Friday Bird Droppings
by j.q. higgins on Feb 10, 2012 8:27 AM EST
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PrintExciting times: international scouting kerfuffles! Disgraced sluggers! Nick Johnson. Fear not, friends: picthers and catchers report soon!
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Ex-pitcher Oil Can Boyd admits to pitching while using cocaine - MLB - SI.com I am shocked. Shocked!
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Couldn't have put it better myself
It’s cause Tebow keeps getting in the spotlight and forcing his views on us. Lin just does work.
@sibsinExile
I actually don't mind Tebow THAT much...
once I get passed the religion thing.
But Lin went to Harvard on a non scholarship, got a degree in economics, and dominated. Tebow went to Flordia and majored in Gym Class. Way to push yourself Timmy.
If I truly believed
that God had a personal stake in whether or not I was successful, I probably wouldn’t try too hard either. Let the co-pilot fly the plane.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 8:55 AM EST up reply actions
I have to wonder how much those that complain about Tebow actually follow the Broncos...
His religious statements are significantly less than they were last year and make up a very small percentage of what he talks about. However, if someone only ever sees the “highlights” that ESPN shows, you’d think that’s the only thing he ever talks about. If a person’s entire interaction with the Broncos is via ESPN, they’re not going to have an accurate picture of Tebow.
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 9:40 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
ESPN doesn't do TT any favors for sure.
As a non broncos fan I do feel that the presentation is largely one sided to give ppl that impression. Nice insight.
by IggesRule13 on Feb 10, 2012 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
Two reasons
1) The whole religion thing.
2) Denver was winning despite Tebow’s poor stat lines (in most games). Lin has been extremely productive. in his incredibly SSS
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 9:26 AM EST up reply actions
The whole Lin phenomenon feels wildly premature
Even with the Houston GM saying the regret letting him go, he wasn’t cut from 2 different teams for being too good. He’s gotta come back down to earth at some point.
Another reason I don't like him
“It has been revealed that Kevin Youkilis is engaged to Julie Brady, the sister of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.”
Baseball nerd
by Michael18 on Feb 10, 2012 8:35 AM EST via mobile reply actions
sweet
Discount 3e1n! The best kind!
"I don't have an on-deck circle for ideas. It's just 'Batter up!!' Even though they're bad" - Mike Birbiglia
by Parkinglotninja on Feb 10, 2012 8:40 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
discount?
i think the price is just right all things considered.
"Three thousand years of beautiful tradition,from Moses to Sandy Koufax,YOU'RE GODDAMN RIGHT I'M LIVING IN THE FUCKING PAST!"- Walter Sobchak
by j.q. higgins on Feb 10, 2012 8:45 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
haha...beat me to it.
I was going to say the price is still too high.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 8:47 AM EST up reply actions
$266,666
per “e”.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 8:50 AM EST up reply actions
I believe he's worth it.
I know he hasn’t been the same since he was /billybutler’d (fuck that guy) but I have faith that were Gunna see a great year from him. I remember a stretch his rookie year where he had 6-7 quality starts in a row. I think he’s Going to show he was worth the money this year.
"I don't have an on-deck circle for ideas. It's just 'Batter up!!' Even though they're bad" - Mike Birbiglia
by Parkinglotninja on Feb 10, 2012 9:22 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
I dont know what it is, he needs to find a way to keep his delivery repeatable so he gets movement
He was killing guys when his pitches would sink like crazy but then they just stopped and he got crushed. Hopefully he can re-find it.
You can post videos to facebook.
That’s new.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 9:00 AM EST up reply actions
i got a weather balloon...
w/ my points.
"Three thousand years of beautiful tradition,from Moses to Sandy Koufax,YOU'RE GODDAMN RIGHT I'M LIVING IN THE FUCKING PAST!"- Walter Sobchak
by j.q. higgins on Feb 10, 2012 9:03 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Damn....I wouldn't have even thought of that.
Did it go high?
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 9:04 AM EST up reply actions
Do you guys know how to post videos to
Facebook?
What up?
by snakethejake on Feb 10, 2012 10:11 AM EST up reply actions
Do you guys know how to post videos to
Facebook?
*sorry, that took a while
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Stefon Diggs commit to Terps today?
I believe it can, I believe it can!
Baseball nerd
by Michael18 on Feb 10, 2012 8:50 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I was sure Calvin Pickering was over 6'6"
but according to BR he was only 6’5". He seemed so much bigger than that…
Damn
I was SO sure he was going to be great. Then, like five years later when he was on the Royals AAA team he went nuts on the PCL and hit like .330/.500/.800, and still failed in the majors.
by Joltin Joe Orsulak on Feb 10, 2012 9:10 AM EST up reply actions
Actual 2004 AAA stats
379 PA .314/.451/.712, with 35 HR
He was half-decent in the majors after getting called up (low AVG, decent OBP, good SLG), then terrible in 2005 and that was the end of that.
by Joltin Joe Orsulak on Feb 10, 2012 9:14 AM EST up reply actions
actually, he blamed Eastern Shore Fried Chicken for why he gained so much weight with Salisbury
probably ruined his career…
Of course he did.
I am sure being a professional athlete makes it difficult to keep your body in good condition.
I think there were 3 locations for English's still open then...
so, there were pretty much everywhere you looked…
he hit some big Home Runs
and some monster singles (off the wall)
saw him play when he was with the shorebirds
saw him get thrown out at first from right feild too…
Probably
he read the article about Joe Mahoney, noted the list of players 6’6" and over, thought to himself, hey, wasn’t Calvin Pickering 6’6", and then looked it up.
Sherlock Holmes out.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 9:18 AM EST up reply actions
I only come to this site for the articles...
i swear.
by dan o'hare on Feb 10, 2012 9:24 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Ha!
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 9:25 AM EST up reply actions
lol
No, the article talking about Joe mahoney. Said there were only a few 1st basemen 6’6" or over, and I was surprised to see CP not on the list, so then I looked it up…
that was like, the first farm system class I knew about
I remember my godfather telling me all about how Pickering and Ryan Minor were gonna keep the Orioles chugging hard into the 21st century.
Your cannonball trajectory, it always gave me hope
I can't remember if it was the sorebirds first or second season
but he was there right at the begining. those were the first minor league games I went to. and I just assumed that a few of those guys would one day be starters…
not so much…
big sam horn...
also 6’5"
"Three thousand years of beautiful tradition,from Moses to Sandy Koufax,YOU'RE GODDAMN RIGHT I'M LIVING IN THE FUCKING PAST!"- Walter Sobchak
by j.q. higgins on Feb 10, 2012 9:06 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
My quote of the day
So I’m reading this about Nick Johnson: http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/2/9/2787816/nick-johnson-orioles-trying-to-make-good-news-together
When I notice this gem:
This is the part where the Orioles get him, where dreams are extinguished in a puff of orange feathers.
And I have to wonder, if the dreams die because he’s going to the Orioles, because he’s Nick Johnson, or most likely both…
The Orioles are typically recognized as "The Last Stop"
For players and front office people alike. Have any of our GM’s or managers in the past 10 years gone on to GM or manage any other MLB team? This is the place to go when there’s no other options.
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 9:28 AM EST up reply actions
Pretty much this
Lee Mazzilli? Analyst for SNY last I checked.
Leo Mazzone? Retired?
Mike Hargrove at least went to Seattle.
Jim Beattie? Scouting for Toronto.
Jim Duquette? On the radio.
Sam Perlozzo is the first base coach in Philly.
I mean, damn.
Your cannonball trajectory, it always gave me hope
Waiting for Bud Selig to die.
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 9:48 AM EST up reply actions
don't hold your breath, macca!
selig is the undead.
"Three thousand years of beautiful tradition,from Moses to Sandy Koufax,YOU'RE GODDAMN RIGHT I'M LIVING IN THE FUCKING PAST!"- Walter Sobchak
by j.q. higgins on Feb 10, 2012 9:56 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Hmmm....Chad wants his Johnson back.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
I have to write a two paragraph bio
and I’m paralyzed by my lack of accomplishments. Do you think they would check if I put I was the first woman to go under the Arctic Circle in a submarine crewed by fewer than eight people?
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 9:22 AM EST reply actions 2 recs
I definitely did not.
I did go on a tour of a decommissioned submarine when I was in the 10th grade. Basically the same.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 9:32 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
It's all about how you present the facts
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 9:36 AM EST up reply actions
Just make something up.
Say you’re an avid rock climber and you served as Jessica Alba’s body double in a movie or something.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 9:31 AM EST up reply actions
I also have to give them a picture.
So it will have to be more like avid pie demolisher and Kathy Bates body double. Which still sounds more impressive than what I’ve got now.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 9:36 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
For a second I thought you were gonna say you actually were Jessica Alba.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
Please, please, please
be the owner of a bakery…
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
I am not, but I do make these strips of paper that can easily buy baked goods.
