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by bfj
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:02 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Meet Me in St. Louis?
Replies: 31
Views: 308

Re: Meet Me in St. Louis?

A_B wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:13 am Salt and Smoke would be a rec, but I don't know how kosher you are. But shit, the sides alone were worth it. And of course they have beef and chicken and whatnot.
You are probably more kosher than I am.
by bfj
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:16 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Meet Me in St. Louis?
Replies: 31
Views: 308

Re: Meet Me in St. Louis?

brian wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:52 pm Some recs here.
Thanks! I tried to search for it, but didn’t have much luck.
by bfj
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695
Replies: 91
Views: 867

Re: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695

L-Jam3 wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:32 pm Tell me you showed the scene when the longshoreman brought the duck to the bar.
Hey kids, Ziggy’s cock was a prosthetic, it’s not real.
by bfj
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695
Replies: 91
Views: 867

Re: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695

It's not just road traffic greatly affected. With that bridge in the water, ships now can't get to nearly any of Baltimore ports. Gonna be a huge pain in the ass with a huge financial hit. Amazon has an huge warehouse right by there. Amazon packages and new car shipments will be delayed for sure. L...
by bfj
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Meet Me in St. Louis?
Replies: 31
Views: 308

Re: Meet Me in St. Louis?

Brontoburglar wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:32 pm I am probably our resident StL "expert" at the moment, so feel free to PM me with whatever questions
Ok, thanks. I'm still hammering out the days and times I will be there.
by bfj
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695
Replies: 91
Views: 867

Re: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695

Hopefully, it also puts to rest the idiots on social media who are screaming that this is a terrorist attack. Terrorists don't call in maydays. Terrorists don't blow up bridges at 2 am. Jesus.
by bfj
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695
Replies: 91
Views: 867

Re: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695

Mother in law lives in Catonsville. I can’t in good conscience suggest to my wife to drive west through the city cuz the effort to run I-70 downtown died off a long time ago. We have to either take the tunnel, drive downtown to 95 at OPCY, or take 95N to 695W around the city to CVille. It’d be easi...
by bfj
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:49 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Meet Me in St. Louis?
Replies: 31
Views: 308

Meet Me in St. Louis?

I’ve been invited to speak as a keynote speaker at a conference in St. Louis in October. I don’t think we have any Swampers there since Fritz left, but anyone with restaurant recs or suggestions for stuff to do, please share.
by bfj
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695
Replies: 91
Views: 867

Re: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695

Watching those videos, rooting for the trucks and cars to make if off the bridge before the ship hit. Thanks for the video driving over the bridge, I was picturing something much smaller. As for the speed of the collapse, most of the videos were sped up, but still, that was crazy, but not surprisin...
by bfj
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:41 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695
Replies: 91
Views: 867

Re: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695

I’m good as I live on the west side of town. Scary shit. Cargo ship allegedly lost power and hit the supports.
by bfj
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Peter Angelos
Replies: 16
Views: 236

Re: Peter Angelos

mister d wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:00 pm The whole publicly a dick but secretly generous sounds a lot like the stories you’d hear of Steinbrenner.
Better than the reverse.
by bfj
Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:19 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Proud Parental Unit Crowing Thread
Replies: 2525
Views: 127175

Re: Proud Parental Unit Crowing Thread

I love all of these posts. Good stuff.
by bfj
Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Peter Angelos
Replies: 16
Views: 236

Re: Peter Angelos

Certainly not my favorite owner in sports, but when my uncle who was a “big time” lawyer in Baltimore fell ill toward the end of his life and his partners sort of booted him out of his firm, Peter Angelos employed him for years and let him work a schedule that allowed him to recover. When he got be...
by bfj
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:57 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Peter Angelos
Replies: 16
Views: 236

Re: Peter Angelos

Certainly not my favorite owner in sports, but when my uncle who was a “big time” lawyer in Baltimore fell ill toward the end of his life and his partners sort of booted him out of his firm, Peter Angelos employed him for years and let him work a schedule that allowed him to recover. When he got bet...
by bfj
Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Peter Angelos
Replies: 16
Views: 236

Peter Angelos

by bfj
Tue Mar 19, 2024 4:19 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Everyone OK?
Replies: 54
Views: 703

Re: Everyone OK?

I am having a sustained panic attack. Like, for days and days. But otherwise ok. If it makes you feel better, you're not alone on this one. Same tbh. I’m sitting on ass in my truck, making no money waiting to get assigned a load back to Vegas for some off-time. Not for nothing, thought of you yeste...
by bfj
Sun Mar 17, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: JOKES
Replies: 201
Views: 20382

Re: JOKES

https://imgdlvr.com/pic/photoeditor.com/20240317-5478/public When I returned this to the grocery store the other day the manager asked me why. I told him that I sat there for 15 minutes watching the damn thing and nothing happened. I know it’s a very stupid joke. Given. I saw this in the case at th...
by bfj
Tue Mar 12, 2024 4:55 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2024 Offseason
Replies: 208
Views: 2921

Re: NFL 2024 Offseason

Sean, how do we feel about Patrick Queen? I like him but not at anything eben near the price he's likely to command fwiw. the sense in baltimore was that he was really lost until Roquan arrived and then he flourished because Roquan took over the thinking and directing and freed Queen up to just flo...
by bfj
Fri Mar 08, 2024 2:43 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Comedy...stand-up and otherwise...
Replies: 1239
Views: 178446

Re: Comedy...stand-up and otherwise...

