A group of people have started the SAVE VOORHEES campaign. They want to save it from having a big box Wal-Mart by the Echelon Mall. Not long after the mall owners put up their new plans for their signs in the now empty Sam Goody the people for SAVE VOORHEES were out on Somerdale road waving their ANTI-Wal Mart signs. Dan K reported seeing a huge sign on Somerdale Road.
The group is meeting tonight to try to get together conerned citizens. They have posted a pictures of the location of the location of the potential Wal-mart. They seem to be horrified how close it is to their schools and homes! They also voiced their fear of trucks. No mention on the other stores returning to the mall or joining the mall. Just all slamming Wal-Mart.
The drop dead date is slated for April 6th, and it's doubtful PREIT could pull out if they wanted to at this point. It certainly won't be the quiet evening they had hoped for. It could even get ugly since the decision is likely to be reached. I find little support for the Wal-Mart by the people of Voorhees. Perhaps they have the mayor or some politicians in their pocket, but its looking like the Echelon Mall's feeding tube will be pulled next week. Hopefully, no one be driving trucks to the meeting.
Check out the people of Voorhees, speaking out.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
"Save Voorhees Comes out Swinging"
A group of people have started the SAVE VOORHEES campaign. They want to save it from having a big box Wal-Mart by the Echelon Mall. Not long after the mall owners put up their new plans for their signs in the now empty Sam Goody the people for SAVE VOORHEES were out on Somerdale road waving their ANTI-Wal Mart signs. Dan K reported seeing a huge sign on Somerdale Road.
The group is meeting tonight to try to get together conerned citizens. They have posted a pictures of the location of the location of the potential Wal-mart. They seem to be horrified how close it is to their schools and homes! They also voiced their fear of trucks. No mention on the other stores returning to the mall or joining the mall. Just all slamming Wal-Mart.
The drop dead date is slated for April 6th, and it's doubtful PREIT could pull out if they wanted to at this point. It certainly won't be the quiet evening they had hoped for. It could even get ugly since the decision is likely to be reached. I find little support for the Wal-Mart by the people of Voorhees. Perhaps they have the mayor or some politicians in their pocket, but its looking like the Echelon Mall's feeding tube will be pulled next week. Hopefully, no one be driving trucks to the meeting.
Check out the people of Voorhees, speaking out.
The group is meeting tonight to try to get together conerned citizens. They have posted a pictures of the location of the location of the potential Wal-mart. They seem to be horrified how close it is to their schools and homes! They also voiced their fear of trucks. No mention on the other stores returning to the mall or joining the mall. Just all slamming Wal-Mart.
The drop dead date is slated for April 6th, and it's doubtful PREIT could pull out if they wanted to at this point. It certainly won't be the quiet evening they had hoped for. It could even get ugly since the decision is likely to be reached. I find little support for the Wal-Mart by the people of Voorhees. Perhaps they have the mayor or some politicians in their pocket, but its looking like the Echelon Mall's feeding tube will be pulled next week. Hopefully, no one be driving trucks to the meeting.
Check out the people of Voorhees, speaking out.
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
"BAD JOKE WEDNESDAY"
HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY everybody! Its time for BAD JOKE WEDNESDAY!!!!!!!!
Why did the bald man draw rabbits on his head?
Because from a distance they looked like hares.
Why did the bald man draw rabbits on his head?
Because from a distance they looked like hares.
"Furious and Angry Powell"
Former Secertary of State Colin Powell is speaking out. Well sort of. If you recall when he resigned I pondered if he would ever come out and slam the Bush and company for the way the war in Iraq was presented to the American people. Of course I am aware that it was Powell himself, who did a lot of the presenting. However, one got the impression not even too long after he did so, that he had serious doubts about what he had actually reported. Also, really didn't think they were out of opitions to the point of war. Well today some quotes could be a note of interest for those of you interested in such things. Although he rejects the idea that him and Bush are no longer on good terms. I cut and pasted an article form AOL since most my readers can't acess their news sites. So, don't go rolling your eyes at the lenght of the article. Besides it sure beats actually doing work at t he office, or writing that paper you know your putting off. FROM AOL BERLIN (March 30) - The United States made errors in presenting its case for war against Iraq, but Saddam Hussein had to be removed, former Secretary of State Colin Powell told a German magazine.
"We were sometimes too loud, too direct, perhaps we made too much noise," Powell told Stern magazine in an interview released on Wednesday. "That certainly shocked the Europeans sometimes."
He said terms like "Old Europe," the expression coined by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to describe countries such as France and Germany that opposed the war, had not helped ease European concerns about Washington's policies.
But he said that despite the problems facing U.S. troops in Iraq, it was better that Saddam Hussein was no longer in power.
"Yes, the insurgency is much bigger than we anticipated. But I'm glad that Saddam is in jail," he said in the German article.
Powell said he had argued for a diplomatic solution against cabinet colleagues such as Vice President Dick Cheney, who did not believe that diplomacy would work.
"The situation with Saddam Hussein had to be resolved, either by taming him or by removing him by military means," he said. "I'm sure that the Vice President's view from the very beginning was: we'll never solve this through diplomatic means."
Powell said he was "furious and angry" that he had been misinformed about Iraq's stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction when he laid out the case for war before the United Nations Security Council in February, 2003.
"It was information from our security services and from some Europeans, including Germans. Some of this information was wrong. I did not know this at the time," he told the magazine.
"Hundreds of millions followed it on television. I will always be the one who presented it. I have to live with that."
But he said he had never considered resigning and rejected suggestions that his relationship with President Bush was a cool one.
"Anyone who says that has no idea. We are friends," he said.
"We were sometimes too loud, too direct, perhaps we made too much noise," Powell told Stern magazine in an interview released on Wednesday. "That certainly shocked the Europeans sometimes."
He said terms like "Old Europe," the expression coined by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to describe countries such as France and Germany that opposed the war, had not helped ease European concerns about Washington's policies.
But he said that despite the problems facing U.S. troops in Iraq, it was better that Saddam Hussein was no longer in power.
"Yes, the insurgency is much bigger than we anticipated. But I'm glad that Saddam is in jail," he said in the German article.
Powell said he had argued for a diplomatic solution against cabinet colleagues such as Vice President Dick Cheney, who did not believe that diplomacy would work.
"The situation with Saddam Hussein had to be resolved, either by taming him or by removing him by military means," he said. "I'm sure that the Vice President's view from the very beginning was: we'll never solve this through diplomatic means."
Powell said he was "furious and angry" that he had been misinformed about Iraq's stockpiles of weapons of mass destruction when he laid out the case for war before the United Nations Security Council in February, 2003.
"It was information from our security services and from some Europeans, including Germans. Some of this information was wrong. I did not know this at the time," he told the magazine.
"Hundreds of millions followed it on television. I will always be the one who presented it. I have to live with that."
But he said he had never considered resigning and rejected suggestions that his relationship with President Bush was a cool one.
"Anyone who says that has no idea. We are friends," he said.
Monday, March 28, 2005
"Wal-Mart Plan Gains Ground"
The plan to build the Wal-Mart could be gaining ground which would green light the overhaul of the mall. In fact without it the mall would die. Apperently, most if not all of the business owners in the mall have jumped on board. Wal-Mart is willing to scale back. An oppinion piece in this weekends paper sheds some light on what the mall back on it's feet could do for the area tax wise. Explained better then I could, so just check it out. Time is ticking though. No date has been set (as far as I know) to have the town vote on the mall or not.
"Good Old Uncle Sam"
The IRS is looking to tax money people get selling on E-bay as part of their annual income. Not people (at least not yet) just selling junk they found in the attic, but people who buy stuff at garage sales or flea markets then turn around and sell them. How they would determine that is anyones guess since people could likely just have other people bid for them or what not. It's funny everyone wants to make money. Uncle Sam always has to step in when people find different (legal) ways of doing so. Read here.
Sunday, March 27, 2005
"Easter"
Easter has a funny way of sneaking up on you. We hear Christmas coming from a mile away, months in advance. Easter comes without the obligatory movies and specials. No count downs of shopping days. Even the people who don't celebrate the holiday don't gripe they just ignore it.
You would think that it would come across a bigger deal considering the religious signifgance of the hoilday. On the other had perhaps it's a blessing that it was never really hyper-commericalized and remains a more private holiday for those of faith.
Well, regardless happy Easter to all of my readers.
You would think that it would come across a bigger deal considering the religious signifgance of the hoilday. On the other had perhaps it's a blessing that it was never really hyper-commericalized and remains a more private holiday for those of faith.
Well, regardless happy Easter to all of my readers.
Friday, March 25, 2005
"Tucker's Dumb Move"
So, the other day I was out mailing something. Next door to the post office is a little newsshop that I frequent on occasion. I had the sudden "lucky feeling" to play the lottery. I wanted to play 265 for the daily drawling for the NJ lottery. 265 was my original number associate number when I worked at Sears.
The number 265 seems to come up for me quite often. So, why not the lottery? I usually stick to the the safer (oddly more expensive) scratch and wins. However, I wanted to do this it was only 50 cents.
So I picked up a Daily News and my ticket. I peered down at my ticket, and the women (who not suprisinly was Indian and had spoke broken English) had plugged me in for 665 instead of the number I requested. I noticed and brought it to the atttention of the guy behind the counter while she was busy doing something else. I stopped myself once because, I realized how idotic it was since the odds wouldn't change. However, the guy was overly nice and went out of his way to print me a ticket with the Sears number on it.
I heistated for a minute and a wiser would have just kept both tickets. I didn't. Just swapped the tickets like an idoit. I for some reason figured it would just be easier for both parties that way. I left. Even in the back of my mind I figured it could have been an omen, but I said "Thats Silly!"
Today, checked the paper. Well I guess its not big shock that 656 came up. And, Yes I boxed meaning the numbers could come up in any order and I would win a little less. I would have had a nice winning of a little over 100 bucks to spend on dinner and a movie tonight with my lovely girlfriend.
Instead I am just left bruises from where I kept kicking myself again and again today.
The number 265 seems to come up for me quite often. So, why not the lottery? I usually stick to the the safer (oddly more expensive) scratch and wins. However, I wanted to do this it was only 50 cents.
So I picked up a Daily News and my ticket. I peered down at my ticket, and the women (who not suprisinly was Indian and had spoke broken English) had plugged me in for 665 instead of the number I requested. I noticed and brought it to the atttention of the guy behind the counter while she was busy doing something else. I stopped myself once because, I realized how idotic it was since the odds wouldn't change. However, the guy was overly nice and went out of his way to print me a ticket with the Sears number on it.
I heistated for a minute and a wiser would have just kept both tickets. I didn't. Just swapped the tickets like an idoit. I for some reason figured it would just be easier for both parties that way. I left. Even in the back of my mind I figured it could have been an omen, but I said "Thats Silly!"
Today, checked the paper. Well I guess its not big shock that 656 came up. And, Yes I boxed meaning the numbers could come up in any order and I would win a little less. I would have had a nice winning of a little over 100 bucks to spend on dinner and a movie tonight with my lovely girlfriend.
Instead I am just left bruises from where I kept kicking myself again and again today.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Echelon Could Be Totally Empty by 2007........
"ECHELON WAL-MART OR BUST"
PREIT is at a cross roads with the Echelon Mall, and Wal-Mart is their final option. Today's Courier-Post (can't find the article just pick up a paper its in the South Jersey section for more info!) reports that if the Wal-Mart falls through the mall will offically flat line sometime in 2007 at the latest.
As reported earlier on Tucker's World people of Voorhees known as Smart Action for Voorhees and Echelon were mighty upset about this large Wal-Mart coming to town and bringing in all these trucks. They also thought the store was too big and would look ugly. Of course it wouldn't be a breath taking as the IHOP that has been empty for several years, the empty salon, car place with graffiti all over the walls or an aging wharehouse retail store.
So, the people at PREIT have decied to nix the 24 hours drive through pharmacy, scale back the size, and make it so to Wal-Mart has less trucks coming in. They would have stright night time delveries. So, all hopefully the people wouldn't be haunted by those dreaded trucks.
That paper confirmed what I said (before they said it) that 3 stores are ready to go and jump into the grave of the empty Sears building. However, they will bail if the Wal-Mart deal falls through. One of the stores was described as Old Navy on steriods whatever that means. Another store would "offer goods more upscale than Wal-Mart" which, well could be anything. They won't reveal at this time who it will be yet.
In addition, a two resturants will share a liqour license. So, the mall will be nice it sounds. Not to mention a new opening will be made where J C Penny's stands now. Pennys will be torn down to make room for the Wal-Mart and a good deal of landscaping and redesigning will make the Mall have an EXTEREME MAKE OVER.
Some people still argue that the Wal-Mart will do more harm then good. However, how can they not take into account the dinning places and 3 other new stores? This could easliy create a domino effect. No to mention various stores that have pulled out like Gertrude Hall have an agreement that when the Mall is back and running they will return. With horrific traffic woes hampering Deptford and South Jersey's new obession with having stuff to do off the PATCO. I am confident that there is a real shot to keep this mall alive here.
PREIT delayed their plans a few weeks back. Likely to rework it since they figured it likely didn't have a shot to get through. That should happen by the end of the week. When PERIT bought the mall it was 76 percent filled now its dipped to 58 perecent filled. That likely includes the little stands. So, its clear its the people of Smart Action of Voorhees will be voting on more then if they want a Wal-Mart. The mall's death could be made offical. PREIT hopes the town will have a meeting in early April simliar to the one that he requested to be postponed. If the Smart Action of Voorhees people get their way, they won't have to worry about any more trucks. Anyone at all coming to that part of their town at all for that matter. Just empty run down forgotten buldings all in a row. No trucks! Perhaps they should vote on dropping the Smart off their name or not while they are at it. Thoughts?
PREIT is at a cross roads with the Echelon Mall, and Wal-Mart is their final option. Today's Courier-Post (can't find the article just pick up a paper its in the South Jersey section for more info!) reports that if the Wal-Mart falls through the mall will offically flat line sometime in 2007 at the latest.
As reported earlier on Tucker's World people of Voorhees known as Smart Action for Voorhees and Echelon were mighty upset about this large Wal-Mart coming to town and bringing in all these trucks. They also thought the store was too big and would look ugly. Of course it wouldn't be a breath taking as the IHOP that has been empty for several years, the empty salon, car place with graffiti all over the walls or an aging wharehouse retail store.
So, the people at PREIT have decied to nix the 24 hours drive through pharmacy, scale back the size, and make it so to Wal-Mart has less trucks coming in. They would have stright night time delveries. So, all hopefully the people wouldn't be haunted by those dreaded trucks.
That paper confirmed what I said (before they said it) that 3 stores are ready to go and jump into the grave of the empty Sears building. However, they will bail if the Wal-Mart deal falls through. One of the stores was described as Old Navy on steriods whatever that means. Another store would "offer goods more upscale than Wal-Mart" which, well could be anything. They won't reveal at this time who it will be yet.
In addition, a two resturants will share a liqour license. So, the mall will be nice it sounds. Not to mention a new opening will be made where J C Penny's stands now. Pennys will be torn down to make room for the Wal-Mart and a good deal of landscaping and redesigning will make the Mall have an EXTEREME MAKE OVER.
Some people still argue that the Wal-Mart will do more harm then good. However, how can they not take into account the dinning places and 3 other new stores? This could easliy create a domino effect. No to mention various stores that have pulled out like Gertrude Hall have an agreement that when the Mall is back and running they will return. With horrific traffic woes hampering Deptford and South Jersey's new obession with having stuff to do off the PATCO. I am confident that there is a real shot to keep this mall alive here.
PREIT delayed their plans a few weeks back. Likely to rework it since they figured it likely didn't have a shot to get through. That should happen by the end of the week. When PERIT bought the mall it was 76 percent filled now its dipped to 58 perecent filled. That likely includes the little stands. So, its clear its the people of Smart Action of Voorhees will be voting on more then if they want a Wal-Mart. The mall's death could be made offical. PREIT hopes the town will have a meeting in early April simliar to the one that he requested to be postponed. If the Smart Action of Voorhees people get their way, they won't have to worry about any more trucks. Anyone at all coming to that part of their town at all for that matter. Just empty run down forgotten buldings all in a row. No trucks! Perhaps they should vote on dropping the Smart off their name or not while they are at it. Thoughts?
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
"Ah, Spring"
Well the weather is getting warmer now. So, no more snow updates on the blog till next season. Again I can't complain. Had a big storm, some small storms, a wind storm, extereme temps in a short period storm, and some rain to snow stroms. Now its pretty boring weather wise just lots of rain. Nothing to talk about till the first heatwave. Oh yeah theres always hurricane season which will be here before you know it. Anyway, lots of my readers hate snow so to be fair to them in honor of the start of spring. I am putting away the snow talk till next season. In the meantime. Spring lovers can read up about the current season. Nothing ground breaking, but a nice little read. Besides it beats actually WORKING at your work computer. AH SPRING.
