Terrapin Tables

Away for the weekend

Most people that read this will probably be with me already, but for those loyal readers who are not going to the Outer Banks this weekend, we will be vacationing there, and returning late Monday night. Feel free to abuse this site until then. Failing that, make sure to get good and tanked this weekend.

Wait, I'm confused

I don't want to post too much in one day, but I just got this spam email that I'd like to share. Date.com sends me this image:

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What the hell is that? It's like they know that we know that there's ugly girls on the internet. So they're telling me "Okay, we have ugly girls, but only one!" But the worst part is that they say there's one ugly girl out of these millions... and then the motto at the bottom is "Meet other singles just like you". Do they want me to hook up with the illustrioius "Ugly one"? I'm so confused.

Mmmm

So apparently Madonna kissed Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera last night. As entertaining as that is, here is some of the exchange that has taken place regarding this event, posted anonymously:

- Britney Spears and Madonna kissed each other on TV, with tongue, and I watched the Redskins game? Crap!

- I don't know whether to cry or close my office door.

- you have made my day. I love girls. I love them more when they love each other. I'm closing my door.

- I am sure many a kitten will be killed to it. In my office.

- Possibly the best argument ever against watching preseason football

- Reminds me alot of my college experience with women..... Yeah, right....

- What I find most confusing is that you were watching the Redskins game instead of the Maryland game. Not that you missed anything worth seeing but at least it counts.

-Perhaps I am becoming prudish in my old age, but I do not find contrived publicity stunts arousing in the least.

- my penis doesn't know what publicity stunt means.

Color me happy

So there's a Simpsons-themed game that's kind of like Vice City? Someone who really likes the Simpsons and has a PS2 and makes impulse buys should get this. Oh yeah. Me.

Du Du Duuuuuuu Du HEY! We suck!

Thanks to everyone who came out last night, and brought their tremendous taco dip. Even though the game could have turned out better (check out the Sports Center highlights, the guy who is defending Latrez kicks the ball to a teammate as they are falling down. Isn't the fact that they were falling down mean there was contact before the ball got there? And if so, isn't that pass interference? Not that it is an excuse, because we should have won, but even Kevin Frazier said something about PI on Sports Center this morning). Anyway, it was fun, and Chad was so drunk he passed out on the couch last night, despite the fact his bed is just a few feet away. Yay Head Trauma! Good times....

Showering in the dark

So our apartment complex has been without power since the storm, and it has already started to take it's toll. I came home last night sometime after midnight to find Mr. Fisher and Mr. Shafer sitting on the back of the Explorer. Just sitting and drinking. Not that I'm being judgmental -- I joined them for a while. God forbid, however, that we would ever to go several days without power. They would find the three of us dead on the floor amidst a sea of scented candles and a Persian cat sitting in the corner. Then my family would not only have to deal with my loss, but they would probably start questioning my sexuality to boot.

Terp Cuts

It is indeed a sad day. Brooks Barnard was cut by the Bears (presented by Bank One). I, for one, think the Redskins should now sign him. But that is probably being selfish. No other Terps have been cut yet, not until tomorrow anyway, when Chris Downs and Scooter Monroe most likely get the axe (damn you Duce Staley).

Most of you reading this don't care. But Daddy does.

Update:

UNC Game

Okay, since I have never bought a ticket for Maryland football, how do I go about getting my ticket for the UNC game? I'm still not sure if I'm going to need 1 or 2 of them, but I'm trying to talk Irma into coming.

Fatboy's gettin' hitched

Since most of my friends from back home read this page this is the easiest way to let ya all know- I proposed to Irma yesterday and she said yes. We don't know when the wedding's going to be yet, but maybe in about a year.

Bootapalooza

The majority of the people that actually read this page are busy partying right now so I thought I would take it upon myself to make sure there is a post for today. Roy, John, and Mike OC, thanks again for having is over last night. As always, it was a good time. Happy Birthday Roy! Next time, it's a road trip to H-town for all of you MD kids! Hope the draft went well!

Bobble, Bobble

So On the Road is one of my favorite books, but this is a bit much. Here is the corresponding Page 2 article

Happy Slacker Day!

It has just come to my attention that today is Slacker Day, a day dedicated to resting. So, I think I will go eat some BBQ outside. And I'm also leaving early to drink. Good times.

Uh

I don't get it either. But this game thing is a good time-waster. Go nuts, kids.

Update: Okay, that game sucks. If you want a slightly more satisfying game, you can race Minis. Sort of. OK, games on the internet suck today. I'll write a pointed email to the President.

Fun website for Terps fans

If you've ever spent time in college park (and even if you haven't), check out this hilarious site.

http://www.geocities.com/terplist/index.html

Make sure to visit all the links on the right, especially the list of favorite classes. High comedy.

Ah, memories

Due to alcohol dominating most of my financial decisoins last weekend, I got strapped for cash. Figured it was a good time to sell my Honda to Carmax. So, it's gone, but now I've got a wad full of cash :) But I'll miss that car - it was easy to repair. It's been through some tough times - a few collisions with curbs, mailboxes, large rocks, parked cars, not-so-parked cars, more curbs. Not to mention getting jacked in White Oak and being joy-ridden for two weeks.

Lord. I hope I've become a better driver since then.

Late Night Musings

Here is what my mind comes up with when I can't fall asleep:

If there is DNA, could you clone Jesus? What would happen? What would it mean if it worked? Shroud of Turin, blah, etc.. And most importantly, would he let Rick borrow his sandals? Discuss.

Nerd-alert

Yes Chad, this is yet another gay-ass entry, but I think it may actually be useful for some of you out there. It seems like our friends over at Google have added a new tool to their already varied repertoire, a calculator. Not only does it do addition, subtraction, etc, it does them in plain language, includes such values as gravity and the speed of light, and does unit conversions. The Washington Post even included this example: What is the speed of light in furlongs per fortnight? I'll leave it to the real math geeks to check its accuracy.

ugh... Monday

So this weekend I decided that I spend way too much money out drinking (mostly because after I get drunk I can't seem to control my actions -- go figure). My inventive plan to save money was to purchase an xbox and all the accessories and a bunch of games. Stay with me here. Now when someone asks me if I want to go out I can be a huge nerd and tell them that I am going to go sit at home alone with a beer and play my xbox.

BTW Rick, sober up already and post some debauchery from your weekend.

Basically safe for work

I tried to write an intro for this site, but it really defies introduction. And don't worry, unless your boss is standing right over your shoulder, you should be fine with this link.

On a lighter note...

We've got quite a discussion about evolution going on. Too bad I won't be able to participate in it for a while (no internet for 36 hours! Agh!). We're heading to DC tonight for Sarah Pali's 21st. And then we'll wake up, and then check into another hotel in DC for us to crash in after the kickball party. I don't know why I'm posting this since most of you know this already. For those that don't, come out to the kickball party tomorrow night. Cap City Brewery. Open bar for 3 hours. But it's also like, $40 cover. Asshats.

Life in Texas

I just realized that I mention Irma and Alex in some of my posts, and some of you don't know who the hell I'm talking about. Anyway, for those interested, here're pictures of my girlfriend, Irma, and her daughter, Alex. Anybody really interested can click here for a whole bunch of pictures of them.

Evolution

In relation to a post I put up a while ago, and after talking to some people here at work, I'm just kind of curious what your all's views are on evolution. Do you think it's certain? 90% sure? Think it's a good theory, but theories can be wrong? Or that there's no way in hell that I came from a monkey. I'm descended from earth and clay, and a rib. If you do believe in or lean towards evolution, do you think it contradicts the bible (or whatever other religious doctrine you go by)?

Anyway, I'm not trying to start any big philosophical debate. I'm just interested after hearing some of the views of the people here in Texas.

Fun With Electricity

So, last night (8/12) Rick thought it was a good idea to turn a disposable camera into a stun gun and stun himself . (we had been drinking) Hilarity ensued. The first shock was the best, but it didn't make it on camera. This is a small sliver or what we saw over and over. Don't try this at home. Although it was funny as shit.

Here is another one. A little longer, but i was in the middle of doing something when he shocked the hell out of himself.

Gigli (a.k.a. The Worst Movie Ever)

A Boston radio station is hosting an "I survived Gigli" party after the last showing tomorrow night.

The Making of a Hangover

So Roy and I were waiting to watch The Family Guy tonight when we happened upon the only show I've ever found worth watching on Discovery-Health (sorry Michelle). The Making of a Hangover took seven people, gave them money for drinks and a hotel room, sent them to a bar in Chicago, and basically told them to get loaded. At several points during the evening the participants were taken to the back room of this bar where their motor skills and blood alcohol level were tested, and then sent back out. One chick, after consuming seventeen (!) drinks, actually vomitted right next to the testing equipment after trying to follow a small dot going back and forth on the computer screen. And with the greatest quote heard on a TV show in a long time "Medical personnel were standing by in case they were deemed necessary." Ah, unintentional comedy.

SafeBall

So I have a chem-related nerdy question... My question stems from this FARK article about SafeBall and how it can turn grease fires to soap. My mom always taught me never to put water on a grease fire, always put baking soda on it. The Febbex website's explanation of their product makes it seem pretty cool and since I haven't had occasion to put out a grease fire with baking soda, I don't know if the result is indeed soap.

Does anyone know if this $20 "SafeBall" is a European scheme of hosing Americans? (Pun intended.) Or is the high-tech ball's saponification that much more effective than just pouring a box of baking soda on the fire?

Nice download

If you like physics, dynamics, and running over little people in big trucks, please check out truck dismount. Download the zip file and run the .exe. It's worth it.

Casino gambling

So Chad is turning into me... he bought a roulette felt and a roulette wheel for the apartment. All we need now is a craps table. Maybe a 3rd bar. I should just turn my entire room into a bar, and then just sleep on the bartop. The ladies would love that.

Oh yeah... what ladies? This morning I woke up to a damn cat next to me.

Fatboy and Football

Prior to all of the servers picking up the new site, Fatboy put up a post which I saw for about 30 seconds. Since he hasn't reposted, I will attempt to do so for him. He would like to come to one football game this year, but since he is gay and in Texas, he has paid very little attention to what who is good/bad. He would like suggestions for the game he should attend. Also, he will need a floor to crash on (unless Irma comes, then they will get a hotel) because his parents are moving to Washington State on Labor Day weekend. I think I got the gist of it. Watch for his reply and clarification if I screwed it up...

Movie Review

Paige and I saw Pirates of the Caribbean last night. Sure, when the previews came out I thought it would be cheesy but I'd see it anyway. Well, after weeks of getting good reviews from friends (including Waters, who almost put it in his Top 10), and one last night in line for tickets from friends of Paige (imagine that, running into someone paige knows), we saw it. And it was awesome, one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. Fun, exciting, good story with twists, character development, things happen that leave you curious until the explanation comes later, and there are some classic lines. Word is that they've already signed the major characters on for another flick, and even though it can't be as good as this, I'm excited.

Oh yeah

Suck it. This is the new page. Even though it looks exactly the same. But it's on a new server, so only nerds will care. Anywho, everyone should update their email settings: change your server from titan.affordablehost.com to leda.affordablehost.com. And your password is now probably the last 4 digits of your cellphone.

Upgrade coming

Okay kids, I've moved the files on this site to a new server. I could go into nerdy details, but basically, rather than configure everything for the new server, testing it, then changing it all back, I just updated the nameservers so that when you type in 'terrapintables.com' it'll point to the new server rather than the old one. It should work okay, but who knows. It'll take about 2-3 days for the DNS servers to update, so every post made between now and then will be lost. Sorry about that. Unless someone is good at moving SQL databases, that's the way it's gonna be :)

Oh yeah, and if you have any important emails, back them up. The new server does not use the same mail system (rather, it uses several clients that you can choose from, all of which are much better than the one we were using). Since I have to set up new accounts, your password will be the last 4 digits of your cell phone number. So when you email password starts to not work, try your cell phone number password.

Gator

"We asked for an alligator, we paid for an alligator and unfortunately we did not get an alligator."

Florida's new football guide has a picture of a croc on it instead of an alligator. I think that's kinda funny cause it sounds like something that only someone who watches the Discovery Channel 9 hours a day would notice. Oh wait, that's me.