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This was AWESOME. I love seeing my city through the eyes of someone who's so excited to be here. Cheers man.
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Some recent season 3 promos/trailers in case anyone missed them...
Just 3 weeks!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzav_u7ZCpA
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And completely excludes other guy.
Yeah, as much as I love Sabres, I draw the line at crossing swords.
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I don't feel like waiting for the complaint thread. My father's cousin and best friend died today. Cancer, because of course it was; served in Vietnam, so real good chance agent orange ###### him hard. My father doesn't make friends easily and suffers from severe, oftentimes crippling, depression...so yea, not a great New Year's Eve Eve. ###### cancer, man.
Really sorry, man. My Dad was over there too, and he has also gotten cancer because of that evil f*cking garbage (probably), so I feel you. Thankfully my Dad was treated and is now cancer-free, but I know many others were not so fortunate. I'm sorry. cancer indeed.
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First third was a little slow for me - so many new characters with weird names to remember, and bouncing around to SO many different planets/locales.
After that it was fine. And that ending, my god.
The final 5 minutes where Vader was boarding the rebel ship and unleashing force-hell on the poor rebel bastards in his way was just spectacular. And it's pure genius how the writers tied it directly into the very beginning of IV. Bravo.
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DeLuca last active 11/7.
Hoss last active 11/9.
I just assumed that DeLuca was taking a break after the election. Hope he (and everyone else) returns soon.
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Great read. Love this guy.
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I loved The Mist, including the ending.
Agree with nfreeman that Fargo S2 was the best thing on TV all last year by a mile. Incredibly compelling and original.
Anybody else excited to see Arrival? It's currently rocking a 100% fresh rating on RT with over 50 reviews so far...
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Right.. let's keep it in perspective. An injury to a star player can serve as a rallying point for the team... they'll have the underdog mentality, every guy will need to step up his game to keep this thing move in the right direction.
Eichel gets a chance to evaluate the game from the press box, maybe gains a greater appreciation for the game and comes back with renewed enthusiasm.
Reinhart probably gets first crack at playing C, IMO he'll thrive in that spot, that alone will be fun to watch.
Puck drops tomorrow night regardless, I, for one, am glad hockey season in back (and I get to change my avatar!).
Thank you for this. I needed it.
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Oh man. I forgot all about Bells.
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Shout out to fellow Fredonia alumni :beer:
1) Cart boy/bottle boy at Bells Supermarket
2) Nightcrew stockboy at Bells
3) Convenience store clerk (Sugarcreek)
4) Clerk at Video Factory - most fun job ever, and met my wife there B-)
5) Store manager at Blockbuster (after VF was acquired) - worst job ever
6) Owned my own business for last 20 years
7) My next job will be as a PA after I graduate...
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As for their level, it was tough to Guage, I was using translators most of the time, there were some random questions about medicine in the US, but in general, what I found (outside of the capital) the interest was pretty low. Some of the schools I visited along the way, they did not teach any English. A lot of people are on the shy side there, especially in the Amazon Basin area.
As for the water, there is plenty of water around, however it is not safe, it's especially bad for us whose systems are very naive to it, but every person I touched got treated for parasites due to the water, many had worms in their stool, boiling it certainly would help, but many of these people do not have the desire/means to start a fire, especially since it's the rainforest and everything is damp to begin with,plus out of the blue it'll go from sunny to torrential downpour multiple times a day.
What did I miss the most... Hmm, well I stayed in a Jungle Hut, no electricity, minimal running water that I couldn't use, and a toilet that had to be flushed with a bucket. The huts were full of bugs and even on a day where it was cooler the small rooms were still at what felt like 90 degrees all day and night. I think a fan (a mini one I forgot to pack) was sorely missed and in general just some climate control. Not having a phone or electricity was different, but not necessarily the worst thing in the world. I also found that not having a shower was tough, especially on long days where I was pouring sweat, by the end of the brigade my clothes were soaked and they wouldn't dry because of the humidity, I ended up donating 80% of my stuff at the end.
Thanks for answering my questions. That sounds absolutely horrific. I honestly can't imagine spending a whole week like that, so major props to you sir for sticking it out and helping all those people. :worthy:
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Woody, I'm curious as to their level of knowledge/interest in the USA. Did they ask you lots of questions about your (our) country, and if so what type of stuff did they want to know?
Also, you mentioned that they have no drinking water. Why is this? It's a jungle, not a desert, yes? It would seem all one would need for safe drinking water would be a nearby creek/river, a pot, and a fire. Please forgive my ignorance.
And one final question: what was the most difficult thing for you personally to be without? Or did you stay in a place nearby with electricity, running water, etc. Just curious.
