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by Steve of phpBB
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:29 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Basketball 23-24
Replies: 458
Views: 6900

Re: NCAA Basketball 23-24

by Steve of phpBB
Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:09 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Presidential Election 2024
Replies: 501
Views: 12085

Re: Presidential Election 2024

seems he's run out of new material He ran out of material over 3 years ago. That's why people walk out of his rallies in droves. Amazes me how the people who call Libs snowflakes worship a guy who does nothing except complain that he is treated unfairly. His fans don't seem to notice that he never ...
by Steve of phpBB
Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Basketball 23-24
Replies: 458
Views: 6900

Re: NCAA Basketball 23-24

A_B wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:47 pm My niece is on the Morehead State dance team so she got to travel to Omaha. Basically they were going to any site except Spokane.
I hope she has a good time ... but is only there for one game.
by Steve of phpBB
Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random thoughts/images/shit that makes you feel old thread
Replies: 1521
Views: 63599

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

sancarlos wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:02 am I was among that large viewing audience. (Of course, there were a lot fewer viewing options back then!)
Yup. That’s the Final Four that got me into college hoops.

Because DePaul was one of the other semi-finalists.
by Steve of phpBB
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:59 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random thoughts/images/shit that makes you feel old thread
Replies: 1521
Views: 63599

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

While discussing brackets, I mentioned “that Bird-Magic Final Four” at my partner meeting yesterday.

No one knew what I was talking about. Only one of my partners had even been born yet.
by Steve of phpBB
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:56 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLB 2024
Replies: 123
Views: 1659

Re: MLB Spring Training 2024

DaveInSeattle wrote: Thu Mar 21, 2024 8:48 am This story stinks, and we are barely scratching the surface yet.

Yuck...
It’s already compromised him. If he get lit up as the Dodgers Game 1 starter in the World Series next year, we’ll all have a ready explanation. Whether it’s true or not.
by Steve of phpBB
Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:57 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Commercials
Replies: 919
Views: 54277

Re: Commercials

Those commercials bring back a memory. My parents, my father especially, regularly watches afternoon syndicated crap tv shows. Where they live, at that time of day, most commercials seem to be for either pharmaceutical drugs, or personal injury lawyers. My father spends a lot of time mocking those ...
by Steve of phpBB
Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:22 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp Quarantine Movie Night - Over The Top (1987), Thursday, 4/10 9 PM ET
Replies: 485
Views: 4136

Re: Swamp Quarantine Movie Night - Over The Top (1987), Thursday, 4/10 9 PM ET

Brian: A bunch of questions have come to mind about the logistics and practicalities of your new job … 1. Do you have to pay for your own fuel, or does Knight cover that? Do you or Knight have special deals with certain companies? I’ve noticed that Love’s is consistently 40 cents a gallon higher tha...
by Steve of phpBB
Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Replies: 8833
Views: 410011

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

I just go with cabbage soup.
by Steve of phpBB
Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2024 Bracket Challenge
Replies: 11
Views: 208

Re: 2024 Bracket Challenge

WLULax, can you confirm if I've entered in the Swamp group?

I submitted a bracket for another group, but when I clicked the link to submit one here, it looks like I may already be entered.

Thanks.
by Steve of phpBB
Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:53 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Basketball 23-24
Replies: 458
Views: 6900

Re: NCAA Basketball 23-24

brian wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:48 pm Driving through Salt Lake today and realized that there are five DI basketball schools in the Salt Lake metro area and all five play in different conferences (PAC-12, Big 12, Mountain West, Big Sky, WAC).

Of course that changes next year.
And they say there's no diversity here.
by Steve of phpBB
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Commercials
Replies: 919
Views: 54277

Re: Commercials

They shouldn't play TopDogLaw commercials at 6 in the morning. Or really, ever: Fuck yeah! Now I'm pumped up to run into the street and get hit by a car so Top Dog Law can make my dreams come true! Whoooooh! Hey, it could work out. https://twitter.com/swampstevephoto/status/1770468588400640471?s=20
by Steve of phpBB
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Everyone OK?
Replies: 54
Views: 706

Re: Everyone OK?

