rbw1966

How can you tell?

FOR REALS??? Yup. I didn't always agree with him but he provided a lot of thought-provoking commentary. On the other hand, the constant barrage of "fuck you, tool" to any negative comments about Bush, the US government, gun ownership etc, get pretty tiresome although entertaining.

I personally miss mtngoats contribution to the spray.

You dont pick up after yourself?

I was stationed in Hanau.

For more fun and entertainment with a microwave, put a light bulb in there. Don't let it run for more than a second or two, though. Last two things out of a rednecks mouth: "Hold my beer" and "watch this!"

Nothing terribly creative here: "Will" Because my last name is Williams.

As a cyclist, I will often look behind me to see if someone wants to make a right turn on red. If they do I move to the left to get out of their way. I never ride my bike on the sidewalk.

Let me guess: art major?

How do you find time to service all these industry wonks when you're so busy writing all these self-fellating posts? If you weren't double-jointed you would never get any head.

Where in Deutschland?

No small wonder that the study of seasonal affected spray disorder is centered on Seattle.

I completely agree with you counselor.

No--you mean we need a NEW BEER FORUM !!!!

I'm a little confused on this: first you say you couldn't get in touch with him then you say you pm'ed him and spoke to him on the phone.

I read and re-read your post Matt. I didn't read where you SPECIFICALLY stated "that [you are] NOT arguing that the blame for any increase in litigiousness lies entirely on the insurance companies, or even primarily upon them." Rather, I read that you believe insurance companies bear a larger portion of the blame than attorneys. Although I didn't read that in your previous post, I do agree with you when you now write "I AM arguing that one should not be fooled by spokesmen from some industry groups (primarily insurance companies) and a bunch of cynical politicians who are trying to say that the entire blame lies with the greedy trial lawyers and some sudden lack of personal responsibility. " I would remove the paranthetical clause though and add that one shouldn't be fooled by arguments coming from either side. As someone else put it earlier, I think its the symbiotic relationship between these two sides that tend to feed upon each other and foster our inherent distrust with the legal system. As Hunter S. Thompson once put it "reasonable doubt for a reasonable price."

I've never had any problems whatsoever reaching TG at the brewery.

Although I agree with some of wht Mattp is saying, I think its interesting that he appears to be shifting the blame away from attorneys and onto the insurance industry. Of course, the insurance industry would lead you to believe its greedy attorneys. Serendipity. I think the biggest challenge to our tort system is a lack of personal responsibility. When I was a kid and did something stupid like jump off the roof of the house using a garbage bag as a parachute and hurt myself I was taught to take my licks and quit whining. Now its like winning the lottery: those damn garbage bag manufacturers didn't warn me against using it as a parachute. When did we stop taking responsibility for our actions and abdicate that role to the courts?

How much? Depends on what you want--its custom-made to your specs. Anywhere form 100-150 or so.

Cool--very glad to hear it. Two bozoz were trundling at Ingalls as we hiked past the lake. As they did so hikers were walking below them. Someone on the other side of the lake yelled at these morons to stop--which they did for about 10 minutes before firing right back up.

I stand corrected. Its a "highly water-repellent fabric." I tested mine under a running hose and it didn't leak though.

MisterE-- That wasnt you and a friend trundling at Ingalls Saturday evening was it?

Shameless plug: a friend custom-makes bivvy sacks out of Epic and its super light. Its not bombproof but it may be difficult to find a sack that is waterproof/breathable AND both light and durable.