Ladies and gentlemen…

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:11 pm

Beautiful first Friday of fall here.

Was driving one the kids to a friend’s house so they can go to the HS football game later (U vs Elizabeth) and came across Everybody's Working for the Weekend on SXM Classic Rewind and that went directly into Feel Like a Number by Seger and think I got a spontaneous beer buzz.

Wanted to walk up the street and have drinks and dinner but the restaurant we’d go to was pretty packed when I drove by and seemed like all of the outdoor seating was full.

One kid has a XC meet tomorrow and the other a soccer game on Sunday. In between my wife and I have a wedding to go to for one of her coworkers (one she really likes). It starts at noon, and because the family is Muslim and half of them disapprove of alcohol and the other half are alcoholics, it’ll be dry. But the food is supposed to be great at this place and I like her coworkers for the most part so should be fun. We plan on going out with a group afterwards to find a place to see Rutgers stun UM (my wife’s boss is a huge Rutgers football fan).

What’s up with you?

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:16 pm

Driving the older two to scout camp so they can work on a few merit badges. [Orange]They're real stoked to be doing that.[/orange] Heading out on a boat tomorrow afternoon with the youngest. Need to make sure I don't forget my flippy floppies. Next weekend is the big local music festival that's been postponed since COVID. Nas headlining, Sylvan Esso right before that, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band on Sunday.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:23 pm

Going to a bad high school football game, to watch my daughter do the cheerleader thing. And, since it's the 'Senior Night' for the cheer squad, I get to walk out on the field with my ex. Yay for awkwardness!

And then going out for a birthday dinner at this place: Flint Creek. First time really going out to a nice restaurant since pre-Covid. I think I'm going to tuck my shirt in for the first time in 18 months!

Rest of the weekend: House/yard stuff. A never ending task.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:27 pm

Nice!

I also have a music festival on dock for next weekend, but a small, folky one. Details to come next weekend if I remember. It will be back in the town where I grew up, which is hosting a much bigger festival this weekend.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:28 pm

Nice was for chedds.

But happy birthday DiS and enjoy dinner.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:28 pm

I’m not telling.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:33 pm

Should be a beautiful evening out here.

My buddy whose wife recently died is coming over for dinner (grilling porterhouses, with corn on the cobb, salad, and copious beers.) Bringing his sons (one a former Boston College football player and the other a former Colorado State rugby player), and one son’s girlfriend. Gonna need lots of food. And, oh yeah, also the girlfriend‘s 160 pound, enormous Great Dane. My 13 year-old, 50-pound dog is in for a surprise.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:34 pm

Oh, and:

A Manhattan
The olives and the sour dough
Chicken or the hangar steak depending on when I last had beef
Maybe one of the bourbon night caps

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:35 pm

That list was for DiS.

SC, any chance you can get the beer pig to come by and get some pics with the Great Dane.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:41 pm

rass wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:35 pm That list was for DiS.

SC, any chance you can get the beer pig to come by and get some pics with the Great Dane.

Funny you say that. The guy coming over is the one whose son has the pig. And the Great Dane and the pig are both staying at his place right now! I’ll try to get a picture of them together but it might be hard because they keep them apart in case they don’t get on well. Luckily the pig isn’t coming over with the group tonight.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:42 pm

That’s some bullshit doing your old drinking buddy like that…

Brontoburglar · Post by **Brontoburglar** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:13 pm

I watched football last night

I am watching football tonight

I will watch football tomorrow

I will watch football (and cars going in circles) on Sunday

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:31 pm

Up in NE Ohio visiting Q for parents weekend. Didn’t do this last year because…(waves hand at all everything). Got to see him sing with Wooster chorus for first time and first time we’ve heard him in a choir since before…you know. It was emotional in a good way. Did I cry a bit? I did. Long long applause when they were done with their set. First time everyone there had heard their child sing in about 19 months. Tomorrow, soccer and football games to watch, meet some of his friends and frat brothers, and then make the drive home and be back for Sunday to watch bengals find a new way to lose to the steelers in Heinz.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:32 pm

Someone needs a job

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:33 pm

Dammit that was for bronto!

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:35 pm

rass wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:33 pm Dammit that was for bronto!

No, no, it’s ok. I admired the total Jersey-ness of that…

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:36 pm

But let’s hope on Sunday.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:37 pm

rass wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:36 pm But let’s hope on Sunday.

