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[shuke]

Am I the only one that assumes that Rachel Nichols sleeps with every athlete she interviews?

That's the way I think about it, too. I did see her recently (maybe at the TO thing) sitting down in a regular shirt instead of one of those suits she always wears. She was disappointingly doughy around the middle.

Mmmmmmm...dough.

 

[Homer J Simpson]

Am I the only one that assumes that Rachel Nichols sleeps with every athlete she interviews?

That's the way I think about it, too. I did see her recently (maybe at the TO thing) sitting down in a regular shirt instead of one of those suits she always wears. She was disappointingly doughy around the middle.

Mmmmmmm...dough.

 

[krista4]

I really don't think your couples counseling is working.

thanks for the new sig.

Am I the only one that assumes that Rachel Nichols sleeps with every athlete she interviews?

That's the way I think about it, too. I did see her recently (maybe at the TO thing) sitting down in a regular shirt instead of one of those suits she always wears. She was disappointingly doughy around the middle.

Mmmmmmm...dough.

 

[El Floppo]

Zack update, for those gave excellent advice to me last week:Finally talked to the boss again today, and he had already decided on a course of action, which course shockingly turns out to be the right thing to do IMO.He's going to let Zack know that Zack and group will be reporting to me. He'll tell Zack that he realizes this was not what Zack signed up for and that the reporting relationship won't work, and will let him know he should start looking for another job and has xxxxxx time to find one before he'll need to leave anyway. He'll give him our standard severance, which at our level includes a minimum of six months of pay--not bad for someone who's been in the job for 2-1/2 years. While Zack is searching for another job, we'll also be conducting a search to fill his position. In the meantime he'll support me and my team. He's also giving Zack the option of how he would like this to be communicated to his team and the department--i.e., he could say he really wants to find a job back in Chicago, wants to find a less hectic lifestyle, whatever.Timing TBD. We'll see how it goes. But at least his problem is not going to become my problem, which is the right answer even though Zack is a friend.

We still talking about Zach Morris?

 

[shuke]

Guster>your hometown has the top news story today round these parts.

I heard about that I can't imagine some of the pigs that must have been involved in that. :X

for those that are wondering what Thorn is talking about: read me

i don't know why but "They also could get $5 off the admission fee if they brought a gift for a home-bound senior citizen."

 

[St. Louis Bob]

:( :( :( So sorry to hear GB. My heart really goes out to you. You're a better man than me, not there was ever a doubt. Mrs. SLB never shuts up about you blah, blah, blah, blah. Anyway, best of luck to you, pretty sure if I was in your situation things would have gone bad a long time ago. Bravo.

I don't think she needs a key. She just sticks her whole hand through the keyhole.

:spitake:

Roverfish, we're gonna need some more thorough Knuckles updates.

I was thinking about your "situation" and I've come to the conclusion you're nuts. This gal worships the ground you walk on, you don't have any other hook ups and you're pushing her away? What is wrong with you?! You have a really simple out. If there comes a time when she is really too much, after she washes your car, cleans the entire house, power washes the deck & re-grouts the bathroom tiles, you just start dating somebody crazier. They'll be too busy trying to kill each other to pay attention to you freeing up time to find a nice church goin' girl.

Zack update, for those gave excellent advice to me last week:

Finally talked to the boss again today, and he had already decided on a course of action, which course shockingly turns out to be the right thing to do IMO.

He's going to let Zack know that Zack and group will be reporting to me. He'll tell Zack that he realizes this was not what Zack signed up for and that the reporting relationship won't work, and will let him know he should start looking for another job and has xxxxxx time to find one before he'll need to leave anyway. He'll give him our standard severance, which at our level includes a minimum of six months of pay--not bad for someone who's been in the job for 2-1/2 years. While Zack is searching for another job, we'll also be conducting a search to fill his position. In the meantime he'll support me and my team. He's also giving Zack the option of how he would like this to be communicated to his team and the department--i.e., he could say he really wants to find a job back in Chicago, wants to find a less hectic lifestyle, whatever.

Timing TBD. We'll see how it goes. But at least his problem is not going to become my problem, which is the right answer even though Zack is a friend.

Glad it worked out.

I'm taking it as a pretty big compliment that I've been asked to serve as a mediator just three years into my litigation career. Of course, here I am at the office at 8:30pm.

I've put 12 in every day this week. This morning my Dad said to me "I'm really getting worried about you. You have been working way to hard the last year or so." Never in my life would I think my Dad would say anything like that to me.

 

[shuke]

I guess it's about a family that hunts hogs.

In America?

