It seems like European soccer fans make Philly football fans seem tame. ?
You have no idea!!
I would absolutely LOVE to attend a Central or South American soccer game, if my safety was 100% guaranteed. That would be one hell of an experience, and I'm not even a soccer fan.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Yesterday afternoon while at Cove Point Lodge, I was in the lobby and overheard a lady in her 80s asking the front desk questions. The guy behind the desk said breakfast is from 7-9am and the old lady said that’s too early for us… I started to laugh, and my wife asked me what was so funny. I told what I hear. Don’t old people go to bed at 8pm at night at the latest and are up at 5am in the morning… lol!!!
Italian men: Today I went out with the idea of buying a printed kitchen towel, you know those garish tourist ones ?. They’re a nice souvenir which I use at home and the cabin. I find a little stall with a couple of designs I like, they’re usually €5 each. So I ask the price? He says €10 each. Oh no, that’s too much, other places are €5. He says ok. Then I say I want both, can he do better. Finally he says €8 total plus a kiss. ? I ask do I kiss you or do you kiss me? He laughs, ladies choice. He’s so funny. I pay him the €8 and as he’s putting them in a bag he jokes “free?”. I respond I don’t think I can afford free. He laughs hilariously.
Note: Due to inflation dirty deeds will no longer be done dirt cheap.
Getting the kill shot on a bottle of Blanton's bourbon, and getting the cork (as is tradition), and starting the collection to complete the set of letters.*
*Each cork has a different letter, and a set spells out "Blantons." Once you complete a set, you can send it to the distillery, and they will mount it on a display for you.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Neither did the bartender. I saw there was one pour left (yes, I look at a Blanton's bottle, if the bar has one, every time). You CAN buy the set, but to me, that's cheating. I'd rather come across the set naturally.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Getting the kill shot on a bottle of Blanton's bourbon, and getting the cork (as is tradition), and starting the collection to complete the set of letters.*
*Each cork has a different letter, and a set spells out "Blantons." Once you complete a set, you can send it to the distillery, and they will mount it on a display for you.
I got a bottle as a gift and drank it with coke... LOL.
Lol, no. Straight from the local wineries. Nothing in this shop was outside of Tuscany. Those boxes aren’t very pretty, no logo, no color printing. Basic cardboard with the ink stamp on the side. The wine in the metal casks are his big sellers, the boxes are more niche. One of the small boxes was a rose, so not a popular choice with Italians. They are cheaper than Costco, for very good wine. A carafe of wine at a restaurant is less than you’d usually pay for just a glass in the US.
Note: Due to inflation dirty deeds will no longer be done dirt cheap.
Getting the kill shot on a bottle of Blanton's bourbon, and getting the cork (as is tradition), and starting the collection to complete the set of letters.*
*Each cork has a different letter, and a set spells out "Blantons." Once you complete a set, you can send it to the distillery, and they will mount it on a display for you.
I got a bottle as a gift and drank it with coke... LOL.
Are you TRYING to rile me up?! 😛
I do have a bottle of my own, the regular N, not the N with the asterisk/whatever. So 25% of the way there!
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
My stance is that's it's a better than average bourbon, but thanks to flippers/secondary market people it's over-hyped, over-priced, etc. This also applies for other bourbons out there.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Just finished planting corn. A little later than normal thanks to the cold spring and late snow melt. Could be a week or so before starting soybeans as good chance for rain the next week down here.
I'm 50% factual and 50% sarcastic. When you get to know me, you will know which is which.
Just finished planting corn. A little later than normal thanks to the cold spring and late snow melt. Could be a week or so before starting soybeans as good chance for rain the next week down here.
Excellent! Guys are just getting started around here. Our last snow bank just melted.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Not being chosen for a jury panel which then ended my jury duty term. The jury manager said that this trial was the only jury trial scheduled for this jury term...not picked to serve...don't have to call in anymore.
I'm really glad I didn't get chosen for this trial...it's icky.
I am theofficial Iowa Hawkeye football fan of GPL!
Just saw a language video where they said if a goaltender is called a goalie then a defenseman should be called a defensie and a winger should be called a wingie. I would prefer to start calling a goalie a goalman. Let’s make it happen.
Not being chosen for a jury panel which then ended my jury duty term. The jury manager said that this trial was the only jury trial scheduled for this jury term...not picked to serve...don't have to call in anymore.
