Miscellaneous: October 2009 Archives

Happy Halloween Houston! It's the one day of the year that we can parade around in our normal frightening visage without fear! Seriously, we love Halloween here at Houstonist, costumes, candy, scaring the crap out of little kids and yelling at teenaged miscreants...while soaking up some liquor and stuff. What is not to love? We tried turning out the porch light several years ago, apparently that's no longer the universal sign for "I GOT NO FREAKIN' CANDY". Thinking that perhaps we need to dust off, er, purchase a new copy of Emily Post or the "Guide to Halloween Etiquette for Dummies", surely that exists. We'll be preparing for the wee goblins, ghouls and princesses listening to the Coogs as they take on Southern Miss at "high noon" tomorrow.

Well, the "media" has been alerted, as have loyal St. Arnold's patrons. If you were planning to be one of the first to tour the Newery or the Oldery for that matter, you will not be able to this Saturday. The equipment has been relocated from the Oldery and the Newery does not currently have a valid occupancy license at the moment, the temporary one was yanked. They are working very hard to rectify this issue. We will let you know as soon as the tours are back "on".

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has sent back recent images of Apollo 17's landing and work site.

Each week Houstonist checks out Missed Connections on Craiglist. Here's a few that we found interesting.

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

Okay, it's Friday and our week has been like this and this. So, we're just gonna advise you go crack a cold beer. Lone Star, St. Arnold's, Schlitz Malt Liquor (El Toro) or whatever you prefer. This week we're just feeling like mixing a cocktail is too much effort.

Remember way back in the day when we told you about Ultimate and the Houstonians that kickass playing it? Of course, you remember. No?

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

Each week Houstonist checks out Missed Connections on Craiglist. Here's a few that we found interesting.

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

Dude, it's Friday. We don't know if it's the weather, the economy or what, but we're feeling Dude-like and so, today we're all about the White Russian, made the right way - not with powdered creamer. We have been league bowling for years, and we are still about the worst bowler on the planet, ever. Perhaps a few of these will improve our bowling fortunes, we may try that tactic next week. If nothing else, we'll be "entertaining" as always, or is that "dorky"?

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

Each week Houstonist checks out Missed Connections on Craiglist. Here's a few that we found interesting. Next week, look for our Missed Connections on Thursday afternoons, we'll be back on schedule (thanks to a much needed kick in the pants from one of our readers).

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

Friday, finally - it's here!!!! The rain we're getting precedes a cold front that should send temperatures plummeting (well, maybe) into the 60°'s. Plus, it is festival season in H-Town, which means outdoor activities, arts, culture, music and - the opportunity to feast upon crap-on-a-stick and turkey legs, while drinking whatever grog-in-a-keg is available for sale. Fall weather makes us start dreaming of chili, chicken & dumplin's, gumbo and baked apple and cinnamon goodness, oh, and pumpkin (good and good for you and not just for pies, anymore). So, here's a gullet-warming cocktail named after a well-known military commander (bonus, it's a bourbon drink - we love bourbon, a lot).

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

Shopping List:

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

Beginning tonight at 5:00 p.m., the Rainbow Lodge will be hosting a neighbors night at the Tied Fly Bar. To mark the occasion, all wines by the glass will be 1/2 price! So, if you live or work in the neighborhood, or you're a "repeat offender" at the Rainbow Lodge, swing on by for a glass of wine, perhaps some appetizers and mingle!

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

Friday! We are so excited about the recent football successes of our Cougars! This weekend, they "kick off" Conference USA play against UTEP (University of Texas El Paso) at 8:00 p.m. Saturday. We'll be watching, so you be watching!! And now for something completely girlie - In The Pink! We have to have pink drinks this weekend, as the 2009 Komen Houston Race for the Cure® is tomorrow! What? You're not walking? You forgot to support your friends who are walking? Follow this link, rightchere and go to the last "dot" under "What's New at the Affiliate" and donate $10 (you'll also be entered to win a one-of-a-kind quilt!).

A photo, chosen daily, from our talented Houstonist Flickr Photo Group.

Explore Houston from the perspective of the bayou. Buffalo Bayou Partnership offers boat tours the second Saturday of every month. The 30-minute ride takes you from Sabine Street to Bagby. No reservation necessary, times available from 10:00am-2:00pm, weather permitting. Boat picks up at Sabine Street Bridge North Boat Landing.