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by Bensell
Tue Jul 30, 2013 12:15 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Spring Thaw Reading Thread
Replies: 228
Views: 18442

Re: Spring Thaw Reading Thread

This book was great - finished it in one day:

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Started this last night and liking the first 50 or so pages:

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by Bensell
Mon Jul 22, 2013 10:27 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Gold Cup 2013
Replies: 79
Views: 253434

Re: Gold Cup 2013

I loved the fact that Gus Johnson was calling Eddie Johnson Demolition Man
by Bensell
Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:42 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Spring Thaw Reading Thread
Replies: 228
Views: 18442

Re: Spring Thaw Reading Thread

The Interestings was excellent. Based on rush's recommendation I started this today:

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by Bensell
Wed Jul 10, 2013 10:24 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Spring Thaw Reading Thread
Replies: 228
Views: 18442

Re: Spring Thaw Reading Thread

The Fifth Wave was really good. Just started this:

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by Bensell
Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:10 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Return of the relations thread [NSFW]
Replies: 518
Views: 99459

Re: Return of the relations thread [NSFW]

For the good doctor:

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by Bensell
Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:00 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Egypt
Replies: 52
Views: 2926

Re: Egypt

Johnnie wrote:That kid is awesome.
Very much so
by Bensell
Fri Jul 05, 2013 8:24 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Le Pro Cycling Thread
Replies: 311
Views: 25041

Re: Le Pro Cycling Thread

The "Impi" song that Orica Greenedge played for the yellow jersey wearing South African Darell Impey is catchy as hell. That team seems to be the most fun, but then again Australians owned teams usually are.
by Bensell
Fri Jul 05, 2013 6:37 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Movies
Replies: 4876
Views: 393631

Re: Movies

I finally saw Much Ado About Nothing today and it was great if you like Shakespeare. Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof were amazing, as were most of the other cast. Very nice adaptation. Is it as good as the Branagh one? It's showing around here, and I'm debating whether to go catch it by myself while t...
by Bensell
Thu Jul 04, 2013 1:17 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Movies
Replies: 4876
Views: 393631

Re: Movies

I finally saw Much Ado About Nothing today and it was great if you like Shakespeare. Amy Acker and Alexis Denisof were amazing, as were most of the other cast. Very nice adaptation.
by Bensell
Wed Jul 03, 2013 3:46 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Le Pro Cycling Thread
Replies: 311
Views: 25041

Re: Le Pro Cycling Thread

Is he still in the Tour today? Sky made a lot of accommodations for him yesterday in the team time trials. It looked like he might withdraw after yesterday's stage. He finished today. The announcers said he should get better as it goes on, but I find that hard to believe. He also had a flat back ti...
by Bensell
Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:17 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Getting the spins
Replies: 3440
Views: 269867

Re: Getting the spins

Maybe this should be in the confessions thread, but I really like Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines. Even more so once I saw the uncensored video with Emily Ratajkowski and 2 other topless models



NSFW obviously
by Bensell
Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:05 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Le Pro Cycling Thread
Replies: 311
Views: 25041

Re: Le Pro Cycling Thread

I have been into this Tour. Great aerial shots by NBCSports (or whatever Euro feed they use).

And chedda, who are the Barves you speak of in your signature?
by Bensell
Fri Jun 28, 2013 1:21 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6530
Views: 479661

Re: Temporary Television

The last season of Burn Notice has been uneven, but I am really digging the new show Graceland that comes on after it.
by Bensell
Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Gay Marriage
Replies: 229
Views: 16430

Re: Gay Marriage

That is awesome
by Bensell
Wed Jun 26, 2013 2:13 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: This Aaron Hernandez thing.
Replies: 214
Views: 16905

Re: This Aaron Hernandez thing.

There will be no bail
by Bensell
Wed Jun 26, 2013 1:51 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: This Aaron Hernandez thing.
Replies: 214
Views: 16905

Re: This Aaron Hernandez thing.

A charge of murder and 5 gun law violations.
by Bensell
Wed Jun 26, 2013 12:46 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Tennis Thread 2013
Replies: 38
Views: 2863

Re: The Tennis Thread 2013

Federer loses the second set 7-6 to fall to even
by Bensell
Wed Jun 26, 2013 12:36 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ridiculous Things You Read On Facebook
Replies: 2527
Views: 249881

Re: Ridiculous Things You Read On Facebook

The Sybian wrote:I wonder if anyone referred to the black Civil Rights leaders as fascists.
No - back in the day the insult of record was Communist.
by Bensell
Wed Jun 26, 2013 12:14 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Tennis Thread 2013
Replies: 38
Views: 2863

Re: The Tennis Thread 2013

Sloan Stephens takes the third set 8-6. Her part of the draw is wide open
by Bensell
Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:50 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Tennis Thread 2013
Replies: 38
Views: 2863

Re: The Tennis Thread 2013

Maria Sharapova bounced by this hottie, Michelle Larcher de Brito

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by Bensell
Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:04 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Championships - How Many You Got?
Replies: 60
Views: 3988

Re: Championships - How Many You Got?

From not toddler times:

90 Reds
96 98 12 Kentucky Wildcats

and really not much else I guess. Horses don't count eh? If so I could throw in a few more...
by Bensell
Mon Jun 24, 2013 8:47 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Stanley Cup Final
Replies: 43
Views: 2693

Re: Stanley Cup Final

Doc Emerit (spelling?) is so f-ing good
by Bensell
Mon Jun 24, 2013 2:55 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: SACK TRICK!!!
Replies: 236
Views: 13009

Re: SACK TRICK!!!

I think you should be aware of your balls at all times...

JK Glad you're feeling better
by Bensell
Mon Jun 24, 2013 2:51 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Getting the spins
Replies: 3440
Views: 269867

Re: Getting the spins

This is probably the wrong thread, but the CMT Crossroads with Willie Nelson and Third Man Records was absolutely amazing.

"Roll me up and smoke me when I die"
by Bensell
Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:20 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 Promotion/Relegation Fantasy Football Sign Up
Replies: 117
Views: 10889

Re: 2013 Promotion/Relegation Fantasy Football Sign Up

I have no idea what league I'm supposed to be in. I know I was relegated but not sure if it happened again last year...
by Bensell
Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:07 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp Library Talk: What single book ...
Replies: 9
Views: 755

Re: Swamp Library Talk: What single book ...

My two favorites are The Secret History by Donna Tartt and Wonder Boys by Michael Chabon.
by Bensell
Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:05 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts
Replies: 3486
Views: 275893

Re: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts

You can't buy beer in Lexington on Sunday until 11 AM. That will teach me to not do my grocery shopping while the holy rollers are at church.

And I know it used to be no alcohol sales on Sundays here, but what the fuck is the difference between 11 and 9 AM?
by Bensell
Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:00 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Spring Thaw Reading Thread
Replies: 228
Views: 18442

Re: Spring Thaw Reading Thread

This has been a nice alternative to the Stockman book when I get sick of economics:

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by Bensell
Sun Jun 23, 2013 1:01 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Jury is Out
Replies: 11
Views: 897

Re: The Jury is Out

So my take from howard is don't let review my medical files...

I kid
by Bensell
Sun Jun 23, 2013 12:59 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Official Fantasy Sports Whining Thread
Replies: 8
Views: 1053

Re: The Official Fantasy Sports Whining Thread

Badly, chedda?
by Bensell
Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:07 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: SACK TRICK!!!
Replies: 236
Views: 13009

Re: SACK TRICK!!!

Just smoke a ton of pot and it's pretty much the same thing. Or so I'm told...
by Bensell
Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Hawaii
Replies: 10
Views: 820

Re: Hawaii

I haven't been there in over 20 years but walking on the volcano was a definite highlight for my teenage mind.
by Bensell
Fri Jun 21, 2013 1:41 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Movies
Replies: 4876
Views: 393631

Re: Movies

The bling ring was a snorefest. So they rob one celebrity's house, and another, and another..... So the Emma Watson pole dancing scene isn't worth it? I'm going to see Joss Whedon's Much Ado About Nothing at some point this weekend. Have heard nothing but praise about it and it has most of my Buffy...
by Bensell
Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:36 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6530
Views: 479661

Re: Temporary Television

I just finished season 1 of Friday Night Lights. Anyone ever notice that after Lilah goes to Buddy's car lot and smashes up all the cars and drives one through the store window, it just never gets brought up again? They never so much as show his reaction. It was almost like they decided to pull the...
by Bensell
Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: This Aaron Hernandez thing.
Replies: 214
Views: 16905

Re: This Aaron Hernandez thing.

It's being reported that Hernandez is getting arrested now
by Bensell
Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:31 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: stewart/colbert goodness dump
Replies: 70
Views: 4265

Re: stewart/colbert goodness dump

Stephen Colbert drops his act and talks about his mother, who passed away recently. http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/06/20/193814013/watch-stephen-colbert-drops-the-act-to-honor-his-late-mother?ft=1&f=1001&sc=tw&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter" onclick="w...
by Bensell
Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:41 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NBA Finals
Replies: 111
Views: 7284

Re: NBA Finals

Lebron looked pissed at the rest of the Heat the last 3 minutes or so of regulation. Even though Allen and Bosch came up big after, got to think that is going to carry over to Game 7. Put me in the Spurs win camp.
by Bensell
Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:41 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: And Down the Stretch They Come (Horse Racing)
Replies: 133
Views: 9707

Re: And Down the Stretch They Come (Horse Racing)

And Animal Kingdom ran 11th or so - very disappointing race for a very nice horse.
by Bensell
Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:48 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: And Down the Stretch They Come (Horse Racing)
Replies: 133
Views: 9707

Re: And Down the Stretch They Come (Horse Racing)

2011 Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom makes his final career start in about 45 minutes at Royal Ascot in the Queen Anne Stakes. If he wins, or even doesn't, he has to be considered one of the most versatile and greatest horses of all time. The only time he was worse than second was when he fract...
by Bensell
Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:39 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Movies
Replies: 4876
Views: 393631

Re: Movies

I finally caught up on "Silver Linings Playbook" last night. (Yeah, I know...way to be current). I was pretty much "meh" on it. It was ok, I thought, but not amazing or anything. And Jennifer Lawrence...ok, she's really attractive...and she can act...but she looked like she was ...