RR BURGER TOUR - ZIP'S Wed 6/24
by obc2 on Jun 22, 2009 12:06 PM EDT
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The Burger Train is once again getting ready to depart the terminal. This week the stop will be Cincinnati's venerable burger legend Zip's. There are many folks who swear that Zip's has the best burger in town and I sure didnt know that the restaurant partnered with Bleh-Avril and Sons. It's been a while since I've been there and I'm interested to determine where this local legend ranks vs some of the other places we've already been. Im pretty sure that jch will volunteer to take down The Train Wreck(seeing as how he's our resident food mauler)
Date: Wed 6/24
Time: 7pm
Address: Mt Lookout Square
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Was there last week with the family
-still pooping the chili.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jun 22, 2009 12:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
didya get the Chilizilla?
Ten bowls, right?
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 22, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell no
I have to eat as quickly as I can while the kids bitch.
Wear something sexy to my funeral.
by Pops Daniels on Jun 22, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saratoga chips?
Does that mean potato chips?
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Jun 22, 2009 1:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you should really come to cincinnati
Bloop
by justin007000 on Jun 22, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Love Zips.
We’d take the kids there when they were young. I remember when they were around the ages of 10,7,6 and 2 we’d go on Friday nights. No matter how noisy or rambunctious they got no one hardly noticed. Zips was already noisy and rambunctious. YUMBO BURGERS DUDES.
What time is dinner being served?
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Jun 22, 2009 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know i work Wednesday's in the evening...
Plus D#2 is in Winnipeg on business…what’s going on next week say..on a Monday or a Tuesday? Everyone else gets to go to Zips and be regaled by stories by Ash. obc and jch and watch BK sit there…but no its on WEDNESDAY NIGHT…
I bet Zips doesn’t have this level of server…
That’s right its the O’Bryon’s Girls… (D#1 – lower right, next to the ex Red’s cheerleader Leah)
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Jun 23, 2009 11:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Color me intrigued.
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
by jch24 on Jun 24, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someday we'll do another O'Bryon's get together
I especially like going there because obc buys everyone beers.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Jun 24, 2009 6:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Gravy Train's spigot is turned off
As soon as we repay the TARP moolah it will be high times again. I love me some cash flow.
Oh, and hide D#1…when jch gets intrigued calamity often ensues. (or was he referring to Ms Leah? Hasnt D#2 already called dibs on our boy?)
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 24, 2009 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey now this is not a mail order dating service
i just wanted to gripe about having to work while you guys are whooping it up with Ash.
D#1 is happily married
D#2 is in Winnipeg
D#3 is in Ghana
So their safe for the moment!!!
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Jun 24, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
meh
1) there is no such thing as happily married. there is happy and there is married. two completely separate entities. ask Jon and Kate.
2) Winnipeg and Ghana are not “safe”. Our boy is proficient on the Internets and can speed text. Has either D been added as his facebook friend? If so, im afraid its a fatal wound. Many, many women strenulously vow that if loving jch is wrong they dont wanna be right! And its those long-distance, emotionally charged electronic communique affairs that create the strongest bond. I’d highly recommend getting those two lassies back in town asap.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 24, 2009 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey now, I don't mess with the married ones
I was simply intrigued by the photo in general. I was wondering what lens he used, what his ISO setting was, etc. :)
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
by jch24 on Jun 24, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im happily married
so shut up why dontcha?
I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 24, 2009 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
my marriage is the only happy thing in my life. the rest of my time is spent here…
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 24, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best title ever: Dad
That’s true happiness.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 24, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The end of my marriage was one of the happiest days of my life
Then got knocked down a peg on the list after my recent “experience”.
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
by jch24 on Jun 24, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you're talking about happy times and you use the word 'peg'
I may be reading too much into this …
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 24, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That reminds me
Email me so I have your address, I have something to send you.
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
by jch24 on Jun 24, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm impressed by you as a Dad
not being all over protective and shit. My first (high school) girlfriend’s dad liked to sit in his garage cleaning his gun when i went to pick her up.
Bloop
by justin007000 on Jun 24, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like my sister's 3rd husband..
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Jun 24, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zip's Train Wreck
Burger, Mett and Ham on a bun.
Somehow jch is wavering on getting this burger. He’s taken down the Bardzilla and Fried Hamburgers. Surely he’s gotta get the mostest burger Zip’s offers, right?
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 24, 2009 12:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Adjusted time
Apparently the foot fairy is getting loose early, so if people wanna get down there around 6:30-6:45, that should be fine. Look for my handsome ass at the bar, hitting on the wooden indian in the corner.
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
by jch24 on Jun 24, 2009 5:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
new rule
every 5th burger stop is at TTC’s.
brilliant! We’re almost due!
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 24, 2009 5:59 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jun 24, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shut up
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
by jch24 on Jun 25, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hush, woman.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jun 25, 2009 8:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I woke up with the biggest stomach ache of my life
I dont know whether to blame Zip’s, Million’s or that one can of Burger I had before going to sleep.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 25, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The food at Zip's was fine. No change in the last 25 years as a matter of fact - rule that out
Burger is an iconic beer among beers, so rule that out,,
You companions were a fun fill and caring lot..rule them out
Millions…aha !
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Jun 25, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zip Recap
Two of the burger warriors woke up this morning with stomach pain.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 25, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who was the other, jch?
I’m going to go out on a limb and guess it had something to do with the gallons of $1 beer you all drank last night.
You went into this place wanting to hate it, and you did. Like I knew you would.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jun 25, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I fear no beer
But my tummy’s fine now. Hurt a little this morning though. Pics are being uploaded as we speak.
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
by jch24 on Jun 25, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pfffffffft
Place was dark. Had skunky first beer. Ridiculous restrooms.
That said it wasnt a bad burger at all. Its just not in TTC territory.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 25, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You said it was below 915 territory!
And yes, it was too damn dark.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jun 25, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i liked the 915 burger
but the 915 Grouper sandwich is worthy of TTC burger status, however.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 25, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you guys sleep over at obc's? I think there was more going on that the terrific ZipBurgers
The food at Zip’s was fine. No change in the last 25 years as a matter of fact – rule that out
Burger is an iconic beer among beers, so rule that out,,
You companions were a fun fill and caring lot..rule them out
Millions…aha !
I found the environment ‘quaint’, neither too dark nor hardly skanky enough…just full of Preppy Faux Vegans who did not want to be seen by their neighbors…
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Jun 25, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they opened a curtain or something by the time you got there.
I would not have seen obc sitting at the front door had he not kicked it back in my face while I was walking in. I thought it was awful.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jun 25, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is as good of place as any for this comunique:
TURTLE I have important info for your cheerleader project concerning Russian cheerleaders
more at this link
http://izismile.com/img/img2/20090528/cheerleaders_14.jpg
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Jun 25, 2009 3:57 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Quick rundown
Zip’s has a good burger, no doubt about it. Not in the same class as Terry’s but good nonetheless. My only complaints would be that it’s DARK in that place and M.C. Escher designed the men’s bathroom.
I was third to arrive behind obc and Ash, and was followed soon thereafter by BK. We claimed a table after some arguing over how many seats we needed since I was under the misconception that Mads would be joining us. We settled in with a couple of beers after Ash asked the waitress three different times for a draft selection. She’s going senile right before our eyes, I tell you.
We ordered as follows, with piccy goodness:
I had a plain burger with Cheddar on a regular bun because I’m a big wuss:
obc had a byrger with Swiss on marbled Rye bread and all the dressings. I have to admit it looked pretty good:
Now on to the wise/brave ones. I had never been to Zip’s before so I didn’t know you could get cheese on your fries. BK did, and was kind enough to share. Much better than the regular fries IMO. He had a burger with American on a regular bun, but with some of the dressings:
As we all know, Ash loves her meat, so she went big girl on us and ordered the Girth Burger with American cheese. For the unacquainted the Girth Burger is a burger topped with a split mett. I had to take a bite even though it had condiments on it. It was pretty good.
As we finished up and contemplated further plans ($1 beers at Million’s, w00t), an old friend walked in to join us. Mads himself came strolling in and promptly showed us up by ordering two cheeseburgers and fries:
I would compare the burgers favorably with Arthur’s or Quatman’s, they were handmade from good meat, and juicy. I would have liked to order mine medium instead of well done, but what are you gonna do? I’d definitely go back.
Afterward we went to Million’s where I sucked at pool and beer was cheap. Good times had by all, as always.
If you’re a local RR there’s really no excuse not to come out and join us sometime. We don’t bite, although there might be some licking involved if you’re lucky.
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
by jch24 on Jun 25, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoops, forgot some
The RR burger tour stalwarts at Million’s afterward:
And outside Zip’s with an esteemed guest:
Oh, and Zip’s has a choo choo!
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
by jch24 on Jun 25, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once again
I hate you guys.
Ohhh … a train!
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 25, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
news and notes
*the bathroom is truly indescribable. Imagine a potty on a plane but more cramped and separated into two rooms.
*the first beer was skunky draft Stella
*The marbled rye was an inspired choice. It really made the burger stand out as being different than most places. I, too, would prefer a medium rare burger but medium well is still ok.
*the best part about ash asking for the beers on tap three times is that the draught beer selection was written on the wall right next to us. it took me a good 40 minutes to find the sign.
it was dark, as in Mammoth Cave dark in there.
*ash deleted the 27 photos i took of her playing with her iPhone.
*Millions had one lady on site whom we debated about. The attire the herd of women at the end of the bar wore was quite the discussion topic. In the end BK and I agreed upon whom was the most appropriately attired woman in the joint. We also enjoyed quite the cackle at the dudes whom comprised Douchebag Entourage v3.0. The best was the bandanna-ed fellow who wore a striped shirt and plaid shorts. stay classy, mt lookout!
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 25, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I deleted the 9,472 pitcures you took of me while I was using my phone.
They served absolutely no purpose in life. Also, I was on the phone at the request of you bastards to find Bronson’s splits against the Jays, so shaddup.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jun 25, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will take your word on everything, but the beer
calling Stella skunked is redundant.
/Beer snob’d
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 25, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
D#3 worked at Authur's for a couple of years, I've had my share of Authur's CBs...Aurthur's burgers do NOT compare that favorably with a ZipBurger.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Jun 25, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think Arthur's burgers does compare with Zip's
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 25, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i cant comment on Authur's, however.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 25, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the Displaced DC Meetup at Momo's last night
I had a burger to feel like part of the club. I ordered the bacon blue, which comes covered in blue cheese. I asked for medium rare, but it came out decidedly unpink. It also seemed to take forever. Another Reds fan, Chris, ordered a burger the same time as me, when it was 0-0. The burgers didn’t show up until it was 5-1, and the game was well out of hand. Still, the blue cheese added a nice zing to the taste, though a juicier burger would have made it perfect. I continue to be impressed by Momo’s food. Daedalus and Gray can let you know about the Somali dishes on the menu.
We didn’t have dollar beer, but buckets of Budweiser American Ale were $12, which isn’t too shabby for DC. Everyone at the table ordered a bucket. The company was good – a real pleasure to meet Gray – and so was the food, even if the game was shit. They were also showing the Minnesota-Milwaukee game, and we occasionally hurled insults at the Brewers fans in the corner. Then the Brew Crew scored two runs on some terrible defense by the Twins in the 8th, and Todd Coffey ends up with the win. Not the best night to be a Reds fan.
I didn’t have a camera, so no fun pictures.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 25, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mmmmm, I love a bacon & bleu burger
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
by jch24 on Jun 25, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me, too
Even better with ’shrooms.
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Jun 25, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hold the shrooms
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 25, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope, pile 'em on.
I heart fungus on my food.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jun 25, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a woman after my own heart
Mmmmm, fungus.
Unfortunately, it’s nearing the end of the week, and I’m running out of groceries. No mushrooms or bacon in the house. I do have some ground beef I have to use quickly, so it’s probably going to be hamburgers tonight. Maybe I’ll add some blue cheese dressing left over from the Buffalo wings we had last week…
All Things Bubba: Because how can you not love a baseball player named Bubba?
by BubbaFan on Jun 25, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
she collects fungi, spores and molds.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Jun 25, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somali food?
What’s that, a kilo of rice that Mayor Fenty takes from you before you can cook any of it?
(yes, I realize I’m about to be attacked for my ignorance, but dammit, you set me up)
by Cy Schourek on Jun 26, 2009 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meh sort of.
Actually, Somali food is pretty damn good. Lots of sweetend breads and meat (NO PORK). Just never ask a Somalian if they’d like a Cheez-it.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 26, 2009 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The above picture does not do Ash justice...I demand a picture which truly portrays the lady's charm, grace and etc.
as for me…well…you shoulda told me when to pull in my gut and BK doesn’t have his hand on my butt…
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Jun 25, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The top Photo of Ash is closer to capturing her allure, however...not too mention her etc.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Jun 25, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, I think...?
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jun 25, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to start complimenting ladies on their etc.!
You’re a genius, Mads! Or perhaps harrassing. Either way.
by Brendanukkah on Jun 25, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
to capture Ash's essence, you definitely need a video camera with a microphone
make sure it doesn’t automatically bleep out swear words too, because you won’t be able to tell what she is saying otherwise.
"It seems like we're not hitting because we're not getting hits." - Dusty being Dusty
by Slyde on Jun 25, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you believe some parents put their three-year-old next to me last night at the restaurant?
They should know better.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jun 25, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're a Loud Bitch
and sometimes a vulgar one. Eff me? Efffffffff ewe!
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 25, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, and BK announced that OSU is the 7th best college in Ohio
I concur. There, it is so. Plurality rules!
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 25, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
John Carroll, Case Western, UD, XU, Ohio, Miami
it can be argued UC, Bowling Green and Kent bump tOSU into double digits.
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 25, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to get into this again with you, for likely the 300th time.
But all I’m going to say is this: Ain’t no way in hell UC>OSU.
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jun 25, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well 0 for 299 is one hell of an accomplishment
personally, i would have stopped arguing a moot point after about 50 verbal beat downs but you are one tenacious D!
"We're going to Adonis, son"
jch24
by obc2 on Jun 25, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the difference between you and me.
You think you have me beat on something (everything), and your reality is far different from mine, and I suspect mine is much closer to the truth. Meanwhile, you live in the Matrix, and rank and judge everything. I’m happy to be returning to Ohio State and don’t care that you rank it beneath DeVry. I like Skyline and don’t care that you think it the worst chili in Cincinnati. shrug
"Sir, can you please put your pants back on?"
by Ash on Jun 25, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
i work at DeVry. it is definitely a shit hole.
I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 25, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and Otterbein is lightyears ahead of them all!!
not one, but TWO mascots! that’s doubly cool.
I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 25, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is one of them an otter?
“We shall smash you as surely as we smash these shellfish with rocks on our tummies!”
by Brendanukkah on Jun 25, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bingo
the other is a cardinal
I am an internationally recognized Ghostbusters Expert. - Mads
by Charlie Scrabbles on Jun 25, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey now
XU has two mascots too.
"We, as for me all seasons you are affected peculiarly in the edge of my seat and are happy concerning the fact that the Adam Dunn fan has been mixed up exactly." - Reynard-san
by BK on Jun 25, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Power guys like Giambi and Dunn have always had high OPS because no one wants to pitch to them. But it takes two hits to score them from first." -- Harold Reynolds
by jch24 on Jun 25, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
i think all around osu is better than miami
at least as far as production and research. Miami’s history department is a degree factory, OSU and U.C. were the only two public schools in the state of ohio not to be chastiised for producing too many history ph.d’s. Of course there are more to universities than history programs.
Bloop
by justin007000 on Jun 25, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahem
I attended several universities over the years and can tell you without prejudice that certain colleges at OSU are exceptional…however many of the students are not much more than fodder for the $$$ machine, Miami on the other hand has a few exceptional departments (Anthropology, Religion, Ping Pong and Tri Delt Rush seminar 101 to name some) the student body in genmeral was compiled of the dullest group of smart kids I’ve ever been around. The University of Wisconsin was really challenging intellectually but classes could be large, there was an artistic and political fire in the air and the students for the most part were very bright. Urbana University (summer school) was an absolute joke. The most academically rigorous school was Ohio Wesleyan…good little music school, fine English dept, and many many many attractive rich co-eds.Again the students were very bright and well off, but as interesting and imaginative as the general Miamian was dull and blank.
The Fabulous Mrs. M graduated from Miami so you know there were and are exceptions to the rools.
Took a class at USC at Berkley on Sound Recording which was cool, but everyone there was very into being very into being…you know what we’re talking about…right!
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Jun 26, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
About the last paragraph, Mads, I do know what you're talking about
and I fucking hate those people.
Eighty-five percent of the f*ckin' world is working. The other fifteen percent come out here. A f*ckin' playground for the cocks*ckers.
-Lee Elia on Cubs fans
by Farneyismycopilot on Jun 26, 2009 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think i'm looking at it from the perspective of graduate level
OSU being a large money machine has several excellent grad schools. It is of my opinion that smaller schools like Miami, Ohio Wesylan, Oberlin, ONU (Biased I know), Kenyon, Antioch etc, are superior undergraduate programs, students get more opportunities to work with professors, go to conferences, things like that but large schools are better grad schools, because they have more money for funding.
Bloop
by justin007000 on Jun 27, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
although after seeing my girlfriends experiance at Pitt
i think it might be one of the most underrated universities in the country, it is a top flight college at both the graduate and undergraduate level, in many departments.
Bloop
by justin007000 on Jun 27, 2009 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many girlfriends do you have at Pitt...
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Jun 27, 2009 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah. But it's in Pittsburg
Pitt and Case Western will always have a tough time getting kids, because there ain’t a lot of folks that want to start their careers in Pittsburgh or Cleveland. A teensy-tinsy minority go to grad school, the rest have lives to get on with. And not a lot want to get on with it on the North Coast
by Cy Schourek on Jun 27, 2009 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just one department (SMALL SAMPLE SIZE ALERT)!
Pitt has an excellent graduate history program, with renowned profs and they place their students well. Their chair is one of the foremost Cuban History Scholars.
Bloop
by justin007000 on Jun 27, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does the chair know that Fidel wrote the books?
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Jun 27, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Otterbien? My mom lives there...
http://www.otterbein.org/stmarys/STMarys_home.htm
Mom is (as you know) 98 and she recently fell and broke her pelvis. This is the 2nd time she’s done it – this time is more serious but she’s handling it great. I went up to visit a couple days ago (right when she did it, ) she’s in a small traction set-up and she can’t get out of bed so she’s restless. we talked about the Reds and she pretty much has the same take that Slyde has…but she ‘says’ she done with them now – But I just talked with her on the phone and, of course she wanted to make sure that they were playing at 7:00 tonight. so Slyde you have a comrade in theory…but she’s just to much of a fan to completely give up on the Reds. She must be getting ‘senile’ as she told me that she likes Dusty, that he’s doing the best can with what he’s got….I’m checking her into the Alzheimer’s ward as soon as she recovers from this pelvis thing….well I guess it could be the morphine talking.
One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor.
George Carlin
by Madville on Jun 25, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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