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by phxgators
Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:57 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6196
Views: 340893

Re: Television (no longer temporary)

Hamm was in Good Omens recently too
by phxgators
Fri Nov 17, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Thanksgiving 2022/2023
Replies: 203
Views: 3136

Re: Thanksgiving 2022/2023

This will be year 3 of no turkey. We realized none of us liked it enough to really care about it and the whole meal is a lot of work. So instead we get a bunch of appetizer like things, cheese trays, antipasti, smoked salmon and just graze all day. And we spend the day watching movies, playing board...
by phxgators
Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:36 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: CUBE LIFE! Office Etiquette
Replies: 2752
Views: 90018

Re: CUBE LIFE! Office Etiquette

Congrats Johnnie!
by phxgators
Tue Nov 07, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: OFFICIAL getting it in the butt thread
Replies: 136
Views: 2175

Re: OFFICIAL getting it in the butt thread

Forgot about this thread… had mine a couple of weeks ago. My procedure was at 8, check in at 7. I had to take the last round of prep at 1 so it wasn’t too bad, just stayed up watching tv and playing video games. My prep was to take 12 pills in a 20 minute span twice. You don’t realize how many pills...
by phxgators
Sun Nov 05, 2023 9:09 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Proud Parental Unit Crowing Thread
Replies: 2525
Views: 127152

Re: Proud Parental Unit Crowing Thread

In 2020 the full state cross country postseason was canceled due to Covid. In 2021 she broke her toe days before sectionals (basically state quarterfinals). She was stretching out in the shower and she kicked the faucet. Her 2022 season was wiped out by a stress fracture she sustained training over...
by phxgators
Tue Oct 31, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random thoughts/images/shit that makes you feel old thread
Replies: 1521
Views: 63455

Re: Random thoughts/images/shit that makes you feel old thread

That really sucks SC. Hope you are able to get this all resolved soon!

For more trivial, I just came here to say I’m now the-kids-don’t-care-about-trick-or-treating old…
by phxgators
Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:31 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: CUBE LIFE! Office Etiquette
Replies: 2752
Views: 90018

Re: CUBE LIFE! Office Etiquette

Sigh of relief DiS. These stories are terrifying and becoming far too common.

If you or anyone you know has a really strong C++ background and has any interest in the Lunar program at Blue Origin let me know. We just posted a few new reqs and I’ll be reviewing resumes starting this week.
by phxgators
Thu Sep 28, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The GOATs of All Time
Replies: 38
Views: 546

Re: The GOATs of All Time

Ryan wrote: Thu Sep 28, 2023 2:01 pm This is a fun list - everyone in the Wild Card era with a oWAR of no better than 3.1 and a dWAR of at least 2.8 (Ozzie's 162-game average)

https://stathead.com/tiny/UrX6J

EDIT - Just 2B-SS-3B
I don’t see backflips being accounted for, that’s gotta narrow the list down.
by phxgators
Sat Sep 23, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Electric Vehicles
Replies: 128
Views: 2662

Re: Electric Vehicles

Thanks guys! We're not as worried with the range for how it will be used. But sounds like no red flags so far at least.
by phxgators
Sat Sep 23, 2023 11:43 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Electric Vehicles
Replies: 128
Views: 2662

Re: Electric Vehicles

We're looking at a Volvo XC40 Electric next week. Anyone have/driven one of these?
by phxgators
Thu Sep 14, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Major League Soccer (MLS) 2023
Replies: 162
Views: 2732

Re: Major League Soccer (MLS) 2023

Rapids supporters walking out at 20' for this weeks game.

by phxgators
Thu Sep 07, 2023 2:38 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Culinary Hot Takes
Replies: 902
Views: 42455

Re: Culinary Hot Takes

my tongue and lips are already burning Does this happen to everyone? I love pineapple, but when I eat it fresh, I always have what feels like an allergic reaction. Like a tingling sensation, but more like actually getting pin pricks than just tingling. My daughter gets it, my wife and son don't see...
by phxgators
Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:09 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Major League Soccer (MLS) 2023
Replies: 162
Views: 2732

Re: Major League Soccer (MLS) 2023

This is from a couple of weeks ago. Rapids have played twice since, losing those combined 7-0.

by phxgators
Thu Aug 24, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Doc: The Umentary Type
Replies: 115
Views: 2109

