This is what you're up against.
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Pamela "Plam" Beadle
Pam needs more cowbell. Perhaps that is why she introduced the cowbell into Terrapin
Station play in 2007. If you need some Taco Bell, Pam is most likely on her way.
Just, whatever you do, do not invite her to a fish fry. Pam also brought the team
the Trivia dog, Moose. Although we miss him greatly, we do not miss the “packages”
he would leave for us.
Dream question: According to Bruce Dickinson, what percussion instrument was essential
to the success of the Blue Oyster Cult hit Don't Fear the Reaper?
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Glenn "Glebb" Harrington
Glen is the inspiration behind Terrapin Station’s original name: The Brain Amputees
– not that we’re implying anything about his mental prowess….. You can count on
Glen to be the first puker of trivia weekend and announce it to everyone. Since
we will not have Glebb in the flesh for triva 40, Terrapin Station will try to recreate
the Glebb aroma. To do so, one needs the proper blend of incense, whiskey, laundry,
and beer. It ends up smelling like chocolate feet.
Dream Question: How do you get the stink of burnt Bavarian pizza to go away?
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Dave Jungbluth
One day, Dave came home to his condemned house and suggested that he and his roommates
try this thing called trivia... so if anyone is responsible for this mess, it is
him. Terrapin Station looks forward to Dave’s masculine new look involving euro-man-capris
and a manbag. Could a bro be next?
Dream question: After a billion reminders, how long does it take Jennifer Krouse
to write a recommendation on linkedin.com?
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Brian Klein
Ex Google search guru. Knows search strings like Howlin' Wolf knows the harp. Retired
team IT goto guy. Other younger smarter folk have marginalized his usefulness. Instrumental
in hacking together the 62nd place finish a dozen years ago. Hasn't done anything
since. Excellent liars dice skills. i.e. Mexican and Chandeliers.
Notice "Ex" and "Retired" and "years ago". Drinks heavy and socializes like the
old days before trivia. Therefore has Come Full Circle and is Enlightened.
Personal trivia highlight was driving up first for Trivia Stone 3 in 2006. Realize
the significance of a rare sober Sunday afternoon and starting at least 50 cars
behind and making split second decisions while driving, listening and noticing clues,
and ignoring shouting idiots in the back seat to blow by all cars and arrive at
the Stone destination same time as the WWSP stamp team. Stone Kung Fu at its finest.
Yippe Caye MoFo!
Dream question: What is the great story behind Zing Zang Bloody Mary mix?
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Rick "Brickerman" Klein
Brickerman used to host Terrapin Station at his home until he got wise and kicked
our butts out. As the only local team member, he is responsible for braving the
lines of registration and signing our team up (100% success rate). Furthermore,
he hooks us up tall every year with the New Trivia Times, and goes to the trivia
movie (sometimes). "Way to go Kleiners!", his third person battle cry, can be heard
after answering an obscure basketball question off the top of his head, or upon
getting an answer in at the last possible moment. He can often found buzzing about
our bar, but does his share of moral boosting, motivating troops, sports trivia,
Aldos ordering, and Bloody Mary consuming. Although he never really plays the game,
he entertains us all with his tumor... yes, tumor.
Dream Question: Who won Stevens Points Supermarket Sweep in 1996?
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Greg "Klumby" Klumb
Greg Klumb wondered into Terrapin Station in 1999. We are still trying to get him
to leave. If you think he is hot in our naked Klumby ad, you should see him in his
flannel duck pants (that he wears ALL WEEKEND LONG). Klumby is promoting the naked
Klumby 2010 calendar with 12 photos of various alluring and seductive poses.
Dream question: What prize did you get with the purchase of a case of Leinenkugel
beer during trivia 38?
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Jennifer Krouse
Terrapin Station wishes that Jen would get a job already so she can get off our
backs about taking notes. Co-founder of the great rollaway bed races of 2007, also
frequent wearer of togas and involved in recruitment of odd people found in the
hot tub of the Royale Inn. If she didn’t bring good coffee, we’d probably kick her
off the team.
Dream question: At what temperature and for how long do you shrink a shrinky dink?
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Randy Krouse
Randy prepares for trivia by making sure his wife takes lots of notes, making sure
she gets lots of books, making sure she makes lots of good food, etc. He is a Milwaukee
legend for single handedly ruining Christmas (http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/34389984.html).
Randy and his true love "sweet baby" (ie his i-pod, not his wife) rock the music
questions.
Dream Question: Call in and give a brief history of the Emerald Ash Borer in the
United States.
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Shari Lochmann
Sheri is the pioneer of Terrapin Station’s craft corner. New to 2009 – we will be
adding knitting the the standard cross stitching section. She is co-owner of Pizza
Garden in trendy Manitowoc, Wisconsin – yet, Terrapin Station has yet to see a free
pizza!
Dream Question: What do the numbers - 140w by 63h - mean on a Cross Stitch chart?
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Chad Schwalbe
Chad is our electronics whiz. He is the inventor of innovations such as the Trivia
Phone, Trivia Step, and a complex water gun system designed to get people to shut
up during questions. Perhaps that is why we kept him around after the great power
outage incident of 1999. Chad is also the winner of first Terripan Station MVP trophy.
Someday we hope to get the trophy back.
Dream question: How many rolls of duck tape are necessary to set up an awesome trivia
room?
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Doug "Sticks" Schwalbe
Sticks' trivia training involves eating muffins till they have to be forced down
his throat, playing Big Screen Tetris, and a little vibratory massage of the shoulder.
Other than that and checking the trivia forum every 17 minutes, Sticks does little
to prepare. Unless you count occasional liver punishment. O.K. ...fine...daily punishment.
Often found behind the bar, Sticks understands the value of lubrication and how
it affects our team in a positve way. Be it kicking the ceiling or doing stupid
chair tricks - Sticks keeps Terrapin Station entertained at all times. While Doug
stays busy with various espionage projects, in no way does he contribute to the
answering of any questions. At least you can always get him to make you an awesome
bloody mary. Doug is our base set-up guru and is responsible for Bloody Mary consumption,
grilling and other Trivia peripherals. Who else would stencil "Terrapin Station"
on their grill, strap it to the top of their truck and drive it across the state?
Dream Question: Call in and tell us the surprise ending to Maniac Mansion.
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Kaye Schwalbe
Kaye is the go-to individual for obscure medical questions and history post 1950's.
She knows her way around the keyboard and is eager to let the bird fly for anyone
with a camera.
Dream question: How many tupperware pitchers full of wine are in each box of Franzia
White Grenache?
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Brian Osesek
Brian is a huge fan of trivia starting the Thursday prior and ending the Saturday
of trivia. One day Brian will get a 500 pointer comic book question...really. At
least Brian utilizes our trivia books reading them for pleasure, or maybe just to
avoid boredom. As long as the Royale Inn keeps their hot tub slightly over lukewarm
in temperature, we’re hoping Brian continues to come to trivia.
Dream Question: Why exactly is a Widespread Panic concert better than a weekend
full of stupid drunks?
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Dena Osesek
Dena is the inspiration behind Denavision. Unfortunately, no one really knows
what that is. At least we have someone willing to sit and type questions for 54
hours straight. Co-founder of the great rollaway bed races of 2007, toga wearing,
recruitment of crazy drunk chicks and immigrant ringers. Dena’s biggest trivia coop
was getting through trivia 2005 without anyone realizing that she was knocked up.
Dream Question: Call in and name all the reference librarians in the Sussex Public
Library. Please be complete.
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Steve "Mr. Sunshine" Osesek
Steve's proven trivia strategy is to stay up the night before trivia executing a
last ditch effort to snag that 500 pointer. The good news: Oz will ask the question.
The bad news: Steve will be passed out at that time. Steve truly is our trivia sunshine.
Who else can find the joy in “Seasons in the Sun”?
Dream Question: How many hours of Star Gate, Star Trek and Star Wars can a Dish
network DVR system store?
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Kristie Tweed
Kristie has introduced Terrapin Station to many innovations such as Meat on a Stick
and Industrial sized cans of meat. After having twin daughters in 2008, Kristie
may be the only person in the 40 years of trivia to actually come to trivia to catch
up on her sleep.
Dream Question: How many trivia players will an industrial size can of Bakalars
beef feed?
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Holly Wallace
Holly is Terrapin Station's much needed legal council. You never know when one of
us will need some sort of legal assistance. If you are lucky, she will also take
you on a nature walk pointing out (and sometimes keeping) various insects. New to
2009 - Holly Wallace knitting clinics - sign up today!
Dream question: Who sings the Hormel Chili Master commercial song?
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Jean Wills
Jean is one of the very few Terrapin members willing to actually type the questions
and answers. We can usually count on her to stay up as needed. You may also notice
that she is never loud and obnoxious. Just very quiet and obnoxious.
Dream question: What is the difference between a short form report and the more
traditional "Fannie Mae" (URAR) Uniform Residential Appraisal Report and other "lender"
orientated reports?
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