Who got the hook-up?

* put a block of cream cheese in a bowl (never use fat-free, it's just gross....trust me)

* dump half of a jar of salsa on it

* mush it together with a fork

* once it's reasonably mixed, add the rest of the salsa and whisk any remaining chunks of cream cheese

You can dip nachos into it right away, but it'll be better if you let it sit in the fridge for an hour.

It looks nasty (I'll spare you the nickname my friends' wife gave it), but I've lost track of how many people politely tried it, and then grabbed the bowl and walked away with it.

Both are docs of the life of... LITTLE RICHARD!

Mandatory viewing for anyone who claims to be a fan of rock 'n roll.

One is on PBS American Masters called "Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock 'n Roll"

and the other a PPV (about $5) a couple of places called "Little Richard: I Am Everything".

You won't regret it and you're welcome in advance.

Will try and post more later but was just catching up and saw this post and thought I'd join in.

New tailgate spot is off of West Third just west of Central. There is a new parking area right on the NW corner, but we are the next "road" to the west. (used to be and still may be called John St.) Road goes up the hill and we are in the parking lot all the way up at the top, far north end. (Unless the weather is bad, then we're in the same lot but under the 71 North overpass). Lots of "new" people there, but Gary, McNay (fka KreyZHorse), sometimes C Hamet, miniMOC and others are regulars. Gary has unofficially taken over the title of tailgate King (officially bestowed by moi) as we have had "trouble" making the trip down from Columbus on a regular basis. Hoping to correct that this year. Still in Section 156, Row 2, Seats 5 and 6 (unless the Mexican Beer Virus changes things?) If that happens we'll be happily ensconced in Section 420 with our season ticket fees providing the "entertainment" 🥳 Hoping to post more often and looking forward to seeing some or all of you again!

MOC out!!!   

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  And if Joe Burrow doesn't show up under the Bengal's Christmas tree I am fucking gunning for Santa Claus.

What (or WTF) is Halloween (my very favorite holiday) without a good ol' fashion ghost story.  Enjoy!

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2017/10/27/ghost-eden-park-definitely-out-there-90-years-after-she-murdered/790591001/

The ghost of Eden Park is 'definitely out there' 90 years after she was murdered

 

Imogene Remus couldn't be reached for comment Tuesday night. This is her story, and we tried everything we knew to get in touch, but our efforts to get her thoughts were met with only the rustle of leaves.

Of course, she's been dead for 90 years but there are those who think she's still available for interviews.

The Enquirer sent this breaking news reporter to Eden Park to investigate rumors that the gazebo is haunted. Echoes of music from 1927 filled the Spring House Gazebo and we asked if Imogene was there, but no ghost appeared.

But without proper ghost-hunting equipment, who's to say spiritual activity wasn't happening? Maybe she didn't like the songs we played?

Ninety years ago, Imogene Remus was gunned down in Eden Park by her husband, "Bootleg King" George Remus. Her husband finally had enough of her (despite serving three years locked up in various cells) and divorce wasn't going to be enough.

George Remus, "King of the Bootleggers," was acquitted of the murder of his wife, Imogene. (Photo: The Enquirer/Ray Albert)

"The much-tangled domestic affairs of George Remus, once multi-millionaire bootleg king of Cincinnati, came to a sudden – and dramatic – climax yesterday," The Enquirer wrote on Oct. 7, 1927.

The day their divorce was to be finalized, George and his chauffeur followed Imogene's cab through Walnut Hills in a Hollywood-style chase. As the cab driver tried to get away, the Buick with George inside slammed into the back of it. 

Imogene, dressed head to toe in black to mourn the loss of her marriage, scrambled from the cab and tried to run. George ran after her, grabbed her by the wrist, pressed his pearl-handled revolver against her abdomen and fired one shot that hit nearly all her vital organs. 

Her daughter Ruth ran out of the car and tried to stop him from firing again. Imogene was taken to a hospital by a witness and died two hours later.

"I am now at peace after two years of hell. I'm satisfied I've done right," he told reporters at the jail after he turned himself in.

George Remus defended himself in court claiming temporary insanity. A jury found him not guilty and rumor has it that some jury members were bribed.

If the rumors are true and Imogene does haunt the park, it's no wonder. It would seem she has some regrets or revenge to mull over. 

 

The stories go like this - a woman in a black dress and black hat seems to be in distress or just observing nearby Mirror Lake. She can be as real as any person or just appear as a shadow. Then she disappears, as ghosts are known to do.

Dan Smith, owner and operator of Haunted Cincinnati Tours, said over the past 10 years tour groups have seen plenty of activity at Eden Park. 

"People have gotten a lot of weird photos," Smith said. "She's definitely out there."

Smith said more often than not there's activity during tours. He said when questions are asked, the lights of their instruments turn on, possibly indicating the presence of a spirit. 

 

 I remember my grandfather talking about George Remus.  He was quite the celebrity back in the day, a real Roaring 20's bootlegger.  He was an anti hero type beating the government at its own game with its own goods.  He was probably the richest bootlegger of his day, more money bootlegging than Al Capone (who had other rackets adding to his cache), Enoch "Nucky" Thompson in Atlantic City and Joe Kennedy.

Unlike the others who made their own or smuggled it in, Remus, through bribes and connections, gained control of all of the legal alcohol used for medical purposes by the U.S. Government during prohibition.  And there was a lot of it.  What he did was simply traffic it under the table to others, no violence or bloodshed.

 

He kept a much lower profile than Capone and most of the other dealers in illegal spirits, but he was well known and loved in Cincinnati.  A lot of his money went into helping the local down and out during the hard times.  The article mentions he beat the murder rap with bribes but also his popularity.  Imogene  Remus was also pretty well hated because she apparently set him up to take over his fortune, and had an affair with the FBI man she worked it through, Frankie Dodge.  They pretty much blew through George's fortune while he was in prison and she flaunted it to George via mail and visits laughing in his face.  The train of thought in those days was different and the locals looked at the murder as "she had it coming".  Let's not forget George was a rather famous and successful attorney in Chicago for 20 years before he used his smarts and connections to corner the national legal alcohol supply.  As it mentions in the article, George beat the murder rap on a "temporary insanity" defense.  The Government then tried to have him committed to an insane asylum but he beat THAT rap by using the testimony of three psychiatrists used by the prosecution saying he was NOT insane.  Pretty sharp cookie.  With most of the fortune blown by Imogene and Frankie.  George spent the remaining 20 years of his life living in a boarding house in Covington.

 

George Remus was featured prominently in the Ken Burns documentary "Prohibition".  He is also a character in "Boardwalk Empire".  I don't know if Remus did this in real life but the character in "Boardwalk Empire" is the one who always spoke of himself in the third person, "George Remus does not concur with this idea" stuff.  His mansion at the top of Price Hill (stunning view of the valley) was host to numerous fancy parties, etc. and one of the showplaces of Cincinnati.  It was also the model for the BE Remus's house in the TV show.  He was captured running around the  circular Ottoman in the drawing room while he was wearing his bathrobe and underwear speaking in third person.  The mansion is gone and all that remains is a vacant lot (with a spectacular view) and parts of the foundation.

 

All that said, obviously too much time on my hands today (plans for dinner later) and a Happy WhoDeyween to all.

 

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Who's going? We'd like to link up with fellow fans before the game to hang out, eat your food, drink your liquor and fuck your women. My youngest son Jacob, whom is 12, will be attending his first ever NFL game and I want it to be special for him, even if he is a lousy Colts fan (Bengals are his 2nd favorite). Let's meet up!

Where? When? 

I will be hosting a tailgate 2 blocks from Lambeau pre-game 9/24

Booked my stuff a few weeks back for Saturday and Sunday.

Any Go Bengals forum members traveling to WI for the game are welcome and you won't need to bring anything other than yourselves

I've met a few folks here over the years but it has been a while

Just trying to get a head count for refreshment purposes

I will have the exact address as we get closer but if you want to Map it, the street is Chateau Drive

You will also be able to find us by our signature banner as well as the American flag

Hope to see some orange and black up in gods country

An inspiration to a generation...

"Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son."

                                             Dean Vernon Wormer

Hoosier? Army? Billy? Skyline?  B24?

I hope everything is OK.

Thanks for any input

Have not seen Khat for awhile.  Is he still around or has he ... whatever.

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I haven't watched many games this year as our family had too much going on (mine and Shayne's dad passed away Nov 24 from complications from foot surgery), and we spent most of the previous month in hospital with him.

Shayne was blessed to get called to Atlanta the weekend of dad's funeral (they let him fly back to attend), and is at least getting some kicks this year.  I think fate stepped in and let him be unemployed for the weeks leading up to dad's passing to allow him to be there with me and by dad's side until the end and help plan and be a part of the service. 

Face value is $150 and I will take $50 each....I can transfer via email....

However, my wife has a degenerative hip issue, which usually is not that much of an issue but the last game we attended the driver unloaded somewhere on the southwest side of PBS and it was quite the walk for her.  We are not giving up on the TANK bus yet but I do want to explore our options.

My first question is if anyone knows much about handicap parking?  We have a placard.  I am assuming if we have a Lot parking pass there are handicap spots available in the Lots?  Do the Handicap spots fill up fast?   If entering Gate D which Lot options should I look for?  What other parking options do I have?  I have even thought about parking and taking a cab but have no idea on taxi costs.

As I said we have not given up on TANK as it usually works well for us but I do have a question.  We always stay at the game till the last.  However, there is a possibility we might have to leave late 3Q or early 4Q.  Does TANK run early back to Covington or will we have to wait till the end of the game?

Any help or advice is greatly appreciated

Old Tub :   Can't buy outside the distillery.  Beam was called Old Tub at one point in time.  Somewhat similar to Jim Beam Bonded. 

Knob Creek Single Barrel :  Can buy outside in a liquor store but this one I bottled myself.  From the start to the final wax seal that I have my thumb print embedded.  Stronger taste than Willett but has a similar sweet taste.

Two very good bourbons that I will leave up to the board to decide which one to bring to the Chargers game and which one goes to the Chiefs game.  

I need someone to go with me to the Raiders game. My raider fan friends aren't going to be attending this game, so I wanted to maybe meet up with someone or get seats together. 

The 49er game my dad will be going with me, but I would like if we had more Bengal support (since my dad is a 49er fan). 

Anyone interested in going to either, or both games with me? I haven't bought tickets yet so I can look for more than 2 together.