The Corliss Reunion Special

October 1, 2005-September 30, 2008

2008-10-01T18:44:00.000-07:00

We may be gone, however, that shouldn't stop you from visiting the new tenants...late at night...and drunk.

Seth, Jason, and David have moved on to their Peace Corps assignments.

Good-bye.

September 26th Party: Now with 100% more theme

2008-09-17T19:37:00.000-07:00

After three years, it's time to have one last party. You'll either be there, or regret not coming...though you'll probably regret coming once Seth, David, and Jason start being "hilarious".

When: 9pm

What we will serve: Memories...and chips

What to bring: Anything you stole from previous parties.

Why: We're moving out of one of the best houses ever and we've got one last chance to get David laid. Plus, we're pretty proud of all the themes we've come up with.

What to wear: Take your pick. Choose your favorite theme from one of our parties and go nuts (Max, please reprise your costume from the Spy Party).

Whom to invite: Everyone, this is their last chance to marvel at our unique combination of moderately offensive, totally unfunny humor.

Whom to not invite: This guy.

In case you've forgotten any of our party themes, here they are:
Spy Party
1950s Office Holiday Party
Buffalo, NY Party
All Star Game/Hot Dog Eating Contest
Seattle SuperSonics Memorial Party
Super Bowl/Puppy Bowl
Ukrainian Party
Apple Cup Party
Polish Party
Oktoberfest
David's Birthday Party
24: The TV Show Watching Party
Accidental St. Patrick's Day Party
Arrested Development Watching Party
Chinese New Year Party
House Warming Party

All Good Things Must Come to an End

2008-08-27T13:26:00.000-07:00

7502’s Final Party

Friday September 26, 2008

Don’t tell Seth

Birthday parties for 29-year-olds...

2008-03-24T14:23:00.000-07:00

When hip hop mogul Sean "P-Diddy" Combs turned 29 years old, he hosted an exclusive $600K bash at a NYC restaurant. Guests included Muhammed Ali, Mariah Carey, Martha Stewart, Bustah Rhymes, and the Duchess of York, amongst others...

Female rap artist Eve sipped Cristal with friends for her 29th at Tao, a Las Vegas hot spot...

Kevin Federline -- aspiring hip hop artist and ex-husband of Britney Spears -- rang in his 29th year with the Pussycat Dolls in Las Vegas...

But this guy doesn't want any of that nonsense....no, he wants to turn 29 (a prime number!) with YOU (and bottle of Bushmills).

Come swing by 7502 Winona on the evening of Friday, April 4th to celebrate the birth of Jason McDonald. We'll provide a firepit and the funny if you bring some beer... See you then!

Arizona 84, Washington 69

2008-01-26T15:16:00.000-08:00

Went to watch today's game at The Dutchess, a mile north of the UW campus. (I know it's a mile because back in the olden days, bars were prohibited within a mile of the UW. The Dutchess, the Blue Moon, Red Robin, Dante's--they're all where they are because of that law).

My roommate and I made it in five minutes before they opened, but got a pitcher of Henry's anyway. Then, thanks to FSN, we settled in for 45 minutes of women's basketball.

The UNC/Maryland women's game went into double-overtime, but FSN never switched over to the Dawgs.

The bar was beginning to fill up, and everyone had pretty much the same reaction when they asked where the Husky game was. "WHAT! Aw FUCK!" We spent twenty minutes rooting for someone, anyone, to win the game, then started screaming at Maryland for fouling when they were clearly out of it.

When the game finally ended, did FSN go right to the game we'd been missing? No, they went to three minutes of commercials, an intro to the game, another minute of commercials, and finally, the game--which we'd missed 13 minutes of.

I called FSN to complain (425-641-0104). No one picked up. Obviously. I left a message.

In the end, we missed the most competitive part of the game. Almost as soon as FSN switched over, the Dawgs went to a zone--presumably to protect Jon Brockman, who picked up two early fouls. But the Cats kept hitting shots.

The Dawgs were hurt by poor shot selection at the end of the first half. They could've gone into the locker room within single digits, but both Quincy Pondexter and Justin Dentmon took contested shots early in possessions, giving the white-hot Wildcat shooters more chances to rip twine. The Dawgs ended up starting the second-half down 13 points, and they never got much closer than that.

Arizona ended up shooting 70% in the game. You won't win many--in fact, you won't win any--games when your opponent shoots that well. Part of it was poor rotation by the Dawgs, most of it was simply dead eye shooting.

Jarryd Bayless had 26 points, Chase Budinger had 25, the Huskies were toast.

Brockman had 24 points on 12-19 shooting.

Sun., Feb. 3rd, Puppy Bowl Party: The Super Bowl will also be shown

2008-01-26T11:37:00.000-08:00

When:3pm (per Super Bowl tradition, pregame festivities will begin 72 hours before the official start time)

Why:We love puppies. There, we said it. We think they are adorable and we believe that other people do too. Happy? Also, people say the football game is kind of a big deal.
As an added bonus, we're moving the television into the living room on the main floor! The spiders are disappointed, but Saira is pumped.

What we will serve: Assorted snacks and beer.

What to bring:Traditional puppy bowl fare is beer, chips, dip, and pizza. Feel free to add to our selection, or bring some healthy alternative.

Whom to invite: Anyone who wanted to watch football with us, but is scared of our basement.

Whom to not invite: Tom Brady. Yes, he's dreamy, but he really should be at the game.

Fri. Dec 14, The 7502 Fifties Office Holiday Party: A Bi-Annual Tradition

2007-11-12T20:04:00.000-08:00

When: 9pm

What we will serve: Punch, Jello Salads, Martinis.

What to bring: Willingness to embrace the devil-may-care spirit of the 50s office party. And beer.

Why: Office holiday parties, once, were awesome. As evidenced in that classic movie "The Apartment." Now, thanks to sexual harassment ligitation, gender equality, and quite probably, the flouridation of water, the same parties are shells of their former selves. We will recapture the traditional office party. That means mistletoe, ribaldry, inappropriate use of carbon paper, and Jason calling every girl "toots." Also, it was really awesome in 2005.

What to wear: Whatever you want, but, for guys, a white shirt and a skinny tie would be nice. For girls, I guess those one piece dresses that women wore in the 50s? You'd know better than us.

Whom to invite: Anyone who has not been roped into their office holiday party.

Whom to not invite: The litigation-minded.

We're Singing in the Rain

2007-09-30T11:34:00.000-07:00

It's October, so the weather is getting really crappy...

Wait, what's that you say? It's still September? So all this horrible weather over the past few weeks came during the part of the year that's supposed to be nice? Son of a...

Anywho, David and Jason spent an enjoyable evening in Fremont with Sarah, Saira, and some grad-school types. Jason was really drunk and can't remember most of what he told people, but he is confident in his eloquence.

On Saturday, the boys "tailgated" in the basement for the UW-USC game. Someone should let the house know that there is nothing involved in hanging around in your basement with your laptop that could be called tailgating.

The Huskies put up a good show against USC, but a fumble and a dropped interception late in the game killed hopes of a miracle comeback. This season, like Seth's senior-year mission to "get lucky," is a story of "almost, but not quite."

Upon futher review...

2007-09-24T21:44:00.000-07:00

...maybe it's a good thing everyone in internetland hasn't been appraised in the goings on at 7502 Winona.

Seth and David are spending the best years of their early 30s watching sitcom reruns on a laptop. This is actually an improvement from a few minutes ago, when Seth was reading lines from a Monty Python sketch. All the while, Jason is eating Wavy Lays and onion dip because he's a little stressed out about work this week.

Thirty is the new...screw it, I can't do this.

September Update

2007-09-23T14:15:00.000-07:00

We haven't written anything in the space for a while, so here's what's going on at 7502:

Seth has a crippling head cold. Most people would drink some tea, take a lozenge, and rest for a couple days. Not this guy. He's wearing a sock on his throat and babbling incoherently. The residents of Mother Theresa's orphanage would pity him looking the way he does.

David is loving the NFL apparel ad where the female Giants fans do overelaborate handshakes.

Jason is also sick, but he's way less whiny about it.

David, Seth, and Saira enjoyed yesterday's Husky football debacle at Teddy's on Roosevelt। A joint known primarily for monthly Biker Nights. Though the game didn't go the Dawgs' way, everyone got really really drunk and Sarah scared the crap out of Jason (who watched at home) when they got home.

David and Seth Are in a Show!

2007-07-12T13:13:00.000-07:00

Come see David's return to the stage and Seth's assault on it.

Legends In Their Own Minds
July 13, 14 Friday and Saturday at 8pm
Jewel Box Theatre at the Rendezvous
2322 2nd Avenue
(206) 441-5823
21+
$8 at the door

map to theatre

The Habit Productions presents 2 nights of comedy and storytelling from a variety of Seattle's funniest people. Witness tales of glorious triumph and crushing defeat, as the members of the comedy troupe The Habit and special guests bare their souls on stage for your amusement.

Featuring:
Mark Siano-Founding Member of The Habit, Seattle Comedian, Writer, and Performer
David Swidler-Founding Member of The Habit, Comedian and Seattlest contributer
Ryan Dobosh-Founding Member of The Habit, L.A. Comedian and Writer
Seth Kolloen-McSweeney's contributer, Stranger Genius Award nominee, Seattle Sports Writer
Mara Siciliano- Former Habit Member, Zine writer and Improvisational comedian
Megan Hesscock-- Improviser, Groundlings and Second City trained
Rachel Hynes-- Performance Artist and MC, founder of Helsinki Syndrome

Happy Birthday Saira! Thanks for the hangover!

2007-06-09T17:52:00.000-07:00

David was in Europe for last night's birthday bash for Saira, so Seth and Jason drank his share of the booze, with predictable results: the whole house is wicked hungover.

The party was pretty awesome and there are plenty of awards to hand out:

Livestrong Award: John, who rode to and from the party from Capital Hill on his single-speed bike

Drinking Olympians: Jessica and Mara's Sister, both of whom kicked Jason's ass at drinking games

Good Housekeeping Award: Amanda and Saira's pierogies, they were fantastic.

We also had great performances from the firepit and one anonymous guest who took a full bottle of vodka as a "roadie." We just hope she wasn't driving.

Friday, June 8th: Saira's Birthday Party

2007-05-13T21:39:00.000-07:00

Saira is turning 28 years old and we're going to celebrate by taking her back to her Peace Corps days and celebrating Ukraine-style! You can find a primer on Ukrainian culture here.

When: Friday, June 8, 8:00pm

What we will serve: Traditional Ukrainian food, the keyboard on this computer doesn't really let us spell the name of anything we're serving.

What to bring: Something to drink that will accompany vodka shots and whatever Slavic beer we can find.

What to Wear: Traditional Ukrainian garb. Only Saira really knows what this is, so you can pretty much get away with whatever.

Why: In short, there will not be a bigger Ukrainian-themed birthday celebration for a Polish-Pakistani girl from Upstate NY in Seattle this year. It's THAT BIG!

Who to invite: People who like Poland, Pakistan, Ukraine, Peace Corps, International Development, Hockey, David Grohl, beer, vodka, beets, or grad students. Or this guy, Saira's always loved him.

Saturday April 7: Jason's Birthday Party

2007-03-25T15:07:00.000-07:00

Jason will be turning 28 in the coming days, so celebrate with us on April 7th.

It's going to start around 8:30, there will be treats, jokes ,and did we mention...A FIRE PIT!

