December 4, 2007
The Mic is On: Guest Host Timothy Johnson
Sandy wrote this at 7:00 pm
It’s Like Open Mic Only Different
Here’s how it works.
It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.
There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.
Naughty or Nice?
Timothy Johnson of Carpe Factum has been moonlighting as Santa’s spy this year. We’re going to be talking about good deeds and ornery pranks. Klondike Bars and Nachos available on request. Open bar will be flowing: egg nog, spiced cider, and hot chocolate all evening (well, at least until the Fat Tire runs out).
And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey . . . and flamenco dancing (because we always get off topic, anyway.)
Oh, and bring links about pranks and good deeds to share!
–ME “Liz” Strauss
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301 Comments to “The Mic is On: Guest Host Timothy Johnson”
Delaney Kirk said
Am I first? Hi Timothy!!
Timothy Johnson said
Ho Ho Ho Delaney… you made Santa’s nice list
Timothy Johnson said
How’s the weather down in Florida?
Chris Cree said
Hey guys! I’m on the nice list (I’m pretty sure).
I can haz Klondike? :)
Timothy Johnson said
Chris… take two… you’ve been a very good boy this year… and have a third for Gorgeous
Delaney Kirk said
Last week (while it was raining ice in Des Moines), it was 80 degrees here. I spent a couple hours outside in the hot tub with a glass of wine in your honor!
Timothy Johnson said
Hmmm… borderline naughty, Delaney
Chris Cree said
Ooh! Gorgeous like Klondikes nearly as much as I do. Mmm…
Isn’t it fun this time of year, Delaney? I get a kick out of Twittering “I’ve got my office windows open” while folks are grumbling ’bout brushing snow from their cars. Heh.
Delaney Kirk said
OK, mustn’t rub it in that I’m in a warm sunny place and you’re not.
Timothy Johnson said
That’s right… I’m dealing with two Floridians here… YIKES…!
Chris Cree said
That’s still nice. Right?
Timothy Johnson said
I’m warm and sunny on the inside… can’t you tell from my picture? The Christmas spirit is just OOOZING out.
Chris Cree said
I’m actually a former Floridian, Tim. In Savannah GA, now. I moved up to the Deep South. :)
Delaney Kirk said
Yep Chris. I like to email friends and tell them what I’m grilling that night…
Timothy Johnson said
Delaney… we do grill year round here in Iowa… that’s one activity you southerners don’t have a corner on.
Delaney Kirk said
Hey got any eggnog Klondike bars?
Timothy Johnson said
Hmmm… let’s see… peppermint, reindeer tracks, oh yes, eggnog… here you go (tosses Delaney a Klondike)
Delaney Kirk said
Oh I see. That’s your grilling outfit you have on with the Santa hat!
Timothy Johnson said
No, I wear an apron to grill… the outfit is official Santa Secret Service Spy wear. Although not very inconspicuous, is it?
Delaney Kirk said
I’m grading papers…what kind of Klondike goes with that?
Char said
Hey all! I’m loving that Santa Spy outfit Tim!!
Timothy Johnson said
Hmmm… I’d try the vodka klondike… numbs the pain faster… or you might try the strawberry klondike… goes well with red marks (hee hee)
Timothy Johnson said
Hi Char! Thanks!
Chris Cree said
Delaney, the Carmel Pretzel Klondike has a wonderful mix of salty & sweet. I’m thinking that would be about perfect for grading papers.
Delaney Kirk said
Have you finished your Christmas shopping? Check out this link to the Executive Coloring Book for all your friends who work as managers.
http://www.adtothebone.com/tecb/theexecutivecoloringbook.html
Delaney Kirk said
Chris,
I was thinking more of a Margarita Klondike
Delaney Kirk said
Hi Char,
I think Timothy is doing some advanced PR for his next book!
Timothy Johnson said
Delaney… that coloring book is a riot
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Hey Timothy, sorry I’m late. Decided to have our pizza before open mic night. You guys always make me so hungry.
Delaney Kirk said
Let’s all say hi to Liz! Happy traveling!
Char said
My Christmas shopping is almost done. I have no idea what to get for my husband though! Any ideas Chris and Tim?
Timothy Johnson said
Hi Glenda! I know what you mean… that dancing we do each week leaves me hungry and tired also.
Char - what is your husband like? What are his hobbies?
Char said
Hi Delaney & Glenda.
Glenda - pizza sounds good right now!
Eric said
Hi everybody! I heard the professor is hosting tonight! I thought I better swing by and make sure everyone in class is paying attention.
Timothy Johnson said
Hi Eric… all present and accounted for.
Mike said
Hello Chris,
I see you’ve met my Russian friends that offer “special” Klondike bars (although they hadn’t mentioned the vodka ones)!
Mike
Delaney Kirk said
Char,
Is he into technology? I got BB one of these for his stocking…
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/security/91a2
Chris Cree said
Char’s hubby has an exciting job! Definitely one cool dude.
Timothy Johnson said
Hi Mike… was wondering when you’d show up.
Char… what does your husband do?
Chris Cree said
Mike, We’ve got a real Russian guy down from the New York office helping us out for a couple weeks. Funny how much has changed in the world since my Navy days. Heh.
Char said
Tim - he loves the Pittsburgh Steelers & Penguins, and plays golf from time to time. He spends a lot of time in the car - wicked commute - so when he is home he likes to chill out or play on the tractor.
Mike said
Hi Tim,
Had some ‘honey do’ items that showed up unexpectedly! ;-)
Mike
Eric said
Here’s a klondike bar for you racing fans…
http://www.icecreamusa.com/products/product.cfm?u=75856-03112&b=3
Mike said
Chris,
The world is a whole lot different than ten years ago…
Char, how does your husband amuse himself in the car on those commutes (that didn’t come out right…)?
Mike
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Hi Mike! and Char!
Mike said
Hey Glenda,
What kind of pizza did you have?
Mike
Timothy Johnson said
Well, Mike, we’re glad you’re here…
By the way, Basil the coding donkey called in sick tonight…
But we do have a stand-in. My daughter scored four new Web-Kinz animals at her party and decided that I needed a stuffed animal with a web interface of my own. So… meet my new blogospheric cow: Beau Vyn
Chris Cree said
I’m sensing a caramel Klondike theme tonight. It’s making me hungry.
Mike said
Only a midwestern would name a cow that! LOL (and I’m from Wisconsin and I ought to know)
Mike
Char said
Chris - since you know the type oh so well - what are your suggestions?
Tim - he flies very fast single engine aircraft…
Timothy Johnson said
Sorry, Char, I’m not as cool as your husband. I spy for Santa and own a cow. Not even in the same league…
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Oh, I’d like to thank everyone for that “what to charge” advice two weeks ago. I landed the writing gig for more than I asked for and half the words! Next step is to write it.
Mike said
Hi Chris,
I think you missed last week’s Bailey’s Irish Creme Klondikes (The Bailey’s caramel ones had caramel, too).
Mike
April Groves said
Hey ya’ll sorry I’m late :)
Eric said
Char,
Maybe this is silly, but what about a fathead?
http://www.fathead.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/ben-roethlisberger—series-2/
Does he have a “man space.” I know I’m stereotyping here, but maybe a garage or basement room decked out in Steelers? They also have hockey ones as well.
Just an idea.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
A deluxe pizza, Mike. An easy meal - just pop in the toaster oven!
Mike said
Glenda,
The writing part is the easy one. It’s all downhill sledding from here!
Mike
Char said
Tim - we have an abundance of Webkinz in this house - but no cow yet.
Delaney - Think Geek is just too much fun! I got sidetracked over there.
Mike - XM radio comedy and sports keeps him semi-sane in traffic.
Eric said
Good evening to you, April!
Timothy Johnson said
I agree, Eric… every guy needs a “man room”
Chris Cree said
Char’s hubby is a Fightah Pilot! Ooh-Rah! Very cool.
In contrast the plane I flew in was so slow we had windshield wipers. They’d have to try really hard to make a jet go any slower!
Timothy Johnson said
Hi April… you snuck in! Glad you could make it!!
Mike said
Char,
I’ve seen little windshield-mounted TVs, and thought perhaps a collection of good audio book would work, too.
Mike
Eric said
Char,
Another idea….maybe an audio tape, especially for a long commute. I know some people get bored by those though.
Char said
Yeah Eric - except we call it the “I love me” room. It’s full of planes, trains, matchbox cars, Steelers and Penguins stuff, certificates, awards, the works…
Delaney Kirk said
I know, Char. It’s my favorite site for techie friends and family members.
Hi April. I wasn’t able to click on your blog link?
Chris Cree said
Hey April! How’s it going, neighbor? I was bragging on you last night.
April Groves said
Thanks…are there any treats left or did Chris eat them all? I’ll take one of those ‘rita Klondikes if Delaney doesn’t mind sharing :)
Mike said
Hi April and Eric!
Fathead should make inflatable car passengers. That would probably be novel for Char’s husband!
Mike
Char said
Hi April! Are your kids getting excited for the holidays?
Timothy Johnson said
Help yourself, April. Liz accidentally left me the keys to her private stash of Klondikes… I don’t think she meant to, but hey! share the wealth, I always say.
Mike said
Glenda,
Deluxe pizza. Mmm mmm mmm! Leftover fettucini here tonight.
Mike
Eric said
Now that is my kind of room….except maybe with Bears, Cubs, and ISU Cyclones “stuff.”
Oh, and Drake Bulldogs stuff as well ;)
Eric said
Mike,
I think you are on to something there!
