McCrispy Strips

 

McCrispy Strips

 

Well I'm guessing that the things I learned from guy is taking June off for pride so I needed to add a quick food review to break up that DEI nonsense.  I stopped by McDonald's for the first time in years to try these latest chicken creations. Getting a lot of hype and from the first glance I can see why. Breading looks nice and flavorful. I took the first bite and thought these things should have been called the McRubbery Strips. So disappointed. Maybe it was a bad batch but I can only score what I'm eating. I give it a 4.6! Seasoning was decent and the new chili sauce was good but that chicken was just not good at all.

Yes

 We survived another wet weekend.

This is what I learned while away for a few weeks:

1. Wendy's is now using AI at their drive up windows. I hate it.

2. I've said it before and ill say it again Dunkin Donuts is the most consistent inconsistent place.

3. HK Dave and his girl friend are starting a Cross fit spot of their own.

4. Speaking of HK Dave he is not going to make it to Vegas for the draft.

5. Mobland is a crazy show. I mean Tom Hardy rocks.

6. High Noons and Sun Cruisers are $10 each at the bar.

7. Chrissy is going to Post Malone and Jelly roll Saturday...tailgates up.

8. Joey is still trying to have a pig roast this year at some point.

9. Quincy Porchfest is Saturday, June 28th.

10. Big Ts MRI came back clean so he just has to clean up his act.

11. Fantasy football season 20 has been renewed for 2025.

12. Lamb is either really good or really bad there is no in between.

13. They could do away with brioche buns for burgers. 

14. Mojitos are my drink for the summer. If you see me enjoying one mind ya business.

15. Be careful at the Hoffy seems like there is a fight every other week there. Joe thinks its all the riff raff from Paddy Barrys being closed.

16. The chicken sandwich from Rubato will change your life.

Get fucked

Sorry for the outburst. I can't understand what Mother Nature is up to - 82 one day 39 the next. What gives!

This is what I learned this past week:

1. Ticks are out in full force. I found 2 on myself Saturday. Keep your head on a swivel.

2. I never think to go to Marina Bay for lunch but  anytime I end up there its always a blast.

3. Cinco De Mayo was a hit, next year will be Taco Tuesday Cinco De Mayo.

4. What is your go too sub when you go to a new place? Mine is always an Italian with everything no lettuce.

5. Speaking of subs Chrissy said the Jersey Mikes chicken salad fucks good!

6. Mothers day weekend is upon us make sure you book them Brunches bitches!

7. Inn at Bay Pointe Deck is open for the season.

8. Blood Pressure is 121/80  suck on that ya fucks.

9. Prayers up for Big T who was recently diagnosed with sage 4 Kidney disease.

10. I have never ever been colder betting in my life.

Everyone is sick

Sean and Chris must be either sick or on vacation because neither said Boo about my lazy lack of posting. To be honest I just got caught up and wasn't thinking about it.

This is what I learned in the few weeks I was away:

1. People really like Jeep Gladiators. Meh!

2. they really played up Ben Affleck's characters Autism in the Accountant 2.

3. Why the fuck in 2025 do New England style hot dog buns only come in a 6 pack when the regular buns come in 8? Hot dogs come in packs of 8 ya cunts.

4. Really amazes me that Easter is a mini Christmas now a days.

5. Mother nature must be on Addys and booze because that bitch is fucked up this year.

6. Chrissy is watching the Florida housing market like hawk looking to get into a rental house.

7. Where in Vegas would you recommend staying? Bellagio, Cosmopolitan, Aria, MGM, NYNY, Mandalay Bay(so I can see the sharks?)?

8. I had no clue that Chappell Roan was so divisive.

9. Sunday day drinking is by far still my favorite day to drink.

10. I have 4 tickets to the Sox/Mets Tuesday May 20th if you are interested. Also Mikey T has 2 tickets to the Sunday the 25th game.

11. The fucking dentist seems like a scam. Always trying to up sell you - bitch clean my teeth and be on your way.

12. Izzy is looking for a date to a wedding in Jersey late July...she has 2 beds so relax.

13. Monday is Cinco De Mayo and Joe said hes going sober for May.

14. Also Joe is planning another pig roast or a leg of lamb roast this spring.

15. Pan fried pork dumplings are always being slept on.

16. Another Marathon Monday in the books...can't wait till next year.

April 8th

 Happy Rex Manning Day Bitches.

This is what I learned this weekend:

1. I offered Chrissy $500 to pierce his ear for 5 months. He said nah.

2. We mustn't dwell not today...

3. Looks like rain until next Monday so I will say I am out for this weeks Free Jacks game, maybe May 10th.

4. Wait the Mega Millions is up to $5's?

5. Wait Gen Z thinks that the thumbs up emoji is passive aggressive and they want people to stop using it?

6. Congrats to TK for going to South Carolina and checking out wedding venues for his daughter. Just call him Daddy Warbucks until the wedding

7. They brought back dire wolves? The fuck!

8. Red Sox band wagon is almost full. Get your Campbell soup #28 jersey now.

9. Does anyone own a Ford Bronco, if so what do you like what do you hate?

10. Till next year March Madness - Congrats Florida.

11. Speaking of Florida, do you think you could move and live there?

12. What pool is the best pool in Vegas?

April Fools day

Some day I am going to need someone to explain to me where April Fools day comes from. Who picked this day?

This is what I learned this past week:

1. Chrissy had never had a Slim Jim until today! 47 years on this earth and he still hasn't had beef jerky.

2. Everyone was quick to jump on the Red Sox band wagon before the season but they lose a few games and they want off?

3. Since it is now April we can talk about what position/who the Patriots are going to draft at #4.

4. You guys know that April is my jam - Sox home opener, Marathon Monday, and the weather changed for the best! We can start sleeping with the windows open.

5. Mick Foley's daughter, Noelle, got rid of her fakies.

6. Sox signed Crochet to a long term deal. Lets hope Teel doesn't turn into the next great catcher.

7. Steve Boyce's brother is looking for a job if you know of any available.

8. Prayers up for TK, heading to South Carolina for his daughters wedding venue hunt.

9. Chrissy wants to start his own feet finder page. Not sure there are many ladies who are into dudes feet. 

10. Easter Sunday is only 20 days away. You know that it is one of my favorite holidays.

11. Karen Read trial 2.0 bout to kick off soon, juror selection starts today in Dedham.

12. Free Jacks game next Saturday the 12th. Anyone interested in meeting up and day drinking outside in the sun?

See ya at Fenway Friday.

Its Sox season

Yes, I didn't blog last week because it was a holiday week and the Tourney started so I was off Thursday and Friday.

This is what I learned while away:

1. Another year another parade in the books and no show by Riccio again!

2. It felt great to be back watching the NCAA tournament at a bar at noon.

3. This younger generation not really being into driving is wild. I remember having a countdown day till I could apply for my permit. Now they are scared to drive on the Hi-way.

4. Cain Valasques getting 5 years for a shooting is bullshit, he should have gotten a commendation and a hero award. 

5. I've been betting a lot of Women's NCAA tournament unders. Hits more often than not. 

6. Have you seen this documentary trailer coming out this year? Secret Mall Apartment...can't wait.

7. Darius Rucker selling out his show in Quincy in seconds was just beyond fucked.

8. The Free Jacks game was pretty awesome. I learned tons about the sport. I bet it live as soon as on older Irish Fella started explaining the rules to me. Also $5.00 16 oz cans of beer is not bad at all.

9. Speaking of beer prices Fowler house beers are now $6.00.

10. Sox opener is Thursday at 4:05, kicking off the season in Texas versus our old friend Nate Evoldi. I am surprisingly looking forward to watching more games this season.

11. I do not understand how people can eat cottage cheese - here is some lumpy nasty ass cousin of milk product.

12. Apparently people would eat Cheez Whiz on English muffins growing up.

In like a lion

It looks like the weather is finally breaking. The grass is turning green. Flowers are starting to sprout. Lets fucking go.

This is the shit I learned this past week:

1. Daylight savings is for the birds. Fuck this shit.

2. It is almost time to swap out them winter coats for something a little bit lighter.

3. Don't forget Mikey's St Patty's parade in Scituate this Sunday. Make sure you reach out to see what you can bring.

4. The polar Vortex isn't going to making an appearance this weekend but it is sending its cousin rain.

5. Not sure who tries out more new shit on their menu - Taco Bell or Wendy's. Them mother fuckers have zero fucks - just throwing things at the wall and see what sticks.

6. Steak and cheese from Ugi's in Roxbury it top tier.

7. They still have Sox tickets available for Opening day and Marathon Monday.

8. My new personal record for tall beers at the 99 is now 10!

9. See you at the Freejacks home opener this Saturday.

10. Tickets go on sale to see Darius Rucker in Quincy, this Friday.

See you guys at the parade Sunday. Maybe this is the year I make to TK O'Mallys...

Spring is in the air

 Can you feel that shit? Spring trying to sprung but mother nature keeps picking up the bottle of Tito's and going HAM!!

This is what I learned while away:

1. Gladiator 2 is fucking god awful crap.

2. Rumors are abound that Joe Martell is lining up another pig roast.

3.  St Patty's day is coming hard and fast. Hopefully Leaden got them oysters this year.

4. The countdown to TK's retirement starts April 1st - is it his 70th bday or the end of the year?

5. Not really sure why it has taken me so long to use the Dunks AP everyday instead of cash.

6. March Madness is coming soon and you bitches know that's my jam.

7. Speaking of my jam - Sunday day drinking/bar hopping has always been top tier in my book.

8. Pool in Vegas in August - death sentence or FUCK YEAH YOU TWAT.

9. When did cars get so damn expensive?

10. You want to feel great about yourself watch some celebrity jeopardy.

11. Back to Mother Nature and that bottle of Tito's - heard St Patty's weekend gonna be another polar vortex.

12. What you guys know about Circa in old vegas? Look at that fucking sports book pool.

13. Say Nothing on FX is a crazy show. Maybe more so because of my naivete in regards to the IRA and the hate between Catholics and Protestants.

14. Today is Ash Wednesday and the 1st day of Lent. What are you giving up?

15. Chrissy thinks I should grow my hair back out long and donate it...thoughts?

16. Who gives a shit about the Oscars?

Usually

I usually don't complain about winter but this is the coldest one I can remember in recent years. I'd just like it to get to 40 consistently.

This is what I learned this past week:

1. The Captain America movie is a C+. Not sure it needed to be made and Sam is a better side character than actual star.

2. Who the fuck hates mustard? Fucking weirdo Martell!

3. I went to Twinnies this weekend...meh!

4. Chrissy loves him some CVS coupons and half price holiday candy.

5. I guess Ozempic for everything now - micro dosing to curb drinking, smoking, gambling and everything else under the sun.

6. Nothing says you had a good day bar hopping like not being able to speak on a Sunday night at bar #5 (Or at least nothing intelligible coming out of your mouth).

7. Im hearing people are upset about Cobra Kai ending...sorry nerds couldn't get into that. Only Cobra I know of is from GI Joe.

8. You ever hit a pot hole on the highway going 80 and then all of a sudden your whole front end shakes? Yeah not the best feeling!

9. People are racing out to buy cars because of proposed tariffs.

10. Who did the all star break better - NBA or NHL?

11. Are you scared to fly now? After all these recent incidents - FUCKING planes flipping over.

12. Brian McKnight still has it. That dude can jam!

13. I need some clarification on this new indoor golf. I mean I know you can bet on it.

Weds weds weds

 I was off on Monday so today is like my Tuesday!

This is what I learned while away:

1. There are people who hate squares...like get over yourselves.

2. I know a few people looking for condos in NH to rent out and make some money.

3. Joe party not as big of a turn out as past years but fun none the less.

4. The flu is out and about this season about 4 times as more than last year. Prayers up for Chrissy!

5. If you would like to be neighbors, 21 Poplar rd is going on the market Friday.

6. Pudding shots are dangerous.

7. Random soccer betting is wild. Just dart throwing.

8. Who knew that ground cinnamon was so good for you and full of health benefits.

9. The Red Sox are already holding sales for tickets and games in April and May.

10. Americans are expected to spend $27 Billion on Valentines day this year. Just follow Mr. T's advice here.

11. I know they say getting old sucks but how come no one ever told me everything causes heart burn?

12. Someone tried to hack into my Venmo account.

Yeah

I won't apologize for not posting yesterday. Christopher Michael Leaden was supposed to be the surprise guest writer this week but he flaked and "got too busy".

This is what I learned since last week:

1. Leaden is all talk.

2. Chrissy is not going to speak to his 11 year old again until she turns 14. Guess she gets a little e-e-e-emotional.

3. I know that its the middle of winter but people lose their mind with the mention of the word snow.

4. Martell's party is still on, Karen hasn't cancelled it yet.

5. Why is there another Jurassic Park movie coming out? 6 wasn't enough?

6. Sometimes you smoke the casino and other times you get smoked.

7. You prefer the Night Agent series or The Recruit? (both on Netflix)

8. Are the Bruins going to make the playoffs.

9. How did all but 1 representative from Mass vote against the Laken Riley act? HOW?

10. Would you get an old tattoo covered up or lasered off? 

11. TK doesn't go to the Next Page on Friday or Saturday nights because there is nothing but fights and people getting banned.

12. Marios B Fit challenge was a success....so where the 21 Sun Cruisers he had after.

13. Massport Fire is hiring.

14.Top 5 Sandwich places - in NO Particular order (depending on what you want for a meal)- Table Mercarto, New Deal Fruits, Sam Lagrassas, Monica Mercato, and Bricco Salumeria. 

I apologize

 I would like to apologize for not posting last week and being late this week. Between these bitterly cold days and training a new guy, I have been a bit behind the 8 ball!  That being said...

This is what I learned while away:

1. Its square season boys and girls. If you have any leads on any squares hit me up.

2. Lukey is at Blasis on Thursday and Friday nights and all day Sunday. Oh and if you are at L street on a Saturday he is there as well.

3. Encore is now upgrading us to suites.

4. Brian McKnight is playing at Twinnies on Feb 15th...in case you fellas need a panty dropper for Valentines day.

5. Mario is doing the B Fit challenge again. Donate here!

6. Looking to start a new pub crawl...any ideas? Whens a good time? what for?

7. Has anyone been to Milwaukee? Anyone want to go out for a Brewers game this summer?

8. Don't forget Joe and Karen are having their annual Super Bowl party.

9. Man the Bruins and Celtics stink right now.

10. Chrissy will be unsupervised from Feb 15th to the 18th...if you are looking to party.

11. The new version of words with friends stinks!

12. Mumble rap is gross as fuck.

Hi Sean

Hi Leaden

New year

We took the Holidays off. We are starting off on the right foot. We are going to try to update on Tuesdays going forward. Mondays just seem busy and chaotic.

This is what I learned while away from the internet for a few weeks:

1. People are just out here raw dogging sleep. Falling asleep on a seconds notice when given a small time frame.

2. Everyone is sick and under the weather.

3. Sometimes you can get hot at the casino and win some money.

4. Chrissy is thinking of starting an OF account...hopefully you guys will subscribe and support him.

5. Do you drive with your jacket/coat zipped up? I never do and apparently I am the psycho.

6. Do you call them blankets or covers? 

7. Fantasy football is over - I won 1 league, came in 2nd in another and finished 9th 2.9 points from having to wear a dress.

8. Next years draft is going to be in Vegas. If you want to see Chrissy in a dress and possible accosted see ya August 23rd.

9. After taking a few years off I am back playing words with friends. Man are there some ads now a days.

10. As you may know January 1st is one of my top 5 days to drink during the year. Nothing like starting the year off right.

11. Thanks for all the birthday love -  47 is a wild age, you wake up everyday and something new cracks or creaks.

12. I hope your Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Festivus were all great.

13. Those IG ads are all basically scams.

14. I plan to renovate my 1st floor this spring if you know any contractors let me know.

15. Can anyone explain to me why Dunks charges $4.50 for cold brew and $3.75 for iced coffee?

16. How does the Boston Herald make any money when they offer the paper for $1 for the year.

Hi Sean Riccio!!  Hope you make it up to Boston or us down to RI for some beers.

Nerd

 I am a nerd. I just spent most of the day talking about 80's cartoons, comics, sci-fi and everything else under the sun.

