Page 1016 of 3362 FirstFirst ... 1651691696610061014101510161017101810261066111615162016 ... LastLast
Results 20,301 to 20,320 of 67238
  1. #20301
    We are gaining a family member. Nephew Sam popped the question and she said yes.

  2. #20302
    That's wonderful news DinK! So, are you volunteering any Spam treats for the reception?!
    Nothing incites bodily violence quicker than a Duke fan turning in your direction and saying 'scoreboard.'

  3. #20303
    Oh, and holy moly with the stock market!
    Nothing incites bodily violence quicker than a Duke fan turning in your direction and saying 'scoreboard.'

  4. #20304
    Quote Originally Posted by weezie View Post
    That's wonderful news DinK! So, are you volunteering any Spam treats for the reception?!
    Most likely not. Sister Anne bought a can at the museum but we never opened it. I am still, to the best of my knowledge, Spam free.

  5. #20305

  6. #20306
    Join Date
    Nov 2017
    Location
    The Land of Love

    1st Post

    I guess this is as good a place as any for my 1st Post. I wanted to get it out of the way so the first time I do say something I don't get "Great First Post Go Away Troll"

    Anyway... we just made our first trip to Duke's Campus and WOW. Come on Admissions Office, don't fail me now. Well, my kid that is.

  7. #20307
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    Undisclosed
    Quote Originally Posted by Rock-of-Truth View Post
    I guess this is as good a place as any for my 1st Post. I wanted to get it out of the way so the first time I do say something I don't get "Great First Post Go Away Troll"

    Anyway... we just made our first trip to Duke's Campus and WOW. Come on Admissions Office, don't fail me now. Well, my kid that is.
    Great first post.

    Oh, wait ...


    Good luck!

  8. #20308
    Quote Originally Posted by Rock-of-Truth View Post
    I guess this is as good a place as any for my 1st Post. I wanted to get it out of the way so the first time I do say something I don't get "Great First Post Go Away Troll"

    Anyway... we just made our first trip to Duke's Campus and WOW. Come on Admissions Office, don't fail me now. Well, my kid that is.
    Good luck on the admissions process!

    Welcome to DBR.

    However, if you are going to post in the LTE, you need to weigh in on Pop Tarts at some point.

  9. #20309
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Boston area, OK, Newton, right by Heartbreak Hill
    Quote Originally Posted by Rock-of-Truth View Post
    I guess this is as good a place as any for my 1st Post. I wanted to get it out of the way so the first time I do say something I don't get "Great First Post Go Away Troll"

    Anyway... we just made our first trip to Duke's Campus and WOW. Come on Admissions Office, don't fail me now. Well, my kid that is.
    Fingers crossed for you.

    Hope this isn't the last post. What does your kid want to study? I've got two applying this year, one as a freshman (wants to study Classics) and one as a transfer (wants to study Economics). Both are long shots, although the kid who wants to study Classics has a very strong resume in that area - he's already taken Classical Greek as an independent study at Harvard plus 7 years of Latin.

  10. #20310
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Boston area, OK, Newton, right by Heartbreak Hill
    I will post my Yorkshire pudding recipe eventually. Still in a show. We close tomorrow night. I'll dig out that once a year recipe sometime next week.

  11. #20311
    Join Date
    Nov 2017
    Location
    The Land of Love
    Quote Originally Posted by DukieInKansas View Post

    However, if you are going to post in the LTE, you need to weigh in on Pop Tarts at some point.
    S'mores are the best Flavor, Hands Down!! With that being said, I've never had the pleasure of tasting one of the Jolly Rancher Pop-Tarts.

  12. #20312
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Boston area, OK, Newton, right by Heartbreak Hill
    And we're under 100 to go. I say we got this! (But don't quit now. )

  13. #20313
    My bro is in Tanzania for work. He was enjoying a cold barley soda when he spotted a local resident wearing a Duke hat. Bro is a spartan/msu. He engaged the Tanzanian man in a conversation during which the fine man extolled Duke as the "Finest program in any sport, ever." Bro mentioned michigan state and the Tanzanian fellow roared laughing and declared, "This conversation is OVER!"

    I wish bro would bring that guy home for a visit...
    Nothing incites bodily violence quicker than a Duke fan turning in your direction and saying 'scoreboard.'

