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sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Bloomy

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 7, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

DMOAS!

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sigh.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 7, 2010 10:20 PM PDT reply actions  

is this guy like

a Hasidim or what?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:20 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm so addicted to this show.

Help me.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:20 PM PDT reply actions  

ME TOO!

Isn’t it awesome? It’s almost better than the game…

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m addicted to a few teenage soap operas. I don’t want help.

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by Rated-R Superstar on May 7, 2010 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

i like you

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by mikev on May 7, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Um, sirbed, you can't snort crack.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

sure you can.

anything is possible, don’t inhibit him.

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by mikev on May 7, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

it's rocked up.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Coco Crisp cleared for baseball activities

Wooo bring on the division crown!

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Three months ago, I would have approved of keeping Coco out of the lineup.

Now? Well, adding Coco means subtracting Patterson. Bring the mother on.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

this is true

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Carlos Gonzalez just got a base hit.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 7, 2010 10:21 PM PDT reply actions  

He was just thrown out by Russell Martin.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 7, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

If and when we get Suzuki and Crisp and Ellis back...

plus Anderson and Duke….

We’ve got a good team!

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:22 PM PDT reply actions  

i think the pitchers have missed zooks

and his bat was starting to heat up before he got hurt.

ellis is the magical unicorn. i miss him. :(

by Deborah51 on May 7, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, Zooks will be back within the week.

Ellis, it sounds like, might be a bit longer. Rosales is doing well out there though.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

yup, i like adam

we need to keep him in the lineup somewhere.

by Deborah51 on May 7, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Roomy!

so I’m watching Sherlock HOlmes.

Fill me in on the good stuff from CT

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by mikev on May 7, 2010 10:22 PM PDT reply actions  

It's a decent movie.

Enjoyed it.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rachel McAdams is hot as Adler

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

[nods]

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dan, you're secretly Don, aren't you?

You’re just a letter away.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh shit!

Don’t tell anybody.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

you can subtract the words "as Adler"

and the statement would be soooo true

Green and Gold Lantern Corps

by oaklandSMASH on May 7, 2010 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gaudin is not awful...

He’s actually pretty damn good.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:22 PM PDT reply actions  

He's no Bailey, of course.

But a sub-3 FIP is remarkable, small sample size or not.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like him.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

you just like his facial hair

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

[guilty]

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let me clarify--

as a fourth option in a bullpen, you could do a hell of a lot worse.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fired up? Looking for a good time? Call CT!

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:23 PM PDT reply actions  

I swear it ain’t me.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 7, 2010 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Your voice is huskier than I imagined.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

you need to call tonight.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

This guy is mixing up a whole lot more than that.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha, sorry guys!

My recap was supposed to be both, I just didn’t say that.

Next time I’ll open a CT thread and then a recap on the front page and then link them. :-)

"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez

by baseballgirl on May 7, 2010 10:26 PM PDT reply actions  

No worries, BBG.

Our CT antics aren’t meant for the front page anyway, believe me.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nico didn't want us there.

He kicked us out.

We’re riff raff.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I followed.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 7, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Your Mom warned you about us.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

No. She didn't.

In fact I don’t think my parents ever warned me about any of that weird shit. Very hands off. Weird that I wound up sheltering myself.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 7, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Broxton blows Giambi away

Dodgers win!

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Completely off topic:

Anyone watch Community? Yesterday’s episode was one of the best episodes of comedy I’ve seen in probably ten years.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:28 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't think there's such a thing as OT in a CT thread...

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you're gonna dance naked in the CT thread, at least have the common decency to call first.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

So who's calling tonight?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:31 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m watching College Football Live on ESPN2.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 7, 2010 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would

I just don’t have anything interesting to say

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin

by Helloooo 1st on May 7, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

you can always talk about how you don't understand the need for "roomy"

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Man, Dave Duncan's on my television.

He got old.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Even though the A's didn't win

I did get two people to give serious responses to my power play posts about hockey….that makes me very happy.

by sirbed on May 7, 2010 10:32 PM PDT reply actions  

sorry i bl\ew that for you, btw

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

And Bloom manages to consistently get 2-3 serious posts about his need for custom-fitted plastic and plastic accessories.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

my son got drunk with CT in New Orleans

a couple of years ago. they were there for the sabercats arena bowl game.

by Deborah51 on May 7, 2010 10:34 PM PDT reply actions  

I love you again.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

actually, san jose was one of the profitable teams in the AFL.

the league folded because other teams weren’t making money.

i think sabercats fans would have jumped on the bandwagon for the new league if they based a team in san jose. it wouldn’t have been the same, but. i think it could have worked.

by Deborah51 on May 7, 2010 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

He sounds like he'd be fun

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hearing these Michael Savage clips is laughable

The station playing River Cats games also has Savage on it. Seemed every break between innings the other night coming back from Stockton had a Savage commercial.

Last of the Ninth - Photography

by Flashfire on May 7, 2010 10:34 PM PDT reply actions  

It's even worse than the Poizner-bashing Meg Whitman commercials.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Greatest caller ever.

“Hi.”

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:34 PM PDT reply actions  

lol!'

