Gregg Karayiannis
@greggk25.bsky.social
Jerry, Jambands, Jazz, Weed, Whiskey, Wine… rinse and repeat. Seller of Alcoholic Beverages and Grower of Green Things.
created November 14, 2024
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Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
Bourbon collectors are the most miserable species of human ever conceived. Nothing is ever good enough for them. Give them a Pappy 20 year and they’ll bitch that it’s not a 23. I can’t win and I’m done playing. Everything is getting flipped online from now on. Need a Willett Wheater? $10K. Fuck off.
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All I know is that when the new stats drop I definitely wasn’t in Vegas in April 2004 for that scabby coke throat Trey shitshow.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
For the record Willie can’t roll for shit, and he’s real bad at passing joints in a normal rotation… but he’s still my hero. One of the highlights of my life was summarily whooping that old man’s ass at rolling doobies.
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Already have the hat.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
RIP Graham Greene. Dude played a thousand roles, but Arthur was my personal favorite by a wide margin. The debarking scene still gets me every time. If you haven’t seen Clearcut I suggest it’s worth the time and effort to find and watch.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
WalkOffW! Fly the Flag! Sing the Song! Hey, Hey Cubs Win! #cubswin
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She went another 3 weeks. Took it down late last week.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
Well damn….. that looked like lower than single a baseball being played by the big league club. Damn yous bastards, damn yous. I don’t like this at all. Braves up 3-0 in the 3rd. Come on Cubbies, Let’s Get Some Runs!!
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
WheW!?! Palenica dealing! Fly the Flag, Sing the Song! Hey, Hey, Cubs Win! #cubswin
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In normal times this would reek, these days it hardly flares a nostril. We are Doomed! But also, Have a Nice Day.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
So I’m at my local dive bar eating my meatless veggie burger, drinking my aforementioned nitro cold brew minding my own bidness when this rando starts chatting me up about a disc golf course. It reminded me how much I fucking detest the Carbondale Park District. Where’d my $ go you fucking thieves?
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Honestly, if I’d have known it was gonna be this long I’d have offered to ship you one as a loaner sooner. I’ve got an extra damn near brand new size 4 Stumpy Expert that I bought from a buddy for dirt cheap just collecting dust. And I get crazy cheap shipping rates. Holler if you need a loaner.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
Man, I was wondering and then I saw a post that implied you hadn’t been riding and felt like asking would’ve been like poking a bear. I get cranky when I don’t ride. I’m sorry that warranty process has been so ongoing.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
I quite literally just made the opposite decision a few days ago. Less Gravel, Much More MTB, and EMTB. Your mileage very clearly varies. Whatever keeps you moving, grooving and smiling. Just keep on cranking. Cycling is Rad.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
Cheers to all of that!
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
Went for a gravel ride the other day and about tore a bit and/or piece loose, and I didn’t even jump any cool shit. Sticking to trails from here forward. Riding Mountain Bikes is so sick.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
I just finished up an Ozzy Osborne (OZ Kush x Lit OG) and it also does that. Some branches are super dark purple, bordering on black, and others are bright lime green. I have so much fun watching plants finish.
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Oh no, it’s not my birthday I’m just old and upset about cold brew. But thank you for the kind words.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
Still Punk as Fuck I tell myself as I complain that the local dive bar isn’t open to get a glass of Nitro Cold Brew Coffee, while Sturgill sings about not having to do a god damned thing but sit around and wait to die, in the background. This is 50, and I’m mostly fine with it.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
RUN DMC (all 3 original members) played at the brewery/bar my brother and I used to own.
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The cruelty is unfortunately a feature, not a bug. This is a shameful new world we’re all living in.
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Coyotes. The anvils and detailed diagrams just make me uneasy. I’m not a road runner but I wonder how long until they turn their ire on mankind.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
My absolute favorite occasional cover. Makes me weep like a baby every damned time. The world was a prettier place with Neal in it. Hard to believe its been 6 years. It feels like a moment and also an eternity ago. Check in on your people. youtu.be/5ptTWUXU8dk?...
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
6 long years since Neal left this world. I’ve been an emotional mess all day and then the date hit me and I knew why. I only saw Neal play a few times but the man left a mark on my soul like nobody but Garcia and Prine had previously. Anywho, it’s a sad fucking day. Check in on your people.
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Did you drink the previous day? Have you ever heard of the shampoo effect? Seems to happen to me at least once every Carnival (Mardi Gras) Season.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
Interesting. I feel like I’m gonna need to order these the next time they’re available.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
Curious to hear how these are. They pop up from time to time on a wholesaler preorder but I know nothing about the Veil so I have never ordered them.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
Break out the Brooms. Fly the Flag! Sing the Song. Hey, Hey Cubs Win! #cubswin
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100% legit lodging choice. Set your ideal location as Back of the Yards and start fanning out from there. Come to Chicago for the pizza casserole, stay because you got murdered to death.
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The whole run was great but N3 Set 2 is a really good one.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
Feet up in a comfy chair, drawing on a Camel Stud and listening to WWOZ Gospel Sunday is how I prefer to imagine my lord and savior. Thanks for brightening my otherwise bleh morning with that imagery.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
Parish credits Jerry’s malaise that night on a handful of preshow Valium. Mountain Girl is later quoted saying Jerry was allergic to Valium. At any rate this was the only time the Grateful Dead played my hometown and its unfortunately noted and regarded for all of the wrong reasons.
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This one is a stinker. Speaking of stinkers check out February, 7 1979 SIU Arena Carbondale, IL. Garcia quite literally shuts down, grabs a seat, stops playing and eventually wanders off stage.
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How bout that.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
That All Fall Down though…..
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WSMFP at Fenway.
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Have a blast tonight!!
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
@hamshooz.is.tall.fyi, the “I believe in shooz” handle is the best thing I’ve seen all day. Well played, Shoozmund Fitzgerald.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
Lucas Wayne & the Cottonmouths Off the Rails, Carbondale, IL #pick5 Uncle Hal Great Value Pizza Dancin’ with You Who Are You Talkin’ To? Caffeine, Nicotine & THC
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
WSMFP Fenway Park, Boston, MA N3 #pick5 Disco Walkin’ We Walk Each Other Home Pigeons Low Spark of High Heeled Boys
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
BMFS Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR #pick5 Must Be Seven A Robin Built a Nest on Daddy’s Grave Pretty Daughter Dealing Despair Tennessee Stud
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
I’m also terrible at drinking beer. I’m fairly proficient at drinking Bourbon but I lack the self control to not overindulge and feel like shit for a few day afterwards. I’m pretty much just drinking THC drinks these days with an occasional pour of whiskey. The weirdest part… I own a liquor store.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
There’s quite literally not a more gracious and thankful artist out there. My buddy John and I ran into Daniel before Daze Between in NOLA and got this the pic. He rested his head on my pals shoulder. And then handed him a pocketful of picks and trinkets for his birthday. Daniel is a REAL ONE!
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
WSMFP Fenway Park, Boston, MA #pick5 Disco Greta Climb to Safety The Waker Travelin’ Man
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
BMFS Angel of the Winds Arena, Everett, WA #pick5 Running the Route I Only Exist Preacher & the Bear Ernest T. Grass Roll On Buddy, Roll On
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
That Ride Me High with Chuck though…. This is absolutely what I’m talkin’ ‘bout. #wsmfp
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Nice to know I’m not alone in my frustration. Hard to believe it’s been 35 years since that record was released.
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Jrrrrrd is on one the last couple nights.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
Really hope you’re right on the Robin.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
WheW! Fly the Flag! Sing the Song! Cubs Win! #cubswin
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As best I can tell Illinois has no disclaimer rules that require any reporting or remediation? Not sure about other states but here it’s wide open for fuckery.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
BMFS Vancouver N2 #pick5 The Fire On My Tongue Ernest T. Grass Thunder Roll On Buddy, Roll On Down By the River
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It’s definitely a manufactured lack of clarity. They could tell us exactly how their plants were grown and processed, they choose not to. For that matter they could be growing organically and ethically but that would likely cut into profits so they load it with PGRs & chemicals to increase yields.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
If they can’t say with degree of certainty that they don’t use any form of remediation I’m not buying. The questionable methods for “fixing” bad cannabis are plentiful and these clowns are employing them with no notification to their end consumer. As predicted, corporate weed from mega grows sucks.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
Andrew Kittredge has pitched in 9 games since coming to the Cubs from the Orioles. He had one rough outing followed by an immaculate inning the next day. Aside from that one bad game vs Cinci he has been absolutely bulletproof. I say all this to say he and Castro were solid trades, Soroka was not.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
I definitely would’ve guessed Antelope and been wrong by a few plays. Somehow I’ve seen 33 Antelope, but only (somewhat thankfully) 19 Bouncin’. Jer Bless.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
That Bouncin’ would’ve gotten me.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
A tattoo of an exclamation point on my left middle finger, for em-phas-is?
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…. in Canada.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
Fuck yeah. Willin’!!
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Jrrrrrd was gettin’ it.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
I really wanted to start my pick5 with the standard hasn’t been played in a few days Taking Water, but I actually really wanted to hear this. Now you have some insight into my wholly flawed logic and busted methodology on pickems. So anywho Lumpy should be inbound at some point.
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This could’ve been the lie on your 2 truths exercise.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
Fly the Flag! Sing the Song!! Hey, Hey Cubs Win! #cubswin
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
Kittredge coming on for the 9th. We really need 3 outs and a win tonight. Let’s Go Cubs!!
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Huge relief to see Jamo settle in after that long first inning. He threw a gem. Glad to have him healthy and back in the pinstripes.
