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by phxgators
Thu Jun 19, 2014 1:39 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6299
Views: 413707

Re: Temporary Television

Jerloma wrote:
phxgators wrote:We started The Walking Dead last night. I wish the DVD didn't start with a Breaking Bad teaser...
You know it's on Netflix, right?
We don't currently have Netflix, and we got the DVDs as a gift. So DVDs it is for now.
by phxgators
Thu Jun 19, 2014 10:07 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6299
Views: 413707

Re: Temporary Television

We started The Walking Dead last night. I wish the DVD didn't start with a Breaking Bad teaser...
by phxgators
Wed Jun 18, 2014 10:23 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6299
Views: 413707

Re: Temporary Television

I did indeed. I feel like whatever we watch next is just going to be a disappointment now.
by phxgators
Tue Jun 17, 2014 2:35 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6299
Views: 413707

Re: Temporary Television

We finished Breaking Bad last night. Holy shit what a series. I honestly can't think of a way to have made it better.
by phxgators
Mon Jun 16, 2014 5:14 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: USA - Ghana (SPOILERS)
Replies: 126
Views: 4581

Re: USA - Ghana (SPOILERS)

degenerasian wrote:Dempsey won the toss and took the ball!
by phxgators
Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:38 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: World Cup 2014 (SPOILERS, YO!)
Replies: 887
Views: 35382

Re: World Cup 2014

Any of you guys using WatchESPN? My feed keeps cutting out.
by phxgators
Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:37 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts
Replies: 3486
Views: 248255

Re: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts

We all understand that big bureaucracy comes with a big company. But, I've done both, and I'd also note that there is something to be said for working for a big company that has big resources. I needed a new printer for my home office recently, and got it done quickly and efficiently. (It helps tha...
by phxgators
Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:47 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts
Replies: 3486
Views: 248255

Re: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts

That's a good idea. Due to the small golden handcuffs I mentioned, I expect nearly 100% to be around in 2 years. But in 3 years....
by phxgators
Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:19 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts
Replies: 3486
Views: 248255

Re: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts

Been there. Job security didn't change but the entire dynamic did. Exactly... It's going to turn into why I left places like Lockheed in the first place. It has been darkly funny how the younger guys that came here straight out of college thought all places worked like this. I should buy them a Dil...
by phxgators
Thu Jun 12, 2014 12:04 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts
Replies: 3486
Views: 248255

Re: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts

Bittersweet time at work. I've worked for a small (<50 full-time employees plus a few contractors) software company for the last few years. Outside of dealing with one asshole that eventually got himself fired, I've loved it. It's the first time I have worked at a place that I haven't thought about ...
by phxgators
Thu Jun 12, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6299
Views: 413707

Re: Temporary Television

We've been binge watching the entire Breaking Bad series that I got for Christmas. Man, the hype was well deserved.
by phxgators
Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:48 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Dinner
Replies: 186
Views: 11202

Re: Dinner

Well, leftovers from dinner anyway...

Scrambled eggs with chopped up burnt ends and topped with salsa is one hell of a way to start the day.
by phxgators
Fri May 30, 2014 1:14 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Videos
Replies: 2000
Views: 218679

Re: Random Videos

Elon Musk continuing his Tony Stark imitation.



It's exciting to see what can be done when a fresh approach is taken to spaceflight, not just Lockheed or Boeing doing things the same way over and over for 10x (or more) the cost.
by phxgators
Tue May 27, 2014 4:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Nature is Horrifying
Replies: 373
Views: 28367

Re: Nature is Horrifying

There a fire burning up between Sedona and Flagstaff right now that is in pretty rugged terrain. They aren't even really trying to fight it other than by setting up fire lines at the nearest roads they can use to try to contain it. They have been able to protect the homes originally threatened, but...
by phxgators
Tue May 27, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Nature is Horrifying
Replies: 373
Views: 28367

Re: Nature is Horrifying

There a fire burning up between Sedona and Flagstaff right now that is in pretty rugged terrain. They aren't even really trying to fight it other than by setting up fire lines at the nearest roads they can use to try to contain it. They have been able to protect the homes originally threatened, but ...
by phxgators
Mon May 19, 2014 2:57 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Car buying
Replies: 622
Views: 35549

Re: Car buying

My wife drives a Mazda CX-9, it's been a really good car. There are smaller options if that's more what you're looking for.
by phxgators
Thu Apr 10, 2014 6:01 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp NFL Mock Draft - 2014
Replies: 114
Views: 4497

Re: Swamp NFL Mock Draft - 2014

I'll take Arizona
by phxgators
Mon Apr 07, 2014 1:18 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Economic Collapse--The Trainwreck is Now in SuperSlo-Mo
Replies: 136
Views: 12666

Re: Economic Collapse--The Trainwreck is Now in SuperSlo-Mo

What are your interest rates? Here in Canada the bank offer 1.4% and other subsidiaries may offer 2.0%. I got a rate a Tangerine (formerly ING Direct) at 2.5% for 3 months and then 1.6% after that. After 3 months. So I was shocked to see you guys talking about 0.1%. Every morning I turn on the tv a...
by phxgators
Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:47 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Images (now possibly NSFW)
Replies: 2148
Views: 298195

Re: Images (now possibly NSFW)

Rush2112 wrote:Image
Um... Go Gators?
by phxgators
Fri Feb 21, 2014 2:52 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Godless III - Completing The Trinity
Replies: 2283
Views: 230518

Re: Godless III - Completing The Trinity

Great sign! I'd actually love to hear companies like Google speak out against it. They just announced possible plans to bring their fiber network to Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale. It would be great if they'd speak up and say there's no way in hell they are doing that if this becomes law.
by phxgators
Fri Feb 21, 2014 11:47 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Godless III - Completing The Trinity
Replies: 2283
Views: 230518

Re: Godless III - Completing The Trinity

An Arizona bill has gone to the governor to "protect religious rights" by allowing service to be refused to gays, etc.

http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/ ... fusal.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by phxgators
Thu Feb 13, 2014 11:52 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Winter Olympics
Replies: 653
Views: 37330

Re: Winter Olympics

Russian curler eats it

http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/russia ... faceplants" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by phxgators
Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:20 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Gunpowder's Gold Star Trivia
Replies: 2153
Views: 99669

Re: Gunpowder's Gold Star Trivia

After I guessed, I googled to verify that it was a real product back in the day.

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by phxgators
Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:10 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Gunpowder's Gold Star Trivia
Replies: 2153
Views: 99669

Re: Gunpowder's Gold Star Trivia

Heroin
by phxgators
Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:06 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Weather
Replies: 2506
Views: 135368

Re: The Weather

The Sybian wrote:I need to move.
Funny... We've been thinking the same thing.
by phxgators
Tue Feb 11, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Weather
Replies: 2506
Views: 135368

Re: The Weather

Supposed to be 89 on Saturday. 6 degrees over the record high and 19 over the average. Starting summer early this year.
by phxgators
Tue Feb 11, 2014 11:14 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Winter Olympics
Replies: 653
Views: 37330

Re: Winter Olympics

I'm getting the impression that the US women's curling team isn't very good. They just gave up 7 in the 4th end against Great Britain.
by phxgators
Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:49 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Major Update to NASCAR Chase (Wins & Championship Race)
Replies: 21
Views: 1060

Re: Major Update to NASCAR Chase (Wins & Championship Race)

The final race should just be the remaining eligible cars. There is a precedent for this:

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by phxgators
Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:01 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Car buying
Replies: 622
Views: 35549

Re: Car buying

Not with the gentle breezes on the seashore. Rarely got above the low 80s in SB. I oughta have my head examined for ever leaving. A few years back I was seriously considering moving to Vegas. Then I visited in July. Fuggetiboutit. Well, by "out here" I meant Las Vegas. Just making the obs...
by phxgators
Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:53 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Breakfast!
Replies: 78
Views: 4298

Re: Breakfast!

Every couple of weeks, at least during the cooler months, I make some oatmeal in our slow cooker. Throw everything in at night and it's ready in the morning. Usually I'll make double batch and it makes enough for 2 full weeks. Just need to add a little extra milk when warming up in the microwave. I'...
by phxgators
Mon Jan 13, 2014 2:39 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Lonely Swamp: San Francisco
Replies: 51
Views: 4835

Re: Lonely Swamp: San Francisco

wlu_lax6 wrote:Can't recommend this place enough. Well if you like Garlic
http://thestinkingrose.com/about-sf.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Yep, had a great dinner there a few years ago
by phxgators
Wed Jan 08, 2014 1:07 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The "Help Me Do My Work" Thread
Replies: 16
Views: 1045

Re: The "Help Me Do My Work" Thread

Not very creative either, but a tablet?
by phxgators
Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:45 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Home Repairs
Replies: 1572
Views: 125984

Re: Home Repairs

Appliances are close to free and large-ish furniture not far behind. Im sure people already do it but im pretty sure you could keep yourself clothed and fed with a truck and storage unit. Or make a living at buying/reselling/installing appliances: http://recraigslist.com/2012/08/how-i-earn-my-livin...
by phxgators
Mon Nov 25, 2013 1:16 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Football, Nov 16
Replies: 12
Views: 919

Re: College Football, Nov 16

Yeah, I saw a still image last night and thought it had to be taken out of context somehow. One guy tripped, the other caught him or something... But that's just amazing. Up until this weekend I was waffling on whether I thought Muschamp should be fired. I didn't think he was the problem, but wasn't...
by phxgators
Mon Nov 25, 2013 12:35 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Football, Nov 16
Replies: 12
Views: 919

Re: College Football, Nov 16

At this point, I can only imagine the players are trying to get Muschamp fired. Two UF players blocking each, watch around the 10 yd line. I mean... I have no words for this. http://usatthebiglead.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/florida-players-block-each-other-during-georgia-southern-game-b.gif http://...
by phxgators
Thu Nov 14, 2013 5:32 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts
Replies: 3486
Views: 248255

Re: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts

howard wrote:to maintain their profits (and executive compensation).
Exactly. Stock is up ~50% this year. And in their October earnings report, they raised guidance for the fiscal year.
by phxgators
Thu Nov 14, 2013 4:44 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts
Replies: 3486
Views: 248255

Re: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts

Oh yeah, business-wise, the move makes sense. The programs at this facility, minus one or two, have been suffering for a few years. The writing has probably been on the wall since they sold the facility and leased it back several years ago. But apparently nobody there new this was imminent. And find...
by phxgators
Thu Nov 14, 2013 1:50 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts
Replies: 3486
Views: 248255

Re: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts

Not so much something I learned, as something I was reminded of. How much I appreciate not working for Lockheed Martin anymore. A current coworker that also used to work with me there sent me a story about Lockheed cutting 4k jobs and closing the facility that we worked at. I messaged a couple of fr...
by phxgators
Fri Oct 25, 2013 11:41 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 Fall Television Thread
Replies: 86
Views: 5963

Re: 2013 Fall Television Thread

howard wrote:Ken Tremendous feeding us little nuggets. The law firm featured on Parks and Rec tonight:

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Can't get this embedded, but someone has a sense of humor
http://wapc.mlb.com/play?content_id=311 ... d=17160334
by phxgators
Fri Oct 18, 2013 6:08 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza
Replies: 1439
Views: 115414

Re: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza

Criminal underrating of the pork tenderloin sandwich