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Muggy

and that’s the perfect picture for AN at the moment.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 1:15 AM PST reply actions  

indeed

Nice pic, Dan

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 1:20 AM PST up reply actions  

They use that photo

on the cover of Taylor’s ‘Introduction to Error Analysis’. It’s important to acknowledge the errors in your measurement…

by colin on Jan 17, 2012 2:13 PM PST up reply actions  

I agree it'll die down

but this has changed things for a lot of us……and you still haven’t told me where my keys are.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 1:20 AM PST up reply actions  

Check the baby's crib

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 7:56 AM PST up reply actions  

Let's talk about Emil Brown like it's 2008!

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 1:20 AM PST reply actions  

Do you scramble well with eggs?

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 1:48 AM PST up reply actions  

another one on the way?

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 1:51 AM PST up reply actions  

Christ!.....I sure as hell hope not

this one is only a little over 5 weeks old

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 1:52 AM PST up reply actions  

get them all out of the way, I suppose

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 2:00 AM PST up reply actions  

Maybe a couple of years from now

her body and my bank account need a little break.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:01 AM PST up reply actions  

A paper came out today about processed meats and cancer risk

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 1:28 AM PST up reply actions  

It's only if you eat it daily

oh wait

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 1:32 AM PST up reply actions  

She eats it at breakfast probably 3-4 times a week

I eat her a bit more if I’m lucky.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 1:33 AM PST up reply actions  

Don't think there's any cancer risk there

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 1:34 AM PST up reply actions  

me too

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 1:42 AM PST up reply actions  

I think that's Saber_Boy's father

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 1:22 AM PST up reply actions  

Hee.

He changed it back! Kept the avatar, though.

by danmerqury on Jan 14, 2012 1:22 AM PST up reply actions  

He should have kept it

He was piling on the followers left and right

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 1:24 AM PST up reply actions  

The darker haired one

Not sure who she is

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 1:24 AM PST up reply actions  

I'm less tired now than I was an hour ago

I’d go for run but it’s about 15 degrees outside so instead I’ll have a cookie.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 1:38 AM PST reply actions  

where is cope?

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 1:47 AM PST up reply actions  

hey sweetie

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 1:51 AM PST up reply actions  

Between both of my Grandma's they had....8 husbands total

only 7 of them died under mysterious circumstances….the 8th was just flat our murdered.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 1:55 AM PST reply actions  

Perhaps I should watch the special features on the Moneyball BD soon

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 1:56 AM PST reply actions  

Chinatown?

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 1:58 AM PST up reply actions  

How?

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 1:59 AM PST up reply actions  

In that case, he should have a few to give away as gifts

And some marked bills

"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer

by cuppingmaster on Jan 14, 2012 2:01 AM PST up reply actions  

I've seen it twice now and I liked more the 2nd time

Miss Hawaii liked it too….mostly for the Pitt work out scenes I’m guessing.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:10 AM PST up reply actions  

I've yet to see it and I probably won't.

I’d end up throwing things at the tv and cursing that Beane gave all our secrets away.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:12 AM PST up reply actions  

One of these decades I'm going to figure this stuff out

most likely when my kids show me how.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:05 AM PST up reply actions  

I'm an optimist

actually Sara will probably be better on PC’s by the time she’s 5 so maybe it won’t be that long.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:06 AM PST up reply actions  

It's awesome

I’ve never been happier.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:08 AM PST up reply actions  

People tell me I seem more content than I've ever been

I feel like my life is where it should be and that’s a nice feeling.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:12 AM PST up reply actions  

I'm going to follow your blue print this summer, see where it gets me.

I have to get a hottie to fall in love with me on my holiday, right?

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:14 AM PST up reply actions  

It worked for me

my advice….go for the lady that once you see her you know you have to meet her.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:15 AM PST up reply actions  

Which part of my anatomy am I listening to?

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:16 AM PST up reply actions  

At first...the lust parts

that’s important.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:19 AM PST up reply actions  

So dropping her off for a mani/pedi...did I say that right?

Lunch, shopping and then going dancing tonight and it looks like I’ll do it on no sleep.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:03 AM PST reply actions  

Thankfully I'm now here.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:06 AM PST reply actions  

Not yet, although I am horny.

Wait….what?

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:07 AM PST up reply actions  

He does nothing for me.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:09 AM PST up reply actions  

You're not the boss of me! =P

Also, NFL players don’t turn me on. I guess that’s my heterosexual side showing through.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:13 AM PST up reply actions  

You have strange tastes in men.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:17 AM PST up reply actions  

And I've slept through it all.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:11 AM PST up reply actions  

.....yes.

Plus I was uber tired from my first week of work/the run I went on.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:15 AM PST up reply actions  

Soon I'm going to crash and crash hard

I need about 12 hours sleep and a day of doing nothing.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:16 AM PST up reply actions  

I think I have a tour of Cambridge coming up.

Although I’m yet to leave my room and find out what’s happening.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:17 AM PST up reply actions  

Good evening, witch.

That’s a very nice greeting you have on.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 2:21 AM PST up reply actions  

For what it's worth, the feeling's mutual.

I apologize again for the tardy posts. I have been really, really out of practice.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 2:33 AM PST up reply actions  

So I see.

I think I kicked the hornet’s nest over on the offline side of things. So, I thought I might spend a bit of time here with you guys in safety while the buzzing subsides. Looking at the sidebar, however, I think I’ve stepped out of the fire and into the firepan.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 2:35 AM PST up reply actions  

Oh. Yes, that, too, I suppose.

I am confident, however, that it is nothing you cannot handle.
And handle adeptly.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 2:42 AM PST up reply actions  

WHAT

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 2:50 AM PST up reply actions  

Get. Out.

That was my Solstice greeting for you!!!!!!
That is unbelievable! Well, not really. ‘Cause I read about it way back in October and donated and thought to myself, "Well, if anybody I know is going to get in, it’d be you." You have the right name.
That’s awesome. Congratulations.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 2:54 AM PST up reply actions  

She does have a fantasy name.

And honestly that works whatever way you take it.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:55 AM PST up reply actions  

Hah

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 2:56 AM PST up reply actions  

I'm largely jealous right now

I wish I had a better name

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 3:03 AM PST up reply actions  

Deed poll.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 3:03 AM PST up reply actions  

i want to be GREEEEEEEEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AND I WANT TO FIGHT IN THE LAST BATTLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lady Jesa

by Athletica on Jan 14, 2012 3:05 AM PST up reply actions  

That would be incredible.

Man, I want to read the next one now.

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 3:06 AM PST up reply actions  

november. FROWNING FACE.

BUT WE NEED TO START A COLLECTIVE RE-READ

Lady Jesa

by Athletica on Jan 14, 2012 3:07 AM PST up reply actions  

I did one last year before getting a job.

It’s something that needs to happen every now and then when new developments occur

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 3:09 AM PST up reply actions  

i like to do that once a year. i'm strange.

but now we need to PREPARE FOR THE FINAL BOOK. OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lady Jesa

by Athletica on Jan 14, 2012 3:10 AM PST up reply actions  

yeah. probably before baseball season starts.

but…I just got kicked out of my house, and the prevailing attitude is that I should go to West County, get a place where I can have a dog.

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2012 2:35 AM PST up reply actions  

yup. he decided to move his girlfriend back in.

[sigh]

And the way he told me….he started it off, “Well, she’s decided not to renew my lease…” His lease. He is not leaving….

[she owns the house]

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2012 2:39 AM PST up reply actions  

Of course.

I haven’t been here to administer polar bear chin scratches.
Who’s a good boy?! Who’s my jolly, happy, (looks at carpet) excitable good boy!!"

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 2:30 AM PST up reply actions  

Isn't he thin now?

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:22 AM PST up reply actions  

I wouldn't go that far.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:41 AM PST up reply actions  

I think he looks good and healthy

and it’s not easy losing that kind of wait so I take my hat off to him.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:42 AM PST up reply actions  

He pulled a Bloom

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 2:41 AM PST up reply actions  

I have ways to make you sleep, but being xthousand miles away most of them are impossible.

I could probably start reading a history text book to you though. That’d be sure to send you off to slumberland.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:42 AM PST up reply actions  

I just hate the kids part.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:48 AM PST up reply actions  

I'm sure it's very rewarding in it's own way.

I just wouldn’t care enough about the kids to try and reach them.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:51 AM PST up reply actions  

I was taught by many of them.

I’m just self aware enough to know that I’d be hurting the kids so why bother going down the teaching path.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:53 AM PST up reply actions  

Yep I had a few

Your Dad is a teacher right?….so you know the gig.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:53 AM PST up reply actions  

He was, he's now a retired lecturer.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:54 AM PST up reply actions  

How is it having your friend here?

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 2:44 AM PST up reply actions  

Oh no! Oh, good. Oh no!!

Let me know if you want to talk

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 2:47 AM PST up reply actions  

I've not had any coke all week.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:40 AM PST up reply actions  

I'm weening myself off the stuff.

Also, diet ‘sodas’ are awful.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:43 AM PST up reply actions  

I got hooked in college

I was off of them but I need them now especially since I don’t drink coffee.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:44 AM PST up reply actions  

The ppl that I'm staying with might like me too much.

I can never get away with just a passing word, I always have to stop for a conv.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:40 AM PST reply actions  

People are still up?

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 2:40 AM PST reply actions  

hi ya!

I loved your suggestion in iglew’s post.

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2012 2:42 AM PST up reply actions  

I made suggestions?

I was mostly just upset

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 2:43 AM PST up reply actions  

Oh! Yeah.

I certainly didn’t invent the idea. It is a good way to bring newbies into the posting circle though. It would be kinda cool if it were actually implemented here,

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 2:49 AM PST up reply actions  

Every now and then I stop futzing about and try to say something intelligent.

And I did know what I was talking about. At least, I had absorbed enough from people who do know what they’re talking about to pass it on and make it seem like I knew what I was talking about.

