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I couldn't possibly imagine a better coach. I've been waiting for this news. Now if the city would only sell TP the building my wish will have completely come true.

I just picked up a Mossberg 702 plinkster a couple of months ago. It was a great deal at $119 brand new. My wife expressed interest in shooting so I got it for her. I figured the 30/30 would be too much for her. She hasn't shot it yet but I've put a few bricks through it. What a fun little gun to shoot. I got some saw horses and set up a cute little plinking range. All metal targets hanging by rope in a row. No need to head down range at all. No need to set the cans back up either. If she ever decides to try it I may have to get a second one for me.

He is not exaggerating the size or tenacity of the osprey. I had a too close encounter with one at Little Tupper years ago in a kayak. I looked up after the WHOOSH. I saw it circling around for another run at me. I dropped the rod in the water and grabbed the paddle. It kept at me for a good three minutes. I couldn't even paddle away because it kept circling behind me. I had to keep turning the boat to get a whack at him. I guess I was too close to a nest. I found out how poor a weapon a kayak paddle is that day.

I am to Russ what Danny Devito is to Arnold in twins. Even so, I like being me. Most days.

I remember watching a Nordiques game in the 80s. The announcer was dropping F bombs left and right. CJOH maybe. This was a fun clip to watch. I happen to live in a world where that word is used often. It's good to see things as they really happen. I liked Crosby's rant. He reminded me of a dude I've worked for. He would SCREAM "Mother F'er!" downtown right in front of hundreds of people". I miss that dude.

I admire you're commitment to Faith. I have found solace in a few different paths to God. The call to the poor is the one voice that I have heard in any of them. No judgement involved. If I have the means to lift you up, it is my moral duty to do so? Right? Good man. I'm glad you're back.

Cheaters are the worst. It shows what a GD coward a person is. Too afraid to leave the steady eddy but wants a different life than the one they have. GD cowards! I've been there many times. I raised a fiancé' daughter for 7 years. I tried to get over the first affair for the sake of the little one. The second time I had no choice. You were right to kick her out. Your life will be better. Her's will be worse. Cheaters will never be happy. They will just drag your life into the muck. Good luck man!

^^ I'm sure you are as good at beer pairings as anyone else. The soft shells are so sweet that the hops are more pronounced. Then back to a bite of sweet buttery meat. If you ever have a choice between hard or soft shell, give the softies a try.

Our week spent at the beach in Maine is nearly over. We've had lobster in restaurants a couple of times. Leaving in a few for the fish market. I'm getting some shedders and doing them at the beach house tonight. Most folks look down on the soft shells but they are my favorite. Tender, sweet and perfect. The ultimate match for my black IPA home brew.

Good man. Happy wife=happy life. There is also the fact that they put up with our smelly smells and crazy ideas. They deserve a present surprise here and there.

^^ I like the looks of this line up. I think Kea plays in Elmira and Sam plays a while in Rochester(or not at all. What the hell do I know?) The only change I would make is pairing Bagnall with Austin and Rudy with McCabe. I guess I'd be ok with Austin paired with Sanguietti as well.

I appreciate the insight. I'd like to watch him play with my own eyes. I like to see what a guy does outside of the play. Does he hustle to the bench? Does he need to look around and find guidance? I'm far from expert but I have a nose for BS. Envious of you guys that get to go watch.

Fasching would be the guy I had my eye on. Did he seem smart with the puck? "Needed to keep the puck in front of him". Does he seem to be aware out there? That's one of my beefs with McCabe from Roch last year. Looked liked he had his head down a lot.

BTW Weave. I respect and value your opinion on most things. I'll only speak fervently about the limited topics I feel a kinship with....

My chronic pain can't differentiate between coping and relieving....My research(private as it is) confirms it.

Spinal fusion L5/S1. Surgical repair to left rotator. Surgical repair right rotator. Surgical repair left acl. Surgical reconstruction left foot in particular 5th metatarsal. Skin graft right hand.... I respectfully disagree with you sir. I'm a expert in pain.

We are drug tested often. Guys beat themselves silly over a lifetime of building bridges, hospitals, hockey rinks, etc. They need something more than ibuprofen to ease their pain and make it through tomorrow. If they have a script for a particular pain med then they pass the test. The doc doesn't prescribe weed. It cheap. It's not addicting. It eases their pain. Legitimize. Legalize weed so someone can self medicate past tomorrow without a narcotic. Most guys I know would prefer to smoke rather than have a pill. You're probably spot on that it won't do a thing to counter Oxy. I'm guessing most people are smart enough to to not give their own urine anyway. So if you LIKE pills you will in fact still do them. My point is(since I was clearly not clear) the natural medicine would probably be the best first script. If that doesn't help the pain then move on to narcotics. Limit exposure.

I took Oxy for a couple days after my spinal fusion(L5 to S1). Oxy was awful(and I've had my fair share of drugs)so I've never understood the lure. The doc prescribes Methadone but the folks I've known "need" the other. They start freezing the Tylenol out for a better buzz. Yada yada heroin. We won't as an organization kick a man when he's down. We will send you to rehab. You get clean and we will forget the rest. I've yet to meet someone who can kick heroin(or pills) and finish their career. The worst for me are those guys back from Afghanistan. Served like a hero but are hooked on junk. One of my favorite apprentices just never came back from rehab. Sad....

^ I've always had a tough time with eyeball measurements in cooking. I've ruined enough dinners to stumble upon brining. I don't do beef that way unless it's a "less expensive" and normally tougher cut. Chuck, brisket, etc... I grew up on a beef farm though. My dad would FLIP if you did anything to it but cook it! I won't grill pork or chicken without a soak in brine. Like I've said. I've ruined enough dinners. A quick Google will give you an easy recipe.

Qwk. What you are doing for Gramma is awesome.

"Liberty has never come from the government. Liberty has always come from the subjects of the government. The history of government is a history of resistance. The history of liberty is the history of the limitation of government, not the increase of it." Woodrow Wilson.

This should be in the Awesome thread.

Amen!

Pill popping is getting out of hand. Everyone with ten or more years in my trade lives with chronic pain. Those pills mess their minds up. I'd rather work with a guy who smokes weed any day over a pill popper. They'll get you killed. I see it in the apprentices. Once you've started cold extraction you are one step away from smacking your veins up. Self medicating will never go away. IMO removing weed from the prohibition list would help.

Not surprised by Samuels-Thomas. Couldn't stay on his feet. Never cared for Sundher. I am a bit surprised by Dalpe but oh well. He was never going to be a reliable call up. On to the next guy.