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3.05.2009

Onward toward Little Rock

Hey everyone. In mere moments, I'll begin my automotive journey toward Little Rock, Ark., in search of high-caliber women's basketball.

We're loading up Wifey's Seqouia -- I'm joined by OA News sports editor Mike Szvetitz, beat hack Andrew "Gribs" Gribble and shooter Cliff Williams -- and headed out around 8 a.m.

I'll report on my progress when possible.

I'll be covering the Alabama-Tennessee women's game tonight as a service to the Advertiser's Tide- and Vol-tinged fans. Your top-seeded Auburn Tigers begin play Friday, thirty minutes after noon CST.

BASEBALL UPDATE: Auburn beat Davidson 14-2 on Wednesday night, hitting three home runs in the process. The Tigers, now 5-4, have hit 20 homers in their nine games this season. A four-game series against Brown University begins Friday.

Behave, you HOTTIES.

316 Comments:

Miller said...: i win!; 7:26 AM
Miller said...: Safe travels JGT!; 7:26 AM
Miller said...: For the morning crowd and for those who have not joined the HABOTN Bracket Challenge yet... here is your early morning reminder.

Link to join Brackets

Group ID: 23214
Password: hatebama; 7:28 AM
cincytiger said...: Answer to PJ from last night,

Sorry, I had gone to bed last night when you asked about Dayton. I really don't know that much about Dayton except the Wright Patterson Air Museum is cool. And you can get Graeter's ice cream there! I'm telling you, if you like ice cream you will think you have died and gone to ice cream heaven. The toffee chip is the best!

We loved Cincinnati, except that it was just so far from all of our family here in Alabama and from Auburn. When both of our kids ended up at Auburn we came back home. The weather there really isn't bad. You get enough snow to make it fun, but rarely did it interfere with life. Only one time in the 10 years we were there did ice keep us homebound for a couple of days.

As far as skiing and snow sports, you can go to Monica's stomping ground in WV. It is pretty close and there is decent skiing & snowboarding there.

My son is also on the five year plan in AU engineering. He is on year four. Do you know any Tylers? He is in Industrial & Systems.; 7:37 AM
Anonymous said...: Jay G. Tate said...
Poor Alabama.

Their women's team has lost something like 40 consecutive SEC games and Luv still is ready to get her hate on!

You got that right!!!; 7:44 AM
cincytiger said...: PJ,
One other thing about Ohio. They DO NOT understand football rivalry. They think Ohio St - Michigan is a rivalry. You hear about it for about a week out of the year. You will HATE Ohio State before you leave Ohio. And it's not fun like hating Bama, I mean it's really hate! I promise, you'll see.; 7:46 AM
Anonymous said...: D. Miller, Big Brother has the bracket challenge website blocked. Had it been decided whether this was a winner take all or just a free bragging rights event?; 7:47 AM
Anonymous said...: cincytiger, our Alabama HATE isn't real?; 7:49 AM
cincytiger said...: Luv,
Oh it's real hate, but it's a different kind of hate. It's fun to hate Bama, but we would be disappointed if it wasn't here for us to hate. I could care less if there is an Ohio State.; 7:59 AM
AUMom said...: D.Miller, thanks for setting up the Brackets (and the early morning reminder). I can't wait!

JGT, safe travels. Seriously, you have brought interest in women's basketball to new heights.; 8:02 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: godspeed my good man!

good morning to all that is hottness here on the blog.

Luv is right. hate bama. hate them often. in everything! :); 8:03 AM
wartiger said...: Have a safe trip Jay...; 8:03 AM
WarEagleRK said...: Just signed up D.Miller.; 8:06 AM
Miller said...: Luv,
My work has it blocked as well. You got time to sign up before the tourney still.
Bragging rights only, and a Hamburger King lunch on me to the winner.; 8:08 AM
Jet said...: Jay G ...

Might I suggest a rendezvous at Rendezvous for lunch?

I'll just say it's been done before.; 8:27 AM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Morning HOTTIES!

