Posted on FB for people to share what video games (full size) they played as kids, and wow, what a response. Lots of memories. I remember playing lots of video games at Nathan's in Carle Place, at Laces, and at Our Place (and Our Place 2) at Birthday parties, on trips to A.C. with the folks and on people's Coleco, Nintendo, Odyssey, Intellivision, Commodore 64, Apple 2 C's, etc... If kids today saw this stuff they'd laugh at us.
My Personal Top 10 in no order:
Paperboy, 720, Dragons Lair, Rolling Thunder, Star Wars (the one in the X Wing Fighter), Galaga, Punch Out, Track And Field (roller ball only), Adams Family Pinball, and Gauntlet (despite the cost)
Honorable mention to Journey, the videogame, based on the band. Hysterical!
http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=8242
Been listening to The Beastie Boys for the past three hours. RIP Adam Yauch, AKA MCA.
Rap , Party, Rest... In Peace. Cancer SUCKS!
Do you own a car that makes your head feel like it is going to explode when you have one rear window open? Rest easy, you are not alone...
http://www.acadiaforum.net/index.php?topic=2500.0
My head hurts just thinking about it. Makes me think of Schwarzeneger in Total Recall. I am disturbed that this movie is being remade, deeply.
Mets are still over .500 and playing good ball.
Have a great weekend everyone!!!
TB
Friday, May 4, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Mets....
It's 4 games of 162. That's it, less than 2.5% of a season. I get it.
Torres is hurt, Wright was scratched from the lineup tonight, Ike Davis has valley fever. Santana's arm may fall off. I get it.
But Mets fans are having a blast this week. We are loving every minute of it. We believe we can keep winning. We're 4 games over .500, which means we'll be over .500 for at least another 5 days.
We're allowed to enjoy this. Don't rain on our parade. We've played hard, solid, clean baseball and have earned the victories. And we can play better.
Let's go Mets! One W at a time.
TB
Disclaimer: The Braves aren't very good.
Torres is hurt, Wright was scratched from the lineup tonight, Ike Davis has valley fever. Santana's arm may fall off. I get it.
But Mets fans are having a blast this week. We are loving every minute of it. We believe we can keep winning. We're 4 games over .500, which means we'll be over .500 for at least another 5 days.
We're allowed to enjoy this. Don't rain on our parade. We've played hard, solid, clean baseball and have earned the victories. And we can play better.
Let's go Mets! One W at a time.
TB
Disclaimer: The Braves aren't very good.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Get him to the Greek, Mets Preview 2012
I heard a lot of bad things about the movie “Get him to the Greek”. Despite, I went ahead and saw it despite hearing that it was “painful”, “awful”, etc… I always remember the adage, “opinions are like assholes… everyone has one” and saw it anyway.
I went into the experience with absolutely no expectations. The movie begins and I find myself laughing, and quite often. It is a star turn for Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, aka Diddy, and every scene he is in is hysterical. This is not an Oscar winning picture, it is not a top ten comedy, but it is certainly entertaining. My non-existent expectations added significantly to the experience.
This year, The Mets are “Get him to the Greek”. I am told in all corners of my life how bad they will be. “Historically bad”, “Hopeless”, “Awful” are some of the least colorful terms. I have no expectations. I believe that we fans will be pleasantly surprised. This team will win no championships or other trophies, won’t set many records, but they will entertain, and they are good enough to compete.
These Mets will score more runs than you think. They’ll pitch well for the first half. Injuries and fatigue will catch up with them, and they will ‘collapse’ to one degree or another, but they will battle. They know what people say about them, and have the very valuable ‘us against the world’ going for them.
Catcher – Josh Thole - Below avg catcher who has been working on defense and how to handle the pitching staff. He may be a pleasant surprise this year. Mike Nikkeas will back up. This platoon will not set the world on fire. Expect the Mets to sign a moderately priced vet next year.
1B – Ike Davis – Valley Fever, Valley Schmever. Ike Davis is going to hit .300 and 25 homers for a good long while. He is John Olerud reincarnated, and is one of the brightest spots of the organization. He is direct and open with the media and a true pro. If there are any health issues with Davis, look for Lucas Duda to move from the OF to 1B where he adequately defended the position last year when Davis went down.
2B- Daniel Murphy – Murph is the prototypical #2 hitter. Great bat control and contact, strikes out very infrequently. He has deceptive power (led the team in HR’s two years ago), but little speed. Defensively, he is a liability, and has had his year ended the past two by people sliding in to him at 2B. When healthy he hits. They need him to be healthy. (Reese Havens should be the starter by now, but was injured again during spring training. Justin Turner will back Murphy up as well as most other positions)
SS – Ruben Tejada – Plus defender, as a hitter, who knows? I’d love to tell you that the Mets let Reyes go because this guy was waiting in the wings, but we all know that isn’t even appropriate for April fools. He’ll defend well, hopefully he’ll get on base enough to clear the pitchers spot. Anything else is a bonus. Rey Ordonez part duex???
3B – David Wright – Shea Stadium plus David = All Star. Citi Field + David = Not so much. The fences are coming in they say, but that isn’t the problem. Health is a concern as he has the same injury that Ryan Zimmerman had last year, but he has shown the past week that he is pretty healthy.
The real problem with David is that if you throw him a slider off of the plate he will swing EVERY TIME. You don’t need to be a sabermetrician or analyst to know this. It is painfully obvious and obviously painful. If he can lay off of this pitch, he will resume his All Star ways. It really is that simple with this guy. (If David gets hurt Murphy would probably slide over to play 3rd)
CF – Andres Torres – Torres was horrendous last year for the Giants. The year before, he batted around .270 and hit over 15 homers while swiping over 15 bases. He will probably fall somewhere in the middle of these two seasons. Hopefully his coaches and GM will drum into his mind that his job is to walk a lot and simply get on base. If he can be a table setter, he will be valuable. His defense will be average to above average. Kirk Neuenweiss and Matt Van Dekker are the most likely replacements/call ups should Torres be hurt or ineffective.
RF – Jason Bay – Amazing to look at the past numbers from this guy. He was a top ten player in the game, and now he has one of the worst ten contracts in the game. The fences being moved in actually help him, as I have seen him hit the wall that was lowered at least 10 times. I believe he will outperform peoples’ low expectations and he’ll post a 20/20 season, albeit with a batting average around .240
LF – Lucas Duda – Duda had a very impressive 2011 after being called up. He has a great eye, quick hands, and is deceptively fast. I expect him to be part of the young core that is the Mets for years to come. Hairston will back up Duda, though if Ike needed to be spelled for a longer term, I’d expect a younger player to be recalled.
1. Torres 2. Murph 3. Wright 4. Ike 5. Duda 6. Bay 7. Thole 8. Tejada 9. Pitcher
SP – Santana - Is he healthy? He won’t be what he used to be ever again, but he is a gritty competitor that if healthy will find ways to get guys out. Expect lots of short outings at the beginning of the year and hope for the best.
SP – Dickey – So underrated. He throws a ton of pitches, always has a low era. He has the best chance on this staff of finally delivering a Mets No Hitter. His rubber arm will prove extra important this year as he will always throw the day after Johan and provide the bullpen with some relief (pun intended)
SP – Niese – Mets best pitcher as far as tools. He has a great deal of potential, but has been derailed by injuries the past two years. They are saying that the nose job that he got this off-season (paid for by Beltran) will help with the injuries. I don’t understand why they think that. Bottom Line is that Jon must be healthy this year. He is a legitimate 15 win pitching candidate.
SP – Pelfrey – Too much pressure last year? Always something with this guy, balks, mouthpieces, falling off of mounds. He has the tools but not the makeup. He has gone through masterful stretches and could again, but I am not banking on it. PLEASE prove me wrong Big Pelf.
SP – Dillon Gee – Started great, ended poorly last year, a typical story for an inexperienced hurler. Hopefully he has built some stamina and learned what is expected of him. If he can improve on his 2011, he will be a very good #5 starter.
Chris Young is rehabbing in the minors and will be available by mid to late May to provide injury relief or to replace anyone that has proven ineffective. After seeing his capabilities briefly last year, I ‘d expect that they make room for him one way or another (bye bye Pelf?)
All in all the rotation is underrated. They lack a bonafide ace/stopper, but make up for it with a quality back of the rotation.
Bullpen –
This is a strength.
The Mets signed Frank Francisco (injured already) and Jon Rauch in the offseason. They are both capable relievers, but both are streaky good and bad. They’ll not be closing by years end.
Bobby Parnell has learned how to pitch instead of throw if this pre-season is any indication. He may be given the chance to close a few games early in the year and has the ability to run away with the job.
Ramon Ramirez, who came back in the Pagan/Torres trade has been one of the most effective relief guys in the game the past two years and should remain so in the pitching friendly citi field.
Tim Byrdak is the lefty and seems to be healthy after recent surgery.
Manny Acosta and Daniel Herrera round out the crew.
If the team falters expect to see Matt Harvey, Van dekker and Newenweiss up in the majors for auditions. Jenry Mejia may materialize as well this year. In general the organizational depth is starting to improve under the reign of Sandy Alderson. Realistically, however, the Mets have til 2014 before expectations of making the postseason will be far-fetched.
Heading in to this season with such low expectations will make every win enjoyable, all highlights more exciting, and make the team watchable. I expect them to outperform their talent level and win 75 games. They’ll need to be healthy to do so.
Enjoy the season.
Disclaimer : This was written free hand, if any of my research is off a bit, please forgive me, time is short.
I went into the experience with absolutely no expectations. The movie begins and I find myself laughing, and quite often. It is a star turn for Sean Combs, aka Puff Daddy, aka Diddy, and every scene he is in is hysterical. This is not an Oscar winning picture, it is not a top ten comedy, but it is certainly entertaining. My non-existent expectations added significantly to the experience.
This year, The Mets are “Get him to the Greek”. I am told in all corners of my life how bad they will be. “Historically bad”, “Hopeless”, “Awful” are some of the least colorful terms. I have no expectations. I believe that we fans will be pleasantly surprised. This team will win no championships or other trophies, won’t set many records, but they will entertain, and they are good enough to compete.
These Mets will score more runs than you think. They’ll pitch well for the first half. Injuries and fatigue will catch up with them, and they will ‘collapse’ to one degree or another, but they will battle. They know what people say about them, and have the very valuable ‘us against the world’ going for them.
Catcher – Josh Thole - Below avg catcher who has been working on defense and how to handle the pitching staff. He may be a pleasant surprise this year. Mike Nikkeas will back up. This platoon will not set the world on fire. Expect the Mets to sign a moderately priced vet next year.
1B – Ike Davis – Valley Fever, Valley Schmever. Ike Davis is going to hit .300 and 25 homers for a good long while. He is John Olerud reincarnated, and is one of the brightest spots of the organization. He is direct and open with the media and a true pro. If there are any health issues with Davis, look for Lucas Duda to move from the OF to 1B where he adequately defended the position last year when Davis went down.
2B- Daniel Murphy – Murph is the prototypical #2 hitter. Great bat control and contact, strikes out very infrequently. He has deceptive power (led the team in HR’s two years ago), but little speed. Defensively, he is a liability, and has had his year ended the past two by people sliding in to him at 2B. When healthy he hits. They need him to be healthy. (Reese Havens should be the starter by now, but was injured again during spring training. Justin Turner will back Murphy up as well as most other positions)
SS – Ruben Tejada – Plus defender, as a hitter, who knows? I’d love to tell you that the Mets let Reyes go because this guy was waiting in the wings, but we all know that isn’t even appropriate for April fools. He’ll defend well, hopefully he’ll get on base enough to clear the pitchers spot. Anything else is a bonus. Rey Ordonez part duex???
