Sharks and other smaller fish. They existed happily in the same seas for a long time obeying the natural predator/prey relationships.
In a fluke accident, an asteroid, the Moneymaker, collided with the known world setting off a chain of events eventually known as the Binion-Harrah (B-H) Boundary. The seas boiled and many areas of land were uncovered, previously barren of life. In these areas, huge numbers of braying quadrupeds emerged, evidently mesmerized by the aftereffects of the asteroid strike.
The sharks found themselves competing with these wild, unpredictable creatures for sustenance and many could never overcome the typically irrational behavior exhibited by the newcomers. Only time will tell whether this will lead to a mass extinction event, but certainly there have already been many deaths...
Happy 200th Chuck!
And there go another 5 minutes of your life you're not getting back...
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Back To Back
Not only did I accomplish my goal in making consecutive Riverchasers TOC final tables, I improved on last trimester's 2nd place finish. The Eastern TOC was on Saturday, which I could not make, so I trekked 2 friggin hours from north of Philly to Hershey on Sunday to play with the hillbillies in Central. Banjos were wayyyyy more than dueling. Seriously.
Maybe I'll fill in some of the detail as the work day goes on, but just a few tidbits...
-- I was down to 1/2 BB and all-in blind in the SB when at 100/200 (level 9).
-- KTo can beat KJs and AKo AIPF when it needs to
-- 83o if perfectly acceptable to call off your stack with, assuming the correct conditions
Borgata bound on March 22 for a 1 in 20 shot at a big buy in (to what I don't remember, and I can't get to RPT from work to check). And from what I hear, there are not nearly as many players to be concerned with this time around. Can't do worse than the 17th place egg I laid 4 months ago. Do not go broke with TPTK, do not go broke with TPTK (especially holding AJs).
And there go another 5 minutes of your life you're not getting back...
Maybe I'll fill in some of the detail as the work day goes on, but just a few tidbits...
-- I was down to 1/2 BB and all-in blind in the SB when at 100/200 (level 9).
-- KTo can beat KJs and AKo AIPF when it needs to
-- 83o if perfectly acceptable to call off your stack with, assuming the correct conditions
Borgata bound on March 22 for a 1 in 20 shot at a big buy in (to what I don't remember, and I can't get to RPT from work to check). And from what I hear, there are not nearly as many players to be concerned with this time around. Can't do worse than the 17th place egg I laid 4 months ago. Do not go broke with TPTK, do not go broke with TPTK (especially holding AJs).
And there go another 5 minutes of your life you're not getting back...
Friday, February 6, 2009
When Bacon Explodes
http://www.bbqaddicts.com/bacon-explosion.html
5000 calories of bacon and other associated pork fats. Dinner for 10 or an afternoon snack for Al and a date.
What had me rolling was the closing quote used in the wiki article I found this bad boy on:
Riverchasers TOC on Sunday in Hershey. Let's see if I can put together back-to-back final tables at this bad boy (2nd place last time).
And there go another 5 minutes of your life you're not getting back...
5000 calories of bacon and other associated pork fats. Dinner for 10 or an afternoon snack for Al and a date.
What had me rolling was the closing quote used in the wiki article I found this bad boy on:
After preparing a version of the dish, Andrew Vennari of the San Francisco Food Examiner said the dish tasted better than expected, "but I didn't learn the true meaning of the bacon explosion until the next day."
Riverchasers TOC on Sunday in Hershey. Let's see if I can put together back-to-back final tables at this bad boy (2nd place last time).
And there go another 5 minutes of your life you're not getting back...
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Steel Panther
I've read the reviews of those who made the trek to see these guys during the seasonal gatherings and I was quite intrigued. So, lo and behold, evidently Steel Panther is releasing some new original music (available on iTunes since Monday) and already into the regular rotation on Octane on Sirius/XM.
If "Death To All But Metal" is indicative of what these guys are all about, I HAVE to get my ass to GVR the next time I make the trip to Vegas.
And there go another 5 minutes of your life you're not getting back...
If "Death To All But Metal" is indicative of what these guys are all about, I HAVE to get my ass to GVR the next time I make the trip to Vegas.
And there go another 5 minutes of your life you're not getting back...
Friday, January 16, 2009
Well I Guess I'm, Ummm, That Guy
That guy.
It's a description that never comes in a positive connotation. You use it for the person at the party that thinks everyone is laughing with him, but they're actually laughing AT him. The guy who pukes in the kitchen sink. Or the guy that every woman in the room is trying to avoid. And it usually follows, "Don't be..."
On the other side of the coin, "that guy" is also the chap who is so nondescript, so uninteresting that you barely remember him even being somewhere. "You know, that guy, the one with the shirt..." Completely unmemorable.
Anyway, I'm not going to say where or by who, but there I was in a series of photos from the 2008 BASH. All the others were either accurately captioned or the unknowns in the shot were just not mentioned. This one was just me. Captioned "ummm, that guy".