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 2:53 AM PST up reply actions  

Hello hello

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 2:45 AM PST up reply actions  

How are you doing this fine (?) evening?

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 2:46 AM PST up reply actions  

hh!

I haven’t seen you round these parts in a while

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 2:45 AM PST up reply actions  

Yes yes.

Tumbleweeds gotta keep tumbling along.
How’s things?

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 2:47 AM PST up reply actions  

Similar.

Work’s work. Life’s life. Had a good break over the holidays though. It’s actually kind of nice to be back into the general routine.

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 2:48 AM PST up reply actions  

Haha, thanks!

I do slam poetry (which generally doesn’t lend itself well to this sort of forum), and it was fun to spew a bit in that vein about the A’s, even if it was in a drunken manner.

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 2:54 AM PST up reply actions  

The hell it doesn't!

It is really really fun to watch people just lay it down.
I don’t have the right rhythm for words but I love watching other people do their thing. Whenever you feel it build up, feel free to unburden yourself here. You’d have at least one fan.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 2:57 AM PST up reply actions  

It's appreciated.

I’ve had some experiences where the written versions don’t carry the same meaning as when I speak it.

Case in point: I got into the advanced poetry writing class at my college as a freshman (hard to do), so I was all excited, but everyone was real critical of my writing during the critiquing periods. However, at the end, when we were supposed to read it to the class, everyone was like “oh, THAT’S how it was supposed to read? I didn’t get that at all! That’s much better!”

So pretty much I’ve internalized that I have no idea how to communicate poetry in writing, but do a pretty decent job of it when speaking. But if people actually like it here, maybe I will consider doing a bit more (maybe even non-drunkenly!)

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 3:02 AM PST up reply actions  

Oh, we'd love that.

And I say ‘we’ with certainty. I’m also perusing the meta threads and seeing some old names. And while I didn’t start posting long after the hey-day, I remember back to a time when stats pieces weren’t the only hugely rec’d posts. There was some incredible stuff by Apricot and FreeSeatUpgrade. Tons of word nerds still here though. So you’d definitely have an appreciative audience.

As to the translation from the page to the voice, well, I reckon it takes a bit of imagination to feel the words pour down, doesn’t it? The nitwits from your freshman class form, as stat-brethren are fond of saying, a small sample size. Disregard them.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 3:10 AM PST up reply actions  

Hahaha

Very good points. And nothing convinces me like statistical arguments and SSS references, so consider me sold!

No promises, but I’ll see what may come as the season progresses

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 3:13 AM PST up reply actions  

Of course. Of course.

Nothing forced.
Just know you have an audience.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 3:14 AM PST up reply actions  

Would you want to see something now?

I have a (non-A’s related) thing I wrote recently and I can never tell how new poems feel.

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 3:39 AM PST up reply actions  

Ok. Offered without disclaimers.

Sometimes, I think you’re a whirlwind. Rough-hewn. Shipwrecked. Blindingly beautiful. What have you done to my body?

It is deep-set, distended, heavily breathing. Sulfur and purity and a slow ache that refuses to fade to black. I think I’m breaking. I’m making the best of it. I’m making the worst of it. I’m not sure exactly what “it” I’m supposed to be making something of. I no longer believe I’m immortal. You saw to that with one too many strolls across my eyelashes. The tension’s too heavy. What have you done to my body?

It is ground up cynicism, stitched photographs, skyscrapers and charcoal. And you kiss back too hard. Pursed Lips and Deep Breathes, the finish a death dance. We’re ripping off a band-aid, we’re taking shots. What have you done to my mind?

It is brutal, melted plastic, regret. Sandpaper and countdowns a night that lingers out of curiosity. I think I’m cracking. Spidery fingers in the asphalt. I’m unflinchingly meta. I’m tightly wound. I’m unwound. I’m frayed. I’m afraid. This is a problem. What have you done to my mind?

It is quivering, gasoline, drunk on bad decisions. I’m sorry I cut you I walk like foreboding I wonder if I’ll live to see marriage I cannot resist the vulnerable hunch of your shoulder I retract my apology. You never told me you were a hellcat. I would have run sooner. But still. right. to. you. I think I’m slipping.

You hurt like an engagement ring. A summer lawn, jumping through sprinklers where the rainbows are almost palpable. You hurt like divinity.

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 3:55 AM PST up reply actions  

{applause}

Well done!!

The second to the last stanza, UM. Jeez.
Really well done.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 4:06 AM PST up reply actions  

Thanks!

It’s a common occurrence to really like new poems you write, mainly because they’re new, so it helps to share them a bit. It makes you look at them from a different viewpoint, which helps you seem them clearer I think.

I appreciate your receptiveness, definitely.

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 4:28 AM PST up reply actions  

You're most welcome!

I will keep coming back to this again and again, I’m sure. As it is, some phrases are just so cool to sit and hang around.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 4:39 AM PST up reply actions  

Cold

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:53 AM PST up reply actions  

Biblical?

