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[Notorious T.R.E.]

Sounds like I'll be in Chicago to visit GF's Uncle for the weekend. Anyone drinking this weekend?

Apparently we're having Al's Beef for lunch one of the days. nttawwt

 

[krista4]

Money/math/business/smart people...I need advise regarding Nica rental home. Someone inquired about renting for three months Nov. 2012 through Jan. 2013 ( ). Setting aside the question of whether I want to do this, how should I figure a reasonable price to quote?

Right now I rent at $120/night generally, though I might raise or lower that based on whim and\or capriciousness. The fact it quickly became completely booked for several months at that price indicates I could raise it, and by high season 2012 I'd expect it to be at least $150/night. Add in that he would be there during the holidays, when everyone raises their prices substantially for at least two weeks (Christmas and New Year's). Subtract, of course, the fact that long-term rentals generally come with substantial discounts.

Where the hell does this leave me?

 

[phishphan]

Money/math/business/smart people...I need advise regarding Nica rental home. Someone inquired about renting for three months Nov. 2012 through Jan. 2013 ( ). Setting aside the question of whether I want to do this, how should I figure a reasonable price to quote?Right now I rent at $120/night generally, though I might raise or lower that based on whim and\or capriciousness. The fact it quickly became completely booked for several months at that price indicates I could raise it, and by high season 2012 I'd expect it to be at least $150/night. Add in that he would be there during the holidays, when everyone raises their prices substantially for at least two weeks (Christmas and New Year's). Subtract, of course, the fact that long-term rentals generally come with substantial discounts.Where the hell does this leave me?

$1.84

 

[Frostillicus]

Why doesn't the WII ever have cool games?

New Zelda game out Sunday. Those games are awesome, I can't wait.

I got a bootleg copy already, it's OK so far. A lot of sitting and watching cut scenes. I'm through the first temple, on my way to the 2nd. Motion controls could use some work.

I don't have to buy anything else, do I? Just the reg Wiimote works still?

You need the MotionPlus add-on cube. And a nunchuck, but you probably have that already.

god dammit

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Money/math/business/smart people...I need advise regarding Nica rental home. Someone inquired about renting for three months Nov. 2012 through Jan. 2013 ( ). Setting aside the question of whether I want to do this, how should I figure a reasonable price to quote?Right now I rent at $120/night generally, though I might raise or lower that based on whim and\or capriciousness. The fact it quickly became completely booked for several months at that price indicates I could raise it, and by high season 2012 I'd expect it to be at least $150/night. Add in that he would be there during the holidays, when everyone raises their prices substantially for at least two weeks (Christmas and New Year's). Subtract, of course, the fact that long-term rentals generally come with substantial discounts.Where the hell does this leave me?

How much work, if any, is it for you to deal with the bookings? Sounds like you're relatively certain that you'll be booked up at the current rate, so that's really the only bonus I can see for you. Do you post your rates somewhere now? My thinking is it's probably not easy to get 3 consecutive months somewhere and if you're going to be booked up and it's not a big hassle to deal with bookings I'd charge a premium on the $150. Also, do you require a deposit? They could potentially do a lot of damage in 3 months...although I think you have a staff there, yes?

 

[Bogart]

Money/math/business/smart people...I need advise regarding Nica rental home. Someone inquired about renting for three months Nov. 2012 through Jan. 2013 ( ). Setting aside the question of whether I want to do this, how should I figure a reasonable price to quote?Right now I rent at $120/night generally, though I might raise or lower that based on whim and\or capriciousness. The fact it quickly became completely booked for several months at that price indicates I could raise it, and by high season 2012 I'd expect it to be at least $150/night. Add in that he would be there during the holidays, when everyone raises their prices substantially for at least two weeks (Christmas and New Year's). Subtract, of course, the fact that long-term rentals generally come with substantial discounts.Where the hell does this leave me?

Tell them the price is $150 a night, but for the long-term rental you are willing to SLASH that price to $120 a night.Everyone feels good.

 

[cosjobs]

Money/math/business/smart people...I need advise regarding Nica rental home. Someone inquired about renting for three months Nov. 2012 through Jan. 2013 ( ). Setting aside the question of whether I want to do this, how should I figure a reasonable price to quote?Right now I rent at $120/night generally, though I might raise or lower that based on whim and\or capriciousness. The fact it quickly became completely booked for several months at that price indicates I could raise it, and by high season 2012 I'd expect it to be at least $150/night. Add in that he would be there during the holidays, when everyone raises their prices substantially for at least two weeks (Christmas and New Year's). Subtract, of course, the fact that long-term rentals generally come with substantial discounts.Where the hell does this leave me?

