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by sancarlos
Fri Apr 05, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Holy fuck we just had an earthquake
Replies: 54
Views: 1808

Re: Holy fuck we just had an earthquake

by sancarlos
Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLB 2024
Replies: 250
Views: 15014

Re: MLB 2024

Rex wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:51 am Looks like the A’s will now be the last psychedelic band from Sacto, Northern Cal
They plan to play in Sacramento in 2025 through 2027. Seating capacity 10,624. 325 feet in right field, 330 in left. Sounds like a bandbox to me.
by sancarlos
Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:39 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2024 Offseason
Replies: 319
Views: 13830

Re: NFL 2024 Offseason

According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, the NFL's flagship network has cut ties with on-air personalities Andrew Siciliano, Melissa Stark, James Palmer and Will Selva. An NFL Network spokesperson would not confirm the names of those who were laid off, but did confirm that cuts were happening....
by sancarlos
Thu Apr 04, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Basketball 23-24
Replies: 628
Views: 29488

Re: NCAA Basketball 23-24

Meanwhile, the two Women’s NIT finalists, Minnesota and Saint Louis, had a combined regular season record of 32-33. NIT Fever! Catch it!
by sancarlos
Wed Apr 03, 2024 9:12 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2023-2024 NHL Season
Replies: 657
Views: 22205

Re: 2023-2024 NHL Season

Another question...is just skating away after someone throws down their gloves ever a thing or is there some sort of alpha-male, emasculatory, bullshit, unwritten rule about that? I think there are lots of occasions where one guy challenges another but gets turned down. In that case gloves are gene...
by sancarlos
Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: My Wish to Sail Through Life Without Serving on a Jury
Replies: 173
Views: 7320

Re: My Wish to Sail Through Life Without Serving on a Jury

Oh the cockiness of middle-age. You don’t even see it coming.
by sancarlos
Wed Apr 03, 2024 1:22 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: My Wish to Sail Through Life Without Serving on a Jury
Replies: 173
Views: 7320

Re: My Wish to Sail Through Life Without Serving on a Jury

Just received a new notice for jury duty; first week of April. In the past, I worked hard to make sure I didn’t get selected. But, hell. Now that I’m retired, maybe I’ll try to get selected. Wonder if they’d object to me live-swamping the experience? I am excused from jury duty without having to re...
by sancarlos
Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2024 Offseason
Replies: 319
Views: 13830

Re: NFL 2024 Offseason

Gonna be a bit tough on Josh Allen if he doesn't have anybody to throw to.
by sancarlos
Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:14 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6259
Views: 361598

Re: Television (no longer temporary)

Psych was a very witty show.
by sancarlos
Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:34 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Live Music thread...
Replies: 2118
Views: 180186

Re: The Live Music thread...

FWIW, Napa is a lot closer to Seattle than is Denver.
by sancarlos
Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:28 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Presidential Election 2024
Replies: 536
Views: 15089

Re: Presidential Election 2024

Florida citizens have voted for fairly progressive things statewide recently while still voting for Republicans in elected offices While I don't disagree with your overall point... It's pretty hard to find 2 issues that would produce more fervor among young, first time voters than pot and abortion ...
by sancarlos
Tue Apr 02, 2024 11:03 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: April Fools pranks (successful and otherwise)
Replies: 70
Views: 3521

Re: April Fools pranks (successful and otherwise)

But, overall, I’ll go to my grave believing the very worst drivers are in New Mexico. Take your life in your hands every time you get in a car.
by sancarlos
Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:59 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Proud Parental Unit Crowing Thread
Replies: 2617
Views: 145654

Re: Proud Parental Unit Crowing Thread

Very cute!
by sancarlos
Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:43 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread
Replies: 3889
Views: 231001

Re: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread

I also loved SCTV. And I still imitate Count Floyd when something like a spider appears in our house. Ooh scary ooh scary!
by sancarlos
Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Basketball 23-24
Replies: 628
Views: 29488