3B – David Wright – Shea Stadium plus David = All Star. Citi Field + David = Not so much. The fences are coming in they say, but that isn’t the problem. Health is a concern as he has the same injury that Ryan Zimmerman had last year, but he has shown the past week that he is pretty healthy.
The real problem with David is that if you throw him a slider off of the plate he will swing EVERY TIME. You don’t need to be a sabermetrician or analyst to know this. It is painfully obvious and obviously painful. If he can lay off of this pitch, he will resume his All Star ways. It really is that simple with this guy. (If David gets hurt Murphy would probably slide over to play 3rd)
CF – Andres Torres – Torres was horrendous last year for the Giants. The year before, he batted around .270 and hit over 15 homers while swiping over 15 bases. He will probably fall somewhere in the middle of these two seasons. Hopefully his coaches and GM will drum into his mind that his job is to walk a lot and simply get on base. If he can be a table setter, he will be valuable. His defense will be average to above average. Kirk Neuenweiss and Matt Van Dekker are the most likely replacements/call ups should Torres be hurt or ineffective.
RF – Jason Bay – Amazing to look at the past numbers from this guy. He was a top ten player in the game, and now he has one of the worst ten contracts in the game. The fences being moved in actually help him, as I have seen him hit the wall that was lowered at least 10 times. I believe he will outperform peoples’ low expectations and he’ll post a 20/20 season, albeit with a batting average around .240
LF – Lucas Duda – Duda had a very impressive 2011 after being called up. He has a great eye, quick hands, and is deceptively fast. I expect him to be part of the young core that is the Mets for years to come. Hairston will back up Duda, though if Ike needed to be spelled for a longer term, I’d expect a younger player to be recalled.
1. Torres 2. Murph 3. Wright 4. Ike 5. Duda 6. Bay 7. Thole 8. Tejada 9. Pitcher
SP – Santana - Is he healthy? He won’t be what he used to be ever again, but he is a gritty competitor that if healthy will find ways to get guys out. Expect lots of short outings at the beginning of the year and hope for the best.
SP – Dickey – So underrated. He throws a ton of pitches, always has a low era. He has the best chance on this staff of finally delivering a Mets No Hitter. His rubber arm will prove extra important this year as he will always throw the day after Johan and provide the bullpen with some relief (pun intended)
SP – Niese – Mets best pitcher as far as tools. He has a great deal of potential, but has been derailed by injuries the past two years. They are saying that the nose job that he got this off-season (paid for by Beltran) will help with the injuries. I don’t understand why they think that. Bottom Line is that Jon must be healthy this year. He is a legitimate 15 win pitching candidate.
SP – Pelfrey – Too much pressure last year? Always something with this guy, balks, mouthpieces, falling off of mounds. He has the tools but not the makeup. He has gone through masterful stretches and could again, but I am not banking on it. PLEASE prove me wrong Big Pelf.
SP – Dillon Gee – Started great, ended poorly last year, a typical story for an inexperienced hurler. Hopefully he has built some stamina and learned what is expected of him. If he can improve on his 2011, he will be a very good #5 starter.
Chris Young is rehabbing in the minors and will be available by mid to late May to provide injury relief or to replace anyone that has proven ineffective. After seeing his capabilities briefly last year, I ‘d expect that they make room for him one way or another (bye bye Pelf?)
All in all the rotation is underrated. They lack a bonafide ace/stopper, but make up for it with a quality back of the rotation.
Bullpen –
This is a strength.
The Mets signed Frank Francisco (injured already) and Jon Rauch in the offseason. They are both capable relievers, but both are streaky good and bad. They’ll not be closing by years end.
Bobby Parnell has learned how to pitch instead of throw if this pre-season is any indication. He may be given the chance to close a few games early in the year and has the ability to run away with the job.
Ramon Ramirez, who came back in the Pagan/Torres trade has been one of the most effective relief guys in the game the past two years and should remain so in the pitching friendly citi field.
Tim Byrdak is the lefty and seems to be healthy after recent surgery.