When the fuck did we get ice cream???
You are going to hire me
to counterfeit Canadian money? And pay me in pies?
Dream job!
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
I toured the engraving printing bureau when i was in DC a couple weeks ago
watching millions of dollars being made is pretty cool.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
"Perhaps my greatest accomplishment was receiving three 'recs' for a Fan Post that I wrote for Camden Chat."
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 9:35 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
spruce that up a bit
“I am an accomplished writer for the Baltimore Sun three-time Mobbie award winning weblog Camden Chat, with one particular piece of analysis garnering three recommendations from esteemed members of the editing team.”
Tommy hunter still sucks!
what's the bio for?
if it’s not something that needs to be too official, you could fill it with random and crazy acomplishments like the one you listed…
I've been asked to serve on the board
of a local non-profit, which is also a customer of where I work. So I’ve got to keep it professional. And boring.
Maybe I’ll just make sure they know I’m not Kevin Gregg.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 9:40 AM EST up reply actions
Loki is not pleased with your statement, sir.
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 9:37 AM EST up reply actions
Nah, when Loki reads about the Orioles, he just prays they don't set the record for losses in a season.
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
That's praying?
Looks more like burying head in shame.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 9:42 AM EST up reply actions
Which also perfectly defines the Orioles offseason.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
It looked like a yawn to me. Or a laugh. Either works
I know you just wanted an excuse t put up more pictures.
This is a laugh...
(And yes… Loki is my favorite model.)
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 9:46 AM EST up reply actions
when it comes to the Orioles,
Bistro can’t bear to watch….
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
When it comes to Fred
I’d imagine Bistro can’t bear to listen either….
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
by PBR me ASAP! on Feb 10, 2012 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
You have my permission
to post adorable pictures of pigs of any kind in my CV thread. The one in the front looks like he’s plotting something though. Maybe sleep with one eye open.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 10:00 AM EST up reply actions
I know, I love her smoldering eyes
she looks possessed. And the only thing that they’re plotting is where they’re going to poop next.
by PhilR8 on Feb 10, 2012 10:02 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You should let 'em go free range.
They taste better that way.
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 9:52 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
if we were rich
my fiancee would have already moved us to the south somewhere, where she could operate a guinea pig and nutria refuge.
Nutria, huh?
You know they were so overpopulated in New Orleans that they tried to get people to hunt them for food? Would you eat a rodent that lives in gutters?
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
my fiancee actually did her master's thesis on nutria
or is in the process of completing it, anyway. In Maryland, it is illegal to own Nutria as pets. I think you’re even compelled to kill them if you see them, but I could be wrong. Duck would probably know.
something like that
not my area of interest so I’ve forgotten most of what I’ve gleaned from her but back in the day, they were seen as an investment opportunity – nutria fur was going to be the next mink, etc. Didn’t work out and everyone let their nutria go free, and now they’re seen as a detriment to habitats around the Bay.
I love the little ramp
do they use it a lot?
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
not at first
but recently we moved their hay to the loft and kept their food/water on the bottom level, so now all three of them (yes we recently got a third) go up and down the ramp pretty often. Which is good, because they are fat.
that might change
ours are noisy in the sense that they’re always running around and munching on things
Yeah, they can do that too
That usually actually means they’re happy. Or in heat. Depending on the exact sound.
we had guinea pigs once
we always thought of that sound as “chortling”
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Better than some of the lame ass conversations going on last few days.
by IggesRule13 on Feb 10, 2012 10:27 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
bwahahahahahahaha
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
You have a problem with cat threads?
I hope for your own sake, Steve., that you are not a paper-towel roll!
STOP THIS AT ONCE
There will be no other pictures of cats posted on this thread.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
I don't like cats
but the fact that the site is buzz…uh…purring today makes me happy.
by IggesRule13 on Feb 10, 2012 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
how can anyone not like cats
here’s an awesome GIF that I’ll link to so it doesn’t bog down the thread:
I just don't like em.
they don’t do anything for me. I know the reasons why your guys like em.
No need to start a war.
by IggesRule13 on Feb 10, 2012 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
I just caused one before
not meant to be snarky, haha.
by IggesRule13 on Feb 10, 2012 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
I'll start a war
Cats are stupid! All of your cats are stupid!
Jk, but I’m allergic to cats, and dogs are ten thousand times more fun to have as pets.
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 10:50 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Pooka disapproves
disaproves
Ok, I’m done. I only have 3 cats. I just didn’t want any of them to feel left out.
I love dogs
but I’m not in a position to take care of one at the moment. Cats take care of themselves and are affectionate… sometimes.
The whole taking care of themselves thing is the one positive I can see, and it's a pretty big one.
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
huge, in fact.
dogs are way too needy.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Dogs are also 10k more annoying
I don’t like needy things. I also don’t like dog smell, or dog slobber, or dog farts, or cleaning up huge dog turds after having to walk them.
That said, our foster is finally going home today, which I am so, so happy about.
This is the pic we used of Ripken on an flier for a show we did to raise money for the rescue.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
Not in the least
My fiance named him that to make fostering him more palatable. She also got him the Rush shirt for that reason. It did not work.
Nicest dog ever, but he was basically a huge bag of farts and licks.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
Outstanding musical taste as well
"You should put the secret group of people that you carry with you on your tech equipment second to the person you're sitting with."
- Merrill Markoe
Dogs are like kids
They’re great when they’re your sister’s – and you can leave.
"You should put the secret group of people that you carry with you on your tech equipment second to the person you're sitting with."
- Merrill Markoe
that's pretty damned awesome.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
more cat parkour:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfyyLLUbrdI&feature=related
My wife is allergic to cats. It’s pretty much the worst thing about her.
I hope that if the Yankees are able to dump Burnett on the Pirates
they are forced to eat something like 90% of the contract. I would hate to see them get out of that terrible mistake. But this would be yet another bullet dodged for the O’s.
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/02/yankees-pirates-talking-aj-burnett-trade.html
I hope that the Pirates literally laughed at the Yankees when they made that offer.
The Yankees first offered to pay less than one third of Burnett’s salary, Heyman tweets.
I can only assume that this offer meant that the Yankees would pay Burnett’s entire remaining salary and then just give the Pirates 1/3 ($11 million) to take him.
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 9:44 AM EST up reply actions
Its odd to care so much about the decision of some kid thats still in high school
but I’m having a hard time focusing on anything other than the Stefon Diggs announcement
I have no faith that Maryland would use his talents properly, anyway.
So I honestly don’t care.
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
Don't say that!
You know the Orioles are going to go Barney Stinson on us and say, “Challenge… accepted!”
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
Well it definitely would be a shock if he announced he was committing to the Orioles
There could be riots tonight if announces practically on campus that he’s going anywhere but Maryland
Could be a good signing
replacing jackson with him keeps the receiving corps in great shape at a much lower cost.
The Eagles are really pushing for that washed up ex-Giant receiving core, huh?
Steve Smith and now Plax? Did they even watch in with the Jets last year? WRs don’t generally get better in their mid 30’s.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
Well its not like it happened. Just saying he wants to go there.
I can say I only watched 1 Jets game last year.
by IggesRule13 on Feb 10, 2012 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
They don't need to get better though
Maclin, Avant, and Celek are fine for a top 3 receiving options. Burress would give them a body to replace Jackson, and a red zone target that they desperately could use.
It isn't the worst signing
but I’m sure they could find better in the draft or FA list (it’s a really good FA year for WRs). Plax can still have his moments, but I wouldn’t expect much.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
The Eagles have drafted Maclin and Jackson recently
I trust they can find WR talent
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
Thoughts on Keith Law top 100?
Not an Insider, but I found the list online. Machado at 4!, Bundy at 11, Schoop at 56.
I'll believe that the Orioles won't ruin Machado when he is inducted into the Hall of Fame in 25 years.
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
You know...
I think Machado will be fine. The problem is that we are putting so much hope in too few prospects. We’ll have to wait and see I guess.
by Steven_G on Feb 10, 2012 9:54 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh I agree
But 3 in the top 100 still isn’t too shabby. THe problem is we have no one close to 100 after Schoop
3 in the top 100 still isn’t too shabby
It’s still less than “average”, but good in terms of the lowered expectations we have as O’s fans
average would be 3.3 players,
so it’s not that far off.
ncie that we have two in the top 11.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
bundy would be higher if he were taller as well.
Machado must have a huge fan in KLAW.
by IggesRule13 on Feb 10, 2012 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
What hat do you think he'll wear?
by dan o'hare on Feb 10, 2012 10:08 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Naw.
Aside from being “just” 6 feet tall, Bundy is about as perfect a high school right-hander as you’ll find, boasting plus velocity, plus off-speed stuff, outstanding feel for pitching and a great delivery boosted by a legendary conditioning regimen.
