Well, now I am thinking I should have said I wasn't referring to you, but no one would have believed that.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
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Well, now I am thinking I should have said I wasn't referring to you, but no one would have believed that.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Good little game.
Hah. He missed the first.
Actually, I AM wearing my boxing gloves, that's why I accidentally typed squatty instead of stocky. THAT'S what I should have said!Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Those are going to stick with him. Missed them both.
Ha! I'm miffed!Quote:
Originally Posted by aimo
Ohhhhhhhhhh. Shot of the tournament?
Amazing!
Fun game. RTR!Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Well poop.
It's always tough to think of low-seeded big name as an underdog but it's still a fun game.
Yes. But OPK and I have daughters at Bama. So a bit of a rooting interest.
DaughterPK text:Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
“ oh well, at least we’re a football, gymnastics, cross country, softball, and wheelchair basketball school”
They may be a bit sad tonight, I'm afraid.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Yup. But the football championship will take some of the edge off.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Hah. Yeah, being a Tide fan isn't exactly a tough gig.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
They get by. My daughter would pull for Duke over Alabama in basketball still.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Baseball (and Bowling) are the only standouts from my other alma mater. They have some other sports that they are very competitive within the SEC, but the big money sports are a sinkhole to say the least.
Played pick-up in Nashville and there were some Vandy players there right before Covid hit. I had a 6'11" dude on my team. We worked the ball to him a lot. Also I can't guard a chair at this point in my career.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
I fall to pieces...
Someone walk by?Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
It’s pretty amazing doing a video call with someone in China with no lag. Advanced technology is magic as far as I’m concerned.
Agreed. I was consulting in Qatar via Teams last week and it was a seamless video conference. I did probably set back international relations a bit, but that's on me.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Bill was my hero, had a great Bill the Cat T-shirt...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
I believe I have had this conversation on DBR before, but here is the one I have:Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
Attachment 12823
I also have one that may have been homemade locally. A lot of blue and purple paint splatters with Bill coming in from the side. Pretty loud, but it was a gift.
^ that's it! Ack! Pffft!
Hmm, around the same time as a large vessel got stuck in the Suez?Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
crispy corned beef hash with a runny egg on top, perfect for a 30 degree, snowy windy day! Plus I scraped the crust off my desktop...(didn't eat it)
I’ve noticed you eat well. Congrats. That sounds awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
This is need to know only.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Agreed. In my new role at work I am going to set up a trip to Vermont. I don't have any idea if they need anything, I just want to eat with Budwom.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
I heard it was Tyler Durden.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
We can speak about him?Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
My wife and I wryly (but happily) note that our Covid day consists of three major segments: 1) morning: read paper, sip coffee, discuss the evening menu, go for a two hour walk. 2) read all afternoon and perform household chores. 3) cocktail hour, eat aforementioned meal, watch evening news and some other Netflix type TV. Yeah, it's taken on an oversized role in our lives, but it's our way of coping with current realities.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
I could get used to that type of schedule.Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
I’d like to have that schedule be an option within a decade.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
we're fortunate to be retired (though we did work for it). Looking forward to more social interaction, of course, the occasional restaurant meal (it's been 57 weeks since our last one)...but as routines go, it's helped us stay relatively sane.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
FWIW, I do not believe. Or do I?
I believe Budwom is retired. Why would you not believe him? Seems like a good dude and has good culinary predilections.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
The truth is out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
UFO & ET - Do you believe?Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Yes, I believe Budwom.
???Quote:
Originally Posted by aimo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TC149avtplQ
I need to know.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Oh. Well in that case, yes. I was drunk driving a ship. I had a roadie.
https://youtu.be/qdMwneWwzEsQuote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
No state has worse monikers for their 2 major state universities than the state of Oregon.
No "fight me"?Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Assumed it wasn't up for debate.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
I guess if you are into sheep, everything is fine.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
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I'm not a Camaro guy, but I'd definitely like to own this one.
