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May is National Tavern Month
I actually have an old 1950's necktie that has that silk-screened on it. And speaking of taverns here's a reminder that you guys need to GET OUT MORE OFTEN !!!
In honor of this Thursday's "Literary Event", here's a special old-skool nod to my first memory of Matt's cutie, Maggie Estep, back in the day when people used to actually MAKE music videos.
Papermill Creek Saloon Poster Child
"I'm just happy to he beer
Home for the nest of the right...
I'll explain in the morning,
Because the kitchen bright's too light!!"
Linkey-Loo Robot -
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12 Galaxies
Sure the Mission Street club of the same name is now history, but with your help, Frank Chu's legacy can live on.
Submit your attached creations here.
And from the "digital hilarity" department, I give you Texts from Last Night. These are priceless. Blackout tonight and create your own!!
"It's hard to beleive 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."
Linkey-Loo Robot -
AJC
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Like Shooting Fish in a Barrel
I've avoided the easy cop-out of posting ANYTHING from "College Humor". Until now. Yes, it has "jumped the shark", but at least it did it with a wink and a nod.
To cap it all off, my new favorite website. Hi-LARIOUS!!!
"Yeah, the Starlight Lounge is a happy little place.
A really fun place where you can lose your face.
And all of my friends including me are insane.
It's a little hide-a-way to hide away from the pain."
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AJC
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She Had to Leave....
LOS ANGELES!!!
Yep. Exene wailed that 30 years ago. And I have to leave also, too. But not until Friday.
All of this travel allows me access to the airline magazines that I would NEVER in a million years read. But when one is a captive audience w/ "personal electronics" that are verboten for a fair portion of the flight, I've turned to these monthly publications for solace and companionship on my various journeys. Skymall™, be damned!!!
One theme, that I do admire thought, seems to weave itself once through at least every edition of the United "Hemisphere's" magazine, is one that centers around the joys of alcohol. C'mon. Travel and booze certainly go hand-in-hand. In a recent article, I was regaled with our modern Golden Era of Cocktails, right down to the Bacon-infused Bourbon. Mmmmmmmm.
And a tip for you (relating to last week's "linkeys".... don't order an Old Fashio ed at the upcoming Derby. Just sayin'.
"They come together
To flirt and to tease
In the dimly lit shade
Under the cocktail trees"
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Post Time!!!
Even though I've never lived inside of San Francisco proper, I still, in many ways, consider myself a kind of "Ambassador of Good Cheer" for "our" fine city. Over my lifetime of living (near) and working in the city, I've acquired countless tidbits of trivia about neighborhoods, buildings, landmarks, etc., and freely share them with out-of-town visitors and natives alike.
Even though I attended SF State University (on a 5-year plan), which skirts the "Ingleside Terraces" district, I never knew that it was built on the site of the Ingleside Racetrack (1895 - 1915). Go back to link #1 and check out Urbano Drive, and it all makes sense. I don't even think that Matt "Horseboy" Hegarty, our TNSC Lexington, Kentucky chapter head, knows about this historic equine landmark. And on top of that, I only recently discovered a sundial nested within the neighborhood's confines.
If San Francisco history bores you, there's always Sitting at the Bar to occupy your time. Go nuts.
Yeah... I know that I'm a month early.
"My drinking days are over,
So let me hear 'Amen'. (AMEN!!)
My drinking days are over,
and over, again."
Linkey-Loo Robot -
AJC
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Tini Tiny
Recently brought to my attention was the evidence of possibly the most horrendous bastardization of a cocktail with "tini" added to it: The McNuggetini™. But if you really need a step-by-step, so be it.
To further enhance your cocktails, chill them with some of these.
"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
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Check Your Head
It doesn't take a genius to know that times are tough out there. So, to give you a little respite, here's an "old classsic" to... um.... "kill" some time.
And be sure not to miss the highlight's of this week's "Bacon Camp". Yep... all part of what we do here at TNSC.
What WOULD Bacon do?!?
"Day old days,
Ancient Bloody Mary bastards,
in a hardcore
Blue-collar bar.
Here we sit -
a shot and a beer
After another hard earned day.
Dawn comes soon enough for the working class.
It keeps getting sooner or later."
Linkey-Loo Robot -
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Get Your Hot Links!!!!
That line wasn't supposed to reflect last week's beer-fueled excursion to several baseball parks in the Phoenix AZ area w/ some other TNSC members. It just popped into my head.
