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Today would have been Johnny Cash's 82nd birthday.
In related news, my not-quite-two-year-old insists on listening to Johnny Cash whenever he rides in Daddy's car.
And nobody insists on things the way that not-quite-two-year-olds do. It's a very insistent age.
Sitting at Posada's in Bossier. They can't handle the crowd for Mardi Gras and we want this town to host a conference tourney or continue to host a bowl game. Probably not.......
The food was good as always, but the servers and kitchen can't keep up with a 80% full restaurant.
Fun stuff on this thread:
http://imgur.com/gallery/iRSmRCg
word of the day: mcgyvery (n): unconventional innovation applied to a pressing problem, often involving the use of duct tape and/or bobby pins (bobby pins only applicable when removed from the hair of a hot and bewildered female).
as in, "with a lot of redneck engineering and mcgyvery, i was able to piece together a working lawn mower."
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...phone-for-kids
This looks pretty cool. It's like OnStar for your kid.
That is awesome.
It's almost halway through 2014 ... Werent we all supposed to have robots by now?
I mean, I love my iPad and all, but that's not really what we were promised when we were kids. They told us that robots were imminent, and by the time we were grown, there'd be a robot in every home to wash dishes and fold laundry and change light bulbs and walk the dog, etc.
We were all supposed to have a robot and a flying car. And at this point, I'd just settle for the robot.
Where's my dang robot already?!
My theory on that is that they were on the horizon, but then that iRobot movie came out, scared everybody to death, and somebody important changed their mind on robots.Quote:
Originally Posted by Champ967
What they didn't tell us was how expensive all this crap was going to be.Quote:
Originally Posted by Champ967
http://www.newsmax.com/TheWire/flyin.../01/id/568850/
you don't want a robot. they use old people's medicine for fuel.
Why not a BACON CLUB FOR MEN?
Oh I drafted bylaws for that years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden
I have family who live overseas and work with the US State Dept. There was a meet and greet with VP Biden before his meeting with the President of Romania. My family attended the event so my young cousins could have the experience and learn something our our foreign relations. My youngest cousin, a 6 yr old, asked why Biden was there. My aunt explained that he was going to talk with the leaders of Romania. Her response was priceless. "Why didn't he just call?"
Because the plane ride is much more cost efficient than cell phone minutes.:rolleyes:
Smart kid.
I'm teaching a class of freshmen at UTA this semester. The other day I started to make a Tommy Boy joke and got lots of blank looks. I asked "Y'all probably don't even know who Chris Farley is, huh?" jokingly (I thought).
Stares and head shakes.
I weep for our future.
http://img.ksl.com/slc/2517/251733/25173390.jpg
Over use of the words "as well" when ending a sentence.
It's okay to say too or also.
Can't find the peeve thread.
Posters who can't / won't find the appropriate thread, as well.
But at least they didn't start a new thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Champ967
I'm pretty sure I could write the exact script word-for-word for many Seinfeld episodes. What is wrong with me?
Well you could be...(sorry for stopping short)Quote:
Originally Posted by ChipDog
...NOT that anything's wrong with that.
It's really sad when you spend time on FB reading about Matt's meat.
It just now clicked to me that Dumbledore's death in Half-Blood Prince is similar to Hans Gruber's death in Die Hard. Well played director, well played.
Probably happened a long time ago, but when did Pizza Inn in Ruston change ownership?
I really like introducing my kids to stuff I liked as a kid and watching them enjoy it.
The downside? Inspector Gadget theme song in my head all the time.
My kids love thisQuote:
Originally Posted by inudesu
http://www.emulationnation.com/wp-co...ent-system.jpg
I appreciate children's hospitals efforts to be make everything cheerful despite the place often being depressing.
When you are walking up to the entrance of Subway and there is a person about to exit Subway and you hold the door open for that person so they can leave while at the same time a BIG girl (as in obese BIG) had walked up behind you and takes advantage of you holding the door and enters the Subway right after the other person exited the Subway and the person who left says "thank you" but the BIG girl just walks in and says nothing and proceeds to the line ahead of you even though technically you were there first and you should be in line ahead of the BIG girl and instead of only listening to her breathe in line you have to watch and listen to her breathe in line....that might be an indication you are not having the best of days but you have to give her kudos for choosing Subway over McDonalds.
Me, too!Quote:
Originally Posted by inudesu
Several years ago, when my son was about 11 or 12, we watched some old comics on youtube. Afterward, he spent many many hours watching Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis shows.
The kid also fell in love with Red Skelton. So much so, one of his user names on Steam (an online gaming environment) is RedSkelton.
Did my semi-quarterly tour through Minden and surrounding areas today and I love that despite all the changes that have happened over the years, it is still essentially the same great looking and friendly place.