Jay G. that sounds like a serious "Road Trip" you guys got going on!; 8:28 AM
Miller said...: Jay G,
How do you pronounce the OA News sports editors name (Szvetitz)? And please tell me you call him Titz?; 8:28 AM
Jet said...: DMiller ...

The Gov has the link blocked, so I will sign up later in anticipation of my winning Deluxe, no maters, chips and a diet Coke. I still don't know why they don't serve Diet Dr Pepper.; 8:35 AM
Jet said...: Apologies if already posted, but here's a beautiful show of the snow in Auburn. I'm not tech savvy enough to do a proper link.

http://www.ocm.auburn.edu/photographicservices/slide%20shows/Snow%20March%201,%202009/; 8:41 AM
ADP said...: Home runs are good.; 8:47 AM
Norm said...: Jet, I see you and I received the same email.; 8:48 AM
Jet said...: Yes, GaTiger, there are a few from HS that will talk to me, or at least not be openly hostile toward me as they once were.

I presume it's a big set up for the next reunion, when I will be humiliated yet again.; 8:50 AM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: Baseball? On the front page? I'm happier than...dang, I caan't think of an analogy...I'm just happy.

Here's to hoping at least 2.5 more home runs/game against them smart Bears from Brown.

Safe travels Jay G. Auburn to Little Rock is a distance I'd expect a National writer to make. You're moving on up!. You beat hacks be careful out there, and keep up the good work.; 8:54 AM
Unknown said...: D.Miller...thanks for the info..just signed up for the bracket....bmcdaniel95; 8:54 AM
Anonymous said...: Jet, are you and gatiger being serious when you said you were picked on a lot in school or is that just a running joke between the two of you?; 8:59 AM
patdyeswildturkey said...: Jay,

safe travels.

Questions:

1.) What has happened to the All-American sophmore kid on the baseball team, the first baseman, I havent heard much out of him this year. Is he hurt or are they pitching around him?

2.) How does the womens basketball team look for a tourney run? I remember the heartbreaking losses to LA Tech in the 1980's, dont laugh I do..

3.) Mens- With our improved season and Bama's down year do we have a chance to add any top notch recruits in the off season? Also

4.) Also I heard David Oku is transfering to an all boys prep school in New England where Robin Williams teaches English, oh wait, thats another movie.; 9:01 AM
Norm said...: Jet - excluding you, I have regular contact with that particular email sender as well as another one or two. I have somewhat regular contact with another couple on top of that.; 9:11 AM
Anonymous said...: It's only 9:30 here, jhag, but hello to you too!; 9:28 AM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: Hunter Morris has been playing 1B and has had multiple home run games, if that's who you're talking about. I don't think they're pitching around him. He's not hitting great (toeing the Mendoza line at .214), but his slugging percentage is pretty decent. I don't know why he didn't play yesterday.

If he hasn't already, Joe Sanders will be making sure of that in the future. Kid is on fire. With Mummey back in the lineup (he missed a couple of games), there're too many options to hurt the other team early in the order for them to be pitching around anyone.; 9:32 AM
Jet said...: I am still in therapy from the torment of my HS days at the hands of the ruthless GaTiger and his posse of ruffians. :); 9:33 AM
Norm said...: Jet - I'd be inclined to think that your therapy sessions were due to your sissiness. But, you were running up against an extremely rough crowd. Actually, looking back on it now, if anyone might need some therapy sessions from those days I'd think it'd be the brothers (by that I mean actual siblings).; 9:42 AM
Miller said...: Good luck to all those who are signing up for the Bracket Challenge.
If anyone wants to join a pay entry bracket pickem shoot me an email, I have a couple of options for you.; 9:42 AM
Monica said...: Good morning.; 9:47 AM
ADP said...: Phred is looking for four decent seats for the men's game saturday and I have cash money to spend. hit my profile button and email me if you are the guy/gal to hook me up.; 9:48 AM
Jet said...: Luv,

GaTiger referenced what I was going to write, then turned course. It was quite a snarky crew with which we attended school.

GaTiger and I were friends, but I wouldn't say close friends. I've always respected GaTiger as quite a snarky guy, which is a quality I admire.