Tell them you are raising rent to 150/nite for 2012, but if they want it for 3 mos, they can have the old rate, 3600/mo

 

[Sarnoff]

Why doesn't the WII ever have cool games?

New Zelda game out Sunday. Those games are awesome, I can't wait.

I got a bootleg copy already, it's OK so far. A lot of sitting and watching cut scenes. I'm through the first temple, on my way to the 2nd. Motion controls could use some work.

I don't have to buy anything else, do I? Just the reg Wiimote works still?

You need the MotionPlus add-on cube. And a nunchuck, but you probably have that already.

god dammit

Yeah, kind of sucks they had to come out with an add-on to make the Wii function like it was originally supposed to. If I hadn't hacked mine to get all the games for free, I don't know if I'd even have a Wii anymore.

 

[krista4]

Money/math/business/smart people...I need advise regarding Nica rental home. Someone inquired about renting for three months Nov. 2012 through Jan. 2013 ( ). Setting aside the question of whether I want to do this, how should I figure a reasonable price to quote?Right now I rent at $120/night generally, though I might raise or lower that based on whim and\or capriciousness. The fact it quickly became completely booked for several months at that price indicates I could raise it, and by high season 2012 I'd expect it to be at least $150/night. Add in that he would be there during the holidays, when everyone raises their prices substantially for at least two weeks (Christmas and New Year's). Subtract, of course, the fact that long-term rentals generally come with substantial discounts.Where the hell does this leave me?

How much work, if any, is it for you to deal with the bookings? Sounds like you're relatively certain that you'll be booked up at the current rate, so that's really the only bonus I can see for you. Do you post your rates somewhere now? My thinking is it's probably not easy to get 3 consecutive months somewhere and if you're going to be booked up and it's not a big hassle to deal with bookings I'd charge a premium on the $150. Also, do you require a deposit? They could potentially do a lot of damage in 3 months...although I think you have a staff there, yes?

Yeah, it's probably not worth it, not least of which because I think we'll probably want to use it some of that time, but I wanted to consider it. It is definitely going to be harder for him to find a three-month rental than it will be for us to book that time. So far I've found dealing with bookings a breeze, but I'm highly organized and like people, two traits that I've realized are important. The advantage to having one person there long term is not dealing with people leaving and arriving the same day, making sure the cleaning is done in time for the arrivals, showing new people around, etc. I don't deal with that personally but want to make things easier on the property manager when possible.I don't charge a deposit as of now as it doesn't seem to be standard there, but I'm keeping it in mind as we go along. Could always do it on a case-by-case basis. I do adjust the price a bit depending upon with whom I'm dealing--a woman traveling alone to teach business English might get a slightly better rate than a group of six backpackers. There's no one there 24/7...a cleaning lady a few times a week, pool guy every two days, and the property manager stops by a lot.

Money/math/business/smart people...I need advise regarding Nica rental home. Someone inquired about renting for three months Nov. 2012 through Jan. 2013 ( ). Setting aside the question of whether I want to do this, how should I figure a reasonable price to quote?Right now I rent at $120/night generally, though I might raise or lower that based on whim and\or capriciousness. The fact it quickly became completely booked for several months at that price indicates I could raise it, and by high season 2012 I'd expect it to be at least $150/night. Add in that he would be there during the holidays, when everyone raises their prices substantially for at least two weeks (Christmas and New Year's). Subtract, of course, the fact that long-term rentals generally come with substantial discounts.Where the hell does this leave me?

Tell them the price is $150 a night, but for the long-term rental you are willing to SLASH that price to $120 a night.Everyone feels good.

Money/math/business/smart people...I need advise regarding Nica rental home. Someone inquired about renting for three months Nov. 2012 through Jan. 2013 ( ). Setting aside the question of whether I want to do this, how should I figure a reasonable price to quote?Right now I rent at $120/night generally, though I might raise or lower that based on whim and\or capriciousness. The fact it quickly became completely booked for several months at that price indicates I could raise it, and by high season 2012 I'd expect it to be at least $150/night. Add in that he would be there during the holidays, when everyone raises their prices substantially for at least two weeks (Christmas and New Year's). Subtract, of course, the fact that long-term rentals generally come with substantial discounts.Where the hell does this leave me?