"High Speed Chase in South Jersey"
Well by the time most of you people read this it might be old news. Not to mention that fact that more facts will be known. Tonight on Channel 3's Eyewhitness News they were covering a high speed car chase. When they first came on to the story they said the guy was on the Black Horse Pike in Gloucester County.
However, I was like wait a second that looks a little more famliar than the Black Horse Pike to me. Sure, enough it was the White Horse Pike and the dude was bobing and weaving all over the place. He cut through Lindenwald down Laurel Road and ended up near 42.
3 news helicopters and one police helicopter went flying over my house. The dude I think litterally got from like the Lindenwold train station area to the end of college drive in like 5 minutes or something insane like that.
No idea why he was doing this other then the fact that it was a stolen car. Also that it started in PA, went to NJ, back to PA then to NJ again where it ended near 42.
Had some friends coming home from that way not to distant from the time it occured. Wonder if anyone saw anything. Thankfully (and amazingly) he didn't hit any cars.
However, I was like wait a second that looks a little more famliar than the Black Horse Pike to me. Sure, enough it was the White Horse Pike and the dude was bobing and weaving all over the place. He cut through Lindenwald down Laurel Road and ended up near 42.
3 news helicopters and one police helicopter went flying over my house. The dude I think litterally got from like the Lindenwold train station area to the end of college drive in like 5 minutes or something insane like that.
No idea why he was doing this other then the fact that it was a stolen car. Also that it started in PA, went to NJ, back to PA then to NJ again where it ended near 42.
Had some friends coming home from that way not to distant from the time it occured. Wonder if anyone saw anything. Thankfully (and amazingly) he didn't hit any cars.
Monday, March 21, 2005
"Smoke If Ya Gotta 'Em"
Well, perhaps some of you are checking my blog one last time before you head home for the night. Or are checking it between classes or whatever. As most of you know smoking could be banned in public places including casinos. Today the decision was flipping to the Senate. However, they decided to put off the decision on this to they would have more time to discuss the situation. Wonder what the real reason is, I mean I can't imagine that most people haven't already made up their minds. Maybe they are waiting for casino owners to walk in with a wheel barrel full of money or something.
Well anyway in the mean time by all means smoke your brains out from the bridges to the beach in the public buildings. As much as I am on the fence on this one. I seriously doubt I would worry to much about alienating smokers when I come home from the bar or casinos not smelling like an Ash Tray.
Well for more details check out this story from the Press of Atlantic City.
Well anyway in the mean time by all means smoke your brains out from the bridges to the beach in the public buildings. As much as I am on the fence on this one. I seriously doubt I would worry to much about alienating smokers when I come home from the bar or casinos not smelling like an Ash Tray.
Well for more details check out this story from the Press of Atlantic City.
Sunday, March 20, 2005
"Super Sunday: The Kent Farm Set"
Pictures of the Kent Farm Set are on the internet. Included with these pictures is the mark that Superman's spaceship made when it hit the ground. More people are starting to wonder if it will be actually more like a sequel to Superman II with a new cast.
I still doubt Warner Brothers would do that. However, it would be interesting.
Click here for the pictures. I am going to blog about the history of the Reeve film series at one point either later tonight or down the road. I know a lot and want it to be pretty infromative, but not overly long. Perhaps it might be in two parts. However, keep checking back!
In the me time check out the pics! Looks to be legit!
SUPERMAN RETURNS PICS
I still doubt Warner Brothers would do that. However, it would be interesting.
Click here for the pictures. I am going to blog about the history of the Reeve film series at one point either later tonight or down the road. I know a lot and want it to be pretty infromative, but not overly long. Perhaps it might be in two parts. However, keep checking back!
In the me time check out the pics! Looks to be legit!
SUPERMAN RETURNS PICS
Friday, March 18, 2005
"Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que"
So, Liza and I were coming back from Atlantic City recently. We decided to take the Black Horse Pike home, because we were considering stopping for some place different for dinner. So, that is the advantage of taking that way home. There are a lot better opitions then the KFC off the AC truck stop.
We always passed this place called Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que. Its located not far from the Hamilton Mall in what is considered Mays Landing in South JErsey.
Let me tell you this place just rocked. It was by far the best first experience I had in years. Liza claimed they might have been the best ribs she ever had.
Stepping into the resturant I knew it was going to be good. They had all kinds of cool stuff on the wall like hunting and fishing gear. It was designed like a lock cabin fire place included. It reminded me a bit of the place where John Candy ate in The Great Outdoors.
Anyway I just can't wait to go back because there is so much on the menu I want to try. I ended up getting the Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwitch. Which was proked hickory smoked and slathered in Rich & Sassy BBQ sauce. Man was that good!
My 2nd choice (which I plan to try next time) another sandwitch was the Texas Manhandler which was Texas Beef and Zesty Hot link susage sliced thin and piled high, topped with hell fire pickle chips.
Liza got the platted that had Ribs and Chicken and it was damn good.
Now looking at their webpage it appears that two locations are opening up soon in Philly and one in Cherry Hill. But, why wait? I am looking forward to getting a group together of anyone who wants to go its really not that far a drive. Maybe 20-30 mins from Jennas if that is a good reference point.
The have a thing called the All-American BBQ Feast which serves 4 or 5 people. We saw a family get this order and its more than enough food. Here is what it includes.
A full slab of Spare Ribs, A whole Chicken, a half pound of either beef brisket or chopped pork. Coleslaw, Famous Fries, Wilbur Beans (Jay can't have those) Corn on the Cob, and Corn Bread. All for $52.99. Thats pretty damn good if you split that four or five ways.
On top of that there are five different sauces on the table. Including one called Devil's Spit. Being messy and over eating is highly encouraged at this place.
This post will kick off a new feature on my blog telling people good places to eat in South Jersey. Since, well most my friends love food.
Info
Famous Daves
4215 Black Horse Pike
(609)569-9910.
Its roughly 5 miles or so past the intersection of Route 50 and the Black Horse Pike. It will be on the left hand side going TOWARDS Atlantic City, so you might have to U-Turn around. Taking the Atlantic City Express way your best bet might be to take the Hamilton Mall exit,but im not quite sure where that will dump you in reference to the place.
Also Route 73 is a good way to go. Since it ends at the Black Horese Pike (Route 322). Then just stay on there for awhile. Past 50 for a few. Then your there!
Go on your own and let me know what you thought.
Or let me know when you want to go!
We always passed this place called Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que. Its located not far from the Hamilton Mall in what is considered Mays Landing in South JErsey.
Let me tell you this place just rocked. It was by far the best first experience I had in years. Liza claimed they might have been the best ribs she ever had.
Stepping into the resturant I knew it was going to be good. They had all kinds of cool stuff on the wall like hunting and fishing gear. It was designed like a lock cabin fire place included. It reminded me a bit of the place where John Candy ate in The Great Outdoors.
Anyway I just can't wait to go back because there is so much on the menu I want to try. I ended up getting the Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwitch. Which was proked hickory smoked and slathered in Rich & Sassy BBQ sauce. Man was that good!
My 2nd choice (which I plan to try next time) another sandwitch was the Texas Manhandler which was Texas Beef and Zesty Hot link susage sliced thin and piled high, topped with hell fire pickle chips.
Liza got the platted that had Ribs and Chicken and it was damn good.
Now looking at their webpage it appears that two locations are opening up soon in Philly and one in Cherry Hill. But, why wait? I am looking forward to getting a group together of anyone who wants to go its really not that far a drive. Maybe 20-30 mins from Jennas if that is a good reference point.
The have a thing called the All-American BBQ Feast which serves 4 or 5 people. We saw a family get this order and its more than enough food. Here is what it includes.
A full slab of Spare Ribs, A whole Chicken, a half pound of either beef brisket or chopped pork. Coleslaw, Famous Fries, Wilbur Beans (Jay can't have those) Corn on the Cob, and Corn Bread. All for $52.99. Thats pretty damn good if you split that four or five ways.
On top of that there are five different sauces on the table. Including one called Devil's Spit. Being messy and over eating is highly encouraged at this place.
This post will kick off a new feature on my blog telling people good places to eat in South Jersey. Since, well most my friends love food.
Info
Famous Daves
4215 Black Horse Pike
(609)569-9910.
Its roughly 5 miles or so past the intersection of Route 50 and the Black Horse Pike. It will be on the left hand side going TOWARDS Atlantic City, so you might have to U-Turn around. Taking the Atlantic City Express way your best bet might be to take the Hamilton Mall exit,but im not quite sure where that will dump you in reference to the place.
Also Route 73 is a good way to go. Since it ends at the Black Horese Pike (Route 322). Then just stay on there for awhile. Past 50 for a few. Then your there!
Go on your own and let me know what you thought.
Or let me know when you want to go!
"Tears of a Jedi"
George Lucus is comparing the final installment of the Star Wars prequels to Titantic. He claims it will be a real tear jerker. Well I also hope that it includes a very, bloody volient death of
Jar Jar Binks. I can only hope that is the reason it's going to be rated PG-13.
Click here for more.
Jar Jar Binks. I can only hope that is the reason it's going to be rated PG-13.
Click here for more.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
"WHAAAAAAAA?!?!?"
I pretty much am ready to pack up the snow storm updates of Tucker's World this weekend. Given the fact that the only shot we have is some wet snow start of next week and after that its time to enjoy the spring weather for the most part.
However, I don't know who hasn't heard this story yet, but parts of New Mexico have gotten 3 feet of snow! That is more then the "Monster Storm" dumped on us months ago!
Philly was over the average and all together we got close to or more then 4 feet of snow if you combine all the storms.
Check it out here to read more of the freak storm. Two feet feel Vegas. Wonder if anyone went there for "Spring Break". I certainly wouldn't gamble a dime if two feet of snow fell when I was in Vegas. Sounds like some bad luck to me!
However, I don't know who hasn't heard this story yet, but parts of New Mexico have gotten 3 feet of snow! That is more then the "Monster Storm" dumped on us months ago!
Philly was over the average and all together we got close to or more then 4 feet of snow if you combine all the storms.
Check it out here to read more of the freak storm. Two feet feel Vegas. Wonder if anyone went there for "Spring Break". I certainly wouldn't gamble a dime if two feet of snow fell when I was in Vegas. Sounds like some bad luck to me!
"Ain't My Rotting Bear"
A South Jersey family has a rotting bear corpse on their lawn. It's been there for a week. They called people at the Fish and Wildlife however its lifeless body is still on their lawn.
Hmmm...Fish and Wildlife must be state workers or something.
Read this for more from WPVI Philly
Hmmm...Fish and Wildlife must be state workers or something.
Read this for more from WPVI Philly
Monday, March 14, 2005
"New Jersey Smoking Ban"
New JErsey smoking ban isn't far off. It was recently voted on an it could soon be a reality. In fact as far as I gather it only has to go to the Senate now.Now the smoking ban would be for all public places. Which would include bars and resturants. This has many business owners concerned that the smokers won't come out as often or at all.
However, some businesses in cities have said they actually had an increase in business whent he smoking ban was put in place.
New Jersey has bit of a different situation. Considering the fact that they have 13 casinos. Now from what I understand the casinos really don't want to fall under the blanket of public buildings and want to be exempt from such a ban.
I mean think about its a place for people to gamble which is, well not really good for you at all. So, if you are going to make that legal in one city. Why not just let them smoke too. Considering the casinos employee a large portion of South Jersey and bring in quite a bit money for the state, should they be excluded from the ban?
The bar situation is a bit different from the casino. I mean what if someone is really Jonesing for a cigarette? They have to walk all the way to the boardwalk or the garage? Its a lot harder to get outside. Especially, if you are playing tables.
In fact I know I have some smokers reading here. Let's say you are in the middle of a winning streak. Would you actually step out for a smoke? Since people are going to AC to drink and gamble should they really think of smoking as a huge sin?
I hate second hand smoke. However, I accept it as part of the Casinos and Bar scene. What does everyone think?
Wonder how this will effect our local bars if it goes through.
Related Article: from YAHOO! News
However, some businesses in cities have said they actually had an increase in business whent he smoking ban was put in place.
New Jersey has bit of a different situation. Considering the fact that they have 13 casinos. Now from what I understand the casinos really don't want to fall under the blanket of public buildings and want to be exempt from such a ban.
I mean think about its a place for people to gamble which is, well not really good for you at all. So, if you are going to make that legal in one city. Why not just let them smoke too. Considering the casinos employee a large portion of South Jersey and bring in quite a bit money for the state, should they be excluded from the ban?
The bar situation is a bit different from the casino. I mean what if someone is really Jonesing for a cigarette? They have to walk all the way to the boardwalk or the garage? Its a lot harder to get outside. Especially, if you are playing tables.
In fact I know I have some smokers reading here. Let's say you are in the middle of a winning streak. Would you actually step out for a smoke? Since people are going to AC to drink and gamble should they really think of smoking as a huge sin?
I hate second hand smoke. However, I accept it as part of the Casinos and Bar scene. What does everyone think?
Wonder how this will effect our local bars if it goes through.
Related Article: from YAHOO! News
Friday, March 11, 2005
"Evil Meat Eaters!"
Now I think we should look out for our furrry friends just as much as the next guy. However, I think the people at PETA are just a bunch of nutjobs.
To support my claim read this from WPVI-6's webpage.
To support my claim read this from WPVI-6's webpage.
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
"Bad Joke Wednesday"
CHICKEN COOPS
Q: Why do chicken coops have two doors?
A: Because if they had four doors, they'd be chicken sedans!
Q: Why do chicken coops have two doors?
A: Because if they had four doors, they'd be chicken sedans!
"Spider Hole Myth?"
Could the US have just made up the Saddam in a Spider Hole a story? One marine says that is not the way it went down. Instead, Saddam was found in a modest dewelling and actually fired back the US soilders. That found him.
The spider hole was said to actually have just been an old well. Why America would have made this up is unclear. I guess it make Saddam look a lot lamer. I don't know how much credit I give this story though.
Regardless here is the story link.
Gee, I sure wonder what DREW thinks.
The spider hole was said to actually have just been an old well. Why America would have made this up is unclear. I guess it make Saddam look a lot lamer. I don't know how much credit I give this story though.
Regardless here is the story link.
Gee, I sure wonder what DREW thinks.
Sunday, March 06, 2005
"JR & Others WHA Bound"
The WHA is going full steam ahead with their spring tournment. They have confirmed the not only Jeremy Roenick but a string of NHL-ers (oddly all current or former Flyers) including Sean Burke, Robert Esche, Chris Chelios, Mark Recchi and former Philly goon Jim Cummins.
In fact a new list has just been posted.
The tournment starts May 20th.
Related read
In fact a new list has just been posted.
The tournment starts May 20th.
Related read
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
"Come H E Double Hockey Sticks or High Water"
There is going to be a 2005-06 NHL season. Or thats what the owners are saying at this point. Yes, they plan to have a season. Puck will be dropped.
That is even if a CBA (collective bargining agreement if you forgot) is not reached. Of course this would mean they would use replacement players. Hopefully, not including Keenu Reeves.
So, in stead of JR, Gags, Brash, and Silent bob at they WATCH OVER YOU center next season you could see Peter White, Joe Foligno, some dude that works at the skate zone, the guy that waited on you at P J Whelians, and NHL players who could give a hoot about hard caps.
I mean there might be some AHL players showing up.
My question to my two readers is would you even watch if you didn't have a clue who half the team was? Also I would really like to hear from soon-to-be lawyer Drew about how legal this actually is and what moves the NHL PA would take to rain on the owners parade if they go through with this threat.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ MORE ABOUT THIS CHECK OUT NHL.com
Also, if you would like a transcript of todays blog entry send me a check or email me your credit card number for $19.99.
That is even if a CBA (collective bargining agreement if you forgot) is not reached. Of course this would mean they would use replacement players. Hopefully, not including Keenu Reeves.
So, in stead of JR, Gags, Brash, and Silent bob at they WATCH OVER YOU center next season you could see Peter White, Joe Foligno, some dude that works at the skate zone, the guy that waited on you at P J Whelians, and NHL players who could give a hoot about hard caps.
I mean there might be some AHL players showing up.
My question to my two readers is would you even watch if you didn't have a clue who half the team was? Also I would really like to hear from soon-to-be lawyer Drew about how legal this actually is and what moves the NHL PA would take to rain on the owners parade if they go through with this threat.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ MORE ABOUT THIS CHECK OUT NHL.com
Also, if you would like a transcript of todays blog entry send me a check or email me your credit card number for $19.99.
