Browncoat Bar & Grill - Looking out at the rain by Nicodemus

maybe they were looking at the wrong forecast, it's bright sunny and hot here :P (for once @_@)

i like the rain ^_^ trade ya!!

firsties *swipes an advertised refreshing drink from bar and cozies onto the couch for the night*

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Saturday, April 25, 2009 6:59 PM

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Originally posted by freelancertex:
barkeep, awesome party tonight, then a sobriety checkpoint on the way home (its spring weekend, we were near campus, and no i wasnt drinking because 1) im underage, and 2) i had to serve as DD for my inebriated boyfriend, who felt like celebrating the nice job he just got ^_^). a round for everyone in the house to celebrate the bf's newfound employedness (theyre also paying for his master's degree, yay!!), i is so proud of him ^_^ *happy dance*

Okay, I'm just a bit confused on a few things.

1) How old are you?
2) Do you live with your parents or your boyfriend?

I'm sure there are others but I'm too tired to think right now.

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Sunday, April 26, 2009 3:32 AM

*lurks in the shadows, trawling YouTube for more Zim/DrWho mash-ups like

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Sunday, April 26, 2009 3:50 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Zerokiryu: Okay, I'm just a bit confused on a few things.

1) How old are you?
2) Do you live with your parents or your boyfriend?

I'm sure there are others but I'm too tired to think right now.

I'm...confused as to why you're asking, but ok

1) 20
2) predominantly with my bf, sometimes with parents, but phasing out of the parental phase cuz the bf and i are gonna be movin a little ways this summer. he's just graduating, this is his first job so....*scratches head*

whatre u confused about? cuz im confused as to why ur confused lol XD its too early in the mornin to think.

barkeep, nice big mug of the Good Stuff to wake my brain up please ><;;

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Sunday, April 26, 2009 5:02 AM

WAKEUPSOON

Quote:
Originally posted by freelancertex:
barkeep, awesome party tonight, then a sobriety checkpoint on the way home (its spring weekend, we were near campus, and no i wasnt drinking because 1) im underage, and [blah*blah*blah etc]

You're 20 and you can't drink!?!?! OMG! America sucks. I'm nearly 17 and drink pretty regularly without getting into any trouble. (ps .. nearly 17 .. I CAN DRIVE IN A WEEK! *takes breather* okk calm now (Y)) But yeah, I'm underage, and there's no checkpoints or anything.

Well, except the occasional police officer at college who comes with a breathalyzer and checks for drugs ... xD

~WuS
This is not my signature, I have to write this every time I post.
Smile && Nod, it makes it seem like you know what's going on.

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Sunday, April 26, 2009 5:33 AM

In the US legal drinkng age is 21... presumably based on the research that shows your brain hasn't fully developed until age 20 or so and alcohol+undeveloped brain= subtle brain damage and decrease in IQ.

and on that cheery note

Nico.. well at least it was a memorable wedding.

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:43 AM

WAKEUPSOON

Ah, I think ours is based on the liver not being fully formed until around 18 for men (its sooner for women) and the effects alchol has on the underdeveloped liver.

~WuS
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Sunday, April 26, 2009 6:45 AM

i'd like to see that research report @_@ 'sides, for me drinking is a moot point cuz i dont like the taste of alcohol XP yuck, so i tend to stay away from it just for that reason.

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Originally posted by WakeUpSoon: You're 20 and you can't drink!?!?! OMG! America sucks. I'm nearly 17 and drink pretty regularly without getting into any trouble. (ps .. nearly 17 .. I CAN DRIVE IN A WEEK! *takes breather* okk calm now (Y)) But yeah, I'm underage, and there's no checkpoints or anything.

well, i cant drink *legally* ;) (the drinking age *used* to be 18 way back when, and it still is in Louisiana and Vermont) The only reason they had checkpoints this weekend was cuz it's Spring Weekend for my college, and essentially what Spring Weekend is is a three-day Storrs-wide (Storrs is the town) drunk fest for everyone who goes to UCONN, where everyone on and off campus is having a party. a few years ago they were lighting cars and couches on fire (without the owners permission of course), so it's more policed now, hence checkpoints to ensure people arent driving under the influence. the police blotter the monday after Spring Weekend is quite lengthy. But yeah

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Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:22 AM

"18= stoopid drunk, bad enough when it's >21" is what I recall the debate being back when I was about 12 and the drinking age changed.