Delaney Kirk said
Hey, any Christmas present suggestions for BB’s son? He’s 16. I was thinking gift card but…
J. Erik Potter said
Erik with a “k” is in the house.
Barkeep, beer me.
Timothy Johnson said
Definitely gift card, Delaney… for some place really cool.
April Groves said
Delaney - got too many “http” in the soup…thanks for the heads up!
Eric, Tim, Mike , Char!! Hello!
My friend Chris :) Bragging on me? You are too nice…I feel bad about the eating all the Klondikes joke now ;)
Char - the babies are too little…but the older ones more than make up for it :) Yours?
Rick Cockrum said
Hello, everyone! I was able to sneak away from the fortieth showing of The Princess Bride for a while. I’ll have to tell the granddaughter to hide from Tim.
Timothy Johnson said
Yeah, my Eric/k set is complete.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Mike, the pizza was pretty good. I enjoyed our em-sation last night til you disappeared. ;) I’d love to discuss that idea more.
Eric said
Hey there Eri”k”. I must say….Great guest post today.
Are you diving into the Fat Tire? If so, you better grab me one as well.
Char said
Yes, mine have made their lists, helped decorate the tree and I’m sitting here watching Rudolph with my 5 year old.
Timothy Johnson said
Beau found some Fat Tire Klondikes in Liz’s private stock. Anyone interested?
Mike said
Greetings Erik with a K!
Delaney, gift card all the way.
Delaney Kirk said
Hi Mike,
Which store would you suggest?
Mike said
Fat Tire Klondikes! I hope the come in Belgian Trippel!!
Rick Cockrum said
Glenda - Congratulations on the assignment!
Timothy Johnson said
Hi Rick! Welcome aboard!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Thanks Rick!
Mike said
Glenda,
Definitely! I wanted to formulate a plan as the next step, and got caught up in all manner of distraction last night and today. I’ll ping you tomorrow.
Mike
J. Erik Potter said
I’m literally drinking a Fat Tire. Stopped by the new beer store behind Taco John’s on 100th St.
Thanks for the kind words, Eric.
Glenda, glad the writing gig panned out!
Tim, for the true Eric/k trifecta you’ll need to coax the actuary to join. . .
Mike said
Hey Rick, how goes it?
Timothy Johnson said
I don’t think the actuary blogs, Erik.
Glenda, congrats on the writing gig. Now if I can just get my writing assignment done… sigh.
Mike said
Rick’s appearance reminds me of someone who has been very naught lately (not Rick). Someone in South Africa plagiarized a blog post of mine and is claiming that an audio version of the Science of Getting Rich that I created was theirs. No response to e-mail requests to take it down. Suggestions?
Mike
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Great Mike, looking forward to talking more tomorrow, which may be crazy with an all-day Readers’ Cafe. I’ll need to read that book. Is that one worth putting on my rather short Christmas List?
Rick Cockrum said
It goes well, Mike and Tim. I just read Tim’s grading criteria on Delaney’s site. I think I would have flunked, or at least sought professional help. :)
April Groves said
Rick! I love the Princess Bride…well maybe not 40 times love…but love
Char - Rudolph is great…we watched Charlie Brown Christmas last night…it’s my favorite
Timothy Johnson said
Mike… I’ll make a note and turn them into “Big Red” later. Nothing but dirt in their stocking.
Char said
How did we miss Charlie Brown?
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Thanks Tim. What is your writing assignment?
Timothy Johnson said
My third book… first draft manuscript due in two months.
Delaney Kirk said
But you have to admit, Rick, that his grading criteria at least makes the teacher smile!
Mike said
Glenda,
I’ll send you a PDF, if you’d like. Otherwise, it’s available at every library imaginable.
Mike
Rick Cockrum said
Mike - the only idea I had was sending a DMCA takedown notice to Blogger for them. Does it apply to claiming audio work as your own?
Eric said
I need help…I’ve hit a bit of the writer’s block (if there’s such a thing). Been really busy at work, school, family (I know..I know..me and everyone else). Do any of you have a “blogging routine?”
Does it help to blog same time every day? Do you work on your topics for a while, or just “wing” it? Got any tips for getting over the three month letdown?
Any help is appreciated!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
oohh, cool. What is the book on? You have a real publisher and everything?
Rick Cockrum said
I can think of quite a few conference attendees that would be smiling, too, Delaney, at least from my line of work.
Timothy Johnson said
Eric… this technique works for me…
http://carpefactum.typepad.com/my_weblog/2007/02/blahgging.html
Eric said
April,
My family and I sat down and watched Charlie Brown Christmas last night as well. Rudolph was “tivoed” tonight.
I love those shows!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Mike, I’ll check our teeny library.
Char said
Eric - I’m a wing-it kind of blogger. Well, I do have a rough plan and I jot down blog post ideas all over the place.
