The Moose Factory (virtual Bar & Grill)

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

Here we are, moved from Simcity.com. It has become too dicey over there, and it is a lot more friendly and populated here.

I hope everyone who wants to just chew the breeze will join us.

We specialize in llama dairy products [in honour of our resident virtual ruminant], good coffees, and reasonable snacks. We also like conversation.

Come one, come all, to the Moose Factory

For those who did not receive a reply on their last post over at the mother ship, please forgive us. We decided to move at the last minute.

[Joesocwork 4]

Hey John welcome over here Buddy!!

 

For those of you who haven't been to the home site in a while this was the ultimate off-topic off-topic thread.  Anything and everything under the weather, including the weather and the whether was discussed.  Clean & respectful of course. 

 

Barista, Start me out with my usual iced llama-milk latte.

 

John, my kiddoes are now setting up a miniature plastic bowling lane in the house.  I'm glad I didn't take them to a golf course on Saturday!!

[greyveil 37]

Date: 1/11/2005 6:38:29 PM
Author: Joesocwork

John, my kiddoes are now setting up a miniature plastic bowling lane in the house. I'm glad I didn't take them to a golf course on Saturday!!

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or for that matter, be thankful is wasn't skeet shooting! [:0]

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

Date: 1/11/2005 6:38:29 PM
Author: Joesocwork

Hey John welcome over here Buddy!!

For those of you who haven't been to the home site in a while this was the ultimate off-topic off-topic thread.  Anything and everything under the weather, including the weather and the whether was discussed.  Clean & respectful of course. 

Barista, Start me out with my usual iced llama-milk latte.

John, my kiddoes are now setting up a miniature plastic bowling lane in the house.  I'm glad I didn't take them to a golf course on Saturday!!

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Wecome, JoeSocWork!  I quoted this as a reaffirmation of our rules.  Nothing we do here may violate the board requirements.

Adds best Columbian to iced llama milk.  Adds chocolate sprinkles.
Here you are, Joe.

I hope you have your ear plugs.  Those kiddoes of yours are probably getting pretty loud by now. 

 

Date: 1/11/2005 6:49:02 PM
Author: greyveil

or for that matter, be thankful is wasn't skeet shooting! [:0]

Welcome greyveil!  What'll you have?

[greyveil 37]

tequila straight up, chocolate LLama milk back, please

[Boris225 1]

Howdy John! If you don't mind, I'll have another of those llama milk ice creams. I am getting quite addicted!

Too bad you had to move from Simcity. I really liked the small town atmosphere for a while there. I hope it didn't cause you too much trouble to set up shop in Simtropolis. The taxes are a little high too...

It supposed to get really cold here tonight. Forecasts are calling for a blizzard that will last until tomorrow with temperatures dropping to -45C with wind chill. Heck, I might not have to go to school! I hope I don't have to work outside in that...

[Ratieya455 1]

Hey, John, how about a hot chocolate

Maybe this is a good place to get my foot in the door here. It takes me a long time to adjust to new communities like this, but maybe I'll do okay. I just can't find a place to start.

We finally might get enough snow to cover the grass. Seeing that it is January and this is Minnesota, we really ought to have more than this. I guess we are close to having the driest winter in 60 years, or maybe we already passed that up. I sure hope not.

Hey, John, how about a nice llama steak.

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

Date: 1/11/2005 6:59:56 PM
Author: greyveil
tequila straight up, chocolate LLama milk back, please

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Spins chocolate powder into frosty llama milk.  Pours a 60ml. shot of tequila.  Lays down some lime slices and salt.

Done.

Date: 1/11/2005 7:07:12 PM
Author: Boris225
Howdy John! If you don't mind, I'll have another of those llama milk ice creams. I am getting quite addicted!


Too bad you had to move from Simcity. I really liked the small town atmosphere for a while there. I hope it didn't cause you to set up shop in Simtropolis. The taxes are a little high too...