There was a pair of brothers that did receive most of the teen-aged teasing and abuse. At the last reunion, they showed up, now grown up to be cowboy astronaut millionaires with hot wives/girlfriends.

The girls in our class were particularly upset with themselves. It was kinda funny. A good lesson for all. Be nice. That dork next to you may be a zillionaire one day.; 9:50 AM
wartiger said...: Dmiller-I'm in on the bracket challenge..appreciate you setting that up man...; 10:02 AM
Anonymous said...: Phred's post made me think about this...why is that the women's basketball games are general admission?; 10:03 AM
Norm said...: Absolutely true. I'd be willing to bet that those two brothers are certainly the most financially sucessful from our class. I definitely remember P.G.s wife from college and she's certainly a nice and attractive lady. I can't say I remember A.G.s wife at all so I have no comment.; 10:04 AM
Anonymous said...: gatiger and Jet, you two talk like your wives aren't attractive...you better post something nice in case they are lurking!; 10:05 AM
Jet said...: I chose my words carefully, Dip Cone.

I said their wives/girlfriends were "hot," but purposely did not use comparative terms like "hotter" or "hottest."

Mrs. Jet is the only one who cranks my tractor ... 20 years of marriage.; 10:08 AM
Anonymous said...: ESPN's Chris Low offered this about Saban's Message to Auburn.

Saban did say the following to his defense during the Iron Bowl with a 29 pt. lead: "Don't you know how much I hate these f---ing guys?"

He threw down that gauntlet long ago. I wouldn't expect him to say anything to the contrary. Saban is a grinder and a warrior. He takes this personally (while he is a part of a school or team) and he hates losing.

I still think that played into the Tubs departure/dismissal. Fire vs. wood. Fire wins. Plain and simple.; 10:10 AM
Norm said...: Luv - I can absolutely, positively guarantee you that my wife is not on this board. I have a hot wife. No doubt about it. But if you're curious, check my profile, shoot me an email, and I'll send you a picture of a great looking family.; 10:13 AM
Jeremy Eubanks said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 10:14 AM
michael said...: Saban is a grinder? I am more of a mincer myself. Yet another difference between me and Saban.; 10:15 AM
Anonymous said...: Hey, I got you to say something nice about them! You need to copy and paste somewhere so they believe you when tell them you do it when they're not around! :-); 10:16 AM
Anonymous said...: michael, I'm sure you are NOTHING like him.; 10:17 AM
Norm said...: And I'm more of a dicer. So, yeah, there's that.; 10:18 AM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: My lovely lady doesn't come here, and never will, so I don't have to say anything nice about her...tell me more about these hot wives that the cowboy astronauts brought.; 10:18 AM
Jet said...: Mrs. Jet is quite derisive towards HOT-BOTN, as she calls it.

She chooses not to follow me in here -- at least thinking that helps me sleep at night. (My nightmare is that she will roll over in bed one night and say those three little words I am dreading -- "I am Michael.")

So I will allow her to complain about it as I complain about her vices -- Jon and the Original Psycho Wee-Otch Octomom, American Idle, The Biggest UAT Fan, and more.

She generally allows me to Love Auburn and Hate Bama in peace and to instill such values in TurboProp and the Stewardess.; 10:22 AM
Hornet said...: Hello Hotties. High School basketball season is over an my quest to return to "Notable Newcomer" status is officially ON. I've missed you all.; 10:27 AM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: Miller,

I got an email that you were following me on Twitter, then went to follow you, but you had disappeared. I will now call you the invisible man.; 10:28 AM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: WB Hornito; 10:28 AM
Jet said...: PF ...

DMiller became invisible after that accident at the human waste facility where the grate collapsed and he fell in.; 10:29 AM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: ...or rather avispónito

Hornito is some volcanic material.; 10:30 AM
Monica said...: (My nightmare is that she will roll over in bed one night and say those three little words I am dreading -- "I am Michael.")

This made me cackle!; 10:30 AM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: Oh. Makes sense. I bet he still smells bad. Probably walks around a room, standing behind people he doesn't like, so that other in the room will think that person is passing gas.; 10:31 AM
Monica said...: Welcome back, Hornet! We've missed you too. How was your season?; 10:31 AM
Hornet said...: JGT says if our men win 2 more they have a shot at the tourny...I think we have to beat LSU and get to Sunday in Tampa (so three wins).

Ultimately, I'd enjoy a nice NIT run more than a quick exit from the big dance.; 10:33 AM
Hornet said...: Thanks Mon.

We had the best season in my 3 year tenure here...but we're definitely in the building stages as a program. We were 13-14 and finished 3rd in 5A area 8.; 10:34 AM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: ...or an NIT championship.

How low is Auburn seeded if they make the NCAA tourney? I guess a lot of that depends on the next 2-4 games.

Which helps recruiting better, a run through the NIT, or making the NCAA?; 10:35 AM
digger4au said...: New comer here and don't understand the hottie and other catagories listed on here. Newcomer I understand but the others I don't. Jay could you explain, probably for the 100th time?; 10:36 AM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: Good question for the upcoming HABOTN FAQ files.; 10:38 AM
Monica said...: That's awesome, Hornet!

Welcome to the HABOTN, Smiley. Do I know you, maybe?; 10:42 AM
Hornet said...: PF - good question...my first reaction is that NCAA is better for recruiting and future but NIT is better for short term "feel good" about the program. An appearance at MSG in the NIT finals would be better than a 1st round loss to a 4 or 5 seed imo.; 10:43 AM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: We're all Hotties, just by being a part of the HottestAuburnBlogOnTheNet.

The names on the front page are kind of All-Star/Hall of Fame Posters.

The Ring of Fire (get the hot reference?)are the Hottest of the Hotties, and therefore, a permanent Hall of Fame designation.

Feeling the Heat are people that make a substantial contribution to the blog.

Notable Newcomers are people that are fairly new to commenting here, but bring good things to the table.

Friends are Jay G's friends.

Banhammered are people that Jay G's kicked out.; 10:43 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: nice to see you back Hornet. when you coming to TN to visit?; 10:44 AM
Hornet said...: Scottie B - fo sho in the fall for the game in Knoxville...probably not any sooner with little D on the way.; 10:46 AM
Hornet said...: Actually - I'll be in Memphis for the South Regional in three weeks....but that's not really what you meant by coming to Tennessee.; 10:46 AM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: I started to type a reply, hornet, but there are so many scenarios that could still play out.

I tend to agree with what you said, though.; 10:47 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: ah, that's right. congrats again.

we'll have a little get-together for the hotties when they invade knoxville at scottie b's crib. :) i was stuck in Bowling Green, KY in 04 when the boys came here to play. i hate i missed that game.; 10:47 AM
Will said...: Dmiller, I just signed up for the bracket challenge.

How bout the bracket winner gets most of the braggin' rights, but the person who comes in last gets their braggin' rights back. That way if you fall way behind you still have something to shoot for.; 10:48 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: Memphis = 6 hour drive for Scottie B.

:(; 10:48 AM
Will said...: If we go to the NIT, don't we have a chance of hosting games? It's been so long since AU has been in the postseason, I don't remember.; 10:51 AM
digger4au said...: Monica,
You know me as diggerforAu
still luv you; 10:55 AM
michael said...: "Jet," don't be late for dinner tonight.; 10:57 AM
digger4au said...: Thank you very much Peter F.
Now I understand.; 11:00 AM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Morning HOTTIES!!!

Just got out of a State of the Union Address from CEO of Company and we are still in good shape for the next 18-24 months.....WHEW!!!!

No Bonuses though, but i expected that we wont be like the Fools in the Banking Industry....We will press on and plus i still got a Job is my Bonus this year!!!

Let the church say Hallaluya!!!; 11:01 AM
Monica said...: Smiley! I had a feeling that was you!!! Very cool to see you here, honey!

Mobile - that is very good news, indeed.; 11:04 AM
Jet said...: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

Mobile ... Hallelujah!; 11:06 AM
AUnMobilz (CAM-"Da Man") said...: Monnie! i hope you enjoyed your 23 Bday!

Jet/ Monnie,

you know we were sweating bullets in that meeting but it was really good because we planned for this downturn a year ago and we put ourselves in position with clients to be ready to respond in time crisis and chaos!; 11:11 AM
AUMom said...: Great news, Mobilz

"A job is a wonderful bonus," says the unemployed writer.; 11:13 AM
Norm said...: Michael (or Mrs. Jet) - we're all aware of your feelings towards puppets and sheep, but how do you feel about monkeys?

Monkeys; 11:15 AM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: 28 people signed up so far for the bracket challenge. Impressive.; 11:29 AM
Hornet said...: I'll be signing up...but anything with the word FANTASY in it is blocked by the man; 11:30 AM
Jet said...: Can we get a clip of Aldo Nova's near hit from 1982 "Fantasy" to play in the background as we fill in our brackets?; 11:32 AM
Anonymous said...: I woke up this morning and decided today was a good day to express how much I HATE BAMA!

Who's with me?; 11:36 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: just joined in. sweet. the only time i have ever won a bracket contest was in '98 when i picked Kentucky to win it all. i took Hornet's money. it was real nice. :); 11:37 AM
Anonymous said...: Aldo Nova Fantasy; 11:37 AM
michael said...: The Monkey question came up a few days ago. I was pro Monkey, and Jet and Harrison were anti monkey, if I remember correctly. Fascists.; 11:37 AM
Anonymous said...: My personal favorite Aldo Nova - Medicine Man; 11:39 AM
Anonymous said...: There's not enough HATE FOR BAMA on this blog today!

Step it up people!; 11:40 AM
Scott M. Brannan said...: HATE.

HATE.

HATE.; 11:43 AM
Miller said...: PF,
I'm still learning the ropes on the Twitter stuff, not sure what happened.

Jet,
I can assure you, that was a co-worker and Not me. I am much more careful around facilities because of the potential of that happening.

Will,
Winner gets braggin rights, dead last gets raggin rights and should have their mug plastered all over the HABOTN like those folks who right bad checks at convenience stores for a RC and moon pie.; 11:44 AM
Monica said...: It was a good day. Thanks for asking, Mobile.

Dirty tried out for majorette to "Fantasy". More useless Monica Family Triva.

I HATE BAMA WITH A WHITE HOT PASSION!; 11:46 AM
Monica said...: Harrison hates anything that might eat him. Just sayin...; 11:47 AM
Miller said...: So, we're nearing 30 brackets so far? That's a good start.
I had envisioned 100 brackets submitted from The HABOTN.
Don't let me down people.; 11:48 AM
Anonymous said...: Let's hope the ladies get crunk in Little Rock!; 11:52 AM
wtc said...: Dmiller-I will get in this evening. Thanks for setting it up.; 11:53 AM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: I don't know exactly what getting crunk is, but it sounds good. I hope Nell jumps in the middle of it.; 11:54 AM
Anonymous said...: Monica said...
(My nightmare is that she will roll over in bed one night and say those three little words I am dreading -- "I am Michael.")

This made me cackle!

Jet's comment made me chuckle, but this made me literally LOL - esp. the visual of it!; 11:55 AM
Anonymous said...: This just in - I am uber white. LOL!; 11:55 AM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: is that an uzi?; 11:56 AM
michael said...: sklfasd kljsdf sdjkl sdfsdkl; 12:04 PM
ehyou said...: Sweet gangster pic Sensi, although I will miss Cobra.; 12:08 PM
Anonymous said...: I HATE BAMA!; 12:09 PM
ehyou said...: Oh yeah, I almost forgot....
I FRIGGIN' HATE BAMA!!!!; 12:11 PM
Norm said...: I hate all things UAT related. Well, with the possible exception of those twins. I hate their gross lack of judgment but I do not hate them. Them I like. Even Mrs. Gatiger doesn't fault me on that one.; 12:14 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Jay GT - have a safe trip and help the AU ladies bring home a championship. WAR EAGLE!!!!

p.s. yes, it's still raining. unfortunately, this 5 day forecast was 100% accurate in its prediction of rain every single day. I hope it's dry in NC when I get there late Fri night. War Eagle to all you Hotties!; 12:15 PM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: Sensi killed Cobra with an uzi?

Nice.; 12:16 PM
Anonymous said...: PF,

crunk: exciting and fun; energized as if crazy and drunk
Example: The party will be crunk.
Etymology: 1995; hip-hop and rap usage
Usage: slang; 12:18 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: p.p.s. I HATE, I mean HATE UA-T from the moment of conception to the present day and all future days and beyond the end of time. Yes I HATE bama from the very core of my being.; 12:19 PM
Anonymous said...: Dr. Habotn, do you have time to expound on that?; 12:19 PM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: sorry Luv, there's not enough time on my internet card for me to fully elaborate on my utter contempt and hatred of that other school. Got to go get some ice cream and call it a night. ttyálll; 12:21 PM
Jet said...: Four score and five years ago, my parents brought forth on this continent a new creature, conceived in love for Auburn, yet dedicated to the proposition that UAT must be hated every single moment of every single day.; 12:22 PM
j-z said...: Would this be a good time to express how much I hate UAT by creating a mental image for the HOTTIES?; 12:22 PM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: Originally coined by Dr. Suess in 1972, in his book "Marvin K. Mooney will you please go now!".

"You can go in a Crunk-car if you wish."; 12:25 PM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: There are over 200 definitions for Crunk on Urban Dictionary.; 12:26 PM
Monica said...: I miss Dr. HABOTN!!!!!

It's 61 degrees and sunny! Praise the LOWERED!

Last, please, someone ANYONE stop JZ before he offers a visual!; 12:26 PM
Jet said...: There is just one definition of "hate" in my dictionary.; 12:26 PM
Hornet said...: Jet -- you're old; 12:27 PM
Jet said...: I am told this is on Brother Chette's card that he gives to people -- a quote from Winston Churchill (a Jet favorite fo sho!)

“In every person’s lifetime, there comes a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered a chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared, unqualified for the work which could be their finest hour.”

That's why I am ALWAYS ready to HATE BAMA.; 12:29 PM
Anonymous said...: PF, I went to the Urabn Dictionary first, but Big Brother has it blocked.

Monica, I miss him too! I know he's helping his daughter look for an apartment, but where? It's only 12:30 CT and he's having his ice cream and calling it a night?; 12:29 PM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: NoVa, can you verify the UrbanDictionary.com meaning of Bama as "A slang, typically used in the D.C. metropolitan area, meaning uncool. It can also descrbe a person who is uncool."

If so, I love DC.; 12:30 PM
Anonymous said...: Monica said...someone ANYONE stop JZ before he offers a visual!

Come on, Monica, aren't you the least bit curious?; 12:31 PM
Norm said...: Mon - even if j-z does try to create a visual, past performance would indicate that it'll likely be about a month before he finished the job. So...; 12:33 PM
Jet said...: Nice, GaTiger, nice.; 12:33 PM
Norm said...: I shoots, I scores!; 12:35 PM
Jet said...: I'm actually two score less than that, but I feel four score and five.; 12:38 PM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: well played, gatiger.

Hottie Burn of the Week.; 12:38 PM
Hornet said...: I wonder when the meaning of score changed from "twenty years" to "have relations"; 12:42 PM
Peter Frankenschmidt said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 12:43 PM
Jet said...: Hornet ...

Probably when Clinton faced potential perjury charges that would have put him in the slammer for a half a score to a score for lying about trying to score with Paula Jones.; 12:45 PM
Norm said...: That depends on what the meaning of "is" is.; 12:48 PM
War Eagle Girl said...: Felt like I needed to add my HATE of bama today........is anyone following this article on the textbooks at UAT?

http://blog.al.com/rapsheet/2009/03/ncaa_alleges_and_alabama_admit.html; 12:52 PM
AUMom said...: AUSon called me to tell me he was okay but the Lowder building has been evacuated. One of his Econ professors confirmed there had been a threat against the building.

