Weekend Scrapbook...

Well, things started off well enough. Domski arrived promptly around 3:15 PM, Saturday. We even got him a parking spot right out front of my place. Tec then arrived, but a few minutes later, and it was ON.

We hit up CVS, looking for holiday decorations. 'Cause, you know, it was a party. We came out with one string of 150 lights, two stockings, a "Snowy White Woods" scented candle, four AA batteries, two rolls of paper towel, and a four pack of toilet paper. And let me just say - if you think 150 lights is a lot, you're wrong. We should've gotten 600 lights. But, you live and you learn, right.

Then we went looking for some Malibu Bay Breezes...just kidding. We went across the street to the liquor store and beer'd up. Behold...


But then, things started to turn. It was about 6:00 by that time, and I had eaten about an hour before, but Domski said now he was hungry. So Domski and Tec started perusing menus on Delivery.com, and I convinced myself to get something, because otherwise I probably wouldn't eat dinner. After we had what we wanted, Domski hit "place order." Only, he didn't hit "place order." And we only realized that he didn't hit "place order" at like 7:30.

So we corrected that problem and assumed, you know, that we'd wait the typical 45 minutes then destroy the tasty dishes we'd recently ordered up. But, no. Shit did not get here until 9:15!

Strike one.

Then, people started giving me excuses. "It's too cold out," "I'm not feeling well," "I'm blow drying my hair tonight." That kind of pussy shit. But you know what? I wasn't going to let that rain on our parade. So the games began...err...at this point, it was more like continued. Some of us drank, some of us did not. Domski, did not.

Strike two.

So you know, we're hanging out, watching the Ravens-Cowboys game. Drinking some beverages. Laughing. Joking. People in, people out. At around 11:45 we decide to play some Rock Band. So we do that for half an hour. Then, it's now or never for the bar. And we depart...

People in NJ are a bunch of retards. We tried first to just hit the bar up the block from my place. Wasn't far, they had beer, they had Big Buck Hunter, and presumably they had young, impressionable chickadees, whose company we might be lucky enough to enjoy. But apparently the bouncer there had never seen a PA license, because when Tec showed the guy his, the guy thought he had a Dup. But, as all of you with PA licenses know, regardless of whether or not you actually have a Dup, there's a little "DUPS" on each license that usually says 00, as Tecmo's did. Still, this idiot couldn't get it through his skull. And he was even so rude as to say, "no, they're not old enough," when some chick came by to try and sell us on some cigarette promotion she was doing.

Strike three.

From there, we walk to the usual stomping grounds. Approximately seven blocks or so. At this point I believe it was raining, snowing, something like that. Which, of course, just made it more fun. We checked out the scene at a couple of places and nothing seemed to be going our way. We were kind of tired of walking around in the freezing cold, so I suggested a bar right up the block that I knew wouldn't be too crowded, but just crowded enough for us to do a little socializing. And away we went.

Finally, success! After 20 minutes of buzz killing. I order a round for all and open a tab. I tell the bartender to keep it open. I'm a project manager, I can handle that shit. That's my credit. Anyways, we really kind of just enjoyed the various dramas going on around us. Some weird ass dude and chick were having a little domestic tiff to our left. They were escorted out. But not before I got this interview with Domski about it...


I take a bunch of pictures, thoroughly enraging my cohorts...





Then, we watch people dance. Poorly. Mostly me. But that's another story. We drink a few more, enjoy the scene a little bit and decide, "you know what? It's time to get some bagels and head home." So we book it up to the bagel place, secure some doughy goodness, book it back home, house the shit out of them, and respectively pass out in various corners of my apartment.

Then, of course, we woke up on Sunday, set up the live broadcast, locked that shit down, and hit the bar again.




We get the whole back room for the game. We set up Browns-Bengals on the other TV. I mean, why not? Who else did we care to watch? New England-Arizona? FAIL!


Tec and I order beers. Domski gets a coffee. And a sex change.


We watch the game play out. I throw my towel a couple of times. Domski yells at me for getting too fired up. We high five after the touchdowns and Silverback's sack, and we curse every one of those four fumbles and the two picks.

By the way - thanks again, Ben.

We lament the loss, we eat some solid munchies and we roll.

And that's pretty much where it ends.

It was an awesome time. It probably doesn't sound like much the way I just served it up for you, but it really was. Thanks to Domski and Tec for kicking it with me! And let the record show that, as usual, Domski was not drinking.

Let's hope we can recreate some of the magic for my birthday in a few weeks!

Solid.

So what'd you guys do this weekend?

[Unnamed] Steelers Pregame Show - Week 10...

Sunday, November 9, 2008. A special day here at OFTOT. What makes it so special, you ask? Well, besides the fact that the Steelers are hosting the Colts at 4:15, it's also the birthday of the one and only, Domski.

So, before you delve into the goodness that is the [Unnamed] Steelers Pregame Show, enjoy this little birthday montage I put together, chronicling the life and times of the man who goes by domski43. Slainte!


And now, onto the show...


Finally, the Outtake Reel...


Discover the goodness anew at PSaMP.

Meeting People Is Easy...

Ok, so at one point these things were just four or five people. Then they grew to six or seven as my Photoshop prowess gained steam. Now it's just starting to get disgusting. 14 panelists this week, including some you just might know...like, maybe.

They are...

1. Rob Iracane - Deadspin's comment ombudsman and brains behind Walkoff Walk. Flagging bush league commenters for the greater good.

2. Jason McIntyre - The Big Lead's head editorial genius and shark enthusiast.

3. Fun Sheriff - Of Lion In Oil fame. Shhhh, it's not a sports blog...

4. Cecilio's Scribe - 1/3 of The Legend of Cecilio Guante...none too pleased with Toronto either.

5. THE Jim - Sportsocracy n'at.

6. Mike Frazer - Currently, The Steel Tradition. Formerly, Steelers blog pioneer at Steelerwatch.

7. Tecmo - The yin to our pregame show extravaganza's yang. I don't believe he needs much introduction 'round here.

8. Cotter's Dad - Comprises 75% of Coors Brewing Company's annual net revenue.

9. Nate - All I'm going to say is Nate introduced himself to Tecmo and I by offering a conspiracy theory involving Tom Brady. Resist the urge, Tobiathan...

10. Christy - Because this panel need's a woman's touch...or something.

11. Random Asshole - He's instructed me to tell you he's now infused with more randomness than ever. No word on whether the asshole quotient has increased proportionately.

12. The Immortal Silky Johnson - This has really been his week to shine, what with the Steelers heading to Philly this weekend.

13. Domski - Did I ever tell you guys about the time Domski ate four McDonald's fruit parfaits in one sitting? Thought so. Never gets old.

14. Me - Nerd Alert!

So without further ado, click below to enlarge...


And yeah, I'd love to sit here and make jokes all night. But it's 1 AM, I've spent the last four hours Photoshopping, and only drank one beer. I'll have to make it up to you in the comments.

See you on the internets, you animals.

Meeting People Is Easy...

Holy blog-star studded Meeting People Is Easy, Batman! We've got muchos more participants this week than ever before...because I overbooked. But hey, the more the merrier. At least that's what Phil Savage said about no talent free agent signings this offseason.

Anyways, since it took me damn near three and a half hours to do the visual work on this, I'm gonna keep my commentary here to a minimum.

This weeks ESTEEMED panel is...

CHRISTMAS APE
Vitals - 6'2", 6'6" with the afro
Credentials - Kissing Suzy Kolber, DC Steeler Nation, and former at Some small time Newspaper in D.C. (which I will not link to in protest)
Recent Achievements - Added new contributor on DC Steeler Nation

HUGGING HAROLD REYNOLDS
Turn-Ons - Candlelit dinners on the beach...and baseball cards
Credentials - Hugging Harold Reynolds, Gem Mint Ten
Words to Live By - "Let's Hug It Out, Bitch"

CHIMPANZEE RAGE
Favorite Snack - Grubs, and boogers
Credentials - Deuce of Davenport
Positive Contribution to Society - Advocating for cheerleaders in baseball

DUG E. FRESH
Beach of Choice - Ocean City(?)
Credentials - Dug E. Fresh's Rants, Get Fresh Designs
Current Whereabouts - Amish Country, PA

HOLLY
Misguided Affiliation - Indianapolis Colts
Credentials - EDSBS, Contributer at Yahoo's College Football blog, Snarktastic, former at Ladies..., and friend of TSW
Drug of Choice - Obviously Crystal Meth (see "Misguided Affiliation")

JOEY PORTER'S PIT BULLS
Fantasy Football? - None, thanks
Credentials - Joey Porter's Pit Bulls
Olympic Reflections - Kashmir would have been too explosive for the closing ceremonies

NOTGOMU
His Ultimate Downfall - Jabbing Cotter on Meeting People Is Easy
Credentials - Avid OFTOT'r...and Licensed to Ill
Projected Fantasy Points - 7 (total...for the season)

TOBIATHAN
Weaponry of Choice - Tactical folding knives, industrial tanks, Rollerblades
Credentials - Avid OFTOT'r and live blogger
Sports Hero - Rich Rodriguez

TECMO
Gameday Jersey Choice - Hines Ward #86 Home Jersey
Credentials - PSAMP, and recipient of this summer's coveted "not drinking" award
Latest Hair-Brained Scheme - Agitate Peter King

DOMSKI
Needs Improvement - Bladder control on the NJ Turnpike
Credentials - Avid OFTOT'r, and way too much more than can be quantified here...like, being Cotter's hetero life mate...
Over/Under on Drop/Add Fantasy Transactions - 592

COTTER
Guilty Pleasure - Mojitos...and Hillary Duff
Credentials - OFTOT, The Dude Abides, Rockstarforhire
Voted in High School - Least likely to grow facial hair

But enough about me, let's talk about you this weeks answers. As usual, if anything is blurry or illegible, get a magnifying glass click below to enlarge...I highly recommend it...


Feel free to also give us your answers in the comments...

/I'm just gonna go over here and get this beer bong ready...three day weekend, deviants.

Meeting People Is Easy...

Good Friday all!

Time for Meeting People is Easy, ain't no two ways about it.

This week's expert panel is...
1. Sheena Beaston ~ I pretty much love the term, "Merrill Hedge"
2. Lori ~ Writes one of Cotter's favs, Hockey, Football & Stiletto Shoes
3. Christy ~ If only I'd paid attention...
4. Silky Johnson ~ Call him for percocets...
5. Neal Coolong ~ Dude is searching for a URL
6. Joey Porter's Pit Bulls ~ Continues to be the drinking king
7. Domski ~ Does not drink
8. Me ~ See "Domski"

Click to enlarge...


Stay tuned for recap of last night's game on Monday. 'Til then, turn my 20 oz., $1.20 Miller Lite drafts up!

Drinking?

Meeting People Is Easy...

You know what? That old Meeting People Is Easy format was dog shit. Always asking the same types of dumb questions. Does anyone really want to know what my favorite Madonna song is? This is a Steelers blog.

So after my Sports Illustrated failed to be delivered to my new private residence, I thought, it's time to make these questions Steelers relevant. It may have been the best idea I've had all week. Nay, all year.

Accordingly, below you'll find all your favorite OFTOT characters, but this time, you'll get a chance to actually learn some interesting info about each.

Let us begin.

This week's expert panel is...
1. Dan Gigler ~ Recently coined the phrase, "Practice Hero"
2. Jup ~ [JOOP] - An old friend returneth
3. Don ~ Ask for him in Shaler
4. Tobiathan ~ Master of the Great Outdoors
5. Notgomu ~ Not-gomu...so he's not, gomu?
6. Random Asshole ~ It's funny because it's true
7. Domski ~ Click me
8. Me ~ Click me

I can only safely assume that if you're still with me, neither of the links above offended you. So with that in mind, read on for the real thing. And as usual, if anything looks fuzzy or hard to read below, click the image to enlarge...


PS - Question #1 was inspired by OFTOT friend, Christy, who was lucky enough to have met POLAMALU(!) at Applebee's while on her way back from training camp. Silverback was there too!! So all you [redacted]s who knocked Applebee's above, I think Christy has full license to kick you straight in the balls. Because she met Polamalu, and you did not. Either way, here's the visual evidence...


So in closing, I'd just like to ask - what's with all the commercials during those games last night? Boy, it's a good thing the NFL's new fan Conduct Policy doesn't apply in my living room. Oh, the profanity.

Don't forget, Sunday training camp with OFTOT and PSAMP. I'll be the one in the oversized Casey Hampton Jersey. It's gonna be a bloodbath...

Meeting People Is Easy...

Good morning Steeler brethren!

Today's a fine day to get to know some of OFTOT's most vocal and prominent voices, wouldn't you say?

Drumroll please...

This week's expert panel is as follows:
1. Dan Gigler ~ Kind of a big deal at Post-Gazette's Blog 'n' Gold
2. The Starter Wife ~ An HDTV made all the difference
3. Tobiathan ~ Not dead, contrary to popular belief
4. Silky Johnson ~ Ask him how the weather is
5. Marc ~ The Bishop
6. Notgomu ~ Probably can't even read this right now
7. Random Asshole ~ Avatar says it all
8. Domski ~ OFTOT Editor-At-Large

As usual, if you're having any trouble reading the ridiculousness below, click to enlarge...


Nice little Friday, huh?

2008, The Year of _______________.

Lot of homeboys this week...not sure what that's all about...

Oooops, sorry about yesterday guys. Um, I kind of, you know, had, well, nothing to write about. Per se. However, the good news is - today I aim to change that.

Perhaps June 19 is quite early to be prognosticating for the 2008 season. But in the absence of anything else interesting, like the state of Chad Johnson's ankle, I think we'll all have to make concessions.

So I've laid out some bold predictions for 2008 below. The catch is - you guys are the ones who ultimately get to make them. The hope is that wherever you see a blank line, you'll fill it in with whatever you feel is right (in the comments). You may have seen this kind of trickery back in the 1st through 3rd grades. Well those were probably the last years I paid attention in school. Hence, I've borrowed a page from 2nd grade spelling class.

Use whatever tactic you like - answer rationally, with a level-headed explanation; or give us the most ridiculous crap your depraved mind can dream up.

The choice is yours young Jedis.

And...

Begin.

1. __________ will be the biggest surprise on Defense in 2008.

2. The starting RCB will be _____________ in 2008.

3. Tobiathan _____________ in 2008.

4. Silverback will maim ___________ in 2008.

5. The leading receiver in 2008 will be ______________.

6. Big Ben will throw _______________ in 2008.

7. Patriot fans will call Tecmo a ___________ in 2008.

8. In January 2009, the Steelers will be _______________.

9. ___________ will be Barack Obama's homeboy VP in 2008.

10. In 2008, Cotter will:
A. Drop out of law school to blog full time on OFTOT.
B. Throw snowballs at Donovan McNabb.
C. Braid Tom Brady's hair.
D. Finally learn to read.

And if you'd like to compare notes with a pro, feel free to do so here. Though I doubt Gerry Dulac covered what name(s) Pats fans will call Tecmo or whether or not I will finally learn to read. Haven't the faintest idea why not...

PS - Story ideas welcome.