I miss the potlucks in the Bay Area (California). So many different
nationalities working in the same company office made for an interesting
spread of food. And I got to learn a lot, especially about Asian food.

Texas: Everybody is just now running out to Walmart to pick up...
whatever. The cupcakes and frozen rubber shrimp trays are just starting
to arrive.

Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the kitchen
making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and there's still
baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style tomorrow morning.

-sw

On Dec 17, 4:21*pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
> I miss the potlucks in the Bay Area (California). *So many different
> nationalities working in the same company office made for an interesting
> spread of food. *And I got to learn a lot, especially about Asian food.
>
> Texas: *Everybody is just now running out to Walmart to pick up...
> whatever. * The cupcakes and frozen rubber shrimp trays are just starting
> to arrive.
>
> Me? *I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the kitchen
> making more baklava. *If all the cupcakes are gone and there's still
> baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style tomorrow morning.

I'm skipping ours, but last year I brought Texas Caviar. If I were
going this
year, I'd bring tabouli. There's always a surfeit of rich, heavy
foods, and I try
to counteract that.

We don't have any Asians working here anymore, but I always used to
love
the things they brought to the potluck.

Cindy Hamilton

"Cindy Hamilton" > wrote in message
...
On Dec 17, 4:21 pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
> I miss the potlucks in the Bay Area (California). So many different
> nationalities working in the same company office made for an interesting
> spread of food. And I got to learn a lot, especially about Asian food.
>
> Texas: Everybody is just now running out to Walmart to pick up...
> whatever. The cupcakes and frozen rubber shrimp trays are just starting
> to arrive.
>
> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the kitchen
> making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and there's still
> baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style tomorrow morning.

I'm skipping ours, but last year I brought Texas Caviar. If I were
going this
year, I'd bring tabouli. There's always a surfeit of rich, heavy
foods, and I try
to counteract that.

We don't have any Asians working here anymore, but I always used to
love
the things they brought to the potluck.

Cindy Hamilton

the place I get my pedi's done (don't get all judgemental here - my doctor
said pay $30 for a pedi versus $100 for a podiatrist to trim my nails - I'm
diabetic and they didn't want me doing it myself) had a 'holiday party' for
the customers. The Vietnamese lady who works there made homemade spring
rolls.......the others said she makes the wrappers herself....they were
literally TO DIE FOR.
-ginny

On Dec 17, 1:21*pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
> I miss the potlucks in the Bay Area (California). *So many different
> nationalities working in the same company office made for an interesting
> spread of food. *And I got to learn a lot, especially about Asian food.
>
> Texas: *Everybody is just now running out to Walmart to pick up...
> whatever. * The cupcakes and frozen rubber shrimp trays are just starting
> to arrive.
>
> Me? *I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the kitchen
> making more baklava. *If all the cupcakes are gone and there's still
> baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style tomorrow morning.
>
> -sw

We had our annual one last Friday, and it's really frustrating to
those of us that cook! I made a bunch of wild rice, and a pan of
gingerbread. Out of a 9x12 pan, only 3 little pieces were taken, and I
brought home almost all of the rice. 2 of the people who work here are
anti-potluck as I guess they are "nervous". One guy actually brings
his own fork, and will only eat packaged of purchased food, like
pizza, shrimp ring, chips...there's one gal here who always volunteers
to bring soda and cups! I would like them much better if everyone
would participate and show a little effort...

"merryb" > wrote in message
...
On Dec 17, 1:21 pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
> I miss the potlucks in the Bay Area (California). So many different
> nationalities working in the same company office made for an interesting
> spread of food. And I got to learn a lot, especially about Asian food.
>
> Texas: Everybody is just now running out to Walmart to pick up...
> whatever. The cupcakes and frozen rubber shrimp trays are just starting
> to arrive.
>
> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the kitchen
> making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and there's still
> baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style tomorrow morning.
>
> -sw

We had our annual one last Friday, and it's really frustrating to
those of us that cook! I made a bunch of wild rice, and a pan of
gingerbread. Out of a 9x12 pan, only 3 little pieces were taken, and I
brought home almost all of the rice. 2 of the people who work here are
anti-potluck as I guess they are "nervous". One guy actually brings
his own fork, and will only eat packaged of purchased food, like
pizza, shrimp ring, chips...there's one gal here who always volunteers
to bring soda and cups! I would like them much better if everyone
would participate and show a little effort...

those types sorta deflate the whole 'atmosphere' don't they? Makes one
understand why some work-place parties are fazed out.
-g

"Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote in message
...
> On Dec 17, 1:21 pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
>> I miss the potlucks in the Bay Area (California). So many different
>> nationalities working in the same company office made for an interesting
>> spread of food. snip
>
> We had our annual one last Friday, and it's really frustrating to
> those of us that cook! I made a bunch of wild rice, and a pan of
> gingerbread. Out of a 9x12 pan, only 3 little pieces were taken, and I
> brought home almost all of the rice. 2 of the people who work here are
> anti-potluck as I guess they are "nervous". One guy actually brings
> his own fork, and will only eat packaged of purchased food, like
> pizza, shrimp ring, chips
snip
You're Kidding!!!! Why have one if you're afraid one of your co-workers is
going to 'poison' you?
Janet

On Dec 17, 2:49*pm, "Janet Bostwick" > wrote:
> "Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote in message
>
> ...> On Dec 17, 1:21 pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
> >> I miss the potlucks in the Bay Area (California). So many different
> >> nationalities working in the same company office made for an interesting
> >> spread of food. snip
>
> > We had our annual one last Friday, and it's really frustrating to
> > those of us that cook! I made a bunch of wild rice, and a pan of
> > gingerbread. Out of a 9x12 pan, only 3 little pieces were taken, and I
> > brought home almost all of the rice. 2 of the people who work here are
> > anti-potluck as I guess they are "nervous". One guy actually brings
> > his own fork, and will only eat packaged of purchased food, like
> > pizza, shrimp ring, chips
>
> snip
> You're Kidding!!!! *Why have one if you're afraid one of your co-workers is
> going to 'poison' you?
> Janet

Rather insulting, right? I think it's funny- one of the women who
works here is well liked by the fork bringing guy- he'll eat what she
makes. Who am I to tell him that I've witnessed her coming out of the
bathroom without washing her hands! Wonder if she licks her fingers
off too while she's cooking? Ewwwwww......

Becca and I organized a potluck after church last Sunday... in
conjunction with the Annual Congregational Meeting.

We got 100 pieces of fried chicken from a local store and about 2 dozen
hot dogs... and the people brought salads, sides and desserts. We had
about 50 people attending.

Worked pretty well.

George L

Virginia Tadrzynski wrote:

> We had our annual one last Friday, and it's really frustrating to
> those of us that cook! I made a bunch of wild rice, and a pan of
> gingerbread. Out of a 9x12 pan, only 3 little pieces were taken, and I
> brought home almost all of the rice. 2 of the people who work here are
> anti-potluck as I guess they are "nervous". One guy actually brings
> his own fork, and will only eat packaged of purchased food, like
> pizza, shrimp ring, chips...there's one gal here who always volunteers
> to bring soda and cups! I would like them much better if everyone
> would participate and show a little effort...
>
> those types sorta deflate the whole 'atmosphere' don't they? Makes one
> understand why some work-place parties are fazed out.

People used to bring food to the office parties. Actual food. That's
where I discovered the infamous chili/grape jelly meatballs. Over time
it got to the point where people only brought cookies and cake. Those
of us who tried to bring anything else wound up wasting our time and
money, because no one ate anything but cookies and cake. Why
bother. We also had the same people who would bring cups and
soda every year. Probably a common scenario.

nancy

"Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote in message
...
>
> the place I get my pedi's done (don't get all judgemental here - my doctor
> said pay $30 for a pedi versus $100 for a podiatrist to trim my nails -
> I'm diabetic and they didn't want me doing it myself)

Not at all judgmental here! I get pedis and manis regularly. It's the one
me thing I do. The thing I have to say is that even professionals can cut
you, so be careful.

"Cheryl" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Virginia Tadrzynski" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> the place I get my pedi's done (don't get all judgemental here - my
>> doctor said pay $30 for a pedi versus $100 for a podiatrist to trim my
>> nails - I'm diabetic and they didn't want me doing it myself)

> Not at all judgmental here! I get pedis and manis regularly. It's the
> one me thing I do. The thing I have to say is that even professionals can
> cut you, so be careful.

No excuses needed! Pedis and manis moved from my luxury column to my
necessary column years ago. If we don't treat ourselves well, who will?

Felice

On Dec 17, 5:41*pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> Virginia Tadrzynski wrote:
> > We had our annual one last Friday, and it's really frustrating to
> > those of us that cook! I made a bunch of wild rice, and a pan of
> > gingerbread. Out of a 9x12 pan, only 3 little pieces were taken, and I
> > brought home almost all of the rice. 2 of the people who work here are
> > anti-potluck as I guess they are "nervous". One guy actually brings
> > his own fork, and will only eat packaged of purchased food, like
> > pizza, shrimp ring, chips...there's one gal here who always volunteers
> > to bring soda and cups! I would like them much better if everyone
> > would participate and show a little effort...
>
> > those types sorta deflate the whole 'atmosphere' don't they? Makes one
> > understand why some work-place parties are fazed out.
>
> People used to bring food to the office parties. *Actual food. *That's
> where I discovered the infamous chili/grape jelly meatballs. *Over time
> it got to the point where people only brought cookies and cake. *Those
> of us who tried to bring anything else wound up wasting our time and
> money, because no one ate anything but cookies and cake. * Why
> bother. *We also had the same people who would bring cups and
> soda every year. *Probably a common scenario.
>
> nancy

I guess I'm lucky in my office -- our potlucks are great. We have a
spreadsheet, so one person can sign up for plates, and one for soda.
Everybody else brings food. Most bring food they made (rather than
purchased at the deli). Also most don't want to bring the same thing
every time, so there's always something different.

