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Passacaglia · 01-22-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I think Arsenal Lanes is the only place to bowl in Lawrenceville. I'm not a big fan of Arsenal Lanes, so I'm glad I'm only there for six more weeks.

I just checked it out on yelp, and yeah, that's the place I was at. I can see not liking it if I was a regular bowler. Although personally, I'm not picky about where I bowl, and this was mostly a social thing anyway, where I spent a couple hours hanging out, then bowled like one game. Can't believe that after bowling in Pittsburgh and thinking, "Pittsburgh....bowling....Pumpy!" that it's a place you actually bowl.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-22-2012, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

I just checked it out on yelp, and yeah, that's the place I was at. I can see not liking it if I was a regular bowler. Although personally, I'm not picky about where I bowl, and this was mostly a social thing anyway, where I spent a couple hours hanging out, then bowled like one game. Can't believe that after bowling in Pittsburgh and thinking, "Pittsburgh....bowling....Pumpy!" that it's a place you actually bowl.

I just started there a couple of weeks ago. I'd never been there before. I showed up for the first night with my three-ball rolling bag and encountered the huge flight of stairs entering the place. That was a nightmare. I now bring a two-ball shoulder bag with me because of all the stairs. Seriously, what bowling center requires you to walk up 20 steps to go in? Ridiculous.

TCY Junkie · 01-23-2012, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I just started there a couple of weeks ago. I'd never been there before. I showed up for the first night with my three-ball rolling bag and encountered the huge flight of stairs entering the place. That was a nightmare. I now bring a two-ball shoulder bag with me because of all the stairs. Seriously, what bowling center requires you to walk up 20 steps to go in? Ridiculous.

Wasn't there a bowling alley like that in kingpin?

stevew · 01-23-2012, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I just started there a couple of weeks ago. I'd never been there before. I showed up for the first night with my three-ball rolling bag and encountered the huge flight of stairs entering the place. That was a nightmare. I now bring a two-ball shoulder bag with me because of all the stairs. Seriously, what bowling center requires you to walk up 20 steps to go in? Ridiculous.

The shitty alley where i live has an upstairs alley. I think they have apartments in the same complex.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-23-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TCY Junkie

Wasn't there a bowling alley like that in kingpin?

I've only seen part of that movie, and I missed that part. Brutal.

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Originally Posted by stevew

The shitty alley where i live has an upstairs alley. I think they have apartments in the same complex.

do they also have a check cashing place in there or what

JonInMiddleGA · 01-23-2012, 06:23 PM

8th grade geography sure has changed since I was a kid ... I was not prepared for a detailed look at Malthusian principles when I asked my 13 y/o what he was on the tomorrow's test he was studying for.

JediKooter · 01-23-2012, 07:11 PM

I confess that sometimes when I'm bored at work, I look through our companies employee directory and see how many names I can make inappropriate comments about. For instance, someone here has the first name of Dong.

Yes, kindergarten humor takes over sometimes.

Grover · 01-23-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

I confess that sometimes when I'm bored at work, I look through our companies employee directory and see how many names I can make inappropriate comments about. For instance, someone here has the first name of Dong.

Yes, kindergarten humor takes over sometimes.

hehe. I found a Chinese forward in FM12 named Wang Gang.

JonInMiddleGA · 01-23-2012, 09:43 PM

A couple of things here:

1) Insulin is some nasty tasting stuff.

2) Don't bite your nails after prepping the kitty's insulin shot. Apparently even reasonably thorough handwashing can miss a spot.

MJ4H · 01-23-2012, 10:01 PM

Most annoying phrases on facebook right now:

"I think yes!" and "That awkward moment."

Both of them absolutely trigger my gag reflex.

ColtCrazy · 01-23-2012, 10:05 PM

Pondering the slogan for this year's Math Bowl team I coach. Really like the snorg tee one that says "Dear Math, I am not a therapist. Solve your own problems." This year's theme is problem solving and it fits. Just wondering if I get parent complaints because of the therapist bit. A few years back I went with "We have problems" on the front and on the back it was "to solve" That went over pretty well.

M GO BLUE!!! · 01-23-2012, 11:36 PM

I think it would be great if John Paul II chose the name John Paul because John Paul George & Ringo would have been seen as a bit inappropriate for a pope.

stevew · 01-23-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

do they also have a check cashing place in there or what

Salvage joint i think.

Thornton Hall Bowling Lanes

Pumpy Tudors · 01-24-2012, 12:12 AM

britrock88 · 01-24-2012, 12:17 AM

I knew it was bad to check in here at 1:15 when I want to wake up at 7. (20 threads opened)

stevew · 01-24-2012, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

lol

I don't know what you're used to, but around here it is very common for like Bowling Alley/Apartment complex/Laundry/Carwash combo places. Some guy probably figured he wanted to do as little work as possible and make cash money so he could undereport income.

We actually have pretty crazy check cashing laws in PA, which reduces the cash4gold type places.

k0ruptr · 01-24-2012, 12:33 AM

Ah yes, otherwise known as the American dream.

JediKooter · 01-24-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Grover

hehe. I found a Chinese forward in FM12 named Wang Gang.

Nice!

britrock88 · 01-25-2012, 01:24 AM

My trivia team got the first 25 questions right tonight, but we couldn't pull out the win. Smh.

Honolulu_Blue · 01-25-2012, 09:29 AM

Since I have the NHL Center Ice Package, I end up watching quite a few local Fox Sports broadcasts. There are certain aspects to each local broadcast that are the same across the board, certain graphics and the like. One thing also appears to be the "Fox Sports Girls (or Girl)".

Based on a limited sample size to date, Detroit has the hottest Fox Sports Girls out there.

britrock88 · 01-25-2012, 10:57 AM

If the girls could swap shirts in the second photo, I would feel unconflicted about the girl on the right. Thank you.

JediKooter · 01-25-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by britrock88

If the girls could swap shirts in the second photo, I would feel unconflicted about the girl on the right. Thank you.

I have two solutions which may work out to your benefit.

1. Shirts can be taken off
2. Personally (for me at least) I could care less about college sports, so I see no problem with either.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-25-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I think Arsenal Lanes is the only place to bowl in Lawrenceville. I'm not a big fan of Arsenal Lanes, so I'm glad I'm only there for six more weeks.

I'd like to add that this league at Arsenal Lanes thinks I'm a woman.

JediKooter · 01-25-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I'd like to add that this league at Arsenal Lanes thinks I'm a woman.

It's the wrist brace, isn't it?

Pumpy Tudors · 01-25-2012, 11:45 AM

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It's the wrist brace, isn't it?

spleen1015 · 01-25-2012, 12:13 PM

My stepson dropped out of his 2nd semester of college today.

Momma is not happy, as to be expected.

JediKooter · 01-25-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

My stepson dropped out of his 2nd semester of college today.

Momma is not happy, as to be expected.

Maybe he got a really good job?

spleen1015 · 01-25-2012, 12:35 PM

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Maybe he got a really good job?

I wish.

JediKooter · 01-25-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

I wish.

Well crap. Look on the bright side...at least he's not pregnant.

stevew · 01-25-2012, 01:10 PM

Ruby Red Squirt is one of the best sodas available. It also sounds like the working name of an anal gangbang starlet.

thesloppy · 01-25-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Ruby Red Squirt is one of the best sodas available. It also sounds like the working name of an anal gangbang starlet.

It tastes no different than Squirt to me...it's just a different color, right? I refuse to believe that some version of Squirt is too sophisticated for my palate.

DataKing · 01-25-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Ruby Red Squirt is one of the best sodas available. It also sounds like the working name of an anal gangbang starlet.

There is definitely a difference in taste. I hoard this stuff whenever I find it, as it's a bit of a rarity here.

JonInMiddleGA · 01-25-2012, 05:12 PM

Not sure where this should go, but IIRC we have some Ikea "fans" who will appreciate this.

mckerney · 01-25-2012, 05:23 PM

Didn't get the job.

MacroGuru · 01-26-2012, 10:50 AM

I like Amazon....the have received a bunch of money from me the past 2 weeks.

thesloppy · 01-26-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MacroGuru

I like Amazon....the have received a bunch of money from me the past 2 weeks.

Amazon is awesome....I probably give them TOO MUCH support. I'm almost considering buying most of my non-perishable groceries from them....you have to do a lot of focused comparison shopping to figure out what's a good deal and what isn't, but once I take that step I'll pretty much be enslaved to the big A.

Honolulu_Blue · 01-26-2012, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by thesloppy

Amazon is awesome....I probably give them TOO MUCH support. I'm almost considering buying most of my non-perishable groceries from them....you have to do a lot of focused comparison shopping to figure out what's a good deal and what isn't, but once I take that step I'll pretty much be enslaved to the big A.

Yes. Over the holidays we joined the "Amazon Prime" thing and it's made Amazon an even far greater evil. Just too easy to find something, click on it and know that it's going to be at your frontdoor, no delivery costs, in 2 days. Want it next day? $4. Scary.

Lady H_B and I looked back at our Amazon spending last year... It was terrifying.

JediKooter · 01-26-2012, 11:38 AM

Just signed up for Amazon prime as well. Somehow I managed to pick items that weren't Amazon prime eligible. Still, not a complaint though, just picked some DVDs that were too obscure I guess.

Passacaglia · 01-26-2012, 11:58 AM

Hopefully you guys didn't pay the $79 to join Amazon Prime.

MacroGuru · 01-26-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by thesloppy

Amazon is awesome....I probably give them TOO MUCH support. I'm almost considering buying most of my non-perishable groceries from them....you have to do a lot of focused comparison shopping to figure out what's a good deal and what isn't, but once I take that step I'll pretty much be enslaved to the big A.

Yeah, I just bought 3 twin beds for my kids, a new coffee table and end tables, a new desk, a new dining table set and a new desk. I didn't pay anything for shipping on most of the items thanks to Prime.

stevew · 01-26-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Hopefully you guys didn't pay the $79 to join Amazon Prime.

I paid the $39 for student.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-26-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Hopefully you guys didn't pay the $79 to join Amazon Prime.

My wife and I paid $79 for Amazon Prime, and we think we got plenty of value out of it... unless you're saying that there's a way to get it without paying that much, then I'll just feel like a dumb git.

thesloppy · 01-26-2012, 12:55 PM

Though I love Amazon, my cheap ass can't comprehend paying for Amazon Prime, even though it would probably easily pay for itself in the first month. Instead I pretty much only buy stuff that ships for free with a $25 total.

stevew · 01-26-2012, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

My wife and I paid $79 for Amazon Prime, and we think we got plenty of value out of it... unless you're saying that there's a way to get it without paying that much, then I'll just feel like a dumb git.

Your wife has a college ID, right? I bet she could get Amazon Student...they really don't check that hard.

JediKooter · 01-26-2012, 01:07 PM

I haven't paid the 79 yet. I'm on the one month free trial right now.

Pumpy Tudors · 01-26-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Your wife has a college ID, right? I bet she could get Amazon Student...they really don't check that hard.

They would probably assume she's a student given that she looks young and has pink hair. My understanding is that the word "FACULTY" is pretty prominent on her ID, though. I haven't seen it.

Passacaglia · 01-26-2012, 01:12 PM

We've got Amazon Mom, which is free, and you don't need to be a mother for it. We get the shipping deals that come with Amazon Prime, though we don't get the videos. Going to their site, it looks like there aren't open spots, so you can join the waiting list. I can't really tell from the site, but from what I understand, the only stipulation is that you have to have a periodic automatic delivery set up -- we have some for diapers, baby wipes, and diaper genie refills, but I think (though I'm not sure) that it could be anything.

Honolulu_Blue · 01-26-2012, 03:35 PM

Jeans Day at work tomorrow!

spleen1015 · 01-26-2012, 03:52 PM

I think my video card is going on the fritz. Seeing lots of white pixels in my browser and some tearing or streaking of colors.

JediKooter · 01-26-2012, 03:55 PM

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... Seeing lots of white pixels in my browser and some tearing or streaking of colors.

Sounds like the Pumpy screen saver has kicked in.

01-23-2012, 06:23 PM	#6856
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01-23-2012, 07:11 PM	#6857
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01-23-2012, 10:05 PM	#6861
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01-25-2012, 01:24 AM	#6869
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01-25-2012, 09:29 AM	#6870
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Since I have the NHL Center Ice Package, I end up watching quite a few local Fox Sports broadcasts. There are certain aspects to each local broadcast that are the same across the board, certain graphics and the like. One thing also appears to be the "Fox Sports Girls (or Girl)". Based on a limited sample size to date, Detroit has the hottest Fox Sports Girls out there. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

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01-25-2012, 05:23 PM	#6884
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01-26-2012, 11:38 AM	#6888
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01-26-2012, 01:12 PM	#6897
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	We've got Amazon Mom, which is free, and you don't need to be a mother for it. We get the shipping deals that come with Amazon Prime, though we don't get the videos. Going to their site, it looks like there aren't open spots, so you can join the waiting list. I can't really tell from the site, but from what I understand, the only stipulation is that you have to have a periodic automatic delivery set up -- we have some for diapers, baby wipes, and diaper genie refills, but I think (though I'm not sure) that it could be anything.

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