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Friday, December 19, 2008

Welcome to our Cyber-office Christmas Party

Posted at 5:00 PM | Permalink

Comments (86)

Don't forget, you can re-start the music up above on the comments page.

And try the artichoke dip!

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 2:34 PM

2-liters, Lemon Lime Talking Rain Sparkling Water:

Calories 0
Total Fat 0
Saturated Fat 0
Trans Fat 0
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 0
Total Carbs 0
Dietary Fiber 0
Sugars 0
Protein 0
Vitamin A 0
Vitamin C 0
Calcium 0
Iron 0

Posted by dan | December 19, 2008 2:38 PM

Laphroaig Quarter Cask, quite possibly the same bottle I drank from last year.

Posted by Erik | December 19, 2008 2:43 PM

Where is everybody?

Posted by Allan L. | December 19, 2008 2:44 PM

Is it time yet for the airing of grievances?

Posted by The Original Bob W | December 19, 2008 2:45 PM

airing of grievances

It depends on what they are.

Posted by Allan L. | December 19, 2008 2:49 PM

I believe grievances are aired quite often hereabouts, don't you? (hic..urp) Scuse me

Posted by BobM | December 19, 2008 2:50 PM

I heard that Levi Johnston's mother was going to be here, but she hasn't returned my calls today. Anybody heard from her?

Posted by none | December 19, 2008 2:53 PM

I talked to her on Tuesday. She said she had some party favors for us.

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 2:54 PM

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 2:56 PM

I brought a six-pack of Pyramid Snowcap!

Posted by Rich | December 19, 2008 2:58 PM

Cool. I have two bottles of Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale from 2005. Is it any good to drink when it's that old? Is it a valuable collector's item that I ought to leave unopened?

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 2:59 PM

Well, crack it open and give it a taste! It should still be OK.

Posted by Rich | December 19, 2008 3:01 PM

Hey, Jack. Where's your restroom?

Posted by none | December 19, 2008 3:02 PM

There's a guy outside that I don't recognize:

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 3:04 PM

I started at 2:30 eastern time, so I'm looking for some black coffee by now.

Posted by Tim | December 19, 2008 3:04 PM

OK, Pyramid Snowcap #1 is history!

Posted by Rich | December 19, 2008 3:04 PM

I'm not drinking anything since I have to fill in "All" in the box for medical history item: "Family history of alcohol abuse."
But I'm smoking one of the big cone-shaped white cigars that Tensk handed out. Jack's artichoke dip tastes pretty good.

Posted by spud | December 19, 2008 3:16 PM

Alas, I'm stuck at work. But if i could, I'd be enjoying a bottle of Anchor Christmas Ale. I especially like this year's version.

Posted by hilsy | December 19, 2008 3:18 PM

Oh cool, we can smoke in here? I want to fire up a nice Don Diego Robusto I've been saving.

Posted by Rich | December 19, 2008 3:18 PM

Go ahead. Don't tell Fireman Randy.

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 3:20 PM

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 3:21 PM

Water, of course! And not that fancy (plastic) bottled stuff, either. I recommend it for those of you who are going with something harder. It's also good for washing up. And, that intoxicated Santa looks like he could use a bucket of Bull Run splashed on him.

Posted by Sarah Bott | December 19, 2008 3:21 PM

Drinking: Campari, gin, soda
Wearing: A-line skirt, keyhole sweater, bullet bra, stockings (hoping for a raise)
Listening to: "Christmas Cocktails"
Listening for: News that Bristol's in labor

Posted by Nancy | December 19, 2008 3:21 PM

Is Randy going to be here, Jack? Sam? Grampy?

Posted by Rich | December 19, 2008 3:21 PM

Grampy moved to Florida two weeks ago.

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 3:26 PM

I'm drinkin' local -- Jubelale!

Posted by Roger | December 19, 2008 3:30 PM

Drinkage: Cherry Coke Zero. It's be better with a shot of something, but I don't have anything to shoot into it. *sighs*

Posted by Clare VIckers | December 19, 2008 3:33 PM

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 3:37 PM

I'm going for that old classic: hot buttered rum. After days of housebound-ness and/or illness, it's certainly hitting the spot!

Posted by Betsy Richter | December 19, 2008 3:44 PM

hot buttered rum

I've got more left over batter than I know what to do with. I picked up a bottle of Cruzan next door. We'll see how long it lasts.

Posted by Chris Snethen | December 19, 2008 3:48 PM

This party's more rockin' than a bus ride in Seattle.

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 3:55 PM

Screwdriver with Organic Nation vodka, but there's also some Jubelale in the fridge.

Prepping here for the NCAA Football Playoff Subdivision Championship Game (what?!! playoffs?!! But that's impossible!!!) between Montana and Richmond at 5 p.m. on ESPN2.

Go Griz!

Posted by Pat Malach | December 19, 2008 4:00 PM

Ah yes, the Griz.

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 4:02 PM

We're still getting packages together for East Coast relatives, but then it's time to get serious about planning Christmas dinner. What should we have?

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 4:03 PM

Yeah! Go Griz. I'll be watching that game with some friends and beers.

Posted by Joey | December 19, 2008 4:04 PM

Chris, I realized we were using the same recipe when I figured out why you were asking about agave nectar!

The batter will keep indefinitely in the fridge, you know. Or you could regift it...

Posted by Betsy Richter | December 19, 2008 4:06 PM

Jack, your holiday hors d'oeurves are delicious. My compliments to the Chief: How! Way!

In my cups I'm a nog nut -- yo ho ho, and a bottle of Cruzan 140 to go ... with it.

Posted by Tenskwatawa | December 19, 2008 4:17 PM

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 4:18 PM

Happy Holidays, blogsters everywhere. Have one for me.
Sigh, 24 years on the wagon. Maybe I'll just drink a cyber-rum and coke, smoke a cyber-bomber and do a few cyber-lines. Naa, better not chance it.
Erik's comment about the same bottle from last year really said it all about the difference in people. With me, there were no same bottles from last night, much less last year.

It did save a little time though. Who needs holiday decorations when you're already lit up like a Christmas tree?

Party on.

Posted by Bill McDonald | December 19, 2008 4:18 PM

Bill, remember: Nixon used to hallucinate on Dr Pepper.

I'm still on Sprite and dark chocolate bars this afternoon.

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 4:22 PM

Hey, what's that smell?

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 4:26 PM

I've got a question: Do cyber-parties need a designated blogger?

Posted by Bill McDonald | December 19, 2008 4:29 PM

Anybody else spend the day shoveling snow?

Here's a quartet of winter photos.

I hope this link works ...

http://tinyurl.com/4366wc

Posted by Pat Malach | December 19, 2008 4:30 PM

Do cyber-parties need a designated blogger?

Don't drink and hyperlink.

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 4:37 PM

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 4:40 PM

There's something floating in the punch bowl that I can't identify.

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 5:04 PM

Sorry I'm late, but I'm already on my 5th Ciroc Vodka (The only vodka that I know of derived from snap-grapes) I add only a touch of grapefruit juice to the Ciroc in a chilled glass.

I'm also cracking crab, and feeling pretty good right now. I would have been here earlier, but I don't drink often and kept typing in "Jacks hog blog" (which took me to another fun not fit for work site altogether). Anyway, Happy holidays!

Posted by Gibby | December 19, 2008 5:34 PM

I'm barbecuing in the snow flurries, and writing out Christmas cards. Grand scene. God bless Portland, Oregon.

Chicken or burger?

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 6:14 PM

Jack, I'm naive enough to pose this question: Nixon once claimed he hallucinated while drinking Dr Pepper? What? I actually ran a Google search on what I'm sure is an inside joke but I decided to inquire anyway.

Posted by Der | December 19, 2008 6:15 PM

There was a comedy album skit in which the Nixon character confessed that he hallucinated on Dr P. I think he was under the influence of marijuana at the time. Cheech and Chong maybe, or the National Lampoon "Radio Dinner" album... anyone remember more clearly than I do? (Memory loss from that period is common, I suspect.)

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 6:39 PM

Jack, did you invite that Multnomah County Probation supervisor that stole some hippy lettuce from the evidence room a year back?

I am drinking a nice home brew (chocolate stout).

Posted by Z | December 19, 2008 6:42 PM

I've got a pecan bourbon pie in one hand and a Tom Waits CD in the other. If the pie's not a hit, who cares after two slices. Have you booked a future celebration at the Convention Center Hotel? Better make reservations early because of the anticipated avalanche of Shriners and Star Trek groupies.

Posted by NW Portlander | December 19, 2008 6:43 PM

I just opened my three-year-old bottle of Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale. Stand by for a review...

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 6:48 PM

Three years in the bottle did not hurt Celebration Ale at all. In fact, it might have helped it by mellowing out the hoppy-ness. Better save that last bottle of '05 for next year...

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 7:12 PM

Where's your cup?

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 7:41 PM

Doggone - I forgot and almost missed the party! I have made a small dent in the gin bottle anyway, whilst wrapping Christmas gifts. Thanks for the virtual party Jack!

Posted by nancy | December 19, 2008 7:45 PM

Hey, what's that smell?

Sorry, man. A few of us were in the back bedroom for a couple of minutes.

I hope it's okay.

Posted by none | December 19, 2008 7:45 PM

Jack, are you going to share links to the YouTube vids that have been running in the background?

I have been enjoying the party so much, I haven't been able to keep up with them.

Posted by none | December 19, 2008 7:56 PM

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 8:28 PM

Uh, everybody? Keep it down for a minute? The cops are here.

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 8:28 PM

Oh, hell! Hey, can you hold this?

Posted by none | December 19, 2008 8:32 PM

Dump it in the plant!

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 8:33 PM

Hey I'm back...turns out my ex-girlfriend lives right around the corner and...well, anyway, what did I miss?

Posted by Rich | December 19, 2008 8:44 PM

The cops just left. We have to kind of keep it cool.

Hey, is she still there? Invite her over.

Bill will drive her.

Does she have any friends?

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 8:50 PM

So sorry about my date. She's really sorry. You have no idea...

She'll pay her fine on Monday.

Posted by Chris Snethen | December 19, 2008 8:51 PM

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 8:58 PM

Sure, I'll invite her over if that's cool with everybody. And I will ask her to bring some friends too!

Posted by Rich | December 19, 2008 9:04 PM

Cool. Try to keep them away from Bean's friend.

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 9:10 PM

Eat up, everybody! The caterers want to go home.

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 9:13 PM

Do you think if I try to smoke the M&Ms that they will melt?

Posted by mp97303 | December 19, 2008 9:23 PM

Well it's been real, people.

I've got to hit the road before Arctic Blast 2008™ starts up again.

Here's a holiday message I like to share around this time of year from cult favorite Vern Fonk Insurance of Seattle. And speaking of insurance, y'all be safe heading home.

Posted by none | December 19, 2008 9:28 PM

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 9:32 PM

Has anybody seen BobW? He looked a little sick the last time I saw him. He said he was going out on the fire escape for some air.

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 9:42 PM

Rich -- What's the deal with your friend's friend?

Posted by Jack Bog | December 19, 2008 10:48 PM

Hey, look out the window. This'll be funny. That guy's going out to pee on the lawn ornaments because I told him the LED lights weren't electric.

Posted by Tenskwatawa | December 19, 2008 10:58 PM

Oh...wow, I must have passed out...dang I have a headache! Time to walk home. Thanks Jack!

Posted by Westside Guy | December 20, 2008 3:16 AM

Jack, Sorry about that, I went over to my ex's place and she had left. I had to pee real bad so I went out into the snow to write my name and wound up getting arrested for public urination. Just got bailed out.

Posted by Rich | December 20, 2008 8:51 AM

I want to apologize to everyone for my behavior yesterday. I thought the party was starting at 2:30 Eastern time and so by the time the festivities actually began I was already back in college.

"CHUG, CHUG, CHUG, CHUG, CHUG"

Anyway, I thought that line about kissing the girls toes under the missles was pretty funny last night, but this morning, upon reconsideration, my shame was hot acknowleging I employed that line even once, keener still when merciless memory reminded me that line, or even cruder variations, was my calling card to every damsel at the party. Anyway, my apologies. Sorry, I embarrassed you and New Jersey, Jack. As we know, it's not that easy to embarrass New Jersey.

Posted by ejs | December 20, 2008 9:08 AM

And by the way, some guy in your neighborhood who saw me writing my name in the snow said that for $50 he could help me "improve my handwriting". Might want to keep an eye on him.

Posted by Rich | December 20, 2008 9:09 AM

Sorry, again.

Wrong event. Looks like I never made it to your cyber-party. Oh, God, it seems I'm really going to have to face those people again.

Posted by ejs | December 20, 2008 9:17 AM

Coffee? Eggs?

Posted by Jack Bog | December 20, 2008 9:50 AM

Uh...Oh ...where'd everybody go?
Blink Blink...
I was lurking...on and off while we had real live guests last night.
How 'bout a Bloody Mary?
Thanks Jack.

Posted by portland native | December 20, 2008 10:16 AM

COFFEEEEEE !!!

Posted by Tenskwatawa | December 20, 2008 10:49 AM

I thought the tie on the doorknob was a sign that would keep you guys from bursting in without knocking.

Posted by Allan L. | December 20, 2008 11:36 AM

As the designated blogger I tried to make sure everybody got back to their home pages safely when the party was over, but some of the rowdier ones got away from me and almost crashed their computers.
We also have a lost mouse that somebody left behind and be careful opening any emails called "Bare Asses on the Office Copy Machine." Thank you.

Posted by Bill McDonald | December 20, 2008 11:55 AM

In Vino Veritas

Charamba, Douro 2008
Horse Heaven Hills, Cabernet 2010
Lorelle, Horse Heaven Hills Pinot Grigio 2011
Avignonesi, Montepulciano 2004
Lorelle, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2011
Villa Antinori, Toscana 2007
Mercedes Eguren, Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Lorelle, Columbia Valley Cabernet 2011
Purple Moon, Merlot 2011
Purple Moon, Chardonnnay 2011
Abacela, Vintner's Blend No. 12
Opula Red Blend 2010
Liberte, Pinot Noir 2010
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Indian Wells Red Blend 2010
Woodbridge, Chardonnay 2011
King Estate, Pinot Noir 2011
Famille Perrin, Cotes du Rhone Villages 2010
Columbia Crest, Les Chevaux Red 2010
14 Hands, Hot to Trot White Blend
Familia Bianchi, Malbec 2009
Terrapin Cellars, Pinot Gris 2011
Columbia Crest, Walter Clore Private Reserve 2009
Campo Viejo, Rioja, Termpranillo 2010
Ravenswood, Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Quinta das Amoras, Vinho Tinto 2010
Waterbrook, Reserve Merlot 2009
Lorelle, Horse Heaven Hills, Pinot Grigio 2011
Tarantas, Rose
Chateau Lajarre, Bordeaux 2009
La Vielle Ferme, Rose 2011
Benvolio, Pinot Grigio 2011
Nobilo Icon, Pinot Noir 2009
Lello, Douro Tinto 2009
Quinson Fils, Cotes de Provence Rose 2011
Anindor, Pinot Gris 2010
Buenas Ondas, Syrah Rose 2010
Les Fiefs d'Anglars, Malbec 2009
14 Hands, Pinot Gris 2011
Conundrum 2012
Condes de Albarei, Albariño 2011
Columbia Crest, Walter Clore Private Reserve 2007
Penelope Sanchez, Garnacha Syrah 2010
Canoe Ridge, Merlot 2007
Atalaya do Mar, Godello 2010
Vega Montan, Mencia
Benvolio, Pinot Grigio
Nobilo Icon, Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2009
Portuga, Rose 2011
Revelation, Chardonnay, Pays d'Oc 2010
Beaulieu, Cabernet, Rutherford 2005
Monte Alto, Tinto Reserva 2005
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Cabernet, Indian Wells 2009
Espiral, Vinho Rose
Vin-Koru, Pinot Gris 2011
14 Hands, Hot to Trot Red 2009
Rodney Strong, Cabernet, Sonoma 2009
Abacela, Vintner's Blend #11
Portuga, White 2010
La Bourgeoisie, Red 2009
Januik, Red 2009
Three Rivers, River's Red 2008
Kirkland, Alexander Valley Merlot 2008
Muga, Rioja Rose 2010
Quinta das Amoras, Vinho Tinto 2009
Mauro Molino, Barbera d'Alba 2009
Garda Chiaretto Rose
Columbia Crest, Two Vines Vineyard 10 White
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley 2009
L'Hortus, Rose de Saignee 2010
Maculan, Pino & Toi 2008
McKinley Springs, Bombing Range Red 2008
Trader Joe's Pinot Gris 2009
Montes Alpha, Cabernet 2007
Gran Sasso, Sangiovese, Terre di Chieti 2009
Garda, Classico Chiaretto Rose
Beaulieu, Cabernet, Rutherford 1999
Picos del Montgo, Tempranillo 2008
Chateau de Montmirail, Vacqueyras 2008
La Granja 360, Syrah 2009
Montgras, Carmenere Reserva 2009
Lange, Pinot Gris 2009
Columbia Crest, Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet 2008
Kirkland, Pinot Grigio 2010
Trader Joe's Coastal Syrah 2009
Columbia Crest, Horse Heaven Hills Merlot 2008
Trader Joe's Coastal Chardonnay 2009
Vieux Papes Red
Domaine de l'Aujardiere, Chardonnay 2009
Santa Rita, Cabernet, Medalla Real 2007
Penfold's, Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2008
Guild, Red, Lot #02 2008
Dievole, Dievolino Sangiovese 2008
Laforet, Burgogne Chardonnay 2009
Columbia Winery, Merlot 2007
Bonterra, Cabernet 2008
Elk Cove, Pinot Gris 2009
Maquis Lien 2006
Scott Paul, Pinot Noir, Le Paulee 2007

The Occasional Book

Neil Young - Waging Heavy Peace
Mark Bego - Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul (2012 ed.)
Jenny Lawson - Let's Pretend This Never Happened
J.D. Salinger - Franny and Zooey
Charles Dickens - A Christmas Carol
Timothy Egan - The Big Burn
Deborah Eisenberg - Transactions in a Foreign Currency
Kurt Vonnegut Jr. - Slaughterhouse Five
Kathryn Lance - Pandora's Genes
Cheryl Strayed - Wild
Fyodor Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov
Jack London - The House of Pride, and Other Tales of Hawaii
Jack Walker - The Extraordinary Rendition of Vincent Dellamaria
Colum McCann - Let the Great World Spin
Niccolò Machiavelli - The Prince
Harper Lee - To Kill a Mockingbird
Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus - The Nanny Diaries
Brian Selznick - The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Sharon Creech - Walk Two Moons
Keith Richards - Life
F. Sionil Jose - Dusk
Natalie Babbitt - Tuck Everlasting
Justin Halpern - S#*t My Dad Says
Mark Herrmann - The Curmudgeon's Guide to Practicing Law
Barry Glassner - The Gospel of Food
Phil Stanford - The Peyton-Allan Files
Jesse Katz - The Opposite Field
Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited
J.K. Rowling - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
David Sedaris - Holidays on Ice
Donald Miller - A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
Mitch Albom - Have a Little Faith
C.S. Lewis - The Magician's Nephew
F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby
William Shakespeare - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Ivan Doig - Bucking the Sun
Penda Diakité - I Lost My Tooth in Africa
Grace Lin - The Year of the Rat
Oscar Hijuelos - Mr. Ives' Christmas
Madeline L'Engle - A Wrinkle in Time
Steven Hart - The Last Three Miles
David Sedaris - Me Talk Pretty One Day
Karen Armstrong - The Spiral Staircase
Charles Larson - The Portland Murders
Adrian Wojnarowski - The Miracle of St. Anthony
William H. Colby - Long Goodbye
Steven D. Stark - Meet the Beatles
Phil Stanford - Portland Confidential
Rick Moody - Garden State
Jonathan Schwartz - All in Good Time
David Sedaris - Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim
Anthony Holden - Big Deal
Robert J. Spitzer - The Spirit of Leadership
James McManus - Positively Fifth Street
Jeff Noon - Vurt

Road Work

Miles run year to date: 21
At this date last year: 52
Total run in 2012: 129
In 2011: 113
In 2010: 125
In 2009: 67
In 2008: 28
In 2007: 113
In 2006: 100
In 2005: 149
In 2004: 204
In 2003: 269