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5.06.2009

Furlough, Pt. II: Day Four (Wednesday)

Hey everyone. Here we are on Wednesday, which means I'm about half-way through my unpaid furlough. Working in the newspaper business isn't exactly the most comfortable sector these days, but I like what I do and I love the HABOTN.

Just re-affirming my commitment to you.

Since this post was created before my furlough, I cannot provide any specifics about 80s Music or Auburn Beat Writer Trivia Quizzes I'm planning to upload to Facebook. That may or may not have happened. If you have the means to check those, though, I'd highly recommend it. They're (going to be) so choice.

Fight the power, damn the man, etc.

Photo credit: Todd Van Emst/Auburn University

377 Comments:

ehyou said...: New page smell.; 9:52 PM
Seanzie said...: New Page.; 9:52 PM
Seanzie said...: Defeated again.; 9:52 PM
Monica said...: how can we have a food discussion without Jet??? Doesn't feel right.; 9:52 PM
ehyou said...: I'm into hummus lately. Good stuff.; 9:53 PM
Spongeworthy said...: so mon, you pumped about the au staff. i am. not drinking the coolaid until i see results but i think things are looking up.; 9:53 PM
Spongeworthy said...: van helsing was a good flick. 1st time i saw it in full. I love those kinds of movies. cant get my wife to watch anything remotely like it with me. have to wait for her to fly to watch them. lord of rings, harry potter, etc.; 9:59 PM
Monica said...: I LOVE hummus. There's a place in Bham that has the BEST.

Yes, I'm excited about the staff, but realistic. We'll see how it goes.; 10:03 PM
Monica said...: I've lost all my chips in poker. Bummer.; 10:04 PM
Monica said...: btw...

My Muthah is visiting from Alabama. She is a bammer. I can't help it. It's a very long story, but let's just say while she was still under the influence of anesthesia from oral surgery she found herself wearing my HABOTN tshirt.

hee hee; 10:06 PM
Spongeworthy said...: hotties. if any of you are watching your weight, there is a great website to visit. its free. www.sparkpeople.com set up your account, and you can look up and log in everything you eat. it will keep up with you calories, fats, proteins, carbs. you can set up a diet plan, fitness plan, etc. really cool way to get an idea of how much of what you eat daily; 10:08 PM
Jet said...: Hummus? That ain't food.

Ain't talkin' 'bout food.
'Cause hummus is rotten to the core.
Ain't talkin' 'bout food.
Like I told ya before.; 10:08 PM
Spongeworthy said...: mon. i know several bammer guys that ended up marrying au women. what does that tell you.; 10:10 PM
Coop said...: I love me some hummus too. What's the place in BHM Mon? My favorite place there is gone.; 10:11 PM
j-z said...: Were you referring to Moneer's coop?; 10:13 PM
Spongeworthy said...: jet. wifey and i went to a wine tasting thingy and i decided to get some hummus. lets just say i apparently aint sophisticated enough. you couldnt wash that stuff down w/ white lightning.; 10:14 PM
Jet said...: Hummus makes good grout for your bathroom tile.; 10:17 PM
Monica said...: Hummus is food. It's very yummy food! You just like to fight with me.; 10:18 PM
Monica said...: if you like licking your bathroom floor - not judging, just sayin; 10:18 PM
Spongeworthy said...: ill stick with the steak and rolls at the silvertron. extra brown gravy please.; 10:20 PM
Monica said...: Coop - It's Zoe's and their pita chips are good with it.; 10:21 PM
Monica said...: Sponge - I don't recommend looking up the calorie count on that brown gravy.; 10:21 PM
Spongeworthy said...: brown gravy is for carbohydrate friday. watch the calories rest of the week.; 10:23 PM
Jet said...: I am loyal subject of Hamburger King.

The real Sam's in the Gump serves BBQ. Combo plate, outside meat!

Jubilee used to mean the Florida Boys, but these days it's the best seafood in the Gump.

