I ended up having to work the weekend, preventing a trip to Fredericton for the Andrew Savoy Birthday Celebration Gala 2006. To add insult to injury the work schedule was changed again at the last minute, adding more days to my work week, to which I wouldn't put up with.
Thankfully Andrew, Tracy and Kelly were able to make it here for the event Friday night, and I was able to take non alcohol-fueled part in, as I had been up since 5am, and worked again Saturday at 6am.
The night started off at the Scorebored as it will now be referred to.
Eating while watching paint dry would be more exciting then the new atmosphere. Maybe I will get a business loan, turn it back into a sports restaurant/bar called, "Perley's" -- The waiters will wear track suits and the waitresses volleyball attire. The backroom vip area will be called "The Changing Room" -- Use your imagination to think of what some of the menu specials will be.
After eating we headed to the Bob Savoy residence for some poker, Kelly opted out though and was dropped off at another location.
The poker game was pretty good, I had a strong finish after a weak start, usually my games are the other way around.
We then proceeded to pick Kelly up and head to the BHT.
The bartender made the comment of the night to her, "Are you the girl who drinks gin?"
Soon the place filled up, and while Andrew & I were trying to play our regular pool challenge, Rob from work invited us to a poker game. It was pretty solid, and some good laughs were had.
I recall at one point in the night B. Savoy had the bartender fetch some old school photos of the Blackhorse.
A bunch of people from my work then showed up so I was glad I wasn't going to try calling in sick the following day. Kelly shit the bed playing the machines with the coins it would accept and soon the night finished up with Andrew & Tracy grabbing a taxi to the OH with the fill in bingo caller, although he denies it I know he has filled in a couple of times, and heard him make several bingo references during the poker game.
At this point Kelly & I exited home for my 3 hours of sleep before heading to work.
2006-02-13
2006-02-06
I wonder where the mall janitor/security guy parties?
This weekend saw my return to the Tide/Cowboys for the first time since the infamous brawl 6+ years ago started by Peter M. that sent 5 to jail, 2 to hospital, including an old lady who was trampled down the stairs as everyone ran outside to avoid the flying furniture. The event went on to make the front page of the coming weeks 'Leader' and a follow up article a few months later in the 'Weekend' when it went before the courts. I wonder if there is some sort of award when your in both papers, like an album going double platinum.
Things started off rather late at my house.
While Kelly got ready, I enjoyed some Prince Igor & Taking Back Sunday for quick intoxication.
We were picked up by Paige & Vanessa, then proceeded to the Blackhorse. It was rather full, full of people who probably didn't have ID's.
Mulletman made me a solid Rum & Ice, with a dash of cola, it went down smooth.
After that we made our way to the Tide/Cowboys. I felt like I was in a zoo with all the Cougars roaming around, there were plenty of people to make fun of, and questions such as "I wonder where the mall janitor/security guy parties?" were answered.
There was also a Dawson Brother sighting. The highlight was meeting up with Franklin V. for a bit to catch up on some good stories. We departed there, and went to the OH.
It was a solid crowd of mostly up and comers on the bar scene, but there were a few familiar faces. I think the highlight was watching the dance floor and Chris pointing out the old lady with no bra on under her shirt, almost exactly at the same time as Kelly & Julie picked up on it, as did the people in the booths on either ends of us.
Later on I met up with Evan C for some conversation. Kelly made it to see the lights come on at the OH for what I believe is the first time ever, it was a proud moment for me.
We then made our way to Subway which was pretty quiet, Kelly changed that outside later though harassing people going into Pizza Twice, by telling them they were all out of Pizza. We then made a mad dash to a taxi that was dropping someone off at Fletts.
Things started off rather late at my house.
While Kelly got ready, I enjoyed some Prince Igor & Taking Back Sunday for quick intoxication.
We were picked up by Paige & Vanessa, then proceeded to the Blackhorse. It was rather full, full of people who probably didn't have ID's.
Mulletman made me a solid Rum & Ice, with a dash of cola, it went down smooth.
After that we made our way to the Tide/Cowboys. I felt like I was in a zoo with all the Cougars roaming around, there were plenty of people to make fun of, and questions such as "I wonder where the mall janitor/security guy parties?" were answered.
There was also a Dawson Brother sighting. The highlight was meeting up with Franklin V. for a bit to catch up on some good stories. We departed there, and went to the OH.
