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Thank a Veteran
Author: BobR
Date: 2013-11-11 12:01:03
It's Veteran's Day and I've had one helluva weekend. Not as bad as these guys did, but I am in no mental condition to write a blog today. So please - thank a veteran for doing the heavy lifting for the rest of us.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place, and in the sky,
The larks, still bravely singing, fly,
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead; short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe!
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high!
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Lt Col John McCrae CEF, May 3, 1915
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place, and in the sky,
The larks, still bravely singing, fly,
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead; short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe!
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high!
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Lt Col John McCrae CEF, May 3, 1915
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 11/11/2013 13:44:01
wickedpam on 11/11/2013 13:44:01
Morning 
Comment by 
BobR on 11/11/2013 14:13:57
BobR on 11/11/2013 14:13:57
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 14:23:34
Nothing inspires confidence in a product like seeing it heavily advertised on basic cable. That and the talking animated liver.
Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 14:23:34
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:
Bobber do you need some Liver Aid?
I am feeling a bit jaundiced
Nothing inspires confidence in a product like seeing it heavily advertised on basic cable. That and the talking animated liver.
Comment by 
TriSec on 11/11/2013 14:39:56
TriSec on 11/11/2013 14:39:56
Morning, comrades.
Just back from burning flags in front of Veterans this morning.
They also helped...along with Cub Scouts, Re-enactors, and some active duty personnel.
Just back from burning flags in front of Veterans this morning.
The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
They also helped...along with Cub Scouts, Re-enactors, and some active duty personnel.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 14:39:57
Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 14:39:57
Mala, go see Thor 2. It is quite good.
Comment by TriSec on 11/11/2013 14:42:18
TriSec on 11/11/2013 14:42:18
I posted a couple of pix on the book of face.
Comment by 
Scoopster on 11/11/2013 14:48:41
Scoopster on 11/11/2013 14:48:41
Mornin' all.. 
Well, I didn't do well this weekend in the tournaments I played in. However, it was due to variance not bad play.
Well, I didn't do well this weekend in the tournaments I played in. However, it was due to variance not bad play.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/11/2013 14:55:07
Depends on if I can find a few hours to spend at a movie theatre, so many things to get done at the house.
wickedpam on 11/11/2013 14:55:07
Quote by Mondobubba:
Mala, go see Thor 2. It is quite good.
Depends on if I can find a few hours to spend at a movie theatre, so many things to get done at the house.
Comment by 
Raine on 11/11/2013 15:04:14
good morning!
What a weekend!
Raine on 11/11/2013 15:04:14
good morning! What a weekend!
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 15:06:54
Damn Massachusetts commies! Showing proper respect and disposal for tattered, worn flags! Down here is the real Murrica, we leave faded, torn flags out in all kinds of weather just like God commanded!
Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 15:06:54
Quote by TriSec:
Morning, comrades.
Just back from burning flags in front of Veterans this morning.
The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
They also helped...along with Cub Scouts, Re-enactors, and some active duty personnel.
Damn Massachusetts commies! Showing proper respect and disposal for tattered, worn flags! Down here is the real Murrica, we leave faded, torn flags out in all kinds of weather just like God commanded!
Comment by Raine on 11/11/2013 15:57:37
Raine on 11/11/2013 15:57:37
There will be a nap today. Just saying.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 16:02:16
I am a big fan of napping. Napping is a Good Thing ®
Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 16:02:16
Quote by Raine:
There will be a nap today. Just saying.
I am a big fan of napping. Napping is a Good Thing ®
Comment by Will in Chicago on 11/11/2013 16:15:02
Will in Chicago on 11/11/2013 16:15:02
Good morning, bloggers!! As my schools are closed today, I am taking my sister in law's Dad to a VA hospital for kidney dialysis.
There are several places offering discounts or even free meals to veterans today. So, let them know.
There are several places offering discounts or even free meals to veterans today. So, let them know.
