Junk Drawer -- August 16, 2008
Uhhh I've never done a FanPost before, so if the formatting is a bit strange (and also if the topic has already been covered), forgive me.
But seriously! Someone had to do this, it's already 2:52 am and there's no new Junk Drawer!
On a side note, I was caught in a decision between using the title "Junk Drawer" or "Trail Mix." Personally I prefer Trail Mix, but it seems that Junk Drawer is the more traditional name. Every time there's a Trail Mix title, it's closely followed by "aka Junk Drawer." When can we make the switch, people?
But I digress. Maybe my opinions are without ground. What do you all think?
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I'm worried about today's game
Rudy > MJ < Kobe
Is today’s match up mathematically possible?
"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan
by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 4:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MJ > Kobe, it's not even close
If he says so, so be it: Video
(The man still has some serious game for a 45 year old, hitting a lot of jumpers and lay-ups and even dunking).
Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."
by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 5:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You probably haven't seen Kobe play much
As for me, I’ve Kobe play a lot and I’ve seen Jordan play for the Washington Wizards. I was not impressed. It’s a choice between the most unstoppable player in the NBA and a washed up old guy who sells underwear for a living. I think the choice is simple.
"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan
by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 5:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This reminds me of the Ty Cobb movie quote...
which I wiil try to clean up a bit:
Louis Prima: With all the great players playing ball right now, how well do you think you would do against today’s pitchers?
Ty Cobb: Well, I figure against today’s pitchers I’d only probably hit about .290
Louis Prima: .290? Well that’s amazing, because you batted over .400 a… a whole bunch of times. Now tell us all, we’d all like to know, why do you think you’d only hit .290?
Ty Cobb: Well, I’m 72 … years old you ignorant … .
"I love this game!" -Moonbeam, from 'Rollerball' right before he was knocked into a permanent coma
by -ken on Aug 16, 2008 5:56 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, now ;-)
Now Pryz is also > Walton. Though I’m sure MJ sometimes thinks “hey, why am I not on this crappy Bobcats roster? Why should I pay $5 million for Matt Carroll? Maybe I should sign me for the veterans minimum.”
Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."
by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 5:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 100m race was sick. Go check it out later if you haven't done so yet. Hope the guy is clean.
Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."
by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 7:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you talking about the preliminary race?
"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan
by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh never mind
I was just the main article on nbcolympics.com
"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan
by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I obviously saw it live, but if NBC spoils it...
Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."
by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 8:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nbcolympics.com doesn't have the video up yet
"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan
by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You were?
I was just the main article on nbcolympics.com
And so humble with the “just”…
I hope they rerun it.
"It’s Dave’s house and we’ve been invited over to play. We play by the house rules or get sent home. Period." - me, 08/16
by jorga on Aug 16, 2008 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to love you.
"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan
by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 10:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awwww
it’s ok for you to poke fun but not ok to be poked?? For shame.
I still love you.
"It’s Dave’s house and we’ve been invited over to play. We play by the house rules or get sent home. Period." - me, 08/16
by jorga on Aug 16, 2008 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, I love you again.
I just had to take a walk outside to cool off.
"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan
by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dudes with chickbutt.
I hate when that happens.
It’s just so . . . DISTURBING.
Blazers have a five-on-three...and they pull it back and wait for help.
by QualityPie on Aug 16, 2008 11:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Alway creeps me out
That I was lookin,
"He doesn't let grass grow under his feet when there are points to be had." - Dave
by BlueBooYay on Aug 16, 2008 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The last US star to sign with a European team is -- wait for it -- Shawn Kemp!
The Reign Man, of all people. He has signed with Italian club Premiata Montegranaro. Man, playing for Euros must be highly attractive for a lot of these players if he is ready to make a comeback there.
Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."
by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
An American Gigolo in Italy
"He doesn't let grass grow under his feet when there are points to be had." - Dave
by BlueBooYay on Aug 16, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh oh.....
….Italy’s dream of zero population growth is doooomed
Norsktroll -"Carlos Boozer.............is known in China as "Fan Gu Zai," which, loosely translated, means "Betrayal Skull Guy."
by 92wastheyear on Aug 16, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
ESPN message boards are always there for a good laugh
Indiana wants to move Tinsley, right? Even their owner said that he has used up his welcome, so they would probably trade him for 30 cents on the dollar. That doesn’t a select few of their fans to make up funny trades for him “because they work with the trade machine”.
I laughed really hard about this one, while more reasonable Pacers fans said the same thing I guess everybody around here would answer: Let me save you some time – NO! Trade Machine Link
Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."
by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd do it
We need vet at any cost.