 

[St. Louis Bob]

I really don't think your couples counseling is working.

 

[Sarnoff]

Oh, yeah. Last night when she arrived she had this black bag with her. She empties it out on my poker table. Pack of American Spirit cigs, bottle of champagne, bottle of white wine, and a little plastic bottle of astroglide.

Which bottle went where?

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

I guess it's about a family that hunts hogs.

In America?

I thought it might be about motorcycles or baseball slumps or prize pigs.

 

[Sconch]

St. Louis Hipple?

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Mrs. SLB and myself booked the room at The Chase Friday night and made dinner reservations at Sidney Street last week. If you check your notes, I bought these at a charity auction. Since the game got moved to tomorrow, it could be epic.

I need to know though, the gift certificate is for "dinner & drinks for two, gratuity included". Now, I would feel REALLY weird not tipping even though it says right there that is included but I should right? Also, how many drinks do you consider "drinks? Like 14?

 

[BRONG]

It was definitely the TO workout/interview, I noticed the same thing (Rachel's dough in the middle), kinda tripped me out.

 

[-fish-]

St. Louis Hipple?

he's just showing off that he can use the multiquote thing.

 

[Sconch]

Oh, yeah. Last night when she arrived she had this black bag with her. She empties it out on my poker table. Pack of American Spirit cigs, bottle of champagne, bottle of white wine, and a little plastic bottle of astroglide.

Which bottle went where?

 

[St. Louis Bob]

St. Louis Hipple?

Sorry.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Oh, yeah. Last night when she arrived she had this black bag with her. She empties it out on my poker table. Pack of American Spirit cigs, bottle of champagne, bottle of white wine, and a little plastic bottle of astroglide.

Which bottle went where?

I don't even know what I'm laughing at.

 

[Tiger Fan]

GD some of these are funny. The Diaper Depot one...

 

[BRONG]

Watched two episodes of the hog show last night, pretty funny...recording another one now, the golf course one. There a thread for it on here? The daughter's intriguing...that rack helps a lot, but she definitely is no Brandi from Storage Wars.

The dog cam is pretty cool during the attack. RIP Rooster, lol.

 

[Homer J Simpson]

St. Louis Hipple?

He's been Hippling this thread for months, but no one says anything because he does it in two posts.Frankly, i've been contemplating an assassination attempt to keep this from catching on.

 

[Tribulation]

Roverfish, we're gonna need some more thorough Knuckles updates.

there's no way to do a thorough update on this board, plus due to the secret formula that determines whether to post here or the drunk thread, some of it was posted over there...I think the most recent update was Thursday night, when she was about to show up at my door after I got drunk following news that my firm was imploding. probably worth taking a look if you're really interested. it was kind of funny.Thursday night/Friday morning: She showed up, we got even more drunk, and in my "I hate my job" state I rolled into work around 1 pm, leaving her asleep at my house after yet another discussion that concluded with us agreeing not to see each other anymore. Details from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. would get me banned. When I got home, she was gone. She's leaving for San Francisco Wednesday (today) for a few weeks, and we've agreed to just call it good and no further contact. This lasts through the weekend.



Monday: multiple calls and texts asking me to go out. I decline, and go get drunk with Megan.

Tuesday: more texts, asking to come over and say goodbye. promises of no craziness and an early night. I cave. Unfortunately, my daughter's sick, and I agree to watch her while my ex goes to dinner/drinks with some girlfriends. She arrives back at her house a solid 2 1/2 hours late. Knuckles takes this opportunity to get drunk before coming over at around 10:30. Again, details must be omitted, except for this--at 4 a.m., she begins sobbing. Loud, uncontrollable, can't catch her breath weeping. This is followed by discussion of whether this should really be the last time we see each other. I leave the door open for when she comes back--she responds with a goodbye performance similar to the one that started this whole thing, but kind of different. Not exactly sure what was going on. It was dark, and I was drunk. I begin to have concerns that she is genuinely schizophrenic.

Today: she makes some promises of things she will do upon her return that are definitely illegal in most countries. misses shuttle to the airport, gets ride from angry (at me) friend, and then falls asleep waiting for delayed plane, almost missing it. three texts telling me that we can't ever see each other again.

(just now) text 4: doesn't want to say goodbye, didn't mean last three texts, has now slept and is feeling better. apology for being crazy/needy/dramatic. wants phone sex later.

I need a drink and a cigarette.

 

[cosjobs]

Oh, yeah. Last night when she arrived she had this black bag with her. She empties it out on my poker table. Pack of American Spirit cigs, bottle of champagne, bottle of white wine, and a little plastic bottle of astroglide.

