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Last »   Main Board   I didn't realize the Amazon share split happened yesterday - Sounder June 7, 2022, 13:59:30 Can't wait for GME to do the 7:1 split* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 14:19:25 I watched that Diamond Hands MSNBC special last week - Sounder June 7, 2022, 14:20:26 Yeah, did they talk about how Ken Griffin illegally stopped the free market? - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 14:23:55 If he's the head of RobinHood, then yeah, it was a big part of the storyline* - Sounder June 7, 2022, 14:41:10 Snapper's Urban design idea of the day: no drive thrus in urban areas. - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 7:04:43 Snapper on a first date - Sounder June 7, 2022, 13:36:19 ####ing hate how car centric the US is* - ECEIllinois June 7, 2022, 12:35:11 Chapel Hill doesn't allow drive throughs* - opey8 June 7, 2022, 9:43:21 What are the boundaries for them? - TarheelIllini June 7, 2022, 12:05:06 Neither does San Luis Obispo. * - haighter June 7, 2022, 9:47:45 because that place is magical* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 9:48:58 sdie jack: I made Santa Maria style tri tip last night - Sounder June 7, 2022, 12:00:21 No reason? Isn't difficulty of parking a pretty good reason?* - Sounder June 7, 2022, 9:36:53 you are *this* close... the idea is that urban areas stop catering to cars, and focus on - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 9:39:10 For the tenth time, we are a car dependent society - Sounder June 7, 2022, 11:38:41 yeah, the people in the netherlands are ####ing miserable* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 11:41:04 You act as if you can just magically snap your fingers and make the US like Holland - Sounder June 7, 2022, 11:43:59 Does Sounder think Holland = Netherlands?* - complainant June 7, 2022, 12:38:42 Holland is a subregion of the Netherlands - Sounder June 7, 2022, 12:46:03 I'll get over it. Let's return to discussing how you think everyone is like you. - complainant June 7, 2022, 13:02:14 Are you looking for me to defend Millennials here?* - Sounder June 7, 2022, 13:46:06 Millennials are definitely known as the generation to not care about the environment.* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 13:48:01 I'm not saying Millennials don't care about the environment - Sounder June 7, 2022, 13:54:33 Directed more at compy than at you. This isn't a good argument though. It can't be - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 13:58:57 I mostly hate the term virtue signalling, but millennials do a metric ton of it - Sounder June 7, 2022, 14:02:23 Not as horrible as driving a car each way to work, I'm sure. Being environmentally conscious - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 14:15:16 it's almost like I knew your counter. They enacted 40 years of public policy change - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 11:45:06 Using what legal approach? - uofi1998 June 7, 2022, 13:26:23 I don't understand the question. I want people to vote for public policies - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 13:32:54 How are local govts. going to force policy change to reverse nearly 100 years of urban sprawl... - uofi1998 June 7, 2022, 13:44:50 I don't see it that way at all. Why would people be forced from their properties?* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 13:48:56 I'm completely fine with that, but it won't change anything in my lifetime* - Sounder June 7, 2022, 11:47:18 Also, I choose to live in a city that is trying to do the things you want to see - Sounder June 7, 2022, 11:48:43 Because it is full of half measures* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 11:50:08 half measures that have cost billiions and are billions over budget - Sounder June 7, 2022, 11:55:16 It's like trying to lose weight and going to the gym and trying hard but not changing your diet. - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 12:17:20 So what is your realistic solution?* - Sounder June 7, 2022, 12:20:09 I can't speak to Seattle specifically, but generally: - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 12:28:06 Seattle is literally doing some version of all of those things - Sounder June 7, 2022, 12:54:27 it's telling that some of those "comments" on quora says "shows promise" "good idea" etc. - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 12:59:22 Believe me, everyone in Seattle wants to live in your utopian vision - Sounder June 7, 2022, 13:29:29 You don't want to hear this, but support of public transportation also means utilizing it. - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 13:36:07 I literally laughed out loud at the idea that taking Seattle public transit - Sounder June 7, 2022, 13:41:20 An adult fare on King County metro is $2.75. And that credits to the Link light rail fare ($2.50) - IlliniRunner June 7, 2022, 13:48:35 $11 to take transit vs. $15 to drive and park isn't a difficult decision* - Sounder June 7, 2022, 14:09:33 $5 for a Zpack and penicillin* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 13:49:40 Build housing, build housing, build housing as well* - reggiedunlop June 7, 2022, 12:44:46 and your point?* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 11:48:09 my point that it's too little too late* - Sounder June 7, 2022, 11:49:00 ....for you* - IlliniRunner June 7, 2022, 12:51:46 this is the solipsism that needs to be overcome, yes - Sammich June 7, 2022, 11:56:55 Again, I voted for all of the projects that I am currently complaining about - Sounder June 7, 2022, 12:01:21 that's good - Sammich June 7, 2022, 12:05:50 There are several problems with the Seattle Transit sytem - Sounder June 7, 2022, 12:09:20 I remember it being a subplot in "Singles"* - Sammich June 7, 2022, 12:15:11 Exactly. That was 30 years ago. - Sounder June 7, 2022, 12:19:26 you also said that you COULD use light rail, but don't* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 12:04:19 I've used it a few times. - Sounder June 7, 2022, 12:06:25 I fundamentally disagree with that. Well, the too late part. It is definitely too little* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 11:50:24 Here's a sampling of what people think of light rail in Seattle - Sounder June 7, 2022, 11:54:13 Frequency is the key. I'm glad you identified that as a problem.* - complainant June 7, 2022, 14:21:48 Also I take the bigbop position on policing the riders. - complainant June 7, 2022, 14:24:11 And you do realize that any comment forum (whether online or a public comment) - IlliniRunner June 7, 2022, 12:53:29 For sure, but it doesn't make it less funny or less true* - Sounder June 7, 2022, 12:55:02 it shakes a lot?