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by wlu_lax6
Tue Nov 08, 2016 8:22 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: WRGPT 26
Replies: 30
Views: 754

Re: WRGPT 26

Thought I was going to make a move on ending this silly tournament on this hand.....DIOT 11/08/16 17:17:39! wlu_lax6 raises $43100 and is all in ! 11/08/16 17:18:58! ChickenDinner calls ! 11/08/16 17:18:58! Pot right ($100700), flopping/dealing/drawing cards ! 11/08/16 17:18:58! 2 players, 1 all in ...
by wlu_lax6
Tue Nov 08, 2016 12:33 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Autism Thread
Replies: 302
Views: 19942

Re: The Autism Thread

figured folks here may be interested in this
http://www.businessinsider.com/exceptio ... sm-2016-11
by wlu_lax6
Mon Nov 07, 2016 11:36 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: World Cup 2018 Qualification
Replies: 702
Views: 24592

Re: World Cup 2018 Qualification

So Morris went out last night with a hamstring issue. Guessing if he can't go we get Wondo?
by wlu_lax6
Mon Nov 07, 2016 9:18 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: World Cup 2018 Qualification
Replies: 702
Views: 24592

Re: World Cup 2018 Qualification

So The England-Scotland poppy issue is going to be a big deal. If FIFA can get away with just a $ fine, I think you let the association eat the fine. However, I can see FIFA going after qualification points. I mean look at what happened when Cameroon went with the one piece uniforms a few years back...
by wlu_lax6
Mon Nov 07, 2016 8:20 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: World Cup 2018 Qualification
Replies: 702
Views: 24592

Re: World Cup 2018 Qualification

I am not sure how I feel about the US squad for Friday (and even Tuesday). Fine with Howard in goal. Nervous about the midfield. We have lots of untested/limited youth. Jones finally got minutes last night but has not played since the summer. I think missing Dempsey will be a big deal. Goalkeepers: ...
by wlu_lax6
Fri Nov 04, 2016 12:02 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Coffee Thread, The
Replies: 210
Views: 9357

Re: Coffee Thread, The

Hi, my coffee maker sorta caught on fire a few weeks back and I need a new one. I'm not doing pour-over or french press every weekday AM so hit me with your automatics. Gevalia used to have a deal where you would subscribe to their coffee and they would send you a free coffee machine. Cancel after ...
by wlu_lax6
Fri Nov 04, 2016 10:06 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Replies: 8931
Views: 412483

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Was s/he driving one of those missile bikes? He was going pretty quick, but I didn't notice. And I had a situation the other day where I was going straight at a 4 way stop on a fairly large street - one that has a bike lane even - and I stop, a cyclist blasts by me also going straight. I was in no ...
by wlu_lax6
Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:06 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Live Music thread...
Replies: 2118
Views: 178077

Re: The Live Music thread...

BSF21 wrote:I get to see Reckless Kelly tonight and I don't have to drive 3.5 hours both ways this time. Could not be more excited for this show.
Oh hope they are good. I found them when I was listening to a whole lot of Cross Canadian Ragweed.
by wlu_lax6
Tue Nov 01, 2016 12:27 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: A New Brushes with thread
Replies: 863
Views: 77641

Re: A New Brushes with thread

I am fairly certain that I am a few rows back from Al Franken on Amtrak right now. Used my free upgrade to go first class so we don't have any babies that need soothing.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/al- ... 0edc31fd72
by wlu_lax6
Tue Nov 01, 2016 9:16 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Visits
Replies: 578
Views: 16746

Re: College Visits

Oh and you can walk between George Washington and Georgetown U(or just grab Capital Bike Share bikes for a 5 minute ride or the Circulator bus)

And if you need anything, I work 3 blocks from GW.
by wlu_lax6
Tue Nov 01, 2016 9:13 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Visits
Replies: 578
Views: 16746

Re: College Visits

By all means keep all the commentary coming, but we've settled on an itinerary for the trip in a couple of weeks. Thursday heading out and doing a session at Washington and Lee (in addition to swamp love, my wife's cousin is in law school there and so it was always gonna be on the list to stop by),...
by wlu_lax6
Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:33 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Podcasts
Replies: 1420
Views: 137364