Other notes:

White sauce is tasty.
Red saucy should be spicy.
Best stew is at Sprayberry's in Newnan, Ga.
Jim 'N Nicks is overrated.; 10:24 PM
Monica said...: Sponge that site looks cool. Is it free? Did you get spammed to death from joining?; 10:25 PM
Monica said...: Totally agree that Jim and Nick'S IS O-ver-RATE-ed.; 10:26 PM
Spongeworthy said...: its free mon. i get an e-mail a day from them fo sho. just dont join any of the groups when you set it up. you can always block the e-mails from them as well.

jet. I dont consider jim and nicks as a top notch joint, but ive never had a bad meal there. good lunch place. if you visit the ham try giannmarcos in homewood. spelling is off on the name. greaaaaat italian will need reservations four days ahead. inexpensive too.; 10:32 PM
AUant said...: Hello Hotties!!!; 10:36 PM
Monica said...: Ant you dawg - How are you?; 10:37 PM
Jet said...: For Italian in the Gump ... it's Corsino's ... old school ... but they're Bammers. Watch 'em. Don't take credit cards, either.

The food, though, is very good.; 10:37 PM
AUant said...: Everything is going well here Mon! How are things up in your neck of the woods?; 10:38 PM
Spongeworthy said...: night all wifes outta town so i gotta get the kids up and at it in the morning.; 10:38 PM
chip chip said...: i see where demarcus milliner from stanhope-elmore is now rivals #1 CB in the nation.

phillip sims (UAT commit) is now the #1 QB in the nation.

these guys may very well deserve the honors, but it looks to me like the bammers that run rivals.com are out to artificially pump up the UAT recruiting rankings again. it makes good business sense. i'm sure bammers are one of their largest subscriber demographics.; 10:41 PM
AUant said...: You might be on to something Chip!; 10:43 PM
Jet said...: Chip ...

That's their first response to Tiger Prowl.; 10:47 PM
Monica said...: things are jumpin around here, Ant :-); 10:49 PM
Jet said...: I'm whupped, and I'm outta here.; 10:54 PM
j-z said...: There's a Zoe's in Montgomery now too. Tasty stuff.; 10:59 PM
Monica said...: real mean eat hummus; 11:02 PM
Unknown said...: Sponge, I am liking this staff more and more each day as I learn more. Those people who thought Jacobs was an idiot for hiring the Chiz may end up feeling rather idiotic themselves.

This staff has caused the most hype I have seen at Auburn for an incoming staff. Dye's arrival would probably be second.

I like how recruiting has gone, although it is really way to early to judge. Until they sign, it doesn't mean much. I really think they screwed up with last years class with the lack of linemen, but this year they have a much better chance.

I could see us becoming competitive in the SEC with a lot of luck in terms of injuries and if we have a QB that over achieves.; 11:52 PM
Aeronaut said...: The best hummus I've ever had in Western hemisphere was at Amsterdam cafe, Auburn.; 2:21 AM
Aeronaut said...: Yep I post on awkward times.

I'm on the other side of the planet.; 2:25 AM
Anonymous said...: Good morning, Hotties! Only one more day and then it's the weekend!!

Monica, you did get pictures of your mom wearing the HABOTN t-shirt, didn't you?; 5:15 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Good morning, Xaff, or afternoon or evening, whatever applies.

And good morning to our usual early risers. Luv, it's only one more day til Friday!

Hummus? You've got to be kidding. I'm proud to agree with the noble Senator from the Gump, the honorable Senator Jetarsky, on this one.; 5:21 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Luv, great minds think alike! WAR EAGLE!!!

We want Friday! We want Friday!; 5:22 AM
Jet said...: Yeah, Monica fires that little "Real Men Eat Hummus" shot right after I leave.

Well, I say real women cook peas and greens and cornbread and country fried steak and fried okra and homemade mashed potatoes and gravy.; 6:30 AM
ehyou said...: There can never be enough food talk to suit me.