Another thing that popped into my head was that I missed TikiBar TV's Episode #41, and Episode #42.
Oh... and quit staring at my PRANKS!!!.
Ooooh Lala!!
"Yeeeehaaaa!!!!!
Party!
Get naked!
Buy us beer!
Throw furniture!
Gin 'n Tonics!
Get naked!"
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AJC
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Well....
I have good news, and some great news.
"Tee Martoonis at bunch with the loss,
I didn't even ask or care what they cost.
I lost my job for no reason or rhyme,
Guessin' that means it's Martini Time!!!"
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Hot Links
TNSC member Tim Gross (no relation to TNSC honorary founding member Moss Gross) sends us not one, but TWO links Thanks, Timmah!!!
Also, a bit of sad news from high atop Nob Hill
I suggest you now start praying to the Tiki Gods!! (and visit your local legendary Tiki establishment while you can)
"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 women firm,
And when they drink tequila they fight for the worm."
Linkey-Loo Robot -
AJC
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Raise a Glass
One of my daily guilty pleasures is coming home from work at night, shaking up an ice-cold martini, and reading the late afternoon editio of the local county rag, The San Mateo Times. Amy, Jeanne, Stillman, JPo... you know what I'm talking about.
The one thing that I look forward to most is a weekly installment called "What's On Tap", written by long-time Bay Area resident, Bill Brand. The article discusses all things beer: local events and reviews for both local and international seasonal offerings. As reported in the Linkey-Loo two weeks ago, Mr. Brand was involved in a freak accident involving an afternoon of imbibing at SF Beer Fest activities, and a MUNI train (he N-Judah to be exact). I was saddened to find out that this past weekend, Mr. Brand succumbed to injuries as a result of this SOMA transit tango.
So, this week, in lieu of some clever connections to silly things, I would like you to remember a fine local journalist, and witness how many lives he has touched.
Please raise a hearty TNSC toast to this fine gentleman.
"I'm the baddest of the bad
Since you've been gone,
The baddest of the bad,
Since you've been gone.
I lay around here
And I just drink beer
The baddest of the bad,
Since you've been gone."
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Bowling & Beer
I have to say, even with as insane as this nation is at this time, to me, there's something quite comforting about a President who bonds over beer.
And nothing goes better with beer, than Bowling. I used to enjoy bowling, about 12 years ago this month, our heralded Robot leader organized a "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" bowling party in honor of Jules Verne's Birthday. (I believe that some of you were there)
A good time was had by all, until Mrs. Linkey-Loo slipped while stepping up to the lane, and blew the tip of her pinky out with a 12 lb. bowling ball. We took her to not one, but TWO emergency rooms to get tended to (in her bowling shoes, no less). Needless to say, we haven't bowled since, and she can now predict rain with her pinkey (or what's left of it). This was at the Presidio Bowl - just after the base became decomissio ed. I recently read that the alley may become a victim of art. Put that in your GAP™ jeans.
Special thanks to Lael Kopke for her role as pinch-hit emergency nurse and "li'l" Timmy Fender for cleaning up all of the blood.
"I look up to the heavens,
For a ray of hope to shine.
And there it is in neon,
Liquor beer and wine."
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SF Beer Week (this week)
Go out and support your local Bay Area beer festivities.
In a related story, my favorite local beer blogger, Bill Brand, suffered injuries after a nasty tangle with the N-Judah on Sunday as reported in the Contra Costa Times (and affiliated papers).
And as a side note, scientific proof that alcohol makes men better in bed.
For an unprecedented FOURTH & FIFTH Linkey, my mind wanders back to a long-forgotten Adam Carolla skit called Germany or Florida?. I think that the Reese's™ might be a give away.
"Well I went to Milwaukee,
And they were out of beer.
I walked to New York,
But no one was there."
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AJC
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Sad Day
Among the many passings this year, yesterday's news of our loss of The Cramps Lux Interior is one of the saddest. Punk & Psychobilly owe so much to this fearless entertainer.
Getting back on track to where the Linkeys should really be, I offer, The Top 10 Signs You Drank too Much.
And to continue with the prominent bacon "thread" that weaves in and out of these pages, return TNSC member Marc Hochman gives us Bacon Floss. Mmmmmmmm.
"Smoke in one hand looking for a drink.
Drink in the other hand,
Pointing out midnight."
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It's a Brand New (Thurs)Day!!!
First off, this is the 301st Linkey-Loo (on Blogger™, anyway). Not too bad, eh?