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just a thought

But since we’re hiding these threads and, quite frankly, they’re off-topic weirdness to begin with, maybe they should become AN’s “semi-official” CGV-free zone.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 7, 2010 10:34 PM PDT reply actions  

No fucking way.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

[posts porn]

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

you forgot to block out my and OAH's faces

bastard

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh crap.

Sorry dude.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gaijin_Suketto stumbles into their "special room" ONE TIME, and now look.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

OAH's idea

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

don't you remember

or too many midori sours?

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Midori is pretty good.

Yeah, it’s a girly drink, shut up.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not exactly my first choice or anything

but they’re not bad.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

they're yum

my fave tho is vodka gimlet

by OakA'sHoney on May 7, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

girlie boy.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

manly girl

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Roy Rogers' too?

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

[begins cock fighting]

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Cock fighting" refers to roosters, Bloom.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh.

[zip]

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Killjoy

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 7, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

srsly.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah.

I mean, given the naturally off-topic nature, these threads tend to naturally fall into a “slightly relaxed CGV” rule state, but a full-out CGV-free zone is probably a bad idea.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

but why?

[mixes illegally purchased pharmaceuticals and non-licensed alcohol]

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fuck you dan

you are an IDIOT

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

B-b-b-b-b-b-b-BANNED!

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Probably pointless to late-post in this thread,

but what would be the point of having a CGV free zone in the CT thread?

Nobody here’s gonna flag anything anyway,

and trolls probably aren’t smart enough to find the damn thread in the first place!

"We support your economy. We make your food and tend your fields. All we want are the same rights and responsiblities as you. Please... Vote YES on Proposition 801- Equal rights for sock puppets!"

by Gaijin_Suketto on May 8, 2010 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

This whole thread is a sting operation.

Bloom, think we have enough for the judge?

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

not at all!

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is this guy one of us?

He’s pretty good caller.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Jesse is a friend.

You know, he’s always been a good friend of mine.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

But lately something's changed

it ain’t hard ot define.
Jesse’s got himself a girl and I wanna make her mine.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love how we automatically assume that any intelligent callers are ours.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

it makes sense.

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by mikev on May 7, 2010 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh.

It does.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

One of the reasons I love AN

is that we’ve got more than one side represented for any particular issue. It helps me make an educated decision for which side I want be on.

by LoneStranger on May 7, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

More importantly, we've got intelligent people representing both sides of an issue.

That’s huge.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

and sometimes hugely frustrating.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

and sometimes hugely frustrating.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

twice as frustrating,

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I get extra excited in the CT threads.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah.

Don’t look at your seat back.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm...engorged.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

With mirth.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does MENSA have an elite task force of military-grade squirrels?

I thought not.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

not even close.

In fact, WE’RE surveying THEM!

But, to be fair, there really are only a few commanders of the squirrel army and even some detractors within the AN ranks…

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let's be honest

The squirrel army is remarkably sloppy. Except for the Seven.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 8, 2010 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

Without doubt.

They couldn’t even really break into the nut bank.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

Heh

Remember that one time when the entire platoon tried to hold one up?

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 8, 2010 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

thought those masks were really going to help them not be identified.

Like the teller’s not gonna be able to ID 2500 squirrels. C’mon.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

Well worse than that

They did it in full uniform with their name plates on. Half of them had photo ID badges clipped on too.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 8, 2010 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

not very smart, those squirrels.

I dunno why we even keep them around, really, other than to keep the seven happy.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

They're good for a good laugh too

Hard not to love the little guys and gals. They make for great stories.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 8, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

they do, and they're wonderful companions.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

How would you ever prove one team is trying to win and another isn't??

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:42 PM PDT reply actions  

just turned in a paper! huzzah!

I think I might have written the entire thing with the A’s game on in the background (except when mlb.tv was being stupid, which was for like 3 innings). Hopefully I didn’t stick in a “I love Gio!” anywhere in the paper, because that might be awkward…

by whiteshoes40 on May 7, 2010 10:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Awesome.

I love when papers just kinda fall together like that.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

it's kind of a mess,

but the prof is very kind when it comes to grading, so I’m hoping that works in my favor.

Plus, I don’t really care anymore. I think I’m becoming a zombie…

by whiteshoes40 on May 7, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

It kinda gets like that.

Hang in there. It’s finite. Remember that.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, it's the rough time of the semester,

when everyone (or at least me) gets disillusioned. But then I still get excited about reading lists for other classes, so I guess I’m not completely jaded… yet.

by whiteshoes40 on May 7, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh, been there.

That “ah, screw it” attitude. It’s a nice feeling, actually.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

what kind of a paper was it?

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

literary theory

I’m a grad student in English literature. We do a lot of reading and writing.

by whiteshoes40 on May 7, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

luckily, you can kinda verbally wander there...

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh man

Glad you like that stuff. I’d shoot myself having to write that paper.

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wuv it too.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

How do we know that Geren has the personality of a rock?

Seriously?

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:44 PM PDT reply actions  

It's the persimmon.

It gets in the way of talking.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

He always looks like he has a persimmon in his mouth.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey man, you know what builds chemistry?

