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I like the organist playing "Breakin' the Law".

My wife asks "where'd they move from?"

I don't see how it's any more or less than that. It's not personal, it's strictly business. My prior post wasn't excusing it, just noting that as a business tactic it makes complete sense. We've had plenty of threads here since the Pegulas took over that have discussed this very thing. PA, I'm sure, has been banned, probably, trying to make the point.

I can't imagine this is a test to see if charging tickets for future drafts is feasible. The Toronto market makes such a test invalid for pretty much all of the rest of the NHL. I think the fee plays right into the Southern Ontario marketing plan. Toronto fans will gladly pay money to see a historical draft (for their team), pay for the rooms to stay in, and keep the restaurants and shoppes busy for a few days. With Harbour Centre comes the overhead of keeping it alive; and charging for tickets is clearly part of that (ongoing) effort.

Potato, most of the jobs that I'm looking at are either in Franklin, Brentwood, and a few are downtown. We've noticed that real estate prices do not seem stable, but are definitely on the rise. I was in Austin when it started to really take off, so I'm familiar with those growing pains for what I'd call "an intimate larger city". I'm trying to get a handle on the job market, lots of jobs, it seems, but, are they for real? Any news or talk of the job market being able to handle all of the people? I think Google map's representation of the traffic patterns is likely accurate as it matches our experiences when we were out there (and does a good job of representing WNY's traffic patterns). Traffic is something we expect to deal with, although I understand it can take a little getting used to. FWIW, the traffic has gotten worse out here, too. I'm curious about crime. That's one aspect I haven't been able to get a handle on. I mean, we have the data, but not the on-the-ground perspective (other than "it's not a big deal"). Also, what about critters? What kind of bugs and nuisance pests are around there? Thanks to those who talked about tornadoes, as that subject is one that does slightly concern me. When I was in Texas, I saw tornadoes when I lived in the Hill Country, but never while in Austin. I think the topography of those two areas are similar and I would expect a similar record (relatively). Plus, a couple of the weather sites have excellent historical data to plunge into.

1. WNY. Although, I can say unequivocally that we are not Northerners or Yankees. I don't mean that in a hick, torn shirt, jacked-up truck way. You can be a hick anywhere. I lived in the South before I met my wife and there is a distinct difference between the Southern and Northern psychology, and had I not met my wife when I came back here, I would already be somewhere in the South. 2. WNY. 3. Other than data available via online research, anecdotes and impressions from general media, we have visited several times and at least once with the objective of sampling the area as a potential permanent resident. Also, as I mentioned, we do know some families who live there (Franklin and Hendersonville), who have provided input already. Thanks!

$30 for lower bowl and 200s? $20 for the 300s? WTF. I really wanted to go to this. Been in the back of my mind all year, but, that's $30 plus fees for essentially 5 minutes of gratification. And that's assuming I got the tickets, and they were close enough that I could see their faces well enough. I don't go to the FNC for concerts for that very reason. Free, sure, pay, uhmm...no.

Hi folks. I know there are probably too many OT threads at the moment, but I did get nfreeman's blessing to start this one, as I didn't want to add to the forum clutter willy-nilly. Some might recall my mention of this last year after several trips to Nashville, but we have fallen in love with that area and have over the past half year come to the conclusion that is where we'd like to live out our years in this dimension. We have multiple reasons, most of which I'd be happy to share over the course of the thread, but to begin I'd like to try and keep it focused on a few important subjects: 1. Have you ever moved your entire family (in this case two adults, two kids, and two dogs, along with the with usual material assets) to a new state? If so, I would appreciate insights, anecdotes, and any general wisdom or advice one can give. We have already researched this subject, and my wife and I have moved before having kids several times, twice out of state. If we didn't have kids, of course, things would be easier, and, thankfully, after much discussion, our kids are behind the idea (they're 11 and 14 and quite smart). But, still, we don't have jobs waiting for us (yet, knock on wood), and other than a few colleagues-turned-long-distance-pals of my wife's, know no one there. Hopefully these details give you, dear participant in this thread, a starting point for your contribution. 2. The Nashville area; the economy, the schools, housing, the crime rate, and any other vitals other than the usual touristy stuff that we've already been through and isn't really relevant to the topic. Again, we have done our research. We know we want to settle in the Franklin area, probably more in the sticks of that area (I'd like a half-acre with at least one out-building to eventually convert into a studio, and my wife wants chickens). We have a relative idea of housing costs between Franklin and heading north to Nashville proper. We know which schools have an I.B. program, and what the rankings are. I see the jobs available that I "qualify" for based on job searches. But, research and data don't quite tell the entire story, the story that develops from actually being there. So, jump in and help total strangers make an epic mid-life move in the search of existential contentment. You'll get karma points if nothing else!

Yup.

I think you guys discussing trading up or down are wasting your time. I get that this is a message board and you like to discuss scenarios and yada yada yada, but, really, it is a waste of time. There has been nothing to indicate GMTM is interested in somebody in the top four enough to start making deals that would tear apart the developing new core. Obviously, if the package is ridiculous, he would take it, as he always says. There has been nothing to indicate GMTM believes this draft class lacks the quality enough where moving up (or down, I can never remember, I mean a higher numbered slot than 8 [like 9, 10, etc.]). I have seen where GMTM thinks the quality of the draft class is GOOD ENOUGH where he would move up if the circumstances were in our favour, but that would be a last minute deal on the floor. Obviously, if the package is ridiculous, he would take it, as he always says. I think the action will happen with our picks beyond the first round, again, barring a ridiculous deal, and that the roster in October will be fleshed out with FA moves and player trades (with picks to sweeten the deal).

With all due respect to our friends up north, I don't think a Canadian team would have Murray as a GM. He's too unique, too individual. There's a reason you haven't seen too many Cups in Canada lately, and there's a reason those teams didn't make the playoffs this year. Too much committee, too much hive mentality amongst the Canadian sport professionals.

Murray didn't go there because he knew it was a joke. He publicly called it "ridiculous", if memory serves. You think he didn't expect this? Murray is a step ahead and far more creative and courageous than most, if not all, of his equals in the league. Our Murray trumps TO's Centre-of-the-Universe mentality every day, all day.

OMG. People, chill. Frankly, the worst thing about this is that the F'N Centre will be filled with annoying TO fans during the draft. Even before tonight, GMTM was saying we might just have our top two lines, few people wanted Stamkos at the price, we were an emerging destination team, and Bylsma's system was making sense. Before tonight, the Oilers had something like 3 number one picks in 7 years, had acquired McJesus, and still sucks. They remain the anti-destination team. I think Murray has a handle on this team, TPegs has learned to step out of the way, and Bylsma may surprise us yet. We have Samson, who has exceeded expectations, Jack Jack, whose potential is jaw-dropping on many nights, and ROR who may very well be better than the Concept of ROR. Just chill.

Mmmm... a player, a third, and fifth, and, what the hell, throw in a seventh to move into the first round. Murray has seemed pretty into this year's first round. Your URL is messed. NHL LOTTERY SIMULATOR Buffalo in the top three (second pick) 1 out of 10 times. Second time one of ten again (third pick). We're likely to pick tenth, unless the 1-in-10 odds favors us.

I thought that line was effective in that capacity, but are we seeing shut-down lines in these playoffs? I mean, lines whose predominant role is to shut-down a top line. I'm seeing shut-down lines that are a threat offensively as well. Maybe Larsson thinks he has more offense to give and is holding out for a bigger contract, but I'm scratching my head trying recall if I thought Foligno, Larsson and Gionta were an offensive threat. I think the Larsson we have seen really isn't on the roster of a legit playoff team. And I like Larsson, but, well...

It took me some games to get used to the playoff officiating paradigm, but I see what they're doing and I don't disagree. The games have been fun to watch as a result, mostly.

Wow. I could not move for that third period. At all. Amazing hockey. The Blues versus the Stars will be a great series. What a night when both teams you're rooting for win big.

Has the NYI series been any good? Is tonight's game worth watching?

Son bi7ch. The Blues sat back in the second, killed the game for them.

Icing?

Crazy

So that confirms what I'm seeing. Several non calls in favor of Chicago. Also, could the NBC crew be more happy the Hawks scored?

That was a good period of hockey.

Not after three, but I am making the prediction.