Huckleberries Online

My 2 Cents: The Value Of People

Posted by DFO

March 3, 2009 10:25 a.m. • 197 comments

I’ve never articulated one of the underlying principles that guides my decisions on what I do at Huckleberries Online. It’s time to do so. From the beginning, I have tried to promote people, their written work, and their off-the-cuff thoughts. With varying degrees of success, I’ve tried to look beyond the differences I have with the HBO Blogosphere bloggers, commenters and blurkers re: religion, politics, culture, etc. I did so for several reasons. One, I wanted to build something in which individuals with wide differences would have a place where they could get beyond ideology and philosophy, learn from one another, and become friends. I wanted HBO to become a cyber “Cheers,” of sort, a place where everyone knows your pseudonym. Secondly, I realized early that all of us are trying to get through life as best we can. As blogmeister, I have a ringside seat as Berry Pickers here have told about their struggles with aging, illness, kids, finances, marriage, local government, etc. I haven’t always made the right decisions. I have let things go too far in the comments section more times than I’d like to remember. But I promise to rededicate myself to protecting people from personal attacks — and sometimes protecting you from yourself. Bottom line: If Huckleberries has lightened your load at all, given you a reason to smile on an otherwise lousy day, then it has accomplished its accomplished its original mission.

197 comments on this post so far. Add yours!

DCR on March 03 at 10:48 a.m.
Lurkers like me love what you’re doing. Everyone’s stories, thoughts, impressions, and life experiences are valid and worthy of telling, if anything to reinforce our common human experience by learning from each individual’s life. Mission accomplished and keep up the good work.
Cabbage Boy on March 03 at 10:51 a.m.
Thanks for what you do Dave. That is why we come back.

Oh, but I think that was “Cheers” where everyone knew your name… Much better than Friends anyways.
JBelle on March 03 at 10:57 a.m.
I assure you, David O’Liveria, the pleasure is all mine.
Arch_Druid on March 03 at 10:58 a.m.
Hey Dave, if politics lurches suddenly in on direction or another, it is because of a preponderance of who may be posting on a given day. Quite frankly, I hope personally than I am providing a centrist option. On another thread, I saw where Idahoans like lower taxes and etc. And opposed a redistribution of wealth. If they are going to hold to that sort of ideology then it needs to come with a caveat. Lower taxes will mean a redistribution of wealth, from your grand kids who have to pay for any deficits you create today through such lowered taxes. IE through reduced educational standards, or bad infrastructure, less police protection, less fire protection, and other things that could be brought to mind. An honest person will admit it. Last night, I saw a GOP on CNN’s “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer” suddenly making a class warfare argument against a Trade Rep nominee for the Obama administration a former Dallas Mayor, Mr. Kirk. Seems the dude made some tax mistakes over gifting speaking fees to his alma mater. Something about “beautiful people” higher up the income ladder being a bit more leisurely about sweating the details of their taxes. So the question for the dude featured on CNN, are your taxes up to date and up to snuff? And didn’t you look for all kinds of ways in which those “beautiful people” wouldn’t have those taxes to worry about? Only because it’s a Dem, now it can be scorned.
Sam on March 03 at 11:02 a.m.
There you go again, Dave, making me feel bad. I’m sorry to Digger for picking on my friend. I know he can take it.
JeanieSpokane on March 03 at 11:15 a.m.
Yes, Dave, you have accomplished your mission. I come here to experience other people’s ideas and if someone writes about how they have hurdled some obstacle in their way, I like to take their solution and make it mine. It’s also wonderful that you showcase each of us. We can blabber along about inane things and then we’ll say something succinct or, surprise, intelligent and thought-provoking - and then we’ll see our name in lights. It’s all good!
toadman on March 03 at 11:22 a.m.
Arch - Never trust a Dallas Mayor. Ever. Dallas, TX is run by the rich and powerful.. and the mob. Outside of Chicago, Dallas secretly has the slimiest government in the country…IMO, of course.
Bent on March 03 at 11:29 a.m.
Sure there have been times when I wanted to cram my keyboard through my monitor while reading HBO. But I realize without those times, this place would be fairly boring.

I’m still smiling, DFO
toadman on March 03 at 11:41 a.m.
…as to the ongoing feud between Bobness and Dave-ness. I’m done with it.

I’ll be back when it all blows over…and in time, it probably will. But I’ll not enable either side, anymore.

I appreciate what you do here Dave, I really do. I can’t say that every time I come to HBO, however, that I leave with a smile. I try to impart smiles when I come, bring consensus, even try to keep people from sniping each other. But it’s a lot of work…and I’m getting tired. I don’t envy you your job. If it were me, I’d have closed this blog down after the first argument. But, I’m weak that way.

I appreciate Bob’s commentary also, Dave. I always have. I know, I know.. he’s often confrontational, both sides have their bulldogs. I’ll be honest, I don’t like it when Bob does that, but I still appreciate his point of view, and his creativity, and his passion (oh.. I’ll get hammered by someone for that, I’m sure.).

Since the events of last month between Bob and Phil, I’ve been in a very confused place about HBO. Seeing two guys I’ve spent actual REAL LIFE face time with, going at each other like that, hurt. I don’t want to ever endure those kinds of conflicting emotions about a situation again.

So what do I do? I recoil. I hide. My avoidant personality disorder kicks in and I just don’t say anything, to anyone…I give no opinion either way because I don’t want to offend either party. The upshot of it is.. I keep them at arms length, until THEY work it out…because I’m too weak to get involved, and have my own problems.

I miss Bob on this blog. I miss Phil. I miss Thom and Sisyphus. Hell, I’d even miss Joker and Kage_Man if they left. Do I miss the occasional rancor? No. Hell no. But some people thrive on that sort of thing. Maybe it’s a failing on their part.. or maybe on mine. I just don’t thrive on arguments. I never have.

So, it is with heavy heart that I put myself in self imposed exile for a time. I’ll probably be back, because when I get bored, I usually blurk…and when I blurk, I tend to want to post something…but I think my substantive days are over, for now.
Sam on March 03 at 11:44 a.m.
The Passion of the Bob, Toad?
hmoffsuite on March 03 at 11:58 a.m.
hey, toad. Don’t leave, man. You are a stable influence here and do mediate even though you may not be intending to do so. Your opinions are respected and your absence would be noticed. I think most of the screaming and shouting here has pretty well left the blog. I sense a new degree of civility and think the problems like those that have occurred in the past will be few and far apart.
Bent on March 03 at 12:01 p.m.
I hear ya Toad, but keep this in mind. I am thinking about starting a new gardening blog because my wife just got a new hobby greenhouse, and I was counting on you as a fellow gardener to participate…so watch for it okay…
Beez on March 03 at 12:01 p.m.
Great headline, Sam.
nic on March 03 at 12:02 p.m.
All right Dave… you brought this on yourself…

If HBO = Cheers… we all know you would be Sam Malone. But which HBO’ers would complete the rest of the cast?

Norm, Cliff, Carla, ect… (BTW, if Thom was still around he’d be a shoe in for Woody)
Arch_Druid on March 03 at 12:05 p.m.
This should put a smile on Toadman’s face, Dallas, Tx is also where GW chose to relocate. If that may tell you something.
marmitetoasty on March 03 at 12:07 p.m.
Toadie DONT YOU DARE BLOODY LEAVE……… or else…… or else…… no cajun squirel crisps for you :)

There, that will make him stay cos he LOVES my crisp parcels LOL

x

ps. - I do miss Bob….. not the ‘over the edge’ bob, but the creative witty funny bob…yep, even after his not to nice comment on Twaddle……… I also very very much miss Family Phil….

I missed me lunch today to…….. ;) so Toadie, dont make me have to miss you to……..

xx
toadman on March 03 at 12:10 p.m.
marmie.. you’ll never miss me.. and also.. I NEED MORE CRISPS!!! You bloody well got me addicted now..

;-)

Bent.. hanging with the “gardener” again? I’ve heard that phrase before, I think…
marmitetoasty on March 03 at 12:16 p.m.
Toadie, I have a ‘crisp of many flavours’ parcel already packed up waiting for me to be well enough to get to the post office :) - I will add that out of the 6 new flavours out we LOVE the ‘Builders Breakfast’ flavour the bestest…. followed by ‘onion Bhagia’ flavour and then ‘Cujun Squirrel’ give me a few days to get back on me wobbly legs proper and I will take a trip to the post office and get it posted :)

x
Cindy_H on March 03 at 12:18 p.m.
Please don’t go Toad. Who will be in charge of the weenie roast?
Sisyphus on March 03 at 12:23 p.m.
LMAO Sam. Don’t do anything drastic Toadman. Just give up your desire to be the Zen peacemaker and just be Toadman. And if Toadman want to sit one out, get me a beer while your up. ;-)

You taking to flying banners from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Dave? ;-) Very touching. I’ll forward it to Thom.
marmitetoasty on March 03 at 12:23 p.m.
Bent - your gardening post made me think of the birthday card I often send any bloke maties lol……..