Winning.

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:45 PM PDT reply actions  

AHAHA. Townsend.

Love.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:46 PM PDT reply actions  

He whipped out the mocking voice, too.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

LAYING THE SMACK DOWN.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

fixed.

LAYETH THE SMACKETH DOWN.

by LoneStranger on May 7, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just read the results.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 7, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I still have to watch NXT and Superstars.

I usually watch them on YouTube while at work so I can watch the A’s when I get home.

by LoneStranger on May 7, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

First impressions

CT knows his shit and he definitely likes the A’s.

I’m on board.

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin

by Helloooo 1st on May 7, 2010 10:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Welcome.

Wait til he gets fired up about something.

Or breaks out the Giants hate. He DESPISES the Giants.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's not really a sabermetrics guy,

but for everything else, he definitely knows his stuff and is willing to fight about it. And he almost always wins.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah.

But CT’s shown a very surprisingly willingness to let people speak their mind, idiot or genius. DFA got, like, 15 minutes.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bingo.

I called him the other night because he came back after his first commercial and didn’t have a caller yet.

However, I tried to call Wednesday afternoon and just could not get through for the life of me.

"We support your economy. We make your food and tend your fields. All we want are the same rights and responsiblities as you. Please... Vote YES on Proposition 801- Equal rights for sock puppets!"

by Gaijin_Suketto on May 8, 2010 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

is he getting Padres confused with the Dodgers?

McCourt divorce

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, that's what I thought.

Maybe he’s referencing something else. He’s a hometown Padres fan, I’ll trust him.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's a Padres fan. He'd know.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's a Padres fan. He'd know.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Apparently, he'd know twice.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

This caller sounds a lot like Gio, actually.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Does anyone honestly think that Duke will start on the 15th?

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:51 PM PDT reply actions  

I bet he does....

…and then comes out in the 3rd due to a strained whateveritis.

by LoneStranger on May 7, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

this.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

He feels "100%".

Bull.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

fat fucking chance he starts in May if you ask me

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

That sounds about right. June, maybe. Hopefully.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wonder if duke even thinks he is truly 100%

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

nope expilicitly no

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

what was our count tonight?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Somewhere in the 1600s.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

1827

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

woot!

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oooh, way off.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I severely undershot my own GOG question

It’ll be like 6200 at this rate

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I had 5750.

I thought it was hilarious that everyone had 1500, 1600. That’s one day.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

will be slower tomorrow.

Slow on Saturdays….plus Sunday is Mother’s Day. Numbers probably down both day.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think probably around 5000's right

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions  

No, god no.

Otherwise the guy who guessed 10,000 would be right.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

okay good

I was thinking I might get to 4200 posts myself

by sirbed on May 7, 2010 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

they're in Arlington, huh?

Rich pitching?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

hmm, I don't know.

let me check… nope, looks like it’ll be Matt Harrison, whoever that is. Rich is pitching tomorrow.

by whiteshoes40 on May 7, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

bummer,

totally gonna miss him there, huh?

Is it like 2 hours there?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

he'll probably pitch on Thursday,

because the Rangers have an off-day on Monday too.

…and is what like 2 hours where?

by whiteshoes40 on May 7, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

from Baylor to Arlington.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

who we pitching Wed?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

it doesn't say, but I think it will be Gio,

since we’re doing that weird 4-man rotation thing. I really hope it is Gio. Because I ♥ him, in case anyone didn’t know.

by whiteshoes40 on May 7, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

you?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know...well, enjoy!

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

A's fan in Arlington?

AWESOME.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

playing Braden. LOVE.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh, of course.

The stuff about how “everybody who puts on a ML uniform gets the right to compete against the best” was pitch perfect.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

You know what sucks about that Braden thing?

ESPN and everyone is only reporting that Braden is looking for a fight. The rest of the awesome spiel? No mention.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 10:58 PM PDT reply actions  

meh. Screw ESPN.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

what's ESPN?

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I mean, WTF is this shit?

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/mlb/news/story?id=5170739

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/184152-a-rod-revenge-on-pitchers-mind

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

is this the interview with Urban?

I felt like Urban was prompting him to say stuff like that, to get him say that he wants a fight, etc. And I know Dallas can handle himself and he wouldn’t say anything he didn’t really mean, but you do really need to hear both sides of the interview to get a feel for what went on in that conversation.

by whiteshoes40 on May 7, 2010 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

it was Byg Uyrb.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Even though he shouldn't do it

I would love to see Braden drill ARod in his 1st AB next time

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:01 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah that's why I don't want him to do it

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

CT's got a point here

Yeah, Braden carried it on with the further comments, but Urban’s the one who dragged it up again when it was done with.

Last of the Ninth - Photography

by Flashfire on May 7, 2010 11:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I can't disagree.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

CT: "Bay Area TV people"

hahahahah

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

gee, who's that mean, CT?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

End of August.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

But they come here earlier.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

no way

the baseball is going to descend on Coli that day

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

baseball media

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

don't forget his earring.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

or sirbed's nipple rings.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

salty tugs

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:07 PM PDT reply actions  

see below.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

exactly.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Really?