It was a solid crowd of mostly up and comers on the bar scene, but there were a few familiar faces. I think the highlight was watching the dance floor and Chris pointing out the old lady with no bra on under her shirt, almost exactly at the same time as Kelly & Julie picked up on it, as did the people in the booths on either ends of us.
Later on I met up with Evan C for some conversation. Kelly made it to see the lights come on at the OH for what I believe is the first time ever, it was a proud moment for me.
We then made our way to Subway which was pretty quiet, Kelly changed that outside later though harassing people going into Pizza Twice, by telling them they were all out of Pizza. We then made a mad dash to a taxi that was dropping someone off at Fletts.
2005-12-21
BHT Christmas Mass
Its been awhile since my last post, for no reason in particular. A combination of two 7 day shifts in a row at work, doing early Christmas shopping, downloading /watching a lot of movies, my cat coming home after 5 months away, and my dog passing on.
One thing I look forward to yearly is drinking at Christmas time.
The plan was for Thursday night action at the BHT to enjoy pre Christmas mass with Revered Marv serving the holy draft to the massive congregation. But with my work scheduling it will be a tight fit. Scheduling at work could probably be done better by children from a third world country who can't read or write, nor speak english, and have a learning disability.
One thing I look forward to yearly is drinking at Christmas time.
The plan was for Thursday night action at the BHT to enjoy pre Christmas mass with Revered Marv serving the holy draft to the massive congregation. But with my work scheduling it will be a tight fit. Scheduling at work could probably be done better by children from a third world country who can't read or write, nor speak english, and have a learning disability.
2005-11-19
2005-11-08
Downsizing
If there is one cause I will fight for in life, it is the right to have a proper sized burger.
Its no secret the size of fast food burgers have been decreasing over the years. I can remember when a Big Mac, was actually .... big.
Gradually over time, along with every other burger, they have become smaller and smaller. You go through the drive thru, get a bag so small, nothing can possibly be inside it. Inside there is a cardboard box(leaking grease because it should be a styrofoam container) with a patty half the size of a cd and about that thick. A whole head of lettuce stuffed in between the buns to make it appear big. There is more special sauce then meat. You can only assume all that dripping grease is from a spill they had inside, because your patties are dryer then the cardboard box it came in.
These days the only burgers I bother to order are the double quarter pounder at Mcdonalds and the Triple at Wendy's, which is really the only real burger on the market out of the big fast food chains in Canada --- and I have no problem travelling 80km's to Bathurst to get it.
They even give the option of the "not on the menu item" a 4 patty grand slam. More burger then most people know what to do with. It's sad when going to get a burger you have to ask for the "not advertised item" like your a shady character at the local taxi stand looking for the "not advertised liquor and smokes"
Fast Forward: Thankfully burger enthusiasts worldwide have been making their own giant burger creations, such as this, this, and those found here. BK has come out with the stacker series, 2, 3, or 4 patties, lots of cheese, a layer of bacon. No veggies. The Quad Stacker is now the only fast food burger I will eat.
Its no secret the size of fast food burgers have been decreasing over the years. I can remember when a Big Mac, was actually .... big.
Gradually over time, along with every other burger, they have become smaller and smaller. You go through the drive thru, get a bag so small, nothing can possibly be inside it. Inside there is a cardboard box(leaking grease because it should be a styrofoam container) with a patty half the size of a cd and about that thick. A whole head of lettuce stuffed in between the buns to make it appear big. There is more special sauce then meat. You can only assume all that dripping grease is from a spill they had inside, because your patties are dryer then the cardboard box it came in.
These days the only burgers I bother to order are the double quarter pounder at Mcdonalds and the Triple at Wendy's, which is really the only real burger on the market out of the big fast food chains in Canada --- and I have no problem travelling 80km's to Bathurst to get it.
They even give the option of the "not on the menu item" a 4 patty grand slam. More burger then most people know what to do with. It's sad when going to get a burger you have to ask for the "not advertised item" like your a shady character at the local taxi stand looking for the "not advertised liquor and smokes"
Fast Forward: Thankfully burger enthusiasts worldwide have been making their own giant burger creations, such as this, this, and those found here. BK has come out with the stacker series, 2, 3, or 4 patties, lots of cheese, a layer of bacon. No veggies. The Quad Stacker is now the only fast food burger I will eat.
