Speculation: And yet again...the Off-Topic Thread

[Winger98]

So... I live in Plymouth (close to USA Hockey Arena) now, I took a salary cut but cost of living is cheaper here anyways.

Zero regrets, my new job is 100x better and more interesting, though it's basically the same thing I was doing 2 decades ago, lol. I went out west to ski, and I'm done with that now. Really sucks that my management decided to block my transfer, I will forever be pissed off at that asshole.

glad it sounds like you're happy. Plymouth was a nice town last time I was thru there.

 

[Gniwder]

glad it sounds like you're happy. Plymouth was a nice town last time I was thru there.

I wanted to live in Brighton, but decided the commute is just too far. Plymouth is nice though, everything is within convenient distance.

My previous city, Bellingham WA, has a huge homeless/addict issue going on with various homeless encampments, so glad to get away from that situation as well. Plus the minimum wage there makes eating out expensive.

 

[Winger98]

I wanted to live in Brighton, but decided the commute is just too far. Plymouth is nice though, everything is within convenient distance.

My previous city, Bellingham WA, has a huge homeless/addict issue going on with various homeless encampments, so glad to get away from that situation as well. Plus the minimum wage there makes eating out expensive.

I might have family who live out in Bellingham. Been a few years since I heard from them, but the name sounds right.

It's funny how convenience becomes more important. I mean, I have groceries only 15 minutes away, and it still feels too far at times.

 

[Gniwder]

I might have family who live out in Bellingham. Been a few years since I heard from them, but the name sounds right.

It's funny how convenience becomes more important. I mean, I have groceries only 15 minutes away, and it still feels too far at times.

It happens when you get old, lol.

My house was actually walking distance (1/2 mile) from a grocery store. The bigger problem is healthcare, Bellingham only has one hospital. Dermatologist appointment need to be booked 2 months in advance, dentists at least a month. My physician left town.

Closest BMW dealer is about 120 miles away, pretty much have to order car parts online. Same with appliance parts, ethnic food, etc. Bellingham is 90 miles from Seattle, so going there isn't convenient at all.

Novi is even more convenient, but the cops there are strict. I got a speeding ticket there, and my ex-roommate got a DUI. No chance I'm moving there.

 

[Winger98]

It happens when you get old, lol.

My house was actually walking distance (1/2 mile) from a grocery store. The bigger problem is healthcare, Bellingham only has one hospital. Dermatologist appointment need to be booked 2 months in advance, dentists at least a month. My physician left town.

Closest BMW dealer is about 120 miles away, pretty much have to order car parts online. Same with appliance parts, ethnic food, etc. Bellingham is 90 miles from Seattle, so going there isn't convenient at all.

Novi is even more convenient, but the cops there are strict. I got a speeding ticket there, and my ex-roommate got a DUI. No chance I'm moving there.

lol tell me about it. Getting old sucks.

We used to live near Shaker Square and we could walk down the street for groceries, a movie, the bank, several places to eat, the metro...It was so nice, but I guess the area has went down hill a bit since we left.

The doctor thing, though...we have cleveland clinic in our neighborhood, and I still have to schedule a ways out for anything that's not urgent or blood work. Every time a kid gets sick, they tell us just to go to the local urgent care, because to get into any doc in the system is usually a 45 minute drive to some distant suburb.

 

[Gniwder]

lol tell me about it. Getting old sucks.

We used to live near Shaker Square and we could walk down the street for groceries, a movie, the bank, several places to eat, the metro...It was so nice, but I guess the area has went down hill a bit since we left.

The doctor thing, though...we have cleveland clinic in our neighborhood, and I still have to schedule a ways out for anything that's not urgent or blood work. Every time a kid gets sick, they tell us just to go to the local urgent care, because to get into any doc in the system is usually a 45 minute drive to some distant suburb.

Urgent care is the thing now, I only see a doctor for long term issues. It's pretty standard now, everywhere, even for workplace injuries. Probably not a bad thing, I've had decent experiences with the ones I've been to. You don't have to wait days for an appointment, and it keeps people from going to the emergency room for minor issues.

 

[RabidBadger]

So... I live in Plymouth (close to USA Hockey Arena) now, I took a salary cut but cost of living is cheaper here anyways.

Zero regrets, my new job is 100x better and more interesting, though it's basically the same thing I was doing 2 decades ago, lol. I went out west to ski, and I'm done with that now. Really sucks that my management decided to block my transfer, I will forever be pissed off at that asshole.

Welcome to the neighborhood and good riddance to your jagoff management. I'll buy you a "house warming" beer at the next WJC summer showcase.

 

[Gniwder]

Welcome to the neighborhood and good riddance to your jagoff management. I'll buy you a "house warming" beer at the next WJC summer showcase.

Thanks.

Isn't it in Minnesota this year? That's what the website shows:

2025 World Junior Summer Showcase

teamusa.usahockey.com

You guys notice that I'm a less argumentative since I left that stupid job? I certainly feel a lot less angry on a daily basis. I was even rooting for Copp, then of course he gets injured. That is what happens when I stop hating on a player, lol.

 

[RabidBadger]

Thanks.

Isn't it in Minnesota this year? That's what the website shows:

2025 World Junior Summer Showcase

teamusa.usahockey.com

You guys notice that I'm a less argumentative since I left that stupid job? I certainly feel a lot less angry on a daily basis. I was even rooting for Copp, then of course he gets injured. That is what happens when I stop hating on a player, lol.

I haven't checked. If so...road trip!

 

[Gniwder]

I haven't checked. If so...road trip!

I have to use my vacation days to move my shit from WA.

