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O'Stereotypes just started serving these up and it makes me so excited!

Thank you Losfer, that was a damn fine glassawatah. I love this bar! It's the best EVAR!

And D-Dad, I sure like your taste in the hoppy stuff! I will take a taste of that Terrapin, it's exactly my style thankyoukindly.

So I'd tell you all about my day except it was only interesting to me and the firehouse guys who commiserated with my day's challenges, just a little. Oil on the road, bees in the trees, supervisor's gone, all in a day's work. That's the Clif notes version and there's not much more to it either.

Well, since we're among friends here I will admit to blushing a little when that swarthy tree trimmer started flirting with me. blush: Or maybe he was just flirting with my dog. Either way I'll take it. My dog is pretty cute.

Skan

YOP, do you remember Glen Parker, who used to play for the Bills? That big ole slab of a man? I knew him when he was a 98 lb weakling, literally. He played the Lion in a production of Daniel in the Lion's Den. It was so strange to see him grow, and grow, and grow. Nice kid, lovely man. Unless you were on the football field!

Of course I remember Glen Parker!! I remember that entire O line well as I played OT in high school and used to study that line every Sunday. From left to right Fina, Ritcher, Hull, Parker, Ballard. Parker was quick too in addition to his size. Paved the way for Thurman Thomas and Jim Kelly. Hall of Fame O line right there that was ruthless. Supposedly that entire line were gentle giants off the field. On the field, not so much.

Very cool that you know Mr. Parker and got him grow up.

You think Branden Oliver is poised to have a big game in Oakland this weekend? My money's on the Chargers for sure in that one.

I'll tell you what... It's early here on the East Coast, but that SN Flipside looks fantastic. I'll have one please.

Man, does this crowd like a good Pale Ale or what? I am in the right pub!

This one is a single IPA, not over the top with the IBU's, but well balanced. Sits at about 5.6% ABV. Nice mellow early evening brew, single hopped with one of my favorite hop varieties, Amarillo. Plus, a percentage of the profits go back to the Local 5. It's a win-win for sure.

Next, I would like one of those Terrapins, please.

Cheers!!

Finished helping put the kiddos down for the night. Gonna pull up a barstool and celebrate the season.

Prosit!

[This message edited by yearsofpain25 at 7:50 PM, October 10th (Friday)]

I'm probably the only one here at this point. Drinking Limoncello, rum, and lemon selzer--I've dubbed it FTW (Fuck the World) Cheers!

I thought FTW was "for the win", but that works too!

Cheers!

I hope you've found your pillow by now Sazzy!

I managed to kill an Arrogant Bastard today, and then I broke my splitting maul. Something connected between these two events, not sure what.

I'm sipping water again, trying to hydrate before bed. It's SO DRY. Red Flag Warning.

Damned good game. Like to scared the pants off of me several times, but great game. My parents, sister, FWH, and I were all parked on the big couch, eating spinach & mushroom frittatah (home made), swilling wine, and rooting them on. Not exactly normal football eats, but we ended up having a really late brunch after church.

Been swilling wine since Thursday evening. My folks came into town to stay because we were all getting together for a memorial service for my grandmother. Last night, drank a freak-load of water until I got re-hydrated, then switched to Ballast Point Calico. Lovely beer, ugly fish on the label. The folks are on an airplane heading back to NV, so we're having more wine and are having Left Over Sunday. Anyone want some leftover frittatah? Or thincrust pepperoni pizza? Might be able to rustle up some Chinese food too, if the badger hasn't already grabbed it.

So, dropped by the neighborhood hangout after a LONG day at work. Great to see you all. My dog is grunting at my feet, but frankly, she's never quiet. Just ignore.

Drinks are good, company is great, and I feel safe here! Thanks to you all.

Although the party on NIK's lawn was fantastic, it's always good to return to the local pub...where everybody knows your name...

I love this bar.

Just wanted to let everyone in O'Stereotypes know that tomorrow is Friday...

Thank goodness, DD. I woke up yesterday morning, and was 100% sure it was Friday. Reality sucks sometimes. I'm glad tomorrow is Friday "for reals".

Exactly! This week needs to end...seriously!!

I'm SO TIRED this week has been exhausting and I'm not even close to a break yet. Been sick with a cold, not helped by huge weather swings from 90* fire weather with humidity in the teens to 50* and foggy in the space of a few days.

I've been abstaining and the beer is just sitting there in the fridge, mocking me and my cough.

It sorta sounds like I'm complaining but really I'm happy with having such a great job and my new beginning is inching forward.

Tomorrow though: beer me. Can. Not. Wait.

Is it sad that I look upon all the pictures posted of "real beer" and think to myself that I am just happy to have the pretend beer downstairs? (The .05% stuff you can buy at a grocery store).

Ya I am sad...hangs head in beer shame.

Hey DH - Even if you wanted to pull up a chair and have water or a coke...the bar is more for conversation than anything else!!

Welcome :)

Good to see everyone. Sorry I missed you the other night WB. Went into a bit of hibernation mode myself, but am slowly coming out of it. This brew I'm drinking is helping that for sure. Post a pic shortly.

DragnHeart

Is it sad that I look upon all the pictures posted of "real beer" and think to myself that I am just happy to have the pretend beer downstairs? (The .05% stuff you can buy at a grocery store).

Ya I am sad...hangs head in beer shame.

As a former bartender myself.... don't let anyone think that you should hang your head in shame. No matter what the drink, you like what you like and don't let anyone tell you differently. Enjoy what you like. Personally I think is kinda cool that you're kickin it with your own .05% stuff. Pull up a barstool and enjoy it.

yop

OK, in honor of DragnHeart, I'm going to ask you all to find some really good EANABs to share for the noncoholics in here. You know:

Equally

Attractive

Non

Alcoholic

Beverage

Pronounced EE-nabs

One of my summertime favorites is the NOjito:

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

6 fresh mint leaves

Juice of a large fresh lime

Crushed ice

Lime slices or wedges

half can of club soda

Put the first three ingredients in a collins glass and muddle (smash the mint leaves to bruise them with the sugar crystals). Add the ice and lime slices together on top, then pour the club soda over the ice. Stir with a tall spoon or straw to mix the sugar, lime juice and water while keeping the mint leaves mostly below the ice.

What do you all like for fall besides a pumpkin spiced latte?

Imperial Pumpkin Porter anyone? Tis the season

That NoJito looks pretty fab hb_kk. I may have to get one of those later.

In the meantime i poured myself a whiskey chaser for my beer.

[This message edited by yearsofpain25 at 8:32 PM, October 17th (Friday)]