Bar None

[rosetree]

I'm on hold with the IRS . . . I could use a dink, big time!!!

Zkitty, you might be on hold for hours!:eek:
Let's start you off with beer so you can still think logically!
Purple Haze OK???
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/purplehazex6.jpg
Why is this so small????:confused:

[rosetree]

mmmm, that's better....
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/purplehaze.jpg

[rosetree]

Stax is done for tonight...nice playlist Stax!!!!!

[rosetree]

I heard from Amy P today...she say's she's fine. She just finished her board exams and should be back on da bored next week. She said to say "hi" to everyone from her and Jeff.......

[Zydekitten]

Zkitty, you might be on hold for hours!:eek:
Let's start you off with beer so you can still think logically!
Purple Haze OK???
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/purplehazex6.jpg
Why is this so small????:confused:
Well, it's been almost 40 minutes so far . . . you might be right!

Thanks for starting off with the beer - it wouldn't do to get hammered before I actually get to speak with someone. :o

[Zydekitten]

mmmm, that's better....
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/purplehaze.jpg
Yes, it is!!! :D

[Zydekitten]

I heard from Amy P today...she say's she's fine. She just finished her board exams and should be back on da bored next week. She said to say "hi" to everyone from her and Jeff.......
I did too! It must be her "catching up on correspondence" day . . .

[mightyradgumbo]

hey all, just enjoyed some burgers on the grill and have just quaffed a Corona down to celebrate my quasi-weekend. Friday off, Saturday on, Sunday off. Then the countdown starts to Satchmo. ZDK, are you still planning on relocating in August? RT, I guess you will be up this way during that time, eh?

[grisgris]

I'm on hold with the IRS . . . I could use a dink, big time!!!

I'm scared. Holding fingers up to make a cross. Good luck Kitty.

[rosetree]

hey all, just enjoyed some burgers on the grill and have just quaffed a Corona down to celebrate my quasi-weekend. Friday off, Saturday on, Sunday off. Then the countdown starts to Satchmo. ZDK, are you still planning on relocating in August? RT, I guess you will be up this way during that time, eh?

messed up Threadhead meetup karma strikes again! Yur right MRG, I'll be up there and y'all will be here.....I will be in town for VooDooFest :)

[grisgris]

As we say in beautiful downtown Bawcomville, Mercy Buckets Mister. Love Cakebread. We had a large time at Cakebread last year. Good times.

[grisgris]

hey all, just enjoyed some burgers on the grill and have just quaffed a Corona down to celebrate my quasi-weekend. Friday off, Saturday on, Sunday off. Then the countdown starts to Satchmo. ZDK, are you still planning on relocating in August? RT, I guess you will be up this way during that time, eh?

But it wan't a Port A Call Burger gumbo. Next week for sure. Plus a monsoon. WooooooooHoooooooooooo.

[mightyradgumbo]

But it wan't a Port A Call Burger gumbo. Next week for sure. Plus a monsoon. WooooooooHoooooooooooo.

No, no it wasn't I just have to remember the burger portion of the burger/monsoon equation ;) YYR, next week will be a large time

[Zydekitten]

hey all, just enjoyed some burgers on the grill and have just quaffed a Corona down to celebrate my quasi-weekend. Friday off, Saturday on, Sunday off. Then the countdown starts to Satchmo. ZDK, are you still planning on relocating in August? RT, I guess you will be up this way during that time, eh?
I am not only making the move at some point in August, I'll actually be in town for an in-person job interview Aug. 2-7! :D

[grisgris]

Friday for lunch?

[Zydekitten]

I'm scared. Holding fingers up to make a cross. Good luck Kitty.
Thanks for the good wishes, Mel - I could use it!

[grisgris]

I am not only making the move at some point in August, I'll actually be in town for an in-person job interview Aug. 2-7! :D

Thats during Satchmo Fest. WoooHooo Zydekitten in the house.

[rosetree]

...going home to see Mrs. Rosetree....see y'all later. Play nice in the sandbox...;) :D

[Zydekitten]

Thats during Satchmo Fest. WoooHooo Zydekitten in the house.
;) :D

[ScoopJohnD]

Once again the universal question.......why I am up? Coffee please.

[grisgris]

Mornin Scoop, why ask why, here's your coffee.

[ScoopJohnD]

Mornin Scoop, why ask why, here's your coffee.

Good point, thanks Mel.

[ScoopJohnD]

Geez, I'm the first one in yeterday morning and I'm the first one in tonight?!?

This doesn't mean I have a problem does it?

Oh wait, I do have a problem, I need a glass of wine!

Weekend's almost over, gotta make it last.

[ScoopJohnD]

Hmmm....I disgustingly quiet night in the bar. And I even splashed on some Aqua Velva before I came in..........

(sigh)

[rosetree]

Geez, I'm the first one in yeterday morning and I'm the first one in tonight?!?

This doesn't mean I have a problem does it?

Oh wait, I do have a problem, I need a glass of wine!

Weekend's almost over, gotta make it last.

Here ya go Scoop....
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/redwine-1.jpg

[ScoopJohnD]

Woo Hoo!! How was the weekend RT?

[rosetree]

Woo Hoo!! How was the weekend RT?

Uneventful...
Did work around the house dodging the r*in. Had to unclog downspouts and re-hang gutters. What a joy!!!
Got some new books for my trip...
I did take some new photos of my Mardi Gras pumpkins for my next show.

Looks like the Yankees won big tonight....

[VWGal]

Sounds like fun Rosey -- hey Scoopy!

If you're pouring, I'll have a tall GnT with lots of ice -- it was a hot one today at the Calgary Folk Festival. Posted this in another thread, about the New Orleans element this weekend....

"I saw Henry (Butler) twice this weekend at the Calgary Folk Festival -- he did say he hoped one of the volunteers would let him drive a golf cart! He had the workshop crowds eating out of his hands, the Henry Butler combination of charm and awe-inspiring piano does it every time. The New Orleans Social Club had everyone dancing upfront at mainstage last night -- man, Ivan was on fire, which sort of surprised me, because up here, he could prolly mail it in and everyone would still be amazed!

John Boutte was up for his second year and again, wowed everyone. He is so fantastic in workshops, urging everyone one, and always picking the right song to follow what's just been played by someone else on stage.

PF Sloan was in a workshop this aft with John, Henry and Watermelon Slim -- PF wrote Eve of Destruction -- he performs it and John follows up with Sing, Sing, Sing. Very nice!"

It was a great fest -- Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Bettye Lavette, Watermelon Slim all highlights.

I am parched!

[NYMAMA]

BREAKFAST IS SERVED. HAVE A REAT DAY;)
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/waitress.jpg

[ScoopJohnD]

Hey where is everybody? I just depleted most of my life savings and bought 3 bottles of "2 buck chuck" from Trader Joe's here in NYC. I am now ready to savor the fine bouquet and delicate nuanced flavor from one of them as we speak.

[rosetree]

I'm here for a few minutes before I go insane!!!:eek:

[ScoopJohnD]

I'm here for a few minutes before I go insane!!!:eek:

That doesn't sound good RT, what's up?

[rosetree]

That doesn't sound good RT, what's up?

Just trying to tie up loose ends before leaving...couldn't do anything right in the studio today.
I don't like leaving for so long, the mice will play....:p
All of a sudden, the sh*t has hit the fan here, I think everyone is just stressed out!:eek:

[ScoopJohnD]

Just trying to tie up loose ends before leaving...couldn't do anything right in the studio today.
I don't like leaving for so long, the mice will play....:p
All of a sudden, the sh*t has hit the fan here, I think everyone is just stressed out!:eek:

Stress is not a good thing, although I wouldn't know being the serene Gandhi like personality that I am..........(yeah right)

But hang in there, you can only do what you can do. There's always other days. ( I never follow that one either, but I talk a good game...... :) )

[rosetree]

Stress is not a good thing, although I wouldn't know being the serene Gandhi like personality that I am..........(yeah right)

But hang in there, you can only do what you can do. There's always other days. ( I never follow that one either, but I talk a good game...... :) )

Thanks Scoop....if I were a drinking man, I'd be...:p

[Belle]

Just trying to tie up loose ends before leaving...couldn't do anything right in the studio today.
I don't like leaving for so long, the mice will play....:p
All of a sudden, the sh*t has hit the fan here, I think everyone is just stressed out!:eek:

If I only lived closer, I would have helped. As most here would have. Have a great show Mark!!!

[rosetree]

If I only lived closer, I would have helped. As most here would have. Have a great show Mark!!!

Why, thank you Ms. Belle!... Time will cure everything. I hope we have a good show too! That would also take care of some of the stress....

[ScoopJohnD]

Thanks Scoop....if I were a drinking man, I'd be...:p

Remember the old saying......"Root Beer soothes the savage Rosetree" Or even better........a root beer float.




http://www.bigy.com/content/groc/pdct/i/mccormick/rbfloat.jpg

Damn, I haven't had one of those babies in YEARS.......