Re: Podcasts

Also the production is very different from other podcasts I listen to. His voice and the tone is mellow, like soft Jazz. Or his old NPR skit from Saturday Night Live.
by wlu_lax6
Mon Oct 31, 2016 1:55 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Visits
Replies: 578
Views: 16746

Re: College Visits

A bunch of the southern schools have made leaps. You look at schools like Elon, Davidson, Sewanee (School of the South), UNC-W, and SCAD. These all seem to be moving up academic rankings all of the time (while providing great atmosphere).
by wlu_lax6
Mon Oct 31, 2016 10:10 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Podcasts
Replies: 1420
Views: 137364

Re: Podcasts

The "Here's The Thing" podcast with A. Baldwin has Gordon Lightfoot on Bob Dylan and Neil Young.....and Stompin' Tom Connors (Yes the guy from the Hockey Song" Is it a decent show? I really actively dislike anything associated with Baldwin. really good guests. Howard Schultz was cool
by wlu_lax6
Mon Oct 31, 2016 8:40 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Podcasts
Replies: 1420
Views: 137364

Re: Podcasts

The "Here's The Thing" podcast with A. Baldwin has Gordon Lightfoot on Bob Dylan and Neil Young.....and Stompin' Tom Connors (Yes the guy from the Hockey Song"
by wlu_lax6
Mon Oct 31, 2016 8:37 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Visits
Replies: 578
Views: 16746

Re: College Visits

Okay so it sounds like a road trip from KY to Baltimore. Got the slightly southern route (i.e. 81 v 64). Without taking into account $ I would consider the following on your road trip. Pick one way on the outbound and another on the return * Richmond * UVA--Cville is a big enough city * Maryland Co...
by wlu_lax6
Mon Oct 31, 2016 8:29 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Visits
Replies: 578
Views: 16746

Re: College Visits

Okay so it sounds like a road trip from KY to Baltimore. Got the slightly southern route (i.e. 81 v 64). Without taking into account $ I would consider the following on your road trip. Pick one way on the outbound and another on the return * Richmond * UVA--Cville is a big enough city * Maryland Col...
by wlu_lax6
Sat Oct 29, 2016 7:29 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Movies
Replies: 4685
Views: 292089

Re: Movies

Spies Like Us still holds up. Watched it tonight with my son.
by wlu_lax6
Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:16 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Replies: 195
Views: 10998

Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening

https://youtu.be/lFJdyQMwaoY all I want for christmas is for SKC to re-sign him (also because I have two BF jerseys but) Too expensive to sign at his current rate, which means he likely going through that funny MLS free agent draft process. I am sure someone will pick him up in the 2nd stage where ...
by wlu_lax6
Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:14 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza
Replies: 1434
Views: 108466

Re: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza

by wlu_lax6
Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:12 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Headlines
Replies: 513
Views: 47074

Re: Random Headlines

Semi-naked man found dead on Spanish airport bench with deli meat on his buttocks, genitals in tuna can Could this ever be topped? Maybe with some swiss cheese and a nice rye. Yup, they arrested someone..."A well-built Giant" http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3878772/Finnish-man-des...
by wlu_lax6
Fri Oct 28, 2016 12:12 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Replies: 195
Views: 10998

Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening

Sporting KC absolutely got fucked by the officials that entire game. I was checking in and out of the game...and yeah, Alonzo should have gotten the second card on the tackle on Feldhaber. Beautiful goal by Valdez at the death to win it. We thought initially that it had hit the side netting, not go...
by wlu_lax6
Thu Oct 27, 2016 3:21 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Great Goals thread
Replies: 388
Views: 111973

Re: The Great Goals thread

Nacho...
by wlu_lax6
Thu Oct 27, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: College Basketball 15-16
Replies: 186
Views: 8898

Re: College Basketball 15-16

Terps extend Turg for 4 more years. Interesting to see how the $ work for a big time D1 coach (and that he was paid less than the Purdue's coach).
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/ter ... extension/
by wlu_lax6
Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:05 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Replies: 195
Views: 10998

Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening

So Toronto beat Philly to move on. Tomorrow night DC plays Montreal. Drogba did not fly with the team after skipping a game 2 weeks ago because he would not start and 'back problems" in the game over the weekend. His salary matches DC united's starting salary. Playoff Fever.
by wlu_lax6
Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:38 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Hey, I Learn Something New Everyday, Two
Replies: 893
Views: 63905

Re: Hey, I Learn Something New Everyday, Two

The Fair Catch was actually a soccer rule long before the rule was allowed in American Football.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheffield_Rules
by wlu_lax6
Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:53 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016/2017 NHL Regular Season Thread
Replies: 547
Views: 21744

Re: 2016/2017 NHL Regular Season Thread

East/West Yada Yada Yada. This made a different when travel was harder, but today you hop on the charter and play some puck. Traveling wears you out. I know that from personal experience and my job doesn't tax me physically. For a team on the east coast, travel is no big thing. Many of their divisi...
by wlu_lax6
Wed Oct 26, 2016 8:51 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Carlos Alberto Torres
Replies: 1
Views: 174

Carlos Alberto Torres

Brazil Captain, New York Cosmo. Box-to-Box player



http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/27/sport ... .html?_r=0
by wlu_lax6
Wed Oct 26, 2016 7:57 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016/2017 NHL Regular Season Thread
Replies: 547
Views: 21744

Re: 2016/2017 NHL Regular Season Thread

East/West Yada Yada Yada. This made a different when travel was harder, but today you hop on the charter and play some puck. Yeah I get regional rivalries, but does it really make that much difference who is in your conference? The NHL went geographical when they were coming out of a bad time in rel...
by wlu_lax6
Mon Oct 24, 2016 7:22 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Replies: 195
Views: 10998

Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening

I don't know a ton (any) about MLS finances, but I would think those sorts of numbers would indicate that the league is doing well and growing financially. At some point, it'll start being a more reasonable destination financially for not-quite-top players, you'd think. And not just guys in their m...
by wlu_lax6
Mon Oct 24, 2016 2:14 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: MLS 2016: The Quickening
Replies: 195
Views: 10998

Re: MLS 2016: The Quickening

MLS announced attendence averages. * 40% growth in average attendance since 2006 * Team that had the best record had the lowest attendence * Top 3 teams in terms of attendance all went backward * Only leagues with higher average attendance are Bundesliga, EPL, La Liga, Liga MX, and the Chinese Super...
by wlu_lax6
Mon Oct 24, 2016 11:08 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football
Replies: 71
Views: 5251

Re: 2016/17 Bensell Premier League Fantasy Football

A_B wrote:Last week had fourth highest score and naturally played the person with the third highest. This week I had the third highest, and of course played the person with the highest. I hate this game.
Like I say about Fantasy Football, it really is all about defense.
by wlu_lax6
Mon Oct 24, 2016 9:57 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Edmonton Oilers/All Things McDavid
Replies: 262
Views: 10616

Re: The Edmonton Oilers/McDavid's rookie year

It's just the Canadian version. Yeah, I know. I'm sure that it's marketed more up there because of that, but they all kind of blend together. Also, Toronto is hosting something called The Centennial Classic on New Year's Day. The Winter Classic will be the following day. They definitely don't blend...
by wlu_lax6
Mon Oct 24, 2016 6:15 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Le Pro Cycling Thread
Replies: 259
Views: 12361

Re: Le Pro Cycling Thread

Can't wait to see Kanye commuting on a Dogma.
http://www.bicycling.com/news/culture/p ... erate-lvmh
by wlu_lax6
Fri Oct 21, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL SWAMPCRASH 2016 - Week Seven
Replies: 53
Views: 1536

Re: NFL SWAMPCRASH 2016 - Week Seven

Good Game Jerloma
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by wlu_lax6
Fri Oct 21, 2016 12:35 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Welcome NHL Las Vegas
Replies: 596
Views: 24884

Re: Welcome NHL Las Vegas

They had to have this stuff done before Christmas shopping season. I predict you will be seeing a shitload of Desert/Silver Knights gear around Las Vegas in December. I remember when the Ducks were introduced (summer of 93). I was at the World Scholar Athlete Games at U of Rhode Island. There was a...
by wlu_lax6
Fri Oct 21, 2016 12:10 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL SWAMPCRASH 2016 - Week Seven
Replies: 53
Views: 1536

Re: NFL SWAMPCRASH 2016 - Week Seven

Ryan wrote:Another 20 mins or so. Great fucking lunch.
Whatever you are having won't hang with my Greek Deli lunch today (Folks from DC know what I am talking about)...folks not from DC..
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