OT: Friday Night Drinking Thread
Mates,
Another week bites the dust. Just finished grilling some dogs for the wife and I and made some home made coneys. Getting ready to crack the first beer of this spring eve. My leadoff hitter for tonight is "a little crazy" IPA by Revolution Brewing. We've got a late night game between the Tigers and Athletics later.
1. What's in your cup?
2. What's on the menu?
3. What's something that made you feel grateful this week?
4. How bout them Tigers? Got annihilated last weekend and then swept the Astros.
For everyone who couldn't make it to the thread, hope you're doing well.
Oberon
I was going to start a “ Remembrances of Bloggers Past” drinking thread but alas I was tardy ... thanks Mr.Brilliance. For the mate up north a Wolverine Gulo Gulo. Thanks for football tix, beef, eggs, and hospitality to name just a few things Quiverfull* shared w/ me and my family.
* xm’s previous name.
Nice tribute to a fine friend, "Jimmy".
Grog
Glenfiddich 12. It’s almost gone so I’ll probably follow it with Costco’s blend. It’s actually pretty good.
Pourin one out for XtraMel.
XM, if you’re here, please knock twice.
OP started with “mates”
OP is XM
At least they did not cancel his 2nd account.
1. Cab Sav - 2018 Spokesman
2. Home made Cajun Shrimp Pasta
3. White noise
4. Current baseball bores me. Watching games from 80s and 90s. Telling kids to get off my lawn, Yelling at clouds, and binge watching Seinfeld.
Your userpic makes me think you'd more likely be watching silent b&w newsreel footage of games in the 1920's or '30s.
Is that a NY Giants baseball cap you're wearing in your userpic?
April 16th, 2021 at 10:01 PM ^
Sir, yes sir.
April 16th, 2021 at 10:11 PM ^
Let me guess---you're Mel Ott.
April 16th, 2021 at 10:19 PM ^
I had my best years hitting fly balls at the polo grounds. Quite right. Below is my bit from a previous post on opening day (in July, last summer).
"NY Giant great Mel Ott who was born in 1909 in Louisiana. When he was 14 years old he started playing semi pro baseball. The Giants had him for a tryout and signed him in January of 1926 at age 17. He went directly to the big leagues that year and was a regular by the age of 19. Hit 511 career home runs while standing 5’9 and weighing about 170.
He was a player manager during the 40s and was known for his laid back style. He was the subject of the quote “Nice guys finish last”. Although he was the first manager to be ejected from both games of a doubleheader.
After retiring the Tigers hired him as a television broadcaster in the early 50’s. He was replaced after 3 seasons by George Kell. Who coincidentally suggested to the Tigers that they should hire a broadcaster by the name of.....Ernie Harwell. So in a way you could draw a line from Mel Ott to George Kell, to Ernie Harwell.
....and now you know ...the rest of the story....good day. "
April 16th, 2021 at 10:47 PM ^
Thank you for the rest of your story. As a big fan of baseball I enjoyed reading what you just posted.
Dragon’s Milk White and some Guernsey Moose Tracks ice cream.
Mmmmmm.... Moose Tracks is my favorite flavor.
April 16th, 2021 at 10:13 PM ^
My very first job was scooping ice cream at Guernsey's.
“Mates”
Priceless! Miss you XM.
Ace bitch-banning XM was a grimey chlamydia dick move
I bet he loses no sleep over that ?
1. Four Roses Small Batch Select
2. Thai curry
3. I was able to complete my Associate level certification for a new job.
4. Bless You Boys!
Hennigans, the no smell, no tell scotch.
April 16th, 2021 at 10:38 PM ^
The sex was okay, but I threw up from the Hennigan’s.
Cédric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne 'Côte de Val Vilaine‘ Champagne
April 16th, 2021 at 10:11 PM ^
You’re drinking that too? What a coincidence.
April 17th, 2021 at 12:26 AM ^
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well done
Negged for being pretentious
April 16th, 2021 at 10:01 PM ^
1. Stoli Citros and lemonade.
2. Steak and pasta.
3. Hmm...still thinking about that. I woke up breathing?
4. Haven't been following Los Tigres and I'm not sure if I should start this season.
April 16th, 2021 at 10:13 PM ^
The future is bright for the Tigers. They backed into a World Series winning manager because of baggage and one of the best farm clubs in MLB.
Not to mention an electric rookie -- Akil Baddoo
You should check them out. Detroit is a baseball town again!!!
April 16th, 2021 at 10:20 PM ^
If you don't watch Los Tigres this season you'll miss seeing the development of some of the youngsters before they become stars.
Some of them, such as Riley Greene, Matt Manning, Isaac Paredes, and Spencer Torkelson are still in the minors. OTOH, Casey Mize, Tarek Skubal, and this year's phenom Akil Baddoo are in the bigs and already making some noise.
It's called "growing pains" but unfortunately doesn't include playmate Julie McCullough.
April 16th, 2021 at 10:31 PM ^
I forgot all about Turnbull being on the mend until shep and jack brought it up last inning. Urena might be fighting for his spot in the rotation tonight after how Fulmer looked the other night. We should see Joe Jiminez at some point this weekend too! Can't wait to go to Comerica next weekend.
April 16th, 2021 at 10:57 PM ^
Lucky dog!
I haven't looked yet into going to Comerica but I guarantee I will once we get consistently better weather.
Just today I circled next Wednesday on my calendar and noted it on my phone calendar so I get a reminder to go online and buy Whitecaps individual game tickets. Want to catch some early-season minor league games to get a look at Tork and some of the other youngsters.
The Whitecaps got moved up to High-A this year with the reshuffling of the entire minor league system by MLB, and I suspect that if Torkelson starts well he'll quickly get promoted to Double-A Erie this summer.
April 16th, 2021 at 11:39 PM ^
Unfortunately, it looks like the Twins lost a good one in Baldoo. Their loss, the Tigers' gain.
April 16th, 2021 at 10:52 PM ^
1. Community Mosaic IPA Pale Ale from here in ATX. Eight point nine percent, two 19 oz cans, < $7.
2. Some pesto chicken, pre-fab from H.E.B. Wrenching all week, not up for cooking.
3. Nearly done working on an e46. New cooling system; sourced and hopefully fixed the OFH gasket leak. Owner seems happy I walked him through the issues. Car out of my garage, getting paid tomorrow, flying out to Fort Lauderdale on Sunday for R&R on a busin-cation.
4. Listen on the radio over Sirius XM. Usually most of the games though I live out of state because its the sound of summer in Michigan. DD is still great, the other half should be updated.
Thanks for posting good FDT questions, I'll be back.
April 16th, 2021 at 11:27 PM ^
Bell's Expedition Stout. I'm sipping it so I don't wind up in too bad shape tomorrow.
April 16th, 2021 at 11:52 PM ^
Bit-O-Honey Shots for the first time and got home late had to check the blog and instantly miss XM when I saw this post.
April 17th, 2021 at 12:08 AM ^
Panther Cub from Founder. Not bad but I don't expect to be seeking it out.
Watching Mariners Astros muted and listening to Brothers Comatose, a recent discovery for me.
April 17th, 2021 at 12:10 AM ^
1. Beauty week up here in the PNW. Went with fresh squeezed lime margs. Silver patron.
2. had tofu stir fry. Got a killer air fryer tofu recipe for anyone interested.
3. grateful for all you guys comforting me regarding my less than stellar feelings on M football at the moment. Not trying to stir the pot. I’m being honest.
4. Fuck the astros
April 17th, 2021 at 12:37 AM ^
> Got a killer air fryer tofu recipe for anyone interested.
Post it por favor.
We bought a Ninja Foodi over the holidays -- the stainless model that rotates vertically when not in use. We've been using it more than the regular oven.
- Get yourself an extra firm block of tofu and place it on a paper towel lined plate, couple layers deep.
- add another couple layers of paper towel on top of tofu block and then put a plate on top and weigh it down with a bowl, or something a little hefty...for 15 min (could also use tofu press but i don’t have one)
- after 15 min, take tofu block and cut into 1x1in cubes.
- take cubes and place in large bowl and add 1tablespoon of sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of avacado (or olive) oil, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Gently fold to mix until all pieces are covered....marinate for 15 min
- place tofu into air fryer at 400 degree temp for 10 min. After 10 open up and shake it up a bit. Then put on for another 10 min at same temp.
- should be close to done by now but maybe need a bit longer depending on air fryer. Ninja is what i have so should be similar.
i like my tofu a bit crispy so i air fry mine for a little longer, so keep checking til your likeness.
take those bad boys out , lay over rice with hot peppers, onion, chili sauce, little more soy sauce and it’s a heaven IMO
can easily double recipe, i always do.
If you give it a go, let me know what you think!
Holy fuck the effort involved in that ....
1 inch Thick Top Sirloin Steak .. Salt and Pepper heavily … grill at 400 .. 4 Minutes total ..flip each minute to get good grill marks … let sit for 2 minutes… Down the hatch..
also ... there’s nothing better than a fart. Except kids falling off bikes, maybe. Fuck, I could watch kids fall off bikes all day, I don’t give a shit about your kids
I'll post next Friday's XM drinking thread. Thanks!