You sure that wasnt my bag?

 

[St. Louis Bob]

St. Louis Hipple?

He's been Hippling this thread for months, but no one says anything because he does it in two posts.Frankly, i've been contemplating an assassination attempt to keep this from catching on.

 

[Tribulation]

I like to work the "you kicked the map into the river" rant into conversation whenever possible. Besides that, the movie is completely useless.

The worst part about that movie was how easily those hiptards got lost. Just follow the creek/stream, Magellan.

Proud to say I've never seen it.

 

[Tribulation]

Sorry to hear it, Zooks, but I don't think it's going to be the end of the world. 20-25 minutes away is much better than some divorced dads have it. Some guys (even guys on here) are several states away. That's much worse. What you have right now is convenience and make no mistake - it's played an essential role in establishing a great, working relationship with your ex-wife and has no doubt benefited the development of your son.That being said, I think you can make this work without losing much if any time with him. It sounds like you and your ex have the sort of relationship that's agreeable to some give and take. She seems to realize that you have made tremendous sacrifices thus far (keeping quiet about the affair is not only noble, but is indicative of your level of dedication to your child's well being) and must realize now that she asking even more out of you. This is your bargaining chip. See if you can work with her on altering the custody so that instead of mon/tues and every other weekend, you are now EVERY Friday/Saturday night and you pick up Wednesday night as well. Yes, I realize it's a new school and I also realize further that your mother will lose out on the bonding and time she enjoys with him now, but he will adjust to a new school and much better to do it now than when he's older and your mother can perhaps supplement what was lost during the day with sleepovers on the weekend so Daddy Zooks can lay wood to portly co-workers and rock the Chamber of Commerce meet & greets. I would think that if you agreed to this move, she would agree to an alteration of your shared custody. Give and take. It's what's worked so well for you thus far, no reason to think it can't continue. You seem to have a flexible enough work schedule so that on Wed/Thurs you leave a little early and come in a little late to off-set the 25 minute drive. And if you have him every Fri/Sat that's more than fair for agreeing to a move, IMO. As for the boyfriend picking up/dropping off I have only this: My wife interfaces with my ex-wife all the time. But 3.5 years ago when we disclosed to my ex-wife that we were dating, she was ready to murder us both. We couldn't be in the same room together. It was awkward, awful, uncomfortable, heated, nasty....and then it all went away. Time tends to heal even the most painful of wounds. I realize your mileage varies, but if you can live with it, then so can your family. You have done nothing but put your child first, so I think your family can do the same here. Yes, this guy is a complete jerk for what he did and I'd have Homer push him so hard he'd never get up again if it were up to me...but he's also willing to assist in the transportation of your son, signifying to me that he cares and if that's the case, he might not be all bad. Good luck, GB. Best she stabilizes herself in a rent to own situation 25 minutes away than 2.5 hours away.

+1 As for the last part, I'm still with that chick I started dating last December, and I've got a story to tell you sometime about why my ex is so pissed at her and me. I seriously doubt we'd ever reach the point of amicability that you described.

 

[Tribulation]

'zooks--can't help you much, I don't think. My ex lives 10 minutes away in the same town. We've been split for 3 years, and I have a 7 year old daughter. She goes to private school, so if my wife moved she wouldn't change schools. The agreement we signed says she can't move out of the school district without my agreement, and if I don't agree and she still wants to move than the custody arrangement changes in my favor.

Eventually, I figure something like what you're describing will happen (hell, knuckles wants to move in with me), and we'll have to deal with it.

Do you scotch tape the key to your door for her too?

I don't think she needs a key. She just sticks her whole hand through the keyhole.

I bet she excels at removing things that don't belong in a garbage disposal.

And I doubt if she ever has to pay $1.00 to get a can of soda from a vending machine.

I bet she can noodle a catfish like nobody's business

We're always thankful for her contribution with the Thanksgiving turkey.

 

[Tribulation]

Nah. I'll just ask Mrs. SLB tonight.

Nice timing, the doctor just put her on birth control. Part of the reason I haven't been around.

What the hell kind of birth control are you using? Exile?

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Nah. I'll just ask Mrs. SLB tonight.

Nice timing, the doctor just put her on birth control. Part of the reason I haven't been around.

What the hell kind of birth control are you using? Exile?

spite

 

[Tribulation]

Nah. I'll just ask Mrs. SLB tonight.

Nice timing, the doctor just put her on birth control. Part of the reason I haven't been around.

What the hell kind of birth control are you using? Exile?

spite

That only works short term because you've got make-up sex to draw you back in.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Nah. I'll just ask Mrs. SLB tonight.