Tell them you are raising rent to 150/nite for 2012, but if they want it for 3 mos, they can have the old rate, 3600/mo

Thanks, guys. Looks like your great minds were thinking alike!

 

[General Malaise]

Why doesn't the WII ever have cool games?

New Zelda game out Sunday. Those games are awesome, I can't wait.

I got a bootleg copy already, it's OK so far. A lot of sitting and watching cut scenes. I'm through the first temple, on my way to the 2nd. Motion controls could use some work.

I don't have to buy anything else, do I? Just the reg Wiimote works still?

You need the MotionPlus add-on cube. And a nunchuck, but you probably have that already.

god dammit

Yeah, kind of sucks they had to come out with an add-on to make the Wii function like it was originally supposed to. If I hadn't hacked mine to get all the games for free, I don't know if I'd even have a Wii anymore.

Teach me how to do that?

 

[dharmapunk]

Cigar+PornStache = Chick Magnet

Awesome pic.

 

[Sarnoff]

Yeah, kind of sucks they had to come out with an add-on to make the Wii function like it was originally supposed to. If I hadn't hacked mine to get all the games for free, I don't know if I'd even have a Wii anymore.

Teach me how to do that?

I last did it a year or so ago, unfortunately the website guide I followed is blocked here at work, I'll see if I can dig it up later. It's not too difficult, you need to buy a USB hard drive (500GB or so) and an SD memory card. You download some hacked file onto the memory card and when the Wii tries to load it, it crashes and the memory card installs its own software as a new Wii channel. The new channel can then install all sorts of goodies... like patched software to run any game, and a "USB Loader", which tells the Wii to run games off the hard drive instead of the disk drive. Then you have to spend some time on the torrent sites downloading the games. Some downloads are optimized ("scrubbed") with only the part of the disk that actually contains the game, others are the full disk image so they run 4.5GB (like, a simple game like Wii Sports is only .5GB of code, but it comes on a standardized 4.5GB disk, so, there's 4GB of zeros written at the end to fill it up. If you download a disk image, you have to wait to download all 4.5GB, if you can find a "scrubbed" version of the game, it's only .5GB). Alternatively, if you have a disk, the USB Loader program can rip it to the hard drive for you. So you don't have to find torrents for games you already own, or, can rent/borrow/purchase & return for a night. Finding a torrent site that had the new Zelda game a week before it was released is how I've been able to play it already.In addition to disk-based games, you can also download new Wii channels and install Virtual Console games (like the old-school NES and N64 games), so you can bootleg those instead of buying them in the Wii store.The method for hacking your Wii will depend on your current operating system version, so make sure you know that before you start. The first time through might take a couple of hours, since then I've done it for friends and can do it pretty quickly. Depending on how old your Wii is, there's also additional protections you can install to prevent Nintendo from changing/deleting your software or prevent yourself from accidentally hitting the wrong button and wiping out your machine.Man, that's a lot of words. I think there's an old thread on this, I'll see if I can't put an update for you there once I dig up the resources.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Cigar+PornStache = Chick Magnet

Awesome pic.

I figure we need to step our game up with props at this point.

 

[Frostillicus]

Yeah, kind of sucks they had to come out with an add-on to make the Wii function like it was originally supposed to. If I hadn't hacked mine to get all the games for free, I don't know if I'd even have a Wii anymore.

Teach me how to do that?

I last did it a year or so ago, unfortunately the website guide I followed is blocked here at work, I'll see if I can dig it up later. It's not too difficult, you need to buy a USB hard drive (500GB or so) and an SD memory card. You download some hacked file onto the memory card and when the Wii tries to load it, it crashes and the memory card installs its own software as a new Wii channel. The new channel can then install all sorts of goodies... like patched software to run any game, and a "USB Loader", which tells the Wii to run games off the hard drive instead of the disk drive. Then you have to spend some time on the torrent sites downloading the games. Some downloads are optimized ("scrubbed") with only the part of the disk that actually contains the game, others are the full disk image so they run 4.5GB (like, a simple game like Wii Sports is only .5GB of code, but it comes on a standardized 4.5GB disk, so, there's 4GB of zeros written at the end to fill it up. If you download a disk image, you have to wait to download all 4.5GB, if you can find a "scrubbed" version of the game, it's only .5GB). Alternatively, if you have a disk, the USB Loader program can rip it to the hard drive for you. So you don't have to find torrents for games you already own, or, can rent/borrow/purchase & return for a night. Finding a torrent site that had the new Zelda game a week before it was released is how I've been able to play it already.In addition to disk-based games, you can also download new Wii channels and install Virtual Console games (like the old-school NES and N64 games), so you can bootleg those instead of buying them in the Wii store.The method for hacking your Wii will depend on your current operating system version, so make sure you know that before you start. The first time through might take a couple of hours, since then I've done it for friends and can do it pretty quickly. Depending on how old your Wii is, there's also additional protections you can install to prevent Nintendo from changing/deleting your software or prevent yourself from accidentally hitting the wrong button and wiping out your machine.Man, that's a lot of words. I think there's an old thread on this, I'll see if I can't put an update for you there once I dig up the resources.