[rosetree]

Remember the old saying......"Root Beer soothes the savage Rosetree" Or even better........a root beer float.




http://www.bigy.com/content/groc/pdct/i/mccormick/rbfloat.jpg

Damn, I haven't had one of those babies in YEARS.......

Mmmm,Mmmmm,Mmmmm That does look good!!!! Thanks Scoop...<Rosetree is now dreaming about Friendly's and A&W from long ago>

[Lester_leaps_in]

I know you've had a tough day, RT, but it could have been worse:

http://www.break.com/index/mom_had_a_bad_day.html

[ScoopJohnD]

Mmmm,Mmmmm,Mmmmm That does look good!!!! Thanks Scoop...<Rosetree is now dreaming about Friendly's and A&W from long ago>

My pleasure.......gotta have one this weekend I think. Makes me remember when I was a little Scoop.

[ScoopJohnD]

Hey, I'm hooked on "two buck chuck" !! Trader Joe's rules. 2.99 a bottle and it tastes fine. WOO HOO!!!

[Zydekitten]

Hey, I'm hooked on "two buck chuck" !! Trader Joe's rules. 2.99 a bottle and it tastes fine. WOO HOO!!!

Woo to the Hoo!! Another junkie, er, um . . . I mean "convert!" ;) :D

[ScoopJohnD]

Woo to the Hoo!! Another junkie, er, um . . . I mean "convert!" ;) :D

I prefer afficionado of value priced vintages.

When do you hit New Orleans?

[Zydekitten]

I prefer afficionado of value priced vintages.

When do you hit New Orleans?
I like that description better too! :D

I'm flying there tomorrow through Monday for a job interview (and some fun) . . . then depending on how the interview goes (fingers, eyes and toes crossed), I'll be driving my stuff out for the big move later this month.

Woo hoo!

[ozzie]

Good luck with the interview Kitten... the fun goes without saying! Scoop, just keep a bucket handy!

My girl Jack is in the wars again. The drama that poor hound goes through! She has torn some ligaments in her hind leg and I've had to enclose them (Bert the Fat Beagle is NOT happy) in a fairly small space for the day. I left work early to check on her and she must have felt good 'cos she bounded out and headed straight up the hill (hence the enclosure). Half way up she's realised that was a dumb thing to do and is obviously in pain again, sat down and decided not to move. So I'm off mountain climbing... bourbon in hand of course!

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q273/oldozzie/DSC00321.jpg

[NYMAMA]

Lots a luck Kitty!

Oz -Jack sounds like one spunky lady. Hope she's feeling better soon.

[Zydekitten]

Thanks for the good wishes, Ozzie and Mama!! :)

I'll be sending mine to you, Tan for your puppy to get better soon!

[ScoopJohnD]

A mid afternoon tip o the glass to Kitty for her interview and Oz for being such a devoted caretaker and Jack for getting well soon.

[bluedog]

Cheers Scoop! I'm starting off with an Abita Purple Haze this hot afternoon ... fixin' to go jump in the pool.
Good Luck ZKitty .. .I know you'll knock their socks off! Oz hope Jack is healing nicely!
Have a great weekend everyone!

[Amy Winette]

I will never ever catch up on this thread, so I'm just going to say HI for now :)

[rosetree]

I will never ever catch up on this thread, so I'm just going to say HI for now :)

Hey Amy!!!!!
Good to see ya back on da bored, we missed ya
(((((muah)))))

[Amy Winette]

Hey, I think I'm finally more or less caught up! Wow, that took the better part of a Saturday :) Almost time for Dragon Smoke at Tips, we're going to put the broadcast on. Why aren't you there RT??

[rosetree]

Hey, I think I'm finally more or less caught up! Wow, that took the better part of a Saturday :) Almost time for Dragon Smoke at Tips, we're going to put the broadcast on. Why aren't you there RT??

Sweetie, I'm in Philadelphia at a wholesale show....everyone came to NOLA, and I couldn't be there!!!:( :( :(

[ScoopJohnD]

Morning all. Having coffee and a slice of apple pie to get started on a beautful Sunday. Unfortunately not homemade apple pie but you take what you can get.

[VWGal]

Hey Scoop, pie for breakfast -- pretty much ideal in my books! Even pizza pie! My youngest is coming home from the wilds of bachelorette-living for dinner, movie and a session with the washer/dryer, so I think I'll make a peach pie for her. Some nice crumble topping, mmmm mmmm!

[dumbtourist]

Amy, RT, Scoop, VW...HI. Been beachin' all week.....lovely down time. Glad I don't have to "catch up" on all the postin's.....(per Amy!) =O:) Hope all is well in TH Nation!

[Belle]

Sweetie, I'm in Philadelphia at a wholesale show....everyone came to NOLA, and I couldn't be there!!!:( :( :(

Not everybody Mark. But my kid did make the cut for the finals of Battle of the Bands Saturday. So staying home did have some consulations.

How was your show RT?

[rosetree]

Not everybody Mark. But my kid did make the cut for the finals of Battle of the Bands Saturday. So staying home did have some consulations.

How was your show RT?

Congrats and best wishes in the finals for your son!!!

The show is going well...last day tomorrow...the new vases are selling...the pumpkins are selling well, I even sold some colors that I haven't even made yet!!;) ....a good day tomorrow will put a good ending on an exhausting show:D

[ScoopJohnD]

Congrats and best wishes in the finals for your son!!!

The show is going well...last day tomorrow...the new vases are selling...the pumpkins are selling well, I even sold some colors that I haven't even made yet!!;) ....a good day tomorrow will put a good ending on an exhausting show:D

And through it all, he stops by the bar, even from Philly!!!!

That's our RT!!! :) :)

I second those congrats.

DT, that beach week sounds great.

VWGal......the pie WAS good, and yours sounds delicious.

Went to watch the ponies down at Mommouth Park today. Big race day, the Haskell with some of the Derby horses. Lost my @$$%%^%^$ shirt! If anyone enjoys the track and needs a sure tip on a horse to finish 5th, I'm your man!!

I need a dink!

[rosetree]

And through it all, he stops by the bar, even from Philly!!!!

That's our RT!!! :)

I second those congrats.

DT, that beach week sounds great.

VWGal......the pie WAS good, and yours sounds delicious.

Went to watch the ponies down at Mommouth Park today. Big race day, the Haskell with some of the Derby horses. Lost my @$$%%^%^$ shirt! If anyone enjoys the track and needs a sure tip on a horse to finish 5th, I'm your man!!

I need a dink!

Missed your dink last night Scoop...
The bar special this morning is hot coffee, plenty of it on a Monday morning! Enjoy....:D
I'm off to sell for one more day and then the dreaded pack up.:eek:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/coffee.jpg

[Belle]

Missed your dink last night Scoop...
The bar special this morning is hot coffee, plenty of it on a Monday morning! Enjoy....:D
I'm off to sell for one more day and then the dreaded pack up.:eek:

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/coffee.jpg

Here is hoping you sell out my friend. Less to pack and haul! Hugs baby!

[ScoopJohnD]

Hope the show went well RT. Time for a glass of wine as I get ready for Hell's Kitchen.

[bluedog]

cheers Scoop I'm having a few glasses myself ... the cheapster stuff though Chateau St Michelle ... actually really good for $12.00 at the freakin' corp monstah Target. I know I know bad dog blue! shopping at corp bs :o ... it cost less in gas to get it there than to go downtown to Sulpher Springs to the local liquor depot "Alpine Liquors" ... please don't hold it against me

[NYMAMA]

All the talk about next years patry on the other thread has put me in a patry mood. So belly up to the bar and have a dink

http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/mixeddrinks.jpg

[NOLA]

I think I'll have that lovely Margarita, second from the right. Although the Manhattan to the far right looks good too...

[almarco]

gray goose with a splash of cranberry and a pineapple jello shot chaser......

[tangledupinblue]

HEY GANG OF LOVE!!! MISS YOU ALL!!! RT? YOU HERE, RIGHT?

[ScoopJohnD]

TWO BUCK CHUCK!!!! TWO BUCK CHUCK!!!! TWO BUCK CHUCK!!!!

[rosetree]

HEY GANG OF LOVE!!! MISS YOU ALL!!! RT? YOU HERE, RIGHT?

RT's in da hooouuuuuse!!!!!
Yup Tangie, I'm up in the cool summer breezes of the New England climes.;) (it was freakin' hotter up here than NOLA today!)

[Zydekitten]

TWO BUCK CHUCK!!!! TWO BUCK CHUCK!!!! TWO BUCK CHUCK!!!!
Right wit' chu, Scoopy!!!

:D

[mightyradgumbo]

Right wit' chu, Scoopy!!!

:D

hey Lis, any idea on when you hear from your big interview?
Scoop, wish you were there this weekend my friend Love the 2 buck chuck.

