OFFICIAL THREAD about "NOTHING"

[SkinBasket]

I take it that's a band in the sig Skinbasket? Haven't seen Kiss like makeup in a bit.

Sorry, I don't actually have a goddamn clue who they are. I came across it looking for giant cocks to post for Partial's enjoyment.

[Bretsky]

Tomorrow I'm going to the annual Relay for Life Cancer Auction Benefit

Two years ago I won a new bowling ball
Last year I won the Bad for a framed picture of the Olympic Hockey Team celebrating after defeating Russis with an autograped puck by Marc Johnson
Hopefully there are some goodies tomorrow
Also won a cool framed autographed pic of Favre there

My Packer room has too much Favre stuff; kind of sucks cause they are worth some ching and I don't feel all the good karma in the room I used to.

But I don't think there are many Packers worthy right now of spots. It's Favre, Reggie, and info from the SB winners.

[Brando19]

Schewel's furniture store is having a sale this weekend...1/2 off EVERYTHING. My wife and I are going to look for a couch today. The sucky economy benefits us somewhat, I guess.

[MJZiggy]

I just bought a 32 inch Sylvania LCD 720p HDMI, 1360 x768 16:9 for $359.99. Is that good?

[red]

I just bought a 32 inch Sylvania LCD 720p HDMI, 1360 x768 16:9 for $359.99. Is that good?

it sure as hell sounds like a good deal

[Brando19]

I just bought a 32 inch Sylvania LCD 720p HDMI, 1360 x768 16:9 for $359.99. Is that good?

Very very good deal. Where did you buy it? A dude in the alley?

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Pretty good deal. Not spectacular, but certainly not getting ripped off. I've seen better and worse. Slickdeals.net?

[MJZiggy]

I just bought a 32 inch Sylvania LCD 720p HDMI, 1360 x768 16:9 for $359.99. Is that good?

Very very good deal. Where did you buy it? A dude in the alley?

I just walked into the store (looking for something else as always) and they had them there for $399 but were out of stock so they sold me the display for $40 off and extended the warranty for me for free. I did some research on the model after I posted those specs looking for reviews and it seems P is full of it as this model got VERY good reviews and regularly listed for way more than I paid.

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I'm not saying its not a good deal, I said its not a lights out deal, but you certainly did well for yourself.

[Freak Out]

Walked down and watched the start of the Iditarod yesterday morning...new bakery opened up in the neighborhood.

http://www.fireislandbread.com/

[MadtownPacker]

It's really appropriate to watch your kids and post porn.

See talking about the guys family again.Are ALL of you gonna start this fucking shit again???? I swear you all are some sorry Mfers.

[Brando19]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

[Harlan Huckleby]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

I ate there last night. I would say their food is freaking ok. The french onion soup was good, although I could have eaten five or six of those bowls. The oatmeal cookie was sub-supermarket quality.

They do offer a nice, comfortable place to hang out, sort of a coffee shop with food.

[Bretsky]

A bit disappointed at the Relay for Life Auction in terms of memoraillia. They had about 4 Brett Favre things...three pics and an autographed book. No stuff for current Packers. They did have one singned Jennings football that went for around $125. We need some stars on this team; my Packer room is already Favre'd out.

[Freak Out]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

I ate there last night. I would say their food is freaking ok. The french onion soup was good, although I could have eaten five or six of those bowls. The oatmeal cookie was sub-supermarket quality.

They do offer a nice, comfortable place to hang out, sort of a coffee shop with food.

Chain bread?

Now Acme bakery in Madtowns neck of the woods is fantastic.

[Iron Mike]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

I'd rather go to Noodles & Company for my carb blast.

http://corey.spring.googlepages.com/image001.jpg

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I don't understand how Noodle and Co stays in business. My buddies and I were just discussing this last night.

It's really overpriced for what it is, and its pretty average food that one could make at home in 15-20 minutes.

It's a weird place, I mean, you can get speciality asian dishes from like a speciality restaurant (try Singha Thai in milwaukee, its pimp) for cheaper and they taste a million times better!!

[Joemailman]

A bit disappointed at the Relay for Life Auction in terms of memoraillia. They had about 4 Brett Favre things...three pics and an autographed book. No stuff for current Packers. They did have one singned Jennings football that went for around $125. We need some stars on this team; my Packer room is already Favre'd out.

Maybe next year they'll have some Anthony Smith stuff. :D

[retailguy]

No stuff for current Packers.


They did have one singned Jennings football that went for around $125.

:shock: :?: Jennings isn't a "current Packer". What? Where have I been?





We need some stars on this team; my Packer room is already Favre'd out.

Agreed. We have no stars. Maybe we'll draft some! :wink:

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

Have you tried McDonalds yet?

[Harlan Huckleby]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

Have you tried McDonalds yet?

Their cherry pies are to die for.

[Joemailman]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

Have you tried McDonalds yet?

They have Panera Bread at McDonalds? I'm there!

[Brando19]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

Have you tried McDonalds yet?

They have Panera Bread at McDonalds? I'm there!


Haha...Tyrone is a deuche.

[Brando19]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

I ate there last night. I would say their food is freaking ok. The french onion soup was good, although I could have eaten five or six of those bowls. The oatmeal cookie was sub-supermarket quality.

They do offer a nice, comfortable place to hang out, sort of a coffee shop with food.

That's why you eat a sandwich and not pussy-fied soup for dinner. Then it's freaking awesome.

[Little Whiskey]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

I usually pull in their parking lot and bootleg their wireless so I can get some work stuff done at least once a day

[MJZiggy]

Their egg souffles are pretty good, and the cinnamon bagels are very nice if you like it a lil' sweet.

[Deputy Nutz]

It's really appropriate to watch your kids and post porn.

See talking about the guys family again.Are ALL of you gonna start this fucking shit again???? I swear you all are some sorry Mfers.

Only bring up the family to piss you off.

[Deputy Nutz]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

I just ate there for the first time this weekend, and for a family of four it only cost 32.00 bucks

[Freak Out]

Snowing again...first week of march always brings cold weather and then loads more snow. Winters are so fucking long this far north....... :wait:

[mraynrand]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

Have you tried McDonalds yet?

Their cherry pies are to die for.

It is a pie, but unlike any pie I have ever seen.

[Little Whiskey]

Snowing again...first week of march always brings cold weather and then loads more snow. Winters are so fucking long this far north....... :wait:

Travers City, Mich got 18" last night.

[GBRulz]

Enjoy your snow! It's 81 and sunny here in Asheville, NC :) Although I am coming back to the Frozen Tundra in two weeks. Being away from WI has certainly made me loathe winter even more!

[Harlan Huckleby]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

Have you tried McDonalds yet?

Their cherry pies are to die for.

It is a pie, but unlike any pie I have ever seen.

They are magnificent. The flakey crust is always singed to a light golden brown. The fruit is firm and sweet.


http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp87/burgerbeast/McDonaldsApplePieJuan.jpg

[SkinBasket]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

Have you tried McDonalds yet?

Their cherry pies are to die for.

It is a pie, but unlike any pie I have ever seen.

They are magnificent. The flakey crust is always singed to a light golden brown. The fruit is firm and sweet.


http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp87/burgerbeast/McDonaldsApplePieJuan.jpg

I thought Madtown was strictly anti-pie. That's a very rare moment you've captured harlan.

[retailguy]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

I usually pull in their parking lot and bootleg their wireless so I can get some work stuff done at least once a day

Didn't some guy get arrested and convicted of stealing internet by doing that? I remember reading that somewhere.

[Little Whiskey]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

I usually pull in their parking lot and bootleg their wireless so I can get some work stuff done at least once a day

Didn't some guy get arrested and convicted of stealing internet by doing that? I remember reading that somewhere.

if they don't want me to use there internet, then they should put a password on it.

[retailguy]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

I usually pull in their parking lot and bootleg their wireless so I can get some work stuff done at least once a day

Didn't some guy get arrested and convicted of stealing internet by doing that? I remember reading that somewhere.

if they don't want me to use there internet, then they should put a password on it.

