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Somewhere along the line he was anointed the golden boy. I can't hold that against him. Like I said, good player, good guy, big city, 4 World Series titles in his first 5 years. I think if let's say Brian Roberts was the Yankees SS during that era, it would have been him. He meets all of the same criteria as far as on and off the field being a class act, and being a damn good ballplayer.
Jeter's only "overrated" because no one is as good as the media has made him out to be over the years. He's been a terrific ballplayer for a lot of years.
That's what gets my goat. He's a "good player". Not "great" and certainly not worthy of the Hall of Fame.
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Having a lunch packed that's gonna be so good I'm counting the minutes until it's time to grub. Cold meatloaf sandwiches on white bread. Mmmmmmm...
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Last night I watched part of the local news on tv, then ran upstairs to get something, got a phone call, and ended up upstairs for awhile without turning off the tv downstairs. I got off the phone and heard an announcer yelling and carrying on about who was going to get kicked off American Idol this week, so I go downstairs to turn off the tv, mainly to save electricity but also because I did not want that mindless garbage being pumped into my house even with nobody watching. Unfortunately, just as I got to the bottom of the steps, my neighbor knocked on the door. So I opened the door with American freaking Idol blaring from my television and now my neighbor must think I watch that crap, plus I had to talk to him for a few minutes before I could go turn the infernal nonsense off. I really, really don't understand how anyone can be amused by those insane "judges" or think any of the people singing possess anything remotely resembling talent. Ugh!
Also, just out of curiosity, is American Idol on every night of the week? It seems to me almost every time I check what's on Fox on weekday evening, it's either on or coming up next.
TV snobs who take television WAY too seriously, so far as to fear they might be judged based on what's on their TV screen.
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Did I do that?
If I did it was an accident:o
No, but you did manage to make a post that had nothing to do with you about you. Again.
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Posting game thread material in the Orioles forum.
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Unnecessary and excessive use of smilies.
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My 3-1/2 year old woke up in the middle of the night with a stomach virus. After the first go-round, she got sick 2 more times but never missed the trash can. She makes it easy being a dad sometimes.
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I'm sorry. I felt like your comment was making fun of me and after a long week of vacation (and a lot of stress now that I'm back at work), I reacted a little strongly. No one likes to be made fun of and I apologize for reacting badly.
And for the record, I've been a skating fan longer than I've been a baseball fan. There isn't a thing in the world you could say about the sport that I haven't all ready heard but now I'm curious if you can actually come up with something, LOL
It's cool. I meant nothing other than to be opportunistic. You could have said "I want a tunafish sandwich" and I might have said, "I can't stand people asking for tunafish sandwiches".
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Figure skating isn't even on network TV enough anymore to warrant that type of comment. I'm sorry I said anything and I'll go back to lurking now.
Are you serious? I was kidding. The
didn't give it away? Sheesh...it almost makes me want to think up some disparaging comments about figure skating. 
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Stupid figure skating taking up otherwise good TV air time.
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:laughlol::laughlol::laughlol::laughlol:http://www.letmegooglethatforyou.com
Ever have someone ask a question that could be easily answered by a simple Google search? For example, say someone wants to know how to cook brussels sprouts.
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So...you've met my mother?
"Scott, I'm getting a weird error message on my computer. What's it mean?"
(I whip out my laptop) "What's the message say exactly, Ma? I'll Google it."
(I type it into the Google search window, word-for-word)
"Thanks, son!"
"No problem, Ma. Okay...Here's what's wrong..."
She could have saved herself a phone call. But whatever...I love my mom!
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The Snuggie ads.
Do people really not realize that it's only a robe turned backwards?
My wife said the same EXACT thing. It doesn't stop my 10-year-old son and 3-1/2-year-old daughter from verbalizing their lust for the Snuggie everytime the commercial airs.
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My 10-year-old son decided this year that he wanted to try wrestling and it quickly became obvious that he found his calling. He started in November and fell into favorite with a lot of his coaches for his attitude, work ethic, and coachability. All of that makes a dad proud, but the kid's also strong, fast, and instinctive on the mat.
He wrestled his first-ever tournament 2 weeks ago and sailed straight through to an impressive first-place victory. He posted both the largest margin of victory (19-3) and the fastest pin (11 seconds) in his heat.
For those of you who've sat next to me at O's games, there's nothing quiet about me. I'm a very positive, very vocal supporter of both the O's and Ravens, but even moreso when my kid is on the mat. I was just gushing all over him, telling him how proud I was of him, not because he won first place but because he witnessed first-hand how hard work and a good attitude can pay off. In all his humility, first place trophy in-hand, he said, "You know...I'm not going to win every match, right?" I said, "I know. I want you to win every match. I want you to want to win every match, but I hope you'll be the same gentleman you were today either way. I also expect you to come away a smarter wrestler win or lose."
Today he got pinned. After his first opponent no-showed and thus forfeited and having sat idle for almost 90 minutes, he lost for the first time. He was down 4-2 in the 2nd period and locked horns with a much more experienced wrestler. He came away from the mat in tears and it absolutely shattered my heart. In tears, he congratulated his opponent, shook the hand of his opposing coach, took a brief pep talk from his own coach, and then broke down on me.
I took him away from the crowd and I asked, "Why are you crying? YOU told me this was going to happen!" He said, "But I didn't want it to happen. I didn't want to get pinned. I just didn't feel right. I felt behind from the time the ref blew the whistle."
I told him, "Look. Just like your first tournament win, we just got your first pin out of the way. You'll never forget it and I hope you'll learn from it, but I'm proud of you either way. Now...you cry it out. I don't blame you...losing sucks. Go ahead pal...no one can see you. When you're done I hope you can turn all this sadness and self-pity into fire. I'm saying get mad about losing and take it out on the next kid. Not that it's his fault, but hey...he's standing on the tracks when the train's coming through."
Instead of sitting until his next match he stayed on his feet, bounced, jogged in place, stretched, etc. It took some prodding from his mother and I, but he did.
His next opponent was actually a kid that he befriended from another wrestling club (I think we're getting the 2 boys together for video game time this week), so I was sure the whole "get mad" approach was out the window.
To my pleasant surprise, that whistle blew and I saw a fire in my son I've been hoping was there but just haven't seen. He absolutely overwhelmed his new friend, finishing the first round ahead 7-0 with only the bell saving his buddy from getting pinned. My son lost a little steam in the final round and rightfully so; He's 3 days into being treated for strep throat (yes, Santa brought all four of us strep for Christmas!) and just hasn't felt good. Despite the adversity and the painful loss, he dropped his second opponent 11-4 to take 2nd place.
Having watched youth wrestling, there are a lot of kids out there that would have let an early pin ruin their day. I have never been prouder of my son than I was today for demonstrating the character to put that loss behind him and get right back to dominating on the mat. Between the end of his heat and the trophy ceremony, he sought out both of his opponents; one to congratulate again and to APOLOGIZE for losing his composure and the other to make sure he was okay and not upset about the three-round beating. That was all him, by the way...neither my wife nor I even suggested he do that.
I asked him what he said to the kid that pinned him and he said, "I told him 'Good job. I got upset cuz I never lost before and I'm sorry I did that. I hope we get to wrestle each other again!'"
I was (and am still) glowing with pride. I wish I could take credit for it, but a lot of this is all him. It's a tough, demanding sport that I don't think I would have been cut out for when I was 10 and had my doubts about my son. I'm so glad he proved me wrong because I've watched him mature what seems like 3 years in less than 3 months. I've seen a side of him I looked for on the baseball field, basketball court, and soccer field and simply didn't find.
Today was a good day to be a dad.
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Losing a perfect shot on a huge 10 point buck Saturday morning.
My buddy brought his brother-in-law to our farm for his first deer hunt, but apparently he didn't tell him that you aren't allowed to quit after 55 frieking minutes. Since he was a newbe, I was nice and parked him in a prime spot below me with the hope that he would get a deer his first time out.
Less than an hour later this moron gets cold and decides he is going to hop onto the 4 wheeler instead of walking back. Of course the exact same moment he starts the 4 wheeler I am 450 yards up the hill in my stand with "Monster Buck" in my sights. I had been working Monster Buck for a solid 35 minutes and he had finally decided to walk into a clearing where I could get a "no doubt" kill shot. I had a half decent angle and he was just starting to turn broadside to me, so I was literally 2 seconds away from the perfect shot. Monster Buck hears the "Great Hunter's" 4-wheeler and takes off like a flash. :angryfire:
Make sure you check the tree stand in case brother-in-law left behind his man purse and bottle of Fiji water.
Sorry you missed out! Great story, though. Sounds like she'll - I mean 'he'll' - pass the next time there's an opportunity to hunt. After all, I doubt his I-Phone was getting a signal out in the sticks!
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This loser's hit me at least twice now. He has 498 posts. Of course a red from somebody with one pip isn't worth a whole lot, but it's a little annoying to have some jackhole who isn't even currently an active member of the community critiquing what kind of poster you are, you know? I do wonder if he started a new account when he got to 500 and is just using the old one to give out rep without being able to get it back. I mean, why would you bother scanning the board for people to give negative rep to if the community isn't important enough to you to pay for a stinking plus membership?
Not on my watch. I personally approve every new subscription. I've got several tools I use to evaluate new users and determine whether someone is trying to skirt the 500 post rule.
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God this thread is hilarious.
It drives me crazy when I approach the urinal to drain the dragon and the urinal and find it full from the last inconsiderate fella. You know what, dude? I don't want to touch the handle either! Out of respect for the next guy, though, I'll leave it like I found it and flush it when I'm finished. Germaphobe? Then grab a paper towel on your way in and use that to flush. Otherwise I hope you get cooties from the bathroom door handle.
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Camping this past weekend with my family in Gettysburg. The weather was beautiful, the fireside discussion was as warm and lively as the fire itself, and the Yuengling was cold and fulfilling. In just a matter of 3 camping trips I've gone from the "anti-camper" to unable to think of anything else I'd rather do with my family.
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Dude, you need to come to the Great Smoky Mountains. It's truly amazing here.
I'll second that. 5 or 6 years ago I flew into Memphis and drove east to Nashville, on to Knoxville, through US-40 that divides the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Cherokee National Forest on my way into Charlotte, Greensboro, and finally into Raleigh-Durham and it was just about this time of year. It was the most pleasant week I've ever spent on business travel because of the view.
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I'm getting Verizon Fios on November 20th. I'm trying to think of a way to sabotage Comcast's phone modem, cable modem, and digital box without doing any real damage. November 20th will be legendary my friends. I will no longer be held hostage by Comcast!!!
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No Derek Jeter in the playoffs this year. Further proof that there is an almighty God in Heaven.
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The day after a Ravens' loss. GRRRR!!! :angryfire:
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Especially nice cuz it's on Midnight Special. I LOVE those old late night live sessions!
Me too. I just started rooting through YouTube for Midnight Special stuff.
The wife loves Journey, so I'm a fan by default.
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People who don't openly share and spread the Jeter hate.