On the 2nd Day of Christmas...

... Heather Lake passed on to me:

Elf on a Shelf, the Tom & Jerry House, the Vader Yule Log, and 15 bizarre Star Wars™ branded products....




"Jack Frost roasting on an open fire...
Chestnuts nipping at you nose..."



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AJC

Cool Yule

I know that I've used this title in prior year-end posts, but for some reason it seems so appropriate.

So with that are some Xmas linkies:

Some "Cool" Yule. 
(Linkey-Loo Coordinator heartily approves!!)

And (fortunately) not on the caroling list.
(BTW, you don't have to give BAS your email addy, or anything else)

Only in Portland... Hipster Santa. 
(That's even creepier than a regular Santa.)

* links courtesy of Ms. Heather Lake


















"And when those blue snowflakes start falling
That's when those blue memories start calling
You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white
But I'll have a blue, blue blue blue Christmas"



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AJC

It's a WRAP!!

SF news reporter Ms. Heather Lake submits these Thursday news items worthy of a Friday fish-wrap:

#Burrito selfies?  Who knew?  And many Chipotle™.  WTF?!?

Roosevelt Tamale Obit!!  R.I.P. @ 93.

And in sports:  Going down the tubes.

"One drink of wine,
Two drinks of gin...
and I'm lost in the ozone again."



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AJC

Wednesday?

Ms. Heather Lake  submits Thanksgiving linkies:

Drunksgiving 

The best way to drown out those awkward T-Giving conversations.

We wish Black Friday was like this.

Happy (Wednesday) Thanksgiving!

"That's when it got wheels off
we started up and we ain't gonna stop
Said I like you, like it or not
That's when it got wheels off"


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AJC

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.                


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AJC

Udder Ad-Sense

Ms. Heather Lake kindly submits this week's linkies:

Fake, but not really fake, advertising firm.   (NSFW, as if you really cared)

More women's marketing.

And speaking of women, we lost another SF cultural pioneer and North Beach denizen - Carol Doda. 

"Like a cool Daiquri,
With the twist of a lime,
I could get used to this,
All of the time.

I could get used to it!
I could get used to it!
I thought it'd be bad but it didn't hurt a but,
Ooh! Baby I could get used to it."



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AJC

News of the World

Ms. Heather Lake passes along this week's links:

The promise of a bright future.

What they're teaching in German schools these days.

And the best news of all... the Orbit Room is BACK!!

"It's hard to believe I've gone and done it again
Went to a place to see all of my friends
One little sip and now look at me
If this bar were school I'd have a degree"



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AJC

Ghouls & Gourds

Even though Octoberfest is almost over, here are 7 Fall Beers to pique your interest.

Let the Bold Italic be your guide.

And enjoy Horror Movie Super House!

**Spooky Seasonal Links courtesy of Ms. Heather Lake.

"My right hand holds a cold Corona™ bottle
My left hand holds a half a fifth of Gin
My right arm reaches out for her love only
But my left still embraces a life of sin."



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AJC

Sky Rat!!!

Long-time TNSC list member, artist, and resident illustrated man, Brady Baltezore, made headlines this week (and apparently some enemies) with a small art installation in the window of his soon-to-be North Beach gallery / shop, Terrific Street.  Fight the good fight, Brady!

The story was covered by several different local web media outlets, as well as on Tee-Vee.

In other TNSC news... the establishment that launched this venerable weekly gathering, the Orbit Room, will rise again in a few weeks.  Meetings to follow.

"Baby boom or 'X',
I don't know what I am,
All i need to know is when it's time to slam,
Threw a little party cause it just felt right,
It lasted ten years and it's goin' on tonight!!"



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AJC

Nothing to See Here

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Tapping In

Ms. Heather Lake submits a plethora of local links for your enjoyment:

Like shooting fish in a barrel,  here's everyone’s favorite – making fun of hipsters.

Tapping in w/ (Persian Aub) Zam Zam.
(those were the days)

And speaking of "tapping", we serve up Cats & Beer.

And another dive bites the dust.

"Dirty, dry up, or in between,
From the very first sip you know what I mean,
When you're out with a babe you don't nickel or dime,
Guessin' that means it's Martini time."

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AJC

Boxes & Lids

Driscoll's Mortuary turns 100, and goes green.   
(next stop... BPA-free Formaldehyde) 

And the world's largest collectio  of coffee cup lids.  Fascinating!!

"Cadillac hearse

Tequila bottle fins
At gringo manor
The party really never ends."

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AJC

Let's All Chant

 I hope I look this good when I'm 70.

At least the vaping experiment is conducted by a knowledgeable local, but I'm still not sure about it.

Do you love movies?  Do you love movie posters?

"No matter how bad you feel,
You could have a fever and the dry heaves
From that left handed cigarette
And shot of old crow you did between the first and second show.

And no matter how bad you feel,
When those house lights go down,
A smile lights up your face
Why? 'cause that's showbiz."

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AJC

High Dive

Signs that you're in an SF dive bar.  TNSC is well represented here.

And speaking of dives... Bukowski poem or porno?

And speaking of LA.... this lady is weird...


** Linkeys courtesy of Ms. Heather Lake.

"And if my friends,
Were by my side.
They still couldn't see,
Couldn't see inside.

The bartender just
Lets my tab slide.
Who's takin' who here
For a ride?

For a while...
At the Starlight Lounge..."

 Linkey-Loo Robot -

AJC

Boozeworthy

In "Booze Nooze" this week:

Local sale creates firestorm.

Warehouse creates ACTUAL firestorm.

"Raising a glass" (so to speak)

And raising an ACTUAL glass.  RIP,  Michael.


