I'm closing in on 1,000 posts, and I've been drinking. Ask me anything!

[x-g.o.p.er]

Anything at all.

[Pirate Smile]

1. When did the x get put in front of the gop er? and why?

[x-g.o.p.er]

36. Long story, goes all the way back

to post #1 for me. Here it is, enjoy and comment at your leisure.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=1069573

[yvr girl]

2. Will you make me some tea? I'm sick.

Thanks in advance. Honey would be nice.

[x-g.o.p.er]

5. Instead of tea, I would recommend...

hot chocolate with Bailey's Irish Cream.

Or just the Bailey's.

But if you are insistent on tea with honey, I'll scrounge around the cupboards and wee what I can come up with.

[Politicub]

10. Mmmmm one of my favorites

What an inspiring post. I'm going to have a bailey's and hot chocolate now.

[x-g.o.p.er]

25. Enjoy!

The next one is on me.

[yvr girl]

33. normally that would be yummy

I'm afraid it just sounds kind of thick and mucusy. I think a non-dairy related liqueur would work.

[x-g.o.p.er]

38. Well, let me introduce you to a couple of my old friends....

Jim Beam and Jack Daniels. Take me drunk, I'm home!!!

[yvr girl]

42. They're both bourbon, right?

I tasted bourbon once. Not really a fan. It's not nearly as popular up here. Should I break open my Crown Royal?

[x-g.o.p.er]

44. They're both alcohol, which is all that matters. And as for the CR....

only if you share.

I think JD is whiskey, JB is bourbon.

[yvr girl]

51. I was well brought up, of course I'll share

On the rocks or straight up.

[x-g.o.p.er]

53. Mixed, actually, with some Coca-Cola.

On the rocks, thank you.

[yvr girl]

56. I have some vanilla coke that I haven't been brave enough to open up

yet. Much like the purple ketchup that seemed so fun in the store that I could never bring myself to put on any food.

[x-g.o.p.er]

60. Sounds good!

And the purple ketchup isn't bad. It tastes exactly the same.

[yvr girl]

68. It's purely psychological

In the home economics class that I was forced to take in grade 8, we learned about the psychological factors in eating. Purple ketchup was not specifically covered, but it provides an impediment to me. Maybe after some more crown royal.

[Turn CO Blue]

81. Yuck! The hubby loves that stuff,

but it's tooooo sweet!

I haven't had more than a sip of pop a year in over four years.

(trying to get to 100 posts)

[bahrbearian]

3. What are you wearing?

[x-g.o.p.er]

9. A smile....

And not a lot else. But that's because it's unseasonably warm here today.

[fishnfla]

4. Dont you think that football should be played outdoors

and not in faggotty domes?

[x-g.o.p.er]

7. LOL....

Yes. I hate domes!!!! As much as I hate the Packers!!

[Politicub]

6. I'm just slightly ahead of you

But not having as much fun because I'm sober :toast:

[x-g.o.p.er]

77. Well, start drinking!!

And get going, you're almost there!

[Turn CO Blue]

8. Why the Vikings atavar?

[x-g.o.p.er]

14. Skol, baby, skol.

Been a Vikings fan my whole life. Born and raised in MN, and I was a kid gowing up in the 1970's during the heyday of the Purple People Eaters.

I'll be a passionate Vikings fan until the day I die.

[Turn CO Blue]

82. What did you let me say atavar when it's "avatar"?? n/t

[fishnfla]

11. Have you ever read the book?

COLD WARS:40 years of PACKER-viking rivalry by Todd Mishler. Its pretty good

[x-g.o.p.er]

18. No, I haven't. Anyplace I could get it....

like Amazon? Never even heard of it, but it is now #1 on my "must read" list.

[Turn CO Blue]

12. What's your favorite color?

[x-g.o.p.er]

15. Purple

[Turn CO Blue]

22. Of course...a people eater n/t

[Turn CO Blue]

13. What is your favorite movie of all time?

[x-g.o.p.er]

16. Comedy, or drama?

[Turn CO Blue]

19. Okay, favorite comedy in this post... n/t

[x-g.o.p.er]

23. Porky's....

But Stripes, the Holy Grail, Animal House and Caddyshack are right up there.

Old School was pretty funny, too. But it must stand the test of time.

[Turn CO Blue]

26. So...I'm guessing you graduated HS in the early 80's?

from your list.

[x-g.o.p.er]

28. Class of 1985!

Big hair, Vans, and Phil Collins were all the rage.

[Turn CO Blue]

35. Actually, we're the best, as you can see...

we're the class of '83!

And what was your class song?

[x-g.o.p.er]

40. Ummmm....

I don't know. High school was SOOOOOOOOO long ago.

[Turn CO Blue]

43. Yeah...you can't remember that, but I bet you

remember your favorite teacher's name...

It's something kooky in the brain.

(You will also remember the name of the first girl you ever kissed.)

[x-g.o.p.er]

46. Yes, on both.

Larry Snyder, my history teacher and football coach.

Kris Keller was the girl.

[yvr girl]

54. Ours was 'Against All Odds" which struck me as a pretty lame grad song

I didn't doubt for one second that I would graduate high school.

[x-g.o.p.er]

62. Phil Collins strikes again!!

Take a look at me now!!

[Turn CO Blue]

92. We tried to get AC/DC Highway to Hell

but of course the faculty didn't allow it.

[x-g.o.p.er]

99. Getting put down by the man!!

Now, we are they.

Funny, or ironic? You make the call.

[yvr girl]

37. My too

I didn't see Porky's myself. Technically speaking, I don't think that we're old enough. Wasn't it an R? You rule breaker you.

[x-g.o.p.er]

41. I've always flirted with disaster like that

It's part of the bad boy in me.

[yvr girl]

48. I was hopelessly rule abiding when I was a kid

I never even skipped a class, (except on my annual ski day with my friend and our moms.)

But every girl likes a bad boy. You have 'edge' as my friend and I would say.

[x-g.o.p.er]

52. But I was a cowardly rule-breaker....

If it looked like I could get in serious trouble, I was nowhere near being bad.

A bit hypocritical, but it worked for me.

[yvr girl]

72. I could have gotten away with anything

So much wasted opportunity. I didn't even have a curfew.

[x-g.o.p.er]

75. Wow!

No sense in crying over spilled milk. Live now. Carpe Diem!

But get better first. Reckless abandon is so much better when healthy.

[yvr girl]

83. I don't regret my non mis-spent youth

I have lightened up considerably though. Heck, on my last holiday, I entertained my friends with hula dancing while wearing my snorkel gear. They also loved my botox impersonations.

[x-g.o.p.er]

90. I don't care who you are...

that's funny right there. That description made me laugh out loud.

I can't imagine it in person.

[yvr girl]

94. It all started with vodka

Ceasars are really good...for breakfast. But honest, I'd been up for hours.

[Turn CO Blue]

21. and favorite drama in this post.... n/t

[x-g.o.p.er]

24. Hmmmm....

Apocalypse Now, Hoosiers, and the Natural, along with the Godfather have to be right up there.

[arwalden]

17. Why Did You Reset Your Count To Zero?

Didn't you already have 5000 posts or something? It seems that way... you've been around here a while... a mere 1000 just seems a little low.

Whaddya drinkin'?

[x-g.o.p.er]

20. I didn't reset. Promise.

I've only been here since February.

Good Hefe Weizen beer.

[bigwillq]

27. Do you think that Jaime Foxx win will the Oscar

for Ray?

[x-g.o.p.er]

30. No,

because he has yet to be taken seriously by Hollywood. For every "Ray", there is an "Any Given Sunday" role that will drag him down for a couple of more years.

But that said, I have yet to see the movie. But the movie doesn't matter, the Hollywood politics does.

[bigwillq]

39. I haven't seen it either but Foxx should also get

a Supporting Nod for his role in Collateral.

[taps]

29. I've got a question

I'm new here so can't post a topic of my own. I am curious what the n/t means on so many post?

[x-g.o.p.er]

32. It means no text follows the subject line

[bsuz]

31. Yes, but are you "bon-a-fide" ?

[x-g.o.p.er]

34. I got a job, I got prospects, so yes...

I am, in fact, bona-fide.

[bsuz]

93. You "Got a job". Yes . "Got-a-them prospects?"

[x-g.o.p.er]

96. I got more prospects than California in 1849.

[bsuz]

101. Hope you didn't have go to through Donner's Pass!

:nopity:

[Turn CO Blue]

45. What would be the "perfect" meal?

[x-g.o.p.er]

49. Medium rare steak, homemade mashed potatoes, some corn or peas...

and a nice slice of apple pie ala mode.

Yeah, it's old school, but I'm an old-school kind of guy.