Mike said
Glenda,
Not MY book. Heavens, no! I do have a PDF version that I’ll send you. I thought you were referring to “Think and Grow Rich”. LOL I need a vodka Klondike; make it a double!
Mike
April Groves said
Eric…what is this “blog routine” you speak of? I have heard rumor of it before. What a treasure it must be…
I got that block thing…I started this
It’s my fall back.
(I hope Liz’s blogs do ref tags…I couldn’t remember)
Timothy Johnson said
(Tim sends Beau to the vault for a Vodka Klondike for Mike. Beau moos reluctantly.)
Glenda, my next book is on systems thinking and proces improvement… with a really fun twist.
Bob said
Hello all!
Long time listener; first time blogger.
I do know Tim and the Eric/ks; “Hi guys!”
Mike said
Eric,
I’m in Char’s camp, but have been contemplating a new endeavor, and would advocate a regular routine and building up an inventory of “spare” topics for when life doesn’t hand you ready material.
Mike
Eric said
Thank you Tim…I appreciate it. I’ll study your post and comments intently.
Char, I’ve mostly been a wing it type. I’m starting to try and plan a little more. I’ve got a pretty good list of “Two Simple, Yet Powerful Words,” that I will be posting on for several weeks. (sorry, just a little self promotion there)
April Groves said
Can I admit I watched Charlie Brown without the kids? Came on after bedtime.
Chris Cree said
I need to download some Charlie Brown Christmas music. It’s the best.
Mike said
Tim,
You might get a kick out of this video I made regarding business process transformation.
Mike
Timothy Johnson said
April - I watch a lot of the “classics” without my kids (I watch them with them as well, but it’s more fun to get lost in nostalgia alone)
April Groves said
Bob - welcome to the show!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
No no, Mike. I meant “Think and Grow Rich”. Now i’m confused too, I think.
Mike said
April,
Of course you can! Besides, the little crumb crunches usually make too much noise to appreciate the beauty of those shows…LOL
Mike
Eric said
Hey Bob. It’s great to see you here. Tim’s students are about to take over the freezer! Klondikes all around!
Bob said
I admit that I own A Charlie Brown Christmas and watch it in the off season.
Mike said
Hi Bob,
Grab a Klondike and let the bloviation begin!
Mike
April Groves said
Tim - I laughed very hard - it was great!
Mike LOL@U
Rick Cockrum said
Eric - I have a loose, very loose, schedule of subject matter to cover. Like Tim and Char, I keep a folder of drafts and ideas. I read several other blogs, papers, and books with an eye toward ideas to take off on. Andy Wibbels has an example of a blogging editorial schedule worksheet.
Timothy Johnson said
Hi Bob… Sorry, you’ll have to get around Beau to get to the freezer… he doesn’t get this whole sharing thing.
Chris Cree said
Would y’all believe Gorgeous and I have a whole library of kids movies. And we don’t have any kids!
Mike said
TAGR is available everywhere. If you want a PDF let me know.
April Groves said
Mike - is that a Bill reference ;) You spin stopper you!
Mike said
Chris,
I can’t begin to count the number of times I’ve watched The Santa Clause and Muppet Christmas carol (and all the Rankin-Bass shorts) with my wife and no kids in sight.
Mike
Eric said
Well shoot…I need to run. I hate to leave when the party is just heating up, but I’ve got a sick toddler I better tend to.
It was a pleasure conversing with all of you. If I can get a chance before this party ends, I will try and get back online.
Thank you for your help with my “writer’s block.” I look forward to seeing you “out there.”
Tim, thank you for your hospitality. I wish my stay wasn’t so short.
Rick Cockrum said
Hi BOb. It’s good to meet you.
Eric said
Rick - thank you for your help.
Have a good night everyone!
Timothy Johnson said
Mike… thanks for sharing the video… I’ll check it out… I watched the first few seconds and I think I will like it. As far as my fun twist on the topic, remember all of those posts I did about the SWAT team over the summer? Well… I’ll make the official announcement here… the title of the book is SWAT (Systems Working All Together). It’s still in business fable format… about a half dozen of the characters are SWAT team members… I’m having as much fun researching as I am writing.
Eric said
Rick - thank you for your help. I appreciate it. Thank you for sharing the link
Have a good night everyone!
Timothy Johnson said
Good night Eric… see you tomorrow in class.
Mike said
‘Night Eric! Great to have you here. But I think you mistyped comment #73. You meant Packers, Suns, and Sun Devils, right? ;-)
Mike
Bob said
Hi Rick nice to meet you too. Sounds like I’m out of luck when it comes to klondikes!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Eric, I’m more of a “wing it” blogger. I’ve been trying to get all organized and plan 2008 [or, at least, the first quarter] and even do an editorial calendar. I don’t know how people do those things. It feels too forced. For me, the next idea generally doesn’t come until I finish the one I’m writing. And sometimes I need to get out and live before an idea strikes. FWIW.
