Thanks VIKINGS!

Is this newsworthy?

/ ( Don't ding me newbies)

I love Ben Folds

I'd rather hear Ben Dover......and his sister Eeileen....
:)

I need to listen to more Ben Folds. My exposure is limited but he is a great song writer for sure.

PIMF Eileen

Oh, that is beautiful! Thank you, Charles.

Ben Folds is a very quirky, talented guy. A breath of fresh air.

re: #1 Ozark Mountain Daredevil

Thanks VIKINGS!

/bring back Stickem

I have watched that Crowded House video about seven times from the other day. Never realized how much I liked that song. Thank you Charles for taking me out of my normal music comfort zone.

re: #10 freedombilly

I have watched that Crowded House video about seven times from the other day. Never realized how much I liked that song. Thank you Charles for taking me out of my normal music comfort zone.

LGF excites more of the senses than any other website

I've always been partial to the piano. Studied it for about 12 years when I was a kid. One of the only instruments that sounds great stand alone.......

re: #1 Ozark Mountain Daredevil

Thanks VIKINGS!

Someone from the Chicago machine got to the Vikings with "pay not to play".

re: #11 Shug

LGF excites more of the senses than any other website

Agreed. Charles is the only blogger I know that has toured with Steve Gadd and listens to Weezer and Bruckner in the same day.

I'm surprised you like Ben Folds. He's different.

re: #10 freedombilly

Me too. Love that song!

Ben Folds is wonderfully talented, but hard for me to listen to. I do not know why. I have some very musically talented friends who love him... just can't get into him.

And, I know that makes me the one that is wrong.

The cat chick scares me.

re: #11 Shug

LGF excites more of the senses than any other website

Don't tell that to CBCOOK076251. You'll burst his widdle bubble.

I was never really sure whether his song "Brick" was pro or anti abortion.

Nice song. :) Still not sure what was up with catwoman, was she a part of Ben's group or was she with the program?

...And bonus points for working the "diaper-wearing Astronaut drives 18 hrs. to kill her boyfriend" (wasn't it really her rival? Whatever.) story into the song. LOL!

re: #16 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Me too. Love that song!

Ben Folds is wonderfully talented, but hard for me to listen to. I do not know why. I have some very musically talented friends who love him... just can't get into him.

And, I know that makes me the one that is wrong.

In danger of sounding like a lib (or a damn hippie), there is no wrong in music. What the listener likes is good and that is that. The free market system at it's rawest.

The song was beautiful, and I liked the fake european tv show. All that was missing was Deiter and his monkey.

re: #19 MadJadBad

I was never really sure whether his song "Brick" was pro or anti abortion.

Neither. It was "this situation makes me sad". That was all.

He did a rap song in his own style. This was my intro to Ben Folds.
Warning, graphic language .... but it's all from a rap song:

Ben Folds is different.

re: #22 Sharmuta

Would you like to touch my monkey? With your [finger]?

re: #2 Shug

Is this newsworthy?

Nope. Just Charles trying to be like Fark again.

/Sark

re: #22 Sharmuta

The song was beautiful, and I liked the fake european tv show. All that was missing was Deiter and his monkey.

Ha, that was fake? LOL I didn't know if it was a "real" video or a performance! Too funny.

re: #25 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Would you like to touch my monkey? With your [finger]?

No! Now it is time on Sprockets ven ve daaance!

[finger]

Did not get the idiot interviewer or the cat girl but the rest was great

re: #24 Archimedes

He did a rap song in his own style. This was my intro to Ben Folds.
Warning, graphic language .... but it's all from a rap song:
[Link: www.youtube.com...]

Ben Folds is different.

I got about 25 seconds into that, and that was about all I could deal with.
Rap is even worse when you can clearly understand the words.

re: #27 gop_patriot

Ha, that was fake? LOL I didn't know if it was a "real" video or a performance! Too funny.

I assumed it was parody.

OT--

The Wizard of Oz, always awesome, is just a little bit more awesome when you have a touch of fever. The colors! Must have blown people's minds in 1939 (I know there were color films before then, but still...).

/I'm going to be fine. The fever just reminds me of my dim dead youth, and how I felt after indulging in just a bit of the evil weed....

re: #30 jwb7605

I got about 25 seconds into that, and that was about all I could deal with.
Rap is even worse when you can clearly understand the words.

I think it's fascinating. The song is funny to me, because when the language is clear it comes across as ridiculous. Not sure if that was the intent, but I suspect it was.

re: #31 Sharmuta

If that was parody it was absolutely dead-on microphone work by the 'host.'

re: #34 jaunte

If that was parody it was absolutely dead-on microphone work by the 'host.'

YOU.... can touch my monkey.

Sleep well lizards.

Youtubes are loading very slowly for me tonight. Wonder if it is because of global warming.

re: #21 freedombilly

In danger of sounding like a lib (or a damn hippie), there is no wrong in music. What the listener likes is good and that is that. The free market system at it's rawest.

There is serious wrong in rap......
I argue that it's not music. Not sure what category it falls into but fails my test for music....not that I'm a connoyser or anything......
:)

re: #35 Sharmuta

I'll warm up the monkey gloves.

re: #36 DEZes

Sleep well lizards.

you too.
:)

re: #31 Sharmuta

I assumed it was parody.

Well, you're probably right- and it's much funnier if it is. Heh.

re: #37 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Youtubes are loading very slowly for me tonight. Wonder if it is because of global warming.

Maybe bots from the publishers crawling through looking for copyright violations?

re: #22 Sharmuta

The song was beautiful, and I liked the fake european tv show. All that was missing was Deiter and his monkey.

I gotcher' monkey rigjht here.

How about a rocking Balalaika* virtuoso?

*Russian 3 string guitar like instrument.

re: #30 jwb7605accidently hit the negative button, sorry, meant to hit the positiive button,.

re: #33 Archimedes

I think it's fascinating. The song is funny to me, because when the language is clear it comes across as ridiculous. Not sure if that was the intent, but I suspect it was.

Probably a flaw in my personality, but when I hear stuff like that put to "music", it makes me want to fight.

Actually, "fight" is an understatement.

Some of it might be old age and grumpiness.

re: #45 BreeLee

accidently hit the negative button, sorry, meant to hit the positiive button,.

You can correct it.

re: #45 BreeLee

accidently hit the negative button, sorry, meant to hit the positiive button,.

Oddly enough, that might have been appropriate.
Especially if you read my last post.

re: #17 Killgore Trout

The cat chick scares me.

Personally, I don't understand it. Yea, he sings fine and is a alright keyboardist, but why all the performance art hooey? His tune seems to stand up fine by itself, why all the theatrics with the other pianos and fog, cat lady and bad European variety show presenter?

The presenter sounded like he had a germanic accent. I have watch German chat and variety shows, and out of all the "unusual" Euro TV, they win first prize.

Hmm. It's a shame so much time, money and effort was put into an Austin Powers-like parody. This is actually a nice song.

re: #46 jwb7605

Probably a flaw in my personality, but when I hear stuff like that put to "music", it makes me want to fight.

Actually, "fight" is an understatement.

Some of it might be old age and grumpiness.

I understand. The thoughts being put forth aren't exactly good, but I think this is the point of Ben's song. Remember, he's taking the lyrics straight.

re: #50 David Simon

That's just what I was pointing out in my #49. I agree with you, why all the stagecraft. It cheapens it overall.

re: #49 Walter L. Newton

The ten piano's thing is cool. The sound of the hammers being used directly on the strings is cool. Choir stuff is cool too.

Cat Woman is the only thing bothering me here.

re: #45 BreeLee

accidently hit the negative button, sorry, meant to hit the positiive button,.

Shortly after "they" ripped into Sarah/Trig Palin, I was cruising 'female' websites trying to get a grip on what prevalent opinion might be.

Yours looks familiar (and I like it).
I also like your avatar.

*blush*

re: #52 Walter L. Newton

That's just what I was pointing out in my #49. I agree with you, why all the stagecraft. It cheapens it overall.

Because I think he doesn't believe in his own craft - which is a shame.

Wow, this is a beautiful song. Thanks much, Charles!

I liked the euro-parody aspect of the video.

Debating art is mental masturbation.

re: #53 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

The ten piano's thing is cool. The sound of the hammers being used directly on the strings is cool. Choir stuff is cool too.

Cat Woman is the only thing bothering me here.

Ok, then he could have arranged it for piano and a harpist, those two instruments sound wonderful together (IE: The Fantastiks) and a smaller choir, one percussionist.

Just seems over done.re: #55 David Simon

Because I think he doesn't believe in his own craft - which is a shame.

100 percent agree.

re: #59 Walter L. Newton

One man's trash, etc.

re: #49 Walter L. Newton

Personally, I don't understand it. Yea, he sings fine and is a alright keyboardist, but why all the performance art hooey? His tune seems to stand up fine by itself, why all the theatrics with the other pianos and fog, cat lady and bad European variety show presenter?

The presenter sounded like he had a germanic accent. I have watch German chat and variety shows, and out of all the "unusual" Euro TV, they win first prize.

Ben Folds is a showman, so he includes more than music. I mean the lyrics are off the wall.

re: #57 Sharmuta

I liked the euro-parody aspect of the video.

Explain? I think this was a European variety show, or was the whole thing from the opening credits to the end part of his video?

Looks to me like registration is open.
Can anyone contact Rustler?

Anyone speak/read Polish?

Hava nagila, hava nagila, hava nagila, hava hej!

Matka mej matki kłamała, kłamała
Jej matka tak żyła, ty w ciszy żyj
Ojciec mej matki nie mówił nic
Oszczędzał jej bólu, oszczędzał jej krwi
Umarli, zdechli z nazwiskiem na –ski
Zmienieli na -ski, nazwiska na -ski
W ryj mi dawali za tę tajemnicę
W ryj mi dawali za oczy nie te
Na dół ulicą, pomiędzy światłami
Spotykam twe oczy genami cuchnące
Nie mów nic, a w ciszy przejdziemy bez znaku
Jesteśmy holo-, holo-, holo-wnukami

Hava nagila, hava nagila, hava nagila, hava hej!

Miriam, matko mojej matki, Miriam
Popiół twego ciała w ziemi od lat
Poli kibuci bronuje nieświadom
Że brona co wiosnę popiołów tnie płat
W dupie mam to, czy zarżnął cię Polak
Czy zarżnął cię Niemiec, Rosjanin czy Żyd
Matkę mą, córkę swą rzuciłaś przez mur
Ja twojej śmierci do dziś noszę ślad
Nie obrzezali mnie i tajemnica matki trwa
Córka ochrzczona, o ciszę wszystkich dbam
Polska – nienawiść, ejwa ve ejma
Nienawiść i strach

Ata nizhar, ata yodea, ve chutz mimcha, ish lo shomea

Nigdy nie będę u siebie
Nigdzie nie będę u siebie
Nie przyznam się

Ma córko, zaśpiewaj, córeczko, zaśpiewaj…

Lirkod ve lehaki, ben sheli zimra
Lirkod ve lehaki, kulam lishmoa

Hava nagila, hava nagila, hava nagila, hava hej!

Those of us who are old enough will remember that Barbara Streisand did a fair amount of clowning early in her career. Like her alter ego Fanny Brice, was she afraid that her looks would get in the way of her glorious voice?

re: #61 Archimedes

Ben Folds is a showman, so he includes more than music. I mean the lyrics are off the wall.

Well, then I missed something. But then, I'm going to be 56 next week.

I had not heard that particular song by Ben Folds. Contradicting my earlier post, I loved that song. Had I not seen the way the music was made, I probably would not be as fond of it.

Funny how this stuff works.

re: #64 MandyManners

Anyone speak/read Polish?

Hava nagila, hava nagila, hava nagila, hava hej!

Only a little. I think this is Hava Nagila in Polish.

re: #44 Geepers

How about a rocking Balalaika* virtuoso?

*Russian 3 string guitar like instrument.

Wow! That was wonderful. Thanks!

re: #65 David Simon

Like her alter ego Fanny Brice, was she afraid that her looks would get in the way of her glorious voice?

/she should be

re: #63 reine.de.tout

Looks to me like registration is open.
Can anyone contact Rustler?

Someone could, I guess. But kind of funny to see his expression in the early mornings when he finds out he missed another one!

re: #66 Walter L. Newton

Well, then I missed something. But then, I'm going to be 56 next week.

I'm entertained by it, but if I want comedy I'd much prefer this:

re: #64 MandyManners

I've been to Poland. Learned to read and say enought to get me into and out of the country. Everytime I look at Polish, it makes me realize that if you are playing Wheel of Fortune in Poland, buying a vowel will cost you a ransom in zloty's.

re: #68 Walter L. Newton

Only a little. I think this is Hava Nagila in Polish.

In my misspent youth, I thought it was Yiddish for "hava tequila".
Later, lizards!

re: #57 Sharmuta

I liked the euro-parody aspect of the video.

I mean- too many videos are pretentious in that the artists (and all involved) take themselves so seriously. Kind of nice to see a video with a sense of humor now and again. Probably why I like the Sabotage video so much- that was good parody too.

re: #70 Killian Bundy

Heh.

re: #71 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Someone could, I guess. But kind of funny to see his expression in the early mornings when he finds out he missed another one!

Come on Rustler! Register!
/ He is turning into the Lions of LGF.. :)

Beyond wacky. Need mescaline.

It would be nice if I could hear the music.

re: #70 Killian Bundy

/she should be

Rita: I'd like to make her look a little more attractive, how far can you pull back?
Cameraman: How do you feel about Cleveland?

-Tootsie, 1982

re: #70 Killian Bundy

/she should be

Ain't it amazing what bitterness will do do a person?

re: #62 Walter L. Newton

Explain? I think this was a European variety show, or was the whole thing from the opening credits to the end part of his video?

I think it was a parody of a euro-variety show done so well people are thinking it's real.

re: #72 Archimedes

I'm entertained by it, but if I want comedy I'd much prefer this:
[Link: www.youtube.com...]

Well, if you want "off beat" really interesting piano player and tunesmith, try Biff Rose.

From a video I produced.

re: #80 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I thought she said, "softer", but I loved that line.

I loved the movie, even if it was awfully confused at the end.

Hava Tequila?

OK

Well, global warming has hit central Ohio where it is a balmy 3 degrees.

re: #80 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Perfect time to insert that quote, lol.

re: #82 Sharmuta

I think it was a parody of a euro-variety show done so well people are thinking it's real.

Got it. Well, I've watch a LOT of Euro variety show, and they did hit the mark. SOmetimes when I go to Europe, I can have as much fun watching an evening of European cable shows as I could taking in the sites around town (any town).

re: #85 Shug

Hava Tequila?

OK

I do...plus some Stones

re: #63 reine.de.tout

Looks to me like registration is open.
Can anyone contact Rustler?

I WISH.

re: #84 Dianna

I thought she said, "softer", but I loved that line.

I loved the movie, even if it was awfully confused at the end.

I thought so too, but I copied that directly from IMDB...but I think they are wrong.

Walter? Anybody else?

re: #68 Walter L. Newton

Only a little. I think this is Hava Nagila in Polish.

Really?

re: #86 Bobblehead

Well, global warming has hit central Ohio where it is a balmy 3 degrees.

The wind chill is deadly tonight...

re: #90 MandyManners

I WISH.

EVERYBODY CLAP YOUR HANDS!

re: #93 HoosierHoops

The wind chill is deadly tonight...

cold too.

re: #94 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

EVERYBODY CLAP YOUR HANDS!

I don't believe in Rustler.

/snicker

re: #91 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I'm not going to dispute IMDB, but that's a "huh." moment.

re: #94 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

EVERYBODY CLAP YOUR HANDS!

/and square dance!

re: #92 MandyManners

Really?

Yes, did that help?

re: #95 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

cold too.

it's very pleasant in ABQ tonight....you freezers need some attention?...turn up the heat

re: #94 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

EVERYBODY CLAP YOUR HANDS!

Ok..all the lights went out..Can we clap again?

re: #68 Walter L. Newton

Only a little. I think this is Hava Nagila in Polish.

re: #84 Dianna

I thought she said, "softer", but I loved that line.

I loved the movie, even if it was awfully confused at the end.

I'll be damned. It is "attractive". Could have sworn you were right.

re: #93 HoosierHoops

The wind chill is deadly tonight...

We're at 3, wind chill -7. Cosy.

re: #93 HoosierHoops

The wind chill is deadly tonight...

Indeed.

re: #84 Dianna

I thought she said, "softer", but I loved that line.

I loved the movie, even if it was awfully confused at the end.

I loved the time I was watching Jeopardy! and the answers went from Halloween to Carrie to...Yentl! Nice to know that nerds have a sense of humor too.

re: #103 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I'll be damned. It is "attractive". Could have sworn you were right.

Oh, well. As I said, I won't dispute IMDB.

re: #99 Walter L. Newton

Yes, did that help?

No. 102.

The imagery is strange.

I'm asking for a knowledge of Polish.

re: #106 David Simon

I loved the time I was watching Jeopardy! and the answers went from Halloween to Carrie to...Yentl! Nice to know that nerds have a sense of humor too.

I'd have been sunk - I've never seen any of those movies!

re: #98 Killian Bundy

/and square dance!

That was just wrong.

re: #44 Geepers

How about a rocking Balalaika* virtuoso?

*Russian 3 string guitar like instrument.

That was good, better than Lara's Theme

re: #83 Walter L. Newton

Well, if you want "off beat" really interesting piano player and tunesmith, try Biff Rose.

[Link: www.youtube.com...]

From a video I produced.

Is that a sad song?

re: #109 Dianna

I'd have been sunk - I've never seen any of those movies!

The category was "Horror Movies."

re: #102 MandyManners

Although I really like the music the band is sympathetic to Kahane Chai. They show the logo a few times during the video. I don't link to it anymore.

OT...briefly went over to Drudge...Schwarzenegger on 60 Minutes said he would like to be President. No surprise, but Good Grief! Who else, maybe, Brad Pitt?

I would link it, but I can't seem to get it right.

re: #110 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I was present at Shroeder's, in San Francisco, during Oktoberfest, and I have actually witnessed normal human beings performing the Chicken Dance.

And I have polka'd, in my time.

Polka is easy, fortunately.

re: #115 Hobbes

OT...briefly went over to Drudge...Schwarzenegger on 60 Minutes said he would like to be President. No surprise, but Good Grief! Who else, maybe, Brad Pitt?

I would link it, but I can't seem to get it right.

He better check the Constitution before he decides to run.

re: #112 Archimedes

Is that a sad song?

I'm not sure I understand your question?

re: #114 Killgore Trout

Although I really like the music the band is sympathetic to Kahane Chai. They show the logo a few times during the video. I don't link to it anymore.

It moves very fast, KT. I don't see it.

re: #114 Killgore Trout

Although I really like the music the band is sympathetic to Kahane Chai. They show the logo a few times during the video. I don't link to it anymore.

Where can I find a translation? Do you know?

re: #109 Dianna

I've only seen the first two. You're in for a treat when you do.

/Palandine has never seen Gone With the Wind
//but is overdosing on The Wizard of Oz this weekend

Tomorrow, I have to tell my family that I won't make it home for Christmas. Work scheduling, health, head-cobwebs, and other reasons. I've been ducking them for the weekend. I know I'm hurting them, but it hurts too much to call.

Sniffle. Sigh.
Thanks for letting me into the conversation every now and again...

re: #119 MandyManners

I linked to it for about six months before somebody pointed it out to me. It's a shame because it's really a fantastic version of the song.

re: #118 Walter L. Newton

I'm not sure I understand your question?

I'm trying to figure out the mood of the song. The lyrics came across as sad to me, but I'm not sure if it was.

re: #115 Hobbes

Because he's done such a great job in California?

/and yeah, I know he can't because he's not a native-born American. Thank God.

re: #123 Killgore Trout

I linked to it for about six months before somebody pointed it out to me. It's a shame because it's really a fantastic version of the song.

But, what is the translation?!

re: #122 PSGInfinity

Good luck with that. So, you will be missing the "Airing of Grievances"?

re: #117 David Simon

He better check the Constitution before he decides to run.

I know, but, I guess he got invigorated when a few years ago there was a movement to try and change the Constitution. Some in Congress, I guess, were in favor. Thank God it hasn't gone anywhere!

re: #122 PSGInfinity

My mom isn't coming for Christmas, and I'm seriously bummed.

I'd drive down, but the weather's got me spooked. I'm a good driver, but I haven't ever driven in snow, and Mom would never forgive me if I racked myself up coming to see her.

re: #129 Dianna

We wouldn't either. So, don't. Not a good time to learn. Relax.

Hava nagila,
Have two nagila,
Have three nagila,
They're pretty small.

/jo-anne worley, Laugh-In, c. 1968

re: #120 MandyManners

I can't remember if I ever found a translation of the song. It's been a while.

I am going to bed. See y'all in the morning.

re: #124 Archimedes

I'm trying to figure out the mood of the song. The lyrics came across as sad to me, but I'm not sure if it was.

Yes, it was sad, about a guy running away to show business, and promising to return to his girl, but never making it.

Here he is 40 years ago,

re: #133 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

I am going to bed. See y'all in the morning.

No, no, please stay, I like you!

Schwarzenegger was born in Hawaii to a unicorn, anyone who say different is racist.

re: #131 itellu3times

My hubby and one of our favorite young bartenders always sing it like this:

Have a tequila
Have a tequila
Have a tequila
Have a little more...HA

re: #126 MandyManners

But, what is the translation?!

According to Alouette [Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]

Maybe scenes of Jews fighting back in the Warsaw ghetto would be acceptable material.

re: #127 Fat Bastard Vegetarian

Good luck with that. So, you will be missing the "Airing of Grievances"?

Since the rest of 'em live very close together, that happens all the time. ;) Living 911 miles away has its advantages. But Christmas without the nieces is going to be really tough...

re: #126 MandyManners

Here's a Polish-to-English auto translator, but the song doesn't get much clearer:
[Link: www.translation-guide.com...]

re: #138 Neo Con since 9-11

According to Alouette [Link: littlegreenfootballs.com...]

I cringe at the hate.

THANKS!

re: #136 lifeofthemind

Schwarzenegger was born in Hawaii to a unicorn, anyone who say different is racist.

My birth certifeekat seys I vas born een Havaii."

