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Yo Ho, a Pirate's Hat for Me
"I then read your article to find surprisingly the party had been panned by you, which I didn't think it deserved publicly." Joel, Where in the article, is the party panned? Please point it out. Because again, this write up, seems to be light hearted and fun. I'm curious where it is you guys are seeing all these negatives about yourselves. Back to the register.— September 30, 2008 8:25 a.m.
Roller Derby Is Crack (and Cracked Bones)
Whoa, this is ... dope!! (I can't help but use this word now). Really, really interesting. I know never to cross a girl on skates. Damn.— September 29, 2008 4:53 p.m.
Yo Ho, a Pirate's Hat for Me
Jesus. Someone got hit on the nerve. Goody, an Internet game of flexing your muscles. You Joel, are obviously one clever little cookie, coming up with such lines like "you work for McDonalds" and "you're a communist" and "you need a life" and still having enough in you to ad that ingenious little PS at the end, bravo. I see why you have been appointed your pack leader, with such shrewd wit and utter brilliance oozing from your very finger tips. The quickness and originality of your words and thoughts are absolutely superior. Make way writers on Colbert, we now have Joel B Martin on the horizon. Who said I judged the host or an attendee of this party, completely? I merely pointed out that their public complaint, seemed awfully small and ridiculous. I understand wanting facts straight such as the party being in OB and not PB. However, everything else covered in the article seems to be mere observations of the party and thoughts passing through the writers mind. Even the video, which you're puffing your chest out over, just shows a group of friends standing around, drinking margaritas, talking about surfboards and movies from the 80's. Something which looked to be enjoyable, for the group of people involved. My point in the previous post was to let the person with the initial complaint know that most readers probably understood that the guy in the video who is talking about making surfboards, probably owned that company. And, those readers who don't see the video, read the company name, learn that they make custom boards and is even noted as being locally owned. So, maybe they should step back, and see that as a positive, instead of what other details they wished were in, were left out. You (or someone) invited this guy to your party. Inviting him, doesn't mean that you then get to plug all the different companies you work for, talk about your positions within those businesses, and flaunt whatever nifty little things it is you do in life. This article isn't bad, and doesn't show anyone is poor light. And the theme for the party, is actually pretty....."dope".— September 29, 2008 4:32 p.m.
Poodle Peepers
Poodles are a great breed of dog. Same with Schnauzers. Kudos to you and David for not just acting on the want of a dog, and actually thinking it all the way through to how it wouldn't work for your current lifestyle to actually have one. So many people fail to do this, and so many animals suffer because of it. Also, perfect Rudner quote. :-)— September 28, 2008 10:06 a.m.
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I don't know where to post this, so I'm invading your most recent blog. I'd post in an older one which is more relative, but I don't know if the comment would get seen. I just saw a movie this weekend titled "Boy A". I'm going to guess you've already seen and heard about it BUT in the slim chance you haven't...you HAVE to see it. Must, must, must.— September 28, 2008 10:02 a.m.
Yo Ho, a Pirate's Hat for Me
Uh....I would guess that the column isn't a plug for companies, it's about parties. And, I'm going to guess the guy who owns the surf company, is the same guy in the video, ON THIS PAGE that Josh (assuming that's Josh filming) says "not only do you make surfboards, but you also make margaritas" (or something like that). So, I think we all get the idea, that this guy owns the company, and makes surfboards. Hell, why not be stoked that the company name was even mentioned in the article? I would be....if it was my company. People are so effin' picky and petty, it blows my mind.— September 28, 2008 9:55 a.m.
Laughing
Fart.— September 26, 2008 8:08 a.m.
What famous person have you been told you look like?
Okay, Helen Wilson HAS to be Gene Wilder, with a wig and make up on. HAS TO.— September 24, 2008 4:28 p.m.
Comerica Park, Chase Field – banks foolish to use stadiums
Fred, THAT was a hilarious post. -The Camel— September 24, 2008 3:08 p.m.
Green Jerseys and Red Vines
This week's column is really good...or maybe is it I'm so glad football season is finally here. Any Fantasy Football parties this year?— September 24, 2008 9:43 a.m.