Monday Morning Open Thread
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Mar 28, 2011 7:00 AM MDT
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Monday is here again, which means it is time for another Monday Morning Open Thread (in capitals, so you know it is important).
I'll start things off with a quick story. My wife and I went out Saturday night with a bunch of her co-workers to celebrate someone's birthday. Someone brought cupcakes. I thought this was amusing, but decided there wasn't really any elegant way for me to explain why, so I just sat there quietly and took another drink.
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Hahaha, cupcakes. Funny story? My class is going and getting a one hour golfing lesson and then going mini-golfing together. I had tears running down my cheeks from trying to not burst out laughing in the middle of class when everyone was talking about how excited they were about mini-golfing together. As a big group.
Winnik is a fucking #Winner. Le P'tit Français est un Des Boys. Can Johnson bring me loads of happiness? Bucket Loads. Ryan O`Byrne must have #TigerBlood
Because 30 is different than 20.
by Sandie Gauthier on Mar 28, 2011 7:03 AM MDT reply actions
again, hard to explain why that’s funny
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Mar 28, 2011 7:09 AM MDT up reply actions
Yep. I had to leave the room. And I lost it laughing.
Winnik is a fucking #Winner. Le P'tit Français est un Des Boys. Can Johnson bring me loads of happiness? Bucket Loads. Ryan O`Byrne must have #TigerBlood
Because 30 is different than 20.
by Sandie Gauthier on Mar 28, 2011 7:09 AM MDT up reply actions
Yeah.. any story that begins with “So.. on the internet, I…” is ripe for the awkwardness.
by MalachiConstant on Mar 28, 2011 8:15 AM MDT up reply actions
Actually… people are starting to call me Cupcakes IRL.
Winnik is a fucking #Winner. Le P'tit Français est un Des Boys. Can Johnson bring me loads of happiness? Bucket Loads. Ryan O`Byrne must have #TigerBlood
Because 30 is different than 20.
by Sandie Gauthier on Mar 28, 2011 8:17 AM MDT up reply actions
About 3/4s of anything interesting I ever say starts with, “today on Reddit” or “today on MHH”. I have lost the ability for all original thought apparently.
by MalachiConstant on Mar 28, 2011 8:20 AM MDT up reply actions
Hahaha
I’m not quite there, yet.
Winnik is a fucking #Winner. Le P'tit Français est un Des Boys. Can Johnson bring me loads of happiness? Bucket Loads. Ryan O`Byrne must have #TigerBlood
Because 30 is different than 20.
by Sandie Gauthier on Mar 28, 2011 8:23 AM MDT up reply actions
"Hey I can see the Avs season from here"
Wait… this isn’t a caption thread… damn.
Avalanche Shutouts are a powerful Aphrodisiac
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Mar 28, 2011 7:52 AM MDT reply actions 1 recs
Book Worms
I just finished this book, which I mentioned in the now famous bookworm MHH open thread:
And I wanted to update and say I really enjoyed it. If you have any interest in astronomy, Why Pluto was demoted to Dwarf Planet, and just how scientists work in general I highly recommend it. (The book is written for non-scientists and I would think that any of the smart folks here would be able to follow along with no problems at all. Even the lawyer(s) ).
Anyways, I just wanted to give an update.
Avalanche Shutouts are a powerful Aphrodisiac
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Mar 28, 2011 8:03 AM MDT reply actions
Thanks. The book likely would’ve sold better with a slight revision to the title:
“How I Killed Pluto and Why That Little F*cker Had It Coming”
I would buy two copies.
by MalachiConstant on Mar 28, 2011 8:19 AM MDT up reply actions
I’ve got “The Pluto Files” on hold at the Li-bary.
It’s not quite the same, but I find Neil deGrasse Tyson to be fascinatingly mesmerizing. I’ve been watching Youtube lectures/talks of his for the last week.
An inevitable consequence of complex chemistry.
I’m also currently reading “Death By Black Hole” by Tyson. I love his work. I read that one in bits and pieces. It’s good, but he goes into a lot of basic Physics background in those articles…. and I already know a lot of that stuff. Still interesting, but I end up skipping over a lot since I already know it.
