The Crazed Spruce June 14, 2015 Share June 14, 2015 Funko Pop Groot on eBay"May not ship to Canada". Well, poop. Link to comment
MarkHB June 14, 2015 Share June 14, 2015 "May not ship to Canada". Well, poop. It's a little known secret that Groot has an OUI . 1 Link to comment
BizBuzz June 14, 2015 Share June 14, 2015 TPB Mafia Mod Announcement Our apologies ... story will be up Monday ... carry on. 1 Link to comment
TJtrack99 June 15, 2015 Share June 15, 2015 TPB Mafia Mod Announcement Our apologies ... story will be up Monday ... carry on. Was the story eaten by dinosaurs!? (Sorry, just saw Jurassic World last night. Great movie.) 2 Link to comment
caprice June 15, 2015 Share June 15, 2015 "May not ship to Canada". Well, poop. Seems to me you need a friend in the US who would be willing to receive it, then forward it to you.... 1 Link to comment
formerlyfreedom June 15, 2015 Share June 15, 2015 I am in a current state of...transmorgifistastis over the GOT finale. I'm glad we have some extra time. Because I need to drink a lot more... 5 Link to comment
Jesse June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 My new-found knowledge of TPB keeps coming in handy, though -- it was an answer on tonight's Jeopardy! 2 Link to comment
BizBuzz June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 Night 3 The Boy Who Wouldn’t Be KingIn a small village lived a young boy who had a speech impediment; the other children teased him about it by mocking, pointing and laughing at him. This made him sad and as a consequence he became quiet and spoke only when he had to. As he got older the childish teasing turned to mean taunting and the young man withdrew still more. Eventually he only ever went outside when he absolutely had to. This included when he grew old enough to find a job; by this time he had determined that he would find a job that demanded respect, but every respectable job he applied to rejected him. Disheartened he searched further and further afield, until eventually one day he reached the city. Venturing beyond it’s walls in the quest for his perfect job he came across a priest. He’d seen many priests and clergymen throughout his travels, but he’d never paid too much attention to them, until now. The priest had obviously not checked his behind since he’d put his robes on that morning, and had unwittingly tucked the back of them into his undergarments! The young man, trying to hold back his laugh, looked around to see whether anyone else had noticed. He could see many people who would glance at the priest but then quickly avert their gaze. This confused him, since if this happened to anyone else, they would have been a laughing stock. Why is this pwiest so special? he wondered. Then he realized, it was because he was a priest. If he was laughed at, he could instantly smite them with the righteous hand of god. Or something. Either way, he wouldn’t be laughed at. The young man suddenly knew the job he was destined to do and he knew he never be made fun of again. Now, how does one go about becoming a pwiest? he asked himself.Years later, he had become a confident public speaker; all his insecurities and paranoia had long since gone, he was chosen to preside over the upcoming royal wedding and decided that he would talk about twu luv during the service.Somewhere In The Thieves ForestCount Rugen paced back and forth in the pit of despair, he needed to test his infernal machine, but had no subject on which to do so, and it frustrated him. He needed a baseline subject, someone unexceptional and ordinary to calibrate the settings, at present there were no ‘guests’ in residence though. He’d spent months perfecting it, to enable him to conduct his experimentation into the pain tolerance levels of the human body. His book needed properly supervised data before he could even think about publishing it, it was to be his coup de grace, a legacy he would leave for future seekers of truth. In frustration he slammed his fist down on the table making the papers and assorted contraptions jump. Just then the entrance door opened and in skulked the Albino, Rugen’s lackey. “Where have you been?!” he demanded. The Albino flinched under Rugen’s angry glare, “I-I-I’ve just been fetching more firewood my lord” he whimpered. Rugen snorted, “You’re fetching firewood? FIREWOOD?!” he snapped angrily, “I need a test subject for my masterpiece and you’re out fetching firewood you imbecile. Forget that, go and find me someone suitable.” he growled. The Albino looked at him