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by EdRomero
Thu Oct 12, 2023 8:13 am
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

MaxWebster wrote: Thu Oct 12, 2023 7:06 am this thread - this *page* specifically - is, in fact, making me feel old.


<weeps listening to Supper's Ready>
Not sure this will help, but that video was a bit shocking and good for me. I knew 80's I Can't Dance Genesis. This youngster in his very late 40's is impressed
by EdRomero
Sun Oct 08, 2023 11:19 am
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

"You know, he had a lot of cool music videos on MTV"

"Music videos? MTV?"
by EdRomero
Sun Oct 08, 2023 8:41 am
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

I went into the local dispensary to pick up some edibles... Just being able to buy weed at a store The budtender had an amazing array of face tattoos They asked "how I wanted to feel", and I said that I'm going to see Peter Gabriel in concert tomorrow night. They had zero idea who Peter G...
by EdRomero
Wed Oct 04, 2023 6:47 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Live Music thread...
Replies: 2109
Views: 177631

Re: The Live Music thread...

First set of tix go on sale this week for U2 residency at MSG Sphere in Vegas. Most expensive ($2.4 billion) and technologically advanced (entire interior and exterior is comprised of an LED light sphere) music venue ever built should be a pretty good canvas for U2’s catalog. The first videos and r...
by EdRomero
Wed Oct 04, 2023 4:58 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Kevin McCarthy's Speakership
Replies: 65
Views: 966

Re: Kevin McCarthy's Speakership

It's nice to laugh at McCarthy but this is going to lead to some bad stuff. He at least avoided government shutdowns. Right now it looks like Gaetz and the crazies' plan is to find someone who trolls libs and destroying the country with a shutdown and other bullshit.
by EdRomero
Sun Oct 01, 2023 2:10 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Tim Wakefield
Replies: 8
Views: 212

Tim Wakefield

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/tim- ... -goodness/

One of those players who was at every charity event and fundraiser. Remember him blaming himself for 2003 and then being so happy in 2004.
by EdRomero
Sun Oct 01, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2023 NBA Offseason Thread
Replies: 176
Views: 2560

Re: 2023 NBA Offseason Thread

Trading away your 2 best defensive players in the off-season normally isn't good. Maybe they're worried about Time Lord's injury future.
by EdRomero
Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:12 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 4
Replies: 130
Views: 1382

Re: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 4

Out: 2023 In: 1992 Also, nobody just said "Sedin" with a wink emoji so I take back my dickhead comment from earlier Q10 - The following teams all had 2 selections in the top 5 of the same draft. Name any of the PLAYERS involved (10) CORRECT Will Anderson Jr (MINUS 1) - Tony Denzel Ward (2...
by EdRomero
Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:01 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 4
Replies: 130
Views: 1382

Re: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 4

Was hoping both countries touching the Black Sea would somehow count as a border
by EdRomero
Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 4
Replies: 130
Views: 1382

Re: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 4

Rush getting my mom's name and me missing it. That's why I'm the Texans
by EdRomero
Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 4
Replies: 130
Views: 1382

Re: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 4

Damn I wimped out on Jim Everett because I figured we all would think of the Chris Everett interview
by EdRomero
Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Getting the spins
Replies: 3278
Views: 193677

Re: Getting the spins

I know nothing about this artist, but heard this song on the radio and loved it. Thought it was an 80s song I didn't know about until I looked it up:
by EdRomero
Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:49 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp Shopping Guide
Replies: 333
Views: 25629

Re: Swamp Shopping Guide

speaking of vacuums. thoughts?

I'm also thinking about finally quitting Amazon and counting on Walmart for onine shopping. Anyone else quit Amazon?
by EdRomero
Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Hey, I Learn Something New Everyday, Two
Replies: 875
Views: 63436

Re: Hey, I Learn Something New Everyday, Two

I'm using the same vacuum I bought a week before 9/11 (I suppose this could have stayed in the being old thread edit: oh shit that was the random about random thread I incorrectly posted this in; I suppose all of my posts are related to me getting old)
by EdRomero
Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:37 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 4
Replies: 130
Views: 1382

Re: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 4

1. Can we have music for the slideshow
2. I don't understand #7 because my math knowledge peaked in the 4th grade
by EdRomero
Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:32 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: BUSINESS HORSE 2023 NFL MOCK DRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA
Replies: 227
Views: 2521

Re: BUSINESS HORSE 2023 NFL MOCK DRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA

Tomlin thinks he's a bitch. I'll still take the talent but the guy is a head coach for 15-20 years so he probably knows. Mr d talks in jest but wouldn't be the first at that position https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/news/source-poor-visit-led-steelers-to-pass-on-christian-gonzalez https://www.dailye...
by EdRomero
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:01 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6196
Views: 340893

Re: Television (no longer temporary)

EnochRoot wrote: Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:40 pm Started watching "The Sinner" (Bill Pullman, Jessical Biel) on Netflix.

I'm on E4 of S1.

Anybody seen this?
Just started season 3. I like Pullman and the show overall, but it's pretty disturbing
by EdRomero
Sun Sep 24, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2023 - Week 3
Replies: 116
Views: 1317

Re: NFL 2023 - Week 3

I'm thankful for an overtime game right now considering we only have 3 late games. They did. On the other hand I'm surprised the Colts didn't get 15 more yard in the previous drive when their receivers helmet got knocked off. Or in the Patriots game when Douglas got tackled and slapped in the face ...
by EdRomero
Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:05 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2023 - Week 3
Replies: 116
Views: 1317

Re: NFL 2023 - Week 3

I'm thankful for an overtime game right now considering we only have 3 late games. They did. On the other hand I'm surprised the Colts didn't get 15 more yard in the previous drive when their receivers helmet got knocked off. Or in the Patriots game when Douglas got tackled and slapped in the face ...
by EdRomero
Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA FB 2023
Replies: 1011
Views: 16107

Re: NCAA FB 2023

Johnny Carwash wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:41 pm Image
that gets a Tommy Point
by EdRomero
Sat Sep 23, 2023 5:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA FB 2023
Replies: 1011
Views: 16107

Re: NCAA FB 2023

The announcer talking about how great Deion is as a coach with the camera on him and the crowd chanting overrated was a nice touch
by EdRomero
Sat Sep 23, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Replies: 8827
Views: 409642

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Johnnie wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 4:44 pm I'm legitimately surprised that now, at 40, I'm not balding or significantly gray. In fact, my hair grows quite fast.

How long should I expect this to last?
I'm getting my first grays nearing 49. Not having kids helps apparently.
by EdRomero
Sat Sep 23, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2023 - Week 2
Replies: 97
Views: 1449

Re: NFL 2023 - Week 2

by EdRomero
Sat Sep 23, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Road Races, Marathons, etc
Replies: 25
Views: 681

Re: Road Races, Marathons, etc

Zdeno Charra just ran an ultra trail race: 31.83 miles at a 9:41 pace. He did a few training runs on the same hills I run on in Waltham but no meetings yet (yes, I'm stalking him on Strava). The woman who is training him ran 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents: https://beccapizzi.com/ My Zdeno st...
by EdRomero
Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Replies: 8827
Views: 409642

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Good news: I figured out why my garbage disposal wasn't working well and I found the missing spout of one of my water bottles.
by EdRomero
Fri Sep 15, 2023 6:01 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 2
Replies: 109
Views: 1403

Re: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 2

Damn. I had that game against Syb penciled in as a win in my preseason projections.
by EdRomero
Wed Sep 13, 2023 7:38 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Friday Sartorial Discusssion - Shoes
Replies: 118
Views: 2103

Re: Friday Sartorial Discusssion - Shoes

I wear shoes for a really long time before getting new ones. So I showed off my brand new sneakers to my neighbor. He said, “Hoka, eh? Kind of adult orthopedic shoes, aren’t they?” I think of them as high-end running shoes. I think of them as shitty running shoes (I haven't really given them a chan...
by EdRomero
Tue Sep 12, 2023 8:12 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: some of it's magic, some of it's tragic But I had a good life all the way
Replies: 45
Views: 732

Re: some of it's magic, some of it's tragic But I had a good life all the way

Did people not hate their jobs and enjoy drinking and beaches before Jimmy Buffett wrote a song? DMB covered A Pirate Looks at Forty at the Gorge this weekend and the song is stuck in my head (for good reasons); might need to listen to more Buffett. It's still in my head (and I need to quit my job ...
by EdRomero
Tue Sep 12, 2023 8:02 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 2
Replies: 109
Views: 1403

Re: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 2

In. Piece of cake
by EdRomero
Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:42 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2023 - Week 1
Replies: 149
Views: 2119

Re: NFL 2023 - Week 1

Pats should have kicked the field goal when down by 8. At least the offense looked competent with two rookie offensive linemen against that great pass rush. Seeing the improvement of Mac Jones, Hunter Henry, and Bourne is enough to get Matt Patricia fired again. The defense could be really good.
by EdRomero
Sun Sep 10, 2023 5:40 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Bluesky invites
Replies: 198
Views: 3294

Re: Bluesky invites

I basically just see Kilgore Trout tweets. My expectations for this app are fading
by EdRomero
Sat Sep 09, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Immaculate grid
Replies: 107
Views: 2113

Re: Immaculate grid

I really like Saturdays. Yesterday I learned Jim Palmer never had 200 strikeouts in a season.
by EdRomero
Sat Sep 09, 2023 8:39 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Replies: 8827
Views: 409642

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

The parents of children I work with are mostly extremely successful people spending a fortune on local taxes for good schools, a fortune on childcare/lessons/camps/nannys/tutors/etc and their children just spent a week on the top floor of a school with no air conditioning in the most humid/hot weath...
by EdRomero
Fri Sep 08, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 1
Replies: 122
Views: 1835

Re: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 1

Hooray for soccer. I wimped out of guessing James Whitenfor Wisconsin, but I smartly wimped out on guessing the pictured Patriots running back was Leanord Russell.
by EdRomero
Wed Sep 06, 2023 6:49 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2023 - Week 1
Replies: 149
Views: 2119

Re: NFL 2023 - Week 1

Pretty big deal about someone returning to Foxboro this weekend: Matt Patricia!

(and Bledsoe's former backup)
by EdRomero
Mon Sep 04, 2023 2:02 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fall / Winter 2017 and Spring 2018 reading thread
Replies: 34
Views: 922

Re: Fall reading thread

Avram wrote: Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:06 am I'm reading a book called A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. It is a beautifully written book about a Russian aristocrat sentenced to house arrest in a Moscow hotel in 1922.
Just fiished it and it is one of my favorite reads in a long time.
by EdRomero
Mon Sep 04, 2023 11:57 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 1
Replies: 122
Views: 1835

Re: NFL Swampcrash 2023 - Week 1

In, and no ACC questions for Davesez!

(unless, Texas, Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, or a club team is now in the ACC)
by EdRomero
Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: some of it's magic, some of it's tragic But I had a good life all the way
Replies: 45
Views: 732

Re: some of it's magic, some of it's tragic But I had a good life all the way

Did people not hate their jobs and enjoy drinking and beaches before Jimmy Buffett wrote a song? DMB covered A Pirate Looks at Forty at the Gorge this weekend and the song is stuck in my head (for good reasons); might need to listen to more Buffett.
by EdRomero
Mon Aug 28, 2023 5:01 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Bluesky invites
Replies: 198
Views: 3294

Re: Bluesky invites

I was away from bluesky for a month and came back to see I have 3 invitation codes if anyone wants one (my profile is alanbp)