It’s not when Mr. Peanuts busts an almond with his boyfriend?

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 7, 2010 11:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

so you're saying Mr. Peanut's gay, then?

Interesting…

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

good point.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

okay, the monacle's gay.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

A monocle doesn't make you gay.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

huh. gp.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, didn't mean to imply

Just that he looked stylishly hot in it.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 7, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I get that a lot.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Strange for someone woh doesn't drink, smoke or do drugs.

But I really am kind of a bad influence.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

They won't have me.

I inspire them in others.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm buck naked.

I never wear clothes for CT.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

travis buck naked?

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

yup.

with the hair and everything.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

On his head?

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

um, yup.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

He never specified which head

So you’re still good to go.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 7, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

...are you?

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

what jammies

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

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by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Quitter.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 7, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know.

Psssh. Sleep.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

don't start with me, young man.

sleep-deprived ws40 is not as friendly as a well-rested ws40.

by whiteshoes40 on May 7, 2010 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm sure.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, ma’am.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 7, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

But a CT-deprived ws40 isn't as awesome as a CT'd ws40.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

definitely.

That goes for everyone.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I actually have yet to listen to CT,

so we cannot say for sure which version of me would be more awesome…

by whiteshoes40 on May 7, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

CT'd ws would definitely be better.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

nope.

I’m with Don. I love shoes.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wha?!

You must. He’s pretty great.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm gonna hold you to that.

After your paper.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

It will happen.

and now I am heading out. Enjoy your CT slumber party, crazies!

by whiteshoes40 on May 7, 2010 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

God, we are crazy, aren't we?

And you’re joining us next week.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

school's for fools

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, we should have signed Vlad instead of Crisp this winter

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by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:13 PM PDT reply actions  

we'll see.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

we'll see?

At this rate, Vlad will hit 33 bombs and OPS .875

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

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by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

And at this rate, Starlin Castro will...hit a lot.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's early May.

Guy’s back is shredded beef. We’ve yet to see Coco.

We’ll see.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Shredded Vlad back.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

cocoa puffs?

I’m coocoo for cocoa puffs.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh.

Then Eric Chavez’s back is refried beans.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

at the end of the year

I’m wiling to bet Vlad has a higher WAR than either Cust or Coco.

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

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by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

What if he's hurt for two or thre months?

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by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

then he's no worse than Coco

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by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

quite possible, yes.

Especially if Cust keeps rotting away in Sac.

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by mikev on May 7, 2010 11:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

and we couldn't have sent Vlad down

And probably Patterson would be there too. Oh well. (takes a swig)

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by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh.

Yeah.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

(Cust was better than Vlad last year)

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by mikev on May 7, 2010 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

apparently Cust spells Buck this season.

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by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

can we make the leap from c u s t to b u c k?

cust
bust
dust
duct
duck
buck

BINGO!!

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

what was that game show?

Chain Connection? Reaction?

Chain Reaction.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

not sure....i was thinking of the puzzles in the paper

I actually was surprised i could even do it!

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

Can't you just go from cust to dust

and skip over bust?

(There’s a joke somewhere in there.)

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

he was

But given $5.5M and our offensive suck, Vlad was the better option

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by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Erm, Cust is less than half that

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by mikev on May 7, 2010 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

In division, we've lost one series and won four series?

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by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:16 PM PDT reply actions  

to be fair chris

i wouldn’t sleep at night if I had to sleep on $10M in cash.

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:17 PM PDT reply actions  

how many pillows would you need to fit $10M in them?

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by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

[waves]

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

G_S said he never really passed. iglew said he did.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

beer goggles.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

that might be good...

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

hmm....that does sound good

and when I drink it that will be the reason I went inside with that special gal

by sirbed on May 7, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

stay away from my special lady friend!

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

She's not my special lady, she's my fucking lady friend!

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes.

there were two in particular, one from each season. neither won.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I had the hots for a girl who turned out to be a lesbian

or at least that’s what she claimed…she was smokin’ hot.

by sirbed on May 7, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

that was a great movie.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

An awesome movie.

I once stayed up late one night trying to piece together a soundtrack.

by LoneStranger on May 7, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

testify

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll get my stilletos.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

pictures or it didn't happen

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

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by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

And then we can talk about boys!

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

pillow fight?

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by mikev on May 7, 2010 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I knew no one wanted to sell me a car warranty at 11:25 PM

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Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

is your fridge running?

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

(goes and checks)

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

No

It’s just jogging.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 7, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hello?

yes, my refrigerator’s running. What’s that? How big’s my wiener?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

can I soak your bra in water and freeze it?

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

way ahead of you

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

lucky for me I'm a light sleeper

but I did do that to a friend once or twice…well 3 times really

by sirbed on May 7, 2010 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I did it while drinking.

AND one time….while a nice young lady visited me form out of town…we weree in the motel room and I was REALLY drunk on gin….I woke up in the middle of the night, stood up, turned around and ped all over all her things.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

nothin

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know, right?

people ask me why I don’t drink anymore….this story makes the top ten.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

my drinking stories are the stuff of legend

those Shirley Temples will make you do some crazy stuff.

by sirbed on May 7, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm sure.