Maybe there will be some other event at the arena, I'm on the west side of downtown Plymouth, so it's a quick drive. If I drive like a complete asshole (which I do a lot), I can probably get there in 5 minutes.

 

[heyfolks]

lol tell me about it. Getting old sucks.

We used to live near Shaker Square and we could walk down the street for groceries, a movie, the bank, several places to eat, the metro...It was so nice, but I guess the area has went down hill a bit since we left.

The doctor thing, though...we have cleveland clinic in our neighborhood, and I still have to schedule a ways out for anything that's not urgent or blood work. Every time a kid gets sick, they tell us just to go to the local urgent care, because to get into any doc in the system is usually a 45 minute drive to some distant suburb.

You know what is worse? Not getting old.

I keep a photo on my desk of me with my arms around my two closest friends. One of them lived me while his house was being built, my kids babysat his kids, we all boated, BBQ'd, celebrated, shot pool, traveled, etc etc together. Ten children between us. When anyone asks me about the photo I tell them the same thing. I keep the photo on my desk to remind me how precious, and fragile, is the gift of life. You see they are both dead. Get old? Heck, one didn't make 50 and the other made it by 2 years. 6 children without a father, 2 wives without a husband, four parents who had to bury a child and today, two grandchildren that will never know their grandfather.

I accept the aging process with gratitude. Sure, I do all I can to take care of myself (a discussion that may be of interest here, diet, exercise, supplements, etc) but on this day, and every day, I give thanks to God for another day on this planet.

 

[saska sault]

Heading to Rochester Hills for a concert next month and know nothing about the area... best places to eat? Only around for a couple days and will be visiting family so time is limited but open to suggestions if there is things to do or see in the area. Thanks in advance to anyone.

 

[jkutswings]

Heading to Rochester Hills for a concert next month and know nothing about the area... best places to eat? Only around for a couple days and will be visiting family so time is limited but open to suggestions if there is things to do or see in the area. Thanks in advance to anyone.

What types of food interest you? Depending on exactly where you're at, there are good places around for a steak, seafood, Americana, Italian, pizza, pub food, hotdogs, and possibly Thai/sushi/Chinese.

Also, if you have a preference for atmosphere that could help narrow it down (family friendly, upscale, adult casual, etc.).

 

[saska sault]

What types of food interest you? Depending on exactly where you're at, there are good places around for a steak, seafood, Americana, Italian, pizza, pub food, hotdogs, and possibly Thai/sushi/Chinese.

Also, if you have a preference for atmosphere that could help narrow it down (family friendly, upscale, adult casual, etc.).

I guess some more information would have helped. We are not picky for food at all, eat just about everything. Usually anything that isn't a franchise and casual, nothing too upscale. We have no kids and are mid 30's so it doesn't need to be child friendly.

 

[izlez]

So... I live in Plymouth (close to USA Hockey Arena) now, I took a salary cut but cost of living is cheaper here anyways.

Zero regrets, my new job is 100x better and more interesting, though it's basically the same thing I was doing 2 decades ago, lol. I went out west to ski, and I'm done with that now. Really sucks that my management decided to block my transfer, I will forever be pissed off at that asshole.

How are you enjoying Priority Waste Removal?

 

[Konnan511]

I asked ChatGPT to create an image of what the average HFBoards.com user looks like. I think it's very accurate of all the mouth breathers here.

 

[RabidBadger]

I guess some more information would have helped. We are not picky for food at all, eat just about everything. Usually anything that isn't a franchise and casual, nothing too upscale. We have no kids and are mid 30's so it doesn't need to be child friendly.

Rochester Mills Beer Co has a very solid food and beer selection. It gets REAL busy on weekend evenings. I hike in that area frequently but that's the only place I've ever eaten...s'all I got.

 

[jaster]

You know what is worse? Not getting old.

I keep a photo on my desk of me with my arms around my two closest friends. One of them lived me while his house was being built, my kids babysat his kids, we all boated, BBQ'd, celebrated, shot pool, traveled, etc etc together. Ten children between us. When anyone asks me about the photo I tell them the same thing. I keep the photo on my desk to remind me how precious, and fragile, is the gift of life. You see they are both dead. Get old? Heck, one didn't make 50 and the other made it by 2 years. 6 children without a father, 2 wives without a husband, four parents who had to bury a child and today, two grandchildren that will never know their grandfather.

I accept the aging process with gratitude. Sure, I do all I can to take care of myself (a discussion that may be of interest here, diet, exercise, supplements, etc) but on this day, and every day, I give thanks to God for another day on this planet.

Here, here. I'm not going to say live every day like it's your last (I think that's a pretty bad way to live your life lol), but don't take your days for granted, acknowledge each one is special.

I've been gone from the forum for about 6 months, mainly due to a wild series of events in my life, none of which were good, all of which required basically all of my energy. One included my mother-in-law dying very unexpectedly while staying at our house (got her to the hospital, but she was gone 8 hours later).

It's cliche, but... you never know when your time could be up. Live it up, homies.

 

[norrisnick]

Here, here. I'm not going to say live every day like it's your last (I think that's a pretty bad way to live your life lol), but don't take your days for granted, acknowledge each one is special.

I've been gone from the forum for about 6 months, mainly due to a wild series of events in my life, none of which were good, all of which required basically all of my energy. One included my mother-in-law dying very unexpectedly while staying at our house (got her to the hospital, but she was gone 8 hours later).

It's cliche, but... you never know when your time could be up. Live it up, homies.

That's rough. My MIL passed while we were racing to Chicago after they told us she was hospitalized a couple years ago. We didn't quite make it.

We all assumed you got a bit too heated in a topic we weren't allowed to discuss and either got yeeted or self-yeeted yourself from the forums...