Re: NCAA Basketball 23-24

I’m just happy Kim Mulkey lost.
by sancarlos
Mon Apr 01, 2024 5:17 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread
Replies: 3889
Views: 231001

Re: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread

Vontae Davis was only 35…
by sancarlos
Mon Apr 01, 2024 3:07 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Getting the spins
Replies: 3317
Views: 210686

Re: Getting the spins

That song is a classic, bud. On the day Loretta Lynn died, it was one of the songs Sirius outlaw country had in regular rotation.
by sancarlos
Mon Apr 01, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2024 NCAA Ice Hockey Championship (Frozen Four and what not)
Replies: 31
Views: 1882

Re: 2024 NCAA Ice Hockey Championship (Frozen Four and what not)

Nonlinear FC wrote: Mon Apr 01, 2024 2:51 pm Do we have any actual Devils fans on here? If so, M is your team. You've got Luke Hughes, Seamus Casey and Ethan Edwards to pull for...
Luke Hughes isn’t playing for the Wolverines anymore.
by sancarlos
Mon Apr 01, 2024 2:04 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: April Fools pranks (successful and otherwise)
Replies: 70
Views: 3521

Re: April Fools pranks (successful and otherwise)

Nonlinear FC wrote: Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:54 pm
sancarlos wrote: Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:20 pm You can only be young for awhile, but you can be immature forever.

Got my daughter today with the old “Saran wrap across the toilet” gag.
Well, but, see... Who is that joke on when she makes you clean up a #2?
Gimme a break. Her bum feels the cling wrap right away. No poop or pee.
by sancarlos
Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: April Fools pranks (successful and otherwise)
Replies: 70
Views: 3521

Re: April Fools pranks (successful and otherwise)

You can only be young for awhile, but you can be immature forever.

Got my daughter today with the old “Saran wrap across the toilet” gag.
by sancarlos
Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:17 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2024 NCAA Ice Hockey Championship (Frozen Four and what not)
Replies: 31
Views: 1882

Re: 2024 NCAA Ice Hockey Championship (Frozen Four and what not)

Will Smith of BC was the Sharks’ 1st round pick last year, so I’ll root for him. But, overall, gotta support my father’s alma mater, DU!
by sancarlos
Sun Mar 31, 2024 1:22 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6259
Views: 361598

Re: Television (no longer temporary)

I love molé sauce. Pretty much my go-to at any mexican place, barring something really special on their menu.
by sancarlos
Sat Mar 30, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2023-2024 NHL Season
Replies: 657
Views: 22205

Re: 2023-2024 NHL Season

brian wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2024 6:45 pm I can’t figure out whether to laugh at the Wild for not trusting they could get a win in OT/SO or applauding their balls but they probably eliminated themselves with that stunt today.
Such a low percentage gamble.,,
by sancarlos
Sat Mar 30, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: EPL 2023-24
Replies: 400
Views: 12929

Re: EPL 2023-24

Man United pretty lucky to get a point today.

by sancarlos
Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:36 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp Movie Club: The Coen Brothers, O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU, 4/1, 9:30 pm ET
Replies: 94
Views: 3446

Re: Swamp Movie Club: The Coen Brothers, THE BIG LEBOWSKI, 3/25, 9:30 pm ET

Similar to Rass’s story in the Point Break thread, I introduced my daughter to the original Fargo movie last night. She was excited to see it, and really enjoyed it. Which made us both happy. Nice bonding experience.
by sancarlos
Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:27 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Apples 2014
Replies: 124
Views: 5597

Re: Apples 2014

Been eating an apple lately called Wild Twist. The grocer tells me it is a hybrid of a Honeycrisp and a Pink Lady. It’s really good. Quite crisp, sweet and a little tart.
by sancarlos
Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:05 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NCAA Basketball 23-24
Replies: 628
Views: 29488

Re: NCAA Basketball 23-24

That mustache is definitely Division 2, at best.
by sancarlos
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Iron Eagle (Louis Gossett Jr.)
Replies: 8
Views: 457

Re: Iron Eagle (Louis Gossett Jr.)

