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JediKooter · 06-20-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Suicane75

Well I do hate bicycle riders. I live in an area that has a bike path all along the river, for hundreds of miles. Do they use it? No they don't. Instead they fill up roads that are barely big enough for a single car each way with many winds and turns and pretty much force the cars to go as slow as them. They also look like pretentious douche guzzlers playing Tour De New Jersey.

Yup, I can't stand that either. They need to stay in their designated lane, period. And yes!! What the heck is up with them wearing those outfits like they are actually racing???? I don't put on pads and a helmet when I want to go throw a football around or dress up in NASCAR racing gear when I drive my car.

JonInMiddleGA · 06-21-2011, 02:18 PM

Might cross the line into outright tacky to quote myself but I liked this snippet from a good FB wall conversation today.

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"We were taught, at least figuratively, not to run with scissors (and likely got our butts beat if we were caught doing so). Today parents will gladly hand the kid the scissors, offer to have them professionally sharpened, and buy a 2nd pair for the neighborhood kid if it will buy them 30 minutes to pay bills/watch Oprah/ cook dinner before leaving for ball practice/or any of 649 other things that are on the agenda."

Seems random enough to fit here.

Lathum · 06-21-2011, 03:01 PM

I like the way asparagus makes my pee smell

M GO BLUE!!! · 06-21-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DataKing

The only thing worse than losing a season would be losing a season because of the Panthers. Let's keep our fingers crossed.

Well, wouldn't the Panthers get the #1 pick in the 2012 draft if there is no season? (Although, they might if there is anyway...)

M GO BLUE!!! · 06-21-2011, 03:58 PM

Additionally, I was just wondering who would win in a cage match between J.J. Fad & L'Trimm.

thesloppy · 06-21-2011, 04:43 PM

Hit it, Baby D.

jeff061 · 06-21-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I like the way asparagus makes my pee smell

Hmmm, just had an idea for a new car freshener scent...

Draft Dodger · 06-21-2011, 05:37 PM

how do you pronounce Adele?

Radii · 06-21-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

how do you pronounce Adele?

i'd default to a-dell until told differently.

JediKooter · 06-21-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

how do you pronounce Adele?

It's pronounced: Frank

stevew · 06-21-2011, 08:06 PM

Ticketed for going 77 in a 65. Total chickenshit ticket. Probably no point in fighting it cause I'm unsure how to win it.

M GO BLUE!!! · 06-21-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Ticketed for going 77 in a 65. Total chickenshit ticket. Probably no point in fighting it cause I'm unsure how to win it.

He only gave you a ticket because you are gay. Discrimination. $8.53 million lawsuit.

stevew · 06-21-2011, 08:36 PM

I can't determine if it was a bad dice roll due to a quota issue or if 1 speeding ticket in the last 200k miles is a proper sample size.

Draft Dodger · 06-21-2011, 08:44 PM

my wife was pulled over the other day. we had somehow forgotten to register AND inspect our car...in February. he let her off with a warning. had it been me, I probably would have been arrested.

jeff061 · 06-21-2011, 09:26 PM

In a hotel without power. This sucks so bad.

terpkristin · 06-21-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff061

In a hotel without power. This sucks so bad.

Your travel karma seems to be shite lately. How did you manage to anger the travel gods?

/tk

jeff061 · 06-21-2011, 10:01 PM

Ha no kidding. Not even getting into the hours I'm working these last 2 weeks.

Emergencey power is off now. Halls and stairs have been lined with glowsticks and doors only lock with the deadbolt from the inside.

k0ruptr · 06-21-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff061

Ha no kidding. Not even getting into the hours I'm working these last 2 weeks.

Emergencey power is off now. Halls and stairs have been lined with glowsticks and doors only lock with the deadbolt from the inside.

sounds lovely, what hotel chain? just so I know which to avoid

jeff061 · 06-21-2011, 11:26 PM

Hampton inn. Though I've had good luck with them in the past and everyone is without power around here. Was drinking beers in the dark at a bar 10 miles away from here earlier. Been nearly 5 hours now.

Suicane75 · 06-22-2011, 03:29 AM

I'm about to watch the Moldavian Massacre episode of Dynasty for the first time in nearly 30 years. I'm so excited i wet myself some.

jeff061 · 06-22-2011, 05:17 AM

Still no power. Wtf knoxville?

JonInMiddleGA · 06-22-2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jeff061

Still no power. Wtf knoxville?

Thousands remain without power this morning after violent thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 60 mph toppled trees, downed power lines and flooded streets.

Knoxville Utilities Board crews are working to restore power to nearly 80,000 customers in seven counties, while traffic lights, cable and Internet service remain out across the area. ... At the height of Tuesday night’s storm, 127,012 of KUB’s 199,698 customers were without power.

The largest pocket of outages is in Knox County with more than 72,000 still in the dark. Those customers are spread across the county with more than 15,000 in the dark in Halls and Fountain City.

Other hard-hit areas include West Hills, North Knoxville, Western Avenue, Cedar Bluff, East Knoxville, South Knoxville, Bearden, Rocky Hills, Sequoyah Hills, Karns and Solway.

Sevier, Union, Grainer and Jefferson counties also have heavy outages.

Crews working to restore power to thousands after violent thunderstorms » Knoxville News Sentinel

jeff061 · 06-22-2011, 08:28 AM

Delayed and delayed to try to get a warm shower, finally caved and did it cold. Lights came back on as I was walking to my car.

DataKing · 06-22-2011, 08:51 AM

Similar power problems in Chicago. Storms knocked out power to 250,000 homes at about 9pm last night, and we were still without this morning.

JediKooter · 06-22-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

I can't determine if it was a bad dice roll due to a quota issue or if 1 speeding ticket in the last 200k miles is a proper sample size.

3 years ago, you probably wouldn't have been pulled over. Now, they need every last penny they can get from people, so things that would have probably been warnings, are now going to be tickets. I try to not even go 1MPH over just because I know they are desperate for money.

I had a cop follow me all the way down the twisty turny road that I take to and from work. It's 35 until about 2 miles to the freeway where it jumps to 45. The road is notorious for speeders and is a money maker for the county. Not that day copper, not that day...

jeff061 · 06-22-2011, 10:51 AM

If you have a clean record it can be worth contesting, sometimes they write it off. If you don't, yeah don't bother.

albionmoonlight · 06-22-2011, 01:43 PM

Ordered some Thomas the Train pajamas online for my toddler. The confirmation email contained the typical "Customers who bought this item also purchased . . ." suggestions. Most of them were for other kids' clothing. But one stuck out at me--an outdoor patio full bar set.

So, it is either a bit of a glitch in the "likely to purchase" algorithm, or parents of toddlers sometimes like to lock the kids in the house, sit outside, and drink.

molson · 06-22-2011, 01:51 PM

Has MA officially surpassed Illinois for most corrupt state government? I think of every dollar you're taxed in MA at least 50 cents of it goes to renovations on some guy's luxury vacation property or towards a no-show job salary. They're equal opportunity though, now its special education that was ripped off for millions.

RainMaker · 06-22-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by molson

Has MA officially surpassed Illinois for most corrupt state government? I think of every dollar you're taxed in MA at least 50 cents of it goes to renovations on some guy's luxury vacation property or towards a no-show job salary. They're equal opportunity though, now its special education that was ripped off for millions.

You guys have a long way to go to catch us. Let me know when every other Governor you elect is arrested.

molson · 06-22-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

You guys have a long way to go to catch us. Let me know when every other Governor you elect is arrested.

We do have three consecutive speakers of the house convicted of federal crimes - so don't get too comfortable, we're well on our way.

DanGarion · 06-22-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Ticketed for going 77 in a 65. Total chickenshit ticket. Probably no point in fighting it cause I'm unsure how to win it.

Stop speeding.

cuervo72 · 06-22-2011, 03:00 PM

Got back from Pittsburgh. I think Pumpy may be one of only a dozen black folk in the entire area.

Suburban Rhythm · 06-22-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by cuervo72

Got back from Pittsburgh. I think Pumpy may be one of only a dozen black folk in the entire area.

What part of town were you in??

(And...Pumpy's black!?!?!

)

cuervo72 · 06-22-2011, 03:44 PM

Stayed at the Comfort Inn on Rodi Road. Drove around downtown to park for a couple of Pirates games (ended up in the lot adjacent to Heinz Field). Crossed a few bridges in the process. Ate at the Bettis Grille, went up the Monongahela incline, spent an afternoon at the zoo.

Crapshoot · 06-22-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cuervo72

Got back from Pittsburgh. I think Pumpy may be one of only a dozen black folk in the entire area.

Wait, what? Where on earth did you hang out in Pittsburgh that you didn't see black folk?

Crapshoot · 06-22-2011, 05:33 PM

Dola,
I can't read. I think Pittsburgh is something like~ 30% black, so that's really surprising.

bhlloy · 06-22-2011, 05:41 PM

I own a house. I'm not sure whether to feel excited or be overwhelmed with the thought that I'm still going to be paying for something 30 years from now.

JediKooter · 06-22-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

I own a house. I'm not sure whether to feel excited or be overwhelmed with the thought that I'm still going to be paying for something 30 years from now.

You married?

Lathum · 06-22-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

I own a house. I'm not sure whether to feel excited or be overwhelmed with the thought that I'm still going to be paying for something 30 years from now.

Better than paying for someone else's something for the next 30 years.

bhlloy · 06-22-2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JediKooter

You married?

Yeah, there's no way I'd be able to afford this for another 10 years on my own

JediKooter · 06-22-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

Yeah,

You pay for that for a lifetime.

stevew · 06-22-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Dola,
I can't read. I think Pittsburgh is something like~ 30% black, so that's really surprising.

The last time I went to PNC, Andrew McCutchen was the only black guy in the stadium.

cuervo72 · 06-22-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Dola,
I can't read. I think Pittsburgh is something like~ 30% black, so that's really surprising.

Ok, that's a little bit of hyperbole. But in comparing with Baltimore - which parts of downtown really did remind me of - there was a marked difference.

stevew · 06-23-2011, 11:37 AM

So tired of reading about copper wire theft. I can't believe that the electric companies can't cut the shit out and secure their facilities better. And it seems like some common sense laws on copper sales would cut down on this type of BS.

Copper theft knocks out power in Cranberry

lighthousekeeper · 06-23-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

So tired of reading about copper wire theft. I can't believe that the electric companies can't cut the shit out and secure their facilities better. And it seems like some common sense laws on copper sales would cut down on this type of BS.

Copper theft knocks out power in Cranberry

I have to drive past a junkyard on the way to work. everyone entering and leaving that place looks like a damn criminal to me. they should put some controls on these places.

JonInMiddleGA · 06-23-2011, 04:37 PM

Another day, another 'net outage.

They're startin' to turn "AT&T" into a four-letter word at my house.

JonInMiddleGA · 06-24-2011, 03:13 PM

WTH, nobody has been random since I was yesterday? Surely I couldn't have killed the thread just bitchin about AT&T.

Meanwhile, went to the eye doc today, figuring it was time for new glasses. Apparently I've jumped right past the need for bifocals into trifocals (aka progressives).

Wonder if those mean I'll be able to see three sides to every story?

DataKing · 06-24-2011, 03:17 PM

Just means you're getting old.

gstelmack · 06-24-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

Meanwhile, went to the eye doc today, figuring it was time for new glasses. Apparently I've jumped right past the need for bifocals into trifocals (aka progressives).

The bifocals I have on order are progressives. Progressives != trifocals, progressives = no hard line to show that you are wearing bifocals or trifocals.

JonInMiddleGA · 06-24-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gstelmack

The bifocals I have on order are progressives. Progressives != trifocals, progressives = no hard line to show that you are wearing bifocals or trifocals.

I kinda get it (I think). They're like trifocals (in function) just without the annoying lines.

Kind of intimidated after getting the "these take a little getting used to" speech from the doc, I had trouble enough getting used to wearing even singles (whatever you call "regular" glasses) but it's either that or try to swap between 2-3 pair and that'd never work for me.

We'll see how it goes (no pun intended) when they show up in a couple of weeks. Pricey bastards, that's for sure.

06-21-2011, 04:43 PM	#4456
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06-21-2011, 05:37 PM	#4458
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06-21-2011, 08:44 PM	#4464
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	my wife was pulled over the other day. we had somehow forgotten to register AND inspect our car...in February. he let her off with a warning. had it been me, I probably would have been arrested. __________________ Mile High Hockey

06-21-2011, 09:26 PM	#4465
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	In a hotel without power. This sucks so bad. __________________

06-21-2011, 10:01 PM	#4467
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Ha no kidding. Not even getting into the hours I'm working these last 2 weeks. Emergencey power is off now. Halls and stairs have been lined with glowsticks and doors only lock with the deadbolt from the inside. __________________

06-21-2011, 03:01 PM	#4453
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I like the way asparagus makes my pee smell

06-21-2011, 03:58 PM	#4455
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Additionally, I was just wondering who would win in a cage match between J.J. Fad & L'Trimm.