Manny Acosta and Daniel Herrera round out the crew.
If the team falters expect to see Matt Harvey, Van dekker and Newenweiss up in the majors for auditions. Jenry Mejia may materialize as well this year. In general the organizational depth is starting to improve under the reign of Sandy Alderson. Realistically, however, the Mets have til 2014 before expectations of making the postseason will be far-fetched.
Heading in to this season with such low expectations will make every win enjoyable, all highlights more exciting, and make the team watchable. I expect them to outperform their talent level and win 75 games. They’ll need to be healthy to do so.
Enjoy the season.
Disclaimer : This was written free hand, if any of my research is off a bit, please forgive me, time is short.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Top 10 Movie Soundtracks
Top 10 Movie Soundtracks (my favorites)
Rules: No Biopics (bye bye to Ray, Walk the Line, etc..), No Rock Operas (bye bye to The Wall and Quadrophenia)
1. Boogie Nights (Spill The Wine, Got to Give it up, Machine Gun, Sister Christian) - some great songs on this one and some great movie memories get dredged up. This one is a classic.
2. Dazed and Confused (Low Rider, Stranglehold, Schools, Tush, Stranglehold) - Great period piece, also brings up some great scenes when you give this a listen
3. Almost Famous (That's the way, America, Simple Man, Every picture tells a story) Another 70's era movie. Feverdog is even on this. Soundtrack is well curated and spans many great genres
4. City of God - Great Brazilian music you've never heard before (i hadn't)
5. High Fidelity (Who Loves the Sun, Everybody's Gonna be Happy, Oh! Sweet Nuthin, I Believe) as someone else said, "just a great mix tape"
6. Reservoir Dogs (Hooked on a Feeling, Little Green Bag, Stuck in the Middle with You) with great scenes (like a virgin speech) and great music. too short, makes you want to hear more
7. The Big Chill (Tears of a Clown, Joy to The World, A Whiter Shade of Pale, What's Going On) - There are 14 solid tracks on this one. No duds. Great music that everyone knows and loves.
8. Saturday Night Fever (Night Fever, Boogie Shoes, Stayin Alive) Classic, though there are some very skippable tracks. If you disagree with this one, just picture the Stayin Alive scene in Airplane! and tell me you aren't smiling now.
9. Superfly - (Pusherman, Freddy's Dead, Superfly) Incredible Curtis Mayfield tracks evoke incredible feeling and really bring you into the film.
10. Donnie Darko (Great Original Score, Notorious, Under the Milky Way, The Killing Moon, Mad World) Lots of more obscure, but great tracks on this one
Just Missed: Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop, Blow, I Am Sam, Trouble Man, Singles, The Lost Boys, Invincible, Garden State
So who else did i forget?
Rules: No Biopics (bye bye to Ray, Walk the Line, etc..), No Rock Operas (bye bye to The Wall and Quadrophenia)
1. Boogie Nights (Spill The Wine, Got to Give it up, Machine Gun, Sister Christian) - some great songs on this one and some great movie memories get dredged up. This one is a classic.
2. Dazed and Confused (Low Rider, Stranglehold, Schools, Tush, Stranglehold) - Great period piece, also brings up some great scenes when you give this a listen
3. Almost Famous (That's the way, America, Simple Man, Every picture tells a story) Another 70's era movie. Feverdog is even on this. Soundtrack is well curated and spans many great genres
4. City of God - Great Brazilian music you've never heard before (i hadn't)
5. High Fidelity (Who Loves the Sun, Everybody's Gonna be Happy, Oh! Sweet Nuthin, I Believe) as someone else said, "just a great mix tape"
6. Reservoir Dogs (Hooked on a Feeling, Little Green Bag, Stuck in the Middle with You) with great scenes (like a virgin speech) and great music. too short, makes you want to hear more
7. The Big Chill (Tears of a Clown, Joy to The World, A Whiter Shade of Pale, What's Going On) - There are 14 solid tracks on this one. No duds. Great music that everyone knows and loves.
8. Saturday Night Fever (Night Fever, Boogie Shoes, Stayin Alive) Classic, though there are some very skippable tracks. If you disagree with this one, just picture the Stayin Alive scene in Airplane! and tell me you aren't smiling now.
9. Superfly - (Pusherman, Freddy's Dead, Superfly) Incredible Curtis Mayfield tracks evoke incredible feeling and really bring you into the film.
10. Donnie Darko (Great Original Score, Notorious, Under the Milky Way, The Killing Moon, Mad World) Lots of more obscure, but great tracks on this one
Just Missed: Top Gun, Beverly Hills Cop, Blow, I Am Sam, Trouble Man, Singles, The Lost Boys, Invincible, Garden State
So who else did i forget?
Monday, March 12, 2012
Top Ten Sports Movies Omissions, Final Four, Project X, Yamaguchi (PW)/ Lugers reviews
Make a list of 10 of anything and people will naturally point out what you left out. Discussing what was left out is half the fun of the list.
Consensus is that Major League was far under ranked, Slapshot should have been included and that Moneyball should have received stronger consideration than it did.
I'm sure there are others i missed.
Saw Project X this weekend. Very funny, lots of gratuitous nudity, party music and uncomfortable moments. Didn't quite live up to the hype, but didn't disappoint either. It is only an hour and a half, so it really moved along quickly. Think it is more a movie to see with the guys than one to see with a wife/girlfriend. I cringed at the thought that my children will watch this film one day (sign of a good movie?)
Previews for The Dark Night Rises and for Sascha Baron Cohen's new movie didn't hurt the experience at all.
Went to Yamaguchi for some sushi afterwards. Yamaguchi is located on Main St in Port Washington. Yamaguchi has the best fish around IMO. They don't offer any funky rolls, don't react to any trends, nor do they worry about competition (3 sushi bars within 150 yds). It is EXACTLY the same as it was 20 years ago, including the waitstaff, sushi chefs and decor. If you are a 'roll' person, this place is not for you. However, if you like great sushi/sashimi and aren't looking to 'dine' or for 'scene', you cannot do better. They are always stocked with many different grades of tuna, only charge $4.50 a piece for fatty tuna ($8 per piece typically in NYC), and the sushi rice is a cut above. If you've never been, I highly recommend trying it. (It is an awful lot like Tomoe Sushi in Manhattan)
Had the pleasure of eating at Peter Lugers in Little Neck last night. (ducking from the insults being thrown at me for not going to Brooklyn)
They are really really good at what they do. No simpler way to put it.
They make a mean Manhattan (with Wild Turkey 101) their wine list is very good and the mark ups are very reasonable.
Tomato and Onion Appetizer (chopped), Strip of Thick Cut Bacon per person, 3 giant cocktail shrimps and a killer bread basket, all doused in their signature sauce is the best way i can think of to start a meal.
Follow that with a beefy, sliced up, delicious Porterhouse (order it rare, it'll keep cooking on the plate), burnt german style potatoes and hands down the best creamed spinach you can find anywhere.
Finish with pecan pie (or cheese cake or strudel or key lime pie) accompanied by the SCHLAG, which is basically the best whipped cream you'll get anywhere and you're in business. An Irish Coffee never hurts , and is another great way to use your leftover schlag.
Lugers is consistently voted the best steakhouse in NY, and i sincerely agree. I don't understand the critcisms it receives and implore any detractors to give it another shot. They serve a hamburger only at lunch time that i consider to be the best i have ever had that is worth a trip on it's own.
Filled out a knee jerk bracket when they announced selections.
Final Four - Kentucky, Syracuse, Missouri and UNC
Kentucky over Syracuse in the final.
Deep runs by FSU, Wichita St, West Virginia
Hope Michigan can win a game or two to cap a great season.
Go Blue!
Consensus is that Major League was far under ranked, Slapshot should have been included and that Moneyball should have received stronger consideration than it did.
I'm sure there are others i missed.
