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Completely Frivilous Friday
Author: wickedpam
Date: 09/05/2008 12:19:43
Morning All!
I know I could have focused on last night's speech but to be honest my brain and heart weren't in it. It's hard to gin up even the remotest interest in something that I already have a notion will go sometime like this: blah, blah, blah, POW, POW, POW, bah, blah, blah, 911, 911, 911, blah, blah, blah. So I thought I would end this week with some frivolous fun instead. This is something of a throw back to the old days of Unfiltered.
For those who for whatever reason didn’t get to listen to the original show that brought a lot of us together, Fridays were reserved for not just the usual news but also had a feature of bringing music and mixology to the table. I think that is also the place where we saw the origination of the Raintini.
This week the news has been dominated by hurricanes and the Republican convention, so basically it’s all hot air and blowing stuff around. And that is the overall theme for music and adult beverages, so feel free to add.
How does one rock you like a hurricane, I wonder.
I mean a few of us have been through a good number of storms and it seems to me that it’s mostly –
Dark & Stormy
2oz Black Rum
8oz of Ginger Beer.
Pour rum over ice add ginger beer and stir.
In addition to the wind there is also an amazing amount of –
Eye of the Storm
7oz Spiced Rum
10oz Coca Cola
1oz Lime Juice.
Add lime juice, then rum, then coke, stir but don’t kill the bubbles.
Then the eye comes over and it’s absolutely beautiful, with the freshest air you can imagine and a bright blue sky. In some cases it can be a little creepy knowing you’ve just gone through this storm and you still have the back to go, so –
But at the end of the storm we all reach out for
and know that everything will be better with the dawn of a new day. :p
Tequila Sunrise
2 measures of Tequila
Orange Juice
2 dashes Grenadine
Pour tequila in a highball glass with ice, and top with orange juice. Stir. Add grenadine by tilting glass and pouring grenadine down side by flipping the bottle vertically very quickly. The grenadine should go straight to the bottom and then rise up slowly through the drink. Garnish stirrer, straw and cherry-orange.
So have a good weekend everyone. Safe travels for all those on the road and thanks to everyone for letting me be totally frivolous this Friday.
Ya'll know your the best, right?!
:hug: :hug: :hug:
I know I could have focused on last night's speech but to be honest my brain and heart weren't in it. It's hard to gin up even the remotest interest in something that I already have a notion will go sometime like this: blah, blah, blah, POW, POW, POW, bah, blah, blah, 911, 911, 911, blah, blah, blah. So I thought I would end this week with some frivolous fun instead. This is something of a throw back to the old days of Unfiltered.
For those who for whatever reason didn’t get to listen to the original show that brought a lot of us together, Fridays were reserved for not just the usual news but also had a feature of bringing music and mixology to the table. I think that is also the place where we saw the origination of the Raintini.
This week the news has been dominated by hurricanes and the Republican convention, so basically it’s all hot air and blowing stuff around. And that is the overall theme for music and adult beverages, so feel free to add.
How does one rock you like a hurricane, I wonder.
I mean a few of us have been through a good number of storms and it seems to me that it’s mostly – 2oz Black Rum
8oz of Ginger Beer.
Pour rum over ice add ginger beer and stir.
In addition to the wind there is also an amazing amount of –
7oz Spiced Rum
10oz Coca Cola
1oz Lime Juice.
Add lime juice, then rum, then coke, stir but don’t kill the bubbles.
Then the eye comes over and it’s absolutely beautiful, with the freshest air you can imagine and a bright blue sky. In some cases it can be a little creepy knowing you’ve just gone through this storm and you still have the back to go, so –
But at the end of the storm we all reach out for
and know that everything will be better with the dawn of a new day. :p
2 measures of Tequila
Orange Juice
2 dashes Grenadine
Pour tequila in a highball glass with ice, and top with orange juice. Stir. Add grenadine by tilting glass and pouring grenadine down side by flipping the bottle vertically very quickly. The grenadine should go straight to the bottom and then rise up slowly through the drink. Garnish stirrer, straw and cherry-orange.
So have a good weekend everyone. Safe travels for all those on the road and thanks to everyone for letting me be totally frivolous this Friday.
Ya'll know your the best, right?!
:hug: :hug: :hug: 
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Comment by 
m-hadley on 09/05/2008 12:39:01
m-hadley on 09/05/2008 12:39:01
Mornin' Mala.
I like you r post much better than the entry I posted, I just noticed that there wasn't a new post this morning, so I stuck up yesterday's post from my blog. I would be glad to go ahead and take it down if you'd like me to. Just let me know - your post totally rocks :dance:
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug: & :peace:
I like you r post much better than the entry I posted, I just noticed that there wasn't a new post this morning, so I stuck up yesterday's post from my blog. I would be glad to go ahead and take it down if you'd like me to. Just let me know - your post totally rocks :dance:
Cheers,
mfaye
:hug: & :peace:
Comment by 
BobR on 09/05/2008 12:53:45
BobR on 09/05/2008 12:53:45
Morning folks... :coffee:
Comment by 
TriSec on 09/05/2008 12:54:53
TriSec on 09/05/2008 12:54:53
Well hell, if we're going back to Unfiltered....
Comment by 
MNRN on 09/05/2008 12:55:51
MNRN on 09/05/2008 12:55:51
whoo hoo its Friidee (tho I have skool tomorrow)
Comment by 
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 12:58:05
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 12:58:05
No worries Faye :hug:
I was trying to find an Ambrosia sings the news but google was only giving me stuff from 04
I was trying to find an Ambrosia sings the news but google was only giving me stuff from 04
Comment by wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:04:35
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:04:35
I don't see why we can't have two - yours is more steak my is more fruit salad :D
Comment by m-hadley on 09/05/2008 13:09:30
m-hadley on 09/05/2008 13:09:30
Mala,
How do I chop off the bottom part of my post? Please just let me know. Thanks mucho. :dance:
Cheers,
mfaye
How do I chop off the bottom part of my post? Please just let me know. Thanks mucho.
:dance:Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by TriSec on 09/05/2008 13:10:33
TriSec on 09/05/2008 13:10:33
I wasn't hallucinating, then. According to Momma and Chris, there were a lot of delegates there dressed up like empty seats...
Comment by BobR on 09/05/2008 13:11:15
BobR on 09/05/2008 13:11:15
Awesome Mala!!! :clap:
Comment by wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:12:23
Insert Fold
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:12:23
Quote by m-hadley:
Mala,
How do I chop off the bottom part of my post? Please just let me know. Thanks mucho.
Cheers,
mfaye
Insert Fold
Comment by BobR on 09/05/2008 13:12:27
I took care of it for you (it's the "Insert Fold" button)
BobR on 09/05/2008 13:12:27
Quote by m-hadley:
Mala,
How do I chop off the bottom part of my post? Please just let me know. Thanks mucho.
Cheers,
mfaye
I took care of it for you (it's the "Insert Fold" button)
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 09/05/2008 13:12:46
trojanrabbit on 09/05/2008 13:12:46
Good morning Mala!
Don't know if I want to rehash my gibberish I deposited over at mfaye's post
I just posted a little blurb over there about a proposal to revamp the entire AM radio band (obviously affecting just about all the current talk stations) creating a new band with much more space that would cater to more local broadcasting.
OW!
I'm listening to yesterday's SMS. What the frell is that noise?
Don't know if I want to rehash my gibberish I deposited over at mfaye's post
I just posted a little blurb over there about a proposal to revamp the entire AM radio band (obviously affecting just about all the current talk stations) creating a new band with much more space that would cater to more local broadcasting.
OW!
I'm listening to yesterday's SMS. What the frell is that noise?
Comment by wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:13:05
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:13:05
Thanks Bob :D
Comment by wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:14:38
1260am was or is the progressive station here and all I get is static cause I dont' live even close to a tower it drive me nuts!
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:14:38
Quote by trojanrabbit:
Good morning Mala!
Don't know if I want to rehash my gibberish I deposited over at mfaye's post
I just posted a little blurb over there about a proposal to revamp the entire AM radio band (obviously affecting just about all the current talk stations) creating a new band with much more space that would cater to more local broadcasting.
OW!
1260am was or is the progressive station here and all I get is static cause I dont' live even close to a tower it drive me nuts!
Comment by wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:19:01
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:19:01
TJ did you watch this weeks Ghost Hunters?
Comment by TriSec on 09/05/2008 13:21:22
TriSec on 09/05/2008 13:21:22
Well, damn.
Mrs. TriSec and I have a longstanding agreement...if she can beat my salary, I'll stay home with Javi.
Hasn't happened yet, but jeez. Guess I don't want to run afoul of Saint Peter now.
Mrs. TriSec and I have a longstanding agreement...if she can beat my salary, I'll stay home with Javi.
Hasn't happened yet, but jeez. Guess I don't want to run afoul of Saint Peter now.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:21:55
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:21:55
Saints only count if you Catholic
Comment by trojanrabbit on 09/05/2008 13:22:11
Not surprising, they're only 5kW. Not much coverage there.