Not thinking things through and having bad judgement before you've gotten full(ish) brain development is exacerbated when floating in booze. Drunken driving was another target (used to be a lot of 16- 18 year olds getting smashed and then getting smashed).

Why the heck we didn't just up the driving age.. oh yeah, ability to get around for people not in the city with mass transport.. I remember now. Best you learn to drive well *before* you start boozing.

Then there was the hope of cutting down on all the 14-17 year olds getting trashed.

But I may be remembering this a little fuzzily, as I said I was about 12.

Been weeding more, trying to teach son to ride a bike, sore and tired. Father coming over to grill tonight. Yay grilling weather!

Beer now. Beer now good.

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Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:26 AM

only problem with raising ages or trying to crack down on the under-agers drinking is it aint gonna change anything. underage kids are still gonna get stupid drunk somehow, and upping the driving age wont do much for all of the adults who drive like idiots ><;; least that's my view. my mom couldnt WAIT till i turned sixteen cuz she was getting sick of driving me everywhere :P which is understandable.

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Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:30 AM

http://www.duke.edu/~amwhite/Adolescence/
It has become quite clear over recent years that alcohol impacts both behavior and brain function differently in adolescents and adults (Smith, 2003). For instance, the available evidence suggests that adolescents are more vulnerable than adults to the effects of alcohol on both memory and memory-related brain function.

HUGS Rosie... so is boychild a bike rider now??? Are you sure you want to give him that kind of mobility??? Who knows what kind of schemes he could develop ..

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Sunday, April 26, 2009 8:49 AM

NAVYSEILS

I should have drank more as a teenager, got myself some excuses for how I turned out. My memory is all over the place just now. I can remember things that happened when I was a toddler but not what I had for dinner yesterday or what day it is.

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Sunday, April 26, 2009 10:44 AM

Not bad for a first try, but he keeps letting go of the handlebars and stops pedaling as soon as he starts to tip in one direction or another. His first try had him soloing for about fifteen feet and I thought "GREAT!! He'll have it in no time!"

About an hour later I finally gave up in frustration and out-of breathedness. Perhaps his father will have better luck.

Gotta go check coals for readiness. I was out of lighter fluid and the coals were from last year. After they failed to catch on the first try I got out about a quarter to half cup of Bacardi 151, poured it over, waited a moment, and tossed a match on it. Poof! Problem solved.

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Sunday, April 26, 2009 1:55 PM

Problem solved, sure, but did you keep your eyebrows or were they lost to the fireball?

As for the drinking/driving ages, some people will be idiots regardless of age.

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Sunday, April 26, 2009 2:18 PM

I never said you were automatically magically not stupid or irresponsible when you turn 21. I'm just recalling the arguments as I remember them.

So I just got back from a run to the ICU. A friend apparently called 911 this morning because she thought she was having a stroke.

Looks like she was right.

She's early 60s, I think. Special Ed teacher at a high school, musician, dancer, all around lovely person. I've known her for almost 20 years.

The damage was apparently in the area of her brain which controls respiration. We'll see how it goes tomorrow after they read the second scan.

And I have to call and see if they still need me for jury duty on Tuesday, plus we've got a meeting I'd rather not attend but have to on Friday. I'm not going to ask what other unpleasant things can pop up because I know better than to challenge "worse". It's asking for trouble.

So I'll just sit down and nurse a keg, here.

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Sunday, April 26, 2009 3:14 PM

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Originally posted by freelancertex:
I'm...confused as to why you're asking, but ok

whatre u confused about? cuz im confused as to why ur confused lol XD

I'm confused because a lot of time you come across as a 15 year old girl.

As for the second question, it's cause you make it seem like you're living with your boyfriend, but then you mention living with your parents.

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Sunday, April 26, 2009 5:33 PM

haha yeah not fifteen ;)

lol, yeah i go back and forth, so does he. we spend most of our time in our own apartment though :P

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Monday, April 27, 2009 1:07 AM

*monday morning bump*

last week before finals. come oooooon friday.

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Monday, April 27, 2009 3:09 AM

Meh, Monday was boring. Roll on Tuesday.

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Monday, April 27, 2009 3:20 AM

...was? it's 9 am :P and its only about...1 or 2 pm in europe right now.

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Monday, April 27, 2009 3:29 AM

Heh, it's 11pm here in the Land Down Under.

