AFL Beat 2019 Round 20

This week, The Interim label is off! Look at the birdie! And someone didn't have a good day... Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! Round 20 Recaps and Highlights The field for finals is almost set. However, there are battles for positioning galore and four teams are still trying to lock up that last

Your “You Should Be Dancing” Friday Evening Open Thread

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbD_kBJc_gI Something about me which will probably surprise most of you probably.... I very much enjoy dancing.  Don't get me wrong, it's not like I'm good at it.  Far from it if we're being honest. I'm not built for grace.  VERY far from it, actually. But there's nothing like holding the person you love,

tWBS On Relationships – V (Pt 2)

I started this story last week.  And I tried to be very careful in what I said and how I said it. I will admit that in the moment, nearly three years ago, I did not handle it particularly well. In fact, I handled it very not well.  Being betrayed will do

Goddess 3 : Eurotrip – Chapter 5

EXTERIOR, THE PORT OF AMSTERDAM Balls: Alright, boys! We're here! Hippo (carrying luggage): Hold up! tWBS: Aren't you happy that we flew WOW airlines now? Balls: You know, I have to give it up to you. It certainly makes getting around a lot easier. tWBS: So, how are we

AFL Beat 2019 Round 19

This week, Wait, they're still winning? https://youtu.be/hGooudyOvuU UMPIRE LOVE! And a happy 250th game! Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! Round 19 Recaps and Highlights The field for finals is starting to set. Many things happened this week. Let's get right to it. The first game had two teams in the Eight fighting for positioning: Richmond

Your “A Rose By Any Other Name” Friday Evening Open Thread

I'm on the road again this week.  Unexpectedly.  VERY Unexpectedly actually.  So I didn't have time to plan ahead. Which more or less means this post is gonna suck. But let's get to it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w7OgIMMRc4 - Sports Which Will Smell Like A Rose 2Nite NFL Eli Manning and OBJ are in a bit of a bitchslap contest. 

tWBS On Relationships – V (Pt 1)

I have to be careful about this one.  Very, very careful.  But let's give it a shot. Balls: Don't worry,  I'm here to make sure you're ok. tWBS: Hey,  that's mighty nice of you! Balls: And to make sure you don't fuck up. tWBS: Asshole.  Ok fine, let's just get this over with... In early

Goddess 3 : Eurotrip – Chapter 4

EXTERIOR, THE HORSESHOE PUB, LONDON, EC1R 0AG, THE NEXT MORNING Balls: Are you sure it's a wise move to go back to the pub? What if Mary is there? tWBS: Oh, there's no chance of that. There was... an accident. Balls: What?!? Again? tWBS: It wasn't my fault! Balls:

AFL Beat 2019 Round 18

This week, Do you really need a caption here? Dick tackle? Dick tackle. Oh, Hi there! Didn't see the camera. Welcome to Balls of Steel's AFL Beat! Round 18 Recaps and Highlights Lots happened this week. Let's get right to it. This week, the first game had the surging Essendon Bombers visiting the Adelaide Crows

Your “Random Gif” Friday Evening Open Thread

Well, this week has been interesting.  Dave and I have logged a lot of driving miles. I helped the former tWLS with a few things and we didn't fight once (although it was close one time). I had the opportunity to visit with some old friends.  That was nice. But among other things,

tWBS On Relationships – Special Edition

Originally, this week we were going to begin talking about love and loss from a few years ago.  But then wordpress ate it.  Twice.  And I don't have time to type it all again this week.  So we'll get to that next week. So even though we've been working backwards chronologically,

Goddess 3 : Eurotrip – Chapter 3

INTERIOR, THE HORSESHOE PUB, LONDON, EC1R 0AG, Drunk King Hippo: Methinks this will be an excellent match tonight. Gots +240 on Hammerin' Hank to score. Up the Toffees!!! Drunk Englishman: UP THE TOFFEES!!! They both crash their pint glasses into each other and promptly down the amber nectar. Drunk King