It's good fall drinking weather ... let's do this!

Place: Belmont (oldie but goodie)

Time: Same Bat time (4:30 - whenever)

Channel: Same Bat Channel

From your Honorary Host: Stuart Hiserodt

Alright, here's the deal ... the Daffer project is over, I'm still coding documents, and I'm bored out of my mind! If I have to look at one more contract control sheet or search for Kirby's name in a document I'm going to go crazy! Well, the tough part about this is that I'm going to have to do it tomorrow and the next day no matter what. However, I could probably deal with it a little bit better if I had a few drinks with some friends. [Lame way to start out I know. It was either that or tell you that I had adopted some children from Africa and you should all come and welcome them to our country with some flavored vodca shots.]

Well, truth is Paul isn't getting any younger! He has come down with a terrible disease and we're not sure if he's going to make it. The disease is called I'llpayforyourdrinkitis, and apparently you get the disease from working too hard for too long a time. The doctor said it looks like he got it while working on the 6th floor at 700 Lavaca ... or from the trip to Thailand. No, I'm kidding! He's fine and we all saw how hard he worked, so we know it couldn't have been from that. [Rimshot]

Alright, alright ... I'm trying to play the sympathy card and/or bribe you to come. Truth is I'm bored, fed up with work, and miss my drinking friends! I imagine that you've got to have days like that too. You come home from work and watch the same old T.V. show and wish you did something different that day. Well, here's another chance to turn it all around. It's time to get together and knock back a couple. Remember these happy hours? We use to all get together and actually drink a few drinks and relax ... then Jill or Steph wouldn't show up the next day. Realistically, when was the last time YOU came to one of these happy hours? Maybe you made one three months ago, but thought ... I'll make it again one day. Well you and I both know that's bullshit, but I can think of 10 good reasons to go ahead and come anyway.

10. Think of this as a Daffer reunion. If you don't come you'll see people out and they'll ask, "Hey, did you go to that reunion?" Then you'll say, "Yes, and I'm pregnant now! It was the greatest night of my life and I really wish I would video taped it, so you could see how stupid you must now feel for missing it!"

9. LST (Lone Star Todd) can drink his namesake instead of Bailey's from a shoe. (Watch Old Gregg on youtube.com ... unless you have a real job then you should just watch it on your iphone ... oh, you don't have an iphone? Loser.)

8. Clovis will likely take a shot of tequila and make you pay for it! (Not really a reason to come, but you remember how fun that night was, right?)

7. Steph will be able to order her drink and have 34 lemon wedges come with it!

6. Dustin will be there ... and if your day was boring at least someone will have something cool to talk about.

5. Golden Rings!!!! (Ten is hard to come up with ... give me one)

4. Andrew and Luke will finally make an appearance. (maybe)

3. George finally has just ONE job!

2. Because Cara, Claudia, Amanda are TOO nice to not come now that they have been specifically pointed out and their presence requested.

And the number 1 reason to come on Thursday to the Daffer happy hour ...

(you give it a shot ... I did 9, okay 8, see if you can get one. I'll give the real number 1 on Wed. ... or I'll forget and just buy the first round to make up for it.)

Breaking News: MOTM Suspended During Economic Crisis!

The management of MOTM regrets to inform you that because of the grave economic crisis that has gripped America, MOTM has decided to put country first and suspend all MOTM activity, including advertisement and fund raising until next Thursday, which is the regularly scheduled MOTM anyway. Hey, we can't let a little $700 billion shortfall come between us and beer, can we? The application of alcoholic beverages to the situation is just what is required in times like these that try men's souls and hamper women's judgment.

To show the seriousness of our commitment to the ideals that made this country what it is today, we have appointed a Honorary Host Economic Czar to oversee the management of the selection of the site for the next MOTM and to determine the time that all real Americans want to start drinking. However, you should be aware that such determination by the Honorary Host Economic Czar is not subject to review by any administrative agency or court and that all decisions by the HHEC are final and unappealable (and probably unappealing, as well).

The HHEC for the next MOTM is Stuart Hiserodt. Stuart will be doing a blog post next week to let us know when, where and how we can serve our country and obtain some of the bail out money to reimburse us for our bad credit instruments that we obtained while under the influence of some of the adult beverages. Therefore, all debating and campaigning is suspended until then.

Peace. Out.

MOTM - End of Week Diversion

Good turn out last night for the MOTM hosted by Lone Star Todd. Next MOTM in a couple of weeks. Tentatively, the Honorary Host for next time is Stuart Hiserodt. I know, I know, but nobody else volunteered. See what happens when you abdicate your responsibilities.

Have a good weekend. For your late week diversion, observe what dogged determination can do.

Amazing Dog Escapes from Kennel

Peace. Out.

MOTM Today - Dammit! How many times do I have to tell you?

You know the drill. Lil Woodrow's tonight starting apx. 5:15. Most importantly, Lone Star Todd is the Honorary Host. History in the making, brah.

In honor of Lone Star Todd's confessed obsession with Hulk Hogan, little people and Sara Palin, I offer the following:

The Hogan you should really be obsessed with: the Hulkster's daughter Brooke

An advance look at Sarah Palin's inaugural gown:

A little person doing his civic duty and attacking Erik Estrada:

Erik Estrada Attacked By Little Person

And last, butt not least (clever misspelling pun intended), the good citizens of a small town in Nebraska huddle in their homes in fear of the greasy butted vandal. "We grow 'em good in those small towns."

See you there.

Peace. Out

MOTM - Thursday, September 18, 2008 - Honorary Host: Lone Star Todd

OK, our Honorary Host has spoken. The throw-down, hoe-down also known as MOTM will convene its next edition at the up-scale, elitist drinking establishment known as Lil' Woodrow's and located at 520 W 6th. The day is Thursday and the ETA is 5:15 pm CDT.

You should be there. Stories will be told and legends enhanced.

We should all commend Lone Star Todd on his very good blog post (see below). You can tell a lot about a person from their blogging habits. For example, you know that I am a blithering idiot that likes to drink a bit. Now we know that Lone Star Todd suffers from Hulkamania, midgemania and Saramania and has a man crush on everybody on 90210 but not necessarily on Surfer Dude.

These are all topics that he should be willing to discuss with the press unless the McCain campaign has instructed him not to cooperate. The only way to know is to be there. See you.

Peace. Out.

Thursday, Sept 18, 5:15 Little Woodrows

Honary Host LST checking in. I'll keep this short, sweet, and visual. Meeting as indicated above. Come ready to comment on the following:

This is for all you Hulkamaniacs (as if you didn't already know, you can join the fan club here -http://www.geocities.com/hollywood/boulevard/2559/hulkring.html):

Here is your gratuitous midget bodybuilder picture:

I do love Sarah Palin:

Remember Brandon Walsh?

I guess Matthew still isn't wearing deodorant:

Lone Star out.

Ruminations While Waiting for Ike to Hit or Get Off the Pot

Greetings from deep inside the Pathetic Old Man's bunker where we wait for the next weather disaster to have a substantial impact on HEB's bottom line. We have stocked up on bottled water, peanut butter, canned meat, Depends and tequila. Actually, that's our usual shopping list anyway. We have also fortified the doors and laid in additional ammo to protect us from wild bands of wandering Arkansans who thought there was going to be a football game here this weekend.

For your end of the week diversions, I offer the following, for no particular reason:

Wet babes in bikinis, OK, that is the reason:


Treeman's Grandmother:

A picture of my new pool table. OMG, that is so freaking literal! Like a fork lift lifting a crate of forks. My apologies to Mitch Hedberg, RIP.

And in honor of the political silly season, a picture of the next president of something:

Remember, watch this blog next week for information on the next MOTM from Lone Star Todd.

Peace. Out.

(Some images courtesy of FreakingNews.com)

MOTM Cancelled Due to Hurrican Ike

Due to the certainty that Hurrican Ike will strike Austin between Third and Eighth Streets at exactly 6:23 pm CDT tonight with Category OMG winds, the MOTM for tonight will be postponed until all participants have a subsequent open date.

Nah, just kidding. As you know there isn't a MOTM scheduled for tonight.

However, we will have one next week and in keeping with the long standing tradition that is exactly one MOTM long, we will have a honorary host.

Next week, that dubious distinction belongs to Lone Star Todd. Watch this blog daily as Lone Star Todd will divulge the day, time and location of MOTM next week. It could be on a day other than Thursday.

That's change we can believe in.

Early Week Diversion - Slow Motion Balloon Burst

You should watch this several times to appreciate the delicate beauty of the entire process. I know I have.

Best Slow Motion Balloon Pop Ever - Watch more free videos

MOTM Tonight - Stephenie McCoy - Honorary Hostess - Key Bar 5:30 pm

It's on tonight.  It is so on.  Key Bar on Sixth at 5:30 pm.  Stephenie will be in the house.  And the house will never be the same.  

Some things you should know about our hostess:  She came here from Lubbock, where she attended the fine institution of higher learning known as Texas Tech, both undergraduate and the Law School.  She received her J.D. in 2005.  While a Red Raider, she was a star soccer and softball player for the Red Raiders.  She proudly wore number 21 in soccer.  She lettered in soccer for Texas Tech in 1997.  She was a catcher for the Texas Tech softball team.  She was Academic All Big 12 First Team.  Fairly impressive, don't you think?

She now practices law as The McCoy Law Firm in Austin, where she specializes in family and criminal law.

She once shared a school with one of our other charter members, J-Spot in Albuquerque, NM.

Her favorite drink is Citroen Vodka with soda and a lemon twist.

We should all be there.

Peace.  Out.

Lift up your rock and come on out!!

I realize that we all have very busy, exciting and enticing day jobs, but there is always room for more fun. Paul has kept this MOTM going for a long time and I think that we should all get together and see if we can make him drink so much he pukes!! For those of you that live under a rock, or are simply scared of those of us who make the MOTM a usual practice, come out anyway....it is safe I promise!!
I think that Key Bar would a nice place to see Paul puke. Let's meet there at 5:30.
It is going to take all of us so call the person you used to sit next to...be it the rather hilarious black guy, the horse lady, Clovis ( he needs no introduction), Mike 8, Cara, Lisa and the other lost girls that no longer make appearances, the larger wage earning folk from the other room, Bev, Penny, or those people from upstairs!!!
I look forward to seeing you all and appreciate you joining me in this monumental occasion.

Best Regards,

Stephenie McCoy - Honorary Hostess 

MOTM - September 4, 2008 - Honorary Hostess - Stephenie McCoy

It's time again (tomorrow night) for MOTM. You may recall that I mentioned that I was going to request that some of you act as honorary host(ess)s. Stephenie McCoy (one of the charter members) has graciously agreed to act as such this week. In a follow up post, Stephenie will tell you when and where we are going to do it tomorrow night. Thanks, Steph.