lolHow about next time I'm in Burbank I'll bring my Wii and swing by your office and you can do all this for me?

 

[General Malaise]

Yeah, kind of sucks they had to come out with an add-on to make the Wii function like it was originally supposed to. If I hadn't hacked mine to get all the games for free, I don't know if I'd even have a Wii anymore.

Teach me how to do that?

I last did it a year or so ago, unfortunately the website guide I followed is blocked here at work, I'll see if I can dig it up later. It's not too difficult, you need to buy a USB hard drive (500GB or so) and an SD memory card. You download some hacked file onto the memory card and when the Wii tries to load it, it crashes and the memory card installs its own software as a new Wii channel. The new channel can then install all sorts of goodies... like patched software to run any game, and a "USB Loader", which tells the Wii to run games off the hard drive instead of the disk drive. Then you have to spend some time on the torrent sites downloading the games. Some downloads are optimized ("scrubbed") with only the part of the disk that actually contains the game, others are the full disk image so they run 4.5GB (like, a simple game like Wii Sports is only .5GB of code, but it comes on a standardized 4.5GB disk, so, there's 4GB of zeros written at the end to fill it up. If you download a disk image, you have to wait to download all 4.5GB, if you can find a "scrubbed" version of the game, it's only .5GB). Alternatively, if you have a disk, the USB Loader program can rip it to the hard drive for you. So you don't have to find torrents for games you already own, or, can rent/borrow/purchase & return for a night. Finding a torrent site that had the new Zelda game a week before it was released is how I've been able to play it already.In addition to disk-based games, you can also download new Wii channels and install Virtual Console games (like the old-school NES and N64 games), so you can bootleg those instead of buying them in the Wii store.The method for hacking your Wii will depend on your current operating system version, so make sure you know that before you start. The first time through might take a couple of hours, since then I've done it for friends and can do it pretty quickly. Depending on how old your Wii is, there's also additional protections you can install to prevent Nintendo from changing/deleting your software or prevent yourself from accidentally hitting the wrong button and wiping out your machine.Man, that's a lot of words. I think there's an old thread on this, I'll see if I can't put an update for you there once I dig up the resources.

Whoa. I think I'll just continue to bowl.

 

[General Malaise]

Yeah, kind of sucks they had to come out with an add-on to make the Wii function like it was originally supposed to. If I hadn't hacked mine to get all the games for free, I don't know if I'd even have a Wii anymore.

Teach me how to do that?

I last did it a year or so ago, unfortunately the website guide I followed is blocked here at work, I'll see if I can dig it up later. It's not too difficult, you need to buy a USB hard drive (500GB or so) and an SD memory card. You download some hacked file onto the memory card and when the Wii tries to load it, it crashes and the memory card installs its own software as a new Wii channel. The new channel can then install all sorts of goodies... like patched software to run any game, and a "USB Loader", which tells the Wii to run games off the hard drive instead of the disk drive. Then you have to spend some time on the torrent sites downloading the games. Some downloads are optimized ("scrubbed") with only the part of the disk that actually contains the game, others are the full disk image so they run 4.5GB (like, a simple game like Wii Sports is only .5GB of code, but it comes on a standardized 4.5GB disk, so, there's 4GB of zeros written at the end to fill it up. If you download a disk image, you have to wait to download all 4.5GB, if you can find a "scrubbed" version of the game, it's only .5GB). Alternatively, if you have a disk, the USB Loader program can rip it to the hard drive for you. So you don't have to find torrents for games you already own, or, can rent/borrow/purchase & return for a night. Finding a torrent site that had the new Zelda game a week before it was released is how I've been able to play it already.In addition to disk-based games, you can also download new Wii channels and install Virtual Console games (like the old-school NES and N64 games), so you can bootleg those instead of buying them in the Wii store.The method for hacking your Wii will depend on your current operating system version, so make sure you know that before you start. The first time through might take a couple of hours, since then I've done it for friends and can do it pretty quickly. Depending on how old your Wii is, there's also additional protections you can install to prevent Nintendo from changing/deleting your software or prevent yourself from accidentally hitting the wrong button and wiping out your machine.Man, that's a lot of words. I think there's an old thread on this, I'll see if I can't put an update for you there once I dig up the resources.