I think you are safe. 1-14 in last 15 there I think? Going great!

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:38 pm

Ended up at the place up the street and got my olives and bread (Portuguese rolls, not sour dough).

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DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:48 pm

The delivery and shrug on "The Weeknd" is my favorite part.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:10 pm

Daughter just played her first middle school soccer game (I'll detail in the Tammany thread), son has X-country meet in the morning, which I need to drop him off at school at 6:45 am to catch the bus. Daughter has two club soccer games this weekend, and if I'm lucky, I get to break out the power washer on Sunday!

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:21 pm

Might add in a walking session with my bud. I'm bringing some bud as well.

serrano · Post by **serrano** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:13 pm

The Sybian wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:10 pm Daughter just played her first middle school soccer game (I'll detail in the Tammany thread), son has X-country meet in the morning, which I need to drop him off at school at 6:45 am to catch the bus. Daughter has two club soccer games this weekend, and if I'm lucky, I get to break out the power washer on Sunday!

Twinsies. I’m power washing tomorrow, too. And watching my mother-in-law’s teacup poodle tomorrow night. But should enjoy the weekend with the Ryder Cup, football, and a good curb-stomping of the Buccos. GO FUCK YOURSELF, RASS.

GoodKarma · Post by **GoodKarma** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 9:00 pm

Watching the alma mater play Army tomorrow then heading out to a couple of local Oktoberfest celebrations as it is my favorite time of year.

Following up with the usual Sunday punishment i.e. Bengals football.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 9:05 pm

Just got back from Roselle Park for a Kid A softball game, in an hour or so (I hope) pick up my uncle from EWR, then 9:30 soccer for Kid B and back in Roselle Park by 3:00 for another Kid A softball game. I am the busiest man alive.

serrano · Post by **serrano** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 9:09 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 9:05 pm Just got back from Roselle Park for a Kid A softball game, in an hour or so (I hope) pick up my uncle from EWR, then 9:30 soccer for Kid B and back in Roselle Park by 3:00 for another Kid A softball game. I am the busiest man alive.

You been to Pastrami and Pickles in RP? Solid sloppy joe and other sammies.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Sep 24, 2021 9:31 pm

Shit, no. I think prior to tonight the only 500 times I’d been there was at that kids party place.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Sat Sep 25, 2021 4:49 am

serrano wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:13 pm
The Sybian wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:10 pm Daughter just played her first middle school soccer game (I'll detail in the Tammany thread), son has X-country meet in the morning, which I need to drop him off at school at 6:45 am to catch the bus. Daughter has two club soccer games this weekend, and if I'm lucky, I get to break out the power washer on Sunday!
Twinsies. I’m power washing tomorrow, too. And watching my mother-in-law’s teacup poodle tomorrow night. But should enjoy the weekend with the Ryder Cup, football, and a good curb-stomping of the Buccos. GO FUCK YOURSELF, RASS.

Do let us know how power washing a teacup poodle turns out…

Oh, WATCHING. I read that as washing originally.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Sat Sep 25, 2021 5:21 am

tennbengal wrote: ↑Sat Sep 25, 2021 4:49 am
serrano wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:13 pm
The Sybian wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:10 pm Daughter just played her first middle school soccer game (I'll detail in the Tammany thread), son has X-country meet in the morning, which I need to drop him off at school at 6:45 am to catch the bus. Daughter has two club soccer games this weekend, and if I'm lucky, I get to break out the power washer on Sunday!
Twinsies. I’m power washing tomorrow, too. And watching my mother-in-law’s teacup poodle tomorrow night. But should enjoy the weekend with the Ryder Cup, football, and a good curb-stomping of the Buccos. GO FUCK YOURSELF, RASS.
Do let us know how power washing a teacup poodle turns out…

Oh, WATCHING. I read that as washing originally.

I may still be drunk and clearly awake way too early, but that is hilarious.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Sep 25, 2021 6:32 am

serrano wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 9:09 pm
mister d wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 9:05 pm Just got back from Roselle Park for a Kid A softball game, in an hour or so (I hope) pick up my uncle from EWR, then 9:30 soccer for Kid B and back in Roselle Park by 3:00 for another Kid A softball game. I am the busiest man alive.
You been to Pastrami and Pickles in RP? Solid sloppy joe and other sammies.

