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369 thoughts on “The Lounge where we turn the lights down low.

  1. ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 8:56 pm

    I’ve come to the conclusion that I eat too much beef and not enough lamb.

    • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:00 pm || Up

      I eat the right amount of both beef and lamb…about once a week on beef and never, ever, ever on lamb.

      But seriously, folks....
      • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:01 pm || Up

        Lamb is delicious. But I’m glad you don’t eat it. That leaves more for me.

        • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:01 pm || Up

          It’s just not something that has ever been part of my diet.

          But seriously, folks....
        • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 27,2012 9:04 pm || Up

          Love lamb. At least two of my favorite five restaurant meals ever have featured lamb.

          "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
          • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:06 pm || Up

            I love it too.

          • desmarestia Nov 28,2012 12:17 pm || Up

            yummmm.

          • elcroata Nov 28,2012 12:19 pm || Up

            PEKA!

            Because survival is insufficient
            • elcroata Nov 29,2012 12:15 am || Up

              For those more into visual persuading:

              Because survival is insufficient
              • Kay Nov 29,2012 7:17 am || Up

                That looks amazing!

                Too bad lamb is so expensive around these parts (decent cuts start around $9/lb.)

                \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
              • ozzman99 Nov 29,2012 9:43 am || Up

                I’ll have what he’s having.

  2. ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 8:58 pm

    When my father first arrived in the US, he spent 2 weeks in LA before deciding that it was a shit hole and he needed to move to SF instead. I don’t think I show him enough gratitude for that single, momentous decision.

    • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 27,2012 9:00 pm || Up

      LA’s not so bad.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • dmoas Nov 27,2012 9:00 pm || Up

        Louisiana or Los Angeles?

        • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:01 pm || Up

          Los Angeles. And you’re wrong, FSU. The only place worse than LA is Texas.

          • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:05 pm || Up

            I’ll take LA or Texas over North Dakota or one of those frozen wasteland states.

            But seriously, folks....
            • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:07 pm || Up

              I’ve never been to those states (well, I’ve flown through Minneapolis, but I never left the airport), so I’ll give them the benefit of the doubt.

              • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:10 pm || Up

                I’m going to go out on a limb and say you wouldn’t enjoy the 7 month long winter.

                But seriously, folks....
                • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:11 pm || Up

                  THe 6 month winters in Cleveland didn’t bother me all that much. The 4 hour spring and 2 hour fall pretty much sucked, though.

                • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:13 pm || Up

                  You’re a tougher man than I am.

                  But seriously, folks....
                • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:14 pm || Up

                  Yeah, wait till you see what a whiny little bitch I am in the heat.

                • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:16 pm || Up

                  Hmm…heat doesn’t bother me.

                  But seriously, folks....
                • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:18 pm || Up

                  Weirdo.

                • dmoas Nov 27,2012 9:22 pm || Up

                  I read that as “wait until you you see what a whinny little bitch I am when I’m in heat.”

                • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:26 pm || Up

                  That too.

          • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 27,2012 9:07 pm || Up

            Don’t get me wrong, after my four years in LA I moved back up here and would never move back. But it’s got some good stuff going on, especially if you’re a young urbanite in the 1980s. And with that many people if you can’t find a peer group you enjoy, maybe the problem isn’t that they’re all shallow dickheads.

            "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
            • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:09 pm || Up

              In fairness, I haven’t been there in a very long time. But other than Disneyland, I never enjoyed my time there. I greatly prefer the Bay Area.

            • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:10 pm || Up

              If I was rich I’d love to live in LA.

              But seriously, folks....
              • Future Ed Nov 27,2012 9:47 pm || Up

                if i was in colleged i’d a lived in lA

                I have $5. No I don\'t.
            • beebo Nov 27,2012 9:28 pm || Up

              I think I’ve chimed in on this before, but I really hated LA for the first two years I lived there. Now I really miss it…and not just because I moved to an overrated, expensive, freezing cold urban wasteland. I would consider living there again at some point in the future.

              • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:34 pm || Up

                I could start half my posts…(pfft 85% of them) with I think I’ve chimed in on this before.

                But seriously, folks....
                • beebo Nov 27,2012 9:37 pm || Up

                  I’ll just post a link to this little diddy before all of mine for now on.

          • Future Ed Nov 27,2012 9:46 pm || Up

            nope, its ok

            I have $5. No I don\'t.
          • desmarestia Nov 28,2012 12:19 pm || Up

            Lived in Hell Paso, Texas for 6 years…. why they call it Fort Bliss I’ll never know….

            • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 2:16 pm || Up

              When I lived in ABQ, we referred to it as El Pisshole (El Paso, not Fort Bliss).

              • desmarestia Nov 28,2012 5:07 pm || Up

                El Pisshole = Hell Paso = El Paso. Fort Bliss is the Army base that is there.

    • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:01 pm || Up

      Hmm….my people started in Minnesota on the English side and Texas on the Swedish side.

      But seriously, folks....
      • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:03 pm || Up

        The result being a dead sexy history teacher/golfer who burns within 3 minutes of exposure to sunlight.

        • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:04 pm || Up

          Yep, I was not made for the sun…and yet I love being outside.

          But seriously, folks....
          • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:08 pm || Up

            Your people were meant to stay inside their caves until after dark.

            • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:12 pm || Up

              That explains why I like to bury myself under the covers and masturb….uh, um….uh…damn, I can’t think of another word that works here.

              But seriously, folks....
              • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:13 pm || Up

                Don’t be shy. Say it loud, say it proud!

                • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:25 pm || Up

                  We’re here…we stroke the gear…get used to it!

                  But seriously, folks....
                • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:27 pm || Up

                  Of course, we can always use a hand…

                • dmoas Nov 27,2012 9:28 pm || Up

                  I’d settle for something to rub my junk against. Look ma, no hands!!!

                • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:31 pm || Up

                  Now that you mention it, I seem to recall seeing a video years ago of a bunch of guys rubbing themselves against an ottoman while listening to gangsta rap.

                • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:36 pm || Up

                  That was me and my regular foursome at the country club.

                  But seriously, folks....
                • dmoas Nov 27,2012 10:43 pm || Up

                  I thought I recognized you!!! It’s so good to see you again. Man, you used to shank the ol’ one iron.

    • Future Ed Nov 27,2012 9:46 pm || Up

      change 2 weeks to 6 months. change LA to illinois SF to LA and you got my dad

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • the llama Nov 28,2012 11:20 pm || Up

      Change LA to Oklahoma, and 2 weeks to 2 years. (sorry nm)

  3. ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 8:58 pm

    When I die, I want my gravestone to read “What the fuck are you doing here? He was cremated and his ashes scattered at sea. They never even dug a hole. Now go away.”

    • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:00 pm || Up

      Or a normal gravestone, with a bony hand sticking out of the ground, middle finger extended.

  4. ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:00 pm

    I don’t care what you’re talking about, the words “pants” and “chicken” are always funny.

    • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:22 pm || Up

      I put on my pants and then I had chicken for my last meal before they put me to death for a crime I didn’t commit.

      But seriously, folks....
      • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:27 pm || Up

        That was hilarious!

        • dmoas Nov 27,2012 9:29 pm || Up

          Seriously. Who eats chicken for their last meal?

          • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:31 pm || Up

            Everyone, if there’s mayo to dip it in.

            • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:39 pm || Up

              I’ve eaten a lot of chicken in my life and never once did I dip it in mayo…I guess I’ve been missing out.

              But seriously, folks....
              • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:50 pm || Up

                It’s dmoas’s favorite.

                • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:52 pm || Up

                  Wait…are you saying I’m not dmoas’ favorite?(runs away for a good cry)

                  But seriously, folks....
                • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:54 pm || Up

                  You are for talking, but not for eating.

                • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:54 pm || Up

                  but but but…I’d be yummy in the tummy.

                  But seriously, folks....
                • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:57 pm || Up

                  He doesn’t like white meat.

                • Bed Nov 27,2012 10:05 pm || Up

                  Well, to be fair neither do I…except when it comes to chicken.

                  But seriously, folks....
                • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 10:13 pm || Up

                  I like my meat dark.

                • desmarestia Nov 28,2012 12:24 pm || Up

                  ………yeah don’t think I can comfortably go there! LOL

                • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 2:17 pm || Up

                  Why not?

                • desmarestia Nov 28,2012 5:07 pm || Up

                  Chicken. LOL

                • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 5:25 pm || Up

                  But you can eat Bed, right?

                • desmarestia Nov 28,2012 8:24 pm || Up

                  Do I even actually know Bed? I think I should actually know someone before I go that far. LOL

                • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 9:31 pm || Up

                  You only eat the ones you love.

                • desmarestia Nov 28,2012 9:42 pm || Up

                  Yowza….there are a few I may consider! Mwahahaha

                • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 9:46 pm || Up

                  Humans go great with mayo.

          • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:33 pm || Up

            Colonel Sanders?

            But seriously, folks....
      • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:29 pm || Up

        The aliens took me into my ship, removed my pants, and forced me to make love to a chicken.

  5. Bed Nov 27,2012 9:09 pm

    So, I’ve been on FK for about 11 months…kept the same name the whole time (shocker) haven’t had any of my cry for attention threats to quit the site (shocker part 2) and only had one real fight with DFA (shocker part 3)….I need to up my game if I’m going to keep my drama queen title.

    But seriously, folks....
    • NicoandBedlovegoats Nov 27,2012 9:38 pm || Up

      If you FK’ers don’t let me change my name to NicoandBedlovegoats I am quiting this site forever and ever right after I get in a fight about the earned income tax credit with DFA.

      But seriously, folks....
      • MikeV Nov 27,2012 9:40 pm || Up

        We have ways of making things happen.

        And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

        Thanks, and go As.

        • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:45 pm || Up

          Shit…The “We” are going to make things happen…I’m done for.

          But seriously, folks....
  6. Bed Nov 27,2012 9:15 pm

    Should we call the next site FKGrillandLounge.com?

    But seriously, folks....
    • MikeV Nov 27,2012 9:19 pm || Up

      only during the offseason

      And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

      Thanks, and go As.

      • beebo Nov 27,2012 9:29 pm || Up

        Shouldn’t it be an .xxx domain?

        • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:42 pm || Up

          hmm…I wonder if Bed.xxx is already taken?

          But seriously, folks....
          • Soaker Nov 28,2012 5:44 pm || Up

            Some holding company has registered it, no doubt along with a zillion other .xxx names, as when you go to the site (if you dare) there’s a note that it’s available for purchase.

            What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
  7. Bed Nov 27,2012 9:20 pm

    Cleaned the DVR I have in the office out today. None of the new shows this year caught my fancy. My wife likes Nashville so she’s now more southern than me despite having lived here a much shorter amount of time.

    But seriously, folks....
  8. elcroata Nov 27,2012 9:30 pm

    If anyone has interest to work for MLB in Oakland

    MLB.com seeking stats stringers

    MLB.com, the official web site of Major League Baseball, is seeking stats stringers to cover these clubs in 2013 and beyond:

    Baltimore/DC (both clubs)
    Houston
    Kansas City
    Oakland/SF (both clubs)
    Philadelphia
    Pittsburgh
    San Diego
    Seattle
    Texas (Arlington)
    Toronto

    Stats stringers are responsible for digitally scoring games from the MLB ballparks, which provides the data used in the live content applications on MLB.com, including Gameday and MLB.TV, real-time highlights and text alerts, and by our business partners. This is a perfect part-time job for a diligent, responsible employee who happens to be a big baseball fan.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Arrive at the ballpark no later than one hour prior to the scheduled start time;
    • Double-check and verify all pre-game information: rosters, umpires, weather conditions, etc.;
    • During the game, enter the results of every pitch and game event (plays, substitutions, etc.) using our proprietary software and coding language;
    • Work closely with our game-night support staff (via AOL Instant Messenger) to ensure proper scoring of all game events and accuracy of data;
    • After the game, enter all post-game information: winning and losing pitcher, saves, holds, time and attendance
    • Validate all stats in software box score against the official box score provided by the Official Scorer, and print out a final box score and game text for the club PR staff

    Qualifications include:

    • Previous experience (including pressbox exposure) with a professional or college sports team, preferably baseball;
    • Exceptional (and demonstrable) knowledge of baseball and how to score a baseball game;
    • Strong computer proficiency (Windows OS and Windows-based software) and the ability to quickly learn and operate new software;
    • Regular availability to attend games in-person as required by the schedule: weekdays, nights and weekends;
    • A “team player” with a great attitude, including but not limited to a willingness to make and learn from mistakes and the ability to work closely and cooperatively (and take direction from) our game-night staff;
    • Professionalism. It’s a fun job and we pay people to watch baseball, but it’s also an important job and we want people who will take the responsibility seriously.

    (New stringers undergo an 8-10 week correspondence training program, and co-score several practice games in the ballpark with a returning stringer, before scoring any games solo in the ballpark.)

    Those interested in applying should send a resume and cover later, addressing the above-listed qualifications, to stats@website.mlb.com

    ONLY those who reply to this e-mail address will be considered, and due to volume, we may be unable to respond to all applicants.

    Thanks and good luck

    Because survival is insufficient
    • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:33 pm || Up

      I’m sure my Masters in American Studies and the fact that I’m a VORP expert makes me the man for this job.

