^^^ Yes, homemade pickles are easy to do...not as involved and time-consuming as jams or canning fruit. Baking bread is fun, too...something about the smell of yeast that makes a kitchen feel extra homey.

I want to see weslgarlic do your job. Seeing him have to wear a suit and tie and cut his hair would be priceless.

^^^ You've just proved why short hair is necessary...he looks stupid with that ponytail.

A statement that could be said for most of his movies.

I have a feeling most of those people are soccer fans. Soccer is so dreary they are forced to invent multiple personalities to entertain themselves.

I thought September 7, 1968 was the first gig, not September 6?

Not big on chutney and there's enough fresh jam makers around that I don't need to make my own. I can count on one hand the number of times I have made my own jam from fresh fruit. Maybe when I am less busy I'll be into making my own jam more often.

Maybe you and Sue are the same person and you're having a conversation with yourself? Where is this 'Sue' person anyway? Who starts a thread and then abandons it without a trace? If you are so intellectual read a damn book instead of watching reality tv in the first place. You two are 1) overstating the popularity of reality shows; hence 2) overstating the problem of reality shows. I have no problem avoiding the programs you and Sue are bitching about; I haven't even heard of 75% of the ones you mention. If y'all are so intellectual it shouldn't be that difficult for you, either.

Thanks for the compliment. Last night, it was simple Texas chili and jalapeño cornbread and Cline Zinfandel while watching the game.

Death by chocolate is myth This I know because I lived I've been around for broken hearts and how Lay your head in my hands little girl This is only right now Death by crying doesn't exist, though The headaches feel a bit like it You might explode But you reach the end of the road And you, little tree I'm certain you will grow Tears on your pillow will dry and you will learn Just how to love again Oh my weeping willow Let your leaves fall and return Oh darling the seasons are your friend Death by anger this is true Just let him go he can't hurt you Oh little girl this is such a cruel cruel world This is the first, of a million broken hearts Tears on your pillow will dry and you will learn Just how to love again Oh my weeping willow Let your leaves fall and return Oh darling the seasons are your friend Oh it won't be long you will grow strong Up up and away He's but a falling leaf, he's but a falling leaf, he's but a falling leaf

You're lucky I didn't bet my first hunch: Denver over Baltimore. But those 7.5 points kind of worried me...Baltimore is the defending Super Bowl champion after all. Otherwise I'd be sitting pretty right now.

Awww shucks. I was hoping Sue Nami (yes, the name is obvious) was real and not a phony member like Hana Hardcore.

7 TDs by Manning. Nice start to the season for him. Not so good a start for Baltimore. Plus two more injuries for the Ravens. Ouch. The Super Bowl jinx continues.

And the Angels beat Tampa Bay to give them some breathing room.

Costly turnover for Denver. 14-7 Baltimore.

It's "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"...or did you only watch half the movie?

Haha, more like a state of work dinner, as it was after a staff meeting at work.

Baltimore draws first blood! 7-0. First TD of the season.

That would be sweet but we need your picks for this week's games pronto!!!

^^^ Good call! I had forgotten about this one when I made my list. If you like Jimmy you need to hear this one.

Yeah, last year we had around a dozen people competing. Chuck, you and I both know what Paul said...but for someone just skimming by compiling the picks, it looks like you quoted Paul's picks without posting yours. Just trying to save someone some grief.

Not really, ebk. Seriously though...I want football not weather reports, haha.

This wouldn't have happened if the game was in Baltimore as originally planned.

Good grief! Of all the possible music to choose from and the NFL chooses those hairfags Europe to play during the opening. Barf! Get back to Sam Spence NFL...stick with the classics!