* - IlliniRunner June 7, 2022, 12:52:23 You have to admit Wallingford got f*cked hard in the light rail plan - Sounder June 7, 2022, 12:55:57 It shakes a lot? Wallingford did get fucked, I will admit. On a personal level - IlliniRunner June 7, 2022, 13:01:23 Yeah, in addition to the light rail not serving us - Sounder June 7, 2022, 13:30:37 Amsterdam in 1970: - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 11:43:43 Great, they have a 50 year start on us to fix the problem - Sounder June 7, 2022, 11:46:48 becuase it is designed around cars.... instead of elevating a train, just place light rail - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 11:49:36 Seattle built a tunnel and a light rail - Sounder June 7, 2022, 11:51:28 that tunnel was a terrible idea* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 11:55:09 Agree to disagree - Sounder June 7, 2022, 11:56:08 remember when the world's largest bore (not you, hey yo!) got stuck and they had to - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 11:57:28 The expense was acknowledged and expected - Sounder June 7, 2022, 11:59:06 Before the pandemic struck the new light rail segment was getting more use than expected - IlliniRunner June 7, 2022, 13:00:45 again, maybe they need to be better designed. It's not the light rail, it's the implementation* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 12:01:56 They aren't failing because they are incompetent - Sounder June 7, 2022, 12:09:59 It's mostly the uncomfortable wooden shoes. - KingTalkyTiki June 7, 2022, 11:42:28 My moonshot design idea: Make underneath the EL a covered bikeway everywhere* - Chilango June 7, 2022, 9:31:09 that would concentrate public transit along the same lines. Would rather have boulevards turn to - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 9:42:55 I think that makes more sense. - Chilango June 7, 2022, 12:14:01 ooo - bigbop85 June 7, 2022, 9:39:54 my moonshot idea- shutter the EL. - VIV June 7, 2022, 9:36:38 Yeah, that's a MARS shot. - Chilango June 7, 2022, 12:14:30 the El is good. Just need light rail or real dedicated bus lanes to connect as a circle line.* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 9:41:57 Just have buses stop less often and always stop after a light/stop sign - bigbop85 June 7, 2022, 9:44:17 100% agree with the less stops and location.* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 9:47:38 ooo - VIV June 7, 2022, 9:49:34 ooo - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 9:52:26 This was my number one fixable chicago transit issue five years ago - reggiedunlop June 7, 2022, 9:47:21 Now, it would be 1) increasing the number of e-bikes and lowering the price with 2) increasing - reggiedunlop June 7, 2022, 9:53:49 that ####ing parking deal pisses me off more and more everyday.* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 9:57:37 there should be stops at every "200." 800N, 1000N, 1200N, etc.* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 9:51:37 Odd and Even buses.... Norton, you're a genius!! * - osklister June 7, 2022, 10:02:06 We actually discussed it quite heavily here with Kimmerz (come back) and TIT (come back)* - reggiedunlop June 7, 2022, 9:49:03 and me, buddy* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 9:49:18 I was including you with the 'we'* - reggiedunlop June 7, 2022, 9:49:52 Plain English pod on this recently talked about how our environmental laws make this impossible - bigbop85 June 7, 2022, 9:41:05 like an order of magnitude higher, iirc* - torinese June 7, 2022, 11:54:27 We just added a 1.7 mile / 3 station subway spur for the cost of about 1.6 billion dollars... - haighter June 7, 2022, 9:47:00 you also have crazy high seismic regulations* - VIV June 7, 2022, 9:50:59 Yeah, you would need 100 billion (at least) and 25 years to do this - reggiedunlop June 7, 2022, 9:43:38 It took that much just to update the People Mover at ORD* - Dilbert June 7, 2022, 9:57:07 I'l just sit back and wait for Elon to solve all the world's transportation problems* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 9:58:15 ugh. pass* - Dilbert June 7, 2022, 11:59:47 I agree about the spill out on to roads. - Chicago1995 June 7, 2022, 8:59:03 i don't get why people go bonkers for raising cane's * - VIV June 7, 2022, 9:07:41 The sauce is like crack - imo really good* - bulldogmba June 7, 2022, 9:27:26 looks like it's mayo-based which is usually a pass for me* - VIV June 7, 2022, 9:33:51 Starbucks is such a ####ing scam - bjl63 June 7, 2022, 9:00:55 We classify areas of town as "Urban" "Traditional" and "Suburban" - ijustkrushalot June 7, 2022, 8:42:52 Could you expand upon this or link or something? This seems pretty interesting... - haighter June 7, 2022, 9:26:56 heh.. found the boards we used for an open house when we rewrote the code - ijustkrushalot June 7, 2022, 12:10:17 Can't wait to read this* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 12:15:11 maybe has to do with mixing of zones and the utilization of feeder streets, etc. - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 9:35:43 wtf is "traditional"?* - VIV June 7, 2022, 9:07:07 to some degree a term of convenience, but for us: - ijustkrushalot June 7, 2022, 11:47:07 "Now leaving Traditional Chicago"...."Welcome to Suburban Chicago".... - osklister June 7, 2022, 8:57:45 Welcome to San Francisco. * - haighter June 7, 2022, 7:41:37 There is a drive thru Starbucks near me that backs up into traffic on a daily basis* - CWR10 June 7, 2022, 7:40:24 All those drivers should be executed. Ticketed, at least.* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 7:50:39 All those drivers should be executed. Ticketed, at least.* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 7:50:37 Spoken like a dude with no kids* - Carl Spackler June 7, 2022, 7:31:26 This - bigbop85 June 7, 2022, 8:40:24 Yeah, but how often do you do that in Lincoln Park? Wouldn't that be - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 8:41:51 What about Tuesday night after soccer practice? Or just a long day running errands? - Chicago1995 June 7, 2022, 8:56:54 Of course, but then just go to one of the drive thrus that's within a quarter mile of an on/off ramp - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 8:59:04 McDonalds at Clark and Wrightwood and Fullerton and Clybourn - bigbop85 June 7, 2022, 8:53:54 Can't disagree with Clark and wrightwood having a drive more. However, Fullerton/clybourn - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 8:57:46 Haha that Wendy’s has the quickest drive thru ever - bigbop85 June 7, 2022, 9:24:44 the shared entrance and exit being just south of clyborn/ashland is a cluster####* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 9:31:01 *removes car seats to clean them...finds something growing on seats underneath** - lcubed June 7, 2022, 8:40:10 Eh…I have kids. Not having drive-throughs would make zero appreciable difference… - haighter June 7, 2022, 8:38:36 I'm certain there's a solution that would be convenient for parents* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 7:52:52 Like a drive thru?* - Dilbert June 7, 2022, 7:57:00 Terrible utilization of space and incredibly inefficient* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 8:03:53 how about this? - IlliniSax05 June 7, 2022, 8:10:25 Love this thing, Taco Bell rules.* - Warrin'_Illini June 7, 2022, 11:51:30 Can you send out a pen, I've got to sign the receipt.... - osklister June 7, 2022, 8:14:44 When's the last time you signed a receipt at a fast food place?* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 8:20:10 Good point. But what about sending out some dog biscuits? Extra lollipops for the kids in the car?? - osklister June 7, 2022, 9:00:00 That's better. The sonic model is much better than standard dive thru* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 8:12:43 How about this? You just drive your car close to the building, and someone hands you your order - doubledown June 7, 2022, 8:06:06 Great idea: - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 8:12:12 That’s the case for, what, 1% of drive-thrus? * - doubledown June 7, 2022, 8:19:44 Probably more: - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 8:26:25 The new Sbux in town is being built for a 19 car dedicated drive thru - Dilbert June 7, 2022, 8:46:21 That's ####ing ridiculous* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 8:49:21 Which part? - Dilbert June 7, 2022, 8:51:18 Well, you kind of answered with the "not walkable & no public transit" but - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 9:06:04 it is not open yet, but I will get you a picture next time I am over there - Dilbert June 7, 2022, 9:11:18 The Chik-Fil-A’s around here get crazy drive through lines like that - DT June 7, 2022, 8:15:40 The one close to me is worse - TarheelIllini June 7, 2022, 8:56:14 I love using the CFA app and either getting curbside delivery or just walk in... - shua June 7, 2022, 8:42:03 How about this, you park your car, and you either go inside or someone comes out - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 8:10:18 Wait, what if the employee was on roller skates? - osklister June 7, 2022, 8:16:05 Hopefully he's got nice stems* - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 8:21:06 Curbside pickup works just as well for me.* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes June 7, 2022, 7:53:55 In & Out should have to be in the middle of nowhere. They're a cancer. * - doubledown June 7, 2022, 7:27:47 a delicious cancer* - Tortillini June 7, 2022, 7:31:01 this* - bbonb June 7, 2022, 7:56:12 Middling at best. * - doubledown June 7, 2022, 7:34:44 I'm sure the lack of availability near me heightens its appeal - Tortillini June 7, 2022, 8:06:17 Mandated In & Out on every corner. Problem solved.* - ghost_of_clt June 7, 2022, 7:30:59 Do you ever have the urge to apologize to bugs you squash on the floor or pavement? - bbonb June 7, 2022, 12:35:59 I usually send a card or gift basket to their families* - Herman Blume June 7, 2022, 14:21:49 I'm a lifelong practicing Buddhist - Stu June 7, 2022, 13:52:30 They come in my house, they've signed their own death warrant. - larue33 June 7, 2022, 13:30:35 Oh, I do agree about mosquitoes. Those ####ers get kilt* - Jackie June 7, 2022, 14:12:11 there is some crazy statistic that half of the people in history - Sounder June 7, 2022, 14:15:03 what kinds of bugs are we talking about here? - uofi1998 June 7, 2022, 13:27:47 No way, I'm all "die, ####er!"* - Tortillini June 7, 2022, 13:24:49 My wife always makes me kill spiders - Sounder June 7, 2022, 12:58:12 I just avoid crushing them, bonbon* - Jackie June 7, 2022, 12:56:48 ^^^ honorary jain ^^^* - torinese June 7, 2022, 13:30:32 I'm a peace-loving cat. If there are bugs in my house I try to catch them and put them outside - Jackie June 7, 2022, 14:11:47 Lulz - ATL June 7, 2022, 13:42:58 MTG got a new intern... - shua June 7, 2022, 13:45:20 It's all projection. Milo has called for the legalization of adults having sex with 13 year olds.* - ATL June 7, 2022, 13:54:12 ahh yes. and so begins the "I was copied on this in error. please remove be" reply all string - IlliniSax05 June 6, 2022, 14:15:58 Put a reminder for yourself to send a response back like 3 weeks from now. - OB25 June 7, 2022, 13:33:18 We had one of those years ago where some people had an auto-response turned on to "reply all" - IlliniOllie June 7, 2022, 7:19:54 That’s amazing* - illini21 June 7, 2022, 8:31:01 I’ve noticed the latest Outlook is smarter and only sends you 1 out of office reply - DT June 7, 2022, 8:18:41 i would disable that feature just to punish those that reply all to be take off the email* - torinese June 7, 2022, 12:18:14 update: had gotten 62 emails by the time I cut out for the day yesterday - IlliniSax05 June 7, 2022, 7:04:40 If I ever owned a company, I’d plant a mole to do that in response to an email. - Carl Spackler June 6, 2022, 14:18:44 Why did you hire all those idiots anyway? This sounds like a problem at the top. * - doubledown June 7, 2022, 7:25:41 Why are people so dumb. This happened a few weeks back even after our COO told people to stop* - GhostofPokeyStixPast June 6, 2022, 14:17:01 i'm getting a kick out of it - IlliniSax05 June 6, 2022, 14:18:37 It’s the best. Sadly haven’t had a good one at my firm in a few years * - FidelGoodell June 7, 2022, 7:21:56 this SCOTUS is going to relegate itself into oblivion - suburbanmyth June 7, 2022, 10:09:09 it is said that the people are revolting* - bbonb June 7, 2022, 12:43:39 Some people are revolting, that's for sure. - osklister June 7, 2022, 12:57:38 The majority is sick of minority rule - TarheelIllini June 7, 2022, 12:10:21 Nationwide racial justice protests two years ago - RangerDanger June 7, 2022, 13:12:07 1860s maybe ...* - complainant June 7, 2022, 12:49:40 God knows some people are drooling over the idea... - KingTalkyTiki June 7, 2022, 13:06:44 Intellectual consistency is not a prerequisite - complainant June 7, 2022, 13:10:38 The issue is it doesn't matter if people disagree or how far out of line they are - reggiedunlop June 7, 2022, 11:37:46 they can do whatever they want but the social contract of the rest of us listening to them..... - suburbanmyth June 7, 2022, 11:51:07 So what are you thinking? Large blue states like CA wholesale defying the supreme court... - haighter June 7, 2022, 13:30:08 No Constitutional checks, at any rate - DT June 7, 2022, 11:49:10 vanity fair on the new gun case..... - suburbanmyth June 7, 2022, 11:36:11 I thought you were of the opinion that the court follows broader public trends... - haighter June 7, 2022, 10:12:40 rumor is that they were about issue an opinion granting sweeping gun rights just as..... - suburbanmyth June 7, 2022, 10:20:48 that has been the case for decades; the current group of conservatives (except for roberts)..... - suburbanmyth June 7, 2022, 10:17:58 (and will learn soon enough why prior courts were more cautious)* - suburbanmyth June 7, 2022, 10:18:29 I’m skeptical. The Supreme Court plus 35% of the voters is a governing majority - DT June 7, 2022, 10:49:43 thanks to the filibuster, ~10% of the country's population can dictate what becomes a law - VIV June 7, 2022, 13:07:50 And with the exception of 20 years or so from 55-75, hasn’t the court always been pretty far right? - DT June 7, 2022, 10:53:32 the state of precedent hasn't strayed very far from where the country has been for my entire.... - suburbanmyth June 7, 2022, 11:04:52 I agree. - DT June 7, 2022, 11:24:07 2016 could have easily been the start of another less conservative period* - reggiedunlop June 7, 2022, 10:55:44 Thank you green party voters* - ATL June 7, 2022, 11:16:37 Thank you RBG. * - haighter June 7, 2022, 11:18:13 She probably voted Stein too* - ATL June 7, 2022, 11:24:36 Happy 35th to one of the greatest Longhorns whoever roamed the Forty Acres - bbonb June 7, 2022, 12:21:27 ooo - jdl June 7, 2022, 12:25:28 Any stove experts here? - MC June 7, 2022, 10:40:20 did they come by when you were there? did they test to see if the issue persisted?* - torinese June 7, 2022, 11:43:09 If it's a new oven, it's just the insulation or oil that is burning off, and that's normal. - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 10:42:33 It’s at least a year old, probably older. Thanks for the info * - MC June 7, 2022, 10:48:44 Words of wisdom from the digital sign of an Nutter, Up North Chiropractor: - KingTalkyTiki June 7, 2022, 11:13:13 How much do you care about your car? - Carl Spackler June 7, 2022, 9:57:36 [poll] It's a sliding scale from new to old. - uofi1998 June 7, 2022, 11:07:56 Not messy is a big deal to me, not dirty doesn’t matter as much. I like it to be clean though. * - meanjeans June 7, 2022, 10:59:08 If my son gets a scratch, meh. If my car gets a scratch, I freak out - timmer June 7, 2022, 10:56:19 make cars out of human skin that can heal* - Sammich June 7, 2022, 11:10:38 Change my oil every day, unless I'm sick* - Stu June 7, 2022, 10:55:53 I was about a 6, but kids have turned me into a 1* - HamptonSki June 7, 2022, 10:48:49 2? 3? Just want to look clean-ish but most important, to never have rust spots. * - MC June 7, 2022, 10:41:40 I don't wash my Jeep Wrangler every week but I clean the bumpers, flares and wheels weekly. - illinilosch June 7, 2022, 10:22:36 My 2005 flares are faded to shit...as you'd expect from a 18 year old Wrangler... - KingTalkyTiki June 7, 2022, 10:33:27 Yes... - illinilosch June 7, 2022, 10:39:38 Awesome! Thanks. Will definitely try.* - KingTalkyTiki June 7, 2022, 10:40:28 0 - JFG June 7, 2022, 10:21:59 i get washed every other week; waxed every other month; where does that land me?* - suburbanmyth June 7, 2022, 10:16:02 Daily Driver X3: 4. As you know, in the city, it stays in the garage 85% of the time... - KingTalkyTiki June 7, 2022, 10:13:26 Also I’m a 1. Get me there reliably, timely and safely. Don’t care what it looks like. - Carl Spackler June 7, 2022, 10:12:35 5? I don't want it to look like a shitbox...but dreams of something cool are long gone... - haighter June 7, 2022, 10:10:59 Probably a 3 or 4 - snipes824 June 7, 2022, 10:08:39 I have never waxed a car. - DT June 7, 2022, 10:05:44 I definitely take more care of the Miata than the CX-5s - Dilbert June 7, 2022, 10:03:02 This guy puts this shit up on BLOCKS. It kills me.* - Carl Spackler June 7, 2022, 10:04:54 yeah, no. - Dilbert June 7, 2022, 10:08:54 every previous car, I'd be a 1. New car, more of a 5. - longsnapper June 7, 2022, 9:59:40 Null set* - reggiedunlop June 7, 2022, 9:58:13 So, how do I get rid of an old tire? - bbonb June 6, 2022, 19:47:02 Diet and exercise* - Phytynlini June 7, 2022, 11:04:57 Environmentally safe way - Stu June 6, 2022, 21:15:29 Alternative answer: tell her you want a divorce* - Stu June 6, 2022, 21:25:20 Very carefully - IlliniSax05 June 6, 2022, 20:11:44 Thanks, Biden* - bbonb June 6, 2022, 20:15:28 Did you get the answer you were looking for?* - illini21 June 6, 2022, 20:05:30 here?* - bbonb June 6, 2022, 20:06:29 You are welcome* - Dilbert June 6, 2022, 20:07:13 Should make a good swing - Dilbert June 6, 2022, 20:02:56 repurpose it as a decorative planter * - biclops June 6, 2022, 19:58:37 nope - bbonb June 6, 2022, 20:01:16 Shred it and put it under the swings at the park* - opey8 June 6, 2022, 19:55:50 Burn it like anyone in Indiana would * - FidelGoodell June 6, 2022, 19:54:36 starting a tire fire would be cool * - Throwsize June 6, 2022, 21:35:55 These college baseball regionals have been wildly entertaining. - OB25 June 6, 2022, 16:57:36 Late night madness continues...Stanford with b2b HRs in the bottom of the 9th to tie Texas St 3-3* - RSMBob June 7, 2022, 0:17:37 So close to Texas State hosting a regional vs. UConn. Would have been gross but entertaining. - OB25 June 7, 2022, 11:00:23 This is just an insane call that might end a team’s season. - OB25 June 6, 2022, 21:05:02 He couldn't have ran much more of a straight line, that call is absurd* - reggiedunlop June 7, 2022, 9:34:40 Yet another reason to have another base there to give the runner and defender room to operate* - bjl63 June 7, 2022, 7:43:44 Was runner out of the runner's lane? Yes. Was the throw catchable if runner was in lane? Debatable.. - RSMBob June 6, 2022, 22:01:27 The runner's lane is stupid as set up - bjl63 June 7, 2022, 7:45:21 Right that’s the issue. For the runner’s lane purists that are responding here… - OB25 June 7, 2022, 8:39:42 I'm not a runner's lane purist but definitely a rules guy...I would welcome the double base at 1B - RSMBob June 7, 2022, 9:34:40 So you're ok with not enforcing the rule there? Because by rule that is clearly runner interference* - ilinni11 June 6, 2022, 22:00:07 I mean, he was running inside the baseline* - IlliniRunner June 6, 2022, 21:42:35 Are you saying it went to replay? - illinijohn June 6, 2022, 21:40:25 You are correct. 1st base rules on the play at first. HP ump comes in to make the RI call - ilinni11 June 6, 2022, 22:03:14 Twitter tells me Michigan was screwed by the refs - jdl June 6, 2022, 16:59:14 On point - illini222 June 6, 2022, 22:43:40 missed this earlier: teaser trailer for Prey - biclops June 7, 2022, 9:56:15 wait I guess there’s a longer trailer now - biclops June 7, 2022, 10:33:46 There are 10 kinds of people on the world - timmer June 7, 2022, 9:44:51 how many dead prostitutes does it take to change a light bulb? - biclops June 7, 2022, 9:48:33 Natural gas appliance ban in CA? - Savoy June 7, 2022, 6:44:44 Induction is pretty good. Baking with gas is terrible. Roasting with gas is good. * - ATL June 7, 2022, 7:15:04 Gas cooktop / range or GTFO for me. We just went convection gas oven and top. * - haighter June 7, 2022, 9:19:45 I am a firm believer in a gas cooktop, but I wish I'd splurged on dual fuel to get the electric - Jackie June 7, 2022, 9:23:11 I did a deep dive into appliances (Yale Appliances have a great series of videos) and it seems like - ATL June 7, 2022, 9:30:19 Feels like maintaining temperature is a big struggle with mine* - Jackie June 7, 2022, 9:35:01 Mrs. ATL is a big baker and she couldn't get even temperature in the oven. - ATL June 7, 2022, 9:40:56 I'm not much of a baker, so it does fine for the boxed brownies and cupcakes my kids require... - haighter June 7, 2022, 9:25:03 I'm more of a baker than a cook, so it's a struggle* - Jackie June 7, 2022, 9:34:14 Now you're cooking with gas!!! But the bright new ideas are electric. - osklister June 7, 2022, 9:10:53 If I lived in CA I’d use the frequent massive wildfires to heat my home.* - DT June 7, 2022, 7:08:56 New construction. * - haighter June 7, 2022, 6:53:39 And it seems CA is limited in that it is seeking a greenhouse gas reduction, so a heat pump - ghost_of_clt June 7, 2022, 6:58:40 Yup...you've pretty much nailed it. Also, given that vast swaths of San Francisco... - haighter June 7, 2022, 9:18:33 Are they building up the electric grid to match this?...I doubt it* - Tooldresser June 7, 2022, 6:51:16 21st century problems. Bardboy#2 is taking a summer school class - theBard June 7, 2022, 9:19:13 If the end result is a good grade, what’s the fvcking problem? - timmer June 7, 2022, 9:22:53 Shit, a B&M school year could be completed in just half the time…. - timmer June 7, 2022, 9:26:47 21st century digital bardboy - VIV June 7, 2022, 9:22:37 This oughtta be another entertaining thread. I'm going to a wedding this summer...dress code... - haighter June 6, 2022, 16:29:06 Don’t go. Money saved.* - timmer June 6, 2022, 22:48:17 Just indochino that shit and be done w it - digs June 6, 2022, 20:11:22 is there a SF equivalent to this? - Jersey June 6, 2022, 19:56:10 For reasons, I found myself needing a suit at the last minute for a wedding. - doubledown June 6, 2022, 19:49:07 what were the reasons? Aren’t you a grown ass man?* - bbonb June 6, 2022, 19:51:26 Not really, no. * - doubledown June 6, 2022, 19:51:49 respek* - bbonb June 6, 2022, 19:53:48 Here’s my suit story. Packing for our move a month ago. The plan was that we’d move out of our LA - meanjeans June 6, 2022, 19:41:45 Good thing you had it. Follow your instincts* - Taz June 6, 2022, 20:34:10 Nordstrom Rack. Or is that a bad idea Sounder? - Chicago1995 June 6, 2022, 19:19:52 “Rock star, rock star”. One of the best Alessandro stories * - meanjeans June 6, 2022, 19:36:07 What was that one? * - haighter June 6, 2022, 23:16:18 I endorsed it below - Sounder June 6, 2022, 19:24:01 We got lucky enough - Chicago1995 June 6, 2022, 23:35:27 my only suit is bonobos - snipes824 June 6, 2022, 19:12:55 I think I’m gonna go this route for my next suit* - illini21 June 6, 2022, 19:55:40 Go bonobos! Go, go bonobos! B O N O B O S! Bonobos! * - Tuscy June 6, 2022, 19:24:11 Since you're not into suits but wanna look nice, I would go to men's wear house and have - Taz June 6, 2022, 19:00:03 I did this when I was in a pinch for an interview suit a few years ago* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 19:07:57 brooks brothers... if you are going to have one suit * - Throwsize June 6, 2022, 18:30:03 and the best tie company i know of - Throwsize June 6, 2022, 18:40:22 Do they make fish ties?* - ATL June 6, 2022, 18:42:35 i have this one... sharks with random brief cases - Throwsize June 6, 2022, 18:45:50 "just be nice to the gentlemen, Fancy, They'll be nice to you"* - shua June 6, 2022, 18:23:56 Rent from backtux.com. Save yourself from owning a suit* - longsnapper June 6, 2022, 18:19:09 Fancy like? Brand new jeans without the holes in ‘em?* - IlliniOllie June 6, 2022, 18:04:11 If you want out well it’s up to you … * - illini June 6, 2022, 17:18:05 How do you not have a single suit or sport coat?* - bbonb June 6, 2022, 17:12:12 Haven't needed one...in years? I'm in my early / mid-40s... - haighter June 6, 2022, 19:12:37 don’t you ever dress up? like to go to a top tier restaurant? or to an opera? - bbonb June 7, 2022, 7:37:05 I haven't dressed up in forever I guess...nay on the top tier restaurants... - haighter June 7, 2022, 9:12:54 I've got 5-6 very nice suits that I'm way too fat to fit into right now* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 19:16:46 because he's a hipster contrarian SF skater/surfer* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 17:14:05 Also, the adjective"fancy" is coming from people in the millue. So I'm expecting that - ATL June 6, 2022, 17:20:35 well then, may I suggest - bbonb June 6, 2022, 17:24:26 I feel like there will be at least one person there dressed like that* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 17:26:01 Is this wedding taking place in a Farrelly Brothers movie? - IlliniSax05 June 6, 2022, 18:49:39 Sonoma County is basically the Catalina Wine Mixer* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 18:52:13 I went to a wedding in Sonoma in like 2014. It was awesome. - ATL June 6, 2022, 18:58:29 Here's the thing about California - Sounder June 6, 2022, 19:07:24 Re: Here's the thing about California - bbonb June 6, 2022, 19:57:41 Re: Here's the thing about California - ATL June 6, 2022, 22:47:49 Uh, it’s the ####ing Catalina Wine Mixer - IlliniSax05 June 6, 2022, 18:56:52 Wait, was he being literal with the "fancy" - Sounder June 6, 2022, 17:23:16 RSVP / Invite says "fancy" * - haighter June 6, 2022, 19:13:38 That is actually super annoying, as those words are supposed to mean something - Sounder June 7, 2022, 1:00:17 Suit Supply is worth a try* - RSMBob June 6, 2022, 17:11:33 They have a low price, but are they nice?* - Herman Blume June 6, 2022, 17:37:20 Strongly recommend. I have several. Often complimented* - deadpoolOG10 June 6, 2022, 19:30:11 What type of construction?* - Chilango June 6, 2022, 20:19:00 Mine are half canvas - deadpoolOG10 June 6, 2022, 23:38:05 Price isn't that low, in my experience* - longsnapper June 6, 2022, 18:17:47 I paid $10 for the best suit I’ve ever had at a second hand store - Stu June 6, 2022, 17:08:53 good tip. there must be good resale shops near him.* - Nobster June 6, 2022, 17:17:24 side note: I'm curious for the next couple of years of fashion trends - Sounder June 6, 2022, 17:07:54 Carhartt suits. * - haighter June 6, 2022, 17:08:31 I think people will start dressing up more again, actually* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 17:13:42 I needed a new suit a few years ago and went to a local men’s store. I think it was around $200 and - harb June 6, 2022, 17:04:26 Top hat and tails* - AintHatin June 6, 2022, 17:04:21 Anyone have any experience with Indochino?* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 17:02:48 For that kind of a wedding, I'd probably get something fun like seersucker* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 17:00:49 Right...but if someone dies later in the year, I'd like to be able to wear the same suit... - haighter June 6, 2022, 17:05:15 You're correct you should own one good suit - Sounder June 6, 2022, 17:08:28 Honestly, you could get a pretty good option at Men's Wearhouse - Sounder June 6, 2022, 16:54:51 Our dandy chimes in* - JeffFrank June 6, 2022, 17:00:39 Everyone is trying to be helpful, socks and sandals ####face* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 17:01:42 J Crew? Really?* - JeffFrank June 7, 2022, 9:14:55 This is very surprising to me* - Carl Spackler June 6, 2022, 16:45:30 The doesn't own a suit part?* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 16:55:05 Yes. Or a shirt he could wear a tie with.* - Carl Spackler June 6, 2022, 16:56:36 I have a denim shirt I could wear with a bolo...or some short sleeve plaid look shirts... - haighter June 6, 2022, 19:42:21 Does that mean you have unironically worn a bolo with a denim shirt before?* - Sounder June 7, 2022, 0:19:47 Depends...what is the ironic way to wear one? * - haighter June 7, 2022, 9:14:46 I have shirts with collars, but I'd like to look nice and not like someone's gym teacher. * - haighter June 6, 2022, 16:57:54 My goal for any occasion is to be minimum 75th percentile of well dressed.* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 16:58:52 Agreed, but to be fair, he seems to go out of his way to be contrarian* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 16:57:15 Banana Republic or JCrew outlets. You can buy separates (so you’re unlikely to need tailoring) - Herman Blume June 6, 2022, 16:43:14 Out Of The Closet should have some good options.