RITA's XLVIII: Some Fun Now

[Matt Algren]

No whammies no whammies no whammies STOP!

[Spike-X]

Damn, nearly made it!

[Ben Morgan]

So close!





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[morna]

aw ratz! and stuffs

[gary bolt]

Some of howy's cookies

I hope that means what I thinks that means and that the cookies are green!

[Spike-X]

Rally gets it!!

[Ben Morgan]

We must be.
You are correct

[tricksterpup]

Woohooo BOOBIES

[Spike-X]

And Cronin's probably out for the night! Let's drive this motherfucker like we stole it!

[Rallura]

WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[HomerJay]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: the human mind can convince itself of anything. I also find it amazing how two people can be on the same planet, yet light years apart.

[morna]

And Cronin's probably out for the night! Let's drive this motherfucker like we stole it!

yee haw! up on the curb sucker!

[tricksterpup]

My work here is done..
Have a great night folks.. HAve a safe new year.

[morna]

nighty-night pup! happy new Year!

[Spike-X]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: the human mind can convince itself of anything. I also find it amazing how two people can be on the same planet, yet light years apart.
Tell us who you are talking about, HomerJay!

[tricksterpup]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: the human mind can convince itself of anything. I also find it amazing how two people can be on the same planet, yet light years apart.

Imagine that, I mention Boobies and homerjay appears lol

[morna]

it just might be lobster time!

[Rallura]

Night pup!
Enjoy!

[HomerJay]

And Cronin's probably out for the night! Let's drive this motherfucker like we stole it!
Ah, I don't know. I think Tricksterpup & I will end up wrapping this around a tree but get thrown clear of the wreckage.

[Ronald Bryan]

woah there stallion!
Hey, Jeff's almost a hot girl.

[gary bolt]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: the human mind can convince itself of anything. I also find it amazing how two people can be on the same planet, yet light years apart.

No disrespect, Homer, but what the fuck are you talking about?

[morna]

Imagine that, I mention Boobies and homerjay appears lol

hey ya! he must have a red phone and a light of some sort

[Ronald Bryan]

And Cronin's probably out for the night! Let's drive this motherfucker like we stole it!
Yeah, bitches!

[HomerJay]

Tell us who you are talking about, HomerJay!
Go to "the forum that will remain nameless" for your clue.

[Ronald Bryan]

Go to "the forum that will remain nameless" for your clue.
Damn those Batmaners!

[Matt Algren]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: the human mind can convince itself of anything. I also find it amazing how two people can be on the same planet, yet light years apart.
This Megan Fox person really isn't that hot. And she doesn't know how to accessorize either.

[gary bolt]

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/origamimatch9.gif

[HomerJay]

Imagine that, I mention Boobies and homerjay appears lol
A signal appears in the sky. And yes, it looks like you think it would.

No disrespect, Homer, but what the fuck are you talking about?
Someone declaring that actress Megan Fox has the "face of a dog".

[morna]

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/mornagary/origamimatch9.gif

ahhhh heh heh that one never gets old!

[HomerJay]

This Megan Fox person really isn't that hot. And she doesn't know how to accessorize either.
You'd get a pass for obvious reasons.
And your accessories comment was brilliant.

[Matt Algren]

You'd get a pass for obvious reasons.
And your accessories comment was brilliant.
I'm finally getting the hang of this!

[Tages]

Now imagine going back in time and telling your self from a few years ago about all this.

How many years ago?

[Gilda Dent]

Don't you just love Harry Potter?

Movies that close in on three hours running time that keep the kids occupied.

[Tages]

ever try Prosecco? I never liked champagne but I love proscecco

Bottle's in the fridge. I don't think i've ever told you this, but I originally tried Prosecco on your recommendation.

Mmmmn, Prosecco...

[Ronald Bryan]

Drinbking not am I. No edits!

[Cayman]

Don't you just love Harry Potter?

Movies that close in on three hours running time that keep the kids occupied.

It works even better than Apocalypse Now.

[Rallura]

Carr's Cheese Melts are good,
and I know I said it before
but it bears repeating.

[Spike-X]

*pictures that one little eight-year-old girl from before rocking slowly in a corner and muttering "The horror...the horror..."*

[gary bolt]

Don't you just love Harry Potter?

Movies that close in on three hours running time that keep the kids occupied.

I have lived my whole adult life blissfully free of child-related stuff for the most part.

Bottle's in the fridge. I don't think i've ever told you this, but I originally tried Prosecco on your recommendation.

Mmmmn, Prosecco...

We are polishing off the last of a case that we bought for the season. (It's the first time we've bought a case of wine but we had no choice. The wine was great, the price was low, and the quantity was limited.)

[HomerJay]

it bears repeating.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/HomerJay64/V_138_3876_RJ20bear20blog.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/HomerJay64/V_138_3876_RJ20bear20blog.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v655/HomerJay64/V_138_3876_RJ20bear20blog.jpg

[morna]

Bottle's in the fridge. I don't think i've ever told you this, but I originally tried Prosecco on your recommendation.

Mmmmn, Prosecco...

gasp! Yaaaaay Tages! That makes me so happy! Enjoy it muchly tonight and cheers 'cause mine's open!

[gary bolt]

Don't you just love Harry Potter?

I don't know if love is the right word but I'm pretty fond of the books and movies.

[HomerJay]

I have lived my whole adult life blissfully free of child-related stuff for the most part.
Lucky you. You do not know the terror of having a Wiggles song stuck in your head while at work.

[Deathstroke]

Don't you just love Harry Potter?

Movies that close in on three hours running time that keep the kids occupied.

Judging by the wide age range of the fans of the books/movies, they keep EVERYONE occupied.

[HomerJay]

I don't know if love is the right word but I'm pretty fond of the books and movies.
I just bought my wife all the books for Christmas.