Comment by Raine on 11/11/2013 16:18:24
Raine on 11/11/2013 16:18:24
Saturday, we arrived in Rockville for the BURP beer club annual 'real ale' competition/meeting. (We had a food drive for the boy scouts, btw... )
We decided to stay the night -- the fire pit was lit at about 6 pm. By 8-9 pm, scotch awhickey and real rum tasting happned. I think we went to bed after drinking with our hippie friends after 12 hours (bob and I were among the youngin' crew!)
Got home about 11 am the next morn -- to a kizzie dog that cannot go 24 hours without her meds.
-- she's ok now, but we did come home to a scary situation. She's a special needs baby now, it is official.
We got her cleaned up and felt comfortable enough to head out to go watch the football games, and that was (as y'all may know) the moment I found out our freind Donnie had passed. Mondo -- I think you may have met him -- Chis and Donnie were the couple that lived directly above us in our Atlanta Apt.
So a cry happened. We went to watch the game. I. already exhausted not with extra puffy tear face -- went to the bbq joint. LOVED seeing people we know to watch the game with. In between all of this, My very dear and much loved friend from college was going to be coming into town as a stopover from her home Portland, Maine to visit her parents in South Carolina.
Was exhausted from sheer tired-ness and post beer-a-thon and losing a friend -- I can say that sometimes things happen that are near magical. I loved seeing Kit.
It was so awesome to just talk with a fellow non parental unit my age and laugh for hours. The only reason we went to bed was that our once young and sprite bladders are now middle aged. I swear -- we had a *beer* moment -- we said it the same time --* I gotta pee, and I don't wanna walk back down(me)/back up (her) the stairs so I'm gonna call it a night*
We looked at each other and giggled like college days. Good lord, after all the crap that has happened this year, I needed an evening like that. She left about an hour ago.
Talk about a weekend filled of everything that could possibly be tossed in.
We decided to stay the night -- the fire pit was lit at about 6 pm. By 8-9 pm, scotch awhickey and real rum tasting happned. I think we went to bed after drinking with our hippie friends after 12 hours (bob and I were among the youngin' crew!)
Got home about 11 am the next morn -- to a kizzie dog that cannot go 24 hours without her meds.
-- she's ok now, but we did come home to a scary situation. She's a special needs baby now, it is official. We got her cleaned up and felt comfortable enough to head out to go watch the football games, and that was (as y'all may know) the moment I found out our freind Donnie had passed. Mondo -- I think you may have met him -- Chis and Donnie were the couple that lived directly above us in our Atlanta Apt.
So a cry happened. We went to watch the game. I. already exhausted not with extra puffy tear face -- went to the bbq joint. LOVED seeing people we know to watch the game with. In between all of this, My very dear and much loved friend from college was going to be coming into town as a stopover from her home Portland, Maine to visit her parents in South Carolina.
Was exhausted from sheer tired-ness and post beer-a-thon and losing a friend -- I can say that sometimes things happen that are near magical. I loved seeing Kit.
It was so awesome to just talk with a fellow non parental unit my age and laugh for hours. The only reason we went to bed was that our once young and sprite bladders are now middle aged. I swear -- we had a *beer* moment -- we said it the same time --* I gotta pee, and I don't wanna walk back down(me)/back up (her) the stairs so I'm gonna call it a night*
We looked at each other and giggled like college days. Good lord, after all the crap that has happened this year, I needed an evening like that. She left about an hour ago.
Talk about a weekend filled of everything that could possibly be tossed in.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 11/11/2013 16:27:03
Raine, I am sorry about Donnie. May his memory be for a blessing. Ihope that Kizzie will be well.
I am glad that a friend helped cheer you up. Hang in there.
Will in Chicago on 11/11/2013 16:27:03
Quote by Raine:
Saturday, we arrived in Rockville for the BURP beer club annual 'real ale' competition/meeting. (We had a food drive for the boy scouts, btw... )
We decided to stay the night -- the fire pit was lit at about 6 pm. By 8-9 pm, scotch awhickey and real rum tasting happned. I think we went to bed after drinking with our hippie friends after 12 hours (bob and I were among the youngin' crew!)
