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The Day the 240Z Died (and almost took TB with it)

Posted on October 14, 2009 by travellinbaen

We decided during the first few minutes of “Cheers”, I imagine, that it was a good night to go to Mack’s Supper Club. It was not a particularly difficult decision, nor hotly debated, just one of those where somebody might’ve … Continue reading →

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Thursday Pickin Week 6 Season II

Posted on October 8, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “I think I came in a little hot.” –Fig E, describing his recent encounter with Baseball Legend Eddie Murray Last week’s Thursday Pickin was impressive. This week, even better. If any of you are in Vegas, … Continue reading →

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Goin Ridin

Posted on October 7, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “Buy the ticket. Take the ride.” –Hunter S. Thompson It’s 77 and sunny today in Ridgeland, the kind of day that usually makes TB want to be outside fishing, hiking, biking or the like. But today … Continue reading →

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Thursday Pickin Season II, Week 4

Posted on September 24, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “I need to get married.” –King of the non-sequitur and blank stare creating Hall of Famer, Sweet Last week was one of the best ever here at Pickin for POTW’s with 14 coming in victorious against … Continue reading →

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TB’s Exclusive Interview Series–Ben Franklin

Posted on June 24, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day: “No one can replace him Sir; I am only his successor.” Thomas Jefferson, in 1785 in response to a query from Msr. Vergennes, the French foreign minister, as to he being Dr. Franklin’s replacement As is … Continue reading →

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Funny Stuff Happens Sometimes (when you’re not lookin)

Posted on May 31, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:     “Filmgoers are starved for new ideas, voices and visions.”     Robert Redford It’s amazing how funny happens when you are tuned in to the possibility even if you are not consciously looking for it. … Continue reading →

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The Collective Memory of the ARB’s

Posted on April 29, 2009 by travellinbaen

No post tonight other than this. I’ve been on a politics bender lately and need to get some inspiration on a different track. I promised a forum for this a few days back, and here it is. Without crossing “the … Continue reading →

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Peaking too Soon

Posted on April 6, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:      Wrigley: Who are you looking for?  Miles Massey: Tenzing Norgay.  Wrigley: Tenzing Norgay? That’s someone she slept with?  Miles Massey: I doubt it. Tenzing Norgay was the Sherpa that helped Edmund Hillary climb Mt. Everest.  … Continue reading →

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The Proud Larry’s Story

Posted on March 23, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day:      Could Man Be Drunk Forever       Could man be drunk for ever  With liquor, love, or fights,  Lief should I rouse at morning  And lief lie down of nights.   But men at … Continue reading →

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The Greatest (gambling) Story Ever Told

Posted on February 3, 2009 by travellinbaen

Quote of the Day     “so why don’t you shut up? You’re just a bitter old man.”     –TB’s first and only words to the old coot to my right in this story Old stories, more appropriate for telling over … Continue reading →

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