2005-10-24
If I didn't know better I'd think I was lost in Miramichi.
I had a 3 day weekend, which is like winning the lotto where I work.
I rested up Friday, and left for Fredericton in the evening. The drive was like watching a 4 year old try to color, as the old guy in front of me had a hard time keeping his car between the lines.
Once there, I had supper with Kelly, then we went to get some films at Jumbo. I passed by D. Savoy, without recognizing him or vice versa. I guess people don't look the same when you aren't laying on a floor being sick for hours and then have them rush you to the bus stop asap so your not sick in their car.
3 movies were picked up, sadly we didn't rent "Whore 2" that Vettel pulled out of no where from a shelf. He then put on an excellent demonstration of the dvd scratch repair machine(I will have to inquire on the official name of the machine). It was pretty intense as he had to apply compound # 2 and then compound # 1(which had clear bold instructions to use after compound #2) on the dvd. Compound W was not around.
After that Kelly & I retired for some film watching. The morning was suppose to be a market visit, but as always we went back to sleep until almost noon. I don't think we will ever make it to the market.
Kelly's father came down on his motorcycle for the day, and we headed to lunch with him. I was not expecting the fleet of bikes in the drive way though when I went outside, and the feeling of walking into a chinese restaurant full of actual authentic chinese speaking people with a bunch of bikers in their leather gear, is a bit of a strange feeling, almost like you have to be on edge for a sudden gang war.
A waiter came up to get some plates and told me to keep my fork and knife for later, but to myself and two others it sounded like "fuck you later." I wouldn't have known what he said if he hadn't been pushing the fork/knife back my way.
A short mall visit was made, then it was back to Kelly's for stir fry supper. Vettel came over to watch National Lampoons Blackballs, I will only say that it was probably the worst movie I have ever seen.
After supper, it was time for a 9 ball rematch at Racks. Close at times, but I was clearly out played by vettel who took back the title.
A bit later at the liquor store line up I heard someone comment, "If I didn't know better I'd think I was lost in Miramichi."
The main event of the night was a FPT poker event at Vettels. Kelly looked like a shark after saying she didn't know how to play and a few moments of explanation, she jetted off to an early lead, but eventually was the first out.
I would later become the second out as I became restless. Eventually Kyla, Vettel & Snaggle finished 1,2,3.
During the final hands Kelly stole my nose in the living room and Snaggle did play by play of me trying to get it back, I took a bite to the hand, but eventually after taking her to the floor, I got it back.
Afterwards there was a trip to Wendy's, which I will not speak of.
Kelly & I then watched SAW and fell asleep. Sunday featured breakfast, featuring appearances by Snaggle & Kyla, and then a near hydroplane filled drive home thanks to the great roads.
I rested up Friday, and left for Fredericton in the evening. The drive was like watching a 4 year old try to color, as the old guy in front of me had a hard time keeping his car between the lines.
Once there, I had supper with Kelly, then we went to get some films at Jumbo. I passed by D. Savoy, without recognizing him or vice versa. I guess people don't look the same when you aren't laying on a floor being sick for hours and then have them rush you to the bus stop asap so your not sick in their car.
3 movies were picked up, sadly we didn't rent "Whore 2" that Vettel pulled out of no where from a shelf. He then put on an excellent demonstration of the dvd scratch repair machine(I will have to inquire on the official name of the machine). It was pretty intense as he had to apply compound # 2 and then compound # 1(which had clear bold instructions to use after compound #2) on the dvd. Compound W was not around.
After that Kelly & I retired for some film watching. The morning was suppose to be a market visit, but as always we went back to sleep until almost noon. I don't think we will ever make it to the market.
Kelly's father came down on his motorcycle for the day, and we headed to lunch with him. I was not expecting the fleet of bikes in the drive way though when I went outside, and the feeling of walking into a chinese restaurant full of actual authentic chinese speaking people with a bunch of bikers in their leather gear, is a bit of a strange feeling, almost like you have to be on edge for a sudden gang war.
A waiter came up to get some plates and told me to keep my fork and knife for later, but to myself and two others it sounded like "fuck you later." I wouldn't have known what he said if he hadn't been pushing the fork/knife back my way.
A short mall visit was made, then it was back to Kelly's for stir fry supper. Vettel came over to watch National Lampoons Blackballs, I will only say that it was probably the worst movie I have ever seen.