* - complainant June 6, 2022, 16:37:02 I abhor second hand clothes. * - haighter June 6, 2022, 16:38:52 I've had great luck there. Exceptionally nice threads, barely used, super cheap. Good cause.* - complainant June 6, 2022, 17:20:40 Okay Sounder* - ATL June 6, 2022, 16:52:37 Hey...you wanna dress in someone else's funk have at it... - haighter June 6, 2022, 16:57:12 You could, ya know, wash the clothes that you buy there - IlliniSax05 June 6, 2022, 16:58:23 I have no beef with consignment clothing* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 16:56:54 Where is the wedding? A fancy summer wedding does not mean a suit by any means* - HamptonSki June 6, 2022, 16:35:35 A winery in Sonoma * - haighter June 6, 2022, 16:37:51 I'd wear my seersucker suit and bucks to that. But barring that, dress slacks, a slick dress shirt, - ATL June 6, 2022, 16:50:23 This whole athletic shoes with suits trend needs to die a fiery death* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 16:55:51 ooo - ATL June 6, 2022, 16:57:19 Love the sneakers trend, just think it looks stupid with a suit* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 16:58:02 In my example, haighter wouldn't be wearing a suit* - ATL June 6, 2022, 16:58:52 I also think that no one looks good in a sport coat* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 16:59:31 That's just not true* - ATL June 6, 2022, 17:17:12 Banana hammock* - ATL June 6, 2022, 16:32:47 Bonobos - bigbop85 June 6, 2022, 16:31:47 Seconded* - CWR10 June 6, 2022, 16:35:26 Sounds like you need at least a suit, shirt, tie and shoes* - bucktownillini June 6, 2022, 16:31:16 boom ... - Kajagoogoo June 6, 2022, 16:31:09 that’s a bullshit dress code* - biclops June 6, 2022, 16:30:43 Scattershooting while wondering whatever happened to murder hornets - bbonb June 7, 2022, 7:55:23 Maybe eradicated, maybe not. - larue33 June 7, 2022, 8:22:50 did they get monkeypox?* - shua June 7, 2022, 8:05:02 Florida Man and Woman at it again - HamptonSki June 3, 2022, 15:49:21 so, they were trying to make a throat baby?* - bbonb June 7, 2022, 8:15:47 Already picked out the girls name: Monica. - osklister June 7, 2022, 8:17:13 England, not Florida, but semi-related - HamptonSki June 4, 2022, 7:55:49 so, "almost" - Sammich June 3, 2022, 15:52:06 Hey, Jake from State Farm! Long time no see. Listen, I think I may have a medical claim here.... - osklister June 4, 2022, 8:53:41 We’ve seen a thing or two that we can’t unsee.* - DT June 4, 2022, 9:30:50 One thing just about turned into two things as a result of that accident... - osklister June 4, 2022, 10:34:41 Head-on collision… heh…* - SurfTheBoneyard June 3, 2022, 15:51:20 How many years ago was the Deuce milk challenge?* - Chilango June 5, 2022, 17:04:36 That was great* - Tooldresser June 7, 2022, 7:48:53 That was probably 2006 or 2007* - ijustkrushalot June 5, 2022, 17:18:36 I was thinking like 03-04. JayD?* - illini21 June 5, 2022, 18:32:30 I was in college but will have to search my FB timeline to confirm year - jayd June 6, 2022, 7:18:56 I remember all the weenises - Chilango June 6, 2022, 10:07:56 August 2006 - jayd June 6, 2022, 7:21:58 I mean, that about sums it up* - AintHatin June 6, 2022, 21:12:54 And paignful. * - Tuscy June 5, 2022, 20:08:36 And paignful. * - Tuscy June 5, 2022, 20:08:34 Why do smoke detector batteries always go bad at 2 am?* - Stu June 7, 2022, 5:25:36 i mean, what is the deal with that?* - Nobster June 7, 2022, 7:41:14 because you touch yourself at night - IlliniSax05 June 7, 2022, 7:10:54 My guess: It's coolest at night, and the voltage drops slightly at night as the battery cools off - IlliniOllie June 7, 2022, 7:10:05 even if this isn’t right I appreciate it. - memyselfandillini June 7, 2022, 7:41:18 352-3, q8 - complainant June 5, 2022, 23:59:01 w brain far 5; framed embarrassed 1* - gvibes June 6, 2022, 20:25:49 No one has ever entered that particular Wordle pattern, and no one ever will again.* - complainant June 6, 2022, 21:13:15 3 - torinese June 6, 2022, 20:06:38 q8 - torinese June 6, 2022, 21:11:20 o13 - torinese June 6, 2022, 21:23:16 W:6, q: 3/4, o: 8/8* - Taz June 6, 2022, 12:15:34 Do you want to talk about your Quordle strategy yet?* - complainant June 6, 2022, 12:55:24 I don't understand how to do different* - Taz June 6, 2022, 21:29:17 How many words do you enter before you start guessing answers?* - complainant June 6, 2022, 21:36:23 Usually one. If I really strike out, then I'll enter a second* - Taz June 7, 2022, 2:37:21 That's your problem. - complainant June 7, 2022, 3:14:45 Interesting. I'll try this tomorrow.* - Taz June 7, 2022, 3:55:28 4, q8* - UofIL6 June 6, 2022, 11:10:16 5 - harb June 6, 2022, 10:32:54 5, q7* - Quiz June 6, 2022, 10:17:28 Word 4, World 2, Q7, Framed-X, LL 5* - VIV June 6, 2022, 9:33:27 framed (sp) - biclops June 6, 2022, 10:52:43 4, q8, framed 1, worldle 3, LL 5 - mrkoolaid June 6, 2022, 9:22:00 5/6 hrmph* - Jackie June 6, 2022, 8:28:11 4* - Tuscy June 6, 2022, 7:40:52 5 q7 - jdl June 6, 2022, 7:39:18 5 - Illiniphil June 6, 2022, 6:52:57 3, q8 - larue33 June 6, 2022, 5:49:52 Likely moving to Phoenix this summer, headed there this weekend to scope out some hoods - Deucebag June 5, 2022, 21:53:51 it’s hot there* - bbonb June 6, 2022, 9:50:48 Dry heat - ibdoc June 6, 2022, 10:07:52 Not really* - Chilango June 6, 2022, 21:02:17 Just wait until July and August when it's not even a dry heat.* - uofi1998 June 6, 2022, 11:10:23 Was out there about this time of year, kinda funny to see the outside temp go up/down. - osklister June 6, 2022, 13:11:19 Yeah, like an oven.* - Tuscy June 6, 2022, 10:08:53 (sigh) I always wanted to move to AZ. But by the Time I Get to Phoenix...., - osklister June 6, 2022, 9:44:49 People that old may recall "Arizona" by Mark Lindsay of "Paul Revere / Raiders" fame - Potomac June 6, 2022, 13:10:19 Too young...but I do remember this one... - haighter June 6, 2022, 10:03:19 Yes, that was Glen Campbell's B-side. - osklister June 6, 2022, 10:05:28 For work?* - longsnapper June 6, 2022, 7:14:44 I can’t remember the exact neighborhood name - snipes824 June 5, 2022, 22:45:52 Biltmore, Arcadia, North Central…?* - uofi1998 June 5, 2022, 22:47:23 It’s gotta just be north central. Definitely not the other 2* - snipes824 June 5, 2022, 22:50:15 My wife grew up at central and Bethany Home. Great area. * - uofi1998 June 5, 2022, 22:51:20 I’ve been scouring google maps trying to figure it out - snipes824 June 5, 2022, 22:59:54 “Surprise! You’re in Peoria…” sounds like a road trip to Big Al’s. * - haighter June 5, 2022, 22:17:51 my sister lives out in Gilbert. I was just there a month ago. I had no idea it was so big - biclops June 5, 2022, 22:00:56 Growing like mad. Hard to believe. - uofi1998 June 5, 2022, 22:04:16 Gilbert/chandler >>>>>> Surprise/Peoria. - uofi1998 June 5, 2022, 21:59:06 Yep, not even close* - Desert June 6, 2022, 0:50:35 I’d agree. * - VIV June 5, 2022, 23:15:37 What separates Gilbert/Chandler from Surprise/Peoria?* - Deucebag June 5, 2022, 22:07:40 The West Valley has pockets of nice surrounded by shit. The East Valley is the opposite. - Desert June 6, 2022, 0:55:27 ^^^ dead on* - uofi1998 June 6, 2022, 7:11:36 Generally more desirable. Better schools. More to do. - uofi1998 June 5, 2022, 22:18:11 Also, when you’re talking NW Peoria and surprise, you’re talking about waaaaay out. - uofi1998 June 5, 2022, 22:21:37 My SIL lives in that part of Peoria. It’s nice but it’s far from literally everything. - Desert June 6, 2022, 1:03:37 Appreciate it!* - Deucebag June 5, 2022, 22:22:54 I need options to transport a car from NM to Raleigh - TarheelIllini June 6, 2022, 17:01:44 It's a six-step process. - complainant June 6, 2022, 20:39:42 drive it. or bid via uship* - gvibes June 6, 2022, 18:29:14 FedEx?* - bbonb June 6, 2022, 17:35:54 fly to NM and drive it back?* - Dilbert June 6, 2022, 17:21:09 It’s a good drive. Really cool* - Chilango June 6, 2022, 20:20:08 Dude. You're freebird. * - ATL June 6, 2022, 17:17:46 I’m pretty sure cars can be driven from place to place * - biclops June 6, 2022, 17:04:20 That sounds like an awesome drive* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 17:07:00 I’d do it for $500 plus gas* - Stu June 6, 2022, 17:09:35 Same* - longsnapper June 6, 2022, 18:19:42 450 plus gas* - BoCool June 6, 2022, 18:31:06 I'll do it for free just to fart in Tarheel's car* - longsnapper June 6, 2022, 18:45:24 HR: Take your time off and update your calendar to reflect that - Dilbert June 6, 2022, 17:12:42 At some point HR morphed into an organization controlling group instead of a - voiceofreason June 6, 2022, 18:34:40 All service functions end up pushed in this direction. Look at procurement. - ATL June 6, 2022, 18:41:30 Procurement is the worst for me - ISeeDeadHawkeyes June 6, 2022, 19:29:18 We are only allowed to take one week at a time* - Taz June 6, 2022, 17:37:25 Interesting, I have not heard of that* - reggiedunlop June 6, 2022, 18:05:05 Did you take a 3 week stretch or three separate weeks? - ijustkrushalot June 6, 2022, 17:32:48 3 straight weeks. No previously communicated limit. Also, not last minute. - Dilbert June 6, 2022, 17:48:35 3 straight weeks is pretty long. Usually 2 weeks is the max - CubsWonWorldSeries June 6, 2022, 18:38:52 How is it taking you three days?... - opey8 June 6, 2022, 17:50:16 You lose two days flying there and then a day back - Dilbert June 6, 2022, 18:37:50 HR reviews vacation? Weird* - Carl Spackler June 6, 2022, 17:13:47 I literally had no idea and have never encountered it before - Dilbert June 6, 2022, 17:16:00 White trash? I prefer beach towels to bath towels and will frequently use one… - haighter June 5, 2022, 22:16:05 Brooklinen FTW* - bbonb June 6, 2022, 17:21:45 YOU FVCKING MONSTER! - timmer June 6, 2022, 14:57:38 *runs out to buy beach towels** - Stu June 6, 2022, 15:16:33 dagger* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 15:00:58 Spinoff - my wife bought a new set of towels and they are lighter, absorbant, and kind of stretchy - Cunativeson June 6, 2022, 13:50:39 Please share brand. I think part of my issue is that we got some new towels recently... - haighter June 6, 2022, 13:52:20 Columbia* - Cunativeson June 6, 2022, 14:17:15 we have a couple nomadix camp towels. I’d consider using that for showering* - Nobster June 6, 2022, 17:19:19 yeah, REI camp towels are amazing* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 17:22:16 like the outdoor company?* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 14:33:27 Yep* - Cunativeson June 6, 2022, 14:48:17 Are you sure you didn't buy a camping towel that you're using as a regular towel?* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 15:00:10 a quick google search and you're right, they make regular towels - Sounder June 6, 2022, 15:01:30 I’m #teamsounder. Buy yourself a bath sheet and be done. * - ATL June 6, 2022, 13:47:27 I had to look up what a bath sheet was. FFS. It's just a large bath towel. *sheesh* - Kajagoogoo June 6, 2022, 15:09:11 WTF else were you expecting? - Sounder June 6, 2022, 15:45:28 Isn't that what you'd assume it was?* - ATL June 6, 2022, 15:34:14 I kinda assumed, but it's a dumb name. It's just a large bath towel. - Kajagoogoo June 6, 2022, 16:05:47 I'll give them a go. * - haighter June 6, 2022, 13:48:59 Buy them at Nordstrom during the Anniversary Sale in July* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 13:56:49 Plenty of other stores sell bath sheets* - Dilbert June 6, 2022, 14:05:12 For sure, I'm just recommending ones that I really like - Sounder June 6, 2022, 14:06:33 you realize it is not normal (or practical) to keep the same towels for 10 years, right? - Dilbert June 6, 2022, 14:11:36 If you buy good towels, they will last a long time - Sounder June 6, 2022, 14:31:43 I just replaced towels that we registered for our wedding about 2 weeks before our 16th anniversary. - ATL June 6, 2022, 14:21:13 Yeah we bought bath sheets and some new towels this winter to replace our wedding towels - Taz June 6, 2022, 15:06:38 suggested by who? Big Towel, probably - IlliniSax05 June 6, 2022, 14:17:49 Martha Stewart herself! - Dilbert June 6, 2022, 15:13:41 i mean, it's not like they're unwashed or anything - IlliniSax05 June 6, 2022, 15:15:02 i suppose i am also not spending $75/towel - Dilbert June 6, 2022, 15:16:27 Do you not think that the shelf life of a more expensive towel is longer - Sounder June 6, 2022, 15:18:12 i mean, around these parts - Old Navy is top of the line - Dilbert June 6, 2022, 15:25:50 Yea...but how do I control for wearing my wife's shirt vs my Am Flag / 4th of July shirt? * - haighter June 6, 2022, 15:20:16 FWIW, I wasn't crapping on old Navy, I bought a bunch of stuff there last week - Sounder June 6, 2022, 15:24:49 $58 Lululemon t-shirt or an Old Navy t-shirt every year for 7 years* - Dilbert June 6, 2022, 15:26:54 I would argue why not both - Sounder June 6, 2022, 15:29:56 I'm not sure I've seen a Lulu tshirt in the wild (maybe I have)... - haighter June 6, 2022, 15:38:53 The guy boarding my flight in Pittsburgh had one on.* - ATL June 6, 2022, 15:50:01 if you don't see dudes wearing lululemon all the time - Sounder June 6, 2022, 15:51:33 I dunno...I think I'd be surprised if I saw "dudes wearing lulu all the time"... - haighter June 6, 2022, 15:57:28 Your perceived reality in SF cracks me up - Sounder June 6, 2022, 16:07:05 I'm not saying it's a "blue collar city"...I'm just saying I don't think I see a lot of dudes... - haighter June 6, 2022, 16:11:48 I lived in the Outer Richmond two blocks from Golden Gate - Sounder June 6, 2022, 16:13:46 I don't work in the brewery and haven't for going on 4 years now... - haighter June 6, 2022, 16:41:48 You're right, dude, no one in the tech capital of the world during a pandemic wears athleisure - Sounder June 6, 2022, 16:44:04 No one in tech has gone into an office here in forever. * - haighter June 6, 2022, 17:09:33 I've got some bad new for you - Sounder June 6, 2022, 16:00:46 I have no problem with that. They are popular because they're tough as nails and cheap as shit... - haighter June 6, 2022, 16:08:22 I finally gave in to Seattle tradition and got a puffy vest - Sounder June 6, 2022, 16:09:27 On that note, you might find this entertaining... - haighter June 6, 2022, 16:13:47 the homelessness part is particularly amazing* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 