I hate WSU.

[Coasterbill42]

Just thought I'd throw that out there.

[rjl]

I asked WSU, and he doesn't care.

[MikeKennedyRulz]

Just thought I'd throw that out there.

If my beloved team couldn't beat a certain team EVER, I wouldn't certainly feel the same way, Coasterbutt.

[barkeep1967]

I don't really hate WSU as much as 3 or 4 of their poster here.

That being said MKR what would be my reason ? SIU has not really had that much of a problem beating the SHucks the last few years.

[rjl]

I don't really hate WSU as much as 3 or 4 of their poster here.

That being MKR what would be my reason ? SIU has not really had that much of a problem beating the SHucks the last few years.

So what was that game broadcast from Koch arena on national TV then?

You know, the one where the Salukies got so flustered they were beating each other up at their own bench?

[barkeep1967]

You know, the one where the Salukies got so flustered they were beating each other up at their own bench?




t was a great game that went down to the wire a couple of times. Didn't that make it 11-3 SIU in the last 14 games?

[RoyalShock]

You know, the one where the Salukies got so flustered they were beating each other up at their own bench?

Now that was funny! I may have to find the tape and watch it again.

I think Foster was upset that he had to go in against Miller. I probably would have whacked Falker, too!

[JJClamdip]

Coaster you sound just lilke ICTBear and ICTSooner?

Any relation?

[MikeKennedyRulz]

I don't really hate WSU as much as 3 or 4 of their poster here.

That being said MKR what would be my reason ? SIU has not really had that much of a problem beating the SHucks the last few years.

Sounds like a personal problem to me. I don't hate any computer generated posters.

[Jayball]

:sleeping:

[MikeKennedyRulz]

:sleeping:

http://www.wooster.edu/technology/graphics/copiers/copier.jpg

http://www.risaka.com/catalog/mt_images/coo30205.jpg

[MSNSaluki]

t was a great game that went down to the wire a couple of times. Didn't that make it 11-3 SIU in the last 14 games?

Look at my sig, Barkeep!

[Rasputin]

Look at my sig, Barkeep!

Look at mine too! :naughty:

[MikeKennedyRulz]

God, it is great to be the barometer for other valley teams seasons.


:valley: :shockers: :valley: :shockers:

[Rasputin]

God, it is great to be the barometer for other valley teams seasons.


:valley: :shockers: :valley: :shockers:

hahahahaha! You would really love to believe that wouldn't you? It's always great to use a team who you've OWNED for the past decade as a barometer. You guys seem to have a little trouble against the CU and SIU...

[WSUbballer]

Perhaps its time to play copycat and make a sig that displays WSU's ownage over MSU in basketball AND baseball...

[underdawg2]

God, it is great to be the barometer for other valley teams seasons.


:valley: :shockers: :valley: :shockers:

Your barometer must be reading Hurricane like numbers--4-14, that's pretty much owned
:lol:

[MikeKennedyRulz]

Perhaps its time to play copycat and make a sig that displays WSU's ownage over MSU in basketball AND baseball...

Nah, because beating conference teams is fine and dandy, but success in the NCAA's is the barometer for WSU. The Shox like to think on a national scale when it comes to scheduling and performance, while certain other teams like to think locally and win their "world series" against WSU.

[MikeKennedyRulz]

Your barometer must be reading Hurricane like numbers--4-14, that's pretty much owned
:lol:

Even further proof of conference myopia, thanks.

[Jayball]

:sleeping:

[outpost]

Rasputin: Hey Jayball, come on let's go shoot up some coke and rob 6 or 7 convenience stores. Come on!! Are ya in???!! Huh!!? Huh!!? Huh!!? C'mon!!!

Jayball: :sleeping: Uhhhmmmm, caaaan't we staaaay aarrounnd a little bit looonger and finish this Muuuuuuunsters Reruuuuuuun? Iiiiiiit's hilaaaaarious!!

[WSUbballer]

:sleeping:
I see this as a symbol of weakness..

[Jayball]

wait you mean postin only an emoticon repeatedly is boring and annoying.

oh sorry I had no idea. :grin:

[Jayball]

I see this as a symbol of weakness..

I thought this was the the symbol of weakness.

http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:fCiTO3OrjoMROM:http://images.usatoday.com/sports/college/_photos/2005-07-11-inside-okla.jpg

[WSUbballer]

zzz...

[WSUbballer]

I thought this was the the symbol of weakness.

http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:fCiTO3OrjoMROM:http://images.usatoday.com/sports/college/_photos/2005-07-11-inside-okla.jpg
Nah, I was thinking more like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jimwr3Q2_y4&mode=related&search=

[Jayfan]

God, it is great to be the barometer for other valley teams seasons.


:valley: :shockers: :valley: :shockers:


For SIU and CU this is where a win against the WSU lands
:salukis: :jays:

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h22/cstaley1/barometer.jpg

[Jayball]

Nah, I was thinking more like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jimwr3Q2_y4&mode=related&search=

Personally I thought that was a pretty strong shot by little Matty Brauer.

But I suppose it was pretty weak that it took a buzzer beater for a Sweet 16 team to beat a lowly NIT participant. Glad you have your sights set higher.

[WSUbballer]

Personally I thought that was a pretty strong shot by little Matty Brauer.

But I suppose it was pretty weak that it took a buzzer beater for a Sweet 16 team to beat a lowly NIT participant. Glad you have your sights set higher.
Since you like to go off tangent...I woulda thought the NIT bound Jays could have mastered the likes of DePaul, Chattanooga, and Illinois State - all sub 500 and postseasonless bound teams. Glad you have your sights set higher. No slip-ups this year, promise?