"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan
by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe David Stern
Makes the Blazers do that trade, to make up for KP taking advantage of the other GMs?
"I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. They are so unlike your Christ." -Gandhi
"Throw Thag, throw. Throw throw throw throw throw throw"- Far Side
by TheThinWhiteDuke on Aug 16, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sacramento GM Geoff Petrie gets very philosophical on the Artest trade
You know, if you have a big shade tree, shade’s good to a point. But if there’s too much shade, then the grass doesn’t get to grow.
I think he meant players like Kevin Martin, but Sactown Royalty also goes off on other tangents of grass in the discussion. Nice.
Do we have a “big tree player” who steals the light from others? I would say not yet, albeit Greg Oden can block both shots and the sun.
Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."
by Norsktroll on Aug 16, 2008 3:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ooh
New GO nick “The Big Shade”
Whadda ya tink?
"He doesn't let grass grow under his feet when there are points to be had." - Dave
by BlueBooYay on Aug 16, 2008 3:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like it
If someone doesn’t get offended by it
Norsktroll -"Carlos Boozer.............is known in China as "Fan Gu Zai," which, loosely translated, means "Betrayal Skull Guy."
by 92wastheyear on Aug 16, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably a Giant Sequoia
feelin’, what about me
Plant life, yeesh!
"He doesn't let grass grow under his feet when there are points to be had." - Dave
by BlueBooYay on Aug 16, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They don't like to be called Giants
They prefer “Vertically Enhanced” Sequoia
Norsktroll -"Carlos Boozer.............is known in China as "Fan Gu Zai," which, loosely translated, means "Betrayal Skull Guy."
by 92wastheyear on Aug 16, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You folks are such amateurs.
You all forgot to blame the trees.
"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan
by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My sugar pine is a whopper
And I love it but every time I hug it I get pitch all over me
by southern oregon on Aug 16, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
went to my friends cabin close to sunriver for a couple days
came back today to unbearable heat.
BEdgers
by Sabonis4Ever on Aug 16, 2008 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We had some OT excitement here at the Bedge (timbo, come back!)
And I personally am on day 5 of the stomach flu. Add three days of 100 degree heat, and life is not so good right now.
by Section323 on Aug 17, 2008 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get well
Hurry up, you will feel much better
"He doesn't let grass grow under his feet when there are points to be had." - Dave
by BlueBooYay on Aug 17, 2008 1:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
People think I'm anal but I haven't had a cold or the flu for almost 10 years. I've never had a flu shot.
When I get to work I open all the ingress doors with a paper towel or my shirt tail. When I get to my desk, which I share with a habitually coughing person on another shift, I immediately wipe everything down with a forbidden cache of isopropyl. When I have to use the porcelain facilities I flush the toilet with my foot, wash my hands, dry my hands, turn the water off with a couple of dry paper towels, then open the egress door with a wad of fresh paper towels. Yep, profligate with resources but I repeat, I haven’t had a cold or the flu for almost 10 years.
"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar
by annthefan on Aug 17, 2008 2:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry to sound preachy but washing your hands really does works.
Too bad my hands look like they’ve been embalmed from all the hand washing.
"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar
by annthefan on Aug 17, 2008 2:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should eat your boogers
I read somewhere that you’ll build up stuff to fight the stuff that gets caught in your boogers if you eat them.
"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan
by tominhawaii on Aug 17, 2008 2:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You go right ahead with that Homeopathic perscription for good health, Tom.
Sounds delicious! that could be used as nutrition in a survival situation too. You first!
"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar
by annthefan on Aug 17, 2008 4:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Try this treat
http://sedanoshow.blogspot.com/2008/08/bill-plaschke-penis-connoisseur.html
"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan
by tominhawaii on Aug 17, 2008 4:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For what it's worth
I walked into a work restroom and while I was finishing up out comes someone from the stall. This person proceds to wash his hands …..he scrubbed between his fingers, the hands themselves, and his arms all the way up to the elbows. This begged the (uneasy) question: “What the heck was he doing in there?!!!”
Norsktroll -"Carlos Boozer.............is known in China as "Fan Gu Zai," which, loosely translated, means "Betrayal Skull Guy."
by 92wastheyear on Aug 17, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't laugh, but that's the way to wash your hands according to a medical school professor who explained me that
Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."
by Norsktroll on Aug 17, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am pretty sure
that he wasn’t doing surgery in there.
On a side note: I saw this comic once over at Harveys who claimed that men would be better served to wash their hands before using the restroom, rather than after. He pointed out that since you shower 1st thing in the morning and then encased yer “stuff” in nice clean cotton…that yer hands were a bigger risk to your junk than the other way around.