Mike said
Hey Tim,
That DOES sound great! If you want any reviewers or proofers, let me know.
Mike
Timothy Johnson said
Bob… what flavor do you want? (Sends Beau to fetch.)
Rick Cockrum said
Good night, Eric. I hope the toddler gets well quick.
Bob said
Tim are you doing any repelling as research?
Mike said
Bob,
And if Beau gets uppity, I have a Russian Mafia connection for custom Klondikes…
Mike
Chris Cree said
Just got back from looking up “bloviating”. Heh.
Bob said
Eric - Have a good night. Hope the toddler gets to feeling better.
Tim - I am partial to peppermint.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
A fetching cow, thats amazing!
Timothy Johnson said
Bob - nope to your question… at least not yet… I have been flash-banged, though, and I’m learning how to shoot a handgun.
April Groves said
Mike - comment #73 actually read Jags, Braves, and Dawgs…look again…I am sure that’s what BOTH of you meant ;)
Mike said
Chris,
And was it appropriate (for some of us, at least)?
Mike
Bob said
Tim,
Is the handgun the tool to ensure all systems are working together?
Timothy Johnson said
Glenda, Beau is very fetching… at least he’s better looking than Basil
Mike said
Nice one, April! ;-) You have my sympathies with that grouping (but the Dawgs finished well; Jags will be Patriot roadkill like the rest of us).
Mike
April Groves said
Tim - I’ve been maced in the face and hung out in a gas chamber (I am betting Chris has too).
You should try that…you learn alot about yourself :P
Not tasered yet…and it is not on my list of things to do.
Mike said
But can Beau flamenco dance?!
Joe said
Hey all,
I tried looking at some previous comments and kept getting Klondikes in the eye. Strawberry, Vodka and just about any other flavor you can think of.
HEY LIZ, I know your having fun on your trip if those Fake Postcards from the Fake Liz are any indication!
Timothy Johnson said
Bob, learning to shoot really has a lot of parallels to systems thinking. There are a lot of inputs… stance, sight, grip, and breathing… all of which must be in alignment to shoot well. I’m hitting 70-80% within the “lethal range” but - while I’m consistent - I’m still a little low and to the left. Gotta fix that.
Bob said
OK what is a fat tire?
Mike said
Wait! April!! You mentioned the perfect gift for Char’s husband!!! The new pocket-sized taser! See a motorist that’s really annoying you with their inattentive driving? Wave pleasantly at them, motion for them to roll down their window, and the ZAAAAAAAPPP! Awesome!
Mike
April Groves said
Mike - yes…alas it is my burden as a non-fair weather fan…
I am disappointed about having to play Hawai’i in the bowl game…I am Hawaiian on my dad’s side and the family ties there run deep. I really wanted to root for the Warriors during their bowl game…now I can only hope for next year.
Joe said
Tim, as long as it’s not TOO low. Ouch!
Timothy Johnson said
Hi Joe… we’ve missed you! Thanks for showing up.
Mike, Beau does swing dancing and salsa dancing… plus a mean two-step if you feed him enough fat tire klondikes.
Mike said
Fat Tire is a brewery in New Belgium CO. They make some nice beers. Not as nice as Capital Brewing in the Madison area, or a bunch of other great midwestern breweries we can’t get out here on the left coast, but their stuff will do in a pinch.
Mike
Chris Cree said
@April, I learned exactly how much snot one face can produce. Hated it!
Things that go whoosh and boom are cool. But the coolest weapon I got to fire is the Mark 19 Grenade Launcher. Pull the trigger and it seems kinda ho-hum. Then the destruction starts down range. Whoah!
April Groves said
Mike - that is a phenom idea…now I want one too!
Rick Cockrum said
Hi Joe!
Give Beau enough fat tire klondikes and you’ll have to hire someone to clean the barn. :)
Delaney Kirk said
Hi Joe. I enjoyed stopping by your blog. Eric might enjoy your post on writer’s block.
Timothy, send Beau to the store for some more Margarita Klondikes.
Mike said
April,
I thought I remembered you had Hawaiian roots. I stayed up to watch the Huskies-Warriors game Saturday night. The Dawgs are going to spank them something awful! As I quipped to a friend, they’ll be calling him Colt 0-for-45 after that game.
Mike
April Groves said
**Grimaces at the “snot” mental image and scarring memories**
Mike said
April, you’re in luck. The handy purse size is available for Christmas purchases…
…and remind me to be on my best behavior if I ever visit Savannah…
April Groves said
Mike - I cheered for them the whole game and prayed “please don’t score” right along with young Mr. Brennan.
As happy as I was watch their success this year…they must submit to becoming dawg food.
