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[heckmanm]

So I just solved a fight b/w the boys with a train draft.

We got them this big train set for xmas, which they absolutely love. When they wake up in the morning, it's straight to the playroom screaming "choo choo!" There are 8 trains in total. They walk in there this morning and I go to the kitchen to put on some coffee. Inevitably I hear a cry, to which I walk into the playroom to see if it's a "I'm hurt" cry or a "stole my toy" cry. Apparently Andrew stole 1 of Michael's trains. I sit them down (as I do every time) and tell them they can't take each other's toys. Then I get the bright idea "Have a train draft"

So I put all 8 trains on the floor and tell Andrew he can pick first. They both stand there for a minute and are crying b/c neither of them have any trains. Finally, Andrew grabs a yellow train. Then I tell Michael he can pick. He takes a green train. Of course immediately, they want each other's trains. TRADE! I successfully facilitate a trade and then Andrew picked again. I actually contemplated a snake draft, but thought that would be impossible for them to comprehend....so Andrew picked again followed by Michael. They were each content with 2 trains, so the other 4 went into the FA pool

Auction is the only way to go

and the entire time i'm doing this, i'm chuckling to myself about how i was going to post about this in GMTAN

www.trainguys.com

 

[Tiger Fan]

i've got a $20 groupon gift card to spend and can't find anything. FML

 

[SofaKings]

Do we have any Ann Arborians here? Sofa? I will be appearing there all weekend.

message sent!

 

[SofaKings]

Not having to do anything for V-Day is pretty awesome. A quick text to the girl I'm having dinner with next week and a quick text to the WWB (Wiccan With Benefits) and I'm done.

FU Hallmark. Not getting my money......this year.

I have heard this is a good night to head to the bars, since every girl there is single.I'm not able to confirm this first hand though, as I always seemed to have a girlfriend.

I'm putting this to the test tonight hardcore. My penis is on a mission.

What ever ended up happening with your boss's daughter? I may have missed an update.

We went out to dinner, it was nice. We said we'd go out again soon and were texting pretty much every day (it makes me feel young) but it never seemed to work out with our schedules and now we've kinda stopped texting. She still cuts my hair and I have an appointment next week with her. That's probably gonna be awkward, but luckily most of my social interactions are awkward so I'm sure it will be fine.

Any way you can drink before getting your hair cut? You could always give her my secret santa gift as an icebreaker.

 

[rabidfireweasel]

This just in: I have yet another terrible head cold. Canceled classes tonight and tomorrow. Scanning the bookshelves for a decent fantasy series to reread. Updates will be forthcoming. Over.

If you find nothing, I would check out Joe Abercrombie. Funny, dark, lots of unlivable but very interesting characters.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

I just fapped it to 'zooks' again.

Fixed

I have no idea what you look like, so I just use text.

 

[Abraham]

Not having to do anything for V-Day is pretty awesome. A quick text to the girl I'm having dinner with next week and a quick text to the WWB (Wiccan With Benefits) and I'm done.

FU Hallmark. Not getting my money......this year.

I have heard this is a good night to head to the bars, since every girl there is single.I'm not able to confirm this first hand though, as I always seemed to have a girlfriend.

I'm putting this to the test tonight hardcore. My penis is on a mission.

What ever ended up happening with your boss's daughter? I may have missed an update.

We went out to dinner, it was nice. We said we'd go out again soon and were texting pretty much every day (it makes me feel young) but it never seemed to work out with our schedules and now we've kinda stopped texting. She still cuts my hair and I have an appointment next week with her. That's probably gonna be awkward, but luckily most of my social interactions are awkward so I'm sure it will be fine.

This is a great outcome. Sometimes things don't work with two people. But having someone in your demographic nearby that thinks you are a decent guy can be a good thing. No angry boss, no psycho girlfriend, no bad break up. Worked out fine.

 

[heckmanm]

i've got a $20 groupon gift card to spend and can't find anything. FML

At this point you could probably buy half of the company.

 

[Frostillicus]

Working from home today. Just started watching Jurassic Park with my 2.5 year old. We'll see how this goes.

 

[Mr.Pack]

So we have been cleaning my moms house getting it ready to sel, Moved all the stuff out, washed the walls and ceilings and are going to start painting tomorrow.The Registers and Cold Air Returns are 50yrs old and should be replaced. I told my penny pinching sister that I was picking them up today along with the paint and tape and I'm going to start taping today.. I told her the Registers and Returns would cost about $100..She replies, "Can't we just paint the old ones?"

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

This just in: I have yet another terrible head cold. Canceled classes tonight and tomorrow. Scanning the bookshelves for a decent fantasy series to reread. Updates will be forthcoming. Over.