lolHow about next time I'm in Burbank I'll bring my Wii and swing by your office and you can do all this for me?

Yeah, this.

 

[Sconch]

Jimmy Fallon singing the Reading Rainbow theme song as Jim Morrison

http://www.rollingstone.com/videos/new-and-hot/jimmy-fallon-the-doors-cover-reading-rainbow-20111112

Pretty freakin impressine

Goodnight noises everywhere...

That was great. Although Fallon's lyrics were way better than Morrison's.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Last night, my neighbor had me over for dinner. And while I was there, the guy from the rental company came to fix her hot water heater. I happen to know it just needs a thermal couple (sp?) because someone in the know had just looked at it earlier that day. So he comes over, fiddles with it awhile, then tells her that he will have to order a part, which could take about three days. me> Three days?!? Are you kidding? Three days without hot water?guy> I don't know who you are. And I don't have to talk to you.me> She can't go without hot water for three days. She has a baby. Three days?guy> (To my neighbor, because he refuses to talk to me.) I'll order the part and then call you to make an appointment.me> Can't we just get one at Home Depot?guy> (ignoring me)neighbor> What if we go to Home Depot and buy the part? Can you put it in for us?guy> No, you can't. There are only about 2 supply stores that carry these.me> (Starting to feel like I'm heckling a bad comic.) What if we hire someone who knows how to fix it and send you the bill?guy> (ignoring me)neighbor> Can we get someone else to fix it and give you the bill?guy> As soon as the part comes in we'll be back to replace it for you. You can light it yourself. Here, let me show you how. (fiddles with it for a long while)me> It will probably take him as long as it's taking them to fix the leaky roof. First, Is this normal? "I don't have to talk to you?"Second, I'm so glad I don't rent.

WTF

 

[General Malaise]

Took my sons to the dentist today. They told me my 7 year old should be fitted for some pre-ortho metal rod to correct what they call a 'cross bite'. Of course, this isn't covered under insurance and it's not going to change the fact that he'll need braces when he's older, but hey, they caught it early and perhaps they will be able to save us a few months of braces when he turns 11.

F'n racket, these damn dentists. You know who didn't need braces? Jesus.

 

[proninja]

Took my sons to the dentist today. They told me my 7 year old should be fitted for some pre-ortho metal rod to correct what they call a 'cross bite'. Of course, this isn't covered under insurance and it's not going to change the fact that he'll need braces when he's older, but hey, they caught it early and perhaps they will be able to save us a few months of braces when he turns 11. F'n racket, these damn dentists. You know who didn't need braces? Jesus.

If I knew I was going to die at 33 I probably wouldn't do much with dental care either

 

[bentley]

JR, Angrybaby and I all had the stomach flu over the last couple days. That is not my idea of a good time.

 

[BRONG]

I actually like the handyman, that guy is classic!

 

[Mr.Pack]

Cigar+PornStache = Chick Magnet

It's like Tony Soprano bred with a ChiMo and made a TreBaby.

 

[Samuel L Bronkowitz]

Took my sons to the dentist today. They told me my 7 year old should be fitted for some pre-ortho metal rod to correct what they call a 'cross bite'. Of course, this isn't covered under insurance and it's not going to change the fact that he'll need braces when he's older, but hey, they caught it early and perhaps they will be able to save us a few months of braces when he turns 11. F'n racket, these damn dentists. You know who didn't need braces? Jesus.

Had a root canal today. Guess what, I get to go back in 2 weeks to get the crown put on. Why can't they do it in one shot? Oh and $1100 for the root canal. Thank God Gov Walker made my wife pay an extra $2/month for her insurance. Not a dime out of pocket

 

[Mr.Pack]

Better late than never

Also, nice job!

 

[Sarnoff]

Man, that's a lot of words. I think there's an old thread on this, I'll see if I can't put an update for you there once I dig up the resources.

lolHow about next time I'm in Burbank I'll bring my Wii and swing by your office and you can do all this for me?

Yeah, this.

Yeah, I know, but you're the one who wanted to be taught how to hack a seventh-generation video game console. You thought it'd be easy?

Here, do this: 1) Buy a 500GB or more external USB hard drive & a Wii-compatible SD memory card. 2) Email this link to a twelve-year-old boy and give him $50 to hack it for you.

 

[Frostillicus]

Man, that's a lot of words. I think there's an old thread on this, I'll see if I can't put an update for you there once I dig up the resources.

lolHow about next time I'm in Burbank I'll bring my Wii and swing by your office and you can do all this for me?

Yeah, this.

Yeah, I know, but you're the one who wanted to be taught how to hack a seventh-generation video game console. You thought it'd be easy?

Here, do this: 1) Buy a 500GB or more external USB hard drive & a Wii-compatible SD memory card. 2) Email this link to a twelve-year-old boy and give him $50 to hack it for you.

Will there be horsing around?

 

[BRONG]

The handyman can.

 

[Tremendous Upside]

Viva Long Beach State!

 

[Frostillicus]

Viva Long Beach State!

 

[Tiger Fan]

I literally have 18 pages to catch up on...here comes the hippling

 

[krista4]

I literally have 18 pages to catch up on...here comes the hippling

For those who assisted in my question earlier, I sent the guy a message saying basically that I was hesitant to do it at all, but if he's very serious about it and wants to talk, I'm open. Putting the ball in his court to make an offer I can't refuse, as otherwise I think I'd rather wait and not tie it up for such a long period.

 

[Tiger Fan]

Holy crap, Manhattan has a hoops player without a forearm...pretty cool. ----> \

Heard about this guy on NPR a couple of months ago. Are they playing somewhere on TV? Has to be better than this MNF game.

Nah, game's over now, he was put in at the end. Didn't get to see him shoot or anything. Very tall, lanky kid. Blocks and boards only I guess.

Back in High School we played against a team that had a one-armed kid when I played and Captained the Frosh basketball team (we went 3 and 14 and led the league in technicals, ejections and at one point almost had to forfeit a game because the entire team was going to be suspended because we were caught drinking in the lockerroom after practice. Also had 2 guys on the team get ejected in a game once because they were fist fighting each other on the bench) Any ways, this kid we were playing against did not have a left arm, kinda just had a stub like Jim Abbott. But the kid was good and he was lighting us up in the first half. At halftime our Coach (who I think became an alcoholic due to our team) completely lost it. He's screaming about our lack of effort and lack of teamwork and then says how #22 (one-armed bandit) is killing us out there. He calmed down for a second and then with a fierce intensity told us this: "I'm only gonna say this once: for the love of God, force that kid to his left! He LITERALLY HAS NO LEFT!!! When he's dribbling and he gives you that head and shoulder fake and looks like he's going to go left..... HE'S NOT GOING LEFT!!!! I promise you he's not!!! Now I swear to God, if any of you get beat by that kid going right, as God as my witness I will punch you in the face and walk out of the gym and never come back! Are we clear on this?"

Since I didn't really care about the season anymore I replied: "Coach, don't worry, I'll guard him in the 2nd half. Now which number is he again?" Coach just smiled and told me I was a complete jack###.

 

[Tiger Fan]

In unrelated news, a guy on a cellphone who just passed my office used the word 'facetime" as a verb. At least five times within 20 seconds.

what's wrong with that? just liked "googled" or "facebooked"

 

[Tiger Fan]

I happen to like Funny People. Didn't really find it funny. There are a couple of tolerable Sandler movies made over the past 10 years, no funny ones though.eta - sorry "ALL HILARIOUS" needed a sarcasm emoticon I think

I actually like 8 crazy nights also

 

[Tiger Fan]

why did people choose to watch this Grown Ups movie? You can't figure out that it sucked ahead of time?

Salma Hayek was in Grown Ups, hth.

One hot chick in a supporting role is not enough to reason to watch a dog-crap movie, Machine Gun.

Is this the new "boss" or "chief"

 

[Tiger Fan]

Delany>Bello>>>>>>>>>>>>>>MarguiliesI hate Adam Sandler movies. Finally going in tomorrow to get tested for gout.

http://www.timsgouttoes.org/gouttoespictures/toe-gout.jpg

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Delany>Bello>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Marguilies

I hate Adam Sandler movies.