Re: Doc: The Umentary Type

There’s a Netflix doc coming on the Urban Meyer-era Florida Gators that is supposed to be fire. I assume this will be part of the doc, as he's been behind bars since his arrest. Pled no contest yesterday to killing his GF, the mother of his children. I was looking for, but could not find the produc...
by phxgators
Thu Aug 24, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Major League Soccer (MLS) 2023
Replies: 162
Views: 2732

Re: Major League Soccer (MLS) 2023

I'm ready for the Rapids to be burned to the ground. Really starting to regret renewing our season tickets for next season. They're just comically bad at this point.
by phxgators
Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:56 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: FPL 23-24
Replies: 87
Views: 983

Re: FPL 23-24

A_B wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2023 3:51 pm
Giff wrote: Tue Aug 22, 2023 3:49 pm I'm guessing my strategy of somehow playing a squad worse than my own every week is not a sustainable one?
Rude.
Seriously.
by phxgators
Sun Aug 13, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Bluesky invites
Replies: 198
Views: 3294

Re: Bluesky invites

Goodkarma, check your PMs!

Updated list: Johnnie, Steve, wlu, Ljam, blunder, San Carlos, Shirley, pentagonz, turd Ferguson, Enoch
by phxgators
Fri Aug 11, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Rants 2?
Replies: 1167
Views: 57829

Re: Rants 2?

Shirley wrote: Fri Aug 11, 2023 12:04 pm One of the great uses of money to relieve marital and home stress is hire a housecleaner to come every couple of weeks. It's money very well spent.
100%. It frees up so much time too. And it prevents that we'll-get-to-it-next-weekend approach from spiraling out of control.
by phxgators
Fri Aug 11, 2023 11:14 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: FPL 23-24
Replies: 87
Views: 983

Re: FPL 23-24

In. AB, I went to the fantasy section in the EPL app, did the +Join Leagues and used that code
by phxgators
Thu Aug 10, 2023 1:34 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: OFFICIAL Eat Right & Get Fit Challenge
Replies: 1590
Views: 105988

Re: OFFICIAL Eat Right & Get Fit Challenge

Way to go!
by phxgators
Wed Aug 09, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp Travel Companion: Maui
Replies: 60
Views: 1645

Re: Swamp Travel Companion: Maui

I haven't really wanted to say anything about it because I don't want to make it sound like it impacts me directly but damn I hate to see this. We were just there last month, we went back after being there last year because we had such a good time and the people there are so awesome. The thought of ...
by phxgators
Tue Aug 08, 2023 2:26 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: FPL 23-24
Replies: 87
Views: 983

Re: FPL 23-24

No idea what I'm doing, but I'm in.
by phxgators
Mon Aug 07, 2023 2:12 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6196
Views: 340893

Re: Television (no longer temporary)

Catching up on The Bear, got through Eps 6 and 7 over the weekend. Ep 7 almost makes me want to become a chef. But of all the jobs in that episode, the one I'd really want is the one of the woman running the kitchen. The organization/efficiency really spoke to my inner Program Manger. Ha, put me in...
by phxgators
Mon Aug 07, 2023 1:48 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6196
Views: 340893

Re: Television (no longer temporary)

Catching up on The Bear, got through Eps 6 and 7 over the weekend.
[+] spoiler
Ep 7 almost makes me want to become a chef. But of all the jobs in that episode, the one I'd really want is the one of the woman running the kitchen. The organization/efficiency really spoke to my inner Program Manger.
by phxgators
Mon Aug 07, 2023 1:23 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Bluesky invites
Replies: 198
Views: 3294

Re: Bluesky invites

govmentchedda wrote: Sun Aug 06, 2023 6:30 pm Phxgators has his, right?
Yes I do! In as notthatbc. Background for those that don't know/remember from facebook before I deleted it: I share a name with a certain Scottish actor.
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by phxgators
Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:24 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Culinary Hot Takes
Replies: 902
Views: 42455

Re: Culinary Hot Takes

I used to love cottage cheese on tomatoes from the garden when I was a kid. Last time I had it a couple of years ago I couldn't get past the texture. Funny how that changes over time.
by phxgators
Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:50 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Bluesky invites
Replies: 198
Views: 3294

Re: Bluesky invites

Nonlinear FC wrote: Mon Jul 31, 2023 1:38 pm
govmentchedda wrote: Fri Jul 28, 2023 1:54 pm Yeah, go ahead and send to phxgators if you're so inclined. Just make sure to post here that you've done so, so that I can make sure to not miss it.
Sorry guys, I missed this.

Comin' your way phxgators.

ETA - Done!
Much appreciated! I'll be happy to keep it going if/when I get a code.
by phxgators
Sat Jul 29, 2023 9:15 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: What the fuck is wrong with people (thread)
Replies: 1059
Views: 60993

Re: What the fuck is wrong with people (thread)

Wow. So sorry you all are having to process all that.
by phxgators
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:42 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: CUBE LIFE! Office Etiquette
Replies: 2752
Views: 90018

Re: CUBE LIFE! Office Etiquette

I gave my 2-week notice today. I'm gonna go work for my former manager at her new company. It's smaller, but the pay's pretty close (had to take a small cut) and hopefully I can get out from some of the bullshit I've been dealing with at the current job. Feels pretty good (but also bittersweet, bec...
by phxgators
Wed Jul 26, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: CUBE LIFE! Office Etiquette
Replies: 2752
Views: 90018

Re: CUBE LIFE! Office Etiquette

I'm doing phone screens/interviews almost every day right now. If someone told me they retired from the military, finished their degree, and decided they wanted to take a break before getting into the workforce I would tell them they've fucking earned it and good for them. Gaps in a resume shouldn't...
by phxgators
Thu Jun 29, 2023 7:59 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Points Frog
Replies: 12
Views: 172

Re: The Points Frog

We use the Chase Southwest card. We put everything we possibly can on it and pay it off monthly. We've had enough activity plus bonuses to get a Companion Pass the last couple of years, so one of us is always free. Partially because we didn't go anywhere for a couple of covid years and the points st...
by phxgators
Tue Jun 27, 2023 4:55 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Bluesky invites
Replies: 198
Views: 3294

Re: Bluesky invites

I'm interested, when you have an extra.
by phxgators
Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Weather
Replies: 2497
Views: 106744

Re: The Weather

Working from home, but my office building is in this video. Very near the tornado. No reports of major damage, mostly signs and trees down.

by phxgators
Mon Jun 12, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Major League Soccer (MLS) 2023
Replies: 162
Views: 2732

Re: Major League Soccer (MLS) 2023

P.D.X. wrote: Mon Jun 12, 2023 1:15 pm Anyone catch Zelarayan's 60-yarder to win in stoppage?

I did! Just happened to have that game on, it was the only close game left after the Rapids shit the bed.
by phxgators
Fri Jun 09, 2023 1:01 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: My Dad
Replies: 39
Views: 554

Re: My Dad

Really sorry to hear this. I realized, when my dad passed, how much he was the glue in our family. Glad you were able to reconnect and spend that time with him.
by phxgators
Fri Jun 09, 2023 12:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fast Food Thread: Not just about assholes anymore
Replies: 1009
Views: 52431

Re: Fast Food Thread: Not just about assholes anymore

Giff wrote: Fri Jun 09, 2023 11:17 am I just saw we're getting a Shake Shack and it's the first one I've seen with a drive-thru.
We had an In n Out and a Shake Shack open near us, less than half a mile apart, within about a month of each other. In n Out had lines forever. Never more than a car or two in Shake Shack's drive thru.
by phxgators
Thu May 11, 2023 11:07 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Jeeves smokes meat
Replies: 42
Views: 668

Re: Jeeves smokes meat

I had a Traeger. Hated it. It had so many issues, I had swapped out the fan and internal controls because of issues, thought it was doing better then the auger motor died. Luckily I bought it from Costco so I was able to return it for a full refund. I have a recteq now and it has been great. Complet...
by phxgators
Wed May 10, 2023 12:57 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Major League Soccer (MLS) 2023
Replies: 162
Views: 2732

Re: Major League Soccer (MLS) 2023

Finally a couple of positive steps forward for the Rapids.

Now this?


by phxgators
Tue Apr 11, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: OFFICIAL Eat Right & Get Fit Challenge
Replies: 1590
Views: 105988

Re: OFFICIAL Eat Right & Get Fit Challenge

Great work bfj!
by phxgators
Tue Apr 11, 2023 12:15 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Replies: 8827
Views: 409645

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

I also started the once a week allergy shot plan. We'll see where this goes. I did it in ABQ while still enlisted and eventually quit it because they epi-penned me when a dosage made me react badly even after I had passed the standard 30 minute observation period. Fun fun. My wife did the shots (re...