"Echelon Stall-Mart"
This past Thursday Voorhees residents were supposed to meet to vote on the zoning regulations that would green light the Wal-Mart being built and the empty Penny's being torn down.
However, it never happened. Mere days before it was going to be voted on mall owner PREIT yanked their request to have it put to a vote. Some think it was a move in order to cool off the Voorhees residents who were all ready to shoot it down. In the weeks leading up to the date the anit-wal mart people had grown more vocal.
Others wonder if they are trying to fudge their plans to make it more appealing.
Now most people complaining about the Wal-mart (besides Grocery Store Unions) are more upset about the size, and the traffic it will draw. Lions head plaza is empty, most of the Bradless shopping center is dead. The Wal-mart would bring people in. They would have a new entrance with a restaurant where J C Pennys will be.
I don't know even if people didn't want it because they were afraid of Wal-mart knocking other stores out, I would have to point out that that section of Voorhees is already in dire straights.
Dire straights.
We got to move these, refridgerators we got move these color TVVVVVVVVVVVVVVS .
However, it never happened. Mere days before it was going to be voted on mall owner PREIT yanked their request to have it put to a vote. Some think it was a move in order to cool off the Voorhees residents who were all ready to shoot it down. In the weeks leading up to the date the anit-wal mart people had grown more vocal.
Others wonder if they are trying to fudge their plans to make it more appealing.
Now most people complaining about the Wal-mart (besides Grocery Store Unions) are more upset about the size, and the traffic it will draw. Lions head plaza is empty, most of the Bradless shopping center is dead. The Wal-mart would bring people in. They would have a new entrance with a restaurant where J C Pennys will be.
I don't know even if people didn't want it because they were afraid of Wal-mart knocking other stores out, I would have to point out that that section of Voorhees is already in dire straights.
Dire straights.
We got to move these, refridgerators we got move these color TVVVVVVVVVVVVVVS .
Monday, February 28, 2005
"That's Just Nasty"
One of the Pizza chains (pizza hutt or domionos I forget which) has these pizza sticks out. The thing is the show this dude, his pizza stick in ranch. That is awful. Just awful. Who would do such a thing? The other sauce is, um more red sauce which seems pretty odd to me. The ranch stuff is just nasty. I had hard enough time when Jenna used to dunk her Starview chicken tenders in ranch. How she could to that when the honey mustard was so damn good always baffled me.
MMMMMMMMMMM Starview chicken tenders.........::::Drool dipping out of mouth::::
MMMMMMMMMMM Starview chicken tenders.........::::Drool dipping out of mouth::::
"Royce!"
I asked everyone to tell their best Royce stories. Royce promised that he would tell us the time he almost drowned. To my knowledge he never did! I am sure lots of people would like to hear that story. Certainly, the ones that are at work reading this right now and slacking off.
Sunday, February 27, 2005
"WHA SPRINGS Into Action"
Now that the NHL is in a coma. The WHA is trying (again) to come to life. Unable to get a season started with limited interest on behalf of many potential owners, a tournment will be played this spring. The WHA's commisoner Bobby Hull (NHL hall of famer) was so confident there was going to be a season, that they actually had a draft last spring. Many NHL players were selected including Flyers forward Simon Gagne who was first overall. Phil Espisito has joined the league. Perhaps there will be a WHA season next year. Not sure how many teams will actually play and who they will be.
Check it out.
Check it out.
"Bigger, Badder, Whiter?"
******************11 30 am update******************8
Heard as low as 4-6 to as high as 10-12 (on NBC 10). Very tricky. Somehow I think its going to change over into rain. Ah, and Jamie Foxx just won best actor. Am I the only one, that is totally sick of hearing about Ray Charles?
Ah, a N oreaster. If you live in this area you know them well. However, in the winter they can be even worse with snow and ice. There is a pending storm and its more erratic then a micheal richards routine (the Seinfeld comic not the Flyers prospect).
Some say 3-6 inches like last week. Which wasn't that big a deal, but certainly enough to get the day off for many people. However, Rob Guriano seems to think we are in for quite a bit more then that. He doesn't seem to buying into the notion that many others are that it will change over to rain.
Now he hasn't released an official prediciton yet. However, reading his lastest column one wonders if he will go out on a limb and risk being the next John Bolaris.
At any rate. Looks like its going to be pretty nasty starting tomorrow morning. As always I will be excited to see what happens. However, I do have some stuff that I would rather not see cancelled this week. Old Man winter cares not.
Heard as low as 4-6 to as high as 10-12 (on NBC 10). Very tricky. Somehow I think its going to change over into rain. Ah, and Jamie Foxx just won best actor. Am I the only one, that is totally sick of hearing about Ray Charles?
Ah, a N oreaster. If you live in this area you know them well. However, in the winter they can be even worse with snow and ice. There is a pending storm and its more erratic then a micheal richards routine (the Seinfeld comic not the Flyers prospect).
Some say 3-6 inches like last week. Which wasn't that big a deal, but certainly enough to get the day off for many people. However, Rob Guriano seems to think we are in for quite a bit more then that. He doesn't seem to buying into the notion that many others are that it will change over to rain.
Now he hasn't released an official prediciton yet. However, reading his lastest column one wonders if he will go out on a limb and risk being the next John Bolaris.
At any rate. Looks like its going to be pretty nasty starting tomorrow morning. As always I will be excited to see what happens. However, I do have some stuff that I would rather not see cancelled this week. Old Man winter cares not.
Friday, February 25, 2005
"RIP Y-100"
AFTER ALMOST 12 YEARS MODERN ROCK STATION IS DEAD
Next to the gravestones of WDRE and EAGLE 106 now lies Y-100.
No more Preston and Steve.
No more Cathy.
No more Camp Out for Hunger.
No more Y-100 festivals or FEASTIVALS.
No more Bizzarro Files.
No more hailrous Micheal Jackson jokes.
No more YOU GUYS ROCK.
103.9 a R&B/ Hip-hop station is now there the modern rock station used to be. They are (were) owned by Radio One, and they want to "ubranize" their sound. So, now Philly has no modern rock stations. They do have a handful of the "ubranized stations" though. 103.9 will now be black gosspel.
Is there any modern rock stations from South Jersey that I don't know about that I can put into my radio?
After almost 12 years I figured we were safe as far as the modern rock stations getting the rug pulled out from underneath them.
Pretson and Steves morning show wasn't even given the chance to have a finale. Which isn't uncommon in the radio business. Likely out of fear of disgruntled radio talent from breaking FCC laws and simply bashing their soon to be ex-bosses.
Supposedly they are WMMR bound. However not for 6 months. Usually legally they cant work for another station for 6 months.
Truely, a sad day. Since it was the morning show I enjoyed the best. Now in place of them is Moonie & the Pooch. Whoever the hell they are. Im truely upset, and im sure so are lots of other radio listeners.
Next to the gravestones of WDRE and EAGLE 106 now lies Y-100.
No more Preston and Steve.
No more Cathy.
No more Camp Out for Hunger.
No more Y-100 festivals or FEASTIVALS.
No more Bizzarro Files.
No more hailrous Micheal Jackson jokes.
No more YOU GUYS ROCK.
103.9 a R&B/ Hip-hop station is now there the modern rock station used to be. They are (were) owned by Radio One, and they want to "ubranize" their sound. So, now Philly has no modern rock stations. They do have a handful of the "ubranized stations" though. 103.9 will now be black gosspel.
Is there any modern rock stations from South Jersey that I don't know about that I can put into my radio?
After almost 12 years I figured we were safe as far as the modern rock stations getting the rug pulled out from underneath them.
Pretson and Steves morning show wasn't even given the chance to have a finale. Which isn't uncommon in the radio business. Likely out of fear of disgruntled radio talent from breaking FCC laws and simply bashing their soon to be ex-bosses.
Supposedly they are WMMR bound. However not for 6 months. Usually legally they cant work for another station for 6 months.
Truely, a sad day. Since it was the morning show I enjoyed the best. Now in place of them is Moonie & the Pooch. Whoever the hell they are. Im truely upset, and im sure so are lots of other radio listeners.
Thursday, February 24, 2005
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
"Whacky Storm Out of No where"
A whole bunch of crazy stuff is going on weather wise out west. Well we can't quite compete with that here. Thankfully. HOwever, a storm system is about to slip up the coast and run into cold air. Forecasters (surprise) are all over the map (pun intended) with this one.
The closer you are to the ocean (assuming my readers are all NJ residents) the more snow you will get. I have heard 2-4, for Philly metro to as high as 7 inches(I doubt that). At the very least 7 inches down in Cape May area. So, good news for Beanz perhaps if he wants a day off! Could start as late as tomorrow night and as early as tomorrow morning! Its that whacky. Stay tuned folks. Check out the map break down.
Winter Weather WATCH!
The closer you are to the ocean (assuming my readers are all NJ residents) the more snow you will get. I have heard 2-4, for Philly metro to as high as 7 inches(I doubt that). At the very least 7 inches down in Cape May area. So, good news for Beanz perhaps if he wants a day off! Could start as late as tomorrow night and as early as tomorrow morning! Its that whacky. Stay tuned folks. Check out the map break down.
Winter Weather WATCH!
Monday, February 21, 2005
"For Love or For Money?"
I don't have the link for it. In all fairness I guess I don't know all "the facts". I know I also shouldn't be laughing everytime I see this.
However, I am sure you have heard about the guy who is sueing the Eagles.
Apprently the man was doing work for a company hired by the Eagles to shovel snow off the seats during the "Monster Storm" right before the Eagles game. He said he just LOVED the Eagles so much that he was honored to shovel snow so Eagles fans could enjoy them game. He just loves those IGGLES.
However, the man perhaps was so excited over shoveling snow for his football team that he left his gloves at home. The company was nice enough to provide him with a shovel, but they didn't give him any gloves. Now he is sueing the Eagles, because he is losing a bunch of his fingers due to frost bite he got for having his hands exposed in dangerously cold weather.
You would have thought that after feeling left his hands, or some one said.
"Dude your hands are all discolored"
He might have left or something. I mean I am sure everyone was like (all day long).
"Dude, no gloves? What are you crazy?"
His response? Perhaps.
"Yeah, man CRAZZZZZZZZZZZZY ABOUT THE BIRDS! Lets Go Eagles!"
Very, bizzare. Why the hell would you have left the house with out gloves in the first place? If he showed up in sunglasses, shorts and sandals could he still sue? I mean I think the Eagles just assumed people would just dress. I don't like it was one of the biggest winter storms to hit Philly in years. Perhaps, I don't know. Like it is the dead of winter.
I also heard he was out there for around 30 hours. Now I guess they worked really hard, but I can't imagine he was out there that long.
However, I am sure you have heard about the guy who is sueing the Eagles.
Apprently the man was doing work for a company hired by the Eagles to shovel snow off the seats during the "Monster Storm" right before the Eagles game. He said he just LOVED the Eagles so much that he was honored to shovel snow so Eagles fans could enjoy them game. He just loves those IGGLES.
However, the man perhaps was so excited over shoveling snow for his football team that he left his gloves at home. The company was nice enough to provide him with a shovel, but they didn't give him any gloves. Now he is sueing the Eagles, because he is losing a bunch of his fingers due to frost bite he got for having his hands exposed in dangerously cold weather.
You would have thought that after feeling left his hands, or some one said.
"Dude your hands are all discolored"
He might have left or something. I mean I am sure everyone was like (all day long).
"Dude, no gloves? What are you crazy?"
His response? Perhaps.
"Yeah, man CRAZZZZZZZZZZZZY ABOUT THE BIRDS! Lets Go Eagles!"
Very, bizzare. Why the hell would you have left the house with out gloves in the first place? If he showed up in sunglasses, shorts and sandals could he still sue? I mean I think the Eagles just assumed people would just dress. I don't like it was one of the biggest winter storms to hit Philly in years. Perhaps, I don't know. Like it is the dead of winter.
I also heard he was out there for around 30 hours. Now I guess they worked really hard, but I can't imagine he was out there that long.
Sunday, February 20, 2005
"Call Them Up!"
This is pretty funny. Apprently someone hacked into T-Moble and published numbers and emails of famous people. Quite a lot of them were all in Paris Hiltons cell phone. Sorry folks the numbers arent there, but if you want to read more just click away.
"It's Snow Big Deal"
Well the snow will start falling later today. Nothing has really changed, although the warmer air might even be around longer. Even if we do get some snow its turning to rain and turn to slush before tomorrow morning. So, it might look cool but it won't last long enough to sled or shovel. Looks like Old Man winter is getting ready to retire for the season. No luck next week either. Most people forcast 6 inches at worse. I still say about 2 inches.
Saturday, February 19, 2005
"Over & Over Again"
Um the NHL season is cancelled for real, for real.
The two sides met for 6 hours in NYC and decided they werent going to get anywhere and are now focused on getting a 2005-06 season. Although, who knows how serious they will make their efforts once they part ways tonight.
No idea what the fall out this time was since a cap of $45 or $46 seemed to be on the table. People were flying high last night and were thinking pucks were going to be dropped March 2nd.
The whacky ride of will they or won't they might have finally come to an end.
The two sides met for 6 hours in NYC and decided they werent going to get anywhere and are now focused on getting a 2005-06 season. Although, who knows how serious they will make their efforts once they part ways tonight.
No idea what the fall out this time was since a cap of $45 or $46 seemed to be on the table. People were flying high last night and were thinking pucks were going to be dropped March 2nd.
The whacky ride of will they or won't they might have finally come to an end.
"Sitting & Waiting"
The sides are meeting. Reports late last night about the NHL having a season after all may have been premature.
Check it out.
Check it out.
Friday, February 18, 2005
"Swing and a Miss, For Old Man Winter"
Ah Old Man Winter still has some power his bag of tricks. Sunday into Monday is the next shot of snow. Seems odd to think of such a thing since it was insanely warm for the most part the last week.
Now its cold again, but Old Man Winter's timing is fairly poor to bring in snow. The storm will come just as it gets warm, so it will change over to rain early Monday morning anyway. So, not only is it snowing on a day when tons of people have off anyway, it seems that the roads will be safe early Monday.
They are capping the worse (or best if you like snow) case senario at 6 inches. I don't even see us getting any more than 2 or 3 inches at the most. The storm isn't worth hyping up as the news station have been since last night. The timing is off, and if you notice its going to be well over 50 degrees on Monday. So, I don't know baring a big change for Monday, how they can sell this as anything to worry about.
Could be our last chance for noticable snow.Check the map out for updates.
I may update the situation if need be on TUCKERS WORLD. As a loyal service to both my readers. I have to go bake cookies for my neighbors. Won't they be happy when I knock on the door and run away.
Now its cold again, but Old Man Winter's timing is fairly poor to bring in snow. The storm will come just as it gets warm, so it will change over to rain early Monday morning anyway. So, not only is it snowing on a day when tons of people have off anyway, it seems that the roads will be safe early Monday.
They are capping the worse (or best if you like snow) case senario at 6 inches. I don't even see us getting any more than 2 or 3 inches at the most. The storm isn't worth hyping up as the news station have been since last night. The timing is off, and if you notice its going to be well over 50 degrees on Monday. So, I don't know baring a big change for Monday, how they can sell this as anything to worry about.
Could be our last chance for noticable snow.Check the map out for updates.
I may update the situation if need be on TUCKERS WORLD. As a loyal service to both my readers. I have to go bake cookies for my neighbors. Won't they be happy when I knock on the door and run away.
"Garden State VS Blockbuster"
I wrote about the new "late fee" policy awhile back. I was there a month ago or so, and thought to myself that something like this might happen. Since the policy is some what misleading, if you are late past the not really late date you get charged for the movie. So, I guess its depends on "Whadda Mean Late?"
Check it out.
ps.
Sorry for any left wing readers for the link to FOX news in advance.
Check it out.
ps.
Sorry for any left wing readers for the link to FOX news in advance.
"Day of NHLPA Reckoning"
As I was update on the NHLPA press conference, part of me thought NHLPA might actually take the almost offer to discuss the $45 millon cap. However, Goodenow refused, despite the fact that several players were begging him to do so. He didn't listen.
The NHLPA is falling apart right now. Some players are pissed that Goodenow went behind backs and actually accepted a cap. Two of them were Flyers forwards John Lecalir and Tony Amonte (who I offically loathe now) of course its players like these who clearly don't care about the game that will drive fans away.
During all this none other than Jeremy Roenick started to rally the troops to get something done. Even right now Friday afternoon he is trying to get people to see the logic in a $45 million cap. Since despite the fact that the season has been "iced" its not too late to uncancel the season.
Sadly, though if you listen to the stupidity of Trevor Linden you have to think that this is just players, and reporters in denial. In fact one gutless player gave a vauge threat to Roenick to the papers.
