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by Bensell
Mon Jun 17, 2013 9:50 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Movies
Replies: 4876
Views: 393628

Re: Movies

I saw This is the End tonight and it was as great as I hoped it would be. I thought the 50ish woman going solo (as I did) behind me was going to piss herself she was laughing so much.
by Bensell
Mon Jun 17, 2013 11:09 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Movies
Replies: 4876
Views: 393628

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 ...
by Bensell
Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:27 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Spring Thaw Reading Thread
Replies: 228
Views: 18442

Re: Spring Thaw Reading Thread

I did it so you don't have to: http://pics.librarything.com/picsizes/ee/9c/ee9c72df2fcfbd35975446c67674141414d6741.jpg You're welcome. To make up for this transgression, I just started: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/P/024196301X.01._SY200_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/P/...
by Bensell
Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLB Thread - June 2013
Replies: 128
Views: 7471

Re: MLB Thread - June 2013

Bruce with the walk off HR against the Brew Crew in the tenth
by Bensell
Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:51 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 US OPEN
Replies: 54
Views: 3129

Re: 2013 US OPEN

The "While we're young" commercials are pretty good
by Bensell
Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Spring Thaw Reading Thread
Replies: 228
Views: 18442

Re: Spring Thaw Reading Thread

I saw the Stockman book in the store last weekend. I need to take a break from economics, finance and crimes for a bit. Stockman is great, but I'll probably wait for the paperback. I bet it is really good; I await hearing your reaction. I have read section one while watching the Open today and it i...
by Bensell
Fri Jun 14, 2013 6:38 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Spring Thaw Reading Thread
Replies: 228
Views: 18442

Re: Spring Thaw Reading Thread

I finished this last night:

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It was decent, but not one of his best.

Next up are:

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and for howard:

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by Bensell
Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:31 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NBA Finals
Replies: 111
Views: 7284

Re: NBA Finals

Johnnie wrote:Oh, Chris Bosh. That was excellent.
Just a perfect sum up of his game
by Bensell
Wed Jun 12, 2013 1:58 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The HEX! and other World Cup Qualifiers
Replies: 388
Views: 27695

Re: The HEX! and other World Cup Qualifiers

The crowd sounded fantastic on the broadcast. Can't wait until September to head to Columbus for the above mentioned qualifier. The crowd last September 11th against Jamaica was great and the stadium doesn't have a bad seat so I have high hopes for the game.
by Bensell
Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:05 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The HEX! and other World Cup Qualifiers
Replies: 388
Views: 27695

Re: The HEX! and other World Cup Qualifiers

Sabo wrote:
Bensell wrote:My best friend is coming over for the game. Wish another qualifier was going to be in Columbus so I could go
The Sept. 10 qualifier vs. Mexico is in Columbus. I'm trying to get tickets for that game.
I didn't know that. I need to get on the ball for tickets
by Bensell
Tue Jun 11, 2013 3:00 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The HEX! and other World Cup Qualifiers
Replies: 388
Views: 27695

Re: The HEX! and other World Cup Qualifiers

My best friend is coming over for the game. Wish another qualifier was going to be in Columbus so I could go
by Bensell
Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:58 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 4th Annual Swamp NHL Playoff Pool
Replies: 94
Views: 6099

Re: 4th Annual Swamp NHL Playoff Pool

SportsDoc wrote:Bensell poised for a run in the Finals here!!! He should definitely move up the board. Can he move all the way up to the top, though, that's the question?
I don't think I can do better than Top 3, but I would be ecstatic about that.
by Bensell
Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:36 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 Summer Transfer Thread
Replies: 77
Views: 8422

Re: 2013 Summer Transfer Thread

Sabo wrote:I thought I read Lewandoski was staying at Dortmund this coming season?
I thought he was going to Bayern Munich
by Bensell
Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 4th Annual Swamp NHL Playoff Pool
Replies: 94
Views: 6099

Re: 4th Annual Swamp NHL Playoff Pool

Where is our update trav? I got 6 players left - let me get my glory why I can!
by Bensell
Mon Jun 10, 2013 12:00 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Uniforms, Logos, and Such
Replies: 1335
Views: 119421

Re: Uniforms, Logos, and Such

I saw that today in the paper - just a terrible choice.
by Bensell
Sun Jun 09, 2013 1:40 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: And Down the Stretch They Come (Horse Racing)
Replies: 133
Views: 9704

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

I think this is the third time my last place prediction has won a Triple Crown race in my history of Swamp Predictions
by Bensell
Sat Jun 08, 2013 5:09 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: And Down the Stretch They Come (Horse Racing)
Replies: 133
Views: 9704

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

I ended up betting Golden Soul across and did an exacta box with him, Orb, Freedom Child & Will Take Charge. Taking it easy today on the wagers...
by Bensell
Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:58 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: And Down the Stretch They Come (Horse Racing)
Replies: 133
Views: 9704

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

My choices, in order to likely win the race - not just hit the board: Golden Soul Orb Freedom Child Will Take Charge Revolutionary Unlimited Budget Giant Finish Frac Daddy Oxbow Incognito Midnight Taboo Overanalyze Vyjack Palace Malice And on the undercard here is a Scottie special - Finnegans Wake ...
by Bensell
Thu Jun 06, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Cool board you got here
Replies: 18
Views: 1679

Re: Cool board you got here

BSF21 wrote:Hoarseness is the whatness of allhorse.
I thought that was what Bad Horse was

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by Bensell
Thu Jun 06, 2013 10:51 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: And Down the Stretch They Come (Horse Racing)
Replies: 133
Views: 9704

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

The field for the Belmont Stakes with morning line odds: 1. Frac Daddy 30-1 2. Freedom Child 8-1 3. Overanalyze 12-1 4. Giant Finish 30-1 5. Orb 3-1 6. Incognito 20-1 7. Oxbow 5-1 8. Midnight Taboo 30-1 9. Revolutionary 9-2 10. Will Take Charge 20-1 11. Vyjack 20-1 12. Palace Malice 15-1 13. Unlimit...
by Bensell
Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:14 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLB Thread - June 2013
Replies: 128
Views: 7471

Re: MLB Thread - June 2013

Sounds like A-Rod, Braun and about 20 others are going to be suspended for 100 games:

Biogenesis Clinic to cooperate with MLB per espn.com
by Bensell
Tue Jun 04, 2013 1:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Tennis Thread 2013
Replies: 38
Views: 2863

Re: The Tennis Thread 2013

Federer goes down to Jo-Willie Tsonga in straight sets.
by Bensell
Tue Jun 04, 2013 1:51 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts
Replies: 3486
Views: 275892

Re: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts

We play in any weather. Even if it is raining like a cow, peeing on a flat rock. I never said I was happy to play in it, though. That was a good day. But not a good played day by this lefthander... We do this all the time, but we really ought to play again sometime this summer. I have played golf o...
by Bensell
Tue Jun 04, 2013 1:22 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts
Replies: 3486
Views: 275892

Re: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts

HDO45331 wrote:We play in any weather. Even if it is raining like a cow, peeing on a flat rock.


I never said I was happy to play in it, though.
That was a good day. But not a good played day by this lefthander...
by Bensell
Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:32 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Game of Thrones....
Replies: 981
Views: 57560

Re: Game of Thrones....

vandwagon wrote:So that was insane. As a non book reader, that took me totally by surprise.
This. My friend had read the books and was good not to spoil things. But what a fuck-crazy episode
by Bensell
Mon Jun 03, 2013 3:37 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Bacon. Official. Thread.
Replies: 60
Views: 6595

Re: Bacon. Official. Thread.

I had a BLT for the first time in forever last night.
by Bensell
Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:10 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza
Replies: 1444
Views: 126766

Re: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza

rass wrote:Gives new meaning to "dog pound".
The dude was just on a tour! That story is so fucked up it should be in the Ohio/Florida thread...
by Bensell
Sat Jun 01, 2013 5:37 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NHL Playoffs - The Final 4 - The Last 4 World Champions
Replies: 58
Views: 2846

Re: NHL Playoffs - The Final 4 - The Last 4 World Champions

Do I root for the Blackhawks because of the Playoff Pool or the Kings because I like them a slightly bit more? Only team I don't like is Boston, but the Penguins are my favorites so it wouldn't matter who they play anyway.


ETA - Seems like a pretty decent game so far.
by Bensell
Sat Jun 01, 2013 5:27 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Spring Thaw Reading Thread
Replies: 228
Views: 18442

Re: Spring Thaw Reading Thread

I started both of these last night: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QCykvhRxL._BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA278_PIkin4,BottomRight,-65,22_AA300_SH20_OU01_.jpg http://newshour.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/2013/05/08/Cover-_Roberts_Court.SMALL_homepage_blog_horizonta...
by Bensell
Sat Jun 01, 2013 4:44 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Stifled for good
Replies: 6
Views: 1086

Re: Stifled for good

Great thread title, doc. One the main reasons All in the Family was such a great sitcom.
by Bensell
Sat Jun 01, 2013 4:42 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6530
Views: 479658

Re: Temporary Television

That is awesome news. Hate that it will be held until midseason, but the 2 year (assumedly short) season deal makes it worth it.
by Bensell
Thu May 30, 2013 11:52 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 4th Annual Swamp NHL Playoff Pool
Replies: 94
Views: 6099

Re: 4th Annual Swamp NHL Playoff Pool

After they ruled the Hawks goal off all I could think about was how much that screwed my SwampPool chances. I was pleasantly surprised that they won in OT - had convinced myself there was no way they were coming back from 3-1 down and that call.
by Bensell
Thu May 30, 2013 11:48 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Arrested Development
Replies: 50
Views: 3757

Re: Arrested Development

I have only seen the first one. Going to watch another 2 or 3 tonight with my friend before/after the Reds game. I thought the first was good, but I love the show so much the new eps good suck and I'd still be in denial.
by Bensell
Wed May 29, 2013 1:35 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Spring Thaw Reading Thread
Replies: 228
Views: 18442

Re: Spring Thaw Reading Thread

This has been a nice, fast and interesting read:

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by Bensell
Wed May 29, 2013 12:47 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Political Wingnuttery Depot
Replies: 83
Views: 6844

Re: Political Wingnuttery Depot

You won't have Michele Bachman to laugh at after the 2014 elections.

Washington Post link
by Bensell
Sat May 25, 2013 3:16 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Champions League
Replies: 19
Views: 1613

Re: Champions League

Brontoburglar wrote:sweet fuckballs what a game
No shit. This is just great all around
by Bensell
Sat May 25, 2013 1:18 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Champions League
Replies: 19
Views: 1613

Re: Champions League

I got Bayern as the 3-2 winners.
by Bensell
Sat May 25, 2013 10:43 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Movies
Replies: 4876
Views: 393628

Re: Movies

Finally saw Iron Man 3 and thought it was very good. And the scene after the end credits was fantastic.
by Bensell
Thu May 23, 2013 12:49 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Spring Thaw Reading Thread
Replies: 228
Views: 18442

Re: Spring Thaw Reading Thread

Started this the other night:

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Another book where I'm loving the writing but hate the characters for the most part.
by Bensell
Sat May 18, 2013 10:52 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: And Down the Stretch They Come (Horse Racing)
Replies: 133
Views: 9704

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

Here is the field for the Preakness Stakes, with odds as of 6:00 PM Friday: 1. Orb 3-5 2. Goldencents 7-1 3. Titletown Five 24-1 4. Departing 12-1 5. Mylute 7-1 6. Oxbow 16-1 7. Will Take Charge 12-1 8. Governor Charlie 12-1 9. Itsmyluckyday 9-1 I don't see anyone beating Orb from this field. But cr...