Sounds like he's in great shape!
Could even be the best shape of his life…
Bundy at 14 years old
was in better shape than over half the players on the 40 man roster
I only rec daveh873. Not because he is the best poster on SB Nation, but because the NY Football Giants are the best football team in the nation.
haha
you can actually watch videos of him working out when he was like 14 on youtube. I think that is weird
by IggesRule13 on Feb 10, 2012 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
Bobby Bundy also works out like that (that's him holding the bag).
Has there ever been a brother duo in a ML pitching rotation? It’ll probably happen in MiL, Dylan might breeze past Bobby.
Please come back Koji, we miss you.
You done made my momma sad, Camden Chat. Shame on you. - duck
by J(O's)elskIL on Feb 11, 2012 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
do all players on the 40
get an invite to ST? will DB be with the big club next week?
I only rec daveh873. Not because he is the best poster on SB Nation, but because the NY Football Giants are the best football team in the nation.
If Bundy was taller...
…he probably would not have been there at #4.
I'm not confused brother! I just took picture of my face, and it's deffo not my confused face. - Waj
by Christopher Claxton on Feb 10, 2012 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
It pisses me off that scouts / teams act like anyone under 6' can't be an ace.
Craig Kimbrel is 5’11".
Johnny Cueto is 5’10".
Tim Lincecum is 5’11".
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
You named a reliever, a pitcher who struggled with injury problems, and one nicknamed "The Freak"
thats not really strong evidence of consistent success by short pitchers
Boom.
Roasted.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
Guys at 6' or under (ie. Bundy's height or smaller) according to BR
Tom Glavine
Greg Maddux
Pedro Martinez
Roy Oswalt
Catfish Hunter
Among others.
Even then, thats not really question, is it?
I don’t think anyone would seriously claim someone of a certain height (or any other physical attribute) can never be great, its whether it happens with enough infrequency that its worth avoiding similar players. You have to dig a lot deeper than a few exemplary players to prove his height isn’t worthy of concern.
I just don't have the time to research it
The question has to be whether pitchers under a certain height are more injury prone or less likely to work out than taller pitchers. I’m not sure the numbers back it up, but again, I don’t have time to do research.
This
Shorter pitchers are greater concern because of durability and they can’t pitch on a “downward plane” as taller pitchers. They’re disadvantaged but not precluded from being great.
Kevin Gregg-"You obviously haven't acquired my taste for pitching yet"
they say the same thing about NFL QBs
it was a huge knock on Brees until, of course, he became one of the best in the game.
First date....fancy, casual, low key? A mix of all three?
I once again call on your dating advice, CC.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
do you access to a private jet?
if not, bowling.
I only rec daveh873. Not because he is the best poster on SB Nation, but because the NY Football Giants are the best football team in the nation.
I do not have access to a private jet.
I do, however, have a fine variety of restaurants at my disposal.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
It is.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:10 AM EST up reply actions
You should wait for duck to comment...
He is well known for his fashionable choices.
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
Dinner at the local VFW
and then home for “Cops” marathon on TruTv. Stop off at The Wine Rack and get 2 4-packs of Seagrams’ Escapes like Black Cherry Cherry Fizz before you get home.
Amirite, boys?
"If there's a new way, I'll be the first in line. But it better work this time." - Dave Mustaine.
Proud member of Trainyard Sleepers, BECW: S2
by duck on Feb 10, 2012 10:50 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
no white zin?
also, would you wear your sundress?
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Hittin' the Wayback Machine today, I see.
"If there's a new way, I'll be the first in line. But it better work this time." - Dave Mustaine.
Proud member of Trainyard Sleepers, BECW: S2
by duck on Feb 10, 2012 10:57 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
or in your case,
the Way-way-way-way-way-way-wayback Machine.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
by zknower on Feb 10, 2012 10:58 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I rec'd you
and duk, for taking so much abuse.
by IggesRule13 on Feb 10, 2012 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
you know what is fun
depending on how close they are, restaurant hop. my wife and I did it on V-day once. We went to 5 or so nice places and just sat at the bar. We would split one of their signature plates or apps and get drink. It keeps you moving and you don’t get too stuffed.
I only rec daveh873. Not because he is the best poster on SB Nation, but because the NY Football Giants are the best football team in the nation.
that could read
get a drink or get drunk. you choose.
I only rec daveh873. Not because he is the best poster on SB Nation, but because the NY Football Giants are the best football team in the nation.
I like that idea and have done it before....definitely something I would try later on though.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
It won't be.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
if you're thinking about dinner: upscale food, but casual environment
BYOBs usually strike a good balance. Really good food gives you something to talk about, but the atmosphere isn’t as pressured as a really fancy restaurant. and you can get drunk for cheap!
Not planning on getting drunk.
A drink or two, yes.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:09 AM EST up reply actions
That was my plan.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
in which case, the BYOB definitely saves you some cash without looking cheap.
bringing a decent bottle that you can at least pretend to know about can also score some classy points as long as you don’t overdo it
More importantly than either of those things
Its delicious
by kba26 on Feb 10, 2012 10:18 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Meh
Not hating on it, but just Never got into it. If I was going on a first date I’d try to do something “different.” Winter really kills your opinions though.
by IggesRule13 on Feb 10, 2012 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
this
i vote beer on a first date.
unless she hates beer.
in which case, you probably wouldn’t want a second date.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
She won't.
If I thought she would, I wouldn’t have asked her out.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
She loves both.
As do I.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:20 AM EST up reply actions
Keep it casual.
Like a decent italian place, order something with garlic for dinner, but be sure to finish dinner with a dessert and a espresso, and save a little wine for then end too.
Be sure to go somewhere quiet so you can hear well. And to that point, listen.
by dan o'hare on Feb 10, 2012 10:35 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Listen, indeed.
Ask her if it’s okay that you take notes on what she’s saying. Use your phone to record everything.
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
also,
hire a footman for the evening.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
bates!
"Three thousand years of beautiful tradition,from Moses to Sandy Koufax,YOU'RE GODDAMN RIGHT I'M LIVING IN THE FUCKING PAST!"- Walter Sobchak
by j.q. higgins on Feb 10, 2012 10:42 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Lord Grantham's Valet, in fact.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
But not thomas
That guy’s a dick.
by dan o'hare on Feb 10, 2012 10:44 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
he's a sergeant now anyway
yes, but it’s acting sergeant, hmmmmmm?
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Don't tell me!
Need to watch all the season at once
by dan o'hare on Feb 10, 2012 10:46 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
But keep CC open so you can give us updates
by dan o'hare on Feb 10, 2012 10:41 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, live blog the entire thing.
You exist for our amusement.
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 10:41 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I was with a friend a few weeks ago who live tweeted somebody's first date at a coffee shop.
Huh-larious.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
uhhh...so what's your favorite color?
#orange
by IggesRule13 on Feb 10, 2012 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
The good thing about this situation is we can skip a lot of that awkward first date convo.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
Well...not gonna go that far.
But I like it.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
Well for a first date at least
not like you are going in blind.
by IggesRule13 on Feb 10, 2012 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
Might pass on that one.
Thanks for playing though.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
As much as I love this place
I would hide the whole “blogging” thing until a little later
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
this made me lol
probably the best advice of the day.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Good idea!
Do you have time to get to the restaurant in advance and set up an Amazing X Cam?
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
I like wine
I know a lot of people hate the sort of “snobbiness” that comes along with connoisseur-ship but the good stuff really does taste damn good and it’s fun to be able to pick out the stuff that the fancy people talk about. Also it’s a nice way to learn geography and history.
Tommy hunter still sucks!
I like wine too
but I find it very hard to differentiate between good and bad examples of a particular style. So basically I drink the Bud Light of wines.
rec for you...
pacific rim dry riesling. tasty, inexpensive.
do you lile gruner veltliners?
"Three thousand years of beautiful tradition,from Moses to Sandy Koufax,YOU'RE GODDAMN RIGHT I'M LIVING IN THE FUCKING PAST!"- Walter Sobchak
by j.q. higgins on Feb 10, 2012 10:41 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
you're gross!
"Three thousand years of beautiful tradition,from Moses to Sandy Koufax,YOU'RE GODDAMN RIGHT I'M LIVING IN THE FUCKING PAST!"- Walter Sobchak
by j.q. higgins on Feb 10, 2012 11:52 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
hehe...i work at a winery, so i'm learning all of this shit.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
Boxed Wine can actually be very good
a glass bottle with a natural cork is actually one of the worst ways you can package wine these days. Alternate methods are finally really starting to catch on with quality wine producers.
Interesting...
I will have to look into that, but I still can’t see myself buying wine from a box… I guess I’m a wannabe wine snob.