Its a tad rude though ….. well sorta but not lmfao

Its has a cartoon drawing of an OLD estate gardener, to the big house in the potting shed with his trousers down by his ankels and a smile on his face (he is not naked but his boxers are showing)….he has a flat cap on and checked shirt…. and he is surrounded by gardening tools in his potting shed…….. and out side the shed door is the rather snooty lady of the manor in her posh frock and a speech bubble from her mouth that says….

(you have to say this in a posh english accent) ;)

FORK…… I SAID I WANTED A FORK ……..

lmfao……… ok, its way funnier to read the card and see the cartoon LOL

hope this aint to rude…… cos its not suppose to be..

x
Sam on March 03 at 12:30 p.m.
Beez! Great to see you on here. Hope all is well down there at the Trib.
Bent on March 03 at 12:46 p.m.
nic, I would probably be Norm (it’s a beer thing)

Marmite that was a hoot

And yes, Toad, I can’t quit the garden thing. Come on man take breather and realize the Blog is just going through another healing process and this discussion is cathartic
toadman on March 03 at 12:46 p.m.
Marmie! I can’t WAIT to taste them all. Really. What do I owe you for all that…I gotta send you some dosh for that lot….

Sisyphus… I’ll grab ya a beer while I’m up and around…but hey, I can’t help but try to talk people down off their high horses and crazy loud talking antics.. that’s what the toad does.. that IS the toad, man…

Also.. speaking of the toadman.. I’m thinking of having a little contest over at synaptic to see if anyone can pick me out of a 28 year old line-up.

http://www.synapticdisunion.com/

That’s where all my substance will be going, these days..

;-)
Me on March 03 at 12:48 p.m.
I think Hmoff would be Cliff Claven.
marmitetoasty on March 03 at 12:55 p.m.
Toadie……… shut up lol………… twill be a pressie from us Ws to you Ws :)

x
Sisyphus on March 03 at 12:57 p.m.
“that IS the toad, man…”—I know. Like the sun rising in the east…..
Beez on March 03 at 1:37 p.m.
Sam, We’re still slapping ink on dead trees over here in L-town.

So here’s my two cents: It’s just not the same around here without Bob.

But stuff happens.
Sam on March 03 at 1:40 p.m.
Great to hear it, Beez. If I ever get back over there I should definitely come down and buy you lunch.
DFO on March 03 at 1:46 p.m.
Sam; here’s a little factoid for you re: journalism in Idaho. My tenure as News Editor of the Lewiston Tribune (1982-84) overlapped with the beginning of Beez’s career in newspaper. Beez has posted before here. And I’m delighted that he’s back.
Cabbage Boy on March 03 at 1:57 p.m.
Nic asked
“which HBO’ers would complete the rest of the cast?

Norm, Cliff, Carla, ect… (BTW, if Thom was still around he’d be a shoe in for Woody)”

Well, Carla would be Cindy? Ohh wait, maybe Diane. Yeah… The attention span is there.

Rebecca?

Carla? Other than my tongue in cheek reference above, I am NOT gonna suggest this one.

A little factoid for all, my moniker was inspired by Cheers. Veggie boy was a drink that Woody was all gung-ho about. Some of Cliff’s observations about the loose headed cabbage with a pungent odor have been my humble pie since.
Cabbage Boy on March 03 at 1:59 p.m.
As far as the valued people thread, Bob adds alot, Bob subtracts alot. Bob is not here. Conversation is starting to ramp up again.

Don’t go Toad. If you leave, our side will have won. And you can’t have that. :) Seriously, I think this is probably Dave’s last post on the subject.
idawa on March 03 at 2:06 p.m.
NIC - as per your question about the cast of Cheers, we had this discussion on the blog a couple of years ago…of course the cast has changed a lot since, but someone made up a nice list. I remember Dang getting all pissy about it, something to the effect that such an exercise was intellectually beneath him…I think he was just trying to play the part of Frazier but no one got it…or he might just have actually been just that type of person…
Bent on March 03 at 2:19 p.m.
CB, I say Cindy is more like Diane, and Arch_Druid jumps to mind for Carla.

That’s not intended as a slam, just a an attempt to fill out the roster
DFO on March 03 at 2:20 p.m.
Idawa; DanG as Frazier works for me. Dunno who’d make a better Frazier from the current cast. But I suspect new girls on the block JeanieSpokane & CindyH would be finalists for Diane & Carla. Although I won’t say which is which.
DFO on March 03 at 2:23 p.m.
Dang, Bent; great minds think alike. I made my post without seeing yours. CindyH … I guess … you’re Diane. Bent, what do you think of my Carla selection? Or should someone else fill the bill. BTW, I finally drank your Bent beer last night while I was finishing up in my home office. Wunnerful. Absolutely wunnerful. I got some beer on the rug when I opened it in the living room and it foamed over. Otherwise, it was pure pleasure to slowly drink the Bent beer and recall fondly the most recent Blogfest. Muchas gracias.
Charlie on March 03 at 2:27 p.m.
What about “Coach”, he made the show enjoyable before he died.
Bent on March 03 at 2:27 p.m.
I am glad you enjoyed it, DFO. I pegged Arch_Druid for Carla, BTW.

I’m struggling with Lilith now…
Cindy_H on March 03 at 2:27 p.m.
I. Am. Not. Blonde.
Just saying ;-)

Told ya Bent’s Beer is the bomb!
hmoffsuite on March 03 at 2:27 p.m.
Bent >>> ” and Arch_Druid jumps to mind for Carla.”

You nailed it!
Bent on March 03 at 2:31 p.m.
Coach = Gary Ingram or Herb
Bent on March 03 at 2:37 p.m.
Here is my dilema, MamaJD seems to have all of the finer qualities of Lilith, but I just don’t see the anal retentive side in her ;-)
Cindy_H on March 03 at 2:44 p.m.
Well. She was an attorney :-)
Cabbage Boy on March 03 at 2:52 p.m.
Coach definitely is Herb.

JeanieSpokane could be carla cuz I think both are short. But we’ll go with Arch.

Sis has to be Frazier. Luv ya Sis, but sometimes the jokes just fly over or under your radar.
Cabbage Boy on March 03 at 2:54 p.m.
Oh and I would say Toad is Norm. Easily recognized and would rather just sit and eat the beer nuts than talk about anything important.
Dennis on March 03 at 2:54 p.m.
What about Norm????????
toadman on March 03 at 2:58 p.m.
CB nailed me. True, and true.
Cabbage Boy on March 03 at 3:04 p.m.
So we have agreed that

Sam Malone = DFO
Diane = Cindy H
Carla = Joan
Lilith = MamaJD

And
Coach = Herb or Gary. I give it to Herb
Norm = Toad or some guy that isn’t here anymore.
Frazier = Sisyphus is my nominee
Cliff?
Woody?

The fat guy that sat at the table near norm?

Diane’s swanky loser preppy boyfriend?
Cindy_H on March 03 at 3:07 p.m.
How about JimmyMac for Woody?
toadman on March 03 at 3:10 p.m.
I may have to change my Cheer’s persona to Woody. I’m really a lot more like Woody than anyone else…
Dennis on March 03 at 3:17 p.m.
Cliff = Kage

Always talking but never says anything?!?!

;-P
Sisyphus on March 03 at 3:42 p.m.
Oh frick, Dave is Coach. Bob is Sam. Digger is Woody but Toad will do in a pinch. The Stickman is Norm cause everyone likes him. hmoff is Cliff. jbelle is Carla. Of course I’m Frazier, who else would play a friendless erudite prick. I’ll go with Cindy as Diane but I like Cindy better. And I reckon mama can be Lilith but no, her hair bun isn’t tight enough.
Sam on March 03 at 3:42 p.m.
ROFL, CB your list is pretty good.
joebu on March 03 at 3:49 p.m.
I wanna be Paul… he was there pretty much all the time, just didn’t say much other than laugh at everyone’s jokes. It was Paul, wasn’t it? (His role did flesh out a bit in the final season.)
Bent on March 03 at 3:49 p.m.
I would humbly accept Norm, Come on now…

Norm = beer
Bent = beer
Bent on March 03 at 3:50 p.m.
Yeah, dang it. Stickman makes more sense as Norm, for a lot of reasons…
Kage_Mann on March 03 at 3:53 p.m.
Dennis, I hate to tell ya this, but your avatar looks like a picture of the cop, whose a$$ I kicked back in 1978. Sorry man! ;-)
hmoffsuite on March 03 at 3:55 p.m.
Radar, Isn’t it?
Bent on March 03 at 3:56 p.m.
Kage, that is Radar off M.A.S.H…
Dennis on March 03 at 3:58 p.m.
Well Kage,,,,, That’s ok. But I can assure ya that the avitar isn’t an accurate depiction of my physical stature. But I can tell ya that a ladder and a lunch would be needed for you to complete that task………. Just Sayin….

:-)
Rosalind on March 03 at 4:04 p.m.
Huckleberries has been an…interesting collection of commenters to watch. I hope to participate more in the future rather than just sit back and be entertained (no more blerking!)
danofthecommunity on March 03 at 4:08 p.m.
What’s with all the comments about the former HBO’r known as ThomG?

When did that happen? I was gone to a national elections meeting in Florida (I know, Florida, don’t laugh) all of last week including through most of Saturday so I missed the big event this year but I guess I also maybe missed the blinking out of TG….?
Sam on March 03 at 4:13 p.m.
Yeah, DotC, you and me both, man.
Cabbage Boy on March 03 at 4:30 p.m.
“Bent on March 03 at 3:50 p.m.

Yeah, dang it. Stickman makes more sense as Norm, for a lot of reasons…”

Cuz everyone like HIM? Just askin.

I would say Sam = Woody. sorta likable until he starts talking. Lots of opinions and not afraid to share even if they make no sense. :P

Oh heck, I just describe a majority of the commenters here.
Cabbage Boy on March 03 at 4:31 p.m.
“Sisyphus on March 03 at 3:42 p.m.

Oh frick, Dave is Coach. Bob is Sam. … jbelle is Carla.”

Still getting your digs in?
Bent on March 03 at 5:04 p.m.
CB, Stickman loves beer as much as me, and he has mentioned on this Blog that his name is in fact is Norm…So it’s only fitting.

I’ll lobby for Hawkeye on M.A.S.H. Afterall, he was into making spirits too…
Cindy_H on March 03 at 5:24 p.m.
Oh now, Bent don’t go all M.A.S.H. on us.
I mean, who would we pick for Klinger?
Bent on March 03 at 7:15 p.m.
Hmmm. Klinger is pretty much a no brainer…

Digger is the obvious pick, wouldn’t you agree there, Houlihan. And Joker would have to be Frank because he has already been to your house, and Sis would have to be Donald Penobscot

Dennis = Radar
Trapper = KeithinCd’A
Father Mulcahy= Cabbage Boy

that leaves:

Colonel Henry Blake
Colonel Potter
BJ Hunnicutt
Charles Winchester III
Dennis on March 03 at 7:25 p.m.
Bent on March 03 at 7:15 p.m.

that leaves:

Colonel Henry Blake = DFO
Colonel Potter = Herb
BJ Hunnicutt = Toadman
Charles Winchester III = hmoffste

;-)
Dennis on March 03 at 7:39 p.m.
OK Bent, who’s your pick for Col. Flagg???
Cindy_H on March 03 at 7:41 p.m.
You guys are good! But having met Digger, I’m thinking OTV for Klinger.
Toadman is totally Hunnicut and HMO has got to be Charles Winchester.
Rethink Frank. Joker has NOT been to my house. At least I don’t think so.
I’m thinking ThomG for Frank. Just ‘cause his feelings seem to be a bit wounded right now. He hasn’t asked me to help him feel better, though.
keithincda on March 03 at 7:49 p.m.
I’ll take Trapper’s spot and I must say I am just glad I haven’t shown up in any blogfest pictures cause then everyone would know what JBelle and JaneQ look like cause we “hang” when we’re all out together.
Cindy_H on March 03 at 7:59 p.m.
Oh, keith, TMI. You hang the same way JBelle and JaneQ do?
I’m confused ‘cause you definitely seem like a manly man, and not much of a girly girl. Then again, I’ve led a pretty sheltered life and I don’t get out much.
Stickman on March 03 at 8:13 p.m.
Such nice comments DFO. Now I will read the thread and comment further. Thanks for all you have done for this site and for being there for all of us. I for one appreciate all of your hard work and patience. I for one also might not have such patience as you, but most of us appreciate your diligence and hard work. A heartfelt thanks.
Stickman on March 03 at 8:16 p.m.
Sam, Digger can take it, such a nice young man is he, as you.
Stickman on March 03 at 8:18 p.m.
Thanks Toad, words well spoken.
keithincda on March 03 at 8:19 p.m.
Cindy, you.are.bad(in a good way). but you know I meant myself, JBelle and JaneQ are a posse.

//waiting for next quip….
Bent on March 03 at 8:19 p.m.
Darn it, did I get deleted, DFO? Or did I just mess up the post? I suppose it might have been misconstrued, but dang it was funny …. and I put the winky thing
Bent on March 03 at 8:22 p.m.
Wow, Dennis you are making me dig deep…up unitl last month I didn’t have cable since about 1989. I am going to have to go to wikipeadia again
Stickman on March 03 at 8:24 p.m.
Sis; How did you know. My real name is Norm, go figure. Maybe you knew, but if not, I’m impressed.
Stickman on March 03 at 8:27 p.m.
Please don’t advertize that Bent’s beer is the bomb. Otherwise, I will have hundreds over here this spring when his new brew comes about., including Bob. I can’t wait.
Dennis on March 03 at 8:28 p.m.
LOL Bent!!!!

I have my ideas but I wanna see if we’re on the same page!

:-O
Stickman on March 03 at 8:32 p.m.
Such a great thread, must be why I come here each day. Thanks to everyone.
Cindy_H on March 03 at 8:36 p.m.
You haven’t been deleted from what I can tell, Bent.
Unless DFO read your mind and deleted your thoughts.
That would suck ;-)
Dennis on March 03 at 8:39 p.m.
OK Bent,,,, here’s a clue for ya by Col. Flagg

“Nobody can get the truth out of me because even I don’t know what it is. I keep myself in a constant state of utter confusion.”
Bent on March 03 at 9:28 p.m.
Ok, Cindy, I’ll trust you, but if this is a setup your roasting weenies now that Toad went on hiatus.

Of course, I can see OTV in that role, as well, but after reading the little spat between Digger and Sam earlier, I was kind of re-thinking my Klinger choice too… ;-)

/just sayin’

(welcome back sam)
Bent on March 03 at 9:29 p.m.
Sorry Dennis.. Multi-tasking tonight.
Bent on March 03 at 9:52 p.m.
Okay, Dennis you’re clever. Oh, and Sam you owe Dennis a beer:

“Flagg used multiple aliases, including “Captain Halloran” (during Winter’s initial appearance, in the episode “Deal Me Out”), “Captain Goldberg” (a Jewish chaplain with horn-rimmed glasses), and others. (One of his code names was “Queen Victoria”.) At the conclusion of his second appearance (and his first under the name Flagg), a rival intelligence officer says, “Buy you a cup of coffee, Sam?”, revealing his (probable) first name…”
Bent on March 03 at 9:57 p.m.
Now shifting from simple inuendo… I pondered who would be the most likely to blantently pursue a “section-8” (Dang it, Cindy, you complicated this, not me), and Idaho Escapee was the obvious choice. Idaho drove the man nuts, and low and behold now he is living the good life on the Oregon Coast
DFO on March 03 at 9:58 p.m.
Bent re: your 8:19 p.m. post. I haven’t been home all evening. So I didn’t delete anything.
Cindy_H on March 03 at 10:03 p.m.
Brilliant reasoning, Bent.
Not to worry, I’ve roasted a few weenies in my day, but don’t count Toadman out. He’s the only one who knows all the verses to Kumbaya.
florined on March 03 at 10:10 p.m.
For some reason I want to suggest Dan of the County for Father Mulcahy.
Bent on March 03 at 10:30 p.m.
Yeah, DFO, I think I hit “back to huckleberries” instead of preveiw, and I haven’t touched a Bent beer all night. Go figure..
Bent on March 03 at 10:39 p.m.
I know Cindy. This may sound weird, but I hope Toad will roast my weenie too..

Hey Florine, you may have a point, but you have to make the case…
Bent on March 03 at 10:45 p.m.
But Dennis, I think I get you, the quote certainly fits a couple of other personalities as well…Sam was the easy way out.

/not that there is anything wrong with that sam ;-)
DFO on March 03 at 10:55 p.m.
Bent; I’m sitting here in my home office @ 10:53 p.m., after a long day that began at 8 a.m. and included a three-hour night meeting, and I can’t stop think how nice a Bent Beer would be right now. Do you deliver @ this time of the day?
Bent on March 03 at 11:03 p.m.
DFO, unfortunately you and Digger got the last of that batch. I am preparing to brew the next batch this week. I wasn’t thinking this year. I should have had a St. Paddy’s day brew, but give me a month or so…
Sam on March 04 at 6:29 a.m.
ROFL. Totally missed that I got placed in this. Good stuff.
marmitetoasty on March 04 at 6:56 a.m.
I made a wicked dandelion wine once that actually made ones socks disintergrate :)

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