Saturday, July 21, 2012

This Fortnight-ish in Gheorghe

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.

40 comments:

zman said...

I am not on facebook so thanks for the video.

zman said...

And congrats to the Teedges.

Danimal said...

Just 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.
Secondly, 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.

Danimal said...

Started watching Louie recently. I like it.

TR said...

I agree, Danmal. He was funny in Coming to America.

Clarence said...

A six-pack to whoever can guess what sport I am watching live and in person right now.

Danimal said...

Roller derby

Clarence said...

Goddamit, Dan. That wasn't fun.

Danimal said...

Winner!

rob said...

six pack of surly furious!

Danimal said...

Yes please. Or Nitro.

Mark said...

Any 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.

Here's the thing though: I hate running. I only do it to stay in shape when I'm not able to play basketball. Thoughts?

Danimal said...

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.

zman said...

A 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.

Squeaky said...

An 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.

rob said...

i'm doing a super spartan in 3 weeks. hoping my teammates will be able to throw me over most obstacles.

also, just set a new pr for most miles run w/o nipple bleedage.

rob said...

g'nite, eldrick

rob said...

guy fieri recently visited tortuga's lie. verrry torn about this.

Shlara said...

Mark--I have friends who are Mudders. They are nuts. Not much running--all about strength and mental toughness.

Tiger's bunker melt down was awesome.

I'm hoping Adam doesn't freak out on these last 5 holes

rob said...

uh oh

Danimal said...

Huuuuuuge putt by Easy. The only thing of interest that has happened today. Scott looks really good. Whoopsy....jinxed him.

Dave said...

everybody 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.

rob said...

million dollar talent, five cent head

rob said...

unbelievable choke

Shlara said...

I am freaking out right now

Danimal said...

Lets see....ernie vs scott in a major playoff
..yeah i think I will take Ernie. He best make this putt

Shlara said...

I think I'm going to throw up

Danimal said...

Wowza

Danimal said...

I feel terribly for him. Not so much for his caddie though.

Shlara said...

I may cry. This is so awful for my BF Adam
Don't think I can watch the interview

Danimal said...

The majors continue to disappoint. Worst year I can remember.

Shlara said...

This 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.

zman said...

J Crew sells shoes for $515?!

TR said...

Adam Scott pulled a Michael Scott. There's no crying in golf!

TR said...

The happiest guy about the Colorado shooting may be Fred Willard's agent.

Too soon?

Dave said...

you still make a lot of $$$ if you come in second. that's what i would say in the interview instead of crying.

rob said...

anyone want to go with me to watch our boy marcus thornton play a kenner league game next friday at gheorghetown at 7:30?

TR said...

838,978 reasons, to be exact, although caddy payout, agent payout and taxes will eat into some of those reasons.

Mark said...

If I lived up there I'd go, Rob.

rob said...

i'm quite certain of that