GM's thread about nothing (37 Viewers)

[St. Louis Bob]

Just got done counting up my miles for tax purposes. JFC, no wonder it seems like I spend a fortune on gas and I even had a three month "break" in there and it doesn't count if I just to the office and back home.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

So um, why isn't this ##### going to be in jail for the rest of her life? My link

Let's get her back, Bob. Let's accuse her of raping us.

lolLohse just signed with the Brewers. Hope he works out like Suppon did.

:finger:

 

[Good Posting Judge]

The Brewers tried to revolutionize baseball by betting that a pitcher who can't actually strike anyone out could be effective. Were they wrong? Sure. But they tried.

 

[strykerpks]

The Brewers tried to revolutionize baseball by betting that a pitcher who can't actually strike anyone out could be effective. Were they wrong? Sure. But they tried.

"Soup pitched great!"

 

[T Bell]

Apparently eyebrow transplants are all the rage...Bert may have overdone it.

Link

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Apparently eyebrow transplants are all the rage...Bert may have overdone it.

Link

My link

 

[Guster]

doing my red sox squares pool thing again this year.

it usually fills up pretty quickly and i give returners (GM, Thorn, Zooks, Tre, TF and a bunch of folks from back home) first dibs on squares (max of 2/person), but if anyone is interested, let me know.

details are here

Give me 2 squares!

 

[UniAlias]

doing my red sox squares pool thing again this year.

it usually fills up pretty quickly and i give returners (GM, Thorn, Zooks, Tre, TF and a bunch of folks from back home) first dibs on squares (max of 2/person), but if anyone is interested, let me know.

details are here

If you still have squares available after the returners I'm down for two.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Those Walking Dead nerds are taking that show way too seriously.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Those Walking Dead nerds are taking that show way too seriously.

And the show is getting goofier and goofier.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

So um, why isn't this ##### going to be in jail for the rest of her life? My link

That's just depressing on so many levels. I wonder how they managed to prove Banks' innocence? Did she admit after she blew the 750K?

 

[cosjobs]

GM/Drifter/Proninja and anyone else..I am joining my wife in Seattle (she has a conference) from Wed 4/10-Sat 4/13. We are staying downtown and do not plan on renting a car as there seems to be enough accessible by foot or by public transportation.If anyone has any advice on things to do/areas to not miss/etc it would be sincerely appreciated.Hotel address:The Arctic Club Seattle - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel700 3rd Ave.Seattle, Washington 98104THANK YOU! Make me look good!!

Touristy stuff -Take the "Locks" Argosy cruise. Takes you up out of Elliot Bay and through the canal and locks into Lake Union. Pretty cool way to spend 2 hours or so.Take the ferry over to Bainbridge Island if the weather is nice. Better with bikes if you care to rent a couple. Stand on the aft deck when you go and you have a small shot of seeing some Orcas if you keep your eyes peeled. I saw a pod the last time I went over there in February.I've heard nothing but good things about the Underground tour even though I have not done it.The Market, obviously.If you do decide you want a car, there are tons of Zip car and Car2Go cars for the grabbing.For food, there are tons of options. Depends on what you like to eat. If you want a cool experience, take the water taxi over the West Seattle and go to Salty's on Alki for brunch Saturday or Sunday. Make a reservation in advance (like now) and ask for a window seat. Great view back at the downtown skyline and good food.

I'm a movie geek and really enjoyed catching a couple of films at the Cinerama Theater that Paul Allen restored. But most people think I'm a moron for watching movies while on vacation, so there's that.

 

[cosjobs]

doing my red sox squares pool thing again this year.

it usually fills up pretty quickly and i give returners (GM, Thorn, Zooks, Tre, TF and a bunch of folks from back home) first dibs on squares (max of 2/person), but if anyone is interested, let me know.

details are here

I'll play

 

[cosjobs]

GM/Drifter/Proninja and anyone else..

I am joining my wife in Seattle (she has a conference) from Wed 4/10-Sat 4/13. We are staying downtown and do not plan on renting a car as there seems to be enough accessible by foot or by public transportation.

If anyone has any advice on things to do/areas to not miss/etc it would be sincerely appreciated.

Hotel address:

The Arctic Club Seattle - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

700 3rd Ave.

Seattle, Washington 98104

THANK YOU! Make me look good!!

Touristy stuff -Take the "Locks" Argosy cruise. Takes you up out of Elliot Bay and through the canal and locks into Lake Union. Pretty cool way to spend 2 hours or so.

