OT: Off-Topic Thread - A new sheet of ice

[LoneWolf54]

Does Netflix ever have any good movies ? Love the series but the movies suck awful .

You have a show to finish. You need to spend more time catching up and less time worrying about what movies are on.

 

[LouJersey]

You have a show to finish. You need to spend more time catching up and less time worrying about what movies are on.

First season of Arrow was FANTASTIC . I was sad af at the end . How far have you and Brad got ?

 

[LoneWolf54]

First season of Arrow was FANTASTIC . I was sad af at the end . How far have you and Brad got ?

Def cried at that last episode of S1. But still so good. Just so unexpected. We're on S3 E17 I think

 

[LSCII]

Pony Excess and I Hate Christian Laettner were GREAT 30 for 30 specials . As were Rand University, the greatest that never was : Marcus Dupree. Small Potatoes the Story of the UFFL....Bird vs Magic .

Loads of em .

I've watched the Marcus Dupree one at least 5 times. I still remember watching him when he was on the Boston/New Orleans/Portland Breakers in the USFL.

 

[LoneWolf54]

WBC I didn't even notice your pic and location until now. You're a mega nerd.

 

[EverettMike]

Lou, have you ever watched the 30 for 30 about the fraud who bought the Islanders for 6 months?

Holy ****.

 

[Fenway]

Lou, have you ever watched the 30 for 30 about the fraud who bought the Islanders for 6 months?

Holy ****.

He had less trouble getting $80 million from Fleet Bank than I did getting a car loan.


http://ddotomen.com/2013/10/23/espn-30-for-30-big-shot-john-spano/

 

[Pay Carl]

What's the best thing to do after a breakup?

Long story short my gf of a year just dumped me because (she goes to school out of state) she was at a bar and got really drunk and I guess some guy started hitting on her and she sort of went along with it and was into him but when he tried to kiss her she turned away. But still the next day she realized she shouldn't be in a relationship if she allowed that to happen so she dumped me

Naturally I kind of want to talk to her in like a week just to ask how she is but I know it's probably not a good idea, and odds are in a few days when she realizes some random dude at a bar doesn't actually care about her other than trying to get laid she will probably feel bad for all this. But then what?

 

[BMC]

Ugg...She will be better off in the long run.

I sincerely hope so Ladyfan. It's hard seeing her & kids hurting so much.

 

[BMC]

Hey everyone, drive safely tonight! I have a ***** of a cold and took today off, but ended up driving my daughter into work. She went to college in FL, so she doesn't have a clue about winter driving and I have an Outback. I'll be picking her up later on tonight. I also cleaned off her Corolla. I hope she remembers this when I'm (more) senile.

Betts, so sorry to hear your bad news, but as someone who's been there and got divorced after 21 years of marriage, she must be at her very last wit's end to take this step. Most of the time, women who initiate divorce proceedings have been putting up with crap for years and years, and trying their best to keep the peace, help the marriage, keep it together for the kids. They tend to put up with everything and blame themselves for the failure. Almost everyone has an alcoholic somewhere in their family and we can all relate. My thoughts will be with you and your family.

So good to hear from you, Ali! Believe me, everything you're going through right now is so similar to me. I've pretty much gotten past the "crying every day" stage to the "crying a few times a week, usually on my drive home from work" stage. And yes, the disinterest in the Bruins is perfectly normal. I put the game on in the background, but oftentimes I'm busy doing estate crap and I only look up if goals are scored. Work is a welcome distraction, but if I'm weepy, so be it. It's sad driving down the Cape to the empty house. I'm trying to do small things, like clean out bathroom and kitchen cabinets, scrub tubs and toilets. I take his car out for brief drives around the neighborhood just to run the engine. I cancelled his cable so I put the radio on for distraction.

I was at a co-worker's retirement party last week and I got a call on my cell. I left the function room and walked into a smaller empty room. My son had called to tell me he was awarded a 3 year postdoctoral position at Columbia. I was thrilled, but of course I started crying because I wish my dad could have heard the good news. My son ended the call real quick, LOL.

Well, I have a nice pork tenderloin and roast potatoes in the oven and I have to check it. Have a wonderful evening everyone!

I hope you are feeling better. And thank you for the kind words.