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:55 AM PST up reply actions  

Agnostic

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:55 AM PST up reply actions  

So I've been told.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:58 AM PST up reply actions  

I've yet to experience it first hand. ;-)

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 3:04 AM PST up reply actions  

My boss is pretty cool so I could probably book the day off and have a long weekend.

My bank, however, aren’t cool.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 3:08 AM PST up reply actions  

Well banks are evil.

But they’re also smart. They know I can’t afford the plane tickets.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 3:10 AM PST up reply actions  

Meh, it's not worth getting worked up over.

Although I’ll look into coming over in the summer. Depends how my calender falls and if I can live off beans and noodles for long enough to save up.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 3:12 AM PST up reply actions  

Verified

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 3:03 AM PST up reply actions  

The Prestige:

Batman vs Wolverine (with a minor role for Tesla).

No wonder it was so good.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:47 AM PST reply actions  

See, it's the perfect film.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:48 AM PST up reply actions  

Not Asian enough?

I love all women

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:52 AM PST up reply actions  

See, I really shouldn't comment, ever.

Any comment I make gets taken out of proportion and used to beat me.

Put it this way: the ex that broke my heart was blonde.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:54 AM PST up reply actions  

That might explain it

I don’t have a type I just fall for the woman.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:55 AM PST up reply actions  

So do I.

Although not recently.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:56 AM PST up reply actions  

A fair statement

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 2:57 AM PST up reply actions  

Erm, I guess me too.

This one was just special.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:57 AM PST up reply actions  

My first true love was blonde

she was like a young Helen Hunt….super cute.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 2:58 AM PST up reply actions  

Then it was a girl born in Mexico.....cool chick

and then off to college…and farm girls from Kansas and a stunner from Africa.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 3:00 AM PST up reply actions  

Hmm, I guess me too actually.

Weird how your first love doesn’t always end up being your “type”

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 3:04 AM PST up reply actions  

Is there a 'type'?

I mean besides someone that I think is cute and I can have a conv with I don’t look for much more.

If they make my heart skip a beat then that’s a bonus.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 3:05 AM PST up reply actions  

Well, "type" in the sense of a "describe what a reasonably attractive girl looks like to you"

Doesn’t mean that that’s what you exclusively go for or that it’s what is even most attractive to you in practice.

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 3:08 AM PST up reply actions  

Well there you go then.

Smart helps too.

So being in Cambridge I should have some luck….

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 3:13 AM PST up reply actions  

Oh smart is huge

it’s who they are as a person that’s the most important thing.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 3:14 AM PST up reply actions  

She looked nothing like my wife that's for sure

my wife looks more like a young Tia Carrera.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 3:05 AM PST up reply actions  

I hate you.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 3:06 AM PST up reply actions  

Most do

and my wife is way too hot to be with a goofball like me…..be funny boys….it works.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 3:07 AM PST up reply actions  

I'm hilarious.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 3:08 AM PST up reply actions  

Well, you should do fine then

also be a gentleman and listen.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 3:09 AM PST up reply actions  

Hmmmm, I appear to be rocking this checklist.

There must be a kicker.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 3:11 AM PST up reply actions  

It helps if you're dead sexy

and have a good job.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 3:11 AM PST up reply actions  

I think it happens when it's meant to

It took me until I was 36 before I met the one.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 3:15 AM PST up reply actions  

Don't you do that already?

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 3:20 AM PST up reply actions  

Ha!....no shit....wow

Jack Kennedy fucked anything that walked.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 3:44 AM PST up reply actions  

They want to give and receive love no matter what form it comes in

but the form with breasts is best.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 3:49 AM PST up reply actions  

Another difference with those across the aisle.

Seems like so many instances this past decade of conservatives involved in indiscretions involving the love that dare not speak its name.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 3:53 AM PST up reply actions  

Hahaha!

Oh brother. Weird that the most vocal opponents of gay rights are the leaders who find themselves in uniquely embarrassing scandals.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 3:59 AM PST up reply actions  

Strange.

This may explain why my feet taste like toothpaste.

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 3:42 AM PST up reply actions  

What twisted webs we weave

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 3:56 AM PST up reply actions  

Do we care?

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 3:58 AM PST up reply actions  

My wife does....she watches that show

I will say this…..if I was single and played in the NBA I’d boom shocka walka Kim 10 ways to Sunday.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:00 AM PST up reply actions  

Hi.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:01 AM PST up reply actions  

Just feeling really blah this morning.

I’ve actually had a good first week at work.

But I’ve been kept busy, so I’ve not had to think about the fact that all my friends are hundreds of miles away and I have NOTHING to do on the weekend.

Although all my friends are in committed relationships, so I at least avoid being the third wheel for a time. And I’m jealous of that.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:24 AM PST up reply actions  

Ah, the new job in the new city.

Hear your call perfectly. First weeks are always difficult. And I have nothing more substantial to say except that time does make it somewhat better. About the rest, I am afraid, Bed is right. If you shun a city, it will shun back. Best thing to do is to jump in and see what you like.
Are the coworkers friendly? Maybe start there.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 4:33 AM PST up reply actions  

It's literally just me and my boss (and he's out half the time) in an out of the way office.