Saw Project X this weekend. Very funny, lots of gratuitous nudity, party music and uncomfortable moments. Didn't quite live up to the hype, but didn't disappoint either. It is only an hour and a half, so it really moved along quickly. Think it is more a movie to see with the guys than one to see with a wife/girlfriend. I cringed at the thought that my children will watch this film one day (sign of a good movie?)
Previews for The Dark Night Rises and for Sascha Baron Cohen's new movie didn't hurt the experience at all.
Went to Yamaguchi for some sushi afterwards. Yamaguchi is located on Main St in Port Washington. Yamaguchi has the best fish around IMO. They don't offer any funky rolls, don't react to any trends, nor do they worry about competition (3 sushi bars within 150 yds). It is EXACTLY the same as it was 20 years ago, including the waitstaff, sushi chefs and decor. If you are a 'roll' person, this place is not for you. However, if you like great sushi/sashimi and aren't looking to 'dine' or for 'scene', you cannot do better. They are always stocked with many different grades of tuna, only charge $4.50 a piece for fatty tuna ($8 per piece typically in NYC), and the sushi rice is a cut above. If you've never been, I highly recommend trying it. (It is an awful lot like Tomoe Sushi in Manhattan)
Had the pleasure of eating at Peter Lugers in Little Neck last night. (ducking from the insults being thrown at me for not going to Brooklyn)
They are really really good at what they do. No simpler way to put it.
They make a mean Manhattan (with Wild Turkey 101) their wine list is very good and the mark ups are very reasonable.
Tomato and Onion Appetizer (chopped), Strip of Thick Cut Bacon per person, 3 giant cocktail shrimps and a killer bread basket, all doused in their signature sauce is the best way i can think of to start a meal.
Follow that with a beefy, sliced up, delicious Porterhouse (order it rare, it'll keep cooking on the plate), burnt german style potatoes and hands down the best creamed spinach you can find anywhere.
Finish with pecan pie (or cheese cake or strudel or key lime pie) accompanied by the SCHLAG, which is basically the best whipped cream you'll get anywhere and you're in business. An Irish Coffee never hurts , and is another great way to use your leftover schlag.
Lugers is consistently voted the best steakhouse in NY, and i sincerely agree. I don't understand the critcisms it receives and implore any detractors to give it another shot. They serve a hamburger only at lunch time that i consider to be the best i have ever had that is worth a trip on it's own.
Filled out a knee jerk bracket when they announced selections.
Final Four - Kentucky, Syracuse, Missouri and UNC
Kentucky over Syracuse in the final.
Deep runs by FSU, Wichita St, West Virginia
Hope Michigan can win a game or two to cap a great season.
Go Blue!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Top Ten Sports Movies, Weight Loss Competition, Black Keys, Project X, Recipe
Had a funny convo with a friend the other night about the top ten sports movies of all time. After perusing the list of 40 movies thrown out there, my personal top ten are as follows.
1. The Natural
2. Bill Durham
3. Hoosiers
4. Bad News Bears
5. Rudy
6. Friday Night Lights
7. Rocky
8. Any Given Sunday
9. Eight Men Out
10. Major League
One man's opinion. Curious how he would boil it down.
I skewed towards baseball and comedy.
Just missed: All The Right Moves, North Dallas Forty, White Men Can't Jump, Tin Cup, Raging Bull.
On the evening after Thanksgiving, three friends arrived at my house to begin a weight loss competition in the style of the biggest loser. Pre competition photos were taken and a weigh in occurred.
We knew we were doing this, so to say that gluttony and excess occurred in November would be a true understatement.
Since the weigh in, Subject A gave up wheat completely and has dropped 13% body weight, over 34 lbs. Subject B did weight watchers on line, and began exercising moderately and seems to be losing about a half pound per week. Subject C didn't really change much until a month ago, but did start lifting weights (muscle weights twice as much as fat). Nobody has seen subject C, so it is a mystery as to his results. Subject D limited portion sizes, reduced sugar and alcohol and exercised moderately, to the tune of 20 lbs of loss (10%). Tomorrow is the final weigh in. Biggest winner doesn't pay the tab at Lugers for dinner while the other three treat. If anyone gained weight (subject c?), then they have to pay the entire bill.
