Columbus Day Open Thread
We’re on a school calendar around here so no posts today. For those of you trapped at your desk today, though, feel free to amuse yourselves in the open thread. ‘Til tomorrow then…

We’re on a school calendar around here so no posts today. For those of you trapped at your desk today, though, feel free to amuse yourselves in the open thread. ‘Til tomorrow then…
“This right here is proof positive that we as a group will fight about ANYTHING!!! LOL”
It’s proof positive we, or I, will refute misinformation.
Damn. Stealing garbage bins. Now that’s cold.
some place on 4th avenue in park slope serves poutine.
i just wish the canadians would just keep those geese on their side of the border.
“Minard;
I repeat: there is no Italian word (or phrase) for the concept of “meatball”. As I write this I am looking at my Penguin Cambridge Italian dictionary, and re-confirmed this point. The fact that there is no word or phrase for this item ought to say something.”
“Also, again I ask everyone to go the the Penguin Concise Cambridge Italian dictionary edited by Barbara Reynolds(which is both Italian-English) and vice-versa. Look up the phrase “Meatball” and see if there is any listing.”
You deviated twice from your original statement.
So I repeat yes there is such a thing as meatballs in Italy. They are called polpette. They are not typically made from beef and are not typically paired with Spaghetti.
Somebody call me????
“I can’t believe I don’t see Joni Mitchell on Biff’s list.”
Thanks Pete. I’m adding it to my desktop file and alerting the Canadian authorities as we speak.
“You’re bob and weave is very rhythmic and predictable. You need to work with a new trainer.”
NICE sports metaphor THL! Benson may have problems with you, but to me you are a true Renaissance woman! That Mr. THL is a lucky guy.
O.K. Here’s a substantive issue of concern to all of us:
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/trash_can_thieves_strike_victorian_S1cARGcY5p7aacu3mlEZmK
you mean Chef Boy R Dee wasnt Eurotrash? 🙁
*rob*