posted May-02-2006 05:27 PM               

But I still want a Narnia mitten.

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posted May-02-2006 05:49 PM            

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Sounds like someone has too much time on her hands.

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OCD - it isn't always pretty, but then again I do seem to remember someone in this thread who arranged the tables in the resteraunt of employment into atomic molecule patterns.

I also remember being very impressed by this.

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posted May-02-2006 05:52 PM            

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Originally posted by MikeMills:
Okay, no more gay jokes. I'm gonna go home and drink an Arrogant Barstard and slap the straight back into me.

But I still want a Narnia mitten.

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You may need to swing back long enough to watch American idol and where a Narnia mitten.

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posted May-02-2006 05:58 PM               

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Originally posted by La Tortuga:

You may need to swing back long enough to watch American idol and where a Narnia mitten.

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I do enjoy Idol right up until the end, then I just get the results from the wife the next day. Anyways, nothing can compare with House...

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posted May-03-2006 08:46 AM            

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But I still want a Narnia mitten.

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You still don't get it do you??? Do something nice for LT and maybe she'll knit you a mitten ... it may not be a NARNIA mitten, but it will be more mittens than you've gotten from her before, won't it???

That's how it works ... I do something nice for her, she does something nice for me, sometimes we do something nice for each other at the same time.

So try this: Think of a gesture to offer LT, just to be nice - not expecting any compensation - and see what happens.

Maybe you should try that with the world at large as well.

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posted May-03-2006 08:57 AM            

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Originally posted by La Tortuga:
OCD - it isn't always pretty, but then again I do seem to remember someone in this thread who arranged the tables in the resteraunt of employment into atomic molecule patterns.

I also remember being very impressed by this.

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I could do that it if the molecules were small, like water, H2O.

It would be REALLY impressive to do a caffeine molecule in Starbucks!!!

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posted May-03-2006 09:22 AM            

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Originally posted by MikeMills:
Okay, no more gay jokes.

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C'mon!!! One more then I'll stop!!!

Remember this peach???

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posted May-03-2006 10:58 AM            

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Originally posted by randymar:
You still don't get it do you??? Do something nice for LT and maybe she'll knit you a mitten ... it may not be a NARNIA mitten, but it will be more mittens than you've gotten from her before, won't it???

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Oh no - MM has always been thoughtful and nice. I even have one of his t-shirts.

I guess a couple of un-matched mittens may be headed towards Texas.

By the way - I am not sure that Austin is really Texas.

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posted May-03-2006 11:11 AM            

Austin is definitely Texas; San Antonio and El Paso are Mexico.

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posted May-04-2006 05:31 AM            

Maggie dies - but not alone as Tom was with her. In fact they both drown. Phillip never marries and Stephen marries her cousin Lucy.

I think that I'll get something less dramatic for my next read.

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posted May-04-2006 08:20 AM            

What's gotten into you girl??? Have you joined ...

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posted May-04-2006 08:24 AM            

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Originally posted by La Tortuga:
I think that I'll get something less dramatic for my next read.

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I predict that some FREE comic books will find their way from NJ to MA this weekend.

That's THIS Saturday, May 6, 2006.

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posted May-04-2006 11:12 AM            

Celebrate "big Brew" all over the country. Specific places include the Hoppy Brewer (1182 S. Main St in Attleboro MA) with a bunch of brewers getting together to brewoutdoors. Uncle Frank says come on by fro samples and food! Also Maltose Express (887 Main St. Monroe, CT) will celebrate with homebrewer Dave Fitch brewing an all-grain batch of beer at the store. Maltose owners Mark & Tess Szamatulski will have plenty of homebrew on tap. Both locations encourage homebrewers and potential homebrewers come by. Strange Brew has something going on in Marlborough too, call 508-460-5050 for details.

Check http://www.beertown.org for more details of location closer to you.

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posted May-04-2006 11:17 AM            

The party that kicks off National Bike to Work Week and the local bike season.

Party, raffle, music, food & drink all for $15.

Proceeds go to NEMBA & MassBike.

*I know a certain bikey young girl, who will most likely be in attendance.*

[that's "bikey" - with a "B"]

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posted May-04-2006 11:21 AM            

(??? the start of Summer???)

Stop by to taste our latest creations: our Weizendopplebock and Czech Pils, as well as listen to some music, grab some grub, take a tour, and get a growler filled. 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Call Jeff Batstone with any questions or visit www.buzzardsbrew.com

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posted May-04-2006 11:27 AM            

Complete listings at: http://www.brewingnews.com/cgi-bin/calendar/webevent.cgi

Cheers.

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posted May-04-2006 12:29 PM            

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[b]May 6 - National Home brew Day

Celebrate "big Brew" all over the country. Specific places include the Hoppy Brewer (1182 S. Main St in Attleboro MA) with a bunch of brewers getting together to brewoutdoors. Uncle Frank says come on by fro samples and food! Also Maltose Express (887 Main St. Monroe, CT) will celebrate with homebrewer Dave Fitch brewing an all-grain batch of beer at the store. Maltose owners Mark & Tess Szamatulski will have plenty of homebrew on tap. Both locations encourage homebrewers and potential homebrewers come by. Strange Brew has something going on in Marlborough too, call 508-460-5050 for details.