Here's the story that I remember:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-9722006-7.html

May 22, 2007 5:45 PM PDT
Michigan man dodges prison in theft of Wi-Fi
by Steven Musil

A Michigan man who used a coffee shop's unsecured Wi-Fi to check his e-mail from his car could have faced up to five years in prison, according to local TV station WOOD. But it seems few in the village of Sparta, Mich., were aware that using an unsecured Wi-Fi connection without the owner's permission--a practice known as piggybacking--was a felony.

Each day around lunch time, Sam Peterson would drive to the Union Street Cafe, park his car and--without actually entering the coffee shop--check his e-mail and surf the Net. His ritual raised the suspicions of Police Chief Andrew Milanowski, who approached him and asked what he was doing. Peterson, probably not realizing that his actions constituted a crime, freely admitted what he was doing.

"I knew that the Union Street had Wi-Fi. I just went down and checked my e-mail and didn't see a problem with that," Peterson told a WOOD reporter.

Milanowski didn't immediately cite or arrest Peterson, mostly because he wasn't certain a crime had been committed. "I had a feeling a law was being broken," the chief said. Milanowski did some research and found Michigan's "Fraudulent access to computers, computer systems, and computer networks" law, a felony punishable by five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Milanowski, who eventually swore out a warrant for Peterson, doesn't believe Milanowski knew he was breaking the law. "In my opinion, probably not. Most people probably don't."

Indeed, neither did Donna May, the owner of the Union Street Cafe. "I didn't know it was really illegal, either," she told the TV station. "If he would have come in (to the coffee shop), it would have been fine."

But apparently prosecutors were more than aware of the 1979 law, which was revised in 2000 to include protections for Wi-Fi networks.

"This is the first time that we've actually charged it," Kent County Assistant Prosecutor Lynn Hopkins said, adding that "we'd been hoping to dodge this bullet for a while."

However, Peterson won't be going to prison for piggybacking. Because he has no prior record, Peterson will have to pay a $400 fine, do 40 hours of community service and enroll in the county's diversion program.

[retailguy]

Whiskey - you might get a kick out of this one too:

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1813969,00.html

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

Have you tried McDonalds yet?

They have Panera Bread at McDonalds? I'm there!


Haha...Tyrone is a deuche.

I'm surprised you can actually reed.

[Little Whiskey]

whats the diff if i'm in the resturant or in the driveway. eitherway, I'm on their property.

[Brando19]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

Have you tried McDonalds yet?

They have Panera Bread at McDonalds? I'm there!


Haha...Tyrone is a deuche.

I'm surprised you can actually reed.

I guarantee I'm smarter than you are. And I could whip the dog shit out of you.

[MJZiggy]

whats the diff if i'm in the resturant or in the driveway. eitherway, I'm on their property.

I'm guessing it's because the free internet is for customers and you're not really a customer until you go into the place.

[SkinBasket]

whats the diff if i'm in the resturant or in the driveway. eitherway, I'm on their property.

I'm guessing it's because the free internet is for customers and you're not really a customer until you go into the place.

Does that mean they can arrest you for shitting in their restroom before you order your doughnut?

[Joemailman]

No, but they can arrest you for having sex with the donut.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

Have you tried McDonalds yet?

They have Panera Bread at McDonalds? I'm there!


Haha...Tyrone is a deuche.

I'm surprised you can actually reed.

I guarantee I'm smarter than you are. And I could whip the dog shit out of you.

Can i get that guarantee in riting?

[SkinBasket]

No, but they can arrest you for having sex with the donut.

I haven't fucked a good doughnut in years.

[MJZiggy]

Well now you have a goal for the week...

[MadtownPacker]

Only bring up the family to piss you off.What? Just say what you wanna say cuz I dont understand what your getting at. If pissing me off is your motivation it is pathetic existence to say the least. Stick with partial in the GC. He is willing to entertain you. I just check a box and hit submit if it really is needed.


Brando you need to lay off the threats. Serious shit and lets not have this conversation again please.

Tyrone maybe you need to back off too. If you are the debonair and intelligent man you claim you are knocking yourself down arguing like that with a youngster. Just saying man.

[red]

Only bring up the family to piss you off.What? Just say what you wanna say cuz I dont understand what your getting at. If pissing me off is your motivation it is pathetic existence to say the least. Stick with partial in the GC. He is willing to entertain you. I just check a box and hit submit if it really is needed.


Brando you need to lay off the threats. Serious sghit and lets not have this conversation again please.

Tyrone maybe you need to back off too. If you are the debonair and intelligent man you claim you are knocking yourself down arguing like that with a youngster. Just saying man.

what the hell does sghit mean?

is that some kind of gang slang or something?

[Brando19]

Only bring up the family to piss you off.What? Just say what you wanna say cuz I dont understand what your getting at. If pissing me off is your motivation it is pathetic existence to say the least. Stick with partial in the GC. He is willing to entertain you. I just check a box and hit submit if it really is needed.


Brando you need to lay off the threats. Serious sghit and lets not have this conversation again please.

Tyrone maybe you need to back off too. If you are the debonair and intelligent man you claim you are knocking yourself down arguing like that with a youngster. Just saying man.

Sorry, Mad. I won't again.

[mraynrand]

Anyone ever ate at Panera Bread? Freaking awesome!

Have you tried McDonalds yet?

Their cherry pies are to die for.

It is a pie, but unlike any pie I have ever seen.

They are magnificent. The flakey crust is always singed to a light golden brown. The fruit is firm and sweet.


http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp87/burgerbeast/McDonaldsApplePieJuan.jpg


http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/mraynrand/apielikenoother.jpg

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxhPDpRBv4s&fmt=22

NSFW or children

[Bretsky]

I'm braindead after a fourteen hour day
I don't buy into Obamanomics with this stimulus and he's not making my job on dam bit easier

I'm going up to watch Skinemax

[Bretsky]

Brady has strepped throat three weeks after getting tubes in his ears

bummer

That's ok; gotta get him touch for 20 years from now when he's drafted by Bill Bellichek to play QB for the Patriots :lol:

[red]

ha i found it, this is one of my all time favorite scenes from tv

the holy grail from the hit tv show "cops"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yMPyOSvfCM&feature=related

[Freak Out]

I'm braindead after a fourteen hour day
I don't buy into Obamanomics with this stimulus and he's not making my job on dam bit easier

I'm going up to watch Skinemax

Remember this is about nothing...no politics.

[MJZiggy]

My cat has gas.

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http://www.najle.com/idaft/

Around the world around the world..

[Little Whiskey]

ha i found it, this is one of my all time favorite scenes from tv

the holy grail from the hit tv show "cops"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yMPyOSvfCM&feature=related

don't come around here disrespecting my child....i don't sell crack, cause I'm a prostitute!

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Joemailman]

Enjoying a New Glarus Fat Squirrel. Excellent. I know a lot of people like Spotted Cow. I thought that was very drinkable but rather lite. Squirrel>Cow

[Brando19]

I'm going to be 25 on March 19. I'm excited because my insurance will go down (not sure how much but every cent counts!), but I'm not excited because I'm getting older. Life goes by fast.

[Freak Out]

I'm going to be 25 on March 19. I'm excited because my insurance will go down (not sure how much but every cent counts!), but I'm not excited because I'm getting older. Life goes by fast.

You should get a much better rate unless you have a bunch of priors or something. I just switched to progressive and love it....I thought the age was 24 though?

[Brando19]

I'm going to be 25 on March 19. I'm excited because my insurance will go down (not sure how much but every cent counts!), but I'm not excited because I'm getting older. Life goes by fast.

You should get a much better rate unless you have a bunch of priors or something. I just switched to progressive and love it....I thought the age was 24 though?


I don't have any priors. It's 25 according to my insurance. Unless they've been screwing me this whole time. An insurance company screwing ya? NAHHHH :lol:

[Freak Out]

I'm going to be 25 on March 19. I'm excited because my insurance will go down (not sure how much but every cent counts!), but I'm not excited because I'm getting older. Life goes by fast.

You should get a much better rate unless you have a bunch of priors or something. I just switched to progressive and love it....I thought the age was 24 though?