If you find nothing, I would check out Joe Abercrombie. Funny, dark, lots of unlivable but very interesting characters.

On the third book of "The First Law" trilogy. Not bad...

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Words with Friends vs. Homer

 

[Frostillicus]

I think that scene in Jurassic Park where they first see the dinosaurs might be my favorite in any movie. Right up there with when Luke blows up the death star, we first see the shark in Jaws, and anything with Ned Ryerson.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Working from home today. Just started watching Jurassic Park with my 2.5 year old. We'll see how this goes.

We're up in 5 picks. OMGOMGOMGOMGOGMG

 

[Frostillicus]

Working from home today. Just started watching Jurassic Park with my 2.5 year old. We'll see how this goes.

We're up in 5 picks. OMGOMGOMGOMGOGMG

Sano?

 

[Disco Stu]

i've got a $20 groupon gift card to spend and can't find anything. FML

First world problems.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Working from home today. Just started watching Jurassic Park with my 2.5 year old. We'll see how this goes.

We're up in 5 picks. OMGOMGOMGOMGOGMG

Sano?

AA stats count?

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Brunch with her Sunday, weather permitting. I've known her for 4 years or so. We only ever hung out, as she was on-again, off-again with her (now, ex-)boyfriend. Haven't seen her in a couple of years. She is a trip - originally from India but has been here 20+ years ("I THINK in English now!"), never married, works for the US gov't, drinks & smokes (& bathes), left-wing, funny as hell, and smart as a whip. She's been a really good friend to me through some rough patches. I have no idea if there's "something" there (she's been pretty aggressive about getting together since her break-up, but something's always come up), but I made no secret when we met that I was attracted to her. We'll see......taking me to an Indian restaurant somewhere around DC. I didn't know Indian places served brunch, but it oughtta be interesting.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Brunch with her Sunday, weather permitting. I've known her for 4 years or so. We only ever hung out, as she was on-again, off-again with her (now, ex-)boyfriend. Haven't seen her in a couple of years. She is a trip - originally from India but has been here 20+ years ("I THINK in English now!"), never married, works for the US gov't, drinks & smokes (& bathes), left-wing, funny as hell, and smart as a whip. She's been a really good friend to me through some rough patches. I have no idea if there's "something" there (she's been pretty aggressive about getting together since her break-up, but something's always come up), but I made no secret when we met that I was attracted to her. We'll see......taking me to an Indian restaurant somewhere around DC. I didn't know Indian places served brunch, but it oughtta be interesting.

Nice private image you posted there.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Brunch with her Sunday, weather permitting. I've known her for 4 years or so. We only ever hung out, as she was on-again, off-again with her (now, ex-)boyfriend. Haven't seen her in a couple of years. She is a trip - originally from India but has been here 20+ years ("I THINK in English now!"), never married, works for the US gov't, drinks & smokes (& bathes), left-wing, funny as hell, and smart as a whip. She's been a really good friend to me through some rough patches. I have no idea if there's "something" there (she's been pretty aggressive about getting together since her break-up, but something's always come up), but I made no secret when we met that I was attracted to her. We'll see......taking me to an Indian restaurant somewhere around DC. I didn't know Indian places served brunch, but it oughtta be interesting.

Nice private image you posted there.

Oops. Working now?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I think that scene in Jurassic Park where they first see the dinosaurs might be my favorite in any movie. Right up there with when Luke blows up the death star, we first see the shark in Jaws, and anything with Ned Ryerson.

I just tried re-watching this movie recently and it was sad how terrible the special effects looked now.

 

[Captain Quinoa]

never seen Jurassic Park

 

[flysack]

Got home from a road trip last night and the wife hands me a VDay card. Since I had just walked in the door, I didn't open it right away, and instead settled in and started watching tv with my daughter, while my wife was in the other room.Daughter: "Why don't you open your card, Daddy."So I open the card, and a Starbucks gift card falls out of the envelope. I open the card and start reading the schmaltzy Hallmark message (with my daughter reading over my shoulder)." At the end, the wife has written "Hummer!" *Close card quickly*Daughter: "Does that say hummus??"Me: "Yes, it says hummus."Daughter: "Why does it say hummus?"Me: "Because I freakin' love hummus, and your mom is awesome."

 

[flysack]

This just in: I have yet another terrible head cold. Canceled classes tonight and tomorrow. Scanning the bookshelves for a decent fantasy series to reread. Updates will be forthcoming. Over.

If you find nothing, I would check out Joe Abercrombie. Funny, dark, lots of unlivable but very interesting characters.