The competition factor really helped me succeed in this endeavor. (which was i?)
Have you listened to The Black Keys' new album "El Camino"? Great cover to cover listen. No weak tracks, not monotonous at all, they just seem to be getting better and better. Hopefully i'll stumble into a ticket for one of their MSG shows this week. Artic Monkeys are opening, and they are solid too.
Here is the video for the most recent BK's single http://youtu.be/6yCIDkFI7ew
Seeing the movie Project X tonight with the wifey. Rumor has it that is the funniest movie to come out in years, i have heard "better than superbad" and "funnier than wedding crashers". Am excited. Will report afterwards.
Hope you are having a great weekend. Back to work for me...
1. The Natural
2. Bill Durham
3. Hoosiers
4. Bad News Bears
5. Rudy
6. Friday Night Lights
7. Rocky
8. Any Given Sunday
9. Eight Men Out
10. Major League
One man's opinion. Curious how he would boil it down.
I skewed towards baseball and comedy.
Just missed: All The Right Moves, North Dallas Forty, White Men Can't Jump, Tin Cup, Raging Bull.
On the evening after Thanksgiving, three friends arrived at my house to begin a weight loss competition in the style of the biggest loser. Pre competition photos were taken and a weigh in occurred.
We knew we were doing this, so to say that gluttony and excess occurred in November would be a true understatement.
Since the weigh in, Subject A gave up wheat completely and has dropped 13% body weight, over 34 lbs. Subject B did weight watchers on line, and began exercising moderately and seems to be losing about a half pound per week. Subject C didn't really change much until a month ago, but did start lifting weights (muscle weights twice as much as fat). Nobody has seen subject C, so it is a mystery as to his results. Subject D limited portion sizes, reduced sugar and alcohol and exercised moderately, to the tune of 20 lbs of loss (10%). Tomorrow is the final weigh in. Biggest winner doesn't pay the tab at Lugers for dinner while the other three treat. If anyone gained weight (subject c?), then they have to pay the entire bill.
The competition factor really helped me succeed in this endeavor. (which was i?)
Have you listened to The Black Keys' new album "El Camino"? Great cover to cover listen. No weak tracks, not monotonous at all, they just seem to be getting better and better. Hopefully i'll stumble into a ticket for one of their MSG shows this week. Artic Monkeys are opening, and they are solid too.
Here is the video for the most recent BK's single http://youtu.be/6yCIDkFI7ew
Seeing the movie Project X tonight with the wifey. Rumor has it that is the funniest movie to come out in years, i have heard "better than superbad" and "funnier than wedding crashers". Am excited. Will report afterwards.
Hope you are having a great weekend. Back to work for me...
Monday, March 5, 2012
Mets/Clydes/Restaurants/Food/Wine/FantasyBBall
Wow, it has been eleven months since i blogged. Lots has hapenned since, and lot more to come. The blog is back. Here is what to come...
Mets Preview coming
Fantasy Baseball Preview Coming (post draft and auction recaps)
Clyde Frazier's Wine and Dine opening soon, pics and reviews coming from the inside, including celeb photos and food porn
Basketball City opening in the spring, an insiders point of view coming including before and after pics
Lots of recipes, wine reviews and restaurant tips.
Pics of my delicious kids, random factoids, etc...
Follow this blog if anything i just mentioned interests you.
@toddbirnbaum
Mets Preview coming
Fantasy Baseball Preview Coming (post draft and auction recaps)
Clyde Frazier's Wine and Dine opening soon, pics and reviews coming from the inside, including celeb photos and food porn
Basketball City opening in the spring, an insiders point of view coming including before and after pics
Lots of recipes, wine reviews and restaurant tips.
Pics of my delicious kids, random factoids, etc...
Follow this blog if anything i just mentioned interests you.
@toddbirnbaum
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