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Nope, no snow below them. Here is a clip of Myranda's death only moments before, showing virtually no snow on the ground at the bottom of that parapet:
As you'd expect, she died upon hitting the ground, as literally every human being in the world would. :doh:
edit: OK I just found the whole jumping scene:
They jump off a nearby wall, not in the exact same spot. However, they actually walk UP some stairs first, which means the jump was even higher. It does show that there is some snow below, but come oooon, it's at least a hundred feet down. Give me a break, writers. <_<
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Just got done watching it. Question:
How could Theon and Sansa possibly survive that 50-100 foot fall? I thought they were committing suicide at the end of last season when they jumped, which was kind of cool. Now they're somehow fine. Wtf? Am I missing something?
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Mike's daughter-in-law is taking Mike for money. Don't trust her one bit
...and Mike clearly knows this, since he was camped out in front of her house the entire night that she claims the "shooting" happened that knicked the corner of the house. So why is he still helping her? Just for the kids I guess. But it clearly pains him to know she's taking him for a ride.
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Steve Montador :(
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It's 2015. Weren't we supposed to be able to choose our own camera angles by now?
This.
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Thanks :)
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Hey X, it sounds like you knew the Roberts family to some extent. If you would like to get a message to them but are no longer in touch I'd be happy to help facilitate that. Just throwing it out there...PM me if you're interested.
Thanks for the video, PA. Good stuff.
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A little inspiration for those who might need it...
8 years ago:
(yes, I outkicked my coverage...)
and 3 years ago:
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This hit close to home, as Jimmy's daughter is my wife's best friend and she knows the family well. Funny thing is, she knew the man long before she had any idea what hockey was. We knew he had cancer and we knew it was terminal but it still happened very quickly. My wife was sobbing last night when they did a moment of silence in the FNC before the game (we were watching on TV). That was unexpected and really cool for her.
My wife wrote a nice tribute to him today on her facebook wall, and she gave me permission to paste it below:
Jim Roberts: A wonderful man:
If any of you saw the Sabres game last night, there was a tribute made to my best friend's dad; Jimmy Roberts. He was not only amazing in the hockey world; (5 time Stanley Cup winner) he was an amazing man who loved his family dearly, had an awesome sense of humor, and was very giving to others.
I can't remember the exact date that I met the Roberts family, it seems like I have always known them. Years ago, in the middle of nowhere where I used to live in Sardinia, NY, there was a piece of property right by my parent's house. From the road, you couldn't see anything accept a driveway that went back into the trees. There were no resorts, no fancy pools, nothing except 2 ponds, many acres of unspoiled nature and a log cabin.
The Roberts family made this property their oasis, their summer get away. As a little girl, every time that I saw the Roberts clan pull into that driveway, I knew that there would be weeks of fun. Corri and Vicki are the daughters of Jim Roberts. Corri and I are the same age, and almost instantly grew a bond. We would make up crazy dances and skits to show whoever would be watching...
So, about Jim: He loved to have huge bbq's at their summer resort, in-the-middle- of nowhere. (of course he was the master chef behind that bbq grill!). The fun and giving Jim Roberts would invite all of the neighbors down for a party. We never had to bring food or drinks, there was always plenty to go around. He and his family; so giving.
When I was growing up, I didn't really know what hockey was... here I was in the presence of a five time Stanley Cup winner, and had no idea! Jim didn't act like he was someone 'famous.'. In fact, it was only when Corri and I were a bit older that he once joked to me, "How can you be my daughter's best friend and NOT know what hockey is?" Of course, he was kidding. Well, I learned what hockey is, and knowing what I know now, I am in awe of what he accomplished.
I am thankful to have known Jim Roberts; he was a great man. By purchasing that property, in Sardinia (in the middle of nowhere), I have an amazing friend for the rest of my life. I love the Roberts family and I am sending my love now to Judy (wife), Vicki and her family, and Corri. He will be missed......
There was a VERY nice write-up about Jim in the St. Louis Post Dispatch yesterday, with some hilarious anecdotes and quotes that you old-timers will appreciate:
Also, next time you are down at the FNC, check out the picture on the plaque of the French Connection statue. That's Jim chasing them into the zone:
RIP, Jim.
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FTWD was so much better than I expected. I agree with PA in that I am actually more excited to see how this story turns out than the original WD, which has grown stale to me. I'm glad to have both series to enjoy (more or less) for now.
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This sucks. When it's 3rd or 4th down late in a game in a clutch situation, I want Fred on the field over all those other guys. Dude is clutch.
Only thing that makes sense is if they told him he's gonna be way down on the depth chart and rarely see the field. Then they mutually agreed to let him go elsewhere so he can play. Plenty of time to shop around and more than a few teams that could really use him.
I'm 100% sure that Belicheat will try to sign him, and I'm praying that doesn't happen. I want him to go to a contender, but just not NE.
I'm super-pumped about T-Mobile being named the starter, but this Fred news really stings. :cry:linky no worky
Things that are AWESOME...
in The Aud Club
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Bought a couple kayaks for the wife and me. Super-excited to spend this summer on the water. :thumbsup: