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No, I haven’t seen the movie in decades either. But I had heard that it was really a dig at the Vietnam war, as Kevin mentioned. I only thought about it when I came across the story of the theme song origins on Quora…
» Posted By John McCrarey On 08/March/2022 @ 1:34 pm
Yeah, as I recall the tone of the movie and the TV show were quite a bit different. If I remember right, the song with words was only played during the final TV episode. I did enjoy both versions of the program though.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 08/March/2022 @ 6:15 am
When I make my pulled pork in the slow cooker, it is immersed in the sauces and spices, so it comes out red and damp. John’s was comparatively dry, but not dry in the sense that it wasn’t tasty or flavorful-just different. My only real complaint was not enough bbq sauce to pour on top, but then again I didn’t care enough to ask for more, so that’s on me.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 07/March/2022 @ 6:50 am
Kev, HaHa! Sometimes “no comment” speaks volumes.
Brian, well, one thing about a paid relationship is you can require an acceptable work ethic and job skills. I’m not sure the gal who offered to work under me would meet all of my requirements. Still, I’m not totally rejecting the concept.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 06/March/2022 @ 7:26 am
Well, here’s hoping this disaffected, detached man has a happier ending. I’m unarmed, so there’s that…
» Posted By John McCrarey On 05/March/2022 @ 7:32 am
Soju, that’s a scary take on the picture for sure. I then I had a thought “what if it isn’t a strap-on?” Ouch! Rest assured, I can father no more children. It is still fun to try though!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 04/March/2022 @ 1:12 pm
Thanks, Nate. Good to hear from you! Yeah, good advice. Sometimes you get so wrapped up in the drama you forget to check in with reality. I’m going to try and remember that I have the power to be happy, it doesn’t come from someone else. Wish we could pull up a stool in Shenanigans and talk it over.
Brian, hadn’t noticed the stools instead of chairs in the restaurant. Looking again, I see there are some chairs with backs at the window counter. That’s where I’d sit anyway to enjoy the view!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 04/March/2022 @ 7:05 am
Yes, the lease at The Pub location ran out, so he upped and moved the entire operation over the weekend. I had always disliked the ambiguity at the old location between whether it was a restaurant or bar. I’d go in to eat sometimes and there was a pool tournament going on and nowhere to sit. Those days are over now.
That’s really a sushi kitchen I suppose. But yes, he hired a real sushi chef. I’m not a big sushi guy but I’m told by others that it is top-notch.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 03/March/2022 @ 3:13 pm
Shoes are like a car…once you put enough miles on them they go to shit…
» Posted By John McCrarey On 03/March/2022 @ 7:05 am
Sorry, Soju. Cum In My Basement has announced that she is pregnant and will not be attending the Hash in the near future…My condolences!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/March/2022 @ 11:01 pm
Moe, Larry, and Curly? You mean The Pep Boys?
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/March/2022 @ 2:57 pm
Kev, I’ve only done the climb to the top once. My plan right now is to do so again on Easter Monday in a couple of weeks.
BW, funny you should say that. One of the waitresses at Alley Cats was wearing a t-shirt last night that said: “Choose people who choose you”.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 02/March/2022 @ 7:04 am
Yes, I was (am) a fan of their music. Hell, I owned every Neil Young album he ever made (yeah, I’m talkin’ vinyl). I try not to think of the politics when I listen to his music these days.
As to music being my “holy scripture”, I’d never considered that concept before or what I might have learned through my worship. Perhaps my ephinany is simply that I am not alone–every emotion I’ve ever felt has been expressed by someone far more talented than me in lyrics. There is comfort in that shared experience.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 01/March/2022 @ 10:06 am
‘Twas just another Saturday night
Kev, yeah, maybe I’ll have my ashes scattered in the bars where I hang out! Or on the My Bitch trail…
Brian, those loose rocks can be tricky, that’s for sure. I actually never walk home after drinking though, so alcohol is not an issue. It’s about a 15-minute walk to the bars, so around a kilometer.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 28/February/2022 @ 7:21 am
Thanks, Brian. Yeah, I really do need to take a trip out of town. Some places I’ve been wanting to see. I haven’t been vaxxed so flying may not be an option. But the Hash streak isn’t really my priority–the 120 straight Mondays on trail is a reflection of my pandemic prison sentence. Once my freedom is restored I’ll be back to three or four international trips a year.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 27/February/2022 @ 8:47 am
Thanks for your support. Let the good times roll!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 26/February/2022 @ 9:14 am
HaHa! Yes, that thought occurred to me as well. No one of Filipino blood seemed to notice though, so it is all good.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 23/February/2022 @ 9:53 pm
Culturally it seems the environment is of little concern to the Filipino people. Litter abounds, burning trash that isn’t littered, polluting rivers, all par for the course.
Yeah, still have the long-defunct Marmot Hole on the sidebar too, been too lazy to do the deletions. I did bookmark Liberty Call and will make it a daily visit henceforth. Thanks again!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 23/February/2022 @ 10:09 am
Not at all, Kevin. I always appreciate the feedback!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 21/February/2022 @ 3:29 pm
One of these is different from the other
Kev, this has been an interesting voyage into the realm of grammatical correctness. As I mentioned, I always thought “different than” was common usage, but I can’t say why I believed that. Just the way I heard it in my head I suppose. Anyway, I changed “than” to “from” in the title as my concession of defeat in this debate. In other words, the headline is different from before.
BW, yeah it says a lot when the comment section is more interesting than the post! Still, sweet memories of your husband. Thanks for sharing. He lives on in your heart!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 21/February/2022 @ 9:53 am
Interesting. I honestly thought I was just using a well-known colloquialism –I had no idea I was making a grammatical faux pax by saying “different than”. I’m not about to engage in a debate with an English wizard like yourself, but I will drop this Merriam-Webster link that seems to support my usage, at least way back when.
<https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/different-from-or-different-than>
» Posted By John McCrarey On 20/February/2022 @ 10:55 pm
Yeah, I slipped on mismatched shoes this morning. That’s what the title was alluding to.
My veins are popping ugly, that’s for sure. No pain though, so I’m lucky in that regard.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 20/February/2022 @ 5:05 pm
HaHa, yeah, I hadn’t thought of that. Those are varicose veins. My mom had them too. No pain, just ugly as hell. Comes with the other symptoms of old age…like mismatched shoes.
<https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/varicose-veins/symptoms-causes/syc-20350643>
» Posted By John McCrarey On 20/February/2022 @ 2:56 pm
Yeah, my walking has cured worse ills than whatever this is. The age thing did cross my mind too. Nothing I can do about that but hope for more age to come!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 20/February/2022 @ 8:30 am
Yes, an example of how a “hand-up” is much more effective than a “hand-out”…
» Posted By John McCrarey On 19/February/2022 @ 10:18 am
Glad I didn’t disappoint, Soju!
» Posted By John McCrarey On 18/February/2022 @ 3:58 pm
Yes, we are still friends. In many ways, a friendship is better than a relationship. Or so I keep telling myself.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 18/February/2022 @ 4:00 pm
Thanks, Brian. That last one really rings true.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 17/February/2022 @ 4:15 pm
No, nothing like that. She decided I’m not the one for her and it was time to let me go and move on to something else.
» Posted By John McCrarey On 17/February/2022 @ 1:46 pm
«« Back To Stats PageHaHa! He has been losing weight but the name is still the same. My brain on the other hand…
Pretty impressive though that you have mastered these Hash names better than me…
» Posted By John McCrarey On 16/February/2022 @ 7:46 am