[Deathstroke]

Lucky you. You do not know the terror of having a Wiggles song stuck in your head while at work.

I saw an ad for them on the cable's on demand channel. Holy crap!

[Deathstroke]

I just bought my wife all the books for Christmas.

My mom would approve. She is a huge fan of the series.

[gary bolt]

I just bought my wife all the books for Christmas.

That should make her a happy muggle.

[HomerJay]

My mom would approve. She is a huge fan of the series.
Wife hasn't read any of them, but wanted to start.
I'm reading Stephen King's DARK TOWER series right now.

[Cayman]

Didn't something happen to the tall yellow Wiggle? He got some disease or something?

[Ronald Bryan]

Didn't something happen to the tall yellow Wiggle? He got some disease or something?
AIDS?

Gonorhea?

[Spike-X]

Didn't something happen to the tall yellow Wiggle? He got some disease or something?
Yeah, some energy-sapping thing. Not good to have when you're a Wiggle.

The yellow skivvy has been handed over to somebody else now.

[Spike-X]

Wife hasn't read any of them, but wanted to start.
I'm reading Stephen King's DARK TOWER series right now.
Your wife's name is "Wife"?

That's handy.

[Jeff Brady]

Drinbking not am I. No edits!

Looks like someone's mot asber.

[HomerJay]

Didn't something happen to the tall yellow Wiggle? He got some disease or something?
He experienced some non-life threatening complications after a double-hernia operation or something. He's unofficially retired from the group.
Amazing that they're Australia's highest paid entertainers.

[Ronald Bryan]

Looks like someone's mot asber.
Wow, is that supposed to be "not sober"?

[Ronald Bryan]

Because just type Yoda like I am not does mean drunk I am.

[Jeff Brady]

I've said it before and I'll say it again: the human mind can convince itself of anything. I also find it amazing how two people can be on the same planet, yet light years apart.

He's from Rumbles.

Wow, is that supposed to be "not sober"?

That's Morna's code for it.

[Spike-X]

He's from Rumbles.


That explains how he can have such amazingly high standards regarding women, then.

[morna]

Drinbking not am I. No edits!

Looks like someone's mot asber.

ohhh I was totally going to type that but... um

I forgot

[Matt Algren]

*pictures that one little eight-year-old girl from before rocking slowly in a corner and muttering "The horror...the horror..."*If you aren't careful, I shall call Mother and tell on you.

[HomerJay]

Your wife's name is "Wife"?

That's handy.
Easy to remember.

He's from Rumbles.
Ah, OK.

It's amusing that I heard you saying that in the same tone as "he was abused as a child."

[Spike-X]

If you aren't careful, I shall call Mother and tell on you.
Just because your mom owns the house, you think you can tell me what to do!

[Cayman]

He experienced some non-life threatening complications after a double-hernia operation or something. He's unofficially retired from the group.
Amazing that they're Australia's highest paid entertainers.

As far as kid's performers go, I didn't mind them much.

[Matt Algren]

Just because your mom owns the house, you think you can tell me what to do!
What part of I'M ALLERGIC TO WARM don't you understand?!?!?!? :mad: :mad: :mad:

You are SOOOOOO gonna get it.

[Jeff Brady]

Ah, OK.

It's amusing that I heard you saying that in the same tone as "he was abused as a child."

You, sir, are a telepath.

[HomerJay]

As far as kid's performers go, I didn't mind them much.
I must admit that they are good. Why else would I have the songs stuck in my head?

[HomerJay]

You, sir, are a telepath.
As witnessed tonite, only when it comes to snark and boobs.

[Spike-X]

What part of I'M ALLERGIC TO WARM don't you understand?!?!?!? :mad: :mad: :mad:

You are SOOOOOO gonna get it.
Wait, I've lost track...which one of us is the sock puppet?

GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE GUTTER! I DIDN'T MEAN IT LIKE THAT!!! YOU'RE SO IMMATURE!!

[morna]

aww i'm starting to feel all warm and fuzzy and I am compelled to tell you guys that you're great. I'm that kind of a drunk - lovey

sigh












you guys are the best! :)

[Rallura]

We love you too Morna.

[Ronald Bryan]

He's from Rumbles.



That's Morna's code for it.
I miss so much trying to work and have a life.


I would be mean and tell morna to go back to the Hellboy board. But she's too cool to say that to. Stay here, morna!

[Matt Algren]

Wait, I've lost track...which one of us is the sock puppet?

GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE GUTTER! I DIDN'T MEAN IT LIKE THAT!!! YOU'RE SO IMMATURE!!
You really think they're the same person? I'm not convinced yet. If they're really two people, they should move in together. It'd be a great reality show.

(And it creeps me out that he called her 'mother'. Not 'my mother', just 'mother'. I'm not sure why that bothers me, but it do.)

[Cayman]

You really think they're the same person? I'm not convinced yet. If they're really two people, they should move in together. It'd be a great reality show.

(And it creeps me out that he called her 'mother'. Not 'my mother', just 'mother'. I'm not sure why that bothers me, but it do.)

My co-worker does that. Suspicious.

[HomerJay]

Happy New Year, east coasters.

[morna]

aww I love you too! Except for anyone who wants me to go back to the hellboard.

[Ben Morgan]

Happy new years to those in the eastern time zone

[morna]

Happy New Year, east coasters.

Hey ya! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[Deathstroke]

As witnessed tonite, only when it comes to snark and boobs.

Which with you seem to go together like peanut butter and chocolate.

[morna]

Ok friends, lobsters wait for noone! back in a bit!

[Sir Tim Drake]

Happy new year! *pops champagne bottle*

[Ronald Bryan]

That was anti-climatic

[Ben Morgan]

So I've been thinking about starting to watch The Office, is it any good?

[Ben Morgan]

Happy new year! *pops champagne bottle*
*gets hit in the eye with champagne cap* hey, watch it!