agog, his mouth opening and closing like a goldfish, “b-but where should I-“ he began. “I don’t care where, just make sure it’s someone ordinary who no-one will miss” he handwaved him away.The Albino wasn’t sure what to do but he knew couldn’t return empty handed or he would be the person Count Rugen used the machine on. He walked through the seemingly deserted thieves’ forest feeling despondent, after about fifteen minutes he reached the marketplace, which was filled with people milling around in all directions. He wandered through the market filled with bodies, each of them a potential test subject. First he followed a dark haired man who seemed a little lost as he walked to and fro apparently unaware of which way to go, finally the dark haired man came to a halt in an narrow alleyway ‘perfect’ thought the Albino as he furtively approached. Out of the blue a woman appeared and they two of them began to get quite friendly, “damnit” the Albino muttered to himself. It was a couple more hours before he spotted another likely victim. A poor peasant man sat by himself on a bench looking thoroughly miserable, the Albino took his opportunity; “hello there” he said walking over to the peasant. “uh hello” the peasant replied. “You look like you need a decent meal” the Albino observed. “I’m always in need of a decent meal” the peasant lamented.“Why do you look so miserable then?” the Albino asked.“All of my friends thought I did something wrong and kicked me out of the village” the peasant replied sadly.“Oh did you? Do it, I mean” “No but I couldn’t prove my innocence either, so here I am all alone” he mumbled.“Well I can’t do anything about your friends but I can offer you a meal if you’re interested?” the Albino offered.“Thanks, why not, it isn’t like I’ve got anything better to do” the peasant answered.“Follow me then”With that they set off in the direction of the thieves forest. Ten minutes into their journey they were in the thieves forest when they came upon 2 shady looking individuals who stopped them in their tracks. “Where do you think you’re going?” one of the shady individuals enquired. “Um, er, we, er, were just going in that direction” the Albino spluttered. “No, no you aren’t” the first shady character grinned maliciously, “you’re coming with us” and they roughly grabbed both men. “What, what are you doing?!” the Albino cried out. “You’ve just been recruited to the crew of the pirate ship Revenge, the Dread Pirate Roberts is in need of a couple of new deckhands”.“No you can’t do that, I work for Count Rugen!!” he screamed as they began to drag them off. The man who had hold of the Albino stopped in his tracks, “You work for Rugen?” .“Yes I work directly for him”“The pirate looked at his counterpart, “What say you Pete?” he asked.“Probably not a good idea to piss Rugen off” the other pirate answered, “leave him, well just take this one but knock him out so he can’t run for help” As they dragged him away, the peasant whimpered and cried so much the pirate finally turned around to him and said “ Look, I’m sorry, I’m not doing this because I enjoy it, it’s my job… ok maybe I enjoy it a bit" he chuckled.Pirate No1 whacked the Albino over the head with the pommel of his blade and he dropped to the ground like a sack of rotten tomatoes.The peasant found himself aboard the pirate ship Revenge a while later. He was getting 3 hot meals per day and that was good enough for him.Still Living Happily Ever After:1. Oinky Boinky2. Athena3. Machiabelly4. Lisin5. The Crazed Spruce6. stacey8. Drogo9. Lady Calypso10. TJtrack9911. MarkHB12. caprice14. SVNBob15. Dougal16. aquarian117. egavasc18. CuriousParker replaced by Jesse The Mostly ALL Dead:• Jesse – Yellin, Neutral, Recruitable.You are the leader of The Brute Squad, neither a Hero or Villain unless recruited, until then you may choose to assist the heroes or villains as you see fit. You deal with outlaws and ruffians without mercy as instructed by your superiors. If recruited you will endeavour for your side to win.• Hanged Man – The King, A Hero, Mason with The Queen.You are an old but kind man, slowly becoming senile, deaf, and difficult to understand… however, you are still King of Florin. Due to your ailing health, you’ve relinquished all but a few of the ruling duties to your son Prince Humperdinck, who has let the power go to his head and now looks to your neighbouring countries with greedy eyes. You have a soft spot in your heart for Buttercup because she once kissed you. Together with The Queen, you form a mason pair and may communicate outside the game thread.• CuriousParker – removed from the game upon request replaced by Jesse.• TMunz - A Florin peasant, a Hero.One of Florin’s underclass, you’re nothing special (except in that trite “but everyone’s special” kinda way) and you’re none too clean, but you love your country and royal weddings. And food. Of any kind. You’re really not fussy. You have no powers in this game.You have 24hrs to get your night actions in.There is one clue in the story.ETA @ 5am on 06.16.15 ... Because I suck with following directions. ::giggle:: 1 Link to comment
Machiabelly June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 I am sorry TMunz, but it sure looked shady 1 Link to comment
Drogo June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 I'll have two dwinks. One for the pwiest, and one for the Fworin pweasant. 1 Link to comment
TMunz June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 Huzzah! Thank you PTB for the generous fate you have given me. *swabs the deck and hums happily* 7 Link to comment
Hanged Man June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 (edited) Is the old king that forgettable? I would love to think I have been resurrected, but I suspect I would have been told if I had been. oh sowwy... wesuweckted Edited June 16, 2015 by Hanged Man 4 Link to comment
formerlyfreedom June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 Is the old king that forgettable? I would love to think I have been resurrected, but I suspect I would have been told if I had been. oh sowwy... wesuweckted Oh, an oops, I'm sure (I had plenty of those last game, it happens when you have a co-lead, and go off your own last post). Yeah, @Hanged Man should be on the "Mostly Dead DEAD" list, and @CuriousParker should show as replaced by @Jesse. Of course, Hanged Man, you could be lurking somewhere, trying to pry the Guinness from my hand. HA. Not happening... 1 Link to comment
BizBuzz June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 TPB Mafia Mod Announcement My apologies people ... I was running on zero energy when I posted last night ... I have corrected the post, please carry on with the drinking. 3 Link to comment
Hanged Man June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 (edited) Of course, Hanged Man, you could be lurking somewhere, trying to pry the Guinness from my hand. If I am trying to pry a Guinness from your hand, it is to save your life by not letting you drink used motor oil... Edited June 16, 2015 by Hanged Man 4 Link to comment
caprice June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 Of course, Hanged Man, you could be lurking somewhere, trying to pry the Guinness from my hand.... If I am trying to pry a Guinness from your hand, it is to save your life by not letting you drink used motor oil... Or he could be handing it to me so that I can make a chocolate Guinness cake for the group. Non-Guinness fans, I swear, you do NOT taste the bitterness. 3 Link to comment
Athena June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 The best cupcake I ever had was made from chocolate stout. 1 Link to comment
Oinky Boinky June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 Sorry not eating anything with the word stout built in. Athena please tell us which whiskies you tasted- if you can remember that is. 1 Link to comment
Athena June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 We sampled at least 16 whiskies: Kilchoman Machir Bay (mine) Oban 14 Johnny Walker Blue Crown Royal (ugh) Bunnahabhain 12 Amrut Fusion Amrut (another one I can't remember the name of) Caol Ila 12 Three Monkeys Ardbeg 10 Cardhu 12 Jura 21 Washington Wheat (also mine) Not whisky: Bols Apricot Brandy - more like a liqueur Gin Thuya - New Brunswick Gin I’m forgetting a couple more. I really haven't drank like that in years, but none of us had a hangover the next day even! I prefer smokier and peatier Scotches, but I'm not hardcore enough to buy a Laphroaig. Though, I really should have brought my Lagavulin or Talisker. Of the above, I liked the ones I own (the Wheat is really mild though), Gin Thuya, the Caol Ila, Jura, Ardbeg, Cardhu, and I liked the flavours of most of them. The Johnnie Walker Blue was the most expensive and it was really nice for a blend. The best blend I've ever had, but I wouldn't pay that much for it. I'd say it's on par with single malts just < $100. 2 Link to comment
Oinky Boinky June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 Lucky you and to have those friends. I have a bottle of Oban 14, dont really like it - kind of no character to me. I like Laphroaig 10 the best of Laphroaig but I have a bottle of Smokehead I love compared to it - very smoky, super smoky but very smooth. Ive only had Jura Superstition but liked it. Starts one way and finishes very different. I keep sipping it to catch when the flavour flips. Maybe its just me. I have a bottle of and really like Bunnahabhain 12. Someone gave me a bottle of Crown Royal and I am trying to figure out what it is good for. I am an Auchentoshan fan. I have 12 which is my regular keep around the house sipping whisky. I have Auchentoshan 3 wood - love it but seems you cant get it at KGBO anymore - found a bottle in Victoria. Very pretty and very rich. Lastly I have Auchentoshan Valinch special issue - cask strenght 59%. Only 1500 bottles came to Canada and I got 2. I have a South African called Three Ships - suprisingly decent but I mostly use it to make rusty nails. I believe I had Arbeg and liked it a lot or it was another starting with A. (something has happened to my keyboard - lost my apostrophe) 2 Link to comment
formerlyfreedom June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 If I am trying to pry a Guinness from your hand, it is to save your life by not letting you drink used motor oil... Every single response I started to this ended up sounding really really really wrong. But it is good to know I don't have to fear you trying to take my Guinness! 3 Link to comment
Athena June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 So many people told me they like the Oban and when I finally had it... I was underwhelmed. It wasn't bad, but I wouldn't order or buy it again. I much prefer the Lagavulin, Talisker (which is cheaper), and any of the islands. I like the Laphroaid and the Arbeg, the smokey of the smokey, but I wouldn't buy it. I can't drink it every day. I could do the Caol Ila and Cardhua and maybe the Jura. Those are good "everyday" Scotches. Flavourful, complex enough, but not so smokey for a daily drink. We actually went out to an LCBO for the Bunnahabhain 12 that night when one of the guys brought the Kilchoman. It's nice, but I prefer the Kilchoman and can't wait until it's actually been aged ten or more years. Crown Royal is only good for cocktails. It was really bland and boring after even the more subtle Scotches we had. 2 Link to comment
caprice June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 Someone gave me a bottle of Crown Royal and I am trying to figure out what it is good for. Crown Royal is only good for cocktails. It was really bland and boring after even the more subtle Scotches we had. Seriously, Crown and coke is the ONLY reason to have Crown Royal on hand. I'm enjoying this whiskey conversation. m. caprice is building a small collection and has lately been moaning over the fact that Macallan is getting expensive. Even through Duty Free. That's his usual Christmas present to his father, my bil and sometimes even to my mother. So, we've got that, Lagavulin, some Caol Ila and... something else. He recently discovered our local Total Wine and went nuts. 2 Link to comment
FormerMod-a1 June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 When I get home, I'll have to remember to post a picture of my current Scotch "collection". It's not a lot, just a few good ones. 1 Link to comment
Athena June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 I think my current goal is to find a way to try the Highland Parks. I've heard good things about Macallan and the HP 18. 1 Link to comment
Machiabelly June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 I have a friend who is a big scotch guy, but I really don't like it. I am a gin or beer man 2 Link to comment
The Crazed Spruce June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 I'm definitely more of a rum drinker, myself. 3 Link to comment
Oinky Boinky June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 Anything but Rye whisky. I dont know why I dont like it. I will sit and drink sake or Screech or Moonshine with you but a little rye and ginger gives me fits. 1 Link to comment
Oinky Boinky June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 I'm definitely more of a rum drinker, myself. For dark rum have you had Goslings Black Seal (no question mark either apparently) 1 Link to comment
The Crazed Spruce June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 For dark rum have you had Goslings Black SealNo, but I have had Kraken. And I've got half a flask of gingerbread-flavoured Screech sitting in my fridge waiting for the holidays to come back 'round. :) (no question mark either apparently)Have you tried rebooting? My old laptop used to do the same thing, and rebooting usually worked. 2 Link to comment
Oinky Boinky June 16, 2015 Share June 16, 2015 Thanks I will reboot. I would rank Goslings then Sailor Jerry and Kraaken after that. Try it if you find it. That with cola of course and white or amber for cocktails. 1 Link to comment
Athena June 17, 2015 Share June 17, 2015 Thanks I will reboot. I would rank Goslings then Sailor Jerry and Kraaken after that. Try it if you find it. That with cola of course and white or amber for cocktails. Best use of Gosling's or good dark rum: Dark 'N' Stormy. I prefer Gosling's slightly more to Kraken which is spiced. 3 Link to comment
caprice June 17, 2015 Share June 17, 2015 I just recently discovered the wonder that is ginger beer. Dark 'n' Stormy is wonderful. 3 Link to comment
MarkHB June 17, 2015 Share June 17, 2015 We have a company here that makes very good ginger beer. 2 Link to comment
SVNBob June 17, 2015 Share June 17, 2015 One other thing chocolate stouts are good for: beer milkshakes. Bottle of beer, cup of milk, pint of ice cream. Blend until smooth (both meanings). 2 Link to comment
Jesse June 17, 2015 Share June 17, 2015 I have some Gosling's in the house -- I should get some ginger beer! (Last use of the Gosling's: in cookies when I was out of vanilla.) 2 Link to comment
Guest June 17, 2015 Share June 17, 2015 One other thing chocolate stouts are good for: beer milkshakes. Bottle of beer, cup of milk, pint of ice cream. Blend until smooth (both meanings). Hmmm. I have some Not Your Father's Root Beer at home that I have not tried yet. I may make myself a root beer float. Do you think that would be good? or just gross? Link to comment
BizBuzz June 17, 2015 Share June 17, 2015 TPB Mafia Mod Announcement All night actions are in, now we are in the middle of creating the story, however, please don't expect it before tomorrow (hopefully around noon central) ... until then, please continue drinking! 4 Link to comment
MarkHB June 17, 2015 Share June 17, 2015 I am beginning to be concerned by the amount of alcohol these ladies would like us to consume. :) 4 Link to comment
Meredith Quill June 17, 2015 Author Share June 17, 2015 Hmmm. I have some Not Your Father's Root Beer at home that I have not tried yet. I may make myself a root beer float. Do you think that would be good? or just gross? You too?! ;) I am beginning to be concerned by the amount of alcohol these ladies would like us to consume. :) Ahem, not all of us are drinking sadly... :/ 2 Link to comment
Guest June 17, 2015 Share June 17, 2015 You too?! ;) My humongous feet and I stepped away from the computer for a few minutes, so I'm just now seeing this. Sorry for the delay. Link to comment
caprice June 17, 2015 Share June 17, 2015 I am beginning to be concerned by the amount of alcohol these ladies would like us to consume. :) Gee, Mark, it's not like we've gotten together to put anything in y'all's drinks.... 2 Link to comment
egavasc June 17, 2015 Share June 17, 2015 Hmmm. I have some Not Your Father's Root Beer at home that I have not tried yet. I may make myself a root beer float. Do you think that would be good? or just gross? Oh man. Not Your Father’s Root Beer is delicious and would make an excellent float. Tastes amazingly like root beer. 1 Link to comment
Oinky Boinky June 17, 2015 Share June 17, 2015 (edited) I couldn't get that link to open but I have one for California root beer made from Kahlua, Galliano, beer and soda that is really good. Tastes like home made root beer which is something I miss from my childhood. My dad had all the bottling gear to made the 7 kids root beer while mom used it to make home brew to party with her friends. Edited June 17, 2015 by Oinky Boinky 1 Link to comment
TMunz June 18, 2015 Share June 18, 2015 Oh man. Not Your Father’s Root Beer is delicious and would make an excellent float. Tastes amazingly like root beer. That stuff is dangerous. It tastes amazing and you don't realize how much alcohol is in it (until you get a few in). 1 Link to comment
Drogo June 18, 2015 Share June 18, 2015 (edited) Okay, it's summertime and I'm buying. Who wants what? Dibs on whatever the one with a massive slice of honeydew is. Edited June 18, 2015 by Drogo 1 Link to comment
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