I have described myself as a sensible car guy, but the only car that makes me question that is a dark grey or black 700 series BMW. That is my dream car.
Starting leg two. Hopefully baby sleeps.
Everything that will be accomplished in your life for the next 3 to 4 years is going to be based on this sentence "Hopefully baby sleeps".Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Made it around Richmond. Gas stop woke him upQuote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Because you made him pump gas?Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Well, he didn't stop in Jersey.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Kid’s gotta start earning his keep sometime.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
NC border rest stop. My dog and I pee in the woods here. Recommend.
I rather like them both, especially Ducks.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
I remember being flummoxed the first time I stopped in Jersey for gas.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
My bestie/boss at work is an Oregon Duck fan. She is amazing, but that is such a non-Tahitian vanilla nickname.Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
But I also don't want no trouble Wilson. Be cool man.
This right here is what does it for me. This is my main (non-Muppet) man.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
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I hate seeing thin flight attendants when I board a plane. Means they will keep the temperature too warm and I will sweat.
I hate seeing Samuel L. Jackson when I board a plane. Means there is an increased chance of snakes.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
&(*@%*- &**&# snakes.
I would say I missed that film, but that would be asking a lot of the term "missed".Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Coffee break. Tired. Nap time at lunch.
Will the kid nap at the same time? (As if.)Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
-jk
I opened up a container of yogurt, and under the lid it said Please Try Again because they were having a contest I was
unaware of. But I though I might have opened the yogurt wrong...or maybe Yoplait was trying to inspire me, 'c'mon, Mitchell, don't give up. Please try again.
A message of inspiration from your friends at Yoplait. Fruit on the bottom, hope on top. --Mitch Hedberg
Love that one!Quote:
Originally Posted by grad_devil
Almost every time I post one I think, "Yeah, this is my favorite".Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
I'll admit - I'm actually saving some of the real humdingers for a special occasion.
He’s been head bobbing and not happy about being able to fall asleep. I hear him. That sucks.Quote:
Originally Posted by -jk
I was expecting this to be a Mitch Hedberg quote.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Holly The Lab kicks off the 2021 pond swimming season with some stout paddling this morning, 33 degree water, ice on the edges, all kinds of canine fun.
Phew. Made it to the coast! Glad to be out of that car. New, bigger car is going to be a necessity when number 2 arrives.
Minivan!Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Ooh! Where are you? Booking a November trip later today.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
That's kinda chilly water.Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
I have done push ups in three states. Four if you count the state of confusion.
I'm working on crossing off all the states. The goal has been to make it to all 50 before age 40. I'll be at 49 at the end of this summer.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
I've almost certainly shared this here before.
coast of....?Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
I have been to 40 states.
I have found Geocaches in 14 states and one foreign country. Been to 34 states total.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
Pawleys Island, SC. Parents live here so we're getting a few weeks of free babysitting and I get to work from the porch and watch the gators. Few trips to the beach, too!Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
You on the island proper? North end or south end? I have lots of memories drifting around under all that peat moss.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Peat moss?Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
-jk
Duh...Spanish moss, not peat moss.Quote:
Originally Posted by -jk
We have "ball moss" here in Texas.Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
There is Randy Moss in West Virginia.
So, you are holding back on us?Quote:
Originally Posted by grad_devil
And of course England’s legendary, verdant expanses of Kate Moss.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
You gotta know when to hold 'em.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Also when to save them for later. Or something along those lines.
No, just off it. The community my parents are in backs up to the other side of the marsh that’s on the back side of the island.Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
For 15 years we rented a house on the island for family 4th of July weeks. Usually on the south end. Nice place though they’ve made a bit of national news the past year-ish.
