Seashell Things

"Secret" Restaurants opening up for a few hours during the week?

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/24/11 at 11:05 am

Not sure what this is all about or even if it is true. May not even be some secretive thing, but that's how it was described to me.

Supposedly some place in the city that is not open on Sundays (or closes for this) has some burger special?

re: Anyone doing Taste at the Lake?

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/24/11 at 11:00 am to notiger1997

LINK

They have food and drinks there.

re: Jimmy Johns ???

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/24/11 at 10:52 am to Jango Fett

Quizno's is far superior.

re: Jimmy Johns ???

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/24/11 at 10:30 am to John McClane

Never did understand the craze over Jimmy John's. I wasn't in Baton Rouge when they opened, but went up for some football games. One of my friend's insisted that we go get food there Sunday for lunch because it was just so awesome.

I got one of the specials (forgot which one), but it was just average. Maybe even a bit below average.

Anyone doing Taste at the Lake?

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/24/11 at 10:21 am

This Saturday in Lakeview?

re: Lights Out

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 3:21 pm to Someone

I actually meant fast in terms of the season. Like another show might have announced that a guy was scheduled to have a big fight coming up soon on episode 5 and not had the fight until episode 10. Seems like with this show they announce it one episode and have it the next episode without having to draw it out.

But you do bring up a good point about real time, that I had not noticed.

re: Question about the X-Files series progression

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 2:27 pm to Brettesaurus Rex

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Is this on Netflix Instant if anyone happens to know?

The seasons are, yes. That is how I am watching it.

The movies, I do not know.

re: Lights Out

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 2:25 pm to Someone

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I have a feeling we'll see most of the fight in the last episode, but they won't show us who wins.

I have been surprised at how quick things happen in the series. They just started training that Armenian kid, and it seems like the next episode he was fighting. Same thing with Light's most recent fight. Usually shows drag big things like this out.

I'm anticipating us seeing the whole fight, finding out the winner, and then having some sort of surprise after the fight when they end the season.

re: Question about the X-Files series progression

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 2:22 pm to Bumble Bee

Did they make the movie during the series run?

ETA: Well, did they release it during the series run, I guess I should say.

re: How does the NCAA whitewash the tOSU/Tressel situation?

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 1:44 pm to finallyfastohio

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And dcrews would u feel better if they say those wins didnt happen? Would u finally sleep at night?

Yea, I don't get the whole vacating wins deal either. Ohio State still won the game on the field.

re: If only I owned a dive bar...

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 1:23 pm to Gris Gris

Nope. Which is why I didn't deny that it happened.

I just said it was doubtful that a group of individuals would come up to your group and punch your friend unprovoked, all because some guys were talking to you.

re: How does the NCAA whitewash the tOSU/Tressel situation?

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 1:21 pm to finallyfastohio

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Hell get his suspension we might forfeit some games don't get what else there is to say.

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Awake me when something interesting happens

Are you just saying wake you up when the NEXT interesting thing happens?

Because what's going on now is pretty serious.

re: If only I owned a dive bar...

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 1:18 pm to Gris Gris

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Yep.

Doubtful.

re: Question about the X-Files series progression

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 1:01 pm to DelU249

Good. I like having story lines that run through many seasons of a show.

Season 1 is pretty much purely monster of the week episodes. When do they start getting more half and half?

re: How does the NCAA whitewash the tOSU/Tressel situation?

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 12:59 pm to taylork37

I like how he just ignored my logical response to the situation, and instead keeps playing it off like it was no big deal.

re: If only I owned a dive bar...

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 12:57 pm to Gris Gris

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The islander females did not like the islander males asking us to dance. It was a very bad and scary scene. The girls, if you can call them that, started throwing drinks on us and one of them up and belted a friend of mine.

All because y'all were sitting there minding your own business and had a few guys ask you to dance?

Question about the X-Files series progression

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 12:53 pm

Right now, I am almost done season 1. Does it continue as a Law and Order type show where they are sent in each week to solve a case, solve it, and that's the end of that episode?

I remember watching some of the later episodes with my parents when the show was airing. I remember the Smoking Man, Skinner, etc. and it really seemed like there was a running storyline for the episodes I was watching. Is that how the show gets later on, or am I just remembering it incorrectly.

Deepthroat pops up every few episodes, but there isn't really much of a continuous story except for Mulder's search for the truth. For some reason I remember my parents getting excited each week to "find out what happens next."

re: Lights Out

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 12:27 pm to Flair Chops

I was going to post a thread about this. Hasn't had too many weekly threads about the episodes.

I enjoy it. Nothing groundbreaking, but there isn't anything else I have to watch on a Tuesday night at 9pm.

I really enjoyed last night's episode. The 4th of July scene was great.

And the David Morse cameo really worked with the episode and the series so far.

re: If only I owned a dive bar...

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 12:09 pm to Count Chocula

Foam machine.

Eh, they are ok. There are really no other options when I'm out there.

re: If only I owned a dive bar...

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 12:02 pm to Count Chocula

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I would invite Seashell Things

Doesn't sound like something I would be interested in.

re: How does the NCAA whitewash the tOSU/Tressel situation?

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 11:55 am to finallyfastohio

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1 he didn't want his players to get suspense like any coach.

I applaud him for having the courage to protect his players. But he's got to have the ability to loo ahead and realize that this might be putting his job in jeopardy, no matter if it was tats or rings or whatever. He's got to be able to say, "Well, I know that it is not big things they are selling, but I will be lying to the NCAA soon when I sign those papers."

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2 he's probably like me and said its their shite who gives a frick

Again, this matters 0%.

re: Dive Bar

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 11:52 am to tavolatim

Are the bars in Grand Isle dive bars? I like them.

re: How does the NCAA whitewash the tOSU/Tressel situation?

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 11:48 am to finallyfastohio

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It was a fukin tattoo for jersey and awards. Give the 5 game suspension and move on. God people in here just wanna see a major university go down

So why wasn't it reported?

Did Tressel not think it was that big of a deal; therefore, he felt no need to tell anyone?

re: Dive Bar

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 11:41 am to VOR

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There also seems to be some confusion or maybe overlap between a "dive bar" and a "neighborhood bar".

That's what I'm trying to clear up.

re: Dive Bar

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 11:26 am to Dallas Tiger

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Not that I've seen.

I'm just going off of the definition originally posted for a dive bar.

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Nobody was calling anybody out in the thread.

The original post called someone out when he said there is a misunderstanding of what a dive bar is. I don't know who.

I get what everyone is trying to say. What about this:

A bar that has been around for 50 years. The owner has actually maintained the bar area and kept it clean over time. Not smelly. No roaches. Not poorly lit. Same old men sitting at the bar. Old bartenders. Is this a dive bar?

re: The concept of the "neighborhood" bar - and its demise

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 11:16 am to Y.A. Tittle

There is a fun bar a few blocks from my house that I walk to more than I drive to, and I don't really live in the heart of the city. Nothing wrong with it, in my opinion.

re: Dive Bar

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 11:12 am to tavolatim

I have the attitude? I just like going places that I can be myself ad not worry about being judged. Based on this thread, I would not be able to do that at certain "dive" bars.

I couldn't curse.

I possibly wouldn't be able to wear something that I was comfortable in.

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Yes, Old bar with old patrons

So that's it now? No more dirty? No more smelly? No more roaches?

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Over analyze much?

No, but when you're going to start calling people out, try to figure out exactly what you mean first.

re: Dive Bar

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 11:00 am to Dallas Tiger

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The lack of prentention not only of the bar, but of the clientele.

I get that, but shouldn't this go both ways? Yea, the people there are not pretentious, but if someone comes in that might be dressed a little different, they will get singled out? Lack of pretension doesn't mean you should have the right to be judgmental.

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This thread makes the point that some people have a need to create an argument out of anything.

I'm not trying to create an argument. Just trying to understand.

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I have explained to you

No, you haven't.

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1) The people Characters that have been going in there for years

So this can only be found at a "dive" bar?

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2)The charm that only age can bring...see old Jeans.

So a dive bar is basically just an old bar?

re: Dive Bar

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 10:41 am to TreeDawg

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How long have you been going to Bars?? You really sound like s sheltered person........

Not at all. I know what a dive bar is. Just trying to get an idea of what makes one so special. So far the only positive I see so far is:

if you get a drink instead of beer, the drink will be stronger at a dive bar

re: Dive Bar

Posted by Seashell Things on 3/23/11 at 10:38 am to Ole Geauxt

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IMO, Cheers = neighborhood bar or pub, not a "dive"... In a dive bar, you usually won't see anything like Kirsty Alley looked like, back in the day...

So the only difference between a neighborhood bar and a dive bar is the women are hotter at a neighborhood bar? And it may be darker and smell worse in a dive bar?