Yea....mostly synthetic corks now.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
I'm okay with synthetic corks
Had problems at one point with real cork breaking trying to open a bottle, then falling down into the wine, just what I wanted with my dinner.
I've gotten super good at removing broken corks.
Lot of practice.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:52 AM EST up reply actions
That entire outfit
is made of hemp.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 11:01 AM EST up reply actions
oh man
when i first glanced at this i thought the one dude was taking a hit from a bong. wow. I was waaaaaay off.
I only rec daveh873. Not because he is the best poster on SB Nation, but because the NY Football Giants are the best football team in the nation.
I could totally see this as an acceptable solution to the problem at hand
I mean, everyone has a cordless power dill in their kitchen, right?
"If there's a new way, I'll be the first in line. But it better work this time." - Dave Mustaine.
Proud member of Trainyard Sleepers, BECW: S2
Three Buck Chuck!
I buy $100 worth of it every six months or so if I find myself in NoVa or NJ.
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
My dad's cousin
is super rich and SUPER into food and especially wine. A lot of his bottles are Trader Joe’s bottles that he cellared until they became some pretty valuable stuff. If you know what you’re doing you can hang onto a pretty cheap bottle and it becomes really good.
Tommy hunter still sucks!
malbec or chianti
Good with food and hard to fine a bad one. And cheap, but always acceptable with dinner.
by dan o'hare on Feb 10, 2012 10:38 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
malbec rocks.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Yes...malbec is a popular VA wine and good too.
I’m hoping this place I’m considering has some solid VA choices.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:45 AM EST up reply actions
I didn't realize they were growing malbec in VA
I have only ever seen it from south america. Any recs on good VA Malbecs?
You know....I can't think of one that has a Malbec currently.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
For all those that hate the snobiness of wine
I present to you the movie that will allow you to enjoy it and not give a crap about other people’s snobbery
tuxedo t-shirt
Your cannonball trajectory, it always gave me hope
by Andrew_G on Feb 10, 2012 10:12 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Not helping.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:13 AM EST up reply actions
ok, ok
wear your normal clothes, but with tap shoes
Your cannonball trajectory, it always gave me hope
by Andrew_G on Feb 10, 2012 10:14 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
That actually would be kinda funny.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:15 AM EST up reply actions
Ascots are coming back in a big way
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
about time!
"Three thousand years of beautiful tradition,from Moses to Sandy Koufax,YOU'RE GODDAMN RIGHT I'M LIVING IN THE FUCKING PAST!"- Walter Sobchak
by j.q. higgins on Feb 10, 2012 10:28 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
recing this
When I get to a cpu…
by dan o'hare on Feb 10, 2012 10:39 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
flat-front pants
no pleats
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
this is pretty damn funny
but good luck TL!
Kevin Gregg-"You obviously haven't acquired my taste for pitching yet"
Don't get plastered off of a bunch of
Flying Dog Raging Bitchs like I did. But she did call me back, so maybe its a winning strategy after all….
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
by PBR me ASAP! on Feb 10, 2012 10:14 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
"Yes, I'll start off with a glass of my ex-girlfriend, please."
by PhilR8 on Feb 10, 2012 10:15 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
win.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
gastro pub
gives you a chance to segue into your love of brewing, which is pretty fascinating. just be sure to listen some as well, obvi.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
She's pretty aware of that already.
We have shared brews before….just never as a date….
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:19 AM EST up reply actions
mmhmm
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
Niiiiiiiceeeeeeee
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
I told you guys I was gonna pull the trigger at SOME point.
Just had to find the moment.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
this.
i was thinking churchkey.
"Three thousand years of beautiful tradition,from Moses to Sandy Koufax,YOU'RE GODDAMN RIGHT I'M LIVING IN THE FUCKING PAST!"- Walter Sobchak
by j.q. higgins on Feb 10, 2012 10:19 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
casual, but interesting...
that stretch of 14th b/w logan and u has a bunch of solid date spots, i think.
"Three thousand years of beautiful tradition,from Moses to Sandy Koufax,YOU'RE GODDAMN RIGHT I'M LIVING IN THE FUCKING PAST!"- Walter Sobchak
by j.q. higgins on Feb 10, 2012 10:18 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Yes I completely support this
There’s like ten places in this thread I could leave my recommendation but I’ll go with this.
As others have said, it’s very imporant that the date strikes a good balance. Not too cheap but not over the top fancy. Over the top fancy is an all too common mistake. It makes the girl completely nervous.
I would pick a unique bar.restaurant that she’s never been to and gets good reviews. Given your shared love of beers, it should be knows for it’s beer selections.
Building on j.q.‘s suggestion, I would highly suggest Marvin on 14th and U in Washington D.C. It is upscale without being over the top, inspired by Marvin Gaye’s self-imposed exile to Belgium. It has great food, great atmosphere, and an excellent Belgian-based beer selection, but there’s choices from all over the world. Afterwards there’s a ton of low-key trendy bars in the neighborhood you could get an after dinner drink at, or just move to the front bar at Marvin’s.
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
The ethiopian place is cool
on 14th and maybe O or P. Ethiopian can be fun because you eat with your hands. or it can be a really horrible idea because you eat with your hands.
Tommy hunter still sucks!
Marrakesh!!
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
I was thinking of Lalibela
It’s a little divey but the food is good. I choose a divey place with good food any day.
Tommy hunter still sucks!
Or here's an idea....
…. go to Mellow Mushroom in Adams Morgan.
It’s pizza, so it’s low-key by default, but they have hundreds of craft beers there. They’re one of the palces that is embracing the “draft in a can” movement.
Full disclosure: buddy of mine is the kitchen manager and official taster of beer samples that get sent in.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
HAHAHA
Funny you should mention that. MM was a Charlottesville/UVA fav. I’ve been there so many times, I can’t even count. Left there plastered many a time.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
so then an opportunity to bring up fun stories!!
;)
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
The thing is: I don't quite remember much of that
That’s what’s great about it. I do know that I have puked in the alley right next door on more than one occasion.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
See also: NOT telling her that :-)
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
yeaaa buddy
you know which one i’m talking about too. right near that parking garage.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 11, 2012 3:35 AM EST up reply actions
yea
I think it went well.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 11, 2012 9:27 AM EST up reply actions
I was gonna suggest Brickskeller in Dupont for it's beer selection
And I googled it and it’s CLOSED! WTF!?!
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
nooooooooooo
I loved that place! :(
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Yea ;-(
Too bad. I liked that place.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:46 AM EST up reply actions
are you in DC?
Not recommending it for a first date, but do you guys still have that theater that shows classic movies in Dupont circle?
That place was great…
Bit late on this, but..
Brickskeller changed owners (?) or something – now it’s basically the same place (same location, same layout etc) but named Bier Baron or something similar to that. Same massive selection of bottles as before. They have a handful of tapped beers also now, which is nice.
Now if that shut down, I stand corrected, but I’ve been by there there less than a year ago :P
they seem
to be going strong.
Stupid name, though.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Agreed
And as far as price/selection/tapped beers goes, Max’s in B-more really puts it to shame if you ask me. But hey, not a bad option at all if you’ve got the money and are down in Dupont. Just far enough away from the main strip that you can usually get a table on a Saturday night at prime time.
Speaking of AdMo
A great place to go after the date, if you’re already in DC, would be Tryst. Not good for dinner, but it’s got cool coffee/alcohol drinks, beer on tap, great music, lounge setting, artwork on the walls. Another one of my favorite spots.
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
or its sister spots...
the diner and open city. both solid.
"Three thousand years of beautiful tradition,from Moses to Sandy Koufax,YOU'RE GODDAMN RIGHT I'M LIVING IN THE FUCKING PAST!"- Walter Sobchak
by j.q. higgins on Feb 10, 2012 10:50 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
LOVE Tryst
They make a chaipuccino — 1/2 chai tea, 1/2 cappuccino — that is out of this world. And you get little animal crackers with it!
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Never been a chai fan.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
I like my Chai dirty
Give it a shot of espresso… kept me awake many times when I needed the pick up…
We had a good thing going with the Tryst people when I bartended in AdMo
They give us free coffee. They get off work and we give them free alcohol. I was incredibly spoiled by that.
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
In seriousness, I would suggest a restaurant like Ruby Tuesday, Outback, etc.
The atmosphere doesn’t scream cheap, nor overly expensive. Both of which makes people feel uncomfortable on first dates (depending on how she is, of course)
Plus, there is always the chance of the elephant in the room in case you’re hurting for something to talk about.
c'mon.....
no offense Xar, but a chain restaurant on a first date? Ouch.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
I'll back him up on this a little
It has to be somewhere you feel comfortable. If you love food, wine, and/or craft beer, then all the suggestions above are great. But if you aren’t, then going to a fancy restaurant on a first date is probably not a good move. Its a nervous enough experience to start with, theres no need to compound that by being out of your element.
there are plenty of non-fancy restaurants
that are not soulless corporate chains of mediocre food
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Yeah, this
Going to a unique restaurant in the city gives you something to talk about during the date, makes you look like you know things about stuff, etc.