This is what I learned this weekend:

1. I guess the fact I don't use ice in my water makes me odd. THATS WHAT PUT ME OVER THE EDGE?

2. Hope you guys have your shopping done. It is going to be single digits this weekend. No one wants to go out for that.

3. Have you had the chicken cutlet sandwich from Table? I may have asked that before but god damn does it scratch all itches.

4. If anyone is looking for a Xmas gift. I have 2 Sox games from a pack - Friday May 2nd or Tuesday May 20th - Pavilion Box 13 row A. Let me know.

5. The Hoffy Xmas party is Friday, hope you can make it.

6. I know I am slow to watch it but Silo on Apple + TV seems very similar to Fall out.

7. Wait, I am the only person who knows who I would play me in a movie? You guys never think of that?

8. These next few weeks are going to be a vortex of chaos with no one actually having the energy to work.

9. If Jeffrey says he is stopping in the 99 for a drink and he will meet you out...he wont make it.

10. I saw Welchie this Saturday and he always puts a smile on my face.

11. I finally saw Mike Foley out without a hat on and he has given up on his comb over.

12. Only 12 more shopping days till my birthday.

2 Weeks

Hope you have all your shopping done. Christmas is only 2 weeks away...17 days till my 47th birthday, on a Saturday No less!!

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This is what I learned this past week or so:

1. TK and Joey are gonna move in together when Joe gets thrown out of 33 Homer rd...a modern day Odd Couple.

2. Little kids are petri dishes of sickness - snot and coughing everywhere.

3. Home made brownies with mini hershey cars are a game changer.

4. I am sorry but I am all turkey'd out.

5. I have no idea who is running the Fowler house IG page but man it makes me laugh with the captions. VIBES!

6. After 14 straight weeks I have finally opened up the basement door in fantasy football. I still may need to borrow a dress.

7. If Christmas music doesn't get you in a good mood are you even alive?

8. Rachel Rollins speaking out on Tania Fernandes Anderson federal indictment is bonkers to me. Basically making stealing from tax payers a race issue?

9. I am not the only person who does an order pick up at Total wine am I?

10. Why do we accept Dunkin Donuts? I mean it is the most inconsistent coffee on the planet. Are we getting watery coffee? Burned coffee? Just right coffee? I mean what in the actual fuck.

11. Have you guys had the sandwiches from Table Mercarto? I suggest the Roman add a cutlet,

12. Star Wars new show Skeleton Crew feels very much like Space Goonies.

Just a quick 12 pack for the ho-ho-holiday season!

Durr... I didn't forget

Last week was a short week with holidays and everyone coming and going. That is why I didn't post. Hell I didn't get back to work until this morning.

This is what I learned while away:

1. Congrats to Paddy  - his lady is preggers. Derek is NOT a good name for a lady. (oh wait maybe you will wait for them to pick their gender then its a fabulous name).

2. No one loves Thanksgiving as much as Christopher Leaden. Taking 2 days off just to prep.

3. The touch screens in new cars now a days are getting wayyyyy to fucking large. 

4. In what I can only call bitter sweet, we have sold the Cape house. It wasn't renting the past 2 years like it was the first 2. It was costing us over much more to operate than it was bringing in. Also, people disrespect all your shit when they rent.

5. Chrissy survived Florida. Not sure if it will be an annual thing going forward or not.

6. I heard a rumor TK is looking for a new car. Maybe a small truck. 

7. Don't forget Mario's coat drive for Saugus Fire is this Thursday at 7pm.

8. I have moved on from Draftys to MGM bet.

9. A tooth ache as an adult is debilitating.

10. Dune Prophecy really isn't cutting it for me. I mean we are 3 episodes in and I feel like nothing has been accomplished.

11. Man once your algorithm on IG is fucked up it is hard to get on track. Bro I already bought the car I don't need to see deals anymore. 

12. Anyone have one of the handheld cordless Dyson's? I need some feedback if they are worth it or not.

13. My neighbor is moving out at the end of month. His parents will be putting 21 Poplar Rd on the market if you know anyone looking for a place in Quincy. We can share driveways.