AUSon said there were all kinds of law enforcement, a couple of fire trucks, and a bomb squad vehicle.

Must be an interesting kind of day on the plains.

PS We HATE, HATE, and more HATE the Bammers.; 12:52 PM
Hornet said...: look up "is" in the urban dictionary; 12:53 PM
Monica said...: Jet - Your hatred is so poetic it elevates you to a new plane of hotittude. You have my genuine admiration.

GAtiger - Ouch!! That was a seriously good bang on JZ, BUT in his defense when he brings the goods, it's QUALITY. (see his avatar)

Luv - NO! My low gross out tolerance makes me so so so not curious.; 12:55 PM
michael said...: Who thinks I should write out my cooler story again for Mon?; 12:57 PM
AUMom said...: Michael, not just no, but heck, no!; 12:58 PM
Jet said...: Honey, stop.

You know that embarrasses me.; 12:58 PM
Norm said...: Mon (& jz) - his earlier work is definitely quality. However, I just couldn't resist.

Michael - I can't remember the "cooler story" so put me down as a vote in favor of your retelling it.; 1:03 PM
Monica said...: You're an evil man, Michael.; 1:03 PM
michael said...: gatiger - you are only in favor of it because you didn't read it the first time.

I won't go there again.; 1:04 PM
michael said...: And let me reiterate - off the top of my head, I know of at least two stories I had a hand in that were grosser than the cooler story.; 1:05 PM
War Eagle Girl said...: what happens if you are accused of "failure to monitor"?; 1:07 PM
Jet said...: WEG ...

It means Valdosta State is put on two more years probation.; 1:08 PM
Monica said...: I'm ready for a check in from Daddy Bear Jay G.; 1:09 PM
j-z said...: Ok...I was going to let it go...but since I've been called out: I hate Bama so much that I want to go out and contract an STD, dig up Bear Bryant, give him the STD and go chase Saban down and give him the updated dead person version of said STD. That's how much I hate Bama.

I wasn't going to do it, but you made me. War Damn Kicker on a Stick!; 1:10 PM
Anonymous said...: Monica, you have mail.; 1:10 PM
j-z said...: GaTiger, trust me on this...you don't want to hear the cooler story. Especially around lunch time.; 1:11 PM
Norm said...: I feel deprived.

Truth be told, I always feel like I'm being deprived of something. Now, I definitely feel deprived more than usual and can point to Michael as the deprivor.; 1:12 PM
j-z said...: Ooh...better yet,...Let's change kicker on a stick to Bear Bryant's STD riddled corpse on a stick.

That would get some ESPN coverage.; 1:13 PM
Monica said...: depraved - yes
deprived - no; 1:13 PM
Monica said...: Luv I can't open my Yahoo mail right now. I'll keep checking.; 1:13 PM
Anonymous said...: gatiger, just go back to yesterday afternoon's thread. If I recall, there were a couple of people with cooler stories.; 1:14 PM
Seanzie said...: Is this the same cooler conversation we had yesterday?; 1:14 PM
Jet said...: GaTiger, you will NOT speak ill of my wife!; 1:14 PM
j-z said...: Really.

You don't want the cooler story. It even made me apologize for having goaded Michael into sharing it. If it caused me shame, it would probably kill your geriatric a$$.; 1:14 PM
Jet said...: No "cooler story." It just proves that Michael is a different feces ... I mean, "species" ... than the rest of us.; 1:16 PM
Anonymous said...: Monica, (big sigh) ok. It just won't be quite as funny later.; 1:16 PM
michael said...: I erased the story yesterday. It's as if it never happened. Well, the posting of the story, that is. The stains in the cooler are proof that the deed really happened.; 1:17 PM
Norm said...: Jet - whatchu talkin' 'bout Willis?; 1:17 PM
Jet said...: Not to dump on Michael, but it was very gross.; 1:18 PM
Seanzie said...: I feel like I missed the trump card of cooler stories.; 1:20 PM
Anonymous said...: Seanzie, you were there.; 1:20 PM
Jet said...: Folks, you dung good missing it.; 1:20 PM
j-z said...: It was quite a cathartic experience for Michael.; 1:20 PM
Anonymous said...: Seanzie, I may be mistaken. I went back to that thread and I actually missed it too. He deleted it in one of the rare moments during the day I wasn't lurking.; 1:23 PM
Monica said...: HAHAHAHA I got it, Luv. See that wasn't gross. That was just funny.; 1:24 PM
j-z said...: To borrow from Blink 182, Michael was declared an enema of the state.; 1:25 PM
j-z said...: Oh...just tell the damn story again.; 1:25 PM
Anonymous said...: Monica, feel free to share it here, 'cause I don't know how.; 1:26 PM
Seanzie said...: Please tell it.; 1:26 PM
Monica said...: Amen! Just tell it again.; 1:26 PM
michael said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 1:27 PM
Monica said...: OK, if I can figure it out quickly I will. I'm actually supposed to be working, but y'all won't stop drawing me back in to your interwebs!; 1:27 PM
Anonymous said...: michael, that's just plain ol' GROSS.; 1:28 PM
michael said...: Did you read that? I clearly mentioned at the beginning of the post you were not to read it.; 1:29 PM
j-z said...: I tried to warn you. The version yesterday was much more detailed.; 1:29 PM
Jet said...: A simpler version of the story.

No. 1 -- Don't read this.
No. 2 -- Michael's, in some poor schmuck's cooler.; 1:31 PM
hehateme said...: Michael, I say you tell the other 2 stories! We will get to 400 real quick if you make it happen!; 1:32 PM
michael said...: I have probably never been more scared in my life than walking up those stairs with plastic bag in hand... How do you explain things if you get caught? You get pummeled, someone calls the cops because there is a fight, all of a sudden you have something on your record that you don't really want there.; 1:32 PM
michael said...: No, the other stories are gross and very well could embarrass me.; 1:32 PM
Seanzie said...: Michael, I know the feeling. But if you don't get caught you end up with a GREAT story.; 1:33 PM
j-z said...: Jet...FB mail.

Michael...I'm kinda thinking you should have set it on fire first, but then that might have thrown off the long term effects.; 1:34 PM
michael said...: Fire would be cliche. Them opening it up a week later to use for their beer and finding the goods... yeah, that is something special.; 1:35 PM
Monica said...: Courtesy of The Divine Ms. Luv

Bird Prank; 1:36 PM
j-z said...: I may change my bracket entry name to "Flaming bag of Poo"...that's what my picks will be anyway.; 1:37 PM
Jet said...: Poop in a Cooler ... the gift that keeps on giving all year long.; 1:37 PM
Spongeworthy said...: I'm at work and only have time for one post. You guys saw the story about Bama violations. That's an old story, but just the tip of the iceberg. More coming. I told you guys months ago to keep eyes open for around March, April. ....And the Walls, come tumblin down, the walls, come tumblin, tumblin. Dowwwn War Eagle.; 1:37 PM
Seanzie said...: Sponge, I love to see bad news about the Tide but man I don't want to give the Bammers any more excuses when it comes time to knock them from the precipice.; 1:40 PM
Jet said...: Sponge,

I want to believe it, but I don't. We're in a new era ... it's the old era of the Wild, Wild West. Anything goes.; 1:40 PM
michael said...: If them being crippled by sanctions leads to excuses, then I say bring on the excuses!; 1:41 PM
Monica said...: I believe what Jet tells me to believe.; 1:41 PM
Jay G. Tate said...: eating Mexican in west Memphis. Lovely trip so far.; 1:42 PM
Jet said...: No Rendezvous?

Mexican?

Jay G, man, that's absolutely uninspiring.; 1:43 PM
Monica said...: YAY! Daddy Bear speaks!; 1:44 PM
Monica said...: Disfrute de su almuerzo y viaje, Jay G.; 1:45 PM
Monica said...: I'm surprised you're not eating BBQ in Memphis...; 1:45 PM
Monica said...: What ties did you take with you? Does Wifey pick out your ties?; 1:46 PM