  14. #20314
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Boston area, OK, Newton, right by Heartbreak Hill
    Quote Originally Posted by -jk View Post
    I'm assuming you mean Alaska is the one state you haven't visited. My last state is ND (I was running late getting to Seattle for a 2 week sailboat trip, and couldn't really afford the side trip; I've regretted sleeping instead ever since.) My standard is both driving enough to need gas and eating a meal in a state - nicking a corner doesn't count. I don't know how I'll work ND in without making it a specific destination...

    And, of course, anyone doing a lot of driving should also get to BBQ joints and tacky tourist sites as well. Great big balls of twine! Mini Graceland! Corn Palace! America at its, um, somethingest...

    -jk
    I'm more draconian than you - I don't count a state unless I've stayed over night in said state. Although, to be fair, now that I've stayed over night in Colorado instead of just passing through the Denver airport, I don't have any that I've merely passed through. I've got a bunch left to do.

    Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Arizona, New Mexico, Minnesota, and Utah.

    Hmmm, wonder if I'll finish the Massachusetts 5k Challenge first? 12 states versus 318 towns. I'm getting #34 Medfield on Sunday! Should I run in Norwood or Westwood on New Year's Day?

  15. #20315
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Boston area, OK, Newton, right by Heartbreak Hill
    I feel like I had another comment I was going to respond to, but I can't figure out what it was. It's not on the last page. I'm too lazy to go further back right now.

  16. #20316
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Quote Originally Posted by Bostondevil View Post
    I'm more draconian than you - I don't count a state unless I've stayed over night in said state. Although, to be fair, now that I've stayed over night in Colorado instead of just passing through the Denver airport, I don't have any that I've merely passed through. I've got a bunch left to do.

    Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Arizona, New Mexico, Minnesota, and Utah.

    Hmmm, wonder if I'll finish the Massachusetts 5k Challenge first? 12 states versus 318 towns. I'm getting #34 Medfield on Sunday! Should I run in Norwood or Westwood on New Year's Day?
    This is how my wife and I roll. Generally, for us, a state visit requires at least one meal, some significant local experience, and an overnight. We’re in the mid 30s right now, but next summer’s trip will get us into the mid 40s. The goal is to finish all 50 by my 40th birthday (August 2022).

  17. #20317
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Boston area, OK, Newton, right by Heartbreak Hill
    Quote Originally Posted by wilson View Post
    This is how my wife and I roll. Generally, for us, a state visit requires at least one meal, some significant local experience, and an overnight. We’re in the mid 30s right now, but next summer’s trip will get us into the mid 40s. The goal is to finish all 50 by my 40th birthday (August 2022).
    I will have your scarf done by then too. When I finally finish it, it will be one of a kind. (I have started it and changed my mind and started over more times than I can count. I'm hoping 2018 will be the year. The kid going back on chemo never helps either, but, we are done with that!)

  18. #20318
    Quote Originally Posted by Bostondevil View Post
    I will have your scarf done by then too. When I finally finish it, it will be one of a kind. (I have started it and changed my mind and started over more times than I can count. I'm hoping 2018 will be the year. The kid going back on chemo never helps either, but, we are done with that!)
    You go, Son of BD! I feel like I should send him a bag of M&Ms and you a good bottle of wine.

    I should put Massachusetts on the top of my states to visit list and bring them to you.

  19. #20319
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Boston area, OK, Newton, right by Heartbreak Hill
    Quote Originally Posted by DukieInKansas View Post
    You go, Son of BD! I feel like I should send him a bag of M&Ms and you a good bottle of wine.

    I should put Massachusetts on the top of my states to visit list and bring them to you.
    Alas - I cannot spork you. But I'd be down with that. If you wait until next September though, I'll have a guest room again!

  20. #20320
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    Undisclosed
    Quote Originally Posted by DukieInKansas View Post
    Good luck on the admissions process!

    Welcome to DBR.

    However, if you are going to post in the LTE, you need to weigh in on Pop Tarts at some point.
    DON’T DO IT, IT’S A TRAP!!!!!

    You’ve been warned.

    —Admiral A.

Similar Threads

  1. Duke History (new thread-- posts moved from unrelated thread)
    By jimsumner in forum Elizabeth King Forum
    Replies: 43
    Last Post: 12-25-2019, 08:15 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •