GM's thread about nothing (29 Viewers)

[YSR]

I get to fly tonight. Twice!

 

[Abraham]

I went to the gym, came home to relax, and realized just now that I drank half a bottle of vodka.

i typically skip the gym yet finish the bottle, so you are doing great!

 

[Crazy Canuck]

I'm assuming all of you were at least forced to take an undergrad English course. Probably an intro to literature class.

Question: would it be extremely cheesy and narcissistic of the professor to include his own fiction on the reading list?

 

[Ignoramus]

I'm assuming all of you were at least forced to take an undergrad English course. Probably an intro to literature class. Question: would it be extremely cheesy and narcissistic of the professor to include his own fiction on the reading list?

[MOP]English lit? Just remember "i before e, except after c."[/MOP]

 

[Idiot Boxer]

I'm assuming all of you were at least forced to take an undergrad English course. Probably an intro to literature class.

Question: would it be extremely cheesy and narcissistic of the professor to include his own fiction on the reading list?

Question: Are you Kurt Vonnegut?

If yes, then no. If no, then yes.

 

[Abraham]

I'm assuming all of you were at least forced to take an undergrad English course. Probably an intro to literature class.

Question: would it be extremely cheesy and narcissistic of the professor to include his own fiction on the reading list?

Awful.

 

[SeveredHorseHeads]

I'm assuming all of you were at least forced to take an undergrad English course. Probably an intro to literature class.

Question: would it be extremely cheesy and narcissistic of the professor to include his own fiction on the reading list?

Do not do this.

 

[Thorn]

i suppose we all should have seen this coming. shuke finally got memed.

congratulations, gb

Awesome

i think we're through the looking glass here

Speaking of which, shuke are we confirmed for 5/6 Reds game? Get tickets day of? Should I PM you for details?

I'm in. Guster said something about TRE also? I can pick up tix as soon as we have final #.

Flying back on the 6th, gb. So no reds. :(

Guster? Still questionable?

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Lofl

 

[walnutz]

I get to fly tonight. Twice!

I will think of you and hope for the best YSR. We have similar fear of flying issues. Best of luck.

 

[Abraham]

Did Uni make it to Chicago or is he passed out drunk in a rental car floating back down 55?

 

[Buck Bradcanon]

I just met with a serial student I really like. He's a vet of Afghanistan and through some discussions about his tour we became friends of a sort. We're friends on FB even though as a rule I don't "friend" current students. He's a delight to have in class, one of those alpha students who charge up discussion and make my job both rewarding and fun. We joke together all the time.

He's gay. His boyfriend, an older guy, has been in and out of the hospital all semester with various nagging ailments.

I just found out that earlier this week his boyfriend tested HIV positive. While my student's test came back negative, apparently a positive test can pop up any time in the next three months, and according him, there's a good chance he also has HIV.

I feel numb. He's just a kid. 26, sure, but just a kid. Smart, good looking guy, great personality, great sense of humor, a joy to be around.

Bloody hell.

:(

This is horrible. Really sorry to hear about this CC. Keep us posted with any (hopefully good) updates.

 

[Buck Bradcanon]

I miss GM. :(

Sorry for the slight Buckling as I am way behind on this thread. Where is GM?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I can't think of a worse day to visit Chicago. Unless it's by ark.

 

[Buck Bradcanon]

Did Uni make it to Chicago or is he passed out drunk in a rental car floating back down 55?

STAY HARD UNI.

Awesome trip..would kinda suck to make the effort and not get to see any baseball ball. Say hi to Cobra.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I miss GM. :(

Sorry for the slight Buckling as I am way behind on this thread. Where is GM?

he took his talents to twitter

 

[Crazy Canuck]

I just met with a serial student I really like. He's a vet of Afghanistan and through some discussions about his tour we became friends of a sort. We're friends on FB even though as a rule I don't "friend" current students. He's a delight to have in class, one of those alpha students who charge up discussion and make my job both rewarding and fun. We joke together all the time.

He's gay. His boyfriend, an older guy, has been in and out of the hospital all semester with various nagging ailments.

I just found out that earlier this week his boyfriend tested HIV positive. While my student's test came back negative, apparently a positive test can pop up any time in the next three months, and according him, there's a good chance he also has HIV.

I feel numb. He's just a kid. 26, sure, but just a kid. Smart, good looking guy, great personality, great sense of humor, a joy to be around.

Bloody hell.

:(

This is horrible. Really sorry to hear about this CC. Keep us posted with any (hopefully good) updates.

Thanks. Will do.

 

[Buck Bradcanon]

I miss GM. :(

Sorry for the slight Buckling as I am way behind on this thread. Where is GM?

he took his talents to twitter

Victim of rand0m bannins or whats up?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I miss GM. :(

Sorry for the slight Buckling as I am way behind on this thread. Where is GM?

he took his talents to twitter

Victim of rand0m bannins or whats up?

nothing's up. he posted yesterday and will probably post today.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

I'm assuming all of you were at least forced to take an undergrad English course. Probably an intro to literature class.