** Linkeys courtesy of Ms. Heather Lake.

"I'm gonna sue Jack Daniels for
hitting me with a trunk of a big ol' live oak tree
he hurt me this morning with the bright sun light
I'm gonna sue Jack Daniels for what he did to my face last night"

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AJC

Hair of the Dog

For those of you who take the meaning literally.

Probably not found at a new bar in the neghborhood.
(We should check it out some time.  Oh... we have. )

And, 10 cocktails to kill a hangover.

** Linkeys courtesy of Ms. Heather Lake.

"I've got to stop sittin'
Like a bump on a log,
I've got a reputation as a
A rockin' dog."

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AJC

All the News That Fits

Can't support this race:   Beer Mile World Classic. 
(keep it down, guys)

Can support this race:  "Burning Man for Car Geeks"
(including long-time TNSC List Member Chris Hamilton)

And speaking of Burning Man (the best time in SF, IMHO),
here's The Musical.

And lastly, in the wake of last week's tragedy, here's a chance to support your local (Outer Sunset) bartender.

** Linkeys courtesy of Ms. Heather Lake.

"Yeeeehaaaa!!!!!

Party!
Get naked!
Buy us beer!"

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AJC

Happy / Sad

As it's been a tough week around the city, let's first start by hoisting a glass to Thursday.

Now that we've done that, let's raise a respectful glass to loss #1 - The Riptide.  (can't wait for that phoenix to rise again)

And now, loss #2 - Slow Club.  I've loved that place for 24 years.

And here's to igniting a movement 50 years ago!  Thanks, Fritz!!!

** Linkeys courtesy of Ms. Heather Lake.

"Yeeeehaaaa!!!!!

Party!
Get naked!
Buy us beer!"

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AJC

News From Near and Far

All Linkeys courtesy of Ms. Heather Lake:

Bad pickup lines by SF neighborhood.
(i.e. "Homestead at 1:16 AM: “We’re in an open relationship so it’s always fun to meet new people. Do you live in the city?”)

If you're going to make an ass of yourself, might as well order one of these.

Lastly, you know it's bad when BLONDIES is complaining about Tech Bros.

"Loco gringos like a party with five bails of, hay!
Jumpin' in the dumpster with pepe, ole!
Loco gringos like a party and they like their bros firm
And when they drink tequila, they fight for the worm!"

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AJC

Debate Team

Ms. Heather Lake submits this trio of links specifically in honor of the 1st Republican Presidential Debate.

Presidential debate drinking game.  (you're gonna need one...)

A scientific breakdown of what you might choose to drink.

And for a little levity in the VERY serious face off: 
Cats with Trump hair.

"Honest to goodness
The bars weren't open this morning.
They must have been votin'
For a new president, or something."

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AJC

Anti-Links

Ms. Heather Lake submits these for your approval


File under "Why."

File under "Why not?"
(Why not?  Because it's ANTS!! you fucks!!!)

And speaking of ants...



Don't drink, don't smoke... GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE!!!

"At night I get drunk and fly around
In the day I dream and lay around
I drink and smoke your brand and drink
I am drunk over you..."

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AJC

Altered States

Tidbits from the four corners of the world.

Fat Albert in "Lude Awakening."  (too soon?)

Guess your BAC.  Thanks, Cockeyed!

M.A.S.H. Prop Spotlight:  The Still.
(It even made it to the Smithsonian)

   AKA "Still crazy after all these years"  (ugh)

" I live my life on a layer of ice

Just like those poured by my bartender 'Vice.'
Any taste of Vermouth should be really sublime,
When you have a good Martini time!"

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AJC

When Life Imitates Art

Jurassic Park hero saves the Margaritas. (clever Hollywood types)

I don’t always escape from a maximum security prison (for the second time) but when I do, I enjoy a beer on my private plane afterwards. Of course, I'd kick back with a shorty, too.

And even further South of the border....

(thanks for the links, Heather!) 

"My right hand holds a cold Corona™ bottle
My left hand holds a half a fifth of Gin
My right arm reaches out for her love only
But my left still embraces a life of sin"

Linkey-Loo Robot -

AJC

Tee Martunis

Let's see how this pans out...

In praise of lunchtime drinking.  √

Why leave work to drink?  √

Whine About It.  X  (I'm generally not one to complain.)
(Check out the "Bros" episode)
I pretty much grew up with every one of these ladies. √
(Tell it like it is!!)


√ = been there / done that
X = nope 




(thanks for the links, Heather!) 

"Tee Martunis at lunch with the boss
I didn't even care or ask what they cost.
I lost my job for no reason or rhyme
Guessin' that means that it's Martini time!!"

Linkey-Loo Robot -

AJC

Sparkle and Fade

Ahhh... advertising.

These slogans need a little reworking.

But these slogans are juuuust right.

And in case SF is socked in with fog this July 4th, here's a drones-eye view of what you might be missing.

4th of Ju-Linkies courtesy of Heather Lake.

"The doctor says I'm livin'
On precious borrowed time
With all the time I'm givin'
To liquor, beer and wine.

The X-rays of my liver
Look like molded old Swiss cheese
My heart pumps blood and alcohol
Through hardened arteries."

Linkey-Loo Robot -

AJC

Is not Chicago

As one of the most festive weeks in SF is now upon us (no... not Burning Man) long time TNSC member Heather Lake dutifully submits this week's round of Linkey Loos:


The definitive A-Z's of Pride Weekend.

Sutro Tower 1 & Sutro Tower 2.

And starting them young in Chicago.

"I'll explain in the morning
Baby that's no lie,
But tonight little honey,
I'm oh so high"

Linkey-Loo Robot -

AJC