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Jimbaround

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  1. If there is one thing in this world I would trust it would be the ability of the Soviets to admit a mistake and accurately report fatalities.
  2. Every battle in this show has seemingly had ex machina events (e.g., Tyrion at Blackwater Bay; John at Ice Lake; John at Battle of the Bastards; Jamie and the Loot Train (bottomless river)). That being said, I'm cool with it.
  3. Damn, I feel like I need a cigarette after that.
  4. Why is it that every fucking time I need to unlock the door to get in the house my keys are in the same pocket as whatever hand is carrying all the shit I’m bringing in from the car? I’m forced to do the awkward opposite hand cross body pocket dig. It makes it all better when my wife is sitting on the couch fifteen feet away from the door.
  5. International duty free is your friend. Traveling to Argentina is even better (strong dollar). Generally you’re looking at $20 per smoke for a known label.
  6. So many good lines in this show, but it must be awesome to write for a character like Richard. He knows something about everything and is unbelievably humble about it.
  7. Had to say goodbye to my little white sidekick Eddie this weekend. He had a blockage in his gallbladder that would require a $10,000 surgery and recovery. We just couldn’t justify it for a 60% survival rate on a 12 year old dog. I hate that I feel like I failed him. The worst part is we were in Dallas and there was no way to make it back to be with him at the end. The house just doesn’t feel the same and there is no way a new dog could carry my little buddy’s personality. I already miss him terribly and everything reminds me of him. Bye buddy, you were a good boy.
  8. Must have been a kick ass bachelor party.
  9. Agreed a shit load of talent on display out there.
  10. You're doing the Lord's work.
  11. We made Huge open a couple tonight. Had the Kentucky Owl 2nd, Boss Hogg, Hancock Reserve, 2013 George T; and a light snip of the Van Winkle Lot B (circa 2012?) Good times were had Edit: forgot the Midsummer Night's Dram and Elmer T Lee.
  12. You've got to be pro-active. Fill your calendar for tomorrow so you don't run into the same problem.
  13. PSA - Kroger on Shepherd and 11th has some really nice prime rib eyes for $16/lb.
  14. Restaurant R’evolution for dinner tonight. Amuse bouche Oysters (the two on the right basically tasted like a Bloody Mary). Death by Gumbo Raw Veg salad Ricotta gnocchi with lobster Lamb ragu with pappardelle Red fish with smushed potato. Might be the best fish dish I have ever eaten. Rib eye (boring), it was perfectly cooked though
  15. The Roosevelt is having a contest to award the person who returns the best item stolen, given, or purchased from the last 125 years wins a seven night stay in the Presidential suite.
  16. This is correct and HouTex is also correct in that they do not suck.
  17. Been to Stanley (excellent), will check out the others. Thanks Arnaud’s was good, not great, tonight. Atmosphere was spot on.
  18. Shit, dropped the ball and Achafalaya has been booked for Sat brunch for two weeks now. Any other recs? They do have a walk-up service at the bar but who knows how predictable that will be (flight leaves at 2:00 in Sat).
  19. I used to love this, but now all I get is strong cinnamon. I almost can't drink it anymore... almost.
  20. We arrive this Thursday. So far we’ve got Arnaud’s for dinner on Thurs night (I lobbied for Clancy’s but got vetoed), Patois for lunch Friday and R’evolution for dinner Friday. Not sure about Sat breakfast/brunch but suggestions are welcome.
  21. It works well in a julep. The ice waters it town so you need the higher proof (IMO). Straight: it’s good and I don’t feel bad paying $50 for it.
  22. I’m sitting on three. [ducks]
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