Will do, but the head cold is already lifting. I'll put it on the summer reading list.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Got home from a road trip last night and the wife hands me a VDay card. Since I had just walked in the door, I didn't open it right away, and instead settled in and started watching tv with my daughter, while my wife was in the other room.Daughter: "Why don't you open your card, Daddy."So I open the card, and a Starbucks gift card falls out of the envelope. I open the card and start reading the schmaltzy Hallmark message (with my daughter reading over my shoulder)." At the end, the wife has written "Hummer!" *Close card quickly*Daughter: "Does that say hummus??"Me: "Yes, it says hummus."Daughter: "Why does it say hummus?"Me: "Because I freakin' love hummus, and your mom is awesome."

Bonus for using "schmaltzy".

 

[Frostillicus]

I think that scene in Jurassic Park where they first see the dinosaurs might be my favorite in any movie. Right up there with when Luke blows up the death star, we first see the shark in Jaws, and anything with Ned Ryerson.

I just tried re-watching this movie recently and it was sad how terrible the special effects looked now.

I think it still looks pretty good, at least on blu-ray.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

never seen Jurassic Park

Don't think I've seen it all of the way through. Kind of meh, no?

 

[Frostillicus]

never seen Jurassic Park

Don't think I've seen it all of the way through. Kind of meh, no?

Seriously? It's a great movie.

 

[Maude]

We are always nice to our garbage pick up guys. We put out cookies on holidays, and we give a generous tip around christmas. WhyTF do they insist on leaving the empty trash containers right in the middle of my driveway when I come home from work?

 

[St. Louis Bob]

Got home from a road trip last night and the wife hands me a VDay card. Since I had just walked in the door, I didn't open it right away, and instead settled in and started watching tv with my daughter, while my wife was in the other room.Daughter: "Why don't you open your card, Daddy."So I open the card, and a Starbucks gift card falls out of the envelope. I open the card and start reading the schmaltzy Hallmark message (with my daughter reading over my shoulder)." At the end, the wife has written "Hummer!" *Close card quickly*Daughter: "Does that say hummus??"Me: "Yes, it says hummus."Daughter: "Why does it say hummus?"Me: "Because I freakin' love hummus, and your mom is awesome."

Thanks again guys. That was some scary ####.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

never seen Jurassic Park

Don't think I've seen it all of the way through. Kind of meh, no?

Seriously? It's a great movie.

I've read teh book.

 

[strykerpks]

never seen Jurassic Park

Don't think I've seen it all of the way through. Kind of meh, no?

Seriously? It's a great movie.

I've read teh book.

They made a book out of that?

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

never seen Jurassic Park

Don't think I've seen it all of the way through. Kind of meh, no?

Seriously? It's a great movie.

We're up in nerdbases.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

never seen Jurassic Park

Don't think I've seen it all of the way through. Kind of meh, no?

Seriously? It's a great movie.

I've read teh book.

They made a book out of that?

lol

 

[Captain Quinoa]

never seen Jurassic Park

Don't think I've seen it all of the way through. Kind of meh, no?

Seriously? It's a great movie.

When did that come out, early 90's? College me wasn't really into dinosaur movies. Adult me isn't into any movies.

 

[Thorn]

never seen Jurassic Park

Don't think I've seen it all of the way through. Kind of meh, no?

Seriously? It's a great movie.

My link

 

[Frostillicus]

never seen Jurassic Park

Don't think I've seen it all of the way through. Kind of meh, no?

Seriously? It's a great movie.

We're up in nerdbases.

Wanted Castro pretty hard.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

never seen Jurassic Park

Don't think I've seen it all of the way through. Kind of meh, no?

Seriously? It's a great movie.

We're up in nerdbases.

Wanted Castro pretty hard.

That was kind of where I was at too. At least we agreed on that.

 

[Frostillicus]

never seen Jurassic Park

Don't think I've seen it all of the way through. Kind of meh, no?

Seriously? It's a great movie.

I've read teh book.

One of the few times both the movie and book were awesome

 

[Frostillicus]

never seen Jurassic Park

Don't think I've seen it all of the way through. Kind of meh, no?

Seriously? It's a great movie.

When did that come out, early 90's? College me wasn't really into dinosaur movies. Adult me isn't into any movies.

What are you, a girl?

 

[Captain Quinoa]

never seen Jurassic Park

Don't think I've seen it all of the way through. Kind of meh, no?

Seriously? It's a great movie.

When did that come out, early 90's? College me wasn't really into dinosaur movies. Adult me isn't into any movies.

What are you, a girl?

No I am a boy

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Jurassic related

 

[BeTheMatch]

So I just solved a fight b/w the boys with a train draft.