"There is going to be a reckoning," one unidentified player told the New York Post. "There is going to be an inquisition. What happened inside this union will not stand."
If JR finds out who he is and gets to skate in the NHL again I seriously, seriously, hope he kicks the living crap out of him. Flyers netminder Robert Esche has also drawn some fire. He had an emotional tirad on Daily News Live the day of the cancellation. He said he could careless that he is the lowest paid goalie in the league he just wants to play. That is should not have come to this. He certainly didn't care about a cap. It seems most players that speak out against the union are threatened, and I wonder how many more people would slam them.
Goodenow I doubt even has the majority behind him anymore. He is costing carrers, he is not looking out for their best interests, and should be committed.
So, rumors fly that this weekend that the players that care about the game are going to pull a superman and reverse the earth till the time when the season wasn't cancelled. If they don't succeed hopefully they will be the first to break the union and play next year if it comes to that.
Check this article in todays courier post. Here is another good one about the affects on others. Philly stand to lose $5 million. Mayor Street is thinking about taking action along with some other city mayors.
HA HA HA the union is falling apart! :::rubbing hands together:::
The NHLPA is falling apart right now. Some players are pissed that Goodenow went behind backs and actually accepted a cap. Two of them were Flyers forwards John Lecalir and Tony Amonte (who I offically loathe now) of course its players like these who clearly don't care about the game that will drive fans away.
During all this none other than Jeremy Roenick started to rally the troops to get something done. Even right now Friday afternoon he is trying to get people to see the logic in a $45 million cap. Since despite the fact that the season has been "iced" its not too late to uncancel the season.
Sadly, though if you listen to the stupidity of Trevor Linden you have to think that this is just players, and reporters in denial. In fact one gutless player gave a vauge threat to Roenick to the papers.
"There is going to be a reckoning," one unidentified player told the New York Post. "There is going to be an inquisition. What happened inside this union will not stand."
If JR finds out who he is and gets to skate in the NHL again I seriously, seriously, hope he kicks the living crap out of him. Flyers netminder Robert Esche has also drawn some fire. He had an emotional tirad on Daily News Live the day of the cancellation. He said he could careless that he is the lowest paid goalie in the league he just wants to play. That is should not have come to this. He certainly didn't care about a cap. It seems most players that speak out against the union are threatened, and I wonder how many more people would slam them.
Goodenow I doubt even has the majority behind him anymore. He is costing carrers, he is not looking out for their best interests, and should be committed.
So, rumors fly that this weekend that the players that care about the game are going to pull a superman and reverse the earth till the time when the season wasn't cancelled. If they don't succeed hopefully they will be the first to break the union and play next year if it comes to that.
Check this article in todays courier post. Here is another good one about the affects on others. Philly stand to lose $5 million. Mayor Street is thinking about taking action along with some other city mayors.
HA HA HA the union is falling apart! :::rubbing hands together:::
Thursday, February 17, 2005
"McGreedy & the Whore"
Now former garden state Gov. Jim McGreevey, came out last year. He said he was gay. All the scandal that went along with him hooking his boytoy( the guy said he never had gay relations with the GOV.) up with a job he wasn't qualifed for. Some figure he got paid off to drop his lawsuit, but whatever.
Anyway now WPVI Channel 6 (ABC affliate) has a special report that he carried on a two year relationship with a known hooker.
Cheap sweeps stunt? Or another nugget of joy about our former GOV.?
Anyway now WPVI Channel 6 (ABC affliate) has a special report that he carried on a two year relationship with a known hooker.
Cheap sweeps stunt? Or another nugget of joy about our former GOV.?
Wednesday, February 16, 2005
"TGIFridays Burns Down"
The TGI Fridays in Williamstown (Washington TWP)was engulfed in flames last night. It was severly damaged, and I am not sure how much is actually left. I just wouldn't count on getting and chicken fingers from there anytime soon.
Thankfully, no one was hurt or killed in the blaze. Certain most my readers have been to this one before.
Click here for more details.
Thankfully, no one was hurt or killed in the blaze. Certain most my readers have been to this one before.
Click here for more details.
Tuesday, February 15, 2005
breaking news.........
ITS OVER;BETTMAN CANCELS SEASON
Despite an even bigger move to lower the cap by the NHLPA late last night said to be around $49 million Gary Bettman decided to tell them to pound sand and said $42.5 million or nothing. The NHLPA finally budged on their salary cap, and Bettman thanked them by arrogantly standing his ground.
Now besides the obvious with a lack of a season hurting the fanbase, this just awful. I highly doubt that NHLPA will even put the cap back on the table now that there is nothing to lose for awhile.
So it roughly comes down to 6.5 millon dollars they couldn't get on board with. Bettman is trying to spin it, but the truth seems to be clear.
I said all along despite maybe being a little to soft on the owners, that I thought the bottom line was that many owners simply want out. That perhaps Bettman was bluffing. Besides all he needs is 8 people to go against this and its a lockout. I don't think Bettman ever thought they would give back with a cap this late in the game. HOwever, its clear to me that he was going to do nothing to save the season.
So, now the blame went from the players who were dumb enough to never ever even consider a cap ( the concept is highly reasonable, the amount is arguable)which is why we are in this mess. Now the shift goes to to Bettman. The NHLPA leaped forward, Bettman took half a baby step forward. I can't blame ALL the owners, because I doubt Comcast and the Flyers wanted the cap that low. As long as 8 teams, so no way thats it.
Now plans to save the next season is underway. What a mess. Hockey will live on in Duke and my loser's season, and my seasons at Lizas. Somehow the playoffs might not be the same. That doesnt mean that I don't think my friends should throw a party or parade if I win the cup with either the Flyers (my season) or Vancover (the loser season).
Bettman and Goodenow should be shoe-ins for the hall of fame. As the men who killed hockey.
Despite an even bigger move to lower the cap by the NHLPA late last night said to be around $49 million Gary Bettman decided to tell them to pound sand and said $42.5 million or nothing. The NHLPA finally budged on their salary cap, and Bettman thanked them by arrogantly standing his ground.
Now besides the obvious with a lack of a season hurting the fanbase, this just awful. I highly doubt that NHLPA will even put the cap back on the table now that there is nothing to lose for awhile.
So it roughly comes down to 6.5 millon dollars they couldn't get on board with. Bettman is trying to spin it, but the truth seems to be clear.
I said all along despite maybe being a little to soft on the owners, that I thought the bottom line was that many owners simply want out. That perhaps Bettman was bluffing. Besides all he needs is 8 people to go against this and its a lockout. I don't think Bettman ever thought they would give back with a cap this late in the game. HOwever, its clear to me that he was going to do nothing to save the season.
So, now the blame went from the players who were dumb enough to never ever even consider a cap ( the concept is highly reasonable, the amount is arguable)which is why we are in this mess. Now the shift goes to to Bettman. The NHLPA leaped forward, Bettman took half a baby step forward. I can't blame ALL the owners, because I doubt Comcast and the Flyers wanted the cap that low. As long as 8 teams, so no way thats it.
Now plans to save the next season is underway. What a mess. Hockey will live on in Duke and my loser's season, and my seasons at Lizas. Somehow the playoffs might not be the same. That doesnt mean that I don't think my friends should throw a party or parade if I win the cup with either the Flyers (my season) or Vancover (the loser season).
Bettman and Goodenow should be shoe-ins for the hall of fame. As the men who killed hockey.
"NHLPA Caves"
NHLPA ACCEPTS CAP $52 millon cap; Bettman says NO!
In a last minute shocker in sudden death overtime for the NHL season, the NHLPA has caved. Faced with the fact that an entire season being wiped out the NHLPA has said they would allow a cap of $52 millon.
This was by far the largest step towards putting this mess behind them, and players back on the ice. HOwever, Bettman arrogantly rejected it, and claims a cap of $40 million or nothing. The fact that the NHLPA did this is big shock, and the fact that Bettman is even dumber than I thought in rejecting this is down right shocking.
Although one wonders, if this deal is any better then the deal sent the NHLPA's way at the end of the last week. This could be huge blunder by Bettman, or perhaps it is just a matter of playing with the money to get it down to this. Perhaps combine a roll back with the cap. I don't know what else the NHLPA can do, Bettman was asking for something. He pretty much got it, now he is telling them to go to hell.
Still there is a slim chance that there could still be a "season". Both sides are clearly freaking out over the thought of the league folding entirely.
In a last minute shocker in sudden death overtime for the NHL season, the NHLPA has caved. Faced with the fact that an entire season being wiped out the NHLPA has said they would allow a cap of $52 millon.
This was by far the largest step towards putting this mess behind them, and players back on the ice. HOwever, Bettman arrogantly rejected it, and claims a cap of $40 million or nothing. The fact that the NHLPA did this is big shock, and the fact that Bettman is even dumber than I thought in rejecting this is down right shocking.
Although one wonders, if this deal is any better then the deal sent the NHLPA's way at the end of the last week. This could be huge blunder by Bettman, or perhaps it is just a matter of playing with the money to get it down to this. Perhaps combine a roll back with the cap. I don't know what else the NHLPA can do, Bettman was asking for something. He pretty much got it, now he is telling them to go to hell.
Still there is a slim chance that there could still be a "season". Both sides are clearly freaking out over the thought of the league folding entirely.
Monday, February 14, 2005
"RIP NHL"
Well thats all she wrote. The NHL season is over. Of course its totally ludricous that they were even talking about having a season and all. Considering that fact it would be like March 1st for the season opener. It was going to be fairly, silly. LIke you lose the home opener just throw in the towel you are eliminated.
This morons didn't bother to start "brainstorming" till like 4 weeks ago. They just slammed each other in CAndian papers for the first several months. Now they are like.
"Gee, thought we could work something out"
Brenden Shannan was on the new last night (actually an ESPN clip I think). He was saying he was really upbeat about there being a season. Now he is sure its done. Considering the fact that a press conference is set for tomorrow I am sure he is right.
The kicker is, SHanny said now that this season is cancelled it's certainly going to take out part or all of next season. He said it will more then likely spill into a third season.
Now it was fairly obvious that he was told what to say. So, either the NHLPA is doing this out of real anger or they are just that dumb. Do they REALLY think there would actually be an NHL in 2007 if the dispute is not solved by then? I honestly think they do. I am really starting to wonder about Goodenow's mental health. He has made clearly some huge tactical errors against his union.
I am sure the press conference will be nice. Betman will give no straight answers and be really rude to reporters when they actually ask him direct questions. The most powerful man in hockey. Its his own damn fault for expanding too much, and turning his back on the loyal fans of the game. Too busy trying to get the "new" viewer or market.
The game of hockey had some issues like a decrease in ratings, tv money, scoring, and major marketable stars. Instead of trying to solve any of them they just keep opening up can after can of worms. Next what about the draft? Etc.
Ugh. If your sick of lockout talk on here. You got your wish. It's over now. Aside for maybe a link tomorrow for the press conference. Look for my NHL season preview sometime after Hell freezes.
This first time this ever happened in the US. From what I know the last time it happened anywhere was with the gladiators.
This morons didn't bother to start "brainstorming" till like 4 weeks ago. They just slammed each other in CAndian papers for the first several months. Now they are like.
"Gee, thought we could work something out"
Brenden Shannan was on the new last night (actually an ESPN clip I think). He was saying he was really upbeat about there being a season. Now he is sure its done. Considering the fact that a press conference is set for tomorrow I am sure he is right.
The kicker is, SHanny said now that this season is cancelled it's certainly going to take out part or all of next season. He said it will more then likely spill into a third season.
Now it was fairly obvious that he was told what to say. So, either the NHLPA is doing this out of real anger or they are just that dumb. Do they REALLY think there would actually be an NHL in 2007 if the dispute is not solved by then? I honestly think they do. I am really starting to wonder about Goodenow's mental health. He has made clearly some huge tactical errors against his union.
I am sure the press conference will be nice. Betman will give no straight answers and be really rude to reporters when they actually ask him direct questions. The most powerful man in hockey. Its his own damn fault for expanding too much, and turning his back on the loyal fans of the game. Too busy trying to get the "new" viewer or market.
The game of hockey had some issues like a decrease in ratings, tv money, scoring, and major marketable stars. Instead of trying to solve any of them they just keep opening up can after can of worms. Next what about the draft? Etc.
Ugh. If your sick of lockout talk on here. You got your wish. It's over now. Aside for maybe a link tomorrow for the press conference. Look for my NHL season preview sometime after Hell freezes.
This first time this ever happened in the US. From what I know the last time it happened anywhere was with the gladiators.
Sunday, February 13, 2005
"Super Sunday"
Well as you well know I am a big fan of the Superman Movie Series and for the past 10 years Warner Brothers has been trying to start a new movie series. The project has had quite a few directors attached to it including Kevin Smith, MC G, and Tim Burton. In fact Nick Cage was to play Superman (AWFUL IDEA) under the direction of Burton in the mid 90's. The film got as far as pre-production and various sites in Pittsburgh were being filmed to be the new Metropolis. The project however fell through. Thank God, since Burton wanted the move Superman Reborn to have Superman be moody, and see his powers as a curse. That just isnt Superman. Check out this SUPER link to see some of the many ups and downs of the project.
However, it looks like everything is ago with a June 2006 release. There are already pictures of the Kent farm set being built. The movie being filmed in Australia which I think is terrible idea, considering it looks nothing like America.
What I am going to try to do is launch a new feature here called Super Sunday. This will update my readers on the progress of the film. I will also write about what I would actually like to see in the film, and trace the history of the previous four films. OF course I wont do this ever Sunday, but if I do write about it. Look for it to show on Sunday. The movie now called Superman Returns isn't out till June 2006. So God knows we have plenty of time.
Here is the cast so far:
Superman/CLark Kent: Brandon Routh, an unknown actor who plays in daytime TV shows. He really looks the part( though his eyes are the wrong color), and God knows he has some pretty big boots to fill. I am really glad they went with an unknown here. It came close to being Keenu Reeves.
Lois Lane: Kate Bosworth. Shes fairly hot, but all I know her from is Ads and a that terrible Blue Crush movie.
Ma Kent: Eva Marie Saint she starred opposite Marlon Brando (who played Jorel in Superman: the Movie) in On the Waterfront and with Cary Grant in North by Northwest. Apperently she is still alive and acts. considering that Superman is already an adult I guess Ma Kent would be fairly old. Since they were already 5oish when little Superman crashed on earth.
Lex Luthor: Kevin Spacey, now really he has big shoes to fill in my mind too. I cant see anyone other than Gene Hackman in this role. I guess he will play it like his character in Swimming with SHarks. Hopefully, they don't got the cheesy route of CLarke and Lex knowing each other in Smallville.
Jimmy Olsen: He is being played by this kid named Sam Huntington. He was in Not Another Teen MOvie which I only saw parts of. I guess he is best known playing opposite Tim Allen in the family comedy Jungle 2 Jungle quite a few years back.
ALso in the cast is Kal Pen best known for playing the stoner White Castle MOvie. IF you recall in the previous films Lex always had a comic relief dimwhitted sidekick. The first two flicks it was Ottis played wonderfully by Ned Beaty. In Superman IV: THe Quest for Peace, Jon Cryer played Lex's nephew Lenny. Now I usually like Cryer, but this was right off the filming of the forgotten 80's comedy Hiding Out where he played a straight laced stock brooker hiding out as a punk rocker highschool student. He kept the awful punk hair for his role as Lenny, which was painfully unfunny. Wasn't really Cryer's fault since most of his important plot lines were cut, and the writing sucked. Given Pen's film career I imagine he is playing Lex's goofball.
Also playing this film is Jason Mardsen from X-Men. I am not sure but I think he is playing Perry White's son. HUge Laurie (another name I had to look up he was the father in the Stewart Little films) is playing Perry White the head of the Daily Planet. I think he is way too young for this role, but I guess they dont want him to be really old if they do sequels.
Other names out there are all over the map. I have heard Jud Law will play General Zod, and Daniel Day Lewis (yeah right!) will play Jor-el. Also Kevin Bacon might randomly show up.
The Plot:
Its unclear. Obviously Superman returns from somewhere. Some are saying its a loose sequel to Superman II, just with a different cast. Basically SUperman has been gone for awhile and General Zod and the other two featured in Superman II are running the show. I don't think Warner Brothers would like to sell this as a sequel though.
At any rate at the very least we know Superman is already known to people in this movie, and there might be some flashbacks to make it more clear. However, "something" likely very simliar to the events of Superman II already happened. Any everyone is saying "Where is Superman?" It seems that at this point they are going the route that Pa Kent died when CLark was young and is already gone at this point. There might be some flashbacks though. In the original movie series he died in the first film, and we learn in Superman III that Clark's mother passed away when he returns to Smallville for a class reunion.
Bryan Singer is directing the film, he did the first two X-men films. This makes most people happy except the X-men fans are pissed he left for another comic book movie. No word yet if they will use John Williams classic theme. Or at least a verison of it, he only actually did the first film the sequels were all copy cats with "love themes" for that film in addition to watered down verisions of the famliar Superman theme. I will keep you posted on Sundays, if I feel like it.
However, it looks like everything is ago with a June 2006 release. There are already pictures of the Kent farm set being built. The movie being filmed in Australia which I think is terrible idea, considering it looks nothing like America.
What I am going to try to do is launch a new feature here called Super Sunday. This will update my readers on the progress of the film. I will also write about what I would actually like to see in the film, and trace the history of the previous four films. OF course I wont do this ever Sunday, but if I do write about it. Look for it to show on Sunday. The movie now called Superman Returns isn't out till June 2006. So God knows we have plenty of time.
Here is the cast so far:
Superman/CLark Kent: Brandon Routh, an unknown actor who plays in daytime TV shows. He really looks the part( though his eyes are the wrong color), and God knows he has some pretty big boots to fill. I am really glad they went with an unknown here. It came close to being Keenu Reeves.
Lois Lane: Kate Bosworth. Shes fairly hot, but all I know her from is Ads and a that terrible Blue Crush movie.
Ma Kent: Eva Marie Saint she starred opposite Marlon Brando (who played Jorel in Superman: the Movie) in On the Waterfront and with Cary Grant in North by Northwest. Apperently she is still alive and acts. considering that Superman is already an adult I guess Ma Kent would be fairly old. Since they were already 5oish when little Superman crashed on earth.
Lex Luthor: Kevin Spacey, now really he has big shoes to fill in my mind too. I cant see anyone other than Gene Hackman in this role. I guess he will play it like his character in Swimming with SHarks. Hopefully, they don't got the cheesy route of CLarke and Lex knowing each other in Smallville.
Jimmy Olsen: He is being played by this kid named Sam Huntington. He was in Not Another Teen MOvie which I only saw parts of. I guess he is best known playing opposite Tim Allen in the family comedy Jungle 2 Jungle quite a few years back.
ALso in the cast is Kal Pen best known for playing the stoner White Castle MOvie. IF you recall in the previous films Lex always had a comic relief dimwhitted sidekick. The first two flicks it was Ottis played wonderfully by Ned Beaty. In Superman IV: THe Quest for Peace, Jon Cryer played Lex's nephew Lenny. Now I usually like Cryer, but this was right off the filming of the forgotten 80's comedy Hiding Out where he played a straight laced stock brooker hiding out as a punk rocker highschool student. He kept the awful punk hair for his role as Lenny, which was painfully unfunny. Wasn't really Cryer's fault since most of his important plot lines were cut, and the writing sucked. Given Pen's film career I imagine he is playing Lex's goofball.
Also playing this film is Jason Mardsen from X-Men. I am not sure but I think he is playing Perry White's son. HUge Laurie (another name I had to look up he was the father in the Stewart Little films) is playing Perry White the head of the Daily Planet. I think he is way too young for this role, but I guess they dont want him to be really old if they do sequels.
Other names out there are all over the map. I have heard Jud Law will play General Zod, and Daniel Day Lewis (yeah right!) will play Jor-el. Also Kevin Bacon might randomly show up.
The Plot:
Its unclear. Obviously Superman returns from somewhere. Some are saying its a loose sequel to Superman II, just with a different cast. Basically SUperman has been gone for awhile and General Zod and the other two featured in Superman II are running the show. I don't think Warner Brothers would like to sell this as a sequel though.
At any rate at the very least we know Superman is already known to people in this movie, and there might be some flashbacks to make it more clear. However, "something" likely very simliar to the events of Superman II already happened. Any everyone is saying "Where is Superman?" It seems that at this point they are going the route that Pa Kent died when CLark was young and is already gone at this point. There might be some flashbacks though. In the original movie series he died in the first film, and we learn in Superman III that Clark's mother passed away when he returns to Smallville for a class reunion.
Bryan Singer is directing the film, he did the first two X-men films. This makes most people happy except the X-men fans are pissed he left for another comic book movie. No word yet if they will use John Williams classic theme. Or at least a verison of it, he only actually did the first film the sequels were all copy cats with "love themes" for that film in addition to watered down verisions of the famliar Superman theme. I will keep you posted on Sundays, if I feel like it.
Friday, February 11, 2005
"Echelon Ins & Outs"
In:
Charlie's Grilled Sub (food court)
Boscovs Junior Store
Out:
Wet Seal
COntempo
Cinnabun
Scotto Pizza---Upper Level (might not be for good)
Anyone want to do a Echelon Mall store death pool?
Charlie's Grilled Sub (food court)
Boscovs Junior Store
Out:
Wet Seal
COntempo
Cinnabun
Scotto Pizza---Upper Level (might not be for good)
Anyone want to do a Echelon Mall store death pool?
Thursday, February 10, 2005
"Iran LOVES Us"
Ah, the old Iran thing is really heating up again. Check it out. They just love us over there. Always a good sign when countries promise you a "Burning Hell"
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
"Bad Joke Wednesday, Joke 101"
Wednesday sucks so why not post some bad jokes? This was sent to me in an email. God knows where it started. You might have seen it already.
"50 dollars is 50 dollars"
Morris & his wife Esther went to the STATE FAIR Each Year, & EVERY YEAR
MORRIS would say, "ESTHER, I'D LIKE TO RIDE IN THAT HELICOPTER". Esther
always replied," I know MORRIS, but that HELICOPTER RIDE is 50 dollars &
50 dollars IS 50 dollars".
One year ESTHER & MORRIS went to the fair, and MORRIS said "ESTHER I'M 85
YEARS OLD. IF I DON'T RIDE THAT HELICOPTER, I MIGHT NEVER GET ANOTHER
CHANCE".
Esther replied "MORRIS THAT HELICOPTER IS 50 DOLLARS AND 50 DOLLARS IS 50
DOLLARS".
The pilot over heard the couple and said, "FOLKS I'LL MAKE YOU A DEAL, I'LL
TAKE THE BOTH OF YOU FOR A RIDE. IF YOU CAN STAY QUIET FOR THE ENTIRE RIDE
AND NOT SAY A WORD I WON'T CHARGE YOU! BUT IF YOU SAY ONE WORD, IT'S 50
DOLLARS"
MORRIS AND ESTHER agreed and up they went. The pilot did all kinds of fancy manoeuvres, BUT not a word was heard. He did his DARE DEVIL tricks over and over again, BUT STILL not A word. when they landed, The Pilot Turnted to
MORRIS AND SAID "BY GOLLY, I DID EVERYTHING I COULD TO GET YOU TO YELL OUT,
BUT YOU DIDN'T. I'M IMPRESSED!"
Morris REPLIED" WELL I WAS GOING TO SAY SOMETHING WHEN ESTHER FELL OUT, BUT
50 DOLLARS IS 50 DOLLARS"!
"50 dollars is 50 dollars"
Morris & his wife Esther went to the STATE FAIR Each Year, & EVERY YEAR
MORRIS would say, "ESTHER, I'D LIKE TO RIDE IN THAT HELICOPTER". Esther
always replied," I know MORRIS, but that HELICOPTER RIDE is 50 dollars &
50 dollars IS 50 dollars".
One year ESTHER & MORRIS went to the fair, and MORRIS said "ESTHER I'M 85
YEARS OLD. IF I DON'T RIDE THAT HELICOPTER, I MIGHT NEVER GET ANOTHER
CHANCE".
Esther replied "MORRIS THAT HELICOPTER IS 50 DOLLARS AND 50 DOLLARS IS 50
DOLLARS".
The pilot over heard the couple and said, "FOLKS I'LL MAKE YOU A DEAL, I'LL
TAKE THE BOTH OF YOU FOR A RIDE. IF YOU CAN STAY QUIET FOR THE ENTIRE RIDE
AND NOT SAY A WORD I WON'T CHARGE YOU! BUT IF YOU SAY ONE WORD, IT'S 50
DOLLARS"
MORRIS AND ESTHER agreed and up they went. The pilot did all kinds of fancy manoeuvres, BUT not a word was heard. He did his DARE DEVIL tricks over and over again, BUT STILL not A word. when they landed, The Pilot Turnted to
MORRIS AND SAID "BY GOLLY, I DID EVERYTHING I COULD TO GET YOU TO YELL OUT,
BUT YOU DIDN'T. I'M IMPRESSED!"
Morris REPLIED" WELL I WAS GOING TO SAY SOMETHING WHEN ESTHER FELL OUT, BUT
50 DOLLARS IS 50 DOLLARS"!
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
"Scattered Flyers"
I came across this page on the Flyers Newsgroup. Once a great place to get the trade rumors and etc is now 3 people that still talk about the Flyers, some Bush Bashing, and people trying to sell you stuff.
Anyway in case you were sitting at home blinking mindlessly at your white wall wondering where are all those Flyers at these days? Well have no fear my friend and just click...here...just kidding click HERE! No seriously this time right......HERE!
It should be noted that some of these people like Hackett retired. So I am not sure why we should care where he is now. Kirby Law signed with the Wild and is playing for their minor league team. Duke and I were confused why he wasn't there at a Phantoms game we went to earlier this season.
Oh yeah Brashers stats might be an eye opener. However, he all kidding aside playing in a beer league. So, it would be like him playing with some dudes down at the Skatezone. Sadly, he was kicked out of the league for kicking the crap out of someone while they laid defeated on the ice. Pretty stupid to let him in your league and expect him not to beat the crap out of someone. Being as he was a professional athlete at one point in his life and all. In addition to the fact he is known for his fists. Anyone in that beer league must have had pretty big balls to take him on though.
note to readers:
The Flyers played in a league called the NHL where 30 teams from cities in North America played. The League Died recently.
Anyway in case you were sitting at home blinking mindlessly at your white wall wondering where are all those Flyers at these days? Well have no fear my friend and just click...here...just kidding click HERE! No seriously this time right......HERE!
It should be noted that some of these people like Hackett retired. So I am not sure why we should care where he is now. Kirby Law signed with the Wild and is playing for their minor league team. Duke and I were confused why he wasn't there at a Phantoms game we went to earlier this season.
Oh yeah Brashers stats might be an eye opener. However, he all kidding aside playing in a beer league. So, it would be like him playing with some dudes down at the Skatezone. Sadly, he was kicked out of the league for kicking the crap out of someone while they laid defeated on the ice. Pretty stupid to let him in your league and expect him not to beat the crap out of someone. Being as he was a professional athlete at one point in his life and all. In addition to the fact he is known for his fists. Anyone in that beer league must have had pretty big balls to take him on though.
note to readers:
The Flyers played in a league called the NHL where 30 teams from cities in North America played. The League Died recently.
"The Great White Nope"
Well you might have been hearing those promos for the local weather by now. Enjoying the really mild weather? WELL ITS ABOUT TO CHANGE! (deep serious voice). IS THERE SNOW ON THE WAY?
Well, before you start driving like a crazy person to Home Depot to buy more shovels (what the heck did you do with the ones from 3 weeks ago?) take a deep breath.
Keep in mind the following things:
1.It has been really warm for quite awhile. I mean I drove with the windows down today. So, if the storm comes even with dropping temps it would take awhile to stick on the not so cold ground.
2. Rain to Snow events which is would this will be (if there is snow at all) are usually fairly lame. I never really put much weight in them.
3. Most importantly its sweeps months, so they will try to scare the hell out of you while you are watching their network shows. So, just keep that in mind.
The event from lateWednesday into THursday will be mostly rain. It might eventually change over but since the ground will be really soaked and wet from the rain it will melt. At best maybe an inch but it will be the slushy type stuff.
Of course I predicted John Kerry and the Eagles to win in the past two months. So, maybe you should buy four bags of bread and 8 gallons of water. In fact if you have to actually shovel any snow from this system I figure you can come beat me over the head with your new shovels.
Damnit, I am better to get this prediction right!
Well, before you start driving like a crazy person to Home Depot to buy more shovels (what the heck did you do with the ones from 3 weeks ago?) take a deep breath.
Keep in mind the following things:
1.It has been really warm for quite awhile. I mean I drove with the windows down today. So, if the storm comes even with dropping temps it would take awhile to stick on the not so cold ground.
2. Rain to Snow events which is would this will be (if there is snow at all) are usually fairly lame. I never really put much weight in them.
3. Most importantly its sweeps months, so they will try to scare the hell out of you while you are watching their network shows. So, just keep that in mind.
The event from lateWednesday into THursday will be mostly rain. It might eventually change over but since the ground will be really soaked and wet from the rain it will melt. At best maybe an inch but it will be the slushy type stuff.
Of course I predicted John Kerry and the Eagles to win in the past two months. So, maybe you should buy four bags of bread and 8 gallons of water. In fact if you have to actually shovel any snow from this system I figure you can come beat me over the head with your new shovels.
Damnit, I am better to get this prediction right!
Sunday, February 06, 2005
"Eagles Will Soar"
Back on December 5th this what I said:The Stealers I think will actually be up rooted by New England and the Eagles can take them. In fact I will predicit this far in advance that the Eagles will win the Superbowl over New England by two touchdowns. I still haven't changed my tune. I am not the least bit worried about the game. It is there year. New England won't know what hit them. Calling it again Eagles by two touchdowns.
Friday, February 04, 2005
"NHLPA Wastes a Minute of Your Time"
The two hockey sides have gone from airing their dirty laundry through the meeting (instead of actually meeting for months), to being really secretive, and now they are just being silly. Of course we all know behind closed doors everything generally goes well until the words SALARY CAP are uttered. Then they called each other a bunch of jerks and storm out of the room like 5 year-olds.
Below is statement released to the public. I think it might be to the point that the columnists don't even care anymore. Yes, and its February and they are still talking about "trying to save" the season.
NEW YORK (February 3, 2005): At the conclusion of today's meeting in New York, National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) Senior Director Ted Saskin released the following statement:
"The meeting with the league has ended for this evening. The parties plan to meet again tomorrow."
*****************UPDATE*************************
TSN reports that Gary and Bob were there for the fun. They almost burned the midnight oil too. Some think it was a good sign that their meeting ran over. Who really knows maybe it just we drug out because of all the 5 minute majors.
Below is statement released to the public. I think it might be to the point that the columnists don't even care anymore. Yes, and its February and they are still talking about "trying to save" the season.
NEW YORK (February 3, 2005): At the conclusion of today's meeting in New York, National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) Senior Director Ted Saskin released the following statement:
"The meeting with the league has ended for this evening. The parties plan to meet again tomorrow."
*****************UPDATE*************************
TSN reports that Gary and Bob were there for the fun. They almost burned the midnight oil too. Some think it was a good sign that their meeting ran over. Who really knows maybe it just we drug out because of all the 5 minute majors.
Thursday, February 03, 2005
"Hockey Town Jerks"
Ah.....You have to love this story.
If you are going to stand up for something you "belive" in at least have the balls to actually give up something for it. Since none of these guys children ever have to work a day in their life let alone them, why not weather out the storm?
Now you could argue that its there "love of the game" shinning through. I think thats a load of crap, because if that was true they would have gone to Trevor Linden and Bob Goodenow and said; "Aw Shucks we will play for 4.5 million instead of the 4.8 million a year we love the game so much.
The NHLPA is supposed to help its members I guess. However, in the process its screwed countless alumni who base their businesses off the game of hockey who are now lossing thier shirts. Not to mention players in these leagues who never did anything to anyone.
I hope they get their asses booed. At this point I hope the talks go bad today. Screw the NHL and even more the NHLPA. I hope all their members are really dumb with their piles of millons like MC Hammer was and end up digging ditches for 10 bucks an hour untill the machines come to life and wipe out humanity.
Trevor Linden said he would rather see the NHL die then ever accept a salary cap. You know what at this point I hope you get your wish you has been jerk-off.
If you are going to stand up for something you "belive" in at least have the balls to actually give up something for it. Since none of these guys children ever have to work a day in their life let alone them, why not weather out the storm?
Now you could argue that its there "love of the game" shinning through. I think thats a load of crap, because if that was true they would have gone to Trevor Linden and Bob Goodenow and said; "Aw Shucks we will play for 4.5 million instead of the 4.8 million a year we love the game so much.
The NHLPA is supposed to help its members I guess. However, in the process its screwed countless alumni who base their businesses off the game of hockey who are now lossing thier shirts. Not to mention players in these leagues who never did anything to anyone.
I hope they get their asses booed. At this point I hope the talks go bad today. Screw the NHL and even more the NHLPA. I hope all their members are really dumb with their piles of millons like MC Hammer was and end up digging ditches for 10 bucks an hour untill the machines come to life and wipe out humanity.
