Gee whillikers…it’s Thursday! I can hardly wait to see what new gummint edicts, horrors and corruption are revealed to a largely somnolent nation today.
“Programs! Gitcher programs here! Can’t keep track of the scandals without a program!!”
Thanks, Sven. It’s just some gentle snow fall, nothing like the people in the path of the storm are enduring. It just seems strange here and people who are not from colder states are not used to it. I won’t even consider driving in it but the older woman across the street does. I’m a wimp.
Sure glad I don’t have a job to worry about. I don’t think my wife’s family will be able to go to work today. It’s not snowing now but there is a good layer out there. I have coffee, cake, and bacon.
I don’t drink much hard liquor, but I really hate that here in GA, you can only purchase it at “package stores”.
Even in OH -- where they have “state stores” for liquor -- you can buy watered-down versions (IIRC no more than 40-proof) at most retailers which sell beer and wine.
And of course, due to state-controlled monopolies, prices are asinine in both states.
I hope that at some point prior to my dirt-nap, GA will legalize my intoxicant of choice.
You can buy beer and wine at grocery stores but not spirits. As you say, one must go to specialty shops for those. I find this a pain so I go about once a year and stock up. All those bottles are filled from larger bottles in the closet (except the Blue Label, too fancy for us) (quite a treat though!).
Oh…thought that perhaps TX had avoided dumb laws re spirits. 🙁
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Read earlier today that -- since apparently all the important problems have been solved -- the OH legislature voted to make “Hang On Sloopy” the state’s official rock ‘n’ roll song. Gaaaaaaaaaah! (I thought it was a dopey song when I was nine and it was first released.)
I guess it’s some big Ohio State football tradition; feh.
Sure Happy It’s Thursday, Gerbil Nation!
Good morning, Fatwa, Sven, and Mac!
I remember a business trip I took to Carrollton, TX in 1992. We learned that you could only drink if one person in your party was a card-carrying member of an approved social club. Well, that law had morphed to the point where every place that served alcohol was an approved social club, so I plunked down my $1 membership fee (lifetime membership) and got a little, paper Unicard which was good anywhere this silly-arsed law was in effect. A few months later, I was back again with a different set of people from my company. At dinner, after everyone placed their drink orders, the waitress asked to see someone’s Unicard. The table was filled with blank stares, until I pulled mine out of my wallet and handed it to the waitress, whereupon I had to explain the situation to one and all. A few years later, 1995, I was in Arlington, TX and there was no trace of the law.
Ol’ Jerry is headed to Mithithippi this evening. I’m scheduled to visit some oil wells in Alabama also. This trip was cancelled from last week, ’cause global warmening.
Well, after spending 3 hours at the airport, 2 delays and a full on cancellation I returned home. US Airways rebooked me through DFW the next afternoon -- I declined. Apparently, US Airways can’t fly in the rain.
The funny thing is that I LOVE to travel. Most of my career I have had jobs where I traveled only once or twice a year. Now, in my dotage, I get to travel lots. Later this spring I may be coming to LA re: a media company and to Vancouver for another media company.
I like flying, I love the smell of hotel rooms and I really enjoy people watching.
We’re getting about 6 to 8 inches of snow today. So beautiful, so inconvenient. Like Mac, I’ve got all the bread, milk, toilet paper, bacon and booze I need for the next 12 hours. I’m walking distance from groceries, bars and ABC just in case.
Snow melted off fast under the sun. The roads and many driveways are clear already. Wasn’t as bad as I expected. More snow than last weekend but it melted off sooner.
Gee whillikers…it’s Thursday! I can hardly wait to see what new gummint edicts, horrors and corruption are revealed to a largely somnolent nation today.
“Programs! Gitcher programs here! Can’t keep track of the scandals without a program!!”
Sounds like rough weather in TX, Mac. Stay safe.