[Zydekitten]

hey Lis, any idea on when you hear from your big interview?
Scoop, wish you were there this weekend my friend Love the 2 buck chuck.
Hey, Dan - they said that they had one other candidate to interview later this week (a NOLA local) and then they would make their decision early next week.

Keepin' my fingers crossed.

[rosetree]

Hey, Dan - they said that they had one other candidate to interview later this week (a NOLA local) and then they would make their decision early next week.

Keepin' my fingers crossed.

Keepin' fingers and toes and even eyes crossed here Kitty!

[Amy Winette]

Drat, I finally get "caught up" and the modem dies! Got a new one working, trying to catch up again . . .

[Zydekitten]

Keepin' fingers and toes and even eyes crossed here Kitty!
Thanks, Lovey!! :)

How was the show/visit with Moms?

[Zydekitten]

Drat, I finally get "caught up" and the modem dies! Got a new one working, trying to catch up again . . .
Damn Girl!

That's a genuine bummer - hope your tech issues are over!! It's great to have you back on the Bored!! :D

[rosetree]

Thanks, Lovey!! :)

How was the show/visit with Moms?

Still going on....we're going to do some small home repairs around here today then off to my sister's house in Cheshire for her birthday tonight.
Saturday is my HS reunion and then back to NOLA on Sunday....

The show went well...Average #s , but with all the talk of a slow economy, I'll take that as a good show!:D Everyone loved the pumpkins, so I'm going to expand the color selection....:D

[Amy Winette]

Kitty, I just actually read this thread and saw the news on your interview -- everything crossed for you here too! Saw the Sactomo pix and saw a whole lot of you having fun in them! Sorry you missed it RT, but sounds like the show is going well! What all colors do the pumpkins come in? I think I need several ;) You are going to be around for Festgiving aren't you RT?

Hi to everybody else too!!

[rosetree]

Kitty, I just actually read this thread and saw the news on your interview -- everything crossed for you here too! Saw the Sactomo pix and saw a whole lot of you having fun in them! Sorry you missed it RT, but sounds like the show is going well! What all colors do the pumpkins come in? I think I need several ;) You are going to be around for Festgiving aren't you RT?

Hi to everybody else too!!

Hey Amy! Hope all is well in your new locale and with the itty-bitty unnamed newbie ;)

The colors that the pumpkins will now come in are Mardi Gras (purple, green and gold...duh) Sunrise (yellow body with red and glitter highlights) Harvest (green body with yellow and glitter highlights) Midnight (black with gold glitter highlights)and we are going to work on some different ones when I get back..maybe Ocean (blue/green with glitter );)

I won't be around for Festgiving--major bummer--got a show in Pensacola. I will be around for VooDoo. When are you planning on coming down, or is it too early to tell?

Say Hi to Jeff for me...

[Amy Winette]

Oh dammit, I love the sound of ALL of those colors! Do you have a "pumpkin pack"? :) I was thinking you'd be gone for Festgiving TOO (sheesh), bummer that is the case! Pretty sure we'll do Vegoose again (at VooDoo time), then down to Festgiving first weekend in November, we can get great air/hotel deals to Vegas from Idaho Falls on Allegiant . . .

[Lester_leaps_in]

I just returned from a vacation in Ontario, and am I ever behind on the board. You folks have been busy.

When I was in Canada, I bought myself an Australian Bush Hat made by Barmah (an Oz company). Ozzie, wadda ya think?

http://www.barmahhats.com.au/rollover/1033MC.jpg

I also discovered Steam Whistle India Pale Ale. We have any in here? I'd love one.

[rosetree]

Oh dammit, I love the sound of ALL of those colors! Do you have a "pumpkin pack"? :) I was thinking you'd be gone for Festgiving TOO (sheesh), bummer that is the case! Pretty sure we'll do Vegoose again (at VooDoo time), then down to Festgiving first weekend in November, we can get great air/hotel deals to Vegas from Idaho Falls on Allegiant . . .

Bummer... sometimes work has to take precedence. I'm sure that we will catch up sometime ;) . The studio will be open the Friday of Festgiving, but I won't be there (the pumpkins will be!);)

[ozzie]

I just returned from a vacation in Ontario, and am I ever behind on the board. You folks have been busy.

When I was in Canada, I bought myself an Australian Bush Hat made by Barmah (an Oz company). Ozzie, wadda ya think?

http://www.barmahhats.com.au/rollover/1033MC.jpg

I also discovered Steam Whistle India Pale Ale. We have any in here? I'd love one.

Yay Lester! Now you just need a few years of sweat and bulldust to break it in!

[ozzie]

Thanks for your concern about Jack. She's still feeling sorry for herself and both hounds had a thorough check-up today. Poor ol' Jack has arthritis and Bert the Fat Beagle is way too fat, so medication for Jack and a diet for Bert. Oh, and a big fat medicinal bourbon for me!

[Lester_leaps_in]

Yay Lester! Now you just need a few years of sweat and bulldust to break it in!

Oh.

They didn't tell me that when I bought it.

As long as the sweat can come from being in the sun at festivals, I can handle that. But, where am I going to find bulldust in New York?

BTW, please remind me to tell you during JF08 the story about how I traded a Marine Corps Ka-Bar fighting knife to an ANZAC soldier for his slouch hat in Vietnam during 1965. Of course I didn't understand the term ANZAC then.

[Amy Winette]

Do you ever have rodeos in New York Lester? Snazzy hat!

Sorry to hear about the pups Oz :( Hope they get to feeling better on the meds and diet.

So, RT, can I order a whole "pumpkin patch?"

[ScoopJohnD]

Wow, nobody's had a dink in a day here. Unfortunately, I can't say that applies to me in real life.

Coffee please

[ozzie]

Cheers Scoop! I'm having a late night glass of port to send me off to sleep. Happy Sunday!

[ScoopJohnD]

Cheers Scoop! I'm having a late night glass of port to send me off to sleep. Happy Sunday!

Thanks Oz. Say hi to Ken and hope the hounds are hanging in there.

[ozzie]

Thanks Oz. Say hi to Ken and hope the hounds are hanging in there.

They're ALL snoring!

[ScoopJohnD]

They're ALL snoring!

Nothing wrong with that! :)

[ScoopJohnD]

Evidently everyone's snoring........they sure ain't dinkin.

Well I'll have some wine and toast the return of Amyloves. How was the beach?

[ozzie]

Evidently everyone's snoring........they sure ain't dinkin.

Well I'll have some wine and toast the return of Amyloves. How was the beach?

Amyloves is home from holidays? Crikey... let the stalking begin! :D

[Amyloves...]

Amyloves is home from holidays? Crikey... let the stalking begin! :D

Gee thanx Scoop. ;) Missed you my Oz!

Yes, I'm home and the beach was goooooooorgeous. It was extremely HOT AS HELL there, or at least that's what I thought till I got home cause it's worse here! The water was beautiful and clear and cool. Jellyfish were a bit of a pain sometimes. The weather was beautiful, only one cloudy day and that was fine...one rainy morning and that was fine too. The kids had a blast with all the other kids around and we had a great time with friends and plenty of dinks. We went to a waterpark one day, which was a blast, and one of the guys we were with was laughing by the afternoon saying, "OMG I'm in worse shape than I thought, I've been sitting on my shaky hands half the day cause I haven't had any alcohol yet." Very very relaxing and long week!

[ScoopJohnD]

WOO HOO!!! Glad you and family had fun!

[ScoopJohnD]

Haven't had a Antiques Roadshow fix in awhile. I've turned for about 2 minutes and ALREADY I've gotten a couple of "oh my's" and 1 "gosh".

WOO HOO!! Wine for everyone!!!

[Zydekitten]

Woo Hoo for wine!!! I'm enjoying a delish glass of Two-Buck Chuck Shiraz right now! :D

[ScoopJohnD]

Woo Hoo for wine!!! I'm enjoying a delish glass of Two-Buck Chuck Shiraz right now! :D

I'm doing the merlot. What the hell was I thinking spending 6 or 7 bucks for a bottle wine before?!?! :)

[Zydekitten]

True dat, brother!!! True dat! ;) :D

[rosetree]

Here kitty, kitty, kitty.....
I'll start you off with a little wine...;)

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/cakebreadwine.jpg

[Zydekitten]

Here kitty, kitty, kitty.....
I'll start you off with a little wine...;)

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/cakebreadwine.jpg
Meow (purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr) !!!!!:D

I know it's late for you, cher Rosy - but I'm here for a late-night nightcap . . . you here?

[rosetree]

Meow (purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr) !!!!!:D

I know it's late for you, cher Rosy - but I'm here for a late-night nightcap . . . you here?

Missed you last night Baybee...tried to get a bit more sleep.
Are you feeeling a little better today?

[Amy Winette]

I miss wine!

[rosetree]

I miss wine!

That's more of a whine!:p ;)

.....but the benefits of what you are sacrificing is everlasting!