Alcoholism has been a problem in our family, my parents & paternal uncle all battled demon rum, my parents successfully (to my knowledge my mother hasn't had a drink in 30 years, my father in almost 20). So there was no way my sister was going to put up with it in her own marriage/family, she knows first hand what alcohol abuse can do, especially to children. She says he didn't have a problem until the last 2-3 years & I believe her. Like you said she tried to stick it out, asked him to get help but he won't do it. Now he will pay the price as she & the kids have paid the price. I just pray the damage to the kids can be minimized, they are at such a vulnerable stage of their lives (teen years).

 

[BMC]

Pony Excess and I Hate Christian Laettner were GREAT 30 for 30 specials . As were Rand University, the greatest that never was : Marcus Dupree. Small Potatoes the Story of the UFFL....Bird vs Magic .

Loads of em .

Overall I think the 30 for 30 series has been very good. I didn't like the one about athletes & money though, I thought that one could have been much better.

 

[LouJersey]

What's the best thing to do after a breakup?

Long story short my gf of a year just dumped me because (she goes to school out of state) she was at a bar and got really drunk and I guess some guy started hitting on her and she sort of went along with it and was into him but when he tried to kiss her she turned away. But still the next day she realized she shouldn't be in a relationship if she allowed that to happen so she dumped me

Naturally I kind of want to talk to her in like a week just to ask how she is but I know it's probably not a good idea, and odds are in a few days when she realizes some random dude at a bar doesn't actually care about her other than trying to get laid she will probably feel bad for all this. But then what?

Sounds like a lame excuse and there is more to it , not sure why she would dump you if she is the one that ****ed up . Sounds like she likes attention like most women . Move on, you will be fine in time , plus there are a billion girls out there .

 

[LouJersey]

Lou, have you ever watched the 30 for 30 about the fraud who bought the Islanders for 6 months?

Holy ****.

That one was an absolute must watch . No idea how he kept that up for so long . Was fascinating .

 

[LouJersey]

WBC I didn't even notice your pic and location until now. You're a mega nerd.

Trying to decide which Arrow tshirt I want to order lol

 

[EverettMike]

That one was an absolute must watch . No idea how he kept that up for so long . Was fascinating .

The best was him clearly pretending like he regretted it.

He obviously loved everything about it, though he did seem sincere in the pain it caused his parents.

But you could tell he really wanted to say, "It was the ****ing best and I would do it all over again."

His real mistake was not putting the team into bankruptcy (is that what his option was? been awhile).

 

[Flannelman]

What's the best thing to do after a breakup?

Long story short my gf of a year just dumped me because (she goes to school out of state) she was at a bar and got really drunk and I guess some guy started hitting on her and she sort of went along with it and was into him but when he tried to kiss her she turned away. But still the next day she realized she shouldn't be in a relationship if she allowed that to happen so she dumped me

Naturally I kind of want to talk to her in like a week just to ask how she is but I know it's probably not a good idea, and odds are in a few days when she realizes some random dude at a bar doesn't actually care about her other than trying to get laid she will probably feel bad for all this. But then what?

Tough to do and easier for me to say, but don't talk to her. My experience was they try to come back to you when you've happily moved on. I'm inferring that maybe you're in college, too? Like Lou said, many women out there. Put yourself into he things you love and enjoy your freedom.

 

[LouJersey]

The best was him clearly pretending like he regretted it.

He obviously loved everything about it, though he did seem sincere in the pain it caused his parents.

But you could tell he really wanted to say, "It was the ****ing best and I would do it all over again."

His real mistake was not putting the team into bankruptcy (is that what his option was? been awhile).

Absolutely . If he had nobody could have done or said **** to him.

 

[BNHL]

Tough to do and easier for me to say, but don't talk to her. My experience was they try to come back to you when you've happily moved on. I'm inferring that maybe you're in college, too? Like Lou said, many women out there. Put yourself into he things you love and enjoy your freedom.

Next!! That should be the attitude of youngsters. They say the dumper almost always has remorse at some point,but will probably repeat the behavior. Next!

 

[Fenway]

A little part of the old Garden died this week - Freddy Valenti who along with his brother ran the old pizza concession at the Garden . It was THE BEST

When the Fleet Center – now the TD Garden – opened, the Valentis were not a part of it. When the new management found out they didn’t have contract, only a handshake, the writing was on the wall, said Anthony Valenti, 88, who ran the stand from 1957 until the Garden closed in 1995.