I'll add that it's a software company, and my particular section has
quite a few young (mid-20s) single guys. They seem to get a kick out
of trying to make something they haven't done before. Yesterday one
of the guys brought the infamous meatballs Nancy mentions. He made
the meatballs himself - he'd never done it before, and was amazed to
find out how easy it was.

There are always a lot of desserts, but there's plenty of other food
too.

Michelle wrote:
> On Dec 17, 5:41 pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:

>> People used to bring food to the office parties. Actual food. That's
>> where I discovered the infamous chili/grape jelly meatballs. Over
>> time it got to the point where people only brought cookies and cake.
>> Those of us who tried to bring anything else wound up wasting our
>> time and money, because no one ate anything but cookies and cake. Why
>> bother. We also had the same people who would bring cups and
>> soda every year. Probably a common scenario.

> I guess I'm lucky in my office -- our potlucks are great. We have a
> spreadsheet, so one person can sign up for plates, and one for soda.
> Everybody else brings food. Most bring food they made (rather than
> purchased at the deli). Also most don't want to bring the same thing
> every time, so there's always something different.

I probably should mention that this group was what you call the
human resource systems ... which means we produced payroll and
all the crazy stuff that goes with that. W2s, federal and state files,
it's a ton of work and really crazy hours. So Christmas falls right in the
middle of the busiest season. Often we'd eat the office party food while
hunched over our keyboard, typing away.

In the earlier years we had a lot more people around to do that,
there was time for a party. So, to be fair, it was probably just
easier to grab some cookies or a bagel than chicken wings or
whatever.

Also, I'm not knocking anyone who brought cups or cookies,
I just learned not to bother making anything other, because no
one touched it. The boss usually kicked in for a cold cut platter
and no one would touch that, either.

> I'll add that it's a software company, and my particular section has
> quite a few young (mid-20s) single guys. They seem to get a kick out
> of trying to make something they haven't done before. Yesterday one
> of the guys brought the infamous meatballs Nancy mentions. He made
> the meatballs himself - he'd never done it before, and was amazed to
> find out how easy it was.

Cool. I love seeing someone inspired with a success.

> There are always a lot of desserts, but there's plenty of other food
> too.

That's nice, I missed that.

nancy

merryb wrote:
> On Dec 17, 1:21 pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
>> I miss the potlucks in the Bay Area (California). So many different
>> nationalities working in the same company office made for an interesting
>> spread of food. And I got to learn a lot, especially about Asian food.
>>
>> Texas: Everybody is just now running out to Walmart to pick up...
>> whatever. The cupcakes and frozen rubber shrimp trays are just starting
>> to arrive.
>>
>> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the kitchen
>> making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and there's still
>> baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style tomorrow morning.
>>
>> -sw
>
> We had our annual one last Friday, and it's really frustrating to
> those of us that cook! I made a bunch of wild rice, and a pan of
> gingerbread. Out of a 9x12 pan, only 3 little pieces were taken, and I
> brought home almost all of the rice. 2 of the people who work here are
> anti-potluck as I guess they are "nervous". One guy actually brings
> his own fork, and will only eat packaged of purchased food, like
> pizza, shrimp ring, chips...there's one gal here who always volunteers
> to bring soda and cups! I would like them much better if everyone
> would participate and show a little effort...

In my old job, we had a lot of potlucks or cookouts. We had a lot of
good cooks in the office but there were also the people who always
brought napkins or soda. We did have a sign up sheet, and those were
items that we needed, so we didn't make too big a deal out of it. I
agree, it gets frustrating though, when you take the time to make
something from scratch and others just can't be bothered.

What was most annoying however, was the vegetarian who brought soda
and complained when there was nothing she could eat.

Tracy

On Dec 18, 10:44*am, Tracy > wrote:
> merryb wrote:
> > On Dec 17, 1:21 pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
> >> I miss the potlucks in the Bay Area (California). *So many different
> >> nationalities working in the same company office made for an interesting
> >> spread of food. *And I got to learn a lot, especially about Asian food.
>
> >> Texas: *Everybody is just now running out to Walmart to pick up...
> >> whatever. * The cupcakes and frozen rubber shrimp trays are just starting
> >> to arrive.
>
> >> Me? *I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the kitchen
> >> making more baklava. *If all the cupcakes are gone and there's still
> >> baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style tomorrow morning.
>
> >> -sw
>
> > We had our annual one last Friday, and it's really frustrating to
> > those of us that cook! I made a bunch of wild rice, and a pan of
> > gingerbread. Out of a 9x12 pan, only 3 little pieces were taken, and I
> > brought home almost all of the rice. 2 of the people who work here are
> > anti-potluck as I guess they are "nervous". One guy actually brings
> > his own fork, and will only eat packaged of purchased food, like
> > pizza, shrimp ring, chips...there's one gal here who always volunteers
> > to bring soda and cups! I would like them much better if everyone
> > would participate and show a little effort...
>
> In my old job, we had a lot of potlucks or cookouts. We had a lot of
> good cooks in the office but there were also the people who always
> brought napkins or soda. We did have a sign up sheet, and those were
> items that we needed, so we didn't make too big a deal out of it. I
> agree, it gets frustrating though, when you take the time to make
> something from scratch and others just can't be bothered.
>
> What was most annoying however, was the vegetarian who brought soda
> and complained when there was nothing she could eat.

Work potlucks usually seem like a contest for who can bring the
crappiest food.
>
> Tracy

--Bryan

On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:44:33 -0500, Tracy wrote:

>
> What was most annoying however, was the vegetarian who brought soda
> and complained when there was nothing she could eat.
>
> Tracy

<snort>

your pal,
blake

On Dec 17, 3:41 pm, "Nancy Young" > wrote:

> People used to bring food to the office parties. Actual food. That's
> where I discovered the infamous chili/grape jelly meatballs. Over time
> it got to the point where people only brought cookies and cake. Those
> of us who tried to bring anything else wound up wasting our time and
> money, because no one ate anything but cookies and cake. Why
> bother. We also had the same people who would bring cups and
> soda every year. Probably a common scenario.

Where I worked the longest our potlucks were international because
that was our workforce. Things I remember especially liking were home-
cooked native versions of pancit and lumpia, spring rolls and shu mai,
tamales and ceviche, that multi-layered pinwheel munchie, genuine
southern fried chicken, and that German chocolate cake with the fancy
name.....? The potlucks were still going strong when I retired from
there. -aem

Sqwertz wrote:
> On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:21:02 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>
>
>> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the kitchen
>> making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and there's still
>> baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style tomorrow morning.
>>
>
> Followup:
>
> I didn't even see this one coming: Except for one person, nobody
> even knew what "baklava" was.
>
> But several people who had a piece went back for another one. One
> person even ate 5. And another said she picked it because it was
> one of only two desserts that looked home-made.
>
> There were 3 of 35 pieces left when I left. Which was good because
> I didn't want to go postal today. Not on a Friday with the whole
> weekend ahead and a pocket full of Christmas Bonus.
>
> Almost forgot the kicker? I won a $50 Walmart shopping card as a
> door prize. I can stock up on the frozen shrimp cocktail rings.
>
> -sw
>

First, congrats on winning 50 bucks! Austin will have a Greek Festival
in May, maybe your coworkers should check it out. They may discover
some new foods, like gyros.


Becca

On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:46:05 -0500, blake murphy
> wrote:

>On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:44:33 -0500, Tracy wrote:
>
>>
>> What was most annoying however, was the vegetarian who brought soda
>> and complained when there was nothing she could eat.
>>
>> Tracy
>
> <snort>
>
And vegetarians wonder why people laugh at them. They're all freaks.

Lou

On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:52:50 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:21:02 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>
>> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the kitchen
>> making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and there's still
>> baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style tomorrow morning.
>
>Followup:
>
>I didn't even see this one coming: Except for one person, nobody
>even knew what "baklava" was.
>
>But several people who had a piece went back for another one. One
>person even ate 5. And another said she picked it because it was
>one of only two desserts that looked home-made.
>
>There were 3 of 35 pieces left when I left. Which was good because
>I didn't want to go postal today. Not on a Friday with the whole
>weekend ahead and a pocket full of Christmas Bonus.

Good job. It is a nice feeling to see your offerings appreciated.

Lou

On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:28:49 -0600, Lou Decruss wrote:

> On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:46:05 -0500, blake murphy
> > wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:44:33 -0500, Tracy wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> What was most annoying however, was the vegetarian who brought soda
>>> and complained when there was nothing she could eat.
>>>
>>> Tracy
>>
>> <snort>
>>
> And vegetarians wonder why people laugh at them. They're all freaks.
>
> Lou

i wouldn't say all.

i do remember i woman who brought a black bean chili to a very small, very
informal chili cook-off. she told me, 'don't tell anyone it's meatless. i
don't want to queer the deal.' i was pretty good, as i recall. came in
second, i think.

your pal,
blake

On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:52:50 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:

> On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:21:02 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>
>> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the kitchen
>> making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and there's still
>> baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style tomorrow morning.
>
> Followup:
>
> I didn't even see this one coming: Except for one person, nobody
> even knew what "baklava" was.
>

i thought austin was, like, all cosmopolitan and shit.