Bowling. Barnes & Nobles. Your taxes.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

My wedding featured an intolerable

string of people telling “Ed peeing in public” stories. I stood next to my mom and told her they weren’t true. I was lying.

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh man, I wish your wedding was on youtube

I would totally watch that

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

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by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

they've got sites for that kind of thing, cup.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

drunk peeing stories are rarely good.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well ,the best was jail for showing the cops my junk.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

they failed to be impressed by length or girth and decided jail was the proper home for me that weekend.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

They probably did.

I was blacked out at the time.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am sure they did

Most correctional guys have really good sense of humor. Except when the inmates are gasing them

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn pigs

No appreciation for an old couch and a ratty looking coffee table.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 7, 2010 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

What happens when that happens?

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 7, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

An afternoon gathering, for Bloom.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

My hand is already in a bowl of hot water

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I ain't washing the sheets again, Ed.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

always.

It’s essential AN After Dark, with your host, Chris Townsend.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

(don't tell bloom)

I am not listening and watching bad TV

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

it's okay. You're still welcome.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me too!!!!

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 7, 2010 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

is that like our fifth compilation album

after we’re all over the hill? The Essential AN After Dark

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

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by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

AN AD: Greatest Hits

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by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

AN After Dark: After Darker

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

flying toasters

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by mikev on May 7, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I do, actually.

It was all about the flying toasters.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

GOD DAMMIT ARE YOU ME???

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by mikev on May 7, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

[puts knife away]

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Stunt guy.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 7, 2010 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I downloaded a program that let me play the space game

Lunatic Fringe the other day. I wasted a whole night playing it. Ah, good times.

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

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by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

According to Kate Longworth, Coco Crisp swung a bat today and had a mitt on the left hand.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 7, 2010 11:24 PM PDT reply actions  

That sounds like a bad way of swinging the bat.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ha, I guess I really worded that incorrectly.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 7, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

this is recorded right?

I think CT went out for beer

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

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by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

it's pregame interview.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep

It was just nice to listen to him talk about it again with someone else.

Last of the Ninth - Photography

by Flashfire on May 7, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Booooo.

He didn’t read my email.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Plus, he promised.

He replied back on Wednesday and said he’s read it on Friday and “give AN some love”.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know!

Boo.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

He doesn't love us any more.

Maybe he read the site while he was on break and decided we were psycho.

What was front page?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmm.

BBG’s CBS sponsored post.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whosa whasa?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

The fantasy baseball one.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

did I totally misso ur first sponsored post?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

She did one earlier.

Just a fantasy baseball thing. It’s not like it was anything out of the ordinary like Comcast or Tap Plastics.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

but it was CBS Sports?

When was it?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just two days ago.

And she had done one way earlier to set up a CBSSports.com premium fantasy baseball league.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I remember the earlier one.

Apparently I missed the new one. Wow. Mr. Observant.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

(i had to check)

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would read the tap plastics one

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

My front page post next week is paid for by Meg Whitman for Governor, 2010.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

And Steve Poizner was behind the wheel!

[crash sounds]

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

[slide whistle]

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

he doesn't reply to about half those

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions  

I send him, either.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions  

um, it usually lasts longer.

i… dunno what to say.

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by mikev on May 7, 2010 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

this never happened to me befoore.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

maybe we need to watch some porn

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

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by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

night, deb!

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

night deb!

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I said "we"

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay, local Rays station reshowing tough A's loss at home.

Whee.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:38 PM PDT reply actions  

sigh

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's over. What do we do now?

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:40 PM PDT reply actions  

the ocho

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll stick with endless reruns of Quickpitch

And TiVo’ed episodes of TNG

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm lost when CT ends early.

[wanders in circles]

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

[in fetal position in corner, rocking back and forth, looking dangerously close to crying]

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

you get to see the patterson catch again

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

woot!

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do we get to win this time Bloom?

/stalone

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, and we don't want you to play for our team anyhow.

This is the 40’s. you’re an American. NO WAY IN HELL you know how to play soccer.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh, wait, wrong movie. Never mind.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

did I win?

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by mikev on May 7, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

yay!

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by mikev on May 7, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I haven't changed into my onesie yet.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

is it footed?

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Um, duh.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

pics or it didn't happen

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Please

I saw you wipe away a tear.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 7, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, we kind of mill about and talk til we all slide out the door one by one.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

You love life.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah but I'm going to get my ass handed to me

might not break 85 but I’ve drank so much diet coke I’m all hyped up

by sirbed on May 7, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I loved the P-funk years

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Richard Pryor secretary of fine arts.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are you sure I didn't beat you up in middle school?

"We support your economy. We make your food and tend your fields. All we want are the same rights and responsiblities as you. Please... Vote YES on Proposition 801- Equal rights for sock puppets!"

by Gaijin_Suketto on May 8, 2010 8:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'm just starting!!!

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 7, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

85?

can I have lessons?

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by mikev on May 7, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Erm.. my whole family is golfers, my dad is a 2.8, uncle is a 7, but I'm horrible.

Mostly I don’t play enough.