Question: would it be extremely cheesy and narcissistic of the professor to include his own fiction on the reading list?

Do not do this.

I'd never think of it.

I asked because a former student told me she's taking an Intro to Lit class with this guy in my department. He has a good rep. His students love him even though they admit he gives them a ton of work. The girl went on to tell me how they were reading Jack London, William Faulkner, and yes IB, Vonnegut...."and we got to read his short story too!"

I almost burst out laughing. Except her face said she actually felt privileged to have read this.

All I could think was, what a colossal d-bag.

A note about this guy. The first year I was there he was taking his turn as chair. I'd been given a summer class because I needed the dough. The class quickly filled up. Then, three days before classes started, all my students were suddenly shifted out of my section into another professor's, who only had 3 students registered. Then my class was canceled without anyone notifying me, and my family had a real lean summer. I sent an email asking why he did this. The spineless ******* never answered. I contacted the academic dean, and he was baffled. Turns out only those two people have the power to switch students like that is the chair and dean, so he filled up his friend's class and screwed me and didn't even have the balls to tell me I'd lost the class.

Next summer he greased the way for his daughter to get hired, a girl with a teaching certificate (for secondary school) fresh from college.

Thing is, the guy countenances himself as this anti-establishment literary rebel. His area of expertise is Beat Literature. For an old guy, he dresses sloppy and "cool." And yet, when he gets any real power, he immediately abuses it.

So I wasn't surprised when he forced his students to read his work. I thought it douchey as hell, but knew I was biased because I already disliked the guy.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

His area of expertise is Beat Literature.

Well there you go.

 

[UniAlias]

Did Uni make it to Chicago or is he passed out drunk in a rental car floating back down 55?

Got in around 3AM, pretty hammered. Doesn't seem as cold as I was expecting, but unsure how fun this game will be with the constant rain. I'll be here through the weekend, and it looks like it may clear up so still should be a good trip. I have lots of drinking to do.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

His area of expertise is Beat Literature.

Well there you go.

I like some of the beats. Burroughs was a genius. Kerouac was great when he wasn't drunk (too bad he was an alcoholic). Ginsburg was the 20th century's Whitman.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

His area of expertise is Beat Literature.

Well there you go.

I like some of the beats. Burroughs was a genius. Kerouac was great when he wasn't drunk (too bad he was an alcoholic). Ginsburg was the 20th century's Whitman.

Well there you go.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Tanner calling in to work.

 

[Abraham]

Did Uni make it to Chicago or is he passed out drunk in a rental car floating back down 55?

Got in around 3AM, pretty hammered. Doesn't seem as cold as I was expecting, but unsure how fun this game will be with the constant rain. I'll be here through the weekend, and it looks like it may clear up so still should be a good trip. I have lots of drinking to do.

Chicago is a great town whether you are inside drinking or outside drinking. Have fun.

 

[Disco Stu]

E10 kicked my ### in our first Words game. I didn't realize it was possible to be really good at using all 7 letters in one turn. Apparently it is, since she managed this feat three times in one game. Now I see a request for a rematch... and a 7 letter word is already played.

cheater is a 7 letter word.

Her second word in the new game also used all 7 letters. What the hell is going on here? Girls aren't this smart...

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

You guys don't know how to cheat at online Scrabble/WWF?

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

You guys don't know how to cheat at online Scrabble/WWF?

Sure, but why would someone?

 

[Disco Stu]

You guys don't know how to cheat at online Scrabble/WWF?

I know it's possible but don't see the point. It's enough of a waste of time as it is.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Massive flooding hits Chicago area



Flooding spawned by as much as 5 inches of rain has shut down expressways, forced the cancellation of more than 300 flights and closed hundreds of schools. And more rain is on the way this afternoon and evening.

Uni>

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

You guys don't know how to cheat at online Scrabble/WWF?

Sure, but why would someone?

You guys don't know how to cheat at online Scrabble/WWF?

I know it's possible but don't see the point. It's enough of a waste of time as it is.

To win?

 

[Hawks64]

Massive flooding hits Chicago area

Flooding spawned by as much as 5 inches of rain has shut down expressways, forced the cancellation of more than 300 flights and closed hundreds of schools. And more rain is on the way this afternoon and evening.

Uni>

Western burbs over here and I haven't seen this many flooded roads in my life. I attempted to go into work and had to turn around. Took 2 hours to drive 17 miles.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Massive flooding hits Chicago area

Flooding spawned by as much as 5 inches of rain has shut down expressways, forced the cancellation of more than 300 flights and closed hundreds of schools. And more rain is on the way this afternoon and evening.

Uni>

Western burbs over here and I haven't seen this many flooded roads in my life. I attempted to go into work and had to turn around. Took 2 hours to drive 17 miles.

That's like 3 MPH.

 

[krista4]

I get to fly tonight. Twice!

I will think of you and hope for the best YSR. We have similar fear of flying issues. Best of luck.

There was a semi-interesting article in the NY times a couple of weeks ago about ways to address fear of flying. Meant to post it for you guys.YSR, I'm taking 12 flights in the next 16 days.