Nice timing, the doctor just put her on birth control. Part of the reason I haven't been around.

What the hell kind of birth control are you using? Exile?

spite

That only works short term because you've got make-up sex to draw you back in.

I've had a vasectomy but I'm considering having it reversed now.

 

[Tribulation]

Nah. I'll just ask Mrs. SLB tonight.

Nice timing, the doctor just put her on birth control. Part of the reason I haven't been around.

What the hell kind of birth control are you using? Exile?

spite

That only works short term because you've got make-up sex to draw you back in.

I've had a vasectomy but I'm considering having it reversed now.

Why, you also going to need your issue to provide your regime with an energy minister when you become dictator?

 

[-fish-]

I was thinking about your "situation" and I've come to the conclusion you're nuts. This gal worships the ground you walk on, you don't have any other hook ups and you're pushing her away? What is wrong with you?! You have a really simple out. If there comes a time when she is really too much, after she washes your car, cleans the entire house, power washes the deck & re-grouts the bathroom tiles, you just start dating somebody crazier. They'll be too busy trying to kill each other to pay attention to you freeing up time to find a nice church goin' girl.

I appreciate the thought you've put into this, but I'm not sure I can find a crazier chick than this. There is a women's prison near me...maybe I'll get lucky and someone will escape.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Nah. I'll just ask Mrs. SLB tonight.

Nice timing, the doctor just put her on birth control. Part of the reason I haven't been around.

What the hell kind of birth control are you using? Exile?

spite

That only works short term because you've got make-up sex to draw you back in.

I've had a vasectomy but I'm considering having it reversed now.

Why, you also going to need your issue to provide your regime with an energy minister when you become dictator?

I think Hitler had it right when he wanted to breed blond haired people that lose most of their hair by the time they are 30. I also think that the term "dictator" has a negative connotation these days. I would prefer "Supreme Commander". And yes.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

I was thinking about your "situation" and I've come to the conclusion you're nuts. This gal worships the ground you walk on, you don't have any other hook ups and you're pushing her away? What is wrong with you?! You have a really simple out. If there comes a time when she is really too much, after she washes your car, cleans the entire house, power washes the deck & re-grouts the bathroom tiles, you just start dating somebody crazier. They'll be too busy trying to kill each other to pay attention to you freeing up time to find a nice church goin' girl.

I appreciate the thought you've put into this, but I'm not sure I can find a crazier chick than this. There is a women's prison near me...maybe I'll get lucky and someone will escape.

I can tell you're not even trying.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

BTW, I just went outside to have a um, smoke, and here comes this cute little bunny hopping across the driveway. I'm just enjoying the silence, saw the thing and just wished Swqruds was there to see it. Then the hassenpfeffer sees me and freaks out the way they do. But instead of running away from me, it ran right at me. I literally had to kick the thing off. W.T.F.

 

[-fish-]

I was thinking about your "situation" and I've come to the conclusion you're nuts. This gal worships the ground you walk on, you don't have any other hook ups and you're pushing her away? What is wrong with you?! You have a really simple out. If there comes a time when she is really too much, after she washes your car, cleans the entire house, power washes the deck & re-grouts the bathroom tiles, you just start dating somebody crazier. They'll be too busy trying to kill each other to pay attention to you freeing up time to find a nice church goin' girl.

I appreciate the thought you've put into this, but I'm not sure I can find a crazier chick than this. There is a women's prison near me...maybe I'll get lucky and someone will escape.

I can tell you're not even trying.

I suppose I can start attending random 12 step program meetings trying to pick up chicks.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Oh yeah, PTC tonight. I would like to lather up his teacher and two IEP gals in ranch dressing and pretend I'm a cucumber slice.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

I was thinking about your "situation" and I've come to the conclusion you're nuts. This gal worships the ground you walk on, you don't have any other hook ups and you're pushing her away? What is wrong with you?! You have a really simple out. If there comes a time when she is really too much, after she washes your car, cleans the entire house, power washes the deck & re-grouts the bathroom tiles, you just start dating somebody crazier. They'll be too busy trying to kill each other to pay attention to you freeing up time to find a nice church goin' girl.

I appreciate the thought you've put into this, but I'm not sure I can find a crazier chick than this. There is a women's prison near me...maybe I'll get lucky and someone will escape.

I can tell you're not even trying.

I suppose I can start attending random 12 step program meetings trying to pick up chicks.

Pick a chick, any chick, good chance she's crazy. Unless you pick your Mom which would just be weird.