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Jamo looked pretty damned good after that long 1st inning. Feels good to see him back on the field. We really need the bullpen to be great tonight to support Jamo’s effort. Let Go Cubbies!!
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
There’s a little over an hour left to get those Billy Strings Night 1 Vancouver pick 5s up. Y’all better get after it. I didn’t put Lumpy, Beanpole and Dirt on mine so let’s hope it’s a good version tonight.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
BMFS Vancouver N1 #pick5 Red Daisy Turmoil and Tinfoil Bronzeback Slow Train Down by the River
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I’m hoping it’s not 1, but I’m saying 1.
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I broke my scapula a couple years ago (random slip on an icy spot on my first ride on a brand new bike, 100 yards from the truck). I was only sidelined for a month (I didn’t listen to my doctor very closely) but it took several months to get back into riding shape. Just gotta keep on keepin’ on.
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50 hours Fuzzy Rainbows.
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Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
I just hope you’re not lying about the Kinks.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
Cuz was on a bender last night.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
The same thought immediately came to my mind… you can’t just yada, yada or etc…. (Celery up ass).
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
The harmonica freak-out is awesome. I’m a bit of a Jello fan-boy. God damn he’s still really good at this stuff after all these years.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
Looks like a pretty nice gym. Send it.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
Maaaaan I hope you’re right on that Vamp in the Middle.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
There are some plant based compostable options out there. Be forewarned they’re very costly and not the most durable.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
I feel like tonight is ripe for a Merle Haggard Big City cover but I didn’t put it on my pick 5. I’m terrible at the set list guessing game. Legitimately turrrrrible.
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That’s unfortunate. Warren is one of the brightest, most thoughtful and kindest human beings alive. But I totally get it, his music definitely has a specific sound and that sound isn’t for everyone.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
BMFS Missoula #pick5 Seven Weeks in County Dusty Miller Slow Train Tennessee Stud Dealing Despair
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Scrote
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
I mean this in the nicest way possible as a huge DK and Jello fan… he is a bit of a political lunatic. I’ve seen some spoken word engagements that went way off the rails. While I don’t disagree with most of what he says the delivery can be a little jarring when he’s on a tangent.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
BillyWinning tonight fo sho.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
BMFS Bozeman #pick5 Lumpy, Beanpole & Dirt Wargasm Doing Things Right Thunder Slow Train
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
QT this post with someone you wish was still alive. I’m gonna have a cocktail, Vodka & Ginger Ale….
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New JGB release is really solid. I’m not 100% sold on Molly’s new sound. I need to play that album through a couple more times before I can be certain.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
Yeah, yeah…. Illinois is a festering hellhole of crime and poverty… I know, I live here. But we’ve got this, so you can clearly suck it other (obviously lesser) 49 states.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
Sit Kyle Tucker down for the rest of the season. This is beyond embarrassing. This clown wants a half billion dollars and is hitting around .200 over the last 30 games. If anyone pays this hack that kind of money I’m going to have to smack a wealthy team owner. This season can’t end soon enough.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
(In the tune of Spider-man) Spider mites, spider mites, Two pounds of pot in my garbage can, Spider mites, spider mites, I hate my life, Fuck you stupid fucking spider mites Narrator: this was all his own fault for being sloppy & lackadaisical during an indoor summer run. Gregg sucks.
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And now I get to treat the remainder of the room a week before harvest with questionable bullshit that likely won’t work and will make me uneasy about consuming the product. Basically a wasted room. Finally felt dialed in in the new space and just got stupid and sloppy at the worst possible time.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
And if it’s a herm you’ll start seeing little bananas before the nuts ever form. If it’s spider mites you’ll notice before I do because I suck and just lost two great plants to sloppy maintenance and overall lack of attention to detail. Nothing like filling a 53 gallon bag with week 9 Flower.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
Quite literally said the same thing last night.
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Crab Spider. Crab Spiders don’t weave webs, they hide on the plant’s surface and ambush their prey. He/she is waiting for an insect to land nearby. I don’t think they’re a problematic pest as far as horticulture goes. I usually see them on flowers, oftentimes they’ve changed colors to blend in.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
I heard that as well. I’ll level with you, I never liked Tucker as a Cub. Especially not long term for anywhere near $500M. The only upside to any of this is that they didn’t deal Caissie or Ballesteros at the deadline.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social) reply parent
The Cubs are absolutely embarrassing. I was also at that game on Sunday, you’re not wrong about the lack of energy and body language. They looked like they’d given up before the game even started. MVPete in particular looks lost at the plate, and Tucker seems wholly unbothered by it all.
Gregg Karayiannis (@greggk25.bsky.social)
A tattoo of Tattoo from Fantasy Island, but he has a tattoo of me which obviously includes the tattoo of him….. Follow along for more unslept (that’s not a word) musings.