Timothy Johnson said
(Gives Beau a wad of 20’s and sends him to Hy-Vee… it’s Iowa, they’re used to cattle shopping.)
Joe - yes, unfortunately, my aim has gone that low. Fortunately, a Glock 17 is about the easiest thing to shoot… so taking corrective action is pretty easy.
Bob said
Mike,
You give new meaning to offensive driving.
I have a black and tan from the Gluek Breweing Company in Cold Spring, MN. My home town.
Mike said
Hey, Joe!
Delaney Kirk said
Hey can Beau do my Christmas shopping for me while he’s at the store?
Joe said
Thanks Delaney, you had to look pretty deep for that one, although I still have to fight that deadly deamon of dementia that deals death blows to the domain of dreams. :-)
Timothy Johnson said
Sorry, Delaney, Beau will be grading my students papers after we’re done here tonight… he uses … um… brown ink.
Mike said
Bob,
Try driving in Phoenix for more than ten minutes and you’ll come around! ;-)
As I recall, Gluek is the oldest continuous brewery in Minnesota, right? A black and tan sounds pretty good…what sort of ice cream goes in a Black and Tan Klondike?
Mike
April Groves said
Mike - my two youngest are still in diapers…I can get the diaper bag sized one :)
Just remember your “Don’t taze me bro” tshirt :)
Gotta go soon…TinMan is on SciFi - excellent rewriting of the Wizard of Oz
Bob said
Does Beau have pockets for all those 20’s? Don’t forget a little change for the bell ringers this time of year.
Delaney Kirk said
Here’s a festive holiday drink. We made it last weekend for a party and decorated with lime wedges and frozen cranberries and served in champagne glasses.
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/drink/views/200611
Timothy Johnson said
April… how could any sci-fi compete with the surreal parallel universe of open mic night?
(but I admit, it did look interesting… I love the Wizard of Oz in all its forms)
Joe said
April, it’s been on for 2+ hours here, doing all of the episodes so far.
April Groves said
I like the way Delaney thinks…rita Klondikes…I’ll take two
Mike said
April, I gots ta get me onea those! Just make sure that diaper-bag taser doesn’t go off accidentally during a pit stop. That could affect your plans for grandchildren!
Have fun watching Tin Man!
Delaney Kirk said
Joe, Say that three times fast!
April Groves said
Joe - I know…I have watched it all week. We TiVo the first 30-45 min. so we can fast forward the commercials.
Tim - me too! I am reading Wicked now.
Timothy Johnson said
Beau should be back in a minute with the Klondikes, April… there are 3 grocery stores within a 1-mile radius.
Bob said
Mike,
Here in Des Moines their idea of a traffic jam is waiting two consecutive red lights to go through an intersection.
I think a black and tan has a little chocolate with some cappuccino ice cream.
Tim,
I may be a little worried if I find brown ink on my paper.
Rick Cockrum said
It’s time for me to say goodnight.
Everyone take care. Go easy on the kids in your side job as Santa’s spy, Tim.
Timothy Johnson said
April… skip the book, go to the musical… Wicked is the best stage performance I’ve ever seen… I’d put it above Les Mis and Phantom
Chris Cree said
So the cat curls up on my lap and promptly falls asleep with his head on my left arm. While I’m typing. I love the cooler weather.
Mike said
Hi Delaney,
We served a minor variant of that recipe for several years at holiday parties. Even hard-core wine and beer drinkers to a likin’ to it!
Mike
J. Erik Potter said
Ok, I’m back. Boys are in bed.
Hey Bob! Welcome!
Delaney Kirk said
April,
I’m reading Wicked right now too. About half way through. I’m really enjoying it but it’s not at all what I thought it would be. More Animal Farm than Wizard of Oz.
Joe said
Delaney, I barely got it out the first time. :-)
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Tim, if Beau Vyn is a he, that’d make him a steer not a cow. Or do we have a transgendered bovine here??
Mike said
‘Night, Rick!
Timothy Johnson said
Good night Rick… thanks for coming… Hello again Erik!
Char said
Done with the bedtime duties - now I’m ready for my Klondike!
Delaney Kirk said
Mike,
It’s such a festive color too! Now that I think about it, maybe I have some leftover in the fridge (be right back!)
Mike said
Uh oh. Lights on the mechanical buck reindeer’s antlers went out. Be right back!
Timothy Johnson said
Glenda… that’s bull :)
Bob said
Night Rick! Night April!
Hi Erik!
Timothy Johnson said
You know, we’re two hours into open mic night, and I don’t think we’ve ever really hit the topic of the night? Anybody have a favorite prank they want to share? I promise not to tell “Big Red”
J. Erik Potter said
To be honest, I think the Fat Tire is over-hyped here. Its good but not great.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
and what was the topic?
Delaney Kirk said
I’m off to get this grading done.
Have a magical holiday season everyone!
Timothy Johnson said
LOL @ Glenda… that’s what I love about open mic night… the topic of the night is pretty much irrelevant
BTW, Beau just came back with the Klondikes
Timothy Johnson said
Good night Delaney… happy grading
Bob said
Night Delaney, Hope the klondikes don’t impair your judgment too much when grading.
Delaney Kirk said
I’ll take my Klondike to go…Is that a hoof print in this one?
Mike said
Delaney,
Oddly, it loses a little fizz leftover, but the taste is pretty good. And you’ve got that 5 gallon cranberry juice jug just waiting to be reused…
Mike
J. Erik Potter said
Beau knows Klondikes. . .
Beau knows Fat Tire. . .
Bob said
Erik,
What is your preference over a Fat Tire?
Mike said
Night, Delaney!
Erik - with you on overhyped. See comment #168
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Beau, I’ll take a mint bailey’s Klondike, please
Timothy Johnson said
Hi Mike… did you fix the reindeer? Beau was wondering if she’s single?
Chris Cree said
Lauging at Erik!
Beau knows Christmas…
Beau knows pranks…
Bob said
When I was little I told my younger sister to stick her tongue on some metal in the middle of the winter in Minnesota. I always thing about that this time of year.
Chris Cree said
Beau knows weapons…
Beau knows kids movies…
J. Erik Potter said
Top five:
5. Budweiser (heavy)
4. Amberbock
3. Pig’s Eye (fishing trips only)
2. Guiness
1. Molson Canadian
Timothy Johnson said
My favorite prank, Bob, came from another student this semester. Seems he “toyed with” the auto replace feature in MS Word (the one that fixes commonly misspelled words). There was an individual in his office who was technology challenged. Every time he typed the word “the” MS Word automatically changed it to “BITE ME”
Naughty list… definitely… but oh so funny
Chris Cree said
Now I’m laughing at Bob and thinking it’s nearly time to re-watch A Christmas Story
Bob said
Heehee
I like that one Tim.(Still Laughing)
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
oh lol that’s hilarious Tim! I love it!
Bob said
My poor little sister was a freshman as I became a senior. I duct taped her to a tree out front and put a For Sale sign on her for initiation.
My little sister is my best friend today. I really wasn’t as mean as it sounds.
Timothy Johnson said
Chris… did you see my post yesterday?
You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out, Kid
Bob said
Chris,
I just seen A Christmas Story for the first time 4 years ago.
Char said
Oh my - I just saw that we may get snow tonight - I am so NOT ready for that. My kids better not get a day off tomorrow - I have other plans…
Chris Cree said
Now I’m totally laughing at Tim. No. I had no idea.
Great minds, my friend. Great minds.
Timothy Johnson said
Glad to amuse, Chris
Char, enjoy what snow you get… the forecasters are always wrong anyway.
Mike said
Tim,
I love that one; the subtler the better, and if you can have multiple errors that recreate each other, the mirth never stops!
Bob, that is truly evil. Normally the thing you reserve for little brothers.
Another favorite of mine is messing with the system sounds. Reassigning the startup sound to a cacophony of bodily noises (preferrably one that lasts a couple of minutes) is always a source of mirth!
Mike
Timothy Johnson said
[whispers] (Elf Esteem to Big Red! Elf Esteem to Big Red! We have a couple of live ones here!)
Bob said
I gotta call it a night. A little grading of my own to do. Thanks for the hospitality and not being too hard on a first timer.
Timothy Johnson said
Bob… was a pleasure having you here. Beau says “moo” … see you tomorrow night in class.
Chris Cree said
Speaking of bodily noises…
I once had a roommate I called “the fartriloquist.” He could make a realistic noise with his mouth without being obvious but make it sound like it came from across the room.
We had hours of fun with that one.
Mike said
‘Night, Bob! Enjoy a Gluek for me!
J. Erik Potter said
Goodnight, Bob. Thanks for joining the conversation. See you tomorrow night.
Mike said
Chris,
I’m going to have the giggles for hours just thinking about the possibilities…
Mike
Timothy Johnson said
Erik, on the flip side of pranks, that was an excellent post you put up on this site earlier today… certain to land you on Santa’s nice list.
Timothy Johnson said
@ Mike … DOWN BOY
Timothy Johnson said
Everybody have enough Klondikes? Glenda? Char? Joe? You all doing OK?
Chris Cree said
Mike, That was back when Gorgeous and I were dating. The whole thing is her fault. She knew what she was getting in to and could have said no. ;)
Mike said
Tim,
I’m sorry, but there are myriad pranks such a gift would enable…
Mike
Joe said
Yeah Tim, I’m just thinking about what kind of Klondike goes with Kalooah (I know it’s spelled wrong, but it fit the alliteration) :-)
J. Erik Potter said
Thanks, Tim.
