Ya Bear, you're right, I have been doing some lurking. Actually I've been in the place across the street for several days. Wanted to be sure that Verbal wasn't coming in anymore. When I saw it was safe, I came over, but when I did, you were MIA.
In case you hadn't heard about it, Verbal and I got into a pretty serious tussle over some review he'd posted. I was in such bad shape I was sure that I was going to die - even had the headstone prepared...
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...Hi, Three Beers! I'm One Bear – da Bear of whom you've heard tell! And I'd be happy to store your special bottle behind the bar. That's what we do around here. And welcome! If you've been lurking, then you probably know most of the stuff you need to know about this here bar, but if you'd like the 10¢ tour, lemme know, OK?
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From what I can see, Ape's done a pretty good job while you were MIA, but it's good to have someone behind the bar that seems to have apprenticed under the Lion.
I thought first that I was going to have to take the bottle with me. Then I tried to give it to your surrogate but somehow included my much smaller personal stash with it. I my second try, I got it down to one bottle, but it was the wrong one. Let's see if I can do it right this time. (And if I can't, I'll take ya up on that 10 cent tour. Might have to anyway as it looks like I've run my post into your quote.)
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Hi Trace!
I'm Kimmi and it's nice to meet you!
I still put stuff on Ping's tab!
Bear, our bartender, is in Canada too and can track him down for payment. Hee Hee
Good to know that Ping's tab is still good. And in that case, Ape, if you'll just bring me a Dos Equis to wash down that Banana Daiquiri... put it Ping's tab. Well, I don't really need it but I'm sure it will help me to figure out the changes around here. Let me try to pass over that bottle again. I really only wanted to give one bottle today, (save the other one for another day), so let me try again.
Ape, if you're still filling in here - (and if I have figured out how to do this) - put this behind the bar. It's for anyone who wants a good whiskey and doesn't want to pay for it. (I don't remember what brand it is but I do remember it tasting pretty good.)
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...Rumpleforeskin has been struggling with the new site so JamesLlewellyn, aka Da Bear (his avatar) is now managing the place on his behalf. But he is away due to family stuff so ape is pinch hitting. And you may remember me as Seeker4. I kind of left and came back a new ape. Nice to see you and your whiskey.😉
Thanks, Ape, for the update. Yes, your name change did throw me.
If I can just find a way to leave this bottle of whisky... (the site has changed and I can't remember how I used to add pictures)
While I'm trying to get caught up, I'd take one of those 1 4 2 specials if they're still available. (I used to put my drinks on Ping's tab, but I don't see him around anymore. Guess I'll have to find someone new to leach off. In the meantime, just run me a tab.)
I was in town and stopped by to see what is happening. Don't recognize most of the patrons, although I see that Sara is still around, and of course, the Lion, but it looks like he's passed his duties over to someone called 'da bear'? I hear that DeviantSusie comes in every couple of days and TonyaL once in a while. Even heard that Buz dropped in the day the Braves won that big game, whatever it's called. Brought yall a bottle of some pretty fine whisky but haven't been able to find anybody to give it to, so I guess I'll take it with me. Stay horny my friends!
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Greetings and welcome to Rumplations celebration of, National SCOTCH Day. Just for the record, that's Scotch as in the 'whisky' from Scotland not the adhesive tape or the pudding. In recognition of this fine day, we're having a 'One-for-the-price-of-two' special on the Safeway brand Scotch that passes for the house scotch. No pushing and shoving, there's plenty to go around, trust me. ...
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$159.99 ??? 
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Sorry Trace, but you’re showing your age.
There are these things called Streaming & Binge Watching. I don’t even have a CD player in my vehicles because we plug ‘n play now.
I’m not saying you’re old, but two bits will NOT get you a shave and a hair cut anymore.
Just razzin’ ya!
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I thought The Sopranos was a game changer too, the way it observed the minutiae of cultural influences. Fascinating. And what a cast!
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... I don't drink any of that beer if I can help it. I'm partial to Blue Moon and Yuengling... though I had a Kirin Ichiban the other day and it was decent. ...
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It's my birthday so drinks on me. (I mean G's tab for sure) I'll start the night with a shot of tequila please. Nothing special here tonight. Making burgers on the grill and having ice-cream cake. Who'll help me celebrate better than this. Loved the music Carl. Enjoy the rest of your night.
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Carl, you wanted me to dish on the new Godzilla flick. It was really good! The cast is really likable (Vera Farmiga! Bradley Whitford!). And I LOVED the way the first reveal of each of the major monsters was so dramatic and visually stunning, Mothra and Ghidorah particularly. And they brought some of the old school Japanese movie mythology into things, like Ghidorah being Monster Zero and Mothra having the Shobijin (the two girls) helping her out.
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I'm celebrating tonight if anyone would like to join me. I've been patiently waiting to share my mother's day gift with everyone and what better place to do so than here at Rump's. My oldest is making me a grandma. I'm excited for him and his girl. They are in the process of buying a home and starting their family. I can't believe my baby is having a baby. I'm sorry there will be many posts in the future but tonight who will join me with a drink or your choice on me.
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...How 'bout several ice cold Dos Equis?
Cheers!
The latest 'Charlene' story is now live, (twelve others also on-line).
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I got mine last month! We must have joined at nearly the same time!
Spike Alyx's coffee with some of that Bulleit I've got behind the counter if you please, barkeep.
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... Speaking of Starbucks Coffee, anyone see where I left my cup??? By day's end, everyone will get that reference.A queen needs her caffeine. ...
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Yes!! I was proposing a party to celebrate your comp success. Trace already bought a crate of bubbly for it
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but "Rumps" is still open. 
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