[linza22]

Meow (purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr) !!!!!:D

I know it's late for you, cher Rosy - but I'm here for a late-night nightcap . . . you here?

did the wine help you sleep, kittie?

[Zydekitten]

Thanks, Rosy and Miss Linza!! The wine DID help me sleep and I'm up and sending out my resume for online jobs like crazy - there's a TON of openings at Tulane!

Onward and upward . . . :)

[tangledupinblue]

Hey guys. I haven't been in Da Bar for a long time.....

Hope all is well with ya'll. Drinking some leftovers from the beer stash we had for our festival. Doesn't taste near as good as it did listening to music in the beautiful weather....BUT whatcha gonna do?

RT, I am so happy that you may be vending at CFF next year. SO COOL!

[Zydekitten]

Alright, time for some wine.

Hey Kitten, I'm diving into the "2 buck chuck" Shiarz tonight. I really can't believe this stuff is THAT good. WOO HOO!!

Keep sending out those resumes, we're rooting for you.
Already in that fine vintage, cher Scoopy!! ;) :D

I KNOW! It IS just damn fine yummy, isn't it?? I'm going to miss Trader Joe's and the Two Buck Chuck in NOLA though.

I been sending out oodles of resumes, although I had one already reply to say "Don't call us until you get in town" . . . so I really don't know if I'm going to have any luck nailing down something to generate some income until I get there - sigh.

Thanks for your support though, sweet cheeks!! :)

[mightyradgumbo]

Thanks, Rosy and Miss Linza!! The wine DID help me sleep and I'm up and sending out my resume for online jobs like crazy - there's a TON of openings at Tulane!

Onward and upward . . . :)

Hey ZDK, good to get right on the horse baybee...saw those tulane jobes as well as I need something until (if ;) ) I start teaching.
hey all, trying a stealth bar run as I am working right now
AmyP you still in here? How you feelin?

[Zydekitten]

Hey, Dan!

Well, all those years of horseback riding oughta come in handy for something, damnit!! :)

What's up with dose Sox losing to the Devil Rays??!! :eek: :mad:

[ScoopJohnD]

Already in that fine vintage, cher Scoopy!! ;) :D

I KNOW! It IS just damn fine yummy, isn't it?? I'm going to miss Trader Joe's and the Two Buck Chuck in NOLA though.

I been sending out oodles of resumes, although I had one already reply to say "Don't call us until you get in town" . . . so I really don't know if I'm going to have any luck nailing down something to generate some income until I get there - sigh.

Thanks for your support though, sweet cheeks!! :)

You're gonna get there..........these two made it

http://jenn98.com/bugs/images/bugs-n-penguin.jpg

And after getting the penguin on the boat he uttered this classic.....
"Ah, so this is New Orleans. I think I'll stick around for the Madri Grass."

[mightyradgumbo]

Hey, Dan!

Well, all those years of horseback riding oughta come in handy for something, damnit!! :)

What's up with dose Sox losing to the Devil Rays??!! :eek: :mad:

As long as the Yanks keep losing along with 'em it'll be ok. Tough one today for both clubs.

[Zydekitten]

You're gonna get there..........these two made it

http://jenn98.com/bugs/images/bugs-n-penguin.jpg

And after getting the penguin on the boat he uttered this classic.....
"Ah, so this is New Orleans. I think I'll stick around for the Madri Grass."
"Ooooooh, I'm dyin' again!!!!"

Not to mention that "Penguins is practically chickens!" ;)

MUAH, Scoopster!!! You had me at Bugs Bunny! :) Nothing cheers me up like some classic Looney Tunes, 'cept maybe Mystery Science Theatre 3000.

[Zydekitten]

As long as the Yanks keep losing along with 'em it'll be ok. Tough one today for both clubs.
True dat, brother!!

[ScoopJohnD]

True dat, brother!!
Ahem.......

[ScoopJohnD]

"Ooooooh, I'm dyin' again!!!!"

Not to mention that "Penguins is practically chickens!" ;)

MUAH, Scoopster!!! You had me at Bugs Bunny! :) Nothing cheers me up like some classic Looney Tunes, 'cept maybe Mystery Science Theatre 3000.

Indeed, one my fondest memories of my Dad is me from a little kid till even after college when I lived at home for a bit, is putting Bugs on the tube, having my Dad walking into the living room, look at the T.V. and go "Ah, watching the educational channel again?" And then sitting down and cracking up along with me. They were a big part of his life as well, only he saw em on the big screen before the movies started.

[Zydekitten]

Indeed, one my fondest memories of my Dad is me from a little kid till even after college when I lived at home for a bit, is putting Bugs on the tube, having my Dad walking into the living room, look at the T.V. and go "Ah, watching the educational channel again?" And then sitting down and cracking up along with me. They were a big part of his life as well, only he saw em on the big screen before the movies started.
That's SO like some of my fondest memories . . . spending summers in Georgia with my grandparents, and on Saturday mornings my Granddad would come into the den and sit in his big recliner with me squished in there to the side - and we'd both sit and watch Looney Tunes (Bugs being our favorite) and laugh, and laugh. :D

Also, he too, had been able to see them as shorts on the big screen - which was cool. :)

[ScoopJohnD]

As long as the Yanks keep losing along with 'em it'll be ok. Tough one today for both clubs.

Go Yankees...........I think I finally washed the taste of yesterdays game out of my mouth. Ugh.....what a loss.

[Zydekitten]

Go Yankees...........I think I finally washed the taste of yesterdays game out of my mouth. Ugh.....what a loss.
My beloved friend, Scoopy - I hate to tell you but:

http://www.bustedtees.com/bt/images/BT-jesushatestheyankees-gallery-929.jpg

Go Red Sox!!!

:p ;) :D

[rosetree]

For Amy P....
World Karaoke Record Broken .....
read it here....:D ;)
http://www.hs.fi/english/article/Finland+grabs+karaoke+world+record+from+China/1135229550511

[Belle]

For Amy P....
World Karaoke Record Broken .....
read it here....:D ;)
http://www.hs.fi/english/article/Finland+grabs+karaoke+world+record+from+China/1135229550511

Glad someone is taking something away from China besides bad toys, tires and food. Do you go see Karaoke? I haven't seen one since I witnessed some really bad stuff in New Orleans.

[rosetree]

Glad someone is taking something away from China besides bad toys, tires and food. Do you go see Karaoke? I haven't seen one since I witnessed some really bad stuff in New Orleans.

I don't go to see Karaoke...I don't go to da Quarter much....but I have been known to participate a time or two...;) ;)

[Belle]

I don't go to see Karaoke...I don't go to da Quarter much....but I have been known to participate a time or two...;) ;)
I would like to see that one;)

[rosetree]

I would like to see that one;)

Hey Baybee, I was good...got a standing ovation!!!!

[ScoopJohnD]

On to the award winning "two buck chuck" chardonnay. Quite tasty.

[ozzie]

Cheers you lot! :D

[Zydekitten]

On to the award winning "two buck chuck" chardonnay. Quite tasty.
Still working the Shiraz - yum! I actually prefer the Sauvignon Blanc to the Chard (as I'm not much of a Chard-head myself). :D

[Zydekitten]

Cheers you lot! :D
Cheers, Sweet Tanya! :)

[ozzie]

Cheers, Sweet Tanya! :)

Hey Kitty, I was thinking about you this morning! I was standing in a queue and the bird in front of me had all the clothing tags hanging out of her shirt. Hmmmnnn... say something or not. Then I thought, heck Kitty would tell me! So I did and she was happy. Cheers!

[ScoopJohnD]

Hi Oz!! Hi Kitten!!

[ozzie]

Hey Scooperz!

Did I tell you that I put the picture you sent Bert on the fridge. Alas when he sleeps in front of the fridge (hoping that the door will somehow open itself and allow him access) he isn't inspired at all.

[ScoopJohnD]

Hey Scooperz!

Did I tell you that I put the picture you sent Bert on the fridge. Alas when he sleeps in front of the fridge (hoping that the door will somehow open itself and allow him access) he isn't inspired at all.

A HUGE laugh delivered from across the globe to Joisey. You told me you printed it but not that it made the most exclusive spot in anyone's home, the fridge. Unfortunately I can't copy the picture so everyone could know what the heck we're talking about.


Trust me , it's funny

[Zydekitten]

Hey Kitty, I was thinking about you this morning! I was standing in a queue and the bird in front of me had all the clothing tags hanging out of her shirt. Hmmmnnn... say something or not. Then I thought, heck Kitty would tell me! So I did and she was happy. Cheers!
LMAO!!

Well, maybe THAT is my legacy to the world - tell your fellow man/woman when their tags are hanging out/have spinach in their teeth, fly is open, etc. . . .

;) :D

At least I'm glad I could be of service in some long-distance way to you, chere! :)

[ozzie]

I'll post it tonight Scoop. :D

[Zydekitten]

Hi Oz!! Hi Kitten!!
Hi, Scoopster!!

