Friday, October 18, 2013

Postpartum Doldrums

Not sure how everyone else fared this week, but the combination of exhaustion from the build up to and then competing in the actual events (combined with possibly succumbing to an unknown fish allergy and/or fish AIDS) this week was not nearly as exciting as last week. 

With out further ado, here are the top ten things that had me bummed:

   1. At least 364 days until next years Brolympics (spring mini-event?!)

   2. The outcome of Brolympics IV (some may not share this affliction)

   3. Feeling like Team Army let a golden opportunity slip through it's hands (closely related to #2)
       - Hockey was so competitive and close.  Army with a 3-2 lead in the 3rd?
       - We pushed three-point shoot out to an unplanned third round
       - We somehow won bowling?

   4. Disappointed in my corn hole performance (a phrase that is never uttered at Stallions, downtown H-burg)

   5. Did not get to dominate at Blades of Steel. (Lewis may have a different mental image of how that would have played out*)

    * I was pantsless in my version

   6. Six different types of booze may have been one too many. (damn you Dude!)

   7. Seriously, I threw up Tuesday because of some talapia.  Twice in 4 days? My stomachs about to be washboard quality with this type of a workout. (hmmmm....glass half full?)

   8. Didn't get to play golf because of the monsoon.  Weather conditions very reminiscent of Ty's Bachelor Party weekend.  Eff you Katrina.

   9. Only played one game of NHL 14 and didn't officially injure anyone. (human or computer generated)
   
        (I may be reaching to make a list of ten)

  10. I'm still not done putting stuff away.

THE "NO PROMISES" PORTION OF THIS POST
  • Will be soliciting event feedback in some fashion.  Understand it's impossible to blend everyone's requests and wants into one solid day.
  • When thinking about the events, don't just think about competitive balance and fun, but think about how the event flows with the rest of the day and location logistics.
  • I will not even begin to give myself a deadline with the recap.  Could be the weekend before next year for all I know.  I'll have just as strong of a recollection then, as I do now, of some of the evening.  
  • Again, photos may need collected for the recap posts, so I may create a shared photo album for those that have iOS devices so that we can upload all our photos there to share. Traditional means, such as police sketch and taking Polaroids of your cell phone screen are still acceptable.
That's it for now.  Despite the semi-dour tone of this post, it was awesome to hang with everyone and act our "mental" age.  Was a lot of fun as always.  I think a majority of the new bells, whistles and surprises worked out.  Thanks for all the positive feedback.  We'll continually be trimming the fat to make a kick ass weekend!   

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Final Rights


Update O'clock:

Rainpocolypse 13' The Weather Strikes Back

At the time of this posting, here is the latest on the weather-
  • Friday, October 11- On and off rain and drizzle, high 61° 
  • Saturday, October 11- Mostly cloudy with mist, high 66°
*Let this be a reminder that this shit is rain or shine.  I'm a man!  Bring your ShamWow, if need be, to dry your tears.  Playing hockey in the mist sounds pretty bad ass, not to mention refreshing. 

 Straight Cash Homey
  • Brolympics IV- $50 (some food expense, van rental, driver tip, etc.)
  • Prop Bet Extravaganza- $5
  • Fantasy Football- $25 (for those that play and still owe)
  • Fantasy Baseball- $25 (for those that play and still owe)
  • Fantasy Hockey- $15 (for those that play and still owe)
  • Bowling- $15 - $25 (not including bar tab)
  • Friday Golf- $21 (to ride, for those playing)
  • Extra Fun- Bring some walking around money for side bets, pizza order, five guys/sheetz stops, Rose's g-string, etc.
Friday Golf
  • Wear a collared shirt with khaki's or shorts. No exposed dongs please. (course rule, not mine)
  • Tee time between 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. at Tree Top Golf Course
  • Meet at Ty's by 2:00 p.m. if going.  Go eff yourself otherwise. 
  • Those that can't make selection show, we will be in touch to skype/ facetime  
We are approaching the point of radio silence on this end.  Hope you've enjoyed the show.  The six to nine months of foreplay is about to end...better get the mop bucket.  Safe travels, and see most of  you tomorrow.

