Probably more a generational thing.   When I was a kid, my godparents had cable television (All of about 12 channels, including the Atlanta ABC affiliate). At home we had 3 channels and rabbit ears (my dad would not pay for television). Home channelrs were the CBS affiliate, the NBC affiliate...

Soccer is a gentleman's game played by hooligans. Rugby is a hooligans games played by gentleman.   As a ex-rugger, this is all communist round ball to me.   Enjoy gentleman, but lets not waste too much time on this.  We're Americans. We DON"T DO soccer except for PE.   <joking>

Prize shipped !

Agreed. The Godzilla in the current film kinda reminds me of a tyrannosaurus rex with a shrunken head.   And, Ultraman ruled !!!   Cparker

 Did both in my younger days, even learned to spit through my catcher's mask so I did not have to lift it up. Then learned that lighting was better than biting. Besides, I can't wear a Panama hat as I am too fat for a double breasted suit.

I just wear a baseball cap and turn my head when I exhale.    Cparker

Brickhouse shoots and scores ! Yep, Ultraman. One of my favorite shows as a kid when I had access to cable television.   PM me your addy and I'll ship your prize.   As for the movie, I thought it was ok. Paid matinee price so that made it better. Better than the remake from 17 years ago, but I...

I attended a Gurka event, and got a nice deal on some cigars. As part of the deal, I was gifted some Gurka Ghost Robustos. So, here's a contest for a Gurka Ghost Fiver, and some other stuff to be known to the winner.     I saw the current Godzilla movie yesterday. However, Godzilla was a part of...

I blame Al at PuffnStuff for getting me hooked on Lanceros years back. (Also when he would post his deals).   Smaller ring gauges have been my preferred size since.    Me think Doc protests too much.

Math equations, Red Sox, and male nipples ? This thread is going in bad directions on multiple vectors.

Great news and thanks for sharing

I can't speak about Atkins pro or con, but a friend a few years back was on Atkins, and she made "fake mashed potatoes" out of steamed cauliflower and white cheese. It was a pretty solid dish, and I would eat it whether on a diet or not. 

Based on this thread, the review requires not just contemplation but a few differential equations.   Cparker

I can't comment on Doc's joke as I'm still trying to work up the courage to click on iron peddler's link.  That one a few pages back made me want a patch on both eyes.   Cparker

1. Treat others as you want to be treated. 2. If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over. 3. Never point a gun at anything you don't intend to shoot. 4. A winner never quits and a quitter never wins. 5. Success is a matter of luck, ask any failure.   Cparker

I would not hesitate to bet on an assumption Doc makes.   Or, one could read "forgop" as "forgo p" that by interpretation means a option against urination concluding that only off put left is excrement.   This seems about right.   Cparker

Kinda a seahorse as opposed to a donkey ?

Thank you for all the posts. As Doc said, I want to do it right the first time.   I think I will take a stab at trying a few conversions to FLAC myself.   I researched the audiophile sights, and while I appreciate technical detail, at the end of the day, my view is I just want a stereo system...

Ok. I have a small stereo that I have decided  to upgrade (NAD receiver, PSB speakers, Sony CD player). Its about 18 years old. I have about 400 CDs, and have decided that the smart thing to do (arguably) is to convert the CD's to audio files so I have a ready test bed of music that I enjoy to...

Dear Steve,    You will be in my thoughts and prayers.   Cparker