16:20:36 lululemon does both (and you live in SF, you've definitely seen them) - Sounder June 6, 2022, 15:43:59 luzl, exactly* - Jackie June 6, 2022, 14:34:47 Sidejack to this completely irrational thread... - haighter June 6, 2022, 13:28:55 My dermatologist says to stay out of the sun entirely 10 am - 3 pm, sunscreen or no - Stu June 6, 2022, 15:18:18 This is my problem with doctors - Sounder June 6, 2022, 15:32:46 Team moisturizer sunscreen combo. I hate a lot of the pure sunscreens but this one is super light - GhostofPokeyStixPast June 6, 2022, 14:16:08 Adfession: I hate the feel of sunscreen on my skin so much - Sounder June 6, 2022, 13:57:30 Talk about unnecessarily stubborn... ;-) * - haighter June 6, 2022, 13:58:34 I still put it on, the spray stuff is way better* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 14:01:59 Nosign for me personally. I find it super sticky and gross after it dries... - haighter June 6, 2022, 14:03:34 Have you ever tried Panama Jack sunscreen products? - Sounder June 6, 2022, 14:04:30 I have not. This is the Hawaiian Tropic one that I've been digging as of late... - haighter June 6, 2022, 14:17:16 If you can find Panama Jack, it's worth it - Sounder June 6, 2022, 14:33:02 I only use sunscreen if I'm gonna be out in the sun for an extended period of time - IlliniSax05 June 6, 2022, 13:30:40 Yea...if it's like just grey and rainy and I know I'm going to be inside I don't... - haighter June 6, 2022, 13:36:23 Tell her fine, get a Dick Towel. * - ghost_of_clt June 6, 2022, 7:03:33 I would never guess a beach towel to be more comfortable. But, - longsnapper June 6, 2022, 7:01:40 I have a beach towel hanging behind the door that is devoted to wiping the shower after each use - Stu June 6, 2022, 3:57:11 Go buy a good quality bath sheet or two. End a pointless fight with your wife* - Taz June 6, 2022, 3:48:40 What, pray tell, is a "bath sheet"? (Google it opiez?) * - haighter June 6, 2022, 12:21:13 It's a big ass towel, they are awesome - Sounder June 6, 2022, 12:26:48 Exactly. You're not the only one who likes the size and thickness of beach towels - Taz June 6, 2022, 12:35:24 We invested in Nordstrom towels when when I worked there - Sounder June 6, 2022, 12:37:05 100* - TarheelIllini June 6, 2022, 5:53:18 Some people like to bleach their towels and washcloths. - complainant June 6, 2022, 0:55:23 If only there existed a color safe bleach.* - MojoJojo June 6, 2022, 15:15:07 some people think cucumbers taste better pickled - IlliniSax05 June 6, 2022, 6:58:18 Why not just buy a big ass nice towel?* - Sounder June 5, 2022, 23:50:49 I have a big ass nice towel. It’s a beach towel. I think the better question is… - haighter June 5, 2022, 23:53:41 I’d guess the bathroom towels are thicker and better fabric* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 0:23:38 While folding towels this morning, you are correct. I went ahead an hung... - haighter June 6, 2022, 12:23:17 Being unecessarily stubborn seems to be a core personality trait of yours - Sounder June 6, 2022, 12:28:16 Hey man...I like what I like! * - haighter June 6, 2022, 12:30:57 But what you like is the size of the towel - Sounder June 6, 2022, 12:32:24 It…sounds like you’re just buying shitty bath towels?* - assassin June 5, 2022, 22:58:33 lol, whatever makes you happy* - reggiedunlop June 5, 2022, 22:44:21 (no subject) - Lurkyloo June 5, 2022, 22:43:11 (no subject) - Lurkyloo June 5, 2022, 22:45:20 (no subject) - Lurkyloo June 5, 2022, 22:43:52 Well #### you too! * - haighter June 5, 2022, 23:54:17 ^^^none of these posts have any subject^^^* - biclops June 5, 2022, 23:12:47 *submits application for 2023 Masters tickets* - jdl June 6, 2022, 15:02:35 According to this, .55% chance for tix (I still applied, of course) - Herman Blume June 6, 2022, 16:48:24 Boom, submitted. I can never be angry cuz I did get practice tix once* - OrangeSox June 6, 2022, 16:46:17 I did as well.* - Illiniphil June 6, 2022, 16:11:07 I'm available if anyone ends up with an extra ticket :) Still never made it over there... - shua June 6, 2022, 16:01:57 I got a feeling about this one* - timmer June 6, 2022, 15:55:49 Submitted mine as well!* - Mrap24 June 6, 2022, 15:39:35 I’ve won it twice… - Ron McDon June 6, 2022, 15:24:41 Can you find the group of bros who compete to yell "get in the hole!" first, and - complainant June 6, 2022, 15:19:53 Doesn't happen at ANGC - jdl June 6, 2022, 15:22:58 There's something to be said for the Old South, then.* - complainant June 6, 2022, 16:07:19 Done also. Can’t wait to be turned down. * - uofi1998 June 6, 2022, 15:17:10 Dumas question: what would it cost to buy a day ticket (or a week's worth) ?? TIA. - osklister June 6, 2022, 15:11:06 $100/day for practice rounds, $140/day for the tournament * - jdl June 6, 2022, 15:13:42 Thanks; that's not a bad bump up for regular rounds (over the $100/day practice). * - osklister June 6, 2022, 15:16:26 They don't need to charge much - jdl June 6, 2022, 15:18:16 if i'm selling something for $5k-$6k, is cash king? should i entertain any other forms of payment? - lcubed June 6, 2022, 14:39:36 i mean, it would be a lot of grass or ass * - ijustkrushalot June 6, 2022, 16:47:56 Cash (with counterfeit detecting pen), cashier's check at bank, or wire with bank verify* - RSMBob June 6, 2022, 16:17:41 you should consider interesting trades - biclops June 6, 2022, 15:34:00 what about a signed pic of ray lytles morning disaster from mid-late 90's WQLZ in springfield?* - lcubed June 6, 2022, 15:37:26 Surcharge if they use a credit card!!! - osklister June 6, 2022, 15:11:58 or a parking lot handy to waive the fee* - Sounder June 6, 2022, 15:31:07 go with the buyer to their bank to get a cashier's bank* - ECEIllinois June 6, 2022, 15:00:34 This should be the first option. * - doubledown June 6, 2022, 15:13:04 Baby formula. * - timmer June 6, 2022, 14:48:09 What's the current exchange rate between baby formula and Bitcoin?* - complainant June 6, 2022, 15:12:50 Bon Jovi bassist Alec John Such = Ed Martin* - bjl63 June 6, 2022, 8:55:57 Meanwhile... - KingTalkyTiki June 6, 2022, 16:26:31 I remember the VH1 Behind the Music on Bon Jovi and they said they kicked him - Warrin'_Illini June 6, 2022, 11:07:18 According to Eddie Trunk, he didn't actually play on the records - Jersey June 6, 2022, 11:16:23 Huh. Well maybe he did just stink at slappin' da bass. RIP brother.* - Warrin'_Illini June 6, 2022, 11:28:01 that suchs* - lcubed June 6, 2022, 9:09:14 Such a shame. - osklister June 6, 2022, 9:41:29 Illinois Athletics HOF class of 2022 announced - Poldark June 6, 2022, 14:24:15 No volleyball representation. Disappointing.* - MojoJojo June 6, 2022, 16:09:06 Tuscola native Linda Metheny! A classmate of my mom's.* - Tuscy June 6, 2022, 15:50:40 Maybe RG can get his own wing. The Hall of Below Average but was Here for Forever Anyway* - jayd June 6, 2022, 15:49:05 Snake! - Throwsize June 6, 2022, 15:31:01 Jeff George making the cut* - reggiedunlop June 6, 2022, 15:21:54 ooo - jdl June 6, 2022, 15:15:15 Why did they not indent Jeff George's name?* - ATL June 6, 2022, 15:25:15 To anger biclops? * - jdl June 6, 2022, 15:38:57 Archive Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 ... Last   Main Board