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 10:36 AM EST up reply actions
One of my best 1st dates ever was at Cheeseburger in Paradise
We didn’t know each other super well, so it was a nice casual place that we didn’t have to get dressed up for. They also had karaoke and I knew she was a jazz singer and I sing, so it was a great way to tell how outgoing/timid we each were.
Again, it was tailored to my personality (outgoing, laid back, not too serious) so I was comfortable and at home, and it went great.
That said, no one has an Outback personality. Chains aren’t the worst, but some just don’t bring anything to the mix.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
Seriously - the VFW is a MUCH better choice.
Pretty good chance Toby Keith will be on the jukebox.
"If there's a new way, I'll be the first in line. But it better work this time." - Dave Mustaine.
Proud member of Trainyard Sleepers, BECW: S2
by duck on Feb 10, 2012 10:52 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Um. No.
Not a chance.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:25 AM EST up reply actions
Ok maybe the examples I gave weren't great
The point was to not get out of your comfort zone. Trying to go too fancy or the other way around is already unsettling on an already pretty unsettling experience.
Yea....my comfort zone isn't an issue.
We’re both pretty into cooking as well as drinking.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
Couldn't disagree more
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 10:28 AM EST up reply actions
Fun.
Not Chucky Cheese, but something not too stiff or formal. You want her to think back on this in the morning and think “that was fun.” Casual but with quality food. Like wood fired pizza or a Cajun place.
Here are my three first date tips, good for any gender:
1. Do not wear any type of pants that have a drawstring.
2. Do not mention “million dollar deals.”
3. You should be talking 40% of the time. No more, no less.
Good luck. Don’t take yourself too seriously. Remember, fun is the critical thing at this point.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
I talked way too much
On my first date. We’re still dating 8 months later. She claims it put her at ease and helped her enjoy the evening. Whereas the motivation behind it is I just talk way too much, period. The fact that she stayed interested was a good sign for the long-term prospects.
While generally I agree that talking too much is not recommended, there are exceptions to every rule.
Ok
after reading that Nutria stuff, maybe take a pass on the Cajun.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
I disagree with #3
He already knows the person and they have a friendly relationship. He should talk however much he would take during a normal conversation.
You can still listen without avoiding dominating of the conversation.
by IggesRule13 on Feb 10, 2012 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
I think I've got the place locked down.
1) we’ll both be in suits. Tis the life of consultants. No drawstrings, but rather a good sturdy belt.
2) we’re consultants….although she’s aware of my dream to start a brewery.
3) Agreed.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
+ ot - 1 or 2%
That way you don’t have to cut her off if she approches 61% of the talking…
She should also be talking 40% of the time.
Everybody should always be trying to talk 40% of the time. Or less if there are more people.
(100%/Number of people in group) -10% = Amount of time you should be talking.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 11:23 AM EST up reply actions
So twenty percent
Comfortable silence? gazing into each others eyes
by dan o'hare on Feb 10, 2012 12:46 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I only deal with theoreticals.
I actually haven’t had a conversation with anyone IRL in six years.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
Haha I didn't notice this comment before...but yea
Where does the extra 20 percent go?
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
On a first date?
Nervous sweating?
by dan o'hare on Feb 10, 2012 12:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Ugh...probably.
I’ll cover all 20 percent of that too.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
ask her for her opinion on bike lanes and dumplings
If CC is any indication the conversation should take care of itself for the rest of the evening.
Make sure you make air quotations when you say "dumplings" though
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
Hell, I wish I could get as far as you
I have the nervous sweating at the “introduce yourself” part.
by Holymittens on Feb 10, 2012 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
I had that problem to....this was sort of a process.
First time in a while that hasn’t been a setup or something from a friend…..although apparently I do have friends that were pushing this one pretty hard.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
The other 20% is reserved for playing with the wine glass and ripping off tiny pieces of your napkin and rolling them into little balls.
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
I really need to caution what advice I take from you guys....
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
I seriously love that tap shoe idea
pure genius. if you take anything, take that…
If I could pull that off in the next few hours while skipping out of work, I really would.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 1:03 PM EST up reply actions
you don't happen to work at a dance studio do you?
or a dance supply company. cause then, you know, kinda easy…
I do not.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
Plus
That would mean with a group of ten people no one would be allowed to talk…
by dan o'hare on Feb 10, 2012 12:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
A conversation
with 10 people should never be allowed to happen. Who is going to enjoy that? Six people are the maximum number that should be in a single conversation at any given time. If you have more than six people, you have to split into conversational groups.
God, you would think I’m the only person that’s ever written a manifesto on this subject.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
So that's why we never get anything done at meetings....
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 1:03 PM EST up reply actions
Whatever is the most "you"
I can never stress this enough. Be completely yourself at the beginning of any relationship. If you put on any kind of act you won’t know if she’s into you or the fake version of you. If you like fancy, do fancy. If you are casual, keep it casual. Just make sure it’s something you’re comfortable with.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
Seeing as how I probably have the least experience out of anyone here...
I’ll just say “What they said.”
by Holymittens on Feb 10, 2012 11:02 AM EST up reply actions
Get some.
"I do think that socializing on the Internet is to socializing what reality TV is to reality."
Aaron Sorkin talks about Facebook - September 30, 2010
by WestcoastO'sFan on Feb 10, 2012 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
this one's for the laaaaaaaaaadies....
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
I love the "is he your brother??"
The last name thing is kinda funny. Does it sound good with your first name?
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
How does the bachelor determine beer vs bourbon!?
I want the bourbon, but no chance I am going to watch the bachelor. Life is so unfair.
by IggesRule13 on Feb 10, 2012 10:24 AM EST up reply actions
Reppin' a tie.
What else is new?
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:26 AM EST up reply actions
you guys suck.
I hate that my “casual Friday” is “not wearing a jacket with my suit pants.”
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
that's very rare these days...
nutty.
"Three thousand years of beautiful tradition,from Moses to Sandy Koufax,YOU'RE GODDAMN RIGHT I'M LIVING IN THE FUCKING PAST!"- Walter Sobchak
by j.q. higgins on Feb 10, 2012 10:31 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
Tis the life of a consultant.
Actually…I don’t think its everyone, but my PM is one of those people who wears a fancy suit with French cuffs every day of the week. He essentially established that “we’re going to wear suits everyday” rule.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
Prime Minister?
Project Managers don’t have that kind of power ‘round these parts. Come to think of it, they don’t do much either.. Hmm… gotta get me one of those jobs…
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
We don't have
casual Friday. Whenever there is a lull at parties, my friends make me tell them about our dress code for amusement.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
what is your dress code?
amuse us! :)
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
It might not amuse you.
I live in post-Hippie central. The last wedding I went to, I was in the ladies room and I complimented some rando on her outfit. She’s all like “this entire outfit is made from hemp!”
But basically everybody has to wear hosiery, all the time. No open toed shoes, no open back shoes, no slingbacks. No cotton pants. No pants with pockets on the back. No trendy clothes. If you wear a blouse with crocheted or lace bits, you can’t show any skin underneath.
Men, no khakis, long sleeve collared shirts with tie, no exceptions. Even the IT guys and the mail room clerks.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
so,
you’re an accountant in the back room of an Amish market?
OT: I love people who extol the virtues of hemp.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
There is a shop
in the next town over from me that sells all hemp clothes. The Hempist. Not making it up.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 10:55 AM EST up reply actions
are you in Boston?
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Nope
I’m in the Pioneer Valley. Sometimes known as Western Mass(although it doesn’t include the Berkshires,) sometimes known as the Five College area, home to UMASS, Smith, Hampshire, Amherst and Mt. Holyoke.
Also home to the poorest, most crime ridden city in MA, which is where I live.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 11:00 AM EST up reply actions
I don't think he's a grad.
Merely an attendee. But definitely a sick f*ck.
I almost went to that school. I was accepted, but it was too rural for me at the time.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
Ahhh.
I have only been to Amherst, to visit friends who are attached to the university. It was gorgeous.
I asked about Boston b/c my wife and I are meeting my MIL, and my SIL (and her kids) for my MIL’s 80th birthday at the end of the month and I am trying to think of things to do.
We were looking at the USS Constitution and the JFK library, but if anyone has suggestions, I’m open. Please keep your recommendations to things that would entertain an 80-year old woman and two kids ages 7 and 10. Kthx.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Pudding?
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
ahahaha
We’ll have to work that into one of our meals. Great idea.
Unless you meant Hasty Pudding, which is probably not appropriate for hte young ’uns.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Seriously, I am not that familiar
with either demographic. Maybe the Boston ICA? Interesting exhibits, great building, right on the water.
Probably you will want to hit Fanueil Hall, it’s sort of the main tourist center of Boston. Shops, historical crap, food, etc.
I’ll think on it.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 11:29 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah
Faneuil Hall is probably the one place that’s a given, even though I dread it.
I like the idea of the ICA. Their website makes me think we could do at least 1/2 an hour to an hour there before the kids go nuts.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Let me think about this....
NO.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
it's not that bad... but not that awesome either.
I’d probably rather go to a game, but I think every baseball fan needs to see fenway in their life. There were probably about about 100 people in our tour group, which makes it a clusterfuck. Pretty much everyone is an out-of-towner who roots for a different team. There are a lot of jokes at the Yankees expense, which actually got a little annoying after a while.
If I go to an O's game this year
It might have to be at Fenway. Pity help me.
When the fuck did we get ice cream???
Why "have to"?
It’s cheaper to fly to Baltimore, see the game at OPACY and stay overnight in a hotel than it is to park near Fenway.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
I'm in New Brunswick, so Fenway would be the cheapest to get to, as I could just drive it no probs.
When the fuck did we get ice cream???
Do you have some
inside pipeline for tickets? Because I think you could still fly to Baltimore from Canada for cheaper than the three hundo plus you are going to have to lay down for even crappy seats at Fenway. And the crappy seats are really crappy.
I respect Fenway as an institution, but seeing a game there is gross and uncomfortable.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
For a cheap flight to Baltimore I'd probably have to drive to Bangor, ME, and go from there.
I just checked, and it’s about $900 return from Moncton to Baltimore, and add a few nights’ hotel stay on top of that, plus game tickets, various expenditures, and it’s looking to be an easy 1500.
When the fuck did we get ice cream???
That's a lot.
I usually try to go to a couple of games at OPACY a year, but I can usually get flights for under $50 from Hartford to BWI.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
If I could do that from Bangor I would, maybe I'll give Priceline a go.
When the fuck did we get ice cream???
Cuz he lives in Canada.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
I've been to Fenway
once was enough. No need to tour its seamy underbelly.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
yeah... i'd agree once is probably enough
The only other place we visited while in Boston was the Prudential building, or just “the Pru”. Great 360 degree views of the city. We didn’t make it, but Nahant beach isn’t too far away and supposed to be really nice when it’s not the middle of summer.
I've been there once (not for a game, though)
and I agree. It wasn’t a comfortable place to be.
But, a friend of mine just got hired by the Red Sox and before he left for Boston he was telling me about how the offices integrate with the ballpark, and you can tell that there’s some genuine love from getting that insider point of view, I guess. It sort of warmed me up to the place a little.
Your cannonball trajectory, it always gave me hope
whoop de doo
no offense, but this doesn’t seem that integrated to me:
what they really did was take a charming olde-tyme ballpark and put a lot of modern glass facade on it that looks totally corporate and out of place.
If you want to see a good example of offices integrated into a ballpark, look no further than downtown Baltimore.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
I think it's worth seeing, just from a historical perspective, if nothing else.
I’ve been there several times, including an Orioles series, years ago, and had a great time. I enjoy the experience, although I think I’m in the minority here.
I’ve worn Orioles gear to the park, with no problem. But, once I wore a Larry Bird jersey there, shortly after the Celtics were bounced from the playoffs and Bird had a bad series. I had people yelling at me, and a couple of them even threw things at me. It was surreal.
"Work fast. Throw strikes. Change speeds." Ray Miller
by Zeke McGeek on Feb 10, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
DUCK TOUR
I loved it when I was a kid. Also, I liked the swan boats in the commons, There’s a good hot chocolate place near harvard square, MFA if they can stand art, Some freedom trail stuff (although I found it boring), North End is nice..pizza at Regina’s and pastries at anywhere but Mike’s, I’ve never been to the Science Center but it exists.
Tommy hunter still sucks!
I'll second the duck tour.
It’s perfect for the family, although a little spendy. It’s a lot of cheesy fun.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
excellent
although the SIL and her kids live on the Cape, so they may have done it already. but i’ll find out.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
If you're going to the cape
Maybe try and get out to Woods Hole…I thought it was neat anyways.
Tommy hunter still sucks!
not getting out there this trip. :(
too bad. I love it in the offseason.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Sort of.
That is out in the Berkshires. Which is the next county over, but there is a small mountain range that people treat as if it’s going around Cape Horn in rowboat.
Have you been to Jacob’s Pillow?
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 11:13 AM EST up reply actions
never been there
but a very good friend of mine danced there for a few summers…made it sound really amazing. would love to go someday.
Jacob's Pillow
is out in the sticks. It is extremely beautiful there. The Berkshires are lovely and if you ever do visit, I could give you a million suggestions as far as what to do.
I have to say that I really love MA. I know it’s easy to hate on us for obvious reasons, but I wouldn’t live anywhere else.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 11:33 AM EST up reply actions
How can I hate on MA?
I go to Cape Cod every autumn. It’s great…I just don’t like the Red Sox, if that is okay…
It's fine with me.
I loathe them.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
No.
But that is pretty hilarious. I live in Holyoke, where people from North Adams go to buy heroin.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
henry ford made a car out of hemp
said it was stronger than steel…rumor has it…
also?
i will never understand how pantyhose were foisted on society and how they’ve stuck for so long.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
This!
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:53 AM EST up reply actions
Right.
It’s an umbrella policy. No jeans, no cords, no khakis, no linen pants, no blah blah blah.
Slacks, basically, is what they want from you. Sporting a pair right now.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 10:57 AM EST up reply actions
Then they are pants.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
You might
be able to get away with a polyester cotton blend, if they were mostly polyester. They don’t do lab analysis on your pants or anything. It’s a guideline. Err on the side of caution and you should be all set.
Oh! And no sleeveless tops for women. This is the most hated, even beyond pantyhose. And no capri pants.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 11:05 AM EST up reply actions
Good grief.
Do they mandate your underwear color too?
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
Are there legitimate reasons for this strictness in the dress code...
… or do you just have a ridiculously anal retentive boss?
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
The CEO is almost 70.
He is a great guy and a real gentleman. He has some very specific ideas about what is acceptable. The people who face customers have to adhere to a certain standard, to appear trustworthy and professional so the rest of us do as well. Which, fairplay.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 11:16 AM EST up reply actions
After four years of a relaxed dress code
don’t know if I could wear a tie everyday.
by IggesRule13 on Feb 10, 2012 10:29 AM EST up reply actions
I'm reppin' nick by eating spaghetti for lunch
Damn, I wish he’d bulk up a little…
"I don't have an on-deck circle for ideas. It's just 'Batter up!!' Even though they're bad" - Mike Birbiglia
by Parkinglotninja on Feb 10, 2012 10:30 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
You should probably go to the gym later.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
Batman: Arkham City T-Shirt
No one is batting an eye.
Christmas present.
Growing old is mandatory
Growing up is optional.
Part Two time!
http://www.camdenchat.com/2012/2/10/2785813/2012-orioles-hitting-projections
Your cannonball trajectory, it always gave me hope
This just doesn't get old.
Orioles: Spring Training Needs More Hoes
From the Land of Pleasant Living...
Wonder who's SOL on the 40 man?
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
by PBR me ASAP! on Feb 10, 2012 12:18 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I would love it if Duquette just said, "Fuck it. Gregg, you're out of here."
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
and DD would win my undying affection
at least until he inevitably signs Manny….
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
by PBR me ASAP! on Feb 10, 2012 12:28 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
HEY
I’m trying to eat my lunch here.
"Work fast. Throw strikes. Change speeds." Ray Miller
by Zeke McGeek on Feb 10, 2012 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
Eat your vegetables, get some rest.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
This
The “get some rest” in particular.
"Work fast. Throw strikes. Change speeds." Ray Miller
by Zeke McGeek on Feb 10, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
Much easier said than done.
I can vouch for this.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
The answer is also lie to get your way
But then again that may just be the answer to life
@sibsinExile
Read plato's dialogs
i’ll clear your mind.
by dan o'hare on Feb 10, 2012 12:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Sorry
Meant re-read five dialogs. I suck at using swipe.
by dan o'hare on Feb 10, 2012 12:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
no guessing penalty
be sure to answer every question, even if it means doing a row of C’s for the last 6 questions or whatever.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
also, depending on how you did on practice tests
skip the hardest questions entirely.
the test is not written in order of difficulty, and there will often be an insane question early on to slow you down. it’s all about prioritizing.
on a 25 question section you don’t want to spend 10 minutes on the two hardest questions when there are 7 or 8 easy questions behind them.
but you probably already know this….
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
That's the strategy I read in my prep book.
I’ve only failed to complete a section within the time twice, and on every single practice test I’ve taken I’ve gotten a 166. I’m hoping that stress and pressure only take me down to about 160 on the real thing.
Relax, and stop eliciting tips from strangers on the internet
You’re as prepared as you’re going to be. Don’t stress yourself out now trying to absorb any extra advice or information. Have a nice dinner, watch some tv, and then go to bed early.
don't take kba's advice
he’s just a stranger on the internet.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
hahahah beat me to it.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
I do agree about taking in more information.
If you’re taking it tomorrow and don’t know it now, you likely won’t by cramming the night before. I didn’t study at all the night before my GREs. Then again, I didn’t study at all for my GREs, so maybe that was a bad example.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
I've been studying consistently for about a month
but my scores on all of the practice tests have stayed remarkably constant. waste of time, studying!
Appreciate it. That's what I'm hoping to be able to do.
My only concern really is that I tend to get anxious and lose sleep on the night before big tests like this. I’ll probably take a nyquil or something.
If you do that, just make sure you take it really early
you want to make sure thats totally out of your system by test time
I plan to.
I’m lucky in having a job though, because I already go to bed at 11 and get up at 7 every day, so at least it wont be any departure from that.
not that i have any authority to give medical advice
but if you’re gonna take something, i bet a half dose would take the edge off enough without totally knocking your system.
take it at 7 or 8pm and wait a couple hours before deciding to add to it. if you call asleep early, all the better.
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
I mean, a dose of nyquil isn't ACTUALLY a sleeping aid
it just has cold medicine that MAY make you drowsy. I’m in the final stages of getting over a cold I caught last weekend, so it should help in a few regards.
Or you could just take a Tylenol PM.
Depending on how your body reacts to it, it may or may not put you to sleep.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
Front page post on the Ayala signing
http://www.camdenchat.com/2012/2/10/2789636/orioles-sign-luis-ayala-apparent-bullpen-help
Unsurprisingly, you will find that I am not too excited by it.
"So I said, 'Looks like they've finally got Ogea in the pen. I wonder if the glove fits.' I thought I was going to get fired." - Mike Flanagan, RIP
by Eat More Esskay on Feb 10, 2012 12:51 PM EST reply actions
Ugh, i just bought the worst piece of coffee cake from the cafeteria here
Its either days old or someone is an awful baker. I’m not sure whats worse
Okay....who wants to play some risk?
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
you have time for Risk?
but not time to get tap shoes? you dissapoint me.
by dan o'hare on Feb 10, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
gamecock is the worst risk player I've played, I think
he constantly gets lucky. He’ll regress to the mean before long.
Yeaaa buddy.
One more?
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
I beat his ass yesterday!
Fuck you, Park Service! I beat you! I beat your fuckin’ asses!
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
CBS predicts Spring Position Battles
Baltimore Orioles
The entire pitching staff: Johnny Wholestaff vs. Joe Allstaff
So let’s see … the following pitchers might have a chance at the starting rotation: Zach Britton (very safe bet), Jason Hammel (safe bet), Jake Arrieta, Brad Bergesen, Brian Matusz, Chris Tillman, Dana Eveland, Wei-Yin Chen, Tsuyoshi Wada, Alfredo Simon and Tommy Hunter. That’s quite a mix of pitchers to sift through, but the job isn’t overwith yet, because we have to look at the bullpen.
Three pitchers — Jim Johnson, Matt Lindstrom and Kevin Gregg — will compete for the closer job, with Troy Patton, Pedro Strop and Darren O’Day also being part of the bullpen mix. Of course, guys like Simon, Hunter and Bergesen will get a shot in the bullpen if they miss out on the rotation, too. There are more (Willie Eyre, Armando Galarraga, etc.), but I already named 17 pitchers vying for 12 spots.
We could probably move Simon and Hunter to the bullpen while eliminating Eveland from the starting mix, but that still leaves eight guys in competition. In the bullpen, Johnson seems the best bet to win the closer gig, with Lindstrom and Gregg setting up. Add Strop, Patton, Simon and Hunter and you have your seven. But, again, we’ve thrown out Eveland and there would still be three extra starters along with O’Day, Eyre et al on the outside looking in.
I’ll say one thing: Orioles manager Buck Showalter and pitching coach Rick Adair won’t be bored this spring. Maybe frustrated, but definitely not bored.
When the fuck did we get ice cream???
Maybe?
I’ll say one thing: Orioles manager Buck Showalter and pitching coach Rick Adair won’t be bored this spring. Maybe frustrated, but definitely not bored.
Jesus H. Tebow, it’s the Orioles. Every damned thing about them is frustrating to the Nth degree.
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
Go Tommy Hunter!
Now I had though Johnson was more of middle/long relief kind of guy rather than a closer. But what do I know, I titled this post “Go Tommy Hunter!”
Disclaimer: I don’t know anything about the kid, I’ve just decided that I like to pick on him, because as someone who I don’t really know and whose I can’t remember told me yesterday, he sucks.
i hate having training all morning and coming back to miss out on a chance to give twisted some dating advice
stupid government and their training
clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose...
Boom. Roasted.
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
just because
Jim, you’re 6’11" and you weigh 90lbs, Gumby has a better body than you, boom, roasted. Dwight you’re a kiss ass, boom roasted. Pam you failed art school, boom roasted. Meredith, you slept with so many guys you’re starting to look like one, boom roasted. Kevin, I can’t decide between a fat joke and a dumb joke, boom roasted. Creed, your teeth called, your breath stinks, boom roasted. Angela, where’s Angela , well there you are, I didn’t see you behind that grain of rice, boom roasted. Stanley you crush your wife during sex and your heart sucks, boom roasted. Oscar you are, Oscar, you’re gay. Andy, Cornell called they think you suck and you’re gayer than Oscar, boom roasted.
clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose...
by Gamecock24 on Feb 10, 2012 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hahahaha
Stanley FTW
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
Still time.
Festivities don’t kick off until about 530 this evening. See also: risk.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
You should bring a Risk board to your date.
If she plays, she’s a keeper.
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
i agree with AMD's suggestions the most
i’m just glad to see you finally nutted up
clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose...
Thanks bro.
Ever since you hit me with that original comment, I knew that there was no other option than nutting up.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
Since there's news about the bullpen today...
any thoughts about Simon closing? Or closer by commitee?
i don't see the point of throwing him in to that mix
the rotation is just as crowded as the bullpen is right now, with Tillman, Matusz, Bergesen, and Eveland already probably on the outside looking in, why make it even more crowded.
clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose...
other than the obvious
If he is better than all of them. I agree, if he has equal skill as the others, but if he turns out to be a better starter than those guys, makes sense to start him.
I’m all for him throwing 32 complete games (if that helps)…just to make up for his loss in the bullpen.
Dude....there's dating, stuff to do in Boston, who should talk in a group, and such going on
And you bring up….baseball? What is this? A baseball blog?
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
Well, I was trying to distract you to keep you from realizing
that you are going on a first date four days before feb 14th…
That was premeditated to a certain extent.
Should tonight go as planned, we will NOT be having a second date on V-Day.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
Are you planning to kill her?
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
dammit!
I wrote that and deleted it. I thought it may have been a little too dark.
We root for the Orioles
How much darker can it get?
"Work fast. Throw strikes. Change speeds." Ray Miller
It probably is.
I’m talking way more than my percentage today.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
I was about to say something, but it fell into my minus 10.
Shhhhh. I can't have anyone else knowing.
In all seriousness though, there won’t be a date on V-Day. That would just be weird.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
yeah
but you work together…you will see her.
Eh...possibly.
I have a little plan, in any case. It does not involve us going out that night.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
without a doubt. you must make her a mix tape
not a CD. Mix tape.
Don't do what Donnie Don't does.
...While you're waiting for moments that never come.
by Astronaut Mike Dexter on Feb 10, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
also
fill the mixtape with showtunes and defunct national anthems.
Don't brag about murders on the internet.
Another one of my main rules of conversation.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
Yea...the Machine is watching you.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
We can worry about who's closing if we ever take a lead into the 9th inning.
"So I said, 'Looks like they've finally got Ogea in the pen. I wonder if the glove fits.' I thought I was going to get fired." - Mike Flanagan, RIP
by Eat More Esskay on Feb 10, 2012 1:16 PM EST up reply actions
ever?
Might that be just a little too pessimistic?
I have this certain dread
that even though we’ve got 75 pitchers in 1.2 trillion combinations, we are going to be seeing Kevin Gregg blow saves from May to September.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
so we are agreed he will be lights out in April right?
and in the playoffs…of course.
Last year in April
we were in first place in the AL East, almost the entire month, right? That was later soul destroying in it’s own special way. I think we won the first six games. So I don’t even count April any more.