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by mikev on May 7, 2010 11:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

yep golf is a game you have to work at

sounds like your Dad is pretty damn good. I’ve gotten down to a 4 but that’s it.

by sirbed on May 7, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

he's the type to go hit a bucket on his lunch break

I’d say he’s out hitting sticks at least 4 days a week.

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by mikev on May 7, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

during the summer I'll play everyday

and I’m at the range quite a bit as well.

by sirbed on May 7, 2010 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just got home...missed the CT show! What was the talk??

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 7, 2010 11:44 PM PDT reply actions  

kinda sucked.

You go to the game?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions  

fireworks any good or have they started skimping on those, too?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'd laugh if it was one solitary firework to go with the theme.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

Heh

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 8, 2010 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

and not a good one, either.

Like Buan running around the infield with a sparkler.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

Hahaha.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!

No! But…I work for the A’s! No NONO! ARGH!!!!

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

Guys! I swear! I'm an A's employee! AHH!

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

that made milk come out my nose

and I am not drinking milk

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 8, 2010 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

It made me laugh pretty much too.

I’m a dork sometimes. Sometimes the things I write crack me the fuck up. I don’t think you’re supposed ot laugh at your own stuff.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

Arrogant son of a bitch.

I never laugh at your jokes.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

bastard.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

Heh.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

bullshit

my favorite jokes are ones that only I get

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 8, 2010 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

haha.....

I was at one fireworks game where there was a seat that caught on fire….

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

Oh wow.

Don’t they launch them a little ways away?

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

I was at one fireworks game

but I was with a big group of people and I couldn’t convince them to all move over to the field. We had pretty great seats for the show anyway, behind the plate on the second deck.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions  

that's close to where we were...

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

I like those seats quite a bit.

Field level is always great, but it’s a great perspective behind home plate, and not bad price-wise on the second deck.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

I was wacchampions AND gigglingone at the game tonight.

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

you were?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

typo.....pretty neat trick tho, huh?

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:29 AM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, did y'all have fun?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

Oh!

I get it now. How were they?

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

I enjoyed them....some pretty new ones - new colors....

all to one-hit wonders

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

that actually sounds nice.

They said somewhere in the 18-19K….look right?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions  

yes...the most Ive seen there for a while.

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

That's always good.

A little lame that we have to rely on gimmicks like fireworks and bobbleheads, but whatever works, I suppose.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

remember when 18K was a BAD night?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions  

Sigh.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions  

What was the talk?

well I was here so it was mostly stupid

by sirbed on May 7, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

http://www.rainymood.com/

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:44 PM PDT reply actions  

oh, I think I love you.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

I threw on some Mingus.

This is so awesome.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

you make these?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

make it rain DMOAS!

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Borrowed" about 20 samplings from the internet and mixed them up.

Lots of thunder and wind. Sometimes I listen to it at work. Serene. I’m sending you a copy.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 7, 2010 11:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

*thunder*

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I want a gong.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm beyond sure if G_S doesn't have one, he has access to one.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

One of my friends had an asian middle school band teacher.

You wouldn’t believe how funny gong entrances are.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think I'd enjoy it for my home or place of business...

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

I want a spittoon

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

why?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

Bastard

50 megs and a 25 meg limit

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 7, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Host it somewhere.

Mediafire or something.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Trying...

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 8, 2010 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

Okay...

try this

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 8, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

that worked!

Thanks!

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

yousendit

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

ooooh.

Thank you! I’ll use it.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have to pee now

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

can you imagine all of us bunking it in a real cabin?

Insanity

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

this one time

when dan johnson was on the team…

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

we can store the shaving cream and water balloons up there

ssshhhhhhh!

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

that'd be fun!

We should!

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

planning things make them no fun

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'd be sleeping with both eyes open around all y'all

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Smart.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

one time at summer camp we awoke to drawings all over us

pictures, words, the older girls snuck in at night and drew on us

by OakA'sHoney on May 7, 2010 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

how did you girls not wake up?

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

how did you know that it was girls?

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 7, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

how did you know that it was girls?

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Was it anything naughty?

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh.

So no.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 7, 2010 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

QOTM!!!

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just got to tell Don that they read his email!

Anyone got a good memory and can describe it better than me?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:53 PM PDT reply actions  

coffee?

sounds good.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, you've got 8-ish hours left before bed.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

Oh man, did everyone see the replay with Jerry Hairston

nailing Eckstein in the ass with the relay throw???

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 7, 2010 11:54 PM PDT reply actions  

I'd go with the second choice

I like the first Conan movie but not the 2nd

by sirbed on May 7, 2010 11:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

but it's got its moments...

yeah, I think I’d go with early Terry Gilliam.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 7, 2010 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

haven't seen it in a while

I think i have it on video cassette at my parents house.

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 8, 2010 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

what's this video cassette you speak of?

We had a beta that my Dad paid 800 bucks for

by sirbed on May 8, 2010 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

my brother worked HARD all summer for a CD player,

a VCR and a set of speakers. Summer of 1982? 83?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:05 AM PDT up reply actions  

My first CD's I got in 1987

all my friends were jealous…..Invisible Touch by Genesis and Fore by Huey Lewis & the News

by sirbed on May 8, 2010 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

My brother had a CD player before I knew anyone else had one.

