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What's for Dinner?
I know it's not very Golden Era of us, but my wife and I have been doing a lot of slow cooker meals lately: meatloaf, stuffed bell peppers, stuffed cabbage, taco soup, hobo stew, even baked mac and cheese. Can't beat the convenience of those one-pot meals, either served alone or with something...- Matt Crunk
- Post #4,009
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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Tales of the Gold Monkey
I'd forgotten all about this series. I remember now watching it with my father when I was a teenager. Just looked up a few clips on youtube and, boy, talk about dated TV. Obviously Raiders inspired. I like the way in the 70s and early 80s how producers made no attempt at period-correct...- Matt Crunk
- Post #14
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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Show us your photography
Mr. Brown, Your photos never cease to amaze me.- Matt Crunk
- Post #302
- Forum: The Display Case
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The general decline in standards today
The problem with all the butt-in-skis, from extreme right-wingers, to conservative christians, to left-wing do-gooders, is that none of them are content to just live their life as they see fit. They all want to dictate how you live your life as well.- Matt Crunk
- Post #3,974
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The general decline in standards today
Even atheists have a moral compass, an internal sense of right and wrong. I think we would all universally agree that certain things are wrong: Robbery, Rape, Murder, etc. The problem comes in when you try to dictate my lifestyle based on your faith, or I try to dictate yours based on mine...- Matt Crunk
- Post #3,957
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The general decline in standards today
Well, then you and I are evidently much father apart than I once thought, for I am a complete and total Libertarian. Frankly I believe the Federal Government has no business in our individual lives whatsoever. It's constitutional job is to provide for a common defense and regulate interstate...- Matt Crunk
- Post #3,945
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The general decline in standards today
This does not specifically pertain to the marijuana issue, but to basic human rights in general, so I'll respond. Ever heard the saying, "Your rights end where my nose begins"? That pretty much sums up personal liberty in a nutshell. No, you can't drive the wrong way down a one-way street...- Matt Crunk
- Post #3,943
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Man Cave/Vintage Lounge - Thoughts, anyone? (Heavy with photos)
Actually, the Omni Hut is located in what was for many years a "dry" county. Even after it finally went wet a few years back, they decided to remain BYOB. Which is actually a good thing. The house drink is a tropical "tea" that comes with endless refills, and makes a great mixer. Just bring...- Matt Crunk
- Post #115
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Show us your photography
Here are a few "artsy" photographs I've taken over the years. I don't consider myself a professional photographer, but I have had a few published, as well as used in advertising.- Matt Crunk
- Post #297
- Forum: The Display Case
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The general decline in standards today
Actually cigarettes do have a long-lasting impairing effect. It's called cancer. Marijuana has never been linked to causing cancer, but it has been linked to relieving some symptoms of cancer as well as relieving some harsh side-effects of cancer drugs. Yes, the law is the law, but the point...- Matt Crunk
- Post #3,923
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Smokers in films
Though I've never smoked cigarettes, I have on very rare occasion been known to enjoy a fine cigar. Never tried a pipe, though my father did from time to time and I still have a few of his somewhere. I did always like the smell of pipe tobacco.- Matt Crunk
- Post #47
- Forum: The Moving Picture
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The general decline in standards today
That's where responsibility and self-control come into play. Most people have it, but a lot of people don't. That's why I say, "Why penalize the majority who have it just to curb the few who don't?"- Matt Crunk
- Post #3,865
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The general decline in standards today
I hate that we are on opposite sides of this issue, LizzieMaine. I usually agree with your posts and find we mostly see eye to eye. But if Prohibition worked in Maine, then it was the exception, not the rule. I grew up and live in the deep South where dry counties still exist. It doesn't keep...- Matt Crunk
- Post #3,863
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The general decline in standards today
As I recall from history class, a bunch of ladies got together and suggested something like this once before . . . it led to the passing of the 18th Amendment. Prohibition wrecked havoc on our nation for 13 years. It was a failure, as is the current war on marijuana. I'm not entirely...- Matt Crunk
- Post #3,846
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The general decline in standards today
I'm not saying my own high school experience was all roses. But overall I think it was more good than bad. I was neither a "popular" kid, nor an outcast, but fell somewhere comfortably in between.- Matt Crunk
- Post #3,844
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The general decline in standards today
Here, here. I whole-heartedly agree. I've gotten into the habit of shopping Wal-Mart late at night when they usually don't have a person assigned to receipt checks. But on the rare occasion that I have to go there during the day, I've taken to politely say "no" when they ask to see my receipt...- Matt Crunk
- Post #3,841
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The general decline in standards today
Both my children were home-schooled through high school. I have mixed feelings about it. Yes, they probably got a better education without the bulls**t of public schools. But at the same time I feel they missed a lot of important social interaction that gave me some of my most cherished and...- Matt Crunk
- Post #3,838
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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What's for Dinner?
Bacon is the official candy of the meat world. Ever had chocolate covered bacon? We make it at home on occasion, but the very best I've had was ordered from Marini's Candies in Santa Cruz, CA. (www.mariniscandies.com). Expensive but worth it.- Matt Crunk
- Post #3,956
- Forum: The Connoisseur
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The general decline in standards today
Don't know if it's been touched on earlier in this thread (as I don't have the time nor inclination to read through 382 pages) but besides the decline in moral and ethical standards, what about the decline in our standards of expectation? In pre-sale customer service, in the quality and...- Matt Crunk
- Post #3,831
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Man Cave/Vintage Lounge - Thoughts, anyone? (Heavy with photos)
There has been a recent resurgence of Tiki culture among the hip. Lots of people building basement and spare-room tiki bars, even outdoor tiki huts and tiki themed pool houses. There is even one print magazine devoted to tiki, and more than a few websites. I'm lucky enough to live within a two...- Matt Crunk
- Post #113
- Forum: The Golden Era