But yeah, I expect him to crush it in the World Series. His glasses will have their own twitter feed, like Brian Wilson’s beard.
"We weren’t playing for the playoffs, but we were playing for pride, and we showed it tonight."
by killertomato on Feb 10, 2012 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
no, we won our first 4 games...and were 6-1
ended april 12-13…
Which qualifies as what... our third best month in 14 years?
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
And then season ended several months early
and there were no other developments in the Orioles record worth mentioning
Absolutely nothing.
I certainly cannot remember anything bad happening to the Orioles in the second half of 2005
Tommy hunter still sucks!
oh, and Gregg gave up his first blown save vs the yankees
On April 14th. Posada homered off him in the 9th. The Mike Gonzales lost it for us in the 10th. good times…
This reminded
of Gonzo throwing two pitches against the MFY in the 15th inning of a tied game, surrendering a home run. A large part of me died that night.
I’m not good with details, but it was pretty memorable.
Another Guts post:
http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/2/10/2789458/jeremy-guthrie-colorado-rockies-trade-analysis
"Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs." -- Earl Weaver
K-Law sleeper prospects
he posted his column about sleeper prospects for each team, and for the Orioles he chose Parker Bridwell. i honestly knew nothing about the guy before today, but after looking at some of his stats and reading up on him a bit, i’m definitely going to keep an eye on him for the future.
clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose...
How did they not include...
… “Most Andino Inside-The-Park Home Run”?!?!
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 2:03 PM EST up reply actions
Well, that's true...
… it did become rather ordinary for Red Sox pitchers to groove fat pitches to mediocre Orioles hitters in September.
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
This is hilarious
Peyton Manning NFL logos
(The Dolphins one is my fave by far)
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
Some of those are friggin' horrifying...
by Tezcatlipoca on Feb 10, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions
The grumpy dolphin is awesome though.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
That's the old school 49ers logo
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
Yea...me either.
Pretty cool.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
Coolest DVD case of all time
http://geek-news.mtv.com/2012/02/10/walking-dead-dvd-case-mcfarlane/
I mean, wow.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
can't see the link on mobile
but I’ve always loved my Evil Dead case that looks like the Necronomicon. Its a bit worn out now though.
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
by PBR me ASAP! on Feb 10, 2012 2:30 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I might have to get that case
I mean, I don’t want to drop 100 (or however much it is) on it, but damn that thing is sah-weeeeeet!
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
Still 2 more hours of work.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
My cold isn't helping.
Popping Halls like they’re candy.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
I had a cold a month or two ago
took some homeopathic cold medicine and my cold cleared up in 7-10 days. You should give it a try.
by PhilR8 on Feb 10, 2012 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Very helpful.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
So anyone here watch Archer and...
totally mark out when they had the Frisky Dingo character cameo at the end?
i didn't get the reference at all
but i thought the rest of the episode was great as usual
clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose...
I wanna have a punk-ass kid just so I can do this to them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl1ujzRidmU&feature=player_embedded
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
In a news article more controversial than any about gay marriage, welfare, or bike lanes:
THR: People can get fanatical about the movies — how does that make you feel? The puppet vs. CGI Yoda ruckus, and the who-shot-first, Han Solo or Greedo furor come to mind.
Lucas: Well, it’s not a religious event. I hate to tell people that. It’s a movie, just a movie. The controversy over who shot first, Greedo or Han Solo, in Episode IV, what I did was try to clean up the confusion, but obviously it upset people because they wanted Solo [who seemed to be the one who shot first in the original] to be a cold-blooded killer, but he actually isn’t. It had been done in all close-ups and it was confusing about who did what to whom. I put a little wider shot in there that made it clear that Greedo is the one who shot first, but everyone wanted to think that Han shot first, because they wanted to think that he actually just gunned him down.
Hahahahahahaha
breathes
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha…
message repeats
"So I said, 'Looks like they've finally got Ogea in the pen. I wonder if the glove fits.' I thought I was going to get fired." - Mike Flanagan, RIP
by Eat More Esskay on Feb 10, 2012 3:14 PM EST up reply actions
This is so amazingly hilarious I don't even have words for it.
George Lucas just unleashed the most epic troll possible on Star Wars fans. I didn’t think he could top what’s already been done, but no, this is it. This is the pinnacle.
"So I said, 'Looks like they've finally got Ogea in the pen. I wonder if the glove fits.' I thought I was going to get fired." - Mike Flanagan, RIP
by Eat More Esskay on Feb 10, 2012 3:28 PM EST up reply actions
Hey, do you like Darth Vader?
Hell yeah I like Darth Vader! Is he in the movie?
Yeah! You get to see him when he was a little kid.
What? That doesn’t sound too awesome. Is he at least like the Omen kid? All evil and shit?
No, he’s just a little kid. Then his parents die and he’s very sad.
by Holymittens on Feb 10, 2012 3:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
He was fucking annoying, that's what he was.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
"Hey, do you Angelina Jolie?
Does she give you a big ‘ole boner?
Well here’s Jon Voight’s ballsack!
That’s right! The pink, glistening ballsack she swam out of."
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
by PBR me ASAP! on Feb 10, 2012 6:04 PM EST up reply actions
Yours is much closer to what he actually said than mine
Mine was waaaay off. Damn memory. I can remember the entire Ninja Turtles theme, but not a great Patton Oswalt joke.
Heh
I’ve listened to that cd somewhere on the order to 11,284 times.
My 2nd fav, behind only Bill Hicks’ Rant in E-Minor.
He praised my creativity, though he spoke sarcastically...
by PBR me ASAP! on Feb 10, 2012 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
Really, George?
Really?
"Your most precious possessions on offense are your twenty-seven outs." -- Earl Weaver
Wait....there was a plot?
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 3:23 PM EST up reply actions
do you think
they called him “Qui-Gon Gin” because he was always drinking gin?
Your cannonball trajectory, it always gave me hope
But he didn't!
your insatiable thirst for blood and violence just misled you. George Lucas wants to know why you hate goodness.
Who wants 20% off at the NFL.com shop?
"I do think that socializing on the Internet is to socializing what reality TV is to reality."
Aaron Sorkin talks about Facebook - September 30, 2010
by WestcoastO'sFan on Feb 10, 2012 4:14 PM EST reply actions
Have you been doing that "yardage" thing?
I have way more points than I need now and nothing I want to buy from them.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
No, I just got 20% off a next purchase for buying that NYG SB Champs Shirt
But I don’t particularly want to buy anything else from them.
"I do think that socializing on the Internet is to socializing what reality TV is to reality."
Aaron Sorkin talks about Facebook - September 30, 2010
by WestcoastO'sFan on Feb 10, 2012 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
I thought that said NHL for a second....got all excited.
I could use 20% off there.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
Here's a bunch of discounts
10% or $15 off $75 if that helps
http://www.retailmenot.com/view/nhl.com
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
ha!
Are those legit?
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
Yea, at least they usually are
I use that site for everything. Always check there before ordering anything on the net.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
Good to know.
I’ll have to check that out in the future.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
A Cowboys one would be more appropriate
seeing how they are always playing golf during the playoffs
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
by daveh873 on Feb 10, 2012 4:25 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Sayanara Matt Angle...
It was going to happen. Two new OF on the 40. Angle has no discernible major league skills.
Not sure why Steve M is so suprised
Steve Melewski @masnSteve
Angle DFAd, didn’t see that one coming. Miller and Chavez ahead of him in pecking order, but added speed late in year.
"I do think that socializing on the Internet is to socializing what reality TV is to reality."
Aaron Sorkin talks about Facebook - September 30, 2010
by WestcoastO'sFan on Feb 10, 2012 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
Whatevs....he's a scrub anyways.
I don’t have much tolerance for stupid. Or cheese on food that doesn’t need it. -duck
by twistedlogic on Feb 10, 2012 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
Oh, indeed he is.
"I do think that socializing on the Internet is to socializing what reality TV is to reality."
Aaron Sorkin talks about Facebook - September 30, 2010
by WestcoastO'sFan on Feb 10, 2012 4:52 PM EST up reply actions
Stefon Diggs to Maryland official.
Say no to Prince Fielder in 2012.
by Knubles and Bits on Feb 10, 2012 7:40 PM EST reply actions
okay, just saw Archer
I love how he and Babu can understand each other…
I always wanted an ocolot as a friend
Jeremy Lin!
WOW
"End of season like this, to make Boston go home sad, crying, I’ll take it all day."—Robert Andino
Around here he's being called the "NBA's Victor Cruz"
It looks like we have another Tebow on our hands though (though this kid seems to actually be good at the position he plays).
Thankfully I don’t care about the NBA, but man did I used to really hate the Knicks. I’d still prefer they never be good again, so hopefully this kid doesn’t help them do anything major.
"things like locig and prrofreading are actually valued here" - zknower
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