      But seriously, folks....
    • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:33 pm || Up

      I don’t meet most of those qualifications, although I am more than willing to make mistakes. Witness my very existence as proof of such.

    • Kylianna Nov 28,2012 1:13 am || Up

      I wish I met more than, like, half those qualifications because yes.

    • whiteshoes40 Nov 28,2012 7:04 am || Up

      Ooh, power to control Gameday? I would say that everything happened because of defensive indifference.

    • Future Ed Nov 28,2012 8:48 am || Up

      looks like a job for yon

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • Dial C for Concupiscence Nov 28,2012 2:15 pm || Up

      • Work closely with our game-night support staff (via AOL Instant Messenger) to ensure proper scoring of all game events and accuracy of data;

      “Whoa, I don’t know if I’m Internet savvy enough for AOL Instant Messenger.”
      -DialC, 1999

      • beebo Nov 28,2012 2:21 pm || Up

        Damn, right when I remember what my ICQ number was!

        • Future Ed Nov 28,2012 2:54 pm || Up

          you young ens.

          My first email address was given was at college:
          izz8ln@something something. something.ucla.something.edu

          I have $5. No I don\'t.
          • desmarestia Nov 28,2012 5:10 pm || Up

            I still use my very first email address.

        • Dial C for Concupiscence Nov 28,2012 5:57 pm || Up

          I just hope they don’t vet me on my Friendster account before offering me the job.

          • Future Ed Nov 28,2012 8:08 pm || Up

            I actually did delete my myspace account. A friend had entered, “hacked” if you will (he knew my password, not an issue) and made a bunch of jokes at my expense. It was funny and I left if after I mostly fled to nothing, then fb.

            But it kept coming up on google searches on myself (which I do periodically, and I would recommend to all). I wasn’t going to use it again so I went through the steps to have it deleted.

            I have $5. No I don\'t.
            • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 9:32 pm || Up

              Why do you recommend that we periodically google you?

            • Dial C for Concupiscence Nov 29,2012 11:37 am || Up

              My Myspace account doesn’t seem to show up when I google myself. That’s probably a good thing.

  9. Bed Nov 27,2012 9:41 pm

    So, half our stations play Christmas music and the other half play that Taylor Swift song all day…thank goodness for my MP3 player.

    But seriously, folks....
    • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:41 pm || Up

      I am never, ever, ever listening to that song again.

      But seriously, folks....
      • dmoas Nov 27,2012 10:59 pm || Up

        Shouldn’t have put it on your MP3 player.

  10. Bed Nov 27,2012 9:44 pm

    It sure seems like the wonderful witch doesn’t come around as much…soon this site is just going to be me and Oz flirting with each other.

    I’ll play some Steve Winwood in her honor.

    But seriously, folks....
    • beebo Nov 27,2012 9:47 pm || Up

      I’ll stop by to quietly judge you both, as the opening keyboard riffs to “Valerie” echo softly through cyberspace.

    • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:51 pm || Up

      She has forsaken us. I can’t imagine what she could be doing that would be better than this.

      • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:53 pm || Up

        We need to start signing people to more iron clad contracts…this site can’t afford to lose anyone else…well, besides that fucker who only talks about golf and himself.

        But seriously, folks....
        • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:59 pm || Up

          Ok folks. From now on, if you leave FK for more than 3 days without express written consent from Bed, your punishment will be to spend an hour in a small, hot room with me after I’ve eaten fast food.

          • Bed Nov 27,2012 10:01 pm || Up

            That seems fair.

            But seriously, folks....
            • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 10:14 pm || Up

              It might violate the 8th amendment, I’m not sure yet.

  11. Bed Nov 27,2012 9:49 pm

    It’s the strangest thing…when I’m at work it feels like a bunch of teenagers are watching me.

    But seriously, folks....
    • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:53 pm || Up

      I’m amazed that the Great State of Arkansas lets a pinko commie like you anywhere near impressionable children.

      • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:55 pm || Up

        Me too actually…even though I’d practically be a Republican in the Bay Area I’m a freakin’ flaming liberal in Arkansas.

        But seriously, folks....
  12. ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 9:54 pm

    I’d never heard Emily Bergl’s name until today, but she’s awfully pretty.

    • Bed Nov 27,2012 9:59 pm || Up

      Wait…I thought I was the prettiest girl you’d never heard of? (runs away for a good cry)

      But seriously, folks....
      • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 10:01 pm || Up

        I didn’t say she was prettier than you, just pretty. You know, like how a Corvette is fast, but not as fast as an SR-71.

  13. nobody in particular Nov 27,2012 9:56 pm

    I think I just Lounged all over myself.

    Never suck on a Blow Pop with the microphone open.
    • Bed Nov 27,2012 10:01 pm || Up

      That happens to me all the time.

      But seriously, folks....
  14. Bed Nov 27,2012 9:58 pm

    Any time I hear a Steely Dan song I can’t tell which one it is because they all sound the same to me.

    This post about music from the 1970’s was brought to you by the Mustache/Fro combo.

    But seriously, folks....
    • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 10:01 pm || Up

      Fast-forward to the ’90’s and I can say the same thing about Mariah Carey.

      • Bed Nov 27,2012 10:03 pm || Up

        Hmm…yes, but in the 1990’s I wanted to fuc…uh…meet her…I never wanted to fuc…uh…meet Donald Fagen.

        But seriously, folks....
  15. Bed Nov 27,2012 10:07 pm

    Looks like I picked a bad week to post about how it looked like I had picked a bad week.

    But seriously, folks....
  16. Bed Nov 27,2012 10:09 pm

    Like most folks I write all my love letters using Toto lyrics.

    But seriously, folks....
    • ozzman99 Nov 27,2012 10:15 pm || Up

      I write all of mine using letters I’ve cut out of magazines. Women like them so much, that they usually show them off to the police.

    • Future Ed Nov 27,2012 11:28 pm || Up

      totoro lyrics?

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • PDXAthleticsfan Nov 28,2012 8:45 am || Up

        Consisting of “To-to-ro…to-toro” repeated ad nauseum? You really know how to woo ’em (B)Ed. (Currently Spawn1’s favorite; we’ve watched the movie 5 times in the last month).

        A soliloquy of fresh-sounding ideas which would probably be disastrous.
      • beebo Nov 28,2012 9:26 am || Up

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    • the llama Nov 28,2012 11:30 pm || Up

      The wild dogs cry out in the night
      As they grow restless, longing for some solitary company
      I know that I must do what’s right

      Sigh…so romantic

      • elcroata Nov 28,2012 11:40 pm || Up

        These verses remind me of a night in Gobi. As we were pitching the tent a pack of wild dogs started gathering around us. We chased them away throwing rocks at them and then went to sleep. We left a load of rocks in front of the tent just in case. So when I had to get up in the night and take a piss, I put on my head lamp, took some rocks and took a piss. When I turned around back to the tent, I was a dozen pairs of eyes reflecting the light, just to the side of our tent. So, I knew I must do what’s right. Upon returning into tent, when my partner, contemplating a piss himself, asked me if there were any dogs around, I said not within a mile.