Got home about 11 am the next morn -- to a kizzie dog that cannot go 24 hours without her meds.
We got her cleaned up and felt comfortable enough to head out to go watch the football games, and that was (as y'all may know) the moment I found out our freind Donnie had passed. Mondo -- I think you may have met him -- Chis and Donnie were the couple that lived directly above us in our Atlanta Apt.
So a cry happened. We went to watch the game. I. already exhausted not with extra puffy tear face -- went to the bbq joint. LOVED seeing people we know to watch the game with. In between all of this, My very dear and much loved friend from college was going to be coming into town as a stopover from her home Portland, Maine to visit her parents in South Carolina.
Was exhausted from sheer tired-ness and post beer-a-thon and losing a friend -- I can say that sometimes things happen that are near magical. I loved seeing Kit.
It was so awesome to just talk with a fellow non parental unit my age and laugh for hours. The only reason we went to bed was that our once young and sprite bladders are now middle aged. I swear -- we had a *beer* moment -- we said it the same time --* I gotta pee, and I don't wanna walk back down(me)/back up (her) the stairs so I'm gonna call it a night*
We looked at each other and giggled like college days. Good lord, after all the crap that has happened this year, I needed an evening like that. She left about an hour ago.
Talk about a weekend filled of everything that could possibly be tossed in.
Raine, I am sorry about Donnie. May his memory be for a blessing. Ihope that Kizzie will be well.
I am glad that a friend helped cheer you up. Hang in there.
Comment by 
livingonli on 11/11/2013 16:45:06
livingonli on 11/11/2013 16:45:06
Good morning, folks. Gotta love when kittie decides to walk across the laptop.
Comment by 
clintster on 11/11/2013 16:49:09
clintster on 11/11/2013 16:49:09
In case you missed it on the Facecrack last night, I found my medicine for this winter:
Comment by wickedpam on 11/11/2013 16:51:40
Awww you guys, I'm sorry to hear about your friend
Kizzie
wickedpam on 11/11/2013 16:51:40
Quote by Raine:
Saturday, we arrived in Rockville for the BURP beer club annual 'real ale' competition/meeting. (We had a food drive for the boy scouts, btw... )
We decided to stay the night -- the fire pit was lit at about 6 pm. By 8-9 pm, scotch awhickey and real rum tasting happned. I think we went to bed after drinking with our hippie friends after 12 hours (bob and I were among the youngin' crew!)
Got home about 11 am the next morn -- to a kizzie dog that cannot go 24 hours without her meds.
We got her cleaned up and felt comfortable enough to head out to go watch the football games, and that was (as y'all may know) the moment I found out our freind Donnie had passed. Mondo -- I think you may have met him -- Chis and Donnie were the couple that lived directly above us in our Atlanta Apt.
So a cry happened. We went to watch the game. I. already exhausted not with extra puffy tear face -- went to the bbq joint. LOVED seeing people we know to watch the game with. In between all of this, My very dear and much loved friend from college was going to be coming into town as a stopover from her home Portland, Maine to visit her parents in South Carolina.
Was exhausted from sheer tired-ness and post beer-a-thon and losing a friend -- I can say that sometimes things happen that are near magical. I loved seeing Kit.
It was so awesome to just talk with a fellow non parental unit my age and laugh for hours. The only reason we went to bed was that our once young and sprite bladders are now middle aged. I swear -- we had a *beer* moment -- we said it the same time --* I gotta pee, and I don't wanna walk back down(me)/back up (her) the stairs so I'm gonna call it a night*
We looked at each other and giggled like college days. Good lord, after all the crap that has happened this year, I needed an evening like that. She left about an hour ago.
Talk about a weekend filled of everything that could possibly be tossed in.
Awww you guys, I'm sorry to hear about your friend
Kizzie
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 16:57:19
Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 16:57:19
Quote by clintster:
In case you missed it on the Facecrack last night, I found my medicine for this winter:
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 17:00:33
Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 17:00:33
Mala, TWD. Yes/No?
