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Sounds like your grandfather had a wonderful life, Steve. Best wishes to you and your family. Jacob, get better dude. Relax in post-op with a cigar. Somehow I doubt they'll let you do that.

Incredible story Dinny. I'm sorry to say that like Justin, Lennon was way before my time. Unlike Justin, I've never really been into the Beatles and haven't been influenced by Lennon as an artist. I have, however, been influenced by Lennon as a man. He seemed to exude the very definition of a humanitarian. RIP.

In this meet's honor I'm going to get fucking drunk this weekend once I've cleared my way through most of my semester exams. Good 1,200th post?

Finals week! Finished my 12 pager entitled The Transition of Guanxi: Foreign and Domestic Perspectives for my international management class due on Monday. Going to start on my 5-6 page take-home final for human resources management sometime tonight. Also have to study for management information systems final on Friday. Fuck yeah I love it. Congrats to your son Mike, he's going to love this shit too .

Happy birthday .

Oh shit yeah I didn't even mention the food... which is ironic because it served as my crutch the entire day to keep me from getting too tipsy. The hummus, porkchop, potatoes, and veggies were all excellent. The chili was fucking phenomenal - I ate two very full bowls and contemplated a 3rd all before supper. Gonna need to get that should-have-won-an-award recipe Mike .

Amazing gathering. That pretty much sums it up. Sorry for quality, just went with iPhone, didn't feel like bringing camera. ^ Mike's gear setup, in a dedicated room. The PSB's rock with the Mcintosh. LCD2's sounded really fantastic and so well balanced throughout the entire range. I want to go back to speakers. :/ ^ ^ Moar gear ^ ^ I liked ^ ^ Mike did get a little bit of time to run some vinyl for Allison, Kevin (my friend), and myself. Sounded really fucking good. ^ ^ PSB closeup ^ ^ Lots of good shit in Mike's musique inventory. Allison enjoyed talking to him about some various groups. ^ ~~~ Alcohol ^ The highlight. ^ ^ The best G&T I've ever had. This one had Bluecoat along with one of Deb's Meyer lemons grown in the house. Muy bueno. ^ ^ FFF Moloko Milk Stout. ^ ^ KG's absurd Cognac. Pretty damn good. ^ ^ Bomber damage. ^ ^ Mike made me leave with these two. It goes without saying that Mike is an awesome guy. ^ ~~~ John and Jacob - cigars + 18 yr. Sazerac wasn't too bad after all. Great to chill with both of you. Had such a blast. Al - Very cool to meet you. We must hang again sometime. High-five for bashing engineering while drinking many good things. KG - thanks for the Cognac. One of those things I'll just never ever get a chance to try otherwise. Hope the vette did alright on the way home. Mike & Deb - best hosts ever. Looking forward to maybe setting up a get-together with you two and Allison and I after the holidays, if time allows.

I had no idea it was snowing here in Oak Park until you posted that pic John. Lol.

Fuck. Yes.

Agreed, you'll be missed Jim. I shall get shitfaced in your honor.

Cubs legend Ron Santo dead at 70 - Daily Pitch: MLB News, Standings, Schedules & More - USATODAY.com If there's any other Cubs fans around, they'll probably care to know about this. Unfortunately I never knew Santo as a player, only as a commentator, but I grew up listening to him on WGN Radio and am very saddened by this.

double post lame

Well it wasn't me, but it feels close to home... my girlfriend's best friend was mugged in philly this morning on her way to class. 3 punkass city kids, like 12 or 13 years old, held her down, took everything on her (iPhone, purse, etc.), and then kicked her when she was trying to get up. She said they laughed the entire time. I'd like to go there and find the fuckers, but unfortunately that's impossible and would accomplish nothing.

Schiit is doing a holiday promotion by offering $50 off orders over $250.

x2 It is a sexy unit. Maybe ask Tyler (Sherwood) or Todd about the 1/4th out?

lol i see some habits never die chris .

35 and snow in Monee on Saturday. Gotta keep warm with the brewski's.

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Between the Buried and Me - Alaska.

Scheduled an interview in three weeks for a full-time sales opening at a business in Naperville. Not terribly interested in the position but I will accept any interview offer for more experience.

Happy birthday Gene!

Got finals next week, but banking on MOA II.

Come to Mike's this weekend and I'll pay you back in swigs of alcohol.

Thanks Ken .

Is it bad that I've been more excited for this than I was for Thanksgiving? Also, just picked up a pint each of Lost Abbey's Gift of the Magi Ale and Lost and Found Ale for Saturday. I bought a 4 pack of La Fin Du Monde to get me prepared.