Trevor Linden said he would rather see the NHL die then ever accept a salary cap. You know what at this point I hope you get your wish you has been jerk-off.
"Tuckers World On DEMAND"
What you would you like to see?
1.
Was there any serious interest in my doing a DR. Who like review of the Transformers cartoon series from the 80s? It was suggested to me again this weekend, but I don't know how much interest there would actually be. Not to mention I am a little uncomfortable with being sent to an even higher level of nerdness. PLus I need to get copies of the shows.
2. Movie trivia games. I have failed to get any off the ground on this blog in the past, but the casting the crew blog was a big hit. So, maybe there is some interest there.
3. MOvie Franchise History: Here my expert take on the Jaws, Superman, Starwars, Lethal Weapon and more movie series. Learn more about them than you ever wanted to and have me point out what went wrong with some of these sequels.
4. Bad joke Wednesday. Every weds, I post really bad joke on here.
What if any of these idea do you want to see on Tucker's World?
1.
Was there any serious interest in my doing a DR. Who like review of the Transformers cartoon series from the 80s? It was suggested to me again this weekend, but I don't know how much interest there would actually be. Not to mention I am a little uncomfortable with being sent to an even higher level of nerdness. PLus I need to get copies of the shows.
2. Movie trivia games. I have failed to get any off the ground on this blog in the past, but the casting the crew blog was a big hit. So, maybe there is some interest there.
3. MOvie Franchise History: Here my expert take on the Jaws, Superman, Starwars, Lethal Weapon and more movie series. Learn more about them than you ever wanted to and have me point out what went wrong with some of these sequels.
4. Bad joke Wednesday. Every weds, I post really bad joke on here.
What if any of these idea do you want to see on Tucker's World?
Wednesday, February 02, 2005
"Wal-Mart Block"
Well my sources were wrong before the Wal-mart at Echelon isn't done deal. In fact some people in Voorhees hope it never comes true. There are still some legal pitfals to leap over apperently. THe people of Voorhees are afraid that it will bring in too much traffic. They fear "there will be too many trucks" if Wal-mart is build there. One wonders how many more there would be then when there were 4 anchor stores and the mall was totally filled. But these are the same people that gripe that the stores are all leaving the mall.
OKay, I can understand that people would upset and lets say Deptford where there simply isn't any room to place a Wal-Mart. However, this mall won't make it with out thinking outside the box, which would sky rocket the propert taxes in the town. The Echelon Mall is roughly 20 percent of the tax money of the town, and its exit would really hurt the town.
The idea the PREIT has at this point is to tear down the empty J C Penny's building, and put the Wal-Mart there. They would have a new enterance to the mall near where Suncoast is and possibly insert a reteruant of some sort there. In addition the existing remaning part of the mall would be overhauled and updated.
On top of people that fear "the trucks" being pissed off the grocery unions are getting in the mix. The planned Wal-mart could be (seriously) just as big as the actual mall. So, based on that fact you would imagine that it could be a Super Wal-Mart. This would include a grocery section. Which would have non-union worker, and potentially put union workers out of work if say it knocks out the Acme in the same town. So, sometime this week (don't know when or where) there were supposed to be more meeting about it.
Now most people think that when Wal-mart comes to town it results in everyone losing their jobs and having to work for Wal-mart. That every store in 10 miles will be boarded up. Well, I am starting to think that it only happens in really small towns like in Mystery, Alaska. I mean there has been a Wal-Mart near Liza for years, and the entire shopping center is alive and feeding off the Wal-Mart. The Target and Kohls down the road are still alive. Also the area doesn't look like a bomb dropped or anything.
Now Wal-mart IS being stupid in South Jersey because if they get their way they will have dozens all over the place. One wonders if they would only be competing with themselves. However, cases like this I th ink the area will only benefit. It can't get worse. Empty IHOP, Empty Hair SALON, almost entirely empty mall.
Rick and I estimated recently that a third of the stores are empty in the entire Mall. Counting the small ones there is 57. Oh yeah, and that doesn't count The Wet Seal, Contempto, or Cinnabun that are all offically gone as of earlier this week.
Its your fault Bush voters.
OKay, I can understand that people would upset and lets say Deptford where there simply isn't any room to place a Wal-Mart. However, this mall won't make it with out thinking outside the box, which would sky rocket the propert taxes in the town. The Echelon Mall is roughly 20 percent of the tax money of the town, and its exit would really hurt the town.
The idea the PREIT has at this point is to tear down the empty J C Penny's building, and put the Wal-Mart there. They would have a new enterance to the mall near where Suncoast is and possibly insert a reteruant of some sort there. In addition the existing remaning part of the mall would be overhauled and updated.
On top of people that fear "the trucks" being pissed off the grocery unions are getting in the mix. The planned Wal-mart could be (seriously) just as big as the actual mall. So, based on that fact you would imagine that it could be a Super Wal-Mart. This would include a grocery section. Which would have non-union worker, and potentially put union workers out of work if say it knocks out the Acme in the same town. So, sometime this week (don't know when or where) there were supposed to be more meeting about it.
Now most people think that when Wal-mart comes to town it results in everyone losing their jobs and having to work for Wal-mart. That every store in 10 miles will be boarded up. Well, I am starting to think that it only happens in really small towns like in Mystery, Alaska. I mean there has been a Wal-Mart near Liza for years, and the entire shopping center is alive and feeding off the Wal-Mart. The Target and Kohls down the road are still alive. Also the area doesn't look like a bomb dropped or anything.
Now Wal-mart IS being stupid in South Jersey because if they get their way they will have dozens all over the place. One wonders if they would only be competing with themselves. However, cases like this I th ink the area will only benefit. It can't get worse. Empty IHOP, Empty Hair SALON, almost entirely empty mall.
Rick and I estimated recently that a third of the stores are empty in the entire Mall. Counting the small ones there is 57. Oh yeah, and that doesn't count The Wet Seal, Contempto, or Cinnabun that are all offically gone as of earlier this week.
Its your fault Bush voters.
"More winter"
The Groundhog has spoken. Happy Groundhog Day Everyone! Hope you have a safe and joyus day!
Sunday, January 30, 2005
"Best Movies of 2004....I Never Saw."
Sideways: Lowell from Wings and that guy from that American Splendor Movie that I never felt like seeing go around and drink wine. Oh, yeah one of them is getting married and a bunch of whacky stuff happens when they hit the road. Its all artsy and stuff and the wine is symbolic of um something.
Ray: Ah man Jamie Foxx sure looks like, sings like and acts like Ray Charles. I was really almost brought to tears late in the film when he sang "AMERICA's GAME THE ONE AND ONLY LOTTERY!". Also the scene when he sang about Diet Pepsi was great. You got the right stuff baby!
Million Dollar Baby: Hillary Swank acts all tough, father figure Clint Eastwood creeply looms over her. Oh yeah,the is sad since he is old now and wants to pass his knowledge on to her. Oh, but its not cool to train a woman! Uh-oh looks like these two are going to have to overcome the odds.
House of Flying Daggers: Amazingly they cut a tin can as easily as a tomato.
Ray: Ah man Jamie Foxx sure looks like, sings like and acts like Ray Charles. I was really almost brought to tears late in the film when he sang "AMERICA's GAME THE ONE AND ONLY LOTTERY!". Also the scene when he sang about Diet Pepsi was great. You got the right stuff baby!
Million Dollar Baby: Hillary Swank acts all tough, father figure Clint Eastwood creeply looms over her. Oh yeah,the is sad since he is old now and wants to pass his knowledge on to her. Oh, but its not cool to train a woman! Uh-oh looks like these two are going to have to overcome the odds.
House of Flying Daggers: Amazingly they cut a tin can as easily as a tomato.
"Monster Storm Fell Through"
Well, I didn't update much this week. So I wasn't really able to bring up the fact that the Son of the Monster Storm wasn't going to happen. Despite the fact we did get some snow. Liza said she got like 5 inches or so. I shoveled a bit today and it was maybe 2 at best. However it's somewhat thought that the biggest storm of the winter might be in two weeks. I will keep you posted. This week its actually going to be fairly mild and dry so. No son of monster storm this week.
Friday, January 28, 2005
Thursday, January 27, 2005
"Dark Days of Echelon"
Well I figured the months after the holiday season would be telling one for the future of the Echelon mall.
Well I have been there a few times since the holiday season past, and you could hear a pin drop. The one day the building was almost totally void of any customer traffic. All I saw was vast emptiness and could hear my foot steeps echo across the empty shopping mall.
THere hasn't been a post holiday mass exit. However, rumors are still floating around that the Cinnabun is leaving and one of those girlie stores I never went into has closed its doors. The only new store in the mall by my estimate in the last 2 years was the Mens Mart. Some nice stuff, but I always feel like the workers (and I assume owners) that stand around in there are always really nice to me. However, I just feel like if I don't buy something there the entire family will be out on the streets.
The only changes that PREIT seems to have done in order to get readying for the awakening at this point is the different displays they put up in their dozens of empty store fronts telling you to go to the foodcourt where there are still some stores. An entire wing of the malls only purpose at this point is to let old people walk around. Or local blog writers to investigate for any new developments.
So, if you go to mall enjoy your time in you store of choice, because it might be your last trip there. Also stop by the dollar store, because they play Russian music really loud. Its very absurd to have pop Russian music play there all the time and good for a laugh. Also there seem to be lots of kids that work there even during hours when you would think they would be in school or something.
Wish PREIT would just get their butts in gear sometime before 2020.
Well I have been there a few times since the holiday season past, and you could hear a pin drop. The one day the building was almost totally void of any customer traffic. All I saw was vast emptiness and could hear my foot steeps echo across the empty shopping mall.
THere hasn't been a post holiday mass exit. However, rumors are still floating around that the Cinnabun is leaving and one of those girlie stores I never went into has closed its doors. The only new store in the mall by my estimate in the last 2 years was the Mens Mart. Some nice stuff, but I always feel like the workers (and I assume owners) that stand around in there are always really nice to me. However, I just feel like if I don't buy something there the entire family will be out on the streets.
The only changes that PREIT seems to have done in order to get readying for the awakening at this point is the different displays they put up in their dozens of empty store fronts telling you to go to the foodcourt where there are still some stores. An entire wing of the malls only purpose at this point is to let old people walk around. Or local blog writers to investigate for any new developments.
So, if you go to mall enjoy your time in you store of choice, because it might be your last trip there. Also stop by the dollar store, because they play Russian music really loud. Its very absurd to have pop Russian music play there all the time and good for a laugh. Also there seem to be lots of kids that work there even during hours when you would think they would be in school or something.
Wish PREIT would just get their butts in gear sometime before 2020.
Monday, January 24, 2005
"Philly Birds of Prey"
Well for the first time since I was younger than Hunter (does it even really count?) the Eagles are going to the Superbowl. Now for my age group the very concept of the Eagles being in the Superbowl is a mind blower. I accepted over the years, that the Superbowl was something that happened after the Eagles were eliminated. Certainly not a game that had anything to do with the team that played in Philly. So Superbowl Sunday was almost like a holiday for some sort.
We stay up some what late, have a lot of stories to exchange the next day. Mainly it was about breaking out John Madden, eating lots of good food(Ryans family used make me gain about 6 lbs every year), and watch,,,um commericals. Unless someone had money on it, or was one of those sickos that rooted for an outsider team no one cared who won or lost. This year we find out if the curse of Willy Penn will be lifted. Wh ich makes it a a SUPER bowl indead.
We stay up some what late, have a lot of stories to exchange the next day. Mainly it was about breaking out John Madden, eating lots of good food(Ryans family used make me gain about 6 lbs every year), and watch,,,um commericals. Unless someone had money on it, or was one of those sickos that rooted for an outsider team no one cared who won or lost. This year we find out if the curse of Willy Penn will be lifted. Wh ich makes it a a SUPER bowl indead.
"Son of Monster Storm?"
An inch of so of snow tonight. Some more chances of a little dustings this week. More importantly something big might be brewing this weekend. Could be rain to melt the snow, could be nothing, could be a little snow and there is a fair chance it could be a repeat of this weekends storm! Looks like there might be a sequel on the way. Sorry, Hunter no days at the playground anytime soon. You can always make snowcrewmen. Point your mouse clickers here readers.
Sunday, January 23, 2005
"Two Good Days in CBA Hell"
The two side for the NHL lockout met this past week. Well sort of. They banned Bettman and Goodenow from the meetings. They really wanted to make the talks more friendly so they hung out in an airport lounge the first day. Clearly, there are people on both sides that are starting to piss themselves since they realized that the general public either has moved on with their lives or hasn't yet noticed there is no hockey. Bill Daly was there for the NHL owners, and Trevor Linden was there for the players. Nice of them to finally get around to doing this around the time the ALL- Star game should have been played.
Supposedly, there is a scheudule made up of as many as 37 games and as few as 24 in case things get worked out. There might be times when the teams could play 3 games in 4 nights. The players said they would be ready to go if things got together that quick.
However, having a meeting without the big guys there isn't likely to move either side anywhere. Sadly, I think just as much came out of the talk Duke and I had about the lockout at SHarkeys a few weeks ago than what came out of their friendly meeting. Maybe, when both sides finally run out of money they might actually give a damn about the game.
Check this out for more details.
Supposedly, there is a scheudule made up of as many as 37 games and as few as 24 in case things get worked out. There might be times when the teams could play 3 games in 4 nights. The players said they would be ready to go if things got together that quick.
However, having a meeting without the big guys there isn't likely to move either side anywhere. Sadly, I think just as much came out of the talk Duke and I had about the lockout at SHarkeys a few weeks ago than what came out of their friendly meeting. Maybe, when both sides finally run out of money they might actually give a damn about the game.
Check this out for more details.
Saturday, January 22, 2005
"White Out" ***UPDATE** "PHASE 2 A Go"
The Phase two mentioned below that would dump even more snow is going to happen. Its up to 9.5 inches in my lovely little town.
Movies watched: Spartan, The Perfect Score
Beers Drank: One rolling rock
I also slept almost till noon, for the first time in ages.
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I have estimated roughly 5 inches at least at we are getting burried right now. Just out shoveling and its piling up like crazy. I cleaned my car off, and turned my back for a few mins. any it was covered again. Less then a half an hour later its as if I never touched it. There might be a break in the snow for some time this afternoon. But then more tonight when the system taps into more energy over the ocean.
Hows everyone else fairing? I hear its turned to sleet and rain near the shore. Whats it like out in PA Royce? Drew and I were talking about the timing of the storm. Doesn't look like its going to benefit getting anyones classes cancelled. I don't know who might get a 3 day weekend here, other than maybe the Beanz.
What could make this storm kick ass, is depending on if this other part happens or not. If you look at the radar map there isn't much left of the system. So without second surge it would wind down this evening. Though that isnt likely to happen. The baramoter is dropping which likely means its shifty energy to the coast. It could bring in some warmer air in the process, however if it might only bring it as far west as Vineland. Which would mean more snow all night long with the "2nd surge".
Yes, I am a total nerd.
Right now you can barely see down my street just total white out.
Movies watched: Spartan, The Perfect Score
Beers Drank: One rolling rock
I also slept almost till noon, for the first time in ages.
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I have estimated roughly 5 inches at least at we are getting burried right now. Just out shoveling and its piling up like crazy. I cleaned my car off, and turned my back for a few mins. any it was covered again. Less then a half an hour later its as if I never touched it. There might be a break in the snow for some time this afternoon. But then more tonight when the system taps into more energy over the ocean.
Hows everyone else fairing? I hear its turned to sleet and rain near the shore. Whats it like out in PA Royce? Drew and I were talking about the timing of the storm. Doesn't look like its going to benefit getting anyones classes cancelled. I don't know who might get a 3 day weekend here, other than maybe the Beanz.
What could make this storm kick ass, is depending on if this other part happens or not. If you look at the radar map there isn't much left of the system. So without second surge it would wind down this evening. Though that isnt likely to happen. The baramoter is dropping which likely means its shifty energy to the coast. It could bring in some warmer air in the process, however if it might only bring it as far west as Vineland. Which would mean more snow all night long with the "2nd surge".
Yes, I am a total nerd.
Right now you can barely see down my street just total white out.
"Best Royce Story Ever"
Well in my first of maybe a few (maybe none) posts to give snowed in readers something to do. I want to have everyone tell their best Royce story. Royce is one of the funnist guys I know and I don't think anyone looks at the world the way he does. THere are some classics out there. I am still laughing about the M and M think you posted on here a few weeks ago Royce. And Yes ROyce, you can tell your best Royce story ever too if you want.
"Monster Storm"
Well the first big snow storm is just 8 hours away from hitting us. They have been hyping this one since the start of the week. It is going to be really nasty out there with the strong winds that will come in the later part of the storm.