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 17:04:24
Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 17:04:24
LET'S JUST ALLOW THE TEA PARTY TO TAKE OVER AMERICA
So, there you have it. The only surefire way to fix America. Remember in three years when you go to the voting booth: only you can ensure the future of America. Plus there will be robot football. Fuck, robot football is gonna be so great.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/11/2013 17:06:55
not yet, heard its really good this week
wickedpam on 11/11/2013 17:06:55
Quote by Mondobubba:
Mala, TWD. Yes/No?
not yet, heard its really good this week
Comment by wickedpam on 11/11/2013 17:08:14
wickedpam on 11/11/2013 17:08:14
Is Ed Schultz even doing is radio show anymore? How many weeks has it been 2 hours of guest host and 1 hour of rerun?
Comment by livingonli on 11/11/2013 17:11:32
I think he does two or three days a week. I don't know if he's on the road since sometimes the TV show is done elsewhere.
livingonli on 11/11/2013 17:11:32
Quote by wickedpam:
Is Ed Schultz even doing is radio show anymore? How many weeks has it been 2 hours of guest host and 1 hour of rerun?
I think he does two or three days a week. I don't know if he's on the road since sometimes the TV show is done elsewhere.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 17:14:21
Yup!
Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 17:14:21
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Mondobubba:
Mala, TWD. Yes/No?
not yet, heard its really good this week
Yup!
Comment by Raine on 11/11/2013 17:14:32
Raine on 11/11/2013 17:14:32
Atlanta Braves are leaving Atlanta.
Proving once again that Atlanta is a really short sighted town. Really sad and wasteful.
Proving once again that Atlanta is a really short sighted town. Really sad and wasteful.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/11/2013 17:29:34
ugh.
wickedpam on 11/11/2013 17:29:34
Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:
Is Ed Schultz even doing is radio show anymore? How many weeks has it been 2 hours of guest host and 1 hour of rerun?
I think he does two or three days a week. I don't know if he's on the road since sometimes the TV show is done elsewhere.
ugh.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/11/2013 17:30:59
Scoopster on 11/11/2013 17:30:59
Ugh.. my internet at the office is slow as fuck today. I think it's time to give the router & modem a reset.
Comment by Raine on 11/11/2013 17:45:43
I don;t mind Mike Rogers. I think that Ed is trying to keep the radio brand but I just don't think he can keep doing both.
Pisses me off knowing that Randi might be leaving altogether -- she could fill that void should Ed leave.
Raine on 11/11/2013 17:45:43
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:
Is Ed Schultz even doing is radio show anymore? How many weeks has it been 2 hours of guest host and 1 hour of rerun?
I think he does two or three days a week. I don't know if he's on the road since sometimes the TV show is done elsewhere.
ugh.
Pisses me off knowing that Randi might be leaving altogether -- she could fill that void should Ed leave.
Comment by livingonli on 11/11/2013 17:52:30
What's this about Randi leaving radio? I haven't been able to listen to the show since XM removed the channel she was on.
livingonli on 11/11/2013 17:52:30
Quote by Raine:I don;t mind Mike Rogers. I think that Ed is trying to keep the radio brand but I just don't think he can keep doing both.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:
Is Ed Schultz even doing is radio show anymore? How many weeks has it been 2 hours of guest host and 1 hour of rerun?
I think he does two or three days a week. I don't know if he's on the road since sometimes the TV show is done elsewhere.
ugh.
Pisses me off knowing that Randi might be leaving altogether -- she could fill that void should Ed leave.
What's this about Randi leaving radio? I haven't been able to listen to the show since XM removed the channel she was on.
Comment by wickedpam on 11/11/2013 18:09:06
Knew Randi was leaving when she said she bought a place in Costa Rica.
Seems to me, everyone is burning out. No one can sustain that level of rage and intensity all the time.