I don't have any priors. It's 25 according to my insurance. Unless they've been screwing me this whole time. An insurance company screwing ya? NAHHHH :lol:

When my youngest daughter turned 24 we got a better rate.....I've since booted her off the policy after graduation getting a much better rate. :lol:

[Freak Out]

Diesel vehicles that should come to the US.

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/03/04/geneva-2009-top-ten-diesels-you-cant-get-in-america/

[Brando19]

I'm going to be 25 on March 19. I'm excited because my insurance will go down (not sure how much but every cent counts!), but I'm not excited because I'm getting older. Life goes by fast.

You should get a much better rate unless you have a bunch of priors or something. I just switched to progressive and love it....I thought the age was 24 though?


I don't have any priors. It's 25 according to my insurance. Unless they've been screwing me this whole time. An insurance company screwing ya? NAHHHH :lol:

When my youngest daughter turned 24 we got a better rate.....I've since booted her off the policy after graduation getting a much better rate. :lol:


:lol: Nice.

[Brando19]

I saw a neat stat the other day...the average person does this 6.2 million times a year....any guesses?

[Joemailman]

Fart?

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I saw a neat stat the other day...the average person does this 6.2 million times a year....any guesses?

Smile. Or blink. That's a lot of farts, Joe.

[Brando19]

Partial is right....it's blink.

Haha..Joe...if you were correct...that would be 16,986 farts a day!

[Joemailman]

I miss these guys:

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/09QX8hCaeWde3/610x.jpg

[Little Whiskey]

I'm going to be 25 on March 19. I'm excited because my insurance will go down (not sure how much but every cent counts!), but I'm not excited because I'm getting older. Life goes by fast.

You should get a much better rate unless you have a bunch of priors or something. I just switched to progressive and love it....I thought the age was 24 though?


I don't have any priors. It's 25 according to my insurance. Unless they've been screwing me this whole time. An insurance company screwing ya? NAHHHH :lol:

its typically 25 or married. you could have gotten married and the discount would have been similar.

[Brando19]

I'm going to be 25 on March 19. I'm excited because my insurance will go down (not sure how much but every cent counts!), but I'm not excited because I'm getting older. Life goes by fast.

You should get a much better rate unless you have a bunch of priors or something. I just switched to progressive and love it....I thought the age was 24 though?


I don't have any priors. It's 25 according to my insurance. Unless they've been screwing me this whole time. An insurance company screwing ya? NAHHHH :lol:

its typically 25 or married. you could have gotten married and the discount would have been similar.

I am married and my insurance didn't change...my insurance company called me a few weeks ago to tell me my insurance will be dropping on March 19 when I turn 25.

[SkinBasket]

I'm going to be 25 on March 19. I'm excited because my insurance will go down (not sure how much but every cent counts!), but I'm not excited because I'm getting older. Life goes by fast.

You should get a much better rate unless you have a bunch of priors or something. I just switched to progressive and love it....I thought the age was 24 though?


I don't have any priors. It's 25 according to my insurance. Unless they've been screwing me this whole time. An insurance company screwing ya? NAHHHH :lol:

its typically 25 or married. you could have gotten married and the discount would have been similar.

I am married and my insurance didn't change...my insurance company called me a few weeks ago to tell me my insurance will be dropping on March 19 when I turn 25.

Did you tell them you were married? Something tells me that otherwise they wouldn't have gotten the memo.

[Brando19]

I'm going to be 25 on March 19. I'm excited because my insurance will go down (not sure how much but every cent counts!), but I'm not excited because I'm getting older. Life goes by fast.

You should get a much better rate unless you have a bunch of priors or something. I just switched to progressive and love it....I thought the age was 24 though?


I don't have any priors. It's 25 according to my insurance. Unless they've been screwing me this whole time. An insurance company screwing ya? NAHHHH :lol:

its typically 25 or married. you could have gotten married and the discount would have been similar.

I am married and my insurance didn't change...my insurance company called me a few weeks ago to tell me my insurance will be dropping on March 19 when I turn 25.

Did you tell them you were married? Something tells me that otherwise they wouldn't have gotten the memo.

Yeah because we both had different insurances and switched to this one together after we got married. When they called me a couple weeks ago...I wasn't home so they told my wife to inform her husband that our insurance will be lowering due to my birthday.

[GrnBay007]

We are pretty excited here. Almost 2 months ago my daughter filled out an application for a young woman's political retreat in Washington D.C. this summer for girls in H.S. (she's in 9th). It was a pretty lengthy application plus a couple essays. She also had to get recommendations from teachers at her school. A few weeks ago I called there to find out when we would be hearing something and was told they would be making decisions mid March. I was told they had over 5,000 applications and they only accept 50 girls. After hearing that I told my daughter not to be upset if she doesn't get selected because she's only in 9th and w/ that many applications it would be tough to get in. Well, two of her friends that also applied got their letters they were not accepted.....so either she made some kind of preliminary cut off or we will be hearing good news soon. :D Keeping my fingers crossed we will booking a flight soon!

[HowardRoark]

I miss these guys:

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/09QX8hCaeWde3/610x.jpg

I miss these guys:

http://tourism.state.wi.us/upload/images/128322934637528910.jpg

[Freak Out]

Haha..Joe...if you were correct...that would be 16,986 farts a day!

I've hit that after eating over-ripe pears, raw salmon eggs and Anasazi bean chili for two days strait.

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http://twitter.com/cwalken

[mraynrand]

http://interblah.net/assets/2007/1/10/471px-Singapore_MRT_Fines.jpg

[mraynrand]

A durian falling on a person's head can cause serious injuries or death because it is heavy and armed with sharp thorns, and may fall from a significant height, so wearing a hardhat is recommended when collecting the fruit. For this reason the durian is sometimes called the most dangerous fruit in the world, along with its name in Vietnamese, sầu riêng, meaning "private sorrow".


.. its odor is best described as pig-shit, turpentine and onions, garnished with a gym sock. It can be smelled from yards away. Despite its great local popularity, the raw fruit is forbidden from some establishments such as hotels, subways and airports, including public transportation in Southeast Asia

Durian is not recommended for consuming with alcoholic beverages, as the combination of natural substances is a powerful producer of internal gas

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This is the funniest gd website I have ever seen. I've read about 8 pages and am still giggling like a school girl.

[Freak Out]

http://twitter.com/cwalken

How did I miss Walken..?

[Partial]

Don't know how you missed it. Funny shit, though.

Someone, my "funniest damn website" link didn't show up.

http://www.fmylife.com/

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LOL, class average for an Operating Systems midterm: 33.69% Not a single person scored above 50. Bad test? I think so!

Object-oriented programming midterm: 54.14% class average! Cute!

[Tyrone Bigguns]

LOL, class average for an Operating Systems midterm: 33.69% Not a single person scored above 50. Bad test? I think so!

Object-oriented programming midterm: 54.14% class average! Cute!

Dumb and lazy.

[HowardRoark]

http://www.bombshelterbar.com/images/fritz.gif

[Brando19]

Independence Day is on. I don't love the movie...but I'm watching it.

[Bretsky]

I'm addicted to Friday Night Lights; can't believe more are not fans.

2nd best show behind 24 :!:

[Bretsky]

I may go bowling with the kids; the bumpers should help my spares

[MJZiggy]

Lesson learned: never eat eggs while watching ER. Blech.

[GrnBay007]

An Officer and a Gentleman is on. Love that movie! :D

[Bretsky]

I bowled a 256, then a 236, and then a 136
go figure

[Brando19]

I had a birthday yesterday...I'm 25. Happy Birthday to me!

[Partial]

Happy Birthday man!!!

[Bretsky]

An Officer and a Gentleman is on. Love that movie! :D


in celebration of the Badger victory, I'm going to sleep tonight watching Grail Action on Skinemax :!:

[Brando19]

Happy Birthday man!!!

Thanks, man! :glug:

[Joemailman]

I bowled a 256, then a 236, and then a 136
go figure

Alcohol eventually took its effect.

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I've got a severe case of this going on in my life right now. Not really in the same context, just too many people trying to be the man and getting their dick in the way of getting things done.

Potentially not safe if you have young children around.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-EN8dpAvBw

[Bretsky]

Today sucked for the NCAA; dat's all I got

[Joemailman]

Best way to open a beer.

Some women are more useful than others.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V85wleqv8zI&feature=player_embedded

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Hot.

[Joemailman]

Just got done watching Unforgiven. Great movie, but a tad disturbing.

[Bretsky]

Having been jilted several times w/o the Friendly Nod today I decided to not let the woman go first at the intersection

I got a dirty look instead but the dirty look felt much better than the non nod

[GrnBay007]

I think this particular intersection has become an obsession to you.

Seek help!






:P

[Bretsky]

I think this particular intersection has become an obsession to you.

Seek help!

:P


The dirty look came from an unattractive gal; the gals I let go first were decent looking.

So I'm drawing the conclusion that all gals at that intersection lack manners


And one might argue that I am more apt to let the cute girls go and bolt in front of the ugly ones. Hmm.......wonder if that was an early learned trait

[Bretsky]

shocked that Michigan State is handling OCONN

[MJZiggy]

I hate uncertainty.

[Bretsky]

uncertainty is cool; if everything was easy we'd all be with Jessica Simpson

[MJZiggy]

I don't need easy; I just need answers. (and and maybe an organizer)

[Brando19]

uncertainty is cool; if everything was easy we'd all be with Jessica Simpson


Then we'd all be in heaven.

[mraynrand]

uncertainty is cool; if everything was easy we'd all be with Jessica Simpson


Then we'd all be in heaven.

Hog heaven, indeed.

http://tv.popcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/jessica-simpson-fat-chili.jpg

[Brando19]

uncertainty is cool; if everything was easy we'd all be with Jessica Simpson


Then we'd all be in heaven.

Hog heaven, indeed.

http://tv.popcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/jessica-simpson-fat-chili.jpg

If that's a hog...then pass the bacon cuz I'll eat that shit up.

[mraynrand]

http://www.xenophoria.com/images/fisho15.jpg

[Partial]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[red]

LOL

so true

[GrnBay007]

LOL

so true


Really???


What cave did you come from???





:shock: :wink: :P

[mraynrand]

Round and round she goes, where she stops, no one knows.

http://images.buycostumes.com/mgen/merchandiser/21175.jpg

[GrnBay007]

Geez mraynrand, do you have daughters?

[mraynrand]

Geez mraynrand, do you have daughters?

yep. I found the roulette lady looking for an appropriate response to the endless and redundant Partial-fueled Favre/Rodgers talk. The engagement ring picture came up in another search (for a certain automobile, no less!). I thought it was pretty funny (and in some cases, it cannot be denied that what it suggests is indeed, sadly, true)

[GrnBay007]

OMG! I played in a blackjack tournament tonight and sat next to a guy that looked just like Vince Vaughn......and was just as funny as Vince Vaughn too!! I think I'm in love....lol AND........he was wearing a PACKER sweatshirt!!!!!

[Bretsky]

blackjack ? Chicks aren't good at blackjack :lol: :wink:

how'd you do ?

[mraynrand]

http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/famecrawler/2008/11/01-07/jack-black-400a052307.jpg

[GrnBay007]

blackjack ? Chicks aren't good at blackjack :lol: :wink:

how'd you do ?

What do you mean we aren't good at blackjack??!! I love the game although I don't play it much anymore. I lost in the tournament but ended the night $80 over what I took with me....so not too bad. Of course at one point I was about $200 ahead and didn't want to stop playing...lol

This was the first time I ever played a tournament. I'm sure there's a strategy that helps, well, as long as you are also getting decent hands. I was 2nd highest at the table in the first round but only one person moved on....bummer. Only costs $20 to get in and at least for me, it's the only time I'll be betting $400-$500 a hand....lol Kinda fun.

[mraynrand]

but ended the night $80 over what I took with me....so not too bad.

Only $80? I was certain you had better self-esteem than that!

[Bretsky]

I played racquetball for two hours today; know how it feels to get kicked in the nuts.........that's how my lower back feels

[MJZiggy]

Perhaps, then, it's time to consider shaving it. Eww.

[Little Whiskey]

out on the lake this morning. first time out this year. two brown's and a real nice king. 4-5 foot waves. my back is a bit sore too.

[GrnBay007]

HAPPY EASTER RATS!!!!


Load those kiddies up with candy and pay for it all day!!!!! :D

[MJZiggy]

That brings up the question: at what age/how did you guys stop making baskets for your kids?

That queried, Happy Easter.

[GrnBay007]

That brings up the question: at what age/how did you guys stop making baskets for your kids?

That queried, Happy Easter.

LOL I thought I was finally off the hook this year. I asked them. Said, you guys don't really want an Easter basket this year, do you? They told me I didn't have to hide eggs anymore but they would like a small basket with a lil candy....lol

So they are getting a lil candy and a gift card to the Mall. Kinda sad though, I always had fun hiding the eggs. ......so maybe I'll hide the gift card! :twisted:

[GrnBay007]

OK, so this might be a little goofy, but I love that song Poker Face by Lady GaGa......and what a cool name.....Lady GaGa....lol


P-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face


Mum mum mum mah


http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/20648711/Lady+GaGa+gdfgdfee5.jpg

[MJZiggy]

That brings up the question: at what age/how did you guys stop making baskets for your kids?

That queried, Happy Easter.

LOL I thought I was finally off the hook this year. I asked them. Said, you guys don't really want an Easter basket this year, do you? They told me I didn't have to hide eggs anymore but they would like a small basket with a lil candy....lol

So they are getting a lil candy and a gift card to the Mall. Kinda sad though, I always had fun hiding the eggs. ......so maybe I'll hide the gift card! :twisted:

I was talking to a friend who said that his folks used to make a very elaborate game for the older kids where there's a riddle and they got the first clue which led to the second which gave a clue to the location of the third clue and so on until they solved the riddle and found the prize at the end. Sounds like fun.

[Partial]

Mozilla Thunderbird has made the past 5 years of my life so much better than those prior.

[retailguy]

Mozilla Thunderbird has made the past 5 years of my life so much better than those prior.

thunderbird is to Partial as google is to tyrone. how sweet. :P

[Partial]

Pops just bought a condo in Naples that he plans to rent out during the winter months. Don't know the details but he said its like 5 miles from the ocean and he got it at a ridiculous rate.

Looks like Ballhawk and I are going to be wearing water wings together this summer :P

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Mozilla Thunderbird has made the past 5 years of my life so much better than those prior.

thunderbird is to Partial as google is to tyrone. how sweet. :P

Tyrone is to google as sticking your head up your ass is to Retail.

[SkinBasket]

Placing cabbage in your undergarments for the day has undesirable results.

[Bretsky]

odd

last week my five year old had the flu and she woke up intensely crying and looking like she was in a horror flick; she had a storm of blood all over her pillow and it was running down her nose. Dad stopped the bleeding after half freaking out a bit; it was all over her hair. Gave her a shower

A week later, I have a nasty cold....bad enough where I was watching 24 on a 19" Bedroom tv while being undercovers. I felt a nasty sneeze coming, let one loose......and there it came...free glowing blood out of the nose for a half hour or so. Sam thing happened to me as the little one. I think we both had sore throats and a cold; but that was about it

Anybody ever had this occur ?

I'm going Net Surfing

[Tarlam!]

Anybody ever had this occur ? ^

Pretty clear to me. You are a bunch of Zombies just waiting to hatch....

[Partial]

Weather changing. I used to get bloody noses all the time when I was a child. They'd occur primarily in April/May and September/October for what its worth.

[red]

its probably roaches

there coming out of there winter hiding places and are looking for new nests

i was once staying in a hotel when i woke up in the middle of the night with this insane sound in my head. it sounded like someone was scratching a drum cover inside my head.

after freaking out for a few minutes i calmed down and realised something was in my ear.

i went into the bathroom and stuck my ear under the water. pretty soon the scratching stopped, and a tiny little beatle fell out. i figure he was scratching my ear drum.

then i fought like hell for the next few minutes trying to get the rest of the water out of my ear

pretty creepy episode

[GrnBay007]

after freaking out for a few minutes i calmed down and realised something was in my ear.

i went into the bathroom and stuck my ear under the water. pretty soon the scratching stopped, and a tiny little beatle fell out. i figure he was scratching my ear drum.




That sounds more like a freak accident. ewwe!


B, do you have a medical clinic there that offers a 24 hr. help nurse service? I'd call and see if this is something that's going around or people are reporting. Dang, I'd probably call 911 if I saw all that blood. :shock:

[Partial]

Today, while doing squats, I failed for the first time ever. I was on my last rep of my last set, and I couldn't get all the way up.

In a last ditch effort to get up, I tried to use an explosive motion, and somehow I ended up launching the weight up and over my head.

I've never seen anything like that. It was really loud and I got a ton of weird looks.

[Bretsky]

finally got this dam thing to stop; it ruined my 24 experience !

Called up the doc and they noted I have to press the middle of the nose together for 20 straight minutes; heck I now have a mark on my nose from doing that

But it appears the bleeding stops; hopefully I don't sneeze again tonight; have two meetings first thing in the morning

[Partial]

This is the nicest video I think I've ever seen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy1uWAm4SnI

[Partial]

This is complete talent and hilarity.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg

[Partial]

This is pretty creative

http://digg.com/d1ohT9

[GrnBay007]

HAHAHA I bought a USB turntable to transfer old albums to my PC and make CDs and am having so much fun with it!!! :D

[GrnBay007]

I've probably golfed 5 times in my life. I enjoyed it, but with a busy schedule with the kids and only a few friends that golf, never really got into it. So during my daughter's freshman orientation the golf coach approaches her and starts talking to her. She obviously made an impression on her and she decided to join the golf team. .....never touched a golf club in her life other than miniature golf...lol Turns out she has a natural talent for the game. She's played with the varsity team (top 6) in every meet so far as a freshman.

Goes to show you the impact a coach can have. I'm thankful she reached out to her for whatever reason it was.....she loves the game and I think she found her niche.

....now maybe she can teach me the game. :D

[MJZiggy]

I'm going to Barcelona. Anyone know anything to do that actually requires leaving the hotel room?

[Partial]

I have a colleague who worked in Barcelona for 4 years as a graphic designer. He loved it and talks about it all the time. I'll casually bring it up and see what he says.

On other topics, I recently bought some boxer briefs to wear when I do weight lifting. I really like them for this purpose, and for lounging around the house without pants on. They're not as good under jeans or slacks as boxers, though. However, I find that I can comfortably squat past parallel now!

[MJZiggy]

Don't squat past parallel. You'll trash your knees.

[Partial]

Squatting past parallel is actually easier on your knees from everything I've read. Ass to grass if done properly is really good for you.

[MJZiggy]

How much extra weight are you carrying on your knees right now? How many people have you known who've had knee replacements? Now there's some fun. Dropping past parallel forces your knee tendons to bear some of the weight in bringing you back up. But don't bother responding. I know you don't listen to anyone so I'm not going to argue. But here's a tip that I learned along the way. When the doc tells you you have to be able to lift your leg, you have to re-remember to flex the quads or you won't be able to do it and you'll have to stay in the hospital an extra day. Enjoy the surgery and rehab.

[hoosier]

I'm going to Barcelona. Anyone know anything to do that actually requires leaving the hotel room?

Go see Parc Guell. It's an amazing view of the city and also has some great architecture. Take a walk down the Rambla in the evening. Check out the modernist architecture (especially Gaudi's wild, hallucinatory buildings) during the daytime. Don't miss the cathedral. And eat lots of paella, and drink lots of wine.

[Freak Out]

I'm going to Barcelona. Anyone know anything to do that actually requires leaving the hotel room?

You're not serious of course.....there are so many great things to experience in Spain it's not even funny. Is it a business trip that you can add a little time to look around or will you have lots of time available?

[Partial]

How much extra weight are you carrying on your knees right now? How many people have you known who've had knee replacements? Now there's some fun. Dropping past parallel forces your knee tendons to bear some of the weight in bringing you back up. But don't bother responding. I know you don't listen to anyone so I'm not going to argue. But here's a tip that I learned along the way. When the doc tells you you have to be able to lift your leg, you have to re-remember to flex the quads or you won't be able to do it and you'll have to stay in the hospital an extra day. Enjoy the surgery and rehab.

There are two schools of thought. I've seen a lot of information on both. Their are significant studies that going to parallel and coming up is actually worse because all the stress is on the knee. Going past parallel shifts a lot of the force onto the hips.

One could make a really compelling argument that its worse to squat just above parallel, then it is to squat below. Go to a gym, and most people don't come anywhere near parallel. Those are the guys destroying their knees, not the olympic lifters who are sticklers about form.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEgm7WJBURQ&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulsestrength.com%2Fshould-you-squat%2F&feature=player_embedded

http://www.t-nation.com/article/performance_training/6_things_i_really_dislike

[Joemailman]

I'm going to Barcelona. Anyone know anything to do that actually requires leaving the hotel room?

You strike me as the bullfighting type.

[Partial]

Ziggy needs to find a hot Spaniard and get herself some euro-booty.

[MJZiggy]

I'm going to Barcelona. Anyone know anything to do that actually requires leaving the hotel room?

You strike me as the bullfighting type.

Yes but what do we do when we LEAVE the hotel room? 8-) :lol:

[MJZiggy]

How much extra weight are you carrying on your knees right now? How many people have you known who've had knee replacements? Now there's some fun. Dropping past parallel forces your knee tendons to bear some of the weight in bringing you back up. But don't bother responding. I know you don't listen to anyone so I'm not going to argue. But here's a tip that I learned along the way. When the doc tells you you have to be able to lift your leg, you have to re-remember to flex the quads or you won't be able to do it and you'll have to stay in the hospital an extra day. Enjoy the surgery and rehab.

There are two schools of thought. I've seen a lot of information on both. Their are significant studies that going to parallel and coming up is actually worse because all the stress is on the knee. Going past parallel shifts a lot of the force onto the hips.

One could make a really compelling argument that its worse to squat just above parallel, then it is to squat below. Go to a gym, and most people don't come anywhere near parallel. Those are the guys destroying their knees, not the olympic lifters who are sticklers about form.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEgm7WJBURQ&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulsestrength.com%2Fshould-you-squat%2F&feature=player_embedded

http://www.t-nation.com/article/performance_training/6_things_i_really_dislike

I told you I'm not going to argue with you. They're your knees feel free to fuck 'em up. You need to lose the weight FIRST. Then worry about debating things that could mess up your joints.

[Bretsky]

I'm going to Barcelona. Anyone know anything to do that actually requires leaving the hotel room?

You strike me as the bullfighting type.

Yes but what do we do when we LEAVE the hotel room? 8-) :lol:


Go find some caramel :!:

[Partial]

Damnit! I was in the process of flipping a Dell mini for 87 bucks in profit, and it turns out the SSD in the machine has a destroyed screw head, so I can't get it out. I've tried everything, needle nose pliers, tweezers, torx, etc.

DAMNIT!! If I have to ship this back to dell I might miss the market as the premiere SSD is becoming readily available again.

I'm debating whether I want to tell Dell to keep it :(

[MJZiggy]

I'm going to Barcelona. Anyone know anything to do that actually requires leaving the hotel room?

You strike me as the bullfighting type.

Yes but what do we do when we LEAVE the hotel room? 8-) :lol:


Go find some caramel :!:

:lol: :lol: :lol: Apples are out of season, dear.

[Patler]

I'm going to Barcelona. Anyone know anything to do that actually requires leaving the hotel room?

HMMM.... A friend of mine is going to Barcelona with his soon-to-be wife (he hopes!)!
You aren't going with a gentleman from Chicago, are you????
(Wouldn't that be a coincidence?? :shock: )

[MJZiggy]

I'm going to Barcelona. Anyone know anything to do that actually requires leaving the hotel room?

HMMM.... A friend of mine is going to Barcelona with his soon-to-be wife (he hopes!)!
You aren't going with a gentleman from Chicago, are you????
(Wouldn't that be a coincidence?? :shock: )

No, not from Chicago, but best of luck to your friend.

[Freak Out]

Are you meeting Tarlem there?