[Cayman]

So I've been thinking about starting to watch The Office, is it any good?

Yes, especially the original UK version.

The US version is really good too though.

[Spike-X]

You really think they're the same person?

No, I don't.

If they're really two people, they should move in together. It'd be a great reality show.

I hate reality TV (nearly as much as I hate reality itself), yet I find myself unable to disagree.

(And it creeps me out that he called her 'mother'. Not 'my mother', just 'mother'. I'm not sure why that bothers me, but it do.)

Yeah, I know what you mean.

[Ben Morgan]

Yes, especially the original UK version.

The US version is really good too though.
Then you'd be the one to ask, what was going on here?
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x198/TheZenman1/dwighthitsmannequin.gif

[Athena Bast]

wheeee i r soonokereed

[Spike-X]

wheeee i r soonokereed
Is that anything like mot asber?

[Matt Algren]

So I've been thinking about starting to watch The Office, is it any good?
Yes. Start with the British series first, though. Only 13 episodes (all available on DVD), but they're stellar, and will get you into it faster than the NBC series. Anyone who's worked in an office should see this show. (Netflix has it all available for watching over the internet.)

The NBC series took a turn after its rocky first season, and it's very much a different show than it started out as. Really good stuff too. I'm about a season behind, but everyone I've talked to says it's just getting better and better.

And with that, I'm off to bed. Happy New Year everybody.





P.S. Gareth > Dwight x 1000

[Athena Bast]

Is that anything like mot asber?


yehs di oes beleve

[morna]

mot asber...








... everyone :)

[Rallura]

Yesh, mot asber!

[Ben Morgan]

It happens

[Ronald Bryan]

What, shit?

Sometimes.

[morna]

we're back!





























mmmmm lobsters

[Ben Morgan]

What, shit?

Sometimes.


Indeed it does.......indeed it does

[Ronald Bryan]

we're back!





























mmmmm lobsters
You love torturing lobsters, don't you?

[Ben Morgan]

I want a lobster

[gary bolt]

Then you'd be the one to ask, what was going on here?
http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x198/TheZenman1/dwighthitsmannequin.gif

I'm not sure what's going on but it looks exhausting!

[Ben Morgan]

I'm not sure what's going on but it looks exhausting!

Looks like something Super would do

[morna]

Ok Happy New year to all those in the ... um...central? time zone

[Ben Morgan]

Ok Happy New year to all those in the ... um...central? time zone
Sounds about right

[gary bolt]

Sounds about right

Boo, yeah!!!

http://hawaii.hawaii.edu/math/Courses/Math100/Chapter3/TimeZonesUSA.png

[gary bolt]

http://hawaii.hawaii.edu/math/Courses/Math100/Chapter3/TimeZonesUSA.png

Not to be too complainey, but that map got all of the US states correct but omitted the border between Alberta and Saskatchewan.

[Ben Morgan]

Boo, yeah!!!

http://hawaii.hawaii.edu/math/Courses/Math100/Chapter3/TimeZonesUSA.png

Crap, I'm last!

[morna]

Ok it's died down and we are going to watch some BSG season3.... with prosecco!


My sincerest wishes to you all for a fun evening tonight - what's left of it and a whole year starting tomorrow of ... um ... good stuff! ya!


love ya!

m

[Ben Morgan]

Happy new years to those in the mountain time zone?

[Gilda Dent]

Happy Birthday!

Wait, that was just my sister.

Happy New Year Mountain Time Zone!

[Ben Morgan]

Happy Birthday Gilda's sister!

[tricksterpup]

Just got done watching V for Vendetta again at the turn of the new year. It is just as good the 20th time as it was the first time.

[morna]

yup, it's a goody!

[morna]

....and


HAPPY NEW YEAR to the mountains!

[thespianphryne]

Happy new year, nerds.


-Das

[Gilda Dent]

Happy Birthday Gilda's sister!

I relayed your message, and Molly wants to reply:

Hi, thank you Ben.

That was Molly.

[morna]

Happy new year, nerds.


-Das
happy birthday fellow nerd



I mean New Year


I relayed your message, and Molly wants to reply:

Hi, thank you Ben.

That was Molly.

happy birthday Molly!

[morna]

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 15 minutes to go!

[Gilda Dent]

Hi morna. Thank you. Im ten today.

That was Molly again.

[Nick Soapdish]

Happy New Year! (nearly 3 hours late 'cause I'm in EST)

So what's the record for a Rita's? I was expecting to see a nice brand new Rita's awaiting me when I got back home and there's still ... this.

[Jeff Brady]

Ten year olds? You mean I gotta watch my mouth?

Good night, fornicators. Crappy New Year.

[morna]

Hi Molly! I'm 5 times older than you! Enjoy your life, it's all good. : )

[morna]

tennnnn minutesssss !

[thespianphryne]

I wish I had lobster.

---

Happy birthday, Molly.


-Das

[gary bolt]

Happy New Year! (nearly 3 hours late 'cause I'm in EST)

Happy three-hours-ago New Year! It's almost upon us here now.

[morna]

I wonder if Hawaii is the last... or we are... or is Japan



I suppose I could look it up


If I was in the mood


and it wasn't moments 'till midnight!

[morna]

I hear fireworks and people howling but they're a bit early


3 minutes

[Gilda Dent]

Hawaii is last. Japan is one of the first, after the Pacific island countries.

Molly again:

Hi morna. I do enjoy life. Especaly tonight.

Thank you Das. Whats a thespenephryne?

[morna]

Wo Hooooo!!!!!!

[Ben Morgan]

I can hear my neighbor's party next door

[Ben Morgan]

Happy New Year! (nearly 3 hours late 'cause I'm in EST)

So what's the record for a Rita's? I was expecting to see a nice brand new Rita's awaiting me when I got back home and there's still ... this.
Don't let it disapoint you

[morna]

Happy New Year Pacific time zone!