HaulCitgo wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:42 am Spring springing. Gonna get better all
My doc did warn me not to taper off my Prozac until after we get through winter.
by Steve of phpBB
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:32 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The post your radio presets thread
Replies: 43
Views: 1671

Re: The post your radio presets thread

I'm still a fan of WXRT but it gets difficult listening to commercials.
by Steve of phpBB
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Everyone OK?
Replies: 54
Views: 706

Re: Everyone OK?

Jerloma wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:10 am Well I was okay, but now I'm worried about TB.
Same.

Nice going, Giff.

(Seriously, TB, that sounds difficult. I hope you're able to get the upper hand on that soon.)
by Steve of phpBB
Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: To the extent it comes up: Trump crap post-WH years
Replies: 2005
Views: 43375

Re: To the extent it comes up: Trump crap post-WH years

But wait. I thought he was rich… I don't know if this counts as formal irony, but damn, it's funny ... 1. Person claims to be a billionaire. 2. Person accused in court of lying about his assets. 3. Person denies, is found liable. 4. Person unable to come up with less than half a billion to secure h...
by Steve of phpBB
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ball of Confusion
Replies: 556
Views: 36106

Re: Ball of Confusion

Fair. Im sure theres a diversity of thought. I havent heard it but shouldnt generalize. Perhaps buy a bigger bullhorn? There are PLENTY of Jewish people in this country with that type of reach. Yet Mr. Schumer is the first to come within my sphere. There are those on this board who are silent despi...
by Steve of phpBB
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9211
Views: 463175

Re: Random Politics

When you take everything in context, the US Government going full bore into bipartisanship over this makes me do what every other person with a thinking brain does: "Oh, so we can pass legislation if we wanted to on things that could actually be good for people. Instead, we'll focus on an app ...
by Steve of phpBB
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:17 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ball of Confusion
Replies: 556
Views: 36106

Re: Ball of Confusion

Oct 7 to March 14. So about 150-160 days is the required time before jewish americans people speak up about the israeli government. 30,000+ is apparently the number of dead required. Well, it was the length of time that it took Chuck Schumer to say anything. Plenty of other Jewish Americans have be...
by Steve of phpBB
Tue Mar 12, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Visits
Replies: 578
Views: 16447

Re: College Visits

A_B wrote: Tue Mar 12, 2024 5:17 pmRun kid run!
Her name isn't Lola, is it?
by Steve of phpBB
Tue Mar 12, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Visits
Replies: 578
Views: 16447

Re: College Visits

Holy shit, that's great Rass.
by Steve of phpBB
Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:19 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Getting the spins
Replies: 3278
Views: 194154

Re: Getting the spins

It's so funny how those tastes change. When my son was in his early-mid teens, he was a big metal fan. Even Norwegian Death Metal. By the time he's 22, when we were driving to the Rose Bowl, he was playing more Boring Old Man music than I was. "Casey, do we have to listen to Closer to Fine *aga...
by Steve of phpBB
Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:15 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6196
Views: 341203

Re: Television (no longer temporary)

We got caught up on Masters of the Air last night. How realistic is it that the Germans would have so much information about downed pilots? I'm thinking both of Bucky (Buck?) and the Tuskegee Airmen. When the interrogator says that Bucky's name isn't on the lists of pilots and crews on the mission w...
by Steve of phpBB
Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:03 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9211
Views: 463175

Re: Random Politics

https://twitter.com/malsaafin/status/1767595431423299584?s=46&t=kdPrYCXX_0ddBVc4CeNcXA How can this be read any other way than a US Senator saying an ally will stop intentionally starving civilians if they get what they want? Yeah, this is nuts. So many people have lost their minds over October...
by Steve of phpBB
Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Getting the spins
Replies: 3278
Views: 194154