[rosetree]

Hi ZKitty, Hi Ozzie, Hi Scoop, Hi John-Boy, Hi Mary-Ellen, Hi Elizabeth.....;) :D

[ScoopJohnD]

Hi, Scoopster!!

Hey darlin. Don't know why I'm still up, but maybe Van Morrison on the box is hittin the spot.

[Zydekitten]

Hey darlin. Don't know why I'm still up, but maybe Van Morrison on the box is hittin the spot.
Oooh, I loves me some Van Morrison! In any case, it's good to have you still with us in da bar! :)

[Zydekitten]

Hi ZKitty, Hi Ozzie, Hi Scoop, Hi John-Boy, Hi Mary-Ellen, Hi Elizabeth.....;) :D
Hi, Rosy Walton!! What's up with you tonight? :D

[ozzie]

A HUGE laugh delivered from across the globe to Joisey. You told me you printed it but not that it made the most exclusive spot in anyone's home, the fridge. Unfortunately I can't copy the picture so everyone could know what the heck we're talking about.

Here's the pic Scoop sent to inspire Bert...

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q273/oldozzie/istockphoto_2852064_dog_on_trea.jpg

[ScoopJohnD]

Look at how happy that pup is! C'mon Bert! Time to get motivated.

[Amy Winette]

For Amy P....
World Karaoke Record Broken .....
read it here....:D ;)
http://www.hs.fi/english/article/Finland+grabs+karaoke+world+record+from+China/1135229550511

Only 240 hours? I think I could sing that long by myself ;) Who needs sleep when you've got karaoke?? :)

[Amy Winette]

Glad someone is taking something away from China besides bad toys, tires and food. Do you go see Karaoke? I haven't seen one since I witnessed some really bad stuff in New Orleans.

Belle, I do a few numbers at the Cat's every year :)

[Amy Winette]

Here's the pic Scoop sent to inspire Bert...

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q273/oldozzie/istockphoto_2852064_dog_on_trea.jpg

That is too cute! How could he not be inspired?? ;)

[rosetree]

Belle, I do a few numbers at the Cat's every year :)

Didn't you miss this year????I'll have to put it on my list for next year!:cool: :eek:

[Amy Winette]

Of course not! We were just a little later getting there than expected as Mar (Swamp Girl) got us some free tix to a swanky show earlier on Thursday so it was probably 11pm or so by the time we rolled in. I know we have some pix of it ;)

[rosetree]

Of course not! We were just a little later getting there than expected as Mar (Swamp Girl) got us some free tix to a swanky show earlier on Thursday so it was probably 11pm or so by the time we rolled in. I know we have some pix of it ;)

So what was the performance???? "I Will Survive"??? I like "My Girl" although when I am in my car, I think that I can sing almost anything!!!! :eek:

[Amy Winette]

Yep, I always do that one. Especially at a place like Cat's where originality is not prized ;) I'll do a lot of Dixie Chicks and Alanis at other venues when I get to sing many times in an evening. I've even gotten Jeff to sing a few times! He does a good Ring of Fire. We have 2 karaoke machines at home . . .

[rosetree]

We have 2 karaoke machines at home . . .

I knew that! ;)
Well I gotta do some work or I'll be here 'til tomorrow....talk to ya later!

[Amy Winette]

Come on over for a karoke patry sometime, it's not that far ;)

Okay, go make some punkins!

[Zydekitten]

Here's the pic Scoop sent to inspire Bert...

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q273/oldozzie/istockphoto_2852064_dog_on_trea.jpg
Oooh, we'll have to use that for my family's Jack Russells (as this doggie looks so much like them), as they need to lose a bit of weight themselves!

[ScoopJohnD]

Boy, talked about beer and baseball on the Scooter thread and got inspired.
Got the Yanks on.....(beating the Tigers 3-1), music on the box and a COLD,COLD BEER. A Bud in a OFFICIAL Yankees can. WOO HOO!!!

Now these bastids better win the f#$%ing game after how crappy they've played the last couple of days.

[Amyloves...]

Hey Scoop, I heard your friend Connor admit that he likes Derek Jeter the other day. I immediately gasped and said, "I'm tellin Scoop!" He laughed and said, "Yeah, but tell him I still hate the Yankees."

Ozzie....I laugh every time I read about poor fat Bert. I remember you sending me a picture a long time ago of him standing in front of the fridge just staring at it hopefully. It was hilarious!

Hi everybody!

[ozzie]

Hey Amyloves! We made a ramp today so Bert can walk up into the back of the car... his days of being hoisted up are OVER!

[grisgris]

some body fix me a dink, I can't get the Saints game on TV. I am not a happy camper, so I will dink. Who cares if it is preseason, I want to see the Saints play.

[grisgris]

Ok I found it on the radio, Saints up against the Bengals. I feel much better now.

[tangledupinblue]

Mel, can you come to the Monday night Saints game on the 24th of Sept. with us? Will get ticket for you! WHO DAT?????

[grisgris]

Wish I could but that is turn around days at work.:(

[ScoopJohnD]

I thought it was the Saints as I passed by a bar in the city today. Just saw the gold pants and couldnt see the score. Soooo.....what WAS the score?

Am basking in the glow of another Yankee victory today and celebrating with another official Yankee can of Bud.

[ScoopJohnD]

Hey Scoop, I heard your friend Connor admit that he likes Derek Jeter the other day. I immediately gasped and said, "I'm tellin Scoop!" He laughed and said, "Yeah, but tell him I still hate the Yankees."


Don't make me come down there and have a talkin to with that boy. :) Like I told you before, you like Jeter......you like the Yankees. End of story. (Note to self.......Yankee cap for Connor)

[ScoopJohnD]

Whew, I need a beer. They just showed the Nature episode about the pet rescue after .......crying and smiling at the same time, but in the end uplifting.


Beer please, and a toast to all the pets, and owners and rescuers and adopters.

[rosetree]

Whew, I need a beer. They just showed the Nature episode about the pet rescue after .......crying and smiling at the same time, but in the end uplifting.


Beer please, and a toast to all the pets, and owners and rescuers and adopters.

L'chaim Scoop....
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/beer.jpg

[ScoopJohnD]

L'chaim Scoop....
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/beer.jpg

Back at ya RT!

Well, it's Monday and I already want the week to be over. Which is the reason why beer was invented.

[ozzie]

Back at ya RT!

Well, it's Monday and I already want the week to be over. Which is the reason why beer was invented.

Tuesday lunch time and I really want this week to be over. Might have to start drinking beer!

[Zydekitten]

Still Monday evening here and it's a beautiful sunset, aided and abetted with some yummy Little Penguin wine.

Not to mention, time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana . . . it'll be Friday soon enough (sooner for you Ozzie)! :D

[ScoopJohnD]

Still want this week to end. And I HATE the #%%$^ California Angels. Someone's gonna have to revive me if the Yanks EVER beat those @#%%&&$&%$!!!!

Other than that I'm fine. Beer please.

[rosetree]

Still want this week to end. And I HATE the #%%$^ California Angels. Someone's gonna have to revive me if the Yanks EVER beat those @#%%&&$&%$!!!!

Other than that I'm fine. Beer please.

Here ya go Scoop..take the whole six...what's up with the Yanks, will they ever get over the 4 games behind hump????http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/abitaamber.jpg

[RevDon]

Here ya go Scoop..take the whole six...what's up with the Yanks, will they ever get over the 4 games behind hump????http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/abitaamber.jpg

Abita Brewery just released their Pecan Ale. I'm going to pick some up tomorrow, and I'll let you know how it stands up to my benchmank: Newcastle Brown. Here's a link to their website, it doesn't have any info on the new brew, but does have some cool NOLA gear.
www.abita.com/party/restore_charities.html

[ScoopJohnD]

Here ya go Scoop..take the whole six...what's up with the Yanks, will they ever get over the 4 games behind hump????

Not if they keep playing the #$%%$^Los Angeles #$%^^^Angels of Anheim.
They shouldn't be allowed to even play with that long ass convoluted name!!!

thanks for the beer

[ScoopJohnD]

Get more beer.........6-1 Angels 2nd inning.

Bottle of Southern Comfort within arms reach. Swig taken. Hatred of Angels growing.

[sophisticated sissy]

Walnuts and beer don't go together so well, do they?

[ScoopJohnD]

Walnuts and beer don't go together so well, do they?

I don't know if I've mentioned this......but I HATE THE F#$%KING ANGELS. Garrett Anderson himself had 10 friggin RBI's. Ugh. Well, first pitch for tonights game is in an hour and a half. Yanks are already losing 7-2.

[Zydekitten]

Red Sox won their last two outings and are ahead over Tampa Bay so far tonight - Woo Hoo!!! :)

The Angels are pretty hateful though, Scoopy - although not quite as much so as the Slobgers, er, I mean Dodgers.