So yeah, socialising with colleagues isn’t really an option.

As for the rest well we’ll see. I’m going to explore Cambridge in a few minutes.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:40 AM PST up reply actions  

I don't know. I'm a Northerner.

I try to stay away from the elite types.

So far the people I’ve met have been…..so-so. Not particularly nice, but not ‘stab you in the back’.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:46 AM PST up reply actions  

Erm, my team is barely supported where I live.

No chance there’s a Blackburn Rovers Pub in Cambridge.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:50 AM PST up reply actions  

Why would moving Cope here help?

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 5:01 AM PST up reply actions  

Oh, well pass along the best wishes if you see him elsewhere, will you?

Cope, if you’re reading this: Have a perfectly ordinary, bacon-filled, panache-less non-birthday. I hope Tebow decapitates himself trying to throw a forward pass causing you to spray a boring, birthday beverage out of your nose.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 5:08 AM PST up reply actions  

Ha!...perfect

and I wish him all the best as well.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 5:10 AM PST up reply actions  

'Wet blanket'?

You’re going to have to explain this one.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 5:03 AM PST up reply actions  

Nope

but we’ve all had lonely times and dark times.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:05 AM PST up reply actions  

I'd prefer if mine were over by now.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:06 AM PST up reply actions  

Are you putting yourself out there?

Life doesn’t come to you…..you have to go out there and take it.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:07 AM PST up reply actions  

I've tried to, but I'm not succeeding.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:09 AM PST up reply actions  

It's demoralizing. Ppl should love me.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:21 AM PST up reply actions  

This is corny but it's most important that you love yourself

and then most likely others will follow.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:22 AM PST up reply actions  

....I'm awesome.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:24 AM PST up reply actions  

I am down.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:28 AM PST up reply actions  

I read up above you're away from friends

that probably explains it.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:32 AM PST up reply actions  

That's just to keep me distracted.

The big problem is that I wake up alone all the time and I’m sick of it.

Btw I’m not paying any of you guys for the therapy you’re providing. Just thought I’d get that out there at this stage. =P

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:41 AM PST up reply actions  

So you need a lady?

Does it have to be a long term deal? Sometimes it’s nice to play the field a bit.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:43 AM PST up reply actions  

I'm geared towards the long term thing.

I don’t get much satisfaction out of playing the field.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:44 AM PST up reply actions  

I prefer a long term play as well

but sometimes you have to get the love that you can.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:45 AM PST up reply actions  

I'm also not very smooth.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:46 AM PST up reply actions  

It takes practice

I was awful until about 21 or so and I worked at it….the main thing is confidence and as I said being funny and nice.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:47 AM PST up reply actions  

Well I have the last two.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:47 AM PST up reply actions  

Two is enough

of course it should be said I’ve never picked up an English women….maybe it’s different.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:51 AM PST up reply actions  

I can't say I'm a particular fan.

Although that’s probably because I’m bitter at this stage.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:52 AM PST up reply actions  

"Act as if ye have faith and faith shall be granted to you.

Another words, fake it ’till you make it." – Leo McGarry, West Wing, Season 2, Episode 1

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 4:52 AM PST up reply actions  

Ha. Nice.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:53 AM PST up reply actions  

Mmhmm.

Built so he could amuse and comfort us and we him.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 4:12 AM PST up reply actions  

It was a place after the game to hang out and BS

and this was back when Bloom was on hours a day and I was here all the time and Pam and mikev were here….things have changed…..now I hit it hard and then go away for weeks and Bloom is busy and Pam is AWOL and well, you know what happened to Mike.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:13 AM PST up reply actions  

I am just catching up to the mikev part today actually.

But I agree wholeheartedly that the place itself means nothing without the people.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 4:15 AM PST up reply actions  

And all of us are fond of the group that first greeted us when we walked in.

So many different folks for me. But Bloomie was the first to ever say hello to me.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 4:17 AM PST up reply actions  

I lurked for about a year

and the two people who made me join were Bloom and Nico….which is why this sucks so much for me.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:18 AM PST up reply actions  

Don't I know it

actually with all the bombs I’ve thrown at Nico and iglew today I expect to get another email from Nico.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:29 AM PST up reply actions  

At least he'd be reaching out to you this way.

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 4:31 AM PST up reply actions  

I answered the lock out he sent me right away

and I was in the wrong so after my 30 minute hissy fit I got over it.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:32 AM PST up reply actions  

Yep....a lot of folks are gone

and some of us got busy….I won’t be here at all during the summer.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:18 AM PST up reply actions  

People have to juggle quite a lot of things.

But hopefully, everyone finds time and has the desire to drop by once in a while a say hey. Not to mention that the lounge especially is very tightly knit and connected in non-AN media as well as in the physical world. So it wouldn’t be terribly difficult to keep in touch.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 4:23 AM PST up reply actions  

It's harder for me since I live in Arkansas

so I can’t tailgate or go to the get togethers…..AN has really helped me keep my interest in the A’s and it’s because I like to hang out with you guys.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:24 AM PST up reply actions  

Sure.

I’ve said it before. Without the triumvirate of Bloom, Bed and Ozz, we’d never break over a couple hundred comments per night. I remember my first summer and fall we used to get up to fifteen hundred comments before eleven. And that’s when I’d show up.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 4:27 AM PST up reply actions  

That would be full and total breakdown.

You can’t start all over here. Not with the history and not with the quality of the A’s right now.

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 4:32 AM PST up reply actions  

It would be hard

the ball is in Nico’s court….I hope he gets that but I worry he doesn’t.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:33 AM PST up reply actions  

In whatever capacity I can manage, I'll be here.

I can’t speak for anyone else. Except probably dan. Yeah, it’ll be the two of us laughing our heads off at a sequence of zero’s and one’s.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 4:36 AM PST up reply actions  

I guess Dan is out as a mod but he's in for now as a FP writer

when you lose Dan you’re in trouble because that’s a level headed smart kid right there.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:39 AM PST up reply actions  

[waits for compliment]

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:42 AM PST up reply actions  

She probably only likes him 'cos he's a hobbit.

And again that’s a whole ‘awww he’s so cute and adorable’ thing.

It’s tough to go from that to ‘wow I want to have his children’. Or at least that’s what I’ve found.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:47 AM PST up reply actions  

I might try that line.

I’m sure I’ll get laughed at.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:49 AM PST up reply actions  

It also gets you into the 'Friends Zone'.

Which is death.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:56 AM PST up reply actions  

Pure death

If I want to be with a woman I go for it right away….once you’re a buddy it’s over.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 5:01 AM PST up reply actions  

You also become the shoulder to cry on when their

dick of a boyfriend breaks their heart over the course of the relationship.

[shudders]

I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. Not when you like the girl.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 5:03 AM PST up reply actions  

I wish I was, I'd be rich.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:47 AM PST up reply actions  

Well that's depressing.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:09 AM PST up reply actions  

I find that hard to do here.

For some reason.
Might be just me, though.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 4:13 AM PST up reply actions  

AN helped me through a couple of rough spots

I like it because I can just let my mind go to whatever goofy place it wants and you people haven’t thrown me out yet so I guess it’s cool.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:20 AM PST up reply actions  

You're lucky the girls are all in bed.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:28 AM PST up reply actions  

Girls?....on the Internet?

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 4:31 AM PST up reply actions  

I just assumed we were all 57 year old white guys

living in our parents basement.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:34 AM PST up reply actions  

Of course my parents lived in Sacramento

none of us had a basement.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:37 AM PST up reply actions  

I'm not entirely sure that Shoes doesn't fall under that description.

But the rest have been verified by eye witnesses.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:43 AM PST up reply actions  

Alright, it's sleep time for me.

Goodnight Oldham, hh and Bed.

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 4:36 AM PST reply actions  

Sleep well

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 4:37 AM PST up reply actions  

G'night.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:39 AM PST up reply actions  

Is there a 'Rent-a-snuggle' service?

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:39 AM PST reply actions  

I could afford 7 hours then.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:43 AM PST up reply actions  

I would however be living on the street.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:45 AM PST up reply actions  

Y'know I've never been to a strip club.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:47 AM PST up reply actions  

Oh I see.

Well yeah, but good luck having a conversation with music blaring.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:49 AM PST up reply actions  

Bacon and Eggs.

Why is this even a discussion.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:52 AM PST up reply actions  

Ha!.....sorry

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 5:01 AM PST up reply actions  

Yep

I really should think before I type.

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 5:05 AM PST up reply actions  

Oh, this is nowhere near the worse case.

Let me just say, proceed with caution when you google something G_S has said.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 5:10 AM PST up reply actions  

Oh goodness

I’ve posted at least 20,000 worse things than my meat post…but yeah G_S can knock it out of the park…..We The Mont’

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 5:11 AM PST up reply actions  

I believe it does.

Name’s Head. Murray Head.

I got beat up a lot in grade school.

by Leopold Bloom on Jan 14, 2012 5:09 AM PST up reply actions  

Heh

But seriously, folks....

by Bed. on Jan 14, 2012 5:10 AM PST up reply actions  

I think I'll be heading out now.

Bloomie, I’m sorry it’s a mixed bag right now but I’m thrilled about the job. Really really. I don’t doubt that, three months from now, our conversation will be as different and seem as ancient as the one three months ago does now. Time will make fools of us all. Fortunately, in the lounge, we’ll find people who’ll laugh at us and with us.

Therefore, considering my reading of the last few hours, I mean this more tonight than I have at all other nights combined: To your good health, AN! {drains mug} Goodnight.

by harensheir15 on Jan 14, 2012 5:54 AM PST reply actions  

i was hoping for a snow game, too. :(

also, i’m very worried. gronk’s last fb post this morning noted that he is “outside colorado springs, co.” now i love my gronk, but he isn’t noted as being the smartest man. he’d better be in foxboro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lady Jesa

by Athletica on Jan 14, 2012 11:42 AM PST up reply actions  

It's hours until I can get my Tebow on.