Take the ferry over to Bainbridge Island if the weather is nice. Better with bikes if you care to rent a couple. Stand on the aft deck when you go and you have a small shot of seeing some Orcas if you keep your eyes peeled. I saw a pod the last time I went over there in February.

I've heard nothing but good things about the Underground tour even though I have not done it.

The Market, obviously.

If you do decide you want a car, there are tons of Zip car and Car2Go cars for the grabbing.

For food, there are tons of options. Depends on what you like to eat. If you want a cool experience, take the water taxi over the West Seattle and go to Salty's on Alki for brunch Saturday or Sunday. Make a reservation in advance (like now) and ask for a window seat. Great view back at the downtown skyline and good food.

Their weekend brunch is exceptional and Alkai Beach is absolutely worth checking out, especially if it is nice out. Great place to stroll. Also, the Satly's Brunch is bottomless memmosas!!!!

I think me and drifter and pigskin p may have had drunken sex on that beach one night

 

[cosjobs]

So um, why isn't this ##### going to be in jail for the rest of her life? My link

It's people like this and the Duke lacrosse accuser who help make it difficult for real victims to step forward.

So um, why isn't this ##### going to be in jail for the rest of her life? My link

She should receive his sentence. I've always thought that that was the proper penalty for perjury.

So she should be thrown in a male prison for 5 years? I would be all for that.

Bob - they ate at Kemoll's and said that it was really good - thanks again for the reco

The second night they ended up going to Pi with a group from the plant

Pi is President Obama's favorite pizza. I understand he gets it flown in to the White House. I've never had it though.

I prefer cak, especial with ic crea

 

[General Malaise]

GM/Drifter/Proninja and anyone else..

I am joining my wife in Seattle (she has a conference) from Wed 4/10-Sat 4/13. We are staying downtown and do not plan on renting a car as there seems to be enough accessible by foot or by public transportation.

If anyone has any advice on things to do/areas to not miss/etc it would be sincerely appreciated.

Hotel address:

The Arctic Club Seattle - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

700 3rd Ave.

Seattle, Washington 98104

THANK YOU! Make me look good!!

Great Happy Hour - One of my favorites for cheap eats that are Asian inspired. They also have Ninkasi ESB on tap, which is one of my very favorite beers pouring right now and can be hard to find on tap. Terrific place to take your lady. But most people think I'm a moron, so there's that.

 

[General Malaise]

doing my red sox squares pool thing again this year.

it usually fills up pretty quickly and i give returners (GM, Thorn, Zooks, Tre, TF and a bunch of folks from back home) first dibs on squares (max of 2/person), but if anyone is interested, let me know.

details are here

If you still have squares available after the returners I'm down for two.

See if Guster can give you my old spot as a returner.

 

[Mr.Pack]

So um, why isn't this ##### going to be in jail for the rest of her life? My link

Let's get her back, Bob. Let's accuse her of raping us.

lolLohse just signed with the Brewers. Hope he works out like Suppon did.

Suppan for the most part, was good when he was with us, so yea, I agree with you here.

 

[Abraham]

Just started taking my blood pressure medicine again for the first time in two months. I just got over a throat/sinus/flu thing that made me hacking up crud for three days. And I forgot that the medicine makes me cough in a painful way for three days when I am "starting" to take it again. So I feel fine except my neck muscles feel like they've just competed in the Iron Man on their own.

Better pour some beer on it.

 

[Tecumseh]

My link

 

[krista4]

Very happy for you, Krista.

Pretty much decided. Last day of "work" April 26 (when I'll be somewhere in Asia after my April 22 Singapore meeting). Travel a couple of weeks. Come back and work part-time/temp (I have an excellent opportunity available to me in this regard) while selling or giving away most of my possessions, with a target move to Nicaragua August 1, or earlier if someone buys my house.

This is the best news I have heard today. Hope someone buys your house soon. And you love relaxing in Nicaragua. And you visit Seattle again soon.

Very happy for you, Krista.

Pretty much decided. Last day of "work" April 26 (when I'll be somewhere in Asia after my April 22 Singapore meeting). Travel a couple of weeks. Come back and work part-time/temp (I have an excellent opportunity available to me in this regard) while selling or giving away most of my possessions, with a target move to Nicaragua August 1, or earlier if someone buys my house.

Good luck as you travel the world

Thanks, GBs all!I told my boss today what my decision was as to what I'm doing. Considering he is the last person in the world to do something like this, he was shockingly supportive. Called my decision "courageous" and "brilliant", among other things. That made me feel better.

Tomorrow is big day as we have to break it to my team (other than the two who already know) and then later the rest of the company. Communications guy was happy he had a better story to tell now, but still said I was "dead to [me]".

