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Frank Erwin

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  1. Finished the series and it was very entertaining. His singing/music videos are a lot better than most of the bro-country crap these days and added great comic relief. Still don't understand all those Okie methheads wearing so many longhorn caps. I would like to see a documentary on the making of this series, that would be entertaining as well.
  2. Also watching "Tiger King"...faces of meth + siegfrid and roy + crazy cat lady + the other half of Fair Park on TX-OU weekend. Entertaining.
  3. To the champagne snobs- Do you like Billecart Salmon? It seems to be a popular recommendation from lots of sommeliers.
  4. Louisiana tailmeat is usually more expensive. Look on the back of the label for the country of origin. Don't be misled by the name. Some may say Boudreaux's, or some other cajun name, but they come from China.
  5. Crawfish must be from Louisiana, not China, just like in the OP's recipe. If you use Chinese crawfish, they need to be rinsed repeatedly, which will remove all of the crawfish fat. The crawfish fat is an important part of a good etouffee recipe. I love etouffee because it really is simple, quick, and so damned good.
  6. Three Road to the Alamo is a great book to get the AnteAlamo background story for Travis, Bowie, and Crockett. This time of year always makes me go back and re-read some book on Texas History. Texas is a land made great by her people and their exploits, and yes, the Battle of the Alamo does exemplify the character of Texas and Texans. On March 6, my boys will again hear the chilling sound of "El Deguello" as we recount the Fall of the Alamo, with Onderdonk's print behind us.
  7. If Cruiser is in charge of investing UT Endowment funds, we have a lot bigger crisis on our hands than $40 oil prices!
  8. Honor Thy Father by Gay Talese. Specifically about the Bonanno family, but a great read about the Five Families and the origins of Cosa Nostra. After reading other mob books which all mention how ruthless and bloody Joe Bonanno was, I realized what a hagiography this book was (Bill Bonanno collaborated on it). Still, a good book.
  9. Baylor guys hated Rhule when he was hired because they never heard of him. Once they found out he was a decent coach they loved him and thought he would never leave. They also love Phillip Montgomery since he is part of the Art coaching tree, which they hold sacred.
  10. I too was ok with the CGI except for the grocery store fight scene. Maybe because we have seen De Niro onscreen in so many fight scenes. This was not Raging Bull De Niro or Cape Fear De Niro. This was an 80 year old fart trying to make sure he doesn't fall over while stomping on a guy's hand.
  11. I know a guy who shat all over himself on a flight from Austin to La Guardia. The stewardess wouldn't let him run to the bathroom when boarding. Upon departure, she and the rest of the first class cabin were not amused. He threw his clothes away and strode through the airport in his bathrobe.
  12. I make Alton Brown's recipe every year and saved a mason jar from last year that I will break open soon. Agree homeade kicks store-bought's butt. Whatever variety you use, freshly grated nutmeg makes a huge difference. Grating those damned nuts is hell on your hands, but well worth it.
  13. Why can't AMC and TCM do a better job at Halloween? They used to have a great lineup of classic horror movies, old Hammer films, etc. Now it's a bunch of crap. And Netflix should do a lot better too. Why not have several different horror categories (Classic/Zombie/Supernatural/Occult/Snuff/) when you login around this time of year? Or some network should pay Elvira to host a movie marathon in October.
  14. Yes and no...sold on Stubhub for $770 each, so net will be considerably less.
  15. 2 Tickets. Section 3 Row 50. $750 per ticket.
  16. I have 2 in section 3 row 50. Send me a PM if your still interested
  17. This episode delivered: Native American wife nudity (with the butt you would expect of her) Appearances by Rainwater, Jenkins, and the Bozo Brothers. Rip lets it Rip. No "horse reigning" sequences with cowboys from North Texas. Still need gratuitous nudity from the AG and Governor.
  18. Best fishing trip was my Dad rigged up a cane pole when I was 6 and took me to the creek next to our house and I caught bluegill non stop. Almost every time the line hit the water. Filled a bucket up and took home to fry. Since then I've caught 40 lb yellow cat on trotlines, roosterfish in Costa Rica, flyfished throughout the West, up and down the Texas Gulf. Still, my best time fishing is always that first time my Dad thought enough to take me out where he knew I would get plenty of action. My Dad is now a world class prick and bitter old fart, but I still have that fishing trip. Take your kids fishing, start them early, on something easy, so they can catch fish and have fun. who knows, it may be their best trip ever.
  19. Surviving the Game was awesome...Ice T, Rutger Hauer, Gary Busey. Sure, it's an oft retold version of "The Most Dangerous Game", but those actors made it great.
  20. Waco has a reader's choice poll of their fine dining options in their society magazine (yes, Waco has one). the winner for best seafood restaurant, year in and year out, is...Red Lobster. Which is actually more a poor reflection on the citizenry of waco, and their lack of taste than on the dearth of dining destinations in Waco.
  21. In the last two pages we have been introduced to The Chin, Dr. Dong, and Dahner Wang. And apparently Wang and Dong have dirt on that dandy pol from the Iodine State. This has the making of a great pulp novel.
  22. I think Kenan Thompson is funny as hell, I just think playing Bond is a stretch for him.
  23. Agree. Most HEB and Central Market branded items are of decent quality, but I always break those zippers on the storage bags.
  24. A group of Baylor alums is actually planning to charter a bus to Mount Vernon to partake in one of Art's first home games--I shit you not!
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