Gotta wait for the Saints to probably beat the 49ers first. :(

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 11:39 AM PST reply actions  

Indeed.

I’ve had a busy day exploring Cambridge today and I’m probably going for a run in a second.

That’s about all the energy I have these days.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 11:44 AM PST up reply actions  

Whatcha gonna do, brother, when Tebowmania runs wild on you?

The dude just winz.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 11:44 AM PST up reply actions  

Ok time for a run.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 11:51 AM PST reply actions  

FedEx me some.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 12:24 PM PST up reply actions  

And much more expensive.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 12:27 PM PST up reply actions  

Only if I get to make an actual crea.....

Y’know what, I should probably go get that shower before I get myself banned. ;-)

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 12:28 PM PST up reply actions  

My work here is done.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 12:37 PM PST up reply actions  

Almost time for football...

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 12:33 PM PST reply actions  

It's an hour away, no?

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 12:35 PM PST up reply actions  

So not almost football time then!

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 12:38 PM PST up reply actions  

How soon before football time is "almost" then?

An hour isn’t good enough?

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 12:44 PM PST up reply actions  

British, naturally.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 12:47 PM PST up reply actions  

So refresh my memory

1 British minute = 1.8 American minutes or something?

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 12:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Unreasonable

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 12:52 PM PST up reply actions  

We're more efficient.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 12:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Or slower.

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 12:53 PM PST up reply actions  

Ok, I'm off to secure my spot.

Enjoy the games everyone!

Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!

by UrgentMirth on Jan 14, 2012 12:56 PM PST reply actions  

Frank Caliendo and Donald Trump

What are “Two people who should stay the fuck off my TV”, Alex?

I love AN and I will damn f@$king well fight to stay here -- Kyli

by Englishmajor on Jan 14, 2012 1:23 PM PST reply actions  

Get. The. Fuck. In!

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:02 PM PST reply actions  

This is awesome.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:09 PM PST up reply actions  

And it keeps getting better. =)

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:15 PM PST up reply actions  

You clearly hate me.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:14 PM PST up reply actions  

What should they change it to?

I think the Santa Clara Chips has a certain something to it.

I love AN and I will damn f@$king well fight to stay here -- Kyli

by Englishmajor on Jan 14, 2012 2:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Are there gold miners left in San Francisco?

What about the Cherries, to reflect the Valley of Heart’s Delight history?

I love AN and I will damn f@$king well fight to stay here -- Kyli

by Englishmajor on Jan 14, 2012 2:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Very true

I was lamenting the dearth of chip-making in the heart of Silicon Valley.

by doctorK on Jan 14, 2012 2:53 PM PST up reply actions  

Indeed.

The Santa Clara Intellectual Properties?

I love AN and I will damn f@$king well fight to stay here -- Kyli

by Englishmajor on Jan 14, 2012 2:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Fuck.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 2:49 PM PST reply actions  

Boom. Suck it Brees.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 3:03 PM PST reply actions  

Alex Smith sucks.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 3:37 PM PST reply actions  

I hate you Alex Smith.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:44 PM PST reply actions  

Vernon Davis is awesome. Alex Smith is still shit.

Hopefully this is a FG for the win job.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:49 PM PST reply actions  

That's an amazing play call!

Although Brees still has the damn 2 minute drill.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 4:53 PM PST reply actions  

WOOOOOOOOW!

AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.

by Berry Jo on Jan 14, 2012 4:54 PM PST reply actions  

praying a little

AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.

by Berry Jo on Jan 14, 2012 4:56 PM PST reply actions  

crap

AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.

by Berry Jo on Jan 14, 2012 4:57 PM PST up reply actions  

This is good news
Logan Mankins and Patrick Chung were both active for Saturday night’s game for the Patriots.

by Copenhagen on Jan 14, 2012 5:01 PM PST reply actions  

Fuck.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 5:03 PM PST reply actions  

Alright!

Great defense, 49ers!

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 5:04 PM PST reply actions  

I came back at the right time!

I love AN and I will damn f@$king well fight to stay here -- Kyli

by Englishmajor on Jan 14, 2012 5:07 PM PST reply actions  

Taking a survey for school. Here is one of the questions:

Which of the food items below do you feel contain the most harmful ingredients from a fast food restaurant?
- hamburger (i.e., E. coli, CO2, saturated fat, cholesterol)
- eggs (i.e., Salmonella, cholesterol)
- chicken (arsenic)
- fish (mercury)
- diet soda (aspartame

Well. That just ruined my day.

by Jennifer on Jan 14, 2012 5:09 PM PST reply actions  

Hamburger

AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.

by Berry Jo on Jan 14, 2012 5:10 PM PST up reply actions  

Diet soda

The others aren’t necessarily contaminated, it’s just a possibility.