Check http://www.beertown.org for more details of location closer to you.[/B]

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Can't will be in Philly running 10 miles

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posted May-04-2006 12:45 PM            

I'm sure we'll be able to find something tasty in PA or NJ.

And, we're not running until Sunday, the 7th.

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posted May-04-2006 01:49 PM            

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[b]Monday, May 15 @ 5:00 pm
Redbones 10th Annual Bike Party & Benefit

The party that kicks off National Bike to Work Week and the local bike season.

Party, raffle, music, food & drink all for $15.

Proceeds go to NEMBA & MassBike.

*I know a certain bikey young girl, who will most likely be in attendance.*

[that's "bikey" - with a "B"][/B]

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Oh - now this sounds like fun.

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posted May-04-2006 02:29 PM            

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It's NATIONAL Homebrew Day, Muffin.

I'm sure we'll be able to find something tasty in PA or NJ.

And, we're not running until Sunday, the 7th.

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But TRM said...

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posted May-04-2006 02:43 PM            

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Must See TV!!!

I saw part of it this morning. The guys a goof but he seems to know his stuff - or at least the writers and researchers do.

Replays Saturday 9:30AM, EST.

[This message has been edited by randymar (edited Oct-23-2002).]

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I love that guy! I watched an episode about garlic the other week and was hassling everybody I know with random but - in my opinion - vitally important garlic trivia for days. I did also see the beer episode, but was unfortunately busy doing housework with the wife while it was on, so I missed a lot. A couple of things bothered me: first, unless I missed it (which is possible) he never mentioned the style of beer he was brewing. I assume it was an ale because he'd have to refrigerate a lager, but did anyone catch what kind it was? Second, he used a plastic bucket for fermentation. From what I understand, fermenting beer isn't as well protected from possible outside interference (temperature variations), etc.) in plastic as it is in glass. Also, plastic breathes a little more than a rubber-corked carboy, which can affect flavor. It just seems to me that if you're going to brew beer, do it the best way the first time. It's not like a carboy costs that much more than a bucket. Either way, my experience with brewing is limited to two successful attempts, so I'm not the best person to make comments on this. The one thing I did like about his show is that he made brewing look relatively easy, which it is. To many - including myself - the equipment, the ingredients, the steps involved, can all seem overwhelming, when the truth is that beer-making is essentially simple. Highly controlled, but simple.
SCD? How much experience do you have? What do you think about plastic/glass?

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from foodtv.com

Good Eats - Amber Waves
Join Host Alton Brown and learn everything you need to know about yeast, barley, hops and the hardware you need to bring them together to produce that most American of foods: Beer. It's fun ,easy and Good Eats

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Here's the best part!!!

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AIR TIMES:
June 05, 2006 11:00 PM ET/PT
June 06, 2006 2:00 AM ET/PT
June 12, 2006 7:00 PM ET/PT

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Sometimes, life is just TOO good, not to share ...

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posted May-04-2006 02:46 PM            

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But TRM said...

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He said, "hide the bottleopener."

He didn't say anything about having a nice homebrew on draft. I may know a place we can stop.

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posted May-08-2006 09:32 AM            

StormWatch Comics - Berlin, NJ

I arrived just about five minutes after opening at 11:00 Saturday morning. A giant "Free Comic Book Day" poster covered each window and the door. Being a bright sunny day, I couldn't even tell if they were open at first. I opened the door to a jingling bell. I hadn't been in here in a few years, but it looked the same; dark, cramped, boxes of books and action figures stacked on the counter, posters covering all the walls, some Japanimation DVD running in the background.

"Free Comic Book day??? Am I first???"

"Yes it is and yes you are. You get a choice of three in the displays there, but since you're first, I'll let you take five. Plus everyone can help themselves to the Dollar Bin as well."

Three??? Five??? I had only prepared to take one, and I still couldn't decide between "Dead @ 17" and "Buzzboy"

I ended up dragging off "Dead @ 17", "BuzzBoy", "Free Scott Pilgrim", "Superman / Batman #1" and the "Star Wars / Conan" flip book. I passed on the dollar bin. Once I started in, I wouldn't be out for hours, but I had things to do.

I felt guilty about peeling out of there without paying for anything, so I browsed a bit. The owner / manager guy was very helpful and even offered to order The Tick for me. I declined but did assure him I would return another day.

I walked out and realized I had forgotten to get the Simpsons book.

No problem I thought, I'll get it at ...

Hall of Heroes - Voorhees, NJ

The "mall" comic book store, bright and open with comics, action figures, DVDs, T-shirts, everything. But no "Free Comic Book Day" display, only a small flyer taped to the glass.

"Where are the 'Free Comic Book Day' bokks?" I asked.

"Behind the counter. You get one. Would you like ..." and he rattled off all the titles I had NO interest in, in that condescending tone that would make any kid think that these were the only books that mattered. Suppose I had come in with my daughter and she REALLY REALLY wanted "Donald Duck" or "Owly: Breaking the Ice" or "Amelia Rules?" We'd be out of luck.

I took the Simpsons book and split.




Epilogue: Mariel is keeping the Simpsons book for herself

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