Dan T.

A trip down Memory Lane.

That link didn't work for me, but this one did. Uncanny. Even Alan Thicke's part. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMEqcCxcx8o

This aired at 4:00am between infomercials on Adult Swim last week. It was not on on any TV listings or cable guide. It gets more and more surreal as it loops back on itself. I'm guessing it was wildly popular in Washington State and Colorado. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzdRQCnDBlw

So Capital Bikeshare now has 340 stations in the DMV. I'm seriously thinking of getting a one-year subscription for $75 - I would save at least that much on Metro fares over the course of a year. Here's a zoomable map of all the stations. Great coverage in DC: https://www.capitalbikeshare.com/stations Ouch. Glad it wasn't worse, but I bet you were sore after that. Hope that's all calmed down.

Photo shoot with Florida rapper "Presto Flo":

Biked the Great Allegheny Passage a year ago last spring with two friends. It mostly follows abandoned railroad beds from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Cumberland, Maryland. Absolutely beautiful scenery along the way, through the Laurel Highlands and the Ohiopyle State Park. Much of the route parallels rivers... the Monongahela, the Youghiogheny, the Casselman. We stayed in Pittsburgh right across the street from PNC Park, saw the Pirates play, then set off the next morning. We did about 50 miles a day, and stayed in B&Bs in Connellsville and Rockwood. The ladies were our support crew. They would sightsee during the day (Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater is nearby), meet us for lunch, and drive ahead to our stopping point. The first half is a barely noticeable uphill climb until about Ohiopyle, then it's a bit steeper climb to the Eastern Continental Divide just past Meyersdale. Near the Divide you go through the Big Savage Tunnel and after that its an exhilarating drop on the 27 miles to Cumberland, passing through Frostburg on the way. One day we'll lengthen the trip and continue from Cumberland down the C&O Canal into DC. And maybe do an autumn trip when the leaves are at their peak.

Found a winner from Flying Dog Brewery - Bloodline Blood Orange Ale. Persuade the women in your life to stop drinking Blue Moon with a wedge of orange and try this beer instead. It has a really nice balance of hops with the blood orange puree, with that deep citrus orange mingling nicely with the hops at the finish. Packs a bit of a punch at 7% ABV.

Anybody remember Pete's Wicked Brown Ale? That used to be a favorite of mine. But they disappeared. Pete's Brewing was bought up by the Gambrinus Brewing Company, and eventually they discontinued the brand.

I've never had a bad beer from Bell's Brewery out of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Their Bell's Two Hearted Ale is one of my favorites - I bought a six pack last night. Right next to it on the shelf was a beer I haven't tried - their "Bell's Best Brown Ale." Beer Advocate gives it an 86, and describes it thusly: A smooth, toasty brown ale with hints of caramel and cocoa, the malt body has the depth to stand up to cool weather, but does not come across as heavy. This balancing act is aided by the generous use of American hops. 5.80 ABV Try it and let us know how it is!

I thought this was an interesting development. Guinness has just started to market "Guinness Blonde American Lager." It's being brewed in Latrobe, Pennsylvania with Guinness yeast and a blend of three American hops: Mosaic, Willamette, and Mount Hood. This beer is the first in their "Discovery Series" in which they will be brewing a variety of "fusion brews" in the months ahead as a way of keeping pace with the exploding craft beer revolution.

Ohhhkay. Gotcha.

Jets spell "rivalry" wrong in official promo for Thursday Night Football game:

WFAN's Mike Francesa falls asleep while on the air:

WVU Football players brawl in locker room: (Pretty good moves.)

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Golden State Warriors' new arena design looks like a giant toilet:

Too cute. Like a true team, they keep coming... and the cheerleader at :45 is thrilled by the whole thing

Poor color choice in uniforms for Colombia's women's cycling team uniforms makes for awkward photos:

Not sure either. Devil horns? ---- https://v.cdn.vine.co/r/videos/0BDFE4D5101122041947666948096_250969e6dbd.5.1.4497645242764650408.mp4?versionId=zMSps1hiJNJ.IAYmrqyUwMCxzmK_YVxf

Haha. You eat some salad, a breadstick or two, a little of the pasta, the diet beverage of your choice, then push away from the table. For a buck, plus tip. Just because it's all-you-can-eat doesn't mean you have to tuck in for a marathon Gorge-Fest.