There is nothing scarier than when I hang out in an open thread, and start thinking about writing.

Well, reading some of tfk's posts as he's working up to a poetic outburst, but that's different.

re: #141 jaunte

Here's a Polish-to-English auto translator, but the song doesn't get much clearer:
[Link: www.translation-guide.com...]

Thank you but, I tried that. I am looking for folks who speak Polish.

re: #129 Dianna

My mom isn't coming for Christmas, and I'm seriously bummed.

I'd drive down, but the weather's got me spooked. I'm a good driver, but I haven't ever driven in snow, and Mom would never forgive me if I racked myself up coming to see her.

Imagine raw eggs on each pedal. And bare feet.
No sudden moves with the tiller, either...
...But if you're that spooked, do stay home.
Merry Christmas!

re: #144 Dianna

There is nothing scarier than when I hang out in an open thread, and start thinking about writing.

Well, reading some of tfk's posts as he's working up to a poetic outburst, but that's different.

Got any crossword at hand? Scrabble? Sex?

re: #143 Walter L. Newton

My birth certifeekat seys I vas born een Havaii."

Maybe he was born in Havarti, he's not Austrian he's Dutch and a cheesehead, ship him to Wisconsin. Once heard from a guy who had worked security at the Hard Rock that Schwarzenegger was an A-1 a**hole to the staff.

Lions and tigers and bears: Oh, my!

re: #147 MandyManners

Got any crossword at hand? Scrabble? Sex?

Well, sex is always at hand.

re: #149 MandyManners

How long do you stay fresh in that can?

re: #140 PSGInfinity

Since the rest of 'em live very close together, that happens all the time. ;) Living 911 miles away has its advantages. But Christmas without the nieces is going to be really tough...

LGFer's aren't nieces but can be very entertaining. Hope we can help fill the void. I miss my nephews...live too far away too!

re: #148 lifeofthemind

Maybe he was born in Havarti, he's not Austrian he's Dutch and a cheesehead, ship him to Wisconsin. Once heard from a guy who had worked security at the Hard Rock that Schwarzenegger was an A-1 a**hole to the staff.

I prefer a president with a mid western accent...but that's just me

re: #148 lifeofthemind

Maybe he was born in Havarti, he's not Austrian he's Dutch and a cheesehead, ship him to Wisconsin. Once heard from a guy who had worked security at the Hard Rock that Schwarzenegger was an A-1 a**hole to the staff.

Maybe it was the steroids. That stuff can do a number on the most serene person.

re: #150 Walter L. Newton

Well, sex is always at hand.

So is a crossword.

re: #122 PSGInfinity

i hope you wont be alone? if so, log in here--it will keep you company, and i'll buy you a drink or too!

re: #150 Walter L. Newton

Well, sex is always at hand.

Walter plays Pocket Pool, that we know. However. the question is, does he play any away games !?!?!?!?!

re: #151 Palandine

How long do you stay fresh in that can?

Oh, shit. I cannot recall the script!

YOU WIN.

I left and checked out Drudge, got sidetracked on a link ... you know the story.
Turns out Leonard Cohen apparently has both the first and second songs on the charts in England for the same song: Hallelujah

In my misspent youth, Leonard Cohen was at or near the top of my list.
My son-in-law (who probably has a Ben Folds album) asked me if I'd ever heard of him not long after my daughter introduced him.

I said "Oh hell yes. Music to take reds by. Good stuff."
Neither of us (AFAIK) take drugs, but he totally understood.

OK. I'm really leaving now. I'm serious.

re: #147 MandyManners

Got any crossword at hand? Scrabble? Sex?

No, to the first two.

We had a "nap" earlier - tee-hee! - and now he's reading the new David Weber.

So...it's writing.

I'm doomed!

re: #153 albusteve

It's a shame Fred! didn't bother to actually run. His southern accent always made me happy.

re: #144 Dianna

There is nothing scarier than when I hang out in an open thread, and start thinking about writing.

Well, reading some of tfk's posts as he's working up to a poetic outburst, but that's different.

Try being shitfaced drunk and imagining that Dustin Hoffman in drag is more desirable than Barbara Streisand.

re: #157 sattv4u2

Walter plays Pocket Pool, that we know. However. the question is, does he play any away games !?!?!?!?!

?

re: #152 Hobbes

LGFer's aren't nieces but can be very entertaining. Hope we can help fill the void. I miss my nephews...live too far away too!

LGF'ers are fun, although sometimes Bella sounds more intelligent.
:D Yes, you DO help. And I'm sure a bunch of us empathize with your nephew shortfall. :(

re: #155 MandyManners

So is a crossword.

There are whole sites devoted to crosswords.

re: #158 MandyManners

I'm watching it on TNT right now.

A brain
A heart
A home
The noive...

Question for the forum

At what point will Al Gore blame the coming Ice Age on the United States?

re: #163 Walter L. Newton

?

Think about it !

re: #161 Palandine

It's a shame Fred! didn't bother to actually run. His southern accent always made me happy.

close enough when you consider the euroalternatives...

re: #167 Shug

Question for the forum

At what point will Al Gore blame the coming Ice Age on the United States?

I know ,,, I know ,,,,, 1980!

re: #157 sattv4u2

Walter plays Pocket Pool, that we know. However. the question is, does he play any away games !?!?!?!?!

Oh, gosh. That reminds me that I got The Kid a regulation-size table-hockey game. AM I NUTZ? Guitar Hero for PS with some bells and whistles. Toshiba Satellite. A pogo-stick.

re: #167 Shug

Question for the forum

At what point will Al Gore blame the coming Ice Age on the United States?

It's a count-down.

"You can get more with a cross word and a gun than you can with a cross word alone.”

I love ben folds....

this is a more appropriate song though...