Thanks, Sven. It’s just some gentle snow fall, nothing like the people in the path of the storm are enduring. It just seems strange here and people who are not from colder states are not used to it. I won’t even consider driving in it but the older woman across the street does. I’m a wimp.
Sure glad I don’t have a job to worry about. I don’t think my wife’s family will be able to go to work today. It’s not snowing now but there is a good layer out there. I have coffee, cake, and bacon.
Hai, Sven and Mac!
Booze, too, I hope. 😉
We’re getting the southernmost edge of that storm here, but it’s in the 50s…dropping to 30 this evening.
Covered!
Had a respite early in the week so I went to Walmart Monday and Costco yesterday. I am stocked up.
Glad to see that. 😉
I don’t drink much hard liquor, but I really hate that here in GA, you can only purchase it at “package stores”.
Even in OH -- where they have “state stores” for liquor -- you can buy watered-down versions (IIRC no more than 40-proof) at most retailers which sell beer and wine.
And of course, due to state-controlled monopolies, prices are asinine in both states.
I hope that at some point prior to my dirt-nap, GA will legalize my intoxicant of choice.
You can buy beer and wine at grocery stores but not spirits. As you say, one must go to specialty shops for those. I find this a pain so I go about once a year and stock up. All those bottles are filled from larger bottles in the closet (except the Blue Label, too fancy for us) (quite a treat though!).
Oh…thought that perhaps TX had avoided dumb laws re spirits. 🙁
Read earlier today that -- since apparently all the important problems have been solved -- the OH legislature voted to make “Hang On Sloopy” the state’s official rock ‘n’ roll song. Gaaaaaaaaaah! (I thought it was a dopey song when I was nine and it was first released.)
I guess it’s some big Ohio State football tradition; feh.
It could have been worse, it could have been this:
Sure Happy It’s Thursday, Gerbil Nation!
Good morning, Fatwa, Sven, and Mac!
I remember a business trip I took to Carrollton, TX in 1992. We learned that you could only drink if one person in your party was a card-carrying member of an approved social club. Well, that law had morphed to the point where every place that served alcohol was an approved social club, so I plunked down my $1 membership fee (lifetime membership) and got a little, paper Unicard which was good anywhere this silly-arsed law was in effect. A few months later, I was back again with a different set of people from my company. At dinner, after everyone placed their drink orders, the waitress asked to see someone’s Unicard. The table was filled with blank stares, until I pulled mine out of my wallet and handed it to the waitress, whereupon I had to explain the situation to one and all. A few years later, 1995, I was in Arlington, TX and there was no trace of the law.
Hey, remember when I said:
Well, after spending 3 hours at the airport, 2 delays and a full on cancellation I returned home. US Airways rebooked me through DFW the next afternoon -- I declined. Apparently, US Airways can’t fly in the rain.
I’m now scheduled for next week. We’ll see.
The funny thing is that I LOVE to travel. Most of my career I have had jobs where I traveled only once or twice a year. Now, in my dotage, I get to travel lots. Later this spring I may be coming to LA re: a media company and to Vancouver for another media company.
I like flying, I love the smell of hotel rooms and I really enjoy people watching.
We’re getting about 6 to 8 inches of snow today. So beautiful, so inconvenient. Like Mac, I’ve got all the bread, milk, toilet paper, bacon and booze I need for the next 12 hours. I’m walking distance from groceries, bars and ABC just in case.
The last time I had 6 to 8 inches was when I measured it -- twice.
Hi Fatwa, Sven and Mac! Sorted by gender, in order of appearance. Hope all is well with everyone.
Snow melted off fast under the sun. The roads and many driveways are clear already. Wasn’t as bad as I expected. More snow than last weekend but it melted off sooner.
Hai, Paddy and Jerry!
Jerry --
That’s teh suck about your non-trip and local weather; hope you’re staying warm.
Paddy --
I can barely imagine the loathsomeness of a marching band rendition of “Honey”.
Mac --
Teh yay for fast-melting snow.