        Because survival is insufficient
        • the llama Nov 28,2012 11:44 pm || Up

          Was it hilarious when they tore him apart limb-from-limb while he took a piss?

          • elcroata Nov 29,2012 12:08 am || Up

            He was richer for the same experience I had – realizing the dogs were there all the time and only seeing the light reflection spark in their eyes upon returning to the tent. Had I told him, it wouldn’t have been a surprise and he would have missed out on it. And, he had rocks on him, too.

            Because survival is insufficient
  17. Bed Nov 27,2012 10:12 pm

    I’ll leave you with this…

    It doesn’t matter if you win or lose but it does matter how you play the game…that being said if you do lose you won’t be getting a juice box and I’ll never really love you.

    See you on the highway to Hell…you FK’ers!

    But seriously, folks....
  18. desmarestia Nov 28,2012 12:32 pm

    I NEED A NAP!!!!!!

  19. Jennifer Nov 28,2012 2:50 pm

    I think I’m going crazy.

    • MikeV Nov 28,2012 2:52 pm || Up

      See you when you get here.

      And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

      Thanks, and go As.

    • Jennifer Nov 28,2012 2:56 pm || Up

      Let me expand. I’ve been having a tough time with school. I’m not passing. It got so bad, I asked for a sign to show me I was doing the right thing with my life. Since then, a cat has been following me. I get home from school and the cat is nowhere to be found. Ten minutes later I open my door and the cat is sleeping on my doorstep. When I got up this morning, the cat was at my door. I hate cats, so it’s not like I fed it or anything. As soon as I got in my car the cat ran off. I just home from clinical, and the car isn’t at my apartment door. I get my bag out of the back seat, turn around and the cat is there.

      • MikeV Nov 28,2012 2:58 pm || Up

        Who did you ask for a sign?

        Also, didn’t they tell you this part wasn’t a big deal to not pass?

        And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

        Thanks, and go As.

      • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 2:59 pm || Up

        It’s your familiar.

        • Jennifer Nov 28,2012 3:01 pm || Up

          My what?

        • Jennifer Nov 28,2012 3:04 pm || Up

          I googled it.

          • Kay Nov 28,2012 3:49 pm || Up

            He might be right. You should ask the Witch.

            My ex-familiar is in human form this time around and I’m kinda married to her.

            \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
      • dmoas Nov 28,2012 4:08 pm || Up

        I think it’s time for you to invite the cat inside. You may not like cats, but the cat likes you. You should feel privileged.

        • Jennifer Nov 28,2012 4:13 pm || Up

          No pets in the building.

          • dmoas Nov 28,2012 4:17 pm || Up

            Who said this would be a pet? This would be a roommate.

      • Jennifer Nov 28,2012 4:13 pm || Up

        It just happened again. I open my door to go to my car. No cat. I forgot my keys, so I go back inside. I open the door again, and there is the cat. I’m talking less than 30 seconds had passed.

        • MikeV Nov 28,2012 4:15 pm || Up

          I’m telling you. Cats are shady as fuck.

          And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

          Thanks, and go As.

          • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 7:25 pm || Up

            Yup.

            "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
          • desmarestia Nov 28,2012 8:25 pm || Up

            That’s why I have a dog.

        • dmoas Nov 28,2012 4:18 pm || Up

          It moved over to wherever it likes to hang out. Saw/heard that you were around, hopped down to greet you, PLOTTED TO DEVOUR YOUR SOUL WHILE YOU SLEEP. No real mystery.

        • Kylianna Nov 28,2012 4:43 pm || Up

          You obviously need the pamphlet “What To Do When The Cat Is A Ninja”.

      • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 7:25 pm || Up

        Free your mind and your grades will follow.

        "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • desmarestia Nov 28,2012 5:11 pm || Up

      Think? Hell honey we’re FK, we’ve never been sane.

    • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 7:40 pm || Up

      I think going crazy is par for the nursing school course. Nursing Student Upgrade certainly did. I remember around the same time, this young student nurse in the South Bay disappeared, and Nurse U was sure she’d gone insane from school stress and developed amnesia or deliberately driven into a lake, because that’s what nursing school does, it drives you crazy. You’re going to be OK. You’re on the right path.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • Jennifer Nov 28,2012 7:45 pm || Up

        WHY DOES EVERYONE SAY IT’S OKAY TO FAIL?!? I DON’T FAIL. I’m the fucking robot in class. I was working 16 fucking hours a day on weekends. I can’t even work 12 hours a weekend now. I’m the one with experience. Yet here I am. Do you know how much I’ll probably fail by? And by “fail” I mean anything below a B. I’ll probably fail by LESS THAT ONE FUCKING PERCENT.

        • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 7:58 pm || Up

          You’ll be OK if you fail. You probably will pass. And you’ll certainly succeed. That’s all.

          "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
          • Jennifer Nov 28,2012 8:15 pm || Up

            I have to get almost 1005 on my final to pass. I’ve never got above an 85% on one of her tests.

        • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 9:35 pm || Up

          OMG, you’re actually human. Nothing wrong with that.

  20. lynnzgal Nov 28,2012 8:17 pm

    My Auntie Margie is shuffling this mortal coil. She’s at Sutter Santa Rosa. She was my second mom. I will miss her terribly. :{

    • Future Ed Nov 28,2012 8:21 pm || Up

      That is terrible. She was lucky to have you and you were lucky to have her

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
    • Kay Nov 28,2012 8:23 pm || Up

      I’m sorry to hear that. I wish her the best on her journey, and you on your journey of healing.

      \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
    • desmarestia Nov 28,2012 8:27 pm || Up

      *hugs*

    • lynnzgal Nov 28,2012 8:42 pm || Up

      My memories of Margie are so important to my life. I will never forget her!

    • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 8:43 pm || Up

      Sorry sweetheart.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • lynnzgal Nov 28,2012 8:50 pm || Up

        Thank you, darling. This is a sad night.

        • lynnzgal Nov 28,2012 8:53 pm || Up

          We had such amazing times together. It feels wrong that I can’t be there. Really wrong. :(

          • lynnzgal Nov 28,2012 8:57 pm || Up

            I just want her to be peaceful, and I want Patti to have peace as well.

    • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 9:37 pm || Up

      [hugs] I’m sorry.

  21. Bed Nov 28,2012 8:29 pm

    I’m Commander Bed and this is my favorite A’s related blog on the internet.

    But seriously, folks....
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 8:45 pm || Up

      Are you sure? bleacherreport probably has one you can click on infinitely.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • Bed Nov 28,2012 8:47 pm || Up

        I think I went on Bleacher Report one time…the writing was worse than anything I’d seen at a High School paper.

        But seriously, folks....
        • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 8:51 pm || Up

          Then being bought out for $175 million should give you hope for all bad young writers!

          "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
          • Bed Nov 28,2012 8:52 pm || Up

            The continued success of “writers” like James Patterson and Mitch Albom proves that bad writing can often pay.

            But seriously, folks....
  22. Bed Nov 28,2012 8:53 pm

    I know enough to know that I don’t know enough.

    But seriously, folks....
    • desmarestia Nov 28,2012 8:56 pm || Up

      I know enough to know I need baseball & soon!! Serious withdrawls going on. I’m getting twitchy…when’s the next get together???

      • Bed Nov 28,2012 8:58 pm || Up

        I live a 2,000 miles away so I’m the wrong guy to ask.

        But seriously, folks....
      • Soaker Nov 28,2012 9:07 pm || Up

        Virtual get-together to buy some spring training tickets next Friday? I generally buy the weekend games in advance plus the rare high-demand weekday game, and in this case my first game is Friday, March 1 vs. some orange-and-black clad awfulness.

        What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
        • Bed Nov 28,2012 9:08 pm || Up

          I’d love to go to spring training one of these years…and to play some golf in Arizona too.

          But seriously, folks....
      • lynnzgal Nov 28,2012 9:12 pm || Up

        My open studio.

        • lynnzgal Nov 28,2012 9:17 pm || Up

          Please come, darlings!

          • lynnzgal Nov 28,2012 9:27 pm || Up

            :( Okay.

            • Bed Nov 28,2012 9:32 pm || Up

              Well, I’d be happy to come if I lived in the Bay Area…everyone likes you here, Lynn. It’s just a slow night on the site so sometimes posts are left hanging.

              But seriously, folks....
          • Kylianna Nov 29,2012 12:49 am || Up

            I’m going to!

        • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 9:53 pm || Up

          You know I’d be there in a heartbeat, if I could. :(

  23. Bed Nov 28,2012 8:55 pm

    I have to say I don’t think I’m going to miss Rolando McClain from the Raiders defense…I can only remember a handful of plays he’s made his entire career.

    But seriously, folks....
    • Glorious Mundy Nov 28,2012 8:58 pm || Up

      Let’s see, there was the play where he almost shot that dude…that’s all I’ve got.

      • Bed Nov 28,2012 8:59 pm || Up

        Even then he couldn’t make the play.

        But seriously, folks....
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 9:38 pm || Up

      Even still, he’s not at the top of the list of horrible failed Raider draft picks. Sigh…

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • Bed Nov 28,2012 9:41 pm || Up

        Yeah, the last ten years have been a little bleak in the early rounds. Sadly, those two 8-8 years of being mediocre might be something we look back at fondly.

        But seriously, folks....
        • Soaker Nov 28,2012 9:44 pm || Up

          I’m thinking these last couple of comments are very similar to what Kansas City Royals fans say.

          What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
          • Bed Nov 28,2012 9:48 pm || Up

            I was saying that to one of my Raider fan friends the other day. The Raiders are a lot like the Royals….a lot of past success but nothing but failure in years. The only difference is the Raiders had the Gruden run that lead to him beating us in the Super Bowl. The sad sack Royals haven’t been to the playoff since winning it all in 1985.

            But seriously, folks....
          • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 9:54 pm || Up

            Ouch, that hurts.

            "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  24. Kay Nov 28,2012 8:55 pm

    State-bred chupacabras are gnawing at my leg.

    \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
    • Bed Nov 28,2012 8:57 pm || Up

      Is it hunting season for them yet?

      But seriously, folks....
    • beebo Nov 28,2012 9:57 pm || Up

      Read that as “capybaras.”

      • Englishmajor Nov 29,2012 7:49 am || Up

        https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZGDbnOVO9TI%3Frel%3D0” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen>

        • Kay Nov 29,2012 8:06 am || Up

          That looks like a knockoff Ovation Breadwinner if it’s not something Italian from the early 60’s.

          \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
        • beebo Nov 29,2012 8:22 am || Up

          See also:

  25. Bed Nov 28,2012 8:56 pm

    Now when you get to the 7th hole you have a choice to make. Lay up or try to carry the water on your drive. Don’t be a hero here, if you can’t drive the ball at least 290 yards on the fly, then you should lay up.

    But seriously, folks....
    • Future Ed Nov 28,2012 9:01 pm || Up

      you know bed, seriously, if you took thins stuff to twitter you would have 1000s of followers.

      I don’t know how you could make money doing that, but people would like to read it.

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • Bed Nov 28,2012 9:07 pm || Up

        I’ll take the same deal I get here on FK…all the VORP I can eat. As far as twitter goes I feel comfortable here so I feel like I can post pretty much whatever I want and you folks will put up with me. I do this late at night because it’s a way for my mind to relax, and for that I’ll always be thankful that you guys let me do this.

        But seriously, folks....
        • Soaker Nov 28,2012 9:10 pm || Up

          I’ve noticed the late night thing and I’ve wondered: Has Mrs. Hawai’i already received her evening service, or is she lying there waiting for you to get the F off the Internet?

          What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
          • Bed Nov 28,2012 9:15 pm || Up

            heh…she has so many plates in the air right now with the baby and helping take care of my dad all day that she’s out like a light the minute her head hits the pillow…we’re both looking forward to the winter break and our trip to Hawaii for a week.

            But seriously, folks....
  26. Bed Nov 28,2012 9:01 pm

    That CNN is considering a hack like Jeff Zucker to run their company says how far that organization has fallen.

    But seriously, folks....
  27. Bed Nov 28,2012 9:11 pm

    There really isn’t any cable news I like anymore…FOX is propaganda, MSNBC makes my teeth hurt and CNN is boring as hell. I feel less informed every year…I think I’ll start voting by who has the best hair.

    But seriously, folks....
    • colin Nov 28,2012 9:17 pm || Up

      By that criteria, 2008 would have been an easy choice, but what about 2012? It’s a choice between two very different visions for the future of our country heads of hair.

      • Bed Nov 28,2012 9:19 pm || Up

        Hmm…as a balding dude I have to admit I found Mitt’s hair to be very tempting for getting my vote. I just wonder if the President will have all white hair by the time his term ends?

        But seriously, folks....
        • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 9:40 pm || Up

          Let’s hope the Republicans nominate Trump in 2016.

        • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 9:40 pm || Up

          Many seem to go that route.

          "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • elcroata Nov 28,2012 11:12 pm || Up

      Daily News?

      Because survival is insufficient
  28. Bed Nov 28,2012 9:16 pm

    I can’t believe I haven’t seen Lincoln yet…I was able to sneak away for Bond but I think I’m going to have to wait for Abe on DVD.

    But seriously, folks....
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 9:41 pm || Up

      Lincoln might become the first non-kid movie I’ve gone to in a couple years.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • ptbnl Nov 28,2012 11:07 pm || Up

        How is it? We have a babysitter for a cancelled event on Friday, and Lincoln is on the shortlist (along with the New Parkway opening).

        If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
        • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 11:16 pm || Up

          Might become = have not actually seen yet. But Daniel Day-Lewis always blows me away.

          "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
          • ptbnl Nov 28,2012 11:27 pm || Up

            You expect a -6 year old to be able to read?

            If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
  29. Bed Nov 28,2012 9:17 pm

    Favorite philosopher…Plato or Foxworthy?

    But seriously, folks....
    • Future Ed Nov 28,2012 9:20 pm || Up

      I am just gonna steal thes and put them on my twitter

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • Bed Nov 28,2012 9:21 pm || Up

        Feel free, my friend.

        But seriously, folks....
        • Future Ed Nov 28,2012 9:24 pm || Up

          i’m not

          I have $5. No I don\'t.
          • Bed Nov 28,2012 9:31 pm || Up

            Does that mean you’re my enemy or that you aren’t going to tweet what I post?

            But seriously, folks....
            • Future Ed Nov 28,2012 9:35 pm || Up

              I’ll get back to you

              I have $5. No I don\'t.
              • Bed Nov 28,2012 9:38 pm || Up

                Fair enough…I could use a good FK enemy now that Ozzman99 joined that cult with the kid from Two and a Half Men.

                But seriously, folks....
            • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 9:41 pm || Up

              It means he’s not free. Getting on FK is hard to do from behind bars, but he manages it.

              • Future Ed Nov 28,2012 9:44 pm || Up

                Hey I haven’t been to jail since last tuesday

                I have $5. No I don\'t.
                • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 9:47 pm || Up

                  I told you once or twice, stop playing cards and a-shooting dice.

              • beebo Nov 28,2012 10:00 pm || Up

                Look, if we can have someone here posting from Antarctica, I don’t think a correctional facility in Arkansas is that big of a stretch.

                • Bed Nov 28,2012 10:06 pm || Up

                  Good point…and really I had to take a trip to the big house…just because you can serve road kill to the Governor doesn’t mean you should.

                  But seriously, folks....
                • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 10:07 pm || Up

                  In Arkansas, isn’t that considered a delicacy?

                • Bed Nov 28,2012 10:14 pm || Up

                  You’d think…fucking Guv thinks he’s better than the rest of us here.

                  But seriously, folks....
                • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 10:16 pm || Up

                  Maybe Benson should tell him that it’s a good way to cut the state’s budget deficit.

                • Bed Nov 28,2012 10:20 pm || Up

                  Arkansas pays all their bills with cornbread so we’re doing fine.

                  But seriously, folks....
                • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 10:22 pm || Up

                  How many pans of cornbread does it take to buy a roll of toilet paper?

    • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 9:46 pm || Up

      If you believe that human consciousness is capable of comprehending an objective reality, you might really be a redneck!

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  30. Bed Nov 28,2012 9:21 pm

    It’s hard to believe but in a week Little Miss Arkansas will be a year old. It’s been the best year of my life by far.

    But seriously, folks....
    • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 9:42 pm || Up

      That’s pretty amazing.

      • Bed Nov 28,2012 9:59 pm || Up

        It feels like she was born about 6 months ago…time flies when you’re changing diapers.

        But seriously, folks....
        • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 10:08 pm || Up

          So does poop, if you’re not careful.

          I kinda understand what you mean, though. I was looking at photos of my god daughter today and I can’t believe she’ll be 3 in January.

          • Bed Nov 28,2012 10:13 pm || Up

            It’s been a very busy year and I think that makes time move a bit quicker. She’s been a very easy baby to deal with…probably because she’s the greatest baby of all time.

            But seriously, folks....
            • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 10:18 pm || Up

              One of my classmates brought her son to school today, so another student could photograph him. He’s 15 months and really sweet. I walked into the classroom just as she put him down. He immediately made a beeline to me. :) Babies like me. It’s adults I don’t get along with.

  31. Bed Nov 28,2012 9:23 pm

    Do you still buy CD’s, DVD’s or hardcover books?

    But seriously, folks....
    • Soaker Nov 28,2012 9:26 pm || Up

      Used hardcover books at the library fundraiser for $2 or so. I haven’t bought a CD in a few years.

      What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
      • Bed Nov 28,2012 9:30 pm || Up

        I still buy books and CD’s. I give the books to the library after I read them. I got my dad a Kindle and he loves it so I might make the switch.

        But seriously, folks....
        • sslinger Nov 28,2012 9:51 pm || Up

          I recently finished Telegraph Avenue in hardback, and just starting “Joseph Anton – A Memoir” by Salman Rushdie, also in hardback. Everyone I know who has one loves their Kindle, but I still have a hard time going there. I DL a lot of my music, but still enjoy buying a CD or vinyl from time to time. Never really bought DVDs.

          • Bed Nov 28,2012 9:57 pm || Up

            I picked up Michael Connelly’s latest book today…he’s my favorite mystery writer. I have a stack of books in my home office that I want to read.

            But seriously, folks....
          • andeux Nov 28,2012 10:01 pm || Up

            I recently finished Telegraph Avenue in hardback

            Me too. Pretty great, eh? And though the references are all brief, it seems like Chabon is a real A’s fan.

            TINSTAAFK
            • sslinger Nov 29,2012 9:25 am || Up

              Yes, although it took me a bit to really get into it. After it was all set up, though, I loved where it went. I do feel like going back and checking some of the specific geographical references that I think he got wrong, which seemed odd to me. And yes, he definitely had some good A’s references, which I had a hard time reconciling with his apparent disdain for the DH/American League ball in Summerland.

    • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 9:47 pm || Up

      Of those, only books.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • Kay Nov 29,2012 7:23 am || Up

        same here, other than the occasional used CD binge in SF or at The Beat

        \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
      • Dial C for Concupiscence Nov 29,2012 11:45 am || Up

        Me too

    • elcroata Nov 28,2012 11:14 pm || Up

      All three

      Because survival is insufficient
    • Kylianna Nov 29,2012 12:50 am || Up

      Yes to all three. That’s how I roll.