[MJZiggy]

I haven't had the chance to talk to him about it.

[retailguy]

Have fun. Barcelona is pretty cool. I like London better but nonetheless have a great time.

[mission]

I just wanted post #420 in this thread

[Freak Out]

I'm going to Barcelona. Anyone know anything to do that actually requires leaving the hotel room?

If you were there yesterday you could have done this.

http://www.ctspanish.com/festivals/stgeorge.htm

[Freak Out]

I'm going to Barcelona. Anyone know anything to do that actually requires leaving the hotel room?

Timely..

http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/04/26/travel/26hour.html?em

[MJZiggy]

Spectacular!!!

[Partial]

I'm moving from one place to another today. What a pita.

[Partial]

Throwback mountain dew with sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup did not taste good at first, but it has really grown on me over the course of the weekend and now I find it to be deliciously sweet.

[mission]

Throwback mountain dew with sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup did not taste good at first, but it has really grown on me over the course of the weekend and now I find it to be deliciously sweet.

Im with you on that 100% Partial. Im a huge Dew drinker and I bought a throwback the other day... definitely threw me off, wasnt into it but Im diggin it now. No Dew craash

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Throwback mountain dew with sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup did not taste good at first, but it has really grown on me over the course of the weekend and now I find it to be deliciously sweet.

Im with you on that 100% Partial. Im a huge Dew drinker and I bought a throwback the other day... definitely threw me off, wasnt into it but Im diggin it now. No Dew craash

Wasn't even aware of the throwback, gonna try it.

Know i guy who has his Dr. Pepper brought in from, i think San Antonio, where they still use sugar....the rest of the country gets fructose.

[Partial]

They're doing a trial for April with Pepsi and MD. It's the same price as regular.

[3irty1]

I had the Pepsi. I already knew I'd love it though. When I really want cola I'll opt for mexican coke or Jones's cola because both have real sugar. One interesting note is that TB Pepsi doesn't make your teeth feel like rubber if you drink it too warm.

[GrnBay007]

Baseball bats should NOT cost $300!!! Geeez!! :?

[Partial]

I had the Pepsi. I already knew I'd love it though. When I really want cola I'll opt for mexican coke or Jones's cola because both have real sugar. One interesting note is that TB Pepsi doesn't make your teeth feel like rubber if you drink it too warm.

Try the dew. I think you'll find it underwhelming for the first can, and delicious for any subsequent cans.

[Bretsky]

Been working too much lately

All work and no play :(

[Little Whiskey]

really wanted to go fishing today. Damn wind. gusts up to 40mph!!

last time out the two of us put 10 in the boat.

[MJZiggy]

I was going to tour the European Union embassies today, but the lines were 2 blocks long so I went shoe shopping instead.

[Bretsky]

Got a very high end basketball hoop; the four foot hole is dug and the concrete is in. Now I have to watch a week and a half before finishing the install.

Going to the Kalahari in WI Dells tomorrow with wife and kids.

Still have to go out shopping for my own mom; what do you get somebody who has nearly everything ?

[GrnBay007]

Flowers and a gift certificate.

[Bretsky]

Flowers and a gift certificate.


flowers for a 65 yr old mom ?

[Oscar]

I sent my Mom (67yrs. old) a card with 4 $5.00 lottery tickets. Kinda weird but different. 8-)

[Partial]

Bretsky you live the life of a baller.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Baseball bats should NOT cost $300!!! Geeez!! :?

Why not?

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Still have to go out shopping for my own mom; what do you get somebody who has nearly everything ?

Ty looks for things that are special to that person.

For example, one year i bought my moms an orchid..which is definitely a really cool flower..and that doesn't die. Which lead to her and my dad getting into orchids.

Spa gifts are nice...specially for the older gen..they often have never went and won't spend money on themselves.

Usually i shop at places that specialize in interesting, unique gifts..that are really just god's way of saying you have too much money and stuff.

http://www.redenvelope.com/

http://gifts.redenvelope.com/her/photocollagetote-30000971?viewpos=19&trackingpgroup=rmfav&reviews=6&ratings=5.0000&catid=rmfav

You don't think she would love a tote with pics of her loved ones? :wink:

[GrnBay007]

Baseball bats should NOT cost $300!!! Geeez!! :?

Why not?

Because that's a lot of money for a bat that will only be used for 1 or maybe 2 years. Baseball has to be one of the more expensive sports for kids to play.

During the years the kids are growing out of stuff every year......cleats, glove, bat, batting gloves, big bag to carry all the gear, helmet (son has his own "lucky" one), etc. More expensive than football or soccer.

[Partial]

That is one heck of a lot of stuff. I had two gloves during 9 years of baseball, and maybe 4ish pairs of pants, and probably a few pairs of cleats, but we always bought those used.

No need for the rest of the stuff imo. Doesn't the team provide a few bats and helmets?

[GrnBay007]

That is one heck of a lot of stuff. I had two gloves during 9 years of baseball, and maybe 4ish pairs of pants, and probably a few pairs of cleats, but we always bought those used.

No need for the rest of the stuff imo. Doesn't the team provide a few bats and helmets?

Team provides the game pants w/ the uniform. You can purchase used practice pants cheap. 7th year playing Little League.....feet grow a lot during those years. (I kept his first football and baseball cleats....kinda like the first pair of baby shoes....lol) The team does not provide bats. They do provide helmets but one was purchased for practice in the batting cages. Believe me, there has not been a lot of unnecessary spending.....but still a lot of spending.

Oh, and forgot to mention the cup and sliding pants. Unfortunately he opted for the thinner sliding pants and now has a huge strawberry burn....at this age he's still a lil too shy to have mom apply some cream to his upper leg/ass....lol

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Baseball bats should NOT cost $300!!! Geeez!! :?

Why not?

Because that's a lot of money for a bat that will only be used for 1 or maybe 2 years. Baseball has to be one of the more expensive sports for kids to play.

During the years the kids are growing out of stuff every year......cleats, glove, bat, batting gloves, big bag to carry all the gear, helmet (son has his own "lucky" one), etc. More expensive than football or soccer.

Why only 1 to 2 years? And, that is really no basis for talking about cost.

You can always resell the bat.

Your logic is kinda poor. Is a car worth 60k? Are tennis shoes worth 200? Is Screaming eagle worth a cool grand?

P.S. I"m sure there was a cheaper bat.

[MJZiggy]

Got a very high end basketball hoop; the four foot hole is dug and the concrete is in. Now I have to watch a week and a half before finishing the install.

Going to the Kalahari in WI Dells tomorrow with wife and kids.

Still have to go out shopping for my own mom; what do you get somebody who has nearly everything ?

At 83 my mom has everything and is purging. She's getting a phone card and a gift card to Trader Joes because she won't spend the money on TJs for herself. And the food is consumable and now that she's on her own, she can get single serving meals.

[MJZiggy]

By the way, I saw Star Trek tonight. Not too bad.

[Deputy Nutz]

Baseball bats should NOT cost $300!!! Geeez!! :?

Why not?

Because that's a lot of money for a bat that will only be used for 1 or maybe 2 years. Baseball has to be one of the more expensive sports for kids to play.

During the years the kids are growing out of stuff every year......cleats, glove, bat, batting gloves, big bag to carry all the gear, helmet (son has his own "lucky" one), etc. More expensive than football or soccer.

Why only 1 to 2 years? And, that is really no basis for talking about cost.

You can always resell the bat.

Your logic is kinda poor. Is a car worth 60k? Are tennis shoes worth 200? Is Screaming eagle worth a cool grand?

P.S. I"m sure there was a cheaper bat.

According to Ty, why not use a wood bat?

300.00 bucks for a bat, I wouldn't spend it on a little leaguer. Until your kid gets into -3 or less league I wouldn't spend that kind of money for the reasons you are stating. Kids out grow the bat, and you don't want to get a bat that is too big because it will screw up their swing.

I understand that some leagues and teams require a player to buy their own bat. If so I think for a little league you can get away with a middle of the road Easton Rebel, or a Demarini. I would look on ebay for used bats as well. The internet also has some nice clearance bats but be careful of the shipping and handling cost.

Also the only difference from a bat production from year to year is the paint scheme. Usually if they are going to make a modication to a bat in a certain price range they will rename the bat. So if you find a bat that fits your child before you buy it, look online for the same bat but one that was made the year or two prior. Also go take your kid to a sporting goods store that has demo bats. He or she should be able to hit with the bat simply because it is the best way to tell if the bat works for the user.

[Partial]

Craigslist. There is absolutely no reason to get your kid the newest 300 dollar big barrell 'black magic' or whatever is in. I would always just borrow somebody's bat or use one of the crappy team provided bats in little league.

[GrnBay007]

According to Ty, why not use a wood bat?

300.00 bucks for a bat, I wouldn't spend it on a little leaguer. Until your kid gets into -3 or less league I wouldn't spend that kind of money for the reasons you are stating. Kids out grow the bat, and you don't want to get a bat that is too big because it will screw up their swing.

I understand that some leagues and teams require a player to buy their own bat. If so I think for a little league you can get away with a middle of the road Easton Rebel, or a Demarini. I would look on ebay for used bats as well. The internet also has some nice clearance bats but be careful of the shipping and handling cost.

Also the only difference from a bat production from year to year is the paint scheme. Usually if they are going to make a modication to a bat in a certain price range they will rename the bat. So if you find a bat that fits your child before you buy it, look online for the same bat but one that was made the year or two prior. Also go take your kid to a sporting goods store that has demo bats. He or she should be able to hit with the bat simply because it is the best way to tell if the bat works for the user.

Thanks for the info/suggestions.

I didn't actually pay $300 for it but I can't believe they are priced that high. I got it for $179 w/ a 2 day sale. It's working well for him....seems to be a good fit so I'm happy with the purchase.

[Little Whiskey]

I'm really PO'd over that fact that I cannot buy any hand gun ammo!! whatever i can find, is over priced.

[retailguy]

I'm really PO'd over that fact that I cannot buy any hand gun ammo!! whatever i can find, is over priced.

There will be an amnesty program annouced soon. You'll be able to exchange your handgun and any assorted ammo for two cans of beans.

Hang tight. This will all work out for the best, you'll see. :wink:

[Partial]

I have been sick for like 5 days now. I don't get sick. This is whack. Hopefully the MD can fix me up right quick tomorrow.

[Partial]

Went to the doctor today. Evidently there is a pretty bad amount of illness going around school. Since I went to Health Services at the school (free care), they told me to contact my professors and reschedule all of my exams in private to prevent the spread of illness. Not sure how I feel about that. It's almost not worth the inconvenience.

[retailguy]

inconvenience? You've got to be kidding. Shouldn't you do what you can to prevent the spread of whatever you have to the rest of your classmates?

[mraynrand]

Went to the doctor today. Evidently there is a pretty bad amount of illness going around school. Since I went to Health Services at the school (free care), they told me to contact my professors and reschedule all of my exams in private to prevent the spread of illness. Not sure how I feel about that. It's almost not worth the inconvenience.

just get a HazMat suit

http://www.flatrock.org.nz/topics/terrorism/assets/hazmat_suit.jpg

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inconvenience? You've got to be kidding. Shouldn't you do what you can to prevent the spread of whatever you have to the rest of your classmates?

Well, you have to take a different test. You have to do it at the professors leisure as opposed to the defined time, juggle your schedule, etc. It really is a pretty big production to be honest.

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This dog is a jock.

http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/1705/superdog.gif

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I have seen my car in 3 different places on Google Maps. I need to get a hobby.

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Why don't you just tell me the name of the movie you want to see?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM79_itR0Nc&feature=related

[GrnBay007]

300.00 bucks for a bat, I wouldn't spend it on a little leaguer. Until your kid gets into -3 or less league I wouldn't spend that kind of money for the reasons you are stating. Kids out grow the bat, and you don't want to get a bat that is too big because it will screw up their swing.



New development and now I need to find a way to sell a barely used bat. ugh! (ebay? never sold anything there)

He's in 7th grade but apparently next year eligible to try out for Freshman team a year ahead of schedule....no guarantees but coach said he's strong enough and should be using a -3 now. Suggested site was Baseball Express (online). Ordered a -3 clearance bad and got it for $239. Louisville 2009 TPX Exogrid ....regularly priced at $369. It's in the mail now. Now just need to sell the barely used one.

Seriously, this bat purchasing stuff is complicated for a mom.

[Deputy Nutz]

300.00 bucks for a bat, I wouldn't spend it on a little leaguer. Until your kid gets into -3 or less league I wouldn't spend that kind of money for the reasons you are stating. Kids out grow the bat, and you don't want to get a bat that is too big because it will screw up their swing.



New development and now I need to find a way to sell a barely used bat. ugh! (ebay? never sold anything there)

He's in 7th grade but apparently next year eligible to try out for Freshman team a year ahead of schedule....no guarantees but coach said he's strong enough and should be using a -3 now. Suggested site was Baseball Express (online). Ordered a -3 clearance bad and got it for $239. Louisville 2009 TPX Exogrid ....regularly priced at $369. It's in the mail now. Now just need to sell the barely used one.

Seriously, this bat purchasing stuff is complicated for a mom.

Did you ask around the dugout if any other kid on the team was looking for a bat? Craigslist to sell it, try Ebay if Cragslist doesn't work offer to ship it.

I don't know what to tell ya about the -3, sounds like you got a good deal, but what did you pay in shipping cost?

These bat companies are getting pretty ridiculous. I was really happy to see that the city of New York went away from all the technology a couple of yeas ago and went to wood bats. Sure Wood breaks, but I can buy a whole mess load of bats for 300 bucks, I could buy 10 ash bats, or 6 nice maple bats. Plus the schools themselves are kicking in to buy team bats.

[GrnBay007]

I don't know what to tell ya about the -3, sounds like you got a good deal, but what did you pay in shipping cost?



It was only $8 something for shipping.

I was a little worried moving up to a -3 now but according to coach, this is a good time for them to get used to it. They moved from major to junior league this year so they moved to the bigger field. The mound is further out so the pitches aren't coming in as fast as they did last year....and therefore a good time to get used to the -3. I don't know....guess it makes sense.

[GrnBay007]

Ever run into an old "love of your life" after about 15-20 years? Ugh!! I did today. Still a lil spark there. :hrt:

:P

[MJZiggy]

Tell me you gave him your number and you're going out to dinner later...

The best I can do is that I ran into the guy who took my virginity about 10 years later. Made me wonder WHAT I had been thinking!

[Zool]

We played a show tonight in a bar. The police showed up telling us to turn it down and gave the bar owner a ticket. How fucking awesome is that? The crowd started up a fuck the police chant and people were taking 100's of cellphone pics of them.

[GrnBay007]

Absolutely gorgeous day today!!! Just finished planting some tomato plants and flowers. Going to give the car a quick wash and then have to head in to work for a few hours to play catch up.

[Bretsky]

my wife did some planting

I just got back from a half day of work to get caught up

Now I'm headed down to a benefit for the father and son who had their lives taken away by a drunk driver about six months ago

[SkinBasket]

Tell me you gave him your number and you're going out to dinner later...

The best I can do is that I ran into the guy who took my virginity about 10 years later. Made me wonder WHAT I had been thinking!

TOOK it?

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Tell me you gave him your number and you're going out to dinner later...

The best I can do is that I ran into the guy who took my virginity about 10 years later. Made me wonder WHAT I had been thinking!

TOOK it?

Clearly the thinking of a liberal...no responsibility for her actions. :wink:

[Freak Out]

We played a show tonight in a bar. The police showed up telling us to turn it down and gave the bar owner a ticket. How fucking awesome is that? The crowd started up a fuck the police chant and people were taking 100's of cellphone pics of them.

They came and you were in a bar? How close were there people living? :lol:
That is awesome...plus a good sign to start wearing earplugs when playing. :)

[MJZiggy]

Reggae concert tonight. Bob Marley's old band. Ran into friends and ended up in the pit. Fun. But can someone explain why the drunk guy behind us kept yelling "I shot the Sheriff?"

[Zool]

We played a show tonight in a bar. The police showed up telling us to turn it down and gave the bar owner a ticket. How fucking awesome is that? The crowd started up a fuck the police chant and people were taking 100's of cellphone pics of them.

They came and you were in a bar? How close were there people living? :lol:
That is awesome...plus a good sign to start wearing earplugs when playing. :)

Been wearing earplugs for years. Since I started saying "huh" all the time.

The closest apt was a building about 1/2 a block away. We are loud.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Reggae concert tonight. Bob Marley's old band. Ran into friends and ended up in the pit. Fun. But can someone explain why the drunk guy behind us kept yelling "I shot the Sheriff?"

You saw the Wailers?

Sheriff: prolly cos he wanted to hear them play the song...you know, the song clapton covered.

(I shot the sheriff
But I didnt shoot no deputy, oh no! oh!
I shot the sheriff
But I didnt shoot no deputy, ooh, ooh, oo-ooh.)
Yeah! all around in my home town,
Theyre tryin to track me down;
They say they want to bring me in guilty
For the killing of a deputy,
For the life of a deputy.
But I say:

Oh, now, now. oh!
(I shot the sheriff.) - the sheriff.
(but I swear it was in selfdefence.)
Oh, no! (ooh, ooh, oo-oh) yeah!
I say: I shot the sheriff - oh, lord! -
(and they say it is a capital offence.)
Yeah! (ooh, ooh, oo-oh) yeah!

Sheriff john brown always hated me,
For what, I dont know:
Every time I plant a seed,
He said kill it before it grow -
He said kill them before they grow.
And so:

Read it in the news:
(I shot the sheriff.) oh, lord!
(but I swear it was in self-defence.)
Where was the deputy? (oo-oo-oh)
I say: I shot the sheriff,
But I swear it was in selfdefence. (oo-oh) yeah!

Freedom came my way one day
And I started out of town, yeah!
All of a sudden I saw sheriff john brown
Aiming to shoot me down,
So I shot - I shot - I shot him down and I say:
If I am guilty I will pay.

(I shot the sheriff,)
But I say (but I didnt shoot no deputy),
I didnt shoot no deputy (oh, no-oh), oh no!
(I shot the sheriff.) i did!
But I didnt shoot no deputy. oh! (oo-oo-ooh)

Reflexes had got the better of me
And what is to be must be:
Every day the bucket a-go a well,
One day the bottom a-go drop out,
One day the bottom a-go drop out.
I say:

I - I - I - I shot the sheriff.
Lord, I didnt shot the deputy. yeah!
I - I (shot the sheriff) -
But I didnt shoot no deputy, yeah! no, yeah!

[Harlan Huckleby]

Bob Marley's band with the original wailors was just organsmically good. They were really only together for a couple years, I think. When Peter Tosh left, and Marley started touring with the big production in mid 1970's, it was still good, but not the same funkiness.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Reggae concert tonight. Bob Marley's old band. Ran into friends and ended up in the pit. Fun. But can someone explain why the drunk guy behind us kept yelling "I shot the Sheriff?"

I've seen them twice--once at First Avenue and another time at a club that was owned by Prince at the time. I'm not sure if he stills own it. Or if it's even around anymore.

[Bretsky]

Frank Caliendo is going to perform near Green Bay in August; I think I'm going to see him with my Favre 2004 Pro Bowl Jersey

[Freak Out]

Frank Caliendo is going to perform near Green Bay in August; I think I'm going to see him with my Favre 2004 Pro Bowl Jersey

We know what happens when you wear that jersey. :lol:

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I'm eating 6 cups of fresh broccoli right now. If it wasn't for cheese I think this would be the worst tasting meal ever.

[MJZiggy]

I'll bite. Why?

[GrnBay007]

I'm eating 6 cups of fresh broccoli right now. If it wasn't for cheese I think this would be the worst tasting meal ever.

I love broccoli and cauliflower ...cooked or raw.

[Scott Campbell]

I'm eating 6 cups of fresh broccoli right now. If it wasn't for cheese I think this would be the worst tasting meal ever.

I love broccoli and cauliflower ...cooked or raw.


I do too. But 6 cups?

[Bretsky]

very unhappy today; Bretsky does not like negative people. The glass must be half full in my happy world

Bretsky does not agree with decision makers and it sucks when the hands are tied

[MJZiggy]

...sucks when the hands are tied

What you do in the privacy of your own... :shock:

[Joemailman]

I'm eating 6 cups of fresh broccoli right now. If it wasn't for cheese I think this would be the worst tasting meal ever.

I love broccoli and cauliflower ...cooked or raw.


I do too. But 6 cups?

I could eat 6 cups of raw cauliflower as long as the dill dip doesn't run out.

[GrnBay007]

Bretsky does not like negative people. The glass must be half full in my happy world



:tup:

Don't change your course.....keep smiling, it will piss them off!!! :D

[GrnBay007]

I could eat 6 cups of raw cauliflower as long as the dill dip doesn't run out.

mmm...dill dip!

[Scott Campbell]

very unhappy today; Bretsky does not like negative people. The glass must be half full in my happy world

Bretsky does not agree with decision makers and it sucks when the hands are tied


I imagine this economy is especially hard on glass half full people.

[Bretsky]

very unhappy today; Bretsky does not like negative people. The glass must be half full in my happy world

Bretsky does not agree with decision makers and it sucks when the hands are tied


I imagine this economy is especially hard on glass half full people.


Yes it is

And the mortgage industry's new programs are meant to help those that are trying like heck to stay above water

Meant to

[Tyrone Bigguns]

very unhappy today; Bretsky does not like negative people. The glass must be half full in my happy world

Bretsky does not agree with decision makers and it sucks when the hands are tied


I imagine this economy is especially hard on glass half full people.

What about us "the glass is bone dry" people!

[Bretsky]

very unhappy today; Bretsky does not like negative people. The glass must be half full in my happy world

Bretsky does not agree with decision makers and it sucks when the hands are tied


I imagine this economy is especially hard on glass half full people.

What about us "the glass is bone dry" people!


seems the package might work for you; being behind on your mortgage can sometimes get a loan modification at a lower rate

[Tyrone Bigguns]

very unhappy today; Bretsky does not like negative people. The glass must be half full in my happy world

Bretsky does not agree with decision makers and it sucks when the hands are tied


I imagine this economy is especially hard on glass half full people.

What about us "the glass is bone dry" people!


seems the package might work for you; being behind on your mortgage can sometimes get a loan modification at a lower rate

Ty doesn't have a mortage. Ty moved to scottsdale from Florida at the height of the market. Ty's friends all chided him for not buying a home.

Ty said no way. Market way overinflated..4 bed, 2 bath, 1700 sq. ft. starter homes in worst parts of sdale were going for 325K...2 years earlier at 175K. Condo conversions of college apartments...250K for 800 sq. ft. :cry:

But, Ty..."home ownership is the best value." Ty's acquatainces apparently never heard of NYC. LOL

[Bretsky]

Had to give bad news today to customers; makes for a shitty day

[GrnBay007]

Had to give bad news today to customers; makes for a shitty day

Well, if they play their cards right, they may be thanking you in a couple years! :D

[Bretsky]

Had to give bad news today to customers; makes for a shitty day

Well, if they play their cards right, they may be thanking you in a couple years! :D


unforunately it was on a refinance where the appraisal did not turn out

[Scott Campbell]

Had to give bad news today to customers; makes for a shitty day

Well, if they play their cards right, they may be thanking you in a couple years! :D


unforunately it was on a refinance where the appraisal did not turn out


Ouch.

[MJZiggy]

Bretsky's dream has finally come true. On match.com, a woman just winked at me. A straight woman...???!?!?! wtf?

[GrnBay007]

Bretsky's dream has finally come true. On match.com, a woman just winked at me. A straight woman...???!?!?! wtf?

Have you ever met anyone from those online dating things? I think I'd be too chicken....paranoid to meet someone that way.

[MJZiggy]

I've met a few decent guys. Dated one for a couple months. Just last night I went out with a shy Mennonite who went to the U of W. Big Badger fan. These are people you are just not going to meet in other circumstances so you just have to look at it as a fun way to meet new friends, and if a spark ignites, so be it.