Oh hell(s) yeah, we got us a fire pit and we are going to sit outside and warm ourselves in it's glow. Jason will be all like, "It's my birthday, pay attention to me." Yeah whatever "brah." There is a fire pit here, and we intend to sit near it.

Even if you don't know Jason bring some beer, a friend, and come on over to sit by the fire...oh and wish Jason a Happy Birthday.

FIRE PIT!!!!

What's In a Name?

2007-03-24T15:05:00.000-07:00

So amazing that even NPR put their lef-wing Spendocrat view on the game.

Let's say that there was a team called Winona State playing for a championship, you wouldn't expect them to win, you'd probably expect them to lose in a unbelievably painfully way.

Well, let us take you to the NCAA Division II Championship Game in Springfield, Mass. The Winona State Warriors vs.the Barton Bulldogs.

With 35.5 seconds left, Winona State was up five (74-69) and shooting free throws (uh-oh).

Here is what followed:

35.5: Missed Winona St. free throw
35.2: Barton rebound
25.2: Barton jumper (74-71, Winona)
25.4: Barton steals the Winona inbound
22.2: Barton lay-in, and the foul (74-73, Winona)
22.2: Barton missed free throw
21.1: Winona rebound
19.4: Barton foul
19.4: Winona hits one of two
7.9: Barton reverse lay-in (75-75, Tie)
4.0: Winona drives down court to take the winning shot, Barton steals the ball.
0.2: Barton all alone up court, hits winning lay-in (77-77, Barton)
0.0: Barton is your National Champion.

It was the most amazing ending to basketball game David has ever seen.

Winona's heart is broken once again. As Seth would say, what are you going to do?

February in Seattle? To the Beach!

2007-03-22T19:45:00.000-07:00

Going to beach in Seattle in the winter is a bad idea. So is filling your bar with sand and inviting a bunch of drunk of 21 year olds over, but that didn't stop the Kiwi and Kangaroo.

It was Beach Party Weekend back in February, so of course we dressed up like morons and headed on over. David even carded a confused young couple.

Young Girl 1: Do we pay you the cover?
David: Uh yeah...can I see your IDs.
[David inspects the IDs with an eagle eye]
David: Looks good.
Young Boy: Can we put the cover on a tab?
David: Oh sure, just tell them at the bar.
[David walks away. The young couple enters the bar]
Bouncer: Can I see your IDs.
Young Girl: But that guy...

Photos from Beach Night

God Bless Tony Romo's Slippery Hands

2007-03-22T18:57:00.000-07:00

All the photos from the Seahawk Playoff BBQ

Sorry, there are no photos of Seth screaming at Mike Holmgren during the final two minutes.

One more thing to do in front of the TV

2007-01-14T08:41:00.000-08:00

Boop-Beep, Boop-Beep...

24 is back tonight and Jason is pumped. He's already reserved the TV for every Monday from now until June, baseball be damned. We'll see how well that holds up. It's easy to imagine Jason holding Seth down and threatening to torture him Jack Bauer style if he doesn't change the channel from the Dodgers spring training game.

It's so nice when they aren't home

2007-01-03T07:48:00.000-08:00

David and Seth were busying lording over trivia players at the Old Pequliar on Tuesday, so Jason decided to have himself a little get together in la casa. He busied himself chopping peppers, onions, and chicken before throwing together a stir fry that he was pretty proud of.

Then the guests came rolling in. First, the lovely Saira came over to lend moral support in the kitchen. Sister Erin posted up in the house with her cohorts, Katie and Maris, wine and ice cream in hand. Then Kelly and Molly brought the noise along with Bre and Carmen.

They ate and drank and traded stories about where not to eat in Europe. It was all good until everyone realized that Jason was the only dude in the house (kinda) and decided it was time for chocolate ice cream and How Stella Got Her Groove Back. Ok, not really, but the convo got decidedly woman-y. Jason tried to rescue things by discussing his projections for AI's assist-to-turnover ratio when Carmello returns from suspension and his thoughts on the upcoming high school soccer season, but all was lost. Even a lighthearted attempt to bring Pete Walker up flopped.

Fortunately, the evening was saved by delicious ice cream and everyone parted as friends, richer for the experience. Jason had just enough time to clean up the kitchen before Seth and David returned home to continue ruining his life.

Holy Crap! We love the Broncos!!!!

2007-01-01T22:08:00.000-08:00

Jason lived in Boise for two years and acquired a distaste for BSU football fans. No more.

The 2007 Fiesta Bowl made us love the Mighty BSU Broncos. After blowing an 18 point lead against Oklahoma and finding themselves looking at 4th and 18 with 30 seconds left in the 4th quarter, Boise State coach Chris Petersen brought his pure brass balls to the fore and won us over.

First, they ran a hook and ladder that went for a 50-yard touchdown with 8 seconds left to tie the game. Seth and Jason jumped up and down hugging each other in the basement, while Saira shopped online, uninterested.

Next, after the first play of overtime put OU up 7 in OT, Boise State ran
an attempted HB passback to the QB and an end around counter play. At this point, we realized that Pauls Toutonghi was actually calling plays for the Broncos...and we loved every minute of it.

Then, they found themselves looking at 4th and 2 inside the 10. What do you call in that situation? Well, you don't bring your balls to the stadium in a dump truck. Mr. Petersen
put the ball in his halfback's hands and told him to throw it to the tight end. Touchdown. Kick the extra point and go to round 2 of OT. Wrong, BITCH! You put in your offense, go for two, and WIN THE FIESTA BOWL ON A GODDAMNED STATUE OF LIBERTY!

Saira still didn't really care, but BSU has three new fans, until they play the Huskies--next year.

Crap, that was short-lived.

New Year's Eve and the mysterious stranger

2007-01-01T09:31:00.000-08:00

New Year's Eve started with a dinner of fondue and pasta cooked up by Jason, who was putting his Borat "impression" to rest at midnight. That salty taste in the chicken was his tears.

Saira, Sarah, Amanda, Saira's sister Shireen, and "America's Brother", Josh, gathered at the house and we headed to a party hosted by our longtime friend Sasha. There was a keg, there was a dj. We danced, we yelled, we snapped photos, and a certain person, who was impossibly foxy in high school, continued her lifelong campaign to make us weep inside.

The biggest news at the party was the appearance of a mysterious stranger seen making out with several guys in the bathroom ... maybe it's just me, but he seemed to bear a striking resemblance to our own David. You make the call.

David:

Mysterious stranger:

A sunny December day in Seattle is the perfect opportunity for sitting in the basement and watching sports

2006-12-31T16:38:00.000-08:00

David, Seth, Jason and special guest Levi watched the early morning Seahawks game, the indisputable highlight of which was Shawn Alexander getting THE STREAK.

Then, because Fox decided to televise meaningless games, David headed off to a friend's house, Levi headed off to we're not sure where, and left Jason and I alone to hold each other and cry during the Huskies' obliteration at UCLA.

Now it's San Francisco/Denver in overtime, an SF win would mean the Hawks win over Denver knocked the Broncos out of the playoffs, a result that would thrill us for various reasons we can barely remember.

"No! No! Maybe!"--The Ugly Sweater Party

2006-12-31T13:34:00.000-08:00

Photos.

On Friday night, Clint and Steve threw the 2006 edition of their Sweater Party--and they did it in our house ("We must protect this house!").

The festivities really started Friday afternoon when Steve and Clint arrived, Cat in the Hat-style with a bag full of fun. They swept through the house, decorations in hand, and before we knew it, el casa had more holiday cheer than you can shake a stick at (It was so yuletide that we nearly crapped ourselves). Oh yeah, they brought booze, too: lots of booze.

The boys got geared up in their holiday best Seth had a phenomenally horrible Monopoly sweater, David wore a Christmas sweater that could single-handedly turn the tide in the war against Christmas, and Jason, in premature memory of Saddam Hussein, wore a sweater vest over a Moroccan djellaba.

The party started, people rolled in, and our heros realized this would be a good night. We also realized We need to have more parties. The glog, beer, and eggnog flowed, horrible sweaters proliferated, and bad judgement reigned (more on that later). It was a good time.

Congratulations are in order to Michelle, who won the Best Holiday Sweater award, and to the tree girls who won the Best Worst Swater Award for their coordinated sweater dresses. Seth got an honorable mention for his sweater, and a Party MVP award for being the guy who everyone saw making out during the party.

Obviously, we need to have more parties. Thank you Steve and Clint for showing us the light. A special thanks to Clint for giving the carpet the eggnog and seltzer bath it so badly needed.

Photos.

Happy Holidays from 7502 Winona

2006-12-23T15:24:00.000-08:00

David, Jason, Seth, and Santa's Little Helper wish you a Merry Christmas

DON'T TELL US THE SCORE!!!

2006-12-08T10:41:00.000-08:00

Because we have invited women into our lives we will all be missing the UDub v. Gonzaga game on Saturday night. Not to worry, however, we will TiVo it and watch it first thing Sunday morning. Which will of course cause the women to in our lives to leave us, twelve hours too late.

Begin Your Letters to the Editor

2006-12-07T15:28:00.000-08:00

Seth has gotten something else published! Wow, he has gone from a major daily newspaper, to an alternative weekly...[cough-cough]...Seth, you may want to get a new agent.

Metro Tuesday Schedule Released

2006-12-05T11:14:00.000-08:00

We don't care what the courts say, we are getting well within 500 feet of high schools, but with good reason-- the return of Metro League Tuesday:

12/05: Franklin vs. Garfield at Old Lincoln High
12/12: Chief Sealth @ Ingraham
12/19: Nada
12/26: Garfield @ Shorewood
1/02: Nada
1/09: O'Dea @ Blanchet
1/16: Nada (King Holiday Hoopfest is the day before)
1/23: Chief Sealth @ O'Dea
1/30: Redmond @ Roosevelt (see the new Roosevelt gym)
2/02: (this is a Friday, but it's Garfield @ Franklin)
2/06: Eastlake vs. Garfield at Old Lincoln High

Come one, come all.

He's in the PI

2006-11-20T13:45:00.000-08:00

Hey, alert the Pulitzer Surprize committe, Seth done got himself an article put in the newspaper.

Wow, We Watched a Ton of Football

2006-11-20T13:35:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday was a time to sit on ones tush for eight hours and watch college football, and that is exactly what we did. It wasn’t just the Apple Cup that had us gain a collective twenty-seven pounds, it was also the Pac-10 Championship game, and of course THE BIGGEST FOOTBALL GAME IN THE HISTORY OF ALL THE UNIVERSES COMBINED AND MULTIPLIED BY ONE HUNDRED-- # 1 Ohio State vs. #2 Michigan.

We were joined in three hour shifts by Levi, Seth’s dad Larry, Josh, Mike, Saira, Sarah, and Courtney, who ditched her husband’s rich friend’s Cougar party out in Lake Sammamish to hang out in our basement and eat apple chicken sausage and chips and salsa off of our hobo table. Hmmmm we fear, that there soon may be a Judkins Park condo on the market.

The Apple Cup was made more enjoyable by our concoction of hot apple cider with cinnamon and rum. We had so much of it to drink that it appeared the Huskies were winning.

Oh my goodness, they are!

With one last chance for the Cougars, a fourth and twelve with just over a minute left, the decision was made that Seth and David would hike up their pants well above their nipple lines. It worked. A sack. Game over. The Cougars were foiled again.

At 8:30, eight hours after it was turned on, our poor television was shut down, and we all went our separate ways.

Except for the comedy stylings of Dusty and a delightful BBQ pizza made from scratch by Jason Sunday's football action just didn’t have the same magic.

Sat Nov 18-- Apple Cup and College Football Blowout

2006-11-09T15:05:00.000-08:00

When: Saturday November 18, 12:30pm.

What we will serve: Apple Chicken Sausage, Apple Pie, Apple Sauce, Swidler’s Special Apple Soda, and uhhh, beer.

What to bring: Anything but chips. Before games we always buy chips and then they just sit in our basement for the next week until we have no choice but to eat them. They fill our belly and make us fat. So if you’re going to be wonderful enough to bring something, please don’t bring chips.

Why: There are three very exciting football games on the picture box that day.

First Ohio State will play Michigan. This annual contest is always a good game. However, this year the teams are ranked number one and two, so the overwhelming hype that is sure to crush our soul, will also get more excited for kickoff then say, the birth of a child.

Then at 3:45 the Apple Cup starts…we wish we had more to say about this game, but really, that’s about it. Even though it may not have the sparkle of years past it’s still the Apple Cup, and we always get excited about that.

At 5pm, the mythical Pac-10 Championship game between Cal and USC hits the airwaves (literally). This game will start off on the little TV, but end up on the big screen. David recently spent some time in Berkeley with Bears fans, so trust us when we tell you, that if they lose this game, Tilden Park will be site of a mass suicide.

Holly crap, this could be the greatest day of our life.

Who to invite: Fans of football, rivalries, and sitting in our basement for eight hours.

Who not to invite: Relatives of Knute Rockne. He ruined the game by introducing the forward pass.

It's a Halloween Party

2006-11-03T10:49:00.000-08:00

(A full report on actual Halloween)

The Saturday night before Halloween is one of the biggest social nights of the year. We at 7502 were not going to waste it by sitting around eating Pho and watching On Demand, that is what we do every other Saturday night.

We had been looking forward to Teatro Punanni's (the home of Micelle and Jasper) annual Halloween party since last December.

However, the evening was put in jeopardy, when David's car got towed, Sarah bailed on the roller derby team, and Seth decided to find fault with everything. Only one thing could save the night, a long period of awkward silence...in costume!

Soon the spirit of the holiday took over and we were able to enjoy the party.

Not that it was that hard, let's face it was an amazing party. It was the kind of event where...holly crap she's not wearing a top...sorry. It was the kind of event, where one...woah, that dude in leather is making out with that buff shirtess dude.

Let's just say it was a bit different from a 7502 party, as we found out when we were pummbled with pasties for trying to break out 'Dance, Dance, Revolution.' Oh well, when in Teatro Punanni. We all drank enough to keep Saira asleep on our futon all Sunday and totally shut down Sarah's immune system for the next four days.

Halloween we'll miss you.

(Photos coming soon)

Halloween evening

2006-11-01T13:48:00.000-08:00

David and I went to the Kiwi and Kangaroo, it was totally dead there, and, since none of our female friends would come out, we were the two loser guys dressed up in the corner.

Dressed up brilliantly, may I add, as a football coach (David, in a sweater vest with extra paunch) and a backup quarterback (me, in headphones and a visor).

A work friend was over at St. Andrews, so we went over there, but she left at nine. So we were the loser guys again, until we struck up a conversation with a attractive and charming bar regular (full disclosure: she struck up the conversation--I know, I know,) who lured us into a drinking game called "flipcup." The point of flipcup is to get really drunk, and that's what happened. We stumbled home at about midnight. Another successful Halloween, though it would've been more successful if the attractive and charming bar regular didn't have "a boyfriend in Mexico."

The Stranger's Sarcastic Issue is Out

2006-10-25T16:10:00.000-07:00

That noise you hear is Jason and David rolling their eyes.

THE 2006 STRANGER GENUIS AWARDS: Literature Shortlist

SETH KOLLOEN

The best local sportswriter you've probably never heard of writes online for Seattlest (www.seattlest.com). There, on a near-daily basis, Seth Kolloen—Seattle native, handsome lad, undeniable sports nut—expounds on the triumphs and follies of our local sports teams. Through clean, often blazingly sarcastic writing, Kolloen chronicles everything from local big guns (Seahawks, Sonics, Mariners), college teams, and even our many high-school sports squads. His energy for all things sporty is bottomless, his memory for the geekery necessary for great sports writing vast, and his writing free from the niceties more established sportswriters are shackled by. Few writers in town cover as much with as much passion as Kolloen, and in a perfect world one of our local dailies would snatch him up. Until then, we'll at least be able to read his addictive ravings online. BRADLEY STEINBACHER

This Weekend Jason is...

2006-10-19T12:57:00.000-07:00

Fall Fun at 7Five02

2006-10-13T15:49:00.000-07:00

As we often yell as passing cars, we love fall.

It is by far our favorite season, and we're not just saying that to get back at spring for that stunt it pulled a few years ago. We genuinely find fall to be our favorite season.

This weekend may the falliest of them all at 7502.

Green Lake is decked out in yellow, orange, and red leaves. It may not be Vermont, but it's gorgeous enough-- and besides it's not like we're looking to harvest syrup, get universal health care, and wrestle an alligator. Along with the colorful foliage we are also enjoying the lingering warm weather. It may not be LA in October warm, but the last few days the temperatures have wafted up into the seventies, making evening runs around the lake wondefully crisp and picturesque.

Fall is also when the best films of the year are released. Tonight Jason and David will grab their scepters, don crowns and head over to the Majestic Bay Theatre to see The Departed. David is so excited he has been screaming, "Do you want them to chop me up, and feed me to the poor!" all afternoon.

Jason has been hard in the work in the kitchen constructing a fall delicacy, pumpkin pie. Even though he forgot the sugar, it still smells and tastes amazing. Especially after he adds his whiskey sauce. In fact, let's put the pie down and stick to the sauce. I lozve when Jayzon cookz...I wanna kiss you."

Finally there are the playoffs and football. There are six League Championship Series games on this weekend, and Seth and David intend to watch every one. Toss in a pilgrimage to Husky Stadium on Saturday afternoon and the Seahawks, now very important game, vs. the Rams on Sunday morning, and well if you're a woman and you have something to say to these guys, you may want to wait until late Sunday night.

David is also seeing the Dead Sea Scrolls on Saturday morning. There really isn't a autumnal tie in here, he just wanted to mention that. What an ass.

It's fall and we are making the f-bomb most of it.

The Local Papers are Not Kind to Coach Jason

2006-10-09T09:59:00.000-07:00

Cosmos should stop making excuses, start making progress
By Steve Kelley
Seattle Times staff columnist

How many times does this need to be said?

The Cosmos are in trouble. In trouble with their fans. In trouble with the Woodland Park Soccer Association. How many times does this need to be said?

Yesterday, with a chance to show they belonged, with a chance to show that their early season success wasn’t a fluke the Cosmos lost 2-0 to the Tigers.

The Cosmos have to be honest with themselves. They have to, once and for all show their fans that they aren't all about post game hot dogs. That they don't believe just eating the half time snacks are good enough. That they can dream big.

The Cosmos need change.

But change isn't coming.

Winning seems to matter very little to these parents.

The Cosmos sent their season-ticket holders a letter telling them, in so many words, that the franchise is progressing quite nicely.

At least that appears to be what they are telling their most loyal ticket buyers, because the letter, says Head Coach Jason McDonald and Coach Brian will return next season.

It calls McDonald and Coach Brian "the right people to lead us to the next level."It also acknowledges that the Cosmos have been in a rebuilding program since 2004.

Who knew?

The Cosmos never won when they needed to win. They sort of played themselves into contention several times, then tightened with stage fright when the games got more meaningful.

They fattened their record on the weak of the weak of Shoreline and West Ballard's dreary Under 14 teams.

The letter says the Cosmos were the second-youngest team in Woodland Park, next to the Mini-Wolves. But compare the talent of the Mini-Wolves young players with the Cosmos'. It's no contest.

How many times does this need to be said?

The Cosmos have to stop making excuses and start making real progress.

The season-ticket holders, who were wondering if McDonald and Coach Brian would return, got their answer this week.

It was the wrong answer.

Today's Discussion at 7502

2006-10-07T15:22:00.000-07:00

Seth: He ran out of his shoe and #66 still couldn't catch him.

Jason: #55

Seth: The guy who was chasing him: #66.

Jason: It was #55.

Seth: I think it was #66.

Josh: It was #65. Let's compromise.

Seth: Fair enough.

You guys missed out.

PLUS, Jason's comments made it on Deadspin today--twice! That means he's posted or commented on three different blogs this week. You know you're jealous.

If you want to read Jason's wit, check out these links and look for jmcdoggy:

Number 1

Number 2

Look Who's 30 Today

2006-10-06T08:19:00.000-07:00

The Playoffs: David and Seth v. The DVR

2006-10-05T15:24:00.000-07:00

There is nothing David and Seth love more than big time baseball action. They love it so much that they tend to screw up royally when trying to use the DVR to watch biggest games of the season.

With the playoffs once again dominating the downstairs televisions, driving Jason up upstairs to IM his friends from his days living in DC, it’s another chance for these two to screw up again. You won’t want to miss the look on their face when they realize what they have done. Plus the cursing shower that follows is quite amusing.

Add to this Saturday’s Husky game v. USC and exciting Cal vs. Oregon action, and well, there are sure to be big plays and exciting come from behind rallies missed entirely.

Still not convinced to stop by? Well what if we told you that Michelle’s beagle Jasper will be a 7502 houseguest for the next four days. Is that something you might be interested in?

Playoff baseball, big time college football, a rambunctious dog, and finger pointing—it’s going to be a great weekend of door slamming at 7502.

We're feeling good about life

2006-10-01T15:11:00.000-07:00

The University of Washington Men's Football team is 4-1, after going down to Tucson, beating the Arizona Wildcats, and ogling their hot coeds. Seth and Jason listened to the game in the living room, texting updates to David.

David missed listening to most of the game because he was celebrating his anniversary with What's Her Name? (we're pretty sure it starts with an s and ends with an a, we all adore her), so congrats to them.

The postgame party was at Beso del Sol, where we salsaed (that doesn't look right) with Saira's new classmates before rolling on to the Blue Moon for last call.

Woodland Cosmos Update: The boys had a ton of chances today, but only scored on one. It was good enough for a 1-0 win.

Sun Oct 1-- Polish Sausage Fest

2006-09-27T15:19:00.000-07:00

When: Sunday, October 1, 5:00pm

What we will serve: Polish Sausages and beer. They may look like the last box of German Sausages from last week’s Oktoberfest, but trust us, they are genuine Polish Sausages from the heart of old Prussia.

What to bring: Some else too much on, maybe those vegetable things Even though they are grown in the dirt they are apparently very good for you.

What to Wear: Shaun Alexander’s protective boot, because apparently he doesn’t need it. Prayer, it there anything it can’t do?

Why: The undefeated Seahawks and the undefeated Bears are playing on Sunday Night Football, it simply doesn’t get any bigger (in week three). Couple that with the fact that people can’t stop talking about our Seahawks Philly Cheese Steak Festival last December, well it’s mainly our cardiologist, and it seemed like a no-brainer. We figured if we could replicate the taste of South Street in our basement, we could easily put ourselves with the unwashed masses who gather in the parking lot of Solider Field before every Bears game.

“Hey, looksh like itsh gonna be a good game dere.”

Who to invite: Fans of football, Eastern European Sausage connoisseurs, and this guy.

A nice little Saturday...and Friday, and Sunday

2006-09-26T22:58:00.000-07:00

Jason had a nice little weekend.

On Friday, Terence, his old chum from Boise who is Can-asian-dian arrived on a train just in time to enjoy the 7502 Winona Oktoberfest 2006: This time it's Personal party. The part went well (we won't talk about David's salt spilling, fire lighting issues, or accidental self-mutilation beforehand nor the open propane tank in the backyard--the latter was a nice conversation piece actually), even though there was a random visit by a guy who claimed to be a neighbor and urinated on a van on his way out.

At 7:15am Saturday morning, Jason's mom Debbie picked him up and they together drove to Snohomish, strapped themselves to two men they just met, and jumped out of a plane at 13,000 feet. Fortunately, they only fell really fast for about 8,000 feet and that part was really cool. Once the parachute opened up, it was a great day to view the Canadian Rockies, Cascades, Olympics, Mount Baker, Mount Ranier, Seattle, the San Juans, and even Mount St Helens on the way down. Holy crap is this state gorgeous.

Seriously, if you're even the slightest bit inclined to go skydiving, go tandem with the guys at Skydive Snohomish. They do great work.

Later in the afternoon, Seth, Jason, and David went to the UW-UCLA football match. After a rough 0-16 start, the Dawgs rode Isaiah Stanback's arm and legs (248 yards total offense, out of 249 for the team) to a 29-19 win.

Basically, Saturday alone would have made for a great weekend. But wait, there's more (is anyone still reading?).

The Woodland Cosmos kicked off their game at 1pm, as the Seahawks were getting underway in Seahawk Stadium. Before Matt Hasselbeck had thrown an interception on the first play from scrimmage, the 13 year olds turned a terrific combination of teamwork anf finishing into a 1-0 lead. Be the time the 'Hawks had a 21-0 lead, the boys had buttoned up a 3-0 win over the Shoreline Green Twisters. Editors note: We know you don't care about U-14 boys soccer, but Jason coaches the team, so we let it go

Jason returned home to watch the Seahawks complete the stomping of the Giants. Postgame was a trip to Ivar's on Lake Union for happy hour snacks with Saira, Dr. Sal, and Kris Abbasey-a great way to wrap up one heck of a weekend. Nobody even had to call the cops.

Vin Scully and Aaron Sorkin-- Lovely

2006-09-18T15:34:00.000-07:00

While most people in the free world (sorry Sweden) will be enjoying Monday Night Football, that won't be the case at 7502.

Much to Jason’s chagrin it is baseball pennant race season (trust us), and tonight house favorite Vin Scully will be broadcasting the key Dodgers vs. Padres game. The winner will be in first place in the NL West, and the loser will be in first place of the NL Wild Card.

Seth’s co-worker/Dodger fan Clint will be there, David will try and get his dad to show up by convincing him that it’s 1955, and Jason will be there trying to watch the Jaguars and Steelers on TV number two.

Following the game, oh boy, will David be in hog heaven. After the cancellations of Arrested Development, West Wing and with the summer hiatus of Entourage, he needed a new show, bad. In his time of need none other than his absolute favorite Aaron Sorkin has delivered.

It’s the premier of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. The TiVO season pass has been ordered, and David is ready to love it unconditionally.

Let’s review the shows Mr, nay, God Sorkin has been behind; Sportsnight (the behind the scene look at a sports highlight show) The West Wing (the behind the scene look of high powered politics), and now Studio 60 (the behind the scenes look at a sketch comedy show). Wow does God Sorkin read David’s diary? If he does he is soon to be reading many passages about himself.

Sir Bails-a-Lot Changes 9/15 Plans

2006-09-12T16:08:00.000-07:00

Seth and the phrase, "man of his word,” go together like peanut butter and something you would never, never, never ever, never in a million years put with peanut butter.

Our man to the right of the bathroom is proud of this fact, often bragging that while living in New York his friends referred to him as Sir Bails-a-lot. The middle aged men on the Brooklyn Height Promenade would refer to him as Susan, but that's a story for another time.

So when Seth decided that after the Garfield vs. Franklin game, we would all be attending the new The Rock film, Gridiron Gang, a movie about incarcerated teen age boys and a film that Seth has been a little too excited to see, well, we should have known better.

Even after he wrote, "Following the game we'll head over to opening night of "Gridiron Gang"…Holy crap, this could be the greatest night of our lives." Even after he screamed at a housemate, "You are going to be at this movie with me whether you like it or not!" His face turning purple and veins on his neck popping. Even after talking about this night for the better part of a week, we were not completely surprised when he announced that he wouldn’t be going to the movie.

Why did Seth change his mind? What powerful force will be pulling him away from enjoying the greatest moment of his life?

A work party.

Don't cry for him, he is already dead.

The tailgating, the Garfield/Franklin game, and Oktoberfest on the 22nd will still go on. There will be no movie viewing, and for that we apologize for Seth.

U-S-A, U-S-what?...to Greece? In basketball? Really?

2006-09-01T14:20:00.000-07:00

Anyone who follows this blog knows that 2006 has provided the best summer ever for your heros at 7502. Fortunately for our masochistic-Seattle-sports-fan selves this summer included:

The US Men's soccer team forgetting that we use our hands in sports in America
Frequent displays of incompetence by Mariners players, coaches, and fans (Seth)
The Sonics got sold to a bunch of Okies who want to move the team to BFE
Floyd Landis's amazing steroid-powered comeback in the Tour de France--unfortunately he got caught
The Storm were eliminated in the first round of the WNBA playoffs
Every American track star from the Olympics was caught doping
The Seattle Sounders are on the verge of not making the A-League playoffs

Note: Upon further review I don't actually care about those last 4 items at all

Mr. Anthony, Mr. James, Mr. Anthony, and Coach K just got knocked out of the Basketball World Championships by the basketball powerhouse that is Greece

Is anything being done to make sure the rest of the world doesn't start playing football? Seriously, we're going to need to start inventing new sports to win.

Fri, Sept. 22-- Oktoberfest

2006-08-31T10:18:00.000-07:00

When: Friday September 22, 8:30pm

What we will serve: German sausages, sauerkraut, potato fries with mustard, and of course beer. It's Oktoberfest, what do you expect? Brie? Chardonnay? If you show up with an armful of baguettes, well, you're liable to get tank marks up and down your beret.

What to bring: A drinking stein, a drinking boot, and beer. It's Oktoberfest you can't have enough.

What to Wear: Lederhosen, Audrey's Sexy Hitler costume from last Halloween, comfortable slacks, or whatever.

Why: First of all autumn is the best season there is, ever. That's as much as an answer as you're gonna get. Just show up, and as they say in Munich, "Zetzin brachton der flukensn kanziukiempunston zetzkreg."

Scully Event Turns Into Agassi Event (then back into Scully event)

2006-08-29T08:46:00.001-07:00

The roomies plus special guest stars Pauls and Clint gathered in the basement to watch the Dodgers and Reds, announced by legendary Vin Scully. But Clint alerted us to the fact that Andre Agassi was playing in the US Open. Agassi is retiring after this tournament, so any match could be his last.

It looked like this would be the one. Agassi's opponent, Something Pavel, was overpowering him. Agassi looked slow and weak. With the match tied at one set a piece, Agassi was down two breaks in the third. It was the considered opinion of the roomies that Agassi ought to give up on the third set and conserve his energy for the fourth.

There's a reason we never won a Grand Slam tennis tournament.

Agassi stormed back in the third set, finally winning a tiebreak (the third in as many sets) to take a two set lead. We jumped from our seats in full throat when Agassi won the point. He then obliterated Pavel in the fourth set, winning the match, and yet somehow *he* was the one who had to talk to John McEnroe afterwards. Seems like the loser should do that, no?

Then we went back to the Dodger game, which we'd timefreeze for a bit, and where the incompetence of the Dodgers' Brett Tomko was matched only by the incompetence of Pauls, who checked the score on the internet and told everyone about it (huge party foul) and Seth, who accidentally fast forwarded through a crucial home run.

Rising above it all was Vin Scully, who proved once again why we love him when he started in on a story about Reds manager Jerry Narron. Well, not about Jerry Narron, but about Narron's uncle Sam, who was a coach for the Dodgers, and who liked to "tell stories about an imaginary baseball player named Clabber Meeks."

Vin Scully, you are a God among us.

9/15 Garfield vs. Franklin tailgating--then, Gridiron Gang with "The Rock"

2006-08-28T16:19:00.000-07:00

When: September 15th, 4pm

Where: The parking lot in front of Memorial Stadium (afterwards wherever Gridiron Gang with "The Rock" is playing.)

What we will serve: Football fare

What to bring: Garfield Bulldog Pride

Why: Garfield vs. Franklin isn't much of a musical rivalry (Jimi Hendrix vs. Kenny G)

It isn't much of a comedy rivalry (David Swidler vs. John Keister)

But it is the best athletic rivalry in the city. It's a neighborhood bragging rights game, no less now (we saw a injured Franklin player throw a female trainer practically to the ground in an effort to re-enter the b-ball game last year at GHS) than it was in our day (remember the bleacher collapse? the last-second waved off shot? the game at Royal Brougham?)

Less so in football, where Franklin's reigned supreme. But now things are evening out. Both schools have alumni and former UW stars for coaches (Mario Bailey for Franklin, Anthony Allen and former NFL assistant Al Roberts for Garfield). Both programs look to compete in Kingco this year after several years in the cellar.

We're going to tailgate out of the back of Pauls Toutonghi's truck before this year's Garfield/Franklin game. The game's at 5pm, so knock off work a little early and join us at 4pm for hot dogs, wings, whatever else we decide to get up to. Good times!

Then, after the game (timing TBD) we'll head to opening night of "Gridiron Gang", which stars former NFL football player "The Rock" as the coach of a youth prison football team. What more do you need to know?

Holy crap, this could be the greatest night of our lives.

Scully. Griffey. Monday.

2006-08-23T09:59:00.000-07:00

Monday night, 7502 will be the domain of true baseball fans. The pennant race is underway, and since we dropped $159 on the MLB Extra Innings package (in three easy payments of $85! Have to talk to Comcast about that), we can follow the action with intensity.

Now--as we've mentioned before, we love Vin Scully. The guy's a legend. He'll be calling the game Monday between the Dodgers and the Reds, both scrambling to make the playoffs. In fact, though they are in different divisions, the wild card could come down to these two teams...this is an important game.

Playing for the Reds is Ken Griffey, Jr., our childhood hero. He's having a solid year, leading Cincinnati into a pennant race for the first time since 1999. Good stuff.

Special guest star Clint, a huge Dodgers fan, who works with Seth, will be there. Join us!

Just when you though it was impossible...

2006-08-22T06:33:00.000-07:00

...7502 got a little less manly.

Monday evening, after work, Saira and Jason hopped on the Seattle-Bainbridge ferry to see a man about a scooter. When they returned, Jason was a different man. He was a man riding a scooter--yes, we know what you call those kind of men where you're from.

Next week: We drag race the 49cc scooter against Seth's Saturn. Seth is demanding a 1/2 block head start.

David's Big Day

2006-08-18T23:58:00.000-07:00

Photos

David turned some new age on August 7th and, even though we all gave up on counting the years after his celebate first 23, we celebrated by grilling sausage, chicken, burgers made of beef and of Boca, and hot dogs.

It was a grande fete, attended by all the moved and shakers we know from newlyweds Carrie and Nate to the always hilarious Mike Story to Jason's friend Nikki (who is a statistician but is pretty cool anyways, even though she stood us up for happy hour the next day) to that guy Merideth spends a ton of time with even though they're "just friends" (I'm just saying, that's all).

As the man of the hour, David was in rare form. He was thouroughly trashed by the time the bunny cake Sean and Debbie brought by was brought out and Happy Birthday was sung. He lead the team through a bottle of Dickle and capped the night by threatening to throw a chair into the back yard. That's how we know he really loves us.

All in all, it was a great time and a very happy however-the-hell-old-you-are to you, David!

ps Word is, David got to SECOND base after the party broke up.

Soccer Rules...are simple.

2006-08-18T16:37:00.000-07:00

The house enjoyed the World Cup, and even had teams to root for. We all backed the US of A. (A quick note, when we touch a sports team, they turn to shit. We are kind of like the President Bush of the sports world). The team scored one goal on their own, and were out quicker then you could say, "Donovan you are a piece of crap."

Proving, however, that our patriotism runs arm hair deep we all had back up nations. David of course took England. Seth, who was without his motherland because you can’t ski in soccer, went with his home during the 2003 playoffs, Ecuador. And Jason, well the guys loves soccer so much that he didn’t care who was playing just as long as some 5’6’’ guy was kicking a ball towards a net.

We adopted the Kiwi and Kangaroo as our soccer home. It was close, not crowded, and for 3 bucks all the coffee and orange juice you could eat.

For the final however we went to Maximilien in the Market to the get the full French feal Seattlest captuted the moment.

Photos From the World Cup

Photos from the World Cup Final at Maximilien.

We had so much fun watching the World Cup that we grabbed a bunch of people (Mike Story, Siano, Emmy, and others) to watch Real Madrid play DC United. The game ended in a 1-1 tie, and was the highest scoring game in history.

Photos.

If you don’t believe me, here is what David wrote for Seattlest about the event.

It was much more fun to watch these famous athletes play in person. But barely.

Ahhh, caring about soccer every four years. Is there anything better?

We dress up like hicks and go see a movie

2006-08-18T16:22:00.000-07:00

Photos

How do WE go watch Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby? 7502-style, that's how.

The three roommates, plus Saira and Sarah (against their wills), dressed up like our image of NASCAR fans and headed to Ballard for the new Will Ferrell movie.

Seth killed an old pair of jeans for the event, turning them into too-tight jean shorts. The growing hole in the crotch accentuated the effect.

He and David had their matching "Git er Done" caps (gifts from Matt and Erika Ayer), and the rest of the crew was attired in a variety of tank tops and jeans. Saira ended up sort of looking like Huck Finn, really, and Jason like Kid Rock. But it was all good. See photos.

The movie was AWESOME, and after we met up with someone's friends (Jason's, David's?--can't remember now) at the Fiddler's Inn--where David and I spent many hours in the early months of 2005, drinking to dull our pain. LOOK AT US NOW, FIDDLER'S INN! Or, actually, don't.

Carrie and Nate are Getting Married

2006-07-29T11:05:00.000-07:00

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Today is Carrie and Nate’s wedding, and boy, are we excited.

Not for the actual wedding, which will be held deep in the heart of Renton athe Quboto, Quabgo, Quebeco Gardens? Well, we’ll find it. We are mostly excited for the reception on the banks of the of Lake Union.

It will just be the three of us, as we were not extended the Mike Jensen (and one) Invitation.

First things first. We are leaving some time between 1:00pm and 1:15. Seth thinks we can leave at 1:45 for the 2pm reception and be the first ones there. We are not so sure.

He has some family members from the old country that he has to visit out in West Seattle.

After the I dos, and the kiss the brides, there will be a few hours in between before the reception. No doubt the three of us will reflect on our lives, and how we are getting older. Or we will just yell at each other about something trivial…yeah, that last one.

The reception starts at 6pm at the Lake Union Crewhouse. David will be the announcer for the evening. It will interesting to see how this will effect his time at the open bar.

We wish Carrie and Nate the best, and we give it three weeks, less if Nate insists on taking Mike Jensen on the honeymoon.

Sunday Doggy and Yelly Sunday

2006-07-18T16:40:00.000-07:00

Everybody loves dogs. Even if you heart is made of ice, and you would rather be in your cubicle than doing anything else. However, if there is one thing that people love more than dogs it's listening to their neighbors argue with their guests at four in the morning.

Luckily Sunday featured both.

This weekend we were put in charge of Michelle’s beagle Jasper. The little guy won us over, not only with her desire to lay out in the sun near the hammock, but also with her nearly instantaneous need to whine when she didn't get her way. Handled like a true 7502 Winonaite.

You could our hearts breaking when Michelle returned late Sunday night to pick up little Jasper. We were able to squeeze an extra half hour with Jasper by talking Michelle into sticking around for a viewing of ‘Entourage.’ Although we might have told her that we were going to watch ‘Gilmore Girls’. Either way is was a wonderful to end the evening, and we retired to our separate rooms.

We were able to squeeze in about five good hours until from next door there arose such a clatter that we sprang from our beds to see what was the matter. Away to our windows we flew like a flash. We quietly tore open the shutters and very slowly threw up the sash, so as not to be seen.

(All except for Seth who slept through the screaming even though his room was closest to the backyard altercation. In his defense, he has the most experience of sleeping through arguments).

It appears our neighbors had invited some of their friends over, had a few drinks and now were ready to pound each others heads in. The fight mostly resembled a fight from our middle school years, with
more words than punches.

In the middle of the altercation was the lady of the house, she was trying to keep both sides quiet, while reminding them that, “This is not what best friends do,” and then trying to shame them out of fighting by stating, “Oh yeah, this is the best way to solve this.”

As became clear that this wasn’t the answer she quickly changed her tactic and started screaming, "YOU ARE ACTING SO RETARTED…YOU ARE BEING SO RETARTTED." That seemed to work much better as the two parties drove drunkenly off into the night.

Those unable to return to sleep ended up taking an early morning stroll around the lake, a peaceful dogless stroll.

A busy little Saturday

2006-07-16T10:32:00.000-07:00

Last night, David and Jason donned their capes and blue and red tights to escort Sarah and Saira to a summer blockbuster at the Majestic Bay Theater in Ballard. That blockbuster was, of course, Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest.
The consensus on the movie (spoiler alert) was: Johnny Depp is delicious. Also delicious were the quesidillas that were consumed after the movie, accompanied with the surprisingly good Safeway Select salsa.
Before and after the movie, our castaways were accompanied by Jasper, a whiny little bitch. At least she's adorable. After preparing and eating dinner while seranaded by a chorus of whining from Jasper, we all watched 40 Year Old Virgin and [insert joke about Seth here].
In case anyone wonders where Seth was during all this, he was watching the Seattle Sounders play some A League soccer. After a month of watching World Cup action, Seth has developed enough of an appreciation for the game to observe that A League soccer sucks.

Foooood Fiiiiiiggght!

2006-07-15T10:30:00.000-07:00

Don't even talk to our laundry machine.

It's not happy with us.

Last night, it endured unspeakable things, liked socks coated in french dressing, potato-encrusted shirts, and more after the crew waged war in a food fight, as per the birthday wishes of David's dear friend Dusty Warren.

The crew arrived at the party venue, a theater near Lake Union, dressed in wigs, ridonkulous clothes, and moustaches, per Dusty's instructions. After milling around drinking beer for a few hours, tarps were laid down in an alley, various disgusting foods arrayed, and a 45-second grossfest commenced.

Jason, wearing a cheap polyester suit he'd bought in Vietnam, got a huge blast of ketchup in his mouth, causing him to vomit. David also threw up a little bit, from the smell of ketchup. Seth had radioactive orange french dressing sprayed on his face; it looked like the world's largest insect exploded on his head.

Saira and Sarah participated as well, though they wisely stayed away from the ketchup. Big thanks to photographer Amanda, Saira's childhood friend and future roommate.

Photos.

Back From Vacations

2006-07-13T09:00:00.000-07:00

The house is at full capacity again after Seth returned from vacation Sunday night. He was in Montana for a backpacking trip in Glacier with his cousins, and a family reunion in Helena.

Photos.

David went to Arches with the lovely Sarah, where he experienced the thrill of a lake resort with no lake, and the "coincidence" of the Mariners being on local TV wherever they went.

Jason stayed home and put more stuff in the basement.

Mon., August 7th Swidler's Birthday BBQ

2006-07-12T11:12:00.000-07:00

When: 7pm

What we will serve: Elkburgers, hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled veggies and TBA sides.

What to bring: Whatever liquid you'd like to drink.

Why: On August 7th, 1977, a great and wonderful feat occured on our Earth. A moment that no one who experienced it will ever forget. An event that's touched the lives of millions of Americans.

Yes, it was on that day that Dick Ruthven pitched a complete game five-hitter to lead the Braves to a 6-2 win over Montreal. Rod Gilbreath homered, his fifth of the year.

So thrilled was one local Braves fan and green card holder that she squirted out a baby, who she named Dick Rod Swidler in honor of the occasion (he later legally changed his named to David Matthew).

29 years later we will celebrate this event.

What to wear: It's summer! Whatever you want.

Whom to invite: David Swidler fans.

Whom not to invite: Josh Swidler fans.

Sometimes the word hero just isn't enough...

2006-07-11T20:20:00.000-07:00

...but then again, sometimes it's plenty.

David conquered his own demons, his digestive system, and common sense by eating a hot dog an inning for all nine innings of this year's MLB All-Star Game.

We were amazed, we were astounded, we couldn't believe our eyes--then we realized that David hadn't recorded the whole 9th inning and we missed the 2-out, 2-strike rally that brought the American League back and saw them through to victory.

Oh well, at least it wasn't the World Series.

All Star Game Tuesday! And more ESPY discussion.

2006-07-10T08:20:00.000-07:00

Tuesday night is the baseball All-Star Game, which David and I absolutely worship. It's, as a friend put it, our Ramadan.

And David will be attempting, once again, to do what's so far been impossible. Eat one hot dog every inning (for a total of nine, assuming there's no extras). Come thrill Tuesday night as he attempts this incredible feat of manly manhood.

Now, about the ESPYs. One of the nominees for best play is one that all three of us saw IN PERSON! Reggie Bush's punt return for a TD at Husky Stadium. Seth, in fact, was personally responsible for jinxing this play into being. The Huskies punter, Sean Douglas (who's really damn good) drove Bush deep with a long high punt. Bush was surrounded by Husky tacklers, at which point Seth yelled "Whatcha gonna do now, Reggie?"

At which point Reggie pivoted 180 off of one foot, a move that let him evade about 7 tacklers, and he raced down the sideline for a score. I HAVE ALL THE POWER IN THE UNIVERSE!!!

It's an Honor to be Nominated

2006-07-07T11:29:00.000-07:00

It's award season at 7502.

First of all nominated for an ESPY is the roommate of Jason's sister Kelly, Courtney Thompson. Not only did she lead the Huskies to the 2006 National Championship, and win the National Volleyball Player of the Year award, she also put up with the three of us in her house spreading our brand of humor. She was very appreciative of our presence and reacted with the traditional blank stare.

Vote Courtney Best Female College Athlete here, here, or here.

Anyone who has come to our home has not only admired Seth's in-sink bottle and can collection, but has also been dragged into the basement to watch Alex Rodriquez's 9th inning double play from Game 5 of last year's ALDS. If they can't manage to call the police, we follow that up with our favorite three scenes from HBO's Extras, staring Ricky
Gervais.

The ten minutes of the forever TiVoed program have brought us more delight and pleasure than Carl Monday or sore shoulders jokes combined. The coup de gras being Gervais' exchange with Patrick Stewart.

However, it is the meat in the three scene sandwich that has us rolling around on the floor each time. Anyone who wants to see "And good night for me," "Microphones are whimps", "We're having a sing-song," or Barry, feel free to come over any time. Oh, and if you have a girlfriend and want to see her ever again, you might want to leave her in the car. Man, do we love us some Barry.

Anywho, Patrick Stewart has been nominated for an Emmy for those four minutes of comic perfection.

We are of course taking all the credit for these nominations and will be dusting off our tuxes, writing acceptance speeches, and filling seat holders in preparation of the big nights.

We Love the Sonics!

2006-06-29T13:16:00.000-07:00

Until the Seahawks went to Super Bowl XL, the young Seattle sports fans who reside in El Casa came closest to sniffing championship glory with the SuperSonics. In the glory days of Payton and Kemp, the Supes were regularly among the best teams in the league. They even took the Bulls to six games in the 1996 NBA Finals (We stood outside Key Arena with hilarious signs).

We would like to thank the Sonics for all these wonderful memories by inviting them to move to Las Vegas, Boise, Spokane, San Diego, or any other city that will take them.

It's not that we don't still love the Sonics--rather we're not in love with them anymore. Not since Brandon Roy got picked up by the Portland Trailblazers. We used to hate those guys. First for beating the Sonics regularly, then for having a very hatable roster.

Now the Blazers have Roy, former Seattle Prep star Martell Webster, and Dan Dickau, who we started to like at UW before he transferred to Gonzaga. The icing on the cake is coach Nate MacMillan, aka Captain Mac, who earned our affection over 19 years as a player and coach with the Sonics. Needless to say, we're a gettin' the vapors!

No, the Blog Is NOT Dead

2006-06-28T10:50:00.000-07:00

Yes, we've been doing a horrible job of updating the blog. There are many reasons--the incredible weather, the improving play of the Mariners, David's new "alternative lifestyle"...but I'm not here to point fingers.

I'm here to say that we are rededicating ourselves to the blog. Look for more pictures, more posts, more updates on what the three (now four, with the addition of lovely Saira through August) are doing.

Last night, Jasaira and David went to a bbq at the McDonald compound, while Seth stayed in and worked on an article for Seattle Metropolitan. David came back to get him and they watched the Mariners piss away a lead. Then they decided to stop torturing themselves and join Jasaira at Taco Tuesday at the Tin Hat. Saira endured our hilarious brand of humor without killing herself, Jason took her off on his scooter, and David and I returned home to watch a time-frozen 9th inning Mariner rally.

A good night.

Pictures of St. Patricks Day!

Welcome to Seattle Saira Buffalo, NY Party Recap

2006-06-08T16:03:00.000-07:00

It was a good time on Saturday night as we successfully removed any trace of Saira's home sickness for Buffalo. Unfortunately since it's been about ten years since she last lived in Buffalo, it appears that we all wasted our time.

However, not before we all enjoyed homemade Buffalo Wings, looked at pictures of Jim Kelly, and drank like a laid off Trico worker.

We realize that many of you would have liked to attend the party, but couldn't make it. We feel for you, and so you don't feel left out, we ask you to play who was the bigger tool at the party?

Option 1

or

Option 2

Please post your thoughts in the comments section.

Welcome to Seattle Saira and Happy Birthday.

Sat. June 3rd: Welcome to Seattle Saira Buffalo, New York Party

2006-05-29T19:43:00.000-07:00

When: 9pm

Why: After spending the past few years living in our nation’s capital (Washington, D.C.) Saira could have lived anywhere in the world. After all, the woman spent two years shacked up in the Ukraine. So when we say anywhere, we f-in’ mean it. However, Saira decided to attend the Evans School at the U-Dub and join her boyfriend Jason in Seattle. Even though she is now making her home in the Emerald City, like anyone born and raised in Buffalo, she can’t help and be a smidge bit homesick for the Erie Canal plateau. To lessen this longing we will bring her a touch of the 716.

What we will serve: Buffalo Wings, Buffalo Style Hot Dogs, Labatts Blue, and Molson.

What to bring: Don’t be a Syracusite, bring beer.

What to wear: Thurman Thomas’ helmet.

Whom to invite: Friends, co-workers, and Big Russ.

Whom not to invite: Leon Czolgosz.

BBQ on Saturday for Author and Sister

2006-05-23T11:26:00.000-07:00

One of Seth's oldest friends just had his first novel, Red Weather, published by Random House. It's being reviewed by The New York Times Book Review, NPR, and the literary journal that inspired him to become a writer, People Magazine.

Meredith the sister who has been his rock the last two years is having a birthday, where she can be celebrated as am amazing person.

On Saturday we are throwing them a BBQ following Pauls' reading at the Elliot Bay Book Company.

So is Seth going to inform the public? Is Seth going to scream from the rooftops about this once and a life time event?

No.

Seth is too busy at work to let anyone know about this. That is right, he is putting work before loved ones...don't cry for him he is already dead.

This Saturday following Pauls' 4pm Elliot Bay Reading please join us to celebrate the written word and the birth of Meredith Sandra Kolloen.

Bring drinks, meat, friends, and the memory of our soldiers.

If we can pry Seth away from his TPS reports he will be there as well.

Holding 'Em for a Good Cause

2006-05-17T22:49:00.000-07:00

The following is a PSA from the boys of The Corliss Reunion Special:

Brian Bauer (Jason's sister's boyfriend) is hosting a fundraiser Poker Tournament this Saturday at 5pm at Kelly's house: 5556 36th AVE NE Seattle, WA 98105.

Buy in is $10 per person and all entry fees and donations will go towards Brian's 5 week mission-style (hold the joke until the end, please) trip this summer to the Dominican Republic. The trip is focused around community development through non-profit organization called I Love Baseball. Bring your bad self and any friends who like to play cards or might be interested in making a donation. The winner of the poker tournament will receive winnings in the form of a gift to be determined.

May 22nd: We'll be Winning the War on Terror in Our Basement

2006-05-11T21:11:00.000-07:00

At El Casa we thank God every morning that Jack Bauer is on America's side in the War on Terror. We also acknowledge that he's the only thing between us and a NAFTA-inspired double invasion by a Mexi-Canadian alliance. Well, him and Chloe O'Brian (her and her dorkily aluring self, we think Seth's in love).

In order to properly celebrate all that Jack Bauer does for us, we're having a 24 Season Finale Social on May 22. All y'all are invited to come on over and enjoy two hours jam-packed with Bauer-licious intensity. If you're hardcore, you'll dress up like a character from the show (David has already claimed the role of CTU computer tech #3, sorry).

The two-hour season finale starts at 8pm and the ass kicking will begin at 8:00:01pm. Don't be late!

HUGE UPDATE OF MONUMENTAL IMPORTANCE:
We will have the secondary TV set up on Monday during 24 so we can view important NBA basketball happenings along with events crucial to our national security.

No Mas

2006-05-07T15:59:00.000-07:00

The stomach ache Heard Round the Lake never came Saturday morning. We pledged to hold the 7502 Cinco de Mayo Taco Bell Eating Contest, unlike another idea we won’t mention.

As the evening un-folded we truly intended to hold the contest. David went off to the “Awesome” show while Seth and Jason met up to watch Garfield take on Skyline in exciting WIAA soccer action. The plan was to meet up later, and then live the dream.

However, Jason and Seth ended up at sister McDonald Kelly’s house for a Cinco de Mayo party with the UW’s women’s basketball team. After arriving David joined Seth discussing the benefits of low mortgage home loans with some of the guests. All the blank stares meant it was time to move on. Jason stayed behind to have the time of his life playing the newest craze among student athletes-- continuous movement beer pong.

David and Seth went to the Scottish Bar down the street, thanking all deities that we were not here.

That is how the best idea ever to originate at a Sunday night Ivar’s happy hour never actually happened.

Cinco de Stomach Ache

2006-04-28T17:05:00.000-07:00

To celebrate Cinco de Mayo we will be heading down to El Flingers and suck down some tequila and Coronas while trolling for bar trash. Woooooh, SPU ’94!

What? We did that for St. Patrick’s Day? No, I don’t think so, we went to O’Flingers and downed sake.

Well if you’re going to be like that then we will do something different. Let’s see, Cinco de Mayo calls for the stereotyping of an entire culture, we can do that. How about this?

(Drumroll)

Please join us on Friday Mayo Cincoth for the first annual 7502 Taco Bell eating contest. Burritos, tacos, gorditos, ensinatotitos and baklava-- whoever (or herever) eats the most will be the winner. Unlike the Jason v. Seth run around Green Lake we intend to actually do this.

We will start by lubricating our systems with cheap Mexican beer and then head over to the Taco Bell on Aurora and 90th. The winner will receive the much coveted Crown de Sombrerro de Setenta y Cinco Cero Dos.

The best reading you'll ever see.

2006-04-24T12:18:00.000-07:00

Dear reader, what are you doing on the afternoon of Saturday, May 27th?

If the answer is “dunno” or “stuff, I guess” then we are about to give you information that will change your life forever.*

The first novel by Seth's childhood friend, Pauls Toutonghi, is soon to be published by Random House. As Jason has pointed out, don’t be fooled by the name—Random House doesn’t just publish anything.

Pauls’ novel, Red Weather, is “one of the most acclaimed debut novels of the season.” People Magazine’s reviewing it, despite the fact that it has nothing to do with that girl that disappeared in Aruba. Seth read an early draft. It's funny, it's touching, and you won't soon forget the characters.

Pauls will read from his novel at 4pm on the aforementioned date, at Elliott Bay Books. You will enjoy it—-Pauls is a good reader. Parking will be easily procured as the Mariners are out of town. Please consider attending if you care about freedom.

*Note: Receiving any information changes your life to some degree, however miniscule.

Vin Scully Appreciation Night #1

2006-04-12T15:15:00.000-07:00

Vin Scully, as you may know, has been broadcasting Dodger games since the team was in Brooklyn, and the man a national treasure.

What you may not know is that this means he's about 600 years old. Who knows how much longer he'll be around.

While Scully lives, we ought to enjoy him.

We get the Dodgers broadcast on our MLB Extra Innings package when they are playing at Chavez Ravine. So we're going to try to have a few Vin Scully Appreciation Events this season.

The first such event will be this Saturday night (4/15), with the Dodgers at home facing their hated rivals, the Giants. The game begins at 7pm. As a special treat, we'll serve Farmer John hot dogs--the same brand served at Dodger Stadium.

Here's more about Vin Scully if you care...

He does exhaustive research on every player. Fred McGriff will be batting and he'll all of a sudden launch, in that silky, perfectly-metered voice, into "Fred's mother says his favorite cereal as a child...was Cocoa Puffs. He attended Biljam P. Crabgrass Elementary where, in the third grade, he nearly won the spelling bee, but was eliminated on the word "thorough."

My favorite Vin Scully story, though, is this. And I'm serious not making this up...Jason Little of the Rockies was batting during a day game--a pretty dull game, really.

"At 16 years of age, Jason Little woke up on the morning he was to take the SATs, walked into his mother's bedroom, and found her ...(and here, Scully took a perfectly timed pause that was long enough to create expectation but not long enough to make you think something weird was coming) ... dead!"

The man's a genius. There's a DJ on WNYC in New York who does a special baseball show annually on Super Bowl Sunday...one thing he always includes is Scully's call of the very last inning of Sandy Koufax's perfect game. It's amazing to hear. Scully never pauses, never fumbles for a word, never includes an unneccessary word. And after he describes the final out, he doesn't say anything--he let's the crowd's cheering tell the story.

Feats of Strength--sort of

2006-04-10T22:22:00.000-07:00

Jason has a big fat mouth and he uses it to inspire/piss off [choose one] his roommates. Now it's time to pay the piper.

Last week, Jason sat on the couch, watching TV and drinking a beer, while Seth headed out of an early evening run. Feeling his oats, hops, and the pent up aggression that comes with giving up insults for Lent (big mistake), Jason asked Seth if it bothered him that, "You can work out all you want, and even if I do nothing for two weeks I'll still be in better shape than you."

Jason then left for Philadelphia and Seth stewed for four days. Finally, Seth was able to gather the courage to respond to Jason's ridiculous statement. A challenge was issued and accepted.

For the next two weeks, Jason will do no exercise. Seth will give up beer and smoking, and work out 2-3 times a day, sideaches permitting. During the week of April 24th, a series of fitness tests will pit these nacho-eating gladiators against each other. David will ref. Though the exact events have not been determined, sarcasm and banjoing are already eliminated from consideration.

Breaking news: This reporter was just informed that less than 30 minutes ago, Seth had his first beer of his beer abstinence period. Also, he's heading out for a smoke right now. Good luck with that, Mr. Kolloen.

Farewell to Taco Tuesday...for a while.

2006-04-10T12:07:00.000-07:00

Talk is cheap; unfortunately David is learning that action is expensive.

After years of talking about getting into advertising David is actually doing something about it. He will be taking classes at the School of Visual Concepts, and if all goes well will lead their football team to the Rose Bowl this fall.

Now the bad news, the classes will take place on Tuesday meaning that Taco Tuesday will be put on hold for ten weeks. So join everyone at 7502 Winona for a farewell to 69 cent tacos and 2.50 microbrews.

Tuesday April 11, the Tin Hat in Ballard, following the Mariners v. Indians baseball contest.

J'Mac's Birthday Week Round-Up

2006-04-07T10:54:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since we have visited the Reunion Special. It's not that nothing has been happening, it's just we are abstaining from all electronics until there is either a peaceful resolution in Iraq or Leonard Peltier is set free-- which ever happens first.

Last weekend was JMac's birthday, and we celebrated with about 600 events. The biggest and the best was not rounding up everyone who ever lived on Corliss for a loud wonderfully obnoxious dinner at Buco de Bepo (the highlight being when all stood up to sing our national anthem), although the more we think about it, that was a lot of fun.

The highlight was his party on Saturday night. The night started with the delivery of an excellent chocolate, bourbon cream, strawberry cake from David's mother, and ended the next morning with the discovery of a series of divots across the kitchen and dining room floor. This surely marked the end of out high heel kitchen sprints. For more images of the night, click here, for images of delicious Eggo waffles, click here.

On Monday David and Seth took the day off work because, well, it was Opening Day. It's a holiday and you can't be expected to fill out anything in duplicate on a holiday. After a family bus ride with Sarah, the two marveled as large machines smashed the hell out of an old parking garage. They then marveled at the view over Puget Sound and the Olympics from Lowell's. Breakfast was followed by opening day baseball and cheap beer at Sluggers. In retrospect we shouldn't have been scared off by the pull-tapers hogging the bar at the Triangle, but what are you going to do? Oh, then the Mariners lost.

The last few days have been spent much like the summer will be spent, on our back porch, grilling meat, playing the banjo, and listening to Dave Niehaus on the radio.

April 1: It's my party and I'll cry if I want to!

2006-03-29T13:23:00.000-08:00

When: 9pm

What we will serve: Beer along with the comedic stylings of Seth and David

What to bring: Drinks, party pants, and any remnants of March Madness

Why: Jason's birthday is technically on April 4, but it's much more appropriate to fête the occasion on Le Poisson d'Avril.

What to wear: See above: Party pants

Whom to invite: Anyone and everyone.

Whom to not invite: This guy

NCAA Tournament Pool--We Have a Winnah

2006-03-27T17:16:00.000-08:00

Here's what basketball geniuses we and our 7502 friends are:

25 of our closest and dearest basketball fan friends entered the Mike Story Memorial NCAA Tournament Pool.

Out of those 25, only one--a NOVELIST--managed to accurately pick one of the teams that will make it into the championship game. Kudos to Pauls Toutonghi (whose novel, Red Weather, will be published by Random House in the spring), for picking UCLA, who could still get there with a win on Saturday.

But, thanks to his dismal performance in picking who'd make the Sweet 16, this budding Norman Mailer did not win our pool. Maybe next year, have a little more faith in the Huskies, Pauls, and a little less in Bucknell.

Since Pauls is too far behind, and no one else can get any points, the current leader, our house's own David Swidler is the pool winner. David correctly picked 7 of the Elite 8, enough to win among the sorry bunch of losers we call our friends.

Seth finished 14th, extending his streak of losing NCAA tournament pools to 17 years in a row. But he did meet his personal goal of besting David's mother, Brenda.

Jason's appropriately named entry "I Hope I Beat Brenda" did just that, and was good enough for 6th place.

Mike finished 21st, but is sure to demolish us in the NBA playoff pool.

Time to pay up. $5, payable to Mr. Swidler, who nets a cool $120 for his efforts.

Play Ball

2006-03-27T16:28:00.000-08:00

Baseball season starts on Sunday night. Come by the house for a healthy dose of Indians vs. White Sox action.

The game starts at 5pm, and the smiles won’t stop until 2pm the next day.

Hot dogs and all the fixins will be served. Bring beer.

Must Love Dogs

2006-03-27T14:16:00.000-08:00

On Sunday we all got a glorious surprise, in the form of a doggy.

Now, unlike some other dog we could mention, this little guy wrestled and ran around with us. Oh, the Sunday we had. It turns out the collarless black lab was loose in the neighborhood. Since we look like the biggest suckers on the block she ended up in our fenced in backyard. Funny how the people who asked if we could helped out disappeared.

We feed the dog, played with the dog, and spent hours rubbing its belly. We even let it in the house after it spent three hours staring through the kitchen door. We simply told Jason she was our friend from out of town, who was depressed about the demise of the MISL.

Meredith, who spent the early afternoon with us before she realized that Seth and David planned on going through with their threat of watching a Mariners Spring Training game, came by later and took the dog to her dog lounge.

We are happy to report that the dog, a.k.a Ruby, has been reunited with her mommy. Meredith called the pound and she'd been reported missing. The owner lives in Greenlake--they aren't sure how she got out, but evidently Ruby's brother chews off her collar, explaining why she didn't have one.

It was fun while it lasted, and David is still a few years away from Denholm.

March Mad

2006-03-27T13:58:00.000-08:00

Things that were done following the heartbreaking Huskies’ loss to UConn on Friday night:

-Dirty words screamed.

-Washing machine kicked several times.

-Chair over turned.

-Garbage bin thrown downstairs.

-Raccoon chased down alley.

Why, oh why, do we like sports?

Come Watch Ichiro Battle Communism

2006-03-20T10:16:00.000-08:00

For far too long communism has threatened to wipe out baseball as we know it. Tonight Ichiro can put an end to all of this with one, or many, swings of the bat. Now you may be thinking, "Come one Ichiro is mild mannered. There is no way he could stop a nation of blood thirsty reds." Well then you haven't been watching angry, emotional, screaming at fans World Baseball Classic Ichiro.

Japan vs. Cuba. One team wins it all, the other team goes home (unless Cuba has to go home, because then it's pretty much a free-for-all throughout the Gas Light District.)

Tonight the World Baseball Classic will come to an end tonight, and we will be watching the final game tonight.

The game will air at 6pm, but we will TiVo it and start it at 7PM.

Jason will be BBQing hot dogs, so eat healthy for lunch. If you want to bring other snacks or drinks, I MEAN IT'S NOT LIKE WE ARE GOING TO SAY NO!

Sweeter Thirty-Two...Sweeter Sixteen

2006-03-18T17:51:00.000-08:00

The morning after the 0'752 St. Patrick's Day Party, the house awoke to a happy menagerie of empty bottles and glasses, a partially eaten raw potato, and a leperchaun with a nasty hangover (you know him as Jason). [Editors note: except for the raw potato bit, this is all untrue. David wants credit for the tidying he did at 2am while Seth and Barker talked baseball]

Seth and Jason got their day to an early start, watching the UW women's basketball team take out the Minnesota Lady Gophers in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The Husky women were buoyed to the second round by clutch rebounds and free throws from friend of the house (meaning she's been here once) Breanne Watson.

Once enough time had passed for the house to have some breakfast and naps, the NCAA was notified that they could tip off the second round matchup between the UW men and the Illinois Fighting Orange Somethings (possibly something to do with indians). It was a back and forth affair, marked by each team playing brilliantly (UW's 28-14 start) then not-so brilliantly (Illinois' subsequent 39-1 run).

Washington ultimately prevailed because of GHS alumni Brandon Roy's all around brilliance, and David's second half promise to drink five shots of whisky should the Dawgs win. The gods that interfere with sports clearly noticed the pledge, as evidenced by Dee Brown's last second three point attempt bricking off the back rim. As lifelong Dawg fans, we know these shots always go in agaonst us.

Next week: the Dawgs in the Sweet Sixteen when one resident will surely have a panic or heart attack. Watch this space to find out who.

Irish Eyes were Smiling

2006-03-18T12:34:00.000-08:00

To the chagrin of David and the Seattle-area British diaspora, St. Patrick's Day 2006 was enjoyed by all. The 0'752 St. Paddy's Day get together escalated into a full-blown party, complete with dancing to the traditional Celtic stylings of Big Boi and Andre 3000.

Also, some dude ate part of a raw potato--a big part. Later, he ran around tearing his shirt off repeatedly. We're not sure when he left the party, or where he went afterwards so be careful folks, he 's probably still in the area.

Other "highlights" included: Josh putting Jason into UFC-style choke holds, Mike's dead-on impersonation of Seth in the morning, the greenest PBRs you'll ever see (thanks to Sarah), a well-received pot of Guinness stew, and--of course--countless rounds of car bombs.

Thanks to all the wonderful people who showed up, and to Christy and Lauren for bringing cupcakes.

0'752

2006-03-17T09:14:00.000-08:00

You have three options on St. Patrick's Day

1) Go to a crowed bar full of people shouting, "SPU '98," where you will wait forever for a watered down Green Budweiser, and listen to some shitty Irish band annoy everyone in the room.

2) Come over to 7502 around 9pm and spend time with us. There will be Irish Stew, Guinness, and Corliss' own leprechaun Jason McDonald.(Please help contribute to our fully stocked Beer Cellar.)

3) Do something meaningful with your life that will bring you fulfilment.

Everybody into the Poll

2006-03-13T11:17:00.000-08:00

Every spring we run the Mike Story Memorial Tournament Pool, in honor of our good friend Mark Story. Well it looks like the joke is on us, you see Mike isn't dead. This whole time we were thinking of Slobodan Milosevic. We apologize to Mike and God. The pool has been renamed the 7502 Winona Bracket. In an unrelated note please join us Tuesday afternoon as we watch Mike try to jump Fractured Skull Ravine blindfolded on a gasoline soaked flaming razor scooter.

Click on this link: http://games.espn.go.com/tcmen/frontpage

Join the group: 7502 Winona Bracket
Password: Frascona

Invite friends and family to play.

On a different note having nothing to do what so ever with this post-- the cost is five dollars per entry, and it is winner take all.

Jason Having Great Day

2006-03-12T15:54:00.000-08:00

First came news that Saira got into the Evans School and will be moving to Seattle.

Then his sister proved that one can grow up on Corliss and become successful. Her win in the all-around was the greatest athletic achievement for a Corliss resident in Arkansas since Corliss Williamson lead the Razorbacks to the 1994 National Championship.

Maybe best of all, Mike will be picking him up at the airport.

Who knows maybe by the end of the week Ireland will re-gain control of Belfast...BUT I DOUBT IT!

The 7502 Talking Politics Show

2006-03-09T09:25:00.000-08:00

The 7502 Talking Politics Show discusses complex political issues and relationships of the contemporary era, while touching on a wide range of nationally and internationally recognized issues.

Today’s Topic: Would it be in the region’s best interest for Bill Clinton to be elected mayor of New Orleans?

Seth: Yes.
Jason: Yes.

That's all the time we have please join us next week when our guest will be Senator Olympia Snowe (Woman- Maine).

The 7502 Talking Politics Show

2006-03-08T13:49:00.000-08:00

The 7502 Talking Politics Show discusses complex political issues and relationships of the contemporary era, while touching on a wide range of nationally and internationally recognized issues.

Today’s Topic: Does former North Carolina Senator Jonathan Edwards truly grasp the issues?

Seth: No.
Jason: Yes.

Thank you, and join us next week when our guest will be Congressman Allen Boyd (Man- Florida).

World Baseball Classic Events

2006-03-03T09:33:00.000-08:00

The World Baseball Classic has started and if you like baseball, you've got a huge grin on your face.

We're having three World Baseball Classic events at the house:

Tuesday March 7: We'll start around 7pm. (MEX v. USA and D.R. vs Venez--both TIVOed)

Sunday March 12: 5pm and 8pm games

Monday March 20: 6pm (The Final)

At all events, hot dogs will be served, so eat healthy for lunch. The full WBC schedule is a link in the right column.

Jason's Life About To Suck (Worse)

2006-02-28T11:44:00.000-08:00

Baseball season is nearly upon us. David and Seth are a-titter with excitement. Jason--not so much. He realizes that his free reign of playing FIFA Soccer over the Internet is about to end. Because once our nation's cable stations begin broadcasting the sounds of ball hitting glove, the TV will be dedicated to baseball.

This year is even worse for Jason, because of the World Baseball Classic. This alleged "World Cup of Baseball" begins on Thursday. There are many top players that won't compete. Many of the games will be absurdly lopsided. Pitchers must abide a pitch count. But if you think any of that is diminishing David and Seth's dedication to watching hours and hours of this event, then you simply don't know them very well.

From now until mid-October, there will be a baseball game watched at the house practically every single night. Those of you who are big ball fans, we hope you will join us. Those of you who aren't--please consider inviting Jason to dinner.

Look for upcoming baseball-related events.

You Say Turino, We Say Popino: Final Standings

2006-02-27T20:25:00.000-08:00

75022006 Winter Olympics Final Standings

Norway: 2 gold 8 silver 9 bronze 19 total
Great Britain: 0 gold 1 silver 0 bronze 1 total
Ireland: 0 gold 0 silver 0 bronze 0 total

Mike is still not represented because William Wallace is still dead and Scotland is still not a country.

Side Note: Turkey and Pakistan didn't win shit. Unremitting loneliness, however, picked up a bronze in short track.

Weekend Trip to Beaver Country

2006-02-20T17:20:00.000-08:00

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Carrie Liston and Nate Chipps will be getting married at the end of July. Yet before they exchange their holy never ending vows in front of God and Kate Stein, they decided to see if their relationship could pass the ultimate test-- a weekend with Seth and David.

The four took a road trip through the Diamond State to see the Husky basketball squad tangle with the Oregon State Beavers.

The first stop, however, was the Mima Mounds of Mystery in Southwest Washington. No mystery here, they are really dull. Unless the mystery you are looking to uncover is what’s it like to stand on a really cold prairie surrounded by mounds, while the noise of gunshots from the nearby Evergreen Shooting Range ring in your ear.

Soon they were back in the car and heading into our neighbor to the south. No not the short Bulgarian woman who lives in our basement, but Oregon.

With our bags dropped off at the Corvallis Econo Lodge it was time to explore the OSU campus. Twenty minutes later we were done and ready for some basketball action. However, since it was only four in the afternoon we busied ourselves by sitting in silence at the campus athletic center.

Gill Coliseum is decorated with murals of former Beaver greats; you can imagine our excitement to find that our original seats were under Gary Payton, who was also immortalized on a giant banner.

The game itself was high scoring affair…for Washington, and we marveled in the play of Brandon Roy. He along with the three point shooting of Ryan “The Major” Appleby lead the Huskies to a 96-63 victory. At halftime David marveled in the adorableness of Meat Loaf a Black Lab in need of a home. After petting him for forty minutes he was removed by Oregon State Security.

On the way home it was time for a side trip to the most glorious place on the face of the earth: Powell’s Bookstore. Seth, who had never been, soon found himself in heavenly bliss as he filled his pockets with used and new books.

The rest of our time in Portland was spent having the best Dim Sum we could remember, an ill-fated walk through the Pearl District, David and Seth excitedly planning a summer trip to Portland for a game at PGE Park, and of course a return trip to Powell’s.

Nate made the drive to Seattle in two and a half hours, where the clear day and setting sun made for incredible views of Mt. Rainer. Home just in time for a Jason cooked dinner-- and oh yeah Nate Robinson won the slam dunk contest.

Tonight in honor of President’s Day we will be watching West Wing, The War Room, and eating Lyndon B. Jonsonville brats and pasta.

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You Say Turino, We Say Popino!

2006-02-16T15:46:00.000-08:00

How 7502 stands six days into the 2006 Winter Olympics.

Norway: 1 gold 6 silver 6 bronze 13 total
Great Britain: 0 gold 1 silver 0 bronze 1 total
Ireland: 0 gold 0 silver 0 bronze 0 total

Mike is not represented because Scotland isn’t a country.

Side Note: Turkey and Pakistan haven’t won shit.

Hiking and High School Basketball in Buckley

2006-02-14T11:12:00.000-08:00

In March of 1993 David sat in the Tacoma Dome watching his Garfield Bulldogs beat the White River Hornets. Thirteen years, and three kissed girls later David was back in the stands to watch White River play a post season game. But how did he get there?

With Jason off in DC protecting Saira from fifteen feet of snow, Seth, David and new addition Mike (just like the old days) decided that a beautiful sunny day should be spent inside a high school gymnasium in Buckley. Seth has made it his goal to see every high school basketball playoff game in Western Washington, and he wasn’t going to let a little thing like a rare sunny and 60 degree February day stand in his way.

He sold the trip to the rest of the house by throwing in a hike along the White River. If anyone knows David they know he loves nature-- he was in. That left only Mike, who was beginning to learn that the more time one spends around Seth and David, the better one feels about oneself.

The deal was done, and holly crap Seth even drove.

The walk at Federation Forrest was time outdoors well spent, as indicated by these images (coming soon…the images). We even managed to free a giant rubber ball that had lost its way down the river, on a journey to reunite with its family.

Afterwards we headed to Buckley for lunch where we showed an old lady and a table full of firemen that the muscle city boys lack to open doors is made up by the amount complimentary water they can drink.

We also found a giant pair of wooden boots in the town’s historical district.

The game was played at White River High School, which looked like a textbook setting for a school shooting. Think Columbine with cow pastures. The game was won by Mount Rainer High School, who defeated the home town Hornets 58-51, and it wasn’t that close.

White River is now winless in games that David has watched in person. They will be taking down his statue that stands in the school’s main hall during a brief ceremony.

Fri Feb.10 Arrested Development Blowout

2006-02-08T13:59:00.000-08:00

When: 8pm

What we will serve: A ton of Chinese beer.

What to bring: Any ‘Save Arrested Development’ or ‘The NFL is Fixed’ petitions so we can break into groups and immediately cover the city with our message. The change we seek will start with us!

Why: The funniest sitcom in history (sorry Benson fans) is going off the air, and FOX is airing the final four episodes on one glorious night.

What to wear: Please don’t be one of those people who dresses as their favorite character.

Whom to invite: Anyone who won’t talk over all of the jokes and Ishmael "Butterfly" Butler.

Whom to not invite: Anyone who doesn’t mind a group of people laughing like drunken hyenas high on meth at every line of dialogue spoken. Or Danish citizens--just to be safe.

Super Bowl Reflections

2006-02-07T11:53:00.000-08:00

Crap!

Woof!

2006-01-30T22:17:00.000-08:00

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The year of the dog is here. Finally, these obscure mammals will get the publicity they deserve.

Our party was a triumph. We even had to turn people away! Well, one person, but only because he'd stopped by to ask for money. Jason remained sober for nearly 1/35th of the party, Seth showed off his newly-painted room to anyone with an arm he could drag them by, and David showed his sensitivity to world cultures by searching for "Falun Gong" all night on Google China.

Special big ups to everyone who dressed in red, the rain for refraining from flooding our basement for a single night, and to B.J. for bringing the entire Chinese Fourth Army.

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Merry Christmas, Nate!

2006-01-30T12:42:00.000-08:00

La Casa has one more crack at 2005-style Yuletide bliss tonight. David's Christmas beneficence means that Seth and Jason are proud ticketholders for Nate "Captain Mac" McMillan's Key Areana homecoming. It will be a coaching matchup for the ages as Mac matches wits with Sonics coach Bob Hill to see who can get the most out of their fairly talentless teams. In the spirit of the event, David will bring along his #10 bobblehead, Jason will sport his 1995 Sonics tie, and Seth-well he'll have an umbrella probably-he's never been one to sport the team gear.

Another member of the Trailblazers was supposed to have his homecoming tonight, but then Martell Webster got himself sent down to the D League. There are a number of theories on why Webster was sent down to the DL. Some people think it might have a little something to do with the last year's Seattle Prep-ODea game.

Hotter

2006-01-25T14:16:00.000-08:00

In exciting news for anyone who's likely to visit our house, Jason's agreed to let us set the thermostat above 60 degrees!

The new temperatures: 64 when we are at the house, 60 when we are sleeping. That's up from 60 and 55, respectively, a state of affairs which compelled David and Seth to wear stocking caps in bed, Ebenezer Scrooge style.

Ironically, nowhere is the temperature colder than in Jason's room, on the top floor.

But, to compensate Jason for our profligacy, energy-wise, we're required to give him daily hot rock massages.