I like Mike Rogers too - seems very even keeled
wickedpam on 11/11/2013 18:09:06
Quote by livingonli:Quote by Raine:I don;t mind Mike Rogers. I think that Ed is trying to keep the radio brand but I just don't think he can keep doing both.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by livingonli:Quote by wickedpam:
Is Ed Schultz even doing is radio show anymore? How many weeks has it been 2 hours of guest host and 1 hour of rerun?
I think he does two or three days a week. I don't know if he's on the road since sometimes the TV show is done elsewhere.
ugh.
Pisses me off knowing that Randi might be leaving altogether -- she could fill that void should Ed leave.
What's this about Randi leaving radio? I haven't been able to listen to the show since XM removed the channel she was on.
Knew Randi was leaving when she said she bought a place in Costa Rica.
Seems to me, everyone is burning out. No one can sustain that level of rage and intensity all the time.
I like Mike Rogers too - seems very even keeled
Comment by clintster on 11/11/2013 18:55:33
This story really pisses me off. I mean, Turner Field is not even 20 years old and it's now the second such structure in Atlanta to get the "it's too old" heave-ho (see "Georgia Dome"). The excuses I have heard so far is that The Ted has terrible parking (so make some more parking room or - here's a bright idea - encourage people to use PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION to and from the games!), the "bad neighborhood" (aka "in case you haven't noticed, they're black"), and the plumbing and lighting that officials estimate would cost $250 million to upgrade (a BS figure if I heard one, but still seems cheaper than building a 600 million+ facility in Cobb County).
I really like The Ted. I thought it was a great reuse of the Olympic Stadium from '96, and it was a vast improvement over Fulton County Stadium. It just pisses me off that Georgia can see fit to build TWO new stadiums to make more skyboxes for corporate entertaining (which is what this is all about when you get down to it) but won't do a damn thing to help the poor living in these facilities' shadows.
clintster on 11/11/2013 18:55:33
Quote by Raine:
Atlanta Braves are leaving Atlanta.
Proving once again that Atlanta is a really short sighted town. Really sad and wasteful.
This story really pisses me off. I mean, Turner Field is not even 20 years old and it's now the second such structure in Atlanta to get the "it's too old" heave-ho (see "Georgia Dome"). The excuses I have heard so far is that The Ted has terrible parking (so make some more parking room or - here's a bright idea - encourage people to use PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION to and from the games!), the "bad neighborhood" (aka "in case you haven't noticed, they're black"), and the plumbing and lighting that officials estimate would cost $250 million to upgrade (a BS figure if I heard one, but still seems cheaper than building a 600 million+ facility in Cobb County).
I really like The Ted. I thought it was a great reuse of the Olympic Stadium from '96, and it was a vast improvement over Fulton County Stadium. It just pisses me off that Georgia can see fit to build TWO new stadiums to make more skyboxes for corporate entertaining (which is what this is all about when you get down to it) but won't do a damn thing to help the poor living in these facilities' shadows.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/11/2013 18:59:54
Scoopster on 11/11/2013 18:59:54
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 19:00:32
Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 19:00:32
One of my FB friends, Kenny Inouye, wins the internets today. Why? Because he got to post this on Veterans Day
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 11/11/2013 20:01:41
I'm so sorry, Raine.
to you and extra for Kizzie.
Our first cat, Buddy was one that needed twice daily meds, though I suppose if they had to be skipped it would not be life threatening. I shuddered at the thought of giving Lucky anything, because it was a battle if it couldn't be put in his food. My thumb started throbbing at the thought of him clamping down on it as hard as he could.
trojanrabbit on 11/11/2013 20:01:41
Quote by Raine:
Saturday, we arrived in Rockville for the BURP beer club annual 'real ale' competition/meeting. (We had a food drive for the boy scouts, btw... )
We decided to stay the night -- the fire pit was lit at about 6 pm. By 8-9 pm, scotch awhickey and real rum tasting happned. I think we went to bed after drinking with our hippie friends after 12 hours (bob and I were among the youngin' crew!)
Got home about 11 am the next morn -- to a kizzie dog that cannot go 24 hours without her meds.