[sophisticated sissy]

'Scuse me,
While I kiss the sky...

[ScoopJohnD]

Red Sox won their last two outings and are ahead over Tampa Bay so far tonight - Woo Hoo!!! :)

The Angels are pretty hateful though, Scoopy - although not quite as much so as the Slobgers, er, I mean Dodgers.

Hey I've been a Giant fan longer than being a Yankee fan. I know of Dodger hatred.

As for your Red Sox rooting...........grrrrrrr. :)

[Zydekitten]

Hey I've been a Giant fan longer than being a Yankee fan. I know of Dodger hatred.

As for your Red Sox rooting...........grrrrrrr. :)
I'm a Giants fan too, Scoopster, and I join you in your Dodger scorn - we've got a series coming up in S.F. and I think I'm going to try to go before the big move.

And now the dern sox are down by one run . . . . grrrrr indeed!

[ScoopJohnD]

I'm a Giants fan too, Scoopster, and I join you in your Dodger scorn - we've got a series coming up in S.F. and I think I'm going to try to go before the big move.

And now the dern sox are down by one run . . . . grrrrr indeed!

Beat them, beat them, beat those Dodgers. Now as for my Yanks, perhaps this stragedy would work against the Angels.



http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/5/52/250px-Still_from_Baseball_Bugs.jpg

[ScoopJohnD]

Hey, it must have worked......Yanks won and the Sox lost. Woo Hoo!

[Zydekitten]

Hey, it must have worked......Yanks won and the Sox lost. Woo Hoo!
http://www.mushroomvillage.com/sitepics/20077alg.jpg

PPPPPPPPPBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBTTTTTTTTTTTT TTT!!!!

[tangledupinblue]

HEY TAN! Saw your boy last night! MEM SHANNON! Told him I was a good friend of yours and he said, "Oh she is wonderful!"

I think we should get Mem to play at the Patry. I will be at the patry fo' sho' next year!

[rosetree]

Happy Hour!!!!!!
Got Stax's show on the 'puter with Papa Grows Funk playin'....
It's Friday!!!!
Who wants a dink???
How was your week???
What's your plans for the weekend???
:D

[Lester_leaps_in]

I'm here, Rosie. I could use a nice semi-sweet Reisling.

I'll be seeing the Creole Cowboys for the first time tomorrow evening. The show will be in an old historical landmark opera house. That should be an interesting contrast.

How's business?

[rosetree]

I'm here, Rosie. I could use a nice semi-sweet Reisling.

I'll be seeing the Creole Cowboys for the first time tomorrow evening. The show will be in an old historical landmark opera house. That should be an interesting contrast.

How's business?

Hey Lester!
Sounds like a fun time tomorrow night...
Business is good. Starting to fill orders from the wholesale show last month. Lots of pumpkins! Business should pick up between now and Thanksgiving, so we are happy.:D
Here is your Riesling: (I hope that this is right)
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/wine2-Vescovo-semi-sweet.jpg

[Lester_leaps_in]

Hey Lester!
Sounds like a fun time tomorrow night...
Business is good. Starting to fill orders from the wholesale show last month. Lots of pumpkins! Business should pick up between now and Thanksgiving, so we are happy.:D
Here is your Riesling: (I hope that this is right)
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/wine2-Vescovo-semi-sweet.jpg


Oh-h-h, dat's nice. Thank ya kindly, Sir.

[RevDon]

Had some of the Abita Pecan Harvest, and really enjoyed it. Having lasagna for dinner, so I'm thinking a nice Chianti. Gotta take it easy, though, 4weddings tomorrow! Looks like I'm going to miss Saturday in the Park again, but I might be able to swing by for a little while between #2 & 3. Anyone going?

[dumbtourist]

Hey barflies....checking in...

Youngtourist is back in N.O. for school so it's kidless again...

Just completed a 103 hour week...and have been heavily endorsing the weekend....wink wink.

How the hell are all the peeps?!?!

[mdfest]

Jello. Checking in from the beach dinkin beers, soco later.

Saw Dicky Betts on Monday. What a great show.

[rosetree]

Hey barflies....checking in...

Youngtourist is back in N.O. for school so it's kidless again...

Just completed a 103 hour week...and have been heavily endorsing the weekend....wink wink.

How the hell are all the peeps?!?!

How the hell are YOU DT???
Just chillin' down here...working in front of a 2100 degree furnace all week pretty much wipes me outhttp://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/hot.gif...the weekends are for recovery!:D

[rosetree]

Had some of the Abita Pecan Harvest, and really enjoyed it. Having lasagna for dinner, so I'm thinking a nice Chianti. Gotta take it easy, though, 4weddings tomorrow! Looks like I'm going to miss Saturday in the Park again, but I might be able to swing by for a little while between #2 & 3. Anyone going?

Here ya go Rev....
http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/350374/2/istockphoto_350374_old_chianti_bottle.jpg
Just don't serve fava beans and invite this guy...:eek:
http://metropolitician.blogs.com/scribblings_of_the_metrop/_arquivo_hannibal_lecter-copy.jpg

[ScoopJohnD]

Well I've been waiting for Friday to come and now I have to work tomorrow (today). I volunteered so I can't complain, and the store I work at is sponsoring free shows in the little park across from the store, and tomorrows headliner is the Bruce Hornsby Trio featuring Christian McBride and Jack DeJohnette so......

Got my "2 Buck Chuck" Merlot open an heading for my second glass.

[tangledupinblue]

Well I've been waiting for Friday to come and now I have to work tomorrow (today). I volunteered so I can't complain, and the store I work at is sponsoring free shows in the little park across from the store, and tomorrows headliner is the Bruce Hornsby Trio featuring Christian McBride and Jack DeJohnette so......

Got my "2 Buck Chuck" Merlot open an heading for my second glass.

WOW Scoop. That is great. What store are you at? I should come!

[ScoopJohnD]

J and R by City Hall, Blue. Don't know what the powers that be will have me doing or where I'll be but come on by. WBGO will be broadcasting it starting at 2. Mostly jazz and a little R & B today. Hornsby goes on around 5.

[Lester_leaps_in]

I had a nice surprise show up in my mail today.

Thanks, Lynda. You are wonderful.

[NYMAMA]

The resturant is open and I am serving;
abita root beer or hurricanes
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/P1000626.jpg
Crawfish Mara
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/P1000627.jpg
or catfish Louisanna
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/P1000628.jpg

[tangledupinblue]

The resturant is open and I am serving;
abita root beer or hurricanes
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/P1000626.jpg
Crawfish Mara
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/P1000627.jpg
or catfish Louisanna
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/P1000628.jpg

I will take a crawfish mara and two hurricanes please!!!

[rosetree]

The resturant is open and I am serving;
abita root beer or hurricanes
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/P1000626.jpg
Crawfish Mara
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/P1000627.jpg
or catfish Louisanna
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/NYMAMA_01/MISC/P1000628.jpg

mmm, mmmmm, mmmm....
I just finished a DiMartino's muffelatta, but I'll take a Abita RB....;)

[tangledupinblue]

Man, I really would love a muffuletta right now!!!
Hey RT, are you able to catch up with all of us on Sat, Sun, or Monday (sept. 22-24)???

Hope to see ya. I have to email Ibjamnn as well to see when she can meet up! Amyloves, Frank and lostcajun are in fo' sho'!!!

Gonna be great to hang with everyone!

[rosetree]

Man, I really would love a muffuletta right now!!!
Hey RT, are you able to catch up with all of us on Sat, Sun, or Monday (sept. 22-24)???

Hope to see ya. I have to email Ibjamnn as well to see when she can meet up! Amyloves, Frank and lostcajun are in fo' sho'!!!

Gonna be great to hang with everyone!

I am going to try my damnedest!;) :D
Let me know when, Saturday and Sunday are pretty clear...What about the other locals??? What's bestest for them???

[tangledupinblue]

Been keeping in touch with Amy and we are working on it. I believe we are going to Dirty Dozen at Tips on Saturday night. (juls and charlie too)
Not sure about Sunday as Lostcajun gets in that day and we were hoping for all of us to do something that day. (no def. plans as of yet)

[rosetree]

Been keeping in touch with Amy and we are working on it. I believe we are going to Dirty Dozen at Tips on Saturday night. (juls and charlie too)
Not sure about Sunday as Lostcajun gets in that day and we were hoping for all of us to do something that day. (no def. plans as of yet)

Sounds fun...just keep me updated, please....you know my email addy....;) :D

[rosetree]

For your morning appetites.....
I give you...fried latte!!!!????!!!
(Swag,this is from your neck of the woods;) )



DALLAS (AP) -- The entries in this year's Big Tex Choice Awards could entice State Fair visitors back to the deep fryer for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

There are Deep Fried Lattes for a morning jump-start, plus fried chili pie, fried guacamole, and a range of crispy desserts including Fried Cookie Dough.