Norsktroll -"Carlos Boozer.............is known in China as "Fan Gu Zai," which, loosely translated, means "Betrayal Skull Guy."
by 92wastheyear on Aug 17, 2008 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am a mad hand washer in cold and flu season
however, as much as I love you, Ann, I HATE it when women use their feet to flush the toilet. Because that means I’m now touching everything that was on the floor of the bathroom when I flush, too, in addition to the “normal” stuff. Ick. Although in the end I guess it doesn’t matter, since I’m gonna go wash my hands anyway.
Plus a lot of women seem to lose their balance and end up leaving foot prints on the toilet seat. Double ick.
But in any case, I’ve decided that a cold or flu or a stomach bug here and there is a decent trade off for not worrying so much. However, by day five of this one, I’ve decided I’ve earned the right to whine!
by Section323 on Aug 17, 2008 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha!
"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar
by annthefan on Aug 17, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang it! How did that "Haha" post without my intercession?
As I was about to say Sect, I’m pretty agile so I seldom leave footprints and I always use a butt doily!
"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar
by annthefan on Aug 17, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Dave regrets starting the junk drawer
without it, we surely wouldn’t have ventured down this road!
by Section323 on Aug 17, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
You dames would have had this conversation anyway, just in another thread.
I think the junk drawer is the only happiness Dave gets from Blazer’s Edge. He went from the Mr. X of the Portland Trail Blazers to Martin Prince Hall Monitor of Blazer’s Edge.

"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan
by tominhawaii on Aug 17, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you are generating superbugs on your desk that are immune to disinfectants
And that’s why your co-worker is “habitually coughing” ;-)
I’m not nearly that “anal” about touching stuff, but agree that the hand washing is important. There was a study done on flu prevention by the Navy, and the easiest and most effective prevention found was washing your hands thoroughly 3 to 5 times per day with warm water (at least before every meal, just like you would teach your children but stop to do as an adult).
Odenied: Asked whether he noticed Oden favoring his right knee, Frye dismissed it entirely. "He favors dunking on your head, that's what he favors."
by Norsktroll on Aug 17, 2008 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blasing Embers gets no consideration huh?
Blazing referring obviously to the team, and embers are red hot coals that burn out quickly. You guys are so jealous it makes me ostentatious.
"it takes two to lie. One to lie and one to listen." -- Homer
by bow4meow on Aug 16, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know why no one wants to go with Blogostomy Bag.
"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan
by tominhawaii on Aug 16, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just hope and pray that
everybody is changing their cats water at least once a day and making sure they have plenty of food.
This weather isnt just beating me down, I know my little animals feel it too. I’d like to know what the current roster names their cats.
"it takes two to lie. One to lie and one to listen." -- Homer
by bow4meow on Aug 16, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right now we have one cat, an old lady
named Maggie which is short for Small Magellanic Cloud. We’ve always named our kitties after constellations and asterisms. She makes sure she gets the best of care.
"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar
by annthefan on Aug 16, 2008 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two teenage raccoons are living in the giant cherry tree in my back yard
I’m having to resist feeding them their favorite, watermelon rinds, as I know they’ll never leave me alone.
But I feel sort of bad for them- they seem a little confused (teenagers, you know!), and I hope they’re finding enough food.
by Section323 on Aug 17, 2008 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it.
"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar
by annthefan on Aug 17, 2008 4:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Without Timbo and ptwnblzr
I got nothing left to read here.
"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan
by tominhawaii on Aug 17, 2008 4:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where is ptwnblzr? I'm kinda worried about him.
"Besides, AnntheFan will be here any minute to #25 you." T Darkstar
by annthefan on Aug 17, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope he's in an intensive eight week long course in spelling, but most likely he is in jail or drug rehab from huffing black and red paint.
"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan
by tominhawaii on Aug 17, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: I need help with tennant and landlord laws....
My landlord has been bringing people by to see our place since our lease ends on the 31st. He has been giving us 24 hours notice but it is basically like this “I am bringing a few groups of people by tomorrow”. He will show up 2 or 3 times in a day when he says this, and has a whole different group of potential renters everytime. My problem with this is that we have a lot of nice things, and no way to protect them. None of the windows have locks, our garage door is broken, and so is the human door leading in their. We have musical equipment in the garage, as well as my motorcycle, and there is no way to lock that stuff up. I checked into some laws but they were a little blurry. One says that he needs to sign an agreement with us to enter and show the house to potential buyers, the other says he just needs to give 24 hours notice. Don’t I have a right to privacy? Every group of people he parades around my home increases the chance that someone will notice our lack of security and maybe try to take advantage of it. On top of that, it is really inconvenient and frustrating. I don’t like having random people snooping around my home, nor do I like the fact that I don’t know when exactly he will show up. Anyone have any advice on this type of issue???
ROY > MJ
by myemic23 on Aug 16, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont know
But the BBQ tomorow is at Blazerhead Kennys and he knows all about this stuff.An old friend of ours scored a teaching job in Forest Grove thus the BBQ and our new way station in your neck of the woods.I will get back to you tomorow with some info,same bat time,same channel
by southern oregon on Aug 16, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kenny said
If he gives you 24 hour notice there not much you can do but what you can do is take pics and serial #s of your stuff,give the land lord a dated letter about you concerns in the matter and tell him that if any of this stuff turns up gone I will take another pic of where it was and file a police report with your name and these documents.It might have merit in small claims court and scares hell out of[insert your expletive] landlords
by southern oregon on Aug 17, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks a lot....
That isn’t a bad idea, I think I might do that with a few of the more important things that could easily be stolen. I wish he would just wait two weeks when we move out but what are you going to do? Thanks for the idea…
ROY > MJ
by myemic23 on Aug 18, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check your library
There should be a book called something like “Landlord-Tenant Laws for Oregon”.
Or here is a link to the ORS.
Here are the pertinent rule numbers : Entry of premises, 90.322, 90.410, 90.725
Some parts from 90.322:
"(d) A landlord and tenant may agree that the landlord or the landlord’s agent may enter the dwelling unit and the premises without notice at reasonable times for the purpose of showing the premises to a prospective buyer, provided that the agreement:
(A) Is executed at a time when the landlord is actively engaged in attempts to sell the premises;
(B) Is reflected in a writing separate from the rental agreement and signed by both parties; and
© Is supported by separate consideration recited in the agreement."
(ii) A tenant may deny consent for a landlord or landlord’s agent to enter upon the premises pursuant to this paragraph if the entry is at an unreasonable time or with unreasonable frequency. The tenant must assert the denial by giving actual notice of the denial to the landlord or landlord’s agent prior to, or at the time of, the attempted entry.
(B) As used in this paragraph:
(i) "Yard maintenance or grounds keeping" includes, but is not limited to, weeding, mowing grass and pruning trees and shrubs.
(ii) "Unreasonable time" refers to a time of day, day of the week or particular time that conflicts with the tenant’s reasonable and specific plans to use the premises.
(f) In all other cases, unless there is an agreement between the landlord and the tenant to the contrary regarding a specific entry, the landlord shall give the tenant at least 24 hours’ actual notice of the intent of the landlord to enter and the landlord or landlord’s agent may enter only at reasonable times. The landlord or landlord’s agent may not enter if the tenant, after receiving the landlord’s notice, denies consent to enter. The tenant must assert this denial of consent by giving actual notice of the denial to the landlord or the landlord’s agent or by attaching a written notice of the denial in a secure manner to the main entrance to that portion of the premises or dwelling unit of which the tenant has exclusive control, prior to or at the time of the attempt by the landlord or landlord’s agent to enter.
(2) A landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. A tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent from the landlord to enter.
"It’s Dave’s house and we’ve been invited over to play. We play by the house rules or get sent home. Period." - me, 08/16
by jorga on Aug 17, 2008 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome line from Sheridan's article about Team USA's dismantling of Spain
“The only place Spain is beating us tonight is at the ashtray,” NBA and USA Basketball official Brian McIntyre said outside the media entrance, where Spain’s nicotine addicts had the American media outnumbered something like 15-2.
by tingeyga on Aug 16, 2008 11:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a Traitor
but I can identify with the smokin’ Euros
"He doesn't let grass grow under his feet when there are points to be had." - Dave
by BlueBooYay on Aug 16, 2008 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
soooo,,,,,,,,,,
the brandon thing is fixed right?
BEdgers
by Sabonis4Ever on Aug 16, 2008 11:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You didn't hear?!
Oh… yeah… well, Brandon died :-( I thought someone told you…
Yeah… so…
Well, I’m gonna go now. We were all going to ride together to the funeral, but, well, it’s not my car but I think it’s a small one and I’d say you could come along but like I said, I’m not driving and it’s a small car… so…
Yeah…
Well hey, just gimme a call later and I’ll let you know how it was, ok? Yeah! Ok, see ya later!
Mortimer
by Mortimer on Aug 17, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Yeah
I kept forgetting why I came in here.
Florida vs. Hawaii on ESPN2 at 5:00 PM Portland time.
I’ll be asleep but everyone else should watch it.
"I grab every opportunity to tweak Timbo." - annthefan
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