WOOT!

[Gilda Dent]

Happy New Year's West Coast!

And now that that is past, the little one is going to bed.

Morna, Molly wants me to tell you that her mom is going to be 50 next month. She forgot to tell you last time.

Goodnight all, from both of us.

[morna]

heh heh good night! Molly and Gilda

[thespianphryne]

Wo Hooooo!!!!!!
Are you taking pics of fire works, morna?

---

Hawaii is last. Japan is one of the first, after the Pacific island countries.

Molly again:

Hi morna. I do enjoy life. Especaly tonight.

Thank you Das. Whats a thespenephryne?

Phryne was a historical character, she came from the city of Thespiae. A thespian is also an actor, and I am an actress. My user name has a bit of a double meaning.


-Das

[thespianphryne]

Good night, all. It's beddy-bye for me.


-Das

[morna]

nighty-o Das

love ya!

[K'Nort]

In a little over an hour, we're going to some expensive place downtown called Morton's Steakhouse.

Holy toledo. Expensive is right. I've never made it. I mean, they don't have them here, but I never managed the one in Portland. Hope you enjoy it.


Sure, cabbies don't mind being kept waiting on the busiest night of the year.

AT ALL.

Where I'm from, they run the meter while waiting. So that's actually a safer way of earning a living than dodging drunks.


aww I love you too! Except for anyone who wants me to go back to the hellboard.

They die.

[morna]

Are you taking pics of fire works, morna?

-Das

nah too wine-y but thanks for askin'

[Spike-X]

Happy birthday Molly, all the way from Australia!

[K'Nort]

Okay. 2:18am here. Home from the party. There was a kitten. Just spoke to Gus. Going to bed.

Happy new year one and all.

May we all awaken painlessly.

[gary bolt]

Happy New Year! I'm filled with love for almost all people in the world right now and I'm glad I was able to say that before the feeling wore off.

[morna]

yaay Kirsten! How was your party!??

[morna]

I mean good night Kirsten! sleep well and dream of large... no, wait

[Spike-X]

Where I'm from, they run the meter while waiting. So that's actually a safer way of earning a living than dodging drunks.


I've done that a couple of times, when people have taken absolutely ages to get their shit together and get going.





Man, I'm so glad I don't do that job any more.

[Typo Lad]

We were all asleep by 8:30PM.

We're DULL.

[morna]

what are you doing up you nutbar!?

[Ben Morgan]

Who you callin a nutbar?

[morna]

not you, bar

[Ben Morgan]

Oh, nevermind. I thought I had the last post here, didn't except all those guys to come on

[morna]

ok one more BSG

[Puma]

Good new year morning people.

[Winslow]

Good new year morning people.


Mornin' Puma, Happy New Year.

[Winslow]

I remember someone on CBR doing an experiment by acting homeless. Maybe this was you?

I've done that, but it was over a decade ago and I don't remember posting about it on CBR.

The time someone mistook me for a homeless person was at a mass transit station near a soup truck, I was NOT pretending to be homeless. OY!

We were all asleep by 8:30PM.

We're DULL.

We were in bed by 12:30 am. We dropped my daughter off her her party, picked up some takeout from Applebees (mistake BTW), and then played Dance Dance Revolution to bring in the New Year.

My hiatal hernia was acting up last night and I got some massive indigestion for some reason (probably that nasty Applebees stuff) so no alcohol for me.

[Typo Lad]

tbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbht

[Typo Lad]

Someone was honkibg outside my window at 2AM and I didn't get back to sleep till 4.

HEY MORON. THE BALL DROPPED TWO HOURS AGO. GO TO BED!

[Loren]

Someone was honkibg outside my window at 2AM and I didn't get back to sleep till 4.

HEY MORON. THE BALL DROPPED TWO HOURS AGO. GO TO BED!

Maybe he was on Mountain Standard Time.

[jessecuster3]

ever try Prosecco? I never liked champagne but I love proscecco

Hilarious, that is what a friend of mine gave me last night. It was ok, not great, have you ever tried Spanish Cava? Its Spain's version of champagne and not bad, and really cheap.



Holy toledo. Expensive is right. I've never made it. I mean, they don't have them here, but I never managed the one in Portland. Hope you enjoy it.


I was totally spoiled, one of Arnie Morton's first restaurants was where I grew up, then he sold the Morton's bit to a corporation and that's where it is today, but last I checked Arnie still had his own restaurant where I grew up.

[jessecuster3]

I forgot to mention, I would like to strangle the guy who decided Wisconsin should play Tennessee at 10:00 am on New Years Day.

[Puma]

I forgot to mention, I would like to strangle the guy who decided Wisconsin should play Tennessee at 10:00 am on New Years Day.

Hey, the Chelsea v. Fulham match started at 4:30 am.

[Paradox]

Typo Lad says SHADDAP!:

Someone was honkibg outside my window at 2AM and I didn't get back to sleep till 4.

HEY MORON. THE BALL DROPPED TWO HOURS AGO. GO TO BED!

Who you kidding?

His ball probably still hasn't dropped. :evilsmile

[jessecuster3]

Hey, the Chelsea v. Fulham match started at 4:30 am.

Yes, but the Outback Bowl is inside the US!

[Puma]

Yes, but the Outback Bowl is inside the US!

How many bowl games are on today? 7? and is that one played on the East coast?

[Winslow]

How many bowl games are on today? 7? and is that one played on the East coast?

He's probably bummed that Wisconsin fans are cheering in the apartment adjacent to him.

There's a ton of games on today, I'm not even sure how many.

[Paradox]

Eh, they're all just showcases for the boys who want to play real football. ;)

[Puma]

I'm just glad FSC and Setanta have full slates of the Premier League.

[jessecuster3]

How many bowl games are on today? 7? and is that one played on the East coast?

