in there.

 

[flysack]

Most of these zombie nerds in the Walking Dead thread don't seem to appreciate my work in there.

It's like they're all dead or something.:rim shot: