Fashion Board 12-09-03 through 1-08-04

[str8outavannuys]

Originally posted by SlaveNoMore
One more time (and I'm happy ESPN said it AFTER I already said it yesterday).

Vasquez is the Pettite replacement. And several years younger.

Brown is the Roger replacement. And several years younger.

I think our staff potentially got better - that being said, I'm all about loyalty to local sports heroes and would liked to have kept Andy around another 5 years - and have "46" join future Retirees "2", "22", and "42" on the Left field wall.

edited to add:
And actually, "EL Duque" was our big game pitcher - after Jimmy Key was our big game pitcher. Stop revising history.

Jimmy Key was OUR big game pitcher first. When Jim Clancy wasn't available, that is.
And, can you retire #42 twice? Just curious.

[bilmore]

Originally posted by Shape Shifter
Has anybody ever tried this "United Tech"? What does that do?

The article says that it makes you fly, so, along with the Coke, (which, as you say, can leave you flat), you're ending up with, really, a two-dimensional peaking.

[ThurgreedMarshall]

I think I'd rather have a Grinch than a Nicotini.



"The Nicotini, as it is known, comes in various forms -- among them a Quick Puff (a single shot) and, more enticingly, a Black Lung (mixed with Kahlua)."

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/14/ma...4NICOTINI.html

TM

Edited to add, I've also found spray on stockings:



"Air Stocking is not yet available in the United States, but it can be bought in Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. So far, about a million cans (which sell for about $15 apiece and contain 10 to 15 days' worth of ''stockings'') have been sold in Japan, mostly to office workers and students.

While it does not come in fishnet or plaid, Air Stocking is available in Terra Cotta, Bronze and Natural. (Yes, it is possible now to spray something on your legs and look as if you have sprayed nothing on your legs.)"

http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/14/magazine/14SPRAY.html

[SlaveNoMore]

str8outavannuys
Jimmy Key was OUR big game pitcher first. When Jim Clancy wasn't available, that is.

And, can you retire #42 twice? Just curious.

1) True dat

2) Yes. Which leads to two baseball trivia questions:

a) Since baseball retired Jackie Robinson's "42" across the League, who is the only person still allowed to wear the number?

-answer: Mo Rivera was grandfathered in

b) What number is retired twice by the Yankees?

answer: #8 Yogi Berra and #8 Bill Dickey

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
You've got to be kidding. I think Cashman is a little weasel who only has a job because he lacks the balls to stand up to George. But on this one, I think Cashman wasn't the evil villain that everyone painted him out to be.

Andy said he wanted to test free agency. Cashman let him without complaint. When it came time to put the chips down, his offer was almost 10 million dollars more than the one Andy took. That's pretty much all Cashman said (did you even read it?).

If you want to criticize because Cashman didn't wine and dine him enough, go ahead. But based on what I've seen (and that includes the transcript from his conference call), I don't think Cashman deserves that much of the blame on this one.

This argument isn't going to work well if we're both going to keep saying that Cashman wasn't to blame. So why don't you take the position that he f*cked it all up, and I will explain why Pettitte cared about being in Houston more than the money (doubly irrational if you ask me, but maybe he really likes the River Cafe*). If that doesn't work, we can switch sides.

*Not-so-well-hidden attempt to change the subject by inducing the Texans around here to talk about something else.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Tyrone_Slothrop
This argument isn't going to work well if we're both going to keep saying that Cashman wasn't to blame. So why don't you take the position that he f*cked it all up, and I will explain why Pettitte cared about being in Houston more than the money (doubly irrational if you ask me, but maybe he really likes the River Cafe*). If that doesn't work, we can switch sides.

Is the "*" part of the name of River Cafe? If not, where the hell is the note? I hate when you people (and you know who you are) do a * and even a ** and then have no explanation at the bottom. Jesus. Straighten up and fly right, dammit.

Edited to say that you get credit for going back and putting in the note, but you should get it right THE FIRST TIME.

[Sparklehorse]

Originally posted by Anne Elk
What the ......? $175 for a fucking green shoe made out of plant pieces?? The blurb says it's the perfect gift for just about anyone. Yeah, if the anyone happens to be Imelda Marcos.

What if you wanted shoes to match your Grinchtini?

[Shape Shifter]

Originally posted by Anne Elk
What the ......? $175 for a fucking green shoe made out of plant pieces?? The blurb says it's the perfect gift for just about anyone. Yeah, if the anyone happens to be Imelda Marcos.

This seems a little steep considering I paid almost $90 for an entire tree. But I can't wear it. And I bet the evergreen stays fresh for quite a while, if watered properly.

[Not Bob]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
Sure he should have called him. But jesus christ, man. Pettitte is a fucking adult. He doesn't need sweet nothings whispered in his ear every five minutes. He was offered more money to stay with the team he spent his whole career playing for. Steinbrenner has to fly down to Houston to take him out for Miles of Chocolate or worse yet, spend Thanksgiving kissing his ass?

Hmmm. Wonder if the Texas FBers (and their ravable asses) had anything to do with it. Maybe Petitte just wants a little touch of Fringey in the night?

[Sparklehorse]

Originally posted by ThurgreedMarshall
"Air Stocking is not yet available in the United States, but it can be bought in Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. So far, about a million cans (which sell for about $15 apiece and contain 10 to 15 days' worth of ''stockings'') have been sold in Japan, mostly to office workers and students."

Aw, I can't believe I'm citing my mother twice in one day but they had spray-on stockings when she was in college in the South in the 50s.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Not Bob
Hmmm. Wonder if the Texas FBers (and their ravable asses) had anything to do with it. Maybe Petitte just wants a little touch of Fringey in the night?

If someone could post a picture of my new love-ah, that would be helpful. Thanks! (Obviously, I don't even look at the paper, let alone read it.)

[Replaced_Texan]

Originally posted by Shape Shifter
Hmmm. A scientific experiment is now necessary. Where does one purchase jingly accessories?

I'm pretty sure I saw some at the Erotic Cabaret on Westheimer between Waugh and Commonwealth. You can probably get them at Target, too, but I think the Erotic Cabaret may be more fun.

And this is my 1000th post.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by Sparklehorse
Aw, I can't believe I'm citing my mother twice in one day but they had spray-on stockings when she was in college in the South in the 50s.

Did she use an eyebrow pencil to draw the seam on her leg?

[evenodds]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
I'm pretty sure I saw some at the Erotic Cabaret on Westheimer between Waugh and Commonwealth. You can probably get them at Target, too, but I think the Erotic Cabaret may be more fun.

And this is my 1000th post.

Nicely done. Information and sex, the perfect FB combination.

[Shape Shifter]

Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
I'm pretty sure I saw some at the Erotic Cabaret on Westheimer between Waugh and Commonwealth. You can probably get them at Target, too, but I think the Erotic Cabaret may be more fun.

And this is my 1000th post.

Excellent k.

I know the place. In fact, I think a have a coupon or gift certificate. I have no idea how I got on their mailing list . . .