For camden county im going to say 10 inches from what I have gathered from what everyone is saying. Supposedly the storm may tap into warmer air and we could get some rain and sleet that would shrink the totals. If we dont get the change over we could have as much as 14 inches, but I figure it to bottom out at 10 inches. Also its a fast moving storm so I think even if we dont get the change over it will end sooner than they think.
North Jersey (look out Brant) will really get nailed and they are saying at LEAST 15 inches. For any of my readers who live closer to the shore, they will get less snow.
Of course I can't even imagine rain tomorrow. I just got back from Liza's house and on the way home it was literally 7 degrees.
So, hope you got your beer, shovel and DVDS ready to go. Going to be fun to watch. Dorks like me that like to read this kind of stuff have had a blast reading the stuff this week.
I am sorry for the lack of posts this week. I have just havent been home much. I plan to post some stuff to entertain my readers who will likely be shut in this weekend.
For camden county im going to say 10 inches from what I have gathered from what everyone is saying. Supposedly the storm may tap into warmer air and we could get some rain and sleet that would shrink the totals. If we dont get the change over we could have as much as 14 inches, but I figure it to bottom out at 10 inches. Also its a fast moving storm so I think even if we dont get the change over it will end sooner than they think.
North Jersey (look out Brant) will really get nailed and they are saying at LEAST 15 inches. For any of my readers who live closer to the shore, they will get less snow.
Of course I can't even imagine rain tomorrow. I just got back from Liza's house and on the way home it was literally 7 degrees.
So, hope you got your beer, shovel and DVDS ready to go. Going to be fun to watch. Dorks like me that like to read this kind of stuff have had a blast reading the stuff this week.
I am sorry for the lack of posts this week. I have just havent been home much. I plan to post some stuff to entertain my readers who will likely be shut in this weekend.
Monday, January 17, 2005
"Gay Bombs"
Well as if you didn't have enough to worry about regarding terrorists, now you have to worry about becoming Gay at the hand of Osama, that is if we don't make the Iraqis homosexuals first.
Here is an article about the US kicking around the idea of using a chemical weapon that would make everyone gay.
Now we aren't the only one that wants the enemy to become just a bunch of dudes getting it on with one another. Just check this out, Osama wants to make you and everyone you care about gay.
Now, Drew had an interesting theory that the town of Collingswood may have been the vicitm of hush-hush government experiment. Hmm.. Maybe McGreedy just got too close to the the truth and they made him gay.
As a service to my readers I have decided to start a Gay Color Warning Chart.
Code Red= Every Thing is Fine the gays are gays, the straights are striaghts.
code Blue= Everyone is a "little" gay. There just shades of gay, accept it. Not that there is anything wrong with that
code orange= Hey, just because guys snuggle together and hold hands doesnt make them Gay!
Thats acceptable.
Code yellow: Just a bunch of guys "expermenting" perfectly natural.
Code Pink: The whole world has become gay. Nothing but Gay Orgies untill the robots rise up and wipe us off this planet. No turning back nothing will get done just a bunch of dudes humping all day long. Well I guess the women inherit the planet.
Before I get slammed for being homophobe, just relax its a joke.
Here is an article about the US kicking around the idea of using a chemical weapon that would make everyone gay.
Now we aren't the only one that wants the enemy to become just a bunch of dudes getting it on with one another. Just check this out, Osama wants to make you and everyone you care about gay.
Now, Drew had an interesting theory that the town of Collingswood may have been the vicitm of hush-hush government experiment. Hmm.. Maybe McGreedy just got too close to the the truth and they made him gay.
As a service to my readers I have decided to start a Gay Color Warning Chart.
Code Red= Every Thing is Fine the gays are gays, the straights are striaghts.
code Blue= Everyone is a "little" gay. There just shades of gay, accept it. Not that there is anything wrong with that
code orange= Hey, just because guys snuggle together and hold hands doesnt make them Gay!
Thats acceptable.
Code yellow: Just a bunch of guys "expermenting" perfectly natural.
Code Pink: The whole world has become gay. Nothing but Gay Orgies untill the robots rise up and wipe us off this planet. No turning back nothing will get done just a bunch of dudes humping all day long. Well I guess the women inherit the planet.
Before I get slammed for being homophobe, just relax its a joke.
"Old Man Winter Comes to Town"
Finally.
If I have to inform you on this blog that we are in a "deep freeze" then you likely, well never leave your home.
If you don't the next few days I couldn't blame you. Check this out highs below freezing. Yeah old man winter is here.
We might even get a potentially big snow storm this Saturday into Sunday. Could be a fun game to watch and could be deemed "The Snow Bowl", but its too early to tell.
check it out kids
If I have to inform you on this blog that we are in a "deep freeze" then you likely, well never leave your home.
If you don't the next few days I couldn't blame you. Check this out highs below freezing. Yeah old man winter is here.
We might even get a potentially big snow storm this Saturday into Sunday. Could be a fun game to watch and could be deemed "The Snow Bowl", but its too early to tell.
check it out kids
Sunday, January 16, 2005
"Last Stop Superbowl"
Well the Eagles ripped the Vikings, apart. Now they have to face Atlanta which I feel that if they dressed up the Soul, they could beat them. So, I am not too worried about next week. Should be over before the first quarter is done. Does anyone know where we can get some good but rather cheap cigars for the end of the Philly Curse early next month? Philly is going to knock out New England (who will rub out Pittsburgh next week). So, in a few weeks, McNabb will be saying that he is going to Disney Land. Get the t-shirts made up there is no stopping this team.
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Tuckers World: The Movie Casting Call
So for no good reason I decided to cast the movie of Tucker's World if they ever made one. Now keep in mind some of the actors don't really look exactly like the parts they are playing,but I just think these actors can nail the parts.
Me= Ben Stiller, since everyone says I look like him. People even say I act like him whatever that means. My backup would be John Cusuack.
Liza= I had Chirstina Ricci or Clarie Danes for her. This had nothing to do with the huge crush I had on Ricci for like two years. However, Liza pointed out the actress Holly Marie Combs who plays Piper on Charmed would be really good at playing her. I watched about 5 minutes of the show and agreed. Something about the way she carries herself. She would make a good Liza.
Drew= Phillip Seymor Hoffman, can't you just picture him sitting there smoking a cigarette bitching about Bush, or talking about movies. I can see him with a shaved head, a beard and a flannel shirt and just disappearing into the roll of Drew.
Jay= Steve Zahn who was in Saving Silverman, and That Thing You Do. Zahn can play Jay well of course there will be lots of scenes with Jay talking about young girls, and showing people pictures of his penis. I think Zahn can handle the role of Jay, and if there is any serious scenes Zahn has proven that he can tone it down in movies like Shattered Glass.
Jenna= Well I was really racking my brain for this one. Then I flipped past a rerun of Cheers. Now I think Kristy Alley would make a perfect Jenna. The only thing is she is getting up there now and all the tabloids say she is really fat now. I really don't see why the are making such a big deal about it since I have seen much fatter. Anyway, as far as personality Alley's Cheers performance was a close as I could come. Any re-casting from my readers would be welcome.
Dan: Sean Connery. Okay, I realize that its totally insane to have Ben Stiller and Sean Connery playing friends who grew up together. Just picture Connery saying lines like "I have 5 Computers, at home, I make 6 figures, and I can't wait to die!". No one else can play this part. IT would be really off the wall, but it will be great.
Price: I think Jaquin Phoenix can nail Price. There is a vauge look that the both share and I think Phoenix might have some comic talents he hasn't really used yet. Maybe a bit like the part he played in Signs. Plus he could pull off being a solider if there were scenes of him at war. My close 2nd went to Matt Damon since he played soilder twice. Some of his parts remined me of Price a bit. Plus Price was always the lady's man of the crew so why not?
Aileen (I am sure I spelled that wrong).
She would be played by Natlie Portman. She can play her being all funny and sweet.
Brant: Okay, I know he looks nothing like Brant. But, I would cast Bernie Mac as Brant. Okay, yes again theres any age gap. However, just picture him trading stocks, hanging out with North JErsey people and grilling stuff through out the movie. Plus they both tell stories in the same fashion only no offense to Brant, Bernic Mac is a lot funnier.
Rick: Steve Buscemi I dunno we always said he could play Rick. Busemi has played the good guy in movies like Ghost World.
Rob: Jason Biggs, yeah why not. Biggs could play drunk Rob great. Not to mention him and Zahn have worked together before so they could play off each other well.
Rich: Tom Welling, I may have the name wrong, but the dude who plays Superman on Smallville.
Kate: Parker Posey
Chris: BD Wong
Harry: Hill Harper who stars on CSI NYC, and he also was on the short lived show The Handler (sniff, sniff). If you never watched either of those shows he played a doctor on the Sopranos last season in the episode where everyone thought Tony got a blow job from Christopher's girlfriend.
Tom: Conan O'brien. Tom is tall. His hair is reddish. He would show up randomly in the film and it would be great.
Ryan: Who?
Reagan: Satan. I think the prince of darkness could really capture the true colors of this character. Oh, I am not talking about the late President here.
Mosco: Billy Crystal. Okay Billy Crystal 10 years ago. He is always talking about dating and relationships. Reminds me of him in the younger roles. IF not maybe a slimed down Kevin James (King of QUeens) his hair dyed black.
Duke: Well it has recently came to my attention that the lead singer of Moron 5 looks like Duke. He kind of does with short hair. Maybe he would like to act. I kicked around the thought of casting Hayden Christensen after seeing Shattered Glass. Duke is prone to fits of rage and maybe he can do that justice. Granted this guy is a fairly lousy actor at least he was Attack of the Clones. That stupid fake cry he did after he murdered the little sand guys. "I Killed them, I kille d them all". NOw just picture him sitting on the floor same voice, but saying It is the lowest point of his life.
Royce: God, help me. I can't cast this one at all. Can someone help here
Ghost of William Penn Who only Keith Can See: Adam West of course.
That Dude that I don't know who reads my blog: Joe Don Baker, so everyone on the set can yell MITCHELL! in between takes. I imagine only 3 people got that joke. Maybe two.
Me= Ben Stiller, since everyone says I look like him. People even say I act like him whatever that means. My backup would be John Cusuack.
Liza= I had Chirstina Ricci or Clarie Danes for her. This had nothing to do with the huge crush I had on Ricci for like two years. However, Liza pointed out the actress Holly Marie Combs who plays Piper on Charmed would be really good at playing her. I watched about 5 minutes of the show and agreed. Something about the way she carries herself. She would make a good Liza.
Drew= Phillip Seymor Hoffman, can't you just picture him sitting there smoking a cigarette bitching about Bush, or talking about movies. I can see him with a shaved head, a beard and a flannel shirt and just disappearing into the roll of Drew.
Jay= Steve Zahn who was in Saving Silverman, and That Thing You Do. Zahn can play Jay well of course there will be lots of scenes with Jay talking about young girls, and showing people pictures of his penis. I think Zahn can handle the role of Jay, and if there is any serious scenes Zahn has proven that he can tone it down in movies like Shattered Glass.
Jenna= Well I was really racking my brain for this one. Then I flipped past a rerun of Cheers. Now I think Kristy Alley would make a perfect Jenna. The only thing is she is getting up there now and all the tabloids say she is really fat now. I really don't see why the are making such a big deal about it since I have seen much fatter. Anyway, as far as personality Alley's Cheers performance was a close as I could come. Any re-casting from my readers would be welcome.
Dan: Sean Connery. Okay, I realize that its totally insane to have Ben Stiller and Sean Connery playing friends who grew up together. Just picture Connery saying lines like "I have 5 Computers, at home, I make 6 figures, and I can't wait to die!". No one else can play this part. IT would be really off the wall, but it will be great.
Price: I think Jaquin Phoenix can nail Price. There is a vauge look that the both share and I think Phoenix might have some comic talents he hasn't really used yet. Maybe a bit like the part he played in Signs. Plus he could pull off being a solider if there were scenes of him at war. My close 2nd went to Matt Damon since he played soilder twice. Some of his parts remined me of Price a bit. Plus Price was always the lady's man of the crew so why not?
Aileen (I am sure I spelled that wrong).
She would be played by Natlie Portman. She can play her being all funny and sweet.
Brant: Okay, I know he looks nothing like Brant. But, I would cast Bernie Mac as Brant. Okay, yes again theres any age gap. However, just picture him trading stocks, hanging out with North JErsey people and grilling stuff through out the movie. Plus they both tell stories in the same fashion only no offense to Brant, Bernic Mac is a lot funnier.
Rick: Steve Buscemi I dunno we always said he could play Rick. Busemi has played the good guy in movies like Ghost World.
Rob: Jason Biggs, yeah why not. Biggs could play drunk Rob great. Not to mention him and Zahn have worked together before so they could play off each other well.
Rich: Tom Welling, I may have the name wrong, but the dude who plays Superman on Smallville.
Kate: Parker Posey
Chris: BD Wong
Harry: Hill Harper who stars on CSI NYC, and he also was on the short lived show The Handler (sniff, sniff). If you never watched either of those shows he played a doctor on the Sopranos last season in the episode where everyone thought Tony got a blow job from Christopher's girlfriend.
Tom: Conan O'brien. Tom is tall. His hair is reddish. He would show up randomly in the film and it would be great.
Ryan: Who?
Reagan: Satan. I think the prince of darkness could really capture the true colors of this character. Oh, I am not talking about the late President here.
Mosco: Billy Crystal. Okay Billy Crystal 10 years ago. He is always talking about dating and relationships. Reminds me of him in the younger roles. IF not maybe a slimed down Kevin James (King of QUeens) his hair dyed black.
Duke: Well it has recently came to my attention that the lead singer of Moron 5 looks like Duke. He kind of does with short hair. Maybe he would like to act. I kicked around the thought of casting Hayden Christensen after seeing Shattered Glass. Duke is prone to fits of rage and maybe he can do that justice. Granted this guy is a fairly lousy actor at least he was Attack of the Clones. That stupid fake cry he did after he murdered the little sand guys. "I Killed them, I kille d them all". NOw just picture him sitting on the floor same voice, but saying It is the lowest point of his life.
Royce: God, help me. I can't cast this one at all. Can someone help here
Ghost of William Penn Who only Keith Can See: Adam West of course.
That Dude that I don't know who reads my blog: Joe Don Baker, so everyone on the set can yell MITCHELL! in between takes. I imagine only 3 people got that joke. Maybe two.
"Eagles Chances"
Well we can't talk pucks. I sense that the excitment for the Eagles might be fairly low among my readership since rarely. Do people respond to the few times I write about them.
Well I am no football expert, but I did predict the Birds to win the Superbowl a month or so ago. That was before T.O. went down though. Despite his lose I don't see them going down to the Vikings this Sunday.
It's still early in the week, but just curious what everyone thinks will happen this Sunday? I mean it is the playoffs, and time to enjoy the ride.
I predict a two touchdown win. What about everyone else?
Well I am no football expert, but I did predict the Birds to win the Superbowl a month or so ago. That was before T.O. went down though. Despite his lose I don't see them going down to the Vikings this Sunday.
It's still early in the week, but just curious what everyone thinks will happen this Sunday? I mean it is the playoffs, and time to enjoy the ride.
I predict a two touchdown win. What about everyone else?
Monday, January 10, 2005
"Type it Don't Gripe It"
So, we have all been screwed before.
Screwed by something we bought that was broken or food that was bad. Or something that breaks after a few days or those things that look cool in the store that simply dont work.
Well, right before Christmas and right around Turkey Day, Liza and I exchange gifts in honor of when we started dating. Well I got her a box of Whitman Samplers because she loves candy, and I figured if I was lucky I could eat some too.
So, I gave them to her when we exchanged gifts. A few days later she finally opened it when I was hanging out with a friend and she was staying in. She called me to tell me she opened it and they were covered in all that white nasty stuff that chocolate gets when its old.
Now picture this my picture this my sweet girlfriend settling in for the night. Being all happy and cozy in her home. Ready to watch some animal planet and she wants to treat herself to a Whitman Sampler. Only to find that they were likely packaged during the Clinton admistration.
So, now I had to take it back to get my money back. Which ment the next time I saw her I would have to bring it home, then the next day bring it back to the mall, and then she couldn't get it till we saw each other again. So, the present was several days late till it was actually enjoyed.
I was pretty mad,so I got the address of the box and wrote them a letter. I told them how my family always eats them during the holiday season, and my one aunt always gives us a box. I talked about how let down I was that the choclate was bad. In the meantime I got my money back from the Hallmark store in the mall, and got a new box at the CVS in the mall.
So, just after Christmas I got a free box of whitman sampler in the mail. Today I got a letter telling me why they thought the candy went bad and thanked me for bringing it to their attention. They also offered me free shipping for and order of 30 bucks or more good for a year.