I'm really glad I didn't get chosen for this trial...it's icky.
This happened to me too. First day they interviewed jurors for a DWI case and I was up third. When they found out I worked in the liquor industry they scratched me immediately and sent me home for the day. There weren’t any more opportunities for the rest the of the month and never had to go back. I was there for maybe 2 hours total.
Only had to do jury duty once. Assault on an officer. First day, did absolutely nothing but wait. 2nd day, called in, asked general questions, same deal, until they asked if anyone had law enforcement their family. Well, my uncle retired as Chief Deputy in Olmstead County after 35 years of being on the force. I was dismissed ASAP.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Just saw a language video where they said if a goaltender is called a goalie then a defenseman should be called a defensie and a winger should be called a wingie. I would prefer to start calling a goalie a goalman. Let’s make it happen.
Only had to do jury duty once. Assault on an officer. First day, did absolutely nothing but wait. 2nd day, called in, asked general questions, same deal, until they asked if anyone had law enforcement their family. Well, my uncle retired as Chief Deputy in Olmstead County after 35 years of being on the force. I was dismissed ASAP.
Funny. The only time I got called it was also assault on an officer in Loring Park. When asked if I had a neutral opinion towards the police I fudged and said my opinion was less that favorable and I was not brought back the next day.
The trial that I was a prospective juror is a murder/sexual assault trial. The defense questioned me a lot on whether I could separate my personal bias from the law. It is a question that makes you question yourself a bit, I responded that the job of a juror is to follow the rule of law and determine if the evidence presented falls into that rule. I told them I could do the job even if the details of the sexual assault I find to be disturbing.
They also questioned me a lot about my opinion of law enforcement i.e. how they do their job and if I believe them to follow the rules of law. I got the impression that is their slant for defense is to lay it out that the police half assed the investigation or screwed it up.
The prosecution only asked me if I could do the job of following the rules of law given to the panel by the judge for each charge. I answered yes. My answers must not have made the defense feel warm and fuzzy since they striked me as a juror.
I am theofficial Iowa Hawkeye football fan of GPL!
I was called to jury duty once in Dakota County. Was honestly looking forward to it as I think I am good at listening to both sides. Trial was cancelled as one of the parties involved was found to have a separate outstanding warrant.
One of the things I found interesting was that they said I would not be eligible to called again for 4-6 years because I live in Dakota County and since it is so populous they have a larger pool of jurors. They said it is not the same in some of the less populous counties in MN. In some you could be called again in 6 months.
I got called for Jury duty twice. Second time was Hennepin County. I got sick toward the end of the first week, then the second week was a judges' conference, so they said I was done. That was roughly 30 years ago, with about 20 years living in the county, and I've never heard back.
The first time was for Federal District Court, while I was a high school senior (I'd turned 18 in October of that year). Big questionnaire that needed to be filled out, including "Occupation" ... "High School student" For some reason, I never heard back on that one.
The trial that I was a prospective juror is a murder/sexual assault trial. The defense questioned me a lot on whether I could separate my personal bias from the law. It is a question that makes you question yourself a bit, I responded that the job of a juror is to follow the rule of law and determine if the evidence presented falls into that rule. I told them I could do the job even if the details of the sexual assault I find to be disturbing.
They also questioned me a lot about my opinion of law enforcement i.e. how they do their job and if I believe them to follow the rules of law. I got the impression that is their slant for defense is to lay it out that the police half assed the investigation or screwed it up.
The prosecution only asked me if I could do the job of following the rules of law given to the panel by the judge for each charge. I answered yes. My answers must not have made the defense feel warm and fuzzy since they striked me as a juror.
When the law is on your side, the lawyer pounds on the law.
When the facts are on your side, the lawyer pounds on the facts.
When you have neither the law or the facts, the lawyer pounds on the table.
I got called in one time in Dakota County. Well actually I had to call into a voicemail that told me to come in on Tuesday. Tuesday morning was split into a pool, late morning was jury selection, then that afternoon trial was started. Trial lasted until Thursday morning. Deliberations were about two hours. It was a possession of firearms and THC case. Verdict not guilty. In reality it was 95% guilty, but that small unknown 5% is reasonable doubt and had to go with not guilty. The whole process was fascinating. I studied everyone from the judge, lawyers, and even my fellow jurors. I would do it again if I knew it was only going to be a couple of days
I know I was selected because the prosecution wanted a buttoned up, follow the rules personality. That’s not really me, but their juror questioning lead me there. From my understanding the prosecution gets their 4-5 jurors, the defense picks their 4-5, then they are hue about filling out the rest.