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Those Walking Dead nerds are taking that show way too seriously.

I just don't understand the fascination with zombies. Same deal with the vampire fad of the late 80s/early 90s. I'm not 10, so maybe I'm just outside the target demographic.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Those Walking Dead nerds are taking that show way too seriously.

I just don't understand the fascination with zombies. Same deal with the vampire fad of the late 80s/early 90s. I'm not 10, so maybe I'm just outside the target demographic.

At their heart, both genres have interesting social & cultural critiques. Zombies worked as a great metaphor for the soullessnes of industrial factory life, and this translated well to critique the McJob cubicle hell of post-industrial life. Plus zombies are funny. Vampires have always been about sexual predation, and feminists in particular have done some good work with the genre. A good pop/tv example is the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series. Of course, like any genre, there's a lot of crap in the stew. I don't know where The Walking Dead stands, but see Twilight for a good thing turned into overwrought teen romance.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Those Walking Dead nerds are taking that show way too seriously.

I just don't understand the fascination with zombies. Same deal with the vampire fad of the late 80s/early 90s. I'm not 10, so maybe I'm just outside the target demographic.

I like anything involving the end of the world. I don't know why, but I find it interesting. I've read tons of books on it too.

 

[SofaKings]

doing my red sox squares pool thing again this year.

it usually fills up pretty quickly and i give returners (GM, Thorn, Zooks, Tre, TF and a bunch of folks from back home) first dibs on squares (max of 2/person), but if anyone is interested, let me know.

details are here

Give me 2 squares!

And I will definitely be alive for you to pay me out multiple times! :urukhailives:

 

[cosjobs]

Those Walking Dead nerds are taking that show way too seriously.

I just don't understand the fascination with zombies. Same deal with the vampire fad of the late 80s/early 90s. I'm not 10, so maybe I'm just outside the target demographic.

I like anything involving the end of the world. I don't know why, but I find it interesting. I've read tons of books on it too.

Postapocalyptic is one better

 

[General Malaise]

Those Walking Dead nerds are taking that show way too seriously.

I just don't understand the fascination with zombies. Same deal with the vampire fad of the late 80s/early 90s. I'm not 10, so maybe I'm just outside the target demographic.

I agree with this guy. Can we add in all the comic book movies too, or is that pushing it too far?

 

[General Malaise]

Those Walking Dead nerds are taking that show way too seriously.

I just don't understand the fascination with zombies. Same deal with the vampire fad of the late 80s/early 90s. I'm not 10, so maybe I'm just outside the target demographic.

At their heart, both genres have interesting social & cultural critiques. Zombies worked as a great metaphor for the soullessnes of industrial factory life, and this translated well to critique the McJob cubicle hell of post-industrial life. Plus zombies are funny. Vampires have always been about sexual predation, and feminists in particular have done some good work with the genre. A good pop/tv example is the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series. Of course, like any genre, there's a lot of crap in the stew. I don't know where The Walking Dead stands, but see Twilight for a good thing turned into overwrought teen romance.

And yet this guy couldn't get into Glengary Glen Ross...I just don't understand the world sometimes.

 

[The_Man]

Krista, congratulations. I hope, and believe, that you will be happier than you've ever been before.

Until you adopt a Nicaraguan baby. O/U on that is Oct. 1.

 

[General Malaise]

The Malaise family has planned out all its meals for the months of March and April and in an effort to simplify things, every Monday is MEXICAN MONDAY!!!!11

Tonight, I was in charge, and even though I really wanted to try the complex enchilada recipes (and because my wife doesn't eat chicken), I decided to make Meatless Mexican Lasagna.

At least it smells good.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Malaise indeed.

 

[General Malaise]

Malaise indeed.

You think Frosty adds this one to his spreadsheet?

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Malaise indeed.

You think Frosty adds this one to his spreadsheet?

I'm proud to say I don't know the contents of that particular spreadsheet.

 

[kevzilla]

Malaise indeed.

You think Frosty adds this one to his spreadsheet?

Depends. Did you mix all the ingredients in a bowl first?

 

[General Malaise]

Malaise indeed.

You think Frosty adds this one to his spreadsheet?

Depends. Did you mix all the ingredients in a bowl first?

Actually, yes. Yes I did. AND...this has green chilies, fire roasted tomatoes and nearly 3 cups of cheese. Black beans, cilantro, cuman, other stuff.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Those Walking Dead nerds are taking that show way too seriously.

I just don't understand the fascination with zombies. Same deal with the vampire fad of the late 80s/early 90s. I'm not 10, so maybe I'm just outside the target demographic.

