Posted on 10/28/2005 3:11:52 PM PDT by pissant
It's been a helluva week in Freeperville. I'm sure there is much relief, as well as some ongoing anxiety. While many freepers rejoiced at the SCOTUS news, others were on edge over the CIA leak drama, and still others didn't give a rat's rear end about much. Regardless of the category you belong to, it IS the friday before Halloween and frosty adult Beverages are necessitated by the occasion.
Top 7 Reasons to Pop a Cold One Tonight
7. Wounded Warriors Beer & Brat fund
The Freeperettes came thru to send funds to treat some wounded heroes to a night of R & R in Ramstein, Germany. Marmar will be the gracious hostest and official photographer.
6. Poland Elected a Right Wing Gov't
Following on the heels of the German elections, some hope for Europe is in the cards.
5. Mr. Sulu and Cheryl Swoopes came out of the Closet
I always thought that the way Sulu said "yes, Captain" to James T. Kirk seemed suspicious!
4. Karl Rove is Still Employed
Much to the utter despair of Chrissy Matthews and Joe "Frogmarch" Wilson, Rove may still be around to inflict further damage to the socialists (read Democrats) for awhile yet.
3. Harriet Miers Showed Alot of Class
I wanted to see her in the confirmation hearings, to demonstrate what she was made of. But for the good of the conservative movement, she stepped aside, knowing Bush would never have asked her to do that. Here's to you, Harriet.
2. Mr. Jeeves survived his Showdown with the Freeperettes
Our resident dating guru suffered a series of bodyblows in the "Stupid Lies Women tell Themselves" thread this week. But I have it on good authority that he is resting comfortably in a Bay area institution.
1. US Beer Consumption has Dropped
While the overall economy grew at an impressive 3.8% this past quarter, the beer industry has been flat. We all must do our part to help revive this vital industry.
IPA Ping
I've gone past 8:00 am before a time or two, but can't do it in my middle age no mo.
Bock means goat, I think.
I may beat you to it!
Copious beer with symphonies by Franz Berwald, CFL game on TV with the sound off, then garlic bread, a large chuck steak (a little tough but very pretty, a good size, and inexpensive)and corn. Or maybe I'll cut back somewhat on the beer and drink that bottle of Valpollicella that's been sitting around for months.
When we were at the R.C.A.F. base in France, we used to visit Ramstein occasionally, it was such a beautiful base!
Hey, where's my invite!!!
Actually, I think it's German slang for "Drink, you fool!"
From All about beer:
"Bock" does mean "goat" in German and its not surprising that someone drinking this beer would feel a "kick" and make the verbal connection. Once this was done, a strong association formed between bock beer and the goat -- an association that continues even today.
Don't be fooled, the first time was not to easy.
Yer all heart, Argh. Thought you were gonna by me a nice Canuckistan microbrew!
"I've gone past 8:00 am before a time or two, but can't do it in my middle age no mo."
Ha. Went to Atlantic City for a bachelor party last week with a group of mid-20 somethings (I'm friends with the bride to be's father). Was the last one standing (of course I have a lot more experience).
Classic!!! LOL
Beer time PING
You sure you want to drink that commie stuff? Well, one of these days.
I do have my Favorites. MM
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