Like a couple years before. We had to go to special places to find them. They didn’t sell them in music shops.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

I had hundreds of tapes...sold those for pennies on the dollar

in fact i think there are some albums I’ve bought tapes and then 3 different CD versions of.

by sirbed on May 8, 2010 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

now they're switching formats again...

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

At least now digital mp3s will never go outdated.

At the very least, you could convert them to whatever new format comes out in ten years.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

..

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 8, 2010 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Hey, I listened to them!

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

nothing to do in this town

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 8, 2010 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions  

nothing to do but stare at the walls

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

yep

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 8, 2010 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions  

We had a mayor at the time named Joe something

who had been to Vietnam and was a little touched, so…hang with me Joe hang with me joe you don’t have to be alone joe

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

What last year I bought all the Genesis box sets

that’s like the 4th time I’ve bought some of those CD’s

by sirbed on May 8, 2010 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

I still only have a cd player in my car

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 8, 2010 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, wow, that's about as 80's as it gets.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

Nope, still here.

(And still raining.)

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

You bought those when you were TEN?

That’s old man rock, right there, I tells ya.

Were you born forty?

"We support your economy. We make your food and tend your fields. All we want are the same rights and responsiblities as you. Please... Vote YES on Proposition 801- Equal rights for sock puppets!"

by Gaijin_Suketto on May 8, 2010 8:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

we had beta

but transitioned to VHS without much problem.

But when cable came to my town when I was 11, they sent a salesperson out to try to get us to sign up. My dad quickly said yes, but when the guy tried to sell my dad a remote for a dollar a month, he said, and I quote “No thanks, we have eddie.”

It was my job from the to about 17 to get up and change channels.

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 8, 2010 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions  

I think I would've ponied up the dollar myself, Ed

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

out of my poprock money?

fuck that

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 8, 2010 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

huh. gp.

and with that poprocks sugar high, you didn’t mind getting up.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

The second one had too much emphasis on comedy.

And is rated PG instead of PG13. It is still a good movie, but no, not as good as the first.

by LoneStranger on May 8, 2010 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions  

not anywhere close.

But, to be fair, the first one’s frickin’ awesome. I own it.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

I had no idea there was such a thing!

Now I want it!

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

I have about 30 DVD's but I never watch them

I hate to think how many CD’s I have….there in 4 huge boxes as i put all the music I like on my laptop

by sirbed on May 8, 2010 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

it hardly seems worth the trouble

some CD’s I have like 4 versions of as there have been new better sounding models or CD’s in box sets

by sirbed on May 8, 2010 12:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

It's not a big deal really.

Just a fancy cardboard and plastic jewel case that holds one double-sided DVD. ‘The Franchise Collection’

by LoneStranger on May 8, 2010 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'm out guys

We’ll get ’em tomorrow. Maybe.

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 8, 2010 12:02 AM PDT reply actions  

We will.

(maybe.)

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

we're 8-3 in daylight!

We’re taking at least one of the next two. Maybe both.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'd like to win one as well

of course since I’m the AN official stats stud I should

by sirbed on May 8, 2010 12:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

agreed.

My personal goal since I missed GOG #5 or 6 is to beat you, sirbed.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yay!

dinner party? How fun. Where’s my invite?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

[cries quietly to self]

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'm doing tritip.

One marinated in Stubbs and the other in Veri Veri Teriyaki.

by LoneStranger on May 8, 2010 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions  

yum.

and you’re sure I’m not invited?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

probably not....but I'd like too....very much so...

long ride from Florida…[sniff]

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

Awesome.

Night.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

Huh. Sherlock Holmes was pretty good.

Too bad tehy couldn’t convince Downey to do a series of movies, like the james bond films.

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by mikev on May 8, 2010 12:16 AM PDT reply actions  

I thought they were already making a second.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:16 AM PDT up reply actions  

They are.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 8, 2010 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions  

Speaking of movie series

They have a set date for the third Batman movie. July 20.

Unfortunately, it’s 2012.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:19 AM PDT reply actions  

TEASE!!!!

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions  

hasn't there already been 4?

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 8, 2010 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions  

linky??? for my kid who is freaking out right now!

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:20 AM PDT up reply actions  

http://www.avclub.com/articles/release-date-set-for-next-batman-movie,40683/

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

TY

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

I can't help but think that there's no way they can top the Joker.

I mean, Ledger was just phenomenal. What possible villain could be a good follow-up?

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions  

see comment below.

Dtr and I were JUST talking about that…..Heath was genius – but I think Depp could be pretty crazy/diabolical as well

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions  

Really?

Because I think he’s been over played right now.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 8, 2010 12:25 AM PDT up reply actions  

A little.

But he’s one of those guys who can lose himself in a role so well that you don’t even think “oh hey, it’s johnny depp”.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions  

As good as he is

He’s already heading towards Tom Hanks territory for me. I like TH, but he basically was in too many movies too quickly and it was just too much. I like Depp too, but he’s heading there fast. Not enough verity and too much over the top. Actually, if anything, the next villain shouldn’t be over the top, but more calculating. More chess match than total psycho.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 8, 2010 12:31 AM PDT up reply actions  

That's the Riddler, then.