After supper, it was time for a 9 ball rematch at Racks. Close at times, but I was clearly out played by vettel who took back the title.
A bit later at the liquor store line up I heard someone comment, "If I didn't know better I'd think I was lost in Miramichi."
The main event of the night was a FPT poker event at Vettels. Kelly looked like a shark after saying she didn't know how to play and a few moments of explanation, she jetted off to an early lead, but eventually was the first out.
I would later become the second out as I became restless. Eventually Kyla, Vettel & Snaggle finished 1,2,3.
During the final hands Kelly stole my nose in the living room and Snaggle did play by play of me trying to get it back, I took a bite to the hand, but eventually after taking her to the floor, I got it back.
Afterwards there was a trip to Wendy's, which I will not speak of.
Kelly & I then watched SAW and fell asleep. Sunday featured breakfast, featuring appearances by Snaggle & Kyla, and then a near hydroplane filled drive home thanks to the great roads.
2005-10-11
Violently Vomiting
The main event of the weekend was Saturday night, and although Marv wasn't at the Blackhorse with a Turkey dinner cooking out back, it was a pretty solid night.
Things got under way at my house with Kelly & I, then quickly moved to Paiges, then onto the BHT. The Blackhorse was pretty full, probably the largest crowd I've seen there since last Christmas.
After a few hours of classic BHT action, we headed to the OH, quickly made it upstairs, where I saw pretty much everyone I hadn't seen over the summer in the span of about 5 minutes on the way to/in the bathroom. For the first time since sometime last year I didn't have to say, "who are these people and where have they come from?" about the crowd.
Snaggle & Kyla were able to grab a corner scruples booth and once Kelly was done in a long bar line up, we would remain in the booth for the duration. 4 burgers were grabbed on the way out, and Kelly and I headed home.
I'm not sure how long after we got home, but it was not right away, as I began to watch some of the F1 race, I had to head for the bathroom. I thought it was a little strange being sick from only 5 rum & cola.
After all there was no Alexander Keiths free give away like in Moncton a few years ago, no Platinum Blonde concert where I tried to drink beer for beer with Vettel(I'm allergic to beer ingredients I later came to finding out), or M.Foran quadruple mixed vodka/sprite drinks at an after party where he just finished putting a cat in a full nelson, during the night like past times when I've ended up sick.
I went to bed and thought blame must fall on the girlie milk drink I had at Paiges while watching the hockey game.
I woke up Sunday morning fine, for about a half hour, and spent the rest of the day hardly being able to move without violently vomiting. This continued through the night.
Monday was an obvious sick day from work, mainly spent sleeping, and consuming an entire stir fry by myself, then some television was viewed with Kelly.
I returned to work today, sadly I only got a few rounds of tetris in before things got busy.
Things got under way at my house with Kelly & I, then quickly moved to Paiges, then onto the BHT. The Blackhorse was pretty full, probably the largest crowd I've seen there since last Christmas.
After a few hours of classic BHT action, we headed to the OH, quickly made it upstairs, where I saw pretty much everyone I hadn't seen over the summer in the span of about 5 minutes on the way to/in the bathroom. For the first time since sometime last year I didn't have to say, "who are these people and where have they come from?" about the crowd.
Snaggle & Kyla were able to grab a corner scruples booth and once Kelly was done in a long bar line up, we would remain in the booth for the duration. 4 burgers were grabbed on the way out, and Kelly and I headed home.
I'm not sure how long after we got home, but it was not right away, as I began to watch some of the F1 race, I had to head for the bathroom. I thought it was a little strange being sick from only 5 rum & cola.
After all there was no Alexander Keiths free give away like in Moncton a few years ago, no Platinum Blonde concert where I tried to drink beer for beer with Vettel(I'm allergic to beer ingredients I later came to finding out), or M.Foran quadruple mixed vodka/sprite drinks at an after party where he just finished putting a cat in a full nelson, during the night like past times when I've ended up sick.
I went to bed and thought blame must fall on the girlie milk drink I had at Paiges while watching the hockey game.
I woke up Sunday morning fine, for about a half hour, and spent the rest of the day hardly being able to move without violently vomiting. This continued through the night.
Monday was an obvious sick day from work, mainly spent sleeping, and consuming an entire stir fry by myself, then some television was viewed with Kelly.
I returned to work today, sadly I only got a few rounds of tetris in before things got busy.
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