I love AN and I will damn f@$king well fight to stay here -- Kyli

by Englishmajor on Jan 14, 2012 5:13 PM PST up reply actions  

And yes, I drink it every single day

I love AN and I will damn f@$king well fight to stay here -- Kyli

by Englishmajor on Jan 14, 2012 5:19 PM PST up reply actions  

Wow! That was a bullet!

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 5:11 PM PST reply actions  

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.

by Berry Jo on Jan 14, 2012 5:11 PM PST reply actions  

And Drew Brees IS the man,

but this Niner’s team has a feeling of destiny about it.

by lynnzgal on Jan 14, 2012 5:15 PM PST up reply actions  

The doctor at work is sicker than the patients.

He’s barfing and shivering. I’m not going to get sick, fucker.

by Jennifer on Jan 14, 2012 5:12 PM PST reply actions  

I love the 49ers STs unit.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 5:14 PM PST reply actions  

DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.

by Berry Jo on Jan 14, 2012 5:14 PM PST reply actions  

Perfect timing.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 5:16 PM PST reply actions  

Even at the horribly inflated ticket prices

I bet people who were there felt like they got their money’s worth.

I love AN and I will damn f@$king well fight to stay here -- Kyli

by Englishmajor on Jan 14, 2012 5:17 PM PST reply actions  

Well, there's a start

I love AN and I will damn f@$king well fight to stay here -- Kyli

by Englishmajor on Jan 14, 2012 5:20 PM PST up reply actions  

AWESOME game!

AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.

by Berry Jo on Jan 14, 2012 5:39 PM PST up reply actions  

wow

and I never thought the game was over. you could just feel the 49ers were gonna win

hey little girl
…want a cookie?

by ChickenStanley on Jan 14, 2012 5:40 PM PST up reply actions  

That's not a catch

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 5:38 PM PST reply actions  

Good lord officials are bad.

The ball hits the floor then moves.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 5:39 PM PST up reply actions  

apparently it is!

AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.

by Berry Jo on Jan 14, 2012 5:39 PM PST up reply actions  

I'll have some of whatever the officials are smokin' then please.

Absolute bullshit call. No consistency at all in this league.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 5:40 PM PST up reply actions  

Brady has all fucking day to throw.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 5:50 PM PST reply actions  

Hit him right in the letters.

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 5:51 PM PST up reply actions  

That guy on one team, caught the pass thrown by that guy on the other team.

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 5:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Woo!

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 5:51 PM PST reply actions  

Boom! Suddenly we have a ball game.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Jan 14, 2012 5:56 PM PST up reply actions  

The guy with the "-ski" on the end?

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 6:17 PM PST up reply actions  

This is only the 3rd football game I've watched all year.

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 6:19 PM PST up reply actions  

You don't.

Or, if you do, Brady laughs and throws to someone wide open.

by danmerqury on Jan 14, 2012 6:25 PM PST up reply actions  

So

I was wondering if the Raiders would have been faring any better than the Broncos?

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 7:01 PM PST reply actions  

~
Tom Brady has more TD passes (5) than Tebow has completions (4)

by Copenhagen on Jan 14, 2012 7:07 PM PST reply actions  

wow

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

by doctorK on Jan 14, 2012 7:14 PM PST reply actions  

And we thought OUR offense was bad.

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 7:33 PM PST up reply actions  

well...

Yeah, I guess so.:)

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 7:38 PM PST up reply actions  

This offensive line is getting ABUSED!

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 7:40 PM PST reply actions  

Like Tebow, or not, it's hard to do anything, when the other team has 3-4 guys in your backfield at the snap.

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 7:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Aw, no way!

Stabler’s last year in Oakland was horrible. Art Shell even admitted that it wasn’t Ken’s fault. You can’t throw the ball from flat on your back all season. Are you telling me Tebow needs to block as well as QB?

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 7:47 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm saying until teams respect his ability to throw the ball

there will more often then not be more men in the box to block

by Copenhagen on Jan 14, 2012 7:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Maybe. But they aren't doing much pass-blocking either.

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 7:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Kuper was a huge loss and Clady has regressed horribly

I very much dislike Frankin on the edge as he gets torched by speed rushers

by Copenhagen on Jan 14, 2012 7:54 PM PST up reply actions  

That was awesome!

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 7:49 PM PST up reply actions  

He just man-handles these smaller DBs

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 7:52 PM PST up reply actions  

More like,...

BRANDON ALLEN!!!

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 7:55 PM PST up reply actions  

sigh :(

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 7:57 PM PST up reply actions  

It is gonna be the shits, if Oakalnd signs Bartolo on Tuesday....

(which is the same day as my Colon-oscopy).

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 7:59 PM PST reply actions  

I take the "pill" at 1PM on Monday!!

With the fluid meds all afternoon.:)

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 8:08 PM PST up reply actions  

He went right.

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 8:08 PM PST up reply actions  

4 shots at it from the 3.

"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."-anonymous
"i guess i just like beer"-stm

by Tutu-late on Jan 14, 2012 8:10 PM PST up reply actions  

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