It supposed to get really cold here tonight. Forecasts are calling for a blizzard that will last until tomorrow with temperatures dropping to -45C with wind chill. Heck, I might not have to go to school! I hope I don't have to work outside in that...

Well, we'll contribute to the tax structure when and if we can.  Being retired on a limited income makes it hard to help anyone.

Pops the freezer and scoops a double llama ice-cream cone  Here y'are.

The temp is supposed to be climbing here, but all we've had are ice pellets.

Date: 1/11/2005 7:22:14 PM
Author: Ratieya455
Hey, John, how about a hot chocolate


Maybe this is a good place to get my foot in the door here. It takes me a long time to adjust to new communities like this, but maybe I'll do okay. I just can't find a place to start.


We finally might get enough snow to cover the grass. Seeing that it is January and this is Minnesota, we really ought to have more than this. I guess we are close to having the driest winter in 60 years, or maybe we already passed that up. I sure hope not.


Hey, John, how about a nice llama steak.

Hey, Matt, welcome to the new Factory.  Whomps up a hot chocolate.  Here's your drink.

How do you want your steak done?  Would you like a caesar salad, potato salad, or chef's salad with that?  The veggie of the day is steamed broccoli.

[dano1744 0]

Congrats on your Grand Opening
I'll have a double chocalate llama latte please.
Good Luck

[A Nonny Moose 8,262]

Adds two spoons of chocolate mix to hot llama milk and spins it up. Using the mixer cup and the coffee carafe, pours a latte into a large cup. Adds froth and chocolate sprinkles.

Here you are, dano. Enjoy!

[Joesocwork 4]

Date:1/11/2005 7:22:14 PM
Author:Ratieya455

Hey, John, how about a hot chocolate

Maybe this is a good place to get my foot in the door here. It takes me a long time to adjust to new communities like this, but maybe I'll do okay. I just can't find a place to start.

We finally might get enough snow to cover the grass. Seeing that it is January and this is Minnesota, we really ought to have more than this. I guess we are close to having the driest winter in 60 years, or maybe we already passed that up. I sure hope not.

Hey, John, how about a nice llama steak.

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Hey Matt, I keep reading about the temperatures still being cold in Minnesota

 despite El Nino.  I didn't realize it was dry however.

-Welcome over here too!

Better make the next one a decaf John so that I don't have say anything

to my cardiologist!

[nosoupforyou 9]

i'll have a lemon half and a shaker of salt... it's nasty but oddly addicting...

[Ratieya455 1]

I'll take it well-done, and how about a nice salad with greek dressing?

Yes, it has so far been a colder than average winter, but with a grand total of about 5 of snowfall. Tomorrow, the high is 30

[dev 47]

Welcome, but I am gonna have to ask you to stop double posting and triple posting, it is not welcome here.

Plus this seems as if it should be in Forum Games, anyways Welcome

[Ratieya455 1]

NDEX, were you directing that at me? Also, would this be considered double posting or would double posting only be having two in a row? I am a newbie, not a $%&^!, or at least I try to be.

[Joesocwork 4]

Date:1/12/2005 1:28:43 AM
Author:dev

Welcome, but I am gonna have to ask you to stop double posting and triple posting, it is not welcome here.

Plus this seems as if it should be in Forum Games, anyways Welcome

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@ Dev: Oakenshield and myself moderate this forum, pls p.m. us if you have concerns about members breaking the rules.

@ John & the others coming over from SimCity.ea.com:

Indeed, welcome to SimTropolis!  As you know and already alluded to, the atmosphere is slightly different here.  That because in addition to the larger size with more people there are also more specialized posts.  Unlike Simcity.com, the members are not only a group of people new to the game, or veterans of the game who appreciate each other's company, or people who want a chance to talk & offer feedback to Maxis, but also fans with differing degrees of expertise in differing arenas, who come in to participate or view examples of  City Journals, SimMars, BAT'ing, modding, terraforming, etc.  So in addition to being a relaxing spot in a big city, Off Topic is also a respite from the 'work' of the rest of the site.  But in anycase, the atmosphere is indeed slightly different than from the Home Site.  Please don't take anybody personally. We the moderators won't permit flaming and it is definitely in keep with Dirk's vision to make things as inclusive for ALL of the Sim City and The Sims fans as possible.

@ all members: This thread, though maybe untraditional, is off topic conversation and probably off topic in it's purest form.  It doesn't fit the qualifications of other forums, including games and  I consider it ideal for this forum. 

As Dirk would say: Cheers! 

P.S. @ John (again): take a look at how I did this post to give you ideas on how to make accommodations for your new residence!

[Oakenshield 1]

Date: 1/11/2005 7:22:14 PM
Author: Ratieya455

We finally might get enough snow to cover the grass. Seeing that it is January and this is Minnesota, we really ought to have more than this. I guess we are close to having the driest winter in 60 years, or maybe we already passed that up. I sure hope not.

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::A small, hairy, shambling dwarf rumbles into the Bar::

Meh. The problem is, Oakenshield has neglected what little snow we have gotten. 1/2 of snow here, some freezing rain there, another 1/2 of snow...it's made for a think layer of hellish crustiness all over the driveway.

I'll be spending the day chopping away at it before it gets down to -20F tomorrow night.

How 'bout a cup of the strongest, most heinous, most left-over coffee you have before I get busy? It's better if it fights back.

[dev 47]

sorry, to act that sorta way like I did, but I sorta have a habit of pointing out broken rules in welcome threads, but anyways I'll leave you alone Sorry

[DuskTrooper 316]

Got any bagged milk, eh?

[greyveil 37]

Oakenshield, when you get done with that coffee, leave in outside overnight, then chip me off a piece, I like my mean and bitter coffee, iced!

[Ratieya455 1]

John, how about a nice warm cappuccino to go. I have a long break between classes and I need to stay awake. Put the lid on tight, because the roads are a litle slippery.

I am already sick of this long break I have on Mondays and Wednesdays, and it is only the first week. My first class ends at 9:45AM and the next one does not start until 1:30PM. It is 30 miles to home, so I am not going to go there. I am going to try to find a job on campus, but they may all be filled. Luckilly it will only last until spring break, because the 8:15-9:45 class is a half semester one.

Troll, you must live pretty close to me. I am in a rural area not too far north of the Twin Cities. I am not sure how close and I am not asking you to divulge that kind of information, but does your name have anything to do with a certain ski area in western Wisconsin?

[vidioman 21]

Date:1/12/2005 12:00:56 PM
Author:DuskTrooper

Got any bagged milk, eh?

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If you're going to mock the country hicks, do it right. You used eh improperly. Actually, I can't reallyt think of a sentences about bagged milk trhat could include eh. Well...

So, there's no bagged milk, eh? Have a beer!

[The Terminator 0]

*takes his seat next to Joe.

So joe hows DC, you know im going there in may.

Greyveil:
i want to buy Number of the beast on Vinyl. do you think i can find it in one of those Rock LP stores in The Village? mabye i can find it in that Used Vinyl place on City Island?? and did you know that Total Eclipse's opening riffs were stole from Sabbath's Snowblind mabye thats why Total Eclipse wasent on the original LP. and do you like the grey re-relese or the original Blue Number of the beast Covers? PS like my Killers Avatar? and dont you think Di'Anno would of sounded better on 22 acaicia avenue?

And what do you think of Megadeth? and do you think Slipknot are stupid posers too?

www.maidenfans.com

Vid:
Hows T.Bay?

Bartender:
give me a tonic and gin. als can you add some jack daniels and salt in my drink?

*breakes out his Guitar starts playing Paranoid.

[vidioman 21]

Date:1/12/2005 1:17:39 PM
Author:The Terminator

Vid:
Hows T.Bay?

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I'll have a spam sandwich!