The third annual Big Tex Choice Awards contest on Labor Day tests the fair grub ingenuity of State Fair of Texas concessionaires. Past Big Tex awards have offered nonfried options, but none of this year's seven entries escaped the fryer.

"I think they're good products," said Ron Black, the fair's senior vice president of food service and novelties. "We've got experienced concessionaires, and their products all taste really good."

Michael Levy will debut his family's new Deep Fried Latte, which is a fried pastry topped with cappuccino ice cream, caramel sauce, whipped cream and instant coffee powder.

"We have gained about 10 pounds trying this. I'm not kidding," Levy said. "I've probably eaten 300 of these trying to get it right."

Concessionaire Allan Weiss is offering up Zesty Fried Guacamole Bites, a variation on the Fried Avocados he created last year. The bites are a scoop of guacamole, breaded, fried and served with ranch dressings or salsa.

"The Fried Avocado went over so well, and I think people like guacamole even more than they like avocado," Weiss said.

Gigi White invented Country Pride Peach Cobbler on a Stick, which is a peach cobbler with dumplings rolled in pastry dough and fried, and then covered in brown sugar and cinnamon and skewered. It's this year's only entry on a stick.

"I'm a food engineer," White said. "You really got to work it."

The other entries include Fernie's Fried Chili Frito Burrito, Mama's Fried Sweet Potato Pie and B.W.'s Original Fried Banana Pudding.

"I'm not sure we have another Fried Coke," Black said, referring to the smash hit of last year's State Fair. The dish has been imitated at fairs across the country.

Able Gonzales Jr., the creator of Fried Coke, conceded he may never invent an equal.

"I don't think I be able to beat that type of excitement again," said Gonzales, the chef behind this year's Fried Cookie Dough. "That was crazy."

The fair opens Sept. 28.

[linza22]

anybody in the bar tonight? i am atching the SNL special, it goes all the way back to the start of the show. it is hilarious. i miss the old days of this show! they showed a clip of when they taped in N.O.

[festbabe]

DALLAS (AP) -- The entries in this year's Big Tex Choice Awards could entice State Fair visitors back to the deep fryer for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

There are Deep Fried Lattes for a morning jump-start, plus fried chili pie, fried guacamole, and a range of crispy desserts including Fried Cookie Dough.



Ahhh...yes! The food at the State Fair of Texas is second right behind JazzFest. The Fair Grounds are - just about - right down the street from our house (several miles).

[ScoopJohnD]

Good Morning.......

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[tangledupinblue]

YUMMY SCOOP!!!! We had chili dogs for breakfast.....YIKES!

[ScoopJohnD]

YUMMY SCOOP!!!! We had chili dogs for breakfast.....YIKES!

There is absolutely nothing I can say in reply to that!

It's wine time.

[Amyloves...]

Good morning barflies. I went back a couple of pages to catch up and Scoop, I gotta tell you, your rant against the Angels had me cracking up!

[tangledupinblue]

Good morning barflies. I went back a couple of pages to catch up and Scoop, I gotta tell you, your rant against the Angels had me cracking up!

You're up early today Amy! How about a bloody mary? Can't wait to see you Only 3 weeks. Who Dat?

[ScoopJohnD]

Good morning barflies. I went back a couple of pages to catch up and Scoop, I gotta tell you, your rant against the Angels had me cracking up!

Don't get me started on the m$^*&$f$^^&ing Tampa Bay Devil Rays. At the TH meet up Friday night everytime I looked up at the TV those f$%%^ers were running around the bases. %^&((&&!!!

Beat em yesterday though.

Hey Blue!

Oh, almost forgot. AMMYYYYYY!!!!

[NYMAMA]

I made "Monicas" crawfish monica tonight with jalapeno chees rolls and bannana cream pie for desert tonight. YUMMMMMMY. BURRRRP!:D


So next week I start my "other jazz fest training" again.(treadmill,diet...:( )

[Amyloves...]

SCOOOOOOOP!!! You crack me up.

Tang...yes I was up early but that didn't last long. I had a power nap at freaking 8:30 but was glad I woke up in time for church. I love being lazy on a Sunday morning but I rarely sleep late. Can't wait to see you either girl!! WHO DAT!!!!

[Amyloves...]

I made "Monicas" crawfish monica tonight with jalapeno chees rolls and bannana cream pie for desert tonight. YUMMMMMMY. BURRRRP!:D


So next week I start my "other jazz fest training" again.(treadmill,diet...:( )

I'm trying to get back on my fitness routine on Tuesday NYmama. We'll have to resurrect the old thread (or start a new one) for motivation.

[ScoopJohnD]

SCOOOOOOOP!!! You crack me up.

Give me a effin dink. Just got in to be greeted by my Yankees post game alert email. Tampa m@$$%f%#ing Bay 8 - Yanks 2.

I really hate the Devil Rays. HATE!!!! I say.

so how is everyone?

[Amyloves...]

Scoopness, who do you hate more, the m*&^%$#@(*in devil rays or those stupid &^%$#ing a*&^%le angels? Or would it be that you hate the*&^%$%^&^*)(^*&%*&%&^*^^))(&*((*&%%^& red sox the most? I'm just curious.

[festbabe]

Evening, y'all. Lazy Sunday evening, lazy weekend. Got classical music on the radio and red wine in hand. Ahhhh......

[festbabe]

Scoopness, who do you hate more, the m*&^%$#@(*in devil rays or those stupid &^%$#ing a*&^%le angels? Or would it be that you hate the*&^%$%^&^*)(^*&%*&%&^*^^))(&*((*&%%^& red sox the most? I'm just curious.

LOL!

[Amyloves...]

Careful festbabe....scoop's gonna be on a roll when he reads my (perfectly innocent) question. ;)

[ScoopJohnD]

Careful festbabe....scoop's gonna be on a roll when he reads my (perfectly innocent) question. ;)

No I'm calm, until I see the $%^&*^ing highlights in a half hour or so. #%%^^&&^!!!!! Please tell me Boston and Seattle lost.

I have very nuanced hate. The $%^&&%^ing Red Sox I hate......cause they're the %^&&ing Red Sox. Much as I'm a Giant fan and get no greater pleasure than beating the $%^^%ing Dodgers.

The Angels are good. (stupid $%^$^^ team). We are too, but it's like we never saw a $^&*ing baseball before when we play them. And that stupid $%^&ing name "the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim"........#$%&*&%^&!!!

The *&**%#^& Devil Rays suck and we act like we never saw a $%&*&%
baseball when we play them. They could end up 8 - 154 for the season and the 8 wins would be against the Yankees. And their $%^*ing uniforms are ugly.

You never realized I was so complex did you?

I need another dink.

[grisgris]

Thanks Scoop, I needed a good laugh this morning.

[tangledupinblue]

WOW Scoop! You took the words right out of my mouth! HA HA!

[ScoopJohnD]

WOW Scoop! You took the words right out of my mouth! HA HA!

Which words? The ones about hating those teams or the #$%&^&&% 's? :)

Hi Blue......hey everybody. Coffee time.

[ScoopJohnD]

How bout that Roger Clemens.............Seattle 7, Yanks 1.

I've run out of four letter words.

Time for wine.

[ScoopJohnD]

Got a Deen Bros. chicken recipe in the oven, tunes on the box and wine in my glass and I'm thinking of all my TH buddies.

Cheers to everyone.......(Scoop raises glass)

[rosetree]

Got a Deen Bros. chicken recipe in the oven, tunes on the box and wine in my glass and I'm thinking of all my TH buddies.

Cheers to everyone.......(Scoop raises glass)

Right back atcha Scoop....l'chaim!!!
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[rosetree]

OMG!!!
That toast was my 4000 post!!!:D

[grisgris]

Congrats Rosie, have an Abita Root Beer on me.

[ScoopJohnD]

OMG!!!
That toast was my 4000 post!!!:D

Congrats!!!! A milestone. What a capper to what I hope was a good weekend!

Hey I posted this recipe before but I just made it again and it's so friggin good.

I sent to Amyloves and she said the way it was a little sweet for her with the grapes. I just cook for me obviously I cut the qty of grapes and chicken (maybe 1/2 lb of grapes, 2 thighs, half the butter but left the lemon the same and put threw some more garlic in the mix) VERY GOOD, sauce tangy, but when you bite into the grapes yum, nice balance. Experiment but try it. It's really good, with a nice side of broccoli.

ROASTED LEMON CHICKEN WITH RED GRAPES

Ingredients:

4 to 5 pounds chicken drumsticks and thighs (bone in) / or 1 whole chicken cut into pieces
1 clove garlic, halved
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds seedless red grapes
1 teaspoon sugar

Method:

1. Preheat over to 425 degrees. Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Rub the chicken pieces all over with the cut sides of the garlic clove. Place chicken in a large bowl.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the melted butter, the lemon zest, and lemon juice; season generously with salt and pepper. Pour the butter mixture over the chicken pieces and toss to coat.