L-Jam3 wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 8:31 am An Officer and a Gentleman.
Yup
by sancarlos
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:01 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL 2024 Offseason
Replies: 319
Views: 13830

Re: NFL 2024 Offseason

So, Bet MGM has released their 2024 expected win totals , for over/under betting. Thoughts? Personally, I think they are too optimistic for teams like the Chargers and Jets, TEAM 2024 WIN TOTAL OVER PRICE UNDER PRICE Arizona Cardinals 6.5 -140 +115 Atlanta Falcons 9.5 -130 +110 Baltimore Ravens 11.5...
by sancarlos
Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fast Food Thread: Not just about assholes anymore
Replies: 1046
Views: 61125

Re: Fast Food Thread: Not just about assholes anymore

Stuffed sopapillas are god's gift to us mere humans. You're lucky you made the Blake's post because normally I would not tolerate this sacrilege. Is this a safe space? I've never had a stuffed sopapilla. I'm sure they are delicious, but I've always just had them as a side with the entree. The ones ...
by sancarlos
Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:42 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The OFFICIAL Craft Beer Thread
Replies: 26
Views: 848

Re: The OFFICIAL Craft Beer Thread

That's good beer, no doubt!
by sancarlos
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695
Replies: 92
Views: 7640

Re: The Baltimore Key Bridge collapse on 695

Scary stuff, Steve. Between that and your bicycle accident, I'd say you've caught your limit on this sort of thing.
by sancarlos
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:04 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fast Food Thread: Not just about assholes anymore
Replies: 1046
Views: 61125

Re: Fast Food Thread: Not just about assholes anymore

Another note for a future visit!
by sancarlos
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fast Food Thread: Not just about assholes anymore
Replies: 1046
Views: 61125

Re: Fast Food Thread: Not just about assholes anymore

I need to check out Pericio’s.
by sancarlos
Wed Mar 27, 2024 6:37 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Joe Lieberman
Replies: 11
Views: 1760

Re: Joe Lieberman

Also, and more importantly, he's part of the reason that Obamacare didn't have a Single Payer option. Fucking asshole. https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/56803-lieberman-and-nelson-public-option-compromise-still-not-good-enough/ The classic example of being moderate for the sake of being moderate....
by sancarlos
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:30 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Pot Thread
Replies: 1122
Views: 52735

Re: The Pot Thread

Syb - I agree with you on all that! Unrelated… It seems a bit weird (at least to me) to smoke with your kid. I went through much of my life hiding it from my own parents. My daughter is here for a short visit, and presented me with a gift of a beautiful, small, glass water pipe. It’s detailed and fr...
by sancarlos
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Meet Me in St. Louis?
Replies: 31
Views: 4381

Re: Meet Me in St. Louis?

My wife just mentioned that the son of her childhood/high school best friend is executive chef of this French restaurant. His (biased) mother says it is a great place.
Https://brasseriebyniche.com
by sancarlos
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: To the extent it comes up: Trump crap post-WH years
Replies: 2025
Views: 53653

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

I found out that I am not yet authorized for options on my new Schwab account. (I had a TD Ameritrade account, but since they were required by Schwab, I have to start over on my authorizations.) So now I have to wait for that to go through before I get to buy some puts on DJT. (Thanks for the idea, ...
by sancarlos
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Meet Me in St. Louis?
Replies: 31
Views: 4381

Re: Meet Me in St. Louis?

bfj wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:02 am
A_B wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:13 am Salt and Smoke would be a rec, but I don't know how kosher you are. But shit, the sides alone were worth it. And of course they have beef and chicken and whatnot.
You are probably more kosher than I am.
Kentucky kosher. I think maybe that means one ice cube in the bourbon.
by sancarlos
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Replies: 8938
Views: 431249

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

My wife will be pleased at the support she’s received from the swamp. (Romero not so much).