To commemorate this historic Inaugural week, and oldie but a goodie (just to stay on the good side of the new administratio !!!)
And forget purchasing a new car, my hard-earned dollar$ will be going toward one of THESE!!!
"My drinking days are over,
So let me hear 'Amen" (Amen!!)
My drinking days are over,
And over, again."
Linkey-Loo Robot -
AJC
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News!! News!! We Gots News!!!
Around the world from Lawn Gileland to Peru!
Happy MLK Day, and fingers crossed for the next 8 years being better than the last!!
"Hanging with friends
We were doing slammers
They try and get me hammered
Boss, I said no
But they insisted"
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Ring in the New!!
Good bye, and good riddance, 2008. The year that sucked beyond belief.
To help ring in the new, I'm coming right out the gate with the death of the "American" Noilly Prat Vermouth, and the introduction of the "European" version in the US. My Martinis will be that much better, now!
This new year and new president have me energized, just like these guys! Or these guys. (FADERS UP!!!)
Come on out and support your local Thursday Night Social Club in 2009!!
Oh... and Happy 74th Birthday to "The King", Elvis Presley.
Barbiturates and Screwdrivers for the house!!
"You can burn my house,
Steal my car,
Drink my liquor
From an old fruit jar."
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AJC
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Another Year of Linkey's Down
Just in case you're running behind on Xmas shopping (3 weeks in TX has certainly put me behind the 8-ball), may I make a few last-minute gift items that you'd be proud to give to friends and family. And each one uniquely phallic.
1. The Wonder Boner
2. The Banana Bunker
Y'all have a great Christmas, ya hear?!? And I'll see y'all in the New Year!!
"She loves the sunset.
She loves the cocktail bell.
She loves the trembling, that evening brings,
Or might as well."
Linkey-Loo Robot -
AJC
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So I Pulled Into a Gas Station....
...smelling like a Texas rose!!!
Monday night, 73º and raining the biggest raindrops I've ever seen.
Tuesday night, 33º and snowing the biggest fattest snowflakes I've ever seen.
While down here in Texas, I've discovered this great transplant band (though they said that they now reside in Fresno, of all places). Please enjoy the musical stylings of Jon Wayne. 'ep!!!
And if things couldn't get any stranger, along comes "Space Beer"
That definitely is NOT from Texas.
"It ain't Oklahoma.
It ain't Arizona.
It's just Tex, Tex, Tex, Tex, Tex, Tex,
Texas wine!!!"
Linkey-Loo Robot -
AJC
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Deep in the Heart....
of Texas!! Yep. That's where I'm spending the majority of my December. But don't make that stop you from attending the weekly TNSC gathering!!
Now even though its only been a week since Thanksgiving past, I just found a "bird" recipe that I'm going to force Julie to make next year for the family gathering. Mmmmmmmm.... Turbaconducken!!
One would think with the economy as bad as it is, restaurants wouldn't have to cut back on their service staff... but they did. Oh wait... it's Japan.
"Sweatin' it out, Deep Ellum at night.
If I stay cool and stay outta' fights.
I can dance with my baby right in time.
Vodka and tonic with a twist of lime.
Big D boogie woogie!!"
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AJC
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Jive Turkey
Even though there is no TNSC meeting this Thursday, I wanted to:
1. Wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.
2. Pass on a fabulous cocktail "The Gobbler" that you may or may not be interesting in making.
3. Share a wonderful recipe for mashed potatoes. Do remember to remove the "skizzin, yo!!"
"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 women firm,
And when they drink tequila they fight for the worm."
Linkey-Loo Robot -
AJC
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Weeeeeee!
I LOVE Rube Goldberg-esque BOOZE MACHINES!!!
I also ran across a timely "news" item about a previously posted TNSC link.
One questio . Why are these guys giving neckties such a bad name?!?
"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
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Malfunctio !
Why does this stuff only happen in the middle of nowhere?
Sorry for the anemic links. Forgive me, it's been a tough week.
"I look up to the heaven's
For a ray of hope to shine
And there it is in neon,
Liquor beer and wine."
Linkey-Loo Robot -
AJC
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Every Vote Counts
Especially when it comes to choosing between a Porn Star or Pop Star.
And in local "Booze News"... I'll see you Monday.
"Like a cool Daiquiri,
With the twist of a lime,
I could get used to this,
All of the time. "
Linkey-Loo Robot -
AJC
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