I call my Mamaw on Wednesdays so she can tell me what we're having on Sunday just so I can think about it the rest of the week.; 6:36 AM
Anonymous said...: So, what's for Sunday dinner, ehyou? It is Mother's Day, so are you cooking?; 6:52 AM
ehyou said...: We're having a family reunion this weekend in Waldo, FL. We're all camping at the Dixieland RV & Music Park. Should be fun.; 6:58 AM
Anonymous said...: Oh yeah, you did mention that earlier in the week. I suffer from STML.; 7:07 AM
NoVaTiger said...: Quality Inn is not. But at least there was a Cracker Barrel next door. Egg, grits sausage and biscuits with gravey, YUM!; 7:26 AM
NoVaTiger said...: I didn't care much for hummus until I made some myself for a theme dinner. That was decent.; 7:28 AM
Norm said...: Morning all - in skimming the posts I must say that as is often the case I agree with Jet, and on the topic of food and some of his specifically mentioned establishments he's dead solid perfect. I wouldn't feed hummus to my dog and she wouldn't eat it, she has a fine palate. I would however consider feeding it to a certain Akita I know.

"And on this issue there cana be NO debate!" -- Poppie; 7:30 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: hi gatiger and NoVa

hummus is summuh spelled backwards, neithe of which is legitimate food.

NoVA - did you watch Malkin show up and play last night? The guy was a BEAST!; 8:02 AM
NoVaTiger said...: Nope, I couldn't find the game on the hotel cable. It was in OT by the time I was settled anyway.; 8:07 AM
Anonymous said...: THT - I hope we are not waking the sleeping giant. He was a monster and couldn't be stopped. Varlamov stopped so many but I mean he couldn't stop them all.; 8:07 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Jet - I'm proud to state unequivocally that, according to your universally accepted criteria, I am married to a real woman, 'cept it's country- steak for me.

NoVA- one of THE worst places we've ever stayed was a "Quality" Inn in Bangor, Wales. I feel like I need to lather myself up in hand sanitizer right now just from the memory. Noisy, dirty, ground floor room with people knocking on the window. The place was just creepy.; 8:09 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Hi AU1NO4-
I'll trade you Fleury, who has Stanley Cup Final experience for the "unproven" Varlamov. Deal?; 8:10 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: messed up my italics, that was supposed to be country-style steak, as opposed to country fried.

Yes, after a 75 mile commute, I am indeed at the location that barely does enough business to cover our cost, so y'all may be subjected to my bloghogging yet again.; 8:12 AM
NoVaTiger said...: Today consists of a lot of hurry up and wait so I may be around if I can find free wireless. Heading out to find out what the cabs are like in Charlotte.; 8:13 AM
Anonymous said...: THT - NO DEAL!!; 8:14 AM
NoVaTiger said...: THT, I hope that's just a temporary commute. Long commutes are killers.; 8:15 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Well it's back to reality now that my little mini-vacation to Panama City Beach is complete. I would like to think the Hotties for the fine recommendations of eating establishments. We ate at Captain's Table, Hunt's Oyster Bar and the Shrimpboat. All were excellent, but I really liked Hunt's Oyster Bar. I'm already missing the great seafood that you can't find around here. Thanks to all that gave me those recommendations.; 8:20 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: ok, AU1, you had your chance. I'll just take my deal to NoVA ;-)

Welcome to NC NoVA.. have I got a deal for you!

(and nope, only about 3 times/month that I have the long commute); 8:20 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: mornin' Eddie - did you eat a big plate of fried shrimp for me? Lusting for BBQ yesterday, now I'm craving fried shrimp like nobody's bidnes; 8:22 AM
NoVaTiger said...: I'll pass THT. After that miracle save there's no way.

Looking at the stats, the Caps just weren't agressive enough last night. They were way out shot.; 8:24 AM
Anonymous said...: NoVa - You are correct about commutes. I lived in Alexandria and drove to Herndon. Then I moved to Baltimore. Baltimore to Herndon = Nightmare.; 8:24 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: well, looks like I'll just have to go over your heads and have some trade talk with Boudreau. Surely someone in the Caps organization can appreciate the benefit of such a trade. I'll even throw in the incomparable Satan, as in Miroslav.; 8:30 AM
Anonymous said...: I will keep a goalie who had 39 saves and a 92% save avg. I don't mind, ok maybe a little, him missing a goal that deflected off of his own player. He was positioned perfectly prior to that.; 8:34 AM
j-z said...: Today is going to be a freaking awesome day. I'm going to hear Coach Chizik speak at the Autauga County Education Foundation A+ Banquet this evening, and my cousin is getting his second big league pitching start with the Toronto Blue Jays this evening against the Angels tonight. Now I just need some of the more technologically advanced Hotties to help me figure out how to hijack a FREE live video feed of the game.