6, and this one in is in Tampa. I really only care about the ones the Big Ten are in, but the most important one is at 3:30, the Rose Bowl!

[Puma]

6, and this one in is in Tampa. I really only care about the ones the Big Ten are in, but the most important one is at 3:30, the Rose Bowl!

Who's in the Rose Bowl this year?


unless it's UW or WSU I don't pay much attention.

[jessecuster3]

He's probably bummed that Wisconsin fans are cheering in the apartment adjacent to him.

There's a ton of games on today, I'm not even sure how many.

Nope, I am going with the biggest Wisconsin fan I know, this was at his wedding:

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v153/243/80/582855122/n582855122_1620993_966.jpg



Yep that is his groom's cake.

[jessecuster3]

Who's in the Rose Bowl this year?


unless it's UW or WSU I don't pay much attention.

USC and Illinois.

[Puma]

USC and Illinois.

Go Illini then, I hate USC.

[jessecuster3]

Oh yeah, he also had this decoration on the dessert table:

http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v153/243/80/582855122/n582855122_1620994_1271.jpg

[Winslow]

Who's in the Rose Bowl this year?


unless it's UW or WSU I don't pay much attention.

IIllinois and USC. Illinois got the bid because Ohio State is in the BCS championship.

IIf Illinois' defense shows up and they establish a ground game to keep USC's offense off the field, it could be a fun game. Otherwise, USC will blow 'em out.

Nope, I am going with the biggest Wisconsin fan I know, this was at his wedding:

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sctm/v153/243/80/582855122/n582855122_1620993_966.jpg



Yep that is his groom's cake.

I didn't know that.

Madison is a gorgeous town.

[Paradox]

jessecuster3 brings back a memory:

Nope, I am going with the biggest Wisconsin fan I know, this was at his wedding:

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Yep that is his groom's cake.

I gave each of the ushers at my wedding homemade Badger sweatshirts for their "present". Not Bucky, though. The other one. The cool one with multiple personalities that beats up jaywalkers and litterers.

Still Wisconsin related, though. :)

[Winslow]

I gave each of the ushers at my wedding homemade Badger sweatshirts for their "present". Not Bucky, though. The other one. The cool one with multiple personalities that beats up jaywalkers and litterers.

Still Wisconsin related, though. :)

Are you a University of Michigan fan?

and where did you go to high school?

[Paradox]

I can't follow college ball. Changes way too much for me to bother following. NFL changes enough.

High school was Portage Central. We were second in the state my senior year. Pete Metzelaars (http://www.nfl.com/players/petemetzelaars/profile?id=MET593270) was our quarterback. He went on to be a tight end for the Seahawks and the Bills mostly. Ended up at Detroit, the poor bastard. Probably just wanted to be closer to home.

Great guy, too, on a team full of asshole jocks. He was probably cool because until puberty filled him out some, he was a tall, pale, skinny redheaded guy with thick horn rimmed glasses. Nice geek gone good.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Hey jesse, do the Jayhawks have their bowl game today?

[Winslow]

I can't follow college ball. Changes way too much for me to bother following. NFL changes enough.

I think the diversity makes it more interesting for me.

High school was Portage Central. We were second in the state my senior year. Pete Metzelaars (http://www.nfl.com/players/petemetzelaars/profile?id=MET593270) was our quarterback. He went on to be a tight end for the Seahawks and the Bills mostly. Ended up at Detroit, the poor bastard. Probably just wanted to be closer to home.

Great guy, too, on a team full of asshole jocks. He was probably cool because until puberty filled him out some, he was a tall, pale, skinny redheaded guy with thick horn rimmed glasses. Nice geek gone good.

Oh OK

We played Kalamazoo Loy Norrix in football my sophomore year. I still have great memories of that game.

No pros from J.W. Sexton when I was there. I did play against basketball player Sam Vincent (future NBA starter for Bulls) when I was at Sexton. He held him to 61 points. OY . . .

[Winslow]

Hey jesse, do the Jayhawks have their bowl game today?

Orange Bowl, 8 pm Eastern TODAY on Fox TV

[Deathstroke]

Just got done watching V for Vendetta again at the turn of the new year. It is just as good the 20th time as it was the first time.

I definitely agree. My brother gave me the 2 disc DVD for Xmas.

We were all asleep by 8:30PM.

We're DULL.

But well rested.

Someone was honkibg outside my window at 2AM and I didn't get back to sleep till 4.

HEY MORON. THE BALL DROPPED TWO HOURS AGO. GO TO BED!

Okay, maybe not as well rested as I thought.

[K'Nort]

I followed college football when I lived in Oregon. It made water cooler conversation very easy. And I had a friend with OSU season tickets and sometimes a spare seat.

When I flew home from Portland a couple days ago, the first leg was an early morning flight to San Francisco. Turns out that OSU was playing Maryland (?!) in San Francisco late that afternoon, so half the plane was garbed in orange. And already drinking. It was very festive. And not at all obnoxious. (Sincerely. They were just happy.)

My undergrad didn't have a football team, and everything in North Dakota is lower division, so I've completely lost touch again.

I wonder whether Gus is going to the parade.

[K'Nort]

There's an entire book on the use/popularity of primates in comics. (Is that an adequate catch-all?) :

They may be only one notch below humans on the evolutionary ladder, but gorillas and monkeys have for decades climbed to the top of the comic-book world as monsters, super-villains, sentient masterminds, soldiers, aliens, buffoons, and super-heroes. COMICS GONE APE! is the definitive missing link to everything you need to know about these popular primates, including Gorilla Grodd, Beppo the Super-Monkey, BrainiApe, King Kong, Titano the Super-Ape, Cy-Gor, Konga, Magilla Gorilla, Detective Chimp, Blip, Gleek, the Gibbon, Lancelot Link Secret Chimp, Mojo Jojo, Angel and the Ape, and a barrel of others. Comics Gone Ape! is loaded with comics artwork, a chest-thumping gallery of comics covers featuring apes, and behind-the-scenes looks at Planet of the Apes, Arthur Adams’ Monkeyman and O’Brien, and Joe Kubert’'s Tarzan. With its all-new Avengers-as-gorillas cover by Arthur Adams, you won’t be able to keep your filthy paws off this book!