Sorry to say I'm not into Ghost Hunters. My list of shows I watch religiously is extremely limited.
trojanrabbit on 09/05/2008 13:22:11
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by trojanrabbit:
Good morning Mala!
Don't know if I want to rehash my gibberish I deposited over at mfaye's post
I just posted a little blurb over there about a proposal to revamp the entire AM radio band (obviously affecting just about all the current talk stations) creating a new band with much more space that would cater to more local broadcasting.
OW!
1260am was or is the progressive station here and all I get is static cause I dont' live even close to a tower it drive me nuts!
Not surprising, they're only 5kW. Not much coverage there.
Sorry to say I'm not into Ghost Hunters. My list of shows I watch religiously is extremely limited.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:27:11
:doh: Who was it was talking Ghost Hunters with then :scratchhead:
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:27:11
Quote by trojanrabbit:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by trojanrabbit:
Good morning Mala!
Don't know if I want to rehash my gibberish I deposited over at mfaye's post
I just posted a little blurb over there about a proposal to revamp the entire AM radio band (obviously affecting just about all the current talk stations) creating a new band with much more space that would cater to more local broadcasting.
OW!
1260am was or is the progressive station here and all I get is static cause I dont' live even close to a tower it drive me nuts!
Not surprising, they're only 5kW. Not much coverage there.
Sorry to say I'm not into Ghost Hunters. My list of shows I watch religiously is extremely limited.
:doh: Who was it was talking Ghost Hunters with then :scratchhead:
Comment by 
velveeta jones on 09/05/2008 13:29:13
velveeta jones on 09/05/2008 13:29:13
Great post! Um, not all of us drink though. :whistling:
;)
;)
Comment by wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:30:55
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:30:55
is there video of the protesters?
Comment by velveeta jones on 09/05/2008 13:31:29
velveeta jones on 09/05/2008 13:31:29
OMG, I got home just in time to see.........John in front of the chroma green!! Bee-Utiful!
:rofl: :rofl:
Kudo's to my IA Union friends! :clap:
:rofl: :rofl:
Kudo's to my IA Union friends! :clap:
Comment by 
Scoopster on 09/05/2008 13:34:53
Scoopster on 09/05/2008 13:34:53
Morning all! Ahhh it's good to be Fridee! :banana:
Hmm.. I'll take a look, see if this was already put up by anyone, and post one if it's not already done.
Ahhh it's good to be Fridee! :banana:Quote by Raine:Quote by leorising:Quote by Raine:
Leo, Done. Left a message to the same woman... asked why, gave my name and and number, asked why, and if they could provide any more information. I too said that I am just a citizen from Georgia, not affiliated with any group, but I was concerned that this was not facing charges since this is a presidential candidate of the United States of America.
I just mailed the same basic note out to some good friends. I titled it, "Phone Mob!"
I just want a metric crapload of people to call and say, "Not in my United States!"
This is fun!
It's a great idea. I sent it out to the people I could. Damn... where is scoop? we need him to get a kos Diary up!
Hmm.. I'll take a look, see if this was already put up by anyone, and post one if it's not already done.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:35:19
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:35:19
Second 
of the day!
Sorry Vel - I knew I was forgetting something - should have come up with an alternative for ya.
I can recommend what I used to do as a teen at the skating rink -
SodaCide -
In large cup mix from tap 1/8 of the following - Coke, Root Beer, Orange Crush, Sprite, Mountain Dew, Cheerwine, Diet Coke, and one of your choosing. Insert straw and receive mass quantities of sugar and caffine :)
of the day! Sorry Vel - I knew I was forgetting something - should have come up with an alternative for ya.
I can recommend what I used to do as a teen at the skating rink -
SodaCide -
In large cup mix from tap 1/8 of the following - Coke, Root Beer, Orange Crush, Sprite, Mountain Dew, Cheerwine, Diet Coke, and one of your choosing. Insert straw and receive mass quantities of sugar and caffine :)
Comment by velveeta jones on 09/05/2008 13:36:11
If you mean at the speech last night, I saw two. One man holding a large sign that said "McCain does not support Vets" and a woman who striped down to a pink undergarment with writing on it. She was led away to boo's and "USA" chants.
velveeta jones on 09/05/2008 13:36:11
Quote by wickedpam:
is there video of the protesters?
If you mean at the speech last night, I saw two. One man holding a large sign that said "McCain does not support Vets" and a woman who striped down to a pink undergarment with writing on it. She was led away to boo's and "USA" chants.
Comment by Scoopster on 09/05/2008 13:36:28
That's OK with me.. :bong:
Scoopster on 09/05/2008 13:36:28
Quote by velveeta jones:
Great post! Um, not all of us drink though. :whistling:
;)
That's OK with me.. :bong:
Comment by wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:38:00
I missed all of that
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:38:00
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by wickedpam:
is there video of the protesters?