 

[Stoneys]

Massive flooding hits Chicago area

Flooding spawned by as much as 5 inches of rain has shut down expressways, forced the cancellation of more than 300 flights and closed hundreds of schools. And more rain is on the way this afternoon and evening.

Uni>

Western burbs over here and I haven't seen this many flooded roads in my life. I attempted to go into work and had to turn around. Took 2 hours to drive 17 miles.

That's like 3 MPH.

 

[UniAlias]

Massive flooding hits Chicago area



Flooding spawned by as much as 5 inches of rain has shut down expressways, forced the cancellation of more than 300 flights and closed hundreds of schools. And more rain is on the way this afternoon and evening.

Uni>

Well, ####.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

I love flying...can't think of a better way to die.

 

[Bogart]

I would also like Bentley as my new Dad, Cos as my fun hippie Uncle, and Uni as my little brother.

This has hit sitcom written all over it.

We settle in at Albert Oaks and drive the Party Bus around Austin. Uncle Buck pops in from San Antonio on game day. Kevzilla shows up like Kramer, says his catchphrase (TBD) and leaves. Homer, Thorn and Guster can each play the "Chrissy Snow during the fifth season of Three's Company" where they call in from out of state with witty, funny banter to end the episode.

A "very special episode" would involve GM, SLB (with Pepper ) and YSR (with Romo ) to hold an intervention for Uni. But just when Uni is about to break down and pack for rehab, Homer, Guster and Stu bust in with 3 bachlorette parties, the University of Texas cheerleader squad and half of the clientele from Star Bar. A large party breaks out and the last scene is of Uni highfiveing Guster as Guster leads a coed to the backseat of her sedan.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

So I started using Spotify (free version) to play music in my class when the kids are working. Every 5 or 6 songs there are ads.

I usually just turn down the volume on the speakers when they come on. I was away from my desk when on ad pops up:

It went something like "Would you like to meet all kinds of available women in just 60 seconds?"

Nerdy 8th grader in the back of the class: "YES!"

 

[Crazy Canuck]

So I started using Spotify (free version) to play music in my class when the kids are working. Every 5 or 6 songs there are ads. I usually just turn down the volume on the speakers when they come on. I was away from my desk when on ad pops up: It went something like "Would you like to meet all kinds of available women in just 60 seconds?" Nerdy 8th grader in the back of the class: "YES!"

Tell him to learn how to finger skate.

 

[Thorn]

I would also like Bentley as my new Dad, Cos as my fun hippie Uncle, and Uni as my little brother.

This has hit sitcom written all over it.

We settle in at Albert Oaks and drive the Party Bus around Austin. Uncle Buck pops in from San Antonio on game day. Kevzilla shows up like Kramer, says his catchphrase (TBD) and leaves. Homer, Thorn and Guster can each play the "Chrissy Snow during the fifth season of Three's Company" where they call in from out of state with witty, funny banter to end the episode.

A "very special episode" would involve GM, SLB (with Pepper ) and YSR (with Romo ) to hold an intervention for Uni. But just when Uni is about to break down and pack for rehab, Homer, Guster and Stu bust in with 3 bachlorette parties, the University of Texas cheerleader squad and half of the clientele from Star Bar. A large party breaks out and the last scene is of Uni highfiveing Guster as Guster leads a coed to the backseat of her sedan.

 

[Abraham]

I'll be the sweater vested neighbor that comes over every few episodes to borrow a chicken.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

So I started using Spotify (free version) to play music in my class when the kids are working. Every 5 or 6 songs there are ads. I usually just turn down the volume on the speakers when they come on. I was away from my desk when on ad pops up: It went something like "Would you like to meet all kinds of available women in just 60 seconds?" Nerdy 8th grader in the back of the class: "YES!"

Tell him to learn how to finger skate.

Scooter, gramps. Finger-scooter.

 

[heckmanm]

Just watched the cell phone vid of the Texas fertilizer plant blowing up, and my first thought (before the blast) was "Dude, turn the phone sideways. We don'e need that much sky in the picture")

 

[Bogart]

I'll be the sweater vested neighbor that comes over every few episodes to borrow a chicken.

And it can be a different chicken recipe each episode with Cos saying "Dude, just TRY it".

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

I'll be the sweater vested neighbor that comes over every few episodes to borrow a chicken.

I'll be the guy that hates the show even though it is the cool thing to like it.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

I'll be the sweater vested neighbor that comes over every few episodes to borrow a chicken.

I'll be the guy that hates the show even though it is the cool thing to like it.

Hey pal, I don't recall making my hipster shtick open source.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

I'll be the sweater vested neighbor that comes over every few episodes to borrow a chicken.

I'll be the guy that hates the show even though it is the cool thing to like it.

Hey pal, I don't recall making my hipster shtick open source.

Ah, but the difference is that Hipsters are contrarians just to seem cool.

I'm just right.

 

[phishphan]

yet another example of why cats (ALL types of cats) are a-holes