3. In a separate bowl, toss together the grapes, the remaining two tablespoons melted butter, and the sugar. Season the grapes with salt and pepper. Arrange the grapes in the bottom of a 9-by-13 baking pan.

4. Place the chicken on top of the grapes. Roast, without turning, for 40 to 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when chicken is pricked with a fork.

Makes 4 to 6 servings
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[grisgris]

Sorry ScoopeyDoo, I can't do the grapes, but couldn't you use olives minus the sugar & maybe a little evol?

[ScoopJohnD]

I would think.....maybe throw another veggie or two in the mix. I know I've done a simple one with chicken, onion, red pepper and zucchini. Toss the veggies with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper, put the chicken on top with some Italian seasoning and throw it in the oven. I'm sure olives could be added to that.

Paul Prudohmme has a shrimp and rice soup with olives and tomato and string beans and diced ham and other stuff that is unbelievable. Asopao de Camerones, it's in his Seasoned America cookbook. Too involved to type out now.....(not hard to cook, just a ton of ingredients....3 or 4 different ground chile peppers etc) but man, I've made it and it's REALLY good.

[ScoopJohnD]

Smelling salts and then some wine please.......

Yanks 12, Seattle 3. Now that's more like it.

[rosetree]

Smelling salts and then some wine please.......

Yanks 12, Seattle 3. Now that's more like it.

Is that two up in the Wild Card race????

[ScoopJohnD]

Is that two up in the Wild Card race????

Yes indeed, with another game against them tomorrow night.

[rosetree]

Yes indeed, with another game against them tomorrow night.

WHOO-HOOO!!!
Things are starting to heat up....

[Super Cochon]

I'm lookin to get pickled tonite, (well at least as far as my feet are concerned) So I need something strong.

[ozzie]

Is that two up in the Wild Card race????

Crikey! For a minute there I thought you were all playing two up! Um, do you have that game over your way?

[rosetree]

Crikey! For a minute there I thought you were all playing two up! Um, do you have that game over your way?

I'm not sure...What is "two up"? Maybe we call it something different....

[ozzie]

It's an ANZAC Day tradition, but played in most country towns after horse race days and a few casinos. Pub carparks too, I suspect.

3 pennies;
'tosser' selects 2 of the 3 pennies and tosses them high in the air;
punters bet on either heads or tails (whatever side of the penny is facing up on landing);
both coins have to be the same... 2 heads or 2 tails;
if coins land as 'odds' (one of each) then it's a void toss and you keep going;
tosser tosses until he throws tails... then he's out and a new tosser comes in to the ring;

And all through the land you hear the call... H-e-a-d 'em up!

[ozzie]

I have a picture... what was Scoop's easy way of copying a pic from the web?

[rosetree]

I have a picture... what was Scoop's easy way of copying a pic from the web?

Right click on the picture
Click on properties
Copy URL for picture
then......
Click on the little insert image icon (mountain and moon in box) in the row above this box
Paste URL there
Click OK
This should do it!

[rosetree]

It's an ANZAC Day tradition, but played in most country towns after horse race days and a few casinos. Pub carparks too, I suspect.

3 pennies;
'tosser' selects 2 of the 3 pennies and tosses them high in the air;
punters bet on either heads or tails (whatever side of the penny is facing up on landing);
both coins have to be the same... 2 heads or 2 tails;
if coins land as 'odds' (one of each) then it's a void toss and you keep going;
tosser tosses until he throws tails... then he's out and a new tosser comes in to the ring;

And all through the land you hear the call... H-e-a-d 'em up!

Never heard of it....sounds like a drinking game;) :D

[ozzie]

Thanks Rosie! The game is also where the term 'come in spinner' came from. Insert spinner wherever I said tosser!!!

Wish I could have found a picture of a crowded two up ring... great fun! Anyway... here's the wood thing (kip) you toss/spin the coins from.

http://www.perthmint.com.au/images/upload/product/two-up.jpg

[ozzie]

Not a drinking game, but certainly a game played after much drinking! It's illegal (apart from casinos) except on ANZAC Day.

[rosetree]

Thanks Rosie! The game is also where the term 'come in spinner' came from. Insert spinner wherever I said tosser!!!

Wish I could have found a picture of a crowded two up ring... great fun!Anyway... here's the wood thing (kip) you toss/spin the coins from.

http://www.perthmint.com.au/images/upload/product/two-up.jpg

Nope...never heard of it!!!
Isn't it amazing that we speak the same language but there are so many differences! Cultural diversity....gotta love it!:D

[rosetree]

Found the rules....
Rules

Two up is played by players who surround a ring and take turns at being the 'spinner'; 'come in spinner' being the call for another spinner to come forward into the ring. The game is managed by a 'boxer' who oversees the game and betting and a 'ringy' or ringkeeper who looks after the coin tosses in the ring. The spinner offers a bet, which is matched. He then tosses two coins up into the air using a paddle known as a 'kip'. If the coins are both heads (Heads) he wins, if they are both tails (Tails) he loses and if they are one of each (Odds) he throws again. The boxer takes a commission out of the kitty that the spinner wins. The other punters place side bets. [1]

M. G. Heuston, a WWI veteran, described a game that he ran. The spinner needed to toss Heads three times to win, with his bet having to be matched before each throw. Side bets were held on whether the spinner would toss Heads or Tails and 'tail betters' would bet 3/1 against two Heads. The spinner could choose to bet for Tails instead or play sudden death with three coins so that there were no Odds. [2]

In casino play the players gamble against the house and the rules vary along a similar theme. At Star City in Sydney, two-up was removed in October 2003 due to budget cutbacks brought in by Tabcorp, leaving one of Australia's largest casinos without the iconic game. The spinner needed three Heads to win and was paid 7.5/1. Tails or five Odds in a row was a loss. Other players could place side bets on Heads or Tails. The five Odds are the odds in favour of the House which are 3.4% against the Spinner and 3.1% against side bets. [3]. At Conrad Jupiters on the Gold Coast, the spinner is required to get five heads in a row to win. A loss is three Odds in a row, or Tails. With Odds, all bets are frozen, which means that no-one can change or remove their bets, and new players are not permitted to join. Conrad Jupiters no longer advertises two-up, and is now owned by Tabcorp as well.

Interesting....
Gotta get some sleep....g'nite Ozzie....

[ozzie]

Night Rosie. Thanks for playing. I'll bring a set next year. Cheers!

[Zydekitten]

Found the rules....
Rules

Two up is played by players who surround a ring and take turns at being the 'spinner'; 'come in spinner' being the call for another spinner to come forward into the ring. The game is managed by a 'boxer' who oversees the game and betting and a 'ringy' or ringkeeper who looks after the coin tosses in the ring. The spinner offers a bet, which is matched. He then tosses two coins up into the air using a paddle known as a 'kip'. If the coins are both heads (Heads) he wins, if they are both tails (Tails) he loses and if they are one of each (Odds) he throws again. The boxer takes a commission out of the kitty that the spinner wins. The other punters place side bets. [1]

M. G. Heuston, a WWI veteran, described a game that he ran. The spinner needed to toss Heads three times to win, with his bet having to be matched before each throw. Side bets were held on whether the spinner would toss Heads or Tails and 'tail betters' would bet 3/1 against two Heads. The spinner could choose to bet for Tails instead or play sudden death with three coins so that there were no Odds. [2]

In casino play the players gamble against the house and the rules vary along a similar theme. At Star City in Sydney, two-up was removed in October 2003 due to budget cutbacks brought in by Tabcorp, leaving one of Australia's largest casinos without the iconic game. The spinner needed three Heads to win and was paid 7.5/1. Tails or five Odds in a row was a loss. Other players could place side bets on Heads or Tails. The five Odds are the odds in favour of the House which are 3.4% against the Spinner and 3.1% against side bets. [3]. At Conrad Jupiters on the Gold Coast, the spinner is required to get five heads in a row to win. A loss is three Odds in a row, or Tails. With Odds, all bets are frozen, which means that no-one can change or remove their bets, and new players are not permitted to join. Conrad Jupiters no longer advertises two-up, and is now owned by Tabcorp as well.

Interesting....
Gotta get some sleep....g'nite Ozzie....
Good lord! That sounds really complicated when you're drunk! ;)

[ozzie]

It's too easy Kitten. After the races you find a ring, decide whether you're backing heads or tails, wave your money up in the air until someone takes your bet and then you scream for your team. Collect your winnings and all is right with the world.

[Zydekitten]

It's too easy Kitten. After the races you find a ring, decide whether you're backing heads or tails, wave your money up in the air until someone takes your bet and then you scream for your team. Collect your winnings and all is right with the world.
Ah! Now THAT I can do, even when slurged! ;) :D

[ozzie]

Cheers Kitten. Now I gotta get my head out of NOLA and two up rings and back to work! Crap. :D