So if I read it in bits and pieces I don’t feel like I’m reading something I already know. (and the way he applies the physics I know to a lot of stuff I don’t know, or hadn’t thought about, is interesting.)
Avalanche Shutouts are a powerful Aphrodisiac
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Mar 28, 2011 9:44 AM MDT up reply actions
I’m barely “scientifically literate” (well, maybe that’s selling myself short, but I do not have an educational background in science beyond what was absolutely required in High School and College, and now I have what I read and see on TV) so all of the basic physics stuff is right up my alley.
An inevitable consequence of complex chemistry.
Oh, man, his piece at the 2006 (if I recall correctly) Beyond Belief conference was beautiful.
This guy should be in charge of teaching your kids the wonders of science. He has a gift.
Heil Panzerfaust! Inb4 the Hishon bandwagon.
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
The Number Zero, eating a live octopus so you don't have to.
by Tempestuous Binary on Mar 28, 2011 5:14 PM MDT up reply actions
how did i miss a bookworm thread! When was that and where can I find it, i’m between books right now
It's All About the $
by Cole D Hamilton on Mar 28, 2011 11:24 AM MDT up reply actions
The book above is the perfect, in between books book.
Relatively short (240pages) and a very easy light read, but still incredibly interesting.
Avalanche Shutouts are a powerful Aphrodisiac
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Mar 28, 2011 1:49 PM MDT up reply actions
How about we turn it into a caption thread
Hey anyone down there know how to play hockey? We are a couple of guys short due to injuries. Anyone, hello?
it’s an open thread, so go crazy
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Mar 28, 2011 8:11 AM MDT up reply actions
Caption:
Mueller? You can come out now, Rob Blake retired…
It's All About the $
by Cole D Hamilton on Mar 28, 2011 11:22 AM MDT up reply actions
Emotional concussion.
HUNWICK. FINALLY.
by StiflersMom on Mar 28, 2011 11:28 AM MDT up reply actions
they’ve given me a few of those
It's All About the $
by Cole D Hamilton on Mar 28, 2011 11:33 AM MDT up reply actions
Need advice on jersey fouls!!!
Would it be a jersey fould to buy this jersey? The team never actually played in it because it was moved.
Winnik is a fucking #Winner. Le P'tit Français est un Des Boys. Can Johnson bring me loads of happiness? Bucket Loads. Ryan O`Byrne must have #TigerBlood
Because 30 is different than 20.
by Sandie Gauthier on Mar 28, 2011 8:27 AM MDT reply actions
I'm glad
They never had a chance to play in those, the original blue ‘n’ ones were so much cooler
"Playin hurt, baby that don't faze me. I don't got time for pain. The only pain I've got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is!"
NM's Chief Lady Pleaser. Just ask eightyseven.
I already have two of those.
A Foote and a blank (that I’m 98% sure I’m customizing to Guite)
Winnik is a fucking #Winner. Le P'tit Français est un Des Boys. Can Johnson bring me loads of happiness? Bucket Loads. Ryan O`Byrne must have #TigerBlood
Because 30 is different than 20.
by Sandie Gauthier on Mar 28, 2011 9:06 AM MDT up reply actions
Ahh, the early 90s and Teal! Like coffee and donuts.
Thank Sakic those never saw the ice.
by Pacifier Night on Mar 28, 2011 9:23 AM MDT up reply actions
Ugliest Jerseys
Got me thinking. Off the top of my head, the ugliest of the four major sports:
NHL: Canucks, early 80s (V-neck), Thrashers-any
NBA: Rockets, late ’90s (pinstripes), Pistons (mid-90s…teal)
NFL: Buccaneers (creamsicle), Patriots (pre-90s)
MLB: Astros (80s) or White Sox (70s-80s)
Other suggestions? I know I am blocking out other painful memories here.
by Pacifier Night on Mar 28, 2011 10:00 AM MDT up reply actions
I agree they were ugly, yet I have a certain fondness for every one that you have listed except for the Canucks and NBA jerseys. It’s like the ugly little dog that you start to root for because it has nothing going its way. Then when the ugly dog gets a makeover, as in the Buccaneers and Patriots, all of a sudden I hate them because they now seem too good for the people who supported them when they weren’t all cool and popular.
"Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared." --Buddha
You hear that, Avs? That's the Buddha spouting that shit. So start sharing some fucking happiness already!
The Kings Burger King sweaters were pretty horrific. And the old Ducks cartoon 3rds as well.
Avalanche Shutouts are a powerful Aphrodisiac
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Mar 28, 2011 1:50 PM MDT up reply actions
Also
NBA: Jazz purples
NFL: Pretty much every current uniform that tries to look futurish. But the Seahawks neon greens, and the Bills stuff is pretty garrish
MLB: Anything from the “Jersey’s of the future”collection Baseball did a few years back. The royals Rockies and Pirates probably have the worst
Avalanche Shutouts are a powerful Aphrodisiac
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Mar 28, 2011 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions
sorry for the size of those pics…
Avalanche Shutouts are a powerful Aphrodisiac
Jibblescribbits: C'mon over and waste some time
by Jibblescribbits on Mar 28, 2011 1:58 PM MDT up reply actions
My God, this is sports journalist Claude Larochelle on the left! Not good on tv interviews, but a good and honest hockey writer.
This sig is the ghost of a cig, gone in smoke...
by god's clown on Mar 28, 2011 10:07 AM MDT up reply actions
Yup, it is.
Winnik is a fucking #Winner. Le P'tit Français est un Des Boys. Can Johnson bring me loads of happiness? Bucket Loads. Ryan O`Byrne must have #TigerBlood
Because 30 is different than 20.
by Sandie Gauthier on Mar 28, 2011 10:37 AM MDT up reply actions
If it was a caption competition
It should read: “New entry gate for Avs season ticket holders”
Farewell Peter.
or for their money
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Mar 28, 2011 8:34 AM MDT up reply actions
Whilst we're not on the subject
I recommend Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcast. For me, it took a little while to get into, trying to get past the mispronounciation of A-dolph, instead of Add-olph Hitler. However, I find Dan an engaging listen and useful for when I want to learn something when I’m driving.
Ghosts from the Ostfront is an incredible mini series and is well worth the free download.
Farewell Peter.
I’m going to eat a garlic bologna sandwich for lunch today. That’s really all I can contribute. The rest of the day will be spent entertaining my children. The oldest is on Spring Break, the youngest now refuses to nap. Ugh
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
Garlic bologna, eh? Throw in some Cool Ranch Dorritos and I’m willing to bet your toothbrush resigns its post in disgust.
"Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared." --Buddha
You hear that, Avs? That's the Buddha spouting that shit. So start sharing some fucking happiness already!
I’m getting pissed on by clients. Which is nice. Not really. Pretty screwed, actually. We will have to see what happens.
Thanks Joe... Thanks Peter....
Not good :(
Winnik is a fucking #Winner. Le P'tit Français est un Des Boys. Can Johnson bring me loads of happiness? Bucket Loads. Ryan O`Byrne must have #TigerBlood
Because 30 is different than 20.
by Sandie Gauthier on Mar 28, 2011 10:37 AM MDT up reply actions
The manhole slowly opened it’s cover and removed it’s inner cap in heated anticipation of receiving some man.
by Pinchy The Lobster on Mar 28, 2011 10:21 AM MDT reply actions
Dear Penthouse Forum,
I never thought it would happen to me. I was walking down the sidewalk one day …
"Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared." --Buddha
You hear that, Avs? That's the Buddha spouting that shit. So start sharing some fucking happiness already!
BOGO for Thursday night's game
Got an email from Tickethorse with buy one get one free tix for this Thursday night’s game against the Preds. Also, no fees. So the crappiest seats are $12.50 each and rinkside is $108 each.
Finally, I wanna thank God, because God gave me this Dundie. And I feel God in this Chili's tonight.
by Dan Winkler on Mar 28, 2011 10:58 AM MDT reply actions
just talked to a rep for one of the manufacturers we work with.
she told me her last name was Hendrix, “spelled like Jimi”
bonus points for her.
I am the most humble blogger of all time
by David Driscoll-Carignan on Mar 28, 2011 12:49 PM MDT reply actions
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