It's warm, and snowy. You can't see the nose in front of your face!

 

Is this kinda like the random post thread at SCC, where you just talk about whatever and the topic changes alot? Or are ther erules or something...

[Oakenshield 1]

Date: 1/12/2005 12:21:58 PM
Author: Ratieya455

Troll, you must live pretty close to me. I am in a rural area not too far north of the Twin Cities. I am not sure how close and I am not asking you to divulge that kind of information, but does your name have anything to do with a certain ski area in western Wisconsin?

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Troll? Troll Slayer is my Member Label. See my signature for more information.

The name is Oakenshield, and it has to do with matters that are best not discussed in polite company. Thus, it does not contain any reference to The Trollhaugen Ski Resort . I hear it's nice, though.

As for my location, that's no secret. I reside in your former governor's least favorite city.

[Joesocwork 4]

Taking a pretty active lunch break at work; 

 

Hiya John! 

So far so mellow at the job today! No judges, attorneys, clients, therapists, vendors or chain of command yelling at me so far!    My social workers appear to be turning in court reports in on time and I was able to help one of my workers push a memo through for housing for a yute who will be aging out of the system soon (& I figured out to write that w/out violating any HIPAA laws; Matt I bet your mother know what HIPPAA is!).  My wife didn't fuss about too much time spent on the computer last night and I also my got my issue of Maximum PC yesterday and am ready to play the latest war game demo  (I forgot which game) & blast away bad guys (or maybe good guys?) right after evening bible study tonight & the kids are in bed of course. 

 

I'm not sure what my blood pressure is right now but pls give me four shots in my iced latte!!

 

@ TT:  Spring is definitely the best time of the year to see D.C.!   With the mild winter we're having I suspect the cherry blossoms would probably come out earlier than normal, maybe as early as early March.  Regardless the area is gorgeous in the spring.  The city tends to go to bed much earlier than New York (you guys don't sleep anyway ) but there are plenty of activities for youth (regardless of the age) up through the evening.

 

Date:1/12/2005 1:28:04 PM
Author:vidioman

I'll have a spam sandwich!

Is this kinda like the random post thread at SCC, where you just talk about whatever and the topic changes alot? Or are ther erules or something...

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@ Vid:   spam sandwich...      You still crack me up Buddy!

I'll let the purveyor of the establishment answer the rest of the questions.

 

Oh John, you have a LOT of hungry and thirsty folks over here!!

 

[DuskTrooper 316]

I'm eating hot wings right now! Can I have a refill of Root beer?

[Ratieya455 1]

I am such a ditse, or perhaps I am just adjusting to the new forum layout. I replied to dev as NDEX and to you as a troll. I even read your signature and know what it is all about. I think I have figured out what is what now, so hopefully I won't make such an idiot of myself in the future .

I have heard some interesting comments about the layout of St. Paul, and I even have a little first-hand experience that I would like to avoid at all costs. My dad was reading a book of old newspaper articles from the Twin Cities, and some time around the 1880's someone had sent in a letter saying that St. Paul needs to do something about its messy cart paths before it is too late, or something to that effect. I drove my brother and two of his friends to a Wild game last season (and the final season ) and there was the Hmong New Year celebration going on at the RiverCenter, which shares all of its parking with the Xcel. I dropped them off but could not park in the ramp, so I took off into town to find a spot. After two hours of sitting in traffic, I finally found a spot a mile away, and only had enough change for 40 minutes of parking. Seeing as the spot was half a block from the police station and it is an electronic meter, I jogged to the X, entered the game, walked to our seats, and told my brother and his friend that we have to leave now or else we're certain to get a parking ticket. What an adventure, and when I returned to the meter there was one minute left. That was some really poor planning, both in city layout and event timing.

John, remembering this has agitated my temper. Give me a big cup of the most soothing tea you have.

[dev 47]

Grits, all around, on me!

(For the yankees)

[+Guest]

Ohh, what place is this? *walking around the place.*