 

[-fish-]

I was thinking about your "situation" and I've come to the conclusion you're nuts. This gal worships the ground you walk on, you don't have any other hook ups and you're pushing her away? What is wrong with you?! You have a really simple out. If there comes a time when she is really too much, after she washes your car, cleans the entire house, power washes the deck & re-grouts the bathroom tiles, you just start dating somebody crazier. They'll be too busy trying to kill each other to pay attention to you freeing up time to find a nice church goin' girl.

I appreciate the thought you've put into this, but I'm not sure I can find a crazier chick than this. There is a women's prison near me...maybe I'll get lucky and someone will escape.

I can tell you're not even trying.

I suppose I can start attending random 12 step program meetings trying to pick up chicks.

Pick a chick, any chick, good chance she's crazy. Unless you pick your Mom which would just be weird.

It's going to take more than a run-of-the-mill neurotic woman to top this. I may need to go tap a baglady.

 

[St. Louis Bob]

It's going to take more than a run-of-the-mill neurotic woman to top this. I may need to go tap a baglady.

Whatever works, I say get your fun in.

 

[Tribulation]

BTW, I just went outside to have a um, smoke, and here comes this cute little bunny hopping across the driveway. I'm just enjoying the silence, saw the thing and just wished Swqruds was there to see it. Then the hassenpfeffer sees me and freaks out the way they do. But instead of running away from me, it ran right at me. I literally had to kick the thing off. W.T.F.

LOOK AT THE BONES!!!

 

[St. Louis Bob]

BTW, I just went outside to have a um, smoke, and here comes this cute little bunny hopping across the driveway. I'm just enjoying the silence, saw the thing and just wished Swqruds was there to see it. Then the hassenpfeffer sees me and freaks out the way they do. But instead of running away from me, it ran right at me. I literally had to kick the thing off. W.T.F.

LOOK AT THE BONES!!!

 

[Tribulation]

It's going to take more than a run-of-the-mill neurotic woman to top this. I may need to go tap a baglady.

Whatever works, I say get your fun in.

Yeah, this is a pretty record-breaking level of crazy right here. Enjoy the sex while it lasts.Oh, and you might want to go ahead and be proactive and consult with your surgeon before the penis amputation happens.

 

[Homer J Simpson]

BTW, I just went outside to have a um, smoke, and here comes this cute little bunny hopping across the driveway. I'm just enjoying the silence, saw the thing and just wished Swqruds was there to see it. Then the hassenpfeffer sees me and freaks out the way they do. But instead of running away from me, it ran right at me. I literally had to kick the thing off. W.T.F.

LOOK AT THE BONES!!!

 

[St. Louis Bob]

It's going to take more than a run-of-the-mill neurotic woman to top this. I may need to go tap a baglady.

Whatever works, I say get your fun in.

Yeah, this is a pretty record-breaking level of crazy right here. Enjoy the sex while it lasts.Oh, and you might want to go ahead and be proactive and consult with your surgeon before the penis amputation happens.

He's already been married.

 

[dharmapunk]

I gotta say it: saintsfan's thread (specifically his opening post) made me real angry.

I'm posting it here because nothing good could come from me posting in that thread. This may be because my natural father was a drug dealer (saw him beaten bloody by the cops when I was five), I was a problem child as a teen, but I had a great (step)dad for awhile who never raised his hand to me and, retrospectively, I know it was his compassion and bottomless patience that led to me turning out alright.

I had to get it off my chest.

Ok. Back to the Knuckles Show.

 

[dharmapunk]

GM> I do not appreciate T Shawn's false advertising.

 

[Tiger Fan]

I gotta say it: saintsfan's thread (specifically his opening post) made me real angry. I'm posting it here because nothing good could come from me posting in that thread. This may be because my natural father was a drug dealer (saw him beaten bloody by the cops when I was five), I was a problem child as a teen, but I had a great (step)dad for awhile who never raised his hand to me and, retrospectively, I know it was his compassion and bottomless patience that led to me turning out alright. I had to get it off my chest. Ok. Back to the Knuckles Show.

Maybe you should PM him what you wrote above.

 

[Bogart]

The Otis gambling thread really just made me sad this morning. I wish it was all shtick and a fishing trip, but I know it is not.

 

[Disco Stu]

BTW, I just went outside to have a um, smoke, and here comes this cute little bunny hopping across the driveway. I'm just enjoying the silence, saw the thing and just wished Swqruds was there to see it. Then the hassenpfeffer sees me and freaks out the way they do. But instead of running away from me, it ran right at me. I literally had to kick the thing off. W.T.F.

Or what?