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mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:35 am

I imagine I'm the level just below elite (professional jugglers, olympic ping-pong players, etc) in terms of recovering and not dropping a bar of soap that slips out of my hands.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:41 am

mister d wrote: ↑Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:35 am I imagine I'm the level just below elite (professional jugglers, olympic ping-pong players, etc) in terms of recovering and not dropping a bar of soap that slips out of my hands.

I'll challenge you to a not dropping soap in the shower contest. We can up the stakes by holding the contest in a prison shower. Not sure what the winner gets, but trust me, you do NOT want to lose.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:54 am

This would double attendance at BonnaRass.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:58 am

mister d wrote: ↑Tue Jun 07, 2022 9:54 am This would double attendance at BonnaRass.

If we go it doubles from 2 to 4?

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Tue Jun 07, 2022 10:11 am

The Swamp! Come for the repartee! Stay for the prison shower soap-holding contests!

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:37 pm

Miami Dadeland is a disappointing destination for a conference. Not what I had in mind when i was traveling to "miami"

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 3:22 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:37 pm Miami Dadeland is a disappointing destination for a conference. Not what I had in mind when i was traveling to "miami"

In my experience, most of the Miami area doesn't remind you of what you'd think Miami would be like.

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 4:30 pm

EnochRoot wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 3:22 pm
wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:37 pm Miami Dadeland is a disappointing destination for a conference. Not what I had in mind when i was traveling to "miami"
In my experience, most of the Miami area doesn't remind you of what you'd think Miami would be like.

That's been my experience with Los Angeles.

EnochRoot · Post by **EnochRoot** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 4:43 pm

pruitt2 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 4:30 pm
EnochRoot wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 3:22 pm
wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:37 pm Miami Dadeland is a disappointing destination for a conference. Not what I had in mind when i was traveling to "miami"
In my experience, most of the Miami area doesn't remind you of what you'd think Miami would be like.
That's been my experience with Los Angeles.

Spraaaawwwwl maaaan!

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Wed Jun 15, 2022 1:03 pm

Really enjoying the Swamp today, fellas.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Jun 17, 2022 2:13 pm

So, as choosy mothers know, awhile back they recalled certain lots of Jif peanut butter. Can't find Jif anymore at any grocery stores, or Target or Costco. I've now run out of my copious supply and I'm going through withdrawals. I bought some Skippy the other day and now I feel so cheap and tawdry - it's just not as good, dammit. Probably going to go to Trader Joes and buy some peanuts, honey and peanut oil, to make my own in the food processor.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:07 pm

sancarlos wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 2:13 pm So, as choosy mothers know, awhile back they recalled certain lots of Jif peanut butter. Can't find Jif anymore at any grocery stores, or Target or Costco. I've now run out of my copious supply and I'm going through withdrawals. I bought some Skippy the other day and now I feel so cheap and tawdry - it's just not as good, dammit. Probably going to go to Trader Joes and buy some peanuts, honey and peanut oil, to make my own in the food processor.

My wife insists on buying fancy peanut butter that separates and you have to mix. I am not a fan.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:22 pm

Yeah, peanut butter should not be effort. PB&Co. is the gold standard.

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Fri Jun 17, 2022 4:46 pm

wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:07 pm
My wife insists on buying fancy peanut butter that separates and you have to mix. I am not a fan.

I'm a big peanut butter fan, but I hate that stuff.

cerranoredux · Post by **cerranoredux** » Fri Jun 17, 2022 7:53 pm

pruitt2 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 4:46 pm
wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:07 pm
My wife insists on buying fancy peanut butter that separates and you have to mix. I am not a fan.
I'm a big peanut butter fan, but I hate that stuff.

Lazy ass mofos. Natural pb is worth the elbow grease. And more effective when you want to turn it into sauce for ice cream.

blundercrush · Post by **blundercrush** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:10 am

pruitt2 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 4:46 pm
wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:07 pm
My wife insists on buying fancy peanut butter that separates and you have to mix. I am not a fan.
I'm a big peanut butter fan, but I hate that stuff.

Turn the jar upside down when you get home, don't put it in the fridge, and leave it for 24 hours. the oil will start to seep through the PB to get to the top. doesn't mix it, but definitely helps. Fancy PB for life.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 11:18 am

blundercrush wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:10 am
pruitt2 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 4:46 pm
wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:07 pm
My wife insists on buying fancy peanut butter that separates and you have to mix. I am not a fan.
I'm a big peanut butter fan, but I hate that stuff.
Turn the jar upside down when you get home, don't put it in the fridge, and leave it for 24 hours. the oil will start to seep through the PB to get to the top. doesn't mix it, but definitely helps. Fancy PB for life.

Well, shit. I was wondering why my wife did that with the jar of coconut chocolate peanut butter she bought. Lo and behold, it worked.

You'd think with a simple solution like that the manufacturer would just put the label on upside down or something.

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 5:13 pm

blundercrush wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 10:10 am
pruitt2 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 4:46 pm
wlu_lax6 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:07 pm
My wife insists on buying fancy peanut butter that separates and you have to mix. I am not a fan.
I'm a big peanut butter fan, but I hate that stuff.
Turn the jar upside down when you get home, don't put it in the fridge, and leave it for 24 hours. the oil will start to seep through the PB to get to the top. doesn't mix it, but definitely helps. Fancy PB for life.

I hate the term... but that is a great lifehack

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Mon Jun 20, 2022 1:34 pm

Imagine grabbing lunch and...

I was at that food court a couple of weeks ago.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:38 pm

No NFL yet. No college football yet. No more NHL. No more NBA. No more CWS. No USMNT. No Premiere league. MLB doesn’t matter, yet.

Sigh…

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 7:18 pm

sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:38 pm No NFL yet. No college football yet. No more NHL. No more NBA. No more CWS. No USMNT. No Premiere league. MLB doesn’t matter, yet.

Sigh…

The next two week long sumo basho (tournament) starts a week Sunday. It's great fun.

duff · Post by **duff** » Tue Jun 28, 2022 7:44 pm

Blood & Guts tomorrow on TBS. Give it a shot!

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Jun 29, 2022 10:41 am

sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:38 pm No NFL yet. No college football yet. No more NHL. No more NBA. No more CWS. No USMNT. No Premiere league. MLB doesn’t matter, yet.

Sigh…

More time to focus on politics!

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:55 am

sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:38 pm No NFL yet. No college football yet. No more NHL. No more NBA. No more CWS. No USMNT. No Premiere league. MLB doesn’t matter, yet.

Sigh…

Women's Euros start on July 9th.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Wed Jun 29, 2022 11:59 am

sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:38 pm No NFL yet. No college football yet. No more NHL. No more NBA. No more CWS. No USMNT. No Premiere league. MLB doesn’t matter, yet.

Sigh…

Not time to watch sports! Go to the beach!

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:59 pm

sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:38 pm No NFL yet. No college football yet. No more NHL. No more NBA. No more CWS. No USMNT. No Premiere league. MLB doesn’t matter, yet.

Sigh…

Le Tour starts on Friday!

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:00 pm

DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:59 pm
sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:38 pm No NFL yet. No college football yet. No more NHL. No more NBA. No more CWS. No USMNT. No Premiere league. MLB doesn’t matter, yet.

Sigh…
Le Tour starts on Friday!

In beautiful Copenhagen!

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:08 pm

govmentchedda wrote: ↑Wed Jun 29, 2022 2:00 pm
DaveInSeattle wrote: ↑Wed Jun 29, 2022 1:59 pm
sancarlos wrote: ↑Tue Jun 28, 2022 6:38 pm No NFL yet. No college football yet. No more NHL. No more NBA. No more CWS. No USMNT. No Premiere league. MLB doesn’t matter, yet.

Sigh…
Le Tour starts on Friday!
In beautiful Copenhagen!

I hear there's no problem with worms or long relationships RE: Copenhagen.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Wed Jun 29, 2022 3:40 pm

What's the point of a board of equalization if they keep asking the county if their valuation is ok?

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Wed Jun 29, 2022 6:31 pm

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Wed Jun 29, 2022 7:52 pm

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:05 pm

If I put on a radio station and they played Killing in the Name on a loop with no commercials, I'd listen for a longer time without changing the station than the total amount of time I've listened to terrestrial radio in the past 7 years combined.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:13 pm

I could be misremembering, but when Hot 97 expanded to Boston from New York in the late 90s they played Tone Loc's Wild Thing for 4 straight days. It seemed like guerilla radio but it was clearly to build hype.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 9:41 am

Johnnie wrote: ↑Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:13 pm I could be misremembering, but when Hot 97 expanded to Boston from New York in the late 90s they played Tone Loc's Wild Thing for 4 straight days. It seemed like guerilla radio but it was clearly to build hype.

His royalty check must have been huge that month.

DaveInSeattle · Post by **DaveInSeattle** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 9:53 am

The Sybian wrote: ↑Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:05 pm If I put on a radio station and they played Killing in the Name on a loop with no commercials, I'd listen for a longer time without changing the station than the total amount of time I've listened to terrestrial radio in the past 7 years combined.

I haven't listened to commercial radio in about 25 years. I'm lucky to live in a city with the best radio station in the country (kexp) and two really good NPR stations (the one out of Tacoma plays jazz and blues).

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:02 am

Johnnie wrote: ↑Wed Jun 29, 2022 8:13 pm I could be misremembering, but when Hot 97 expanded to Boston from New York in the late 90s they played Tone Loc's Wild Thing for 4 straight days. It seemed like guerilla radio but it was clearly to build hype.

When I lived in ABQ a station did this with Ween's Push The Little Daisies. When I saw SCK a few years ago there was a station in the Bay Area that was doing the same thing with Nelly's Hot In Herre (I just thought they played it a lot, and I was in the car the 4 minutes is was played or whatever.)

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:07 am

I listen to NPR and the local news, mainly for traffic and weather. I'll turn on sports talk once every month or so. I'm almost exclusively catching with folks on the phone or more likely listening to a podcast while in the car on my commute.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:30 am

Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:07 am I listen to NPR and the local news, mainly for traffic and weather. I'll turn on sports talk once every month or so. I'm almost exclusively catching with folks on the phone or more likely listening to a podcast while in the car on my commute.

Google Maps eliminated the need for listening to traffic reports. I use Google Maps every time I drive to my daughter's soccer practice, and she makes fun of me for not knowing how to get there after god knows how many trips. It takes me a different route constantly. She stopped making fun of me when her teammate who lives in the same direction from the field showed up 30 minutes late because her father got stuck in traffic while we were on time.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:33 am

The Sybian wrote: ↑Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:30 am
Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:07 am I listen to NPR and the local news, mainly for traffic and weather. I'll turn on sports talk once every month or so. I'm almost exclusively catching with folks on the phone or more likely listening to a podcast while in the car on my commute.
Google Maps eliminated the need for listening to traffic reports. I use Google Maps every time I drive to my daughter's soccer practice, and she makes fun of me for not knowing how to get there after god knows how many trips. It takes me a different route constantly. She stopped making fun of me when her teammate who lives in the same direction from the field showed up 30 minutes late because her father got stuck in traffic while we were on time.

Extreme Dad flex.

Nonlinear FC · Post by **Nonlinear FC** » Thu Jun 30, 2022 10:56 am

This might sound ridiculous, but I just like to hear the news (including whatever traffic nightmare is a foot, because it tends to come up in conversation) and the news channel gives that to me in a nice 8 minute cycle on a loop. I only listen to one cycle and then move on.

I never go anywhere around here without punching it into my phone. I'm also the kind of commuting nerd I have 4 routes to/from work that I can switch to if needed.