Tag Archives: asshole runnin buddies

Luck and Logic

Posted on June 16, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “We talked into the night. The kind of talk that seemed important until you discover girls.” –the writer, Stand By Me The two boys laid flat on the roof and stared up at the endless black … Continue reading →

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A Bad Night

Posted on May 10, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Most loathsome events become humorous tales with the passage of time.” –Jimmy Buffett, from “Tales From Margaritaville” From the archives…. Six foot two, one hundred and twenty pounds, a permanent sneer, pale skinned, hair hanging down … Continue reading →

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Salty

Posted on March 10, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: Among TB’s excuses for neglecting the TBU lately is that I am actually “working on something.” It will probably wind up being a collection of stories, except you know how in almost any book there is … Continue reading →

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Excuse Me, I Think There Is Something In My Eye

Posted on January 24, 2010 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “When you go to Heaven after you die, tell St. Peter you’re a Saints fan. He’ll say, ‘C’mon in, I don’t care what else you done, you suffered enough.’” –Buddy Diliberto Over and over the Vikings … Continue reading →

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Ghosts of Christmas Past

Posted on December 24, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childish days; that can recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth; that can transport the sailor and the traveller, thousands … Continue reading →

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TB Ain’t Predictin It or Nuthin, But What If the Saints Go to the Super Bowl?

Posted on December 16, 2009 by travellinbaen

Joke of the Day: After he was dead, Boudreaux discovered himself in Hell. He looked around awhile, then went right to work shoveling brimstone. The devil came up to him and said, “How you like it here, my friend? It’s … Continue reading →

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The Old Neighborhood

Posted on December 15, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Anybody who has to step on the grass before we get to the bridge is a sissy.” –Smily, as we walked barefoot down the black asphalt of Woodhaven Street on countless summer days between 1978-1984 Not … Continue reading →

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Party Planning For Third Week

Posted on November 17, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “I never did like to work and I don’t deny it. I’d rather read, tell stories, crack jokes, talk, laugh–anything but work.” –Abraham Lincoln TB hears all the time, “TB, I love Third Week. I’m spreading … Continue reading →

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Cookie Monster, Revisited

Posted on October 28, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Confess and be hanged.” –Christopher Marlowe This morning TB left home a little earlier than usual. I had a long drive and needed some extra time. There was a chocolate chip cookie left over from last … Continue reading →

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The Unvarnished Truth About How I (not TB) Got Famous One Time

Posted on October 22, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever.” –Napoleon Bonaparte From the age of 6 up through 16, this guy ….. ….was a pretty dang good baseball player. After that, well, lets just say I needed my … Continue reading →

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