[NASCL]

Hazel Mae has landed

http://www.bostonher.../...&position=4

[NASCL]

Gustav now a Category 3 and will probably make Category 4 over the warm Gulf waters.

[Mark]

$4.50 gasoline, here we come.

[NASCL]

This guys says he's not evacuating

[Mark]

That guy's got a whole bunch of "Future Darwin Award Winner" in him.

[PortlandSoxFan]

My dad and his girlfriend are headed up to the game on Monday. They are not seasoned city people, and I think my dad has been to Boston about 4 times in his life.

They were going to spend some time over in the Faniul Hall area, then head over to the game.

My question for you all is they want Italian for food, where should they go?

[Fishtale]

PortlandSoxFan, on Aug 30 2008, 08:31 AM, said:

My dad and his girlfriend are headed up to the game on Monday. They are not seasoned city people, and I think my dad has been to Boston about 4 times in his life.

They were going to spend some time over in the Faniul Hall area, then head over to the game.

My question for you all is they want Italian for food, where should they go?

not sure if it's still there but L'Astoria over in the North End was always good. Hard to beat most places over there.

[Lefty]

PortlandSoxFan, on Aug 30 2008, 08:31 AM, said:

My dad and his girlfriend are headed up to the game on Monday. They are not seasoned city people, and I think my dad has been to Boston about 4 times in his life.

They were going to spend some time over in the Faniul Hall area, then head over to the game.

My question for you all is they want Italian for food, where should they go?

Can't believe you're not going straight to the Phantom for this....

As Fishtale said, most any place in the north end is good. Here's a link for restaurants in that area:

North End Restaurants

Tell your Dad to take cabs. It will be easier for him to get from place to place, and make Oz really happy! :lol:

[InThisTown]

Hey PSF - St. Antony's Feast is in the North End this weekend. It's going to be a CF of epic proportions down there.

EDIT: oops, he's going on Monday? I think it ends Sunday, so he is all set. Avoid Strega and Lucca and he will be good to go.

[middlebury03.5]

almost bummed I have a tee time this afternoon as it'll interrupt a marathon of college football.

[humphrey]

I wonder if tomorrow Nick will mention the championship caliber baseball the Blue Jays have played since he gave them and the Yanks a shot at catching the Red Sox last Sunday?

JP's acquisition of Eckstein and the Glaus-for-Rolen (trade a younger guy that gets hurt a lot for an older guy that gets hurt more; and is now probably just plain old) particularly reek.

[NASCL]

I'm not in the service industry but have always had a fascination with good and bad tippers.

http://www.stainedapron.com/celebs.htm

[middlebury03.5]

leader in the clubhouse for best college gameday sign:

"I could start in the Big Ten"

[NASCL]

ESPN early NBA regular season picks

http://proxy.espn.go...g?event_id=3614

[GriffinDoerr]

NASCL, on Aug 30 2008, 09:44 AM, said:

I'm not in the service industry but have always had a fascination with good and bad tippers.

http://www.stainedapron.com/celebs.htm

Thanks for that, NASCL, the comments were fascinating. :)

[Kevin]

[Smilin' Joe Hesketh]

humphrey, on Aug 30 2008, 09:37 AM, said:

I wonder if tomorrow Nick will mention the championship caliber baseball the Blue Jays have played since he gave them and the Yanks a shot at catching the Red Sox last Sunday?

JP's acquisition of Eckstein and the Glaus-for-Rolen (trade a younger guy that gets hurt a lot for an older guy that gets hurt more; and is now probably just plain old) particularly reek.

Eckstein may be on his way back to the Angels as a backup from the rumors I've read.

I was terrified the Sox might be interested in acquiring him, but not sure the Jays would trade in the division and the Sox apparently like John McDonald better anyway.

[Doza]

Kevin, on Aug 30 2008, 09:54 AM, said:

Good news is she has plenty of feet to press her own grapes.

[andrew]

GriffinDoerr, on Aug 30 2008, 09:46 AM, said:

Thanks for that, NASCL, the comments were fascinating. :)

This one was my favorite:

Quote

BILL PAXTON spent most of his time in the bathroom with his guy friend and ordered a lot but didn't eat a thing. Nice guy, but needs to lay off the blow. Tip was about 18%

followed by this one:

Quote

The worst tipper was Marcellus Wiley of the Dallas Cowboys. Placed an order that ran over $700, and dropped me $20. It took me forever to make all the crap he ordered, and I was neglecting other customers the whole time because he ordered nonsense fruity girly drinks for himself and his whole crew. He was released the next season because he sucks.

:lol:

Wiley's struck me as a d-bag ever since he insisted that people refer to him as "Dat Dude". Not surprised he's a terrible tipper.

New Hampshire v. Army on ESPN Classic next week? There's hope I'll get to see UMass v. Texas Tech on TV yet.

[buzzardluck]

With college football under way, I can bust out my favorite sports related screen shot...

[NASCL]

The Saints are at home in Week 1. Could be a problem because of Gustav.

[rrsafety]

Had an awesome burger at Halibut Point yesterday... thanks for the tip folks.

[andrew]

I don't mind Lee Corso, at least not any more. College Football Gameday is one of the better shows on ESPN, in my opinion. There's no denying that the Worldwide Leader shows more than their share of games. The announcers vary in quality, but I don't care all that much.

As for Corso, I like this picture better:

[Greek Freak]

middlebury03.5, on Aug 30 2008, 09:22 AM, said:

almost bummed I have a tee time this afternoon as it'll interrupt a marathon of college football.

I was in Vegas last year at this time. It was like Christmas morning.

[Rickkyboy]

middlebury03.5, on Aug 30 2008, 09:22 AM, said:

almost bummed I have a tee time this afternoon as it'll interrupt a marathon of college football.

What one european thinks about college football.

[SteveS]

Faulk suspended for first game.

[eddieisannoying]

Are Mustard and Johnson booted or is it just the end of the show for the year becasue Mustard goes back to teaching now that school start? I just turned station on and there's a bunch of mental cases calling and saying godbye and how their show is the best and they will be missed.

[Bruno]

I wish announcers would call Beamer Ball by it's real name, a pitiful offense

[Florida Sox Fan]

eddieisannoying, on Aug 30 2008, 12:54 PM, said:

Are Mustard and Johnson booted or is it just the end of the show for the year becasue Mustard goes back to teaching now that school start? I just turned station on and there's a bunch of mental cases calling and saying godbye and how their show is the best and they will be missed.

D-U-N DUN for good. No word on why or what's coming in that time slot.

[Ed Hillel]

Florida Sox Fan, on Aug 30 2008, 01:06 PM, said:

D-U-N DUN for good. No word on why or what's coming in that time slot.

Shots asleep at the wheel. :o

[lobstah]

Shots tried to email Catfish, but other than that weird eye, Larry doesn't do "The Google" :lol:

[Mark]

Florida Sox Fan, on Aug 30 2008, 01:06 PM, said:

D-U-N DUN for good. No word on why or what's coming in that time slot.

The baseball show gets moved from Sunday to Saturday to make way for the football show.

[Bruno]

Ohio State's season just went down the crapper

[Ozzy]

Mark, on Aug 30 2008, 01:02 PM, said:

$4.50 gasoline, here we come.

I thought offshore oil rigs were indestructible. :lol:

[NASCL]

Quote

WEEI 850 AM’s middlin’ Saturday morning duo of Larry Johnson and Craig Mustard did their last show together at the station this morning. According to several Shots emailers and the ever-reliable BSMW message board, the duo made the announcement during today’s show.

A text message to a station spokesman early Saturday afternoon was not immediately returned. It’s unclear whether either Mustard or Johnson will still appear on the station in any capacity (Johnson is, sadly, a regular fill-in on other ‘EEI shows).

However, Shots is being told to expect a WEEI.com-tied-in show to debut next Saturday in the 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. slot, likely featuring WEEI.com’s editorial overlord, Rob Bradford and likely involving some type of web element to help promote the fledgling site.

The move - no matter who replaces the Musty One and The Tracer - is an immediate win-win for Entercom. They get a new voice (or voices) on Saturday mornings to launch NFL and Pennant Drive seasons AND they will be able to use what amounts to a weekly, four-hour infomercial for the original content being generated by Bradford’s troops at the dot-com.

shots

[NASCL]

In a warped way I'm going to miss Mustard and Johnson. I am, I really am.

[NASCL]

Did the ever-classy Jason Wolfe have the producer or an intern deliver the news?

[The Actuary]

NASCL, on Aug 30 2008, 02:21 PM, said:

In a warped way I'm going to miss Mustard and Johnson. I am, I really am.

Whither all the Yankee callahs??? :unsure:

[Corner Blitz]

Bruno, on Aug 30 2008, 01:50 PM, said:

Ohio State's season just went down the crapper

What happened, I hate Ohio State and Mike Holley! :lol:

[NASCL]

Corner Blitz, on Aug 30 2008, 01:38 PM, said:

What happened, I hate Ohio State and Mike Holley! :lol:

Wells injured.

[YoukCanDoIt]

ECU takes the lead on Virginia Tech 27-22 with 1:52 remaining!

[rclane]

East Carolina just Beamer balled VT - blocked punt returned for a TD. 27-22 ECU under 2 minutes. :lol:

[NASCL]

I actually feel bad for LJ. He'll say there are "more important things in life" but he must be absolutely devastated.

[Bruno]

Thank you ECU for making me a little bit richer ;)

Never trust an ACC team

[jforb]

Gee on Jeff Horrigan leaving. Long digression on beat writers vs. columnists that's well worth the read.

[TikiAndTorch]

NASCL, on Aug 30 2008, 02:49 PM, said:

I actually feel bad for LJ. He'll say there are "more important things in life" but he must be absolutely devastated.

I hate saying this but I do too. :unsure:

A certain site is nominated for a Blogger's Choice Award

[The Actuary]

Bruno, on Aug 30 2008, 02:58 PM, said:

Never trust an ACC team

Or a Wannstedt-coached team...Pitt losing to Bowling Green at home with 5 and change to play :blink: .

[Bruno]

The Actuary, on Aug 30 2008, 02:13 PM, said:

Or a Wannstedt-coached team...Pitt losing to Bowling Green at home with 5 and change to play :blink: .

You seemed shocked that could happen to a Wannstedt team :lol:

[The Actuary]

Bruno, on Aug 30 2008, 03:16 PM, said:

You seemed shocked that could happen to a Wannstedt team :lol:

Actually no...when the Falcons played BC last time they gave my Eagles fits...they are a legit squad.

[Bruno]

The Actuary, on Aug 30 2008, 02:25 PM, said:

when the Falcons played BC last time they gave my Eagles fits...they are a legit squad.

Too bad, your Eagles don't have a offense. With the way their d will be this year, if they had any offense in the ACC they would be contending with Clemson