We got them this big train set for xmas, which they absolutely love. When they wake up in the morning, it's straight to the playroom screaming "choo choo!" There are 8 trains in total. They walk in there this morning and I go to the kitchen to put on some coffee. Inevitably I hear a cry, to which I walk into the playroom to see if it's a "I'm hurt" cry or a "stole my toy" cry. Apparently Andrew stole 1 of Michael's trains. I sit them down (as I do every time) and tell them they can't take each other's toys. Then I get the bright idea "Have a train draft"

So I put all 8 trains on the floor and tell Andrew he can pick first. They both stand there for a minute and are crying b/c neither of them have any trains. Finally, Andrew grabs a yellow train. Then I tell Michael he can pick. He takes a green train. Of course immediately, they want each other's trains. TRADE! I successfully facilitate a trade and then Andrew picked again. I actually contemplated a snake draft, but thought that would be impossible for them to comprehend....so Andrew picked again followed by Michael. They were each content with 2 trains, so the other 4 went into the FA pool

Dynasty or redraft?

redraft every day unfortunately

Nice league. Guppies.

 

[Ignoramus]

never seen Jurassic Park

Don't think I've seen it all of the way through. Kind of meh, no?

Seriously? It's a great movie.

I've read teh book.

They made a book out of that?

Great line... Gets a laugh, like, a quarter of the time.

 

[Ignoramus]

So I just solved a fight b/w the boys with a train draft.

We got them this big train set for xmas, which they absolutely love. When they wake up in the morning, it's straight to the playroom screaming "choo choo!" There are 8 trains in total. They walk in there this morning and I go to the kitchen to put on some coffee. Inevitably I hear a cry, to which I walk into the playroom to see if it's a "I'm hurt" cry or a "stole my toy" cry. Apparently Andrew stole 1 of Michael's trains. I sit them down (as I do every time) and tell them they can't take each other's toys. Then I get the bright idea "Have a train draft"

So I put all 8 trains on the floor and tell Andrew he can pick first. They both stand there for a minute and are crying b/c neither of them have any trains. Finally, Andrew grabs a yellow train. Then I tell Michael he can pick. He takes a green train. Of course immediately, they want each other's trains. TRADE! I successfully facilitate a trade and then Andrew picked again. I actually contemplated a snake draft, but thought that would be impossible for them to comprehend....so Andrew picked again followed by Michael. They were each content with 2 trains, so the other 4 went into the FA pool

Dynasty or redraft?

redraft every day unfortunately

Nice league. Guppies.

Cabooses to avoid/exploit

 

[BeTheMatch]

So I just solved a fight b/w the boys with a train draft.

We got them this big train set for xmas, which they absolutely love. When they wake up in the morning, it's straight to the playroom screaming "choo choo!" There are 8 trains in total. They walk in there this morning and I go to the kitchen to put on some coffee. Inevitably I hear a cry, to which I walk into the playroom to see if it's a "I'm hurt" cry or a "stole my toy" cry. Apparently Andrew stole 1 of Michael's trains. I sit them down (as I do every time) and tell them they can't take each other's toys. Then I get the bright idea "Have a train draft"

So I put all 8 trains on the floor and tell Andrew he can pick first. They both stand there for a minute and are crying b/c neither of them have any trains. Finally, Andrew grabs a yellow train. Then I tell Michael he can pick. He takes a green train. Of course immediately, they want each other's trains. TRADE! I successfully facilitate a trade and then Andrew picked again. I actually contemplated a snake draft, but thought that would be impossible for them to comprehend....so Andrew picked again followed by Michael. They were each content with 2 trains, so the other 4 went into the FA pool

Dynasty or redraft?

redraft every day unfortunately

Nice league. Guppies.

Cabooses to avoid/exploit

Where does Tecumseh's wife fit into this?

 

[T Bell]

Got home from a road trip last night and the wife hands me a VDay card. Since I had just walked in the door, I didn't open it right away, and instead settled in and started watching tv with my daughter, while my wife was in the other room.Daughter: "Why don't you open your card, Daddy."So I open the card, and a Starbucks gift card falls out of the envelope. I open the card and start reading the schmaltzy Hallmark message (with my daughter reading over my shoulder)." At the end, the wife has written "Hummer!" *Close card quickly*Daughter: "Does that say hummus??"Me: "Yes, it says hummus."Daughter: "Why does it say hummus?"Me: "Because I freakin' love hummus, and your mom is awesome."

I made you a video too. Probably shouldn't watch it on the plane.

 

[Frostillicus]

You want to talk about bad special effects, Walking with Dinosaurs does not hold up well.

 

[phishphan]

Land of the Lost's special effects aren't holding up well either.

 

[Captain Quinoa]

Land of the Lost's special effects aren't holding up well either.

Danger Will Robinson!/Tanner