OK, good.. must have just been a glitch in the matrix.. they must have been changin a program.

bigjohn

Don't tell me I'm the only one who gets that reference (other than Ken) ...

Of course my wife was appalled. More than usual, even. It is exceedingly rare for me to pull that kind of stunt. My genetic code requires me to do something stupid periodically to remind her how utterly simple Men are.

As far as an example for the kids goes, I'm a firm believer in not glamorizing alcohol. My kids routinely see me drink ONE beer with dinner, 3-4 nights a week. I always offer them a taste. They rarely accept, and invariably find it yucky. It's just a beverage.

American liquor laws are retarded, with the possible exceptions of Vegas and New Orleans.

Looks like the avatar thing is fixed. Disturbance in the force.

Nope, you're not the only one who got the reference...

Looks like it may be an issue with my browser here at work as I can see all other avatars but not Johns'.

I even cleaned my cache and still no TX flag...

Oh well, I will check to see if it appears when I log in at the house...

WhatFurrer

My first trip to Vegas when I was 17 was awesome. Drinking and gambling in every casino we stopped in - $.25 Old Milwaukees and well shots at the Westward HO! Complimentary bloody mary/champagne fountains. Walking the strip and downtown, riding in taxis, all with a bottle of beer in hand! Much better than Disneyland.

don't worry Peter, there are a few of us.

On a sad, somewhat related note, Jerry Goldsmith (I sure hope that's how he spells Jerry) passed away today. The entire film industry must be reeling from that one.

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The entire film industry must be reeling from that one.

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Pun intended, right?

You guys going to share the reference or not?

my goodness, i didn't catch that...it must have seeped into my subconsious. I certainly didn't mean to make light of his death.

BigWill,

Check out the Star Trek:TNG episode "Chain of Command" parts I and II (#136 and #137, respectively).