I agree with this guy. Can we add in all the comic book movies too, or is that pushing it too far?

Add 'em. We're regressing into attention starved adolescents.

 

[krista4]

Krista, congratulations. I hope, and believe, that you will be happier than you've ever been before.Until you adopt a Nicaraguan baby. O/U on that is Oct. 1.

No babies. Little cute kids could be a different story, though.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

So, are you retiring (sorta)? Sorry, I didn't follow closely enough.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

So, are you retiring (sorta)? Sorry, I didn't follow closely enough.

Lmao

 

[krista4]

So, are you retiring (sorta)? Sorry, I didn't follow closely enough.

Oh, look at the tiny notebook on this guy!

 

[proninja]

GM/Drifter/Proninja and anyone else..

I am joining my wife in Seattle (she has a conference) from Wed 4/10-Sat 4/13. We are staying downtown and do not plan on renting a car as there seems to be enough accessible by foot or by public transportation.

If anyone has any advice on things to do/areas to not miss/etc it would be sincerely appreciated.

Hotel address:

The Arctic Club Seattle - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

700 3rd Ave.

Seattle, Washington 98104

THANK YOU! Make me look good!!

Touristy stuff -Take the "Locks" Argosy cruise. Takes you up out of Elliot Bay and through the canal and locks into Lake Union. Pretty cool way to spend 2 hours or so.

Take the ferry over to Bainbridge Island if the weather is nice. Better with bikes if you care to rent a couple. Stand on the aft deck when you go and you have a small shot of seeing some Orcas if you keep your eyes peeled. I saw a pod the last time I went over there in February.

I've heard nothing but good things about the Underground tour even though I have not done it.

The Market, obviously.

If you do decide you want a car, there are tons of Zip car and Car2Go cars for the grabbing.

For food, there are tons of options. Depends on what you like to eat. If you want a cool experience, take the water taxi over the West Seattle and go to Salty's on Alki for brunch Saturday or Sunday. Make a reservation in advance (like now) and ask for a window seat. Great view back at the downtown skyline and good food.

I was going to recommend the underground tour. It's a ton of fun, but kind of dependent on the guide you get. If you get a good guide, it rocks. If you get a mediocre guide, it's still pretty cool. Definitely worth doing.

 

[General Malaise]

GM/Drifter/Proninja and anyone else..

I am joining my wife in Seattle (she has a conference) from Wed 4/10-Sat 4/13. We are staying downtown and do not plan on renting a car as there seems to be enough accessible by foot or by public transportation.

If anyone has any advice on things to do/areas to not miss/etc it would be sincerely appreciated.

Hotel address:

The Arctic Club Seattle - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

700 3rd Ave.

Seattle, Washington 98104

THANK YOU! Make me look good!!

Touristy stuff -Take the "Locks" Argosy cruise. Takes you up out of Elliot Bay and through the canal and locks into Lake Union. Pretty cool way to spend 2 hours or so.

Take the ferry over to Bainbridge Island if the weather is nice. Better with bikes if you care to rent a couple. Stand on the aft deck when you go and you have a small shot of seeing some Orcas if you keep your eyes peeled. I saw a pod the last time I went over there in February.

I've heard nothing but good things about the Underground tour even though I have not done it.

The Market, obviously.

If you do decide you want a car, there are tons of Zip car and Car2Go cars for the grabbing.

For food, there are tons of options. Depends on what you like to eat. If you want a cool experience, take the water taxi over the West Seattle and go to Salty's on Alki for brunch Saturday or Sunday. Make a reservation in advance (like now) and ask for a window seat. Great view back at the downtown skyline and good food.

I was going to recommend the underground tour. It's a ton of fun, but kind of dependent on the guide you get. If you get a good guide, it rocks. If you get a mediocre guide, it's still pretty cool. Definitely worth doing.

So...like sex then?

 

[General Malaise]

Those Walking Dead nerds are taking that show way too seriously.

I just don't understand the fascination with zombies. Same deal with the vampire fad of the late 80s/early 90s. I'm not 10, so maybe I'm just outside the target demographic.

I agree with this guy. Can we add in all the comic book movies too, or is that pushing it too far?

Add 'em. We're regressing into attention starved adolescents.

Every time I see a new add for a "Green Lantern Hulk Flash Phantom Booger" I just want a giant sinkhole to open up and swallow us all whole.**Bet that script's in the works right now.

 

[proninja]

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GM/Drifter/Proninja and anyone else..

