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Sunday morning profundity

Posted on July 19, 2016 by jhoffman

From our customer satisfaction survey (“We value your opinion! — though frankly not as much as you do”): Quote whore testimonials “J’accuse WwW of being too much fun” (Deb) “I’m not doing any homework” (Bonnie. A response to being asked … Continue reading →

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Top Ten of 16

Posted on July 19, 2016 by jhoffman

Top Ten entries, in no particular order. Please add, vote, scratch your head …. You don’t even have to have a line to be a bad actor. (Mike, speaking of the skittish bit players.) This Indignation Meeting is hereby called … Continue reading →

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Weekend XV: Murder Most Fun

Posted on July 19, 2015 by jhoffman

Yet again you found a way, Central Illinois, to surprise and charm us. The King paid us an audience before tossing on his robes. Next day we costumed ourselves, according to the mind of Bard of Bloomington Deb “Murder She … Continue reading →

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Top Ten XV

Posted on July 17, 2015 by jhoffman

Vote now for your favorites or add new ones in the Comments section: 1. “When Pushkin comes to shovekin.” – Mike (submission: Beth) 2. “Why did you come here? … Towanda around.” – Tommye (submission: Deb) 3. “Do you remember … Continue reading →

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Weekend 14: What a show

Posted on July 28, 2014 by jhoffman

The year we learned of the new charms of our old friend Bloomington.  Beth once again killed with her Kulm Kocktail Kontest winner.  We found the hidden gems of the Mackinaw Winery, Lucca pizza, an Art Deco church and one … Continue reading →

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Weekend Remembered

Posted on August 31, 2013 by jhoffman

The Gown fell on virgin shoulders at XIII.  And while our picnic never touched nature (or, tragically, cheese), we did give ourselves a Groupie. (And yes, I did just allude to my mother as a virgin.)  In remembrance … Self-indulgence. … Continue reading →

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Kulm Kocktail Kontest winner XIII: Beth. Not even close

Posted on August 29, 2013 by jhoffman

This came in a distant second … Whiskey Blazizzle Lemon juice, sugar, whiskey, basil.  (See last year’s entry for rough portions)

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The Weekend XIII Plan for Fun

Posted on August 16, 2013 by jhoffman

Weekenders — For those of us who need structure to our lives, here’s the rough outline for how we will enjoy ourselves: Friday, August 23. Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon. Dinner at The Bank … Yes, it’s reopened! … Continue reading →

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Cocktails!

Posted on August 20, 2012 by jhoffman

What sustained Weekend XII … Guavaberry Boat Drink* Motto: “don’t let the taste fool you; old man Guavaberry will punch you in the face!” 1 shot Metaxa 0.5 shot Guavaberry 4 shots OJ 0.5 shot grenadine Fill tall glasses with … Continue reading →

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Twelve’s Top Tens

Posted on August 20, 2012 by jhoffman

This year, we live blogged our Top Ten entries, or live-boarded them at least, thanks to Chris’s flip chart.  Add more and choose your favorites …. A) You can ferment almost anything (Mike.  Noted most every year past, too.) B) … Continue reading →

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