Not suitable for the office..

re: #156 mikeymom

i hope you wont be alone? if so, log in here--it will keep you company, and i'll buy you a drink or too!

Thanks MM! I think I will be here, and likewise!
(Scotch, anyone?)

re: #167 Shug

re: #170 sattv4u2

I know ,,, I know ,,,,, 1980!

(just history repeating itself. He can use the old Time Magazine cover from that era that heralded the Coming Ice Age)

re: #167 Shug

Question for the forum

At what point will Al Gore blame the coming Ice Age on the United States?

Oh, I've got it. Republicans are so cold and unfeeling that they've frosted over the entire world.

re: #167 Shug

Silly, the fact that it's so cold out is proof that the Earth is getting warmer. :)

Climate change, my foot. When has climate ever been in stasis?

re: #171 buzzsawmonkey

I am so f*cking tired of the Wizard of Oz movie.

Yes, it's marvelous. It was marvelous for the first 200 times. At this point, I am sick to death of it.

ummmmm,,, need new batteries in the REMOTE !?!?!?!

re: #168 sattv4u2

Think about it !

No, I don't want to. I just came off a 7 week run of Christmas "spirit" and I'm too tired to think.

whats happening? im so sleepy--i cant run anymore

re: #172 MandyManners

Oh, gosh. That reminds me that I got The Kid a regulation-size table-hockey game. AM I NUTZ? Guitar Hero for PS with some bells and whistles. Toshiba Satellite. A pogo-stick.

You got him a pogo-stick?! Lucky kid!

Make him wear a helmet, if he is anything like I was. Or if he resembles Calvin!

re: #167 Shug

Question for the forum

At what point will Al Gore blame the coming Ice Age on the United States?

You mean he hasn't?

I'll Be Hone for Christmas, Ol' Blue Eyes.

re: #184 HoosierHoops

Only the red ones.

re: #180 sattv4u2

ONLY 200! since my kids were little, ive prolly seen it 500 times--and then 3 times this weekend--i ned to get a life-sigh

re: #179 Palandine

Silly, the fact that it's so cold out is proof that the Earth is getting warmer. :)

Climate change, my foot. When has climate ever been in stasis?

At 1st, they called it Global Warming ,, Now, they call it Climate Change,, I sent them a letter suggesting in the future they call it

SPRING,,, SUMMMER,,, FALL ,,, WINTER ,,,, REPEAT!

Will Al Gore sell carbon credits, so he can burn extra carbon on your behalf, to stave off the big chill?

re: #172 MandyManners

Oh, gosh. That reminds me that I got The Kid a regulation-size table-hockey game. AM I NUTZ? Guitar Hero for PS with some bells and whistles. Toshiba Satellite. A pogo-stick.

Well, I'm glad I my sexual exploits conjures up such wonderful family memories. :)

re: #171 buzzsawmonkey

I went through a phase where I was sick of it. I have a fever this weekend, which is a little like being high, so I'm enjoying the groovy colors.

/and how POLITE the movie is. Do people even say "How do you do?" anymore, and why did we stop?

My mother HATES it. I didn't actually see it until I was a teenager.

re: #166 Palandine

I'm watching it on TNT right now.

A brain
A heart
A home
The noive...

So am I!

did the midget hang himself yet?

re: #171 buzzsawmonkey

I am so f*cking tired of the Wizard of Oz movie.

Yes, it's marvelous. It was marvelous for the first 200 times. At this point, I am sick to death of it.

WHAT? You're Un-American. /

re: #157 sattv4u2

Walter plays Pocket Pool, that we know. However. the question is, does he play any away games !?!?!?!?!

Using which field (right or, um, left)? What game? Which rulebook? How large is the equipment budget? How creative is the Purchasing Manager? How's the head coach?
(/I should stop now)

re: #193 Shug

did the midget hang himself yet?

That's VERY un-PC. They like to be called "Little People."

re: #196 PSGInfinity

Using which field (right or, um, left)? What game? Which rulebook? How large is the equipment budget? How creative is the Purchasing Manager? How's the head coach?
(/I should stop now)

Yea fuckhead:)

re: #197 Walter L. Newton

That's VERY un-PC. They like to be called "Little People."

I find your CAPS offensive

/

re: #176 PSGInfinity

we do our family thing on christmas eve--having my 90 yr old mom in law in the afternoon this year--shes freaks when the sun goes down--then we will get our drink on at night and do gifts--christmas day is --nothing! you bring the scotch- ill do the gery goose martinis!

re: #189 Shug

If you're feeling seriously irate, try this book: Niven et al having fun in the 1980's. It's got some great bits about "throw another log on the fire", and a perfectly marvellous filk of George Thoroughgood's "Wanted Man."

re: #183 Dianna

You got him a pogo-stick?! Lucky kid!

Make him wear a helmet, if he is anything like I was. Or if he resembles Calvin!

I just might wind up using the pogo stick to beat the shit out of the guitar-hero thingy. Who knows?

With four storeys to this house, he has lots of room to BOUNCEBOUNCEBOUNCE.

re: #193 Shug

did the midget hang himself yet?

George Stephanopolous is suicidal ?

re: #201 buzzsawmonkey

...out there in the dark?

/channeling "Sunset Boulevard"

Joining the Waxworks?

re: #199 Shug

I find your CAPS offensive

/

projection...probably drives a Kia

re: #195 buzzsawmonkey

I admit that it beats by miles most of the movies made in the last 30-40 years.

But that realization is rather depressing, is it not?

Oh, but you raise a definite point!

re: #199 Shug

I find your CAPS offensive

/

And for the dyslexic...

"˙ǝldoǝd ǝlʇʇıl" pǝllɐɔ ǝq oʇ ǝʞıl ʎǝɥʇ ˙ɔd-un ʎɹǝʌ s,ʇɐɥʇ

re: #172 MandyManners

Oh, gosh. That reminds me that I got The Kid a regulation-size table-hockey game. AM I NUTZ? Guitar Hero for PS with some bells and whistles. Toshiba Satellite. A pogo-stick.

Air hockey? I bet that felt great on the tush when your boyfriend turned it on while you were necking...

re: #190 Walter L. Newton

Well, I'm glad I my sexual exploits conjures up such wonderful family memories. :)

HA!

re: #184 HoosierHoops

You mean he hasn't?

Thanks. That was the answer I was trying to think of.

re: #203 MandyManners

guitar hero is fun! give it a try-bet the kid will beat the crap outta you--but it is fun to try (have a few basils first!)

Because the tomato season was so short this year, I'm forced to make tomato sauce out of canned plum tomtoes. Perhaps Algore has some recipes he'd like to share?

re: #204 sattv4u2

George Stephanopolous is suicidal ?

What ever happened to his sister the anti-Semitic nun who flogged the Jenin hoax?

re: #198 Walter L. Newton

Yea fuckhead:)

LOLOLOLOLOL!

re: #209 PSGInfinity

Air hockey? I bet that felt great on the tush when your boyfriend turned it on while you were necking...

we prefer the washing machine (that spin cycle ,,,, WHHOOO HOOOO))

re: #171 buzzsawmonkey

My daughter is 11 and hasn't seen it 200 times yet. So we watch it still. ;)

re: #203 MandyManners

I just might wind up using the pogo stick to beat the shit out of the guitar-hero thingy. Who knows?

With four storeys to this house, he has lots of room to BOUNCEBOUNCEBOUNCE.

I will refrain from telling you stories. I imagine you come up with enough mental pictures all on your own.

How on earth did we arrive at adulthood?

re: #171 buzzsawmonkey

thpt.

re: #214 David Simon

Because the tomato season was so short this year, I'm forced to make tomato sauce out of canned plum tomtoes. Perhaps Algore has some recipes he'd like to share?

I was watching Molto Mario and he said to always use canned tomatos to make tomato sauce

BELL OUT OF ORDER_PLEASE KNOCK!

re: #209 PSGInfinity

Air hockey? I bet that felt great on the tush when your boyfriend turned it on while you were necking...

Um...

Y'know, I think that, for once in my life, I'm just going to let that one go by.

re: #221 Shug

I was watching Molto Mario and he said to always use canned tomatos to make tomato sauce

1st of all he's an idiot

2nd of all, on this point, he's correct (but only if they're Progresso ,,, all other "name brands" are too sweet,, you have to add too much salt to negate it)

re: #222 mikeymom

Ooh, the hourse of a different color is coming up.

Which was probably a pretty difficult effect in 1939.

Greetings Lizards.

This site appeared in my referrers list. Should I assume he paid Charles for the image?

Crap. It's 48 degrees in the house downstairs. They are replacing the furnace tomorrow, meantime I have a little space heater that I drag around to whatever room I'm in.

It is 64 degrees in my office, which is where the heater & my computer are at the moment. I have 2 down quilts and a heating pad on the bed.

I am wearing flannel jammies and sweats.

We have a fireplace in this house, but the chimney hasn't been cleaned since we moved in (20 years ago) and we don't have any wood. Well, there is the sukkah.

re: #225 Palandine

Ooh, the hourse of a different color is coming up.

Which was probably a pretty difficult effect in 1939.

Every single frame was hand-colored.

re: #224 sattv4u2

1st of all he's an idiot

2nd of all, on this point, he's correct (but only if they're Progresso ,,, all other "name brands" are too sweet,, you have to add too much salt to negate it)

Spartan Brand actually makes a great canned tomato. No sugar added.
I make a mean tomato sauce. everybody who eats it gets angry

re: #226 israellycool

Greetings Lizards.

This site appeared in my referrers list. Should I assume he paid Charles for the image?

Or Cox and Forkum, didn't they make the lizard pic?!?

re: #227 Alouette

Oh, I'm sorry.

Cuddle up close, and invite the cat in.

re: #223 Dianna

Um...

Y'know, I think that, for once in my life, I'm just going to let that one go by.

Smart move..and I won't tell the story of getting caught with a girl naked on the beach.
/I don't think it's very professional of police to laugh at you endlessly.

re: #211 MandyManners

HA!

Ok, I'm going to stop right here. I don't even want to know, or even be given a hit, about what my answer, sex, your family and Rudolph has to do with anything. Never mind.

re: #227 Alouette

2 words ,,,,,

HOLIDAY INN

re: #221 Shug

I was watching Molto Mario and he said to always use canned tomatos to make tomato sauce

Mario Batali gave me the idea to use carrots in my homemade tomato sauce. I know the best chefs use imported canned Italian plum tomatoes, but sorry, they can't touch my heirloom tomato sauce made from scratch (although they probably don't spend all damn day peeling all the fucking tomatoes that I do).

best canned plum tomatoes--alta cucina--hubby buys them by the case someplace online--worth the $$$

re: #213 mikeymom

guitar hero is fun! give it a try-bet the kid will beat the crap outta you--but it is fun to try (have a few basils first!)

Sigh..... Guitar Zero is the cap stone of the dumbing down of America.

re: #201 buzzsawmonkey

...out there in the dark?

/channeling "Sunset Boulevard"

That reminds me.

re: #222 mikeymom

BELL OUT OF ORDER_PLEASE KNOCK!

There's no sign?

re: #230 gop_patriot

Either way, I got a shock.

re: #200 mikeymom

We do our family thing on Christmas eve--having my 90 year-old mom in law in the afternoon this year - she freaks when the sun goes down - then we will get our drink on at night and do gifts. Christmas day is - nothing! You bring the scotch, I'll do the Grey Goose martinis!

