Last night, cosyne, kramit1212, lankakitten, and I went to the opera (Orpheus in the Underworld.) It was surprisingly endearing and I learned something amazing, the song they sing during the Can-Can translates into:
My, isn't this a fantastic party?
It's nefarious! We're so drunk!
Let's all black out!
Well, it's from memory, I'm missing some parts, but in any case...
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My, isn't this a fantastic party?
It's nefarious! We're so drunk!
Let's all black out!
Well, it's from memory, I'm missing some parts, but in any case...
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"Grunka Lunka Dunkity Doo, we've got a friendly warning for you. Grunka Lunka Dunkity Dasis, the secret of Slurm's on a need-to-know basis."
#1: "Asking questions in school is a great way to learn."
#2: "If you try that stuff here you might get your legs broke."
#1: "We once found a dead guy face-down in the Slurm."
#2: "It could easily happen again to...
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#1: "Asking questions in school is a great way to learn."
#2: "If you try that stuff here you might get your legs broke."
#1: "We once found a dead guy face-down in the Slurm."
#2: "It could easily happen again to...
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luminaire:
I never had any doubts in my mind.
I'm glad you like it.
I'm glad you like it.
jesus_smash:
Futurama is awesome. I love it a lot. But I must say Venture Bros. is the best show on television.
Lankakitten and myself are playing Toowntown Online at the moment. It kicks ass. I dig the fishing game.
bluetrust:
Apparently I can't spell Toontown right. Fuck it.
jesus_smash:
HA. At least you caught the spelling error. And buying into Disney propaganda, oh for shame... just kiddin man.
This morning I got up at 7AM and walked to 7-11 for a Monster energy drink. It was nice. On the way there, I passed nearly fifty joggers. They all seemed so amazingly old.
I'll have the pictures up from the World Barista Championship soon.
I'll have the pictures up from the World Barista Championship soon.
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cosyne:
I gotta say - the UK guy, charming though he may have been, didn't give the best performance. Out of the competitors that we both saw, I would have to say that the South Korean dude was definitely the most badass. I wish I could have stayed for the Puerto Rican guy. I do love a good train wreck now and again. That's kind of an odd statement though -- the one concerning iced drinks -- you would think that cold beverages would be popular in a tropical climate. Anyway, kudos to you for getting the pics!
kramit1212:
Nice pics. Wish I could've seen more of the competition. Zoka did not actually donate the (super sexy) espresso machines. They were on loan from Espresso Specialists Inc, who is the exclusive importer of La Marzocco espresso machines (which happen to be, hands down, the best around). However, Zoka did purchase one of them, even though they are not yet available for retail. Right now it is sitting in storage at the roastery but if I can ever find time I'm gonna set it up and play with it.
I've had the chance to glance at the WBC judges manual. The judges are instructed to keep plain expressions throughout the presentation, especially when tasting drinks. The concern is that expressions can be misinterpereted as favoratism or prejudice. I think limited comunication between the judges and competetors is allowed during the presentation but it seems to be generally agreed upon that the judges just remain silent and stoic.
Probably more than you wanted to know but there ya go!
I've had the chance to glance at the WBC judges manual. The judges are instructed to keep plain expressions throughout the presentation, especially when tasting drinks. The concern is that expressions can be misinterpereted as favoratism or prejudice. I think limited comunication between the judges and competetors is allowed during the presentation but it seems to be generally agreed upon that the judges just remain silent and stoic.
Probably more than you wanted to know but there ya go!
Enjoyed Cosyne's Thusday night one A.M. breakfast and Saturday's World Barista Championships. (I've been ruined, I don't think I'll ever drink a coffee beverage again.)
Pictures will follow sometime this week when I get around to cranking up the photoshop.
Pictures will follow sometime this week when I get around to cranking up the photoshop.
kramit1212:
You're not ruined, you just have good taste now. You'll just have to go to cosyne's work and have him make you a macchiato. In spite of the fact that he doesn't get to be on bar as much as he should, he's a rockin' barista.
I can't wait to see the pics, I was stuck working at our booth at the SCAA trade show across the street and didn't get to see much of the WBC.
I can't wait to see the pics, I was stuck working at our booth at the SCAA trade show across the street and didn't get to see much of the WBC.
Send me all your money and we'll go about reconstructing your worldview.
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jesus_smash:
HA, I'll buy that for a dollar!!! Cause that's pretty much all I got cause I'm a bum. 
lankakitten:
By "we" do you mean that I have to help too?
I'd just like to say that I actually really like techno. I've been in denial for a long time, insisting that I don't like any music at all, but I'm really electronica's bitch.
Thought you should know.
More regular updates are found at my real blog: Captain of the Internet.com
Thought you should know.
More regular updates are found at my real blog: Captain of the Internet.com
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hypoxian:
so there is a captain, well, I want to make a few suggestions. .
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freckle:
i never liked techno, but i am addicted to ddr. people who say they don't love it are just in denial.
I haven't been to a restaurant in almost two weeks. That's almost a new record for me. For a time, maybe a year long, lankakitten and I ate out every night.
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strongmad:
Thanks, man. As I told your s.o., this weather has been outrageous this winter. I always tell newcomers they don't qualify to enjoy a Seattle summer until they've endured a winter. You guys are getting off easy!
Avoiding UPS, and red sparkling wine
(Originally conceived for my blog, CaptainOfTheInternet.com)
Yesterday was Valentine's Day. The game went over pretty well, we had a fun time playing it, but didn't get anywhere near finishing the story I'd created.
UPS is trying to get a new desk to me, plus some nightstands. They tried to deliver it yesterday while I was recovering from the weekend,...
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(Originally conceived for my blog, CaptainOfTheInternet.com)
Yesterday was Valentine's Day. The game went over pretty well, we had a fun time playing it, but didn't get anywhere near finishing the story I'd created.
UPS is trying to get a new desk to me, plus some nightstands. They tried to deliver it yesterday while I was recovering from the weekend,...
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cosyne:
It's funny you mention that because I was actually practicing giving disapproving looks in the mirror this morning... no joke!
luminaire:
After showing my wife your penis...
I have never heard something so awesome, and so candid at the same time.
Marry me.
you know michelle bunch? no? oh well, thought id try anyway!
tyvm for the support mang! im really not an angry guy, really im not!
peace