I am joining my wife in Seattle (she has a conference) from Wed 4/10-Sat 4/13. We are staying downtown and do not plan on renting a car as there seems to be enough accessible by foot or by public transportation.

If anyone has any advice on things to do/areas to not miss/etc it would be sincerely appreciated.

Hotel address:

The Arctic Club Seattle - DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

700 3rd Ave.

Seattle, Washington 98104

THANK YOU! Make me look good!!

Touristy stuff -Take the "Locks" Argosy cruise. Takes you up out of Elliot Bay and through the canal and locks into Lake Union. Pretty cool way to spend 2 hours or so.

Take the ferry over to Bainbridge Island if the weather is nice. Better with bikes if you care to rent a couple. Stand on the aft deck when you go and you have a small shot of seeing some Orcas if you keep your eyes peeled. I saw a pod the last time I went over there in February.

I've heard nothing but good things about the Underground tour even though I have not done it.

The Market, obviously.

If you do decide you want a car, there are tons of Zip car and Car2Go cars for the grabbing.

For food, there are tons of options. Depends on what you like to eat. If you want a cool experience, take the water taxi over the West Seattle and go to Salty's on Alki for brunch Saturday or Sunday. Make a reservation in advance (like now) and ask for a window seat. Great view back at the downtown skyline and good food.

I was going to recommend the underground tour. It's a ton of fun, but kind of dependent on the guide you get. If you get a good guide, it rocks. If you get a mediocre guide, it's still pretty cool. Definitely worth doing.

So...like sex then?

Or pizza. Same idea.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

So, are you retiring (sorta)? Sorry, I didn't follow closely enough.

Lmao

I got lost amid all of the heaping praise.

 

[Raider Nation]

Those Walking Dead nerds are taking that show way too seriously.

I just don't understand the fascination with zombies. Same deal with the vampire fad of the late 80s/early 90s. I'm not 10, so maybe I'm just outside the target demographic.

I agree with this guy. Can we add in all the comic book movies too, or is that pushing it too far?

Add 'em. We're regressing into attention starved adolescents.

If I may be permitted to defend the show for a moment...I've never seen a "vampire" movie or TV show in my life. I've never touched a comic book in my life. Hell, I haven't even played a video game since Atari. But there's just something cool about TWD. To narrow it down simplistically, I enjoy seeing the zombies getting their heads taken off with swords, and stomped on until their brains squish out.Sue me.

 

[YSR]

Gllll today, Krista. And congrats on the next steps, whatever they might end up being long term.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Those Walking Dead nerds are taking that show way too seriously.

I just don't understand the fascination with zombies. Same deal with the vampire fad of the late 80s/early 90s. I'm not 10, so maybe I'm just outside the target demographic.

At their heart, both genres have interesting social & cultural critiques. Zombies worked as a great metaphor for the soullessnes of industrial factory life, and this translated well to critique the McJob cubicle hell of post-industrial life. Plus zombies are funny. Vampires have always been about sexual predation, and feminists in particular have done some good work with the genre. A good pop/tv example is the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series. Of course, like any genre, there's a lot of crap in the stew. I don't know where The Walking Dead stands, but see Twilight for a good thing turned into overwrought teen romance.

And yet this guy couldn't get into Glengary Glen Ross...I just don't understand the world sometimes.

Vampire and zombie movies generally have car chases.

 

[Guster]

Gllll today, Krista. And congrats on the next steps, whatever they might end up being long term.

And if you need to store some of your stuff, I'm sure YSR could hide it at the in-laws' and they wouldn't even notice

 

[Crazy Canuck]

The Malaise family has planned out all its meals for the months of March and April and in an effort to simplify things, every Monday is MEXICAN MONDAY!!!!11 Tonight, I was in charge, and even though I really wanted to try the complex enchilada recipes (and because my wife doesn't eat chicken), I decided to make Meatless Mexican Lasagna. At least it smells good.

Canucks really do things differently. Are we the only ones who make up what we're doing for dinner that day? Sometimes the wife and I text each other possibilities, sometimes we just have a 60 second conversation before cooking. Also, all three of us usually have different meals. Ms. Canuck is a veggie, I need a protein rich meal, and the Flaming Bird is a little booger about what he will or will not eat, choosing starvation with fanatic obstinacy if we don't negotiate his dinner first. Usually it's funky twist on what I'm eating, like if I'm having chicken breasts, he has little shredded up pieces of chicken with a blob of ketchup to dunk them in. My wife is a saint to deal with all this nonsense.

So, are you retiring (sorta)? Sorry, I didn't follow closely enough.

Oh, look at the tiny notebook on this guy!