A lot of people hated the Heath Ledger casting until they saw the amazing results. I’m sure Nolan can find someone different, yet great.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:32 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yep

I hated the Ledger casting. Thought it was the worst possible move ever. But he was absolutely fucking brilliant.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 8, 2010 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

same.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

Me too.

Granted, the only thing I had seen Ledger in was half of A Knight’s Tale on TV. Not the greatest first impression.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'd seen a number of his films

that, 10 things I hate about you, casanova. He was a good actor, just didn’t feel like he fit. Boy was I wrong.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 8, 2010 12:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

I thought he was pretty brilliant in the gay cowboy one,

but I thought the joker was a stretch.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

It's directed by your favorite director.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:38 AM PDT up reply actions  

sure and he doesn't want to be reminded!!

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

IK, R??

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:41 AM PDT up reply actions  

you won't see BBM becAUSE OF aNG lEE?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

Not me....I saw it.

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

but DMOAS hates Ang Lee, so he won't see it.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yep

His pacing is just so angonizingly slow. He sucks the drama and/or action out of every scene.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 8, 2010 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

it's his trademark then I guess...

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 1:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yep

Not a very good one either.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 8, 2010 1:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

but it works well in character studies.

Character-driven, rather than plot-driven.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 2:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

Yep

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 8, 2010 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

awesome movie.

painful to watch.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

he was a talented guy

he was the best part of Brokeback Mountain. It’s too bad he’s dead.

by sirbed on May 8, 2010 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

gyllenhall was good, too

they had awesome chemistry.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

I didn't see what the fuss was about that movie

there have been other gay movies and it wasn’t graphic really. In fact you get to see Anne Hathaway naked.

by sirbed on May 8, 2010 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

no big deal to me.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

It was a wild guess.

Nothing factual has been released, and probably won’t be released for a long time.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

what about Harry Potter? Anyone know?

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:21 AM PDT reply actions  

.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:29 AM PDT reply actions  

I love you moar now.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

I can't get enough of these.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

that's preet good

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

yep

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on May 8, 2010 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

Good Night AN, Sleep Well.

I’ll most likely kill you in the morning.

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by mikev on May 8, 2010 12:33 AM PDT reply actions  

Awesome.

Looking forward to it.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions  

Thought of you tonight with EP in the line-up!!

have a good sleep!

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

night mike

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

dread blogger v

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury

by Future Ed on May 8, 2010 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, he definitely will now.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

agrd.

you’re dead. Start running now.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions  

gp.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

He's got a truck.

And probably tranq darts.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

and one would assume firearms.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:45 AM PDT up reply actions  

Nah.

Darts for incapacitation. Knife for the fun stuff.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

you golf a lot.

I play soccer 4 days a week.

think about it.

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by mikev on May 8, 2010 12:46 AM PDT up reply actions  

there is that.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 8, 2010 12:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

Lost my internet for a minute.....are we through?

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:55 AM PDT reply actions  

Crazy ANers. Knew you'd still be here.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on May 8, 2010 12:56 AM PDT reply actions  

Hi there....

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:57 AM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe just crazy Berry Jo...

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on May 8, 2010 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

wanna say why?? b/c you're here now??

b/c you have to work tomorrow?

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

I meant you're crazy :)

you seemed to be the only one here…for a minute :)

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on May 8, 2010 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

Ohhhhhhhh...what me crazy???

hah ha

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 1:00 AM PDT up reply actions  

At least I don't talk to myself....

at least not THAT much!

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 1:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

I left long ago and I'm asleep like I should be.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 12:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

I can tell.

Very responsible and un-crazed-Chris-Townsend-stalkerish of you.

How was the radio show?

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on May 8, 2010 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

Kinda short, actually.

No AN callers or anything. Though CT totally destroyed a guy angry at Geren for “having the personality of a rock”.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 1:00 AM PDT up reply actions  

Bummer.

I was expecting some antics.
How’d that faith work out for you? Were you able to trot out my comment about my skepticism over winning? Hmm?

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on May 8, 2010 1:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

We beat TB and KC beat Texas.

Just as I predicted.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 1:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

so that puts us....1.5 out?

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 1:05 AM PDT up reply actions  

1, I think.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 1:07 AM PDT up reply actions  

yup - just looked it up.

I always get the half and whole games business wrong….

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 1:09 AM PDT up reply actions  

Mmmmhmm.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on May 8, 2010 1:05 AM PDT up reply actions  

Anyway, I reeeeally should get to bed.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 8, 2010 1:09 AM PDT reply actions  

Iron Man 2 was really fun, peeps.

Go see it.

RDJ – yum.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on May 8, 2010 1:11 AM PDT reply actions  

Yeah. I got mixed reviews from friends.

Certainly wasn’t as good as the original, but sequels never are. It was a fun movie and a good story.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on May 8, 2010 1:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

Didn't see the first one - but might go to this one.

Gotta go…..TTFN

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 8, 2010 1:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

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