Everything posted by Carl Spackler
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Switzerland Thread?
Surly never disappoints
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Switzerland Thread?
Bumpity bump simply because it appears the wife and I will be going there for about a week in September, so I'm looking for recs in all regards (sites, hotels, eats, what to avoid, etc.). I've been there once before as a teenager a million years ago, but we didn't spend a ton of time in Swiss-land before heading south into Italy on that occasion, so it's going to be like seeing it again for the first time for me. Wife has never been there. We're pretty wide open in terms of where to go and what to see. Mrs. Spackler is more interested in seeing the Alps, checking out mountain villages, doing some hikes, etc., than she is in seeing cities like Zurich or Lucerne, although I wouldn't rule out the idea of spending a day in someplace like Bern or Zurich if it's worth doing so. My initial thoughts are to use Interlaken as a base for at least a few days to explore the Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Murren, etc. areas. Zermatt is a definite possibility as well. Learn me on Switzerland, oh Surlyites. This thread is helpful as is the other one about "Switzerland in the summer," but more info is always good. TIA
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Negative Recruiting Your Own School: The aggy Screenshot Megathread
- Road trip stop question (I-10 drive of misery)
That's what my buddy said when we were driving in the desert trying to dispose of a body.- "It's a dog-eat-dog-world and I'm wearing Milk Bone underwear" -- RIP, Norm
What'll you have, Normie? Well, I'm in a gambling mood, Sammy. I'll take a glass of whatever comes out of that tap. Looks like beer, Norm. Call me Mister Lucky.- "It's a dog-eat-dog-world and I'm wearing Milk Bone underwear" -- RIP, Norm
Noooooooo- 2025 MLB thread
Rest in piece, Shoeless Joe- 2025 MLB thread
Jackson batted .375 in that series and didn't commit an error. He took $$, but I don't think his play helped throw that series, so I don't have a problem with lifting the ban as to him. Some of his teammates OTOH should have stayed banned.- 2025 MLB thread
I'm okay with it.- What are you listening to right now?
This might be Steve Nieve's best work on an EC song, esp. the middle 8 and the fadeout.- San Diego recommendations
FIFY- Hi Fi and Home theater set ups
How about a turrrrrrrible pic snapped when I took a quick break after hooking the speakers up? Took a while for the receiver to arrive. Cheap-ass Sony DVD/CD player is what I'm currently using to play CDs. All in all, there's plenty of juice for this small room. After this pic was taken, I found an old Paradigm sub in a box in the garage, so I'm gonna hook that up next once I find the damn cable. It should help with the lows that the KEFs just can't reach. Not sure what I'll do when I add a turntable. I typically don't want the 'table on the same surface as speakers. Might try it just see if there's an issue, and buy stands if there is a problem with the turntable being affected by vibrations from the speakers.- The Surly Budget Wine Go To List
Over the years, I've found that Bogle reds are typically a good value. Their '21 Essential Red made Wine Enthusiast's list of top-rated wines under $20 last year.- We got Soul?
- We got Soul?
A stellar collection of songs that were cut in studios in Muscle Shoals. Aretha, Otis, Etta James, Wilson Pickett, etc., etc.- 22% of men (incl. Kevin) don't realize that a chimp would fucking wreck them
Yep, it's the offseason.- A Complete Unknown
Saw it this weekend. Thought it was good, not great. It held my attention. Chalomet and Norton were both very good.- Negative Recruiting Your Own School: The aggy Screenshot Megathread
"Cheat if you have to." So much for that vaunted aggy code of conduct.- 2025 NFL Draft
Pretty sure Robert Longerbeam is the dude's porn name- 2025 NFL Draft
And he's the one out of the three that I think won't get drafted.- 2025 NFL Draft
Bond and Majors are still available as well. Gotta think at least one of the three gets drafted. My guess is it'll be two.- 2025 NFL Draft
If you had Hayden Conner gets drafted before QE on your bingo card, raise your hand. [*nobody should raise their hand*]- 2025 NFL Draft
Not a QE apologist (he has his flaws), but Sark's playcalling and Cam Williams doing an "ole`" on Jack Sawyer were the main culprits. And fuck you for making me re-live that sequence of plays.- 2025 NFL Draft
The fucking Packers are giving this Vikings and Longhorns fan the sads.- 2025 NFL Draft
Yep. Like all of the QBs in this draft, QE has several holes in his game. But he also has some strengths to offset these issues. My guess is 4th round - Road trip stop question (I-10 drive of misery)
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