He ended up coming home with a bronze medal and the honor (cough) of meeting the President.
There was a scuffle in the USA China game. I am searching for some video. It was like camping. . . in-tents!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
POTW Winner
Congrats to Erik Hubl for this delightful picture at the opening game of the Olympics. The catcher for Team USA who had the good fortune of standing next to our (cough) President is Lou Marson, a rising prospect in the Phillies organization. Lou caught the first pitch from George W.
He ended up coming home with a bronze medal and the honor (cough) of meeting the President.
There was a scuffle in the USA China game. I am searching for some video. It was like camping. . . in-tents!
He ended up coming home with a bronze medal and the honor (cough) of meeting the President.
There was a scuffle in the USA China game. I am searching for some video. It was like camping. . . in-tents!
Monday, August 18, 2008
American Photo of the Week
Claire Reeder has started a frenzy. After notoriously tagging me in this photo on the 'book, I decided to open up a weekly (or every other weekly) photo contest. So please, snap pictures of American things. Or, retrieve some oldies but goodies from back in the day that scream AMERICA!
Claire is the inaugural first week winner! Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln agree. Congratulations.
Send entries to nick.merklin@gmail.com
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Olympics
It's Olympic time (even though we are 4 days in) and we are winning the medal count:
USA - 27
China - 22
South Korea - 12
Australia - 12
Feels good to be AMERICAN!
Hopefully tomorrow I will post a video of Bella Karolyi saying some things about the age of the female Chinese gymnastics team. It was legendary.
USA - 27
China - 22
South Korea - 12
Australia - 12
Feels good to be AMERICAN!
Hopefully tomorrow I will post a video of Bella Karolyi saying some things about the age of the female Chinese gymnastics team. It was legendary.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
2 New American Products
Came across these two gems the other while cruising the internet:
Jansport Captain America Bag
Reinforced vinyl bottom for kicking ass and protecting the fine American population.
Phiten Titanium Necklace - Patriot
This necklace aims to:
- Alleviate Discomfort
-Enhance Circulation
-Promote Relaxation
-Stabilize Energy Flow
-Reduce Stress
-Soothe Tension
while making you one hell of an American
Jansport Captain America Bag
Reinforced vinyl bottom for kicking ass and protecting the fine American population.
Phiten Titanium Necklace - Patriot
This necklace aims to:
- Alleviate Discomfort
-Enhance Circulation
-Promote Relaxation
-Stabilize Energy Flow
-Reduce Stress
-Soothe Tension
while making you one hell of an American
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Mesa/Scottsdale/Tempe, AZ
I traveled down the Valley of the Sun to see my sister and a couple friends from my younger days. We floated down the Salt River during the day on Friday with numerous Scottsdale natives (Darren, Jason, Erik, Terra, Tess, and the Rachels). This involved a cooler of beer, sun, rapids, tubes, and Darren's Boner Jams '08 CD. It was fun and I got a wonderful base tan. The daytime fun was only the tip of the iceberg leading to a night full of excitement. While hanging out with Erik Hubl (who was part of the NY shenanigans) on Friday night, some American things took place.
First of all, we played Missouri. For those of you unfamiliar with this game, it involves drinking while driving in a moving vehicle. This action is illegal unless you are in the fine state of Missouri, or so the myth says. Whatever the case may be, it is a fun game that should be enjoyed by all.
Missouri took place with a 24 oz. can of Busch Ice. A select beer, Busch Ice has a bite not found in regular Busch. It is "Ice brewed for exceptional smoothness." This is true, for sure. Although some websites have bad reviews for the Ice - 1.06/5.0 and a D+ rating - it did its job.
After experiencing the Ice we traveled to an upscale strip club called Skin in Scottsdale. As one reviewer online put it, "Good anytime.Good food & A+ liquor, no short pours.Parking? "wadda ya want in Scottsdale" No problems or damage.Fine biz anytime of the day or night." Sums it up nice. We also went with 3 women friends, which got us seated quicker. As Cosmo (the worker at the club) put it, "I know you are with dates, so I'll get you seated quickly." He did that and we had a fun time.
On our way from Scottsdale to Tempe, we played more Missouri. Once we found a parking spot it was my job to finish off last sip in the 24 oz. Coors Light we had. As I stepped out of the car to take the last swig I saw a bike cop with my peripheral vision. I placed the CL back in the car in hopes of evading the cop - it didn't work. He walked up to the vehicle, pulled out the can, dumped out the last gulp, and starred at me. I tried to say the can was left over from our trip down the Salt River, he didn't really buy that. He told me I was lucky he didn't see me drinking it or else I would have received an open container ticket ($74.50 according to my brother-in-law). He then ran my ID for any warrants and let me go.
Pretty American AZ Friday. Salt River, Missouri, Busch Ice, cabaret, near arrest. Good times.
First of all, we played Missouri. For those of you unfamiliar with this game, it involves drinking while driving in a moving vehicle. This action is illegal unless you are in the fine state of Missouri, or so the myth says. Whatever the case may be, it is a fun game that should be enjoyed by all.
Missouri took place with a 24 oz. can of Busch Ice. A select beer, Busch Ice has a bite not found in regular Busch. It is "Ice brewed for exceptional smoothness." This is true, for sure. Although some websites have bad reviews for the Ice - 1.06/5.0 and a D+ rating - it did its job.
After experiencing the Ice we traveled to an upscale strip club called Skin in Scottsdale. As one reviewer online put it, "Good anytime.Good food & A+ liquor, no short pours.Parking? "wadda ya want in Scottsdale" No problems or damage.Fine biz anytime of the day or night." Sums it up nice. We also went with 3 women friends, which got us seated quicker. As Cosmo (the worker at the club) put it, "I know you are with dates, so I'll get you seated quickly." He did that and we had a fun time.
On our way from Scottsdale to Tempe, we played more Missouri. Once we found a parking spot it was my job to finish off last sip in the 24 oz. Coors Light we had. As I stepped out of the car to take the last swig I saw a bike cop with my peripheral vision. I placed the CL back in the car in hopes of evading the cop - it didn't work. He walked up to the vehicle, pulled out the can, dumped out the last gulp, and starred at me. I tried to say the can was left over from our trip down the Salt River, he didn't really buy that. He told me I was lucky he didn't see me drinking it or else I would have received an open container ticket ($74.50 according to my brother-in-law). He then ran my ID for any warrants and let me go.
Pretty American AZ Friday. Salt River, Missouri, Busch Ice, cabaret, near arrest. Good times.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
New _ost soon
My friend's com_uter does not the use of the _. Therefore, I can not _ost. I do have a good story coming from my tri_ to _hoenix. Wait for it.
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