All I want for Christmas are more charity badges on everyone’s blog.
Act now! Supplies aren’t limited.
sixdegrees.org
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
thanks Tim, any eggnog left?
Mike said
Hey Joe,
We solved that one last week. It’s Kahlua and mocha ice cream!
Mike
Chris Cree said
One of the Fartriloquist’s favorite tricks was to be walking right behind you in Wal-Mart, make the noise just as he ducked up a side aisle. Everyone would look at you as if you did it.
Timothy Johnson said
Hold on Joe… (move over, Beau)
Yup, one box of Kahluah Klondikes… with your name on ‘em…
I told you all that Liz was holding back some pretty funky flavors…
Boy, will she be upset when she sees what Beau did in her freezer.
Timothy Johnson said
Here, Glenda, a whole shelf of Eggnog Klondikes.
Beau, hand one to the nice lady and try not to drool this time.
Mike said
Chris,
Walmart would be fun, but I was thinking more along the lines of political rallies or formal lectures.
Hey, I’ll bet that guy could make a small fortune tailing candidates around town halls in Indiana over the next month! I’ll bet Hillary would get him his own Chinese contribution bundler!
Mike
Chris Cree said
Hey guys! It’s been fun. I miss hanging with y’all and need to get back here soon. Gotta go to bed now, though. Lots to do tomorrow so I’ll be starting early.
Enjoy!
Mike said
Sorry!! I meant Iowa but was just checking the final score of the Suns-Pacers game.
Mike said
‘Night Chris!
Chris Cree said
[Whispers] Just think of the YouTube possibilities now that didn’t exist back then, Mike.
Timothy Johnson said
Hi Chris… thanks for everything buddy… it’s been great having you with us tonight… I’ve laughed so hard.
Mike, try Iowa instead of Indiana.
Mike said
@Chris - Oh yeah!
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
thank goodness these things are wrapped. Bull drool make them less appealing. Wonder if Joe would like to trade a Kahlua one for an eggnog.
Mike said
Tim,
See comment 260. I hate hitting Send and then seeing an error as I wait for the comment to post!
Mike
J. Erik Potter said
Nice one, Mike.
Obama would be all over it here:
http://hillaryattacks.barackobama.com
Mike said
Glenda,
You’re in luck. Thanks to the robust underground economy, there is never any shortage of any flavor of Klondike. Talk about your supply chain optimization!
Mike
Timothy Johnson said
Mike - I hate posting a comment and then seeing it’s out of date by the time it posts…
Although my inlaws live in Indiana… I wonder if the fartriloquist would tail them. He’s a retired pastor… a guy like that would make church interesting.
Mike said
Tim,
The words “papal audience” did cross my mind…
Mike
Timothy Johnson said
Holy flatulence, Batman
Mike said
Erik,
I’m guessing Huma has already made the call…
Mike
Joe said
Glenda, you can have any flavor you like. It’s the Holidays and the fridge is full!
Timothy Johnson said
Yeah, Liz’s Klondikes are like Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans (a la Harry Potter)
Mike said
Time to roll out the family bus for another round of pickups. I’ll check back in later.
Great fun tonight! Excellent job, Tim! I think you’re David to Liz’s Johnny!!
Timothy Johnson said
Thanks Mike… always a pleasure chatting with you, my friend.
Joe said
Mike, I didn’t get that at all. And I thought I knew everyone round here.
Timothy Johnson said
For Joe…
Johnny Carson = Liz
David Letterman = me
(And I am hoping you stay on extra long tonight, Joe… I’m almost afraid to read your sign-off poem.)
Mike said
David Letterman to Johnny Carson - Dave became the permanent guest host before he got his own show.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Thanks Tim, great job!
Mike said
Tim,
Likewise, my friend (doffs cap, bows low)!
Mike
Timothy Johnson said
Aw shucks, Glenda… you’re not leaving already are you? We haven’t even been able to dance once. One of the pitfalls of hosting, I suppose.
Timothy Johnson said
Good night, Mike
Joe said
Ok guys, I feel really dummmmmbbbb
If I only had a brain (yes I am watching Tin Man)
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Well Tim, we have a few moments before hubby comes out for NCIS.
Timothy Johnson said
(puts on some Ella Fitzgerald… bows to Glenda)
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
Don’t worry, Joe. I didn’t get it either. I need to drink more to understand some of open mic night.
J. Erik Potter said
Goodnight Mike and Glenda.
Tim - time for Beau’s stupid pet trick. . .
Or stupid human trick if you prefer.
Timothy Johnson said
If it helps, Joe… I at least had to think about it for a minute.
And given your witty Berma Shaves at the end of each OMN, you are far from duuuuuummmmmb.
Glenda Watson Hyatt said
(glides across the next floor )