Now I don't claim to be the first person to point this out, but it really does work. Everyone rants or bitches to someone, or blogs, or emails a friend about when they get screwed. God knows I was ranting when I got the news that I gave my girlfriend nasty ass candy. So you are going to bitch, just be honest in your letter and they will hook you up.
So, its simple just get your thougts out in microsoft word, and drop a letter in the mail. You are almost certain to get something for free, and feel better about yourself. So, you can sit there and bitch and tell Drew or someone who will just be like that sucks, or you can write a letter and get free stuff. So, you are going to be pissed might as well get something out of it.
Anyone else do this? Give me some good stories. I know Royce has some good ones related to this.
Screwed by something we bought that was broken or food that was bad. Or something that breaks after a few days or those things that look cool in the store that simply dont work.
Well, right before Christmas and right around Turkey Day, Liza and I exchange gifts in honor of when we started dating. Well I got her a box of Whitman Samplers because she loves candy, and I figured if I was lucky I could eat some too.
So, I gave them to her when we exchanged gifts. A few days later she finally opened it when I was hanging out with a friend and she was staying in. She called me to tell me she opened it and they were covered in all that white nasty stuff that chocolate gets when its old.
Now picture this my picture this my sweet girlfriend settling in for the night. Being all happy and cozy in her home. Ready to watch some animal planet and she wants to treat herself to a Whitman Sampler. Only to find that they were likely packaged during the Clinton admistration.
So, now I had to take it back to get my money back. Which ment the next time I saw her I would have to bring it home, then the next day bring it back to the mall, and then she couldn't get it till we saw each other again. So, the present was several days late till it was actually enjoyed.
I was pretty mad,so I got the address of the box and wrote them a letter. I told them how my family always eats them during the holiday season, and my one aunt always gives us a box. I talked about how let down I was that the choclate was bad. In the meantime I got my money back from the Hallmark store in the mall, and got a new box at the CVS in the mall.
So, just after Christmas I got a free box of whitman sampler in the mail. Today I got a letter telling me why they thought the candy went bad and thanked me for bringing it to their attention. They also offered me free shipping for and order of 30 bucks or more good for a year.
Now I don't claim to be the first person to point this out, but it really does work. Everyone rants or bitches to someone, or blogs, or emails a friend about when they get screwed. God knows I was ranting when I got the news that I gave my girlfriend nasty ass candy. So you are going to bitch, just be honest in your letter and they will hook you up.
So, its simple just get your thougts out in microsoft word, and drop a letter in the mail. You are almost certain to get something for free, and feel better about yourself. So, you can sit there and bitch and tell Drew or someone who will just be like that sucks, or you can write a letter and get free stuff. So, you are going to be pissed might as well get something out of it.
Anyone else do this? Give me some good stories. I know Royce has some good ones related to this.
Sunday, January 09, 2005
"The Comcast Tower"
Well if you didn't hear by now center city Philly is getting a new skyscrapper. In fact it will not only be the biggest building in the city it will be behind only the Crysler building and the empire states building in NYC for biggest buildings onf the east coast.
Check it out here.
Check it out here.
Thursday, January 06, 2005
"Top 5 Robert De Niro Flicks"
Well trust me. Just trust me. I had some really witty and important stuff to write about. HOwever, its 11 pm and my eyes are all heavy. As any blog writer will tell you there is a difference between having the blog in your head and actually writing it.
Well tonight I watched Mean Streets for the first time and it was pretty cool. Some slow parts kind of Diner meets Good Fellas.
So why not rank De Niro flicks, and don't be lame and say I LIKE THEM ALL!
Also, where is Lima Beanz?
Here is my list. Keep in mind I never saw The Godfather Part II, which pretty much means all my movie nerd friends should hit me in the balls. Heres my list.
1. Goodfellas 2. Casino 3. A Bronx Tale 4. Raging BUll 5. Mean Streets. Also he hasn't made a good movie (aside from Meet the Parents) since 1997's Wag the Dog. I never saw Brazil and only saw the first part of the Deer Hunter (I asume every thing worked out ). List them.
Well tonight I watched Mean Streets for the first time and it was pretty cool. Some slow parts kind of Diner meets Good Fellas.
So why not rank De Niro flicks, and don't be lame and say I LIKE THEM ALL!
Also, where is Lima Beanz?
Here is my list. Keep in mind I never saw The Godfather Part II, which pretty much means all my movie nerd friends should hit me in the balls. Heres my list.
1. Goodfellas 2. Casino 3. A Bronx Tale 4. Raging BUll 5. Mean Streets. Also he hasn't made a good movie (aside from Meet the Parents) since 1997's Wag the Dog. I never saw Brazil and only saw the first part of the Deer Hunter (I asume every thing worked out ). List them.
"In Search of Old Man Winter"
Note to Old Man Winter: YOUR LATE!
Now most of you might be just really enjoying this weather we have been having. Well if it was not raining every single day you might be. It has felt more like spring than the middle of winter with highs in the 50s and even breaking 60 for the past week.
However, I am in the minority who actually likes cold weather and snow, and so far this winter has been fairly lame in both departments. Our Deep Freeze was merely 72 hours at best of actual cold weather, and despite a few cold nights the days have been hitting highs that are way above the norm.
Now next week it's going to be mostly in the 50's and 60's yet again, so wipe that week off for a shot of snow. The winter is slipping away already and we haven't had to brush more than a dusting of snow off.
Now as most of you know that I mainly trust FOX Philly's Rob Guarinos weather call. For the most part he was dead on in December. Rob seems to think it will be till the 16-18th before we see any cold weather, and there is shot of a storm around then.
Now, some of you would be like why dont you like it being 60 degrees in January? Well nothing is open that is warm weather related anyway. Its not as if I can go sit on the beach or anything. It gets dark early, and was Jason Lee once said the sweet is never as sweet with out the sour. So, really what is the reward in spring if it never got cold to begin with?
Maybe Old Man Winter is locking us snow lovers out this year, or maybe its because my dad bought a kick ass snow blower. All I know it is there is no winter weather and its kind of lame. Just gray skies and rain. How very lame.
Now most of you might be just really enjoying this weather we have been having. Well if it was not raining every single day you might be. It has felt more like spring than the middle of winter with highs in the 50s and even breaking 60 for the past week.
However, I am in the minority who actually likes cold weather and snow, and so far this winter has been fairly lame in both departments. Our Deep Freeze was merely 72 hours at best of actual cold weather, and despite a few cold nights the days have been hitting highs that are way above the norm.
Now next week it's going to be mostly in the 50's and 60's yet again, so wipe that week off for a shot of snow. The winter is slipping away already and we haven't had to brush more than a dusting of snow off.
Now as most of you know that I mainly trust FOX Philly's Rob Guarinos weather call. For the most part he was dead on in December. Rob seems to think it will be till the 16-18th before we see any cold weather, and there is shot of a storm around then.
Now, some of you would be like why dont you like it being 60 degrees in January? Well nothing is open that is warm weather related anyway. Its not as if I can go sit on the beach or anything. It gets dark early, and was Jason Lee once said the sweet is never as sweet with out the sour. So, really what is the reward in spring if it never got cold to begin with?
Maybe Old Man Winter is locking us snow lovers out this year, or maybe its because my dad bought a kick ass snow blower. All I know it is there is no winter weather and its kind of lame. Just gray skies and rain. How very lame.
Wednesday, January 05, 2005
"Be Back Soon"
Sorry, no for the lack of blogging. Be back soon with a flurry of blogs. I promise.
Feel free to personally attack one another or try to see how many kinds of fish you can name in the comments untill I blog again.
Feel free to personally attack one another or try to see how many kinds of fish you can name in the comments untill I blog again.
Sunday, January 02, 2005
2004
Tucker's World Person of the Year: Duke
The Tucker's World Person of the Year for 2004 is Duke.
Aside from Price who got married this year and finnished his tour of the duty with the marines the rest of the competition was drawfted by this year's winner.
Duke's 2004 story had more life changing events then most people have in several years. He moved, got a new job, got a new car, broke up and suffered a huge loss with the passing of his father.
A huge fight exploded between Duke and some of his friends over comments made about his girlfriend. Now some really nasty things were said and more petty person would be able to still hold on to this grudge. Despite everything else Duke put it behind him.
The breakup itself was a bit of a shock, and I imagine it sucked. It came right when he got a new job, and apartment. The job he has now pays much better than his last and has limitless growth potential. I never really had a problem with his girlfriend, but I guess sometimes it just isn't ment to be.
Now as goofy as it is for me to name a person of the year on a blog no one reads, I never really imagined that I would have to touch on serious subject matter when naming the person of the year. However, it can't go without mentioning the Duke losing his father. I knew the man since I was a kid and it was quite a shock to everyone. The two of them were really close, so one can imagine the impact.
Duke has remained strong and has been there for his mother. Around the same time his car broke for good, he moved and he got a new job.
So being the fact that his was a big part of the crew war that raged last spring which would persumably be the biggest event that would affect the state of the crew.
Despite it all, Duke still went out and had fun in 2004. He is quite a lot going for him still and even got offical possesion of Mr. Boots one of the coolest cats you will ever met. He is almost done school and should finnish in 2005, and the year could lay down the ground work for the 1st repeat of this honor.
Drinks up in the air, congrats Duke.
Later this week:
Crazy stuff, and I will cast actors to play my friends if there was a movie about us.
The Tucker's World Person of the Year for 2004 is Duke.
Aside from Price who got married this year and finnished his tour of the duty with the marines the rest of the competition was drawfted by this year's winner.
Duke's 2004 story had more life changing events then most people have in several years. He moved, got a new job, got a new car, broke up and suffered a huge loss with the passing of his father.
A huge fight exploded between Duke and some of his friends over comments made about his girlfriend. Now some really nasty things were said and more petty person would be able to still hold on to this grudge. Despite everything else Duke put it behind him.
The breakup itself was a bit of a shock, and I imagine it sucked. It came right when he got a new job, and apartment. The job he has now pays much better than his last and has limitless growth potential. I never really had a problem with his girlfriend, but I guess sometimes it just isn't ment to be.
Now as goofy as it is for me to name a person of the year on a blog no one reads, I never really imagined that I would have to touch on serious subject matter when naming the person of the year. However, it can't go without mentioning the Duke losing his father. I knew the man since I was a kid and it was quite a shock to everyone. The two of them were really close, so one can imagine the impact.
Duke has remained strong and has been there for his mother. Around the same time his car broke for good, he moved and he got a new job.
So being the fact that his was a big part of the crew war that raged last spring which would persumably be the biggest event that would affect the state of the crew.
Despite it all, Duke still went out and had fun in 2004. He is quite a lot going for him still and even got offical possesion of Mr. Boots one of the coolest cats you will ever met. He is almost done school and should finnish in 2005, and the year could lay down the ground work for the 1st repeat of this honor.
Drinks up in the air, congrats Duke.
Later this week:
Crazy stuff, and I will cast actors to play my friends if there was a movie about us.
"Bye-bye 2004!"
Well Happy New Year everyone!
Sorry I was um, not blogging for awhile. You know how it is.
Since everyone is doing the look back in 2004 here is a quick run down.
Movies: Fahrenheit 9/11 and The Passion of the Christ made lots of people pissed about movies.
Spiderman 2 and the incredible made truck loads of money.
Ben Affleck's career officially died.
Books:
Jon Stewart's Mock history book and the 9/11 commission report became unlikely best sellers.
Big Stories
President Bush won four more years, and plans to spend flex his muscles now that he has a lot more people on his side. Tons of people are going to move to Canada now because of the out come of the election which is great news, because there will be less people applying for the same jobs!
Anyway, the election was a fun and heated ride. Blue State, Red State, Swift Boats, Flip-Floopers, fake CBS documents, Michael Moore, "Moral Values (can someone explain to me how all those reality shows about marrying strangers are so high rated if Americans cherish marriage so much?), MIA WMD's, windsurfing, mispronouncing words, and those crazy debates.
4 Hurricanes with in a few weeks slam Florida.
Sports
Smarty almost won the triple crown, T.O. came to town, Veteran's Stadium fell, The PHillies sucked, The Flyers were oh so close and then the NHL died. The Sixers, ah who cares?
Famous People who died:
Marlon Brando
Ronald Reagan
Christopher Reeve
Rodney Dangerfield
Reggie White
IN
Bush Bashing
Blogs
ABC
I-Pods
Lost and Desperate Housewives (and I'm sure other shows I never watch).
Lasers
Cicadas
facial hair on crew members
Low Carbs
Being Gay
PA Slots
Out
carbs
Sex and the City, Frasier and Friends
hockey
Dan Rather
NBC
The Tempo
Annoying Stuff:
Ashlee Simpson: She's just awful everything about her.
The Village: I want my money back, this movie was so goofy and stupid.
Paris Hilton: Shes ugly, talentless and annoying.
The Cell Phone Ban: Only because I feel like I am the only idiot actually using my "hands free mode".
Modest Mouse: I bought the CD, they are okay, I guess.
Scott Peterson: Can someone please tell me one reason why I should care about this case? Its awful and all, but I am sure that stuff happens to other people. You would have thought this guy was the President's son or something. Am I the only person who could give a damn?
Delaware River Oil Spill:
Don't we have radar equipment that can pick up giant pieces of jagged metal in rivers yet? We can send robots to Mars, but we can't can figure out if there is stuff in our rivers that can rip open holes in boats.
Comcast's Bitching:
They really want a giant sky rise in Center City Philly. Well there are close two 200 vacant office floors in Center City right now, because companys are bailing because of the high taxes. So, why do they feel PHilly needs another skyrise? Oh, and they want lots of tax breaks on the building, and plan to raise cable rates.
The NHL lockout:
note from the FCC, the notes regarding those involved in the hockey lockout have been deemed. "indecent" they writer is bound and gagged in and undisclosed location.
Sorry I was um, not blogging for awhile. You know how it is.
Since everyone is doing the look back in 2004 here is a quick run down.
Movies: Fahrenheit 9/11 and The Passion of the Christ made lots of people pissed about movies.
Spiderman 2 and the incredible made truck loads of money.
Ben Affleck's career officially died.
Books:
Jon Stewart's Mock history book and the 9/11 commission report became unlikely best sellers.
Big Stories
President Bush won four more years, and plans to spend flex his muscles now that he has a lot more people on his side. Tons of people are going to move to Canada now because of the out come of the election which is great news, because there will be less people applying for the same jobs!
Anyway, the election was a fun and heated ride. Blue State, Red State, Swift Boats, Flip-Floopers, fake CBS documents, Michael Moore, "Moral Values (can someone explain to me how all those reality shows about marrying strangers are so high rated if Americans cherish marriage so much?), MIA WMD's, windsurfing, mispronouncing words, and those crazy debates.
4 Hurricanes with in a few weeks slam Florida.
Sports
Smarty almost won the triple crown, T.O. came to town, Veteran's Stadium fell, The PHillies sucked, The Flyers were oh so close and then the NHL died. The Sixers, ah who cares?
Famous People who died:
Marlon Brando
Ronald Reagan
Christopher Reeve
Rodney Dangerfield
Reggie White
IN
Bush Bashing
Blogs
ABC
I-Pods
Lost and Desperate Housewives (and I'm sure other shows I never watch).
Lasers
Cicadas
facial hair on crew members
Low Carbs
Being Gay
PA Slots
Out
carbs
Sex and the City, Frasier and Friends
hockey
Dan Rather
NBC
The Tempo
Annoying Stuff:
Ashlee Simpson: She's just awful everything about her.
The Village: I want my money back, this movie was so goofy and stupid.
Paris Hilton: Shes ugly, talentless and annoying.
The Cell Phone Ban: Only because I feel like I am the only idiot actually using my "hands free mode".
Modest Mouse: I bought the CD, they are okay, I guess.
Scott Peterson: Can someone please tell me one reason why I should care about this case? Its awful and all, but I am sure that stuff happens to other people. You would have thought this guy was the President's son or something. Am I the only person who could give a damn?
Delaware River Oil Spill:
Don't we have radar equipment that can pick up giant pieces of jagged metal in rivers yet? We can send robots to Mars, but we can't can figure out if there is stuff in our rivers that can rip open holes in boats.
Comcast's Bitching:
They really want a giant sky rise in Center City Philly. Well there are close two 200 vacant office floors in Center City right now, because companys are bailing because of the high taxes. So, why do they feel PHilly needs another skyrise? Oh, and they want lots of tax breaks on the building, and plan to raise cable rates.
The NHL lockout:
note from the FCC, the notes regarding those involved in the hockey lockout have been deemed. "indecent" they writer is bound and gagged in and undisclosed location.
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