Real women do cook country fried steak, etc., but a real man can too. Just sayin'...; 8:35 AM
Anonymous said...: Then I will yell at my team and tell them the Pens had 19 more shots then we did.; 8:35 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: AU1 - I just spoke to Boudreau. He politely reminded me that the trade deadline had passed.; 8:38 AM
Anonymous said...: j-z - That's awesome. May need to go to a bar to see that game. I see he last pitched against the O's.

Good luck to him and let us know how Chizik is in person.; 8:40 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: j-z that does sound like a great day. Give Coach Chizik a HUGE WAR EAGLE!!! from THT.; 8:41 AM
soldmysoultosaban said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 8:42 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Ovechkin had several whiffs where the puck escaped his stick right as he was getting ready to shoot. I wonder if he was finally using legal stick blades for fear he may be called out on it after the Pens raised that concern in the media. Hmmmm. Probably not, but just wondering. I only know that when the puck is on his stick my fear level is totally maxed out.

Jagr once got caught with too much blade curve, so I know it's happened before.; 8:44 AM
Anonymous said...: He did whiff, like 3 times when he had open shots.

I have seen many to the bench check the bend. But not lately, I also like the delay penalty when you flip it over the wall when you are in your zone. Didn't like it last night but that is a good rule.; 8:51 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: yep, that is a good rule. Eliminating the 2 line pass rule was also very good.

Does AU have club hockey?; 8:57 AM
Anonymous said...: Nope.; 8:59 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I guess it would be too far a drive just to get some practice in, much less games.; 9:05 AM
Seanzie said...: New threat is late today.; 9:05 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: threat? are we at code orange? ;-); 9:07 AM
Eddie McCoy said...: Tarheel- Sure did and also a big plate of fried grouper. It was awesome.; 9:07 AM
Seanzie said...: Dang it, Thread. Thanks for being my spellcheck TH. \;); 9:08 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Morning Sean! I'm on DC#2. Just trying to do my part.

Eddie, I'm starvin' for some fried shrimp! If I'm lucky, they'll have fried catfish in the cafeteria tomorrow.; 9:10 AM
Jet said...: I love me some fried shrimp and catfish, but I loved my grouper grilled and my oysters RAW!!!!; 9:13 AM
Seanzie said...: We appreciate the biz, TH. Shrimp sounds good, especially with some cheddar grits and steamed spinach, one of my all-time faves.; 9:13 AM
Seanzie said...: I take my grouper blackened and my oysters, as jet said, RAW. Food-borne illness be damned.; 9:14 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: i prefer my tuna raw. I don't do oysters; 9:15 AM
Anonymous said...: Living on the Chesapeake Bay, raw oysters are the only way to go.; 9:16 AM
Seanzie said...: THT, are you a sushi guy?; 9:16 AM
NoVaTiger said...: Never could tolerate raw oysters. Bad experience with them as a child. Now properly FRIED oysters are heaven.; 9:17 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: not really. I just like raw tuna. all the "official sushi" stuff I leave for the other members of the THT family. They love that stuff.; 9:18 AM
NoVaTiger said...: I'm comfortably ensconced in a borrowed office with nothing to do for about 2.5 hrs.; 9:18 AM
Seanzie said...: If you've never had White Fin tuna raw, you're seriously missing out. I highly reccommend it.; 9:19 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: of course, I gobble up edo like it's going out of style, but only if that's the right word for shrimp covering a blob of rice.; 9:20 AM
Jet said...: Old story ... joke was on me.

I was in N.O. for the Syracuse bowl game, and a group went out to Pascal's Manale Restaurant. While we were waiting on our table, we were sitting in the bar where the raw oysters were passed out like Halloween candy.

