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Exile has accompanied me on several cross country drives. Fuck American Express! I would NEVER leave home for a long voyage without a copy of Exile on Main St. For the record Sweet Virginia is my fave.

I wonder if it's better than this?

American Psycho II

Perhaps a double feature is in order.

So, are we playing the Heat or the Pistons after we fuck up the Suns? :)

 

Yeah, that game 7 had me shaking, literally. I was screaming, I freaked out the dogs and my wife. When Ginobli made that 3 I got up and went outside and yelled "FUCK!" And strained my voice so badly I couldn't yell anymore--which made Toni and the dogs happy. And after the timeout Dirk gets that little rollin in and out of nowhere, Ginobli smacks Dirk on the arm, and one!

 

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I thought of you bro!!! I absolutely loved the camera zoom in on Cuban's scowl.

You guys may be playin the Heat unless my boys get the memo that they're in the FUCKIN Eastern Conference Finals. A deplorable despicable game. The starters couldn't even hang with Miami's bench.

Mrs. Kondek is not allowed to go to any more playoff games. Period. Louis you must tell her she needs to accept the blame for that awful performance.

I was really hoping for a Spurs-Pistons rematch but, hey, we'll take what we can get.

 

Dazzler: how about the two-minute warning?

 

"Two more minutes, okay, then we're going in."

 

Five seconds later.

 

"Well, time's up! Let's go, kid."

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Right up there with, "Just eat two more bites."

The Mavericks will come out of the gate frothing and scoring on nearly every possession in the first quarter, jumping out to an early 15 point lead and cruising to a 24 point victory. Think game 2.

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Or they'll blow a 20 point lead and end up in an overtime nail biter. But why quibble the details. A victory is a victory. Your boys sure looked good last night Spidey. Lots of poise and contributions from everybody (I think the kid that hands them towels and gatorade had 3 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 fouls). Definitely the team to beat.

Guess who's got center court lower bowl tickets for tonights Eastern Conference Finals match up against the Heat?

8-)

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I coulda been sittin next to you, but I had better things to do. Tee-ball practice mutha fucka, a coach can't abandon his team. + I didn't have the cash.

Little Lou K watched the game. "I wanna watch Steve." (Steve's from Blue's Clues.) "Uhh, okay, we'll put Steve on in just a sec... look, wanna see a Power Dunk?" "No, I wanna watch Steve."

 

But I distracted him with food while we sewed that up.

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Ah yes, the old distract em with food strategy. I find that coupled with their complete lack of the concept of time will usually get me through a game. Bless my wife, she has taken up the classic mom line: "Kids, leave dad alone while he's watching the game. You know how crabby he gets."

DEEETROIT BASKET-BALL!!!!

Superstar+Drew Gooden+Game 7=Detroit Victory

Bring on da Heat!!!

You smoke weed?

Bwaaahaaahaaahaaaahahahahacoughcoughcoughhahahahaha

If Bill Gates did this, I think we'd all forgive him for Windows XP.  Mostly.  What's the betting it'll have a better budget than script?

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I'd say that is a given. Lots of great effects with no storyline. Isn't that how you get Tom Cruise to star in your movie?

Those will look good in a frame above my bookshelf.

I just picked up Kicking Television the live cd by Wilco. I wasn't sure how they would sound live because they last couple of albums are so sonically layered, but they sound great. I am just overwhelmed by how much I dig this band. Really tremendous songwriting and musianship. And they allow taping of their shows. I'm trying to hook up some trades and get some unofficial shows.

DETROIT BASKETBALL YOU BITCHES!!!

 

I'm back motherfuckers! Just in the nick of time too.

 

But I never get sick of the angry, bitter look on Mark Cuban's face after his boys have been defeated. I may have to keep a picture of that, I like it so much. I like seeing Dirk get mad too.

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I LOVE that look!!! Would you care for another bite of shit sandwich Mr. Cuban? Stack must be on his period judging from that shooting performance. He should've used tampax instead of a pad.

They are trying to kill me. And the ESPN announcers are trying to make me kill myself. The only thing more nauscous than their constant jocking of LeBron is Bill Walton's love for Jason Kidd's "piercing green eyes". It wasn't pretty, but game 7 is at home. Fuuuuuck!!! Two more series to win before the trophy comes home. If it doesn't kill me it will only make me stronger.

Spidey:  We shall see.

 

 

Detriot Pistons and their fans:  The Phoenix Suns called, they want their defense back.

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I was wondering where Flip Saunders picked up that defense. I thought he bought it used from the Knicks. Up by 1 at the half and not lookin too great. Hoping for a big second half.

So, how much fun is it talking trash when I'm the only motherfucker even keeping this thread going?

 

Pistons fans, where are ya? What's happening? Is this Lebron going from manchild to mighty mandinka warrior? Or do the Pistons really think they can turn it on and off like they've been playing? I mean, if DET loses, you realize the Mavs will become NBA Champs almost by default!

 

Tonight, we will close out SAS and then rest until PHO or LAC emerge bloody and battered and begging to be conquered.

 

Everything has happened precisely as I have foreseen...

 

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We've got that LeBron character right where we want him. It's our strategy to put him on the brink of winning only to yank it away. We used the same strategy on Tracy McGrady a few years ago. Orlando up 3-1 until the Pistons storm back to crush them in game seven. The common denominator? Drew Gooden. Do you see the plan now? Neither do I.