[Paradox]

Psht. They didn't even mention Julius Schwartz in the promo.

[K'Nort]

So there's a popular regional drink. Apple Pie. Most commonly served around here at weddings, I'm told. Someone brought a bottle to the party last night.

Everclear and apple juice, with a long soaking with many cinnamon sticks. Long enough for a glass to smell like Red Hots.

It's pretty tasty.

[Michael P]

Propriety probably demands that I shower and put on grown-up clothes before I go down to the laundry room to wash my bedspread.

Dammit.

[Puma]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/funny-pictures-soldier-and-cat.jpg

[K'Nort]

Propriety probably demands that I shower and put on grown-up clothes before I go down to the laundry room to wash my bedspread.

Dammit.

Is that some sort of fancy New York thing?

I usually don't bother with either when going down to my laundry room.

[Winslow]

I followed college football when I lived in Oregon. It made water cooler conversation very easy. And I had a friend with OSU season tickets and sometimes a spare seat.

Growing up in Lansing Michigan next to Michigan State it was a tad crazy in the fall. I was a huge college football fan as a kid.

I attended a small New England Division III college and the Easterners and New Englanders would look at me like I had 2 heads when I would mention I was a Michigan State fan (but you're NOT a student or alum was their curious reply) . . they just don't understand out here.

When I flew home from Portland a couple days ago, the first leg was an early morning flight to San Francisco. Turns out that OSU was playing Maryland (?!) in San Francisco late that afternoon, so half the plane was garbed in orange. And already drinking. It was very festive. And not at all obnoxious. (Sincerely. They were just happy.)

Partyin' college sports fans are the best. A huge difference from partyin' pro sports fans here in Philadelphia that are obnoxious, vulgar, and sometimes dangerous.

My undergrad didn't have a football team, and everything in North Dakota is lower division, so I've completely lost touch again.

Yeah, that's the one thing I really missed out on in undergrad. Then again, I got to go to Europe, parts of the Caribbean, and had a guaranteed job for five years after graduation.

I wonder whether Gus is going to the parade.

Is that one of those things you go to once and never go to again?

Propriety probably demands that I shower and put on grown-up clothes before I go down to the laundry room to wash my bedspread.

Dammit.

Is that some sort of fancy New York thing?

I usually don't bother with either when going down to my laundry room.

yeah, I don't understand it either. I thought sweats were the universal laundry uniform.

[K'Nort]

Is that one of those things you go to once and never go to again?

I think it was a family tradition to go regularly. They lived right there. But I'm feeling fuzzy on that point.

When younger, Gus's father drove a charter bus, and Rose Bowl party buses were a big moneymaker for the company. They didn't always tip well, however. And the bus driver had to clean up afterwards.

[morna]

Good morning and happy 2008 to you all!

[Jeff Brady]

Morning, fuckers.

Propriety probably demands that I shower and put on grown-up clothes before I go down to the laundry room to wash my bedspread.

Dammit.

Remember that hottie that greeted you as we moved you in? #1 reason to look decent.

[Michael P]

Morning, fuckers.

Afternoon, douchebag. Your phone working?

Remember that hottie that greeted you as we moved you in? #1 reason to look decent.
Good point. And I've since run into reasons 2-5.

[Jeff Brady]

Afternoon, douchebag. Your phone working?

Not until after I eat breakfast. Gimme an hour.

Good point. And I've since run into reasons 2-5.

Excellent.

[Merey]

HAPPY NEW YEARS, RitaCitizens!

[Michael P]

HAPPY NEW YEARS, RitaCitizens!

Happy Happy, Mere. You back in town yet?

[Merey]

Yeah, I've actually been back since last Wednesday. I've just been taking a computer break.

How was everyone's Christmas/Winter Solstice/Holidays?




I don't want to go back to work tomorrow

[Michael P]

Yeah, I've actually been back since last Wednesday. I've just been taking a computer break.

How was everyone's Christmas/Winter Solstice/Holidays?

Mine rocked. Saw the folks, accumulated material goods, played ball with the dog. Plus, I now own The Rocketeer on DVD, so hey, one life goal down.

I don't want to go back to work tomorrow
I don't either, but I need the money.

Didja see Sweeney Todd yet? I wanna go this weekend.

Edit: I now realize I was a complete tosser and neglected to ask you how your holiday was.

[Rallura]

We're going to Sweeney Todd
in a bit.
Granted the dishwasher finishes
in time for me to take a shower.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Just got back from a party at a local sushi restaurant Sarah and I frequent(a friend of ours also works there). Free sushi and an open bar(as well as a champagne toast). I haven't drank this much in ages(walking distance from our apartment, yay!).

[Jared_Humpherys]

Orange Bowl, 8 pm Eastern TODAY on Fox TV

Thanks, Winslow!

[howyadoin]

Mornin', fuckers. This must be the first year in a couple decades that I didn't start with a hangover.

[Jared_Humpherys]

Mornin', fuckers. This must be the first year in a couple decades that I didn't start with a hangover.

Good for you! Sarah and I didn't drink at all last night. Today, however...

[howyadoin]

Good for you! Sarah and I didn't drink at all last night. Today, however...I did actually drink a fair bit, but around 11:30 I made the switch from mixed drinks to straight Irish whiskey, which slowed things down quite a bit.

In retrospect, a good decision. I'm actually feeling pretty creative today.

[howyadoin]

How many years ago?I was thinking of the Koba era.

[Forefinger]

Happy New Year, bitches.

[Typo Lad]

Just got back from the Kosher Subway in Brooklyn. I was unimpressed. To the point that I went around the corner and picked up another sub at the kosher hole-in-the wall by the college. Abuck cheaper, more meat, and they know how to season it.

[Gilda Dent]

Propriety probably demands that I shower and put on grown-up clothes before I go down to the laundry room to wash my bedspread.

Dammit.

Is that some sort of fancy New York thing?

I usually don't bother with either when going down to my laundry room.

When I was in my apartment, the laundry room was one washer and one dryer in this tiny room that jutted out into the hall just outside my apartment door. A robe and slippers were all that was necessary for the five foot journey. And as long as I avoided weekends, I had it all to myself.

[howyadoin]

Happy New Year, bitches.Right back atcha, buddy.

[Puma]

Turns out the neighbors are having the same disconnect problem as me. They even took their Mac in to have it checked after AT & T said nothing was wrong with the lines. The Apple folks said "Bullshit". Collin tested our line and it is definitely AT & T' issue. We think moisture is getting in the line because it is worse when it rains and early morning. By the afternoon, when things dry out, it seems fine. Collin gets to call them tomorrow to complain.

[K'Nort]

That reminds me. One of my plans for the new year is to disconnect my landline. Scary, but a big savings.

Just signed up for ALA. On my own dime and I can't itemize, so ouch. The library will now pay to send me to Anaheim in June, however.

Woke up without a hangover but have no energy/motivation.

[Athena Bast]

I'm glad I only had 2 drinks last night. I'd hate to think what I'd feel like if I had more.

2 drinks over 5 hours... god I suck.

[K'Nort]

Yet another best-of list for 2007. Small but influential group of voters. (Influences what is carried by bookstores and libraries, that is.)

Full story (http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6514737.html?nid=2789)

(More or less in order, from best down. It's complicated.)

Exit Wounds by Rutu Modan (D&Q)
Scott Pilgrim Gets it Together by Bryan Lee O'Malley (Oni Press)

All-Star Superman Vol. 1 by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely (DC)
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Black Dossier by Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill (America's Best Comics)
I Killed Adolf Hitler by Jason (Fantagraphics)
Shooting War by Anthony Lappe and Dan Goldman (Grand Central)
Tekkon Kinkreet: Black and White by Taiyo Matsumoto (Viz Media)

Alice In Sunderland by Brian Talbot (DH)
Laika by Nick Abadzis (First Second)
The Salon by Nick Bertozzi (St. Martin's
Shortcomings by Adrian Tomine (D&Q)

Cairo by G. Willow Wilson and M.K. Perker (Vertigo)
Casanova Vol. 1: Luxuria by Matt Fraction and Gabriel Ba (Image)
Super Spy by Matt Kindt (Top Shelf)
With The Light by Keiko Tobe (Yen)


I'm seeing Exit Wounds on a lot of lists.

[morna]

Yaay for escaping the hangovers! I was a bit fuzzy but that cleared up with a bit of breakfast..... and coffee.

[howyadoin]

I'm glad I only had 2 drinks last night. I'd hate to think what I'd feel like if I had more.

2 drinks over 5 hours... god I suck.On the plus side, you did some classic drunk-typing.

[howyadoin]

Yet another best-of list for 2007.Roquefort Raider has started a best-of thread (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=203719) on the Books board, by the way.

Yaay for escaping the hangovers!Amen to that, my friend.

[DonC]

My neighbors are idiots. They were firing off guns at midnight. Hey, asshole, what goes up must come down.

[Athena Bast]

On the plus side, you did some classic drunk-typing.

I did? Cool.

[Athena Bast]

My neighbors are idiots. They were firing off guns at midnight. Hey, asshole, what goes up must come down.

I always wonder at that.

[K'Nort]

Roquefort Raider has started a best-of thread (http://forums.comicbookresources.com/showthread.php?t=203719) on the Books board, by the way.

Excellent. I'd missed that because of the title.

[Athena Bast]

Hmmm.. I feel like getting a large fries with gravy from Alexandra's. Yes.

[Winslow]

When I was in my apartment, the laundry room was one washer and one dryer in this tiny room that jutted out into the hall just outside my apartment door. A robe and slippers were all that was necessary for the five foot journey. And as long as I avoided weekends, I had it all to myself.

whew . . *wipes forehead*

I'm glad I only had 2 drinks last night. I'd hate to think what I'd feel like if I had more.

2 drinks over 5 hours... god I suck.

Yeah, I can't drink anymore either. I was never much of a drinker, but now, for a guy my size (I'm about 200 lbs) I'm a real light weight.

A few weeks ago I had 3 margaritas for lunch and was toast for the rest of the afternoon.

I polished off a bottle of wine Christmas Eve, but then had a massive hangover Christmas Day.

[howyadoin]

Excellent. I'd missed that because of the title.Yeah, I figured I should put the word out.

Yeah, I can't drink anymore either. I was never much of a drinker, but now, for a guy my size (I'm about 200 lbs) I'm a real light weight.

A few weeks ago I had 3 margaritas for lunch and was toast for the rest of the afternoon.

I polished off a bottle of wine Christmas Eve, but then had a massive hangover Christmas Day.Well, wine's worse for hangovers than almost anything.

[Winslow]

Well, wine's worse for hangovers than almost anything.

Why is that?

Someone else told me the same thing when I told them my sob story.

[K'Nort]

Why is that?

Someone else told me the same thing when I told them my sob story.

The tannins maybe. That would explain red being worse than white.

[howyadoin]

Why is that?

Someone else told me the same thing when I told them my sob story.
The tannins maybe. That would explain red being worse than white.The sheer amount of sugar is a pretty big part of it, too. That's why mixed drinks will give you a worse hangover than straight booze.