    • Englishmajor Nov 29,2012 7:54 am || Up

      I buy new hardcover books, used hardcovers, new paperbacks, used paperbacks, books on my Kindle, new CDs, music on iTunes, new DVDs, and used DVDs. I’ve only bought one digital download movie (and yes, it is Moneyball, how did you guess?).

    • beebo Nov 29,2012 8:04 am || Up

      Just books. I think it’s been about 3 years since I last bought a CD.

    • colin Nov 29,2012 12:37 pm || Up

      All three, plus records. DVDs are by far the least, though.

    • PDXAthleticsfan Nov 29,2012 12:47 pm || Up

      1) only kids CDs; 2) never did much; 3) just got a Kindle and probably won’t anymore.

      A soliloquy of fresh-sounding ideas which would probably be disastrous.
  32. Bed Nov 28,2012 9:24 pm

    When are we going to get the Gen X Big Chill type movie?

    But seriously, folks....
    • Future Ed Nov 28,2012 9:31 pm || Up

      here is a trailer

      ” frameborder=”0″ allowfullscreen>

      I have $5. No I don\'t.
      • Bed Nov 28,2012 9:35 pm || Up

        Hmm…I guess I missed that one when it came out at the movies.

        But seriously, folks....
  33. Bed Nov 28,2012 9:45 pm

    Looking back, one of the things I most enjoyed about college was being around people who saw the world differently than I did. I do worry that as a society we spend too much time around people who see things the same we do…it’s good to have your worldview challenged sometimes.

    But seriously, folks....
    • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 9:48 pm || Up

      As a Raider fan, your view of the world is challenged enough.

      • Bed Nov 28,2012 9:52 pm || Up

        Heh…I watch football most weekends with some of the most boring Raiders fans in the world…no tats, I’m the only one with a bike and it’s a Suzuki and we often end up talking about golf or the market.

        But seriously, folks....
        • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 10:00 pm || Up

          Do you at least cuss at the TV?

          • Bed Nov 28,2012 10:03 pm || Up

            Oh, good god, yes…every time they show Knapp it’s at least 6 F-Bombs from me…my dad hates Palmer so even when he was full of drugs he’d yell at the picks. Cussin’ and football go hand in hand…it’s the same with golf.

            But seriously, folks....
            • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 10:08 pm || Up

              Palmer, really? I think they’d be 0-11 without Palmer.

              "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
              • Bed Nov 28,2012 10:11 pm || Up

                My dad hates him with a passion. I’m mixed on him. I think for the right team he’d be fine but on a team that throws a lot I think he’ll kill you late in the game.

                But seriously, folks....
            • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 10:11 pm || Up

              You cuss at the tv when you watch golf? I just fall asleep.

              Hey, there was a thing on NPR today about banning anchored putts or some such thing. What’s your take on that?

              • Bed Nov 28,2012 10:16 pm || Up

                Uh…when you play golf, you cuss…when you watch golf, you make plans for the Country Club mixer and write checks to the GOP.

                But seriously, folks....
  34. Bed Nov 28,2012 9:53 pm

    The only thing I have enjoyed this NFL season is about half my normal group are Chiefs fans….and that team is even worse than the Raiders.

    But seriously, folks....
  35. lynnzgal Nov 28,2012 9:55 pm

    Please try to come to our open studio. It’s a fun time, and I would love to see you all.

    10229 Pearmain St. Oakland, CA, 94603

    • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 9:58 pm || Up

      When?

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  36. Bed Nov 28,2012 9:55 pm

    So, I guess the Alex Smith era is over in San Francisco if Kaepernick stays healthy or doesn’t look awful out there…Smith survived for so long and then when he finally found his niche as a player he’s beaten out for the job.

    But seriously, folks....
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 10:02 pm || Up

      We’ll see. At the risk of sounding like a grumpy old sportswriter, the Niners could live to regret voluntarily changing to a rookie QB midseason on a team with Super Bowl aspirations.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 10:04 pm || Up

        Which would of course be fine with me. I hope Kaepernick panics in the first playoff game and runs backwards through his own end zone twice, then Alex Smith refuses to play out of spite and Randy Moss ends up at QB.

        "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
        • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 10:13 pm || Up

          If Kaep were gonna panic, he would’ve done it already. He had to bring them from behind against the Rams, and face one of the league’s best defenses against the Bears.

        • Kay Nov 29,2012 7:24 am || Up

          and wins!

          \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS
    • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 10:06 pm || Up

      At this point in his career, Smith is best suited to be a really good backup QB. It sucks because he went through a lot of OC’s and awful coaching for years, but it is what it is. Kaepernick is, I think, the better player.

      • Bed Nov 28,2012 10:09 pm || Up

        He’ll get another shot as a starter…the guy has a great passer rating and he’s been on the field for a lot of wins the last two years.

        Kansas City, Jacksonville, Arizona, Cleveland and the Jets come to mind off the top of my head as places that might give him a look.

        But seriously, folks....
        • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 10:15 pm || Up

          I think he’s under contract with the 49ers for 1 more year. But if they shop him, I think someone would give him a chance to start. The thing is, he’ll never be a big play guy. His offense will be a ball control offense and it won’t pile up a ton of points.

          • Bed Nov 28,2012 10:19 pm || Up

            I think it’s more likely they’ll cut him in the off-season and then someone will sign him.

            But seriously, folks....
            • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 10:20 pm || Up

              That’s possible, but I don’t think they’re looking for any salary cap room. They might be able to keep both of them.

              • Bed Nov 28,2012 10:23 pm || Up

                I don’t think the cap will have any effect on the decision….how often does a longtime starter become the backup on his team and then stay for any length of time? When a starter gets replaced at QB he usually moves on.

                But seriously, folks....
                • ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 10:26 pm || Up

                  That’s true, he may ask for his release.

                • Bed Nov 28,2012 10:29 pm || Up

                  I would think it’s very likely. He probably regrets coming back at this point but the 49ers stuck with him through the lean years and it would seem, small sample size being the only real question, that they’ve found a better QB so they did what was best for their team.

                  But seriously, folks....
                • MikeV Nov 29,2012 12:53 am || Up

                  Nah. He essentially signed a 1 year contract. He’s only got 1M guaranteed salary for next season, which becomes a guaranteed 7.75M if he is on the Niners roster April 1, 2013.

                  The “3 year” contract for Smith was essentially a 1 year, 9M guaranteed deal for 2012.

                  That said, the Niners will be in a position of advantage with Smith. The absolute worst case scenario would be cutting him and then Arizona picking him up. You really don’t want your QB to sign with a division rival. That’ why I think they’ll keep him and then trade him before the roster bonus kicks in.

                  Also the QB class int he draft sorta sucks this year. That’s another thing in SFs favor.

                  I’m calling it now — Jets or Chiefs.

