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  1. Brought up Catholic because it's was my parent's duty to do so (heard that many times).  Never believed or bought in but had to go to Church "while I was still living in their house'.  The day I moved out was the last day I went to Church.  I'm an Atheist.  But, all my siblings remain Catholic.  If believing in a particular religion gives you peace, gives your life meaning and makes you a better, more tolerant person, that's great for all of us.

  2. 1 hour ago, Eleven said:

    Wow I feel like we're missing some options here.  For needing a desperate goal, I might want Drury.  For a series against the Bruins or Flyers, I might want Mike Peca.

    I think you're right on more options and categories..  My category for best pound-for-pound Sabre is Gare .  5'9" 175 pounds.  He could do it all, score, fight, hit, leadership, and be a pain.  Peca is in the conversation, but was never a 50 goal scorer like Gare.

  3. 3 hours ago, Doohickie said:

    I've been laid off 4 times in my life (all in the early 90s); it's never fun, especially in a bad economy.  My hope is that this pandemic-induced downturn will pass as COVID-19 comes under control and be followed by an economic boom of pent-up demand.

    I've been laid off too.  However, my last 13 years before retirement were with the federal government.  Say what you will about the government bureaucracy, but in times of trouble, they take care of their employees.  I was based in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina.  They put us up at the Hilton (government rate, of course) for 3 months.  What other employer would do that?  I thank the federal government, and EVERY taxpayer for keeping my wife and I from potential financial ruin.   Plus, I found my government job the most challenging and rewarding of my career.  If you have kids, please encourage them to consider a government job.  I know it's not a sexy job, but the work is rewarding, the "company" will never go bankrupt, and you'll have a good pension where you can sit on your ass and post on SabreSpace all day ?.

  4. Interesting thread.  Here's mine from 2013:

    Posted February 24, 2013 · Report reply

    I'd like to see Rick Dudley come in here (prior to the deadline). He takes no crap, is beholden to no one, and knows what it takes to win in the league now. See the Habs, and the Leafs for that matter. Not that he is the GM, but success seems to follow him. He likes size and character as well. No more Stafford and Hecht. I think that would spell the end of Ennis (who I like), Gerbe (who I used to like) and Leopold (who I never liked). I think we'd see a Sabres team that was 50% different by September of 2013 with Dudley.

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  5. On 4/3/2020 at 6:15 PM, Crosschecking said:

    He was a very private man, from what I read. That's probably why he wasn't as well noticed as Smokey Robinson.

    I met Smokey at the Desert Inn Golf Course in Las Vegas (that's when it still existed).  He was so gracious.  He signed my scorecard.  I didn't want to take up his time or fawn over him, but It was like he was imposing on me more than I was imposing on him..  First class all the way.  And he had the "it" factor.   I must have looked like a deer in the headlights and I don't get that way for many people.  He was one  Just a great, great experience.

  6. Terry Kath.  The insane part starts at 2:57.  It's hard not to appreciate his talent.  Notice his band mates.  They look at him like the Sabres look at like Eichel.  Do your thing Jack and we'll watch.  And an under ratted vocalist.

     

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  7. 10 hours ago, Ducky said:

    I like to see how much loving Randy and Burton are getting on here. Right on. I've seen Bachman, Knopfler, Clapton and a host of other great guitarists over th eyears but I would have to say Kath is the most under-rated of them all. This guy was a maestro that went off in his own world on someof is solos. I love me some Randy Bachman though. I've seen him a number of times live and LOTs on the internet. He can sure play a variety of styles.

     

    Anyone mention Alvin Lee? 

    I've seen all 5 on my list live.  You're right, Kath was mesmerizing.  He never looked at his guitar.  It was like he was born with it in his hand.  Effortless, passionate, a true genius. 

    Side note, I saw The Eagles live and at the end of the show, Joe Walsh threw a handful of picks into the crowd and I was lucky enough to catch one.  Still have it and revere it with a big JW on it.

    Don't sleep on Kerry Livegren.  It's like the music came from his heart, through his brain to his fingers.  Seeing a  couple of his solos live, my  jaw dropped and I don't think I blinked during the entire solo.  Just fantastic.

  8. 1 hour ago, Weave said:

    I would add Mark Knofler of Dire Straits to that list.

    Yep.  Thought of him.   Really tough to leave him out.  Great non pick guitarist.  Just like Lindsey Buckingham.  I just didn't think he had the body of work of the others.

  9. The 5 most under appreciated guitarists in classic rock.

    1.  Terry Kath  - Chicago. Jimi Hendrix said he was the best guitarist he ever heard.

    2.   Randy Bachman - The Guess Who

    3.   Kerry Livegren - Kansas

    4.   Tommy Shaw - Styx

    5.    Joe Walsh - The Eagles - Although he may not be under appreciated - Not sure.

  10. A couple things:

    1.  Rick Dudley was an animal!!  Who else do you want in a bar fight?  I still want him as GM.  We need his jam.

    2.  I don't know if the Sabres won any of these games, but I didn't care. 

    3.  Did you see how the players reacted to those fights.  They were a team.  They cared and played for each other.

    4.  The fans were into the game more than I have seen over the past decade.

    5.  I haven't seen team camaraderie like that in the last decade.

    6.  I miss this.  I want this.  THIS is being tough to play against.

    7.  And where do you find another Danny Gare who can kick your a$$ and score 50 goals.

    8.  Feel free to "OK Boomer" me.

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