On one of the mission trips, we played hacky sack in 4 states - at the same time.Attachment 12836
Did you stand in all 4 at one time?Quote:
Originally Posted by DukieInKansas
Man, that's so close to where my grandparents lived...they were back by the river/marsh in the Waverly Plantation area (though not on Waverly).Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Nice. My parents owned and operated a store in the Island Shoppes for several years as a retirement business. Step dad works on one of te courses to keep himself busy and get free golf on a second course now.Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
Nice area. It’s grown a lot. 17 is a mad house. Some sneaky good local restaurants
Most likely - if not that trip, then the one before it. I was in charge of taking the picture. Some of the other folks standing in line took pictures of the group as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Somehow, we didn't get Bob the Sheep in the picture. He may have stayed back at our lodging facility. I should discuss this with is caregivers.
What store? I almost certainly shopped there at some point.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Yeah it was already getting that way when I stopped going regularly about 15 years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Have you ever been to the Pawleys Island Tavern? Fantastic crab cakes and one of the coolest bar patios I've ever been to.
Oh, yeah! Great crab cakes. We always do the crab pimento cheese dip, too. Same waitress who wears flip flops no matter the weather has been working there since we’ve been going.Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
It gets pretty rowdy at night. If you haven’t been in a bit, there’s a barrier up now between the Island Shoppes and the PIT parking lot because too many patrons were fornicating and what not in the Shoppes public bathrooms.
On the nice end, we like Perrone’s and Bistro 217. Landolfi’s is great but never open. My grandma loves Hog Heaven and we’ve had some fun nights at their outside bar. My parents have been taking us down to Georgetown lately for a few things but can’t remember the names now.
We go down there for the seafood market, too.
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That is 6 lbs worth. I also ate 2 sausages, the corn and pork skins. I should be embarrassed.
Guten morgen
I’ve got a bad crawdad story but they can be good.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
I'm sure I've had them but no stories.
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On my morning walk. I am definitely too old to do this everytime I see an 8 foot goal and also too immature to pass it up.
I can't see your nose in that picture.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
On purpose.Quote:
Originally Posted by aimo
A thread on the EK board has had The Beatles going through my head, so:
It was 30 years ago today
Mike Krzyzyewski brought the team to play
Came to Indy looking for a trial
Topped the Rebels, gave us all a smile
So may I introduce to you
The team you've loved for all these years
Mike Krzyzewski's Awesome Brotherhood
Sorry.
-jk
In my estimation this victory was the most important in Duke history. UNLV is the best team to not win it all. I think if UNLV wins with an undefeated 91 team after winning it all in 90, they are considered the best team of all time.Quote:
Originally Posted by -jk
Did you get the T for hanging on the rim?Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
The loss to UNLV was my freshman year. For many, they will note the "back" year and this year as low points. For me it has been all upside since that '90 game.Quote:
Originally Posted by -jk
The narrative until that 1991 win was Duke is a good program but they'll never be able to win the big one. Yes. It has all been upside since that 1990 title game.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
You text it to dad and say, “howdya like me now?”Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
I assume he would say "You're 47! Get down from there you moron!"Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Yeah, 47 inch vertical leap.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
“ Now I'm big and importantQuote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
One angry dwarf
And 200 solemn faces
Are you.”
—Ben Folds
4-7 inch vertical.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
one of my favorites!!!!!! I have seen him probably 10 times or more.Quote:
Originally Posted by oldphikap
Don’t sell yourself...short.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Shots fired!Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Man, I was trying to write the Clemmons hype video with that 47 inch vertical comment! You looked this gift horse in the mouth and said “nay”.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
I'm hard enough to take as it is so I try to practice self-deprecation when I can.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Agreed. Instead, we beat the "best team of all time." Therefore...Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Bill Walton, is that you?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.Devil.91.92.01.10.15
I think those 91-92 teams have to be in the conversation for greatest of all time. I think Laettner is a top 10 college player ever and I think Hurley is a top 5 point guard ever and Grant Hill might be a top 25 player all time.
rampaged thru Costco today where I was a cereal killer.
Green Jello has a song for that. It isn't very good, but they have a song for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1n-9uq_lyRQ
The hubby and I got engaged on April 1st, 1991, the night Duke won it all for the first time. He didn't ask me to marry him, he just told everyone at the watch party that we were going to celebrate Duke's win by getting married. He was across the room from me at the time. Friends thought it was a April Fool's joke. One of them called across the room asking me if we were really getting married or if it was an April Fool's joke. Me: I don't know, Honey, is that an April Fool's joke? Hubby: No. Me: I guess we're getting married.
I believe I've posted that story before but I maintain it's one of the least romantic marriage proposals ever. But effective. We have a poster autographed by the entire '91 team congratulating us. It is not for sale.
I find it to be romantic. Two wins that night!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Tomorrow marks 30 years since we got engaged and 33 years since our first date. Yes, our first date was on April Fool's Day.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Seems like most of the dates in my dating life were on April Fool's. They were not, but they felt like it many times.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
we call the first date thing our Meetaversary...appropriate celebration each year!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Must spread comments around...Quote:
Originally Posted by grad_devil
Today marks nine years since my wife and I got engaged. It was the first weekend of my first spring break as a teacher, and we had planned a special weekend of staycation activities in and around Atlanta. I showed up at her door on Saturday morning to pick her up for brunch and surprised her in my tuxedo with an expensive rock to give her. I'm still quite pleased with our series of decisions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Apropos of this, SPRING BREAK 2K21!!!!!!!! begins on Friday, and boy do I deserve the hell out of that this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
So you didn't know if he was being straight up on your first date and your wedding date until he showed up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Yeah, I'm still not sure. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
But our Meetaversary is November 7th.Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
Perhaps it's an elaborate ruse and he is still biding his time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Headed to Miami Beach?Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
RVing to Fort Myers.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Not Acapulco? I thought that's where all the teachers were headed.Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
-jk
Spring today, 62 and sunny, Winter tomorrow, 6-10 inches of snow.
I keep trying to talk my wife into a Mexico trip, but no dice yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by -jk
It’ll prolly be the Riviera Maya area when we finally do make it.
Shocked, I tell ya! I'm shocked!
Did you watch Casablanca today, or are you talking about Matt Gaetz?Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Both of those things are highly charged political topics so my official answer is 'no' to both.Quote:
Originally Posted by wilson
(Taps nose twice).
Seriously, if we handed out congressional superlatives, he was always a leading candidate for "Most likely to get embroiled in a sex scandal..."
Round up the usual suspects...Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Ooh, "most likely?"Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
I have some other nominations, but I'll make them off the air.
Thunder storm rolling in. Lovely.
Sure, change the subject.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Frosted Mini Wheats.
We need more rain here.
Scrambled eggs!
Summer starts Tuesday.
Billy!!!
https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/01/world...ntl/index.html
This is intriguing.
seems pretty obvious it's caused by a barium enema, but what do I know?Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
I did just mop the bathroom floor, so who's the real hero around here???
It's you. You're the hero.Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
the motion passes unanimously.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
Ha! I'm not sure, but having me on board probably weakens, rather than strengthens, your argument.Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
Dry or runny?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
DryQuote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
But fried eggs over easy. I'm ok with the runny yolk but not with wet scrambled eggs.
I like a runny egg or two over crispy corned beef hash, yes I do...let that yellow goodness flowQuote:
Originally Posted by DukieInKansas
I like my eggs runny too. I prefer my scrambled eggs pretty moist too, but rarely actually have them that way because nobody else likes it.Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
when neighbors give us eggs, we notice how much yellower the yolks are vs the store bought variety...glaring difference...
The projects are graded, the children have left for math, and it's sunny, breezy and quiet in my classroom, where my couches have even returned in one more incremental step back toward normalcy.
Slowly eeeeeasing into that island state of mind. This time tomorrow, I'll be pointed southward, and holy moly, I can't wait.