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Monday, April 27, 2009 4:00 AM

KELKHIL

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Originally posted by Nicodemus:
Heh, it's 11pm here in the Land Down Under.

He just smiled and gave me a vegimite sandwich

(dances a jig)

Sup peeps?

(scurries away before he is recognized)

Zombie Killing, Ninja in Training Kelkhil
The Shirtless Bartender

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Monday, April 27, 2009 4:01 AM

*mental GPS's around globe* oh right u guys are almost a day ahead arent u? :P international date line's confuzzling ><;;

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Monday, April 27, 2009 5:56 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER

*Notices a familiar flash before ordering a Coke Zero with a lime*

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-Loretta Lynn

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Monday, April 27, 2009 7:11 AM

*brings popsicles and ice cream to all who need them today*

Only 1pm and its already 85!!

I actually went out in public with shorts on!!

Crazyness

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Monday, April 27, 2009 7:41 AM

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Originally posted by Kelkhil:
Sup peeps?

(scurries away before he is recognized)

*Sees*

Yo Kel.

Quote:
Originally posted by freelancertex:
oh right u guys are almost a day ahead arent u?

I wasn't aware that 12 hours was almost a day...

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Monday, April 27, 2009 8:53 AM

Its 95!!!

*likes to play "shout out the temp"*

I'll give you a gold star if you get that reference...

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Monday, April 27, 2009 1:49 PM

I'd like to point out you look really fabulous in shorts Avery so I'm not seeing the eek here...HUGS

Sorry guys long day today , tomorrow is longer so I won't be in until late afternoon again... sorry

HUGS Nico:)

HUGS and HUGS and HUGS Rosie.. oh sweety. Loads of positive energy coming your way.

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Monday, April 27, 2009 2:09 PM

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Originally posted by averyfinecompanion:
Its 95!!!

*likes to play "shout out the temp"*

I'll give you a gold star if you get that reference...

It's going to reach all of 18 today down here.

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Monday, April 27, 2009 2:11 PM

Sorry Avery reference is past me at the moment.. bit tired

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Monday, April 27, 2009 3:04 PM

Thanks Lila. Just got word they're cutting the power tonight.

It couldn't have been an axe murderer... NOOOO.. it HAD to be the folkie special ed teacher...

(Burying head in vat of something strong and not coming up for air until I am licking the dregs off the bottom.)

Hugs on the long days guys.

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Monday, April 27, 2009 3:14 PM

holy eighteen million posts batman O_o

barkeep, something to lift my spirits please.

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Monday, April 27, 2009 3:25 PM

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Originally posted by MsA:
I'd like to point out you look really fabulous in shorts Avery so I'm not seeing the eek here...HUGS

Oh noo I haven't worn actual shorts for a few years, its usually a long-ish skirt. Not counting the one time I was dragged to a pool.

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Originally posted by MsA:
Sorry Avery reference is past me at the moment.. bit tired

I can give hints...

It was yet another short lived but awesome series that ended up getting canceled.

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Monday, April 27, 2009 3:26 PM

Murder, She Wrote?

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Monday, April 27, 2009 5:31 PM

Noo, was "The Tick" the live action series.

Arthur: She left at about ten.
The Tick: It was 10:04. Remember? I was playing "Shout the Time".

Not a direct quote, but it was Tick-ish

Here's a clip from the show.

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Monday, April 27, 2009 6:42 PM

That reminds me, I have yet to sit down and watch that. It's on my list of things to do, but given that I've gotten so much in the way of TV/Movies and books lately, some things just have to wait.

Like the book I was partway through reading when the mail arrived today, since it included Dresden.

*dives back into book*

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Monday, April 27, 2009 7:08 PM

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Originally posted by averyfinecompanion:
Noo, was "The Tick" the live action series.

Arthur: She left at about ten.
The Tick: It was 10:04. Remember? I was playing "Shout the Time".

Damn... It's been so long since I've watched that show, it was freaking awesome. I need to get around to grabbing the DVD's one day.

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Monday, April 27, 2009 9:01 PM

It's so great.

I love Batmanuel

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Monday, April 27, 2009 11:11 PM

HUGS Rosie tightly.. it'll be ok sweety we sped teachers are a tough battle hardened lot...

Or at least I am hoping we are.... as it is 2 am and I likely have food poisoning.... very bad.

To love someone is to see a miracle invisible to others.
--Francois Mauriac
It's fuzzy-minded liberal thinking like that that gets you eaten.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 1:40 AM

Oh barf. No fun. Sorry.

Martha named her cat "Ed...Special Ed." You would have liked her, I think. I haven't heard anything more yet.

On a cheerier note: my dwarf pie cherry tree has decided that TODAY is a good day to begin blooming.

Sakura!

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 2:34 AM

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Originally posted by AVeryFineCompanion: Noo, was "The Tick" the live action series.

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!! The Tick was a CARTOON ><;; MANY years before they decided to make that god-awful live-action series out of it ><;; the cartoon ROCKED

Barkeep, it's tuesday of my last week of school before finals, and we have to watch Brokeback Mountain in Short Stories today ><;; (I'm bringing a book, and refuse to look at the screen), sumthin to get me through the day please, and to jumpstart my brain on this stupid paper.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 4:49 AM

I just looooooooove being called into work with barely any notice (admittedly, I had 3 hrs warning this time, as opposed to the time I went in at 5 minutes notice). Thankfully, I was able to finish Dresden prior to starting work :) So many thoughts, where to begin?

Select to view spoiler:

Initially I was kinda annoyed that he seems to have kowtowed to the Harry-Elaine/Susan/Murphy shippers who ranted so vocally about Luccio the day that Small Favor was released (although he has now opened the way for a Harry/HK 'shipping), but after a moment's thought, I reminded myself that I'm happy to be along for the ride, and shouldn't be bitching about the driving, given that it is HIS work and characters, not mine.

What else? I miss Morgan, zealot though he was, his exit did bring tears to my eyes.

Slightly surprised that neither Kincaid nor Marcone showed up in this one, but I guess they can't always get involved.

One thing getting the book did remind me, is that my benefactor seems to be even sneakier than normal these days, since there's neither sight nor sound of her here.

*refreshes the stockpile of Dew in the shadows anyway*

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 6:43 AM

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Originally posted by freelancertex:
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!! The Tick was a CARTOON ><;; MANY years before they decided to make that god-awful live-action series out of it ><;; the cartoon ROCKED

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!1!11!one!11 The Tick was a comic book MANY years before they made a cartoon out of it, the comic ROCKED.

Quote:
we have to watch Brokeback Mountain in Short Stories today ><;; (I'm bringing a book, and refuse to look at the screen)

Why do you refuse to look at the screen?

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:03 AM

WELL THE CARTOON WAS AWESOME TOO!!!!! how long did the comic run? and who did it?

some classmates who've seen it before said it was horrible, and i just tried to stay away from it cuz it looked bad, not them being a secretly gay couple, it just looked like a movie i wouldn't enjoy, so i stayed away from it. (i tend to avoid movies i dont think i'll like so i'll be able to avoid griping about them later)

managed to sit through most of the class period with it today, though i was reading. just from listening to what was going on i was like 'my god this is boring, and im not even really paying attention.' Heath's voice was annoying too ><;; too roughed up, kind of like what some people thought of christian bale's voice in Dark Knight.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:03 AM

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Originally posted by freelancertex:
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Originally posted by AVeryFineCompanion: Noo, was "The Tick" the live action series.

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!! The Tick was a CARTOON ><;; MANY years before they decided to make that god-awful live-action series out of it ><;; the cartoon ROCKED

GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH NO SHIT SHERLOCK!!!!

I don't recall asking for your ever so articulate opinion on the show, but thanks captain obvious!!!!

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:06 AM

well hey, some people know a story by one premise without knowing it existed in another form, like remakes or books that were made into movies (i call upon the story where i was reading Bourne Ultimatum and a kid looked at me and said "they made those into books?")
so i was just making sure, okay? *sticks nose in air and walks away* :P jk

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:12 AM

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Originally posted by freelancertex:
well hey, some people know a story by one premise without knowing it existed in another form, like remakes or books that were made into movies (i call upon the story where i was reading Bourne Ultimatum and a kid looked at me and said "they made those into books?")
so i was just making sure, okay? *sticks nose in air and walks away* :P jk

Unlike others, I don't usually come on message boards making comments on things I know nothing about...

Don't assume.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:23 AM

I wasn't assuming. I was just saying :P you're not actually angry, are you? O_o

barkeep, something to help my brain focus on the assignments that lay ahead ><;; *hates it when teachers assign things due at the very END of the semester*

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Tuesday, April 28, 2009 8:39 AM