I don't want to brag but I was the foreman on the one jury I was on.
Probably the youngest person in the room, too.
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“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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In defense of Leafs fans they’d be doing the same thing had they won the series. ?
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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In fact, I just picked up some Bulleit Rye this weekend....which I'm a fan of in M's.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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In fact, I just picked up some Bulleit Rye this weekend....which I'm a fan of in M's.
I went with the Sazerac. They didn't have Basil Hayden double rye, which I prefer (I am particular on ryes) so took my friends' advice on what was next best choice. Northern Taphouse's drinks of the nature I mentioned above? They make 'em right. I've been to places where everything is just off. Not here.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Couple weeks before a friends wedding my sister had told me I should try BH and at the reception I notice they have it at the cash bar. I order a red wine and a BH on the rocks (I'm a neat person now...growth and all...anyway) so the bartender pulls out a wine glass and red solo cup. Bartender pours the wine then fill the cup halfway with ice and starts pouring......and pouring....and pouring....guy behind me is nudging me like I should be watching and I give the dude a wink and shut-the-hell up look.
The bartender hands me the drinks, the red solo is three-fourths full, and says that will be $12. I give him a $20 and say thanks, I'm done for the night! Guy behind me steps up and says "I'll have the same thing."
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Couple weeks before a friends wedding my sister had told me I should try BH and at the reception I notice they have it at the cash bar. I order a red wine and a BH on the rocks (I'm a neat person now...growth and all...anyway) so the bartender pulls out a wine glass and red solo cup. Bartender pours the wine then fill the cup halfway with ice and starts pouring......and pouring....and pouring....guy behind me is nudging me like I should be watching and I give the dude a wink and shut-the-hell up look.
The bartender hands me the drinks, the red solo is three-fourths full, and says that will be $12. I give him a $20 and say thanks, I'm done for the night! Guy behind me steps up and says "I'll have the same thing."
LOL, the same happened to me once but with Baileys. I was at a convention in NY. Cash bars at the nightly dinners. I went and asked for a Baileys to take back to the table. The young woman finds the Baileys bottle ( after some confusion as to what it was? First sign). She then gets a high ball glass! Second sign. She starts to add ice and I quickly say Neat please. She then f’ing fills the HB glass with Baileys!!? Like your guy, that was almost half the bottle! She push’s it towards me and says $5. I struggled to keep my eyes from popping lol. I took the glass back to my table with 8 friends and said who wants a drink? 6 did so I went to a different bar set up and asked for 6 low ball glasses. Gave him $3 just for the empty glasses. We passed the Baileys around the table and all had a generous pour. It was the last night of the convention or I might have tried that poor bartender again, she had no idea what she was doing, Ha!
Note: Due to inflation dirty deeds will no longer be done dirt cheap.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Manhattans and Old Fashions are for old people and Hipsters who cant stand the taste of booze. Mojitos are for 21 year old coeds who get it cause they have no idea what it is.
If you need to mix your drink you are doing it wrong! If you need your whiskey or bourbon sweet then just order a wine cooler and be done with it ? ? ?
Yeaahhhh... not so much. I love a good Manhattan in particular, and occasionally an Old Fashioned (proper OF, none of this WisconSIN brandy garbage).
And anyone that may think that I don't like my whisk(e)y just as it is needs to check with someone about how I drink most of my booze. That doesn't mean I don't enjoy a well-crafted whiskey-forward cocktail at times.
Manhattans and Old Fashions are for old people and Hipsters who cant stand the taste of booze. Mojitos are for 21 year old coeds who get it cause they have no idea what it is.
If you need to mix your drink you are doing it wrong! If you need your whiskey or bourbon sweet then just order a wine cooler and be done with it ? ? ?
I'd like to welcome the drink police to the chat. ?
For those not complying please remove yourself at the next exit......
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“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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Oh please, a classic cocktail is a thing of beauty. I hate most newish drinks, too sweet. God help us over Sex on the Beach. But a classic daiquiri, a Sidecar, a Manhattan? They are perfection in a glass.
Note: Due to inflation dirty deeds will no longer be done dirt cheap.