[Gilda Dent]

whew . . *wipes forehead*

I sense I am being mocked.

Just because of that, I'm taking my ball and going home.

[Guapo Méndez]

So last night whiny relatives ruined the fireworks.

Excerpts from the night:

"Stop it! Save some for midnight!"
"Stop it! It's too dangerous."
"Stop it! Let's eat dinner!"
"Stop it! We're going to read the prayer."
"Stop it! We're going to read a poem I wrote."
"Stop it! We're breaking the piñata!"

Imagine all that repeated in a 90 minute interval in several degrees of whiny noises, every phrase repeated at least 10 times in rapid staccato voices.

Fuck that. Next year I'm not buying nor bringing the smallest firecracker.

[howyadoin]

So last night whiny relatives ruined the fireworks.

Excerpts from the night:

"Stop it! Save some for midnight!"
"Stop it! It's too dangerous."
"Stop it! Let's eat dinner!"
"Stop it! We're going to read the prayer."
"Stop it! We're going to read a poem I wrote."
"Stop it! We're breaking the piñata!"

Imagine all that repeated in a 90 minute interval in several degrees of whiny noises, every phrase repeated at least 10 times in rapid staccato voices.

Fuck that. Next year I'm not buying nor bringing the smallest firecracker.Are any of them hung over today? You should set off the fireworks now.

[morna]

aww what a bunch of party poopers! Were they good though Guapo? I love fireworks.

[Ronald Bryan]

I really did not want to go into work this morning. It took me close to an hour to crawl out of bed. Why did I stay up so late? Why?

[Pól Rua]

aww what a bunch of party poopers!

heheheheheheheheheheh...

sorry. still sleepy.
mornin' all.

[Ronald Bryan]

heheheheheheheheheheh...

sorry. still sleepy.
mornin' all.
Hola, monkey man.

I actually feel more awake right now.

[howyadoin]

heheheheheheheheheheh...

sorry. still sleepy.
mornin' all.Howdy, Pól. How's life treatin' you?

[Gilda Dent]

I'm starting to get more and more nervous about tomorrow.

At my last two schools, the principal had me stand on a chair during a meeting the first work day and introduce myself. This must be in the principal's handbook.

I've had coaches require new team members to do something embarrassing such as sing the first day of practice.

There is a faculty and staff meeting first thing tomorrow morning. The first item on the agenda is "introduction of new staff".

I was hoping to be able to disappear into my office and do some lesson planning and let the meeting new people part of the job just happen a little bit at a time.

[howyadoin]

I'm starting to get more and more nervous about tomorrow.

At my last two schools, the principal had me stand on a chair during a meeting the first work day and introduce myself.That sounds kind of demeaning. Were these principals a bit backward when it came to dealing with adults?

[Ronald Bryan]

That sounds kind of demeaning. Were these principals a bit backward when it came to dealing with adults?
I think it's just because Gilda is too short.


Well, and principals are usually fairly stupid.

[Ben Morgan]

Still no new ritas?

[tricksterpup]

whew . . *wipes forehead*



Yeah, I can't drink anymore either. I was never much of a drinker, but now, for a guy my size (I'm about 200 lbs) I'm a real light weight.

A few weeks ago I had 3 margaritas for lunch and was toast for the rest of the afternoon.

I polished off a bottle of wine Christmas Eve, but then had a massive hangover Christmas Day.

yes, you are so easy to take advantage of.. ;)
I am sure you don't remember that one night in that quiet motel.

[howyadoin]

Still no new ritas?Apparently not.

[tricksterpup]

Still no new ritas?

6000 baby!!! 6000.

[Ben Morgan]

Cronin must have some hangover

[howyadoin]

6000 baby!!! 6000.Only 800 to go...

[tricksterpup]

Only 800 to go...
yep.. we can do it.

[Deathstroke]

My neighbors are idiots. They were firing off guns at midnight. Hey, asshole, what goes up must come down.

Oddly, that's the new marketing slogan from the makers of Viagra.

[howyadoin]

yep.. we can do it.Yeah, that's only 400 posts from me and 400 from you.

[Ben Morgan]

yep.. we can do it.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=_rAHnwWfsaY

[Ronald Bryan]

6000 baby!!! 6000.
We can do it!

[Ronald Bryan]

Yeah, that's only 400 posts from me and 400 from you.
Oh good, I'll just sit back and relax, then.

[Deathstroke]

I'm starting to get more and more nervous about tomorrow.

At my last two schools, the principal had me stand on a chair during a meeting the first work day and introduce myself. This must be in the principal's handbook.

I've had coaches require new team members to do something embarrassing such as sing the first day of practice.

There is a faculty and staff meeting first thing tomorrow morning. The first item on the agenda is "introduction of new staff".

I was hoping to be able to disappear into my office and do some lesson planning and let the meeting new people part of the job just happen a little bit at a time.

If I wasn't sure that it would get you off on a really bad foot, I'd say you should tell anyone who wants you to get on a chair to introduce yourself that you need an organ grinder and a hat for tips if you are expected to play the role of a monkey.

[Gilda Dent]

That sounds kind of demeaning. Were these principals a bit backward when it came to dealing with adults?

One was a jock type, and ran the staff like he was the coach and we were his team, and the other a touchy-feely type who saw the staff as like a family. Pretty much opposite ends of the leadership style spectrum, neither of which I really care for.

I think the reasoning is that sooner or later you're going to have to get up in front of the group at a meeting and lead some kind of discussion, or give a presentation, or just give feedback during a discussion, so it's best to get past any shyness that one might have regarding that right away.

I have students do ice breakers at the beginning of school each year, but I do it a little more low key, and let the speaking to the whole group thing come later after they've gotten to know each other a bit better.

[tricksterpup]

MST3K the Canada song
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4RHVoFpncgA