Wow, sorry to hear. While working for Conexant (formerly Rockwell then NXP and finally Trident) I knew several folks who previously worked at Ben White facility. I remember seeing you at UK club functions, but never thought to ask.
Very Specific Brand Loyalty
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You guys even do that anymore? pre covid.
Those were fun as were the SEC picnics.
Those were fun as were the SEC picnics.
Yes, last was 2019. It's all combined now at American Legion down by the river near Mopac. Amount of sponsors is mind-boggling. Everything is free. Event has grown to include several thousand folks.
Last picnic I attended it was still held at Zilker, moved from Austin 2011.
i’ll edit the post and post the kids bop version.
“my friends, my friends my motherfreakin friends, most likely going to be happy with my finger on the trigger of my water gun”
If I remember correctly, 2011 picnic at Zilker was the hot, hot one. Temps > 100°F the entire day. Beth Stevie and I helped Brian pack up. Just a miserable afternoon.
Beth, Brian, Kyle, Darrian, Dean, name escapes me of the lady who taught at Texas St. Are any of them still around? I used to get updates from Centex group.
Brian became SEC president during our first few events at American Legion. He's on Twitter. Beth attended a few events, initially as chapter president, but I've otherwise not seen her in a while. Darian hasn't posted on Facebook in years. All pretty much new folks. I'm like the last from the old crew.
You could definitely do a blind taste test. Miller lite’s the one that taste like ****
Now I have to figure our your location and challenge you to a fight.
Coke Zero
Duluth everything (Flex firehose pants, Dry-on-the-fly pants and shirts, armachillo underwear, socks, shirts, jackets,) that's all I wear these days.
KURU shoes or Merrell (Mostly Kuru)
Ford
Ruffles plain and Barbeque
German, Belgian, Japanese beer over American. All I have in my house.
Duluth everything (Flex firehose pants, Dry-on-the-fly pants and shirts, armachillo underwear, socks, shirts, jackets,) that's all I wear these days.
KURU shoes or Merrell (Mostly Kuru)
Ford
Ruffles plain and Barbeque
German, Belgian, Japanese beer over American. All I have in my house.
I don’t fight crazy and I’ve never met a sane person that drinks that stuff. I will treat you to a beer tho
Good ol' Perkman. His daughter has to be in HS by now, shame he got divorced. Thought his wife was a sweetie and they made a nice looking couple/family. Same with Darian and his family.
+1
Darien and his wife = awesome folks. Last I heard, he lived down in Houston. I've not spoken directly with Brian in perhaps 8 years or so.
If you have a chance, slide on over to the D-League and I'll try catching you up a little bit. New chapter presidents changed a couple times since you moved. I attended some watch parties a few years ago, but abruptly stopped because of fear I'd jinx the outcomes.
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Don't miss it that much. We'll be moving back to Texas in a few years, first grandbaby, but it'll be in DFW area as that's where Jr and fam moved to.
Heh, believe it or not, I've been looking hard lately at land up near Nolin Lake for summer cabins. One of my cousins has been advising me. I nearly pulled the trigger on several lots last year, but decided to hold off. Summers getting brutal here.
Premium crackers is a good one I’m not overly brand specific in most cases but this one is definite. Also, now that I’m thinking of it the Tostitos tortilla chips but thats bc they are really the only legit option at the grocery store.
Edit to add—been on a pretty solid Skechers kick for my work dress shoes. Comfy as hell but still business casual type look.
will have to try these—tried some brand a couple months ago that was online and supposed to be the best Mack Weldon I think they were ok nothing to write home about. Same deal with the Bombas socks nothin special.
Add: Jif peanut butter. Reason: Lexington plant. Only brand I purchase these days. Prefer Natural Creamy.
Makers
Diet Coke
Folgers Gourmet Supreme
Charmin TP
Head & Shoulder
salt
chicken egg
Brooks Glycerin walking shoes
Makers
Diet Coke
Folgers Gourmet Supreme
Charmin TP
Head & Shoulder
salt
chicken egg
Brooks Glycerin walking shoes
Makers
Prana pants. I don't wear jeans any more.
Rolling Rock
Kewpie mayo
Kerrygold butter
Four Roses
Filofax
Rolling Rock
Kewpie mayo
Kerrygold butter
Four Roses
Filofax
iPhone
New Balance shoes
Mt. Dew
Irish Spring soap
Any cookies made by Nabisco or Keebler
Marlboro (quit smoking 8 years ago, but I was a loyal Marlboro customer for far too long)
New Balance shoes
Mt. Dew
Irish Spring soap
Any cookies made by Nabisco or Keebler
Marlboro (quit smoking 8 years ago, but I was a loyal Marlboro customer for far too long)
GM vehicles
Valvoline oils
Wix filters
Optima batteries
Jif peanut butter
Zesta crackers
Amateur porn
Mountain Dew
Snap-On tools
John Deere
The only alcohol I drink is bourbon distilled in Kentucky
Valvoline oils
Wix filters
Optima batteries
Jif peanut butter
Zesta crackers
Amateur porn
Mountain Dew
Snap-On tools
John Deere
The only alcohol I drink is bourbon distilled in Kentucky
That stuff has gotten pricey on Amazon. Duke's is an acceptable substitute, imo.
This is my preferred brand but the rest of my family hate it. I've stocked it in the bathrooms and they have taken it out and replaced it with another brand. Insane.