Curtis making out like a bandit.

Fourth District Councilman and rabid review fan, Curtis Jones Jr (seen right with his chief of staff, Al Spivey Jr) has really been making out like a bandit this sports season. Unlike his predecessor, current Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, Jones has been winning friendly wagers with his counterparts in Milwaukee, Los Angeles and may even take some treasure from Tampa Bay, Arrrrr!.

The sausages from Milwaukee were delicious and the Dodger Dogs and pumpkin bread from Los Angeles should arrive soon. Now, Councilman Jones sets his eyes (and mouth) to Tampa. He communicated with Councilman John Dingfelder of Tampa, Florida yesterday to talk about the game and make another friendly wager. Councilman Jones will again put up a 6 foot cheesesteak and a case of Tastykakes against some of Tampa’s favorites, Cuban sandwiches and guava pastries. Both Councilmen represent the 4th District of their respective cities.
“We certainly admire the Rays worst to first transformation. After all, Philadelphia is a city of underdogs. However, the Rays have met their match in the 2008 Phillies. I expect the Phillies to win in 5. The great people of Philadelphia deserve this victory and celebration,” said Councilman Jones.
Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. and Councilman John Dingfelder both represent the 4th District of their respective cities. Jones is the Chairman of the Transportation and Public Utilities Committee. Dingfelder is Chairman of Tampa’s City Council Transportation Committee.

Now Curtis, please remember not to be greedy and take a page from your presidential candidate pick and spread the wealth around.

Joyeux Noël!

I am usually a purist about the order of my holidays. (So take down those Christmas decorations right now, it's not even November.) But anyway, Joe Sixpack aka Don Russell's latest Beer tome is about the coming holiday. (See cover right). This book is more about tradition and those holiday rarities than his first one. His first makes a great bar hop planner. (Also incidentally both books make a great gift and are very reasonably priced.) Still breezing though my copy and will try to have more later on this week.

Ghost walking, jive talking

With the great holiday blitz coming up this seemed a appropriate. Tegan and Sara are playing the Electric Factory tonight. Get your tickets, here!

More pics and vids from St. John's.