It's About to Go Down


Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Cluster F.....orecast

Let me preface this by acknowledging that we've been in the position before.  A lot can change in the next 3-4 days. (!)  Here's a round up of what we're looking at:
Via the Weather Channel
Via Accuweather

Via Pennlive
via WHTM 27 News

Via WGAL Channel 8 News
Via some surely trustworthy site called Weather Underground

It seems like the general consensus is that we're looking at a chance of drizzles to possible showers on Friday and possible drizzles to just an overcast day on Saturday.  We can handle that. And like 27 news alluded to, there's a lot of disagreement in the weather community (a generally shitty place to live) about how the end of the week is going to turn out. 

The bright side: It's not going to feel like the air space that orbits my scrotum outside this weekend. (store that image for when your internet goes out)

I think we're all monitoring this situation closely. (the extended forecast, not the air space around my junk)  Updates if anything major changes. Stay classy Cornwall Borough.





Friday, October 4, 2013

ONE WEEK


Failed tag lines included:
  • Jerking off invisible giants since 2010.
  • Beer before clear, then back to beer, then clear again, then Joose, then vomit.
  • Ten normal guys, enjoying a customary laid back weekend.
  • Eat a dick, real Olympics.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Voodoo Child

You may or may not be laying witness to the new, Event MVP belt.  The golden toilet seat, may or may not be missing.  Lots of unanswered questions.  Such as, will this be able to be worn by anyone? (unlikely, unless you're a size 22)  "Did you buy this dress-up toy, unsuccessfully spray paint it once, prime it with plastic spray paint primer, then re-spray paint it, and then finally finish it with some glossy seal spray?", might be another one of those unanswered questions.
I may or may not be using my time on earth wisely.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Graph Test Dummies

THE BETS ARE IN!  Thanks everyone, hope you enjoyed them.  Hard to think of tons of new variations of the same questions.  So let's look at some results:

As you can see, the champs are getting a healthy amount of respect here.
  
No real surprises on the court.

One of the many toss ups of the day.

Another strong showing for our man from Nationwide.


Look at this cluster.  It's almost as if it's anyone's game this time of the day.

This, of course, is all dependent on the wind*.
*height of bonfire flame


Now this is where things get interesting. 
A healthy mix and some self choices. (Cough..Mike E.)
But Weaver commands the most respect.


Or does he?

And does that graph, have something to do with this result?
Good luck everyone.  I'd be happy to drum up some side bets* throughout the day if they are presented.

*i.e. Amount of meatballs fit into one mouth- Over/Under 6 1/2

Monday, September 30, 2013

Future Event?


Looks bad-ass, although it does increase the chance of | this | happening by at least 47%.

Your Weather on the Eights

So typically I've only been able to find extended weather forecasts 10 days out.  Using my Sherlock Holmes-esque deductive skills, I had a notion that someone out there had to be pushing the boundaries of two weeks.  Then applying my Google powers for good instead of scouring the net for ridiculous poses to put your heads on, I stumbled upon this:

 Not too shabby.  I'm cautiously optimistic that we'll be able to maintain this excellent outlook, but that's really not what I wanted to share.  I thought to myself..."wonder how far out these guys are predicting weather?"  Let's see...

What?!!! ALL of October?!!

Better wear my gortex Trick or Treating!  Dare I forge on to the next month...?

HALF of November?!!

We can almost see what the weather is supposed to look like for Turkey Bowl.  What kind of climate conscious witches does Accuweather employee?   I can only assume they've finally harnessed the power of their own flux capacitor.  Thank Christ.  It's been long enough.  25 years since Back to the Future and I haven't sniffed a hover-board yet. 

Anyhow, moral of the story is that I'm going to go out on a limb and say we can't put our complete faith on this prediction.  This was the ad adjacent to the long range forecast:

I'm simultaneously terrified and intrigued as to what may be waiting on the other side of that link.  I mean...clearly there's a warning.  Clearly I'm a man.  But based on the scantily clad lass depicted it, I can't think of why it would be risky to enter? (virtual STD's?) However, if the ad had a dude huddled under an umbrella, as bags of dicks rained down from an ominous sky...well, yeah...memo received.  As it is now, it just seems like a mixed message.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Starting Lineups

Ladies and Gentleman, boys and girls, children of all ages...Brolympics IV is proud to present, your TWENTY-THIRTEEN STARTING LINEUPS!!!
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From the BACK to BACK to BACK Champeeeons of the world....

Team Blue

- Call him Mark Morrison, because he's the Return of the Mac; Owner of the Charles Barkley line of upscale basketball Jerseys; This unorthodox bowling wizard hails from the extreme western portion of the Commonwealth; his vehicles have more miles on them then Lindsay Lohan's groin;  he'll recite all the Division I mascots while giving you five different ways to get to where you're going, part Terminator Johnny Five part Rand McNally, this dude's not human!  He comes out of the closet once a year for this, so let's hear it for:

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- Excuse me holmes? What it is, bro? His Brolympic team is the only bright spot in a dismal sports year; a newborn has not stopped him from booting his wife and kids to make room for the Brolympic festivities; he's currently sending a personal "forget me not" to Charley Manuel, and spends his free time giving Jager Bombs to his Bo Jackson and Mike Schmidt Starting Lineup figures in hopes that they'll get buzzed enough to play "just the tip" and accidentally reproduce. He's about 3 feet too tall for his dream job, Las Vegas slapper; and he'll turn a sure out into a guaranteed home run faster than you can scream "Inky!", let's hear it for our doctor of the faceplant:

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- Suckin' on chili dogs outside the tastee freeze... this Craigslist aficionado is pro Cornhole, and anti Croquet...in fact, you may call him an anticroquite.  He's got Rosegarden in his blood and is skilled at on court dental procedures; he's sporting wood 24/7 thinking about the Cane's, and will destroy all competition at Double Dribble(with his eyes closed).  He's on his 13th copy of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, due to wearing out the scenes with Dan Marino.  Kids? Who needs them, he claimed his PS3 as a dependent on his last tax return.  A master of video football game clock management via the widely unheard of "run and run" offensive philosophy, as well as a vast saver of insurance premiums, let's hear it for:
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- Our next athlete is back after a brutal jack-o-latern-like injury sustained at last years games.  Sticking to his preferred diet of Slim Jims and Cheese-Its, he strenuously rehabbed at the world renown Epcot Center, where he recited "It's a Small World" forward and back until he had fully healed.  With revenge on his mind, he will do his best to pretend that the runner ups were the actual cause of his injury. When you hear Enter Sandman you know it's game over, as he frequently slams the door shut for the Champs in the NES Challenge; he'll give you a flying elbow from the top couch if you pass out too early; all he's asking is for you to Mind Your Manners, so protect your Yam Baggins and let's give it up for: 
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- This devourer of planets has ended events in the blink of an eye, he's crocheted sweaters for lady friends made only of the worms from tequila bottles; he asks the Challengers, "What will break first...your spirit or your body?", he bleeds black and gold...and probably red, but you'll never see it as long as you're breathing; he's not a player- he just crushes a lot; and Liverpool isn't some weird organ filled swimming hole, it actually means something to him,  HE'S the one who knocks, so lets hear it for our official driveway firebomber:


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Now onto our challengers, the perpetual runner ups...but don't feel bad for them,  because like number two, they're the shit...Introducing:

 Team Army

- Slaying animals like it's his job, single handily keeping the tobacco industry recession proof, he'll toss half a tree on the bonfire for shits and giggles; a connoisseur of the finer things, like consuming Busch Light from a thermos, he has a masters degree in tolerance and keeping his cool; Nike is currently developing 40-bomb Airs- a new steel-toed basketball boot for him;  prone to disappear, he'll need micro-chipped like a rescue dog; he'll be dropping ringers like feces bombs; don't waste your prop bet- he's vomit proof, let's hear it for: _____________________________________________________________
- Much like Serpentor, this athlete's legs were created from a combination of DNA, only his gene pool was slightly less favorable.  Where Serpentor was cultivated from the likes of Attila the Hun, Alexander the Great, Ivan the Terrible, Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, etc., this Brolympian was dealt the hand of the non-smoke monster version of John Locke (spoiler alert), Joe the cop from Family guy and Forrest Gump's discarded leg braces.  A picture of health, he's fighting vertigo like a Golden Girl, and waiting for gay marriage to become legal in PA so he can officially propose to Patrice Bergeron. Be careful what you do, as he may design a t-shirt or an entire internet post about you, let's give it up for:

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- This Jeep driving SOB's blood pressure is hovering around negative something, dude might not even have a pulse, in fact he might be one of those Walking Dead zombies, one with an absurd knowledge of the Saskatchewan Roughriders Grey Cup chances.  He'll need to make some "Humangous Big" saves for Team Army to compete in Hockey. He recently launched a kickstarter campaign for the mass production of adult size Adirondack Phantoms footed pajamas (with trap door).  A deucing ninja, he'll drop four or five kids off at the pool before anyone even knows he's missing;  He'll quietly score major points in bowling and cornhole, before finishing you off with a Blades of Steel closer, get off your fannies for:

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- Movin' to the country, going to eat himself a lot of peaches; this repeat Joose offender and prolific commentator will share his thoughts on just about anything- from fantasy picks to musical selections; Master of the funnel, he's not afraid to relax his esophagus to take it all in.  His shirt comes off faster than a girls gone wild production; added to the TSA watch list after a brief x-ray of last years carry-on luggage, this southern residing, "Bodies" signing, butterfly kissing, utility athlete will leave it all on the field... and some of it off of it.  If you want to destroy his sweater, just take one hair and he'll walk away; Give a warm Brolympic welcome to our resident karaoke singing optometrist:

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- He's the five hour energy drink of Team Army, this Brolympian wishes Friday's golf event was for keeps; He patterns his tennis game after Arthur Ashe...minus the crippling AIDS,  he's been banned from the restrooms of prominent world leaders as well as local & state run porta-johns due to an explosive past reputation; President of the Ron Hextal fan club, he made nipple hole shirts the slap bracelet fad equivelant of the mid 90's; giving his testes some botex is his only Christmas wish (smooth as eggs); a not so recent graduate of The Rock, do you smell what he's cooking?  Let's hear it for :



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One more time, lets give it up for all our exceptional athletes!


Thursday, September 26, 2013

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Inspiration

Notice to my team:  I would have gladly traded Kate Upton for anyone of you clowns before seeing this, but now I find out she's got game?   (swoon)

Think she's available October 12th?  Lewis I need a Craigslist Personal Ad stat!  Also, let me dispatch a word of caution...be careful googling her, you don't want to end up like this poor sap:


Thursday, September 19, 2013

Set Your Clocks

As promised, here are the rough times and details for the events.  This is old hat for you all, so no need to explain that shite* could be rearranged at the last second. 

*sometimes I like to curse in British. (you cunts)

BROLYMPIC IV SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
sponsored by Nads

OPENING CEREMONIES  (8 a.m. Cornwall Borough Park )
  • Rose + Funnel= Traditions.  Anyone interested in developing some pyrotechnics and theme music for each athlete to walk into the rink? Lewis calls dibs on "Real American".

HOCKEY  (8:15 a.m. Cornwall Borough Park)
  • There were early discussions of playing side to side in the interest of less running more offense, however nothing has been established, so plan on playing full rink.
  • Five on Five
  • Three 15 minute periods. 

HOME RUN DERBY   (9:45 a.m. Cornwall Borough Park)
  • Batting order determined by Selection Show with teams alternating batters
  • Wiffle Ball
  • 10 outs per batter (any swing not a HR = out)
  • One Round per batter.  Cumulative team home runs determines winner.

HORSE SHOES   (10:30 a.m. Cornwall Borough Park)
  • Best of Three Rounds played in baseball infield
  • Teams of two and their match up order determined by the Selection Show.
  • Play to 21, win by 2.

THREE POINT SHOOT OUT    (11:45 a.m. Ty's House)
  • Two Rounds- Shooting order determined by Selection Show (teams alternate turns)
  • Three point vine may or may not make an appearance
  • Five spots to shoot from around the vine per round
  • Three balls to shoot from per spot (Two Regular Balls= 1 pt., and One Money Ball= 2 pts.)
  • Team point total from both rounds determine winner.

FLEXIBLE FOOD TIME
  • The plan is to have some crock pots set up with meatballs/ pulled pork so we have some real food available through out the day.  There will be time to take advantage of this before bowling, during the three point shootout (if you're not shooting), or if we get done early before the van shows up.

BOWLING/ VAN RIDE   (1:30 p.m. pick up from Ty's House to Cedar Lanes)
  • Best of Three
  • Bring Money for Three Games/ Shoe Rental/ Beverages

CORNHOLE   (Ty's House)
  • Best of Three
  • Games to 21, win by 2
  • Teams of two and their match up determined by Selection Show

CROQUET  (Ty's House)
  • All 10 players on course- Selection Show determines order, teams alternate turns
  • If your shot results in your ball hitting another ball, you may take another turn, or "send" that ball.
  • You get an extra turn for successfully passing through a wicket (going the correct way.  i.e. not extra turns for going backwards through a wicket)
  • You must hit the post on the far end of the course, before working your way back.  That post will count as another turn as well.
  • At the final end of the course, you must pass through the last two wickets without hitting the post.  If you hit that post, you are out of the game.
  • After successfully completing the course, you become a "stinger" starting with your next turn.
  • On their turns, stingers attempt to hit other players.  If successful, the other player is then out of the game.  
  • Players still trying to complete the course may hit a stinger.  Standard rules apply. (i.e. you can take an extra turn or send the stinger)
  • Score will be determined as follows: First player out earns one point.  Second player out earns two points.  This continues the entire way through ninth player out earning nine points.  The winner will receive twelve points for outlasting everyone.  Team with highest combined score wins.

FLIP CUP (Ty's House)
  • Five on Five
  • Best of Seven

FOOSBALL (Ty's House)
  • Three Games
  • Two players vs. two players
  • Player order and match ups determined by Selection Show
  • Play to ten

SUPER BEER PONG (Ty's House)
  • Minimum of 15 cups used per side.  
  • Standard Beer Pong Rules Apply

NES CHALLENGE  (Ty's House)
  • Match ups, games played and order of games determined by selection show.
  • Potential Games (Pro Wrestling, Double Dribble, Baseball Super Stars, Super Tecmo Bowl, Blades of Steel...with a possible wild card game to replace one of these) Games subject to change based on availability and operation of 30 year old equipment.

 LORD MANLY CUP PRESENTATION
  • Would be outstanding if we could get more than two people to drink from the cup this year.

 STILL TO COME:
  • It's your three week warning!
  • Starting Line Ups
  • Packing Lists
  • Don't forget to get me your prop bets by NEXT Friday, Sept. 27th

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Signs Of The Time

Unsure of ultimately who this sign is directed at, but if I were to gander a guess it may have to do with one of the prop bet questions.

A cursory drive around town, turned up some other interesting signs.  They must have upped the advertising budget this year.