Archive for December, 2009
PR Dinner Recap
The Third Annual Pocket Rockets Football Banquet and Awards Ceremony (TAPRFBAC for short) was a remarkable success. We had a showing of 12 strong… plus the debut of Dman and Elly’s expanded roster (so tiny). We started, naturally, with drinks… some margaritas, beers and pitchers of sangria. Then came the table-made guacamole. Then the interminable wait for food. In the meantime we learned, among other things, that… Uncle Ron wants to study vibration so he can design his own line of vibrator, Hue and Danielle had a great time on their cruise to Belize, Fredo gets more mysterious with each passing day and Cameron and Olivia don’t make a peep after 7:30 (at least tonight).
Then came the yummy food, which ranged from ‘pretty good’ to ‘pretty small’. Sorry about making y’all wait until everyone was served. I know, my rice was cold, too. But thanks for waiting, anyway.
For dessert, how could one go wrong with a Fried Cheesecake Burrito?
When the bill came, you could tell the vets from the newbs. The TAPRFBAC is not a cheap date. Neither will the FAPRFBAC so visit an ATM first.
For those who weren’t there, a recap of the winners:
Best Blonde on Blonde: Steph v. Purple Bitch
Most Improved Pocket Rocket: Dman (Wii controller candy dispenser)
Defensive Play of the Year: Jackie
Offensive Play/Deadbeat of the Year: Jos (Tom Brady earrings)
Most Valuable Partier: Dman (Red Sox keychain/bottle opener)
Steph and Jackie will have to collect their prizes… er, but I left the bag o’goodies behind at the restaurant. Maybe I’ll run over there tomorrow before the Y hoops showdown Wednesday night. Some of us will be there to support Dman in his first appearance in the Y hoops championship… and then after-party at the Drop.
After dinner, the ‘original’ PRs (we’re hardcore) went to Bukowski’s for tasty beverages and girly chat about wedding drama, guest lists, diamonds, ceremonies and all of that baloney. Another round, please.
Add comment December 15, 2009
Vote for the 2009 PR Postseason Awards
I know that most, if not all of you, will not vote in Tuesday’s primary (we’re electing a senator, people). So at least cast your vote in the 2009 Pocket Rocket Awards. These awards only cover the fall season, because that is the ‘real’ season. Vote once. Winners will be announced at the dinner/award ceremony on Monday, Dec. 14 at Ole Grill in Cambridge (7 p.m.).
Add comment December 7, 2009
Playing catch up
This really deserved its own post, but I’ve noticed that at 35 I’ve become incredibly lazy(ier)… and noticeably balder. Holy shit. By April, Fredo and I will be twins (if I can squeeze into a 32-waist). I should take a picture of my head every week and then do a time-lapse slideshow and post it here. Fun!
Anyway, a moment to reflect on the passing of Ken Ober, former host of MTV’s ‘Remote Control‘ game show. Here’s what George Harrison Invitational ‘commissioner’ and my pal Chris wrote:
Ken Ober, host of the greatest game show ever (Ed. Note – my emphasis), has fallen back through the breakaway brick wall in the sky at the age of 52. Ober hosted the television and pop culture trivia-based Remote Control, one of the first non-musical entries ever on MTV, where he set the archetype as the irreverent game show host, openly mocking the three barcalounger-buckled contestants for particularly stupid answers on a stage set to resemble a cluttered basement, complete with a life-sized Bob Eubanks Pez dispenser. Question categories included Dead or Canadian, The Bon Jovi Network, Brady Physics (or Metaphysics) and Inside Tina Yothers, and skits like Beat the Bishop, where contestants had to complete a math problem before a man dressed as a bishop completed a lap around the studio. His later career was far less interesting, hosting a talk show with Susan Olsen (Cindy Brady) and serving as producer on such series as Mind of Mencia, the Greg Giraldo Show and The New Adventures of Old Christine.
Of course, Chris left out the comic stylings of Colin Quinn (who smoked cigarettes on set), Adam Sandler and Denis Leary on the show. And the ladies.
Erstwhile Remote Control babes Marisol Massey and Kari Wuhrer.
Here’s a classic episode featuring LL Cool J, Julie Brown (not Downtown) and Weird Al:
And, for some off-color humor… one of the Greatest Jokes Ever Told from Season 7, Episode 9 of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
And finally, an offensive clinic by the Saints on Monday night. Hope y’all had a chance to watch that whoopin’. Great scheming by N’awlins… formation, combo-routes, blitz-pickups and crazy throwing by Mr. Brees. Phew.
And, for the sake of being ‘fair and balanced’… the Steelers blew it Sunday night. Here’s the fateful play. Notice the linebacker getting deep in the passing lane off the edge to make the interception. Great scheme and anticipation. This is essentially the same play Mean Machine was beating us with early… and to an extent Murph’s team… the quick post/slant. Gotta be ready for it next season.
Add comment December 2, 2009