Went to buy new mattress for my baby girl for her big girl bed. We walked out with a brand new master bedroom suit. How does this happen?
Further proof in my mind that women are born with the gene that messes with the minds of men!Quote:
Originally Posted by techman05
It's green right nowQuote:
Originally Posted by inudesu
What time will it be Tech Blue o'clock? Our Hex code has a letter in it.Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
bedroom of a young bulldog fan
Outside with techman jr. today watching him fly a kite and ride his dune racer. Great day!
You'll never see this in an NFL game...
AFL fan blocks pass Boston Patriots
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPRC...007B1387CC548A
The 11th commandment.....
Thou shalt not inhale deeply whilst taking a bite of thy sandwich that was smothered generously with Zatarain's Creole Mustard.
My nostrils were on fiya!!
Use a nice cold beer to put it out.
The funnest thing about flying a kite is when the string breaks and you have to chase it through yards, over fences, across roads and then you have to climb a tree to get it down.Quote:
Originally Posted by techman05
is it always green o'clock?Quote:
Originally Posted by inudesu
Wich St and N Iowa are both really good
It's whatever color o'clock it is that corresponds to the hex code. I'm still not sure when it will be reflex blue o'clock, because of the letter.Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
http://encycolorpedia.com/171796Quote:
Originally Posted by inudesu
won't ever get REFLEX due to the 96 at the end.
My doggie went to doggie heaven last night. She was almost 15. We knew it was coming, but it still stings. She was a good dog.
Sorry Brother. Still miss our\ family member who died Easter of 2013 and still not ready for another one yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Champ967
I'm sorry for your loss.Quote:
Originally Posted by Champ967
Thank you. And maddawg.Quote:
Originally Posted by Soonerdawg
Pianissimo (usually just "Nissi") loved to chase varmints, so we thought it was fitting that she went on Groundhog Day.
We put her in the backyard and said a few words. That helped some ...
Toughest part was, of course, discussing mortality with children.
Sorry to hear that! We lost Sarah in October of 2010 and after our last two pass, I don't plan on another for quite a while. It is one thing when a person passes but to me it is harder when it is something/someone that loves unconditionally like a dog. Sabrina and I are sorry for you loss.
Thanks Ben. Hope yall are well.
Over 1 year after the death we still came home expecting to see him. We've moved since so with different surroundings we are starting to forget.Quote:
Originally Posted by DallasDog
I hate having to lose a dog - especially a real dog - we only have fake dogs now - snoodles which are useless yapping dogs
My son and I were discussing the color wheel and how colors blend to form others.
Red and yellow.......yellow and blue.........blue and red.....
Then he asked, "what do yellow and purple make?"
I did not hesitate and my filter switched off. Much to my wife's chagrin, I exclaimed, "Piss!"
we have a mutt that we believe to be a schnauzer/poodle mix and he is the best dog we could possibly have for our family. he's protective but not stupid. loves to play but isn't destructive. loves the kids and tolerates their shenanigans. and best of all, the only time he barks is when there's something that really needs attention (or one of the kids is keeping his ball just out of reach).Quote:
Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden
Some people need their heads examined for proof of contents.
Went in the student center tonight for a reception following nurse pinning ceremony. I felt like I had stepped back in time 35 years.
I'm not sure that Russell Westbrook has any teammates.......Yep, he's out there by himself......no one to pass it to.........I hate the NBA.
Not sure why I keep going to the doctor. It's only ever bad news.
Spending a long weekend in New Orleans. Seeing lots of football camp shirts and La Tech hats. Yelling lots of "sic em Dawgs" and getting them back. It's awesome.
I did have a guy walk into the back of our car at an intersection. I guess it's pretty tough to miss the broad side of a Honda Odessy at 2pm in the afternoon when you are already 3 sheets and hammering one as you walk by.
Oh well, you gotta love the Crescent City.
I love when an espn talking head pronounces a word wrong. It's even better when it's a WBB talking head...
She just said "there are playing a bit laxidaisical".
You just outed yourself.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
He was probably watching Kim's game.. .Quote:
Originally Posted by Champ967
Just watched E60. So many things that ESPN does and supports that I don't like. When they do shows like that one, I am all in.
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There is a another huge jar just out of the shot.
Some stereotypes are true.
As I clicked on this thread, I was actually eating those some of those Kroger brand olives.Quote:
Originally Posted by inudesu
http://mentalfloss.com/article/63881...alindrome-week
Happy Palindrome week.
Brian96 probably flipping out somewhere.
To set the stage.....son is 6 and daughter is 3.
Daughter runs in living room naked and proclaims she has started her bath water. Also informs us that son has missed the toilet and pee'd the floor, but, "it otay", because she cleaned it up.
Coming home to work after work is truly one of the greatest experiences of my life. And don't worry about the pee on the floor. If you buy my house one day, it will get a good steam cleaning first, probably.
i miss phrases like "it otay" and "i yuv you". we have our last kindergarten graduation next week.
http://i.imgur.com/Rl1zrYS.jpg
Of all the food court areas in the south that should be empty, the Tanger Outlet mall food court is packed. Great food within 2 miles and you can't leave long enough to avoid mall Chinese and chicken strips.
Additional note, all we did was walk thru, not stopping to eat for us.
The "neighborhood" rule at second base may come under scrutiny due to instant replay. I don't like the rule, but it has been allowed for so long I would not want it taken away due to replay.
I agree. It's like a consistent home plate ump who calls outside strikes, but calls them the same all game long.Quote:
Originally Posted by techman05
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Custom painted Yeti cup. Four coats of red, two coats of clear, decals, then three more coats of clear. (the only reason the decals did not go on before the clear started is because I forgot them)
It's so beautiful!Quote:
Originally Posted by westdawg
If the rule is wrong, then get rid of it. I've seen too many misses of the bag and the runner called out because of this rule. It truly infuriates me!Quote:
Originally Posted by techman05
Quote:
Originally Posted by LABulldog
I don't like the "rule" either. However, they claim it is a concern of player safety. Also, the call is made while the second baseman or short stop are clearly hovering over the bag or are 12-15 inches from the bag. This is easily seen by the ump without replay. The call should be made correctly without replay. That is what infuriates me. It shouldn't take instant replay to make them call a play correctly.
Giving the defense the play at first on a double play or a great play by the fielder is also the norm and often obviously missed.Quote:
Originally Posted by LABulldog
Not sports, but this does not deserve a thread...
Would you buy a yellow mustang, with a flat tire, from a guy in Colfax named Arlis?
10 years ago it didn't seem like I would have a Tech degree. I'm now just 8 classes and 2 quarters away. It feels weird to be this close when thinking back to those "wasted" years in the early 2000's.
You know you got some good ole' country friends when you get wished "Happy New Years" by several of them. Many of these are ones who don't put the s on Walmarts.
BTW, I know CChandler (who started this thread) took his ball and went home, but does he post over on the BTB site?
I add the 's' in both cases. I do it intentionally. Some folks find it genuine. Others think I'm being ironic. But I'll never tell.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
I couldnt say. I let my membership expire over at the LFR echo chamber a few months back.Quote:
BTW, I know CChandler (who started this thread) took his ball and went home, but does he post over on the BTB site?
I've wondered what happened to him. Used to start some fun threads (like this one).Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
I am starting a "Go Fund Me". Just because. Life is hard.
I am so sick of seeing these things set up someone broke their leg and is going to have a tough 8 week recovery.
KTBS @KTBS 29m29 minutes agoShreveport, LA
VIDEO - TV reporter tests stab-proof material, gets stabbed http://bit.ly/1VPTyHn
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CYM7gx-WkAAQ50t.jpg
Quote:
Originally Posted by sportdawg
Let's test this on a real dummy instead of a fake one.
Black and white Gunsmoke episodes are the great. The 30 minute episodes may be the best.
All those years of Gunsmoke and Doc never got a 1st floor office. Imagine how many bodies were carried up those stairs over the years.
Waiting to see a dermatologist. Some folks have been here waiting over an hour. The perfect picture of efficiency! :furious3:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSSibWkQcTA
The Waiting Room Episode
Is reading unsubscribed articles from Gannett worse than bringing your own food into a movie theater?
It's more like getting off the highway to whiz at a gas station or a McDonalds where you don't buy anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
Yes, sometimes it's absolutely necessary. But as a practice, it's rude.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Champ967
So, I typically buy a cheap $2 bag of mixed nuts or trail mix. I don't want gas, a drink, a bag of chips, pack of gum, or nasty gas station food every time I go. Perhaps they could offer access to only the sports articles at a reduced rate? I am no computer programming guy, but maybe it could be done?
Cap & Gown bought. Ring ordered. 21 May 2016 needs to come quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by JuBru
Too early for congratulations?Quote:
Originally Posted by JuBru
Knowing me, I'll find a way to muck up this quarter, haha.Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg
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Originally Posted by JuBru
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You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to JuBru again.
I just told someone from Chicago that my week has been "fair to middlin." To her credit, she just rolled with it despite having no idea what I was saying. Cross-cultural communication skills are important in my line of work.
I don't mind tipping at a buffet restaurant that has servers who check up on customers during the meal. I DO NOT believe in tipping at a place that does not have servers who come around after the bill has been paid.
maybe my response belongs on the peeve thread, but what's up with a tip line showing up on every credit card receipt i have to sign? am i supposed to tip the checker who punched my order into the cash register?Quote:
Originally Posted by maddawg