Re: Getting the spins

When I'm driving with my daughter, she picks the music. When she's driving, she picks the music. Because there's no way in hell I'm going to argue with her (and also I'm just happy to have the time in the car with her - that works so much better than trying to "hang out" together). Luckily...
by Steve of phpBB
Thu Mar 07, 2024 4:45 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Proud Parental Unit Crowing Thread
Replies: 2525
Views: 127392

Re: Proud Parental Unit Crowing Thread

That is so great to hear.
by Steve of phpBB
Thu Mar 07, 2024 2:42 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Replies: 8833
Views: 410011

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Even looking at this tweet, the only other name I recall from the Challenger astronauts is Judith Resnik.

by Steve of phpBB
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2024 Offseason
Replies: 210
Views: 2992

Re: NFL 2024 Offseason

Gunpowder wrote: Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:29 pm One of the best Bears passing seasaons ever was a random year of Erik Kramer.
Jim Miller is probably in the top 5 in my lifetime.
by Steve of phpBB
Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Replies: 8833
Views: 410011

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

The only astronauts I can name come from the Apollo missions/lunar landing era. So, my 88 and 83-year-old parents have pre-written their own obituaries. I was helping my mom with hers. She asked me, “Should I mention that I was on the Senatorial campaign staff for [former astronaut who died just be...
by Steve of phpBB
Wed Mar 06, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread
Replies: 3857
Views: 214076

Re: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread

"If I'da known Paul was going to throw a no-hitter, I'da thrown one too"?
by Steve of phpBB
Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:23 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Curling Thread
Replies: 169
Views: 10012

Re: The Curling Thread

Is this watchable in the US?
by Steve of phpBB
Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:18 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Mush, Mush (Dog Sled and other "Manly" Sports)
Replies: 29
Views: 482

Re: Mush, Mush (Dog Sled and other "Manly" Sports)

!!! yeah echoing Sybian here - tell more! what do you mean by "we" - your family? school? club? this is so cool and unique - Rush you've got a story here! We as in family. my mom's partner has always been fascinated with the Arctic, etc. When I was 7 or 8 we got two Husky-Malamute puppies...
by Steve of phpBB
Mon Mar 04, 2024 1:37 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread
Replies: 3857
Views: 214076

Re: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread

This thread pulled out a memory of watching Ivan de Jesus have one of the worst years ever. Because my grandparents lived in Highland Park, and then because WGN was one of two "cable" channels (TBS being the other) I watched a lot of really bad baseball. Just looked it up. 1981. Batted .1...
by Steve of phpBB
Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Hey, I Learn Something New Everyday, Two
Replies: 875
Views: 63443

Re: Hey, I Learn Something New Everyday, Two

Shirley wrote: Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:39 am
Steve of phpBB wrote: Sat Mar 02, 2024 12:41 pm
I'm curious what new think you learned from this story. That calling in bomb threats is a crime?
That I fucked up and thought it was the Twitter thread.
by Steve of phpBB
Sun Mar 03, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Major League Soccer (MLS) 2024
Replies: 14
Views: 257

Re: Major League Soccer (MLS) 2024

The forecast is for 50 mph winds here tomorrow at noon, with pouring rain and temps dropping from 47 to 32. Should be a great time in the standing section. Well, that was something. I’ve never gotten to experience a lightning delay and make snow angels on the field in the same game. https://twitter...
by Steve of phpBB
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:59 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Major League Soccer (MLS) 2024
Replies: 14
Views: 257

Re: Major League Soccer (MLS) 2024

The forecast is for 50 mph winds here tomorrow at noon, with pouring rain and temps dropping from 47 to 32.

Should be a great time in the standing section.
by Steve of phpBB
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Umbras and Penumbras - The Sun is Going Away
Replies: 105
Views: 2474

Re: Umbras and Penumbras - The Sun is Going Away

Pruitt IV wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:49 pm We're getting 99% in Toronto.

Fucking Trudeau.
I forgot the exchange rate had gone up so much.