[Turn CO Blue]

57. What kind of ice cream, if they don't have any apple pie?

[x-g.o.p.er]

59. Strawberry Cheesecake, from Baskin Robbins

[yvr girl]

63. switch out the corn or peas for

green beans and I completely agree with you.

[x-g.o.p.er]

65. You have a deal

[yvr girl]

79. You make the steak, I'll make the veggies

[x-g.o.p.er]

88. Do you like your steak marinated before it's grilled?

If not, any spices?

[yvr girl]

91. I'm open to experimentation

salt, pepper, garlic and Worcestershire are always good. But whatever you want works for me.

[x-g.o.p.er]

97. I like a girl that likes to experiment, lol.

I'll handle the marinade. Some butter and creole garlic marinade, red wine vinegar, and a variety of spices will give you a veritable cornucopia of taste when I get this off of the grill.

[yvr girl]

102. that sounds so much better than what I'm actually going to have for dinner

tea with CW as we discussed, and hash browns. Could I be more pathetic? I really am a good cook. I can give you references.

Now for the cyber food. Whipped potatoes with a bit of cream cheese, chives and dill. Steamed green beans with candied almonds and a drizzle of real butter.

[x-g.o.p.er]

103. Sounds perfect...

except for the almonds. I have braces (embarassing, but true) and can't have nuts because they'll break my braces (supposedly--been too cowardly to put that theory to the test).

Otherthan that, it sounds perfect. Absolutely perfect.

And hash browns sound good right about now.

[yvr girl]

107. I had braces too

I don't recall a nut ban. Chewing ice was out. I actually broke all sorts of rules regarding braces and I never had any problems.

[x-g.o.p.er]

108. Having braces in your 30's stinks.

It's hard to be a chick magnet, that's for sure, lol.

[yvr girl]

109. Yes, but you have the self-confidence that comes with age

Try being 13. Although, I've never worried about being a 'chick magnate.'

[x-g.o.p.er]

110. LOL!!!

Fair enough. It's easy to forget how awkward we were back then, isn't it?

[yvr girl]

111. Riddled with doubt anyway

Are you a pilot?

[x-g.o.p.er]

112. Yes, I used to be.

Now I fly a desk.

[yvr girl]

113. That's tough - they're hardly aerodynamic

I used to fly too. It's been about 14 years though. Were/are you in the military?

[x-g.o.p.er]

114. I am still in...

And they are no less aerodynamic than a helicopter, which is what I flew. So it's almost the same thing. What did you fly?

[yvr girl]

115. fixed wing, single engine

yes, but does your desk have an engine and some rotor blades?

Do you miss flying?

[x-g.o.p.er]

116. No, and yes.

Do you mind if I PM you? It's getting difficult to find each new post, and we seem to be the only ones left posting in here, anyway.

[yvr girl]

118. go ahead

[x-g.o.p.er]

117. Self-delete

[Turn CO Blue]

47. Do you know why I'm playing this game with you? (hint)

Look at my posts.

[x-g.o.p.er]

50. Because you want to get to 100 posts...

so you can post for yourself, you shameless self-promoter, you.

Well done!

[Turn CO Blue]

55. Yup. Shameless.

I read your post about leaving the GOP. I too am a "recovering Republican".

I think I just voted that way because that's what I thought people did. In 2000, I really had a dislike for Mr. Bush, and that is when I started reading more and paying attention.

Now, I realize that I've always been for personal freedoms, and must have always been a flaming liberal -- I just wasn't "aware" enough to know it.

[x-g.o.p.er]

58. Funny how that works, isn't it?

Strange how fun it is to be able to really see things from another perspective, and not through the narow, shrill prism of the hard right wing of the Republican party.

[Turn CO Blue]

66. Yep. And this election has made it even worse...

The Re-biblicans may have the power now, but this is one little woman who is going to be an activist now and in the future, and every Kerry voter I meet has the same reaction.

Please tell your wife that I admire her backbone for fighting for your health, and tell yourself that you "married above" yourself and to be thankful.

[x-g.o.p.er]

70. I will, but sadly....

we are on the outs. She asked for a divorce a couple of weeks ago, and that status quo hasn't changed yet.

As for the activist part, I'm going to run for city council when I get a good handle on the issues in the new community I just moved to.

All politics is local.

[Turn CO Blue]

76. Eek, sorry. You're correct about politics being local

we can instigate every kind of reform on the local level (election reform, education, conservation, running against jerks and getting them out of office...)

[x-g.o.p.er]

84. Tip O'Neill was a genius.

We need guys like him around again.

[Berserker]

61. Being a hard core Viking fan

myself I was plenty pissed off at Tice when he gave the Chimp a Vikings jersey. I no longer can think of Tice the way I used to. How about you?

[x-g.o.p.er]

64. I try to separate politics and sports.

To me, they are separate entities, and one of the last places where people can find common ground on a lot of things.

My dad has had a lot of problems with my political leanings lately, and we've gotten into some heated discussions about politics. But we always come back from the abyss by talking about the Vikings, or the Twins, or football in general.

It means a lot to me that my dad and I have common ground on something that will always help bring our relationship around.

Does that make any sense, or am I getting into the soppy soliloquies of the hopelessly drunk?

[Turn CO Blue]

69. How drunk are you? You can still spell... n/t

[x-g.o.p.er]

71. I'm a functional typer

when I'm drunk.

That, and spell check.

[Viking12]

67. I just passed the 1000 mark tonight myself...

...with a little help from my friends at DU. This fellow Vikings fan wishes you well in your efforts.

[Turn CO Blue]

73. Wow. Congrats!

I've been reading awhile, since a month before the Dysfunction (and would have posted) but they wouldn't let anybody register for quite awhile. I was invited in after sending an email request.

I'm trying to get to 100 tonight.

[x-g.o.p.er]

74. Congratulations to you!

A Viking fan in Wisconsin? Isn't that about as rare as aclear thinker in the Bush administration?

[Viking12]

78. Like you, I am a transplant.

I am only 30 minutes from Lambeau. Moved here for a job, but left my heart with the Vikings. I've only lived here for 18 months of my 38 years but have really developed a fondness for my new state. Even if we end up settling down here for good, I will always stand out with my purple jersey in a sea of green and gold.

[x-g.o.p.er]

80. Skol!!

Man, I hate the Packers!!

[Turn CO Blue]

87. Okay, I'll bite. What is this "skol Vikings" stuff?

obviously I'm way over here in Colorado surrounded by rabid Broncos fans, and I grew up in Texas surrounded by maniacal Cowboys fans.

[x-g.o.p.er]

95. "Skol" is a Scandinavian word that has several different meanings...

depending on what you read. "Skol Vikings" is the title of the Vikings fight song. In this case, "Skol" means to fight and triumph, I think. As for the lyrics to the song, I'll spare you.

Unless you REALLY want to know.

[Berserker]

89. Tice is a

blind chimp backing bastard and I cannot separate sports and politics. When you back * you stand against everything I believe in. I cannot back him any longer as the coach for my favorite team. He belongs at Lambeau. And that is about as bad a thing as I could wish upon anyone.

[Turn CO Blue]

85. What kind of car do you drive? Dream car? n/t

[x-g.o.p.er]

86. 2001 Mitsubishi Montero.

Dream car would be a DeLorean.

Or anything that had Halle Berry pulling into my driveway to pick me up on a date with.

[MissB]

98. I'm drinking tonight too.

What are you drinking?

What made you a GOPer in the first place?

[x-g.o.p.er]

100. Hefe Weizen beer

I was raised by Republican parents. Joined (and am still in) the military since 1986, and it's a pretty conservative lifestyle and way of thinking, for the most part. Just been around that way of thinking my whole life.

Took a couple of significant personal events to help change my way of thinking. I'm still somewhat conservative (maybe Libertarian) on some issues, but I'm changing. Slowly but surely.

[MissB]

104. You do know that Hefeweizen isn't really beer, right?

Of course, any beer shouldn't really be called beer if you can still see through it.

Hope you find your happy medium (not on beer, but on your political stances). I was raised by a Republican father, and when I first registered, I registered as a Republican. The familial influence is great.

I still fee like a fiscal conservative and social moderate. It works for me.

That, and dark beer.

[x-g.o.p.er]

105. Dark beer is too bitter for me

And I think we're on the same page politically.

[MissB]

106. I'd say it was your age

but perhaps not.

The beer, that is. I couldn't stand beer for the longest time. Hefeweizen was the first beer that I could handle. (I still have a soft spot for Widmer's Hefe). But now, if it isn't dark, it simply ain't beer.

But since you were in the military in 1986, I'm guessing we're about the same age. So it isn't the age.