My question is, why post it at all if you don't know who the only person in the picture is? And a full profile no less. My self-confidence isn't all that robust to begin with. Reinforcement of my anonymous hideousness doesn't help. Or maybe I was wearing the proverbial lamp shade that night. At least it's Friday. And a 3 day weekend. Now I can bury my head in the sand for half a week and know that no one will notice and/or remember.
Weeeee.... Eagles/Cards on Sunday. I hate having the Eagles in a championship game as a favorite. No good ever comes of it. They should win but, everytime I think about it, I throw up inside. Just a little. Eagles vs. Steelers rematch in the Super Bowl. I hope.
And there go another 5 minutes of your life you're not getting back...
It's a description that never comes in a positive connotation. You use it for the person at the party that thinks everyone is laughing with him, but they're actually laughing AT him. The guy who pukes in the kitchen sink. Or the guy that every woman in the room is trying to avoid. And it usually follows, "Don't be..."
On the other side of the coin, "that guy" is also the chap who is so nondescript, so uninteresting that you barely remember him even being somewhere. "You know, that guy, the one with the shirt..." Completely unmemorable.
Anyway, I'm not going to say where or by who, but there I was in a series of photos from the 2008 BASH. All the others were either accurately captioned or the unknowns in the shot were just not mentioned. This one was just me. Captioned "ummm, that guy".
My question is, why post it at all if you don't know who the only person in the picture is? And a full profile no less. My self-confidence isn't all that robust to begin with. Reinforcement of my anonymous hideousness doesn't help. Or maybe I was wearing the proverbial lamp shade that night. At least it's Friday. And a 3 day weekend. Now I can bury my head in the sand for half a week and know that no one will notice and/or remember.
Weeeee.... Eagles/Cards on Sunday. I hate having the Eagles in a championship game as a favorite. No good ever comes of it. They should win but, everytime I think about it, I throw up inside. Just a little. Eagles vs. Steelers rematch in the Super Bowl. I hope.
And there go another 5 minutes of your life you're not getting back...
Monday, January 12, 2009
To The Desert We Go
What else can I say other than "great game"? Probably not so great for a Giants' fan, but I'm not one so who cares? Anyway, for those Eagles' fans who are unable to get the home feed, click the link below for the video highlights. Merrill Reese calls all of the good stuff for the Eagles. Additional comment by me is undesired and unnecessary.
Eagles/Giants Highlights
Two more rematches to go and Philadelphia can forget their championship drought for even longer. And then the pressure goes back on the Phillies to repeat. Who would've thought?
And there go another 5 minutes of your life you're not getting back...
Eagles/Giants Highlights
Two more rematches to go and Philadelphia can forget their championship drought for even longer. And then the pressure goes back on the Phillies to repeat. Who would've thought?
And there go another 5 minutes of your life you're not getting back...
Friday, January 9, 2009
Generic Pre-Weekend Post
Sunday. Eagles. Giants. Meadowlands. Cold. Wind. Playoffs.
Nothing matches when two NFC East teams get to play for a third time in a season. As expected, I will be getting together with a few friends to watch the game at an establishment known for their wings and being tacky. Actually, their wings suck and their beer is overpriced, but it is centrally located to the four of us and the scenery inside is generally voluptuous.
Playing the Giants, I thought back to a song parody one of the local sports talk stations put together back in the mid-late 90's. For some reason, I seem to remember it was directed at the Rangers but the sentiment would still hold. Think of a typical South Philly guy trying to mimic Frank Sinatra... "And don't for-get, New York, you suck!" I failed in my attempt at finding either the clip or even just the lyrics so you'll have to trust me.
Could this be McNabb's last game in Philly? Will his #5 be purple next year? Can anyone honestly tell me that the Vikings don't beat the Eagles last week if they had McNabb at QB? We know Andy Reid will be back, but will Donovan hold out for a contract redo that Jeff/Joe won't want to do? Should be an interesting offseason here in Eaglestown but, until then, Fly Eagles Fly!!
And there go another 5 minutes of your life you're not getting back...
Nothing matches when two NFC East teams get to play for a third time in a season. As expected, I will be getting together with a few friends to watch the game at an establishment known for their wings and being tacky. Actually, their wings suck and their beer is overpriced, but it is centrally located to the four of us and the scenery inside is generally voluptuous.
Playing the Giants, I thought back to a song parody one of the local sports talk stations put together back in the mid-late 90's. For some reason, I seem to remember it was directed at the Rangers but the sentiment would still hold. Think of a typical South Philly guy trying to mimic Frank Sinatra... "And don't for-get, New York, you suck!" I failed in my attempt at finding either the clip or even just the lyrics so you'll have to trust me.
Could this be McNabb's last game in Philly? Will his #5 be purple next year? Can anyone honestly tell me that the Vikings don't beat the Eagles last week if they had McNabb at QB? We know Andy Reid will be back, but will Donovan hold out for a contract redo that Jeff/Joe won't want to do? Should be an interesting offseason here in Eaglestown but, until then, Fly Eagles Fly!!
And there go another 5 minutes of your life you're not getting back...
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