At this place, you make your own cocktail sauce, which I had never done before. It had always been pre-made.

I was standing there with a guy who now happens to be a veteran scribe from another site -- how obvious can I make it -- who was teaching me how to make my sauce. He had me put in some ketchup, some Worcestershire, and the white stuff he called crushed garlic. He said I needed a lot of the garlic for the flavor. I'm sitting there nodding my head loading it up.

Is that enough, I ask.

Naw, just a little more.

Then he says of course I'll want a little extra kick to it, so put some extra hot sauce in it.

So, am I paying attention to the elbows going around the table as a slather my oyster full of sauce and heap it on a cracker. Of course, not.

In one fell swoop, I toss in the oyster and the cracker. I am convinced the contents of my sinus cavity hit the table before I could scream from the extreme blast furnace effect that was being felt in my mouth.

Ah, oysters. Ah, New Orleans.; 9:21 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: only 9 more minutes until my lunch box is fair game. I have an unwritten rule, can't start lunch until 10:30; 9:21 AM
Seanzie said...: Wow, Jet I feel your pain there but that story just made my morning.; 9:22 AM
Jet said...: Tar Heel ...

I've always called that "The Hour of Justification."; 9:23 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: well, Jet, I'm in serious need of justification cause that breakfast was 4 hours ago now.; 9:26 AM
Seanzie said...: I had a very similar experience with dijon mustard at the Pita Pit in Auburn.; 9:26 AM
NoVaTiger said...: You just didn't eat a big enough breakfast.; 9:27 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: please pass the Grey Poupon; 9:28 AM
Jet said...: Sean, I was with you until you said "pita."

I believe I heard my brother J-Z give an endorsement to Zoe's, which is the creation of a former UAT football player and requires all males to check their testicles at the door.

I am saddened.; 9:29 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: NoVa - agreed, all I had was a few bowls of cereal, a big glass of chocolate milk, and washed it down with a Diet Coke. I could really have benefitted from a few scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, grits, and fluffy homemade biscuits.; 9:30 AM
michael said...: I of course fell for the joke and ate a chunk of Wasabi the first time I had Sushi. That junk was all up in my nose.; 9:30 AM
Jet said...: I say we bomb Pyongyang in response, Michael.; 9:31 AM
NoVaTiger said...: That's why I passed on the "continental breakfast" and went to Cracker Barrel. Their biscuits were excellent this morning but the gravy needed salt.; 9:33 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Mrs THT and Miss THT eat wasabi in large volume. If a few molecules get on my food I spontaneously combust.; 9:33 AM
Jet said...: Is there anything related to food more overrated than Cracker Barrel?; 9:33 AM
Jet said...: Wasabi was banned by the Alabama Legislature a few years ago, saying that marriage was reserved for a consenting man and a woman.; 9:35 AM
NoVaTiger said...: Over rated sure. But when you don't have a car and the Cracker Barrel is next door, you make do. This one did a passable job. The biscuits were excellent but the grits were runny.; 9:35 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I think I ate at a CB once about 15 years ago.; 9:36 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: dang, I almost forgot, it's LUNCH TIME!!!; 9:37 AM
Jet said...: When I am elected to the U.S. Senate, I will make my first bill to stop Cracker Barrel from making it grits. It is an abomination.; 9:38 AM
Jet said...: I've been talking to you to help you pass the time.; 9:38 AM
Seanzie said...: Well Jet, that pretty much happens when you get married anyway, and that joint is my lady's fave. She loved hers, I threw mine out after the first bite. My rule is I only exhale fire once a day.; 9:39 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Thanks, Jet.

I've got lunch spread out in front of me now.

Someone put a Bojangles box in the fridge. I was tempted.