[Tasmanian Devil]

Nah, I was thinking more like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jimwr3Q2_y4&mode=related&search=

Ahhhhh, I just had to watch that another 20 times! :shockers:

[shockerfan13]

Look at mine too! :naughty:


And yet Turgeon has STILL had more success in a single NCAA tourney than Dana has been able to produce ALL those times he has been to the tourney. PLUS finished ahead of CU the past couple years in the Valley standings. Man that has got to suck beating a team so much only to watch them have more success in the dance in their first trip since the Valley was founded in 1990 and to be on the bottom looking up at the end of the season.

[MSNSaluki]

hahahahaha! You would really love to believe that wouldn't you? It's always great to use a team who you've OWNED for the past decade as a barometer. You guys seem to have a little trouble against the CU and SIU...


the baromoter? hell, we're at least 13-3 against EVERY valley school (except missouri state) since 1999.:salukis: you're just part of the victim's list.

once again, a shocker fan on this board is dillusional. big surprise.

since you are so big on numbers MKR, why don't you do a little reasearch and find out what Valley teams you HAVE dominated since 1999. there's your barometer.

[iSASO]

I asked WSU, and he doesn't care.

In fact, we prefer that you hate us. It's our comfort zone.

[SubGod22]

I really don't care what others think about us. It's a shame there's so much hostility......but whatever

[goshoxgo]

Just thought I'd throw that out there.

That's great! I just checked and you hating WSU doesn't change the fact that in men's basketball and baseball MSU is WSU's b****.

[Jayball]

Since you like to go off tangent...I woulda thought the NIT bound Jays could have mastered the likes of DePaul, Chattanooga, and Illinois State - all sub 500 and postseasonless bound teams. Glad you have your sights set higher. No slip-ups this year, promise?

Nah I can't promise that. I wish I could but the boys will decide that on the court. Crazy stuff happens.

But I can promise we won't lose to George Mason twice. Will that work?

[rjl]

Nah, because beating conference teams is fine and dandy, but success in the NCAA's is the barometer for WSU. The Shox like to think on a national scale when it comes to scheduling and performance, while certain other teams like to think locally and win their "world series" against WSU.

No, see... it's the one-pump-chump mentality of the average Creightonian.

Even though you would think that CU's last season was a major disappointment to the Creightonians--with the typical Bluejay crybaby Altman tantrum finale--especially given their mockery of the NIT when the Shocks went in earlier seasons, it was completely vindicated by their comeback victory over WSU at Quest.

Just like they continuously hold their getting to the NCAA tournament in such high esteem, even though they've continuously done next to nothing there, being a Valley letdown year after year. (Hell, Packer and Nantz used the CU ineptitude as a reason the Valley shouldn't have gotten 4 bids last year! Thanks Creighton! We got 4 in the tournament in spite of you!)

Maybe we should lower our expectations and standards to their level?

Nah. We aspire to much more than a single game can give us.

[JBizLN]

No, see... it's the one-pump-chump mentality of the average Creightonian.

Even though you would think that CU's last season was a major disappointment to the Creightonians--with the typical Bluejay crybaby Altman tantrum finale--especially given their mockery of the NIT when the Shocks went in earlier seasons, it was completely vindicated by their comeback victory over WSU at Quest.

Just like they continuously hold their getting to the NCAA tournament in such high esteem, even though they've continuously done next to nothing there, being a Valley letdown year after year. (Hell, Packer and Nantz used the CU ineptitude as a reason the Valley shouldn't have gotten 4 bids last year! Thanks Creighton! We got 4 in the tournament in spite of you!)

Maybe we should lower our expectations and standards to their level?

Nah. We aspire to much more than a single game can give us.

Hey, going to Packer and Nantz to support your argument. Way to go!

[Dawg_tired]

WSU holds their recent success like their players hold their johnsons in team pictures. Gotta make sure its still there.

[Jayball]

Weird.

After reading rjl's post I think I finally figured out what happled to CU last season.

Somehow, WSU figured out how to switch bodies with CU. It was like that movie Vice Versa, or Like Father, Like Son. That damn body switching does it everytime. I hope after last season we both realized it was better before and switch back.

Turdg was always a much better crier than Dana. It just doesn't look natural this way.

[rjl]

Weird.

After reading rjl's post I think I finally figured out what happled to CU last season.

Somehow, WSU figured out how to switch bodies with CU. It was like that movie Vice Versa, or Like Father, Like Son. That damn body switching does it everytime. I hope after last season we both realized it was better before and switch back.

Turdg was always a much better crier than Dana. It just doesn't look natural this way.

What's that? What?

Hold on a second....

What?

I still can't hear you; you'll have to speak up. The Dana is throwing a fit again.

http://derek.majorgeek.net/albums/Ryans/altman.jpg

Would somebody give that brat a cookie already??!!

[Jayball]

see that's just not natural.

:grin:

(But I was doing something similar in my seat)

[rjl]

see that's just not natural.

:grin:

(But I was doing something similar in my seat)

Haha...

See, isn't the trash talk section fun?

:valley:

[WSUbballer]

WSU holds their recent success like their players hold their johnsons in team pictures. Gotta make sure its still there.
Wow...a Drake fan talking shyt......LMFAO:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

[WSUbballer]

Nah I can't promise that. I wish I could but the boys will decide that on the court. Crazy stuff happens.

But I can promise we won't lose to George Mason twice. Will that work?
Wow, he can read the future!
Tell me oh great one, where art thou CU hangth thee NIT banner of 2006? Take some pics for me on dedication night!

[Jayfan]

Wow, he can read the future!
Tell me oh great one, where art thou CU hangth thee NIT banner of 2006? Take some pics for me on dedication night!

It is harder for us to find a place to hang banners. Better make yours real big so it doesn't feel lonley against all the dusty ones you have hanging up there now.

[Fraydog]

I just can't believe you guys didn't post this linky:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cSyWRoKF7c&NR

Notice on the last play, WSU is generally running down the court like chickens with their heads cut off, O'Girri looks like he's out of control, and Breauer (who looks out of control) pops up, takes a shot just off the sideline and BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE! Seriously, I do have to give the WSU crowd props for how loud they were, but I can seriously understand why the Creighton people on this site are so angry now.

:jays: :shockers: :valley:

[Aargh]

I just can't believe you guys didn't post this linky:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cSyWRoKF7c&NR

Notice on the last play, WSU is generally running down the court like chickens with their heads cut off, O'Girri looks like he's out of control, and Breauer (who looks out of control) pops up, takes a shot just off the sideline and BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE! Seriously, I do have to give the WSU crowd props for how loud they were, but I can seriously understand why the Creighton people on this site are so angry now.

:jays: :shockers: :valley:

I don't see it quite the way you saw it. Ogirri was covered. Wilson was covered. Cooz was on the opposite baseline but did flash to the hoop for an open pass with one guy between him and the hoop.

Brauer was left uncovered after a cross-court baseline move.

I doubt that isolating Brauer on Tolliver was among the top 3 choices, but that's the one that was there. Ogirri recognized it and gave the feed to Brauer. Brauer got the shot off before Tolliver affected Brauer's view of the basket or his shot trajectory.

[barkeep1967]

Tell me oh great one, where art thou CU hangth thee NIT banner of 2006? Take some pics for me on dedication night

Now that is funny a Shucks fan trying to make fun of somebody about being in the NIT.

[WuDrWu]

It is harder for us to find a place to hang banners. Better make yours real big so it doesn't feel lonley against all the dusty ones you have hanging up there now.


Really????

Are you even allowed to hang banners in the Qwiet? Those 1st round loser banners better look good since someone has to take them down after every game. Wouldn't want any dirt from the monster truck and tractor pull event to sully round of 64 banners.


Btw, it will look fine next to our FINAL FOUR banner. How is the NIT banner going to look against all the regular season champion banners Dana has produced? 1=1.

You'll never get over that last year WSU had more success than CU has ever seen.


We're the champs. You want it? Come get some.

[MikeKennedyRulz]

Weird.

After reading rjl's post I think I finally figured out what happled to CU last season.

Somehow, WSU figured out how to switch bodies with CU. It was like that movie Vice Versa, or Like Father, Like Son. That damn body switching does it everytime. I hope after last season we both realized it was better before and switch back.

Turdg was always a much better crier than Dana. It just doesn't look natural this way.

If that is the case it must really hurt that Turg was able to accomplish something GodAltGod hasn't sniffed in the postseason. Then again, probably not, since the only thing that matters to Creetonians is that they beat WSU.

[MikeKennedyRulz]

What's that? What?

Hold on a second....

What?

I still can't hear you; you'll have to speak up. The Dana is throwing a fit again.

http://derek.majorgeek.net/albums/Ryans/altman.jpg

Would somebody give that brat a cookie already??!!

That is probably the funniest and most appropriate pic that has ever been posted on here. Great job!! :clap:

[outpost]

Weird.

After reading rjl's post I think I finally figured out what happled to CU last season.

Somehow, WSU figured out how to switch bodies with CU. It was like that movie Vice Versa, or Like Father, Like Son. That damn body switching does it everytime. I hope after last season we both realized it was better before and switch back.

Turdg was always a much better crier than Dana. It just doesn't look natural this way.

That was unexpectedly lame for Jayball.

[Dawg_tired]

Wow...a Drake fan talking shyt......LMFAO:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Weren't you featured on Cops the other night. Down on South Waco with your hand on your johnson? Or was that you and Brokeback dancing to disco?

[outpost]

Dawg_tired found his niche here. I expect him to be a frequent, and regular contributor. :bash:

[MikeKennedyRulz]

Dawg_tired found his niche here. I expect him to be a frequent, and regular contributor. :bash:

Being a Drake fan, it is all he has.

[DUBulldog]

Dawg_tired found his niche here. I expect him to be a frequent, and regular contributor. :bash:

I could say the same about you :banana:

[dawg_tired nemesis]

Originally Posted by Dawg_tired
WSU holds their recent success like their players hold their johnsons in team pictures. Gotta make sure its still there.

Oh really? Well Drake holds their recent success like........ um, well, um, yeah.
:grin:

[Jayball]

That was unexpectedly lame for Jayball.

Yeah any reference to a Fred Savage/Judge Rhienhold movie is probably bad.

Add in Kirk Cameron/Dudley Moore and you are really scraping the bottom of the movie reference barrel. But thats why it was funny to me.

You're right though body switching is no laughing matter. Do not mess with any magic skulls or brain exchanging serum.

[WSUbballer]

Now that is funny a Shucks fan trying to make fun of somebody about being in the NIT.
Up until last year, ya it woulda been funny. As others have firmly stated, "at least make an NCAA and you can talk." Well low and behold, we made one...and I am talking...:grin:

[WSUbballer]

Weren't you featured on Cops the other night. Down on South Waco with your hand on your johnson? Or was that you and Brokeback dancing to disco?
You know who Brokeback is? So you've seen the movie...:naughty: hmm..

[Dawg_tired]

Haven't seen the movie, but it would be difficult not to know what it's about. Baller, you and Brokeback are tight? Well, maybe not.

[WSUbballer]

Dawgy, you and NCAA Tournaments are tight? Ah...maybe not..

[Mc Bulldog]

WSUbballess

[WSUbballer]

Can't Dawgy fight his own fights?
(I knew the NCAA reference would sting ya a bit.)

[outpost]

Mc Bald Dog. :naughty: :naughty:

[Mc Bulldog]

outtedpost

[WSUbballer]

?:helpsmilie:

[outpost]

outtedpost

I was thinking more like post-up.

I was pretty good at it in the recreational leagues.

Now it's more like post-career.

[Mc Bulldog]

Written by Merle Exit
Wednesday, 07 June 2006
Brokeback Mountain became quite a popular movie and controversy when it was shown in theatres all over this sometimes not-so-gay-friendly country. Did you see the look on Dubya’s face when one kid asked if he had seen the movie? There are actual trips to where “Brokeback Mountain” is located. However, there are also gay rodeo events in many areas of the country, including Wichita, Kansas, where I went on my last trip.

Although I had missed the February event, I did take a tour of Wichita. “Oh, Toto, we’re not in New York anymore”. There was so much to cover that I’m just going to give you the highlights.

The number one attraction right now is the Museum of World Treasures. There are Egyptian mummies, rare coins, Civil War artifacts, items from WWI, WWII, dinosaurs and sports memorabilia. Since they said that it was not restricted to Kansas I am working on getting a women’s football display in there.

Since this is cowboy country, I had to have a hat. There’s this guy, Jack Kellogg, who owns Hatman Jack’s Wichita Hat Works. He caterers not only to the area but to celebrities around the globe. He was able to look at and size me up for the perfect fitting hat. This was the first time that I looked good in a hat, even though it wasn’t of the cowboy ilk. He then showed me how hats were made. I taped it and will be putting the interview on my WFN internet radio show.

Talk about awesome: I went 650 feet down into one of only three salt mines in the world for a preview of what will be Kansas Underground Salt Museum, opening in September. Salt mines are so far underground that you don’t have to worry about the weather above. In fact, it is void of moisture. The salt is basically used as rock salt for roads, but there’s nothing wrong with taking a small chunk, grinding it up and using it in your cooking. I hope they put a warning sign reading, “If you have high blood pressure, please do not lick the walls.”

It’s basically sea salt and the “ocean” simply went dry a gazillion years ago. It’s being void of moisture allows for storage as well. If you want, you can have them store family items that you want passed down over the years. I noticed that Warner Bros. stores their original movies. Now, since I was in the movie “Up The Down Staircase”, my claim to fame will live after humankind has passed on.

Still had to a cowboy hat and gear for an evening event. Sheplers is well known for being the world’s largest western store with boots, jeans, shirts, hats, belts, buckles, jewelry and anything else suited for a cowgirl… or boy. The one in Wichita is the original store and it was here that I was fitted for my “cowgirl” hat. Got the belt, buckle and bandana so I can look just right for the Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper. Next year the Prairie’s owner Thomas Etheridge will be opening the first Western theme park in the world called Wild West World.

Quick stop at Bradley Paper to meet owner Frank Clifford, who offered to give me any inside information not already covered. His store is quite unique. Gift wrapping, a Vera Wang line of stationery. OK, a little exercise. Pick up the pen. Write on the card. Walk to the Post Office. I’m told that some folks buy their decorative paper and use it for their walls. I can certainly understand why.

An African dining experience in the middle of Kansas. The restaurant is called Serengeti Grill, a Safari Bistro and it’s upscale dining here. This is not soul food, but a cuisine from mostly Kenya. I was so impressed by finding such a restaurant in Wichita that I met with General Manager Robert Patton and owner Dorothy McPherson. It was time for a tasting. Thank goodness others joined me. Kiesha Yeakle made the evening’s dining a pleasure with both her service and great smile. Many appetizers were brought to the table. Zulu Chicken Wings deliciously spicy. Not that they were terribly hot spicy, but with various spices. I haven’t found any chicken wings that matched the taste of these.

Sambusa turned out to be the only beef dish that I had. Not that they don’t have steaks and seafood entrees, but I wanted to sample items that I usually don’t have. Anyway, Sambusa is a combination of ground beef, spices, green chiles and cilantro wrapped in a pastry dough. Boy was this yummy! Out came a creamy Peanut Soup. Although it had curry, the type imported from Africa is not necessarily the same as from India. Let’s just say that I had more food.

The finale of my trip is when Frank joined me at Cabaret Oldtown for what turned out to be one of the funniest shows I’ve seen in a long time… especially after those dramas here in New York. The show is called Menopaus-a-Palooza. The cast of four women, along with owner Christi Moore wrote this hilarious musical. It’s about four women in the waiting room of a GYN and each in a different stage of menopause. Angela Geer portrays a Real Estate Agent who sings a song called “Hysterectomy” and “I am Changing”. Cary Hesse-Clark is a wife and mother singing “Natural Woman”. Mary Lou Phipps-Winfrey is the older woman who is post-menopausal and spouting “I Did It With Midol”. Barb Schoenhofer portrays a young 40ish who sings “Physical”.

The songs are parodies and the group took care of the lyrics and dialogue. It’s not just about menopause but includes the onset of menstruation and all that goes along with it. Not only did I scream with laughter at what I’ve experienced, but what my friends have complained about. Caution to the men in the audience, as they get blamed for much of the mood swings. Here’s my contributing joke. Q. How many menopausal women does it take to screw in a light bulb? A. WHO CARES!

Wichita is gay-friendly and I am told that we have a decent sized population. Dreamers II appears to be the place for lesbians and you can expect seven other bars and clubs. No-frills Air Tran is the method of transportation. Great crew, comfortable seats, and on time, too. www.visitwichita.com is quite helpful regarding info and getting around Wichita and you can go to my website of www.merleswhirls.com to read the two articles that I’ve already written.

[Dawg_tired]

"Wichita is gay-friendly and I am told that we have a decent sized population."

I hate it when reporters state the obvious.

[MikeKennedyRulz]

Written by Merle Exit
Wednesday, 07 June 2006
Brokeback Mountain became quite a popular movie and controversy when it was shown in theatres all over this sometimes not-so-gay-friendly country. Did you see the look on Dubya’s face when one kid asked if he had seen the movie? There are actual trips to where “Brokeback Mountain” is located. However, there are also gay rodeo events in many areas of the country, including Wichita, Kansas, where I went on my last trip.

Although I had missed the February event, I did take a tour of Wichita. “Oh, Toto, we’re not in New York anymore”. There was so much to cover that I’m just going to give you the highlights.

The number one attraction right now is the Museum of World Treasures. There are Egyptian mummies, rare coins, Civil War artifacts, items from WWI, WWII, dinosaurs and sports memorabilia. Since they said that it was not restricted to Kansas I am working on getting a women’s football display in there.

Since this is cowboy country, I had to have a hat. There’s this guy, Jack Kellogg, who owns Hatman Jack’s Wichita Hat Works. He caterers not only to the area but to celebrities around the globe. He was able to look at and size me up for the perfect fitting hat. This was the first time that I looked good in a hat, even though it wasn’t of the cowboy ilk. He then showed me how hats were made. I taped it and will be putting the interview on my WFN internet radio show.

Talk about awesome: I went 650 feet down into one of only three salt mines in the world for a preview of what will be Kansas Underground Salt Museum, opening in September. Salt mines are so far underground that you don’t have to worry about the weather above. In fact, it is void of moisture. The salt is basically used as rock salt for roads, but there’s nothing wrong with taking a small chunk, grinding it up and using it in your cooking. I hope they put a warning sign reading, “If you have high blood pressure, please do not lick the walls.”

It’s basically sea salt and the “ocean” simply went dry a gazillion years ago. It’s being void of moisture allows for storage as well. If you want, you can have them store family items that you want passed down over the years. I noticed that Warner Bros. stores their original movies. Now, since I was in the movie “Up The Down Staircase”, my claim to fame will live after humankind has passed on.

Still had to a cowboy hat and gear for an evening event. Sheplers is well known for being the world’s largest western store with boots, jeans, shirts, hats, belts, buckles, jewelry and anything else suited for a cowgirl… or boy. The one in Wichita is the original store and it was here that I was fitted for my “cowgirl” hat. Got the belt, buckle and bandana so I can look just right for the Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper. Next year the Prairie’s owner Thomas Etheridge will be opening the first Western theme park in the world called Wild West World.

Quick stop at Bradley Paper to meet owner Frank Clifford, who offered to give me any inside information not already covered. His store is quite unique. Gift wrapping, a Vera Wang line of stationery. OK, a little exercise. Pick up the pen. Write on the card. Walk to the Post Office. I’m told that some folks buy their decorative paper and use it for their walls. I can certainly understand why.

An African dining experience in the middle of Kansas. The restaurant is called Serengeti Grill, a Safari Bistro and it’s upscale dining here. This is not soul food, but a cuisine from mostly Kenya. I was so impressed by finding such a restaurant in Wichita that I met with General Manager Robert Patton and owner Dorothy McPherson. It was time for a tasting. Thank goodness others joined me. Kiesha Yeakle made the evening’s dining a pleasure with both her service and great smile. Many appetizers were brought to the table. Zulu Chicken Wings deliciously spicy. Not that they were terribly hot spicy, but with various spices. I haven’t found any chicken wings that matched the taste of these.

Sambusa turned out to be the only beef dish that I had. Not that they don’t have steaks and seafood entrees, but I wanted to sample items that I usually don’t have. Anyway, Sambusa is a combination of ground beef, spices, green chiles and cilantro wrapped in a pastry dough. Boy was this yummy! Out came a creamy Peanut Soup. Although it had curry, the type imported from Africa is not necessarily the same as from India. Let’s just say that I had more food.

The finale of my trip is when Frank joined me at Cabaret Oldtown for what turned out to be one of the funniest shows I’ve seen in a long time… especially after those dramas here in New York. The show is called Menopaus-a-Palooza. The cast of four women, along with owner Christi Moore wrote this hilarious musical. It’s about four women in the waiting room of a GYN and each in a different stage of menopause. Angela Geer portrays a Real Estate Agent who sings a song called “Hysterectomy” and “I am Changing”. Cary Hesse-Clark is a wife and mother singing “Natural Woman”. Mary Lou Phipps-Winfrey is the older woman who is post-menopausal and spouting “I Did It With Midol”. Barb Schoenhofer portrays a young 40ish who sings “Physical”.

The songs are parodies and the group took care of the lyrics and dialogue. It’s not just about menopause but includes the onset of menstruation and all that goes along with it. Not only did I scream with laughter at what I’ve experienced, but what my friends have complained about. Caution to the men in the audience, as they get blamed for much of the mood swings. Here’s my contributing joke. Q. How many menopausal women does it take to screw in a light bulb? A. WHO CARES!

Wichita is gay-friendly and I am told that we have a decent sized population. Dreamers II appears to be the place for lesbians and you can expect seven other bars and clubs. No-frills Air Tran is the method of transportation. Great crew, comfortable seats, and on time, too. www.visitwichita.com is quite helpful regarding info and getting around Wichita and you can go to my website of www.merleswhirls.com to read the two articles that I’ve already written.

Ahh, hate, ignorance, and intolerance at its best. I wouldn't expect anything less from Mc and Dawg-Turd. Keep it up Homophobes. :no:

[Jayball]

Ahh, hate, ignorance, and intolerance at its best.

Weird

that seems to descrive the majority of your posts toward other schools.

Minus the snorring face of course.

[MikeKennedyRulz]

Weird

that seems to descrive the majority of your posts toward other schools.

Minus the snorring face of course.

:crying:

[Dawg_tired]

No hate or fear here.

[WSUbballer]

Written by Merle Exit
Wednesday, 07 June 2006
Brokeback Mountain became quite a popular movie and controversy when it was shown in theatres all over this sometimes not-so-gay-friendly country. Did you see the look on Dubya’s face when one kid asked if he had seen the movie? There are actual trips to where “Brokeback Mountain” is located. However, there are also gay rodeo events in many areas of the country, including Wichita, Kansas, where I went on my last trip.

Although I had missed the February event, I did take a tour of Wichita. “Oh, Toto, we’re not in New York anymore”. There was so much to cover that I’m just going to give you the highlights.

The number one attraction right now is the Museum of World Treasures. There are Egyptian mummies, rare coins, Civil War artifacts, items from WWI, WWII, dinosaurs and sports memorabilia. Since they said that it was not restricted to Kansas I am working on getting a women’s football display in there.

Since this is cowboy country, I had to have a hat. There’s this guy, Jack Kellogg, who owns Hatman Jack’s Wichita Hat Works. He caterers not only to the area but to celebrities around the globe. He was able to look at and size me up for the perfect fitting hat. This was the first time that I looked good in a hat, even though it wasn’t of the cowboy ilk. He then showed me how hats were made. I taped it and will be putting the interview on my WFN internet radio show.

Talk about awesome: I went 650 feet down into one of only three salt mines in the world for a preview of what will be Kansas Underground Salt Museum, opening in September. Salt mines are so far underground that you don’t have to worry about the weather above. In fact, it is void of moisture. The salt is basically used as rock salt for roads, but there’s nothing wrong with taking a small chunk, grinding it up and using it in your cooking. I hope they put a warning sign reading, “If you have high blood pressure, please do not lick the walls.”

It’s basically sea salt and the “ocean” simply went dry a gazillion years ago. It’s being void of moisture allows for storage as well. If you want, you can have them store family items that you want passed down over the years. I noticed that Warner Bros. stores their original movies. Now, since I was in the movie “Up The Down Staircase”, my claim to fame will live after humankind has passed on.

Still had to a cowboy hat and gear for an evening event. Sheplers is well known for being the world’s largest western store with boots, jeans, shirts, hats, belts, buckles, jewelry and anything else suited for a cowgirl… or boy. The one in Wichita is the original store and it was here that I was fitted for my “cowgirl” hat. Got the belt, buckle and bandana so I can look just right for the Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper. Next year the Prairie’s owner Thomas Etheridge will be opening the first Western theme park in the world called Wild West World.

Quick stop at Bradley Paper to meet owner Frank Clifford, who offered to give me any inside information not already covered. His store is quite unique. Gift wrapping, a Vera Wang line of stationery. OK, a little exercise. Pick up the pen. Write on the card. Walk to the Post Office. I’m told that some folks buy their decorative paper and use it for their walls. I can certainly understand why.

An African dining experience in the middle of Kansas. The restaurant is called Serengeti Grill, a Safari Bistro and it’s upscale dining here. This is not soul food, but a cuisine from mostly Kenya. I was so impressed by finding such a restaurant in Wichita that I met with General Manager Robert Patton and owner Dorothy McPherson. It was time for a tasting. Thank goodness others joined me. Kiesha Yeakle made the evening’s dining a pleasure with both her service and great smile. Many appetizers were brought to the table. Zulu Chicken Wings deliciously spicy. Not that they were terribly hot spicy, but with various spices. I haven’t found any chicken wings that matched the taste of these.

Sambusa turned out to be the only beef dish that I had. Not that they don’t have steaks and seafood entrees, but I wanted to sample items that I usually don’t have. Anyway, Sambusa is a combination of ground beef, spices, green chiles and cilantro wrapped in a pastry dough. Boy was this yummy! Out came a creamy Peanut Soup. Although it had curry, the type imported from Africa is not necessarily the same as from India. Let’s just say that I had more food.

The finale of my trip is when Frank joined me at Cabaret Oldtown for what turned out to be one of the funniest shows I’ve seen in a long time… especially after those dramas here in New York. The show is called Menopaus-a-Palooza. The cast of four women, along with owner Christi Moore wrote this hilarious musical. It’s about four women in the waiting room of a GYN and each in a different stage of menopause. Angela Geer portrays a Real Estate Agent who sings a song called “Hysterectomy” and “I am Changing”. Cary Hesse-Clark is a wife and mother singing “Natural Woman”. Mary Lou Phipps-Winfrey is the older woman who is post-menopausal and spouting “I Did It With Midol”. Barb Schoenhofer portrays a young 40ish who sings “Physical”.

The songs are parodies and the group took care of the lyrics and dialogue. It’s not just about menopause but includes the onset of menstruation and all that goes along with it. Not only did I scream with laughter at what I’ve experienced, but what my friends have complained about. Caution to the men in the audience, as they get blamed for much of the mood swings. Here’s my contributing joke. Q. How many menopausal women does it take to screw in a light bulb? A. WHO CARES!

Wichita is gay-friendly and I am told that we have a decent sized population. Dreamers II appears to be the place for lesbians and you can expect seven other bars and clubs. No-frills Air Tran is the method of transportation. Great crew, comfortable seats, and on time, too. www.visitwichita.com is quite helpful regarding info and getting around Wichita and you can go to my website of www.merleswhirls.com to read the two articles that I’ve already written.

Too much time on your hands maybe?
Not too surprising really...seeing where you're from..

[MikeKennedyRulz]

No hate or fear here.

No good basketball either.

[WSUbballer]

No hate or fear here.
Can't fear anything when you're constantly dwelling in the cellar...

[Dawg_tired]

I'm not in the cellar or in the closet, but unlike your trailer, my house does have a cellar.

[dawg_tired nemesis]

MCbull & dawgy tired sure know alot about gay populations. Maybe dawgy and mcbull are not the "straight" shooters we thought they were?. :no:

[Jayball]

:crying:


:wheelchair:

[WSUbballer]

I'm not in the cellar or in the closet, but unlike your trailer, my house does have a cellar.
Trying to stay with sports (if that's ok with you), I'm talking about your basketball team...
Don't get so defensive Dawgy. It makes you look bad and suspicious nonetheless...:ermm:

[outpost]

:wheelchair::whip: :whip:

Corrected

[shockball]

McBull

How did you come up with that article? Bulldogbacker send it to you?:innocent:

[Jayball]

Thanks outpost

I agree MKR's emoticon posts are worse than old. They are like beating something old.

Twice.

[MikeKennedyRulz]

Thanks outpost

I agree MKR's emoticon posts are worse than old. They are like beating something old.

Twice.

Your mom sure did like 'em.

[DawgieStyle]

I'm not biased, I hate all of you and your schools equally.

[Jayball]

My mom also watches HGTV.

There are just some things that are unnecessary.

ala your emoticon posts.

[MikeKennedyRulz]

My mom also watches HGTV.

There are just some things that are unnecessary.

ala your emoticon posts.

:sleeping:

[Jayball]

:doctor:

[outpost]

Don't say I never gave you anything, Jayball.

:santa:

[Dawg_tired]

Didn't Steven King write a book about Wichita? Children of the Wheat. That's where all the zombies who couldn't get into a real D1 school because of low test scores go to this college with a Shuck of Wheat for a mascot. This stupid and pathetic mascot becomes malicious and solicits little boys from South Waco Street to become its followers. It's quite a low budget cult flick shot mostly in trailer parks. In the end, the Shuck of Wheat is burnt by the intense light of a disco ball...perhaps the one Baller and Brokeback dance under every Friday night.

[Jayfan]

Really????

Are you even allowed to hang banners in the Qwiet? YES Those 1st round loser banners better look good since someone has to take them down after every game. They do Wouldn't want any dirt from the monster truck and tractor pull event to sully round of 64 banners. They won't


Btw, it will look fine next to our FINAL FOUR banner.:lol: How is the NIT banner going to look against all the regular season champion banners Dana has produced? 1=1. Good

You'll never get over that last year WSU had more success than CU has ever seen. WSU hasn't in basketball


We're the champs. You want it? Come get some. We will


First of all the Monster truck taunt is as tired as any taunt the Shuckers can produce.

What does.... WSU, The Divinyls, Deee-Lite, and Candyman have in common?

They are all one hit wonders.

All of you Shuckers believe you will walk into any Gym any time next year and the other team will bow down before you. What gives you the right. (Save this post) I guarantee that 5 years from now you will be an after thought. You are all going to get a nice big helping of humble pie, compliments not only of some very good Valley teams but maybe some southerners and guys out east. March can't come fast enough!

Have you ever noticed how SIU and CU fans don't make rediculous predictions of dominance? I would bet the farm that The Shockers don't make a final 4 appearance this year or in my lifetime for that matter!

Get over yourselves:lol:

[Jayfan]

Dawgy, you and NCAA Tournaments are tight? Ah...maybe not..

WSUbballer, you and NCAA Tournaments are tight? Ah.. maybe not...

[WSUbballer]

Didn't Steven King write a book about Wichita? Children of the Wheat. That's where all the zombies who couldn't get into a real D1 school because of low test scores go to this college with a Shuck of Wheat for a mascot. This stupid and pathetic mascot becomes malicious and solicits little boys from South Waco Street to become its followers. It's quite a low budget cult flick shot mostly in trailer parks. In the end, the Shuck of Wheat is burnt by the intense light of a disco ball...perhaps the one Baller and Brokeback dance under every Friday night.
D- for originality

[WSUbballer]

WSUbballer, you and NCAA Tournaments are tight? Ah.. maybe not...
Funny how you jump into the convo one year removed from an NIT appearance.

[WSUbballer]

I have a new drinking game if anyone's interested:
Drink one whenever Dawg_Tired enters into a WSU-related topic.
Drink one whenever Dawg_Tired mentions the word "shuckers".
Drink one whenever Dawg_Tired mentions the phrase "south Waco".
Drink one whenever Dawg_Tired mentions the word "trailer".
Drink one whenever Dawg_Tired mentions any form of my name.
Drink one whenever Dawg_Tired mentions the word "disco ball".
Drink one whenever Dawg_Tired puts together a sentence fragment.
Drink two whenever Dawg_Tired puts together an incoherent post.

Warning: This game is not for the weak at heart.

[Fraydog]

You forgot one:

Drink one any time Dawg_Tired mentions the movie "Brokeback Mountain".

[MikeKennedyRulz]

Funny how you jump into the convo one year removed from an NIT appearance.

Not only that, but NIT 2 of the last 3 years. Oh, and no Sweet 16's under GodAltGod. :jays:

[rjl]

First of all the Monster truck taunt is as tired as any taunt the Shuckers can produce.

What does.... WSU, The Divinyls, Deee-Lite, and Candyman have in common?

They are all one hit wonders.


Even if that were true, and last season was WSU's lone 'hit', it's still more than CryJay University has ever done.

You guys are still dealing with the neighbors yelling at you to stop while you try to hack out a song in your garage at one in the morning.

[dawg_tired nemesis]

originally posted by fraydog:
"You forgot one:

Drink one any time Dawg_Tired mentions the movie "Brokeback Mountain"

I heard dawg-tired actually had a cameo in the movie brokeback mountain, but I wouldn't know having never seen it. D-tired you can quit pimping your movie now it's not at the theatres anymore.

Thanks,
Signed,
the straight people of the world.:yes:

[Dawg_tired]

I have a new drinking game if anyone's interested:
Drink one whenever Dawg_Tired enters into a WSU-related topic.
Drink one whenever Dawg_Tired mentions the word "shuckers".
Drink one whenever Dawg_Tired mentions the phrase "south Waco".
Drink one whenever Dawg_Tired mentions the word "trailer".
Drink one whenever Dawg_Tired mentions any form of my name.
Drink one whenever Dawg_Tired mentions the word "disco ball".
Drink one whenever Dawg_Tired puts together a sentence fragment.
Drink two whenever Dawg_Tired puts together an incoherent post.

Warning: This game is not for the weak at heart.


Drunks always blame somebody else for their problem drinking. Baller...you're no different. Seek help and then seek to help someone else. It will help in your recovery.

[WSUbballer]

You forgot one:

Drink one any time Dawg_Tired mentions the movie "Brokeback Mountain".
LOL...Forgot that one. Just add em as you please. There's too many Dawgyisms to count.

[WSUbballer]

Drunks always blame somebody else for their problem drinking. Baller...you're no different. Seek help and then seek to help someone else. It will help in your recovery.
No sentence fragments, today! :clap:

[outpost]

Drunks always blame somebody else for their problem drinking. Baller...you're no different. Seek help and then seek to help someone else. It will help in your recovery.

Spoken from experience???

[Dawg_tired]

No sentence fragments, today! :clap:

There is nothing wrong with sentence fragments when used to express thoughts quickly, build cadence and flow. If you would read something other than a message board, or the occasional comic book, you would find that some of today's finest authors use fragments for effect. But then I wouldn't expect you to know that. Have another drink.

[WSUbballer]

There is nothing wrong with sentence fragments when used to express thoughts. If you would read something other than a message board, or the occasional comic book, you would find that some of today's finest authors use fragments for effect. But then I wouldn't expect you to know that. Have another drink.
Care to cite some examples? Or will you be too busy telling me how well you know my life?

[rjl]

There is nothing wrong with sentence fragments when used to express thoughts quickly, build cadence and flow. If you would read something other than a message board, or the occasional comic book, you would find that some of today's finest authors use fragments for effect. But then I wouldn't expect you to know that. Have another drink.

You are right.

But you aren't one of them.

[Dawg_tired]

Spoken from experience???

As a matter of fact, I have done strategic planning for a number of substance abuse facilities. I have never participated in their services, nor attended a meeting in any other capacity other than a paid observer.

So, knowing the stories behind some of the people who have taken advantage of rehab services, you all fit right in.

BTW Baller, I ended the last sentence in a preposition intentionally.

[WSUbballer]

BTW Baller, I ended the last sentence in a preposition intentionally.
It wasn't a preposition; it was an imperative sentence smart guy.

[rjl]

It wasn't a preposition; it was an imperative sentence smart guy.

Yeah.

I hope part of his job description isn't teaching recovering alcoholics English.

[WSUbballer]

Yeah.

I hope part of his job description isn't teaching recovering alcoholics English.
:Jumpy: He has a masters degree in Jibberish.

[Dawg_tired]

Which is a more difficult degree to get than a Bachelors from Wichita State University.

[outpost]

Which is a more difficult degree to get than a Bachelors from Wichita State University.

That's true if you're trying to use your "master's degree in jibberish" to complete the coursework here.

[WSUbballer]

Which is a more difficult degree to get than a Bachelors from Wichita State University.
WSU does teach however what a prepositional phrase is.

[DJShocker10]

Listen up class!

A preposition is a word that links a noun or a pronoun to another word in a sentence.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_English_prepositions

[TrueBlueJay]

Not only that, but NIT 2 of the last 3 years. :jays:

Doesn't WSu have 2 NIT bids in the last 3 years? Oh wait. Make that 3 of the last 4 years.

Checkmate.

[outpost]

TBJ, tell Dana thanks very much for having the Jays stand in for us last year.

WSU really appreciates it.

And Dana showed the world that he can still run after the refs as well as any coach. That made for good viewing, even if we didn't get to watch it live.

[rjl]

Doesn't WSu have 2 NIT bids in the last 3 years? Oh wait. Make that 3 of the last 4 years.

Checkmate.

But it's got to be painful to know that WSU did more in the one year we've gone to the NCAA Tournament since Altman's been at the helm than he's ever done.

Isn't it?

Stick with checkers, sparky.

[outpost]

rjl, look at his avatar. If that's the best self-description he can project, I think 'sparky' might be just a bit on the flattering side. :thumbup1:

[TrueBlueJay]

It's the Hamm's beer bear. You obviously are a youngster.

[shockball]

It's the Hamm's beer bear. You obviously are a youngster.

From the land of sky blue water?

[MoValley John]

Hamm's, Schlitz, Papst Blue Ribbon, Falstaff, Olympia, Carling's Black Label, Schaefer, Old Milwaukee, Ballentine. It's all good!

[outpost]

It's the Hamm's beer bear. You obviously are a youngster.

Not as young as you may think. I thought I'd seen it before, but couldn't place it. I remember those old commercials, but can't ever recall having a Hamm's.

I've had [more than] my share of beer though. :cheers:

Finally, I will admit that I think it's a definite improvement over your previous avatar.