Re: she could be "the one?"
 

You do everything half-assed?

Re: she could be "the one?"
 

but think of the potential.

can't coach size.

Re: she could be "the one?"
 

Or, famously, speed.

You might want to stay away from things that are uncoachable.

Re: she could be "the one?"
 

Good. Your memory is returning. That's encouraging.

quality of life
 

A friend's dad, who has ALS, was published in the LA Times today. I read this a few weeks ago when she put it up on her facebook page and it really got to me. I can't say I disagree with any of the conclusions he's reached and I think he's incredibly courageous to say it to the world:

http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/...,5173890.story

Re: This is the thread where the fringster comes back with teeth
 

Improbably movie trading cards.

Re: she could be "the one?"
 

Sunny went down on you?

Re: This is the thread where the fringster comes back with teeth
 

For the other geeks that missed Comicon. (spree: lots and lots of pics)

Re: she could be "the one?"
 

Why not him too?

Re: This is the thread where the fringster comes back with teeth
 

Huh. Someecards has a whole section on the bar exam.

Re: she could be "the one?"
 

I'm 6' 11". bitches gotta go up on me.

Re: she could be "the one?"
 

who could be "the one"?

Foxes Running the Henhouse
 

Two local sex crime prosecutors here take their work seriously:

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...#ixzz0MV9z1YR4

Michael Vick
 

Perhaps to get peoples' minds off the whole Favre deal, there is a rumor floating around that Michael Vick could be playing for the Vikings.

Uff da.

Re: Michael Vick
 

I would like to knw why it is being reported everywhere that he was "reinstated" by the Commissioner, when it seems more accurate to say that he has been indefinitely suspended, subject to reinstatement by week 6 (and the opportunity to play in two preseason games).

Re: Michael Vick
 

Because previously he was just indefinitely suspended. Now it's changed.

I don't get it--if he's going to be reinstated, why hamstring him by allowing him not to play two preseason games or the first 4 games of the regular season? That's not a way to "transition" back to the NFL. That's a way to screw him over in terms of value to a team. If he has talent like he did, he will be a starting QB. But what team wants its starting QB not to play until week 5 or 6? And with Vick you have to set up a somewhat different playbook, both because he's lefty and because his style is not the typical drop-back QB.

If the NFL wants to continue to send a message, fine, suspend him for the rest of the season. But to do it this way seems like a screwover without any real purpose that no one benefits from.

Re: Michael Vick
 

agree. has there been any logic given for the 4 game suspension, or is it just left as random?

Re: Michael Vick
 

I think it was the best deal that Tony Dungy could negotiate for Vick. Had there been anyone else going to bat for Vick, I think the NFL would have told them to fuck off. But apparently Tony Dungy has been working with Vick for a few months now and swears up and down that Vick will be a model QB.

Re: Michael Vick
 

What do you mean you don't get it? Seems like you get it just fine. Goodell doesn't want him in the league and he knows no team will sign him based on the fact that he won't be the starting quarterback for what may be 6 weeks. Hell, he can only play 2 preseason games. No team is going to sign him under those conditions.

TM

Re: Michael Vick
 

Except maybe one that is considering an aging primadonna QB with an iffy arm and thinks they might need someone younger and healthier later in the season. Hence the (local) rumors about the Vikes.

Re: Michael Vick
 

Vick is an awful lot like Tavaris though. A more dramatic runner, certainly, but both questionable passers.

Re: Michael Vick
 

when does Penske's suspension end? I think it was August 1.

Re: Michael Vick
 

And now that Favre (allegedly) will stay retired, you're stuck with two quarterbacks who you just finished telling they weren't as good as a washed-up, selfish, 40-yr old asshole who just had surgery on his arm. You can start thanking Brett now.

TM

Re: Michael Vick
 

I don't believe it. Unless by "stay retired" he means " .. . .until the end of training camp or the Vikings raise their offer"

Re: Michael Vick
 

Dude, I'm with you 100%.

TM

Re: Michael Vick
 

i was talking to a Packer fan who just bought tickets to the Vikings game at Ford field. Yes, thats right, willing to see a Lions' game since the man will be there.

Re: This is the thread where the fringster comes back with teeth
 

through 5 the White sox guy has another perfect game. holy shit.

Re: This is the thread where the fringster comes back with teeth
 

a hit in the 6th

walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head
 

Living where I do, I can't much bitch about weather, aside from the long stretches of gray drizzle. But goddam 106 in this town is hot. Esp. without air conditioning, which a large chunk of us don't have.

And no, no matter what the motherfucking Lovin' Spoonful (hi NotBob!) told you, it's not a different world at night. 96 outside, 86 in (assuming you don't venture into the furnace that is my bedroom, upstairs). C'mon C'mon and dance all night, my ass.

On a positive note, gin & tonics taste especially good. And, with the family away at the beach, I can post nekkid (I mean I could; you know, if I wanted to).

Re: walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head
 

I don't have it, and when we got home from hiding out at a friend's with AC, it was 87 on the first floor. No thermometers upstairs, but I'd bet on at least an additional 5 degrees per floor. No way I'm hitting the third floor until at least 10 pm, and even then it's doubtful.

The good news is our AC-having friends are leaving town tomorrow after dinner, and gave me their house key.

tm

Re: walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head
 

Nice. I could drive 15 minutes or so and steal my parents AC (they, wisely, are at the coast with Mrs. Ramone and the youngins). But they would probably end up bitching about my impact on their electricity bill. So I'll hang out here with the gin and tonics and the less than family friendly Pandora mix. And I'll sleep in the basement (stupid old dog insisted on sleeping upstairs last night; dogs, esp. mine, not so smart).

Down to 94 out, 84 in.

Re: walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head
 

Heat waves with no AC sucks, Ollie. Keep drinking.

Re: Michael Vick
 

Well, you gotta know the NFL will keep Vick on a short lease.


from letterman

Re: walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head
 

Like I need the encouragement. But will do!

I'm close to equilibrium; 89 out, 85 in. Feeling all white trash-ish, rolling around shirtless and all. Not pantless, yet (as far as you know, anyway). Do I lose white trash cred for eating a salad for dinner (w/ grilled Oregon tuna, no less)? And the shitty glass on the Portuguese white went and cracked when I opened the bottle, too.

It's warm enough that internet porn bores me. Perhaps I should be concerned...

Re: walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head
 

Here it is nigh on 1 am (I should be in bed! It'll be too hot for napping tomorrow), and it is now finally cooler out (82) than in (84). Too bad I can't close my eyes and wish myself to the weekend, when it will be back to normal summertime temps (mid-80s by day, 60 at night). Of course, after an extended heat wave, it will take a while for the house to fully cool down at night. It may be Monday before we sleep comfortably.

tm

Re: walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head
 

Geez, where do you guys live, the projects? Even in the projects we used to use fans blowing over ice chests.

Re: This is the thread where the fringster comes back with teeth
 

It's not Marilyn Monroe, but this street art is pretty cool.

Re: walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head
 

I can't figure out why they're not out sleeping by the pool. Or in the wine cellar. Don't you guys keep your wine cellars cool?

Re: walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head
 

Or basements. Sleep in the basement. Ours is about 9 degrees cooler.

Re: This is the thread where the fringster comes back with teeth
 

Damn. Pretty exciting, though. Typically Buehrle: didn't really care about the consecutive retired batters record and was really pissed about losing the game.