Actually, I prefer Biscuitville over Bojangles; 9:40 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: all you hockey fans; get ready for a make or break weekend for the Penguins. Games 4 & 5 on back to back nights Fri/Sat.; 9:45 AM
j-z said...: Was not aware of the UAT ownership...consider it off the list, besides, the only time I eat their food is when my wife brings it home. So no testicle checking...I mean other than normal testicle checking...wait...not that I testicle check that often, but...aw crap. I'll shut up now.; 9:50 AM
Jet said...: J-Z

Zoe's is owned by a former of teammate of Mr. Sara Evans.; 9:51 AM
NoVaTiger said...: This place has NO Coke machines and the cafeteria doesn't go by THT's rule. It's still closed and I need a Coke!; 9:51 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: NoVa - I feel your pain. Not than I'm addicted or anything, but you'd be amazed at the precautions I take when travelling to assure availability of Diet Coke, especially in the morning.; 9:54 AM
Norm said...: THT/DOC, et. al. - "Biscuitville" reminds me, pardon the repeat if I made mention of this a few weeks ago but if your travels find you in the Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA general vicinities, DO NOT waste your time going to "Burgerville" which for reasons absolutely unknown to me is a cherished local favorit.; 9:54 AM
Anonymous said...: Auburn Tradition; 9:55 AM
Norm said...: Not even gonna open what I'm sure is slanderous propaganda.; 9:56 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Just the name Burgerville sounds scary.; 9:56 AM
NoVaTiger said...: The value of chain restaurants is you know exactly what to expect when you're on the road. It's also their downfall.; 9:57 AM
NoVaTiger said...: People rave about 5 Guys burgers in the DC area. I ate there once and never again. Everything was soaked in grease.; 9:59 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I forgot the napkin from my lunch box so I just wiped my hand on my sock. Is that good etiquette?; 9:59 AM
NoVaTiger said...: 11:00. That cafeteria should be open now.; 9:59 AM
NoVaTiger said...: As long as a female over the age of 5 isn't present.; 10:00 AM
j-z said...: THT,

Absolutely acceptable.

NoVa,

Burgers + grease = Heaven; 10:00 AM
j-z said...: Just think of the grease as Au Jus.; 10:01 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I'm good then. Thanks Mr. Manners. I'm hoping you can get that Coke asap. A morning without Coke is just not a morning.; 10:02 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: au jus... lol; 10:03 AM
Norm said...: 5 Guys is quite popular around here too. I think it's fine maybe twice a year, I'll sometimes go with coworkers or other folks after church. Other than that, it wouldn't be my first suggestion.; 10:04 AM
Jet said...: Had Five Guys earlier in the week ... it is next door to Zoe's in the Gump.

Better than adequate food ... big ups for the peanuts.; 10:07 AM
Anonymous said...: 5 Guys started up here. It is a great burger.; 10:09 AM
Jet said...: Good, not great, I'd say.

Good is the enemy of great.; 10:12 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Ok, lunch is over and I finally have some work. I am also officially sleepy.; 10:12 AM
Jet said...: THT ...

Gotta say, I love the avatar.; 10:15 AM
NoVaTiger said...: Got the coke and a bag of pretzels. I'm set until lunch.

We took our church teens to 5 Guys. The burger was greasy and the meat was somehow dry. The fries were dripping grease through the bag. The place was incredibly noisy and messy. I won't go back.; 10:15 AM
NoVaTiger said...: THT, time for a Coke.; 10:16 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: NoVA - I'm so relieved you found a Coke. I'm on #3, but it is the "gold" one without any kick. Not that the "silver" one has much kick, either.

Jet - I just stumbled on the Auburn Hockey sweater while googling.; 10:19 AM
NoVaTiger said...: I switch to the gold after 2PM. The key to the silver is to drink enough.; 10:23 AM
digger4au said...: Did Jay G. jump off of his stool,
Why no new Thread?; 10:26 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: I just alternate throughout the day/evening. I can't really tell any difference betweeen them.; 10:26 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: digger- I think the autopost machine alarm clock failed.; 10:27 AM
digger4au said...: That's right it is on auto-pilot.
This is a failure of technonize.; 10:28 AM
j-z said...: I say we take this mother to 600.; 10:29 AM
digger4au said...: Subject has been of food.
I still like Doc's of Orange Beach for seafood.; 10:30 AM
digger4au said...: Bet JGT takes it off auti pilot and sneaks in a blurbed before that happens.; 10:31 AM
NoVaTiger said...: If JG isn't allowed to fix the auto post, the sky's the limit on this thread.; 10:33 AM
j-z said...: It's off the beaten path, but Tin Top in Bon Secour kicks hiney for seafood as well.; 10:38 AM
Anonymous said...: I know this is old and "living in the was," but it fires me up to hear these words.