If you mean at the speech last night, I saw two. One man holding a large sign that said "McCain does not support Vets" and a woman who striped down to a pink undergarment with writing on it. She was led away to boo's and "USA" chants.
I missed all of that
Comment by 
Raine on 09/05/2008 13:49:22
Raine on 09/05/2008 13:49:22
Good Morning!
two great blogs this morning!
two great blogs this morning!
Comment by velveeta jones on 09/05/2008 13:49:36
I was on MSNBC I believe. McCain stopped his speech and said something like: "Pay no attention to the ground noise".
I thought he was going to say something like: She has freedom of speech too.
Silly me.
velveeta jones on 09/05/2008 13:49:36
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by wickedpam:
is there video of the protesters?
If you mean at the speech last night, I saw two. One man holding a large sign that said "McCain does not support Vets" and a woman who striped down to a pink undergarment with writing on it. She was led away to boo's and "USA" chants.
I missed all of that
I was on MSNBC I believe. McCain stopped his speech and said something like: "Pay no attention to the ground noise".
I thought he was going to say something like: She has freedom of speech too.
Silly me.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:51:26
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:51:26
Chris is going to Yosmite? I have an friend I write with online that works in lives there
Comment by wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:52:33
Ya mean like Obama did when he got heckled and told the crowd to hush so he could hear what the guy was saying.
Ya silly you for thinking they want to actually hear something
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:52:33
Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by wickedpam:
is there video of the protesters?
If you mean at the speech last night, I saw two. One man holding a large sign that said "McCain does not support Vets" and a woman who striped down to a pink undergarment with writing on it. She was led away to boo's and "USA" chants.
I missed all of that
I was on MSNBC I believe. McCain stopped his speech and said something like: "Pay no attention to the ground noise".
I thought he was going to say something like: She has freedom of speech too.
Silly me.
Ya mean like Obama did when he got heckled and told the crowd to hush so he could hear what the guy was saying.
Ya silly you for thinking they want to actually hear something
Comment by wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:52:58
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:52:58
Hey Donnie ever heard of similie?
Comment by Raine on 09/05/2008 13:53:02
Raine on 09/05/2008 13:53:02
Donnie!
:grumble:
Shut up, donnie.
:grumble:
Shut up, donnie.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:53:30
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:53:30
And Obama has said he shouldn't have done that
Comment by Raine on 09/05/2008 13:54:43
Raine on 09/05/2008 13:54:43
oooOOOooo Mike wotten is being interviewed on CNN.
(that is Sarah's ex brother in Law,the trooper...)
(that is Sarah's ex brother in Law,the trooper...)
Comment by 
Random on 09/05/2008 13:55:14
Random on 09/05/2008 13:55:14
For the...two of you who pay attention to the posts i make about numbers, would be interested in seeing the last week and half results...
Comment by Scoopster on 09/05/2008 13:55:46
This contrast would make for one hell of a campaign ad..
Scoopster on 09/05/2008 13:55:46
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by velveeta jones:Quote by wickedpam:
is there video of the protesters?
If you mean at the speech last night, I saw two. One man holding a large sign that said "McCain does not support Vets" and a woman who striped down to a pink undergarment with writing on it. She was led away to boo's and "USA" chants.
I missed all of that
I was on MSNBC I believe. McCain stopped his speech and said something like: "Pay no attention to the ground noise".
I thought he was going to say something like: She has freedom of speech too.
Silly me.
Ya mean like Obama did when he got heckled and told the crowd to hush so he could hear what the guy was saying.
Ya silly you for thinking they want to actually hear something
This contrast would make for one hell of a campaign ad..
Comment by Random on 09/05/2008 13:56:11
Random on 09/05/2008 13:56:11
Donnie. How i love your pointless bull.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:56:14
anything interesting?
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:56:14
Quote by Raine:
oooOOOooo Mike wotten is being interviewed on CNN.
(that is Sarah's ex brother in Law,the trooper...)
anything interesting?
Comment by TriSec on 09/05/2008 13:57:18
TriSec on 09/05/2008 13:57:18
The military person at the RNC last night was from IVAW. Nothing on their website, but compare and contrast the "top story"...
IVAW Updates
IVAW Turned Back from Delivering Briefing to McCain
A formation of 60 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans marched in uniform to Xcel Energy Center on Monday to deliver a briefing on veterans’ issues to Senator McCain on the opening day of the Republican National Convention.