We got her cleaned up and felt comfortable enough to head out to go watch the football games, and that was (as y'all may know) the moment I found out our freind Donnie had passed. Mondo -- I think you may have met him -- Chis and Donnie were the couple that lived directly above us in our Atlanta Apt.
So a cry happened. We went to watch the game. I. already exhausted not with extra puffy tear face -- went to the bbq joint. LOVED seeing people we know to watch the game with. In between all of this, My very dear and much loved friend from college was going to be coming into town as a stopover from her home Portland, Maine to visit her parents in South Carolina.
Was exhausted from sheer tired-ness and post beer-a-thon and losing a friend -- I can say that sometimes things happen that are near magical. I loved seeing Kit.
It was so awesome to just talk with a fellow non parental unit my age and laugh for hours. The only reason we went to bed was that our once young and sprite bladders are now middle aged. I swear -- we had a *beer* moment -- we said it the same time --* I gotta pee, and I don't wanna walk back down(me)/back up (her) the stairs so I'm gonna call it a night*
We looked at each other and giggled like college days. Good lord, after all the crap that has happened this year, I needed an evening like that. She left about an hour ago.
Talk about a weekend filled of everything that could possibly be tossed in.
I'm so sorry, Raine.
to you and extra for Kizzie.Our first cat, Buddy was one that needed twice daily meds, though I suppose if they had to be skipped it would not be life threatening. I shuddered at the thought of giving Lucky anything, because it was a battle if it couldn't be put in his food. My thumb started throbbing at the thought of him clamping down on it as hard as he could.
Comment by BobR on 11/11/2013 20:06:09
Is this a TWD reference?
BobR on 11/11/2013 20:06:09
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by clintster:
In case you missed it on the Facecrack last night, I found my medicine for this winter:
Is this a TWD reference?
Comment by BobR on 11/11/2013 20:07:59
These are my feelings exactly. Stick a fork in Atlanta, folks. Once The Ted becomes an abandoned wreck, the final slide of the city core into Mad Max land will be complete.
BobR on 11/11/2013 20:07:59
Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:
Atlanta Braves are leaving Atlanta.
Proving once again that Atlanta is a really short sighted town. Really sad and wasteful.
This story really pisses me off. I mean, Turner Field is not even 20 years old and it's now the second such structure in Atlanta to get the "it's too old" heave-ho (see "Georgia Dome"). The excuses I have heard so far is that The Ted has terrible parking (so make some more parking room or - here's a bright idea - encourage people to use PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION to and from the games!), the "bad neighborhood" (aka "in case you haven't noticed, they're black"), and the plumbing and lighting that officials estimate would cost $250 million to upgrade (a BS figure if I heard one, but still seems cheaper than building a 600 million+ facility in Cobb County).
I really like The Ted. I thought it was a great reuse of the Olympic Stadium from '96, and it was a vast improvement over Fulton County Stadium. It just pisses me off that Georgia can see fit to build TWO new stadiums to make more skyboxes for corporate entertaining (which is what this is all about when you get down to it) but won't do a damn thing to help the poor living in these facilities' shadows.
These are my feelings exactly. Stick a fork in Atlanta, folks. Once The Ted becomes an abandoned wreck, the final slide of the city core into Mad Max land will be complete.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 20:09:06
Yes it is.
Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 20:09:06
Quote by BobR:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by clintster:
In case you missed it on the Facecrack last night, I found my medicine for this winter:
Is this a TWD reference?
Yes it is.
Comment by Raine on 11/11/2013 20:54:24
Raine on 11/11/2013 20:54:24
Nap has been taken. I am very happy to see the AG race news Scoop posted!
Now, to wake up in a full way.
Now, to wake up in a full way.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 21:22:02
Is it just me or does the Atlanta metro area spend an enormous amount of time and energy coming up with ways to make traffic worse?
Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 21:22:02
Quote by BobR:Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:
Atlanta Braves are leaving Atlanta.
Proving once again that Atlanta is a really short sighted town. Really sad and wasteful.
This story really pisses me off. I mean, Turner Field is not even 20 years old and it's now the second such structure in Atlanta to get the "it's too old" heave-ho (see "Georgia Dome"). The excuses I have heard so far is that The Ted has terrible parking (so make some more parking room or - here's a bright idea - encourage people to use PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION to and from the games!), the "bad neighborhood" (aka "in case you haven't noticed, they're black"), and the plumbing and lighting that officials estimate would cost $250 million to upgrade (a BS figure if I heard one, but still seems cheaper than building a 600 million+ facility in Cobb County).
I really like The Ted. I thought it was a great reuse of the Olympic Stadium from '96, and it was a vast improvement over Fulton County Stadium. It just pisses me off that Georgia can see fit to build TWO new stadiums to make more skyboxes for corporate entertaining (which is what this is all about when you get down to it) but won't do a damn thing to help the poor living in these facilities' shadows.
These are my feelings exactly. Stick a fork in Atlanta, folks. Once The Ted becomes an abandoned wreck, the final slide of the city core into Mad Max land will be complete.
Is it just me or does the Atlanta metro area spend an enormous amount of time and energy coming up with ways to make traffic worse?
Comment by clintster on 11/11/2013 21:59:16
That is a growth industry in the ATL. I'm convinced that it's a plot to make transplanted Bostonians nostalgic for the Big Dig.
clintster on 11/11/2013 21:59:16
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:
Atlanta Braves are leaving Atlanta.
Proving once again that Atlanta is a really short sighted town. Really sad and wasteful.
This story really pisses me off. I mean, Turner Field is not even 20 years old and it's now the second such structure in Atlanta to get the "it's too old" heave-ho (see "Georgia Dome"). The excuses I have heard so far is that The Ted has terrible parking (so make some more parking room or - here's a bright idea - encourage people to use PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION to and from the games!), the "bad neighborhood" (aka "in case you haven't noticed, they're black"), and the plumbing and lighting that officials estimate would cost $250 million to upgrade (a BS figure if I heard one, but still seems cheaper than building a 600 million+ facility in Cobb County).
I really like The Ted. I thought it was a great reuse of the Olympic Stadium from '96, and it was a vast improvement over Fulton County Stadium. It just pisses me off that Georgia can see fit to build TWO new stadiums to make more skyboxes for corporate entertaining (which is what this is all about when you get down to it) but won't do a damn thing to help the poor living in these facilities' shadows.
These are my feelings exactly. Stick a fork in Atlanta, folks. Once The Ted becomes an abandoned wreck, the final slide of the city core into Mad Max land will be complete.
Is it just me or does the Atlanta metro area spend an enormous amount of time and energy coming up with ways to make traffic worse?
That is a growth industry in the ATL. I'm convinced that it's a plot to make transplanted Bostonians nostalgic for the Big Dig.
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 22:20:37
They seem to get something fixed, get the traffic moving then, give themselves a bunch of high fives for fixing the problem, then do something stupid to dropping a stadium right smack dab next to the interstate. No not just a stadium but a mixed use complex! Right there on the Beltway! More sprawl! Smart move Atlanta!
Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 22:20:37
Quote by clintster:Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:Quote by clintster:Quote by Raine:
Atlanta Braves are leaving Atlanta.
Proving once again that Atlanta is a really short sighted town. Really sad and wasteful.
This story really pisses me off. I mean, Turner Field is not even 20 years old and it's now the second such structure in Atlanta to get the "it's too old" heave-ho (see "Georgia Dome"). The excuses I have heard so far is that The Ted has terrible parking (so make some more parking room or - here's a bright idea - encourage people to use PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION to and from the games!), the "bad neighborhood" (aka "in case you haven't noticed, they're black"), and the plumbing and lighting that officials estimate would cost $250 million to upgrade (a BS figure if I heard one, but still seems cheaper than building a 600 million+ facility in Cobb County).