Pat Dye - Greatness.; 10:38 AM
Anonymous said...: War Eagle everybody!

Have a good day.; 10:43 AM
NoVaTiger said...: I have a lot of respect for Coach Dye. Those are inspiring words.; 10:46 AM
Scott Chocolate said...: I was just in Colorado a couple of weeks ago. I saw grits on a breakfast menu in Aspen. I was impressed that they actually offered them, so ordered some. Worst ever!!! The best way I can describe them is a lumpy, yellow, somewhat dough-like mass. I was somewhat feeling the effects of the night before, which probably made them even worse. By the way, it is possible to like both hummus and BBQ, but probably not at the same meal.; 10:46 AM
Jet said...: Hummers, not Hummus!; 10:47 AM
Scott Chocolate said...: Now that I think about it, maybe those grits were hummus-based!; 10:48 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: water boils at lower temp in Aspen; grits need to cook longer there. At least I think that's the case.; 10:50 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: in any event, grits belong in the South. I don't want to share them with the bark eaters of Aspen.; 10:51 AM
digger4au said...: HEALTH ALERT

CDC Alert

The Centers for Disease Control has issued a medical alert about a
highly contagious, potentially dangerous virus that is transmitted
orally, by hand, and even electronically. This virus is called Weary
Overload Recreational Killer (WORK). If you receive WORK from your boss,
any of your colleagues, or anyone else via any means whatsoever - DO NOT
TOUCH IT. This virus will wipe out your private life completely.

If you should come into contact with WORK you should immediately leave
the premises. Take two good friends to the nearest grocery store and
purchase one or both of the antidotes - Work Isolating Neutralizer
Extract (WINE) and Bothersome Employer Elimination Rebooter (BEER). Take
the antidote repeatedly until WORK has been completely eliminated from
your system.; 10:58 AM
j-z said...: I'm going to leave the Hummers not Hummus comment alone. I promise.; 11:00 AM
Norm said...: Well, I know we had the Hummer discussion last week, but I for one am all for multiple Hummers whenever possible. I for one don't typically require a week's recovery timeframe between Hummer discussions. Sadly, as much as I may personally be in favor of multiple Hummers, Mrs. Gatiger is adamantly against any such notion.

Her position on the Hummer issue is and will remain that the next new vehicle purchase is designated as her primary transportation and as such there will be no Hummers in the discussion.

Dang.; 11:06 AM
Norm said...: THT - it's cranked to 11 again. I just thought you should know.; 11:13 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: Thanks, gatiger. Maybe that will keep me awazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz; 11:17 AM
Seanzie said...: Manny Ramirez tests positive for performance enhancers, gets a 50 game suspension.; 11:25 AM
Tar Heel Tiger said...: what a dufus; 11:33 AM
Norm said...: Man Ram?!?! Say it ain't so. What a jerk (him, not you).; 11:38 AM
Seanzie said...: Gives "Manny being Manny" a whole new definition.; 11:47 AM
Will said...: The guy at Zoe's was almost Mr. Cheryl Crowe a few yrs ago, that should give you an idea of his decision making skills.

What the H is hummus? I thought you guys were talking about hummaz', the slang version of hummers. Further, sometimes when we talk abot hummers, I don't think we are all on the same page.; 11:49 AM
Anonymous said...: Fav...BBQ.....Williamson Bros in Atl. Sauce is thin and spicy with lots of black pepper. I attempted to make on my own sauce for years, then quit when I tasted WB. You can buy in bottles it at Publix. Good stew and beans also.; 12:04 PM
Criminal Type said...: Jay has posted a new thread!; 12:23 PM
Seanzie said...: Yes he has.; 12:30 PM