IVAW member Wes Davey led the march and attempted to deliver the briefing to Senator McCain’s staff. Despite numerous mailed, faxed, and in-person invitations to meet, McCain’s office refused to send anyone to receive the briefing. When Davey, a retired Army First Sergeant and former St. Paul police officer, attempted to deliver the briefing, he was escorted off the premises.
Davey is a father of five and grandfather of seven. He served 28 years in the Army, including a tour in Iraq in 2003. His oldest child has served two tours in Iraq. "After being an NCO for all those years, I care deeply about all those still serving in Iraq," said Davey about his reasons for organizing this march.
Read more for a full description and photos of the action and to download a copy of the briefing IVAW was attempting to deliver to Senator McCain.
*************
IVAW Victory: Message Delivered at the DNC
IVAW members were in Denver on August 27th where they led a march of ten thousand to the Democratic National Convention to deliver a message to Barack Obama calling on the Democratic nominee to endorse the three main goals of IVAW: Immediate withdrawal, full veterans benefits, and reparations for the Iraqi people.
Following a packed show at the Denver Coliseum where Rage Against the Machine and the Flobots encouraged the crowd to join IVAW's march, two squads of 25 IVAW members each formed up outside the venue and began marching to the Pepsi center. The squads were led by members in dress uniforms and combat uniforms, with thousands of supporters marching behind them in support.
Read more for a full report on the actions at the DNC plus video and photos of the actions.
Comment by wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:57:26
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 13:57:26
Hey Rand - was it you I was talking Ghost Hunters with a few weeks ago?
Gawd! all my conversations are starting to run together
Gawd! all my conversations are starting to run together
Comment by Raine on 09/05/2008 13:57:47
I like seeing that!
Raine on 09/05/2008 13:57:47
Quote by Random:
For the...two of you who pay attention to the posts i make about numbers, would be interested in seeing the last week and half results...
Comment by trojanrabbit on 09/05/2008 13:58:05
trojanrabbit on 09/05/2008 13:58:05
Oh yeah, the liveblog has serious timewarp issues today. Oh well.
Comment by Random on 09/05/2008 13:58:41
Hm...O.o Rand?
Never been called that.
And yes, it twas me.
Random on 09/05/2008 13:58:41
Quote by wickedpam:
Hey Rand - was it you I was talking Ghost Hunters with a few weeks ago?
Gawd! all my conversations are starting to run together
Hm...O.o Rand?
Never been called that.
And yes, it twas me.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 09/05/2008 13:59:35
trojanrabbit on 09/05/2008 13:59:35
Is there a show today? Or is it Frangela?
Comment by TriSec on 09/05/2008 14:01:52
TriSec on 09/05/2008 14:01:52
Oh, and never mind his "ground noise" comment.
Again, the GOP made much about Obama speaking to a mass in an outdoor stadium (Nuremberg!!!).
But McCain trying to drown out the chanting crowd last night at the tail-end of his speech....I was expecting a chorus of Sieg Heils any second. It was very unnerving...
Again, the GOP made much about Obama speaking to a mass in an outdoor stadium (Nuremberg!!!).
But McCain trying to drown out the chanting crowd last night at the tail-end of his speech....I was expecting a chorus of Sieg Heils any second. It was very unnerving...
Comment by wickedpam on 09/05/2008 14:03:47
Why did I get you confused with TJ then? :scratchhead:
Did you watch this weeks show?
wickedpam on 09/05/2008 14:03:47
Quote by Random:Quote by wickedpam:
Hey Rand - was it you I was talking Ghost Hunters with a few weeks ago?
Gawd! all my conversations are starting to run together
Hm...O.o Rand?
Never been called that.
And yes, it twas me.
Why did I get you confused with TJ then? :scratchhead:
Did you watch this weeks show?
Comment by Raine on 09/05/2008 14:05:40
off the top of my head, the Wilson's enter an elite crowd of musicians that don't want John McCain to steal from... That inclues off the top of my head (there are so many now I can recall)
John Mellencamp
Van Halen,
Bruce Sprinsteen
John Hall (from Orleans)
James Taylor
I know I am missing one or twp other. John MCCain doesn'rt really get the idea of *Permission* does he?
Raine on 09/05/2008 14:05:40
Quote by Scoopster:
Wooo for the Wilson sisters! :metal:
off the top of my head, the Wilson's enter an elite crowd of musicians that don't want John McCain to steal from... That inclues off the top of my head (there are so many now I can recall)
John Mellencamp
Van Halen,
Bruce Sprinsteen
John Hall (from Orleans)
James Taylor
I know I am missing one or twp other. John MCCain doesn'rt really get the idea of *Permission* does he?