On one of the pre-pandemic visits to Burlington, I took Paddies out for brunch at a diner (we love eating at diners). He ordered a breakfast combo plate that came with scrambled eggs and pancakes. When I asked him how he liked his food he replied that it was good but the eggs were nowhere near as good as the ones I make.
Those are the moments that make parenting worthwhile. ;)
Smart lad! We still have some nice diners around (Henry's), just haven't been in any for a year, hope they still exist.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
We love Henry's! We were at another diner when Paddies told me my eggs were better.Quote:
Originally Posted by budwom
I decided at one point, probably 20 years ago, that I wanted to master scrambled eggs and I worked at it until they became something easy for me to make AND something that I rarely mess up. Mission accomplished. Wilson might even like my eggs because they are fluffy and I take them off the heat just before they are "done" so they retain a lot of fluffiness without being dry. I wouldn't say runny, but definitely still moist.
I’m a big curdle guy, but most “professional” chefs I’ve seen try for small ones. Their loss.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
Gordon Ramsey does a scrambled egg tutorial at the end of his “Hot Ones” episode which is epic if not curse-filled.
Who is he?Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
So my brother emailed me earlier telling me he met Crazy Towel Guy at the grocery store this morning. Sent me a selfie. I'm not sure, but it looks like he was wearing his towel over his shoulder even in the store. Turns out he graduated from Duke with our dad in '63.
How fun!!!! My kids love when we go to the game and he stands up and starts waving that towel.Quote:
Originally Posted by aimo
Almost at 38k posts.
We’ll get er done tonight.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
That's the spirit!Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
I'm obviously not a UNC fan but I always hate to see good villains go. I (still) miss Gary Williams for the same reasons. Especially now that players don't last long enough to become these larger than life villains, the coaches - and their eccentricities - is one of the things that still makes the game fun.
Sweat Gary! Sweat!Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
I was at some of those games. He really did. All the way through his coat. I'm a sweater so I empathize but not enough not to chant.Quote:
Originally Posted by ClemmonsDevil
I like my scra,bled eggs drive but like my Ramen with egg wet.
Lot of people leaving today.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
I was a resident of DJ Steward Island too. I thought he was going to be amazing as a sophomore or junior.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
Some of 'em hardly counted as here.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere
A couple of my embarrassing tech stories feel relevant today...
...but I guess if you're not embarrassed they're not embarrassing tech stories.
Mmmmmm. Viet-Cajun.
It's going to happen even I have to start talking hummingbirds again.
Shrimp don't have claws, just a big ol' booty for snacking.
I’m sure I will hate the next guy too.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Although, tbh, none compare to Dean. Sanctimonious blowhard goat-blower that he was.
What do you think a sentient shrimp would think of Endless Shrimp Monday's at Red Lobster?
Fair enough. I'll not argue with how another fan wants to hate UNC!Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
I used to dislike many teams. I decided to just concentrate my hate on one team and let the rest go.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
Best. Decision. Ever.
My competitive hate turned to a mixture of disdain and apathy after the outcome of the cheating scandal. The one and done era hasn’t helped.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
I respect and understand that view too.Quote:
Originally Posted by bundabergdevil
I still have a distaste from some others, but most of my negativity is focused on that one team.Quote:
Originally Posted by OldPhiKap
Canceled Netflix and This Old House. Disney+ made the cut for now. Local paper raised their price again. Sadly, they will likely get the boot too.
Must've forgotten the deodorant again.
Lafayette, LA has delicious food
Univ of Louisiana-Lafayette is the Ragin' Cajuns.
Very close to 38,000. It took us 10 years to get to 20,000. We'll get the next 20,000 in under 4.
Actually not quite 10 years, but close.
I went to a wedding in Lafayette in the mid-90s.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bostondevil
I have been to Louisiana but not to Lafayette.Quote:
Originally Posted by YmoBeThere