your pal,
blake

On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:14:02 -0500, blake murphy
> wrote:

>On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:52:50 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:21:02 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>
>>> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the kitchen
>>> making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and there's still
>>> baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style tomorrow morning.
>>
>> Followup:
>>
>> I didn't even see this one coming: Except for one person, nobody
>> even knew what "baklava" was.
>>
>
>i thought austin was, like, all cosmopolitan and shit.
>

I guess you were snookered.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

blake murphy wrote:

> On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:52:50 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:21:02 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>
>>> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the
>>> kitchen making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and
>>> there's still baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style
>>> tomorrow morning.
>>
>> Followup:
>>
>> I didn't even see this one coming: Except for one person, nobody
>> even knew what "baklava" was.
>>
>
> i thought austin was, like, all cosmopolitan and shit.
>


It's in *Texas*, blake...


--
Best
Greg

On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:10:36 -0500, blake murphy
> wrote:

>On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:28:49 -0600, Lou Decruss wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:46:05 -0500, blake murphy
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:44:33 -0500, Tracy wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> What was most annoying however, was the vegetarian who brought soda
>>>> and complained when there was nothing she could eat.
>>>>
>>>> Tracy
>>>
>>> <snort>
>>>
>> And vegetarians wonder why people laugh at them. They're all freaks.
>>
>> Lou
>
>i wouldn't say all.

OK....99%. And 100% of the ones I've crossed paths with.

>i do remember i woman who brought a black bean chili to a very small, very
>informal chili cook-off. she told me, 'don't tell anyone it's meatless. i
>don't want to queer the deal.' i was pretty good, as i recall. came in
>second, i think.

Her "don't tell" comment speaks a lot for her. It sounds like she
wasn't on the usual "mission." She sounds like someone I'd like to
meet. You were lucky to have met her.

Lou

On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:31:53 -0800, sf wrote:

> On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:14:02 -0500, blake murphy
> > wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:52:50 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>
>>> On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:21:02 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>
>>>> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the kitchen
>>>> making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and there's still
>>>> baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style tomorrow morning.
>>>
>>> Followup:
>>>
>>> I didn't even see this one coming: Except for one person, nobody
>>> even knew what "baklava" was.
>>>
>>
>>i thought austin was, like, all cosmopolitan and shit.
>>
>
> I guess you were snookered.

wily austinites!

your pal,
blake

On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:31:01 -0600, Gregory Morrow wrote:

> blake murphy wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:52:50 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>
>>> On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:21:02 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>
>>>> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the
>>>> kitchen making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and
>>>> there's still baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style
>>>> tomorrow morning.
>>>
>>> Followup:
>>>
>>> I didn't even see this one coming: Except for one person, nobody
>>> even knew what "baklava" was.
>>>
>>
>> i thought austin was, like, all cosmopolitan and shit.
>>
>
> It's in *Texas*, blake...

yeah, but i hear they got musicians and pot smokers and even some jews and
queers...

blake

On Sun, 20 Dec 2009 09:17:29 -0600, Lou Decruss wrote:

> On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:10:36 -0500, blake murphy
> > wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:28:49 -0600, Lou Decruss wrote:
>>
>>> On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:46:05 -0500, blake murphy
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>>On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:44:33 -0500, Tracy wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> What was most annoying however, was the vegetarian who brought soda
>>>>> and complained when there was nothing she could eat.
>>>>>
>>>>> Tracy
>>>>
>>>> <snort>
>>>>
>>> And vegetarians wonder why people laugh at them. They're all freaks.
>>>
>>> Lou
>>
>>i wouldn't say all.
>
> OK....99%. And 100% of the ones I've crossed paths with.
>
>>i do remember i woman who brought a black bean chili to a very small, very
>>informal chili cook-off. she told me, 'don't tell anyone it's meatless. i
>>don't want to queer the deal.' i was pretty good, as i recall. came in
>>second, i think.
>
> Her "don't tell" comment speaks a lot for her. It sounds like she
> wasn't on the usual "mission." She sounds like someone I'd like to
> meet. You were lucky to have met her.
>
> Lou

nice woman. i don't actually know for sure that she's vegetarian, but i
think so. she was damned skinny.

i knew a guy in college who was vegetarian - big guy, not tall so much as
built like a fireplug. he was on the wrestling team, and maybe crew. only
ate vegetables, but *lots* of them. strong, he was.

your pal,
blake

On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:31:01 -0600, "Gregory Morrow"
> wrote:

>blake murphy wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:52:50 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>
>>> On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:21:02 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>
>>>> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the
>>>> kitchen making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and
>>>> there's still baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style
>>>> tomorrow morning.
>>>
>>> Followup:
>>>
>>> I didn't even see this one coming: Except for one person, nobody
>>> even knew what "baklava" was.
>>>
>>
>> i thought austin was, like, all cosmopolitan and shit.
>>
>
>
>It's in *Texas*, blake...

Even though I would never live in Tex-ass by choice there is plenty of
culture and fine taste there. Most of my time spent there was in
Houston. They have their shit areas just like we've got the south
side. But there's plenty of good folks down there. Chris M. doesn't
seem to be posting here recently but IIRC she's from Sugarland. I've
been there and it's a stunning Houston suburb.

Blake mentioned Austin so I'll segue since I've talked about the
subject of this story with him before. About two years ago I
mentioned in an OT thread drift that I had purchased a pair or
speakers at a church rummage sale for 10 bucks. I did a bit of work
on them and sold them to an Austin cop for $500. He came up and
picked them up along with some other things. It was a stressful
transaction as Craigslist is a funny place. There were several phone
calls getting the pick-up time figured up. I had Louise outside with
a camera and cell phone in case something went south. He's a cop and
I don't think he knew she was around.

I don't know where he gets his money but the "black man from Austin"
turned out to be a pretty cool guy. He got a great set of speakers
and I made 490 bucks for about 90 minutes work. When they left he
asked for directions to a Portillos that was on his way out of town.
So he knew the local fav's. It was by far the most memorable online
sale I've ever made.

We've also sent many packages to Texas. Always high end stuff.

Lou

On Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:27:54 -0500, blake murphy
> wrote:

>> Her "don't tell" comment speaks a lot for her. It sounds like she
>> wasn't on the usual "mission." She sounds like someone I'd like to
>> meet. You were lucky to have met her.
>>
>> Lou
>
>nice woman. i don't actually know for sure that she's vegetarian, but i
>think so. she was damned skinny.
>
>i knew a guy in college who was vegetarian - big guy, not tall so much as
>built like a fireplug. he was on the wrestling team, and maybe crew. only
>ate vegetables, but *lots* of them. strong, he was.
>

You're not nosey like me. I'd have asked. Louise will tell a story
and I'll ask (xxxx) and she'll say she didn't ask. I want details!!!
<g> I'm not going anywhere with this, just sayin.

Lou

On Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:21:02 -0500, blake murphy
> wrote:

>On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:31:01 -0600, Gregory Morrow wrote:
>
>> blake murphy wrote:
>>
>>> On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:52:50 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:21:02 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the
>>>>> kitchen making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and
>>>>> there's still baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style
>>>>> tomorrow morning.
>>>>
>>>> Followup:
>>>>
>>>> I didn't even see this one coming: Except for one person, nobody
>>>> even knew what "baklava" was.
>>>>
>>>
>>> i thought austin was, like, all cosmopolitan and shit.
>>>
>>
>> It's in *Texas*, blake...
>
>yeah, but i hear they got musicians and pot smokers and even some jews and
>queers...

lots-o-slant-eyes-too. I little chinese guy with cowboy boots and a
hat 4 times the size of his head with a very strong tex-ass drawl is
**** worthy.

Lou

On Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:43:23 -0600, Lou Decruss wrote:

> On Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:21:02 -0500, blake murphy
> > wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:31:01 -0600, Gregory Morrow wrote:
>>
>>> blake murphy wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:52:50 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:21:02 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the
>>>>>> kitchen making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and
>>>>>> there's still baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style
>>>>>> tomorrow morning.
>>>>>
>>>>> Followup:
>>>>>
>>>>> I didn't even see this one coming: Except for one person, nobody
>>>>> even knew what "baklava" was.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> i thought austin was, like, all cosmopolitan and shit.
>>>>
>>>
>>> It's in *Texas*, blake...
>>
>>yeah, but i hear they got musicians and pot smokers and even some jews and
>>queers...
>
> lots-o-slant-eyes-too. I little chinese guy with cowboy boots and a
> hat 4 times the size of his head with a very strong tex-ass drawl is
> **** worthy.
>
> Lou

i'm sure he's no less a rancher than george bush.

yourpal,
blake

On Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:29:47 -0600, Lou Decruss wrote:

> On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:31:01 -0600, "Gregory Morrow"
> > wrote:
>
>>blake murphy wrote:
>>
>>> On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:52:50 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:21:02 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the
>>>>> kitchen making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and
>>>>> there's still baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style
>>>>> tomorrow morning.
>>>>
>>>> Followup:
>>>>
>>>> I didn't even see this one coming: Except for one person, nobody
>>>> even knew what "baklava" was.
>>>>
>>>
>>> i thought austin was, like, all cosmopolitan and shit.
>>>
>>
>>
>>It's in *Texas*, blake...
>
> Even though I would never live in Tex-ass by choice there is plenty of
> culture and fine taste there. Most of my time spent there was in
> Houston. They have their shit areas just like we've got the south
> side. But there's plenty of good folks down there. Chris M. doesn't
> seem to be posting here recently but IIRC she's from Sugarland. I've
> been there and it's a stunning Houston suburb.
>
> Blake mentioned Austin so I'll segue since I've talked about the
> subject of this story with him before. About two years ago I
> mentioned in an OT thread drift that I had purchased a pair or
> speakers at a church rummage sale for 10 bucks. I did a bit of work
> on them and sold them to an Austin cop for $500. He came up and
> picked them up along with some other things. It was a stressful
> transaction as Craigslist is a funny place. There were several phone
> calls getting the pick-up time figured up. I had Louise outside with
> a camera and cell phone in case something went south. He's a cop and
> I don't think he knew she was around.
>
> I don't know where he gets his money but the "black man from Austin"
> turned out to be a pretty cool guy. He got a great set of speakers
> and I made 490 bucks for about 90 minutes work. When they left he
> asked for directions to a Portillos that was on his way out of town.
> So he knew the local fav's. It was by far the most memorable online
> sale I've ever made.
>
> We've also sent many packages to Texas. Always high end stuff.
>
> Lou

like i say, i hear austin is a pretty civilized place, despite what people
say about om.

your pal,
blake

blake murphy wrote:

> On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:31:01 -0600, Gregory Morrow wrote:
>
>> blake murphy wrote:
>>
>>> On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:52:50 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:21:02 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the
>>>>> kitchen making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and
>>>>> there's still baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style
>>>>> tomorrow morning.
>>>>
>>>> Followup:
>>>>
>>>> I didn't even see this one coming: Except for one person, nobody
>>>> even knew what "baklava" was.
>>>>
>>>
>>> i thought austin was, like, all cosmopolitan and shit.
>>>
>>
>> It's in *Texas*, blake...
>
> yeah, but i hear they got musicians and pot smokers and even some
> jews and queers...
>


The "progressive vs. backwards" things in Texas always struck me as
"interesting". On the one hand you have Molly Ivins and Kinky Friedman and
Ann Richards and Houston's new ******* mayor and OTOH you have the likes of
Tom DeLay and white trash dragging blacks around behind pickup trucks and
other assorted baloney - headed creeps.

Texas is never boring, you can certainly say that...


--
Best
Greg

On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:27:14 -0500, blake murphy
> wrote:

>On Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:29:47 -0600, Lou Decruss wrote:

>> We've also sent many packages to Texas. Always high end stuff.
>>
>> Lou
>
>like i say, i hear austin is a pretty civilized place, despite what people
>say about om.

OM's issues have nothing to do with where she lives.

Lou

On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:23:22 -0500, blake murphy
> wrote:

>On Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:43:23 -0600, Lou Decruss wrote:

>> lots-o-slant-eyes-too. I little chinese guy with cowboy boots and a
>> hat 4 times the size of his head with a very strong tex-ass drawl is
>> **** worthy.
>>
>> Lou
>
>i'm sure he's no less a rancher than george bush.

You really need to get past this Bush thing. He's past all of us I'm
positive.

Lou

On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:53:53 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:

> On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:14:02 -0500, blake murphy wrote:
>
>> On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:52:50 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>
>>> On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:21:02 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>
>>> I didn't even see this one coming: Except for one person, nobody
>>> even knew what "baklava" was.
>>>
>>
>> i thought austin was, like, all cosmopolitan and shit.
>
> Not where I work. I'm one of the 10% white collars in a blue collar
> shop. And the white collars are pure-bread Texans, most of them.
> But still, I knew what baklava was when I was 12 living in
> Pittsburgh all my life.
>
> I'm sure glad I didn't take my marinated octopus dish. I take it to
> work a few times a year terrorize people with it. When they don't
> believe me I show them a tentacle. One girl actually started dry
> heaving. Not my fault she didn't believe me.
>
> -sw

<snort>

your pal,
blake

On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:04:31 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:

> On Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:23:22 -0500, blake murphy wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:43:23 -0600, Lou Decruss wrote:
>>
>>> lots-o-slant-eyes-too. I little chinese guy with cowboy boots and a
>>> hat 4 times the size of his head with a very strong tex-ass drawl is
>>> **** worthy.
>>
>> i'm sure he's no less a rancher than george bush.
>
> There really are some Chinese Texans. Somebody had to cook for the
> railroad workers. Then they managed to buy land... and oil.
>
> -sw

wily orientals!

your pal,
blake

Sqwertz wrote:

> On Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:29:47 -0600, Lou Decruss wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:31:01 -0600, "Gregory Morrow"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> blake murphy wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:52:50 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:21:02 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the
>>>>>> kitchen making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and
>>>>>> there's still baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style
>>>>>> tomorrow morning.
>>>>>
>>>>> Followup:
>>>>>
>>>>> I didn't even see this one coming: Except for one person, nobody
>>>>> even knew what "baklava" was.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> i thought austin was, like, all cosmopolitan and shit.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> It's in *Texas*, blake...
>>
>> Even though I would never live in Tex-ass by choice there is plenty
>> of culture and fine taste there. Most of my time spent there was in
>> Houston. They have their shit areas just like we've got the south
>> side. But there's plenty of good folks down there. Chris M. doesn't
>> seem to be posting here recently but IIRC she's from Sugarland. I've
>> been there and it's a stunning Houston suburb.
>>
>> Blake mentioned Austin so I'll segue since I've talked about the
>> subject of this story with him before. About two years ago I
>> mentioned in an OT thread drift that I had purchased a pair or
>> speakers at a church rummage sale for 10 bucks. I did a bit of work
>> on them and sold them to an Austin cop for $500. He came up and
>> picked them up along with some other things. It was a stressful
>> transaction as Craigslist is a funny place. There were several phone
>> calls getting the pick-up time figured up. I had Louise outside with
>> a camera and cell phone in case something went south. He's a cop and
>> I don't think he knew she was around.
>>
>> I don't know where he gets his money but the "black man from Austin"
>> turned out to be a pretty cool guy. He got a great set of speakers
>> and I made 490 bucks for about 90 minutes work. When they left he
>> asked for directions to a Portillos that was on his way out of town.
>> So he knew the local fav's. It was by far the most memorable online
>> sale I've ever made.
>>
>> We've also sent many packages to Texas. Always high end stuff.
>
> Greg (and Sheldon by example) will bash anything Texan because
> that;'s where I live. Neither of them have probably even been here
> - they're just jealous about what they heard. Chicago OTOH, is a
> pigsty.



Keep D-R-E-A-M-I-N-G, Steve...


> Of the three major cities in Texas, Austin is the best. I'd live in
> San Antonio next. Never Dallas, Houston only if *I had to.
>


But would they *allow* you...???


--
Best
Greg

On Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:48:04 -0600, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:29:47 -0600, Lou Decruss wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:31:01 -0600, "Gregory Morrow"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>blake murphy wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:52:50 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:21:02 -0600, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the
>>>>>> kitchen making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and
>>>>>> there's still baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style
>>>>>> tomorrow morning.
>>>>>
>>>>> Followup:
>>>>>
>>>>> I didn't even see this one coming: Except for one person, nobody
>>>>> even knew what "baklava" was.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> i thought austin was, like, all cosmopolitan and shit.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>It's in *Texas*, blake...
>>
>> Even though I would never live in Tex-ass by choice there is plenty of
>> culture and fine taste there. Most of my time spent there was in
>> Houston. They have their shit areas just like we've got the south
>> side. But there's plenty of good folks down there. Chris M. doesn't
>> seem to be posting here recently but IIRC she's from Sugarland. I've
>> been there and it's a stunning Houston suburb.
>>
>> Blake mentioned Austin so I'll segue since I've talked about the
>> subject of this story with him before. About two years ago I
>> mentioned in an OT thread drift that I had purchased a pair or
>> speakers at a church rummage sale for 10 bucks. I did a bit of work
>> on them and sold them to an Austin cop for $500. He came up and
>> picked them up along with some other things. It was a stressful
>> transaction as Craigslist is a funny place. There were several phone
>> calls getting the pick-up time figured up. I had Louise outside with
>> a camera and cell phone in case something went south. He's a cop and
>> I don't think he knew she was around.
>>
>> I don't know where he gets his money but the "black man from Austin"
>> turned out to be a pretty cool guy. He got a great set of speakers
>> and I made 490 bucks for about 90 minutes work. When they left he
>> asked for directions to a Portillos that was on his way out of town.
>> So he knew the local fav's. It was by far the most memorable online
>> sale I've ever made.
>>
>> We've also sent many packages to Texas. Always high end stuff.
>
>Greg (and Sheldon by example) will bash anything Texan because
>that;'s where I live.

Puh-leeze... I'm an equal opportunity basher, no place, no one is
immune... has nothing to do with Texass, has only to do with YOU...
and here you are bashing Texass by using it as an alibi for why you're
a little sniveling pile of dwarf shit. LOL


>Neither of them have probably even been here
>- they're just jealous about what they heard.

Jealous of what, the most rednecks and trailers per capita? Been
there many times... and like most folks I'd check that I had enough
gas in the tank to drive straight through without having to stop. I've
criss crossed the entire state, and 99 44/100% is wasteland, useless
dust bowl, a butt ass ugli desolate place, hardly a clump of grass let
alone a tree... just rocks and rattle snakes. The ONLY reasons folks
live there is because for whatever reason they arrived broke and
couldn't afford to leave. or they're Mexicans. I always suspected
that Steverino Gonzalas Juan Carlos Lupe Sqwartz is a wetback! LOL