14. Heard Nissan is looking for investors, they are 14 months from going under. Anyone want to throw up $20?

15. Christmas is 3 weeks away. I am a large in 36 packs of Coors Lights.

16. Celtics are on fire, the Bruins may have righted their ship, The Patriots look to have a QB of the future and the Sox are in on everyone else.

17. You guys hear from Welchie? Think the kids been ducking me.

18. SEC championship game is Saturday at 4pm - hope to meet up with some of you. Go Dawgs!

Ha ha ha

 You guys thought I forgot? I didn't, just a lil bit busy with getting my broken tooth fixed and looking for a dress when I finished last in fantasy football.

This is what I learned this weekend:

1. I would probably fade me for the rest of 2024.

2. Have you watched Cross on Amazon yet?

3. UFC > boxing. I said it, and I meant it.

4. I am with the olds on this - GIVE ME A FUCKING MENU! I don't want a fucking QR code to view your shit.

5. After a weekend of drinking its really impressive how orange your piss can be.

6. My Irish whisper only gets louder the more beers you feed me.

7. Bring on this fucking rain! Blue Hills is burning down and I heard Granite Links is looking to acquire another 42 acres for another course.

8. Yes people, Chris Leaden is still at the Charlie Horse twice a month. Stop in!

9. I am sure you heard Chrissy and his fam are heading to Naples for Thanksgiving. Starting new traditions and shit. Guess he has a road trip to the casino booked with his father in law. I already gave him 50 for 22 Black!

10. I know I ask every year but do we celebrate Happy Honda days or Toyotathon? I always say the wrong thing and feel like a scum bag.

11. Be on the look out for Sean Riccio coming up this way to do some Xmas shopping and drinking.

12. Just be known if you send me a Tik Tok I am not watching it, I am not downloading it and I dont give a shit. No matter what you say that makes you think that I will change my mind...I won't.

13. I have whatever is the exact opposite of FOMO is.

14. Besides Mardi Gras does anyone know another time to head to the Big Easy?

Quick

This is the quickest year that I can remember. There are only 7 more weeks until 2025.

This is what I learned since last week:

1. Are we taking over under bets on if Martell will be employed by January 1?

2. Has anyone seen Justin? That kids MIA!

3. Korean Beef Bulgogi pizza...fire!

4. I am seeing on social media people cancelling Thanksgiving and Xmas because their family's may have voted differently than each other. WHAT!! We cancelling family events because someone has a different political opinion. Grow the fuck up.

5. Apparently Florida is the IT place this Thanksgiving - Chrissy and his fam, Jeffrey and his fam all going to visit in-laws.

6. We still playing Wordle or is that done?

7. Not to get all is a hot dog a sandwich but Pot Pie is just baked soup with a crusty lid.

8. Love to see Mother Nature is back on her bullshit - 80 one day 30 the next. Like a drunk aunt at the cookout.

9. Why can't socks always feel like they are freshly out the package? I hit the lottery new socks every day and then donate them.

10. Chris Leaden says it is time to start up flannel Fridays. Its always the 1st Friday after Veterans day. Who knew?

Yes I waited

 I purposely waited to post on ELECTION DAY. Just so I could remind you fools to get out there and vote, particularly against Warren.

This is what I learned this weekend:

1. Chris Leaden hated the first Gladiator movie and doesn't care much that they made a second one.

2. Carson Beck and Georgia are towing that fraud line. 

3. The Rich Shertenlieb show didn't last long, huh?

4. Martell seems to be MIA, maybe hes finally back to work?

5. Prayers up for Billy Gaudet and Pat Murphy who just recently both got released from the hospital.

6. Is Covid still a thing? Asking because I don't seem to hear much about it any more.

7. Remember back in the day when you could have a civil conversation with someone and have differing views but still remain friends? Yeah now not so much.

8. Why does it seem that every place is adding a spicy vodka sauce to their menu? 

9. I finally got around to watching the Fall Guy movie. I thought there would be a bit of nostalgia because I loved the Lee Majors show. NAHHHH, I mean it was alright.

10. In case you guys didn't know this Chrissy is the self proclaimed king of soups.

11. They say guys over 40 - either start talking about WW2 or smoking meats. What the fuck?

12. The Hard Arizona Iced Teas are not for me. They have a weird after taste and are instant heart burn.