I forget about that place. Need to stop there after one of these XC meets over that way.

serrano · Post by **serrano** » Sat Sep 25, 2021 6:36 am

tennbengal wrote: ↑Sat Sep 25, 2021 4:49 am
serrano wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 8:13 pm
The Sybian wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 7:10 pm Daughter just played her first middle school soccer game (I'll detail in the Tammany thread), son has X-country meet in the morning, which I need to drop him off at school at 6:45 am to catch the bus. Daughter has two club soccer games this weekend, and if I'm lucky, I get to break out the power washer on Sunday!
Twinsies. I’m power washing tomorrow, too. And watching my mother-in-law’s teacup poodle tomorrow night. But should enjoy the weekend with the Ryder Cup, football, and a good curb-stomping of the Buccos. GO FUCK YOURSELF, RASS.
Do let us know how power washing a teacup poodle turns out…

Oh, WATCHING. I read that as washing originally.

Having been asked to give the pooch a bath, you just gave me
a great time-saver of an idea*. Thanks Bengal!

*you do divorces, right?

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Sat Sep 25, 2021 7:33 am

Soccer games and house fixing. $2500 for a estimate can f themselves. Tried to be a jerk and hold the line lower and guy walked away. Will try wait him out but I need a super detailed estimate about two weeks ago. Anyone know exactamate software user end and construction costs? Maybe a half of football :-(

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Sep 25, 2021 9:39 am

HaulCitgo wrote: ↑Sat Sep 25, 2021 7:33 am Soccer games and house fixing. $2500 for a estimate can f themselves. Tried to be a jerk and hold the line lower and guy walked away. Will try wait him out but I need a super detailed estimate about two weeks ago. Anyone know exactamate software user end and construction costs? Maybe a half of football :-(

Forgot about that disaster. I’ve never had to deal with a job that size. Any chance that $2500 is rolled into the overall price if you accept their estimate or it’s just sunk?

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Sat Sep 25, 2021 9:49 am

Last night: BIL came over, we ordered in from an AWESOME greek place, built a fire and had some nice IPAs. My son and BIL are planning a camping trip up on VT in a couple weeks time.

Today: Ryder Cup and F1 qualifying this morning. Taking the wife to a Black Hills State Park to sit by the water, read our books and eat a picnic lunch. I'll watch MI vs. Rutgers recorded this evening and then watch a movie.

Tomorrow: Fertilize and mow the yard, in reverse order. Looking to do some grilling, meat TBD.

Reaper · Post by **Reaper** » Sat Sep 25, 2021 9:59 am

Soccer game for Kid A was at 8:30. Soccer game for Kid B is at 12:30.
This afternoon going over former Swamper timgod's house for some fall beers while he throws some things in the smoker.

Tomorrow my wife has an afternoon baby shower to attend, so I'm glad my Eagles play on Monday night. But that probably means I won't be watching any other football tomorrow afternoon. Then have to take Kid A to tournament team soccer tryouts at 5:00. This could be rough because she's so hard on herself, to the point where she broke down in tears last night thinking she's not good enough and doesn't want to get disappointed like she did in the spring where she didn't make the travel softball team. But she shows resiliency because instead of giving up she's just trying harder or finding ways where she can get better for the next go round.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:00 am

DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:48 pm The delivery and shrug on "The Weeknd" is my favorite part.

Every time I come across it it try saying it out loud and can never get it right. And that’s without the arm movements. Acting!!

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Sat Sep 25, 2021 10:13 am

rass wrote: ↑Fri Sep 24, 2021 5:34 pm Oh, and:

A Manhattan
The olives and the sour dough
Chicken or the hangar steak depending on when I last had beef
Maybe one of the bourbon night caps

Pretty close...I had:

Old Fashioned
Olives and sourdough
Wild Boar (the hanger steak had roasted walnuts...can't do tree nuts. GF had the chicken) - glass of Cab Sauv
Chocolate cake with a glass of port

Felt really amazing eating inside a nice restaurant for the first time in 1 1/2 years.

Post by **brian** » Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:39 am

Gay brunch with a heavily tattooed opera singer performing “Nessun Dorma”.

rass · Post by **rass** » Sat Sep 25, 2021 11:49 am

Here for a little over 1/2 an hour and Baba ghanoush‘d my brand new suit in multiple spots…

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Sat Sep 25, 2021 12:02 pm

Guy emailed back. He's sending estimator today. At this point he's just a witness creating exhibits. Unlikely do do work.