06-21-2011, 08:06 PM	#4461
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Ticketed for going 77 in a 65. Total chickenshit ticket. Probably no point in fighting it cause I'm unsure how to win it.

06-21-2011, 08:36 PM	#4463
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I can't determine if it was a bad dice roll due to a quota issue or if 1 speeding ticket in the last 200k miles is a proper sample size.

06-21-2011, 11:26 PM	#4469
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Hampton inn. Though I've had good luck with them in the past and everyone is without power around here. Was drinking beers in the dark at a bar 10 miles away from here earlier. Been nearly 5 hours now. __________________

06-22-2011, 03:29 AM	#4470
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	I'm about to watch the Moldavian Massacre episode of Dynasty for the first time in nearly 30 years. I'm so excited i wet myself some.

06-22-2011, 05:17 AM	#4471
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Still no power. Wtf knoxville? __________________

06-22-2011, 08:28 AM	#4473
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Delayed and delayed to try to get a warm shower, finally caved and did it cold. Lights came back on as I was walking to my car. __________________

06-22-2011, 08:51 AM	#4474
DataKing Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Chicago	Similar power problems in Chicago. Storms knocked out power to 250,000 homes at about 9pm last night, and we were still without this morning. __________________ Current Games Diablo III (BattleTag: DataKing#1685) Allegiances: Chicago Bears - Detroit Red Wings - Kansas Jayhawks Awards: 2011 Golden Scribe - Other Sports Category (The Straight(away) and Narrow - A Forza Motorsport 3 Dynasty)

06-22-2011, 10:51 AM	#4476
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	If you have a clean record it can be worth contesting, sometimes they write it off. If you don't, yeah don't bother. __________________

06-22-2011, 01:43 PM	#4477
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Ordered some Thomas the Train pajamas online for my toddler. The confirmation email contained the typical "Customers who bought this item also purchased . . ." suggestions. Most of them were for other kids' clothing. But one stuck out at me--an outdoor patio full bar set. So, it is either a bit of a glitch in the "likely to purchase" algorithm, or parents of toddlers sometimes like to lock the kids in the house, sit outside, and drink. Last edited by albionmoonlight : 06-22-2011 at 01:43 PM.

06-22-2011, 01:51 PM	#4478
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	Has MA officially surpassed Illinois for most corrupt state government? I think of every dollar you're taxed in MA at least 50 cents of it goes to renovations on some guy's luxury vacation property or towards a no-show job salary. They're equal opportunity though, now its special education that was ripped off for millions. Last edited by molson : 06-22-2011 at 01:54 PM.

06-22-2011, 03:00 PM	#4482
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Got back from Pittsburgh. I think Pumpy may be one of only a dozen black folk in the entire area. __________________ null

06-22-2011, 03:44 PM	#4484
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Stayed at the Comfort Inn on Rodi Road. Drove around downtown to park for a couple of Pirates games (ended up in the lot adjacent to Heinz Field). Crossed a few bridges in the process. Ate at the Bettis Grille, went up the Monongahela incline, spent an afternoon at the zoo. __________________ null

06-22-2011, 05:33 PM	#4486
Crapshoot Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003	Dola, I can't read. I think Pittsburgh is something like~ 30% black, so that's really surprising.

06-22-2011, 05:41 PM	#4487
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	I own a house. I'm not sure whether to feel excited or be overwhelmed with the thought that I'm still going to be paying for something 30 years from now.

06-23-2011, 11:37 AM	#4494
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	So tired of reading about copper wire theft. I can't believe that the electric companies can't cut the shit out and secure their facilities better. And it seems like some common sense laws on copper sales would cut down on this type of BS. Copper theft knocks out power in Cranberry

06-23-2011, 04:37 PM	#4496
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Another day, another 'net outage. They're startin' to turn "AT&T" into a four-letter word at my house. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

06-24-2011, 03:13 PM	#4497
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	WTH, nobody has been random since I was yesterday? Surely I couldn't have killed the thread just bitchin about AT&T. Meanwhile, went to the eye doc today, figuring it was time for new glasses. Apparently I've jumped right past the need for bifocals into trifocals (aka progressives). Wonder if those mean I'll be able to see three sides to every story? __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

06-24-2011, 03:17 PM	#4498
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