Ahoy maties! It's the Talk Like a Pirate Day DLD! Arrrrrr!
by gigglingone on Sep 19, 2008 1:41 PM PDT
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PrintGrover called me a quitter, and I hate to be called a quitter, so darnnit, here's your stinkin' DLD...(did I get to 75 words yet???)
Aye, I couldn't let this day go without a DLD! Not sure how to talk like a pirate? Fortunately the TLAPD folks have put together this handy guide, so grab a glass of grub and read up!
I have no other links, except one to these guys, because I guess it's relevant....
Scrawl your linkage here! Arrrrrrrr!
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Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Sweeney.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
I wouldn’t mind either…theres a few booties that I would like to capture from the team…and a few coughemilcough that i would like to toss overboard
by ilovegregsmith on Sep 19, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
RIP...McAfee Coliseum
Hello OAKLAND COLISEUM:
http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/localnews/ci_10509375?source=rss
Since all the bad loans are being dumped on the taxpayers
I expect to see the Washington Mutual Coliseum signs go up soon. Whoo hoo!
Since AIG is now
a wholly owned subsidiary of uncle sam i say we make them drop their manchester united shirt sponsorship and throw a few bucks our way….
"...in baseball you wear a cap." -- george carlin
Can I have 10 shares of the vehicle insuring the futures option on your giving me $10?
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
It would actually
be more efficient for you to short the pizza coupons i have in my ira – if papa john’s folds, you’re fully covered, and if i end up redeeming them you’re no worse off than you would have been when i initially saw you coming and ducked out the back door of peet’s so i wouldn’t have to pay you the ten spot
"...in baseball you wear a cap." -- george carlin
by Hot Cup Joe on Sep 19, 2008 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Arrrrrr, McAfee!
Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty, the Coliseum board’s vice chair, said, “Sponsoring the stadium is a terrific opportunity for any entity desiring a high-profile, highly visible, long-term marketing option.”
OK, so if Neukom is the ultracompetitive shark he’s supposed to be, how funny would it be if the Giants were to sponsor the naming rights? Or, better yet, for the Giants to buy the naming rights, and to officially name it “The Oakland Shithole Oakland Dump Oakland Murder Capital Oakland Coliseum of Oakland”?
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
The Gigglingone-two-three strikes you're out at the old Coliseum! :)
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Sep 19, 2008 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions
We're #87!!!
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=caple/080919/venues/11-100
Coliseum named in ESPN’s 100 most important sports venues.
Go figure...
… turns out a couple of our own were among the least lucky hitters this year:
http://web.sny.tv/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080917&content_id=1475667&oid=35003_f&vkey=42
Agh
Now I have that damn song in me head (of course, whenever Mrs doctorK’s favorite radio station plays it, I think of the ’79 Pirates).
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Is it possible that the availability of good plumbing has contributed to our national weight gain?
And is it possible that convenient links dumps also contribute to the problem?
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
This reminds me of the time
I was given the writing prompt, “What is the most important invention in human history” on a state-mandated writing exam. I wrote about the toilet.
I was eleven.
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
I am now, like, your biggest fan
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
I would have replied, "The pencil with which I am writing this exam"
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
Dear Oakland A's Veterans,
Please, for the love of God, make our rookies dress like this.
Longingly,
Jennifer
PS- I hope Yahoo! gives us similar coverage.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
did you click through to the boston ones?
LAME. Who chose Jed Lowrie’s outfit. If you’re going with standard drag, you gotta show some skin at least.
"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King
I am quite excited to see what they come up with.
The Yankees (I think) did the Wizard of Oz. Booooring.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 19, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
boy, those hooters guys were looking HOT.. I must say, Wizard of Oz WAS boring but i thought Joba made a great Lion.
And I was disappointed in how Jed was dressed as well. I feel like I am cheating on greg smith (hey, the relationship we have in my world..it’s amazing) with Jed though. Love that guy. I used to see him play with the Pawsox alot. Always liked him. Always hoped the Red Sox would trade him because I hate them. It’s after 2am. Ignore the babble
by ilovegregsmith on Sep 19, 2008 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Heyyy, Mets ones were pretty good.
Full-length Speedo swimsuits.
Yeah, it barely got any coverage though. If the Mets got almost-no coverage, I’m afraid to see what the A’s get.
Awww
Shoot I missed out. I want one of these so bad. The A’s store told me they’d send me one a month ago, but I haven’t received anything :(
wow, I was impressed -- the A's store is sending you men dressed in Hooters uniforms?!?!
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Sep 19, 2008 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions
The A's have "veterans"?
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
I'm curious
where did the term “link dump” start? Is it an AN thing? Or someone get it from somewhere else?
Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC
I termed this the Daily Link Dump, but I'm fairly certain I had heard
“Link Dump” in some otherm non-AN context
Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.
when I post a DLD, it's a Lancelot Link Dump
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
Trade for Aubrey Huff!
"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane
Free to a good home!
I have an extra September A’s magazine. This is the one with Duke on the cover and has a feature about Ry Bear. Free!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
It is yours.
Email me an address to send it to.
Nothing in return, thanks!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
Awww
Shoot I missed out. I want one of these so bad. The A’s store told me they’d send me one a month ago, but I haven’t received anything :(
Sorry. :(
For some reason I’m getting TWO of every magazine.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
they mail me 2 of every issue...
they also mail them to me out of order and really, really late. frustrating.
"Ryan [Sweeney] has got the perfect baseball body..." -Mike Sweeney
Do you subscribe to the Mag?
I called, and the guy said he mailed LAST and THIS month about two weeks ago. I’d call again. Are you calling the team store? I used to try the office number but would never get anyone to answer. I’ve always been able to talk to someone when I call the team store.
Also, eBay if you really want one.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I did the online subscription signup - twice
and both times my card was never charged and I never received anything. I emailed the store in August, and within an hour they emailed me back saying they’re sorry for the mixup and they’d send me all this season’s mags. But it’s been 3 weeks and I haven’t received anything. I just emailed them again about an hour ago; if I don’t hear back tonight, I’ll call tomorrow and the next day.
eBay got nothin :( I was able to buy the 2005 Harden issue on there, but they have nothing from 2008 – I’ve been checking at least once a week for quite some time.
I gave away all my double issues...
except the Eveland/Smith one just came in the mail so I still have that. I expect I’ll get a 2nd copy of the Duke cover in the mail sometime soon. if you don’t get it worked out with the A’s and that issue does show up for me, you’re welcome to have it :)
"Ryan [Sweeney] has got the perfect baseball body..." -Mike Sweeney
Aw, thank you so much!
The A’s clubhouse guy emailed me back and said he shipped everything last week so it should be here any day now – but if nothing comes, I will make sure to message you. Thank you so much! :)
If you still want one, let me know
I had a subscription last year, never renewed, but I still get it mailed to me this year. I’m done reading it, so I can send it along if you want.
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Sep 19, 2008 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions
That's so nice, thanks a lot!
The A’s clubhouse guy replied and said my stuff should be here soon, but if it doesn’t come I will let you know. Thank you so much for the offer! :)
Replay used in the Twins-Rays game
Umps’ call is overturned and Carlos Pena is given a home run (instead of a double due to fan interference as the umpires had ruled). Looked like the correct call was home run, but it delayed the game for over 4 minutes.
It was a nightmare.
My nachos got cold.
I see a deranged rabbit, on fire, cowering away from a vagina. I await the results of the Rorschaschererer. -Nico
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 19, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
That would go in the QOTM diary if there was going to be one this month.
Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"
"This chair be high, says I!"
-Blackbeard, Simpsons Treehouse of Horror IV
The Raider Nation is the only Nation.
Haha, what the...
this thing is weirding me out.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 20, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Since gigglingone went to the trouble of a DLD yesterday,
I’ll use it for this, instead of making a new one.
Mark Ellis had successful shoulder surgery yesterday. (and won’t be on the field for the 40th Anniversary Team honor tomorrow, btw.)
A’s owner Lew Wolff, speaking to A’s boosters Friday, said: “We’re talking to Mark now. He didn’t have a really good year. We need hitting. His defense is fantastic. He is a wonderful individual, so I think Billy (Beane) will work to keep Mark.”
Lew needs to shut the hell up. I can’t deal with being teased right now.
Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"
he won't be there??? Awwwwwww....
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Sep 20, 2008 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Nope, he won't.
Something on the A’s site Friday that I read via cellphone right after I saw you… :(
Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"
He probably heard about my plans for Ellis-knapping him and bringing him to you....
There's no crying in baseball!
"Knapping"?
You’re going to abduct him in a cab and fill out an expense voucher to be reimbursed by work for the fare, all because of your dislike for public transit, Chinese immigrants, and the homeless?
< / obscure grudge >
It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@
For those going to today's game
I will be in 123-19-13 (and 14)
Feel free to come by and buy me a beer say hi.
I'm here to talk about the past.
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