That game sucked ass. We've looked like shit these past three games. We've caught a bad dose of Redwingitis. I think the Pistons just expect everyone to roll over on their road to the NBA finals. The worst part is they never looked urgent or passionate. They are definitely on the ropes and unless they get fired up and start playing Deeetroit Basket-ball summer vacation will start Saturday.

That said, I've seen them take the hard road every year now for the past few years. It makes for a lot of soiled underwear and a lot of rough mornings, but they get the job done.

As far as trash talking:

It's easy to grin

when your ship's come in

and you've got the stock market beat

but not so much when your team is sucking ass

and the Mavs are whooping ass

Oh, and too bad about Jason Terry.

I hope Stack's vagina isn't too sore to start.

Think of me whenever he turns the ball over.

FUUUUUUCK! We're headed to OT after Duncan misses his trademark post up and hook about 4 ft from the basket: 111-111. Playoff basketball, baybays!

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123-118 FINAL/OT

 

And Dallas is up 3-1 on the former champions, the lowly Spurs!

 

Drink up! We're coming after you motherfuckers soon enough!

 

Did I say a while back the Mavs in 6? How about 5? BWAAAAAAAAA!!!

 

 

 

The rightful home of the NBA Championship Trophy, Deeetroit, Michigan!!!

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Your Mavs are looking pretty tough, Spidey. I just hope they don't shoot their wad too soon. I thought these playoffs would be different, but now I see it is gonna be my same ole Pistons doin it the hard way. They should have put these chumps away by now. The NBA has to be creaming itself with the prospect of King James and Shaq in the Eastern Conf. finals. Sorry Stern It ain't gonna happen!!!

Well, I had to change underpants, if that's any indication...

 

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Was that before or after Stacks free throws?

We've got a guaran-Sheed victory tonight and Sheed just turned his ankle. I've got my extra undies handy.

Bill Laimbeer has the Mavs picked coming outta the west. He says the best finals matchup will be the Mavs vs. Pistons, as the Mavs give the Pistons "fits".

Issue #1 was ok. I did enjoy the Booster Gold parts. Black Adam is always a kick. Most especially I loved the Question ripping off the bat symbol off the Bat-signal and replacing it with a question mark.

 

However I am stopping with this issue. It is an interesting concept of having 52 issues over the year, which I feel will ultimately backfire, but damn that is too much money. $130 for the whole series. No thanks. Maybe if the issue were cheaper, say $2.00 or $1.50. I know I am dreaming, those days are long gone.

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I agree. I love Denny O'neil's Question (actually the first comic I started collecting), but $130 for the series + a weekly commitment might be too rich for my blood. I'll check out a few issues and maybe wait for the trades. It really is a shame $2 or $1.50 is a thing of the past

....i have been developing a beer belly and i am hating it ....

 

yeah, me too. Not really thrilled about it either, but not so upset as to stop drinking so damn much. Gotta work on that.

 

I wish I was at least 6 feet tall.

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I wish I was little bit taller

I wish I was a baller

I wish I had a girl with a phone

so I could call her

I was getting a pretty good paunch at my former job (running a wine shop).

Now I'm an arborist. Climbing trees, dragging brush, sawing, and the like have gotten me into my best shape in 10-15 years (even with beer drinking).

It is always interesting to see how your taste in music has changed.

 

1. Ace Frehly-solo album vinyl. I received this in kindergarten for christmas. I remember carrying it around with me everywhere for a month. I can't say i've ever done that for another album.

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I had the Peter Criss album. If we can find someone with the Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons records we can put all four posters together and shoot them with our Love Guns.

I saw the Smiths on the Queen is Dead tour. They played the Fox Theatre here in Detroit before it was restored to its 1920's oppulence (fox theatre).

The Fox was the place where all the bands that were too big to play clubs, but not big enough to play stadiums went (The Alarm, The Cure, Echo and the Bunnymen, etc.) We had great seats, but as soon as the Smiths came on my friend and I jumped into the orchestra pit. I was nearly killed when Moz hit me in the head with his shirt and I was swarmed by everyone else trying to grab it. That was a great time in my musical development (early to mid 80's) with the rise of "alternative" music. Unfortunately, when the Fox was remodeled that size venue all but disappeared. The Fox still books some good shows, but mostly Rockettes Christmas show/ Johnny Mathis type stuff.

Last time I checked them Spurs had a pretty good road record. But hey the Mavs spanked em good so go ahead and gloat. We got bored of slappin the Cavs around and let them get close in the 4th before we slammed the door on their heads. We'll see about game 3. The Pistons are notorious for handling prosperity poorly. I'm cleaning the house and inviting the boys over Saturday night.

Blankets 12

Jimmy Corrigan 4

From Hell 14

Box Office Poison 7

Hellblazer:Dangerous Habits 7

DC:The Golden Age 10

Sandman Mystery Theatre:The Tarantula (vol. 1) 10

Elektra:Assassin 7

Sandman:Seasons of Mist 14

A Small Killing 10

Invisibles:Say You Want a Revolution (vol. 1) 10+2=12

Ghost World 12

Uncanny X-Men:The Dark Phoenix Saga 8

Signal To Noise 12

Spider Man: Kraven's Last Hunt 5-3=2

Fiasco - A History of Hollywood's Iconic Flops by James Robert Parish

It's a fun little read. Lots of backstabbing and oversized egos.

The Best American Short Stories edited by Michael Chabon

One of the few collections I actually buy. I love the compact burst of flavor from a really good short story.