                  And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

                  Thanks, and go As.

                • ozzman99 Nov 29,2012 9:47 am || Up

                  I doubt that he regrets coming back. Leaving would’ve meant repeating the pattern of his earlier career of having yet another OC and starting from scratch again. His best chance to play and play well was in SF.

  37. Bed Nov 28,2012 10:01 pm

    I guess McClain will end up with the Patriots…they often seem to take our castoffs as of late.

    But seriously, folks....
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 10:05 pm || Up

      Like those castoff draft picks we gave ’em for Seymour.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
    • Englishmajor Nov 29,2012 7:55 am || Up

      I read this as “McCain will end up with the Patriots”.

  38. ozzman99 Nov 28,2012 10:27 pm

    Time to get some sleep. Good night, you rulers of FK.

  39. Bed Nov 28,2012 10:31 pm

    Remember folks, don’t be like Walter White and whistle while you cook meth after just melting someone in a metal vat.

    But seriously, folks....
  40. elcroata Nov 28,2012 10:53 pm

    It’s snowing

    Because survival is insufficient
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 10:56 pm || Up

      Nice. I love snow.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • elcroata Nov 28,2012 11:16 pm || Up

        I love it on the mountains. Not so much on the roads when driving to work

        Because survival is insufficient
      • Soaker Nov 28,2012 11:27 pm || Up

        Generally yes, and I do hope to move back up the hill to the lake in 2013, but those times when you’re running the snowblower 3 times a day for 6 or 7 days in a row do wear you down.

        What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
      • desmarestia Dec 1,2012 11:03 pm || Up

        With all this rain = LOTS of snow in the mountains! FK field trip!!!!! Love snowball fights…just sayin’!

        • Soaker Dec 3,2012 10:00 pm || Up

          At South Shore today: no snow at lake level with this weekend’s storm being rain but a ton of snow up high, say >8000 ft. Most of the forecasts called for another warm and dry winter and so far “warm” has been true but “dry” has not. You can’t say much about the winter on Dec. 3 but it’s an encouraging start, like scoring two runs in the first inning.

          What I discovered Blew. My. Mind. -- Pat Boone
    • ozzman99 Nov 29,2012 9:48 am || Up

      I’m looking out my window right now, and no it’s not.

    • elcroata Nov 28,2012 11:40 pm || Up

      hi :)

      Because survival is insufficient
    • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 28,2012 11:42 pm || Up

      Hi witch! Good to see ya…going to bed now.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
  41. whimsical witch Nov 28,2012 11:49 pm

    how are you all, those who are still awake? happy full moon in gemini!

    • ptbnl Nov 28,2012 11:53 pm || Up

      Doing well – just back from a 5-year plan session in DC. And you?

      If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
      • the llama Nov 29,2012 12:07 am || Up

        DC’s 5-year plan is working now. Howsabout checking in with KC or Houston?

        • whimsical witch Nov 29,2012 12:11 am || Up

          full moon ritual was awesome. flowing with the energies of the multiverse right now.

          • elcroata Nov 29,2012 12:13 am || Up

            how does it go?

            Because survival is insufficient
            • whimsical witch Nov 29,2012 12:20 am || Up

              how does what go?

              • elcroata Nov 29,2012 12:25 am || Up

                A full moon ritual. I don’t know quite how to imagine it

                Because survival is insufficient
                • whimsical witch Nov 29,2012 12:32 am || Up

                  oh. hmmmmm… i don’t know how to begin.

          • ptbnl Nov 29,2012 12:17 am || Up

            It was a gorgeous moon from 30,000 feet too.

            Glad to hear the multiverse is treating you well.

            If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
        • ptbnl Nov 29,2012 12:15 am || Up

          There’s some hope for KC – Houston has a problem.

          If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
      • elcroata Nov 29,2012 12:14 am || Up

        That’s ДЦ for you

        Because survival is insufficient
    • MikeV Nov 29,2012 12:54 am || Up

      FUCK YEAH GEMINI!

      And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

      Thanks, and go As.

  42. MikeV Nov 29,2012 12:54 am

    And I have to say: mikev is one of my favorite people on here -slusser.

    Thanks, and go As.

  43. aardvark Nov 29,2012 11:43 am

    Hi Fkers. It’s nice to see you all. I haven’t been around much lately. My grandmother has been in and out of the hospital, so between work and helping take care of her and my grandfather I’ve barely seen my own family, let alone my FK family. It’s difficult watch my grand parents having such a hard time. I knew that they depended on each other, but I didn’t really realize the extent that my grandfather needs my grandmother, but after almost 70 years together, it makes sense. I think that because my grandparents have been relatively healthy and independent, I’ve had a somewhat unrealistic notion of how healthy they are now.

    On the bright side, by grandfather has been teaching me two handed pinochle. I am officially an old man.

    • FreeSeatUpgrade Nov 29,2012 12:00 pm || Up

      Whoa, hang in there aardvark, that’s tough sledding. I’ve usually taken a head-in-the-sand approach to issues of my parents aging, but that’s not goingn to be an option much longer.

      "Kraut will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no kraut."
      • Future Ed Nov 29,2012 12:12 pm || Up

        yup. gook luck

        I have $5. No I don\'t.
        • aardvark Nov 29,2012 1:39 pm || Up

          Thanks, although my family is Jewish, not Korean.

            • Future Ed Nov 29,2012 8:40 pm || Up

              I stared at aadvark’s response for a while and did not get it. I moved on.

              Now I see the problem

              I have $5. No I don\'t.
          • doctorK Nov 29,2012 9:11 pm || Up

            This is the funniest response I’ve seen on FK in some time.

          • brian.only Nov 29,2012 10:22 pm || Up

            HAHAHA!

      • aardvark Nov 29,2012 1:38 pm || Up

        Thanks. This has been one of those “not an option any longer” kinda things.

        • colin Nov 29,2012 2:19 pm || Up

          My siblings and I hit “not an option any longer” about a year ago and it has been pretty brutal, emotionally and financially. I hope your situation plays out with minimal trauma.

          • ptbnl Nov 29,2012 2:38 pm || Up

            It has been both an advantage and a disadvantage being so far away while my siblings have born the brunt of ours.

            If this is His will, He's a son of a bitch.
            • colin Nov 29,2012 2:42 pm || Up

              It has been both an advantage and a disadvantage being in Antarctica while my siblings moved my dad out of his house.

  44. Kay Nov 29,2012 9:17 pm

    No Bed tonight, it looks like…?

    I guess that means I’ll be sleeping on the floor again.

    \"Weren\'t you already aware the Kay is already writing everyone\'s story? We\'re all just characters who believe we are real. Things make more sense now, don\'t they. Be honest.\"- DMOAS

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