Playing against type this week, I ventured out on my own a couple of times to find drinking and dining options in the Twin Cities. Among the highlights, I discovered Surly Furious, a fantastic IPA turned out by Surly Brewing in Brooklyn Center, MN. A perfect balance of hoppy kick and smooth quaff, Furious jumps immediately into my top 5. It'll be a love affair from afar, sadly, as the nearest retail outlet carrying the good stuff is in Winona, MN, a hop, skip, and 793.5 mile jump from my house in Virginia.Titans WR Kenny Britt got a DUI. In other news, my kids yelled at each other, the garbage truck came on Tuesday, and Shlara drooled over Adam Scott.
The Olympics begin in earnest on Friday (though the US/France Women's Soccer match kicks off on Wednesday - don't miss it). Stay tuned next week for G:TB's wall-to-wall preview coverage. Or a bunch of inane filler. You win either way.
My tour of Sentence of Dave-recommended books is well underway. I recently completed Stephen King's 11/22/1963, which I highly recommend. The story of a schoolteacher who travels through time in an effort to stop Lee Harvey Oswald from killing John Kennedy, it's equal parts thriller, wry comedy, and thoughtful digression. Forgive the time travel conceit - the book's far less about science fiction than it is about human dynamics.
After I finished 11/22/1963, I started both Mark Leyner's The Sugar-Frosted Nutsack, and Neil Stephenson's REAMDE. It's kinda difficult to review a book before completing it, but I can say that both of these are epic in very, very different ways. (Not Jim Rome-style epic, but vast and complex and dizzying.)
Finally, back to the well one final time for our Doofus and his Bride, with never before seen (unless you're on Facebook, and really, how many people can say that?) footage of the actual ceremony itself, starring the happy couple and a breakout new star in the role of Male Officiant.
I am not on facebook so thanks for the video.
ReplyDeleteAnd congrats to the Teedges.
ReplyDeleteJust getting caught up on Open coverage. Two observations. Watching the Open without the conditions is ok with Tiger in contention. If he was not in contention it might as well be the Greensboro Open.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, if Tiger continues to play his intermittent cut shot he has no chance.
Thirdly, the fact that none of these "analysts" have made mention of that fact is weak as shit. Lastly, playing in bunkers with standing water....embarrassing. What a fucking joke. Yeah, 4 observations. Not two.
Started watching Louie recently. I like it.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Danmal. He was funny in Coming to America.
ReplyDeleteA six-pack to whoever can guess what sport I am watching live and in person right now.
ReplyDeleteRoller derby
ReplyDeleteGoddamit, Dan. That wasn't fun.
ReplyDeleteWinner!
ReplyDeletesix pack of surly furious!
ReplyDeleteYes please. Or Nitro.
ReplyDeleteAny of you runner types ever do a Tough Mudder or some variation of that concept? My sister is trying to get me to do one in Palm Coast in October. Not sure what my answer should be.
ReplyDeleteHere's the thing though: I hate running. I only do it to stay in shape when I'm not able to play basketball. Thoughts?
Have not done one but familiar with. It is as or more important to be fit with some strength as it will to be in runner shape. You might want to start working in some crossfit type workouts 1-2xs per week for prep.
ReplyDeleteA co worker did a spartan spirit race involving a mud pit and got a skin infection from the mud. I would counsel against any race in OL inv skin infections, barbed wire, fire, etc.
ReplyDeleteAn old boss of mine was trying to get me to do one as well. I think Danimal is right. More strength is involved than you would think. I bailed on it. I think they are over priced and I have puny arms.
ReplyDeletei'm doing a super spartan in 3 weeks. hoping my teammates will be able to throw me over most obstacles.
ReplyDeletealso, just set a new pr for most miles run w/o nipple bleedage.
g'nite, eldrick
ReplyDeleteguy fieri recently visited tortuga's lie. verrry torn about this.
ReplyDeleteMark--I have friends who are Mudders. They are nuts. Not much running--all about strength and mental toughness.
ReplyDeleteTiger's bunker melt down was awesome.
I'm hoping Adam doesn't freak out on these last 5 holes
uh oh
ReplyDeleteHuuuuuuge putt by Easy. The only thing of interest that has happened today. Scott looks really good. Whoopsy....jinxed him.
ReplyDeleteeverybody is doing these "tough mudder" races lately. i have agreed to do one in november, but may bail because it's more fun to play soccer on antiseptic, mudless turf on sunday morning.
ReplyDeletemillion dollar talent, five cent head
ReplyDeleteunbelievable choke
ReplyDeleteI am freaking out right now
ReplyDeleteLets see....ernie vs scott in a major playoff
ReplyDelete..yeah i think I will take Ernie. He best make this putt
I think I'm going to throw up
ReplyDeleteWowza
ReplyDeleteI feel terribly for him. Not so much for his caddie though.
ReplyDeleteI may cry. This is so awful for my BF Adam
ReplyDeleteDon't think I can watch the interview
The majors continue to disappoint. Worst year I can remember.
ReplyDeleteThis may push Adam to quit golf and become a beach bum surfer. But I really hope he bounces back. I hope I can recover from this too.
ReplyDeleteJ Crew sells shoes for $515?!
ReplyDeleteAdam Scott pulled a Michael Scott. There's no crying in golf!
ReplyDeleteThe happiest guy about the Colorado shooting may be Fred Willard's agent.
ReplyDeleteToo soon?
you still make a lot of $$$ if you come in second. that's what i would say in the interview instead of crying.
ReplyDeleteanyone want to go with me to watch our boy marcus thornton play a kenner league game next friday at gheorghetown at 7:30?
ReplyDelete838,978 reasons, to be exact, although caddy payout, agent payout and taxes will eat into some of those reasons.
ReplyDeleteIf I lived up there I'd go, Rob.
ReplyDeletei'm quite certain of that
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