Done MM!

re: #231 Dianna

Oh, I'm sorry.

Cuddle up close, and invite the cat in.

I don't have a cat. I would like one, but the old man I live with doesn't like pets.

re: #234 sattv4u2

2 words ,,,,,

HOLIDAY INN

In 2 more days, I'm going to CALIFORNIA!

Wow, I missed a few great threads. I've been home gorging on Christmas cookies, and keeping the fire stoked.

I attended our LDS (Mormon) services today which focused on Jesus - yes we are Christians - and different people from the congregation gave 5 minute prepared talks on their favorite memory of Christmas. Mr. DT spoke about the time we did a sub for santa for a single mother who had 7 children under the age of 10 - by 5 different fathers - and how impressed our young daughter was with how little they had, and how blessed we all felt.

I heard another story in our classroom time - about unity. In our LDS (Mormon) faith, we have what are called "home teachers." They bring a spiritual message to every family every month. So one father and his son are assigned to 3-4 families to visit each month and to also see how they can be of service to those families. People from very different backgrounds and socioeconomic classes are often assigned to visit each other.

So a friend of mine shared a story of when her 5 daughters were very little, and one of them was having a hard time learning to jump rope. They had a dedicated home teacher who visited regularly and made it a point to help the daughter learn to jump rope. The touching part of the story is that the home teacher was a 3 star general - we live near Fort Dix - and yet he took his calling as a home teacher very seriously, serving the needs and interests of this young family which struggling along on a school teacher's salary.

As far as what do Mormon's think about who is going to heaven - we happily feel that God decides, and judges, and our "work" is to bring the gospel to people so that they can have the opportunity for joy in this life - and in the life to come. It's not something we worry about or discuss.

(But know this: One of the big reasons that the other pastors, like Huckabee really come after the Mormon's is that our teachings and the Book of Mormon - companion to the Bible which we also use - state that preachers should not be paid - as it becomes a conflict of interest when they have to tell people to repent. Therefore our bishops and other church leaders are not paid - but do their church work in addition to a regular career. My bishop is a full-time landscaper. Joseph Smith and Brigham Young both ran farms and took in borders to their homes to pay expenses. So see the hostility against the Mormons and then follow the money.

re: #229 Shug

Spartan Brand actually makes a great canned tomato. No sugar added.
I make a mean tomato sauce. everybody who eats it gets angry

So do I, the secret to well most cooking I think is to season the oil first.

re: #223 Dianna

Um...

Y'know, I think that, for once in my life, I'm just going to let that one go by.

(Picks self off the floor)
Thanks for the laugh!

re: #213 mikeymom

guitar hero is fun! give it a try-bet the kid will beat the crap outta you--but it is fun to try (have a few basils first!)

I'm still trying to catch up to his progress with Ratatouille on PSP!

re: #237 doriangrey

i know you are a player--as is mikedad--but--dont you think that maybe if a kids tries it, he/she may want to learn the real thing?

re: #240 israellycool

Either way, I got a shock.

I'll say. Perhaps you should hit the "report" button on your post asking the question, to recommend it and make sure Charles sees it..? I'll do the same. That's Charles' Lizard!

re: #243 Alouette

In 2 more days, I'm going to CALIFORNIA!

I've got bad news for you

(that storm has moved on, it's probably nice again!)

re: #232 HoosierHoops

Smart move..and I won't tell the story of getting caught with a girl naked on the beach.
/I don't think it's very professional of police to laugh at you endlessly.

Telling tall tales now are we..... ;p

re: #232 HoosierHoops

Smart move..and I won't tell the story of getting caught with a girl naked on the beach.
/I don't think it's very professional of police to laugh at you endlessly.

My classic beach story has to do with body surfing.

I had been caught in the actual curl of a wave, and got treated like a rag in a washing machine. I'm standing up as the wave recedes, gasping and frozen, and I watch as a bikini bottom floats by.

I think, "Wow, it's blue with little cloudy white things on it! That's like my suit...EEEEEEP!"

Fortunately, I have 1) fast hands; and 2) swim really well.

re: #200 mikeymom

we do our family thing on christmas eve--having my 90 yr old mom in law in the afternoon this year--shes freaks when the sun goes down--then we will get our drink on at night and do gifts--christmas day is --nothing! you bring the scotch- ill do the gery goose martinis!

My new girlfriend are not doing anything Chistmas-y on Christmas. We are going to watch a video of my "I Never Promised You a Rose Garden" and then try to watch ALL of season one of LOST, which she just got interested in. She's 4 season behind, since season 5 starts Jan. 21st.

re: #227 Alouette

Crap. It's 48 degrees in the house downstairs. They are replacing the furnace tomorrow, meantime I have a little space heater that I drag around to whatever room I'm in.

It is 64 degrees in my office, which is where the heater & my computer are at the moment. I have 2 down quilts and a heating pad on the bed.

I am wearing flannel jammies and sweats.

We have a fireplace in this house, but the chimney hasn't been cleaned since we moved in (20 years ago) and we don't have any wood. Well, there is the sukkah.

Time to get a heat mattress pad. My SIL gave it to me last year for Christmas, and if I can help it I will never live without one again. If any of you know a woman who is perpetually cold - this gift will endear her to you forever.

re: #236 mikeymom

[Link: www.pennmac.com...]

Are these the ones?

re: #233 Walter L. Newton

MERRY CHRISTMAS, WALTER!

re: #225 Palandine

re: #238 MandyManners

That reminds me.

That's good stuff.

re: #243 Alouette

In 2 more days, I'm going to CALIFORNIA!

they shipping you frozen ?