38 Days

Hey all, I just wanted to post a quick message to let you know how I am doing in light of what has gone down in DC. I am fine, exhausted but fine. Needless to say the last few days have tested every person affiliated with our committee to their breaking point. If you have no idea what I am talking about, then go to abcnews.com and figure it out. I am going to visit Adam in Boston November 10-12, but I am still looking for more places to visit since I will unemployed right after the election. I hope all is well with everyone and I cannot wait to see most of you over thanksgiving. And just remember to make it happen while keeping it real.

Ahhh I miss fishing

"The State" available on iTunes

FYI, I just found the first season of "The State" available for purchase on iTunes! For those of you that don't know, this show was a sketch comedy show on MTV from '93 to '95, and is probably one of the greatest sketch comedy shows of all time. The majority of the cast can now be seen on Reno 911!, Stella, Best Week Ever and similar VH1 shows. I just read on wikipedia that it is rumored that good sales of these shows on iTunes will lead to the show being released on DVD. It should be interesting to see who here knows this show (except Josh, who I'm positive is fully aware of it).

"I wanna dip my balls in it!"

FSU vs. BC

Is anybody here going to the FSU/BC game in Tally? I know Big U was trying to get people there for like a reunion game with all the FSU alum and rumor has it the NY crew is going? Can you confirm this Nick? I would love to go...but am looking for a place to crash! Let me know.

question

Okay so I've been feeling a bit of a buzz brewing about this subject, so I figure I'll just grow a pair (metaphorically speaking of course) and ask... one can only assume by looking at the wedding invitations that we are not to bring a date. Am I correct in this assumption? Just wanted to double check b/c I'd kick myself if I didn't, but not a prob either way - y'all know I'm in. And while I'm trying this post thing out for the first time... hey guys. Miss talking to you all (except you Nick, I can never get enough drunk dials, haha) and I hope everyone is kicking ass and taking names and having a damn good time in the process. I read your posts all the time and am so happy to see everyone doing well. I hope to have somewhat of a game plan for my life by the time I see you all again. Anyway, take care guys and gals. Much love -Amanda :o)

Gameznflix.com

So we cancelled our Netflix and we're gonna try http://www.gameznflix.com. This way we can trade off between dvd rentals and 360 games (first up Godfather for the 360).

Anyone heard anything about this company good or bad? We're on a two week trial so we'll see...

Broken Limbs a'plenty

I just saw quentin tarantino's new movie and let me just say," genius". When most people say ok we have broken enough limbs, not tarantino he goes the extra mile with a 20 minute scene showcasing several creative ways to break a limb. Also the age old question involving how much ass can a 5 foot tall Thai guy actually dish out, the answer, a lot especially when he ties an elephant femur to his arms and begins slicing tendons with the shards. I am pretty sure the villain who was a Thai Mafia princess, was born with a penis. The Protector was a great film and my pick for this years Oscar, and possibly the greatest movie of this or any other generation.

Another person joins the quarter century club

Happy Birthday Rory! Welcome to the club for us old people.

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day!

September 19th is the International Talk Like a Pirate Day, and goes down as one of the wackiest "holidays" I've ever heard. Here is a pirate translator, for all those that would like to bust out with a line at work but can't think of anything! Arrrr!

Hootie Concert

Hey everyone, we just got back from seeing Hootie and the Blowfish with Better Than Ezra opening at the Ford Amphitheater. What a great concert! I was really surprised with Better Than Ezra, they played for a solid hour and sounded awesome. The lead singer is also quite funny. I was surprised to know more of their songs other than "Good", which was quite popular when the first came out. Hootie played all their most popular stuff along with a bunch of others and even some covers. Notable covers include Stone Temple Pilot's "Interstate Love Song", REM's "Losing My Religion", and Cheap Trick's "Surrender". I took some videos with my camera and phone, but I won't post them for fear of copyright infringement on youtube.

Anyway, I hope everyone has a good weekend, and make sure you've got a TV to be in front of tomorrow night (tonight, actually) for the game, Go Gators!

Day of Days

Today, is the day, of days. Third week of September, you can smell the hate, the passion, the glory.

Two years ago, in Neyland's house, a crime was commited, not a crime against just a person (Dallas Baker), or a team (Florida Gators), but a nation, the Orange and Blue Nation. Today, is the day, for retribution, to set right, what the blind wronged, to set good, what the evil made wicked, today, is the day, of the Gator.

At 8:00 pm (5:00 for those of you on the wrong side of the country), the world will be made right again, the football Gods will see justice done and the wicked orange nation purged. Tonight, Neyland's house will be consumed by an Orange and Blue fire. There's no other name so glorious, all hail, Florida, hail.

To my fellow Gators, remember, its Great, To Be, a Florida Gator, ...
and to those who are not, remember, If you're not a Gator, you're Gator Bait.

I guess I'm still a little bitter about two years ago, I hate that place.

Fish Catching Machine For Sale!

Fresh on the Market!
After all those exciting Egmont trips, we are selling our 1995 232 Mako with a 1997 225 Merc (~750 hours). We have all the service records. The boat has a Lowrance LMS-339C DF iGPS, VHF, Stereo/tape with 4 speakers and an amp. It has 2 baitwells, the standard one in the floor and you can see the other one under the leaning post(you can take it out). Flowscan. 3 extra rod holders in the bow. Rupp dual spreader outriggers. Bimini top (we dont use it). Full boat cover. There are also cusions for the front seating area that have been in the garage since we got the boat. Edson steering wheel with edson nob. The trailer is a Camp Out dual axle with torsion suspension and new (last year) surge disk brakes. Boat is lift kept and EXTREMELY clean. $25,000 Located in Bradenton, FL. Contact: LoganBeal at gmail.com or plynhky at aol.com







If you know of anyone in the market, let me know!

Thanks for the Ad spot Jae!

Netflix Members Unite

Anyone on Netflix? Lookin' for some more friends... jbailey23 - gmail.com

Calling all Erics

Hey dude, I want to know your current computer situation.

What OS are you running on your desktop? Has the jump to 64 bit architecture been worthwhile? The Athlon XPs are stupid cheap now-a-days. Any buyers remorse on the desktop or laptop? I imagine you're like me and mostly do email/web-browsing, do you find the new comp to be overkill for this?

Vegas Roomie...

So which guys are going to Vegas? I would obviously like to have three other roomies to share a room with to split the cost. So who out there is going that I could room with!?

What does everyone's Vegas trip look like?

Christina and I booked our trip last night, and our schedule is as follows:

Tampa to Las Vegas:
Departs Friday, Oct. 20 @ 7:25AM
Arrives Friday, Oct. 20 @ 10:50AM

Las Vegas to Tampa:
Departs Monday, Oct. 23 @ 4:10PM
Arrives Monday, Oct. 23 @ 11:25PM

I'm posting this because:
a.)I want to know when everyone is getting there so we can possibly car pool to the hotel (Bally's).
b.)I want to know when everyone is leaving for a possible car pool to the airport.

Also, check in at the hotel isn't until 3PM, so we're stuck with bags for 4 hours... oh well, I'd rather get my money's worth and be there for the whole day as opposed to getting there late.
Update: Bally's has a check-in counter at the airport, and a shuttle to the hotel from the airport. Should be no problems even if we can't get a ride from the hosts or others.

To Jae -- Do you have a schedule for the trip, or are we just playing it by ear when we're all there?

SoS as voted by the good 'ole US of A

To those who seem to take issue with who we play. Read 'em and weep. :P

website is finally up

www.offthechartexcursions.com lets hear some comments! its about 95% done.


btw...Happy Birthday to me!
Thanks to those who remembered (Rory, and Deb T)

FSU vs UM game

Congrats to the least bad team. What a waste of 3 hours of my life. It was worth hearing the commentary by Bobby B. "They probably have the best defense in the country if it not us." I think he sounds just like Paula Dean on Food TV.

A W is a W, good job Florida State.

CRIKEY!

So Steve Irwin (The Crocodile Hunter) was killed today!! He took a stingray barb to the chest while filming a documentary called "Ocean's Deadliest." He reportedly swam over top of a poisonous stingray when it rammed it's barb into his chest and put a hole in his heart. All those crocs and he gets taken out by a stingray...quite a bit of irony in this story. Anyway...R.I.P. mate.

Google Video Magic Trick

Beerfest!

Just saw Beerfest, and it's up there as the funniest movie of the year (for people our age). If you haven't seen this movie yet, go see it now for a good laugh. It's unbelievable how many of the drinking games in this movie are common knowledge to us. Viking master is in this movie!!! That alone made me laugh out loud.