The Coffee House

[vintagesnaps]

They just scored again! Wow. One of the announcers who's between the benches had been saying Germany's bench has been talkative, Russia's bench has been quiet. That's usually an indication of how a game's going for a team.

edit - Their bench may be subdued but they just scored again! Of all things, one of Team Germany's players lost his lid and in international play, they said the player has to leave the ice. Left them shorthanded when Russia scored.

Going to OT. And a regular overtime... most of the Olympics it's been a shortened OT then a shoot out, but I forgot the women's game did this too. I bailed on the men's curling last night and waited til this morning to watch it, but I'm staying up for this. But somebody better score fast!

 

[SquarePeg1]

They just scored again! Wow. One of the announcers who's between the benches had been saying Germany's bench has been talkative, Russia's bench has been quiet. That's usually an indication of how a game's going for a team.

edit - Their bench may be subdued but they just scored again! Of all things, one of Team Germany's players lost his lid and in international play, they said the player has to leave the ice. Left them shorthanded when Russia scored.

Going to OT. And a regular overtime... most of the Olympics it's been a shortened OT then a shoot out, but I forgot the women's game did this too. I bailed on the men's curling last night and waited til this morning to watch it, but I'm staying up for this. But somebody better score fast!

Well??? Left those of us not watching hanging...

 

[snowbear141 72]

Gary is processing, processing and more processing. He has a deadline to meet and 1,500 Chorus Line images to inspect, cull and process. He has music going in the background, Jimi, Queen, Janis and Ray are helping him process.

Throw in some Ramones so you can knock it out....

Don't forget that Little Ol' Band from Texas.

 

[Gary A.]

Gary's first thought was Lil Wayne ... but he's from NOLA. ... And who might that be? The Eagles? Beatles? Fat Tony? Chicago?

 

[snowbear141 72]

ZZ Top

 

[Tony744]

The love of my life spotted a Red-winged Blackbird yesterday or the day before. Now there are two or three out there. (I just saw two on one of the feeders, myself.) She spotted a couple Common Grackles this morning. This is quite early for both birds. May mean an early spring for us.

On the way to work, one day last week, I spotted a Bald Eagle flying along, about 50 yards from the road. Unfortunately, I didn't have a camera nor pace to pull over if I had one.

About a month ago I was driving down a winding back road when a Peregrine Falcon flew out of the trees right in front of me. And of course I had forgotten to put the dash cam back into the truck.

 

[Cortian]

Hmmm... Cloudy. Not exactly "cold," but neither is it warm at 39°F (4°C). Winds out of the west at 25 MPH (40 KPH) with gusts to 40 MPH (64 KPH) predicted. Temps are supposed to hit the upper 40s (close to 10°C) and it's supposed to turn sunny, but remain windy.

I don't think I'll be trying macro photography in the yard today

 

[davidharmier60]

Sunday got me 3 hours and 5 minutes.
My mop bucket was nowhere to be found so I got the one from the front of the store.
Spot mopped. Dust mopped. Put things where they belong. Brought home a few groceries for my Sister. It's a very rainy day.
Won't be a lot of picture taking.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

 

[Gary A.]

ZZ Top

Oh yeah ... Gary likes ZZ. Gary was at a ZZ show and sitting next to him was an Asian couple. He had a thick accent and we chatted a bit. He said "Not many Asians like ZZ top." Gary looked around arena and just smiled. Mary Lou has been working on our Hollywood Bowl season. She's lined up the Playboy Jazz Festival, Paul Simon, Rod Stewart and Elton John's farewell tour, (Elton isn't until next year and may not be at the bowl), plus our regular season pass. Having the kids out of college is a lot of fun!

 

[Frank F.]

yesterday at the magic tree.

There was such a strong, almost electrical energy at this place. I tried to symbolize the current & flow in post production...

 

[Cortian]

It's a funny old thing: When we were first married we could afford only one car, so, when it was time to go shopping we'd go together. After we got the second car that mostly stopped. From time-to-time I'd think of when we used to do that and miss it. Now that I'm retired, and have all the time in the world, we occasionally go shopping together again. Today was such a day.

Spotting something interesting in the alcoholic beverages section. Quickly searched for reviews. They weren't bad. Thought "Why not?"

(The photo's a bit misleading. The stuff's clear as vodka.)

It's not bad. I don't think it'll become my "go to" spirit, but it's interesting for a change. One review said it tastes more like an alcoholic Jolly Rancher than, say, apple pie. Yeah, that's probably about right.

If nothing else: Ya gotta love the container. What's not to like about whisky in a turpentine can?

 

[vintagesnaps]

Well I slept in late, I 'had' to stay up late last night. Darn OT. Team Germany handled the loss with class. They actually looked pleased to win the silver medal, some of the commentators who are former Olympians have said winning the silver at the time feels more like just losing the gold. I suppose later they realize the significance of their accomplishment.

I enjoyed seeing players like Datsyuk (former Detroit Red Wings player) win the gold medal, he was pretty classy too the way he was shaking hands and talking to the opposing players.

Now I've got on the replay of the Team USA women's gold medal game. The shootout was the best part.

 

[vintagesnaps]

I got to hold an Olympic medal one time. At a minor pro game there was a member of Team USA's Olympic team (she's from the area) and I was looking at it and she said, you can hold it... They're heavy!! You'd feel that hanging around your neck.

And that's as close as I'd ever get to an Olympic medal (or maybe an Olympic anything!).

 

[Cortian]

Now I'm sleepy. Wonder why...?

 

[RowdyRay]

It's a funny old thing: When we were first married we could afford only one car, so, when it was time to go shopping we'd go together. After we got the second car that mostly stopped. From time-to-time I'd think of when we used to do that and miss it. Now that I'm retired, and have all the time in the world, we occasionally go shopping together again. Today was such a day.

Spotting something interesting in the alcoholic beverages section. Quickly searched for reviews. They weren't bad. Thought "Why not?"

(The photo's a bit misleading. The stuff's clear as vodka.)

It's not bad. I don't think it'll become my "go to" spirit, but it's interesting for a change. One review said it tastes more like an alcoholic Jolly Rancher than, say, apple pie. Yeah, that's probably about right.

If nothing else: Ya gotta love the container. What's not to like about whisky in a turpentine can?

Why not? Not sure I'd have confidence in the turpentine can, but what the heck. Lol. Love apples, just not a huge fan of anything apple flavored. Fake tasting. Over the top. Liquid Jolly Rancher. Was pleasantly surprised by Crown Royal Apple. Very smooth, real apple flavor. Straight up, or with an ice cube just to chill it. The female counterparts liked it with a splash of sprite.

Apple pie is a whole 'nother story. Tried many. My brother's is still the best. Grows his own apples. Also makes a cherry pie. Yep, grows his own cherries. Tastes great and you WILL fall off the bar stool after too many. Lol.