George Knapp

[zeebo]

Close, but not quite.  Irish coffee was "invented" at the Foynes Seaplane Port, not far from the Shannon Airport.  ...

There's a bar in San Francisco which makes the same claim, but I always doubted it.  However they probably did invent the ten dollar version.

[ItsOver]

There's a bar in San Francisco which makes the same claim, but I always doubted it.  However they probably did invent the ten dollar version.

Ha!  Almost sounds too cheap for the San Fran airport now.

The first guest lady almost sounds like a younger LMH.  Must be the Utah dialect.

[albrecht]

Close, but not quite.  Irish coffee was "invented" at the Foynes Seaplane Port, not far from the Shannon Airport.  There is a museum at the seaplane port now, the Irish coffee story is a big party of their display. Always loved flying in/out of Shannon, great place for an aviation buff to airplane watch.  Was really cool back in the day when all the Eastern Bloc a/c stopped for fuel when flying those thirsty Soviet built airliners.

I stand corrected. Though still abide by the 'extra' in a coffee is not a one place invention. I never watched many planes there but, again you might correct me, but wasn't that the 'first' free-trade zone (let's ignore Haneastic League or stuff!) Speaking of plane-watching, the coolest airport was Schipol (because you would watch landing below sea-level and the various art and weird stuff like porn grab-bags in stores (you don't know what you got and would regret the choice but fun for a 'white elephant gift' at an office party. Would not ever take one back though, -lest US customs!) in duty-free and Eindoven where there was, at least before all the build up, a nice porch you could have a drink and watch planes land/take-off really close up.)

[Nebraska888]

Ha!  Almost sounds too cheap for the San Fran airport now.

The first guest lady almost sounds like a younger LMH.  Must be the Utah dialect.

Good observation.... So far, not hearing anything new.

[Uncle Duke]

There's a bar in San Francisco which makes the same claim, but I always doubted it.  However they probably did invent the ten dollar version.

The story for Foynes makes sense.  Imagine passengers getting off those lumbering flying boats and being taken ashore by small, open boats in the cold, rainy Irish climate.  Is the SF bar you mentioned anywhere near where the Pan Am Clippers were based back in the seaplane era?

[21st Century Man]

Only reason I keep XM is due to Elvis, Willie, Outlaw, Rural and OTR channels. Imagine my dream concert- Elvis with Leon Russell plinking away, maybe Willie plucking a few chords!!! But Leon and Elvis singing wouldve been great, really great.

Same with me though I'm more rock and roll oriented though I also am fond of classic country.  What was that Righteous Brothers song about a rock and roll heaven?  I thought it was kind of cheesy back in the day but as I get older, not so much.  Here it is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IEemZ6-LZc

[mikuthing01]

lol@ shooting at demonic entity's 

[zeebo]

Ya gotta love Knapp's bumpers ... from the Beatles to the Bangles lol.

[21st Century Man]

My favorite Bangles song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04HSg0YZi9E

[21st Century Man]

Ya gotta love Knapp's bumpers ... from the Beatles to the Bangles lol.

Knapp and I would have a blast playing records.  His tastes are pretty much the same as mine.

[zeebo]

...Is the SF bar you mentioned anywhere near where the Pan Am Clippers were based back in the seaplane era?

Hmm ha I have no idea.  It's name escapes me now, it's over in the trendy Marina district.  In my days there I was too much of an aspiring counter-culture hipster to be spend much time in that neck of the woods.   

[Uncle Duke]

I stand corrected. Though still abide by the 'extra' in a coffee is not a one place invention. I never watched many planes there but, again you might correct me, but wasn't that the 'first' free-trade zone (let's ignore Haneastic League or stuff!) Speaking of plane-watching, the coolest airport was Schipol (because you would watch landing below sea-level and the various art and weird stuff like porn grab-bags in stores (you don't know what you got and would regret the choice but fun for a 'white elephant gift' at an office party. Would not ever take one back though, -lest US customs!) in duty-free and Eindoven where there was, at least before all the build up, a nice porch you could have a drink and watch planes land/take-off really close up.)

Never been to Schipol, sounds like I would have enjoyed it.  Don't know about free trade zones, but I know the duty free shop at Shannon was amazing.  Best duty free I've ever seen, I always told first time visitors to Ireland to resist the urge to souvenir shop while touring.  Buying at duty free was easier, cheaper, and a great way to spend left over Irish currency.

[zeebo]

..The first guest lady almost sounds like a younger LMH.  Must be the Utah dialect.

Yes I noticed that too..  Btw in case any LMH enthusiasts missed my post on GNS ... she's gonna be on this Tues., last chance for high strangeness in 2016.

[TigerLily]

That I am.  It has been a while.  Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season.  Wanted to get that in in case I don't see you for a while.

Just in case ... Happy Holidays

[zeebo]

Nice to see you TL.  I might have imagined it but I thought I also saw rekcuf there for a minute.

[comaphobe]

My favorite Bangles song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04HSg0YZi9E

They did this on SNL, it was great.

[21st Century Man]

Just in case ... Happy Holidays

Nice avatar, TL.    Have a cup of eggnog.

[21st Century Man]

#KnappTime

Yep, zeeb.

[21st Century Man]

They did this on SNL, it was great.

That song and their cover of Hazy Shade of Winter rock. The latter from the Less Than Zero soundtrack as you well know. 

[TigerLily]

Nice avatar, TL.    Have a cup of eggnog.

Looks yummy. With a splash of whiskey, right? Perfect for a chilly night

[TigerLily]

Nice to see you TL.  I might have imagined it but I thought I also saw rekcuf there for a minute.

Hi zeebs. Always a pleasure

[21st Century Man]

I'm so sick of the pajamagram commercials.  If I hear about that sexy hoodie one more time, I'll throw up.

[21st Century Man]

Looks yummy. With a splash of whiskey, right? Perfect for a chilly night

Two splashes for you. 

Speaking of cold,  I'm ready for spring.

[albrecht]

Never been to Schipol, sounds like I would have enjoyed it.  Don't know about free trade zones, but I know the duty free shop at Shannon was amazing.  Best duty free I've ever seen, I always told first time visitors to Ireland to resist the urge to souvenir shop while touring.  Buying at duty free was easier, cheaper, and a great way to spend left over Irish currency.

Honestly National is, or at least was, crazy. There was a park and even as a kid was thinking: you could chunk a rock. London City also

[21st Century Man]

Roxette, She's Got the Look.  Another favorite of mine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlVI7ZNiFlI

[comaphobe]

That song and their cover of Hazy Shade of Winter rock.

Yes, Hazy Shade was amazing. It was on the Less Than Zero soundtrack. Half of the soundtrack was horseshit, but the rest was great and it kicks off with one of the best ever tracks by The Bangles. In a Gadda Da Vida by Slayer was another notable song on there. It also had Public Enemy, LL Cool J, and the debut of Danzig predating their first album in 1988. All of the above were DefJam signed or Rick Rubin produced. This was 1987. Very interesting soundtrack though, except for the horseshit. I would like a vinyl copy, I think it had a gatefold. I have always had the compact disc and I still play songs from it often although it's compressed to my iPod or portable these days.

I forgot, Less Than Zero also contained one of Roy Orbison's final songs and the song was written by Glenn Danzig who just freshly dissolved Samhain. If you Youtube it, you might see Glenn/Rubin/Orbison in a slideshow if you choose the right file.

[mikuthing01]

The lesbian from Roxette was bretty hott :DD

[21st Century Man]

The lesbian from Roxette was bretty hott :DD

She's a lesbian? Ah well, still sexy.

[TigerLily]

I'm so sick of the pajamagram commercials.  If I hear about that sexy hoodie one more time, I'll throw up.

That's how I feel about the Carnivora fake interview. Of course, all Dave's interviews sound fake

[mikuthing01]

She's a lesbian? Ah well, still sexy.

naw... she just has short hair like one. Who was the 80's chick that had short hair look and a rat tail?