I really like The Ted. I thought it was a great reuse of the Olympic Stadium from '96, and it was a vast improvement over Fulton County Stadium. It just pisses me off that Georgia can see fit to build TWO new stadiums to make more skyboxes for corporate entertaining (which is what this is all about when you get down to it) but won't do a damn thing to help the poor living in these facilities' shadows.
These are my feelings exactly. Stick a fork in Atlanta, folks. Once The Ted becomes an abandoned wreck, the final slide of the city core into Mad Max land will be complete.
Is it just me or does the Atlanta metro area spend an enormous amount of time and energy coming up with ways to make traffic worse?
That is a growth industry in the ATL. I'm convinced that it's a plot to make transplanted Bostonians nostalgic for the Big Dig.
They seem to get something fixed, get the traffic moving then, give themselves a bunch of high fives for fixing the problem, then do something stupid to dropping a stadium right smack dab next to the interstate. No not just a stadium but a mixed use complex! Right there on the Beltway! More sprawl! Smart move Atlanta!
Comment by TriSec on 11/11/2013 22:27:00
TriSec on 11/11/2013 22:27:00
Point of order - I believe the president placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns today....since laying one would be painful and probably undignified...
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 22:28:25
Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 22:28:25
Another thought on the new home for The Braves, how far did Cobb county bend over to please the Braves? What kind of burden is the county taking on for this privilege? Tax breaks etc?
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 22:29:24
If it was made of roses. Ouch! The thorns! :skates to penalty box:
Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 22:29:24
Quote by TriSec:
Point of order - I believe the president placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns today....since laying one would be painful and probably undignified...
If it was made of roses. Ouch! The thorns! :skates to penalty box:
Comment by Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 22:56:50
Mondobubba on 11/11/2013 22:56:50
Speaking of Atlanta, happy 149th anniversary of Sherman putting it to the torch. They had it coming.
Comment by Raine on 11/11/2013 22:58:44
Cobb county is teatard heaven. They HATE taxes. (Clint, Bob back me up here)
I suspect a VERY, VERY back room deal here. Someone is making much money off of this deal.
I'm sure the residents of the county have no idea what's about to hit them. I also suspect, as our friend said on fb: there is virtually NO alternate to 75N, given the existence of a fucking RIVER that has to be crossed. This is so horrible on every level.
It's going to be a nightmare. I have never seen such a clusterpluck pro sports decision as this -- and that includes the idiotic stadium that the falcons will build.
At least the Yankees built the new stadium in the bronx - right near the old stadium. a new subway stop and the area is gentrifying.
Raine on 11/11/2013 22:58:44
Quote by Mondobubba:
Another thought on the new home for The Braves, how far did Cobb county bend over to please the Braves? What kind of burden is the county taking on for this privilege? Tax breaks etc?
I suspect a VERY, VERY back room deal here. Someone is making much money off of this deal.
I'm sure the residents of the county have no idea what's about to hit them. I also suspect, as our friend said on fb: there is virtually NO alternate to 75N, given the existence of a fucking RIVER that has to be crossed. This is so horrible on every level.
It's going to be a nightmare. I have never seen such a clusterpluck pro sports decision as this -- and that includes the idiotic stadium that the falcons will build.
At least the Yankees built the new stadium in the bronx - right near the old stadium. a new subway stop and the area is gentrifying.
Comment by Raine on 11/11/2013 23:00:09
You know, the torch is why Atlanta does things like tearing down perfectly good ballparks, right?
Seriously -- it's the post civil war mentality -- build it -- tear it down, becuase why not.
Raine on 11/11/2013 23:00:09
Quote by Mondobubba:
Speaking of Atlanta, happy 149th anniversary of Sherman putting it to the torch. They had it coming.
Seriously -- it's the post civil war mentality -- build it -- tear it down, becuase why not.
Comment by Scoopster on 11/11/2013 23:06:56
Indeed!
Scoopster on 11/11/2013 23:06:56
Quote by Raine:
Nap has been taken. I am very happy to see the AG race news Scoop posted!
Now, to wake up in a full way.
Indeed!