The family had some conversations about moving into the new place, but said they couldn’t come close to affording the rent. “And they wanted us to serve our pizza in a box, and part of the experience was having the cheese dripping off the napkin,” said Alfred Valenti, 92, Anthony’s brother, who worked the stand off-and-on through the years.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2...ston-garden/Jen7irISkZS3nZ2OQFSf8O/story.html

VALENTI Alfred “Freddy” of Medford, January 30, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Mary A. (Guerra) Valenti. Devoted father of Frank Valenti and his wife Linda of Hampstead, NH, Connie Valenti, Carol Valenti Paci, Al Valenti and his life partner Cindy Conrad, all of Medford and Donna Valenti Murphy of W. Medford. Loving grandfather of Mark, Chris, Eric, Cara and her husband Jason, Dr. Gabrielle and her husband Paul, Timothy, Matthew, Michelle and Nicholas. Loving great grandfather of Samuel, Theo, Parker, Grayson and Romeo. Dear brother of Anthony Valenti of Medford and the late Frank Valenti, Anna DeMarco and Marlene DiMare. Son of the late Anthony “Rip” and Concetta Valenti. Also survived by best pals Joe, Jimmy, Sal and Blackie. Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main Street, MEDFORD, Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High Street, Medford, at 11:00 A.M. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4:00 8:00 P.M. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Late US Navy Veteran, WWII. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Freddy’s name to the veteran’s charity of One’s choice. To leave a message of condolence visit www.dellorusso.net Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes Medford-Woburn-Wilmington

For four decades at the Garden, the Valentis were famous for the incredible speed at which they worked.

 

[Fenway]

Anybody going to see Bruce tonight?

Looks like it was quite the show

 

[Pay Carl]

Tough to do and easier for me to say, but don't talk to her. My experience was they try to come back to you when you've happily moved on. I'm inferring that maybe you're in college, too? Like Lou said, many women out there. Put yourself into he things you love and enjoy your freedom.

A little older but about that age.

Next!! That should be the attitude of youngsters. They say the dumper almost always has remorse at some point,but will probably repeat the behavior. Next!

That's definitely true. At the risk of making it sound awful she's dumped me four times in the past year, and every time has eventually come back, usually after a couple weeks and always after I stop actually paying attention

She's odd because she seems to want to break up out of the blue or after like one day where she's had doubts, and always acts impulsively and still always regrets it later. Needless to say it's been a rough year and I know I'll be happier once I've moved on but it's definitely tough right now

 

[sarge88]

The painting was a gift Todd, I'm taking it with me!

J. Gray

I always LOL at that one.

 

[GahdenRinkRat]

Looks like it was quite the show

Bruce was amazing as always, this was 5th time seeing him....always lots of crowd interactions, but the mosh pit surfing from red line back to the stage and singing to and with the little girl was awesome....hope he never stops touring!

 

[LouJersey]

A little older but about that age.



That's definitely true. At the risk of making it sound awful she's dumped me four times in the past year, and every time has eventually come back, usually after a couple weeks and always after I stop actually paying attention

She's odd because she seems to want to break up out of the blue or after like one day where she's had doubts, and always acts impulsively and still always regrets it later. Needless to say it's been a rough year and I know I'll be happier once I've moved on but it's definitely tough right now

Sounds like she's playing two people maybe . Not sure why women can't get rid of their crutch or actually run back to them thinking it will be different .

Marriage was only invented so him get stuck it . So many laws to follow and money to lose . I'm telling you if the government had a day where marriages could end without all the legal crap only Wally and Scotto would be married .

Men are selfish. Men get bored very easy . We don't like talking. We like everything on our terms . We have add, not sure of the appeal , women are much more giving . Patient . Stronger . Harder workers . Bad match

 

[Pay Carl]

Sounds like she's playing two people maybe . Not sure why women can't get rid of their crutch or actually run back to them thinking it will be different .

Marriage was only invented so him get stuck it . So many laws to follow and money to lose . I'm telling you if the government had a day where marriages could end without all the legal crap only Wally and Scotto would be married .

Men are selfish. Men get bored very easy . We don't like talkimg

Maybe I'm young but I feel like I'm the most hopeless romantic of a 20-something