Finally going in tomorrow to get tested for gout.

http://www.timsgouttoes.org/gouttoespictures/toe-gout.jpg

 

[Tiger Fan]

Hack>what's the random pill? I'm guessing B12?

things that may not be clear: Rick Fox rookie card

Sony ear bud covers (no actual ear buds)

Nearly empty hand cream

Sasha CD

Oragami-ish container made of yellow legal paper

Edgerrin James bobblehead

 

[Tiger Fan]

The 15 day stache.

Donate to Team GMTAN!

Can you sing?If so, you should start a Queen cover band

 

[Tiger Fan]

would it be wrong to post "100!!" in the Sandusky thread?

 

[Tiger Fan]

I literally have 18 pages to catch up on...here comes the hippling

I miscalculated...really only 10 pages

 

[Tiger Fan]

You know what's sad...I was so jammed up at work Mon-today that I was actually dreading catching up on the thread b/c I didn't think I could find the time. Although just jumping to the last page and asking for a synopsis wasn't going to cut it.

 

[General Malaise]

Took my sons to the dentist today. They told me my 7 year old should be fitted for some pre-ortho metal rod to correct what they call a 'cross bite'. Of course, this isn't covered under insurance and it's not going to change the fact that he'll need braces when he's older, but hey, they caught it early and perhaps they will be able to save us a few months of braces when he turns 11. F'n racket, these damn dentists. You know who didn't need braces? Jesus.

If I knew I was going to die at 33 I probably wouldn't do much with dental care either

Huh?

 

[BRONG]

Jusr ead the Sandler posts. Wow, that guy is the worst imo. So much of it's the same, going back two decades now, it's crazy.

. Gotta hand it to him though, got more miles from corny shtick than Rip Van WInkle. He's up there with Gallagher.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

I picked a bad night to pour 7 fingers of bourbon. F'n sick kid.

 

[BRONG]

How does THIS happen, exactly? The part after the 1:15 mark is bonkers, wtf?? Not talking about the tiger side of things, I know he has a "relationship" with her, it's the impala ram I question. How is that not a plant? Then, the "KILLER BITE" at 2:15... I love the pointer he uses. Lions and wait, tigers, in Africa, oh boy...

 

[Oh Yes!]

Cigar+PornStache = Chick Magnet

i missed how awesome this was the first time

 

[dharmapunk]

Holy crap, Manhattan has a hoops player without a forearm...pretty cool. ----> \

Heard about this guy on NPR a couple of months ago. Are they playing somewhere on TV? Has to be better than this MNF game.

Nah, game's over now, he was put in at the end. Didn't get to see him shoot or anything. Very tall, lanky kid. Blocks and boards only I guess.

Back in High School we played against a team that had a one-armed kid when I played and Captained the Frosh basketball team (we went 3 and 14 and led the league in technicals, ejections and at one point almost had to forfeit a game because the entire team was going to be suspended because we were caught drinking in the lockerroom after practice. Also had 2 guys on the team get ejected in a game once because they were fist fighting each other on the bench) Any ways, this kid we were playing against did not have a left arm, kinda just had a stub like Jim Abbott. But the kid was good and he was lighting us up in the first half. At halftime our Coach (who I think became an alcoholic due to our team) completely lost it. He's screaming about our lack of effort and lack of teamwork and then says how #22 (one-armed bandit) is killing us out there. He calmed down for a second and then with a fierce intensity told us this: "I'm only gonna say this once: for the love of God, force that kid to his left! He LITERALLY HAS NO LEFT!!! When he's dribbling and he gives you that head and shoulder fake and looks like he's going to go left..... HE'S NOT GOING LEFT!!!! I promise you he's not!!! Now I swear to God, if any of you get beat by that kid going right, as God as my witness I will punch you in the face and walk out of the gym and never come back! Are we clear on this?"

Since I didn't really care about the season anymore I replied: "Coach, don't worry, I'll guard him in the 2nd half. Now which number is he again?" Coach just smiled and told me I was a complete jack###.

 

[Thorn]

How does THIS happen, exactly? The part after the 1:15 mark is bonkers, wtf?? Not talking about the tiger side of things, I know he has a "relationship" with her, it's the impala ram I question. How is that not a plant? Then, the "KILLER BITE" at 2:15... I love the pointer he uses. Lions and wait, tigers, in Africa, oh boy...

New death pool candidate.