If you don't know Kill Tony, the premise is that EXTREMELY green comics (not open mic level, but maybe a year or two past starting) get up and do about 3 minutes and professional comics roast them.. OR... They are like "this dude/dudette" is unique and funny as fuck. Here's another exampl...
by bfj
Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:08 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Podcasts
Replies: 1415
Views: 136616

Re: Podcasts

Giff wrote: Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:12 am
bfj wrote: Tue Nov 21, 2023 5:59 pm The new Daniel Tosh podcast made me laugh.
I basically have run out of all the ones I'm interested in, so gave this a shot on our walk this morning. It's funny except I've never heard so many ads in a podcast before.
Oh, it's a pure money grab on his part.
by bfj
Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:31 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Live Music thread...
Replies: 2109
Views: 177635

Re: The Live Music thread...

My buddy from way back when loves the band the Disco Biscuits. He goes to tons of their shows. Took bass lessons from their bassist online during COVID, tutors the guy's daughter in math, etc. He was given a Golden Ticket by the band for a +1 to any show they play forever. I've seen them once and h...
by bfj
Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:10 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Comedy...stand-up and otherwise...
Replies: 1239
Views: 178446

Re: Comedy...stand-up and otherwise...

Apparently Nick Swardson was too fucked up to perform last night and had to be led off stage.

by bfj
Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:12 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread
Replies: 3857
Views: 213792

Re: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread

I remember UL. He replaced teeny tiny Freddie Patek.
by bfj
Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Man's Best Friend
Replies: 2243
Views: 103300

Re: Man's Best Friend

Dusty in here.

by bfj
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:26 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fast Food Thread: Not just about assholes anymore
Replies: 1013
Views: 52479

Re: Fast Food Thread: Not just about assholes anymore

Well, I'll say that I've been to dozens of Chicken Filets up and down the eastern coast and out to the Rockies and I've never had anything other than a pleasant, highly efficient experience. And I've never looked at a long line at that joint and said "nope" because they know how to move t...
by bfj
Sun Feb 25, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: JOKES
Replies: 201
Views: 20382

Re: JOKES

by bfj
Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:31 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random thoughts/images/shit that makes you feel old thread
Replies: 1521
Views: 63472

Re: Random thoughts/images/shit that makes you feel old thread

I’ve said it before, when you younger Swampers post kids pics. Harper Gifford is 12.5. Crazy.
by bfj
Thu Feb 22, 2024 4:05 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - SWAMPER BOWL LET'S SAY VIII
Replies: 173
Views: 1893

Re: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - SWAMPER BOWL LET'S SAY VIII

Did you email the questions?
by bfj
Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:20 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Official Swamp Dating Thread
Replies: 2060
Views: 105485

Re: The Official Swamp Dating Thread

She seems real enough. There is a connection to a swamper - this truly is a small world/small baltimore area/etc... Not my high school girlfriend I hope no. But...sent you a message. The reason I sent this is my high school girlfriend lives in Hampden and divorced in the last 2 years or so. Very at...
by bfj
Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The post your radio presets thread
Replies: 43
Views: 1671

Re: The post your radio presets thread

Mostly podcasts, books or a live music app, but the SXM presets are:

Phish Radio
Dead Radio
70’s
80’s
90’s
Prime Country
No Shoes Radio
Classic Vinyl
classic Rewind
The Bridge

I audible to comedy channels when needed.
by bfj
Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2024 Offseason
Replies: 208
Views: 2921

Re: NFL 2024 Offseason

So really they were just drugs since his performance wasn’t enhanced?
by bfj
Sat Feb 17, 2024 9:19 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp Travel Companion: Pick My Next City
Replies: 81
Views: 1551

Re: Swamp Travel Companion: Pick My Next City

mister d wrote: Fri Feb 16, 2024 2:15 pm …one of us is a volatile 9 year old
We agree, but we love you anyway.
by bfj
Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLB 2024
Replies: 109
Views: 1552

Re: MLB Spring Training 2024

I'm going to disagree. Assuming the reports are right and the ask on Cease from the Yankees is Spencer Jones, you can absolutely get him with a more painful offer than Burnes but one that doesn't cost the absolute top prospects. Burnes + Cease added to that lineup would be pretty amazing. Understoo...
by bfj
Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLB 2024
Replies: 109
Views: 1552

Re: MLB Spring Training 2024

I agree. We don't need to jump at a #1. Find another innings eater until you see what pans out with Braddish. I don't want to see Irvin or Zimmerman in our starting rotation.
by bfj
Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Live Music thread...
Replies: 2109
Views: 177635

Re: The Live Music thread...

My buddy from way back when loves the band the Disco Biscuits. He goes to tons of their shows. Took bass lessons from their bassist online during COVID, tutors the guy's daughter in math, etc. He was given a Golden Ticket by the band for a +1 to any show they play forever. I've seen them once and ha...
by bfj
Thu Feb 15, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLB 2024
Replies: 109
Views: 1552

Re: MLB Spring Training 2024

Good thing we traded for Burnes. Maybe we go out and deal for one more starter? Sign Snell or Montgomery?



by bfj
Wed Feb 14, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Official Swamp Dating Thread
Replies: 2060
Views: 105485

Re: The Official Swamp Dating Thread

Mazel Tov! Wedding bolo?
by bfj
Mon Feb 12, 2024 5:13 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - The Mother Humping Pro Bowl
Replies: 112
Views: 1315

Re: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - The Mother Humping Pro Bowl

Giff wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2024 5:12 pm
bfj wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:40 pm Apologies to Loma for my email response today. I didn't read this thread or even the email before I responded. I thought he'd emailed his answers to all of us.

Sorry J-Lo
Fucking rookie.
No doubt. 😔
by bfj
Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread
Replies: 3857
Views: 213792

Re: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread

Giff wrote: Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:50 pm [insert giff joke]
Sometimes you let a pitch go by.